9.沈阳市于洪区2025—2026学年度下学期第一次模拟考试-【中考123】备战2027年中考英语模拟试题精编（辽宁专版）

XUESHENG ZHONGKAO BIBE B 9.沈阳市于洪区2025一2026学年度 Many people are trying to learn 下学期第一次模拟考试 a new language.Some take it as a hobby.Others have to learn a (满分：90分时间：90分钟)》 language because of their jobs or 第一部分选择题（共50分） studies,As a foreigner who is really 一、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分；满分40分） interested in Chinese culture,I like learning Chinese. 第一节阅读下面的材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D It is necessary for a person to know at least 3,000 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Chinese characters (to understand most Chinese A newspapers.The problem for most foreigners,however,is Surrey Junior High School Spring Sports Day that knowing 3,000 characters sounds like an impossible Person:Grade 7 and Grade 8 students. task,because many of the Chinese characters look the Time:Friday,April 18th,8:30 a.m.- same.That's why some people give up halfway.It's the 4:00p.m. most arduous part for me,too.But I managed to learn how Place:School Playground &Sports Field to write each character by watching videos online. Activities: Whenever I saw a character I didn't know in the street or on Morning Games(8:30-11:30) a menu,I would just write it down on my phone and then Running races,long jump,rope skipping look it up.Slowly,I've learned the common characters in Afternoon Matches(13:30-16:00) daily life. Boys'basketball Girls'badminton It's also important to listen to Chinese as much as Tips 1.Wear sports clothes and sports shoes. possible.I downloaded (a lot of listening materials 2.Bring your own water and have your lunch on the field. onto my phone and listened to them on the way to school 3.Keep the playground clean all the time. and work.I also watched a lot of Chinese TV shows and 4.Students must stay with their class teachers during films,where the words are not so difficult,and there are the day. always subtitles().It's really helpful for my listening. Prize:Every winner will get a sports medal and a nice As for speaking,I practice talking about different notebook. topics in Chinese when I am walking around,talking to )1.When will the Afternoon Matches start? myself or in my head,thinking through different A.At 8:30 a.m. B.At 11:30 a.m. conversations and situations.For example,whenever I was C.At 1:30 p.m. D.At 4:00 p.m. going to a shop,I would think about how to say that in ()2.What do students need to do according to the Chinese.It helps me to think in a Chinese way,which is tips? A.Bring their breakfast. really important. B.Wear whatever they like. Learning a language is never easy,As for me,I just C.Keep the playground clean. use every tool on hand and take my learning step by step, D.Leave alone without teachers and I'm still learning new things to this day! ()3.What can we infer from the text above? )5.Why does the author learn Chinese? A.Sports Day is on Sunday. A.Because he needs to work in China. B.Winners can get a medal and a notebook. B.Because he wants to live in China. C.There are no games in the morning. C.Because he likes Chinese culture. D.Students have lunch inside the classroom. ()4.Where would this text most possibly come from? D.Because he wants to make Chinese friends A.The college internet. )6.What does the underlined word“arduous”in B.A travel guide. Paragraph 2 mean? C.The local newspaper A.困难的 B.不重要的 D.The school noticeboard. C.可能的 D.放松的 )7.What is the main way of practicing speaking for C.Taking notes while watching. the author? D.Enjoying the story of a film. A.Traveling around China. )12.What is the best title for the passage? B.Thinking like a Chinese. A.How to Choose Great Movies. C.Watching Chinese movies. B.How to Watch a Movie Again. D.Reading Chinese newspapers C.Ways to Write a Good Movie Review. )8.What does the author suggest()at the end of D.How to write a good composition. the passage? 0 A.It is easy to talk with Chinese people. One night in a busy street in Jining, B.It is a wise decision to learn a language. Shandong,a single mother was selling C.It is not easy to learn a language. cold noodles..Her autistic(孤独症的) D.Chinese is not as difficult as you may think. ◆ son was standing beside her,and they C were tied together with a special rope to Writing a movie review is not only a great way to polish keep the son safe. your writing skills,but also helps you learn to share your A young man who likes painting saw them.He went to ideas clearly.You can show your opinions about a film and the mother and said,"I'm sorry,I don't have any money help others choose the best movies.Here are several simple with me today.Can I have a free bowl of cold noodles?" and useful tips. The mother smiled kindly and said,"Sure.Everyone Watch the movie more than once.For the first may meet trouble.If anyone in trouble asks me for help,I'll time,you may only get lost in the story and focus on different always say yes..” characters.When you watch it again,you will notice more The young man then talked to the mother and learned hidden details.Remember to take notes of what you see, that after losing her husband,she raised her autistic son and the notes will help you write a nice movie review. alone.When he asked if she was tired,she said,"I don't Establish your opinion.Have your own clear have time to think about being tired.I just want to take opinion.Use scenes or character stories from the film to good care of my son.Life is hard,but my heart is soft." support your idea.You can also compare this movie with The young man was deeply moved by the mother's other similar films in the same style. kindness and strength.He painted a picture of the mother Talk about acting.Comment on actors'acting. and son and gave it to them.Also,he secretly sent 20,000 Never give spoilers（剧透)！If you describe the actors' yuan to the mother the next day.When the mother found emotional expressions,or the body language they use,you out,she was very surprised but refused to take the money. can give your audience a real sense of the movie's quality "To be honest,yesterday I was really upset and without destroying any surprises. thought life was meaningless because of something.But that Other movie details.Pay attention to other details, bowl of cold noodles makes me believe there is always love such as special effects,music,lines and shooting styles. and hope in our lives.Thanks,"said the young man. Share your real thoughts on these details.If you follow the ( )13.Why did the mother tie her son? tips above,you can write an excellent movie review easily. A.To let her son help her. ()9.How many tips does the writer give in total? B.To protect her son. A.Three.B.Four.C.Five. D.Six. C.To train her son. )l0.What must we avoid(避免)doing when writing D.To play fun games.◆m a movie review? )14.What's the trouble of the young man when he ◆ A.Taking notes.B.Giving spoilers. ◆ first saw the single mother? C.Comparing films.D.Describing acting. A.He's painting a picture. )11.What's the main idea of the fourth paragraph? B.He's out of money that day A.Sharing real thoughts on other details. C.He breaks with his love. B.Commenting on actors'performance. D.He's fired and lost his job. ()15.Which of the following words can best describe furniture().One day,a young man came to 21 the single mother? him.The young man loved working with wood,but was A.Smart and loving. always hurrying to finish things.After a few days,the B.Careful and funny. young man thought,"I want to make furniture 22." C.Helpful and creative. The old carpenter noticed this and said,"I can teach D.Kind and strong. you to make furniture quickly.But first,you just need to do ()16.What can we learn from the passage? a job."Then,he handed the man a board and said,"Make A.The autistic son could give a hand to his mum. this board23.” B.The mother always feels tired because of busy The man thought it was24·He sanded(用砂纸 work. )the board a few times and gave it back soon.The old C.The mother was happy to take so much money. carpenter 25 the board and said,"It is not smooth D.The mother shows love and hope in our lives. enough.Try again.” 第二节阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出可 A little impatient,the young man sanded harder. 以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 However,the old carpenter 26 his head once again. E Feeling sad,the man started to think more.He wasn't Nowadays,more and more students like to use in a hurry any more and sanded every part of the board electronic devices(电子设备)such as mobile phones and ◆ 27.Finally,the board was quite smooth. tablets.They use them to study,play games and chat with This time,the old carpenter smiled and said,"You friends.However,using electronic devices for a long time have learned an important lesson.Success needs not only can bring some problems. ◆ 28 but also patience.The more boring the job is,the 17.Staring at the screen for a long time can more 29 we need to be. cause eye strain(眼疲劳)and even damage our eyesight. The young man understood the true 30 of Many students have to wear glasses because they use carpentry().It was not only about making things,but electronic devices too much. also about shaping(塑造)the mind. Second,it can affect our study.Some students are so()21.A.learn from B.learn about addicted to(沉迷于)playing games on their mobile phones C.look up D.look after that they forget to do their homework.They even play games( )22.A.higher B.faster in class,18. C.longer D.earlier Third,it can influence our communication with family ( )23.A.sofǘ B.small and friends.When students are using electronic devices, C.straight D.smooth they often don't talk to their parents or classmates. ( )24.A.cheap B.hard 19. C.difficult D.easy To deal with these problems,20. They can )25.A.smelled B.tried set a time limit for using electronic devices every day. C.touched D.heard A.This can break their relationship or friendship. )26.A.shook B.hit B.which makes them miss important knowledge. C.lifted D.turned C.students should use electronic devices properly. )27.A.angrily B.happily D.First,it is bad for our eyes. C.carelessly D.carefully E.Last,students shouldn't use electronic devices at all. ( )28.A.help B.skill 二、完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）》 C.shape D.aim 阅读短文，理解其大意，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选：（ )29.A.funnier B.easier 出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 C.patient D.harder In a small village,there lived a well-known old )30.A.price B.spirit carpenter().People travelled from far away to buy his C.care D.advice 第二部分非选择题（共40分）》 to lose weight. 三、语篇填空（共10小题，每小题1分；满分10分） ◆ First,stop sugary drinks and sweet cakes,and eat 阅读短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或用括号 more green vegetables.Second,never eat anything after 内所给词的正确形式填空，使短文通顺、连贯。 8:00 p.m.Third,exercise for 15 to 20 minutes five days a Ancient art doesn't have to be boring.Technology in week.Most importantly,be patient and keep doing these the 21st century can help to bring it to life by combining the rules all the time.It is the hardest part,but it matters most best of the old and the new. for weight control. Along the River During the Qingming Festival If you also want to keep healthy,you can have a try. ◆ Walking into the China Pavilion at Expo(世博会中国 41.What did the doctor say to the writer? 2010 in Shanghai,people were amazed by 31. _（see）a huge digital painting.Scientists 42.How did the writer lose his weight? digitized the 32. (fame)painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival by Chinese 33. 43.Which is the most important way to lose his weight (art)Z☑hang Zeduan. according to the writer? The original painting shows life during the Northern Song period and it includes many details of ancient Chinese 44.Do you have any suggestion of being health of your own? customs,lifestyles and technology. Try to explain.(At least 30 words.) In the digital painting,34. lot of these details are animated.35. farm)work in the fields,and sailors move around their boats and people eat 五、书面表达（满分20分） and do 36. (busy)in restaurants.Parts of the 45.假定你是李辉，你的外国好友Eic给你发来一封邮 background are also animated.You can see the wind 件。请仔细阅读这封邮件并写一封回信，内容包括： blowing through the trees 37. across the water. (1)感谢信任； Digital technology allows today's artists to express their (2)介绍自己的业余活动； 38. (idea)in ways that ancient artists would not (3)愿意继续提供帮助。 believe possible.Techniques such 39. animation To:Li Hui and 3D digital projection make art come alive. Dunhuang Cave Paintings From:Eric Dunhuang Caves,which are protected ancient Dear Li Hui, treasures in the Gobi Desert in Northwest China, I'm doing a set of studies on students'free time 40. fill)with paintings and sculptures with in different countries.Could you tell me how you lasting value.This artwork was created over a period of enjoy your free time？Many thanks！ around 1,000 years. Yours, 四、阅读与表达（共4小题，41~43小题，每小题2分，44 Eric 小题4分；满分10分) ◆ 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 注意： I used to be a fat boy and weighed (1)词数80~100，开头和结尾已给出，不计人总 80 kilograms.Running was really hard 词数； for me,but I never cared about my (2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； weight at first.Later,I found I often fell (3)邮件中不能出现真实姓名及学校名称。 ill easily.A doctor told me my heavy weight was bad for my health,so I must control my weight.I felt worried and decided to make a big change. One and a half years later,I lost 20 kilograms successfully.I never had special food or took medicine.I just changed my bad daily habits.Here are my simple waysto communicate with them politely. ◆ 平稳拿住瓶子的正确方法，收获了实用的经验。A选项“多么 Here are my suggestions.First,always remember to show 精彩的一课啊！”，对这次亲身实践得到的成长进行总结感叹。 your respect to them.Second,calm down when you have different 故选A。 ideas.Don't talk back immediately.Third,choose a proper time 20.D[解析]细节推理题。根据前文The scientist then added that to talk to your teachers after class.Tell them your thoughts in a it was at that moment that he knew he didn't need to be afraid to soft voice.They will understand you. make mistakes.可知，提到他从此明白不必害怕犯错，后文说明 I hope these suggestions can help you.Things will get better 就算实验不成功，也能收获价值。D选项“他明白了错误正是 s00n. 学习新事物的机会”，承上启下，点明故事的核心道理，和结尾 Yours, 观点完美呼应。故选D。 Li Hui 8.沈阳市皇姑区2025一2026学年（下）初中毕业 [语篇导读]本文讲述了作者发现小儿子Kevin因被忽视而伤 年级阶段性质量监测第一次模拟考试 心难过，通过纸条沟通了解到孩子的内心想法，从此更加关心家 人，学会用书写的方式化解情绪问题的故事。 [语篇导读]本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了关于骆驼的基本信 21-25 DBABC 26-30 ACDAC 息及其与人类生活的联系。 1.B[解析]推理判断题。根据表格“Camels are social animals..” [语篇导读]本文作者通过十年的运气相关研究，借助对照实验 可知，骆驼是群居动物，“live in groups”符合其群居特性。故 揭示了幸运者与不幸运者的核心差异，并总结了几条帮助人们提 选B。 升幸运程度的行为原则。 2.D[解析]细节理解题。根据表格“Weight:300-1,000kg”可 31.their 32.to study 33.asked 34.secretly 35.researcher 知，骆驼通常体重在300到1000千克之间。故选D。 36.was missed 37.more nervous 38.of 39.and 40.a 3.C[解析]推理判断题。根据表格“A camel's coat(hair)reflects 四 the desert sun and keeps them cool at very hot temperatures.It will [语篇导读]本文主要讲述了作者在好朋友的狗的陪伴下，度过 also keep them warm at cooler temperatures.”可知，骆驼的皮毛能 了一个个孤独的夏天，并学到了分享爱跟快乐。 反射阳光、调节体温，具有特殊功能，所以是“special(特别 41.A public swimming pool. 的)” ，故选C。 42.On a/the bridge. 4.D[解析]推理判断题。本文围绕骆驼的习性、特征等科学知 43.With his Doggie kisses. 识展开介绍，这类内容最可能出自“科学杂志(A science 44.I think sharing love and joy can fill our world with warmth.It magazine)” 。故选D。 brings people closer and makes every moment more meaningful and [语篇导读]本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者从害羞、沉默 bright.Small acts of care create endless happiness around us. 痛苦，在姐姐的鼓励下勇敢开口表达，最终变得自信、勇敢的成长 放性试题，答案不唯一) 故事。 5-8 CBBC 45.One possible version: [语篇导读]本文主要介绍太阳的特征、作用、星系位置、寿命温 Dear James, 度等相关天文知识。 I'm very happy to receive your email! 9.A[解析]细节理解题。根据第三段中The sun is also like a Last winter holiday,I had an unforgettable dinner at a small big anchor.It creates gravity that keeps all the planets moving countryside restaurant with my parents.It was cold outside,but around it in the solar system.可知，是太阳产生的引力，让太阳系 the dinner made me feel warm all over. 的行星围绕太阳运转。故选A。 This meal was special because it was my parents'reward for 10.D[解析]细节理解题。根据第四段中The sun orbits the my progress in study.We talked about my school life and future middle of the Milky Way.As it moves,it brings the planets in the plans over tasty home-made dishes.We laughed a lot and enjoyed solar system along with it.Earth goes along for the ride.One full the sweet time together.This dinner taught me that love is always orbit takes230 million years.可知，太阳绕银河系中心完整公转 around me.I felt loved and confident.It will stay as a sweet 一圈，需要花费2.3亿年的时间。故选D。 memory in my heart forever. 11.B[解析]推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句The sun's Yours, light only takes eight minutes to reach us.由此可以推断，太阳光 Li Hui 抵达地球是十分便捷、很快的。对应选项quite easy。故选B。 9.沈阳市于洪区2025一2026学年度下学期第一次模拟考试 l2.A[解析]标题归纳题。根据第一段The sun is a star made of gas.It is not rocky and hard like Earth.It is burning hot and very [语篇导读]文章介绍了一所学校春季运动会的一些相关情况。 bright.及通读全文可知，全文从太阳的构成、对地球的作用、太 14 CCBD 阳在银河系的位置、太阳的年龄、温度、光球层等多个角度介绍 语篇导读]作者因为对中国文化很感兴趣，所以学习中文，在 了太阳，因此这篇文章最好的标题是关于太阳的事实。故选A。 学中文的过程中，作者尝试了很多方法，并最终掌握了学习语言 [语篇导读]本文介绍了微塑料无处不在，其对人体细胞和内分 的秘诀。 泌系统的危害，以及减少风险的具体方法。 5.C[解析]细节理解题。根据第一段“As a foreigner who is 13-16 BDAC really interested in Chinese culture,I like learning Chinese.”可知 [语篇导读] 本文通过一位著名科学家儿时失手使牛奶瓶掉落 因为对中国文化感兴趣，所以学习中文。故选C。 的经历，告诉我们不必畏惧犯错，错误也是宝贵的学习契机。 6.A[解析]词义猜测题。根据第二段“The problem for most l7.E[解析]细节推理题。根据后文Once he was asked how he foreigners,however,is that knowing 3,000 characters sounds like was able to be so creative.He replied that it all came from an an impossible task,because many of the Chinese characters look experience he had with his mother when he was2 years old.可知， the same.That's why some people give up halfway.It's the most 开始讲述某个人的成长故事，E选项“曾经有一位做出多项重 arduous part for me too..”可推测出学习汉字是困难的，即 大发现的著名科学家”，引出下文的人物与事例，起到开篇总 arduous是“困难的”意思。故选A。 起的作用。故选E。 7.B[解析]细节理解题。根据第四段“As for speaking,I l8.C[解析]细节推理题。根据前文what a great and wonderful practice talking about different topics in Chinese when I am walking mess you have made!可知，C选项“我从没见过这么大一滩牛 around,talking to myself or in my head,thinking through different 奶”，承接地板满是牛奶的场景，贴合妈妈温柔又有趣的语气， conversations and situations.For example,whenever I was going to 衔接自然。故选C。 a shop,I would think about how to say that in Chinese.”可知对于 19.A[解析]细节推理题。根据前文The little boy learned that if 作者而言，像中国人那样思考是练习口语的主要方式。故选B。 he held the bottle at the top near the lip with both hands,he could 8.C[解析]推理判断题。根据文章结尾“Learning a language is carry it without dropping it.可知，小男孩学会了双手握住瓶口、 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 26.A[解析]考查动词。句意：然而，老木匠再次摇了摇头。 dy!”可知学习一门语言不是一件容易的事。故选C。 shook摇；hit打；lifted举起；turned转身。根据文章“the old [语篇导读]文章提供了撰写影评的实用建议：多次观看电影、 carpenter..·,his head once again”可知，木板还是没达到要求， 明确观点、评价演技、关注细节（如特效、音乐、台词），旨在帮助读 老木匠再次“摇头”。故选A。 者提升写作能力与观点表达能力。 27.D[解析]考查副词。句意：他不再匆忙，仔细地打磨木板的 9.B[解析]细节理解题。根据第二段“Watch the movie more 每一部分。angrily生气地；happily高兴地；carelessly粗心地； than once.”;第三段“Establish your opinion.”;第四段“Talk ◆ carefully仔细地。根据文章“He wasn't in a hurry any more”可 about acting.”和最后一段“Other movie details..”可知，文中依次 知，“仔细地”打磨木板的每一部分。故选D。 列出“多看一遍电影、树立自己的观点、评价演技、关注其他电 28.B[解析]考查名词。句意：成功不仅需要技巧，还需要耐心 影细节”四条写作影评的建议。故选B。 help帮助；skil技能；shape形状；aim目的。根据语境可知，成 10.B[解析]细节理解题。根据第四段“Comment on actors'" 功不仅需要“技巧”，还需要耐心。故选B。 acting..Never give spoilers!”可知，写影评时我们必须避免刷 29.C[解析]考查形容词。句意：工作越无聊，我们越需要耐心。 透。故选B。 funnier更有趣；easier更容易；patient耐心的；hard难的。根据 1l.B[解析]段落大意题。根据第四段“Comment on actors' 文章“The more boring the job is,the more29 we need to acting.Never give spoilers!If you describe the actors'emotional be.”及逻辑可知，工作越无聊，越需要耐心，此处为“boring”与 expressions,or the body language they use,you can give your “patient'”的对比。故选C。 audience a real sense of the movie's quality without destroying any 30.B[解析]考查名词。句意：年轻人明白了木工真正的精神。 surprises.”可知，第四段主要讲述要评价演员的表演。故 pice价格；spirit精神；care关心；advice建议。根据文章“t 选B。 was not only about making things,but also about shaping() l2.C[解析]标题归纳题。根据第一段“Writing a movie review is the mind.”可知，年轻人领悟到木工不仅是制作物品，更是塑 not only a great way to polish your writing skills,but also helps 造心智。故选B。 you learn to share your ideas clearly.Here are several simple and useful tips.”结合全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了写好一篇影 [语篇导读]本文主要介绍了现代科技如何让古代艺术焕发 评的实用方法。故选C。 新生。 「语篇导读]本文主要讲述了一个孤独症男孩的妈妈，在丈夫去 31.seeing 32.famous 33 artist 34.a 35.Farmers 36.business 世后独自抚养孩子，生活过得很艰辛，但是她不抱怨生活，积极乐 37.and 38.ideas 39.as 40.are filled 观，乐于助人，因此受到了陌生人的帮助。 四 13-16 BBDD [语篇导读]本文主要讲述了作者减肥的故事。 [语篇导读]本文主要介绍了使用电子设备的危害，以及介绍了 41.My heavy weight was bad for my health. 应对这些危害的方法。 42.I just changed my bad daily habits. 17.D[解析]细节推理题。根据下文“Staring at the screen for a 43.Be patient and keep doing weight-control rules all the time long time can cause eye strain and even damage our eyesight. 44.Yes.First,I should keep a balanced diet.I should avoid eating 知，此处应该介绍电子设备对眼睛的危害。结合选项“Fist,it food high in fat.I'd better eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. is bad for our eyes.”符合语境。故选D。 Second,to build up a strong body,I should exercise every day and l8.B[解析]细节推理题。根据上文“They even play games in have enough sleep.(开放性试题，答案不唯一) clss”可知，此处应该介绍在课堂上玩游戏的影响。结合选项 五 “which makes them miss important knowledge..”符合语境。故选 45.One possible version: Dear Eric, l9.A[解析]细节推理题。根据上文“Third,it can influence our Thanks a lot for your email and for trusting me with this communication with family and friends.”可知，此处应该介绍电 ◆ study.I'm really happy to help.In my free time,I often play 子设备对亲情和友谊的影响。结合选项“This can break their basketball with my friends.It's fun and keeps me healthy.I also relationship or friendship.”符合语境。故选A。 like reading books,especially storybooks.They take me to amazing 20.C[解析]细节推理题。根据上文“To deal with these worlds.Sometimes,I help my parents with housework,like problems'”可知，此处应该介绍解决这些问题的办法。结合选 cleaning the room.If you have more questions or need further help, 项“students should use electronic devices properly..”符合语境。 feel free to tell me.I'm always here to assist you. 故选C。 Yours, Li Hui [语篇导读]本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一位年轻木匠向老木匠 10.2026年大连市初中学业水平考试第一次模拟考试 学习制作家具的故事，通过打磨木板的经历领悟到成功不仅需要 技能，还需要耐心。 1-4 ADAC 5-8 BDAA 9-12 CBDB 13-16 CABC 17-20 EDBA 21.A[解析]考查动词短语。句意：一天，一个年轻人来向他学 习。learn from向…学习；learn about了解；look at看；look 21-25 ADDBB 26-30 ACDBC after照顾。根据文章“a young man came to..him”及后文老 三 木匠的教学内容可知，年轻人是来向老木匠“学习”。故选A。 31.started 32.was used 33.a 34.shops 35.harder 36.or 22.B[解析]考查形容词。句意：我想更快地制作家具。higher 37.their 38.luckily 39.in 40.to kecp 更高；faster更快；louder更大声；earlier更早。根据文章“was 四 always hurrying to finish things”可知，年轻人追求速度，想更快 41.They live in groups called pods 做家具。故选B。 42.Male dolphins with more close friends aged more slowly 23.D[解析]考查形容词。句意：把这块木板打磨光滑。sot柔 ◆ 43.It may help them lower stress,find food and stay safe. 软的；small小的；straight直的；smooth光滑的。根据后文“Itis 44.Yes.When I started running the 800 meters,I always finished not smooth enough”可知，是要把木板打磨“光滑”。故选D。 last.My friend Lucy didn't laugh at me but ran along with me 24.D[解析]考查形容词。句意：这个人认为这很容易。cheap every day.With her help,I became confident and passed the PE 便宜的；hard硬的；difficult困难的；easy容易的。根据文章 test finally.（开放性试题，答案不唯一) “He sanded the board a few times and give it back soon.”可知， 五 他认为“容易”。故选D。 45.One Possible Version: 25.C[解析]考查动词。句意：老木匠摸了摸木板说：“不够光 Dear Henry, 滑。再试一次。”smelled闻；tasted尝；felt触摸；heard听。根据 Very happy to reccive your email!I know you can't decide 文章“the old carpenter..,.the board”可知，判断木板是否光滑 whether to enter the competition because you're worried about the 需要“触摸”。故选C。 result.That's OK.It's natural to feel that way.