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**基本信息** 聚焦初中英语Units 1-6核心话题，精选12篇阅读理解，覆盖细节理解、词义猜测等中考核心题型，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| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |高效学习与方法|2篇|细节题、主旨题|以情景喜剧学英语为例，构建"方法介绍-优势分析-实施步骤"逻辑链| |理财消费|2篇|词义猜测、推理题|通过案例阐释"金钱来源-浪费危害-理性消费"价值观| |自然灾害与文化|2篇|指代题、结构题|结合三星堆考古，串联"发现-推测-文化价值"探究路径| |互联网与安全|2篇|段落主旨、标题题|从AI教学到网络安全，形成"科技应用-风险防范"认知体系| |中华传统文化|2篇|文化含义、推断题|以马文化、糖画为载体，展现"历史演变-艺术特色-当代价值"脉络| |文学阅读|2篇|情节排序、观点题|节选《白牙》等文本，训练"事件发展-人物性格-主题理解"能力|

期末复习之阅读理解12篇 （Units 1-6单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 7 Be a Better Learner! 高效学习与学习方法 Unit 8 Every Coin Counts! 理财消费、节约与钱币文化 Unit 9 Forces of Nature 自然灾害与自然力量、防灾自救 Unit 10 World in the Cloud 互联网与数字网络生活 Unit 11 Fantastic Chinese Culture 中华传统文化之美 Unit 12 The Wonderland of Literature 书籍与文学阅读 本资料共12篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应2篇单元话题专题训练 ①Learning a new language can sometimes seem boring.  There always seems to be so much to remember. However, an American writer once said, “What we learn with pleasure (快乐), we never forget.” So, why not make learning a happier journey? What could be more fun than watching sitcoms (情景喜剧)? ②Watching sitcoms is a great way to learn practical English. You hear how people really speak, not boring schoolbook sentences. Characters talk using daily words. That makes English come alive. ③Another advantage is that you can learn beyond schoolbooks. For example, Joey from the sitcom Friends often says, “How you doin’?” This is short, easy to remember, and can be fun to use when you talk with others. ④Of course, this doesn’t mean it’s an easy method. For new learners, it can feel difficult.  The characters might speak too fast for the learners to understand.  But as a language expert says, the secret is to watch actively. ⑤First, watch a scene (片段) with subtitles (字幕)  in your language.  Then, watch it again with English subtitles.  Next, try without subtitles to see how much you understand. What's more, start with just short scenes of five to ten minutes and then watch them again and keep a list of useful sentences you can use in real life.  So next time you watch your favorite English-language show, you might be surprised by how much you can learn! ⑥Watching sitcoms is a happy and useful way to learn English. As long as you follow the right steps, you can make progress while having fun. 1．What is one of the advantages of learning English from sitcoms? A．It offers you an easy method. B．It is the fastest way to learn English. C．It teaches you how people really speak. D．It helps you learn English in schoolbooks. 2．What does the underlined word “practical” mean? A．Simple. B．Strange. C．Unusual. D．Real-life. 3．How does the text explain the second advantage in Paragraph (段落) 3? A．By giving an example. B．By asking some questions. C．By comparing some sitcoms. D．By showing a fact. 4．What is the structure of the text? A．①/②③/④⑤/⑥ B．①/②③④/⑤⑥ C．①/②③/④/⑤⑥ D．①②③/④⑤/⑥ 5．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this text? A．To tell the story of a famous sitcom. B．To share a happier way to learn English. C．To introduce the best English sitcom. D．To explain why learning English takes time. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文介绍了看情景喜剧学英语的优势、方法，分享更有趣的学习方式。 1．第②段第2句给出答案：“You hear how people really speak, not boring schoolbook sentences.”，直接说明情景喜剧能让学习者听到真实的口语表达。 2．根据第②段内容可知，文中说明情景喜剧的英语是日常使用的，与“real-life（现实生活的、实用的）”含义一致。 3．第③段第2句提到：“ For example, Joey from the sitcom Friends often says, “How you do in’?” ”，段落通过举例《老友记》台词说明优势。 4．通读全文可知，第①段引出话题，第②③段讲优势，第④⑤两段共同阐述困难及应对方法，第⑥段总结，所以全文结构为①/②③/④⑤/⑥。 5．全文围绕“通过情景喜剧快乐学英语”展开，目的是分享这种更愉快的学习方式。 English is a global language, but it is not exactly the same everywhere. Two of the most common types are British English and American English. While people from the UK and the USA can understand each other, there are some interesting differences in words, spelling, and even pronunciation. Vocabulary Sometimes, British and American people use different words for the same thing. For example, in British English, they go on “holiday”, but in American English, they go on “vacation”. In Britain, you watch a “film”, but in America, you watch a “movie”. If you are in London and want to buy some “biscuits”, you would ask for “cookies” in New York. A British child might play “football”, while an American child plays “soccer”. Spelling There are also some small differences in spelling. British English often keeps the older French-style spellings. For instance, British people write “colour”, “favourite”, and “centre”. Americans usually write “color”, “favorite”, and “center”. Another common one: the British spell it “travelling”, while the Americans spell it “traveling”. Pronunciation The pronunciation can sound a little different, too. The most famous example is the word “tomato”. A British person might say “/tə’mɑːtəʊ/”, with a long “ah” sound, while an American might say “/təˈmeɪtoʊ/”, with an “ay” sound. The “r” sound at the end of words is also stronger in American English. For example, in the word “car”, an American will pronounce the “r” sound more clearly. These differences are mostly small. The grammar is almost the same, and the basic rules of the language are unchanged. The differences are like different accents or favorite foods in two parts of the same big family. Knowing about them can make learning English more fun and help you understand people from different places better. 1．What is the main topic of this passage? A．The history of the English language. B．The differences between British and American English. C．How to learn both British English and American English well. D．Popular English movies and music. 2．According to the passage, if you are in London, what do you call the sweet, crisp (脆的) food you eat for dessert? A．Biscuit. B．Cookie C．Cake. D．Candy. 3．Which of the following is the American English spelling? A．Colour. B．Centre. C．Favourite. D．Color. 4．What’s the structure of the text? A． B． C． D． 5．Why does the author mention the word “tomato” ? A．To show that British and American food is different. B．To give an example of a spelling difference. C．To give an example of a pronunciation difference. D．To tell a story about buying vegetables. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了英式英语和美式英语在词汇、拼写和发音上存在诸多差异。 1．文章首段明确指出British English and American English是最常见的类型，随后从词汇、拼写、发音三个维度详细阐述两者差异，最后一段总结这些差异不大且不影响交流。全文核心围绕英美英语的区别展开。 2．第二段“If you are in London and want to buy some ‘biscuits’, you would ask for ‘cookies’ in New York.” 说明在伦敦(英式英语)甜点饼干叫biscuit，cookie是美式英语叫法。 3．第三段“the British spell it ‘colour’, ‘favourite’, and ‘center’; another common one: the British spell it ‘travelling’, while the Americans spell it ‘traveling’.” 说明美式英语拼写是Color。 4．①总起：第一段提出英美英语存在差异这一主题；分述②③④：第二、三、四段分别从词汇、拼写、发音三个方面展开说明差异；总结⑤：最后一段总结差异很小、语法基本不变，点明了解这些差异的好处。对应B。 5．第四段“The pronunciation can sound a little different, too. The most famous example is the word ‘tomato’.” 说明作者提及“tomato”是为了举例说明英美英语在发音上的差异。 Money isn’t easy to get, but many students don’t think much about it. When they go shopping, they might ask parents for new toys, nice clothes or expensive snacks without hesitation. They only care about what they want, but seldom think about whether these things are really necessary. What they may forget is: Where does the money come from? It doesn’t grow on trees. Most parents work hard for their money. Some get up early and come back late after a long tiring day. Others do heavy or boring jobs just to make money to support the family. They try their best to provide a better life for their children. Every penny they make comes from their hard work and tiredness. If you waste money, you are not just throwing away paper but ignoring (忽视) your parents’ efforts. For example, buying an expensive pen but losing it soon, or ordering too much food and leaving a lot on the plate. These small acts of waste add up quickly. When we waste, we are wasting our parents’ time and energy. Being thrifty (节约的) doesn’t mean being stingy (吝啬的). It means using money wisely. Think carefully before buying something, save for what you really need and cherish (珍爱) what you have. Let’s remember: every coin counts, and hard work should never be wasted. 1．What do the underlined words “without hesitation” mean? A．Without thinking carefully. B．Without feeling happy. C．Without asking parents. D．Without having money. 2．Where does the students’ money come from? A．It grows on trees. B．It’s from their parents’ hard work. C．It comes from their part-time jobs. D．It’s from their parents’ pocket money. 3．Which of the following is an example of wasting money according to the passage? A．Ordering some food and eating half of it. B．Buying a cheap notebook and making full use of it. C．Saving money to buy a needed grammar book. D．Thinking twice before buying a pair of new shoes. 4．Why do most parents work hard? A．To buy expensive toys for themselves. B．To stay away from heavy housework. C．To ask children to save money. D．To make money to support the family. 5．What is the writer’s main advice? A．We should never spend any money. B．We should be smart and positive about using money. C．We should always ask for expensive things. D．We should only save money and never use it. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了金钱来之不易，很多学生却毫不珍惜、随意浪费，介绍了父母的钱来自辛勤工作，指出浪费金钱就是忽视父母的努力，最后建议人们要节约、明智地使用金钱。 1．第一段指出：“When they go shopping, they might ask parents for new toys, nice clothes or expensive snacks without hesitation. They only care about what they want, but seldom think about whether these things are really necessary.”，说明学生只在乎自己想要什么，很少考虑东西是否必要，由此可推断“without hesitation”意为“毫不犹豫地”，即“没有仔细思考”。 2．第二段指出：“Most parents work hard for their money... Every penny they make comes from their hard work and tiredness.”，说明学生的钱来自父母的辛勤工作。 3．第三段指出：“For example, buying an expensive pen but losing it soon, or ordering too much food and leaving a lot on the plate.”，说明点太多食物剩下很多是浪费金钱的例子，A选项“点一些食物，吃了一半”属于此类情况，符合题意。 4．第二段指出：“Others do heavy or boring jobs just to make money to support the family.”，说明大多数父母努力工作是为了赚钱养家。 5．最后一段指出：“Being thrifty (节约的) doesn’t mean being stingy (吝啬的). It means using money wisely.”，说明作者的主要建议是要明智、合理地使用金钱。 Tom asked his mom for 800 yuan. “All my classmates have those cool shoes, and I can’t let myself fall behind,” he said, his eyes fixed on the ad on his phone. His mom smiled and said, “This month, we have 3,000 yuan for living expenses (费用). You can manage it. Whatever is left will be yours.” Excited but nervous, Tom made a budget with his mom’s help. To save money, he checked the prices of food at different markets. Then he bought what they needed from the cheapest one every Wednesday and Sunday. He also planned weekly menus, including dishes with cheap but healthy ingredients like tofu and eggs. When his dad suggested eating out, Tom shook his head. “I can cook at home,” he said, and he did quite well. He even learned to make his own snacks instead of buying them. At the end of the month, he counted the cash again and again—812 yuan. He looked at the shoe ad on his phone, but suddenly the shoes didn’t look so shiny (闪亮) anymore. He paused (停顿) for a moment, and then walked over to his blue piggy bank. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What did Tom plan to spend the 800 yuan on at the beginning? A．A new phone. B．A pair of shoes. C．Some snacks. D．A gift for his mom. 2．How did Tom feel when he knew he would manage the living expenses? A．Worried but excited. B．Disappointed and angry. C．Hopeless and sad. D．Excited but nervous. 3．The underlined word “ingredients” in the passage means “________” in Chinese. A．食谱 B．原料 C．菜单 D．价格 4．How much did Tom spend on his family’s living expenses this month? A．800 yuan. B．812 yuan. C．2,188 yuan. D．3,000 yuan. 5．What can we infer (推测) from the end of the story? A．Tom decided to buy the shoes. B．Tom would put the money into his piggy bank. C．Tom didn’t like eating at home. D．Tom asked his mom for more money. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了Tom为了买鞋向妈妈要800元，妈妈让他管理生活费，最终Tom通过节省开支明白了金钱的意义，决定把钱存起来的故事。 1．第一段“All my classmates have those cool shoes, and I can’t let myself fall behind”表明他一开始要800元是想买一双鞋。 2．第三段“Excited but nervous, Tom made a budget with his mom’s help.”说明当Tom知道自己要管理生活费时，他感到既兴奋又紧张。 3．划线词后举例“like tofu and eggs”可知，豆腐和鸡蛋是做菜的原料，故划线词表示“原料”。 4．第二段“This month, we have 3,000 yuan for living expenses (费用).”及最后一段“At the end of the month, he counted the cash again and again—812 yuan.”可知，妈妈这个月一共给了3000元生活费，月底Tom剩下了812元，因此花费的生活费是3000-812=2188元。 5．最后一段“…but suddenly the shoes didn’t look so shiny (闪亮) anymore. He paused (停顿) for a moment, and then walked over to his blue piggy bank.”说Tom觉得鞋子不再那么有吸引力了，然后走向了自己的存钱罐，可推测他会把剩下的钱存进存钱罐。 In 1929, Sanxingdui was first found in Southwest China’s Sichuan province, but its importance was not recognized until the year 1986 when ancient city walls, palaces and many gold ivory and bronze artifacts (青铜器) have been unearthed here. In 2001, archaeologists (考古学家), found the remains of another ancient city called Jinsha near Chengdu. They found a gold crown with similar engraved pattern (纹饰) of fish, arrows and birds to other golden objects found at Sanxingdui. For this reason, some scholars believe that the people from Sanxingdui may have moved their homes to Jinsha. But it remains a mystery. Here are some clues that might help find the facts. In 1099 BC, ancient writers recorded an earthquake in the capital of the Zhou Dynasty (朝代), in present-day Shaanxi Province. Though that area is about 400 kilometres from the historic site of Sanxingdui, it is possible that the centre of the earthquake was actually close to Sanxingdui. Around the same time, the layers of dirt show that there was possibly a great flood (洪水). In the Han Dynasty book The Chronicles of the Kings of Shu (《蜀王本纪》), it is written that ancient floods poured from a mountain in a spot, which suggests the river flowing in a new direction. Together, the ideas lead people to believe that possibly a large earthquake caused a landslide that dammed (拦住) the river. This changed its path and stopped the water from flowing to Sanxingdui. That may have forced the ancient Chinese people to leave their homes to move closer to the river’s new path. Living near water was very important at that time. The people had to get water from the river and carry it to their homes to drink, cook and wash. Although these clues help explain why the ancient Shu people moved from Sanxingdui to Jinsha, the real truth is still unclear. We need more research to find solid evidence. Sanxingdui and Jinsha are treasures of ancient Shu civilization, showing the great wisdom of ancient Chinese people. With further study, more secrets of this wonderful civilization will be uncovered step by step. 1．When was Sanxingdui first found? A．In 1929. B．In 1986. C．In 2001. D．In 1099. 2．The underlined word “it” in the third paragraph refers to ________. A．how Jinsha remains were found B．why Sanxingdui’s discovery matters C．how the ancients made beautiful objects D．why people in Sanxingdui moved to Jinsha 3．What record in the Han Dynasty book has helped to solve this mystery? A．Floods poured from a mountain. B．The ancients moved to the river. C．There were similar golden objects. D．An earthquake hit near Sanxingdui. 4．What can we infer (推断) from the passage? A．Jinsha was built before Sanxingdui. B．Earthquakes hit Sanxingdui many times. C．Water was not important for the ancients. D．Sanxingdui and Jinsha shared the same culture. 5．In which book can we read this passage? A．Famous Rivers in History. B．Unsolved Mysteries of the World. C．History of Ancient Chinese Art. D．A Guide to Sichuan’s Natural Wonders. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了三星堆遗址的发现、其与金沙遗址可能存在的联系，以及关于三星堆人迁徙至金沙原因的推测，包括地震、洪水等线索，同时强调三星堆和金沙是古蜀文明的瑰宝，有待进一步研究揭示更多秘密。 1．第一段提到：“In 1929, Sanxingdui was first found in Southwest China’s Sichuan province”，说明三星堆首次被发现是在1929年。 2．第二段提到：“For this reason, some scholars believe that the people from Sanxingdui may have moved their homes to Jinsha. But it remains a mystery.”，结合前文可知，这里的“it”指的是三星堆的人为什么搬到金沙这件事。 3．第五段提到：“In the Han Dynasty book The Chronicles of the Kings of Shu (《蜀王本纪》), it is written that ancient floods poured from a mountain in a spot, which suggests the river flowing in a new direction.”，说明《蜀王本纪》中记录的洪水从山上倾泻而下，暗示河流流向改变，这一记录有助于解开三星堆人迁徙的谜团。 4．第二段提到：“They found a gold crown with similar engraved pattern (纹饰) of fish, arrows and birds to other golden objects found at Sanxingdui.”，说明三星堆和金沙遗址出土的金色物品有相似的纹饰，由此可推断出三星堆和金沙共享相同的文化。 5．文章主要围绕三星堆和金沙遗址的未解之谜展开，包括三星堆人迁徙的原因等，所以最有可能在《世界未解之谜》这本书中读到这篇文章。 It was raining heavily, and Karthik was alone at home. The sound of thunder (雷) was so loud that it felt like the gods were fighting in the sky. This scared him a little, so he took his favorite novel, Harry Potter, from the bookshelf. Again, there was a terrible sound of thunder. He tried to focus on the novel, but the sudden sound of the doorbell interrupted him. It couldn’t be his parents. He looked at the wall clock—it was only ten minutes past three. Usually, they got home after six in the afternoon. The doorbell sounded again. “Who’s there?” He shouted. There was no reply. The doorbell sounded again. He remembered his parents telling him not to open the door without checking who it is. “Should I answer the bell or not?” thought Karthik. He decided to first prepare himself for an unpleasant encounter (遭遇). He went into a room and came out with a baseball bat, which he hid behind the door in case he needed it. But still, he needed to make sure who was at the door before he opened it. He shouted once again. “Who’s at the door?” There was still no reply. No sound of footsteps, either. He held the baseball bat in one hand and was ready to open the door with the other. Suddenly, there was a loud cry. “Karthik! Karthik! Why don’t you open the door?” “There is no doubt about it: it’s Dad.” Karthik shouted and rushed forward to open the door. “Why are you holding a baseball bat?” asked Karthik’s father. For a moment, the boy seemed at a loss for words. Then his father gave him a big smile, perhaps understanding Karthik’s predicament (窘境). 1．Karthik read Harry Potter mainly to ________. A．pass the time B．prepare for acting C．make himself less afraid D．learn how to write stories 2．Why did Karthik think it wouldn’t be his parents ringing the doorbell? A．They had keys to the house. B．They couldn’t be back so early. C．They were both away on business. D．They would call him ahead of time. 3．What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us? A．How Karthik kept himself busy. B．When Karthik would open the door. C．Why Karthik hid a baseball bat. D．What Karthik did to deal with the situation. 4．How did Karthik know it was his father? A．By his height. B．By his clothes. C．By his voice. D．By his footsteps. 5．Which of the following is TRUE about Karthik? A．He didn’t really like reading. B．He was a brave and careful boy. C．He didn’t have many friends. D．He was made fun of by his dad. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文讲述了Karthik在雷雨夜独自在家，面对门铃声时谨慎应对，最终发现是父亲的故事。 1．第一段提到“The sound of thunder was so loud that it felt like the gods were fighting in the sky. This scared him a little, so he took his favorite novel, Harry Potter, from the bookshelf.”Karthik读《哈利・波特》是为了缓解雷声带来的恐惧，让自己不那么害怕。 2．第二段提到“It couldn’t be his parents. He looked at the wall clock—it was only ten minutes past three. Usually, they got home after six in the afternoon.”父母通常下午六点后才回家，所以他认为不可能是他们。 3．根据第三段“He decided to first prepare himself for an unpleasant encounter.”及本段内容可知，本段主要讲述了Karthik为了应对开门的状况所做的准备工作，包括犹豫是否开门、拿棒球棒防身、大声询问门外情况等。 4．分析第四段“Suddenly, there was a loud cry: ‘Karthik! Karthik! Why don’t you open the door?’”和第五段“‘There is no doubt about it: it’s Dad.’”可知，Karthik通过声音认出了父亲。 5．根据第三段“He decided to first prepare himself for an unpleasant encounter...He held the baseball bat in one hand and was ready to open the door with the other.”可知，Karthik在不确定是谁在敲门时，他先是去拿棒球棒以应对可能会有的危险，然后再次确认后，才准备开门，体现了他既勇敢又细心的特点。 At an English primary school in Wigan, Year 6 students are exploring science. Some are learning about vitamins, while others are studying pictures of the human body. Each student is on an iPad, following lessons created by AI. The English school was one of the first to bring AI into the classroom. The system analyzes (分析) students’ work and points out how they can improve. Students, as well as their teachers and parents, can easily know their progress in every subject. They can also express how they feel about the lessons through emojis (表情符号). One boy who was working on math posted an upset face. The AI changed the teaching plans at once to make sure that the boy could understand the lesson before moving on. While you might think the children are looking at screens all day, Laura James, the principal (校长), explained that this is not true. The children still write in workbooks, and the school library is full of books. “It might sound futuristic,” she said. “But for us teachers, AI simply means less preparation time and more time helping the children.” For the children, the new system has made a big difference. There is no wasted time since they can learn anytime, anywhere. Holly Graham, 11, sometimes spends three hours after school doing math questions. “It has really helped me learn,” she said. Her classmate, Max Ode, added, “The best thing about it is that it pushes you to go further and faster. Learning has become more fun!” 1．How do the students learn science in the English primary school? A．By taking pictures of the human body. B．By playing science games. C．By following lessons created by AI. D．By talking with AI teachers. 2．If a student posts an upset face after the math class, what will the AI do? A．It will make the lesson easier. B．It will change the teacher. C．It will give him more lessons. D．It will advise him to rest. 3．What can we know from Paragraph 3? A．Students write all their homework on the screens. B．The principal is worried about students’ eyesight. C．There won’t be any books in the library in future. D．Teachers will have more time to help students. 4．According to the last paragraph, what do students think of the AI system? A．It’s a waste of time to use the system. B．It pushes them too hard. C．It helps them learn more efficiently. D．It makes them feel worried. 5．Which would be the best title for the text? A．Future School Is Here B．A Day at a Wigan Primary School C．How to Use AI in Teaching D．AI That Reads Students’ Emotions 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了英国一所小学引入人工智能系统辅助教学，学生们通过人工智能创建的课程学习，该系统能分析学生作业、指出改进方法、显示学习进度，还能根据学生对课程的感受调整教学计划，提高了学习效率，让学习变得更有趣。 1．第一段最后一句提到“Each student is on an iPad, following lessons created by AI”，说明学生跟随AI创建的课程学习科学。 2．第二段末尾提到“One boy who was working on math posted an upset face. The AI changed the teaching plans at once to make sure that the boy could understand the lesson before moving on”，学生发难过的表情表示没听懂当前内容，AI会立刻修改教学计划，确保学生理解课程后再推进，说明AI会调整课程，让课程更易理解。 3．第三段最后一句提到“But for us teachers, AI simply means less preparation time and more time helping the children”，说明AI减少了老师的备课时间，让老师有更多时间帮助学生。 4．最后一段提到“There is no wasted time since they can learn anytime, anywhere”，说明AI让学生可以随时随地学习，没有浪费时间，即AI帮助他们更高效地学习。 5．全文介绍了英国一所小学已经将AI引入课堂，给教学带来很多积极改变，未来式的智能学校已经落地，Future School Is Here符合主旨。 In today’s digital (数字的) world, the internet is part of our daily lives—but it also brings risks. Staying safe online, or cybersafe, is a skill everyone needs to learn. Protect Your Personal Data: You might share photos or your school name on social apps. But if you don’t set strong privacy settings, strangers can see this information. Every picture or message you post online can be saved and shared without your permission, and it’s almost impossible to remove it forever. Also, never click links or open files from people you don’t know—they could carry a virus that breaks your phone or computer. Spot False Information: The internet makes it easy to find news, but not everything you read is true. Before you believe a story, ask: Who wrote it? Is the writer an expert or just a random user? Is the website a trusted one, like a school or news site, or a personal blog? Some posts are only made to get attention, not to tell the truth. Stop Online Bullying: Online bullying, or cyberbullying, happens when people send mean messages, spread lies, or share others’ private photos online. These actions hurt the victim deeply. If this happens to you, the first steps are to ignore the messages, block the person, and delete the posts. You should also talk to a parent or teacher you trust, especially if you feel scared or threatened (受到威胁的). To stay cybersafe, always think before you share, check if information is true, and be kind to others online. 1．What may happen if you click a link from a stranger? A．You get a free gift. B．Your device may get a virus. C．You make a new friend. D．Your privacy settings improve. 2．What is the main idea of the paragraph 3? A．The internet is full of lies. B．How to find free information online. C．How to check if online information is true. D．Why people write false stories. 3．What does the underlined word “victim” mean in the text? A．Target. B．Bully. C．Helper. D．User. 4．What should you do if you feel threatened? A．Fight back online. B．Talk to a parent. C．Share the problem online. D．Keep it a secret. 5．What is the best title for this text? A．How to Use Social Media B．The History of the Internet C．Learn Cyberskills to Stay Safe D．How to Make Friends Online 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文围绕网络安全展开，针对数字时代互联网的潜在风险，为读者讲解了三大核心网络安全技能。 1．第2段最后一句“Also, never click links or open files from people you don’t know—they could carry a virus that breaks your phone or computer.”明确说明这类链接可能携带病毒，损坏手机/电脑。 2．第3段“Spot False Information…Some posts are only made to get attention, not to tell the truth.”本段核心是“辨别虚假信息”，通过提出三个具体问题，教读者如何验证网络信息的真实性。 3．第4段“Online bullying, or cyberbullying, happens when people send mean messages, spread lies, or share others’ private photos online. These actions hurt the victim deeply.”根据上下文，“victim”指遭受网络欺凌的人，即网络欺凌的目标/受害者；target作名词时意为“目标；受害者”，是最贴合的同义替换。 4．第4段最后一句“You should also talk to a parent or teacher you trust, especially if you feel scared or threatened.”明确给出建议：和信任的父母或老师交谈。 5．本文围绕“网络安全”展开，核心是教读者掌握网络技能以实现网络安全，C项为最佳标题。 Horses are special in Chinese culture. They stand for speed, success, and loyalty. In old times, horses were very important for travel, farming, and protecting the country. Even today, they still encourage us through language, art, and celebrations. There are many wise horse sayings in Chinese. For example, “An old horse knows the way” tells us experienced people can guide us well. “A thousand-mile horse” means a very talented person. Another famous saying is “A long road tests a horse’s strength, and time shows a person’s heart.” This teaches us that true character needs time to be seen. In races or games, a “dark horse” is someone who wins surprisingly. Horses also star in art and festivals. On November 25, 2025, “Lucky Horse”, the mascot (吉祥物) for the 2026 “Happy Chinese New Year” global celebrations, was introduced. The idea comes from two famous horses in old China. The first is a bronze statue called “Horse Stepping on a Flying Swallow (燕)”. It shows a horse running very fast. The second is the “Five-Flower Horse” from the Tang Dynasty. It is famous for its long, flowing mane (鬃毛). This design mixes these two ideas. It has the running speed of the first horse and the beautiful long hair of the second horse. In the Chinese zodiac (生肖), people born in the Year of the Horse are said to be energetic and kind. During this year, families stick red horse paper cuttings on doors and say blessings like “Ride a fast horse to chase your dreams!” In a word, from ancient stories to modern life, the horse encourages us to work hard, stay true, and move forward bravely. Let’s learn from the horse—run toward our dreams with a strong heart, and keep going even when the road is long. 1．What is the Chinese saying “A long road tests a horse’s strength, and time shows a person’s heart” similar to?    A．Better late than never. B．Actions speak louder than words. C．Time will tell. D．Practice makes perfect. 2．Which one might be “Lucky Horse” according to Paragraph 3? A． B． C． D． 3．Which of the following is NOT true about horses in Chinese culture? A．Horses carry the meanings of being fast, successful and faithful. B．Modern people hardly connect horses with art or celebrations. C．A dark horse refers to a person who wins unexpectedly. D．People born in the Year of the Horse are believed to be full of energy. 4．What can we infer from the passage? A．Horses stand for a positive spirit in Chinese culture. B．Horses are not as important in modern China as before. C．People keep horses mostly for work in cities now. D．Horses are the most important of all the zodiac animals. 5．What is the writer’s purpose of writing the passage? A．To show the importance of the twelve zodiac animals. B．To encourage people to raise horses. C．To tell some interesting stories about the Tang Dynasty. D．To introduce the culture of horses in China. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了马在中国文化中的特殊意义。 1．“A long road tests a horse’s strength, and time shows a person’s heart”的意思是“路遥知马力，日久见人心”，其核心含义是：时间能检验事物的本质与人心的好坏。结合选项，选项C“时间会证明一切”与该句的意思相近。 2．根据第3段“Horses also star in art and festivals. On November 25, 2025, “Lucky Horse”, the mascot (吉祥物) for the 2026 “Happy Chinese New Year” global celebrations, was introduced. The idea comes from two famous horses in old China. The first is a bronze statue called “Horse Stepping on a Flying Swallow (燕)”. It shows a horse running very fast. The second is the “Five-Flower Horse” from the Tang Dynasty. It is famous for its long, flowing mane (鬃毛). This design mixes these two ideas. It has the running speed of the first horse and the beautiful long hair of the second horse.”可知，“Lucky Horse”融合了两匹古画中的马——《马踏飞燕》中奔跑的马，和唐代《五花马》中飘逸的鬃毛。选项B的奔跑姿态与鬃毛设计符合文章中的描述。 3．根据第3段中的“Horses also star in art and festivals. On November 25, 2025, “Lucky Horse”, the mascot (吉祥物) for the 2026 “Happy Chinese New Year” global celebrations, was introduced.”可知，现代仍将马与艺术、庆典联系在一起，因此B选项表述错误。 4．根据第1段中的“Horses are special in Chinese culture. They stand for speed, success, and loyalty.”可知，马在中国文化中代表速度、成功和忠诚，也就是说马在中国文化中代表着积极的精神。 5．文章从马的象征意义、俗语、艺术形象、生肖文化等多个方面，全面介绍了马在中国文化中的内涵，因此写作目的是介绍中国的马文化。 Sugar painting, as the name means, is a painting made of sugar. It’s the sugar for us to taste, and the painting for us to enjoy. Since the Warring States Period (战国时代), people loved sweets and had different ways of making sugar. In the Tang Dynasty, people greatly improved skills of sugar making. So sugar, the precious thing that once could only enter homes of the kings, also went into common people’s homes. During the Song and Yuan Dynasties, people became less interested in only tasting sweetness. In the Ming Dynasty, some people added pictures with good luck to the bowl of sugar, and sugar painting came out. Sugar painting is different from other paintings. Sugar painters use syrup (糖浆) as the material (材料), a spoon as the “paintbrush”, and a smooth table as the “paper”. To make syrup, they have to make sugar hot before painting. Since syrup may become hard if it cools, the painters have to finish the work in a short time. They move the spoon full of syrup up and down, left and right. Soon a sugar painting is finished. ▲ The sugar painting that used to be rich in shapes has become poorer because of fewer needs. What’s worse, only a few old sugar painters are willing to pass on this kind of art. For most people, painting is a kind of art and difficult to understand. However, sugar painting has entered people’s daily lives. Through it, we may see the spiritual support of people across centuries. Now, sugar painting has been an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in China. 1．When did sugar painting come out? A．In the Warring States Period. B．In the Tang Dynasty. C．In the Yuan Dynasty. D．In the Ming Dynasty. 2．Why should sugar painters make the work very quickly? A．To show their good skills. B．To stop syrup becoming hard. C．To protect the spoon and the table. D．To save people’s waiting time. 3．Which sentences can be put in the ▲ ? A．Luckily, more and more young people like it B．It’s strange that fewer people enjoy eating it. C．However, it’s a pity that this folk art is dying recently. D．As time goes on, people create different forms of sugar painting. 4．How might the writer feel about today’s sugar painting according to Paragraph 5? A．Hopeful. B．Angry. C．Unclear. D．Worried. 5．What’s the purpose of the article? A．To introduce the history of sugar painting. B．To show different ways of making sugar. C．To explain why sugar painting is popular. D．To tell the difference between sugar painting and other paintings. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文介绍了糖画的历史发展、制作工艺以及当前面临的传承困境，并指出糖画已成为中国非物质文化遗产。 1．第二段提到“In the Ming Dynasty, some people added pictures...and sugar painting came out.”，因此糖画出现在明朝。 2．第三段提到“Since syrup may become hard if it cools, the painters have to finish the work in a short time.”，因此糖画艺人需要快速完成作品是为了防止糖浆变硬。 3．第四段提到糖画因需求减少而形状变得单一，且只有少数老艺人愿意传承这门艺术，因此横线处应填入表示遗憾的句子“然而，可惜的是这门民间艺术最近正在消亡”。 4．第五段提到糖画已进入人们的日常生活，透过它可以看到世纪以来人们的精神寄托，并且已成为非物质文化遗产，因此作者对糖画的态度是充满希望的。 5．全文按照时间顺序介绍了糖画从战国到明清时期的发展历史，因此作者的目的是介绍糖画的历史。 Life was very different at Scott’s home. Scott lived with his father, a judge (法官), his mother, and his sister. There were other animals as well, such as cats and chickens. White Fang had to learn that the other people in the house were friends and that he must not attack the chickens or cats. One day, he killed fifty of the birds. Scott was angry with White Fang. He did not beat him badly, but he pushed his head at the dead birds and hit White Fang at the same time. This way, White Fang knew he had done wrong. “The animal is a wolf,” Scott’s father said. “You’ll never teach him not to kill chickens.” “He won’t attack another chicken,” Scott said. “Will you make a bet (打赌) with me? “ The judge agreed, and the two men had a bet. “I’ll lock White Fang in the chicken house,” Scott said. “He can stay there all night. In the morning, not one chicken will be dead”. And this was what happened. White Fang behaved as if there were no chickens in the chicken house. He had learned his lesson. By this time, everyone in Scott’s family liked White Fang. They felt safe with him because he knew them, even though he was not a “house dog”. After Scott came back home from the Yukon, a dangerous man appeared. His name was Jim Hall, and he had killed many men. He wanted to kill the judge who had sent him to prison (监狱). This was Scott’s father. One night, Jim Hall got into the house and planned to shoot (射击) the judge while he slept. However, White Fang saw the strange man. He knew that this man was not a friend and jumped at him. A fight went on for a long time. Jim Hall shot White Fang several times, but White Fang would not let him go. The noise woke everyone up. The police came and took Jim Hall back to prison. White Fang’s wounds were very bad, and he was dying. Scott sent for a doctor who looked at White Fang and said, “He has only one chance in a thousand of living.” The doctor did everything he could for White Fang, but he lost a lot of blood and was badly hurt. However, as the days passed, White Fang slowly got better. He lived, but he could not fight again. He lived the rest of his life quietly with Scott and his family, a much gentler and much loved wolf-dog. — Adapted from White Fang 1．How many people were there in Scott’s family? A．Four. B．Five. C．Six. D．Seven. 2．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The judge won the bet in the end. B．White Fang died of losing much blood. C．The police took the doctor back to prison later. D．Jim Hall hated Scott’s father because Scott’s father sent him to prison. 3．Which is the right order according to the story? a. Scott sent for a doctor to save White Fang. b. White Fang slowly got better after the fight. c. White Fang fought against Jim Hall and was hurt. d. Jim Hall broke into the judge’s house and wanted to kill him. A．c-b-a-d. B．d-c-a-b. C．d-c-b-a. D．b-d-c-a. 4．What can we know about White Fang later? A．He became a wild wolf again and left Scott’s family. B．He could fight bravely like before to protect the family. C．He lived a quiet and gentle life with Scott’s family. D．He still liked attacking chickens and cats in the house. 5．What’s the best title of the passage? A．A very dangerous killer B．Scott’s life in the Yukon C．White Fang’s last fight D．A bet between father and son 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了一只名为White Fang的狼在Scott家的经历，包括它学习与家中成员及其他动物相处、保护家人与坏人搏斗以及受伤后恢复等一系列故事。 1．第一段提到“Scott lived with his father, a judge, his mother, and his sister.”，可知Scott家有父亲、母亲、妹妹和Scott自己，共四口人。 2．从第七段“After Scott came back home from the Yukon, a dangerous man appeared. His name was Jim Hall, and he had killed many men. He wanted to kill the judge who had sent him to prison. This was Scott's father.”可知Jim Hall因为Scott的父亲把他送进监狱而憎恨他。 3．首先是Jim Hall进入房子想趁法官睡觉时射击他（d）；然后White Fang看到陌生人，跳向他，发生打斗（c）；接着Scott派人去请医生来救White Fang（a）；最后慢慢地从斗争中恢复了过来（b），所以顺序是d-c-a-b。 4．根据最后一段“He lived, but he could not fight again. He lived the rest of his life quietly with Scott and his family, a much gentler and much loved wolf-dog.”可知，White Fang后来和Scott一家安静温和地生活着。 5．文章主要围绕White Fang与闯入的Jim Hall的最后一场打斗以及后续情况展开叙述，“White Fang’s last fight”能很好地概括文章主旨。 One day in class, the teacher on the platform (讲台) raised an apple and said, “Please smell the smell in the air!” One student raised his hand and answered, “I have smelt it. It is the smell of an apple.” The teacher stepped off the platform, passed by each of the students and said, “Please smell again to see if the smell of the apple is still in the air.” Half of the students raised their hands to show that they could smell it. The teacher returned to the front of the classroom and asked again if the students could smell the apple. Everyone raised their hands except one student, an active boy. The teacher came to the student and asked, “You really can’t smell the apple?” The boy surely answered, “No, I can’t smell it. I don’t think it’s a real apple.” The teacher smiled at the boy and said to the other students, “He is right! This is not a real apple.” All of the other students were tricked. Perhaps they have thought that the apple was not real, but they didn’t have the confidence to speak up. They just “followed the leader” and went along with the first student. Please remember: Believe in yourself first, and then others will believe in you! 1．Why did the teacher hold up the apple on the platform? A．To talk about smells of apples. B．To share it with his students. C．To teach his students a lesson. D．To play a game with his students. 2．Why could not the boy smell the apple? A．Because this apple was not real. B．Because he didn’t want to tell the truth. C．Because there was something wrong with his nose. D．Because he wanted to be different from the other students. 3．What does the underlined word “tricked” mean in Chinese? A．惩罚 B．欺骗 C．信任 D．取笑 4．What is the correct order of what happened in the class? ①A boy said he smelt nothing. ②The teacher asked the students to smell the smell in the air. ③The teacher held up an apple. ④Half of the students said they could smell the apple. A．④③②① B．③②④① C．③②①④ D．①③②④ 5．What is the main idea of the story? A．Always listen to others. B．Believe everything you see. C．Speak your mind. D．Teachers always know the truth. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了课堂上老师用一个假苹果考验学生，多数学生盲目跟从第一个回答的学生，只有一个男孩坚持自己闻不到苹果味道并指出苹果不是真的，最后老师借此教育学生要相信自己。 1．文章中老师通过举起一个假苹果让学生闻气味，多数学生盲目跟从第一个回答的学生，只有一个男孩坚持自己闻不到苹果味道并指出苹果不是真的，最后老师借此教育学生要相信自己，由此可推断老师举起苹果是为了给学生上一课。 2．根据“The boy surely answered, ‘No, I can’t smell it. I don’t think it’s a real apple.’”以及“The teacher smiled at the boy and said to the other students, ‘He is right! This is not a real apple.’”可知男孩闻不到苹果味是因为这个苹果不是真的。 3．根据前文老师拿出假苹果让学生闻，多数学生跟着说能闻到，以及后文“Perhaps they have thought that the apple was not real, but they didn’t have the confidence to speak up.”可知其他学生其实可能也觉得苹果不是真的，但没有勇气说出来，所以这里是说其他学生都被“欺骗”了，“tricked”意思是“欺骗”。 4．根据文章内容，先是“One day in class, the teacher on the platform (讲台) raised an apple”（老师举起一个苹果），即③；接着“Please smell the smell in the air!”（老师让学生闻空气中的气味），即②；然后“Half of the students raised their hands to show that they could smell it.”（一半学生说能闻到苹果味），即④；最后“Everyone raised their hands except one student, an active boy. The boy surely answered, ‘No, I can’t smell it.’”（一个男孩说他什么也没闻到），即①。所以正确顺序是③②④①。 5．文章通过老师用假苹果考验学生的故事，最后老师教育学生“Believe in yourself first, and then others will believe in you!”，强调要说出自己的想法，不要盲目跟从。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期末复习之阅读理解12篇 （Units 1-6单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 7 Be a Better Learner! 高效学习与学习方法 Unit 8 Every Coin Counts! 理财消费、节约与钱币文化 Unit 9 Forces of Nature 自然灾害与自然力量、防灾自救 Unit 10 World in the Cloud 互联网与数字网络生活 Unit 11 Fantastic Chinese Culture 中华传统文化之美 Unit 12 The Wonderland of Literature 书籍与文学阅读 本资料共12篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应2篇单元话题专题训练 ①Learning a new language can sometimes seem boring.  There always seems to be so much to remember. However, an American writer once said, “What we learn with pleasure (快乐), we never forget.” So, why not make learning a happier journey? What could be more fun than watching sitcoms (情景喜剧)? ②Watching sitcoms is a great way to learn practical English. You hear how people really speak, not boring schoolbook sentences. Characters talk using daily words. That makes English come alive. ③Another advantage is that you can learn beyond schoolbooks. For example, Joey from the sitcom Friends often says, “How you doin’?” This is short, easy to remember, and can be fun to use when you talk with others. ④Of course, this doesn’t mean it’s an easy method. For new learners, it can feel difficult.  The characters might speak too fast for the learners to understand.  But as a language expert says, the secret is to watch actively. ⑤First, watch a scene (片段) with subtitles (字幕)  in your language.  Then, watch it again with English subtitles.  Next, try without subtitles to see how much you understand. What's more, start with just short scenes of five to ten minutes and then watch them again and keep a list of useful sentences you can use in real life.  So next time you watch your favorite English-language show, you might be surprised by how much you can learn! ⑥Watching sitcoms is a happy and useful way to learn English. As long as you follow the right steps, you can make progress while having fun. 1．What is one of the advantages of learning English from sitcoms? A．It offers you an easy method. B．It is the fastest way to learn English. C．It teaches you how people really speak. D．It helps you learn English in schoolbooks. 2．What does the underlined word “practical” mean? A．Simple. B．Strange. C．Unusual. D．Real-life. 3．How does the text explain the second advantage in Paragraph (段落) 3? A．By giving an example. B．By asking some questions. C．By comparing some sitcoms. D．By showing a fact. 4．What is the structure of the text? A．①/②③/④⑤/⑥ B．①/②③④/⑤⑥ C．①/②③/④/⑤⑥ D．①②③/④⑤/⑥ 5．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this text? A．To tell the story of a famous sitcom. B．To share a happier way to learn English. C．To introduce the best English sitcom. D．To explain why learning English takes time. English is a global language, but it is not exactly the same everywhere. Two of the most common types are British English and American English. While people from the UK and the USA can understand each other, there are some interesting differences in words, spelling, and even pronunciation. Vocabulary Sometimes, British and American people use different words for the same thing. For example, in British English, they go on “holiday”, but in American English, they go on “vacation”. In Britain, you watch a “film”, but in America, you watch a “movie”. If you are in London and want to buy some “biscuits”, you would ask for “cookies” in New York. A British child might play “football”, while an American child plays “soccer”. Spelling There are also some small differences in spelling. British English often keeps the older French-style spellings. For instance, British people write “colour”, “favourite”, and “centre”. Americans usually write “color”, “favorite”, and “center”. Another common one: the British spell it “travelling”, while the Americans spell it “traveling”. Pronunciation The pronunciation can sound a little different, too. The most famous example is the word “tomato”. A British person might say “/tə’mɑːtəʊ/”, with a long “ah” sound, while an American might say “/təˈmeɪtoʊ/”, with an “ay” sound. The “r” sound at the end of words is also stronger in American English. For example, in the word “car”, an American will pronounce the “r” sound more clearly. These differences are mostly small. The grammar is almost the same, and the basic rules of the language are unchanged. The differences are like different accents or favorite foods in two parts of the same big family. Knowing about them can make learning English more fun and help you understand people from different places better. 1．What is the main topic of this passage? A．The history of the English language. B．The differences between British and American English. C．How to learn both British English and American English well. D．Popular English movies and music. 2．According to the passage, if you are in London, what do you call the sweet, crisp (脆的) food you eat for dessert? A．Biscuit. B．Cookie C．Cake. D．Candy. 3．Which of the following is the American English spelling? A．Colour. B．Centre. C．Favourite. D．Color. 4．What’s the structure of the text? A． B． C． D． 5．Why does the author mention the word “tomato” ? A．To show that British and American food is different. B．To give an example of a spelling difference. C．To give an example of a pronunciation difference. D．To tell a story about buying vegetables. Money isn’t easy to get, but many students don’t think much about it. When they go shopping, they might ask parents for new toys, nice clothes or expensive snacks without hesitation. They only care about what they want, but seldom think about whether these things are really necessary. What they may forget is: Where does the money come from? It doesn’t grow on trees. Most parents work hard for their money. Some get up early and come back late after a long tiring day. Others do heavy or boring jobs just to make money to support the family. They try their best to provide a better life for their children. Every penny they make comes from their hard work and tiredness. If you waste money, you are not just throwing away paper but ignoring (忽视) your parents’ efforts. For example, buying an expensive pen but losing it soon, or ordering too much food and leaving a lot on the plate. These small acts of waste add up quickly. When we waste, we are wasting our parents’ time and energy. Being thrifty (节约的) doesn’t mean being stingy (吝啬的). It means using money wisely. Think carefully before buying something, save for what you really need and cherish (珍爱) what you have. Let’s remember: every coin counts, and hard work should never be wasted. 1．What do the underlined words “without hesitation” mean? A．Without thinking carefully. B．Without feeling happy. C．Without asking parents. D．Without having money. 2．Where does the students’ money come from? A．It grows on trees. B．It’s from their parents’ hard work. C．It comes from their part-time jobs. D．It’s from their parents’ pocket money. 3．Which of the following is an example of wasting money according to the passage? A．Ordering some food and eating half of it. B．Buying a cheap notebook and making full use of it. C．Saving money to buy a needed grammar book. D．Thinking twice before buying a pair of new shoes. 4．Why do most parents work hard? A．To buy expensive toys for themselves. B．To stay away from heavy housework. C．To ask children to save money. D．To make money to support the family. 5．What is the writer’s main advice? A．We should never spend any money. B．We should be smart and positive about using money. C．We should always ask for expensive things. D．We should only save money and never use it. Tom asked his mom for 800 yuan. “All my classmates have those cool shoes, and I can’t let myself fall behind,” he said, his eyes fixed on the ad on his phone. His mom smiled and said, “This month, we have 3,000 yuan for living expenses (费用). You can manage it. Whatever is left will be yours.” Excited but nervous, Tom made a budget with his mom’s help. To save money, he checked the prices of food at different markets. Then he bought what they needed from the cheapest one every Wednesday and Sunday. He also planned weekly menus, including dishes with cheap but healthy ingredients like tofu and eggs. When his dad suggested eating out, Tom shook his head. “I can cook at home,” he said, and he did quite well. He even learned to make his own snacks instead of buying them. At the end of the month, he counted the cash again and again—812 yuan. He looked at the shoe ad on his phone, but suddenly the shoes didn’t look so shiny (闪亮) anymore. He paused (停顿) for a moment, and then walked over to his blue piggy bank. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What did Tom plan to spend the 800 yuan on at the beginning? A．A new phone. B．A pair of shoes. C．Some snacks. D．A gift for his mom. 2．How did Tom feel when he knew he would manage the living expenses? A．Worried but excited. B．Disappointed and angry. C．Hopeless and sad. D．Excited but nervous. 3．The underlined word “ingredients” in the passage means “________” in Chinese. A．食谱 B．原料 C．菜单 D．价格 4．How much did Tom spend on his family’s living expenses this month? A．800 yuan. B．812 yuan. C．2,188 yuan. D．3,000 yuan. 5．What can we infer (推测) from the end of the story? A．Tom decided to buy the shoes. B．Tom would put the money into his piggy bank. C．Tom didn’t like eating at home. D．Tom asked his mom for more money. In 1929, Sanxingdui was first found in Southwest China’s Sichuan province, but its importance was not recognized until the year 1986 when ancient city walls, palaces and many gold ivory and bronze artifacts (青铜器) have been unearthed here. In 2001, archaeologists (考古学家), found the remains of another ancient city called Jinsha near Chengdu. They found a gold crown with similar engraved pattern (纹饰) of fish, arrows and birds to other golden objects found at Sanxingdui. For this reason, some scholars believe that the people from Sanxingdui may have moved their homes to Jinsha. But it remains a mystery. Here are some clues that might help find the facts. In 1099 BC, ancient writers recorded an earthquake in the capital of the Zhou Dynasty (朝代), in present-day Shaanxi Province. Though that area is about 400 kilometres from the historic site of Sanxingdui, it is possible that the centre of the earthquake was actually close to Sanxingdui. Around the same time, the layers of dirt show that there was possibly a great flood (洪水). In the Han Dynasty book The Chronicles of the Kings of Shu (《蜀王本纪》), it is written that ancient floods poured from a mountain in a spot, which suggests the river flowing in a new direction. Together, the ideas lead people to believe that possibly a large earthquake caused a landslide that dammed (拦住) the river. This changed its path and stopped the water from flowing to Sanxingdui. That may have forced the ancient Chinese people to leave their homes to move closer to the river’s new path. Living near water was very important at that time. The people had to get water from the river and carry it to their homes to drink, cook and wash. Although these clues help explain why the ancient Shu people moved from Sanxingdui to Jinsha, the real truth is still unclear. We need more research to find solid evidence. Sanxingdui and Jinsha are treasures of ancient Shu civilization, showing the great wisdom of ancient Chinese people. With further study, more secrets of this wonderful civilization will be uncovered step by step. 1．When was Sanxingdui first found? A．In 1929. B．In 1986. C．In 2001. D．In 1099. 2．The underlined word “it” in the third paragraph refers to ________. A．how Jinsha remains were found B．why Sanxingdui’s discovery matters C．how the ancients made beautiful objects D．why people in Sanxingdui moved to Jinsha 3．What record in the Han Dynasty book has helped to solve this mystery? A．Floods poured from a mountain. B．The ancients moved to the river. C．There were similar golden objects. D．An earthquake hit near Sanxingdui. 4．What can we infer (推断) from the passage? A．Jinsha was built before Sanxingdui. B．Earthquakes hit Sanxingdui many times. C．Water was not important for the ancients. D．Sanxingdui and Jinsha shared the same culture. 5．In which book can we read this passage? A．Famous Rivers in History. B．Unsolved Mysteries of the World. C．History of Ancient Chinese Art. D．A Guide to Sichuan’s Natural Wonders. It was raining heavily, and Karthik was alone at home. The sound of thunder (雷) was so loud that it felt like the gods were fighting in the sky. This scared him a little, so he took his favorite novel, Harry Potter, from the bookshelf. Again, there was a terrible sound of thunder. He tried to focus on the novel, but the sudden sound of the doorbell interrupted him. It couldn’t be his parents. He looked at the wall clock—it was only ten minutes past three. Usually, they got home after six in the afternoon. The doorbell sounded again. “Who’s there?” He shouted. There was no reply. The doorbell sounded again. He remembered his parents telling him not to open the door without checking who it is. “Should I answer the bell or not?” thought Karthik. He decided to first prepare himself for an unpleasant encounter (遭遇). He went into a room and came out with a baseball bat, which he hid behind the door in case he needed it. But still, he needed to make sure who was at the door before he opened it. He shouted once again. “Who’s at the door?” There was still no reply. No sound of footsteps, either. He held the baseball bat in one hand and was ready to open the door with the other. Suddenly, there was a loud cry. “Karthik! Karthik! Why don’t you open the door?” “There is no doubt about it: it’s Dad.” Karthik shouted and rushed forward to open the door. “Why are you holding a baseball bat?” asked Karthik’s father. For a moment, the boy seemed at a loss for words. Then his father gave him a big smile, perhaps understanding Karthik’s predicament (窘境). 1．Karthik read Harry Potter mainly to ________. A．pass the time B．prepare for acting C．make himself less afraid D．learn how to write stories 2．Why did Karthik think it wouldn’t be his parents ringing the doorbell? A．They had keys to the house. B．They couldn’t be back so early. C．They were both away on business. D．They would call him ahead of time. 3．What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us? A．How Karthik kept himself busy. B．When Karthik would open the door. C．Why Karthik hid a baseball bat. D．What Karthik did to deal with the situation. 4．How did Karthik know it was his father? A．By his height. B．By his clothes. C．By his voice. D．By his footsteps. 5．Which of the following is TRUE about Karthik? A．He didn’t really like reading. B．He was a brave and careful boy. C．He didn’t have many friends. D．He was made fun of by his dad. At an English primary school in Wigan, Year 6 students are exploring science. Some are learning about vitamins, while others are studying pictures of the human body. Each student is on an iPad, following lessons created by AI. The English school was one of the first to bring AI into the classroom. The system analyzes (分析) students’ work and points out how they can improve. Students, as well as their teachers and parents, can easily know their progress in every subject. They can also express how they feel about the lessons through emojis (表情符号). One boy who was working on math posted an upset face. The AI changed the teaching plans at once to make sure that the boy could understand the lesson before moving on. While you might think the children are looking at screens all day, Laura James, the principal (校长), explained that this is not true. The children still write in workbooks, and the school library is full of books. “It might sound futuristic,” she said. “But for us teachers, AI simply means less preparation time and more time helping the children.” For the children, the new system has made a big difference. There is no wasted time since they can learn anytime, anywhere. Holly Graham, 11, sometimes spends three hours after school doing math questions. “It has really helped me learn,” she said. Her classmate, Max Ode, added, “The best thing about it is that it pushes you to go further and faster. Learning has become more fun!” 1．How do the students learn science in the English primary school? A．By taking pictures of the human body. B．By playing science games. C．By following lessons created by AI. D．By talking with AI teachers. 2．If a student posts an upset face after the math class, what will the AI do? A．It will make the lesson easier. B．It will change the teacher. C．It will give him more lessons. D．It will advise him to rest. 3．What can we know from Paragraph 3? A．Students write all their homework on the screens. B．The principal is worried about students’ eyesight. C．There won’t be any books in the library in future. D．Teachers will have more time to help students. 4．According to the last paragraph, what do students think of the AI system? A．It’s a waste of time to use the system. B．It pushes them too hard. C．It helps them learn more efficiently. D．It makes them feel worried. 5．Which would be the best title for the text? A．Future School Is Here B．A Day at a Wigan Primary School C．How to Use AI in Teaching D．AI That Reads Students’ Emotions In today’s digital (数字的) world, the internet is part of our daily lives—but it also brings risks. Staying safe online, or cybersafe, is a skill everyone needs to learn. Protect Your Personal Data: You might share photos or your school name on social apps. But if you don’t set strong privacy settings, strangers can see this information. Every picture or message you post online can be saved and shared without your permission, and it’s almost impossible to remove it forever. Also, never click links or open files from people you don’t know—they could carry a virus that breaks your phone or computer. Spot False Information: The internet makes it easy to find news, but not everything you read is true. Before you believe a story, ask: Who wrote it? Is the writer an expert or just a random user? Is the website a trusted one, like a school or news site, or a personal blog? Some posts are only made to get attention, not to tell the truth. Stop Online Bullying: Online bullying, or cyberbullying, happens when people send mean messages, spread lies, or share others’ private photos online. These actions hurt the victim deeply. If this happens to you, the first steps are to ignore the messages, block the person, and delete the posts. You should also talk to a parent or teacher you trust, especially if you feel scared or threatened (受到威胁的). To stay cybersafe, always think before you share, check if information is true, and be kind to others online. 1．What may happen if you click a link from a stranger? A．You get a free gift. B．Your device may get a virus. C．You make a new friend. D．Your privacy settings improve. 2．What is the main idea of the paragraph 3? A．The internet is full of lies. B．How to find free information online. C．How to check if online information is true. D．Why people write false stories. 3．What does the underlined word “victim” mean in the text? A．Target. B．Bully. C．Helper. D．User. 4．What should you do if you feel threatened? A．Fight back online. B．Talk to a parent. C．Share the problem online. D．Keep it a secret. 5．What is the best title for this text? A．How to Use Social Media B．The History of the Internet C．Learn Cyberskills to Stay Safe D．How to Make Friends Online Horses are special in Chinese culture. They stand for speed, success, and loyalty. In old times, horses were very important for travel, farming, and protecting the country. Even today, they still encourage us through language, art, and celebrations. There are many wise horse sayings in Chinese. For example, “An old horse knows the way” tells us experienced people can guide us well. “A thousand-mile horse” means a very talented person. Another famous saying is “A long road tests a horse’s strength, and time shows a person’s heart.” This teaches us that true character needs time to be seen. In races or games, a “dark horse” is someone who wins surprisingly. Horses also star in art and festivals. On November 25, 2025, “Lucky Horse”, the mascot (吉祥物) for the 2026 “Happy Chinese New Year” global celebrations, was introduced. The idea comes from two famous horses in old China. The first is a bronze statue called “Horse Stepping on a Flying Swallow (燕)”. It shows a horse running very fast. The second is the “Five-Flower Horse” from the Tang Dynasty. It is famous for its long, flowing mane (鬃毛). This design mixes these two ideas. It has the running speed of the first horse and the beautiful long hair of the second horse. In the Chinese zodiac (生肖), people born in the Year of the Horse are said to be energetic and kind. During this year, families stick red horse paper cuttings on doors and say blessings like “Ride a fast horse to chase your dreams!” In a word, from ancient stories to modern life, the horse encourages us to work hard, stay true, and move forward bravely. Let’s learn from the horse—run toward our dreams with a strong heart, and keep going even when the road is long. 1．What is the Chinese saying “A long road tests a horse’s strength, and time shows a person’s heart” similar to?    A．Better late than never. B．Actions speak louder than words. C．Time will tell. D．Practice makes perfect. 2．Which one might be “Lucky Horse” according to Paragraph 3? A． B． C． D． 3．Which of the following is NOT true about horses in Chinese culture? A．Horses carry the meanings of being fast, successful and faithful. B．Modern people hardly connect horses with art or celebrations. C．A dark horse refers to a person who wins unexpectedly. D．People born in the Year of the Horse are believed to be full of energy. 4．What can we infer from the passage? A．Horses stand for a positive spirit in Chinese culture. B．Horses are not as important in modern China as before. C．People keep horses mostly for work in cities now. D．Horses are the most important of all the zodiac animals. 5．What is the writer’s purpose of writing the passage? A．To show the importance of the twelve zodiac animals. B．To encourage people to raise horses. C．To tell some interesting stories about the Tang Dynasty. D．To introduce the culture of horses in China. Sugar painting, as the name means, is a painting made of sugar. It’s the sugar for us to taste, and the painting for us to enjoy. Since the Warring States Period (战国时代), people loved sweets and had different ways of making sugar. In the Tang Dynasty, people greatly improved skills of sugar making. So sugar, the precious thing that once could only enter homes of the kings, also went into common people’s homes. During the Song and Yuan Dynasties, people became less interested in only tasting sweetness. In the Ming Dynasty, some people added pictures with good luck to the bowl of sugar, and sugar painting came out. Sugar painting is different from other paintings. Sugar painters use syrup (糖浆) as the material (材料), a spoon as the “paintbrush”, and a smooth table as the “paper”. To make syrup, they have to make sugar hot before painting. Since syrup may become hard if it cools, the painters have to finish the work in a short time. They move the spoon full of syrup up and down, left and right. Soon a sugar painting is finished. ▲ The sugar painting that used to be rich in shapes has become poorer because of fewer needs. What’s worse, only a few old sugar painters are willing to pass on this kind of art. For most people, painting is a kind of art and difficult to understand. However, sugar painting has entered people’s daily lives. Through it, we may see the spiritual support of people across centuries. Now, sugar painting has been an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in China. 1．When did sugar painting come out? A．In the Warring States Period. B．In the Tang Dynasty. C．In the Yuan Dynasty. D．In the Ming Dynasty. 2．Why should sugar painters make the work very quickly? A．To show their good skills. B．To stop syrup becoming hard. C．To protect the spoon and the table. D．To save people’s waiting time. 3．Which sentences can be put in the ▲ ? A．Luckily, more and more young people like it B．It’s strange that fewer people enjoy eating it. C．However, it’s a pity that this folk art is dying recently. D．As time goes on, people create different forms of sugar painting. 4．How might the writer feel about today’s sugar painting according to Paragraph 5? A．Hopeful. B．Angry. C．Unclear. D．Worried. 5．What’s the purpose of the article? A．To introduce the history of sugar painting. B．To show different ways of making sugar. C．To explain why sugar painting is popular. D．To tell the difference between sugar painting and other paintings. Life was very different at Scott’s home. Scott lived with his father, a judge (法官), his mother, and his sister. There were other animals as well, such as cats and chickens. White Fang had to learn that the other people in the house were friends and that he must not attack the chickens or cats. One day, he killed fifty of the birds. Scott was angry with White Fang. He did not beat him badly, but he pushed his head at the dead birds and hit White Fang at the same time. This way, White Fang knew he had done wrong. “The animal is a wolf,” Scott’s father said. “You’ll never teach him not to kill chickens.” “He won’t attack another chicken,” Scott said. “Will you make a bet (打赌) with me? “ The judge agreed, and the two men had a bet. “I’ll lock White Fang in the chicken house,” Scott said. “He can stay there all night. In the morning, not one chicken will be dead”. And this was what happened. White Fang behaved as if there were no chickens in the chicken house. He had learned his lesson. By this time, everyone in Scott’s family liked White Fang. They felt safe with him because he knew them, even though he was not a “house dog”. After Scott came back home from the Yukon, a dangerous man appeared. His name was Jim Hall, and he had killed many men. He wanted to kill the judge who had sent him to prison (监狱). This was Scott’s father. One night, Jim Hall got into the house and planned to shoot (射击) the judge while he slept. However, White Fang saw the strange man. He knew that this man was not a friend and jumped at him. A fight went on for a long time. Jim Hall shot White Fang several times, but White Fang would not let him go. The noise woke everyone up. The police came and took Jim Hall back to prison. White Fang’s wounds were very bad, and he was dying. Scott sent for a doctor who looked at White Fang and said, “He has only one chance in a thousand of living.” The doctor did everything he could for White Fang, but he lost a lot of blood and was badly hurt. However, as the days passed, White Fang slowly got better. He lived, but he could not fight again. He lived the rest of his life quietly with Scott and his family, a much gentler and much loved wolf-dog. — Adapted from White Fang 1．How many people were there in Scott’s family? A．Four. B．Five. C．Six. D．Seven. 2．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The judge won the bet in the end. B．White Fang died of losing much blood. C．The police took the doctor back to prison later. D．Jim Hall hated Scott’s father because Scott’s father sent him to prison. 3．Which is the right order according to the story? a. Scott sent for a doctor to save White Fang. b. White Fang slowly got better after the fight. c. White Fang fought against Jim Hall and was hurt. d. Jim Hall broke into the judge’s house and wanted to kill him. A．c-b-a-d. B．d-c-a-b. C．d-c-b-a. D．b-d-c-a. 4．What can we know about White Fang later? A．He became a wild wolf again and left Scott’s family. B．He could fight bravely like before to protect the family. C．He lived a quiet and gentle life with Scott’s family. D．He still liked attacking chickens and cats in the house. 5．What’s the best title of the passage? A．A very dangerous killer B．Scott’s life in the Yukon C．White Fang’s last fight D．A bet between father and son One day in class, the teacher on the platform (讲台) raised an apple and said, “Please smell the smell in the air!” One student raised his hand and answered, “I have smelt it. It is the smell of an apple.” The teacher stepped off the platform, passed by each of the students and said, “Please smell again to see if the smell of the apple is still in the air.” Half of the students raised their hands to show that they could smell it. The teacher returned to the front of the classroom and asked again if the students could smell the apple. Everyone raised their hands except one student, an active boy. The teacher came to the student and asked, “You really can’t smell the apple?” The boy surely answered, “No, I can’t smell it. I don’t think it’s a real apple.” The teacher smiled at the boy and said to the other students, “He is right! This is not a real apple.” All of the other students were tricked. Perhaps they have thought that the apple was not real, but they didn’t have the confidence to speak up. They just “followed the leader” and went along with the first student. Please remember: Believe in yourself first, and then others will believe in you! 1．Why did the teacher hold up the apple on the platform? A．To talk about smells of apples. B．To share it with his students. C．To teach his students a lesson. D．To play a game with his students. 2．Why could not the boy smell the apple? A．Because this apple was not real. B．Because he didn’t want to tell the truth. C．Because there was something wrong with his nose. D．Because he wanted to be different from the other students. 3．What does the underlined word “tricked” mean in Chinese? A．惩罚 B．欺骗 C．信任 D．取笑 4．What is the correct order of what happened in the class? ①A boy said he smelt nothing. ②The teacher asked the students to smell the smell in the air. ③The teacher held up an apple. ④Half of the students said they could smell the apple. A．④③②① B．③②④① C．③②①④ D．①③②④ 5．What is the main idea of the story? A．Always listen to others. B．Believe everything you see. C．Speak your mind. D．Teachers always know the truth. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $