期中复习之阅读理解15篇（说明文）（江苏专用）2026-2027学年译林版八年级英语上册

**基本信息** 聚焦说明文阅读理解，覆盖文化、社会、科普主题，通过细节理解、词义猜测等题型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| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |文化类|4篇（如中国扇子、云锦）|主旨归纳、细节匹配|从历史演变到文化内涵，构建“现象-特征-意义”认知链| |社会现象类|4篇（如平台学校、Study with Me）|推理判断、词义猜测|围绕社会问题，按“问题-措施-影响”逻辑展开| |科普类|7篇（如数学与自然、手机防水）|结构分析、信息筛选|遵循“现象-原理-应用”科学说明顺序，强化逻辑思维|

期中复习之阅读理解15篇（说明文） （江苏专用） ①In summer, people use their fans to cool themselves off. But the Chinese fan is not just a tool to help people cool themselves down. It’s an important part of Chinese culture. ②Chinese fans have a history of over 3,000 years. One of the earliest known “fans” was named shanhan (扇汗). They weren’t like the fans we see today. People used them to hide from the sun and protect themselves from the rain on a horse-drawn carriage (马车). Shanhan then changed into a long-handled fan called zhangshan (障扇). This type of fan was made of silk or bird feathers and was mainly used by the emperor’s honour guard (仪仗队) for decoration. ③In the Han Dynasty, more common people started using fans because cheaper bamboo fans had been made. These fans stayed popular until the Tang and Song Dynasties. At the same time, a new type of silk fan was also brought in. Young women loved silk fans because they were round, resembling the moon. They were also called “round fans” or tuanshan. ④The ribs (扇骨) of these silk round fans were made of bamboo or animal bones. The handles of the fans usually had different designs. The main part of the fan often had calligraphy (书法) works and painted scenes, like mountains or flowers. Folding fans mainly had panels (扇面) and ribs. For the ribs, people used different kinds of materials, including wood, animal bones and bamboo. The panels of the folding fan were usually made of paper, silk or other materials. They left empty spaces for calligraphers and artists. Their calligraphy works and painted scenes added colour to the fans. ⑤From the Song Dynasty, fan painting became a special kind of art. Fans with pictures of birds and flowers were popular among young women. Men, however, liked fans decorated with calligraphy works. Mythical (神话的) creatures were also popular. Dragons were often painted onto men’s fans while ladies usually preferred phoenixes (凤凰). 1．Chinese fans have a history of ________. A．more than 3,000 years B．more than 5,000 years C．less than 2,000 years D．less than 3,000 years 2．Why did fans become popular among common people? A．Because more people learned to make fans. B．Because cheaper bamboo fans were made. C．Because a new type of silk fan was brought in. D．Because people wanted to cool themselves down in summer. 3．What does the underlined word “resembling” in the third paragraph mean? A．cutting out B．looking like C．turning into D．making up 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文介绍了中国扇子超过三千年的发展历史，从早期的礼仪用具，到不同朝代的形制演变与装饰艺术，展现了扇子作为中国文化载体的丰富内涵。 1．根据文章第二段“Chinese fans have a history of over 3,000 years.”可知，中国扇子有超过三千年的发展历史。 2．根据文章第三段“In the Han Dynasty, more common people started using fans because cheaper bamboo fans had been made.”可知，是因为更便宜的竹制的扇子出现了。 3．根据文章“Young women loved silk fans because they were round, resembling the moon.”，年轻女性喜欢丝绸扇子，因为它们是圆的，像月亮，resembling意思是“看起来像”，对应looking like。 4．通读全文可知，文章结构为：①段：总述扇子是中国文化的一部分；②段：扇子的早期历史；③段：扇子在汉代到唐宋的发展；④段：扇子的制作与装饰；⑤段：宋代扇画成为专门艺术，整体是总（①）—分（②③④⑤）的结构。 Do you ever go shopping at the supermarket with your family? Next time, you can be a great helper and smart shopper. There is a new rule that makes the pure (纯) milk we drink even better than before. So, how do you find the best milk for your family? This guide will teach you a very useful skill. It’s easy and fun, like a food detective (侦探). Let’s learn the secrets to choosing the healthiest and freshest milk on the shelf. First, you need to know about a big change. In the past, some milk was made by adding water to milk powder (奶粉). This milk was okay, but it wasn’t the freshest. Now, the new rule is very simple: all milk with “Pure Milk” written on the carton must be made from 100% fresh milk. This fresh milk comes directly from healthy cows on a farm. Because it is not made from powder, it keeps more of the natural good things inside, like vitamins, that help our bodies grow strong. So, here is your job at the supermarket. The first step is to look for cartons that clearly say “Pure Milk”. This is your first clue (线索). After you find one, it’s time for the second, secret step. Turn the carton and look for a special code (编码). This code is a line of numbers and letters, and it is GB 25190. This number is very important. It is like a special promise that the milk inside is truly fresh. If you see this code, you will find the best choice! When you find a milk carton with this code, you can proudly show it to your parents. You can tell them, “Look! I found the real pure milk!” They will be very happy and proud of you. Knowing how to read the information on food packages is a great skill. It helps your family stay healthy. Now you are not just a kid who goes shopping, but a smart milk detective! 1．Which of the following advantages (优点) will the pure milk have under the new rule? ①much fresher ②with more powder ③with more vitamins ④more delicious ⑤make us stronger A．①②⑤ B．①③⑤ C．②③⑤ D．②③④ 2．The underlined word “It” in the last paragraph refers to ________. A．being a smart milk detective B．finding a milk carton with a special code C．finding the real pure milk at the supermarket D．knowing how to read the information on food packages 3．Which can be the best title for the article? A．How to Find Special Code B．What Is Best Pure Milk Like C．How to Choose Best Pure Milk D．What Big Change about Milk Powder 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇关于挑选牛奶的实用生活指南。 1．第2段：“...must be made from 100% fresh milk. ... Because it is not made from powder, it keeps more of the natural good things inside, like vitamins, that help our bodies grow strong.” 可知，新规下的纯牛奶是100%鲜奶制造的，因此相比过去会更新鲜（much fresher ①），它保留了更多的天然营养物质如维生素（with more vitamins ③），能让我们的身体更强壮（make us stronger ⑤）。同时，文中明确指出这种纯牛奶不是由奶粉制成的（not made from powder），故包含②的选项均错误。综合得出正确组合为①③⑤。 2．最后一段：“Knowing how to read the information on food packages is a great skill. It helps your family stay healthy.” 结合语境，前一句提到“知道如何阅读食品包装上的信息是一项很棒的技能”，紧接着说“它（It）能帮助你的家人保持健康”。由此可知，“It”指代的是前半句所表述的整个动作事件，即“knowing how to read the information on food packages”。 3．文章第一段引出核心目标——“学习挑选最健康、最新鲜牛奶的秘诀（secrets to choosing the healthiest and freshest milk）”，随后的段落具体展开介绍了挑选的两个秘密步骤（第一步找“Pure Milk”，第二步找代码“GB 25190”）。全文自始至终都在教导读者如何去挑选真正的纯牛奶，因此“如何挑选最好的纯牛奶（How to Choose Best Pure Milk）”是最贴切的标题。 In India, some children often work at railway stations to help their parents. It is difficult for them to go to school as they work during the day. But thanks to train platform schools, these children can now get an education. At train platform schools, the children don’t go to school. Instead, teachers come to the railway stations where the children work. The children arrive early in the morning, work for a few hours, then start classes at 8 a.m. They sit on the platform with classmates to learn different subjects, including Maths, Art, and English, and so on. They also study practical subjects, for example, they have lessons in nutrition (营养) and how to help people if they are ill. These subjects are useful for their home life. Around 11:15, they have lunch, then the school day ends at noon. Students play games together before returning to work later in the afternoon. Train platform schools don’t have computers, so students get information by asking teachers or looking in books. There’s no library either—the teachers bring everything with them. School trips are also impossible here. Of course, the teachers at train platform schools are volunteers—they work for free. The first such school opened in 1985. Today, there are many across India, with thousands of students. The teachers believe every child should have the chance to learn. As they put it: if a child can’t go to school, the school must come to the child. 1．Why is it difficult for some Indian children to go to school? A．Children live far away from school. B．They dislike the school at railway stations. C．They work during the day at railway stations. D．Their parents don’t allow them to go to school. 2．Which of the following is NOT true about train platform schools? A．They have a big library. B．They have no computers. C．Teachers are volunteers. D．There are no school trips. 3．What do the teachers think about children’s education? A．Education is not important for children who are working. B．Only children who can go to school should get education. C．The school must come to the child who can’t go to school. D．Children should go to school even if they have to stop working. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文介绍印度一些儿童白天在火车站帮父母工作，无法上学。火车站学校的老师来到站台上为孩子们上课，教授数学、英语和营养等科目。 1．第一段中提到“It is difficult for them to go to school as they work during the day.”，所以一些印度儿童难以入学是因为他们白天在火车站工作，选项C正确。 2．第三段中提到“Train platform schools don’t have computers” (B正确)、“teachers at train platform schools are volunteers” (C正确)、“School trips are also impossible here.” (D正确)，但文中提到“There‘s no library either”，所以它们没有图书馆，选项A“They have a big library.”是错误的，是答案。 3．最后一段中提到老师们的理念“if a child can’t go to school, the school must come to the child.”，选项C正确。 How do you feel when you have to make a speech in front of class? Do you get really shy? Shyness means feeling nervous with others around. Over 80% of teenagers feel afraid to be the centre of attention. Some kids are born shy. Some become shy later because of their life experiences. It’s OK if it takes you some time to feel like yourself again when you go to a new place or meet new people. In fact, everybody gets a little shy sometimes. Most people have red faces and talk in broken sentences when they get shy. But some become so shy that they won’t go to a restaurant because they are too nervous to order and pay the bill. Some fear to meet new people, so they seldom go outside. This kind of shyness can be bad for a person. If shyness doesn’t stop you from doing anything you want to do, being shy isn’t a big problem. Some experts (专家) say shy people are quieter and cleverer because they think more and talk less. Shy people are also good at working with others because they think more for other people. Some great people in history were shy, too. You see, being shy isn’t all bad. But remember not to let good chances pass by just because of it! If you have to practice your spoken English, just do it. Don’t be afraid. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By using sayings. B．By asking questions. C．By telling the truth. D．By giving examples. 2．Which of the following is an example of bad shyness? A．Having a red face when speaking in public. B．Feeling a little nervous at a new place at first. C．Talking in broken sentences when feeling shy. D．Not going outside because of fear of meeting new people. 3．Why do some experts think shy people are quieter and cleverer? A．Because they are born that way. B．Because they don’t like to talk with others. C．Because they are not good at expressing themselves. D．Because they are too shy to talk much and they think more. 4．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Being shy, good or bad? B．Be active before others C．Find out what you’re like D．Don’t be shy before others 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文主要讨论了害羞这一情感现象，并分析了害羞的原因、表现以及影响。 1．根据文章第一段开头两句“How do you feel when you have to make a speech in front of class? Do you get really shy?”可知，作者是通过提出问题的方式开始文章的。 2．根据第四段内容“Some fear to meet new people, so they seldom go outside. This kind of shyness can be bad for a person.”可知，因为害怕见新人而几乎不外出被作者归类为不好的害羞表现。 3．根据第五段中“Some experts...say shy people are quieter and cleverer because they think more and talk less.”可知，专家认为害羞的人更安静聪明是因为他们想得更多，说得更少。 4．通读全文可知，文章讨论了害羞的定义、害羞带来的负面影响（如不敢外出）以及积极的一面（如更聪明、善于合作），并得出结论“being shy isn’t all bad”。选项A“Being shy, good or bad?害羞，好还是坏？”最能概括文章关于害羞利弊讨论的主题，是本文最佳标题。 ①Chinese animated film Nobody has become a dark horse sweeping the box office this summer. After 29 days, it had made over 1.4 billion yuan. Many people love it, giving it a high score of 8.6 out of 10 on Douban, a famous review website. ②The story follows a small pig monster (怪兽) who lives in a place called Langlang Mountain. He works hard for the Cave King, but doesn’t know how to please the king and makes him angry. After losing his job, he decides to leave the mountain and teams up with three other small and nameless monsters. Together, they pretend (伪装) to be the famous group from Journey to the West and start a dangerous journey to grow and find their true selves. ③The film touches hearts because it shows the hardship of common people. The little monsters face big challenges (挑战) and laugh at difficulties. Even though they are weak, they fight bravely. Many viewers say they see themselves in these characters. ④Nobody also stands out for its beautiful art style. Made by Shanghai Animation Film Studio, it uses traditional Chinese painting skills. The soft colors of ink-wash paintings and detailed brushwork create a special, dreamlike world. Scenes like foggy mountains or the fur on the monsters look very real and artistic. ⑤The movie also shows respect for Chinese culture. For example, it references (参考) the classic 1986 TV show Journey to the West and ancient buildings from Shanxi Province. These small details make the story feel both old and new. ⑥Nobody is more than just a movie. It shows that Chinese stories can be told in fresh, exciting ways. As one viewer said, “The real hero is someone who keeps trying, even when things are tough.” This simple but powerful message makes Nobody a must-watch for everyone. 1．What is the main theme of the film Nobody? A．Growth and self-discovery. B．A famous king’s story. C．Traditional painting skills. D．Journey of famous monsters. 2．Which of the following is mentioned as a reason for the film’s success? ① Art style    ② Chinese culture       ③ Famous director      ④ Characters like us A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 3．Which is the right structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 4．What can we learn from the film Nobody? A．Giving up is the best choice. B．Famous stories are always better. C．Keeping trying makes a real hero. D．Only strong people can be heroes. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇介绍国产动画电影《Nobody》的说明文，文章从票房表现、剧情主题、情感内核、艺术风格与文化传承等方面展开，分析了影片的成功原因与核心价值，传递了“坚持尝试、直面困境”的成长主题。 1．第②段中“…start a dangerous journey to grow and find their true selves.”及第⑥段中“The real hero is someone who keeps trying, even when things are tough.”，影片围绕小妖怪们的成长旅程展开，核心主题是成长与寻找自我，对应A选项。 2．第③段中“Many viewers say they see themselves in these characters.”对应选项④“Characters like us”、第④段中“Nobody also stands out for its beautiful art style.”对应选项①“Art style”、第⑤段中“The movie also shows respect for Chinese culture.”对应选项②“Chinese culture”，因此①②④均为影片成功的原因。 3．第①段为总述，介绍影片的票房与口碑表现；第②-⑤段为分叙，分别从剧情主题、情感共鸣、艺术风格、文化传承分析影片成功原因；第⑥段为总结，点明影片的深层价值与主题意义。因此文章结构为“总-分-总”，选项C图示符合。 4．第⑥段中“The real hero is someone who keeps trying, even when things are tough.”，影片传递的核心启示是“坚持尝试，直面困难的人才是真正的英雄”。选项C与原文直接对应。 Do you think studying is a little boring? But when you watch someone else study, do you want to join them? You’re not the only one. “Study with Me” is a new way you can try. The reason is simple: watching others study makes us want to do the same.​ “Study with Me” is a kind of live broadcast (现场直播) on the Internet. Usually, it shows a person studying. Sometimes it’s quiet, and sometimes there is soft music. It makes viewers feel like they have a study partner. It also lets people focus together, share the same experience, and feel part of a group. Studying together can make learning more fun. That’s why these study broadcasts are getting more popular. More and more students around the world are interested in them.​ So why does watching someone else study make us want to study too? Scientists say it’s a natural habit for humans. We often copy the things people around us do. This is called mimicry(模仿). When we watch someone study, we may copy how they take notes, use the same study tools, or even take breaks at the same time. Also, we all need support from others. The people on the screen are like our “secret study partners”. When we see them working hard, we feel like we’re on a team. This encourages us not to give up when tasks are hard.​ “Study with Me” can help you, but there are some things to remember. First, before you join an online study group, set clear study goals. This helps you focus on your own work. Second, don’t depend on it too much. Sometimes you need to learn by yourself. Finally, try to study with people you can trust. They should have a good, organized study plan.​ With the development of AI, ways of learning are always changing. They bring us new and exciting learning experiences. “Study with Me” is a great example. It helps people work closely together and encourages students to enjoy their learning journey—with focus, fun, and friendship. 1．What is a “Study with Me” broadcast?​​ A．A TV show about school life. B．An online video of a person studying. C．A radio program with soft music. D．A book that teaches how to study. 2．What might happen when you watch a “Study with Me” broadcast?​​ A．You will learn the best way to take notes. B．You might feel like you are part of a group. C．The person on the screen will become your real friend. D．You will never need to study by yourself again. 3．What does the underlined sentence “don’t depend on it too much” in Paragraph 4 tell us? A．“Study with Me” is not a very good idea. B．It is also important to be able to study by yourself. C．You should sometimes turn off the music in the broadcast. D．These broadcasts often have technical problems. 4．What does the writer think of the future of learning at the end of the passage?​​ A．It is difficult and challenging. B．It focuses only on AI teachers. C．It is creative and keeps developing. D．It is less fun and more serious. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了“Study with Me”这种网络直播学习方式，分析了它为何能激励人们学习，并给出了使用建议，最后指出学习方式正在不断创新发展。 1．第二段句子“‘Study with Me’ is a kind of live broadcast on the Internet. Usually, it shows a person studying.”指出，“Study with Me”是一种网络直播，展示一个人在学习。 2．第二段句子“It makes viewers feel like they have a study partner. It also lets people focus together, share the same experience, and feel part of a group.”指出，观看这种直播会让你感觉自己是一个群体的一部分。 3．第四段句子“don’t depend on it too much”后面的内容“Sometimes you need to learn by yourself.”指出，这句话是想告诉读者自主学习也很重要，不能过度依赖直播。 4．最后一段句子“With the development of AI, ways of learning are always changing. They bring us new and exciting learning experiences.”以及“It helps people work closely together and encourages students to enjoy their learning journey”指出，作者认为学习方式是不断变化、富有创意且不断发展的。 Have you ever looked at a honeycomb and wondered why it’s made of perfect six-sided shapes? Or why the seeds in a sunflower form such beautiful patterns? The answer lies not only in nature, but also in math. Math is more than just numbers—it’s like a hidden rule waiting to be found all around us in nature. Let’s take bees as an example. These small insects are very good at using math. When they build their honeycombs, they need to use as little material as possible to store the most honey. After a long time of evolution (演变), they found the best shape: the hexagon (六边形). If we compare this shape to others like squares or triangles, we find that the hexagon uses the least wax to hold the most honey. This shows us how math helps solve real-life problems in nature. Another interesting example is the Fibonacci sequence (斐波那契数列). It’s a special number pattern where each number is the sum of the two numbers before it: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, and so on. We can see this pattern in many places in nature such as sunflowers and pineapples. It allows the seeds to be put closely together while still giving them enough space to grow. From the shape of a snail’s shell to the way planets move in space, math helps explain many things in the natural world. So the next time you study math in school, remember that you’re not just learning for tests. You’re actually discovering the hidden rules that help us organize our world! 1．How does the author begin the article? A．By explaining a math rule. B．By telling a story about bees. C．By showing beautiful sunflowers. D．By asking questions about nature. 2．What can we learn about the Fibonacci sequence in paragraph 3? A．It often shows up in nature. B．It is used in honeycombs. C．It helps plants grow quickly. D．It is only found in sunflowers. 3．Why should we learn math according to the last paragraph? A．To get good grades in school. B．To solve problems like bees do. C．To understand the world’s hidden rules. D．To find number patterns in nature. 4．What is the best title for this text? A．How to Use the Fibonacci Sequence B．Learning Math Well for Good Grades C．The Interesting Life of Bees and Flowers D．The Hidden Math in Our Natural World 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲数学如何揭示自然中的隐藏规律，比如蜜蜂用六边形高效建巢，向日葵种子按斐波那契数列排列，这些都体现了数学在自然中的实际应用。 1．细节理解题。根据“Have you ever looked at a honeycomb and wondered why it’s made of perfect six-sided shapes? Or why the seeds in a sunflower form such beautiful patterns?”可知，作者通过提问的方式开始本文。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“We can see this pattern in many places in nature such as sunflowers and pineapples.”可知，斐波那契数列经常出现在自然界中。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“You’re actually discovering the hidden rules that help us organize our world!”可知，学好数学是为了发现和理解世界的隐藏规则。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了数学如何揭示自然中的隐藏规律，故“我们自然界中隐藏的数学”为最佳标题。故选D。 ①Did you know that when you surf the web, websites in some countries put secret software on your computer? The software collects a large amount of information about you and sends it to internet companies. The internet companies sell it to other businesses. Your personal information can also be gathered from social media sites. There are many ways your information can be used. ②First, these companies collect your information and record all your online habits. They find out where you live, what websites you visit and what you do online. With this information, they can guess other things about you. For example, they can guess if you are a male or female, how old you are and your interests. They use the information to decide which ads are best for you. Two people can go to the same website, but they will see different ads. For example, someone who likes sports could see ads for trainers, and someone who likes films might see ads for a film. ③Your personal information could also be sold. Some companies collect information, so they can sell it to other businesses. A business that collects and sells personal information is called a data broker. When data brokers sell your information, a lot of different companies will know your online habits. Then the companies will advertise products from other websites to you. ④Another way your personal information can be collected is through social media. When your information is on social media, a lot of people can see it. Even if you don’t use social media, a friend might post a picture or video of you with your name on it. Pictures and videos can be shared for free on social media, which is one of the great advantages. However, that same act of sharing could be a problem for your own security (安全). If someone knows too much about you, they steal (偷窃) your identity. Then they can buy things online and post messages while pretending (假装) to be you. ⑤________ The law is finally changing when it comes to technology. In the European Union, for example, they have introduced the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This rule means that internet users can now ask companies to show them what information they have about them and even make them delete it. If other countries do the same, the internet could soon be a much safer place. 1．According to Paragraph 2, what will the companies find by collecting your information? a.age and hobbies      b.online activities     c.address      d.job A．bcd B．abd C．acd D．abc 2．Which of the following statements is WRONG? A．Data brokers can make money by selling personal information to other businesses. B．No one can get your information if your friend posts a video of you with your name on it. C．According to GDPR, we can ask companies to delete our personal information they have collected online. D．Different people can see different ads on the same website because their online habits have been gathered. 3．Which sentence is the most suitable for the beginning of the last paragraph? A．However, it’s not all bad news. B．Anyway, every coin has two sides. C．Actually, different people have different opinions. D．Indeed, people believe things are changing for the worse. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A．①② / ③④⑤ B．① / ②③④ / ⑤ C．① / ②③ / ④⑤ D．①② / ③④ / ⑤ 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了个人信息被网站、社交媒体收集的方式与滥用情况，以及GDPR等法律对网络信息安全的改善。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“First, these companies collect your information and record all your online habits. They find out where you live, what websites you visit and what you do online. With this information, they can guess other things about you.”可知，公司通过收集信息可以直接发现你的地址和在线活动，并可以猜测你的年龄和兴趣。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Even if you don’t use social media, a friend might post a picture or video of you with your name on it. Pictures and videos can be shared for free on social media, which is one of the great advantages. However, that same act of sharing could be a problem for your own security (安全).”可知，即使你不使用社交媒体，朋友发布带有你名字的图片或视频也可能泄露你的信息，并带来安全风险。所以，B选项“如果你的朋友发布带有你名字的视频，没有人能得到你的信息。”与原文表述不符，是错误的。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段中“The law is finally changing when it comes to technology. In the European Union, for example, they have introduced the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This rule means that internet users can now ask companies to show them what information they have about them and even make them delete it. If other countries do the same, the internet could soon be a much safer place.”可知，最后一段介绍了法律变革（如GDPR）带来的积极变化，使用户能更好地控制个人信息。前文主要论述隐私风险，此处需承接前文的负面内容，引出后文的积极信息。A选项“然而，并不全是坏消息。”符合语境。故选A。 4．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段为总起，引出个人信息被收集和利用的现象；第二至四段为分述，具体说明信息被收集与利用的三种方式——定向广告、数据买卖、社交媒体泄露；第五段则转向法律对策，以欧盟GDPR为例，提出应对与希望。这一结构脉络清晰，层层递进，既分析了问题，也指出了解决方向。故选B。 Why does one plus one equal two? Many teachers would say, “It just does.” However, some children are not happy with the answer. This type of answer makes math feel like a world of rules that we must follow. How boring! As a math researcher, I don’t like rules. Instead of just believing that one plus one equals two, let’s think more and question if it’s always true. Sometimes, one plus one can equal more than two. If you have enough money for one cup of coffee, and so does your friend, you might buy three cups together. But if you each have, for example, 1.5 times the amount（数量）of money for a cup of coffee, you can only buy one cup on your own. If you put one pile （堆）of sand on top of another, you just get one pile of sand. Or as an art student once told me, if you mix one color with another, you only get one new color. And sometimes, one plus one is zero. If I say, “I’m not not hungry,” that means “I’m hungry.” Here, one “not” plus another is the same as having no “not” at all. You might think this isn’t math because we are not talking about numbers. But the point of learning math isn’t just to get the right numbers. Instead, it’s to understand the world better. In the math research, we often try to find out when a rule works and when it doesn’t. I hope we can see math as a place to ask questions and look for possible answers, not just a place where rules are all set in stone. 1．Why are some children not happy with the answer “It just does.”? A．Because they don’ t like learning math. B．Because they want to change the teachers. C．Because they think the answer isn’t interesting. D．Because they are not happy with the question. 2．What can we learn from the third paragraph? A．It explains how to learn math well. B．It shows one plus one can be more than two. C．It tells the importance of money in our life. D．It teaches us how to buy coffee for our friends. 3．Which sentence should go in the empty box in paragraph 4? A．Sometimes, one plus one is just one. B．Sometimes, one plus one is only zero. C．Sometimes, one plus one is about two. D．Sometimes, one plus one is more than three. 4．According to the passage, which of the following may be the writer’s opinion? A．Learning math is about following rules. B．It’s our duty to question and change math. C．Don’t be afraid to think differently about math. D．Only math can help us learn about the world. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文围绕“1+1为何等于2”展开探讨，打破数学规则的固有认知，通过多个生活实例说明1+1在不同情境下可呈现不同结果，传达出学习数学应主动提问、探索本质的观点。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“This type of answer makes math feel like a world of rules that we must follow. How boring!”可知，孩子们对“It just does.”这个答案不满意是因为觉得该答案无趣，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Sometimes, one plus one can equal more than two.”及咖啡的例子可知，该段主要说明1+1可能大于2，故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段”If you put one pile（堆）of sand on top of another, you just get one pile of sand.”；“if you mix one color with another, you only get one new color.”所举的沙子堆叠、颜色混合的例子，可知此处是说明1+1可能等于1，故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“I hope we can see math as a place to ask questions and look for possible answers, not just a place where rules are all set in stone.”可知，作者认为学习数学不应拘泥于固有规则，要敢于以不同方式思考数学，故选C。 Everyone learns differently—some people understand better by seeing, some by doing, and others by listening. Finding your suitable learning style makes studying easier and more efficient (高效的). Here are four simple ways to help find the best one for you. First, try visual learning. Visual learners learn well by seeing and watching. You can watch in-person or online demos, like a Bilibili video on fixing a broken pipe. Other visual methods include using maps, drawings, or note cards. These let you “see” information clearly and remember it easily. Second, test hands-on learning. Tactile (hands-on) learners learn best by doing. For example, if you study a city’s history, visit places of interest like the Palace Museum in Beijing. You can also interview people or do experiments (实验), like growing a plant for science. Direct action helps you catch ideas quickly. Third, check auditory learning. Auditory learners learn through listening. To test this style, use audio books or taped lectures (录音讲座). You can also talk with classmates about topics. Hearing and discussing help you remember key points. Finally, don’t forget to take an online test. After trying the three styles above, taking 1 or 2 quizzes can help: check if the quiz result matches the style you think works best for you. In short, these methods help you find your best learning style. Then you may study smarter and get better results. 1．What can visual learners do to know the Great Wall best? A．Paying a visit to it during the holiday. B．Taking part in a talk on it in the hall. C．Talking with history teachers about it. D．Making note cards about it as reading. 2．How does the writer introduce tactile learning? A．By giving examples. B．By listing numbers. C．By asking questions. D．By comparing ideas. 3．Which of the following can we infer (推断) about auditory learners from the passage? A．They need to listen to the same audio 10 times to remember it. B．They can only learn well by listening to pre-recorded materials. C．They will always get higher scores in English listening tests. D．They may find it easier to remember a story by listening to it. 4．What is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了不同的学习风格（视觉、动手、听觉），并给出了找到适合自己学习风格的方法，帮助学习者更高效地学习。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“Other visual methods include using maps, drawings, or note cards.”可知，视觉学习者的方法包含制作笔记卡，选项D符合该特点，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第3段“For example, if you study a city’s history, visit places of interest like the Palace Museum in Beijing. You can also interview people or do experiments (实验), like growing a plant for science.”可知，作者通过举例子介绍动手学习，选项A符合，故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第4段“Auditory learners learn through listening... Hearing and discussing help you remember key points.”可知，听觉学习者通过倾听记忆内容，选项D“通过听故事可能更容易记住它。”符合该特点，故选D。 4．篇章结构题。文章第1段总起（说明学习风格的重要性及找方法的目的），第2—5段分述四种方法，第6段总结（找到适合学习风格的好处），该结构与选项B一致，故选B。 We all want to be liked. Sometimes, this means we might say or do something that doesn’t feel right because we want to make someone else happy. However, it’s important to learn how to be truer to ourselves and become comfortable saying “no”. This is called setting boundaries (边界). Setting boundaries is being honest and respectful about what you like and dislike. That means you will feel more comfortable to live in ways that express your true feelings. Dr Rekha Vara, a clinical psychologist who helps people care for their mental (心理的) health, shares her study that you can think of boundaries as a range (范围). Vara says, “The middle of this range is the healthy space. That’s the best, not too rigid (死板的) or too lazy. It’s not good to prevent ourselves from getting close to people. And it’s not healthy if you want to make everyone happy.” Setting boundaries allows you to “protect” yourself. They help you feel safe and respected. If you don’t have boundaries, some people may make you uncomfortable because they don’t know or understand what is and isn’t acceptable (可接受的). Vara says making others happy “can become a habit”, and then they hope you can do what they want every time. It’s also important to remember that you don’t have to tell others clearly about your boundaries—there’s nothing wrong with saying “no”. Learning to set boundaries also helps us to respect other people’s boundaries and develop healthy relationships. Everyone’s boundaries are different and that’s OK. The things that are not a big deal to you might be important to others. Vara says, “You might not be too worried about seeing the film your friend picked because you enjoy being with your friends. Another friend might choose not to come because they are worried about the film choice. It’s important to find a balance in our friendships so that we should be open towards others and protective of ourselves, too.” 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling stories. B．By asking questions. C．By using a saying. D．By showing something in common. 2．Which of the following can show “the healthy space” in Paragraph 2? (x=boundaries, y=mental health, a=the healthy space) A． B． C． D． 3．Which of the following statements may help to set healthy boundaries? A．I like this movie, so you have to watch it with me. B．It’s all up to you, and I will do whatever you want. C．We have different ideas about this and that’s not OK. D．That sounds fun for you, but I’m not comfortable about that. 4．Which of the following might be the best title for the passage? A．Setting Boundaries—Being Honest to Say “No” B．Setting Boundaries—Being Glad to Accept “No” C．Setting Boundaries—The Best Way to Keep Healthy D．Setting Boundaries—Respecting Yourself and Others 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文围绕“设定边界”展开，阐述了设定边界的概念、健康边界的特点，以及设定边界对保护自我、尊重他人、建立健康关系的重要性。 1．推理判断题。根据“We all want to be liked. Sometimes, this means we might say or do something that doesn’t feel right because we want to make someone else happy.”可知，作者以“我们都想被喜欢、有时会为取悦他人违背自身意愿”这一大家共有的情况开启文章。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“The middle of this range is the healthy space. That’s the best, not too rigid (死板的) or too lazy. It’s not good to prevent ourselves from getting close to people. And it’s not healthy if you want to make everyone happy.”可知，“健康空间”是边界既不过于死板（极端严格）、也不过于松散（过度迁就）的中间状态，最好处于“区间的中点”，C所示为开口向下的抛物线，中点a在顶端，恰好体现了“处于中间时最好”的含义。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“Setting boundaries is being honest and respectful about what you like and dislike.”可知，设定边界意味着要诚实地表达自己的喜好和不喜欢，尊重自己的感受。故选D。 4．最佳标题题。文章围绕“设定边界”展开：既强调“诚实表达自我、学会说‘不’以保护自己”，也提到“设定边界有助于尊重他人的边界、建立健康关系”。故选D。 In the long history of China, people in the past gave us too many great handicraft skills that are useful in our daily life. Bamboo weaving (竹编), a traditional craft, is one of them. People make bamboo into thinner strips (条) and use them to make all kinds of tools and fun things. Making things from bamboo takes lots of steps, like choosing the right bamboo, splitting it, putting it together, and coloring it. Each step needs a lot of skills and is done with our hands. In the past, bamboo was used to make containers (容器) so that people could put the things like eggs, vegetables and some other things in them. In Chinese culture, bamboo has many important meanings. It means both the humble gentleman (君子) and the spirit (精神) of keeping on. Embroidery(刺绣), another traditional craft, is like drawing with needles (针) and threads (线), making pretty patterns. Chinese embroidery has a long history. It has four main styles: Su, Xiang, Shu and Yue. Su embroidery started long ago and became really popular in the Song Dynasty. Yue embroidery, which originated from the Tang Dynasty, is now in museums around the world. Shu embroidery, from Sichuan, is known for its dragon and phoenix (凤凰) designs. Xiang embroidery, from Hunan, uses a special way to embroider animals like lions and tigers. Embroidery has always been an important trade, especially during the Silk Road days. Today, people still show their special love of it. 1．What was bamboo weaving mainly used for in the past? A．For making strong containers. B．For making artistic works. C．For expressing people’s feelings. D．For enjoying and playing with. 2．Which embroidery is special for its dragon and phoenix design? A．Su embroidery. B．Shu embroidery. C．Xiang embroidery. D．Yue embroidery. 3．Which can be the best title for this article? A．The Meanings of Bamboo Weaving and Embroidery B．The Use of Bamboo Weaving and Embroidery C．The Introduction to Two Traditional Art Forms D．The History of Bamboo Weaving and Embroidery 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国两种重要的传统手工艺——竹编和刺绣。 1．细节理解题。根据“In the past, bamboo was used to make containers so that people could put the things like eggs, vegetables and some other things in them.”可知，在过去，竹子被用来制作容器。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Shu embroidery, from Sichuan, is known for its dragon and phoenix designs.”可知，源自四川的蜀绣，以其龙凤图案而闻名。故选B。 3．最佳标题题。全文围绕竹编与刺绣两种传统工艺展开，分别说明其制作流程、用途、文化意义及流派特点。选项C“两种传统艺术形式的介绍”全面概括主题。故选C。 Yunjin is a beautiful brocade (锦缎) made in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Yun in Chinese means clouds and jin means brocade. The materials used in yunjin are valuable, such as silk, gold and silver, resulting in its high collecting value. Yunjin, with a history of over 1,600 years, has the best quality among all the brocades in China. It stands for the finest Chinese silk cloth. The brocade comes out from a traditional wooden loom (织布机) as big as 5.6 meters long, 1.4 meters wide and 4 meters high. The huge loom needs two people to work, one above and one below. The process (过程) is so long and difficult that a brocade with a length of 5 to 6 centimeters takes two people all day to make and the production cannot be replaced with modern machines. Its pictures are large in shape and the use of gold and silver makes them rich and shining. In ancient times, yunjin served as materials for royal family’s clothes and to beautify their palaces. It was also used as gifts for important foreign guests. With the development of technology and changes in people’s lifestyle, young people have less interest in traditional arts which require a long time of learning and practicing. To pass down the skills of yunjin, the Chinese government set up Nanjing Yunjin Research Institute in 1957, which has helped spread the culture of brocade and built a cultural bridge between China and the world. 1．Why does yunjin have a high collecting value? A．Because it has a long history. B．Because it has the best quality. C．Because it is made of valuable materials. D．Because it is made by huge wooden looms. 2．The Chinese government set up Nanjing Yunjin Research Institute to ___________. A．pass down the skills of yunjin B．develop ways to make yunjin C．help young people make yunjin D．change traditional skills of yunjin 3．What do you learn about yunjin from the passage? A．It takes 5 to 6 days to make. B．It interests more people to learn it. C．It has large, rich and shining pictures. D．It can be made by modern machines. 4．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．The First Invention in Chinese History. B．The Biggest Change in Chinese History. C．The Latest Material of Chinese Silk Cloth. D．The Greatest Symbol of Chinese Silk Cloth. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了江苏南京的传统工艺云锦。 1．细节理解题。根据“The materials used in yunjin are valuable, such as silk, gold and silver, resulting in its high collecting value.”可知，云锦收藏价值高的原因是制作材料珍贵。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“To pass down the skills of yunjin, the Chinese government set up Nanjing Yunjin Research Institute in 1957”可知，成立南京云锦研究所的目的是传承云锦技艺。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Its pictures are large in shape and the use of gold and silver makes them rich and shining.”可知，云锦图案硕大、富丽堂皇且光彩夺目，选项C表述正确。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。文章核心围绕云锦的地位、特点、历史及传承展开，强调其是中国顶级丝绸面料的象征，选项D“中国丝绸的最大象征”符合语境，故选D。 A lot of people with mobile phones often drop them in water. And many of them think putting a wet phone in a bag of uncooked rice can make the phone okay again. But Apple says this is a bad idea. Small parts of rice can get inside the phone and break it. If your phone falls into water, here’s what you should do. First, take it out of the water quickly. Then, use a clean cloth to dry it. You can even use your shirt. Try to turn the phone off. If you can, take out the SIM card and the phone’s case (手机保护壳). Let the phone dry at room temperature. You can turn on a fan to help it dry faster. Samsung, a big phone-making company, says you can use a cotton swab (棉签) to get water out of the small holes in the phone. But Apple says you shouldn’t do this. If your phone falls into seawater or a drink, Samsung says you should put it in clean water for a few minutes. This will wash away the salt or other things. Both Apple and Samsung say you should leave the phone in an open place to dry. And remember, don’t use a hairdryer (吹风机) to dry it. The high temperature can damage the phone. Also, don’t put the phone in the fridge. Cold air can make water freeze inside the phone. It’s hard to tell when the phone is completely dry. It may take a few days. Samsung says that although your phone can turn on again, it’s still a good idea to take it to a phone repair shop. To stop your phone from getting wet in the first place, you can buy a waterproof (防水的) phone case. It’s a good way to protect your phone. So, if your phone ever gets wet, just follow these steps and you might be able to save it. 1．What should you do first if your phone falls into water? A．Put it in a bag of uncooked rice. B．Put it in clean water for a few minutes. C．Use a cotton swab to get water out. D．Take it out of the water quickly. 2．Which one has the same meaning as the underlined part “damage the phone”? A．Make the phone work. B．Make the phone stop working. C．Make the phone clean. D．Make the phone smell. 3．According to Samsung’s advice, what should we do? A．We should turn on a fan when the phone is wet. B．We should put the wet phone in the fridge. C．We should use cotton swabs to get rice out. D．We should ask the workers in a phone repair shop for help. 4．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．How to deal with a wet phone in a right way. B．Why phones easily fall into water. C．Which phone company is better. D．Where to buy waterproof phone cases. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了手机进水后的正确处理方法，并对比了苹果和三星公司的建议。 1．细节理解题。根据“First, take it out of the water quickly.”可知，手机进水后的第一步是快速取出。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据“And remember, don’t use a hairdryer (吹风机) to dry it.”和“The high temperature”可知，吹风机的高温可能会损坏手机。“damage the phone”意为“损坏手机”，与选项B意思一致。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Samsung says that although your phone can turn on again, it’s still a good idea to take it to a phone repair shop.”可知，三星建议我们应该向电话修理店的工人求助。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，全文围绕手机进水后的正确处理方式展开，包括快速取出、擦干、自然晾干等步骤，并对比了苹果和三星的建议。因此文章主要讲述如何正确处理进水的手机。故选A。 Deep in the shady forests of Central America, there grows a funny-looking tree called the cocoa. Its trunk sprouts football-sized fruits in colors of reddish brown, green, purple, or yellow. But inside is magic. Each pod (豆荚) holds 20 to 50 large bean-like seeds (种子), covered in a milky white pulp. These seeds also called cocoa beans (可可豆)—are where chocolate begins. No one knows who first had the idea to eat cocoa seeds. The first cocoa eaters may have snacked on the pulp and thrown away the bitter seeds. But eventually, someone discovered that roasting (烘焙) the seeds makes them delicious. Archaeologists have found traces of cooked cocoa in pots dating as far back as 1500 BCE. The pots came from the Olmec people, who lived in southern Mexico. The Maya may have learned about cocoa from the Olmec. What did the Maya do with the cocoa? They did not make chocolate candy— that’s a modern invention. Instead, they drank it.① Maya cocoa wasn’t much like the hot chocolate we drink today. The Maya didn’t have sugar or milk, so their drink was dark and bitter. To make it, they mixed ground cocoa beans, water, and spices with a little cornmeal.② People drank cocoa at religious festivals and to celebrate special events like weddings or the birth of a baby. Cocoa beans were so valuable that they were used as money. Traders from all over America came to Maya cities to trade for cocoa. When the Spanish arrived in Mexico in 1519, they tasted cocoa for the first time—cocoa trees didn’t grow in Europe. The Spanish liked the drink.③ But they decided they liked it even better with sugar and cinnamon, and served warm. The Spanish took cocoa back to Europe, where it became popular. At first, cocoa was an expensive drink that only the rich could afford. But by the 1700s, people all over Europe were enjoying cups of sweet, hot cocoa. The English added milk to theirs.④ The next big step for cocoa came in 1847, when an English candy maker found out how to turn the tasty beans into solid candy (固体糖果). Today, Americans eat around 2.8 billion pounds of chocolate every year. That’s about 11 pounds (5kg) per person. We’ve changed how we make and eat cocoa, but all chocolate still comes from seed pods that are roasted and ground up. Just like the ancient Maya did. 1．What can we learn about the cocoa from the passage? A．The cocoa trees look funny because of the football-sized seeds. B．The Spanish and the English both enjoyed drinking cold cocoa. C．The Maya were clever enough to make chocolate with the cocoa. D．The cocoa was once used for daily pay because of its high value. 2．Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “bitter”? A．Having a good taste. B．Having a bad taste. C．Having a good smell. D．Having a bad smell. 3．What is the writing purpose (目的) of the passage? A．To share stories of cocoa history. B．To show findings from some studies. C．To tell reasons of cocoa’s popularity. D．To introduce steps of making cocoa. 4．The following sentence would best be placed at ________. Cocoa was a special drink, not something you had every day. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文介绍了可可豆的历史发展，从古代中美洲的玛雅人使用可可豆制作饮料，到西班牙人将其引入欧洲并改良，再到现代巧克力的发明。 1．细节理解题。根据“cocoa beans were so valuable that they were used as money.”可知，可可豆非常有价值，被当作钱使用，也就是因其价值高曾被用于日常支付。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据“The Maya didn’t have sugar or milk, so their drink was dark and bitter.”可知，玛雅人没有糖和牛奶，所以他们的饮品是深色且苦的，所以“bitter”意思是有不好的味道，即“Having a bad taste”。故选B。 3．主旨大意题。文章主要围绕可可的历史展开，讲述了从可可树的发现、玛雅人对可可的使用、西班牙人将可可带到欧洲、英国人的改进到巧克力糖果的诞生等，所以写作目的是分享可可的历史故事。故选A。 4．推理判断题。“Cocoa was a special drink, not something you had every day.”意思是“可可是一种特殊的饮品，不是每天都喝的东西”。根据“People drank cocoa at religious festivals and to celebrate special events like weddings or the birth of a baby.”可知，人们在宗教节日以及庆祝婚礼或婴儿出生等特殊事件时喝可可，说明可可不是日常饮品，该句放在②处合适。故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期中复习之阅读理解15篇（说明文） （江苏专用） ①In summer, people use their fans to cool themselves off. But the Chinese fan is not just a tool to help people cool themselves down. It’s an important part of Chinese culture. ②Chinese fans have a history of over 3,000 years. One of the earliest known “fans” was named shanhan (扇汗). They weren’t like the fans we see today. People used them to hide from the sun and protect themselves from the rain on a horse-drawn carriage (马车). Shanhan then changed into a long-handled fan called zhangshan (障扇). This type of fan was made of silk or bird feathers and was mainly used by the emperor’s honour guard (仪仗队) for decoration. ③In the Han Dynasty, more common people started using fans because cheaper bamboo fans had been made. These fans stayed popular until the Tang and Song Dynasties. At the same time, a new type of silk fan was also brought in. Young women loved silk fans because they were round, resembling the moon. They were also called “round fans” or tuanshan. ④The ribs (扇骨) of these silk round fans were made of bamboo or animal bones. The handles of the fans usually had different designs. The main part of the fan often had calligraphy (书法) works and painted scenes, like mountains or flowers. Folding fans mainly had panels (扇面) and ribs. For the ribs, people used different kinds of materials, including wood, animal bones and bamboo. The panels of the folding fan were usually made of paper, silk or other materials. They left empty spaces for calligraphers and artists. Their calligraphy works and painted scenes added colour to the fans. ⑤From the Song Dynasty, fan painting became a special kind of art. Fans with pictures of birds and flowers were popular among young women. Men, however, liked fans decorated with calligraphy works. Mythical (神话的) creatures were also popular. Dragons were often painted onto men’s fans while ladies usually preferred phoenixes (凤凰). 1．Chinese fans have a history of ________. A．more than 3,000 years B．more than 5,000 years C．less than 2,000 years D．less than 3,000 years 2．Why did fans become popular among common people? A．Because more people learned to make fans. B．Because cheaper bamboo fans were made. C．Because a new type of silk fan was brought in. D．Because people wanted to cool themselves down in summer. 3．What does the underlined word “resembling” in the third paragraph mean? A．cutting out B．looking like C．turning into D．making up 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． Do you ever go shopping at the supermarket with your family? Next time, you can be a great helper and smart shopper. There is a new rule that makes the pure (纯) milk we drink even better than before. So, how do you find the best milk for your family? This guide will teach you a very useful skill. It’s easy and fun, like a food detective (侦探). Let’s learn the secrets to choosing the healthiest and freshest milk on the shelf. First, you need to know about a big change. In the past, some milk was made by adding water to milk powder (奶粉). This milk was okay, but it wasn’t the freshest. Now, the new rule is very simple: all milk with “Pure Milk” written on the carton must be made from 100% fresh milk. This fresh milk comes directly from healthy cows on a farm. Because it is not made from powder, it keeps more of the natural good things inside, like vitamins, that help our bodies grow strong. So, here is your job at the supermarket. The first step is to look for cartons that clearly say “Pure Milk”. This is your first clue (线索). After you find one, it’s time for the second, secret step. Turn the carton and look for a special code (编码). This code is a line of numbers and letters, and it is GB 25190. This number is very important. It is like a special promise that the milk inside is truly fresh. If you see this code, you will find the best choice! When you find a milk carton with this code, you can proudly show it to your parents. You can tell them, “Look! I found the real pure milk!” They will be very happy and proud of you. Knowing how to read the information on food packages is a great skill. It helps your family stay healthy. Now you are not just a kid who goes shopping, but a smart milk detective! 1．Which of the following advantages (优点) will the pure milk have under the new rule? ①much fresher ②with more powder ③with more vitamins ④more delicious ⑤make us stronger A．①②⑤ B．①③⑤ C．②③⑤ D．②③④ 2．The underlined word “It” in the last paragraph refers to ________. A．being a smart milk detective B．finding a milk carton with a special code C．finding the real pure milk at the supermarket D．knowing how to read the information on food packages 3．Which can be the best title for the article? A．How to Find Special Code B．What Is Best Pure Milk Like C．How to Choose Best Pure Milk D．What Big Change about Milk Powder In India, some children often work at railway stations to help their parents. It is difficult for them to go to school as they work during the day. But thanks to train platform schools, these children can now get an education. At train platform schools, the children don’t go to school. Instead, teachers come to the railway stations where the children work. The children arrive early in the morning, work for a few hours, then start classes at 8 a.m. They sit on the platform with classmates to learn different subjects, including Maths, Art, and English, and so on. They also study practical subjects, for example, they have lessons in nutrition (营养) and how to help people if they are ill. These subjects are useful for their home life. Around 11:15, they have lunch, then the school day ends at noon. Students play games together before returning to work later in the afternoon. Train platform schools don’t have computers, so students get information by asking teachers or looking in books. There’s no library either—the teachers bring everything with them. School trips are also impossible here. Of course, the teachers at train platform schools are volunteers—they work for free. The first such school opened in 1985. Today, there are many across India, with thousands of students. The teachers believe every child should have the chance to learn. As they put it: if a child can’t go to school, the school must come to the child. 1．Why is it difficult for some Indian children to go to school? A．Children live far away from school. B．They dislike the school at railway stations. C．They work during the day at railway stations. D．Their parents don’t allow them to go to school. 2．Which of the following is NOT true about train platform schools? A．They have a big library. B．They have no computers. C．Teachers are volunteers. D．There are no school trips. 3．What do the teachers think about children’s education? A．Education is not important for children who are working. B．Only children who can go to school should get education. C．The school must come to the child who can’t go to school. D．Children should go to school even if they have to stop working. How do you feel when you have to make a speech in front of class? Do you get really shy? Shyness means feeling nervous with others around. Over 80% of teenagers feel afraid to be the centre of attention. Some kids are born shy. Some become shy later because of their life experiences. It’s OK if it takes you some time to feel like yourself again when you go to a new place or meet new people. In fact, everybody gets a little shy sometimes. Most people have red faces and talk in broken sentences when they get shy. But some become so shy that they won’t go to a restaurant because they are too nervous to order and pay the bill. Some fear to meet new people, so they seldom go outside. This kind of shyness can be bad for a person. If shyness doesn’t stop you from doing anything you want to do, being shy isn’t a big problem. Some experts (专家) say shy people are quieter and cleverer because they think more and talk less. Shy people are also good at working with others because they think more for other people. Some great people in history were shy, too. You see, being shy isn’t all bad. But remember not to let good chances pass by just because of it! If you have to practice your spoken English, just do it. Don’t be afraid. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By using sayings. B．By asking questions. C．By telling the truth. D．By giving examples. 2．Which of the following is an example of bad shyness? A．Having a red face when speaking in public. B．Feeling a little nervous at a new place at first. C．Talking in broken sentences when feeling shy. D．Not going outside because of fear of meeting new people. 3．Why do some experts think shy people are quieter and cleverer? A．Because they are born that way. B．Because they don’t like to talk with others. C．Because they are not good at expressing themselves. D．Because they are too shy to talk much and they think more. 4．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Being shy, good or bad? B．Be active before others C．Find out what you’re like D．Don’t be shy before others ①Chinese animated film Nobody has become a dark horse sweeping the box office this summer. After 29 days, it had made over 1.4 billion yuan. Many people love it, giving it a high score of 8.6 out of 10 on Douban, a famous review website. ②The story follows a small pig monster (怪兽) who lives in a place called Langlang Mountain. He works hard for the Cave King, but doesn’t know how to please the king and makes him angry. After losing his job, he decides to leave the mountain and teams up with three other small and nameless monsters. Together, they pretend (伪装) to be the famous group from Journey to the West and start a dangerous journey to grow and find their true selves. ③The film touches hearts because it shows the hardship of common people. The little monsters face big challenges (挑战) and laugh at difficulties. Even though they are weak, they fight bravely. Many viewers say they see themselves in these characters. ④Nobody also stands out for its beautiful art style. Made by Shanghai Animation Film Studio, it uses traditional Chinese painting skills. The soft colors of ink-wash paintings and detailed brushwork create a special, dreamlike world. Scenes like foggy mountains or the fur on the monsters look very real and artistic. ⑤The movie also shows respect for Chinese culture. For example, it references (参考) the classic 1986 TV show Journey to the West and ancient buildings from Shanxi Province. These small details make the story feel both old and new. ⑥Nobody is more than just a movie. It shows that Chinese stories can be told in fresh, exciting ways. As one viewer said, “The real hero is someone who keeps trying, even when things are tough.” This simple but powerful message makes Nobody a must-watch for everyone. 1．What is the main theme of the film Nobody? A．Growth and self-discovery. B．A famous king’s story. C．Traditional painting skills. D．Journey of famous monsters. 2．Which of the following is mentioned as a reason for the film’s success? ① Art style    ② Chinese culture       ③ Famous director      ④ Characters like us A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 3．Which is the right structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 4．What can we learn from the film Nobody? A．Giving up is the best choice. B．Famous stories are always better. C．Keeping trying makes a real hero. D．Only strong people can be heroes. Do you think studying is a little boring? But when you watch someone else study, do you want to join them? You’re not the only one. “Study with Me” is a new way you can try. The reason is simple: watching others study makes us want to do the same.​ “Study with Me” is a kind of live broadcast (现场直播) on the Internet. Usually, it shows a person studying. Sometimes it’s quiet, and sometimes there is soft music. It makes viewers feel like they have a study partner. It also lets people focus together, share the same experience, and feel part of a group. Studying together can make learning more fun. That’s why these study broadcasts are getting more popular. More and more students around the world are interested in them.​ So why does watching someone else study make us want to study too? Scientists say it’s a natural habit for humans. We often copy the things people around us do. This is called mimicry(模仿). When we watch someone study, we may copy how they take notes, use the same study tools, or even take breaks at the same time. Also, we all need support from others. The people on the screen are like our “secret study partners”. When we see them working hard, we feel like we’re on a team. This encourages us not to give up when tasks are hard.​ “Study with Me” can help you, but there are some things to remember. First, before you join an online study group, set clear study goals. This helps you focus on your own work. Second, don’t depend on it too much. Sometimes you need to learn by yourself. Finally, try to study with people you can trust. They should have a good, organized study plan.​ With the development of AI, ways of learning are always changing. They bring us new and exciting learning experiences. “Study with Me” is a great example. It helps people work closely together and encourages students to enjoy their learning journey—with focus, fun, and friendship. 1．What is a “Study with Me” broadcast?​​ A．A TV show about school life. B．An online video of a person studying. C．A radio program with soft music. D．A book that teaches how to study. 2．What might happen when you watch a “Study with Me” broadcast?​​ A．You will learn the best way to take notes. B．You might feel like you are part of a group. C．The person on the screen will become your real friend. D．You will never need to study by yourself again. 3．What does the underlined sentence “don’t depend on it too much” in Paragraph 4 tell us? A．“Study with Me” is not a very good idea. B．It is also important to be able to study by yourself. C．You should sometimes turn off the music in the broadcast. D．These broadcasts often have technical problems. 4．What does the writer think of the future of learning at the end of the passage?​​ A．It is difficult and challenging. B．It focuses only on AI teachers. C．It is creative and keeps developing. D．It is less fun and more serious. Have you ever looked at a honeycomb and wondered why it’s made of perfect six-sided shapes? Or why the seeds in a sunflower form such beautiful patterns? The answer lies not only in nature, but also in math. Math is more than just numbers—it’s like a hidden rule waiting to be found all around us in nature. Let’s take bees as an example. These small insects are very good at using math. When they build their honeycombs, they need to use as little material as possible to store the most honey. After a long time of evolution (演变), they found the best shape: the hexagon (六边形). If we compare this shape to others like squares or triangles, we find that the hexagon uses the least wax to hold the most honey. This shows us how math helps solve real-life problems in nature. Another interesting example is the Fibonacci sequence (斐波那契数列). It’s a special number pattern where each number is the sum of the two numbers before it: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, and so on. We can see this pattern in many places in nature such as sunflowers and pineapples. It allows the seeds to be put closely together while still giving them enough space to grow. From the shape of a snail’s shell to the way planets move in space, math helps explain many things in the natural world. So the next time you study math in school, remember that you’re not just learning for tests. You’re actually discovering the hidden rules that help us organize our world! 1．How does the author begin the article? A．By explaining a math rule. B．By telling a story about bees. C．By showing beautiful sunflowers. D．By asking questions about nature. 2．What can we learn about the Fibonacci sequence in paragraph 3? A．It often shows up in nature. B．It is used in honeycombs. C．It helps plants grow quickly. D．It is only found in sunflowers. 3．Why should we learn math according to the last paragraph? A．To get good grades in school. B．To solve problems like bees do. C．To understand the world’s hidden rules. D．To find number patterns in nature. 4．What is the best title for this text? A．How to Use the Fibonacci Sequence B．Learning Math Well for Good Grades C．The Interesting Life of Bees and Flowers D．The Hidden Math in Our Natural World ①Did you know that when you surf the web, websites in some countries put secret software on your computer? The software collects a large amount of information about you and sends it to internet companies. The internet companies sell it to other businesses. Your personal information can also be gathered from social media sites. There are many ways your information can be used. ②First, these companies collect your information and record all your online habits. They find out where you live, what websites you visit and what you do online. With this information, they can guess other things about you. For example, they can guess if you are a male or female, how old you are and your interests. They use the information to decide which ads are best for you. Two people can go to the same website, but they will see different ads. For example, someone who likes sports could see ads for trainers, and someone who likes films might see ads for a film. ③Your personal information could also be sold. Some companies collect information, so they can sell it to other businesses. A business that collects and sells personal information is called a data broker. When data brokers sell your information, a lot of different companies will know your online habits. Then the companies will advertise products from other websites to you. ④Another way your personal information can be collected is through social media. When your information is on social media, a lot of people can see it. Even if you don’t use social media, a friend might post a picture or video of you with your name on it. Pictures and videos can be shared for free on social media, which is one of the great advantages. However, that same act of sharing could be a problem for your own security (安全). If someone knows too much about you, they steal (偷窃) your identity. Then they can buy things online and post messages while pretending (假装) to be you. ⑤________ The law is finally changing when it comes to technology. In the European Union, for example, they have introduced the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This rule means that internet users can now ask companies to show them what information they have about them and even make them delete it. If other countries do the same, the internet could soon be a much safer place. 1．According to Paragraph 2, what will the companies find by collecting your information? a.age and hobbies      b.online activities     c.address      d.job A．bcd B．abd C．acd D．abc 2．Which of the following statements is WRONG? A．Data brokers can make money by selling personal information to other businesses. B．No one can get your information if your friend posts a video of you with your name on it. C．According to GDPR, we can ask companies to delete our personal information they have collected online. D．Different people can see different ads on the same website because their online habits have been gathered. 3．Which sentence is the most suitable for the beginning of the last paragraph? A．However, it’s not all bad news. B．Anyway, every coin has two sides. C．Actually, different people have different opinions. D．Indeed, people believe things are changing for the worse. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A．①② / ③④⑤ B．① / ②③④ / ⑤ C．① / ②③ / ④⑤ D．①② / ③④ / ⑤ Why does one plus one equal two? Many teachers would say, “It just does.” However, some children are not happy with the answer. This type of answer makes math feel like a world of rules that we must follow. How boring! As a math researcher, I don’t like rules. Instead of just believing that one plus one equals two, let’s think more and question if it’s always true. Sometimes, one plus one can equal more than two. If you have enough money for one cup of coffee, and so does your friend, you might buy three cups together. But if you each have, for example, 1.5 times the amount（数量）of money for a cup of coffee, you can only buy one cup on your own. If you put one pile （堆）of sand on top of another, you just get one pile of sand. Or as an art student once told me, if you mix one color with another, you only get one new color. And sometimes, one plus one is zero. If I say, “I’m not not hungry,” that means “I’m hungry.” Here, one “not” plus another is the same as having no “not” at all. You might think this isn’t math because we are not talking about numbers. But the point of learning math isn’t just to get the right numbers. Instead, it’s to understand the world better. In the math research, we often try to find out when a rule works and when it doesn’t. I hope we can see math as a place to ask questions and look for possible answers, not just a place where rules are all set in stone. 1．Why are some children not happy with the answer “It just does.”? A．Because they don’ t like learning math. B．Because they want to change the teachers. C．Because they think the answer isn’t interesting. D．Because they are not happy with the question. 2．What can we learn from the third paragraph? A．It explains how to learn math well. B．It shows one plus one can be more than two. C．It tells the importance of money in our life. D．It teaches us how to buy coffee for our friends. 3．Which sentence should go in the empty box in paragraph 4? A．Sometimes, one plus one is just one. B．Sometimes, one plus one is only zero. C．Sometimes, one plus one is about two. D．Sometimes, one plus one is more than three. 4．According to the passage, which of the following may be the writer’s opinion? A．Learning math is about following rules. B．It’s our duty to question and change math. C．Don’t be afraid to think differently about math. D．Only math can help us learn about the world. Everyone learns differently—some people understand better by seeing, some by doing, and others by listening. Finding your suitable learning style makes studying easier and more efficient (高效的). Here are four simple ways to help find the best one for you. First, try visual learning. Visual learners learn well by seeing and watching. You can watch in-person or online demos, like a Bilibili video on fixing a broken pipe. Other visual methods include using maps, drawings, or note cards. These let you “see” information clearly and remember it easily. Second, test hands-on learning. Tactile (hands-on) learners learn best by doing. For example, if you study a city’s history, visit places of interest like the Palace Museum in Beijing. You can also interview people or do experiments (实验), like growing a plant for science. Direct action helps you catch ideas quickly. Third, check auditory learning. Auditory learners learn through listening. To test this style, use audio books or taped lectures (录音讲座). You can also talk with classmates about topics. Hearing and discussing help you remember key points. Finally, don’t forget to take an online test. After trying the three styles above, taking 1 or 2 quizzes can help: check if the quiz result matches the style you think works best for you. In short, these methods help you find your best learning style. Then you may study smarter and get better results. 1．What can visual learners do to know the Great Wall best? A．Paying a visit to it during the holiday. B．Taking part in a talk on it in the hall. C．Talking with history teachers about it. D．Making note cards about it as reading. 2．How does the writer introduce tactile learning? A．By giving examples. B．By listing numbers. C．By asking questions. D．By comparing ideas. 3．Which of the following can we infer (推断) about auditory learners from the passage? A．They need to listen to the same audio 10 times to remember it. B．They can only learn well by listening to pre-recorded materials. C．They will always get higher scores in English listening tests. D．They may find it easier to remember a story by listening to it. 4．What is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． We all want to be liked. Sometimes, this means we might say or do something that doesn’t feel right because we want to make someone else happy. However, it’s important to learn how to be truer to ourselves and become comfortable saying “no”. This is called setting boundaries (边界). Setting boundaries is being honest and respectful about what you like and dislike. That means you will feel more comfortable to live in ways that express your true feelings. Dr Rekha Vara, a clinical psychologist who helps people care for their mental (心理的) health, shares her study that you can think of boundaries as a range (范围). Vara says, “The middle of this range is the healthy space. That’s the best, not too rigid (死板的) or too lazy. It’s not good to prevent ourselves from getting close to people. And it’s not healthy if you want to make everyone happy.” Setting boundaries allows you to “protect” yourself. They help you feel safe and respected. If you don’t have boundaries, some people may make you uncomfortable because they don’t know or understand what is and isn’t acceptable (可接受的). Vara says making others happy “can become a habit”, and then they hope you can do what they want every time. It’s also important to remember that you don’t have to tell others clearly about your boundaries—there’s nothing wrong with saying “no”. Learning to set boundaries also helps us to respect other people’s boundaries and develop healthy relationships. Everyone’s boundaries are different and that’s OK. The things that are not a big deal to you might be important to others. Vara says, “You might not be too worried about seeing the film your friend picked because you enjoy being with your friends. Another friend might choose not to come because they are worried about the film choice. It’s important to find a balance in our friendships so that we should be open towards others and protective of ourselves, too.” 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling stories. B．By asking questions. C．By using a saying. D．By showing something in common. 2．Which of the following can show “the healthy space” in Paragraph 2? (x=boundaries, y=mental health, a=the healthy space) A． B． C． D． 3．Which of the following statements may help to set healthy boundaries? A．I like this movie, so you have to watch it with me. B．It’s all up to you, and I will do whatever you want. C．We have different ideas about this and that’s not OK. D．That sounds fun for you, but I’m not comfortable about that. 4．Which of the following might be the best title for the passage? A．Setting Boundaries—Being Honest to Say “No” B．Setting Boundaries—Being Glad to Accept “No” C．Setting Boundaries—The Best Way to Keep Healthy D．Setting Boundaries—Respecting Yourself and Others In the long history of China, people in the past gave us too many great handicraft skills that are useful in our daily life. Bamboo weaving (竹编), a traditional craft, is one of them. People make bamboo into thinner strips (条) and use them to make all kinds of tools and fun things. Making things from bamboo takes lots of steps, like choosing the right bamboo, splitting it, putting it together, and coloring it. Each step needs a lot of skills and is done with our hands. In the past, bamboo was used to make containers (容器) so that people could put the things like eggs, vegetables and some other things in them. In Chinese culture, bamboo has many important meanings. It means both the humble gentleman (君子) and the spirit (精神) of keeping on. Embroidery(刺绣), another traditional craft, is like drawing with needles (针) and threads (线), making pretty patterns. Chinese embroidery has a long history. It has four main styles: Su, Xiang, Shu and Yue. Su embroidery started long ago and became really popular in the Song Dynasty. Yue embroidery, which originated from the Tang Dynasty, is now in museums around the world. Shu embroidery, from Sichuan, is known for its dragon and phoenix (凤凰) designs. Xiang embroidery, from Hunan, uses a special way to embroider animals like lions and tigers. Embroidery has always been an important trade, especially during the Silk Road days. Today, people still show their special love of it. 1．What was bamboo weaving mainly used for in the past? A．For making strong containers. B．For making artistic works. C．For expressing people’s feelings. D．For enjoying and playing with. 2．Which embroidery is special for its dragon and phoenix design? A．Su embroidery. B．Shu embroidery. C．Xiang embroidery. D．Yue embroidery. 3．Which can be the best title for this article? A．The Meanings of Bamboo Weaving and Embroidery B．The Use of Bamboo Weaving and Embroidery C．The Introduction to Two Traditional Art Forms D．The History of Bamboo Weaving and Embroidery Yunjin is a beautiful brocade (锦缎) made in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Yun in Chinese means clouds and jin means brocade. The materials used in yunjin are valuable, such as silk, gold and silver, resulting in its high collecting value. Yunjin, with a history of over 1,600 years, has the best quality among all the brocades in China. It stands for the finest Chinese silk cloth. The brocade comes out from a traditional wooden loom (织布机) as big as 5.6 meters long, 1.4 meters wide and 4 meters high. The huge loom needs two people to work, one above and one below. The process (过程) is so long and difficult that a brocade with a length of 5 to 6 centimeters takes two people all day to make and the production cannot be replaced with modern machines. Its pictures are large in shape and the use of gold and silver makes them rich and shining. In ancient times, yunjin served as materials for royal family’s clothes and to beautify their palaces. It was also used as gifts for important foreign guests. With the development of technology and changes in people’s lifestyle, young people have less interest in traditional arts which require a long time of learning and practicing. To pass down the skills of yunjin, the Chinese government set up Nanjing Yunjin Research Institute in 1957, which has helped spread the culture of brocade and built a cultural bridge between China and the world. 1．Why does yunjin have a high collecting value? A．Because it has a long history. B．Because it has the best quality. C．Because it is made of valuable materials. D．Because it is made by huge wooden looms. 2．The Chinese government set up Nanjing Yunjin Research Institute to ___________. A．pass down the skills of yunjin B．develop ways to make yunjin C．help young people make yunjin D．change traditional skills of yunjin 3．What do you learn about yunjin from the passage? A．It takes 5 to 6 days to make. B．It interests more people to learn it. C．It has large, rich and shining pictures. D．It can be made by modern machines. 4．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．The First Invention in Chinese History. B．The Biggest Change in Chinese History. C．The Latest Material of Chinese Silk Cloth. D．The Greatest Symbol of Chinese Silk Cloth. A lot of people with mobile phones often drop them in water. And many of them think putting a wet phone in a bag of uncooked rice can make the phone okay again. But Apple says this is a bad idea. Small parts of rice can get inside the phone and break it. If your phone falls into water, here’s what you should do. First, take it out of the water quickly. Then, use a clean cloth to dry it. You can even use your shirt. Try to turn the phone off. If you can, take out the SIM card and the phone’s case (手机保护壳). Let the phone dry at room temperature. You can turn on a fan to help it dry faster. Samsung, a big phone-making company, says you can use a cotton swab (棉签) to get water out of the small holes in the phone. But Apple says you shouldn’t do this. If your phone falls into seawater or a drink, Samsung says you should put it in clean water for a few minutes. This will wash away the salt or other things. Both Apple and Samsung say you should leave the phone in an open place to dry. And remember, don’t use a hairdryer (吹风机) to dry it. The high temperature can damage the phone. Also, don’t put the phone in the fridge. Cold air can make water freeze inside the phone. It’s hard to tell when the phone is completely dry. It may take a few days. Samsung says that although your phone can turn on again, it’s still a good idea to take it to a phone repair shop. To stop your phone from getting wet in the first place, you can buy a waterproof (防水的) phone case. It’s a good way to protect your phone. So, if your phone ever gets wet, just follow these steps and you might be able to save it. 1．What should you do first if your phone falls into water? A．Put it in a bag of uncooked rice. B．Put it in clean water for a few minutes. C．Use a cotton swab to get water out. D．Take it out of the water quickly. 2．Which one has the same meaning as the underlined part “damage the phone”? A．Make the phone work. B．Make the phone stop working. C．Make the phone clean. D．Make the phone smell. 3．According to Samsung’s advice, what should we do? A．We should turn on a fan when the phone is wet. B．We should put the wet phone in the fridge. C．We should use cotton swabs to get rice out. D．We should ask the workers in a phone repair shop for help. 4．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．How to deal with a wet phone in a right way. B．Why phones easily fall into water. C．Which phone company is better. D．Where to buy waterproof phone cases. Deep in the shady forests of Central America, there grows a funny-looking tree called the cocoa. Its trunk sprouts football-sized fruits in colors of reddish brown, green, purple, or yellow. But inside is magic. Each pod (豆荚) holds 20 to 50 large bean-like seeds (种子), covered in a milky white pulp. These seeds also called cocoa beans (可可豆)—are where chocolate begins. No one knows who first had the idea to eat cocoa seeds. The first cocoa eaters may have snacked on the pulp and thrown away the bitter seeds. But eventually, someone discovered that roasting (烘焙) the seeds makes them delicious. Archaeologists have found traces of cooked cocoa in pots dating as far back as 1500 BCE. The pots came from the Olmec people, who lived in southern Mexico. The Maya may have learned about cocoa from the Olmec. What did the Maya do with the cocoa? They did not make chocolate candy— that’s a modern invention. Instead, they drank it.① Maya cocoa wasn’t much like the hot chocolate we drink today. The Maya didn’t have sugar or milk, so their drink was dark and bitter. To make it, they mixed ground cocoa beans, water, and spices with a little cornmeal.② People drank cocoa at religious festivals and to celebrate special events like weddings or the birth of a baby. Cocoa beans were so valuable that they were used as money. Traders from all over America came to Maya cities to trade for cocoa. When the Spanish arrived in Mexico in 1519, they tasted cocoa for the first time—cocoa trees didn’t grow in Europe. The Spanish liked the drink.③ But they decided they liked it even better with sugar and cinnamon, and served warm. The Spanish took cocoa back to Europe, where it became popular. At first, cocoa was an expensive drink that only the rich could afford. But by the 1700s, people all over Europe were enjoying cups of sweet, hot cocoa. The English added milk to theirs.④ The next big step for cocoa came in 1847, when an English candy maker found out how to turn the tasty beans into solid candy (固体糖果). Today, Americans eat around 2.8 billion pounds of chocolate every year. That’s about 11 pounds (5kg) per person. We’ve changed how we make and eat cocoa, but all chocolate still comes from seed pods that are roasted and ground up. Just like the ancient Maya did. 1．What can we learn about the cocoa from the passage? A．The cocoa trees look funny because of the football-sized seeds. B．The Spanish and the English both enjoyed drinking cold cocoa. C．The Maya were clever enough to make chocolate with the cocoa. D．The cocoa was once used for daily pay because of its high value. 2．Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “bitter”? A．Having a good taste. B．Having a bad taste. C．Having a good smell. D．Having a bad smell. 3．What is the writing purpose (目的) of the passage? A．To share stories of cocoa history. B．To show findings from some studies. C．To tell reasons of cocoa’s popularity. D．To introduce steps of making cocoa. 4．The following sentence would best be placed at ________. Cocoa was a special drink, not something you had every day. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $