期末考前阅读理解过关25篇（Units 1-8）-2025-2026学年八年级英语下册单元模块满分必刷题（新教材人教版）

**基本信息** 聚焦人教版八年级下册8个单元主题（业余活动、健康安全等），精选25篇期末真题与模拟阅读，通过细节理解、词义猜测等题型系统培养语言能力与思维品质。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |业余活动|3篇|细节题（事件原因/顺序）、推理题（出处判断）|围绕学生生活经历，渗透积极心态价值观，符合课标“个人与他人”话题| |健康安全|3篇|细节题（措施判断）、词义猜测（医学词汇）|结合生活安全常识，培养健康意识，关联“安全与健康”主题| |自然奇观|3篇|推理题（结构分析）、主旨题（观点提炼）|介绍自然现象与文化遗产，提升文化意识与跨文化理解| |志愿服务|4篇|细节题（行为判断）、推理题（影响分析）|通过志愿者案例渗透社会责任，强化“人与社会”主题认知|

2025-2026学年八年级英语下册单元模块满分必刷题（新教材人教版） 期末考前阅读理解过关25篇(Units 1-8) 期末真题+名校模拟 Unit 1：业余活动 01 Lily was a 14-year-old student who loved painting. Last year, she joined a school art competition. She spent two weeks working on her painting, hoping to win first prize. However, she only got a participation certificate (参与证书). Lily felt so sad that she stopped painting for a month. One day, her art teacher, Ms. Brown, noticed her dejection. She sat down with Lily and said, “Every artist faces failures. The key is to learn from them, not give up.” Ms Brown showed Lily some of her old paintings—they were not as good as Lily’s current work. Lily was surprised to see this. Ms. Brown then encouraged Lily to join a community art show. At first, Lily was afraid to try again. But with her teacher's support, she decided to give it a go. She improved her old painting by adding more colors and details. This time, many visitors praised her work, and a local artist even asked her to join a youth art club. Lily learned an important lesson: not every effort brings success right away, but staying positive and trying again will lead to good things. Now, she paints every day and always shares her works with her classmates. 1．Why did Lily stop painting for a month? A．She didn’t have time for painting. B．She felt sad after losing an art competition. C．Her art teacher asked her to take a break. D．She wanted to join a youth art club. 2．What does the underlined word “dejection” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Happiness. B．Sadness. C．Worry. D．Surprise. 3．What did Lily do to improve her old painting for the community art show? A．She changed the main subject of the painting. B．She added more colors and details. C．She asked a local artist for help. D．She painted a completely new work. 4．Which of the following is the correct order of events in the passage? ①Lily joined a school art competition. ②Lily got praise from visitors at a community art show. ③Ms. Brown showed Lily her old paintings. ④Lily stopped painting for a month. A．①→④→③→② B．①→③→④→② C．④→①→③→② D．④→③→①→② 5．Where is this passage most probably from? A．A science report. B．A travel guide. C．A storybook for teenagers. D．A cooking magazine. 02 Everyone knows some teachers who whole-heartedly help their students learn and grow. This year, Teacher Appreciation (感谢) Week starts from May 6. To celebrate it, we asked some kids to make cards to thank the teachers who inspired them greatly. Let’s enjoy some of their work and think about which teacher inspires you. Thank you! Mr. Hazard For helping me to form a habit of reading and writing. Ben, from Maryland Thank you! Mrs. Shalinsky -1st Grade You always allow me to feel free to express, my thoughts in class. Thank you! Mrs. Taylor -7th Grade You always believe in me and encourage me to follow my passions (热情) and dreams. Dylan, from California Thank you! Mrs. Elizabeth White For your continuous guidance and encouragement throughout the school year. Abhijay, from Houston Thank you! Ms. Richardson You have helped me to clear the way to communicate with my parents. Harper, from New York 1．How did students celebrate this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week? A．By writing thank-you cards. B．By helping their teachers C．By sending teachers presents. D．By telephoning their teachers. 2．What problem did Harper probably have in the past? A．He was afraid of speaking in class. B．He had difficulty in reading and writing. C．He didn’t get along well with his parents. D．He was too shy to communicate with others. 3．What do Mrs. Elizabeth White and Mrs. Taylor have in common? A．They are strict. B．They are humorous. C．They are energetic. D．They are encouraging. 03 Chen Jie, a 15-year-old girl, used to have few friends. She often felt lonely but she was too shy to communicate with others. One day, her art teacher, Ms. Wang, noticed that Chen Jie was sitting alone. She sat beside her and asked, “Your paintings are really beautiful. Would you like to join the school art club?" Chen Jie loved painting, but she said hesitantly (犹豫地), “I... I don’t know. What if others don’t like my paintings?” Ms. Wang smiled kindly. “Don’t worry. In the art club, everyone shares and learns together. Why not give it a try?” With Ms. Wang’s encouragement, Chen Jie decided to join the art club. At first, she was nervous and just painted quietly in a corner. But the other students came to look at her paintings and said, “Wow, these are amazing!” Their warm words made her feel accepted (被认可). Week by week, Chen Jie started to open up. She began to share her ideas and even helped others. She made friends with two girls there. Now, Chen Jie is different. She still loves painting, but she also loves being with people. Chen Jie’s story shows that growing up sometimes means stepping out of our comfort zone (舒适区). When we try new things, we discover new parts of ourselves and find true friendship. 1．How did Chen Jie use to feel? A．Happy. B．Angry. C．Excited. D．Lonely. 2．Who encouraged Chen Jie to join the school art club? A．Her parents. B．Her classmates. C．Her art teacher. D．Her best friend. 3．Why did Chen Jie feel accepted in the art club? A．Because Ms Wang praised her. B．Because other students liked her paintings. C．Because she won a prize in a competition. D．Because she helped other students with their paintings. 4．What can we learn from the text? A．Chen Jie had many friends at first. B．Chen Jie stopped painting in the end. C．Chen Jie changed after joining the art club. D．Chen Jie felt nervous all the time in the art club. 5．What does the story mainly tell us? A．New things help us grow and find friends. B．Teachers should always encourage students. C．Painting can help students make friends. D．It’s better to be alone than with others. Unit 2：健康安全 01 Most house fires start in the kitchen. They often happen when someone is careless while cooking. Throwing water on oil can make the fire more terrible! Many people get burned when they try to put out cooking fires. The most important rule to remember about fire is to get help. Children should never try to put out a fire. They should ask an adult for help. If no one is at home, children should call 119 for help. The fire police will tell the caller where to go and what to do until help arrives. Now you know how to stay safe if you have a fire in your kitchen. However, you should also know how to prevent such a fire from happening. Here are some suggestions: 1. The cook should not leave the kitchen while cooking. 2. The cook should make sure that the cooking surfaces are clean before turning on the heat. 3. The cook should clear the cooking area of anything that could catch on fire. 4. The cook should wear appropriate (适当的) clothing. 5．Which part of the house catches fire easily? A．The kitchen. B．The bedroom. C．The dining room. D．The bathroom. 6．What should children do when the fire is happening? A．Try to put out the fire. B．Ask their friends for help. C．Ask an adult or call 119 for help. D．Call 911 for help. 7．How to prevent a fire from happening? A．Don’t leave the kitchen when you are cooking. B．Make sure that the cooking surfaces are clean before turning on the heat. C．Clear the cooking area of anything that could catch on fire, and don’t wear the clothing that catches fire easily. D．All of the above. 8．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Throw some water on the fire when the fire is happening in the kitchen. B．Everyone should put out the fire at once when they are cooking. C．The cook could leave the house if cooking takes a long time. D．The cook should clear the cooking area of anything that could catch on fire. 9．What is the passage mainly about? A．How to put out the fire. B．How to prevent the fire from happening. C．Fire in the kitchen. D．What should children do when the fire is happening. 02 It was a hot summer day. I came to Beijing for a running race. Halfway through the race, I started to feel dizzy (眩晕的). Before I could finish the race, I fell down. Some people said I had heatstroke (中暑). Later, I learned I had heat exhaustion (热衰竭). What’s the difference? If we exercise too long in the heat, our bodies can lose too much water and get too hot, and we will experience heat exhaustion. If so, our body temperature will increase. We will feel tired and want to drink water. Often, we have a headache. If you get heat exhaustion, find a cool place right away. Drink enough water and rest. If you don’t do these, heat exhaustion may turn into heatstroke. Heatstroke is very dangerous. If someone has heatstroke, his body temperature will go up to 40℃ or even higher. He won’t get better without treatment. People who get heatstroke will feel dizzy, breathe fast and even die. During the summer, please be very careful when you’re out in the sun. 1．The writer starts the passage by ________. A．giving reasons B．showing numbers C．sharing an experience D．answering a question 2．The underlined word “increase” in Paragraph 3 means “________”. A．rise up B．fall down C．not change D．become better 3．What do heat exhaustion and heatstroke have in common? ①They make people feel dizzy. ②They make body temperature go up. ③People need a long time to get better from them. ④People get them for staying too long in hot weather. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 4．The writer writes the passage mainly to ________. A．tell readers why he gave up the race B．show the importance of drinking water C．ask people to be careful in hot weather D．advise people to stop doing exercise 03 Everyone wants to keep healthy, but not everyone has good living habits. Healthy habits are very important for our bodies and minds. Here are some easy ways to stay healthy. First, keep a balanced diet. We need to eat different kinds of food, like vegetables, fruits, grains and meat. Don’t eat too much junk food. It has lots of sugar and fat, and it will make us fat and sick. Second, do regular exercise. Exercise can make our bodies strong. We can walk, run, swim or play ball games. It’s better to exercise for at least 30 minutes every day. Third, get enough sleep. Sleep helps our bodies relax and repair. Students need about 8 to 9 hours of sleep every night. Staying up late will make us feel tired and unable to study well the next day. Finally, keep happy every day. Too much stress is bad for our health. We can talk with friends or listen to music to relax ourselves. 1．How many ways to stay healthy are mentioned in the passage? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 2．What does the underlined word “balanced” mean in Chinese? A．均衡的 B．单一的 C．奢侈的 D．廉价的 3．How long should students sleep every night according to the passage? A．7-8 hours. B．8-9 hours. C．9-10 hours. D．10-11 hours. 4．Which of the following is NOT a good way to keep healthy? A．Eating different kinds of food. B．Doing sports every day. C．Staying up late to study. D．Relaxing when we are stressed. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The importance of sleep. B．How to keep healthy. C．Different kinds of exercise. D．How to keep happy. Unit 3：个人成长 01 Lily was a 14-year-old student who loved painting. Last year, she joined a school art competition. She spent two weeks working on her painting, hoping to win first prize. However, she only got a participation certificate (参与证书). Lily felt so sad that she stopped painting for a month. One day, her art teacher, Ms. Brown, noticed her dejection. She sat down with Lily and said, “Every artist faces failures. The key is to learn from them, not give up.” Ms Brown showed Lily some of her old paintings—they were not as good as Lily’s current work. Lily was surprised to see this. Ms. Brown then encouraged Lily to join a community art show. At first, Lily was afraid to try again. But with her teacher's support, she decided to give it a go. She improved her old painting by adding more colors and details. This time, many visitors praised her work, and a local artist even asked her to join a youth art club. Lily learned an important lesson: not every effort brings success right away, but staying positive and trying again will lead to good things. Now, she paints every day and always shares her works with her classmates. 1．Why did Lily stop painting for a month? A．She didn’t have time for painting. B．She felt sad after losing an art competition. C．Her art teacher asked her to take a break. D．She wanted to join a youth art club. 2．What does the underlined word “dejection” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Happiness. B．Sadness. C．Worry. D．Surprise. 3．What did Lily do to improve her old painting for the community art show? A．She changed the main subject of the painting. B．She added more colors and details. C．She asked a local artist for help. D．She painted a completely new work. 4．Which of the following is the correct order of events in the passage? ①Lily joined a school art competition. ②Lily got praise from visitors at a community art show. ③Ms. Brown showed Lily her old paintings. ④Lily stopped painting for a month. A．①→④→③→② B．①→③→④→② C．④→①→③→② D．④→③→①→② 5．Where is this passage most probably from? A．A science report. B．A travel guide. C．A storybook for teenagers. D．A cooking magazine. 02 Everyone knows some teachers who whole-heartedly help their students learn and grow. This year, Teacher Appreciation (感谢) Week starts from May 6. To celebrate it, we asked some kids to make cards to thank the teachers who inspired them greatly. Let’s enjoy some of their work and think about which teacher inspires you. Thank you! Mr. Hazard For helping me to form a habit of reading and writing. Ben, from Maryland Thank you! Mrs. Shalinsky -1st Grade You always allow me to feel free to express, my thoughts in class. Thank you! Mrs. Taylor -7th Grade You always believe in me and encourage me to follow my passions (热情) and dreams. Dylan, from California Thank you! Mrs. Elizabeth White For your continuous guidance and encouragement throughout the school year. Abhijay, from Houston Thank you! Ms. Richardson You have helped me to clear the way to communicate with my parents. Harper, from New York 1．How did students celebrate this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week? A．By writing thank-you cards. B．By helping their teachers C．By sending teachers presents. D．By telephoning their teachers. 2．What problem did Harper probably have in the past? A．He was afraid of speaking in class. B．He had difficulty in reading and writing. C．He didn’t get along well with his parents. D．He was too shy to communicate with others. 3．What do Mrs. Elizabeth White and Mrs. Taylor have in common? A．They are strict. B．They are humorous. C．They are energetic. D．They are encouraging. 03 Chen Jie, a 15-year-old girl, used to have few friends. She often felt lonely but she was too shy to communicate with others. One day, her art teacher, Ms. Wang, noticed that Chen Jie was sitting alone. She sat beside her and asked, “Your paintings are really beautiful. Would you like to join the school art club?" Chen Jie loved painting, but she said hesitantly (犹豫地), “I... I don’t know. What if others don’t like my paintings?” Ms. Wang smiled kindly. “Don’t worry. In the art club, everyone shares and learns together. Why not give it a try?” With Ms. Wang’s encouragement, Chen Jie decided to join the art club. At first, she was nervous and just painted quietly in a corner. But the other students came to look at her paintings and said, “Wow, these are amazing!” Their warm words made her feel accepted (被认可). Week by week, Chen Jie started to open up. She began to share her ideas and even helped others. She made friends with two girls there. Now, Chen Jie is different. She still loves painting, but she also loves being with people. Chen Jie’s story shows that growing up sometimes means stepping out of our comfort zone (舒适区). When we try new things, we discover new parts of ourselves and find true friendship. 1．How did Chen Jie use to feel? A．Happy. B．Angry. C．Excited. D．Lonely. 2．Who encouraged Chen Jie to join the school art club? A．Her parents. B．Her classmates. C．Her art teacher. D．Her best friend. 3．Why did Chen Jie feel accepted in the art club? A．Because Ms Wang praised her. B．Because other students liked her paintings. C．Because she won a prize in a competition. D．Because she helped other students with their paintings. 4．What can we learn from the text? A．Chen Jie had many friends at first. B．Chen Jie stopped painting in the end. C．Chen Jie changed after joining the art club. D．Chen Jie felt nervous all the time in the art club. 5．What does the story mainly tell us? A．New things help us grow and find friends. B．Teachers should always encourage students. C．Painting can help students make friends. D．It’s better to be alone than with others. Unit 4：自然奇观 01 In recent years, many modern cities suffer from heavy rain and floods. Streets turn into rivers, and cars are often stuck in deep water. However, in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, there is a “magic” secret. Even during the rainy season, the old city stays dry and safe. The hero behind this is not a modern machine, but an ancient underground drainage system called “Fushougou” (Fortune and Longevity Ditches). Located in the southeastern part of China. The city gets flooded easily during the early spring and summer. To work out the problem. A smart official named Liu Yi designed this system. He didn’t try to fight against the water. Instead, he learned to work with nature. He designed the ditches based on the shape of the land. Because the northwest of the city is higher and the southeast is lower, the rainwater can flow naturally into the river. The system has two main parts: the “Fu” ditch and the “Shou” ditch. They look like the Chinese characters for “fortune” and “longevity”. The most amazing part is the “water window”. It acts like a door. When the river outside is high, the water pressure pushes the window shut to stop the river water from coming back into the city. When the river is low, the rainwater from the city pushes the window open and flows out. It works automatically! Besides draining water, the system also connects with many ponds in the city. These ponds act like “sponges”. When it rains heavily, they hold the extra water. When it is dry, the water in the ponds can be used for daily life. Thanks to the wonderful design, Ganzhou hasn’t flooded for over a thousand years. Today, Fushougou still works well. Many people come to Ganzhou not only to see the beautiful natural wonders but also see the amazing Fushou ditch. It teaches us that respecting nature is the best way to solve problems. 1．Why does the writer mention the floods in modern cities in Paragraph 1? A．To explain why cars get stuck in deep water. B．To tell people not to live in cities with heavy rain. C．To show that modern machines are not useful at all. D．To introduce the topic by comparing modern problems with Ganzhou's success. 2．How did Liu Yi design the Fushougou system to deal with the rainwater? A．He used powerful pumps to push the water out. B．He built high walls to fight against the river water. C．He used the natural height difference of the land. D．He dug deep holes to hide the water underground. 3．How does the “water window” work? A．It opens by itself when people need to walk through it. B．It uses machines to pump the dirty water out of the city. C．It stays open all the time to let the rainwater flow out quickly. D．It closes when the river is high and opens when the river is low. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 5．What can we learn from the Fushougou system according to the passage? A．We should build more ponds in every city. B．Ancient people were smarter than modern people. C．Working with nature is a wise way to solve problems. D．Drainage systems are more important than tall buildings. 02 Does the Dead Sea sound like a place where you’d like to go swimming? What do you expect to see in it? Do you believe there are dead things in the Dead Sea? Lying in southwest Asia, the Dead Sea is about 80 kilometres long, about 18 kilometres wide and about 300 metres deep. It also has some other names, such as the Salt Sea, the East Sea, or the Sea of the Plain. Even though it’s called the Dead Sea, it isn’t a sea at all! It’s a lake. Different from other lakes you might have seen, the Dead Sea is quite a salty lake. In fact, the Dead Sea is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world. The Dead Sea is so salty that no fish or plants can live in it, though some microorganisms can still survive. That’s why it’s called the Dead Sea. And the Dead Sea stays quite salty because it gets only a little rain, and so little fresh water gets into the Dead Sea each year. Don’t let the name of the Dead Sea make you feel scared. The Dead Sea is a surprising place to visit, and many people go to the Dead Sea each year on holiday. One interesting thing is that anyone can float in the Dead Sea. So if you walk on the beach of the Dead Sea on a warm day, perhaps you can see many people floating in its waters. You might even see many of them reading books or magazines! 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving examples. D．By asking questions. 2．What can we learn about the Dead Sea according to Paragraph 2? ① Its size.    ② Its history.    ③ Its place.    ④ Its importance. A．①② B．①③ C．②④ D．③④ 3．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The Dead Sea is a salty lake. B．The Dead Sea has a strange name. C．Almost no rain or fresh water enters the Dead Sea. D．Plants can live in the Dead Sea. 4．What does the underlined word “float” mean in the passage? A．To move slowly in the air. B．To fly slowly in the air. C．To move slowly on water. D．To move slowly under water. 5．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To ask for opinions on swimming in the Dead Sea. B．To share travelling experiences around the Dead Sea. C．To encourage more people to read books in the Dead Sea. D．To introduce one of the most surprising natural wonders of the world. 03 The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most amazing natural wonders in the world. It lies off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is the largest coral reef system on Earth, stretching over 2,300 kilometers. The reef is made up of billions of tiny coral polyps. These small animals build hard skeletons that form the reef. The Great Barrier Reef is home to thousands of marine species. You can find colorful fish, sea turtles, dolphins and even sharks here. It’s like a huge underwater park. Every year, millions of tourists visit the Great Barrier Reef. They come to snorkel, dive and enjoy the beautiful underwater world. The best time to visit is between June and October, when the weather is warm and dry. However, the Great Barrier Reef is in danger. Climate change is making the ocean warmer. This causes coral bleaching, which kills the coral. Pollution from farms and cities also harms the reef. Scientists and environmentalists are working hard to protect the reef. They hope that with everyone’s help, this beautiful wonder can be saved for future generations. 1．Where is the Great Barrier Reef? A．In the Pacific Ocean. B．Off the coast of Australia. C．In the Atlantic Ocean. D．Off the coast of Africa. 2．What is the Great Barrier Reef made of? A．Coral polyps. B．Fish. C．Sea turtles. D．Dolphins. 3．When is the best time to visit the reef? A．January to March. B．April to May. C．June to October. D．November to December. 4．What is the main danger to the reef? A．Too many tourists. B．Climate change. C．Overfishing. D．Water pollution. 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．The reef is 3,200 kilometers long. B．No sharks live in the reef. C．The reef is in good condition now. D．People are trying to protect the reef. Unit 5：自然灾害 01 In January 2025, serious wildfires broke out in Los Angeles, California. The first fire was reported at 10:30 a. m. on January 7 in the hills near the Pacific Ocean. By noon, strong winds spread the fire quickly. People started to leave their homes. Just after 6:00 p.m., the Eaton fire broke out in other parts of the area. Over the next three days, six other fires broke out in the area. More than 150,000 people had to leave for safe places and 87,000 received evacuation (疏散) warnings. Thousands of firefighters and workers worked together to fight the fires and ensure the safety of people. In total, the fires destroyed more than 12,000 homes, schools, shops and other buildings. At least 25 people died, and 23 were missing. Schools were closed, roads were shut down and many homes lost power. As smoke went across the country, officials set air quality warnings and asked people to wear masks. The fires were so strong because of the dry weather and very strong winds. There was no rain for months, so dead plants and trees created fuel (燃料) for fires. The winds also made it hard to help put out the fires. Next, firefighters kept working until the fires were out. Then, people began cleaning and building. 1．When was the first wildfire in Los Angeles reported? A．At 10:30 a.m. on January 7. B．At 10:30 a.m. on January 10. C．At 6:00 p.m. on January 7. D．At 6:00 p.m. on January 10. 2．What does the underlined word “spread” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Kept something in the same place. B．Made something cover a larger area. C．Made something smaller and weaker. D．Stopped something from moving to other places. 3．How does the writer show the results of the wildfires? A．By telling stories. B．By asking questions. C．By comparing facts. D．By listing numbers. 4．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Where the first wildfire started. B．What air quality warnings were given. C．Why the wildfires were so strong. D．How to put out the wildfires. 5．In which part of a newspaper can we find this text? A．Culture. B．Travel. C．Sports. D．Nature. 02 Being caught in a flood is quite dangerous. Floodwater moves quickly and it is known to pull trees out of the ground, wash away buildings and cause bridges to break down. Of course, drowning is a danger during a flood, not only because there is so much water and it is moving quickly, but also because of what the water is carrying. Pieces of glass, bricks and metal caught in the moving water can hurt anyone in the floodwater, making it more difficult to swim or walk through water. Moreover, floods can cause power cuts, traffic jams and wide destruction (毁灭). The flood itself isn’t the only thing to deal with. The things after the flood can be just as difficult, because it may not be possible to send basic supplies such as food and drinking water to the area. So how can we protect ourselves during the flood? Here are some tips for you: 1. Listen to the official radio broadcasts. If you are told to move to a safer place, do so. 2. Never try to walk, swim or drive through floodwaters. It only takes 15 centimetres of moving water to knock a person off his or her feet. 3. Stay away from ▲ , as they are often knocked down during strong storms and flooding. They can cause water all around to become charged (带电的), leading to people’s deaths because the power isn’t cut off. After the flood, do not drink the floodwater or use it to wash dishes. Drink clean and safe water. If you move from your home, return to it only after the local government has said it is safe to do so. 4．Where is the text most probably from? A．A guidebook. B．A movie poster. C．A science report. D．A local newspaper. 5．Which of the following doesn’t make drowning a great danger during a flood? A．There is so much water. B．The water is moving very fast. C．Some of the people are not good at swimming. D．The floodwater carries pieces of glass, bricks and metal. 6．Which of the following can be put in ▲ ? A．fallen trees B．power lines C．hard rocks D．broken houses 7．What do we know about floods according to the text? A．After the flood, it is easy for us to send basic supplies to the area. B．15 centimetres of floodwater isn’t strong enough to knock people down. C．If you are a good swimmer, you can swim across the floodwater safely. D．Floods can cause a lot of problems not only during the flood but also after the flood. 8．What is the purpose of the text? A．To tell us what causes the flood. B．To tell us how dangerous the flood is. C．To tell us how to stop floods from happening. D．To introduce the danger of floods and give advice on how to protect ourselves. 03 The Floating Gardens of Bangladesh (孟加拉国) In Bangladesh, a country that experiences frequent floods, farmers have found a clever way to grow food even when their land is underwater. They create floating gardens. For centuries, farmers in this South Asian nation have used water hyacinths (水葫芦) to build floating rafts(木筏). They collect the plants, let them dry slightly, and then layer them together to form a platform. On these floating beds, they grow vegetables like spinach, eggplant, and pumpkins. “When the floods come, our land disappears under water,” explained farmer Muhammad Islam, “but our gardens float. We don’t lose our crops.” The floating gardens do more than just provide food. They also create jobs for women in rural (乡村的) communities. Women help build the rafts and harvest the vegetables, earning money for their families. Climate change has made flooding more terrible in Bangladesh. Sea levels are rising, and storms are becoming stronger. For many farmers, floating gardens are no longer just a tradition, they are a necessity. Scientists from around the world have come to study these gardens. They believe the technique could help farmers in other flood-prone (易涝的) countries, such as Vietnam and Myanmar. “This is traditional knowledge that is becoming more valuable every year,” said Dr. Amina Rahman, a researcher from Dhaka University.“The farmers figured out how to live with nature instead of fighting against it.” Today, more than 100,000 families in Bangladesh use floating gardens. The government is helping to spread the technique to other regions. As one farmer put it, “The water used to be our enemy. Now we have learned to make it our friend.” 1．What problem do farmers in Bangladesh face? A．They don’t have enough land for farming. B．The soil is too dry for growing vegetables. C．Their land often floods and goes underwater. D．They don’t have enough workers to farm. 2．How do farmers create floating gardens? A．They build wooden platforms above the water. B．They use water hyacinths to build floating rafts. C．They grow vegetables directly in the river. D．They use rafts to take water out of the fields. 3．What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to? A．the water B．the technique C．the floating garden D．the land 4．What can we infer from the passage? A．Floating gardens cost much money. B．Floating gardens suit flood-prone areas. C．Only simple fruits are grown here. D．It is a new modern invention for farming. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Terrible floods in Bangladesh. B．Ways for village women to make money. C．Useful floating gardens in Bangladesh. D．Traditional food in South Asia. Unit 6：文化习俗 01 As more and more people have a trip around the world, it is necessary for them to know what to do in different countries and how to deal with cultural differences. Here are different cultures from three countries. Canadians are easy to get along with and they usually say hello to each other even if they are strangers. When men and women meet, women usually hold out their hands first. If a woman doesn't want to shake hands, she can just nod and smile. If a man wears gloves, he should take them off before shaking hands. Brazilians are very friendly and they always get ready to say hello to others. They stand very close to each other when speaking and may touch each other's arms or backs. And if you go to a business meeting in Brazil, you are not expected to take a present. When you meet Indians, it is important to say hello to the oldest person first. But you'd better not hold out your left hand when you say hello, because it is impolite. Also, many Indians are enthusiastic and they like to say hello actively and have a conversation with you when you travel in India. 1．Match the countries with the customs and choose the right answer. ①India　　　a. Men take off gloves before shaking hands. ②Canada　　b. People stand very close when speaking. ③Brazil　　 c. Greet the oldest person first. A．①—c；②—b；③—a B．①—b；②—c；③—a C．①—c；②—a；③—b D．①—a；②—c；③—b 2．What does the underlined word "enthusiastic" mean in Chinese? A．坦率的 B．含蓄的 C．粗鲁的 D．热情的 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．Women in India usually hold out their hands first. B．Men in India usually hold out their left hand to say hello. C．People in Brazil don’t often touch each other when speaking. D．People in Brazil needn’t take a gift to a business meeting. 02 ①Last summer, I joined a two-week cultural exchange camp in New Zealand. It was my first time to experience foreign culture in person, and it left me an unforgettable lesson about cultural respect. ②I lived with a local host family. On my first dinner there, I tried to be polite by picking up food for my host parents as I usually do in China. However, they looked a little surprised and gently refused my kindness. I felt confused and upset at that moment. ③Later, the camp teacher explained the reason to me. In New Zealand, people value personal independence. They prefer to choose food by themselves instead of being served by others. My polite behavior in Chinese culture was regarded as unnecessary interference in local culture. I finally understood the cultural misunderstanding. ④To solve the problem, I adjusted my behavior quickly. I stopped serving food for others and followed local dining rules. Meanwhile, I actively shared Chinese dining culture with my host family. I told them our manners show respect and care for others. They were interested and praised our warm cultural customs. ⑤During the rest of the camp, I learned more local customs and shared Chinese culture bravely. I made many new friends and realized that cultural differences are not conflicts. With communication and understanding, we can bridge cultural gaps easily. 1．How long did the writer’s cultural camp last? A．One week B．Two weeks C．One month D．Two months 2．Why did the host parents refuse the writer’s kindness? A．They disliked the food B．They hated Chinese manners C．They value personal independence D．They were impolite to foreigners 3．The underlined word “interference” in Paragraph 3 means ________ in Chinese. A．关心 B．干涉 C．帮助 D．尊重 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The beautiful scenery of New Zealand B．The writer’s unforgettable camp life and cultural insight C．Different food in foreign countries D．How to make foreign friends quickly 5．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A．①/②③④/⑤ B．①②③④/⑤ C．①②/③④/⑤ D．①/②③④⑤ 03 Have you ever travelled to another country and found that people use their hands or bodies in ways you cannot understand? Body language, a form of non-verbal (非言语的) communication, is very different in different cultures. Understanding these differences can help us avoid misunderstandings. For example, the common “thumbs-up” gesture, which means “good job” or “okay” in many Western countries like the United States, is rude in some parts of the Middle East. Similarly, the “V for victory” sign is positive in America, but if you make it with your palm facing inward in the UK or Australia, it becomes an insult (侮辱). Nodding your head usually means “yes”, and shaking it means “no”, right? Not always! In Bulgaria and Greece, people often nod to mean “no” and shake their heads to mean “yes”. This can be very confusing to visitors. Another important aspect is personal space. In countries like Mexico and Saudi Arabia, people often stand closer to each other during a conversation. However, in some European countries such as Germany and Sweden, people prefer more personal space and feel uncomfortable if others stand too close. Even something as simple as eye contact has different rules. In many Western cultures, looking someone in the eye shows confidence and honesty. But in some Asian cultures, like South Korea and Japan, prolonged eye contact can be seen as disrespectful or challenging, especially when talking to someone older or in a higher position (地位). In a word, body language is a powerful but silent language. What is polite in one culture might be impolite in another. When we communicate with people from different backgrounds, knowing these non-verbal signs is as important as learning their spoken language. 1．According to the text, where is the “thumbs-up” gesture rude? A．In the United States. B．In some Middle Eastern countries. C．In Japan. D．In Germany. 2．If someone from Greece shakes their head while you are speaking, what are they most likely expressing? A．They are saying “yes”. B．They are feeling confused. C．They are feeling happy. D．They are saying “no”. 3．Why does the writer mention personal space and eye contact in the text? A．To suggest that Western ways are better. B．To argue that these are the most important parts of body language. C．To show that all cultures have the same rules for these behaviours. D．To give more examples of how non-verbal communication differs culturally. 4．What does the underlined word “prolonged” most likely mean? A．Very serious. B．Lasting for a short time. C．Happening very often. D．Lasting for a long time. 5．What is the main purpose of this text? A．To encourage people to travel more. B．To teach readers how to use gestures correctly. C．To discuss the different meanings of body language in different cultures. D．To explain why spoken language is more important than body language. Unit 7：名著作品 01 Jeff loves reading. He reads in all his free time. But some other students in his class don’t like reading at all. They often get together around Jeff and say reading is boring. But Jeff just smiles and goes on reading, because books always bring him much fun. His parents and his teachers think reading is important, and it’s a good habit that will help him a lot. One day, Jeff was reading a thick book about planes. He was so interested that he shared many cool facts about planes with his classmates during lunch. Lucy, Chloe and Joe listened carefully, but some boys still thought it was boring. The next day, Jeff’s science teacher asked the students to do a homework project about planes in five days. The best project would get a special prize. Who could do this homework best? At last, Jeff, Lucy, Chloe and Joe formed a group. They first read Jeff’s books about planes together. Jeff pointed out key parts and explained to them clearly. Then they went to the library to find more books—Lucy took notes, Chloe looked for books with pictures, and Joe found out some books about plane models. Later, the group met at Joe’s house to make a model plane. Jeff had many good ideas because he knew lots of things about planes. He told them how to make the wings and choose the right materials. It took them only one night to finish the plane. The plane looked great. The four students were very happy. When they gave the plane to their teacher, the teacher’s eyes lit up. “How beautiful! This is the best project I’ve seen!” She gave them an A+. Those who thought reading was boring and useless now looked at Jeff with respect. Jeff knows reading is always a smart choice. 1．What did Jeff do when his classmates thought reading was boring? A．He told the teacher about it. B．He smiled and kept reading. C．He threw his books and cried. D．He fought with his classmates. 2．What’s the purpose of asking the question at the end of Paragraph 2? A．To let readers know about Jeff better. B．To show that Jeff will win the first prize. C．To help readers understand how difficult the homework is. D．To make readers wonder and keep them interested in what Jeff will do next. 3．What is the right order about doing the homework project? a. The group made the plane. b. The group read Jeff’s books. c. The group met at Joe’s house. d. The group went to the library. A．b-a-c-d B．b-d-c-a C．d-b-c-a D．d-c-b-a 4．Why did Jeff have many good ideas for the model plane? A．Because his teacher gave him a helping hand. B．Because he had made many model planes before. C．Because he learned a lot from reading plane books. D．Because his father taught him how to make model planes. 5．What is the main idea of the text? A．Group work can help get good grades. B．Students’ homework should be creative. C．Making model planes is easy for students. D．Reading is a good habit that brings benefits. 02 If someone asks me, “What’s your superpower?” I’ll proudly reply, “Reading!” Reading is like a magical key that unlocks countless doors to unknown worlds. Whenever I open a book, it’s as if I step into a time machine. I can journey back to ancient Egypt to feel the great power of huge stones. I can also solve mysteries, in foggy cities, or chat with robots in the distant future. My reading journey began with picture books. I still remember following the colourful illustrations (插图) in an old folktale collection with my tiny fingers. Now, I sometimes lose myself in thick novels. Last month, I stayed up late finishing a story about courage and kindness. The main character’s journey made me laugh and cry, teaching me that true beauty lies in kindness. Different books give me different super suits. Science books are my astronaut helmet (头盔), sending me into space to see amazing stars. Biographies (传记) become time machines, letting me walk alongside great people in the past. Poetry turns into musical notes, dancing in my heart. Our school library started a reading-sharing programme this year. Every week, we recommend books to classmates. I once suggested a classic tale about friendship to a classmate who disliked reading. To my surprise, he now carries it everywhere, saying, ”This story has changed my view on how to get along with others!“ A teacher once told me that books are bridges connecting hearts across centuries. I finally understand. When I read timeless beautiful words, I’m whispering with thinkers from the past.How amazing! So, put down your screens, pick up a book, and let’s begin our next exciting journey between the pages! 1．What can the writer do through reading according to the first paragraph? A．Have robots solve mysteries. B．Step into well-known worlds. C．Imagine different places and situations. D．Lift the powerful huge stones. 2．What does the writer’s reading journey begin with? A．Picture books. B．Magazines. C．Novels. D．Reviews. 3．How does the writer express his opinions in Paragraph 3? A．By giving some examples. B．By asking a question. C．By telling a story. D．By listing some numbers. 4．How do we understand the underlined sentence “A teacher once told me that books are bridges connecting hearts across centuries.” A．Books can be used to build bridges across time. B．Bridges and books are both important for people’s daily life. C．Books are made of materials that can last for centuries like bridges. D．Through reading, people can communicate with great minds from different times. 5．What is the purpose of this article? A．To explain how reading makes a difference to our minds. B．To prove that thick novels are more attractive than picture books. C．To encourage readers to pick up books and experience the charm of reading. D．To advise more students to take an active part in the school reading-sharing programme. 03 Reading is not just fun; it’s like giving your brain a super workout! When you read, your brain is busy doing many things at once. Scientists have found that reading can actually change your brain for the better. First, reading makes your imagination stronger. When you read a sentence like “The castle stood on a dark and stormy hill,” your brain doesn’t just understand the words. It creates a picture of that castle in your mind. It imagines the wind and the rain. This creative activity is like exercise for the parts of your brain that help you dream and create new ideas. Second, reading helps you understand other people’s feelings. This is called empathy (共情). When you read a story, you go inside the character’s head. You feel what they feel—their happiness, their sadness, and their fear. For example, if a character loses a loved one, you feel sad with them. This practice helps you understand real people better in your daily life. Finally, reading can lower your stress. Getting lost in a good story is a great way to relax. It takes your mind away from your own worries. After just 30 minutes of reading, your heart rate can slow down and your muscles can relax. So, the next time you feel stressed, pick up a book. It’s a healthy escape! 1．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Reading is a fun hobby. B．Reading has many benefits for your brain. C．Reading helps you get better grades. D．Reading is a good way to make friends. 2．How does reading make your imagination stronger according to the text? A．By teaching you new words. B．By making you create pictures and scenes in your mind. C．By showing you pictures in the book. D．By making you think about your own life. 3．The writer uses the example of “a character loses a loved one” to show that reading helps us ________. A．learn new things B．understand others’ feelings C．relax our mind D．imagine clearly 4．How can reading help when you feel stressed? A．It makes you think about your worries. B．It can slow down your heart rate. C．It gives you more energy. D．It helps you sleep. 5．What is the structure of this passage? A．Problem → Solution B．Main idea → Supporting details C．Cause → Effect D．Question → Answer Unit 8 ：志愿服务 01 Volunteering is becoming more and more popular among middle school students in Hubei. Many schools encourage students to take part in volunteer activities to make a difference. A survey in Hubei shows that over 70% of middle school students have taken part in volunteer work. Most of them volunteer in old people’s homes, community centers or animal shelters. They usually do volunteer work on weekends or during holidays.   Wang Yu, a Grade 8 student from Xianning, volunteers in a community every Saturday morning. She helps clean public areas, hand out leaflets about environmental protection and help old people buy daily things. She says volunteering teaches her responsibility and kindness. “When I help others, I feel happy and proud. I know my small help can make a difference,” she said. However, some students have problems in volunteering. Some don’t have enough time because of heavy schoolwork. Some don’t know what volunteer work they can do. Teachers advise students to start with small things. They can help neighbors, clean their community or give away old things. Volunteering is not only helpful to people in need but also good for students themselves. It helps them develop social skills, make more friends and understand the real world better. Making a difference starts with small volunteer actions. 1．How many middle school students in Hubei have done volunteer work? A．About half. B．Over 70%. C．Less than 30%. D．About 90%. 2．Where does Wang Yu do volunteer work? A．In an old people’s home. B．In an animal shelter. C．In a community. D．In a school. 3．What problem do some students face in volunteering? A．No money. B．No time. C．No friends. D．No skills. 4．What’s the advantage of volunteering for students? A．It makes them get good grades. B．It helps them develop social skills. C．It lets them travel around. D．It helps them make much money. 5．The passage mainly talks about ________ . A．volunteer work among Hubei middle school students B．different kinds of volunteer activities in China C．how to be a successful volunteer D．the importance of protecting the environment 02 When 14-year-old Lin Tao moved to Dazhou with his parents last year, he felt down at first. He had few friends in the new city, until he joined the city’s “Old Companion” volunteer project. The project asks young volunteers to visit lonely old people in the community every weekend. Lin Tao was nervous at first. He did not know what to talk about with old people. But after his first visit to Grandma Wang, a 78-year-old lady who lives alone, he relaxed. Grandma Wang told him stories about her childhood, and Lin Tao shared his school life with her. Now Lin Tao visits Grandma Wang every Saturday. He helps her buy vegetables, clean the room and read newspapers. Sometimes he practices calligraphy with her. “I used to feel that volunteering was just helping others,” Lin Tao said. “But now I know it helps me too. I have become more responsible, and I made a real friend in this new city.” Lin Tao also encourages his classmates to join the project. “Small acts can make a big difference to someone’s life. Why not come and try?” he said in a school speech last month. More than 20 of his classmates have joined the project since then. 1．The underlined word “down” in Paragraph 1 probably means ________. A．开心的 B．孤独的 C．紧张的 D．兴奋的 2．Why did Lin Tao feel lonely when he moved to Dazhou? A．He didn’t like the city. B．He missed his old school. C．He had few friends in the new city. D．His parents were too busy to stay with him. 3．What does Lin Tao NOT do for Grandma Wang? A．Buy vegetables. B．Clean the room. C．Tell her stories about his childhood. D．Read newspapers. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Lin Tao has lived in Dazhou for many years. B．Lin Tao visits Grandma Wang every Sunday. C．Lin Tao thinks volunteering only helps old people. D．Over 20 of Lin Tao’s classmates joined the project after his speech. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Volunteering helps both others and the volunteer. B．Old people in the community need more help. C．How to start a volunteer project in a new city. D．It is not easy to make new friends in a new place. 03 Many teenagers want to make a difference in their daily life, but they don’t know where to start. In fact, making a difference doesn’t need big plans or much money. Small things can change the world. Li Hua is a 14‑year‑old student from Wuhan. He started to help stray cats and dogs near his home two years ago. Every weekend, he buys some food and water for them. He also tells his classmates to be kind to small animals. At first, some students laughed at him. But later, more and more students joined him. They built small houses for homeless animals together. Another girl named Zhang Mei volunteers in an old people’s home every month. She talks with the old people, helps them wash clothes and read newspapers. She says old people are lonely and they just need company.  Her small help makes the old people feel warm. Some students choose to help poor children. They give away their books, clothes and school things. Some even write letters to cheer them up. These small actions are really meaningful.            Experts say that teenagers can make a difference by doing small good things every day. Helping classmates with study, picking up rubbish in the park, giving seats to the old on buses—all these small things matter. If every teenager tries to do good things, our society will become much better. 1．What does Li Hua do to make a difference? A．He helps poor children. B．He helps stray animals. C．He works in old people’s home. D．He cleans the park every day. 2．When did Li Hua start his volunteer work? A．At the age of 12. B．At the age of 14. C．At the age of 15. D．At the age of 16. 3．What does Zhang Mei do in the old people’s home? A．She cooks food. B．She tells stories. C．She reads newspapers. D．She buys gifts. 4．Which is NOT mentioned as small good things? A．Helping classmates. B．Picking up rubbish. C．Giving seats. D．Giving away money. 5．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Teenagers can make a difference with small actions. B．Volunteers need much money to help others. C．Only famous people can change the world. D．Old people are the loneliest people in society. 04 When Zhang Yue was a little girl, she grew up in a poor mountain village in Bazhong. Her family couldn’t afford to pay for her school fees at one time, and some kind people from the city donated money to help her finish school. Today, Zhang Yue is a successful doctor in a big hospital in Chengdu, but she never forgets the help she got. Last year, Zhang Yue started a charity project called “Light Up Dreams” to help poor students in mountain areas finish their high school and college education. She donated half of her savings to start the project, and she also organized a charity speech tour in 8 different cities to raise more money. More than 200 doctors and teachers have joined her project so far. The project not only provides money for poor students, but also pairs each student with a volunteer mentor. The mentor gives the student study advice and life support. “I know what it feels like when you have to drop out of school just because you don’t have money. I just want to give back to the society, and help more children make their dreams come true,” Zhang Yue says. “When I was young, other people helped me. Now I want to pass the kindness on.” Up to now, the project has helped more than 150 poor students go back to school. One of them is 16-year-old Xiao Ming, who lost his parents in an accident. “Aunt Zhang’s help gives me hope to go on studying. When I grow up, I will also help others, just like she helps me,” Xiao Ming says. 1．Why did people donate money to help Zhang Yue when she was young? A．She couldn’t afford her school fees B．She lost her parents in an accident C．She wanted to become a doctor D．Her village didn’t have any schools 2．What is the purpose of the “Light Up Dreams” project? A．To train more doctors in mountain areas B．To build new schools in mountain villages C．To help poor students finish their education D．To organize speech tours for mountain students 3．What does the project NOT do for the students? A．Provide money for their study B．Pair each student with a mentor C．Give study and life support D．Help them find jobs after graduation 4．What can we learn from Zhang Yue? A．Success comes from hard work B．We should pass on kindness and give back to society C．Poor students need more than just money to study D．It’s important to follow your dream when you are young 5．What would you probably say to Zhang Yue after reading the story? A．It’s a pity that you gave away so much money. B．I don’t think the project can really help children. C．I admire what you do and I want to join the project too. D．You should spend more money on yourself instead of others. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年八年级英语下册单元模块满分必刷题（新教材人教版） 期末考前阅读理解过关25篇(Units 1-8) 期末真题+名校模拟 Unit 1：业余活动 Lily was a 14-year-old student who loved painting. Last year, she joined a school art competition. She spent two weeks working on her painting, hoping to win first prize. However, she only got a participation certificate (参与证书). Lily felt so sad that she stopped painting for a month. One day, her art teacher, Ms. Brown, noticed her dejection. She sat down with Lily and said, “Every artist faces failures. The key is to learn from them, not give up.” Ms Brown showed Lily some of her old paintings—they were not as good as Lily’s current work. Lily was surprised to see this. Ms. Brown then encouraged Lily to join a community art show. At first, Lily was afraid to try again. But with her teacher's support, she decided to give it a go. She improved her old painting by adding more colors and details. This time, many visitors praised her work, and a local artist even asked her to join a youth art club. Lily learned an important lesson: not every effort brings success right away, but staying positive and trying again will lead to good things. Now, she paints every day and always shares her works with her classmates. 1．Why did Lily stop painting for a month? A．She didn’t have time for painting. B．She felt sad after losing an art competition. C．Her art teacher asked her to take a break. D．She wanted to join a youth art club. 2．What does the underlined word “dejection” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Happiness. B．Sadness. C．Worry. D．Surprise. 3．What did Lily do to improve her old painting for the community art show? A．She changed the main subject of the painting. B．She added more colors and details. C．She asked a local artist for help. D．She painted a completely new work. 4．Which of the following is the correct order of events in the passage? ①Lily joined a school art competition. ②Lily got praise from visitors at a community art show. ③Ms. Brown showed Lily her old paintings. ④Lily stopped painting for a month. A．①→④→③→② B．①→③→④→② C．④→①→③→② D．④→③→①→② 5．Where is this passage most probably from? A．A science report. B．A travel guide. C．A storybook for teenagers. D．A cooking magazine. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文讲述了14岁学生Lily热爱绘画，去年参加学校艺术比赛仅获参与证书，因此伤心一个月停止绘画。美术老师Ms Brown注意到她的情绪低落，通过展示自己过去的画作鼓励她，让她明白失败是艺术家的常态，要从中学习。 1．第一段“However, she only got a participation certificate (参与证书). Lily felt so sad that she stopped painting for a month.”可知，她只获得了一个参与证书。Lily感到非常伤心，以至于她停止绘画一个月。 2．第二段“One day, her art teacher, Ms Brown, noticed her dejection.”结合上文，Lily因比赛失利伤心，停止绘画一个月，老师注意到的应是她的情绪低落。 3．第三段“She improved her old painting by adding more colors and details.”可知，通过添加更多的颜色和细节来改进她的旧画作。 4．①Lily joined a school art competition. (Lily参加学校艺术比赛)——第一段“Last year, she joined a school art competition.” ④Lily stopped painting for a month.(Lily停止绘画一个月)——第一段“Lily felt so sad that she stopped painting for a month.” ③Ms Brown showed Lily her old paintings. (Ms. Brown给Lily看她的旧作品)——第二段“Ms. Brown showed Lily some of her old paintings”. ②Lily got praise from visitors at a community art show.(Lily在社区艺术展得到游客赞扬)——第三段“This time, many visitors praised her work,”顺序为①→④→③→②，对应选项A。 5．文章内容是关于青少年Lily的经历，包含情节发展(比赛失利一老师鼓励一重新振作)，属于故事类文本。 Everyone knows some teachers who whole-heartedly help their students learn and grow. This year, Teacher Appreciation (感谢) Week starts from May 6. To celebrate it, we asked some kids to make cards to thank the teachers who inspired them greatly. Let’s enjoy some of their work and think about which teacher inspires you. Thank you! Mr. Hazard For helping me to form a habit of reading and writing. Ben, from Maryland Thank you! Mrs. Shalinsky -1st Grade You always allow me to feel free to express, my thoughts in class. Thank you! Mrs. Taylor -7th Grade You always believe in me and encourage me to follow my passions (热情) and dreams. Dylan, from California Thank you! Mrs. Elizabeth White For your continuous guidance and encouragement throughout the school year. Abhijay, from Houston Thank you! Ms. Richardson You have helped me to clear the way to communicate with my parents. Harper, from New York 1．How did students celebrate this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week? A．By writing thank-you cards. B．By helping their teachers C．By sending teachers presents. D．By telephoning their teachers. 2．What problem did Harper probably have in the past? A．He was afraid of speaking in class. B．He had difficulty in reading and writing. C．He didn’t get along well with his parents. D．He was too shy to communicate with others. 3．What do Mrs. Elizabeth White and Mrs. Taylor have in common? A．They are strict. B．They are humorous. C．They are energetic. D．They are encouraging. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要通过展示学生们制作的感谢卡，表达对老师的感激之情，并强调老师在学生成长过程中所起的重要作用。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“To celebrate it, we asked some kids to make cards to thank the teachers who inspired them greatly.”可知，学生们通过写感谢卡片来庆祝今年的教师感恩周。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“Ms. Richardson | You have helped me to clear the way to communicate with my parents.”可知，Richardson老师帮助Harper清除了与父母沟通的障碍；据此可以推测，Harper过去可能和父母相处得不好。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“Mrs. Taylor | -7th Grade | You always believe in me and encourage me to follow my passions and dreams.”以及“Mrs. Elizabeth White | For your continuous guidance and encouragement throughout the school year.”可知，Mrs. Elizabeth White和Mrs. Taylor的共同之处是她们都善于鼓励学生。故选D。 Chen Jie, a 15-year-old girl, used to have few friends. She often felt lonely but she was too shy to communicate with others. One day, her art teacher, Ms. Wang, noticed that Chen Jie was sitting alone. She sat beside her and asked, “Your paintings are really beautiful. Would you like to join the school art club?" Chen Jie loved painting, but she said hesitantly (犹豫地), “I... I don’t know. What if others don’t like my paintings?” Ms. Wang smiled kindly. “Don’t worry. In the art club, everyone shares and learns together. Why not give it a try?” With Ms. Wang’s encouragement, Chen Jie decided to join the art club. At first, she was nervous and just painted quietly in a corner. But the other students came to look at her paintings and said, “Wow, these are amazing!” Their warm words made her feel accepted (被认可). Week by week, Chen Jie started to open up. She began to share her ideas and even helped others. She made friends with two girls there. Now, Chen Jie is different. She still loves painting, but she also loves being with people. Chen Jie’s story shows that growing up sometimes means stepping out of our comfort zone (舒适区). When we try new things, we discover new parts of ourselves and find true friendship. 1．How did Chen Jie use to feel? A．Happy. B．Angry. C．Excited. D．Lonely. 2．Who encouraged Chen Jie to join the school art club? A．Her parents. B．Her classmates. C．Her art teacher. D．Her best friend. 3．Why did Chen Jie feel accepted in the art club? A．Because Ms Wang praised her. B．Because other students liked her paintings. C．Because she won a prize in a competition. D．Because she helped other students with their paintings. 4．What can we learn from the text? A．Chen Jie had many friends at first. B．Chen Jie stopped painting in the end. C．Chen Jie changed after joining the art club. D．Chen Jie felt nervous all the time in the art club. 5．What does the story mainly tell us? A．New things help us grow and find friends. B．Teachers should always encourage students. C．Painting can help students make friends. D．It’s better to be alone than with others. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了15岁女孩陈洁在美术老师王女士的鼓励下加入学校美术俱乐部，从害羞孤独变得开朗自信，收获友谊的故事。 【详解】 1．第一段指出“Chen Jie, a 15-year-old girl, used to have few friends. She often felt lonely but she was too shy to communicate with others”，因此陈洁过去感到孤独。 2．第二段指出“One day, her art teacher, Ms. Wang, noticed that Chen Jie was sitting alone. She sat beside her and asked... Would you like to join the school art club?”，因此鼓励陈洁加入美术俱乐部的是她的美术老师。 3．第五段指出“But the other students came to look at her paintings and said, ‘Wow, these are amazing!’ Their warm words made her feel accepted”，因此陈洁在美术俱乐部感到被认可，是因为其他同学喜欢她的画作。 4．文章描写陈洁从害羞孤独到加入美术俱乐部后变得开朗、结交朋友，说明她加入美术俱乐部后发生了改变。 5． 最后一段指出“Chen Jie’s story shows that growing up sometimes means stepping out of our comfort zone. When we try new things, we discover new parts of ourselves and find true friendship”，因此故事主要告诉我们新事物帮助我们成长并找到朋友。 Unit 2：健康安全 Most house fires start in the kitchen. They often happen when someone is careless while cooking. Throwing water on oil can make the fire more terrible! Many people get burned when they try to put out cooking fires. The most important rule to remember about fire is to get help. Children should never try to put out a fire. They should ask an adult for help. If no one is at home, children should call 119 for help. The fire police will tell the caller where to go and what to do until help arrives. Now you know how to stay safe if you have a fire in your kitchen. However, you should also know how to prevent such a fire from happening. Here are some suggestions: 1. The cook should not leave the kitchen while cooking. 2. The cook should make sure that the cooking surfaces are clean before turning on the heat. 3. The cook should clear the cooking area of anything that could catch on fire. 4. The cook should wear appropriate (适当的) clothing. 5．Which part of the house catches fire easily? A．The kitchen. B．The bedroom. C．The dining room. D．The bathroom. 6．What should children do when the fire is happening? A．Try to put out the fire. B．Ask their friends for help. C．Ask an adult or call 119 for help. D．Call 911 for help. 7．How to prevent a fire from happening? A．Don’t leave the kitchen when you are cooking. B．Make sure that the cooking surfaces are clean before turning on the heat. C．Clear the cooking area of anything that could catch on fire, and don’t wear the clothing that catches fire easily. D．All of the above. 8．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Throw some water on the fire when the fire is happening in the kitchen. B．Everyone should put out the fire at once when they are cooking. C．The cook could leave the house if cooking takes a long time. D．The cook should clear the cooking area of anything that could catch on fire. 9．What is the passage mainly about? A．How to put out the fire. B．How to prevent the fire from happening. C．Fire in the kitchen. D．What should children do when the fire is happening. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了大多数家庭火灾始于厨房，遇到火灾最关键的是寻求帮助，但同时也需要知道如何预防火灾。 【详解】 1．第一段指出“Most house fires start in the kitchen.”，家庭火灾通常发生在厨房。 2．第二段指出“Children should never try to put out a fire. They should ask an adult for help. If no one is at home, children should call 119 for help. The fire police will tell the caller where to go and what to do until help arrives.”，小孩在面对火灾时应找成人或者打119帮忙。 3．根据“1. The cook should not leave the kitchen while cooking. 2. The cook should make sure that the cooking surfaces are clean before turning on the heat. 3. The cook should clear the cooking area of anything that could catch on fire. 4. The cook should wear appropriate clothing.”，可知预防火灾的建议：做饭时不应该离开厨房；开火之前确保烹饪台面的洁净；清理做饭区域易着火的东西；穿适当的衣服。故选D。 4．根据第3条建议“The cook should clear the cooking area of anything that could catch on fire.”，应清理做饭区域易着火的东西。 5．文章主要讲述了家庭火灾的起源通常在厨房，以及如何预防和面对火灾，C选项概括准确。 It was a hot summer day. I came to Beijing for a running race. Halfway through the race, I started to feel dizzy (眩晕的). Before I could finish the race, I fell down. Some people said I had heatstroke (中暑). Later, I learned I had heat exhaustion (热衰竭). What’s the difference? If we exercise too long in the heat, our bodies can lose too much water and get too hot, and we will experience heat exhaustion. If so, our body temperature will increase. We will feel tired and want to drink water. Often, we have a headache. If you get heat exhaustion, find a cool place right away. Drink enough water and rest. If you don’t do these, heat exhaustion may turn into heatstroke. Heatstroke is very dangerous. If someone has heatstroke, his body temperature will go up to 40℃ or even higher. He won’t get better without treatment. People who get heatstroke will feel dizzy, breathe fast and even die. During the summer, please be very careful when you’re out in the sun. 1．The writer starts the passage by ________. A．giving reasons B．showing numbers C．sharing an experience D．answering a question 2．The underlined word “increase” in Paragraph 3 means “________”. A．rise up B．fall down C．not change D．become better 3．What do heat exhaustion and heatstroke have in common? ①They make people feel dizzy. ②They make body temperature go up. ③People need a long time to get better from them. ④People get them for staying too long in hot weather. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 4．The writer writes the passage mainly to ________. A．tell readers why he gave up the race B．show the importance of drinking water C．ask people to be careful in hot weather D．advise people to stop doing exercise 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文通过作者参加跑步比赛时因高温身体不适的经历，引出了热衰竭（heat exhaustion）和中暑（heatstroke）的区别、症状及应对措施，并提醒人们在夏季高温天气外出时要格外小心。 【详解】 1．文章第一段讲述了作者在炎热的夏天去北京参加跑步比赛，中途感到眩晕并摔倒的个人经历。因此，作者是通过分享个人经历（sharing an experience）来开始这篇文章的。 2．第三段中提到：“If so, our body temperature will increase.”，结合常识和上下文，如果在高温下运动过久，身体过热，体温自然会“上升”。A项rise up意为“上升”，符合语境；B项“下降”；C项“不变”；D项“变好”，均不符合。 3．分析热衰竭和中暑的共同点：①文中提到热衰竭时虽未直接说dizzy，但中暑部分说了feel dizzy，且第一段作者摔倒前感到dizzy，后来诊断为热衰竭，暗示两者都可能导致眩晕或类似不适（或者更准确地说，文中第一段作者dizzy是热衰竭的表现，第四段中暑也dizzy，所以①正确）。②第三段说热衰竭“body temperature will increase”，第四段说中暑“body temperature will go up to 40℃”，所以体温都会升高，②正确。③文中说热衰竭休息喝水即可，中暑如果不治疗会很危险，并未提及两者都需要“long time”恢复，且热衰竭恢复较快，③错误。④第三段开头“If we exercise too long in the heat... experience heat exhaustion”，中暑也是高温导致的，所以都是因为长时间处于炎热天气/环境中，④正确。综上，①②④正确。 4．文章最后一段明确指出：“During the summer, please be very careful when you’re out in the sun.”，这是作者的写作目的，即提醒人们在炎热天气中要小心。A项只是引子；B项是预防措施之一，不是主旨；D项过于绝对，文中并未建议停止运动，而是建议小心。 Everyone wants to keep healthy, but not everyone has good living habits. Healthy habits are very important for our bodies and minds. Here are some easy ways to stay healthy. First, keep a balanced diet. We need to eat different kinds of food, like vegetables, fruits, grains and meat. Don’t eat too much junk food. It has lots of sugar and fat, and it will make us fat and sick. Second, do regular exercise. Exercise can make our bodies strong. We can walk, run, swim or play ball games. It’s better to exercise for at least 30 minutes every day. Third, get enough sleep. Sleep helps our bodies relax and repair. Students need about 8 to 9 hours of sleep every night. Staying up late will make us feel tired and unable to study well the next day. Finally, keep happy every day. Too much stress is bad for our health. We can talk with friends or listen to music to relax ourselves. 1．How many ways to stay healthy are mentioned in the passage? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 2．What does the underlined word “balanced” mean in Chinese? A．均衡的 B．单一的 C．奢侈的 D．廉价的 3．How long should students sleep every night according to the passage? A．7-8 hours. B．8-9 hours. C．9-10 hours. D．10-11 hours. 4．Which of the following is NOT a good way to keep healthy? A．Eating different kinds of food. B．Doing sports every day. C．Staying up late to study. D．Relaxing when we are stressed. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The importance of sleep. B．How to keep healthy. C．Different kinds of exercise. D．How to keep happy. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文介绍了保持健康的一些方法，包括保持均衡饮食、定期锻炼、获得充足睡眠、每天保持开心等。 【详解】 1．文章中分别用“First”“Second”“Third”“Finally”引出了保持均衡饮食、定期锻炼、充足睡眠、保持快乐这四种保持健康的方法。 2．根据文中第二段提到“We need to eat different kinds of food, like vegetables, fruits, grains and meat. Don’t eat too much junk food.”可知，是要吃不同种类的食物，不要吃太多垃圾食品，可推测“balanced diet”是“均衡饮食”的意思，“balanced”为“均衡的” 。 3．文中第四段提到“Students need about 8 to 9 hours of sleep every night.” ，学生每晚需要8到9个小时的睡眠。 4．文中第四段提到“Staying up late will make us feel tired and unable to study well the next day.” ，说明熬夜学习不是保持健康的好方法。 5．文章开头指出健康习惯对身心很重要，接着从饮食、锻炼、睡眠、心情等方面介绍了保持健康的方法，所以文章主要讲的是如何保持健康。 Unit 3：个人成长 Lily was a 14-year-old student who loved painting. Last year, she joined a school art competition. She spent two weeks working on her painting, hoping to win first prize. However, she only got a participation certificate (参与证书). Lily felt so sad that she stopped painting for a month. One day, her art teacher, Ms. Brown, noticed her dejection. She sat down with Lily and said, “Every artist faces failures. The key is to learn from them, not give up.” Ms Brown showed Lily some of her old paintings—they were not as good as Lily’s current work. Lily was surprised to see this. Ms. Brown then encouraged Lily to join a community art show. At first, Lily was afraid to try again. But with her teacher's support, she decided to give it a go. She improved her old painting by adding more colors and details. This time, many visitors praised her work, and a local artist even asked her to join a youth art club. Lily learned an important lesson: not every effort brings success right away, but staying positive and trying again will lead to good things. Now, she paints every day and always shares her works with her classmates. 1．Why did Lily stop painting for a month? A．She didn’t have time for painting. B．She felt sad after losing an art competition. C．Her art teacher asked her to take a break. D．She wanted to join a youth art club. 2．What does the underlined word “dejection” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Happiness. B．Sadness. C．Worry. D．Surprise. 3．What did Lily do to improve her old painting for the community art show? A．She changed the main subject of the painting. B．She added more colors and details. C．She asked a local artist for help. D．She painted a completely new work. 4．Which of the following is the correct order of events in the passage? ①Lily joined a school art competition. ②Lily got praise from visitors at a community art show. ③Ms. Brown showed Lily her old paintings. ④Lily stopped painting for a month. A．①→④→③→② B．①→③→④→② C．④→①→③→② D．④→③→①→② 5．Where is this passage most probably from? A．A science report. B．A travel guide. C．A storybook for teenagers. D．A cooking magazine. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文讲述了14岁学生Lily热爱绘画，去年参加学校艺术比赛仅获参与证书，因此伤心一个月停止绘画。美术老师Ms Brown注意到她的情绪低落，通过展示自己过去的画作鼓励她，让她明白失败是艺术家的常态，要从中学习。 1．第一段“However, she only got a participation certificate (参与证书). Lily felt so sad that she stopped painting for a month.”可知，她只获得了一个参与证书。Lily感到非常伤心，以至于她停止绘画一个月。 2．第二段“One day, her art teacher, Ms Brown, noticed her dejection.”结合上文，Lily因比赛失利伤心，停止绘画一个月，老师注意到的应是她的情绪低落。 3．第三段“She improved her old painting by adding more colors and details.”可知，通过添加更多的颜色和细节来改进她的旧画作。 4．①Lily joined a school art competition. (Lily参加学校艺术比赛)——第一段“Last year, she joined a school art competition.” ④Lily stopped painting for a month.(Lily停止绘画一个月)——第一段“Lily felt so sad that she stopped painting for a month.” ③Ms Brown showed Lily her old paintings. (Ms. Brown给Lily看她的旧作品)——第二段“Ms. Brown showed Lily some of her old paintings”. ②Lily got praise from visitors at a community art show.(Lily在社区艺术展得到游客赞扬)——第三段“This time, many visitors praised her work,”顺序为①→④→③→②，对应选项A。 5．文章内容是关于青少年Lily的经历，包含情节发展(比赛失利一老师鼓励一重新振作)，属于故事类文本。 Everyone knows some teachers who whole-heartedly help their students learn and grow. This year, Teacher Appreciation (感谢) Week starts from May 6. To celebrate it, we asked some kids to make cards to thank the teachers who inspired them greatly. Let’s enjoy some of their work and think about which teacher inspires you. Thank you! Mr. Hazard For helping me to form a habit of reading and writing. Ben, from Maryland Thank you! Mrs. Shalinsky -1st Grade You always allow me to feel free to express, my thoughts in class. Thank you! Mrs. Taylor -7th Grade You always believe in me and encourage me to follow my passions (热情) and dreams. Dylan, from California Thank you! Mrs. Elizabeth White For your continuous guidance and encouragement throughout the school year. Abhijay, from Houston Thank you! Ms. Richardson You have helped me to clear the way to communicate with my parents. Harper, from New York 1．How did students celebrate this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week? A．By writing thank-you cards. B．By helping their teachers C．By sending teachers presents. D．By telephoning their teachers. 2．What problem did Harper probably have in the past? A．He was afraid of speaking in class. B．He had difficulty in reading and writing. C．He didn’t get along well with his parents. D．He was too shy to communicate with others. 3．What do Mrs. Elizabeth White and Mrs. Taylor have in common? A．They are strict. B．They are humorous. C．They are energetic. D．They are encouraging. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要通过展示学生们制作的感谢卡，表达对老师的感激之情，并强调老师在学生成长过程中所起的重要作用。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“To celebrate it, we asked some kids to make cards to thank the teachers who inspired them greatly.”可知，学生们通过写感谢卡片来庆祝今年的教师感恩周。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“Ms. Richardson | You have helped me to clear the way to communicate with my parents.”可知，Richardson老师帮助Harper清除了与父母沟通的障碍；据此可以推测，Harper过去可能和父母相处得不好。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“Mrs. Taylor | -7th Grade | You always believe in me and encourage me to follow my passions and dreams.”以及“Mrs. Elizabeth White | For your continuous guidance and encouragement throughout the school year.”可知，Mrs. Elizabeth White和Mrs. Taylor的共同之处是她们都善于鼓励学生。故选D。 Chen Jie, a 15-year-old girl, used to have few friends. She often felt lonely but she was too shy to communicate with others. One day, her art teacher, Ms. Wang, noticed that Chen Jie was sitting alone. She sat beside her and asked, “Your paintings are really beautiful. Would you like to join the school art club?" Chen Jie loved painting, but she said hesitantly (犹豫地), “I... I don’t know. What if others don’t like my paintings?” Ms. Wang smiled kindly. “Don’t worry. In the art club, everyone shares and learns together. Why not give it a try?” With Ms. Wang’s encouragement, Chen Jie decided to join the art club. At first, she was nervous and just painted quietly in a corner. But the other students came to look at her paintings and said, “Wow, these are amazing!” Their warm words made her feel accepted (被认可). Week by week, Chen Jie started to open up. She began to share her ideas and even helped others. She made friends with two girls there. Now, Chen Jie is different. She still loves painting, but she also loves being with people. Chen Jie’s story shows that growing up sometimes means stepping out of our comfort zone (舒适区). When we try new things, we discover new parts of ourselves and find true friendship. 1．How did Chen Jie use to feel? A．Happy. B．Angry. C．Excited. D．Lonely. 2．Who encouraged Chen Jie to join the school art club? A．Her parents. B．Her classmates. C．Her art teacher. D．Her best friend. 3．Why did Chen Jie feel accepted in the art club? A．Because Ms Wang praised her. B．Because other students liked her paintings. C．Because she won a prize in a competition. D．Because she helped other students with their paintings. 4．What can we learn from the text? A．Chen Jie had many friends at first. B．Chen Jie stopped painting in the end. C．Chen Jie changed after joining the art club. D．Chen Jie felt nervous all the time in the art club. 5．What does the story mainly tell us? A．New things help us grow and find friends. B．Teachers should always encourage students. C．Painting can help students make friends. D．It’s better to be alone than with others. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了15岁女孩陈洁在美术老师王女士的鼓励下加入学校美术俱乐部，从害羞孤独变得开朗自信，收获友谊的故事。 【详解】 1．第一段指出“Chen Jie, a 15-year-old girl, used to have few friends. She often felt lonely but she was too shy to communicate with others”，因此陈洁过去感到孤独。 2．第二段指出“One day, her art teacher, Ms. Wang, noticed that Chen Jie was sitting alone. She sat beside her and asked... Would you like to join the school art club?”，因此鼓励陈洁加入美术俱乐部的是她的美术老师。 3．第五段指出“But the other students came to look at her paintings and said, ‘Wow, these are amazing!’ Their warm words made her feel accepted”，因此陈洁在美术俱乐部感到被认可，是因为其他同学喜欢她的画作。 4．文章描写陈洁从害羞孤独到加入美术俱乐部后变得开朗、结交朋友，说明她加入美术俱乐部后发生了改变。 5． 最后一段指出“Chen Jie’s story shows that growing up sometimes means stepping out of our comfort zone. When we try new things, we discover new parts of ourselves and find true friendship”，因此故事主要告诉我们新事物帮助我们成长并找到朋友。 Unit 4：自然奇观 In recent years, many modern cities suffer from heavy rain and floods. Streets turn into rivers, and cars are often stuck in deep water. However, in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, there is a “magic” secret. Even during the rainy season, the old city stays dry and safe. The hero behind this is not a modern machine, but an ancient underground drainage system called “Fushougou” (Fortune and Longevity Ditches). Located in the southeastern part of China. The city gets flooded easily during the early spring and summer. To work out the problem. A smart official named Liu Yi designed this system. He didn’t try to fight against the water. Instead, he learned to work with nature. He designed the ditches based on the shape of the land. Because the northwest of the city is higher and the southeast is lower, the rainwater can flow naturally into the river. The system has two main parts: the “Fu” ditch and the “Shou” ditch. They look like the Chinese characters for “fortune” and “longevity”. The most amazing part is the “water window”. It acts like a door. When the river outside is high, the water pressure pushes the window shut to stop the river water from coming back into the city. When the river is low, the rainwater from the city pushes the window open and flows out. It works automatically! Besides draining water, the system also connects with many ponds in the city. These ponds act like “sponges”. When it rains heavily, they hold the extra water. When it is dry, the water in the ponds can be used for daily life. Thanks to the wonderful design, Ganzhou hasn’t flooded for over a thousand years. Today, Fushougou still works well. Many people come to Ganzhou not only to see the beautiful natural wonders but also see the amazing Fushou ditch. It teaches us that respecting nature is the best way to solve problems. 1．Why does the writer mention the floods in modern cities in Paragraph 1? A．To explain why cars get stuck in deep water. B．To tell people not to live in cities with heavy rain. C．To show that modern machines are not useful at all. D．To introduce the topic by comparing modern problems with Ganzhou's success. 2．How did Liu Yi design the Fushougou system to deal with the rainwater? A．He used powerful pumps to push the water out. B．He built high walls to fight against the river water. C．He used the natural height difference of the land. D．He dug deep holes to hide the water underground. 3．How does the “water window” work? A．It opens by itself when people need to walk through it. B．It uses machines to pump the dirty water out of the city. C．It stays open all the time to let the rainwater flow out quickly. D．It closes when the river is high and opens when the river is low. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 5．What can we learn from the Fushougou system according to the passage? A．We should build more ponds in every city. B．Ancient people were smarter than modern people. C．Working with nature is a wise way to solve problems. D．Drainage systems are more important than tall buildings. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了赣州的古代排水系统福寿沟。 【详解】 1．通过第一段“Even during the rainy season, the old city stays dry and safe. The hero behind this is not a modern machine, but an ancient underground drainage system called ‘Fushougou’”例举现代城市洪水，对比引出赣州福寿沟的成功。 2．通过第二段“He designed the ditches based on the shape of the land. Because the northwest of the city is higher and the southeast is lower, the rainwater can flow naturally into the river”，他通过利用地势差来处理雨水。 3．原文“When the river outside is high, the water pressure pushes the window shut...When the river is low, the rainwater from the city pushes the window open and flows out”，即河水位高时水窗关闭，河水位低时水窗打开，自动运行。 4．文章结构为：第一段为总起段，引出说明对象福寿沟；第二至第四段分别从设计原理、结构构造、附加功能三个方面分点介绍福寿沟；第五段总结全文，点明文章主旨，因此文章结构为总——分——总。 5．最后一段说“It teaches us that respecting nature is the best way to solve problems.”，顺应自然、与自然协作是解决问题的好方法。 Does the Dead Sea sound like a place where you’d like to go swimming? What do you expect to see in it? Do you believe there are dead things in the Dead Sea? Lying in southwest Asia, the Dead Sea is about 80 kilometres long, about 18 kilometres wide and about 300 metres deep. It also has some other names, such as the Salt Sea, the East Sea, or the Sea of the Plain. Even though it’s called the Dead Sea, it isn’t a sea at all! It’s a lake. Different from other lakes you might have seen, the Dead Sea is quite a salty lake. In fact, the Dead Sea is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world. The Dead Sea is so salty that no fish or plants can live in it, though some microorganisms can still survive. That’s why it’s called the Dead Sea. And the Dead Sea stays quite salty because it gets only a little rain, and so little fresh water gets into the Dead Sea each year. Don’t let the name of the Dead Sea make you feel scared. The Dead Sea is a surprising place to visit, and many people go to the Dead Sea each year on holiday. One interesting thing is that anyone can float in the Dead Sea. So if you walk on the beach of the Dead Sea on a warm day, perhaps you can see many people floating in its waters. You might even see many of them reading books or magazines! 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving examples. D．By asking questions. 2．What can we learn about the Dead Sea according to Paragraph 2? ① Its size.    ② Its history.    ③ Its place.    ④ Its importance. A．①② B．①③ C．②④ D．③④ 3．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The Dead Sea is a salty lake. B．The Dead Sea has a strange name. C．Almost no rain or fresh water enters the Dead Sea. D．Plants can live in the Dead Sea. 4．What does the underlined word “float” mean in the passage? A．To move slowly in the air. B．To fly slowly in the air. C．To move slowly on water. D．To move slowly under water. 5．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To ask for opinions on swimming in the Dead Sea. B．To share travelling experiences around the Dead Sea. C．To encourage more people to read books in the Dead Sea. D．To introduce one of the most surprising natural wonders of the world. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了死海的相关信息。 【详解】 1．根据第一段“Does the Dead Sea sound like...there are dead things in the Dead Sea?”可知，作者是通过提出问题来开始文章的。 2．根据第二段“Lying in southwest Asia, the Dead Sea is about 80 kilometres long, about 18 kilometres wide and about 300 metres deep.”可知，本段提到了死海的大小和位置。 3．根据第三段描述可知，本段主要讲述了死海是一个非常咸的湖泊。 4．根据“So if you walk on the beach of the...reading books or magazines!”可知，此处“float”的意思是“漂浮”。 5．本文主要介绍了死海的特点及其旅游价值，目的是向读者介绍这个自然奇观。 The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most amazing natural wonders in the world. It lies off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is the largest coral reef system on Earth, stretching over 2,300 kilometers. The reef is made up of billions of tiny coral polyps. These small animals build hard skeletons that form the reef. The Great Barrier Reef is home to thousands of marine species. You can find colorful fish, sea turtles, dolphins and even sharks here. It’s like a huge underwater park. Every year, millions of tourists visit the Great Barrier Reef. They come to snorkel, dive and enjoy the beautiful underwater world. The best time to visit is between June and October, when the weather is warm and dry. However, the Great Barrier Reef is in danger. Climate change is making the ocean warmer. This causes coral bleaching, which kills the coral. Pollution from farms and cities also harms the reef. Scientists and environmentalists are working hard to protect the reef. They hope that with everyone’s help, this beautiful wonder can be saved for future generations. 1．Where is the Great Barrier Reef? A．In the Pacific Ocean. B．Off the coast of Australia. C．In the Atlantic Ocean. D．Off the coast of Africa. 2．What is the Great Barrier Reef made of? A．Coral polyps. B．Fish. C．Sea turtles. D．Dolphins. 3．When is the best time to visit the reef? A．January to March. B．April to May. C．June to October. D．November to December. 4．What is the main danger to the reef? A．Too many tourists. B．Climate change. C．Overfishing. D．Water pollution. 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．The reef is 3,200 kilometers long. B．No sharks live in the reef. C．The reef is in good condition now. D．People are trying to protect the reef. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了澳大利亚大堡礁的地理位置、形成方式、海洋生物、旅游信息以及面临的气候变化威胁和保护努力。 【详解】 1．由第一段“It lies off the coast of Queensland, Australia”可知，大堡礁位于澳大利亚海岸附近。 2．由第二段“The reef is made up of billions of tiny coral polyps”可知，大堡礁由珊瑚虫构成。 3．由第三段“The best time to visit is between June and October”可知，最佳旅游时间是6月至10月。 4．由第四段“Climate change is making the ocean warmer. This causes coral bleaching, which kills the coral”可知，大堡礁的主要威胁是气候变化。 5．由最后一段“Scientists and environmentalists are working hard to protect the reef”可知，人们正在努力保护大堡礁。 Unit 5：自然灾害 In January 2025, serious wildfires broke out in Los Angeles, California. The first fire was reported at 10:30 a. m. on January 7 in the hills near the Pacific Ocean. By noon, strong winds spread the fire quickly. People started to leave their homes. Just after 6:00 p.m., the Eaton fire broke out in other parts of the area. Over the next three days, six other fires broke out in the area. More than 150,000 people had to leave for safe places and 87,000 received evacuation (疏散) warnings. Thousands of firefighters and workers worked together to fight the fires and ensure the safety of people. In total, the fires destroyed more than 12,000 homes, schools, shops and other buildings. At least 25 people died, and 23 were missing. Schools were closed, roads were shut down and many homes lost power. As smoke went across the country, officials set air quality warnings and asked people to wear masks. The fires were so strong because of the dry weather and very strong winds. There was no rain for months, so dead plants and trees created fuel (燃料) for fires. The winds also made it hard to help put out the fires. Next, firefighters kept working until the fires were out. Then, people began cleaning and building. 1．When was the first wildfire in Los Angeles reported? A．At 10:30 a.m. on January 7. B．At 10:30 a.m. on January 10. C．At 6:00 p.m. on January 7. D．At 6:00 p.m. on January 10. 2．What does the underlined word “spread” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Kept something in the same place. B．Made something cover a larger area. C．Made something smaller and weaker. D．Stopped something from moving to other places. 3．How does the writer show the results of the wildfires? A．By telling stories. B．By asking questions. C．By comparing facts. D．By listing numbers. 4．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Where the first wildfire started. B．What air quality warnings were given. C．Why the wildfires were so strong. D．How to put out the wildfires. 5．In which part of a newspaper can we find this text? A．Culture. B．Travel. C．Sports. D．Nature. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，报道了2025年1月美国洛杉矶发生严重山火的情况，包括火灾发生时间、影响范围、原因及救援工作。 【详解】 1．由第二段第一句“The first fire was reported at 10:30 a.m. on January 7”可知，第一次火灾报告时间为1月7日上午10:30。 2．由第二段“strong winds spread the fire quickly”及上下文可知，强风使火势迅速蔓延到更大区域，spread意为“扩散、传播”，即“使某物覆盖更大面积”。 3．第三段中作者使用了大量数字，如“more than 12,000 homes”、“25 people died”以及“23 were missing”等，通过列举数字来展示火灾造成的后果。 4．第四段解释了火灾如此严重的原因：干燥天气和强风（dry weather and very strong winds）。 5．本文报道的是自然灾害（山火），属于“自然”版面。 Being caught in a flood is quite dangerous. Floodwater moves quickly and it is known to pull trees out of the ground, wash away buildings and cause bridges to break down. Of course, drowning is a danger during a flood, not only because there is so much water and it is moving quickly, but also because of what the water is carrying. Pieces of glass, bricks and metal caught in the moving water can hurt anyone in the floodwater, making it more difficult to swim or walk through water. Moreover, floods can cause power cuts, traffic jams and wide destruction (毁灭). The flood itself isn’t the only thing to deal with. The things after the flood can be just as difficult, because it may not be possible to send basic supplies such as food and drinking water to the area. So how can we protect ourselves during the flood? Here are some tips for you: 1. Listen to the official radio broadcasts. If you are told to move to a safer place, do so. 2. Never try to walk, swim or drive through floodwaters. It only takes 15 centimetres of moving water to knock a person off his or her feet. 3. Stay away from ▲ , as they are often knocked down during strong storms and flooding. They can cause water all around to become charged (带电的), leading to people’s deaths because the power isn’t cut off. After the flood, do not drink the floodwater or use it to wash dishes. Drink clean and safe water. If you move from your home, return to it only after the local government has said it is safe to do so. 4．Where is the text most probably from? A．A guidebook. B．A movie poster. C．A science report. D．A local newspaper. 5．Which of the following doesn’t make drowning a great danger during a flood? A．There is so much water. B．The water is moving very fast. C．Some of the people are not good at swimming. D．The floodwater carries pieces of glass, bricks and metal. 6．Which of the following can be put in ▲ ? A．fallen trees B．power lines C．hard rocks D．broken houses 7．What do we know about floods according to the text? A．After the flood, it is easy for us to send basic supplies to the area. B．15 centimetres of floodwater isn’t strong enough to knock people down. C．If you are a good swimmer, you can swim across the floodwater safely. D．Floods can cause a lot of problems not only during the flood but also after the flood. 8．What is the purpose of the text? A．To tell us what causes the flood. B．To tell us how dangerous the flood is. C．To tell us how to stop floods from happening. D．To introduce the danger of floods and give advice on how to protect ourselves. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了洪水带来的各类危险，并给出了洪水期间及灾后的自我保护建议。 【详解】 1．本文主要介绍了洪水的危害以及普及防灾自救知识，这类内容最可能出现在当地报纸上。 2．第二段指出“not only because there is so much water and it is moving quickly, but also because of what the water is carrying. Pieces of glass, bricks and metal...”，文中提到溺水危险的三点原因：水量大、水流快、水里夹杂玻璃/砖块/金属，并未提到 “有人不擅长游泳”。 3．第三点建议中的描述指出“cause water all around to become charged ”，能使水带电的物体通常是电力设施，结合选项可知是电线。 4．第三段“The flood itself isn’t the only thing to deal with. The things after the flood can be just as difficult...”可知，洪水不仅在期间会造成问题，灾后也会造成很多困难。 5．本文前半部分介绍了洪水的危险性，后半部分“So how can we protect ourselves during the flood? Here are some tips for you”提出了洪水期间及灾后的自我保护建议。 The Floating Gardens of Bangladesh (孟加拉国) In Bangladesh, a country that experiences frequent floods, farmers have found a clever way to grow food even when their land is underwater. They create floating gardens. For centuries, farmers in this South Asian nation have used water hyacinths (水葫芦) to build floating rafts(木筏). They collect the plants, let them dry slightly, and then layer them together to form a platform. On these floating beds, they grow vegetables like spinach, eggplant, and pumpkins. “When the floods come, our land disappears under water,” explained farmer Muhammad Islam, “but our gardens float. We don’t lose our crops.” The floating gardens do more than just provide food. They also create jobs for women in rural (乡村的) communities. Women help build the rafts and harvest the vegetables, earning money for their families. Climate change has made flooding more terrible in Bangladesh. Sea levels are rising, and storms are becoming stronger. For many farmers, floating gardens are no longer just a tradition, they are a necessity. Scientists from around the world have come to study these gardens. They believe the technique could help farmers in other flood-prone (易涝的) countries, such as Vietnam and Myanmar. “This is traditional knowledge that is becoming more valuable every year,” said Dr. Amina Rahman, a researcher from Dhaka University.“The farmers figured out how to live with nature instead of fighting against it.” Today, more than 100,000 families in Bangladesh use floating gardens. The government is helping to spread the technique to other regions. As one farmer put it, “The water used to be our enemy. Now we have learned to make it our friend.” 1．What problem do farmers in Bangladesh face? A．They don’t have enough land for farming. B．The soil is too dry for growing vegetables. C．Their land often floods and goes underwater. D．They don’t have enough workers to farm. 2．How do farmers create floating gardens? A．They build wooden platforms above the water. B．They use water hyacinths to build floating rafts. C．They grow vegetables directly in the river. D．They use rafts to take water out of the fields. 3．What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to? A．the water B．the technique C．the floating garden D．the land 4．What can we infer from the passage? A．Floating gardens cost much money. B．Floating gardens suit flood-prone areas. C．Only simple fruits are grown here. D．It is a new modern invention for farming. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Terrible floods in Bangladesh. B．Ways for village women to make money. C．Useful floating gardens in Bangladesh. D．Traditional food in South Asia. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了孟加拉国农民为应对频繁洪水，发明的一种可持续农业模式——漂浮菜园，包括它的制作方法、多重作用，以及对全球易涝地区的借鉴意义。 【详解】 1．根据文章第一段“In Bangladesh, a country that experiences frequent floods, farmers have found a clever way to grow food even when their land is underwater. They create floating gardens.”可知，孟加拉国农民面临的核心问题是洪水频发导致土地被淹没，无法耕种。 2．根据文章第二段中“For centuries, farmers in this South Asian nation have used water hyacinths (水葫芦) to build floating rafts(木筏). They collect the plants, let them dry slightly, and then layer them together to form a platform.”可知，农民是用水葫芦搭建浮筏来打造漂浮菜园的。 3．根据文章最后一段中“As one farmer put it, ‘The water used to be our enemy. Now we have learned to make it our friend.’”再结合上下文语境，这里的“it”指代的是前文提到的“the water”，体现了农民从对抗洪水到利用洪水的转变。 4．根据文章第六段中“They believe the technique could help farmers in other flood-prone (易涝的) countries, such as Vietnam and Myanmar.”，这说明漂浮菜园这种模式适合洪水多发、易涝的地区，是对全文内容的合理推断。 5．全文围绕孟加拉国的漂浮菜园展开，介绍了它的背景、制作方式、解决的粮食与就业问题，以及推广价值，因此核心主旨是介绍孟加拉国实用的漂浮菜园。 Unit 6：文化习俗 As more and more people have a trip around the world, it is necessary for them to know what to do in different countries and how to deal with cultural differences. Here are different cultures from three countries. Canadians are easy to get along with and they usually say hello to each other even if they are strangers. When men and women meet, women usually hold out their hands first. If a woman doesn't want to shake hands, she can just nod and smile. If a man wears gloves, he should take them off before shaking hands. Brazilians are very friendly and they always get ready to say hello to others. They stand very close to each other when speaking and may touch each other's arms or backs. And if you go to a business meeting in Brazil, you are not expected to take a present. When you meet Indians, it is important to say hello to the oldest person first. But you'd better not hold out your left hand when you say hello, because it is impolite. Also, many Indians are enthusiastic and they like to say hello actively and have a conversation with you when you travel in India. 1．Match the countries with the customs and choose the right answer. ①India　　　a. Men take off gloves before shaking hands. ②Canada　　b. People stand very close when speaking. ③Brazil　　 c. Greet the oldest person first. A．①—c；②—b；③—a B．①—b；②—c；③—a C．①—c；②—a；③—b D．①—a；②—c；③—b 2．What does the underlined word "enthusiastic" mean in Chinese? A．坦率的 B．含蓄的 C．粗鲁的 D．热情的 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．Women in India usually hold out their hands first. B．Men in India usually hold out their left hand to say hello. C．People in Brazil don’t often touch each other when speaking. D．People in Brazil needn’t take a gift to a business meeting. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了加拿大、巴西和印度三个国家在社交礼仪、肢体接触以及商务往来等方面的文化差异，旨在帮助旅行者更好地应对跨文化交流。   【详解】 1．由第四段第一句“...it is important to say hello to the oldest person first.”可知，印度人先向长者问好，对应 ①—c； 由第二段最后一句“If a man wears gloves, he should take them off before shaking hands.”可知，加拿大人握手前要摘手套，对应 ②—a； 由第三段第二句“They stand very close to each other when speaking...”可知，巴西人说话时站得很近，对应 ③—b。 综合匹配结果为 ①—c; ②—a; ③—b。 2．根据文中语境“...many Indians are enthusiastic and they like to say hello actively and have a conversation with you...”（许多印度人很……，他们喜欢主动打招呼并与你交谈），结合“主动打招呼”和“交谈”的行为特征，可以推断出该词意为“热情的”。 3．根据文章第三段最后一句“And if you go to a business meeting in Brazil, you are not expected to take a present.”可知，在巴西参加商务会议不需要带礼物。 ①Last summer, I joined a two-week cultural exchange camp in New Zealand. It was my first time to experience foreign culture in person, and it left me an unforgettable lesson about cultural respect. ②I lived with a local host family. On my first dinner there, I tried to be polite by picking up food for my host parents as I usually do in China. However, they looked a little surprised and gently refused my kindness. I felt confused and upset at that moment. ③Later, the camp teacher explained the reason to me. In New Zealand, people value personal independence. They prefer to choose food by themselves instead of being served by others. My polite behavior in Chinese culture was regarded as unnecessary interference in local culture. I finally understood the cultural misunderstanding. ④To solve the problem, I adjusted my behavior quickly. I stopped serving food for others and followed local dining rules. Meanwhile, I actively shared Chinese dining culture with my host family. I told them our manners show respect and care for others. They were interested and praised our warm cultural customs. ⑤During the rest of the camp, I learned more local customs and shared Chinese culture bravely. I made many new friends and realized that cultural differences are not conflicts. With communication and understanding, we can bridge cultural gaps easily. 1．How long did the writer’s cultural camp last? A．One week B．Two weeks C．One month D．Two months 2．Why did the host parents refuse the writer’s kindness? A．They disliked the food B．They hated Chinese manners C．They value personal independence D．They were impolite to foreigners 3．The underlined word “interference” in Paragraph 3 means ________ in Chinese. A．关心 B．干涉 C．帮助 D．尊重 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The beautiful scenery of New Zealand B．The writer’s unforgettable camp life and cultural insight C．Different food in foreign countries D．How to make foreign friends quickly 5．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A．①/②③④/⑤ B．①②③④/⑤ C．①②/③④/⑤ D．①/②③④⑤ 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文讲述作者参加新西兰文化交流营的经历，因中外餐桌礼仪差异产生文化误会，通过及时调整行为、积极沟通，最终理解文化差异、懂得尊重与包容不同文化的道理。 【详解】 1．第一段直接点明本次活动时长：“Last summer, I joined a two-week cultural exchange camp in New Zealand.”，说明作者参加的文化营持续两周。 2．第三段解释了房东父母拒绝作者好意的原因：“In New Zealand, people value personal independence. They prefer to choose food by themselves instead of being served by others.”，他们重视个人独立，不愿被他人服务。 3．第三段讲述作者中国式的礼貌夹菜行为，在当地文化中不被认可，结合前文当地重视个人独立、反感他人主动服务的语境，可推测“interference”意为“干涉”。 4．全文围绕作者的新西兰交流营经历展开，记叙了作者遭遇文化误会、及时调整、交流学习的过程，并从中收获了关于文化差异的感悟与见解。 5．第①段总起，介绍作者参加交流营、收获文化感悟；第②③④段具体讲述误会发生、原因、解决过程；第⑤段总结全文，升华主旨。文章结构为总分总，对应结构①/②③④/⑤。 Have you ever travelled to another country and found that people use their hands or bodies in ways you cannot understand? Body language, a form of non-verbal (非言语的) communication, is very different in different cultures. Understanding these differences can help us avoid misunderstandings. For example, the common “thumbs-up” gesture, which means “good job” or “okay” in many Western countries like the United States, is rude in some parts of the Middle East. Similarly, the “V for victory” sign is positive in America, but if you make it with your palm facing inward in the UK or Australia, it becomes an insult (侮辱). Nodding your head usually means “yes”, and shaking it means “no”, right? Not always! In Bulgaria and Greece, people often nod to mean “no” and shake their heads to mean “yes”. This can be very confusing to visitors. Another important aspect is personal space. In countries like Mexico and Saudi Arabia, people often stand closer to each other during a conversation. However, in some European countries such as Germany and Sweden, people prefer more personal space and feel uncomfortable if others stand too close. Even something as simple as eye contact has different rules. In many Western cultures, looking someone in the eye shows confidence and honesty. But in some Asian cultures, like South Korea and Japan, prolonged eye contact can be seen as disrespectful or challenging, especially when talking to someone older or in a higher position (地位). In a word, body language is a powerful but silent language. What is polite in one culture might be impolite in another. When we communicate with people from different backgrounds, knowing these non-verbal signs is as important as learning their spoken language. 1．According to the text, where is the “thumbs-up” gesture rude? A．In the United States. B．In some Middle Eastern countries. C．In Japan. D．In Germany. 2．If someone from Greece shakes their head while you are speaking, what are they most likely expressing? A．They are saying “yes”. B．They are feeling confused. C．They are feeling happy. D．They are saying “no”. 3．Why does the writer mention personal space and eye contact in the text? A．To suggest that Western ways are better. B．To argue that these are the most important parts of body language. C．To show that all cultures have the same rules for these behaviours. D．To give more examples of how non-verbal communication differs culturally. 4．What does the underlined word “prolonged” most likely mean? A．Very serious. B．Lasting for a short time. C．Happening very often. D．Lasting for a long time. 5．What is the main purpose of this text? A．To encourage people to travel more. B．To teach readers how to use gestures correctly. C．To discuss the different meanings of body language in different cultures. D．To explain why spoken language is more important than body language. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文通过多个实例介绍了肢体语言(非语言交流)在不同文化中的差异，说明了了解这些差异对跨文化交流的重要性。 【详解】 1．根据文章第二段第一句“For example, the common ‘thumbs-up’ gesture, which means ‘good job’ or ‘okay’ in many Western countries like the United States, is rude in some parts of the Middle East.”可知，“竖大拇指”的手势在中东部分地区被视为粗鲁。 2．根据文章第三段第二句“In Bulgaria and Greece, people often nod to mean ‘no’ and shake their heads to mean ‘yes’”可知，在希腊，摇头通常表示“是”。 3．全文围绕“不同文化的非语言交流存在差异”这一核心展开，在举了手势、点头摇头的例子后，作者介绍个人空间、眼神交流的不同规则，是继续举例说明肢体语言在不同文化中存在差异。 4．根据文章第五段“But in some Asian cultures, like South Korea and Japan, prolonged eye contact can be seen as disrespectful or challenging, especially when talking to someone older or in a higher position (地位).”，在一些亚洲文化中，与长辈或地位高的人交谈时，过久的眼神接触被视为不尊重。结合语境，“prolonged”修饰眼神接触，意为“持续很长时间的”。 5．文章开篇点明“不同文化中肢体语言差异很大”，随后举例论证，结尾总结观点，核心目的就是讨论不同文化中肢体语言的不同含义。 Unit 7：名著作品 Jeff loves reading. He reads in all his free time. But some other students in his class don’t like reading at all. They often get together around Jeff and say reading is boring. But Jeff just smiles and goes on reading, because books always bring him much fun. His parents and his teachers think reading is important, and it’s a good habit that will help him a lot. One day, Jeff was reading a thick book about planes. He was so interested that he shared many cool facts about planes with his classmates during lunch. Lucy, Chloe and Joe listened carefully, but some boys still thought it was boring. The next day, Jeff’s science teacher asked the students to do a homework project about planes in five days. The best project would get a special prize. Who could do this homework best? At last, Jeff, Lucy, Chloe and Joe formed a group. They first read Jeff’s books about planes together. Jeff pointed out key parts and explained to them clearly. Then they went to the library to find more books—Lucy took notes, Chloe looked for books with pictures, and Joe found out some books about plane models. Later, the group met at Joe’s house to make a model plane. Jeff had many good ideas because he knew lots of things about planes. He told them how to make the wings and choose the right materials. It took them only one night to finish the plane. The plane looked great. The four students were very happy. When they gave the plane to their teacher, the teacher’s eyes lit up. “How beautiful! This is the best project I’ve seen!” She gave them an A+. Those who thought reading was boring and useless now looked at Jeff with respect. Jeff knows reading is always a smart choice. 1．What did Jeff do when his classmates thought reading was boring? A．He told the teacher about it. B．He smiled and kept reading. C．He threw his books and cried. D．He fought with his classmates. 2．What’s the purpose of asking the question at the end of Paragraph 2? A．To let readers know about Jeff better. B．To show that Jeff will win the first prize. C．To help readers understand how difficult the homework is. D．To make readers wonder and keep them interested in what Jeff will do next. 3．What is the right order about doing the homework project? a. The group made the plane. b. The group read Jeff’s books. c. The group met at Joe’s house. d. The group went to the library. A．b-a-c-d B．b-d-c-a C．d-b-c-a D．d-c-b-a 4．Why did Jeff have many good ideas for the model plane? A．Because his teacher gave him a helping hand. B．Because he had made many model planes before. C．Because he learned a lot from reading plane books. D．Because his father taught him how to make model planes. 5．What is the main idea of the text? A．Group work can help get good grades. B．Students’ homework should be creative. C．Making model planes is easy for students. D．Reading is a good habit that brings benefits. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了热爱阅读的Jeff在同学们都认为读书无聊时依然坚持阅读，最终在科学课的小组作业中凭借从书中学到的飞机知识带领团队完成了出色的飞机模型项目，证明了阅读是一个明智的选择。 【详解】 1．根据第一段中“But Jeff just smiles and goes on reading, because books always bring him much fun.”可知，当同学们说读书无聊时，Jeff只是微笑并继续读书。 2．第二段末尾用问句“Who could do this homework best?”结尾，这是一种设问手法，目的是引起读者的好奇心，让读者想知道接下来会发生什么，从而保持阅读兴趣。 3．根据第三段的事件顺序：首先“They first read Jeff’s books about planes together”（b）→然后“Then they went to the library to find more books”（d）→接着“Later, the group met at Joe’s house to make a model plane”（c）→最后“It took them only one night to finish the plane”（a）。正确顺序为b-d-c-a。 4．根据第三段中“Jeff had many good ideas because he knew lots of things about planes”以及全文强调的阅读习惯可知，他的知识来源于阅读关于飞机的书籍。 5．本文通过讲述杰夫因热爱阅读而在飞机模型项目中取得成功并赢得尊重的故事，旨在说明阅读是一个能带来益处的好习惯。 If someone asks me, “What’s your superpower?” I’ll proudly reply, “Reading!” Reading is like a magical key that unlocks countless doors to unknown worlds. Whenever I open a book, it’s as if I step into a time machine. I can journey back to ancient Egypt to feel the great power of huge stones. I can also solve mysteries, in foggy cities, or chat with robots in the distant future. My reading journey began with picture books. I still remember following the colourful illustrations (插图) in an old folktale collection with my tiny fingers. Now, I sometimes lose myself in thick novels. Last month, I stayed up late finishing a story about courage and kindness. The main character’s journey made me laugh and cry, teaching me that true beauty lies in kindness. Different books give me different super suits. Science books are my astronaut helmet (头盔), sending me into space to see amazing stars. Biographies (传记) become time machines, letting me walk alongside great people in the past. Poetry turns into musical notes, dancing in my heart. Our school library started a reading-sharing programme this year. Every week, we recommend books to classmates. I once suggested a classic tale about friendship to a classmate who disliked reading. To my surprise, he now carries it everywhere, saying, ”This story has changed my view on how to get along with others!“ A teacher once told me that books are bridges connecting hearts across centuries. I finally understand. When I read timeless beautiful words, I’m whispering with thinkers from the past.How amazing! So, put down your screens, pick up a book, and let’s begin our next exciting journey between the pages! 1．What can the writer do through reading according to the first paragraph? A．Have robots solve mysteries. B．Step into well-known worlds. C．Imagine different places and situations. D．Lift the powerful huge stones. 2．What does the writer’s reading journey begin with? A．Picture books. B．Magazines. C．Novels. D．Reviews. 3．How does the writer express his opinions in Paragraph 3? A．By giving some examples. B．By asking a question. C．By telling a story. D．By listing some numbers. 4．How do we understand the underlined sentence “A teacher once told me that books are bridges connecting hearts across centuries.” A．Books can be used to build bridges across time. B．Bridges and books are both important for people’s daily life. C．Books are made of materials that can last for centuries like bridges. D．Through reading, people can communicate with great minds from different times. 5．What is the purpose of this article? A．To explain how reading makes a difference to our minds. B．To prove that thick novels are more attractive than picture books. C．To encourage readers to pick up books and experience the charm of reading. D．To advise more students to take an active part in the school reading-sharing programme. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文作者通过自身阅读经历，生动描述了阅读带来的奇妙体验和成长感悟，鼓励读者放下屏幕、拿起书本，感受阅读的魅力。 【详解】 1．第一段指出“Reading is like a magical key that unlocks countless doors to unknown worlds.”以及“I can journey back to ancient Egypt... solve mysteries in foggy cities... chat with robots in the distant future.”，这说明作者可以通过阅读想象不同的地点和情境。 2．第二段指出“My reading journey began with picture books.”，这说明作者的阅读之旅始于图画书。 3．第三段中作者分别列举了“Science books are my astronaut helmet... Biographies become time machines... Poetry turns into musical notes...”三个例子来说明不同书籍带给他的不同体验。 4．最后一段划线句子“books are bridges connecting hearts across centuries”意为“书籍是连接跨越世纪的心灵的桥梁”，比喻通过阅读可以与不同时代的思想家交流。 5．文章最后一段作者呼吁“put down your screens, pick up a book, and let’s begin our next exciting journey between the pages!”，这说明文章的目的是鼓励读者拿起书本、体验阅读的魅力。 Reading is not just fun; it’s like giving your brain a super workout! When you read, your brain is busy doing many things at once. Scientists have found that reading can actually change your brain for the better. First, reading makes your imagination stronger. When you read a sentence like “The castle stood on a dark and stormy hill,” your brain doesn’t just understand the words. It creates a picture of that castle in your mind. It imagines the wind and the rain. This creative activity is like exercise for the parts of your brain that help you dream and create new ideas. Second, reading helps you understand other people’s feelings. This is called empathy (共情). When you read a story, you go inside the character’s head. You feel what they feel—their happiness, their sadness, and their fear. For example, if a character loses a loved one, you feel sad with them. This practice helps you understand real people better in your daily life. Finally, reading can lower your stress. Getting lost in a good story is a great way to relax. It takes your mind away from your own worries. After just 30 minutes of reading, your heart rate can slow down and your muscles can relax. So, the next time you feel stressed, pick up a book. It’s a healthy escape! 1．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Reading is a fun hobby. B．Reading has many benefits for your brain. C．Reading helps you get better grades. D．Reading is a good way to make friends. 2．How does reading make your imagination stronger according to the text? A．By teaching you new words. B．By making you create pictures and scenes in your mind. C．By showing you pictures in the book. D．By making you think about your own life. 3．The writer uses the example of “a character loses a loved one” to show that reading helps us ________. A．learn new things B．understand others’ feelings C．relax our mind D．imagine clearly 4．How can reading help when you feel stressed? A．It makes you think about your worries. B．It can slow down your heart rate. C．It gives you more energy. D．It helps you sleep. 5．What is the structure of this passage? A．Problem → Solution B．Main idea → Supporting details C．Cause → Effect D．Question → Answer 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了阅读对大脑的三个益处：增强想象力、帮助理解他人感受、降低压力。 【详解】 1．文章第一段指出“reading can actually change your brain for the better”，后文分别从想象力、共情、减压三个方面展开。由此推断，文章的主旨是阅读对大脑有很多益处。 2．文章第二段指出“It creates a picture of that castle in your mind. It imagines the wind and the rain.”，直接说明阅读通过让大脑在脑海中创造画面和场景来增强想象力。 3．文章第三段指出“reading helps you understand other people’s feelings...When you read a story, you go inside the character‘s head. You feel what they feel”，并用角色失去亲人读者会感到难过的例子来说明。直接说明该例子是为了说明阅读帮助我们理解他人的感受。 4．文章第四段指出“After just 30 minutes of reading, your heart rate can slow down and your muscles can relax.”，直接说明阅读可以减缓心率，从而帮助缓解压力。 5．文章第一段提出主旨“阅读对大脑有益”，第二、三、四段分别从三个方面展开具体说明。由此推断，文章结构是“主旨→支撑细节”。 Unit 8 ：志愿服务 Volunteering is becoming more and more popular among middle school students in Hubei. Many schools encourage students to take part in volunteer activities to make a difference. A survey in Hubei shows that over 70% of middle school students have taken part in volunteer work. Most of them volunteer in old people’s homes, community centers or animal shelters. They usually do volunteer work on weekends or during holidays.   Wang Yu, a Grade 8 student from Xianning, volunteers in a community every Saturday morning. She helps clean public areas, hand out leaflets about environmental protection and help old people buy daily things. She says volunteering teaches her responsibility and kindness. “When I help others, I feel happy and proud. I know my small help can make a difference,” she said. However, some students have problems in volunteering. Some don’t have enough time because of heavy schoolwork. Some don’t know what volunteer work they can do. Teachers advise students to start with small things. They can help neighbors, clean their community or give away old things. Volunteering is not only helpful to people in need but also good for students themselves. It helps them develop social skills, make more friends and understand the real world better. Making a difference starts with small volunteer actions. 1．How many middle school students in Hubei have done volunteer work? A．About half. B．Over 70%. C．Less than 30%. D．About 90%. 2．Where does Wang Yu do volunteer work? A．In an old people’s home. B．In an animal shelter. C．In a community. D．In a school. 3．What problem do some students face in volunteering? A．No money. B．No time. C．No friends. D．No skills. 4．What’s the advantage of volunteering for students? A．It makes them get good grades. B．It helps them develop social skills. C．It lets them travel around. D．It helps them make much money. 5．The passage mainly talks about ________ . A．volunteer work among Hubei middle school students B．different kinds of volunteer activities in China C．how to be a successful volunteer D．the importance of protecting the environment 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了湖北中学生参与志愿活动的现状、学生的志愿经历、参与志愿活动面临的问题以及志愿活动对学生的益处。 【详解】 1．第一段“A survey in Hubei shows that over 70% of middle school students have taken part in volunteer work.”可知，参与过的学生比例超过70%。 2．第二段“Wang Yu, a Grade 8 student from Xianning, volunteers in a community every Saturday morning.”可知，王宇是在社区做志愿者。 3．第二段“However, some students have problems in volunteering. Some don’t have enough time because of heavy schoolwork.”可知，部分学生面临的问题是没有时间。 4．第三段“It helps them develop social skills, make more friends and understand the real world better.”可知，volunteering的好处之一是发展社交技能。 5．通读全文可知，第一段介绍了湖北中学生参与志愿者活动的概况；第二段通过王宇的例子及存在的问题具体说明；第三段总结了志愿者活动对学生的好处。整篇文章主要围绕湖北中学生的志愿者工作展开。 When 14-year-old Lin Tao moved to Dazhou with his parents last year, he felt down at first. He had few friends in the new city, until he joined the city’s “Old Companion” volunteer project. The project asks young volunteers to visit lonely old people in the community every weekend. Lin Tao was nervous at first. He did not know what to talk about with old people. But after his first visit to Grandma Wang, a 78-year-old lady who lives alone, he relaxed. Grandma Wang told him stories about her childhood, and Lin Tao shared his school life with her. Now Lin Tao visits Grandma Wang every Saturday. He helps her buy vegetables, clean the room and read newspapers. Sometimes he practices calligraphy with her. “I used to feel that volunteering was just helping others,” Lin Tao said. “But now I know it helps me too. I have become more responsible, and I made a real friend in this new city.” Lin Tao also encourages his classmates to join the project. “Small acts can make a big difference to someone’s life. Why not come and try?” he said in a school speech last month. More than 20 of his classmates have joined the project since then. 1．The underlined word “down” in Paragraph 1 probably means ________. A．开心的 B．孤独的 C．紧张的 D．兴奋的 2．Why did Lin Tao feel lonely when he moved to Dazhou? A．He didn’t like the city. B．He missed his old school. C．He had few friends in the new city. D．His parents were too busy to stay with him. 3．What does Lin Tao NOT do for Grandma Wang? A．Buy vegetables. B．Clean the room. C．Tell her stories about his childhood. D．Read newspapers. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Lin Tao has lived in Dazhou for many years. B．Lin Tao visits Grandma Wang every Sunday. C．Lin Tao thinks volunteering only helps old people. D．Over 20 of Lin Tao’s classmates joined the project after his speech. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Volunteering helps both others and the volunteer. B．Old people in the community need more help. C．How to start a volunteer project in a new city. D．It is not easy to make new friends in a new place. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了十四岁的林涛跟随父母搬到新城市后感到孤独，在加入社区志愿服务项目并结识了独居的王奶奶后，不仅帮助了老人，也让自己变得更有责任感、收获了友谊，进而号召更多同学加入志愿活动的故事。 【详解】 1．根据第一段中“When 14-year-old Lin Tao moved to Dazhou with his parents last year, he felt down at first. He had few friends in the new city…”这一上下文语境可知，十四岁的林涛刚搬到一个陌生城市时，因为“几乎没有朋友”，所以他的内心感到有些孤单、情绪低落。B项“孤独的”最符合他由于没有朋友而产生的消极心境。 2．根据第一段中“He had few friends in the new city, until he joined the city’s “Old Companion” volunteer project.”可知，林涛搬到达州之初感到孤单，是因为他在这个新城市里几乎没有朋友。 3．根据第三段中“He helps her buy vegetables, clean the room and read newspapers.”以及第二段末尾“Grandma Wang told him stories about her childhood, and Lin Tao shared his school life with her.”可知，林涛帮王奶奶买菜、打扫房间、读报纸并分享自己的学校生活，而关于童年的故事是王奶奶讲给林涛听的。 4．根据第四段中“…he said in a school speech last month. More than 20 of his classmates have joined the project since then.”可知，在林涛上个月进行了学校演讲之后，他的同学中有20多人加入了这个志愿项目。 5．通读全文可知，文章主要通过林涛参与志愿服务的个人经历，展现了他不仅给独居老人带来了温情陪伴与切实的日常帮助，自己也在此过程中收获了成长、责任感和真挚的友谊。因此，文章的主旨在于阐明志愿服务具有“助人自助”的双重价值。选项A“志愿服务既能帮助他人，也能使志愿者受益。”高度概括了文章的中心思想。 Many teenagers want to make a difference in their daily life, but they don’t know where to start. In fact, making a difference doesn’t need big plans or much money. Small things can change the world. Li Hua is a 14‑year‑old student from Wuhan. He started to help stray cats and dogs near his home two years ago. Every weekend, he buys some food and water for them. He also tells his classmates to be kind to small animals. At first, some students laughed at him. But later, more and more students joined him. They built small houses for homeless animals together. Another girl named Zhang Mei volunteers in an old people’s home every month. She talks with the old people, helps them wash clothes and read newspapers. She says old people are lonely and they just need company.  Her small help makes the old people feel warm. Some students choose to help poor children. They give away their books, clothes and school things. Some even write letters to cheer them up. These small actions are really meaningful.            Experts say that teenagers can make a difference by doing small good things every day. Helping classmates with study, picking up rubbish in the park, giving seats to the old on buses—all these small things matter. If every teenager tries to do good things, our society will become much better. 1．What does Li Hua do to make a difference? A．He helps poor children. B．He helps stray animals. C．He works in old people’s home. D．He cleans the park every day. 2．When did Li Hua start his volunteer work? A．At the age of 12. B．At the age of 14. C．At the age of 15. D．At the age of 16. 3．What does Zhang Mei do in the old people’s home? A．She cooks food. B．She tells stories. C．She reads newspapers. D．She buys gifts. 4．Which is NOT mentioned as small good things? A．Helping classmates. B．Picking up rubbish. C．Giving seats. D．Giving away money. 5．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Teenagers can make a difference with small actions. B．Volunteers need much money to help others. C．Only famous people can change the world. D．Old people are the loneliest people in society. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了青少年如何通过日常小事来改变世界，并列举了李华和张梅等青少年的具体事例，强调了小善举的积极意义。 【详解】 1．根据第一段中“He started to help stray cats and dogs near his home two years ago.”可知，李华帮助的是流浪动物。 2．根据第一段中“Li Hua is a 14‑year‑old student...He started to help stray cats and dogs near his home two years ago.”可知，李华现在14岁，两年前开始做志愿工作，那时他12岁。 3．根据第二段中“She talks with the old people, helps them wash clothes and read newspapers.”可知，张梅帮助老人洗衣服、读报纸。 4．根据第三段中“Helping classmates with study, picking up rubbish in the park, giving seats to the old on buses”可知，帮助同学、捡垃圾、让座都被提到，而“捐钱”没有被提及。 5．文章开头指出“Small things can change the world”，中间举例说明青少年做的小事，最后总结“teenagers can make a difference by doing small good things every day”。因此文章主旨是青少年可以通过小行动产生影响。 When Zhang Yue was a little girl, she grew up in a poor mountain village in Bazhong. Her family couldn’t afford to pay for her school fees at one time, and some kind people from the city donated money to help her finish school. Today, Zhang Yue is a successful doctor in a big hospital in Chengdu, but she never forgets the help she got. Last year, Zhang Yue started a charity project called “Light Up Dreams” to help poor students in mountain areas finish their high school and college education. She donated half of her savings to start the project, and she also organized a charity speech tour in 8 different cities to raise more money. More than 200 doctors and teachers have joined her project so far. The project not only provides money for poor students, but also pairs each student with a volunteer mentor. The mentor gives the student study advice and life support. “I know what it feels like when you have to drop out of school just because you don’t have money. I just want to give back to the society, and help more children make their dreams come true,” Zhang Yue says. “When I was young, other people helped me. Now I want to pass the kindness on.” Up to now, the project has helped more than 150 poor students go back to school. One of them is 16-year-old Xiao Ming, who lost his parents in an accident. “Aunt Zhang’s help gives me hope to go on studying. When I grow up, I will also help others, just like she helps me,” Xiao Ming says. 1．Why did people donate money to help Zhang Yue when she was young? A．She couldn’t afford her school fees B．She lost her parents in an accident C．She wanted to become a doctor D．Her village didn’t have any schools 2．What is the purpose of the “Light Up Dreams” project? A．To train more doctors in mountain areas B．To build new schools in mountain villages C．To help poor students finish their education D．To organize speech tours for mountain students 3．What does the project NOT do for the students? A．Provide money for their study B．Pair each student with a mentor C．Give study and life support D．Help them find jobs after graduation 4．What can we learn from Zhang Yue? A．Success comes from hard work B．We should pass on kindness and give back to society C．Poor students need more than just money to study D．It’s important to follow your dream when you are young 5．What would you probably say to Zhang Yue after reading the story? A．It’s a pity that you gave away so much money. B．I don’t think the project can really help children. C．I admire what you do and I want to join the project too. D．You should spend more money on yourself instead of others. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文讲述了张悦的励志故事。她从小在巴中贫困山区长大，因好心人资助才完成学业，如今成为成都的一名医生。为回馈社会，她发起“点亮梦想”慈善项目，帮助山区贫困学生完成高中学业和大学教育，并提供导师一对一指导。目前已帮助150多名学生重返校园，她的善举也激励了受助者将来传递爱心。 【详解】 1．根据第一段提到“Her family couldn’t afford to pay for her school fees at one time, and some kind people from the city donated money to help her finish school.”可知，张悦小时候家中无法承担她的学费，因此城市好心人为她捐款。 2．根据第二段“Last year, Zhang Yue started a charity project called ‘Light Up Dreams’ to help poor students in mountain areas finish their high school and college education.”可知，“点亮梦想”项目的创办目的是帮助山区贫困学生完成高中和大学教育。 3．根据第三段“The project not only provides money for poor students, but also pairs each student with a volunteer mentor. The mentor gives the student study advice and life support.”可知，该项目为学生提供学习资金、为每位学生配对导师、提供学习建议和生活支持。D选项“Help them find jobs after graduation”在文中未提及。 4．根据第三段张悦的表述“I just want to give back to the society, …When I was young, other people helped me. Now I want to pass the kindness on.”可知，我们能从张悦身上学到的核心道理是，我们应当传递善意、回报社会。 5．根据全文可知，张悦的公益行为传递善意，帮助他人，是值得赞扬和学习的正能量事迹。C选项“I admire what you do and I want to join the project too.”是符合正确价值取向的态度。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $