Starter（单元阅读精练）英语新教材沪教版五四学制七年级上册

Unit Starter 衔接单元 单元阅读精练 版块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 PassageA 阅读理解 说明文 约 260 介绍美式英语与英式英语在发音、词汇、表达和语法上的几处差异，并说明语言会随时间与地域而变化。 PassageB 阅读理解 记叙文（日记） 约 280 作者收到朋友 Eric 发来的街头英语标识照片，通过猜词、查词典、请教老师等方法读懂真实场景中的英语，打消了 "课堂英语是否有用" 的疑虑。 真题示例 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 约 310 一位对中国文化感兴趣的外国人分享自己学中文的经历与识字、听力、口语练习方法，指出学语言需要时间和努力。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 约 250 爱丁堡大学专家通过三组对照实验发现，边唱边记是记忆外语单词的最佳方式，建议备考时用唱歌来记忆。 模拟演练 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 约 320 介绍成为优秀学习者的多种途径 —— 小组学习、独自学习、使用闪卡、学习时听音乐等，强调最适合自己的方法才最好。 Passage2 阅读理解 记叙文 约 350 以中学生李华为例，介绍其制定计划、课堂听讲、课后复习、课外阅读、参加学习小组等良好习惯，最终成为班级优等生。 Passage3 阅读理解 说明文 约 420 从科学原理解释唱歌为何有助于记忆外语，引用研究者与语言教师的观点和实例，建议读者用唱歌的方式学语言。 Passage4 完形填空 说明文 约 250 介绍成为优秀学习者所需的努力与方法：设定目标、课堂记笔记、不怕犯错、定期复习等，指出好习惯加努力才能不断进步。 Passage A（美式英语和英式英语的一些差异） American and British people both speak English of course. But sometimes it does not seem like the same language. In fact, there are some important differences between British English and American English. First of all, they sound very different. Often, Americans don’t say each word, separately. They say several words together. Americans may say “I dunno” instead of “I don’t know”. Or they may say “Whaddaya say?” instead of “What do you say?” However, the British are more careful in their speech. They usually say all the words and keep them separate. Words sometimes have different meanings too. Some American words are never used in England. The same thing is true of some British words in America. For example, the vocabulary (词汇) for cars and driving is very different. Americans drive trucks, but in England people drive lorries. Many expressions are also different in the two countries. In England, if you are going to telephone your friends, you “phone them up”. In America, you “give them a call”. There’re also some differences in grammar. For example, when Americans ask a question, they say “Do you have a storybook?” But the British often say “Have you a storybook?” All these differences can be confusing (易混淆的) if you are learning English. But most languages are like this. Languages change over time. When people live in separate places, the languages change in different ways. This is what has happened to English. It can also happen to other languages, such as French. Many people in Canada speak French, but their French is very different from the French of France. 1．Languages ________. A．are always changing as time passes B．keep unchanged even if time changes C．are the same in all places D．are easy to learn 2．Which of the following is right? A．American people usually say “I don’t know” instead of “I dunno”. B．There are four differences between American and British English. C．Canadians speak all the same French as Frenchmen. D．When people live in different places, the language is in the same way. 3．This passage is mainly about ________. A．English vocabulary B．how American sounds are different from British sounds C．the way the British say words D．some differences between American and British English 重难词汇梳理 1. separate /ˈsepərət/adj. 分开的；独立的 2. vocabulary /vəˈkæbjəleri/n. 词汇；词汇量 3. expression /ɪkˈspreʃn/n. 表达；短语 4. grammar /ˈɡræmə(r)/n. 语法 5. confusing /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/adj. 令人困惑的 6. difference /ˈdɪfrəns/n. 差别，差异 7. instead /ɪnˈsted/adv. 代替；反而 8. truck /trʌk/n. 卡车（美式） 9. lorry /ˈlɒri/n. 卡车（英式） 10. happen /ˈhæpən/v. 发生 长难句解析 句1：（When people live in separate places, the languages change in different ways. 译文：当人们居住在相互隔绝的地区时，语言会以不同的方式发生变化。 分析： - 本句是**时间状语从句**，`When people live in separate places` 是 when 引导的时间状语从句；主句：`the languages change in different ways` - 从句主语：people；谓语：live；地点状语：in separate places - 主句主语：the languages；谓语：change；方式状语：in different ways（以不同方式） 句2：All these differences can be confusing if you are learning English. 译文：如果你正在学习英语，所有这些差异可能会令人困惑。 分析： - 本句含**if 引导条件状语从句**。主句：`All these differences can be confusing`；从句：`if you are learning English` - 主句：主语 All these differences，情态动词 can + be 动词，confusing 形容词作表语（令人困惑的，修饰事物） - 从句为现在进行时，表示正在发生的动作。 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了美式英语和英式英语的一些差异。 【详解】 1．细节理解题。根据“Languages change over time.”可知，语言总是随着时间的推移而变化。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“First of all, they sound very different.”，“Words sometimes have different meanings too.”，“Many expressions are also different in the two countries.”和“There’re also some differences in grammar.”可知，美式英语和英式英语有四个不同之处。故选B。 3．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据“In fact, there are some important differences between British English and American English.”以及结合全文可知，本文主要讲述了美式英语和英式英语的一些差异。故选D。 参考译文 美国人与英国人当然都说英语。但有时候，这两种英语看起来并不像是同一种语言。事实上，英式英语和美式英语之间存在一些重要差异。 首先，二者的发音差别很大。美国人通常不会把每个单词都单独读出来，而是把几个单词连读在一起。美国人可能会说 “I dunno” 来代替 “I don’t know（我不知道）”；或者用 “Whaddaya say?” 代替 “What do you say?（你怎么看？）”。然而英国人说话会更加严谨，他们通常读出所有单词，单词之间界限分明。 单词的含义有时也存在区别。一些美式英语词汇在英国从不使用，部分英式英语词汇在美国也是如此。例如，和汽车、驾驶相关的词汇差异就很大。美国人开 trucks（卡车），但在英国人们开 lorries（卡车）。 两个国家还有很多表达方式不一样。在英国，如果你要给朋友打电话，会说 “phone them up”；在美国，则说 “give them a call”。 语法方面同样存在一些不同。比如，美国人提问会说 “Do you have a storybook?”，而英国人常会说 “Have you a storybook?”。 如果你正在学习英语，所有这些差异可能会让你感到困惑。但大多数语言都是这样的。语言会随着时间发生变化。当人们居住在相互隔绝的地区，语言就会朝着不同方向演变。英语就是这样演变的，其他语言也会出现这种情况，例如法语。很多加拿大人讲法语，但他们的法语和法国本土的法语差别很大。 Passage B（文章主要介绍了学校里的不同俱乐部） Saturday, June 6 Sometimes I wonder if the English I’ve learned at school is of any use in real life in English-speaking countries. I finally sent an email to my friend Eric about my doubt. To my surprise, he replied with a few words and lots of photos—street signs, shop boards, and public notices—all from his city. “See if you can understand…” he wrote in his email. So this whole afternoon, I sat at the desk and went through these photos. The first sign reads “Thanks for standing in line while others exit. Keep it up!” From the words and the arrows (箭头), I could easily guess what “exit” means. It must mean “get out”. While others are getting out, we should wait in line. “Keep it up!” might mean “Keep doing it!”. It’s good manners. The second sign says “Dispose of or take your garbage with you. Leaving trash is a NO-GO!” It seemed difficult for me. “Garbage” and “trash” could mean something useless. But how about “Dispose of”? I looked it up in a dictionary. It says “to throw (something) away”. It’s our duty to put rubbish in a bin or take it away. So “Leaving trash is a NO-GO!” was not a problem for me. Everything made sense. Cool! “Neighborhood”, “watch” and “community” were not new to me, but I still failed to understand the last sign. Then I phoned my English teacher. She told me everyone in such a place worked together to keep the area safe. By guessing, using an English-English dictionary and asking for help, I got the meanings of all the photos. I can’t wait to try more. 1．What is the email to Eric mainly about? A．School life. B．Foreign culture. C．True friendship. D．English learning. 2．Which of the following can take the place of “Leaving trash is a NO-GO!” in the text? A．You can’t go away! B．You shouldn’t take a bin! C．You can’t litter here! D．You shouldn’t leave soon! 3．How did the writer get the meaning of the last sign? A．By calling a teacher. B．By making a guess. C．By sending an email. D．By using a dictionary. 4．What is the writer most likely to do next? A．Draw signs for the city. B．Ask Eric for more photos. C．Make boards for shops. D．Thank neighbors for their help. 重难词汇梳理 1. wonder /ˈwʌndə(r)/v. 想知道；感到惊讶 2. doubt /daʊt/n. 怀疑，疑问 3. exit /ˈeksɪt/v./n. 离开；出口 4. garbage /ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ/n. 垃圾（美式） 5. trash /træʃ/n. 垃圾（美式） 6. dispose /dɪˈspəʊz/v. 处理，安置 7. rubbish /ˈrʌbɪʃ/n. 垃圾 8. community /kəˈmjuːnəti/n. 社区 9. neighborhood /ˈneɪbəhʊd/n. 街区，居民区 10. notice /ˈnəʊtɪs/n. 告示，通知 v. 注意到 长难句解析 句 1 原句：Sometimes I wonder if the English I’ve learned at school is of any use in real life in English-speaking countries. 翻译：有时候我会想，我在学校学到的英语在英语国家的现实生活中是否有用。 **句子分析** 主句：`Sometimes I wonder`；`if`引导宾语从句，意为 “是否”。 宾语从句主干：`the English is of any use`；`I’ve learned at school`是省略关系代词 that 的定语从句，修饰先行词 the English；`in real life`、`in English-speaking countries`为地点状语。 固定结构：**be of any use = be useful** 有用的。 句 2 原句：By guessing, using an English-English dictionary and asking for help, I got the meanings of all the photos. 翻译：通过猜测、查阅英英词典以及寻求帮助，我弄懂了所有照片（里标识）的含义。 **句子分析** `By + 三个并列动名词短语(guessing, using..., asking...)` 在句中作方式状语，表示 “通过某种方式”； 主句：`I got the meanings of all the photos`；`of all the photos`介词短语作后置定语修饰 meanings。 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，记录作者通过朋友Eric发来的英语标识照片，尝试理解真实场景中的英语，过程中运用猜测、查词典、请教老师等方法，最终明白所有标识含义，打消了“学校学的英语是否有用”的疑虑，展现了真实场景对英语学习的帮助。 【详解】 1．日记开头提到“Sometimes I wonder if the English I’ve learned at school is of any use in real life...I finally sent an email to my friend Eric about my doubt”，可知给Eric的邮件主要关于英语学习的疑问。 2．第三段提到“‘Garbage’ and ‘trash’ could mean something useless...It’s our duty to put rubbish in a bin or take it away”，可知“Leaving trash is a NO-GO!”意为“不能在这里扔垃圾”，与“You can’t litter here!”同义。 3．第四段提到“Then I phoned my English teacher. She told me everyone in such a place worked together to keep the area safe”，说明作者通过打电话请教老师理解了最后一个标识。 4．最后一段提到“I can’t wait to try more”，结合前文Eric发来标识照片帮助作者学习，可推测作者接下来会向Eric要更多照片。 参考译文 6 月 6 日，星期六 有时候我会想，我在学校学到的英语，在英语国家的现实生活中到底有没有用处。我终于把我的这个疑问发邮件告诉了我的朋友埃里克。 令我惊讶的是，他回复的邮件里文字不多，但附带了很多照片 —— 街道标识、店铺招牌和公共告示，全都来自他所在的城市。他在邮件里写道：“看看你能不能看懂……” 于是整个下午，我坐在书桌前仔细翻看这些照片。 第一张标识上写着：“感谢在他人离场时排队等候。请继续保持！” 结合文字与箭头，我能轻松猜出 exit 的意思，它一定是 “出去”。当其他人离场时，我们应当排队等候。“Keep it up!” 大概意思就是 “继续这样做！”，这是良好的礼仪。 第二块告示写着：“自行处理或带走你的垃圾。禁止乱扔废弃物！” 这段对我来说起初很难。garbage 和 trash 应该指没用的东西。那 Dispose of 是什么意思？我查了词典，释义是 “扔掉（某物）”。把垃圾扔进垃圾桶或者随身带走是我们的责任。所以 “Leaving trash is a NO-GO!” 我也理解了，一切都通顺了，太棒啦！ neighborhood、watch 和 community 这几个词对我并不陌生，但我还是看不懂最后一张标识。随后我打电话请教了我的英语老师。她告诉我，在这样的地方，所有人共同协作，保障这片区域的安全。 借助猜测、查阅英英词典以及寻求他人帮助，我弄懂了所有照片里标识的含义。我已经迫不及待想要尝试更多（这类阅读）了。 Passage1 （2025·四川省攀枝花市中考） Many people are trying to learn a new language. Some consider it a hobby. Others have to learn a language because of their jobs or studies. As a foreigner who is really interested in Chinese culture, I like learning Chinese. It is thought that a person needs to know at least 3,000 Chinese characters (汉字) to understand most Chinese newspapers. The problem for most foreigners, however, is that knowing 3,000 characters sounds like an impossible task, because many of the Chinese characters look the same. That’s why some people give up halfway. It’s the most arduous part for me, too. But I managed to learn how to write each character by watching videos online. Whenever I saw a character I didn’t know in the street or on a menu, I would just write it down on my phone and then look it up. Slowly, I’ve learned the common characters in daily life. It’s also important to listen to Chinese as much as possible. I downloaded (下载) a lot of listening materials onto my phone and listened to them on the way to school and work. I also watched a lot of Chinese TV shows and films, where the words are not so difficult, and there are always subtitles (字幕). It’s really helpful for my listening. As for speaking, I practice talking about different topics in Chinese when I am walking around, talking to myself or in my head, thinking through different conversations and situations. For example, whenever I was going to a shop, I would think about how to say that in Chinese. It helps me to think in a Chinese way, which is really important. Learning a language is never easy. As for me, I just use every tool on hand and take my learning step by step, and I’m still learning new things to this day! 1．Why does the author learn Chinese? A．Because he needs to work in China. B．Because he wants to move to China. C．Because he wants to have Chinese friends. D．Because he hopes to know more about China. 2．What does the underlined word “arduous” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Difficult. B．Important. C．Impossible. D．Relaxing. 3．What is the main way of practicing speaking for the author? A．Traveling around China. B．Thinking like a Chinese. C．Watching Chinese movies. D．Reading Chinese newspapers. 4．What does the author suggest (暗示) at the end of the passage? A．It is easy to talk with Chinese people. B．It is a wise decision to learn a language. C．It takes time and effort to learn a language. D．Chinese is not as difficult as you may think. 5．Which of the following is the right structure (结构) of the passage? (Para. 1=①; Para. 2=②…) A．①/②③/④⑤ B．①②/③④/⑤ C．①/②③④/⑤ D．①②/③④⑤ 重难词汇梳理 1. character /ˈkærəktə(r)/n. 文字；字符；性格 2. impossible /ɪmˈpɒsəbl/adj. 不可能的 3. arduous /ˈɑːdjuəs/adj. 艰难的，费力的 4. manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/v. 设法做成；管理 5. material /məˈtɪəriəl/n. 材料，素材 6. subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtl/n. 字幕；副标题 7. topic /ˈtɒpɪk/n. 话题，主题 8. situation /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/n. 情况，场景 9. tool /tuːl/n. 工具 10. step by step /step baɪ step/ 短语 一步步地，逐步 长难句分析 句 1 原句：The problem for most foreigners, however, is that knowing 3,000 characters sounds like an impossible task, because many of the Chinese characters look the same. 翻译：然而对于大多数外国人来说，难题在于认识 3000 个汉字听起来是一项不可能完成的任务，因为很多汉字长得很像。 **句子分析** 主句：*The problem for most foreigners is that…* `that`引导表语从句，在从句内部：主语为动名词短语 **knowing 3,000 characters**；谓语`sounds like`；宾语`an impossible task`。 `because`引导原因状语从句，解释为什么任务难以完成。`however`是插入语，表示转折。 句 2 原句：As for speaking, I practice talking about different topics in Chinese when I am walking around, talking to myself or in my head, thinking through different conversations and situations. 翻译：至于口语方面，我会在四处走动、自言自语或者在脑海里默想的时候，练习用中文谈论不同话题，仔细设想各类对话与场景。 **句子分析** `As for speaking` 介词短语作状语，意为 “至于口语”。 主句：`I practice talking about different topics in Chinese`；固定搭配 practice doing sth. 练习做某事。 `when`引导时间状语从句；`thinking through…`现在分词短语作伴随状语，补充说明主句动作。 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者学习中文的原因、过程及遇到的困难，还介绍了作者学习中文听、说、写的方法，最后表明学习语言需要时间和努力。 【详解】 1．第一段提到：“As a foreigner who is really interested in Chinese culture, I like learning Chinese.”，这直接说明了作者学习中文是因为希望更多地了解中国。 2．第二段提到：“That’s why some people give up halfway. It’s the most arduous part for me, too.”，结合前文提到很多汉字看起来一样，3000个汉字对大多数外国人来说像不可能完成的任务，可知“arduous”意思是“困难的”。 3．第四段提到：“For example, whenever I was going to a shop, I would think about how to say that in Chinese. It helps me to think in a Chinese way, which is really important.”，作者练习口语的主要方式是像中国人一样思考。 4．最后一段提到：“Learning a language is never easy. As for me, I just use every tool on hand and take my learning step by step, and I’m still learning new things to this day!”，这直接说明了作者暗示学习语言需要时间和努力。 5．第一段讲述作者学习中文的原因；第二、三、四段分别讲述作者学习中文写、听、说的方法；第五段总结学习语言需要时间和努力。所以文章结构为①/②③④/⑤。 Passage2 （2025·山东省聊城市中考英语真题） Experts (专家) at the University of Edinburgh studied the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. They found that remembering words in singing was the best way to remember even one of the most difficult languages. The experts got the result by doing an experiment. They invited 60 people and divided them into three groups of 20. Then they asked the three groups of people to study words from the Hungarian (匈牙利的) language. Why Hungarian, you ask? The experts said they chose Hungarian because not many people knew the language. All three groups studied the Hungarian language for 15 minutes. The scientists asked them to learn in three different ways. They asked the first group to simply speak the words. They let the second group speak the words to a rhythm (节奏). And they asked the third group to sing the words. Then the three groups of people joined in a few language tests to see what they remembered. The group of people who learned the Hungarian words by singing them did better than the others. They did the best in four out of five of the tests. They also did two times better than those who simply learned the words by speaking them. Dr Katie Overy was one of the experts who did the experiment. She thought the findings could help those who try to learn foreign languages. “The brain seems to like music, especially for remembering,” she said. So, the next time you study for a language test, try to sing out what you need to remember. 1．Experts found that singing the words was the best way to learn a foreign language. A．Right. B．Wrong. 2．Eighty people took part in the experiment. A．Right. B．Wrong. 3．Each group learned the words in a different way. A．Right. B．Wrong. 4．The second group of people did better than the others. A．Right. B．Wrong. 5．The writer suggests speaking the words when you study for a language test. A．Right. B．Wrong. 重难词汇梳理 1. expert /ˈekspɜːt/n. 专家 2. relationship /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/n. 关系，联系 3. experiment /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/n. 实验 4. divide /dɪˈvaɪd/v. 划分；分开 5. rhythm /ˈrɪðəm/n. 节奏，韵律 6. Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡeəriən/adj. 匈牙利的 n. 匈牙利语；匈牙利人 7. finding /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/n. 研究发现，调查结果（常用复数 findings） 8. brain /breɪn/n. 大脑 9. simply /ˈsɪmpli/adv. 仅仅；简单地 10. test /test/n. 测试 v. 测验 长难句分析 句 1 原句：They found that remembering words in singing was the best way to remember even one of the most difficult languages. 翻译：他们发现，通过歌唱的方式记单词，甚至是记忆最难学的语言之一，也是最好的方法。 **句子分析** 主句：They found；`that`引导宾语从句。 宾语从句主干：remembering words in singing was the best way；动名词短语`remembering words in singing`作从句主语；不定式短语`to remember even one of the most difficult languages`作后置定语，修饰`the best way`。 句 2 原句：The group of people who learned the Hungarian words by singing them did better than the others. 翻译：通过歌唱学习匈牙利语单词的那一组人，比另外两组表现更好。 **句子分析** 主句：The group of people did better than the others；`who learned the Hungarian words by singing them`是定语从句，修饰先行词`people`；`by singing them`介词短语作方式状语，表示 “通过歌唱（单词）”；`than the others`为比较状语。 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了爱丁堡大学的专家们关于音乐与记忆外语单词之间关系的研究，通过实验发现唱歌是记忆外语单词的最佳方式。 【详解】 1．细节理解题。根据“They found that remembering words in singing was the best way to remember even one of the most difficult languages.”可知，专家们发现唱歌是记忆外语单词的最佳方式，该项表述正确。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“They invited 60 people and divided them into three groups of 20.”可知，有60人参加了实验，而不是80人，该项表述错误。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“All three groups studied the Hungarian language for 15 minutes. The scientists asked them to learn in three different ways.”可知，三个小组以不同的方式学习单词，该项表述正确。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“The group of people who learned the Hungarian words by singing them did better than the others.”可知，唱歌学习单词的那一组比其他组表现更好，而不是第二组，该项表述错误。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“So, the next time you study for a language test, try to sing out what you need to remember.”可知，作者建议下次学习语言测试时，试着唱出你需要记住的内容，而不是说出来，该项表述错误。故选B。 Passage 1 There are many ways to become a good learner. Different people have different methods. Some students like to study with a group. They think it’s easier to solve problems when they work together. They can share their ideas and learn from each other. Some students prefer to study alone. They can focus better without others’ disturbance. They can think deeply and work at their own pace. Some students like to use flashcards. They write down new words or important knowledge on cards. It’s convenient to review them anytime and anywhere. Some students like to listen to music while studying. They think music can help them relax and study better. But some people think it’s not a good idea because music may distract them. In fact, the best way to learn is the one that suits you. You can try different methods and find the one that works best for you. 1．Why do some students like to study with a group? A．Because they can play with their classmates. B．Because they can get help from their teachers easily. C．Because it’s easier to solve problems when they work together. D．Because they can talk freely. 2．What do some students who prefer to study alone think? A．They can focus better without others’ disturbance. B．They can’t learn well. C．They can’t solve problems by themselves. D．They can make more friends. 3．What do some students write on flashcards? A．Pictures. B．New words or important knowledge. C．Stories. D．Jokes. 4．Why do some students like to listen to music while studying? A．Because they like music. B．Because music can make them excited. C．Because music can help them relax and study better. D．Because they have nothing to do. 5．What is the best way to learn? A．The way that suits you. B．Studying with a group. C．Studying alone. D．Using flashcards. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文介绍了成为好学习者的不同方法，包括小组学习、独自学习、使用闪卡和学习时听音乐，并指出最适合的学习方式才是最好的。 【详解】 1．第二段指出小组学习的好处：“They think it’s easier to solve problems when they work together.”，这直接说明一些学生喜欢小组学习是因为一起合作时更容易解决问题。 2．第三段说明独自学习者的观点：“They can focus better without others’ disturbance.”，这直接说明他们能更好地集中注意力。 3．第四段说明闪卡的使用：“They write down new words or important knowledge on cards.”，这直接说明学生在闪卡上写新单词或重要知识。 4．第五段说明听音乐学习的原因：“They think music can help them relax and study better.”，这直接说明音乐能帮助他们放松并学得更好。 5．最后一段给出结论：“In fact, the best way to learn is the one that suits you.”，这直接说明最好的学习方法是最适合你的方法。 Passage 2 Li Hua is a middle school student. He is a good learner. He always gets good grades in exams. Here is how he studies. Li Hua likes to make a study plan before each term. He writes down his goals and the ways to achieve them. For example, he wants to improve his math. So he decides to do more math exercises every day. In class, Li Hua listens to the teacher carefully. He takes notes of the important points. After class, he reviews the notes and finishes his homework on time. He also likes to ask questions. If he has any problems, he will ask his teacher or classmates at once. Li Hua often reads books in his free time. He reads not only textbooks but also interesting storybooks. Reading helps him open his mind and learn more knowledge. Li Hua also joins some study groups. In the groups, he can discuss problems with his classmates. They share their ideas and learn from each other. Thanks to his good learning habits, Li Hua becomes a top student in his class. 1．What does Li Hua do before each term? A．He plays games. B．He makes a study plan. C．He watches TV. D．He goes shopping. 2．Why does Li Hua do more math exercises every day? A．Because he likes math. B．Because he wants to improve his math. C．Because his teacher asks him to. D．Because his parents ask him to. 3．What does Li Hua do after class? A．He plays basketball. B．He watches movies. C．He reviews the notes and finishes his homework. D．He plays computer games. 4．What does Li Hua often do in his free time? A．He reads books. B．He plays football. C．He sleeps. D．He sings songs. 5．Why does Li Hua join study groups? A．Because he can play with his classmates. B．Because he can discuss problems and share ideas with his classmates. C．Because he can make more friends. D．Because he can get more help from his teachers. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文介绍了中学生李华良好的学习习惯，包括制定计划、课堂听讲、课后复习、课外阅读及参加学习小组，最终成为班级优等生。 【详解】 1．根据文章第2段“Li Hua likes to make a study plan before each term.”可知，每学期前李华会制定学习计划。 2．根据文章第2段“For example, he wants to improve his math. So he decides to do more math exercises every day.”可知，他每天做更多数学练习是为了提高数学成绩。 3．根据文章第3段“After class, he reviews the notes and finishes his homework on time.”可知，课后他复习笔记并按时完成作业。 4．根据文章第4段“Li Hua often reads books in his free time.”可知，空闲时间他经常读书。 5．根据文章第5段“In the groups, he can discuss problems with his classmates. They share their ideas and learn from each other.”可知，加入学习小组是为了与同学讨论问题并分享想法。 Passage 3 How can you remember a song for a long time? Why does your teacher use songs to teach you English? There is a scientific reason for this. Researchers are studying the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. “Singing could be a new way of learning, especially for a foreign language . The brain likes to remember things in a catchy (悦耳易记的) and relaxing way. For example, children can remember difficult words quickly when they are in a song,” said Dr Karen Ludke. If children find it difficult to learn foreign languages, this new way may help. On her blog (博客), Dr Ludke wrote, “A listen-and-repeat singing way can help to learn foreign languages and open the door for future research in this area. ” Many language teachers know the importance of music and they often use it in teaching and learning. Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington D．C． , likes using songs in teaching Chinese. She said , “I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids, we usually use English songs but teach them the Chinese lyrics. Not only does it work, but it is fun for children. Sometimes I think if I learned English that way when I was young, maybe I could speak English much better. ” Our brain likes music in learning languages, especially for remembering. If you are still having problems in learning a language, why not try singing it out? 1．How does the writer start the text? A．By asking questions. B．By telling a story. C．By listing numbers. D．By giving an example. 2．Why can singing help people learn foreign languages? A．Because people can learn languages from the lyrics. B．Because it’s easier for the brain to remember things in this way. C．Because singing songs is very popular all around the world. D．Because singing makes people happy. 35．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Little kids. B．English songs. C．Languages. D．Chinese lyrics. 4．What do we know about Hua Zhuying? A．She is a Chinese teacher in Washington D．C． B．She teaches music at a language school. C．She teaches little children English lyrics with Chinese songs. D．She spoke English much better when she was young. 5．What’s the best title for this text? A．The Importance of Music B．A Great Foreign Language Teacher C．Learning Foreign Languages in Music D．How to Learn Foreign Languages 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了唱歌有助于学习外语的科学原因，并通过研究人员和语言教师的观点及实例加以论证，最后建议读者尝试通过唱歌来学习语言。 【详解】 1．根据文章第一段“How can you remember a song for a long time? Why does your teacher use songs to teach you English?”可推知文章开头通过提出两个问题来引出话题。 2．根据文章第二段“The brain likes to remember things in a catchy (悦耳易记的) and relaxing way.”可推知大脑喜欢以悦耳易记且轻松的方式记忆事物，所以唱歌能帮助学习外语。 3．根据文章第三段“For little kids , we usually use English songs but teach them the Chinese lyrics.”可推知句意为对于小孩子，通常用英文歌但教他们中文歌词，them 指代前文提到的小孩子。 4．根据文章第三段“Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington D. C.,”可推知Hua Zhuying是华盛顿特区一所中文学校的老师。 5．根据文章第二段“Researchers are studying the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language.”及全文内容可推知文章主要探讨音乐与学习外语的关系。 Passage 4 To be a good learner is not an easy thing. It 1 a lot of efforts and good methods. First, you should set clear goals. Goals can help you stay 2 on your studies. For example, if your goal is to get good grades in English, you need to 3 more time on it. Second, taking good notes in class is very 4 . You can write down the important points and review them after class. It will help you 5 what you have learned. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes. The important thing is to 6 from them. You can ask your teachers or classmates for help when you have 7 . Besides, it's necessary to 8 your knowledge regularly. You can do more exercises, read more books and have discussions with your classmates. All these can 9 your learning ability. In a word, being a good learner needs good habits and hard work. If you keep 10 , you will surely make great progress. 1．A．spends B．takes C．costs D．pays 2．A．interested B．excited C．focused D．relaxed 3．A．take B．cost C．spend D．pay 4．A．boring B．important C．difficult D．easy 5．A．remember B．forget C．miss D．lose 6．A．learn B．borrow C．hear D．come 7．A．questions B．problems C．answers D．ideas 8．A．forget B．repeat C．review D．organize 9．A．reduce B．improve C．lower D．keep 10．A．trying B．to try C．try D．tried 【答案】 1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．A 6．A 7．B 8．C 9．B 10．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了成为一名优秀学习者所需的努力和方法，包括设定目标、记笔记、不怕犯错及定期复习等建议。 【详解】 1．句意：这需要很多努力和好的方法。 根据空后空前“It”以及空后“a lot of efforts and good methods”可知此处指的是花费/需要努力，主语为It，takes意为“花费/需要（时间、精力、努力）”，主语是it，take符合语法要求。spends意为“花费”，主语是人；costs意为“花费”，主语是物，但多指花钱；pays意为“支付”，主语是人。 2．句意：目标可以帮助你在学习上保持专注。 根据“set clear goals”可知目标让人保持专注，focused“专注的”符合语境。interested“感兴趣的”，excited“兴奋的”，relaxed“放松的”都不符合语境。 3．句意：例如，如果你的目标是英语取得好成绩，你需要在这上面花费更多时间。 根据后面“more time on it”可知此处指的是花费时间，pay意为“支付”，先排除D；本句主语是“you”，cost意为“花费”，物作主语，take意为“花费”，主语通常为it，故排除这两项；spend time on sth.是固定搭配，表示“在某事上花费时间”，spend符合语法要求。 4．句意：第二，在课堂上做好笔记是非常重要的。 根据后文写要点、课后复习的好处可知，记笔记很重要，important“重要的”符合语境。boring“无聊的”，difficult“困难的”，easy“容易的”都不符合语境。 5．句意：它会帮你记住所学的内容。 根据“write down the important points and review them”可知，记笔记有助于记住知识，remember“记住”符合语境。forget“忘记”，miss“错过”，lose“丢失”都不符合语境。 6．句意：重要的事情是从错误中学习。 根据“Don’t be afraid of making mistakes”可知，要从错误中学习，learn“学习”符合语境。borrow“借入”，hear“听见”，come“来”都不符合语境。 7．句意：当你遇到难题时，你可以向老师或同学求助。 根据“ask your teachers or classmates for help”可知，遇到难题求助，problems“难题”符合语境。questions“需要口头回答的问题”，answers“答案”，ideas“想法”都不符合语境。 8．句意：此外，定期复习你的知识是有必要的。 根据后文“do more exercises”、“read more books”巩固知识可知，要定期复习，review“复习”符合语境。forget“忘记”，repeat“重复”，organize“组织”都不符合语境。 9．句意：所有这些都能提升你的学习能力。 根据做练习、读书、讨论这些学习行为可知，可以提升能力，improve“提高，改善”符合语境。reduce“减少”，lower“降低”，keep“保持”都不符合语境。 10．句意：如果你坚持努力，你一定会取得巨大进步。 固定搭配keep doing sth.意为“坚持做某事”，应选用动名词trying。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 13 / 22 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit Starter 衔接单元 单元阅读精练 版块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 PassageA 阅读理解 说明文 约 260 介绍美式英语与英式英语在发音、词汇、表达和语法上的几处差异，并说明语言会随时间与地域而变化。 PassageB 阅读理解 记叙文（日记） 约 280 作者收到朋友 Eric 发来的街头英语标识照片，通过猜词、查词典、请教老师等方法读懂真实场景中的英语，打消了 "课堂英语是否有用" 的疑虑。 真题示例 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 约 310 一位对中国文化感兴趣的外国人分享自己学中文的经历与识字、听力、口语练习方法，指出学语言需要时间和努力。 Passage2 阅读理解 说明文 约 250 爱丁堡大学专家通过三组对照实验发现，边唱边记是记忆外语单词的最佳方式，建议备考时用唱歌来记忆。 模拟演练 Passage1 阅读理解 说明文 约 320 介绍成为优秀学习者的多种途径 —— 小组学习、独自学习、使用闪卡、学习时听音乐等，强调最适合自己的方法才最好。 Passage2 阅读理解 记叙文 约 350 以中学生李华为例，介绍其制定计划、课堂听讲、课后复习、课外阅读、参加学习小组等良好习惯，最终成为班级优等生。 Passage3 阅读理解 说明文 约 420 从科学原理解释唱歌为何有助于记忆外语，引用研究者与语言教师的观点和实例，建议读者用唱歌的方式学语言。 Passage4 完形填空 说明文 约 250 介绍成为优秀学习者所需的努力与方法：设定目标、课堂记笔记、不怕犯错、定期复习等，指出好习惯加努力才能不断进步。 Passage A（美式英语和英式英语的一些差异） American and British people both speak English of course. But sometimes it does not seem like the same language. In fact, there are some important differences between British English and American English. First of all, they sound very different. Often, Americans don’t say each word, separately. They say several words together. Americans may say “I dunno” instead of “I don’t know”. Or they may say “Whaddaya say?” instead of “What do you say?” However, the British are more careful in their speech. They usually say all the words and keep them separate. Words sometimes have different meanings too. Some American words are never used in England. The same thing is true of some British words in America. For example, the vocabulary (词汇) for cars and driving is very different. Americans drive trucks, but in England people drive lorries. Many expressions are also different in the two countries. In England, if you are going to telephone your friends, you “phone them up”. In America, you “give them a call”. There’re also some differences in grammar. For example, when Americans ask a question, they say “Do you have a storybook?” But the British often say “Have you a storybook?” All these differences can be confusing (易混淆的) if you are learning English. But most languages are like this. Languages change over time. When people live in separate places, the languages change in different ways. This is what has happened to English. It can also happen to other languages, such as French. Many people in Canada speak French, but their French is very different from the French of France. 1．Languages ________. A．are always changing as time passes B．keep unchanged even if time changes C．are the same in all places D．are easy to learn 2．Which of the following is right? A．American people usually say “I don’t know” instead of “I dunno”. B．There are four differences between American and British English. C．Canadians speak all the same French as Frenchmen. D．When people live in different places, the language is in the same way. 3．This passage is mainly about ________. A．English vocabulary B．how American sounds are different from British sounds C．the way the British say words D．some differences between American and British English 重难词汇梳理 1. separate /ˈsepərət/adj. 分开的；独立的 2. vocabulary /vəˈkæbjəleri/n. 词汇；词汇量 3. expression /ɪkˈspreʃn/n. 表达；短语 4. grammar /ˈɡræmə(r)/n. 语法 5. confusing /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/adj. 令人困惑的 6. difference /ˈdɪfrəns/n. 差别，差异 7. instead /ɪnˈsted/adv. 代替；反而 8. truck /trʌk/n. 卡车（美式） 9. lorry /ˈlɒri/n. 卡车（英式） 10. happen /ˈhæpən/v. 发生 长难句解析 句1：（When people live in separate places, the languages change in different ways. 译文：当人们居住在相互隔绝的地区时，语言会以不同的方式发生变化。 分析： - 本句是**时间状语从句**，`When people live in separate places` 是 when 引导的时间状语从句；主句：`the languages change in different ways` - 从句主语：people；谓语：live；地点状语：in separate places - 主句主语：the languages；谓语：change；方式状语：in different ways（以不同方式） 句2：All these differences can be confusing if you are learning English. 译文：如果你正在学习英语，所有这些差异可能会令人困惑。 分析： - 本句含**if 引导条件状语从句**。主句：`All these differences can be confusing`；从句：`if you are learning English` - 主句：主语 All these differences，情态动词 can + be 动词，confusing 形容词作表语（令人困惑的，修饰事物） - 从句为现在进行时，表示正在发生的动作。 参考译文 美国人与英国人当然都说英语。但有时候，这两种英语看起来并不像是同一种语言。事实上，英式英语和美式英语之间存在一些重要差异。 首先，二者的发音差别很大。美国人通常不会把每个单词都单独读出来，而是把几个单词连读在一起。美国人可能会说 “I dunno” 来代替 “I don’t know（我不知道）”；或者用 “Whaddaya say?” 代替 “What do you say?（你怎么看？）”。然而英国人说话会更加严谨，他们通常读出所有单词，单词之间界限分明。 单词的含义有时也存在区别。一些美式英语词汇在英国从不使用，部分英式英语词汇在美国也是如此。例如，和汽车、驾驶相关的词汇差异就很大。美国人开 trucks（卡车），但在英国人们开 lorries（卡车）。 两个国家还有很多表达方式不一样。在英国，如果你要给朋友打电话，会说 “phone them up”；在美国，则说 “give them a call”。 语法方面同样存在一些不同。比如，美国人提问会说 “Do you have a storybook?”，而英国人常会说 “Have you a storybook?”。 如果你正在学习英语，所有这些差异可能会让你感到困惑。但大多数语言都是这样的。语言会随着时间发生变化。当人们居住在相互隔绝的地区，语言就会朝着不同方向演变。英语就是这样演变的，其他语言也会出现这种情况，例如法语。很多加拿大人讲法语，但他们的法语和法国本土的法语差别很大。 Passage B（文章主要介绍了学校里的不同俱乐部） Saturday, June 6 Sometimes I wonder if the English I’ve learned at school is of any use in real life in English-speaking countries. I finally sent an email to my friend Eric about my doubt. To my surprise, he replied with a few words and lots of photos—street signs, shop boards, and public notices—all from his city. “See if you can understand…” he wrote in his email. So this whole afternoon, I sat at the desk and went through these photos. The first sign reads “Thanks for standing in line while others exit. Keep it up!” From the words and the arrows (箭头), I could easily guess what “exit” means. It must mean “get out”. While others are getting out, we should wait in line. “Keep it up!” might mean “Keep doing it!”. It’s good manners. The second sign says “Dispose of or take your garbage with you. Leaving trash is a NO-GO!” It seemed difficult for me. “Garbage” and “trash” could mean something useless. But how about “Dispose of”? I looked it up in a dictionary. It says “to throw (something) away”. It’s our duty to put rubbish in a bin or take it away. So “Leaving trash is a NO-GO!” was not a problem for me. Everything made sense. Cool! “Neighborhood”, “watch” and “community” were not new to me, but I still failed to understand the last sign. Then I phoned my English teacher. She told me everyone in such a place worked together to keep the area safe. By guessing, using an English-English dictionary and asking for help, I got the meanings of all the photos. I can’t wait to try more. 1．What is the email to Eric mainly about? A．School life. B．Foreign culture. C．True friendship. D．English learning. 2．Which of the following can take the place of “Leaving trash is a NO-GO!” in the text? A．You can’t go away! B．You shouldn’t take a bin! C．You can’t litter here! D．You shouldn’t leave soon! 3．How did the writer get the meaning of the last sign? A．By calling a teacher. B．By making a guess. C．By sending an email. D．By using a dictionary. 4．What is the writer most likely to do next? A．Draw signs for the city. B．Ask Eric for more photos. C．Make boards for shops. D．Thank neighbors for their help. 重难词汇梳理 1. wonder /ˈwʌndə(r)/v. 想知道；感到惊讶 2. doubt /daʊt/n. 怀疑，疑问 3. exit /ˈeksɪt/v./n. 离开；出口 4. garbage /ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ/n. 垃圾（美式） 5. trash /træʃ/n. 垃圾（美式） 6. dispose /dɪˈspəʊz/v. 处理，安置 7. rubbish /ˈrʌbɪʃ/n. 垃圾 8. community /kəˈmjuːnəti/n. 社区 9. neighborhood /ˈneɪbəhʊd/n. 街区，居民区 10. notice /ˈnəʊtɪs/n. 告示，通知 v. 注意到 长难句解析 句 1 原句：Sometimes I wonder if the English I’ve learned at school is of any use in real life in English-speaking countries. 翻译：有时候我会想，我在学校学到的英语在英语国家的现实生活中是否有用。 **句子分析** 主句：`Sometimes I wonder`；`if`引导宾语从句，意为 “是否”。 宾语从句主干：`the English is of any use`；`I’ve learned at school`是省略关系代词 that 的定语从句，修饰先行词 the English；`in real life`、`in English-speaking countries`为地点状语。 固定结构：**be of any use = be useful** 有用的。 句 2 原句：By guessing, using an English-English dictionary and asking for help, I got the meanings of all the photos. 翻译：通过猜测、查阅英英词典以及寻求帮助，我弄懂了所有照片（里标识）的含义。 **句子分析** `By + 三个并列动名词短语(guessing, using..., asking...)` 在句中作方式状语，表示 “通过某种方式”； 主句：`I got the meanings of all the photos`；`of all the photos`介词短语作后置定语修饰 meanings。 参考译文 6 月 6 日，星期六 有时候我会想，我在学校学到的英语，在英语国家的现实生活中到底有没有用处。我终于把我的这个疑问发邮件告诉了我的朋友埃里克。 令我惊讶的是，他回复的邮件里文字不多，但附带了很多照片 —— 街道标识、店铺招牌和公共告示，全都来自他所在的城市。他在邮件里写道：“看看你能不能看懂……” 于是整个下午，我坐在书桌前仔细翻看这些照片。 第一张标识上写着：“感谢在他人离场时排队等候。请继续保持！” 结合文字与箭头，我能轻松猜出 exit 的意思，它一定是 “出去”。当其他人离场时，我们应当排队等候。“Keep it up!” 大概意思就是 “继续这样做！”，这是良好的礼仪。 第二块告示写着：“自行处理或带走你的垃圾。禁止乱扔废弃物！” 这段对我来说起初很难。garbage 和 trash 应该指没用的东西。那 Dispose of 是什么意思？我查了词典，释义是 “扔掉（某物）”。把垃圾扔进垃圾桶或者随身带走是我们的责任。所以 “Leaving trash is a NO-GO!” 我也理解了，一切都通顺了，太棒啦！ neighborhood、watch 和 community 这几个词对我并不陌生，但我还是看不懂最后一张标识。随后我打电话请教了我的英语老师。她告诉我，在这样的地方，所有人共同协作，保障这片区域的安全。 借助猜测、查阅英英词典以及寻求他人帮助，我弄懂了所有照片里标识的含义。我已经迫不及待想要尝试更多（这类阅读）了。 Passage1 （2025·四川省攀枝花市中考） Many people are trying to learn a new language. Some consider it a hobby. Others have to learn a language because of their jobs or studies. As a foreigner who is really interested in Chinese culture, I like learning Chinese. It is thought that a person needs to know at least 3,000 Chinese characters (汉字) to understand most Chinese newspapers. The problem for most foreigners, however, is that knowing 3,000 characters sounds like an impossible task, because many of the Chinese characters look the same. That’s why some people give up halfway. It’s the most arduous part for me, too. But I managed to learn how to write each character by watching videos online. Whenever I saw a character I didn’t know in the street or on a menu, I would just write it down on my phone and then look it up. Slowly, I’ve learned the common characters in daily life. It’s also important to listen to Chinese as much as possible. I downloaded (下载) a lot of listening materials onto my phone and listened to them on the way to school and work. I also watched a lot of Chinese TV shows and films, where the words are not so difficult, and there are always subtitles (字幕). It’s really helpful for my listening. As for speaking, I practice talking about different topics in Chinese when I am walking around, talking to myself or in my head, thinking through different conversations and situations. For example, whenever I was going to a shop, I would think about how to say that in Chinese. It helps me to think in a Chinese way, which is really important. Learning a language is never easy. As for me, I just use every tool on hand and take my learning step by step, and I’m still learning new things to this day! 1．Why does the author learn Chinese? A．Because he needs to work in China. B．Because he wants to move to China. C．Because he wants to have Chinese friends. D．Because he hopes to know more about China. 2．What does the underlined word “arduous” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Difficult. B．Important. C．Impossible. D．Relaxing. 3．What is the main way of practicing speaking for the author? A．Traveling around China. B．Thinking like a Chinese. C．Watching Chinese movies. D．Reading Chinese newspapers. 4．What does the author suggest (暗示) at the end of the passage? A．It is easy to talk with Chinese people. B．It is a wise decision to learn a language. C．It takes time and effort to learn a language. D．Chinese is not as difficult as you may think. 5．Which of the following is the right structure (结构) of the passage? (Para. 1=①; Para. 2=②…) A．①/②③/④⑤ B．①②/③④/⑤ C．①/②③④/⑤ D．①②/③④⑤ 重难词汇梳理 1. character /ˈkærəktə(r)/n. 文字；字符；性格 2. impossible /ɪmˈpɒsəbl/adj. 不可能的 3. arduous /ˈɑːdjuəs/adj. 艰难的，费力的 4. manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/v. 设法做成；管理 5. material /məˈtɪəriəl/n. 材料，素材 6. subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtl/n. 字幕；副标题 7. topic /ˈtɒpɪk/n. 话题，主题 8. situation /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn/n. 情况，场景 9. tool /tuːl/n. 工具 10. step by step /step baɪ step/ 短语 一步步地，逐步 长难句分析 句 1 原句：The problem for most foreigners, however, is that knowing 3,000 characters sounds like an impossible task, because many of the Chinese characters look the same. 翻译：然而对于大多数外国人来说，难题在于认识 3000 个汉字听起来是一项不可能完成的任务，因为很多汉字长得很像。 **句子分析** 主句：*The problem for most foreigners is that…* `that`引导表语从句，在从句内部：主语为动名词短语 **knowing 3,000 characters**；谓语`sounds like`；宾语`an impossible task`。 `because`引导原因状语从句，解释为什么任务难以完成。`however`是插入语，表示转折。 句 2 原句：As for speaking, I practice talking about different topics in Chinese when I am walking around, talking to myself or in my head, thinking through different conversations and situations. 翻译：至于口语方面，我会在四处走动、自言自语或者在脑海里默想的时候，练习用中文谈论不同话题，仔细设想各类对话与场景。 **句子分析** `As for speaking` 介词短语作状语，意为 “至于口语”。 主句：`I practice talking about different topics in Chinese`；固定搭配 practice doing sth. 练习做某事。 `when`引导时间状语从句；`thinking through…`现在分词短语作伴随状语，补充说明主句动作。 Passage2 （2025·山东省聊城市中考英语真题） Experts (专家) at the University of Edinburgh studied the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. They found that remembering words in singing was the best way to remember even one of the most difficult languages. The experts got the result by doing an experiment. They invited 60 people and divided them into three groups of 20. Then they asked the three groups of people to study words from the Hungarian (匈牙利的) language. Why Hungarian, you ask? The experts said they chose Hungarian because not many people knew the language. All three groups studied the Hungarian language for 15 minutes. The scientists asked them to learn in three different ways. They asked the first group to simply speak the words. They let the second group speak the words to a rhythm (节奏). And they asked the third group to sing the words. Then the three groups of people joined in a few language tests to see what they remembered. The group of people who learned the Hungarian words by singing them did better than the others. They did the best in four out of five of the tests. They also did two times better than those who simply learned the words by speaking them. Dr Katie Overy was one of the experts who did the experiment. She thought the findings could help those who try to learn foreign languages. “The brain seems to like music, especially for remembering,” she said. So, the next time you study for a language test, try to sing out what you need to remember. 1．Experts found that singing the words was the best way to learn a foreign language. A．Right. B．Wrong. 2．Eighty people took part in the experiment. A．Right. B．Wrong. 3．Each group learned the words in a different way. A．Right. B．Wrong. 4．The second group of people did better than the others. A．Right. B．Wrong. 5．The writer suggests speaking the words when you study for a language test. A．Right. B．Wrong. 重难词汇梳理 1. expert /ˈekspɜːt/n. 专家 2. relationship /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/n. 关系，联系 3. experiment /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/n. 实验 4. divide /dɪˈvaɪd/v. 划分；分开 5. rhythm /ˈrɪðəm/n. 节奏，韵律 6. Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡeəriən/adj. 匈牙利的 n. 匈牙利语；匈牙利人 7. finding /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/n. 研究发现，调查结果（常用复数 findings） 8. brain /breɪn/n. 大脑 9. simply /ˈsɪmpli/adv. 仅仅；简单地 10. test /test/n. 测试 v. 测验 长难句分析 句 1 原句：They found that remembering words in singing was the best way to remember even one of the most difficult languages. 翻译：他们发现，通过歌唱的方式记单词，甚至是记忆最难学的语言之一，也是最好的方法。 **句子分析** 主句：They found；`that`引导宾语从句。 宾语从句主干：remembering words in singing was the best way；动名词短语`remembering words in singing`作从句主语；不定式短语`to remember even one of the most difficult languages`作后置定语，修饰`the best way`。 句 2 原句：The group of people who learned the Hungarian words by singing them did better than the others. 翻译：通过歌唱学习匈牙利语单词的那一组人，比另外两组表现更好。 **句子分析** 主句：The group of people did better than the others；`who learned the Hungarian words by singing them`是定语从句，修饰先行词`people`；`by singing them`介词短语作方式状语，表示 “通过歌唱（单词）”；`than the others`为比较状语。 Passage 1 There are many ways to become a good learner. Different people have different methods. Some students like to study with a group. They think it’s easier to solve problems when they work together. They can share their ideas and learn from each other. Some students prefer to study alone. They can focus better without others’ disturbance. They can think deeply and work at their own pace. Some students like to use flashcards. They write down new words or important knowledge on cards. It’s convenient to review them anytime and anywhere. Some students like to listen to music while studying. They think music can help them relax and study better. But some people think it’s not a good idea because music may distract them. In fact, the best way to learn is the one that suits you. You can try different methods and find the one that works best for you. 1．Why do some students like to study with a group? A．Because they can play with their classmates. B．Because they can get help from their teachers easily. C．Because it’s easier to solve problems when they work together. D．Because they can talk freely. 2．What do some students who prefer to study alone think? A．They can focus better without others’ disturbance. B．They can’t learn well. C．They can’t solve problems by themselves. D．They can make more friends. 3．What do some students write on flashcards? A．Pictures. B．New words or important knowledge. C．Stories. D．Jokes. 4．Why do some students like to listen to music while studying? A．Because they like music. B．Because music can make them excited. C．Because music can help them relax and study better. D．Because they have nothing to do. 5．What is the best way to learn? A．The way that suits you. B．Studying with a group. C．Studying alone. D．Using flashcards. Passage 2 Li Hua is a middle school student. He is a good learner. He always gets good grades in exams. Here is how he studies. Li Hua likes to make a study plan before each term. He writes down his goals and the ways to achieve them. For example, he wants to improve his math. So he decides to do more math exercises every day. In class, Li Hua listens to the teacher carefully. He takes notes of the important points. After class, he reviews the notes and finishes his homework on time. He also likes to ask questions. If he has any problems, he will ask his teacher or classmates at once. Li Hua often reads books in his free time. He reads not only textbooks but also interesting storybooks. Reading helps him open his mind and learn more knowledge. Li Hua also joins some study groups. In the groups, he can discuss problems with his classmates. They share their ideas and learn from each other. Thanks to his good learning habits, Li Hua becomes a top student in his class. 1．What does Li Hua do before each term? A．He plays games. B．He makes a study plan. C．He watches TV. D．He goes shopping. 2．Why does Li Hua do more math exercises every day? A．Because he likes math. B．Because he wants to improve his math. C．Because his teacher asks him to. D．Because his parents ask him to. 3．What does Li Hua do after class? A．He plays basketball. B．He watches movies. C．He reviews the notes and finishes his homework. D．He plays computer games. 4．What does Li Hua often do in his free time? A．He reads books. B．He plays football. C．He sleeps. D．He sings songs. 5．Why does Li Hua join study groups? A．Because he can play with his classmates. B．Because he can discuss problems and share ideas with his classmates. C．Because he can make more friends. D．Because he can get more help from his teachers. Passage 3 How can you remember a song for a long time? Why does your teacher use songs to teach you English? There is a scientific reason for this. Researchers are studying the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. “Singing could be a new way of learning, especially for a foreign language . The brain likes to remember things in a catchy (悦耳易记的) and relaxing way. For example, children can remember difficult words quickly when they are in a song,” said Dr Karen Ludke. If children find it difficult to learn foreign languages, this new way may help. On her blog (博客), Dr Ludke wrote, “A listen-and-repeat singing way can help to learn foreign languages and open the door for future research in this area. ” Many language teachers know the importance of music and they often use it in teaching and learning. Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington D．C． , likes using songs in teaching Chinese. She said , “I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids, we usually use English songs but teach them the Chinese lyrics. Not only does it work, but it is fun for children. Sometimes I think if I learned English that way when I was young, maybe I could speak English much better. ” Our brain likes music in learning languages, especially for remembering. If you are still having problems in learning a language, why not try singing it out? 1．How does the writer start the text? A．By asking questions. B．By telling a story. C．By listing numbers. D．By giving an example. 2．Why can singing help people learn foreign languages? A．Because people can learn languages from the lyrics. B．Because it’s easier for the brain to remember things in this way. C．Because singing songs is very popular all around the world. D．Because singing makes people happy. 35．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Little kids. B．English songs. C．Languages. D．Chinese lyrics. 4．What do we know about Hua Zhuying? A．She is a Chinese teacher in Washington D．C． B．She teaches music at a language school. C．She teaches little children English lyrics with Chinese songs. D．She spoke English much better when she was young. 5．What’s the best title for this text? A．The Importance of Music B．A Great Foreign Language Teacher C．Learning Foreign Languages in Music D．How to Learn Foreign Languages Passage 4 To be a good learner is not an easy thing. It 1 a lot of efforts and good methods. First, you should set clear goals. Goals can help you stay 2 on your studies. For example, if your goal is to get good grades in English, you need to 3 more time on it. Second, taking good notes in class is very 4 . You can write down the important points and review them after class. It will help you 5 what you have learned. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes. The important thing is to 6 from them. You can ask your teachers or classmates for help when you have 7 . Besides, it's necessary to 8 your knowledge regularly. You can do more exercises, read more books and have discussions with your classmates. All these can 9 your learning ability. In a word, being a good learner needs good habits and hard work. 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