Unit 1 This is me 单元话题阅读理解10篇-2026-2027学年八年级英语上册（外研版）

**基本信息** 以“个人信息”为单元话题，通过基础与重难语篇分层训练，聚焦人物故事类阅读理解，提升语言理解与思维分析能力。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |基础语篇练习|5篇（含Nick Vujicic、Su Bingtian等人物故事）|以细节理解、主旨归纳为主，选项干扰性低|围绕“个人经历与成长”话题，由浅入深构建人物故事语篇理解逻辑，培养信息定位与简单推理能力| |重难语篇练习|3篇（含Emma、Li Jiating等故事）|增加推理判断、词义猜测题，选项设置更具迷惑性|深化“自我认知与社会交往”主题，通过复杂情节语篇提升逻辑分析与批判性思维，衔接中考高频考点|

Unit 1 This is me 单元话题阅读理解练习 内容导航 单元话题 基础语篇练习 重难语篇练习 单元话题聚焦 个人信息 基础语篇练习 稳扎稳打 必拿分数：聚焦稳拿分数题目，确保基础分值 重难语篇练习 突破瓶颈 争夺高分：聚焦高难度题目，争夺关键分数 基础语篇练习 Nick Vujicic was born in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia. Unlike most babies, Nick came into the world without arms or legs. Doctors could not explain why this happened, and his parents were shocked at first. But they decided to raise him with love and treat him like any other child. Growing up was not easy for Nick. He struggled to do simple things that others took for granted, like dressing himself or brushing his teeth. At school, some children laughed at him and called him names. Nick felt deeply lonely and angry. When he was ten, he even tried to end his life by drowning himself in the bathtub. Thankfully, he did not succeed. A turning point came when Nick was thirteen. His mother showed him a newspaper article about a man who had achieved great things despite his disability. “Nick,” she said, “you can either be angry at the world for what you don’t have, or be thankful for what you do have. The choice is yours.” Those words changed Nick’s life. He began to focus on his abilities rather than his disabilities. He learnt to swim, fish, and even surf. He worked hard at school and went to university, where he earned a degree in Accounting and Financial Planning. Today, Nick Vujicic is a famous motivational speaker. He has travelled to over 60 countries, sharing his story with millions of people. He tells them that attitude is the most important thing in life. “If I can dream it, I can do it,” he often says. “The only limits in life are the ones you set yourself.” Nick is now married and has four children. He has written several books and continues to inspire people around the world. His life proves that our circumstances do not define us—our choices do. 1．Why did Nick feel lonely and angry when he was young? A．Because he couldn’t do anything by himself. B．Because his teachers didn’t understand him. C．Because his parents didn’t love him. D．Because some children treated him badly at school. 2．What was the turning point in Nick’s life? A．Getting married and having children. B．Learning to swim and surf. C．His mother showing him a newspaper article. D．Going to university. 3．What does Nick mean by saying “The only limits in life are the ones you set yourself.”? A．Physical disabilities are not real problems. B．We should always try to break rules. C．We should never set any goals. D．Our attitude determines what we can achieve. 4．Which of the following words best describes Nick Vujicic? A．Serious and boring. B．Brave and inspiring. C．Lucky and selfish. D．Quiet and shy. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Parents should always support their disabled children. B．University education is important for everyone’s success. C．A positive attitude can help us overcome difficulties. D．Travelling around the world makes people happy. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了澳大利亚演说家尼克·胡哲的成长经历。 1．根据第二段“At school, some children laughed at him and called him names. Nick felt deeply lonely and angry.”可知，尼克感到孤独愤怒的直接原因是学校里部分孩子嘲笑他、辱骂他，对应D选项“Because some children treated him badly at school.”。 2．根据第三段“A turning point came when Nick was thirteen. His mother showed him a newspaper article about a man who had achieved great things despite his disability.”可知，尼克人生的转折点是13岁时母亲给他展示了一篇关于身残志坚的男士的报纸文章，对应C选项“His mother showing him a newspaper article.”。 3．根据第五段“He tells them that attitude is the most important thing in life. …‘The only limits in life are the ones you set yourself.’”可知，这句话的含义是人生的限制都来自自身的设限，心态决定我们能取得的成就对应D选项“Our attitude determines what we can achieve.”。 4．根据第五段“Today, Nick Vujicic is a famous motivational speaker.”以及第六段“He has written several books and continues to inspire people around the world.”等可知，他克服身体残疾成为演说家并持续激励世界各地的人。所以，他是勇敢且能给人带来鼓舞的人，对应B选项“Brave and inspiring.”。 5．根据第六段“His life proves that our circumstances do not define us—our choices do.”以及全文可知，文章围绕尼克凭借积极心态突破先天缺陷的限制、收获精彩人生并激励他人的故事展开，核心主旨是积极态度能帮助我们战胜困难，对应C选项“A positive attitude can help us overcome difficulties.”。 From Doubt to Glory When Su Bingtian was a young athlete, many people doubted his potential. He was not the tallest or the strongest. But he had a burning desire to succeed. In 2006, he began his sporting life. At that time, no Asian had ever broken the 10-second barrier in the 100 meters. Su trained relentlessly, often practicing late into the night. In 2011, he ran 10.16 seconds. But he was not satisfied. He wanted to go faster. In 2014, at the age of 25, he made a bold decision—he changed his starting leg. It was a risky move. He had to relearn everything from scratch. Many thought he was crazy. But Su was determined. He worked twice as hard to adapt to the new technique. In 2015, his hard work paid off. He clocked 9.99 seconds, breaking the 10-second barrier. He made history. In 2021, at the Tokyo Olympics, he ran 9.83 seconds, a new Asian record. He also became the first Chinese athlete to compete in the Olympic 100 m final. Su’s story teaches us that age is just a number. With determination and hard work, anything is possible. He once said, “Never let your age hold you back. Have a try and try harder. I believe you can write your own story.” 1．What did many people doubt about Su Bingtian? A．His age. B．His potential. C．His nationality. D．His training. 2．What did Su Bingtian do in 2014? A．He broke the world record. B．He changed his starting leg. C．He retired from sports. D．He moved to another country. 3．What was Su Bingtian’s time in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics? A．10.16 seconds. B．9.99 seconds. C．9.83 seconds. D．10.00 seconds. 4．What achievement did Su make in 2021? A．He won the Olympic gold medal. B．He became the first Chinese athlete in the 100 m final. C．He broke the world record. D．He set a new world record. 5．What is the main lesson from Su Bingtian’s story? A．Age is just a number. With hard work, anything is possible. B．Only young people can succeed. C．You should always listen to others’ doubts. D．Success comes easily without effort. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了中国短跑运动员苏炳添从被质疑到不断突破自我、最终创造历史的故事，展现了他坚定的意志和不懈的努力。 1．第一段第一句提到：“When Su Bingtian was a young athlete, many people doubted his potential.”，直接说明许多人质疑的是他的潜力（potential）。 2．第二段第四句明确写道：“In 2014, at the age of 25, he made a bold decision—he changed his starting leg.”，说明他在2014年更换了起跑腿。 3．第三段第四句提到：“In 2021, at the Tokyo Olympics, he ran 9.83 seconds, a new Asian record.”，因此2021年东京奥运会的成绩是9.83秒。 4．第三段最后一句：“He also became the first Chinese athlete to compete in the Olympic 100 m final.”，说明他在2021年成为首位进入奥运会百米决赛的中国运动员。 5．最后一段第一句点明主旨：“Su’s story teaches us that age is just a number. With determination and hard work, anything is possible.”，这正是主要启示。 1 “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’.” Audrey Hepburn, the British actress and star of the silver screen, said this. However, doubts and fears often hold us back. How can we face them and succeed? 2 The runner Su Bingtian gives an excellent answer to this question. The young man began his sporting life in 2006. At that time, no one from Asia had ever run the 100m race in less than 10 seconds. Su trained hard and quickly became one of the fastest runners in Asia. In 2011, he ran the race in 10.16 seconds. 3 However, Su wasn’t satisfied. To run in under 10 seconds, in 2014, he changed his starting leg. This was a very risky decision. He had to start from zero. At first, he was slower than before. Also, he was 25 years old. At such an age, many runners choose to stop running. People doubted his decision. However, Su fought his fears and became a sporting hero. 4 In 2015, he clocked 9.99 seconds and made history. In 2021, he finished in 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics. He also became the first Chinese athlete to run in the Olympic 100m final. 5 Su Bingtian has told youngsters, “Never let your age hold you back. Have a try and try harder. I believe you can write your own story.” Nothing is impossible as long as you try and stick to it. Everyone can be a Superman! 1．What can we infer from Audrey Hepburn’s words in Paragraph 1? A．Doubts and fears are necessary for our success. B．We should have the belief that we can achieve our goals. C．The word “impossible” has a special meaning. D．Audrey Hepburn often faced doubts and fears in her life. 2．When did Su Bingtian begin his sporting life? A．In 2006. B．In 2011. C．In 2014. D．In 2015. 3．Why was Su Bingtian’s decision to change his starting leg considered risky? A．Because he had no experience in using the new starting leg. B．Because he was too old to make any changes in his running style. C．Because he had to start all over again and his age was a disadvantage. D．Because there was no support from his coaches and teammates. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A．① - ② - ③④ - ⑤ B．① - ②③ - ④ - ⑤ C．①② - ③ - ④ - ⑤ D．①② - ③④ - ⑤ 5．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce Su Bingtian’s achievements in the 100m race. B．To tell us the difficulties Su Bingtian faced in his sporting life. C．To encourage us to face doubts and fears and never give up. D．To show the importance of making risky decisions in life. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文以奥黛丽·赫本的名言引入，通过讲述苏炳添不惧质疑、突破自我、坚持训练创造短跑历史的励志故事，鼓励人们直面恐惧、勇于尝试、永不放弃。 1．第一段引用奥黛丽·赫本的名言：“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’.”，意在告诉人们万事皆有可能，要拥有实现目标的信念，对应B选项。A选项怀疑和恐惧助力成功、C选项单词有特殊含义、D选项赫本常面对质疑，均不是句子表达的核心内涵。 2．第二段明确指出：“The young man began his sporting life in 2006.”，可知苏炳添在2006年开启运动生涯，对应A选项。 3．第三段说明换起跑脚的风险：“He had to start from zero. At first, he was slower than before. Also, he was 25 years old. At such an age, many runners choose to stop running.”，说明既要从零开始重新训练，年龄也成为劣势，对应C选项。其余选项原文均无提及。 4．文章结构清晰：①段名言引入、提出问题；②段介绍苏炳添运动开端与初期成绩；③④段具体讲述他的冒险改变、艰难付出与取得的辉煌成就；⑤段总结主旨、升华励志主题，对应结构① - ② - ③④ - ⑤，选A。 5．全文通过苏炳添突破自我、战胜恐惧、坚持拼搏的经历，传递勇敢尝试、永不放弃、直面困境的道理，旨在鼓励读者直面怀疑与恐惧、坚持努力，对应C选项。A、B仅为文章部分内容，D偏离文章主旨。 Nick was a boy in middle school. He thought that he was the best in everything he did. Whenever he lost, he would always find excuses. One Friday, Randy and Jack came to the playground to play badminton. Jack was much better at badminton than Randy. After about half an hour, Randy said to Jack, “Oh, I need to take a rest. I have to say that you are really good at this game.” Their classmate Nick heard this. He laughed out loud and said, “Randy, that’s because you are really bad at the sport. I am the best of the three of us.” Then, he asked Jack if he would like to play with him. Jack said, “OK.” Then, the two began to play. As a tall boy, Nick showed great skill at playing badminton. It was not easy for Jack to win, but still, he won the game. To Jack’s surprise, Nick said, “I can win if I have a racket as good as yours.” However, Jack didn’t think so. He said, “Let’s swap rackets to play again.” Unluckily for Nick, he still lost the game. This time round, Nick had no excuses. He lowered his head and planned to leave. However, Jack went over to him, saying, “Do not be sad! You are a skilled player, too.” Hearing this, Nick learned that he should not be too proud because there would always be somebody better than him. 1．What can we learn from Paragraph 2 and 3? A．Jack needs to take a rest. B．Nick is really proud. C．Randy is the best of the three. D．Jack didn’t want to play with Nick. 2．What was Nick’s excuse for losing the game? A．He wasn’t as tall as Jack. B．The badminton was not good. C．His racket was not good. D．He was too tired to play well. 3．What do you think of Jack? A．Proud and careless. B．Bad-tempered (坏脾气的) and proud. C．Humble (谦逊的) and kind. D．impolite but competitive. 4．What does the underlined word “swap” mean in Chinese? A．扔掉 B．冲洗 C．擦拭 D．交换 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．There is always someone better than you. B．There is no such thing as a free lunch. C．A good friend is like a mirror. D．Better late than never 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文讲述了骄傲的Nick在羽毛球比赛中接连输给Jack，一开始为失败找借口，最后在Jack的开导下明白做人不能骄傲，总有人比自己更优秀的道理，传递了谦逊待人、正视自身不足的人生启示。 1．根据第三段中Nick说的话“I am the best of the three of us.”，可以看出Nick非常骄傲自大。 2．根据第五段最后一句Nick说的话“I can win if I have a racket as good as yours.”，可知他输球后的借口是球拍不够好。 3．根据文章可知，Jack赢了比赛后没有嘲笑Nick，而是通过交换球拍公平地证明事实，最后在Nick失落时安慰他，这体现了Jack的谦逊（Humble）和善良（kind）。 4．根据划线句“Let’s swap rackets to play again.”及上下文，Jack为了验证Nick的借口，提议两人“swap”球拍再打一次，结合逻辑可知，“swap”在此处应表示“交换”。 5．根据文章最后一句“Nick learned that he should not be too proud because there would always be somebody better than him”，可知文章主旨是“人外有人”，选项A“There is always someone better than you.”符合题意。 ① Do you know E-person and I-person? These two kinds of personalities are much discussed online. Even twins may be quite different from each other, such as personalities, hobbies, friends and so on. To learn more about that, let’s hear from the following twins. ② Andy, an Extrovert I enjoy trying new things and playing with many friends. Ken and I head to the beach on Saturdays to surf, and on Sundays, I hang out with Tom, eating and riding. At school, Larry is my best friend. I don’t spend much time with him over the weekends because he likes to play video games at home just by himself. I’m cool with it because I can visit other friends. I value (重视) his friendship a lot because Larry cares about me and often gives great advice about my problems. ③ Anna, an Introvert I think nothing is more enjoyable than staying on the sofa by myself with a great book in hand. However, I do also need time with my two best friends, Sue and Tina. Sue is so full of life that her jokes bring much joy to my quiet days. Tina is more like me, and she understands me better than I do. We often take a long walk to share our feelings. I love both my friends and need their different personalities to make my life colorful. ④ Well, there we have it from the horse’s mouth. From Andy and Anna, introverts and extroverts can be friends and also need friends with different personalities. So start to make different friends and enjoy the special friendship! 1．What does Andy do with Ken on Saturdays? A．Goes surfing. B．Rides bikes. C．Plays video games. D．Takes a long walk. 2．Why does the writer say “we have it from the horse’s mouth” in Paragraph 4? A．Because Andy and Anna promised to tell the truth. B．Because the writer read the information in a book. C．Because Andy and Anna are talking about a horse. D．Because the information comes from the people who experienced it. 3．Which is the right structure of the text? (①= Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2, …) A． B． C． D． 4．What can we learn from the text? A．Friends in need are friends indeed. B．Friends bring out the best in each other. C．Friends are not necessary to be the same. D．Friends reach for your hands and touch your hearts. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，以一对双胞胎Andy和Anna为例介绍两种性格，并说明不同性格的人也可以成为朋友。 1．根据第二段“Ken and I head to the beach on Saturdays to surf”可知，安迪周六和肯去冲浪。 2．根据第四段“From Andy and Anna, introverts and extroverts can be friends and also need friends with different personalities.”可知，“from the horse’s mouth”意思是“从有过亲身经历的人那里听说”。 3．通读全文可知，文章开头（第一段）介绍了两种性格，并引出下文；接着分别介绍了Andy（第二段）和Anna（第三段）的不同的性格、交友情况等信息；最后得出结论（第四段），即内向者和外向者可以成为朋友，也需要有不同性格的朋友。因此，文章的结构是“总—分—总”。 4．根据文章列举的双胞胎Andy和Anna交友和性格爱好的例子，以及第四段“From Andy and Anna, introverts and extroverts can be friends and also need friends with different personalities.”可知，朋友不必是一样的。 S, M, P and C stand for different people who have different personalities (个性). S people are the most popular at the party. They are friendly, energetic (精力充沛的) and humorous (幽默的). They are interested in anything new and exciting and others always have fun with them. At the same time, they are careless and forgetful (健忘的). M people are very careful and do everything as planned. They always want to find faults and never feel pleased with anything around them. They are strict (严格的) with themselves, as well as with others. M people are real friends. If they make friends with you, it means that they will be your friends for life. They will do anything for their friends at any time. P people can easily be satisfied (满足的). They are peaceful (平静的) and calm (冷静的). But being peaceful and calm makes them very dull (迟钝的). They are always bystanders (旁观者). P people are good listeners and are always ready to accept others’ opinions. C people are leaders and workaholics (工作狂). They are brave and are never afraid of taking risks. However, they don’t care about others’ opinions and seldom think of others. They want others to follow them, but they hate waiting for others. There are no good or bad personalities. Every personality has two sides. If someone knows himself well, tries to improve the positive (积极的) things and tries to throw away the negative ones, he will have a better life. 1．According to the passage, we can know that S people are ________. A．quiet B．serious C．outgoing 2．What does the underlined word “faults” mean in Chinese? A．缺点 B．快乐 C．麻烦 3．Which of the following is TRUE about P people? A．They are friendly, energetic and humorous. B．They are peaceful and calm. C．They are brave and are never afraid of anything. 4．Who are brave? A．C people. B．P people. C．S people. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍S、M、P、C四种不同性格人群各自的优缺点，点明性格无好坏之分，扬长避短就能拥有更好的生活。 1．根据第一段“S people are the most popular at the party. They are friendly, energetic and humorous.”可知，他们友善、精力充沛又幽默，outgoing“外向的”符合语境；quiet“安静的”、serious“严肃的”均和S人群活泼受欢迎的特点不符。 2．根据第一段“They always want to find faults and never feel pleased with anything around them.”可知，M型人对周遭一切都不满意，总爱挑别人的不足；据此可以推断，划线单词“faults”意为“缺点”。 3．根据第一段“P people can easily be satisfied. They are peaceful and calm.”可知，P 型人平和冷静。 4．根据第一段“C people are leaders and workaholics. They are brave and are never afraid of taking risks.”可知，C型人勇敢不惧冒险。 阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个能回答所提问题的最佳选项。 When I started junior high, my only plan for myself was to stay unnoticeable (不引人注意的). Everyone seemed so smart. I wanted to be like them but I couldn’t. So it was strange when I expected to run for (竞选) the eighth-grade secretary from my heart. Anyone interested in running should see the math teacher for qualification forms (资历表). I followed the others to the math classroom. Without even thinking twice, I filled out and turned in the forms, but I had no idea what I had gotten myself into. The only thing you could see in the eighth-grade hall was posters. Bookmarks and flyers (传单) were everywhere in the hallways. That week, I made flyers to introduce myself and passed them out. Everything was going as planned, ▲ . As I got ready to give my speech (演讲), my face was wet with sweat (汗) when the camera fixed on my face. What did my hair look like? Did I look at the camera? And most of all, did I look as scared as I felt? Before giving my speech, I asked myself one question: “What are you doing, Jack?” I felt lost. But I challenged myself and learned some amazing things about who I was. Not only did I give a speech in front of 300 kids, but I introduced myself to people I’d never even met before. I can’t remember everything about the election (选举). But what I do remember is that I won! The shy and quiet boy won! Stay unnoticeable? No! Why be unnoticeable when you can shine? And I learned the importance of taking a chance and believing in yourself. And next time there’s something you want to do, just do it! 1．What did the writer really expect to do from his heart? A．Stay unnoticeable at school. B．Run for the eighth grade secretary. C．Follow the others to do things. D．Introduce himself to other people. 2．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? ①I became the eighth grade secretary. ②I filled out the qualification forms. ③I handed out flyers to let others know me. ④I gave my speech with sweat running down. A．②③④① B．④③②① C．③④②① D．②④③① 3．Which of the following can be the best to fill in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 3? A．until it was time for my speech B．so I prepared my speech really well C．and it was easy to give my speech D．although I didn’t want to give a speech 4．What has the writer learned from his experience? A．Winning is the most important. B．Plan everything well before the election. C．Believe in yourself and do things as you wish. D．Staying unnoticeable can make your life easy. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文讲述了Jack从打算不引人注意，到鼓起勇气竞选八年级秘书，最终成功并领悟到自信和尝试的重要性的故事。 1．第一段指出“it was strange when I expected to run for the eighth-grade secretary from my heart.”，说明他内心真正期待的是竞选八年级秘书。 2．故事顺序为：第二段“filled out and turned in the forms”对应②→第三段“made flyers...passed them out”对应③→第三段“As I got ready to give my speech”对应④→最后一段“I won”对应①，因此②③④①。 3．根据空格前“Everything was going as planned”一切都按计划推进，和空格后“As I got ready to give my speech, my face was wet with sweat”当准备演讲时作者十分紧张，两句存在时间先后衔接关系，A 选项“until it was time for my speech”（直到演讲时刻到来）能承接前后逻辑。 4．最后一段作者说“I learned the importance of taking a chance and believing in yourself”，说明他学到要相信自己、做自己想做的事。 Zhang Jiacheng lost the lower half of his right arm in an accident at the age of 5. Life used to be really hard for him. Now, the 14－year－old boy from Yunfu City, Guangdong, has become popular for his basketball skills in a video on Sina Weibo. “I want to be a popular basketball player, playing more games and letting more people know me,” Zhang says. In the video, Zhang plays with one hand against his opponent, who is taller and stronger, and makes a shot, driving the fans crazy. His videos have been watched about 32 million times. Some Weibo users found his story inspiring, commenting (评论) that “God knows what he has been through.” Below the video, a CBA’s famous player commented that “The heart is always the strongest part of the body.” At 12, Zhang Jiacheng began playing basketball. The sport became his excitement and dream. But in the beginning, he found even the simplest moves difficult. “Things that make you a better person mean you may feel uncomfortable on the way,” Zhang wrote in his latest TikTok video. “The sport makes me happy and confident. When I touch the ball, I cannot take my hand off.” Zhang is strong－minded and hard－working. “You make me proud,” his father said. Just like what he wrote in one of his TikTok videos,“Give it a try, or give it up.” He chose to keep trying. 1．Zhang lost his arm when he was ________ years old. A．5 B．12 C．14 2．Zhang is popular because ________. A．his basketball skills are shown in a video on Sina Weibo B．he wants to be a famous basketball player in CBA C．he says he wants to play more games and know more people 3．What does the underlined word opponent mean in Paragraph 3？ A．Race. B．Student. C．Competitor. 4．Which of the following statements is NOT true？ A．Zhang comes from Yunfu City in Guangdong. B．The simplest moves were hard for Zhang now. C．Zhang has a strong will and works really hard. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述广东云浮14岁少年张家诚5岁失去右小臂，12岁开始打篮球，凭借单手篮球视频走红网络，他意志坚韧、刻苦训练，心怀成为职业球员的梦想，鼓舞了许多网友。 1．第一段原文“Zhang Jiacheng lost the lower half of his right arm in an accident at the age of 5”，直接写明他5岁失去手臂。 2．第二段原文“has gone popular for his basketball skills in a video on Sina Weibo”，说明他因微博视频里的篮球技巧走红。 3．第三段语境为赛场对抗，对手更高更强，match在此指比赛对手，Competitor意为竞争者、对手。 4．第四段原文“But in the beginning,he found even the simplest moves difficult”，说明是刚开始简单动作对他很难，并非现在，B选项表述错误。 重难语篇练习 It was Emma’s first day in the new school. Emma was the tallest girl in her class. “That girl is so tall. Is she a giant (巨人)?” said some students in the class. Some just stared (盯) at her. Emma felt left out and shy. “Emma is from New York, and her family moved here last week. Please make Emma feel welcome in our class!” said Mrs Black. At break, everyone ran out to play except Emma. She sat by herself and watched them all play. “Why won’t anyone play with me?” said Emma to herself. Later, some classmates finally came up to Emma, but when they talked with her, they realized she had an accent (口音). They laughed! Emma ran to the bathroom and cried sadly. “Why do I have to be different from everyone else? I want to go back to New York and stay with my old friends.” After school, Emma’s grandpa came to pick her up. She told him about the bad day she had. Grandpa said, “Emma, always love yourself. You are special just the way you are.” The next day at school, some students made fun of Emma again. Emma said, “Yes, I’m tall. Yes, I have an accent. But that makes me special. If you don’t have anything nice to say, please don’t say anything at all.” One girl came to Emma and said, “I’m sorry, Emma. It must be hard moving across the country. Let’s play together.” Thanks to her grandpa’s encouraging words, Emma was not worried about her differences anymore. She made new friends in the new school. 1．What do we know about Emma? A．She was the fattest one in her new class. B．She was taller than the other girls in her class. C．She moved to New York with her family last week. 2．Why did Emma feel sad during the break? A．Because she didn’t do well in class. B．Because her teacher was angry with her. C．Because some classmates laughed at her. 3．When did Emma change her ideas about being different? A．When her grandpa talked to her. B．When Mrs Black encouraged her. C．When her classmates said sorry to her. 4．How did Emma face her classmates the next day? A．She cried again. B．She stood up and spoke out. C．She stayed quiet all day. 5．What does the writer want to tell us through the story? A．Moving to a new place is not easy. B．Don’t be afraid to share your opinions. C．We should love ourselves for who we are. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文讲述了Emma转学到新学校后因身高和口音被同学嘲笑，感到孤独和自卑，但在爷爷的鼓励下学会接纳自己的与众不同，最终勇敢面对并交到新朋友的故事。 1．根据文章第一段第二句“Emma was the tallest girl in her class.”可知，Emma是班里最高的女孩，即她比班上其他女孩都高。 2．根据第五段中“Later, some classmates finally came up to Emma... They laughed! Emma ran to the bathroom and cried sadly.”可知，课间休息时，同学因她的口音嘲笑她，导致她伤心哭泣。 3．根据第六段Grandpa说的话“Emma, always love yourself. You are special just the way you are.”以及后文Emma态度的转变可知，是爷爷的谈话让她改变了对自己与众不同的看法。 4．根据第七段中“The next day at school... Emma said, ‘Yes, I’m tall. Yes, I have an accent. But that makes me special...’”可知，第二天面对嘲笑，Emma没有哭泣或沉默，而是勇敢地说出了自己的想法，为自己发声。 5．文章通过Emma在爷爷鼓励下接纳自己身高和口音的故事，以及爷爷的建议“You are special just the way you are”，传达了我们应该接纳并热爱真实的自己这一主题。 A Brave Young Hero On a freezing December day in Tongxin County, Ningxia, the quiet winter air was suddenly cut through by loud screams—a 4-year-old boy had fallen through the ice into the cold lake! People ran quickly to the lakeside, feeling worried and nervous, but nobody dared (敢) to step onto the thin, cracking (易碎的) ice. At that dangerous moment, 13-year-old Li Jiating, a seventh-grade student, stood up bravely. “I’m thin and light—I’ll go!” she said. She took a long pipe from a person nearby and crawled (爬行) slowly and carefully toward the hole in the ice. Just as she stretched (伸出) out her hand to pass the pipe to the boy, the ice broke again. Both she and the boy were in the icy water. But Li Jiating didn’t let go of the pipe. She held it tightly until some adults on the shore pulled her out. Soon after, firefighters arrived and saved the boy. Wet from head to toe and shaking with cold, Li Jiating rode her bike home quietly without telling anyone what had happened. When her father asked about her wet clothes, she smiled and made up a story: “A water truck splashed (泼洒) me with water!” It was not until 11 o’clock that night, when his sister called him, that the father found out the truth. “I felt scared and sad, but I was also proud of her kindness,” he said. The boy’s parents were very thankful. They posted online messages to find the “unknown hero” and then visited Li Jiating with gifts and money. Although Li Jiating refused to take the money, they left some fruits and a sheep. “This is our sincere thanks,” the boy’s father said. Li Jiating got a lot of honors (荣誉) for what she did. Her school named her “A Good Youth with Courage and Kindness”. The county (县) government gave her a prize, and a hospital offered her free physical exams for life. Alibaba also gave her a 5,000-yuan award. Li Jiating’s story is like a beam (束) of warm light. We praise her for her kindness and bravery (勇敢), but we also need to teach young people to keep themselves safe when they try to help others. Let bravery and wisdom go hand in hand— this is the best way to protect their kindness and pass on warmth to more people. 1．Why did Li Jiating decide to save the 4-year-old boy by herself at first? A．She was good at swimming in cold water. B．She thought she was light enough not to break the ice. C．She had received training. D．Her parents told her to be brave and help others. 2．What happened when Li Jiating tried to give the pipe to the boy? A．The boy refused to take the pipe from her. B．Firefighters arrived and stopped her. C．The ice broke again and both of them were in the water. D．Some adults pulled the boy out at once. 3．How did Li Jiating explain her wet clothes to her father at first? A．She said she fell into a lake when saving a boy. B．She said a water truck splashed water on her. C．She said she was caught in a heavy rain on the way home. D．She said she played with water in the park. 4．Which of the following honors was NOT given to Li Jiating? A．Being named “A Good Youth with Courage and Kindness “ by her school. B．Getting a 5,000-yuan award from Alibaba. C．Receiving free physical exams for life from a hospital. D．Winning a national hero competition. 5．What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A．Few people are brave enough to save people at any time. B．Li Jiating’s story is not popular among teenagers. C．Bravery should go together with wisdom when helping others. D．Only kind people can receive a lot of honors and prizes. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文讲述了一个13岁女孩李佳婷在寒冬中勇敢救起落水男孩的故事。 1．第二段指出：“At that dangerous moment, 13-year-old Li Jiating, a seventh-grade student, stood up bravely. ‘I’m thin and light—I’ll go!’ she said.” ，她觉得自己又瘦又轻，不会压破冰面，所以决定自己去救男孩。 2．第二段指出：“Just as she stretched (伸出) out her hand to pass the pipe to the boy, the ice broke again. Both she and the boy were in the icy water.” ，说明她伸手递管子给男孩时，冰再次破裂，两人都掉进了水里。 3．第四段指出：“When her father asked about her wet clothes, she smiled and made up a story: ‘A water truck splashed (泼洒) me with water!’” ，明确表示她一开始跟父亲说是一辆洒水车把水泼到了她身上。 4．第六段指出：“Li Jiating got a lot of honors (荣誉) for what she did. Her school named her ‘A Good Youth with Courage and Kindness’. The county (县) government gave her a prize, and a hospital offered her free physical exams for life. Alibaba also gave her a 5,000-yuan award.” ，明确表示她获得了学校、县政府、医院和阿里巴巴的奖励，没有提到赢得全国英雄比赛。 5．最后一段指出：“Let bravery and wisdom go hand in hand— this is the best way to protect their kindness and pass on warmth to more people.” ，表示在帮助他人时，勇敢和智慧应该相伴而行。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 1 This is me 单元话题阅读理解练习 内容导航 单元话题 基础语篇练习 重难语篇练习 单元话题聚焦 个人信息 基础语篇练习 稳扎稳打 必拿分数：聚焦稳拿分数题目，确保基础分值 重难语篇练习 突破瓶颈 争夺高分：聚焦高难度题目，争夺关键分数 基础语篇练习 Nick Vujicic was born in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia. Unlike most babies, Nick came into the world without arms or legs. Doctors could not explain why this happened, and his parents were shocked at first. But they decided to raise him with love and treat him like any other child. Growing up was not easy for Nick. He struggled to do simple things that others took for granted, like dressing himself or brushing his teeth. At school, some children laughed at him and called him names. Nick felt deeply lonely and angry. When he was ten, he even tried to end his life by drowning himself in the bathtub. Thankfully, he did not succeed. A turning point came when Nick was thirteen. His mother showed him a newspaper article about a man who had achieved great things despite his disability. “Nick,” she said, “you can either be angry at the world for what you don’t have, or be thankful for what you do have. The choice is yours.” Those words changed Nick’s life. He began to focus on his abilities rather than his disabilities. He learnt to swim, fish, and even surf. He worked hard at school and went to university, where he earned a degree in Accounting and Financial Planning. Today, Nick Vujicic is a famous motivational speaker. He has travelled to over 60 countries, sharing his story with millions of people. He tells them that attitude is the most important thing in life. “If I can dream it, I can do it,” he often says. “The only limits in life are the ones you set yourself.” Nick is now married and has four children. He has written several books and continues to inspire people around the world. His life proves that our circumstances do not define us—our choices do. 1．Why did Nick feel lonely and angry when he was young? A．Because he couldn’t do anything by himself. B．Because his teachers didn’t understand him. C．Because his parents didn’t love him. D．Because some children treated him badly at school. 2．What was the turning point in Nick’s life? A．Getting married and having children. B．Learning to swim and surf. C．His mother showing him a newspaper article. D．Going to university. 3．What does Nick mean by saying “The only limits in life are the ones you set yourself.”? A．Physical disabilities are not real problems. B．We should always try to break rules. C．We should never set any goals. D．Our attitude determines what we can achieve. 4．Which of the following words best describes Nick Vujicic? A．Serious and boring. B．Brave and inspiring. C．Lucky and selfish. D．Quiet and shy. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Parents should always support their disabled children. B．University education is important for everyone’s success. C．A positive attitude can help us overcome difficulties. D．Travelling around the world makes people happy. From Doubt to Glory When Su Bingtian was a young athlete, many people doubted his potential. He was not the tallest or the strongest. But he had a burning desire to succeed. In 2006, he began his sporting life. At that time, no Asian had ever broken the 10-second barrier in the 100 meters. Su trained relentlessly, often practicing late into the night. In 2011, he ran 10.16 seconds. But he was not satisfied. He wanted to go faster. In 2014, at the age of 25, he made a bold decision—he changed his starting leg. It was a risky move. He had to relearn everything from scratch. Many thought he was crazy. But Su was determined. He worked twice as hard to adapt to the new technique. In 2015, his hard work paid off. He clocked 9.99 seconds, breaking the 10-second barrier. He made history. In 2021, at the Tokyo Olympics, he ran 9.83 seconds, a new Asian record. He also became the first Chinese athlete to compete in the Olympic 100 m final. Su’s story teaches us that age is just a number. With determination and hard work, anything is possible. He once said, “Never let your age hold you back. Have a try and try harder. I believe you can write your own story.” 1．What did many people doubt about Su Bingtian? A．His age. B．His potential. C．His nationality. D．His training. 2．What did Su Bingtian do in 2014? A．He broke the world record. B．He changed his starting leg. C．He retired from sports. D．He moved to another country. 3．What was Su Bingtian’s time in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics? A．10.16 seconds. B．9.99 seconds. C．9.83 seconds. D．10.00 seconds. 4．What achievement did Su make in 2021? A．He won the Olympic gold medal. B．He became the first Chinese athlete in the 100 m final. C．He broke the world record. D．He set a new world record. 5．What is the main lesson from Su Bingtian’s story? A．Age is just a number. With hard work, anything is possible. B．Only young people can succeed. C．You should always listen to others’ doubts. D．Success comes easily without effort. 1 “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’.” Audrey Hepburn, the British actress and star of the silver screen, said this. However, doubts and fears often hold us back. How can we face them and succeed? 2 The runner Su Bingtian gives an excellent answer to this question. The young man began his sporting life in 2006. At that time, no one from Asia had ever run the 100m race in less than 10 seconds. Su trained hard and quickly became one of the fastest runners in Asia. In 2011, he ran the race in 10.16 seconds. 3 However, Su wasn’t satisfied. To run in under 10 seconds, in 2014, he changed his starting leg. This was a very risky decision. He had to start from zero. At first, he was slower than before. Also, he was 25 years old. At such an age, many runners choose to stop running. People doubted his decision. However, Su fought his fears and became a sporting hero. 4 In 2015, he clocked 9.99 seconds and made history. In 2021, he finished in 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics. He also became the first Chinese athlete to run in the Olympic 100m final. 5 Su Bingtian has told youngsters, “Never let your age hold you back. Have a try and try harder. I believe you can write your own story.” Nothing is impossible as long as you try and stick to it. Everyone can be a Superman! 1．What can we infer from Audrey Hepburn’s words in Paragraph 1? A．Doubts and fears are necessary for our success. B．We should have the belief that we can achieve our goals. C．The word “impossible” has a special meaning. D．Audrey Hepburn often faced doubts and fears in her life. 2．When did Su Bingtian begin his sporting life? A．In 2006. B．In 2011. C．In 2014. D．In 2015. 3．Why was Su Bingtian’s decision to change his starting leg considered risky? A．Because he had no experience in using the new starting leg. B．Because he was too old to make any changes in his running style. C．Because he had to start all over again and his age was a disadvantage. D．Because there was no support from his coaches and teammates. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A．① - ② - ③④ - ⑤ B．① - ②③ - ④ - ⑤ C．①② - ③ - ④ - ⑤ D．①② - ③④ - ⑤ 5．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce Su Bingtian’s achievements in the 100m race. B．To tell us the difficulties Su Bingtian faced in his sporting life. C．To encourage us to face doubts and fears and never give up. D．To show the importance of making risky decisions in life. Nick was a boy in middle school. He thought that he was the best in everything he did. Whenever he lost, he would always find excuses. One Friday, Randy and Jack came to the playground to play badminton. Jack was much better at badminton than Randy. After about half an hour, Randy said to Jack, “Oh, I need to take a rest. I have to say that you are really good at this game.” Their classmate Nick heard this. He laughed out loud and said, “Randy, that’s because you are really bad at the sport. I am the best of the three of us.” Then, he asked Jack if he would like to play with him. Jack said, “OK.” Then, the two began to play. As a tall boy, Nick showed great skill at playing badminton. It was not easy for Jack to win, but still, he won the game. To Jack’s surprise, Nick said, “I can win if I have a racket as good as yours.” However, Jack didn’t think so. He said, “Let’s swap rackets to play again.” Unluckily for Nick, he still lost the game. This time round, Nick had no excuses. He lowered his head and planned to leave. However, Jack went over to him, saying, “Do not be sad! You are a skilled player, too.” Hearing this, Nick learned that he should not be too proud because there would always be somebody better than him. 1．What can we learn from Paragraph 2 and 3? A．Jack needs to take a rest. B．Nick is really proud. C．Randy is the best of the three. D．Jack didn’t want to play with Nick. 2．What was Nick’s excuse for losing the game? A．He wasn’t as tall as Jack. B．The badminton was not good. C．His racket was not good. D．He was too tired to play well. 3．What do you think of Jack? A．Proud and careless. B．Bad-tempered (坏脾气的) and proud. C．Humble (谦逊的) and kind. D．impolite but competitive. 4．What does the underlined word “swap” mean in Chinese? A．扔掉 B．冲洗 C．擦拭 D．交换 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．There is always someone better than you. B．There is no such thing as a free lunch. C．A good friend is like a mirror. D．Better late than never ① Do you know E-person and I-person? These two kinds of personalities are much discussed online. Even twins may be quite different from each other, such as personalities, hobbies, friends and so on. To learn more about that, let’s hear from the following twins. ② Andy, an Extrovert I enjoy trying new things and playing with many friends. Ken and I head to the beach on Saturdays to surf, and on Sundays, I hang out with Tom, eating and riding. At school, Larry is my best friend. I don’t spend much time with him over the weekends because he likes to play video games at home just by himself. I’m cool with it because I can visit other friends. I value (重视) his friendship a lot because Larry cares about me and often gives great advice about my problems. ③ Anna, an Introvert I think nothing is more enjoyable than staying on the sofa by myself with a great book in hand. However, I do also need time with my two best friends, Sue and Tina. Sue is so full of life that her jokes bring much joy to my quiet days. Tina is more like me, and she understands me better than I do. We often take a long walk to share our feelings. I love both my friends and need their different personalities to make my life colorful. ④ Well, there we have it from the horse’s mouth. From Andy and Anna, introverts and extroverts can be friends and also need friends with different personalities. So start to make different friends and enjoy the special friendship! 1．What does Andy do with Ken on Saturdays? A．Goes surfing. B．Rides bikes. C．Plays video games. D．Takes a long walk. 2．Why does the writer say “we have it from the horse’s mouth” in Paragraph 4? A．Because Andy and Anna promised to tell the truth. B．Because the writer read the information in a book. C．Because Andy and Anna are talking about a horse. D．Because the information comes from the people who experienced it. 3．Which is the right structure of the text? (①= Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2, …) A． B． C． D． 4．What can we learn from the text? A．Friends in need are friends indeed. B．Friends bring out the best in each other. C．Friends are not necessary to be the same. D．Friends reach for your hands and touch your hearts. S, M, P and C stand for different people who have different personalities (个性). S people are the most popular at the party. They are friendly, energetic (精力充沛的) and humorous (幽默的). They are interested in anything new and exciting and others always have fun with them. At the same time, they are careless and forgetful (健忘的). M people are very careful and do everything as planned. They always want to find faults and never feel pleased with anything around them. They are strict (严格的) with themselves, as well as with others. M people are real friends. If they make friends with you, it means that they will be your friends for life. They will do anything for their friends at any time. P people can easily be satisfied (满足的). They are peaceful (平静的) and calm (冷静的). But being peaceful and calm makes them very dull (迟钝的). They are always bystanders (旁观者). P people are good listeners and are always ready to accept others’ opinions. C people are leaders and workaholics (工作狂). They are brave and are never afraid of taking risks. However, they don’t care about others’ opinions and seldom think of others. They want others to follow them, but they hate waiting for others. There are no good or bad personalities. Every personality has two sides. If someone knows himself well, tries to improve the positive (积极的) things and tries to throw away the negative ones, he will have a better life. 1．According to the passage, we can know that S people are ________. A．quiet B．serious C．outgoing 2．What does the underlined word “faults” mean in Chinese? A．缺点 B．快乐 C．麻烦 3．Which of the following is TRUE about P people? A．They are friendly, energetic and humorous. B．They are peaceful and calm. C．They are brave and are never afraid of anything. 4．Who are brave? A．C people. B．P people. C．S people. 阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个能回答所提问题的最佳选项。 When I started junior high, my only plan for myself was to stay unnoticeable (不引人注意的). Everyone seemed so smart. I wanted to be like them but I couldn’t. So it was strange when I expected to run for (竞选) the eighth-grade secretary from my heart. Anyone interested in running should see the math teacher for qualification forms (资历表). I followed the others to the math classroom. Without even thinking twice, I filled out and turned in the forms, but I had no idea what I had gotten myself into. The only thing you could see in the eighth-grade hall was posters. Bookmarks and flyers (传单) were everywhere in the hallways. That week, I made flyers to introduce myself and passed them out. Everything was going as planned, ▲ . As I got ready to give my speech (演讲), my face was wet with sweat (汗) when the camera fixed on my face. What did my hair look like? Did I look at the camera? And most of all, did I look as scared as I felt? Before giving my speech, I asked myself one question: “What are you doing, Jack?” I felt lost. But I challenged myself and learned some amazing things about who I was. Not only did I give a speech in front of 300 kids, but I introduced myself to people I’d never even met before. I can’t remember everything about the election (选举). But what I do remember is that I won! The shy and quiet boy won! Stay unnoticeable? No! Why be unnoticeable when you can shine? And I learned the importance of taking a chance and believing in yourself. And next time there’s something you want to do, just do it! 1．What did the writer really expect to do from his heart? A．Stay unnoticeable at school. B．Run for the eighth grade secretary. C．Follow the others to do things. D．Introduce himself to other people. 2．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? ①I became the eighth grade secretary. ②I filled out the qualification forms. ③I handed out flyers to let others know me. ④I gave my speech with sweat running down. A．②③④① B．④③②① C．③④②① D．②④③① 3．Which of the following can be the best to fill in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 3? A．until it was time for my speech B．so I prepared my speech really well C．and it was easy to give my speech D．although I didn’t want to give a speech 4．What has the writer learned from his experience? A．Winning is the most important. B．Plan everything well before the election. C．Believe in yourself and do things as you wish. D．Staying unnoticeable can make your life easy. Zhang Jiacheng lost the lower half of his right arm in an accident at the age of 5. Life used to be really hard for him. Now, the 14－year－old boy from Yunfu City, Guangdong, has become popular for his basketball skills in a video on Sina Weibo. “I want to be a popular basketball player, playing more games and letting more people know me,” Zhang says. In the video, Zhang plays with one hand against his opponent, who is taller and stronger, and makes a shot, driving the fans crazy. His videos have been watched about 32 million times. Some Weibo users found his story inspiring, commenting (评论) that “God knows what he has been through.” Below the video, a CBA’s famous player commented that “The heart is always the strongest part of the body.” At 12, Zhang Jiacheng began playing basketball. The sport became his excitement and dream. But in the beginning, he found even the simplest moves difficult. “Things that make you a better person mean you may feel uncomfortable on the way,” Zhang wrote in his latest TikTok video. “The sport makes me happy and confident. When I touch the ball, I cannot take my hand off.” Zhang is strong－minded and hard－working. “You make me proud,” his father said. Just like what he wrote in one of his TikTok videos,“Give it a try, or give it up.” He chose to keep trying. 1．Zhang lost his arm when he was ________ years old. A．5 B．12 C．14 2．Zhang is popular because ________. A．his basketball skills are shown in a video on Sina Weibo B．he wants to be a famous basketball player in CBA C．he says he wants to play more games and know more people 3．What does the underlined word opponent mean in Paragraph 3？ A．Race. B．Student. C．Competitor. 4．Which of the following statements is NOT true？ A．Zhang comes from Yunfu City in Guangdong. B．The simplest moves were hard for Zhang now. C．Zhang has a strong will and works really hard. 重难语篇练习 It was Emma’s first day in the new school. Emma was the tallest girl in her class. “That girl is so tall. Is she a giant (巨人)?” said some students in the class. Some just stared (盯) at her. Emma felt left out and shy. “Emma is from New York, and her family moved here last week. Please make Emma feel welcome in our class!” said Mrs Black. At break, everyone ran out to play except Emma. She sat by herself and watched them all play. “Why won’t anyone play with me?” said Emma to herself. Later, some classmates finally came up to Emma, but when they talked with her, they realized she had an accent (口音). They laughed! Emma ran to the bathroom and cried sadly. “Why do I have to be different from everyone else? I want to go back to New York and stay with my old friends.” After school, Emma’s grandpa came to pick her up. She told him about the bad day she had. Grandpa said, “Emma, always love yourself. You are special just the way you are.” The next day at school, some students made fun of Emma again. Emma said, “Yes, I’m tall. Yes, I have an accent. But that makes me special. If you don’t have anything nice to say, please don’t say anything at all.” One girl came to Emma and said, “I’m sorry, Emma. It must be hard moving across the country. Let’s play together.” Thanks to her grandpa’s encouraging words, Emma was not worried about her differences anymore. She made new friends in the new school. 1．What do we know about Emma? A．She was the fattest one in her new class. B．She was taller than the other girls in her class. C．She moved to New York with her family last week. 2．Why did Emma feel sad during the break? A．Because she didn’t do well in class. B．Because her teacher was angry with her. C．Because some classmates laughed at her. 3．When did Emma change her ideas about being different? A．When her grandpa talked to her. B．When Mrs Black encouraged her. C．When her classmates said sorry to her. 4．How did Emma face her classmates the next day? A．She cried again. B．She stood up and spoke out. C．She stayed quiet all day. 5．What does the writer want to tell us through the story? A．Moving to a new place is not easy. B．Don’t be afraid to share your opinions. C．We should love ourselves for who we are. A Brave Young Hero On a freezing December day in Tongxin County, Ningxia, the quiet winter air was suddenly cut through by loud screams—a 4-year-old boy had fallen through the ice into the cold lake! People ran quickly to the lakeside, feeling worried and nervous, but nobody dared (敢) to step onto the thin, cracking (易碎的) ice. At that dangerous moment, 13-year-old Li Jiating, a seventh-grade student, stood up bravely. “I’m thin and light—I’ll go!” she said. She took a long pipe from a person nearby and crawled (爬行) slowly and carefully toward the hole in the ice. Just as she stretched (伸出) out her hand to pass the pipe to the boy, the ice broke again. Both she and the boy were in the icy water. But Li Jiating didn’t let go of the pipe. She held it tightly until some adults on the shore pulled her out. Soon after, firefighters arrived and saved the boy. Wet from head to toe and shaking with cold, Li Jiating rode her bike home quietly without telling anyone what had happened. When her father asked about her wet clothes, she smiled and made up a story: “A water truck splashed (泼洒) me with water!” It was not until 11 o’clock that night, when his sister called him, that the father found out the truth. “I felt scared and sad, but I was also proud of her kindness,” he said. The boy’s parents were very thankful. They posted online messages to find the “unknown hero” and then visited Li Jiating with gifts and money. Although Li Jiating refused to take the money, they left some fruits and a sheep. “This is our sincere thanks,” the boy’s father said. Li Jiating got a lot of honors (荣誉) for what she did. Her school named her “A Good Youth with Courage and Kindness”. The county (县) government gave her a prize, and a hospital offered her free physical exams for life. Alibaba also gave her a 5,000-yuan award. Li Jiating’s story is like a beam (束) of warm light. We praise her for her kindness and bravery (勇敢), but we also need to teach young people to keep themselves safe when they try to help others. Let bravery and wisdom go hand in hand— this is the best way to protect their kindness and pass on warmth to more people. 1．Why did Li Jiating decide to save the 4-year-old boy by herself at first? A．She was good at swimming in cold water. B．She thought she was light enough not to break the ice. C．She had received training. D．Her parents told her to be brave and help others. 2．What happened when Li Jiating tried to give the pipe to the boy? A．The boy refused to take the pipe from her. B．Firefighters arrived and stopped her. C．The ice broke again and both of them were in the water. D．Some adults pulled the boy out at once. 3．How did Li Jiating explain her wet clothes to her father at first? A．She said she fell into a lake when saving a boy. B．She said a water truck splashed water on her. C．She said she was caught in a heavy rain on the way home. D．She said she played with water in the park. 4．Which of the following honors was NOT given to Li Jiating? A．Being named “A Good Youth with Courage and Kindness “ by her school. B．Getting a 5,000-yuan award from Alibaba. C．Receiving free physical exams for life from a hospital. D．Winning a national hero competition. 5．What is the main idea of the last paragraph? A．Few people are brave enough to save people at any time. B．Li Jiating’s story is not popular among teenagers. C．Bravery should go together with wisdom when helping others. D．Only kind people can receive a lot of honors and prizes. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $