期中复习之阅读理解15篇（Units1-3单元话题）-2026-2027学年八年级英语上册（外研版）

期中复习之阅读理解15篇 （Units1-3单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 This is me 认识自我 Unit 2 Getting along 人际交往 Unit 3 Make it happen 创意与发明 S, M, P and C stand for different people who have different personalities. S people are the most popular at the party. They are friendly, energetic and humorous. They are interested in anything new and exciting and others always have fun with them. At the same time, they are careless and forgetful. 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 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. They are peaceful and calm. 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 things and tries to throw away the negative ones, he will have a better life. 1．What do we know about S people? A．calm and peaceful. B．careful and strict. C．popular but forgetful. D．brave but dull. 2．What does the underlined word “faults” mean in Chinese? A．缺点 B．快乐 C．麻烦 D．优点 3．What do M people often do? A．They change their plans easily. B．They look for problems in things. C．They are not strict with friends. D．They give up friendship quickly. 4．Who are brave according to the text? A．C people. B．P people. C．S people. D．M people. 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．Personalities have only positive sides. B．We should change our personalities completely. C．Some personalities are better than others. D．Different personalities have both good and bad sides. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文介绍了S、M、P、C四种不同性格类型的人的特点，并指出每种性格都有两面性，了解自我能改善生活。 1．根据文章第2段“S people are the most popular at the party...At the same time, they are careless and forgetful.”可知，S型人在聚会上最受欢迎，同时粗心且健忘。 2．根据文章第3段“They always want to find faults and never feel pleased with anything around them.”可知，M型人从不满意周围事物，总是想找毛病，faults意为“缺点”。 3．根据文章第3段“They always want to find faults and never feel pleased with anything around them.”可知，M型人经常寻找事物中的问题。 4．根据文章第5段“C people are leaders and workaholics (工作狂). They are brave and are never afraid of taking risks.”可知，C型人是勇敢的。 5．根据文章最后一段“There are no good or bad personalities. Every personality has two sides.”可知不同性格都有好坏两面，没有绝对的好坏。 In the hallway of Lincoln High School, four students are talking and laughing happily. They are good friends with completely different characters (性格). Emily is certainly the most responsible (负责任的) one among her friends. If someone wants to find a person to talk to, Emily is always there to listen to them and talk with them. If someone needs advice, Emily is the first person they go to. However, Alex is a quiet but talented boy. He doesn’t talk much and he usually spends most of his free time reading in the school library, so he does well in exams. When his friends have some difficult problems in study, Alex is often ready to help them out. Students are all surprised at his intellect and great problem-solving skills. Liam is a born leader. He is cheerful and outgoing. He joins all kinds of clubs at school. At the same time, Liam likes to take part in outdoor activities. He often organises school trips, and other interesting games. All the students like to play with him. This makes Liam a popular star at school. Sophia is friendly and kind. She does different volunteer work after school. On Monday and Friday, Sophia goes to the children’s hospital. On Wednesday, she visits dogs and cats in an animal shelter (收容所), bringing them food. At the weekend, she helps to clean up the neighbourhood and look after the old people. 1．What do we know about Emily? A．She is good at music. B．She talks with others very well. C．She hardly gives useful advice. D．She likes hanging out with friends. 2．What does the underlined word “intellect” probably mean in Chinese? A．才智 B．外貌 C．梦想 D．讨论 3．If Jack is interested in outdoor activities, he can turn to __________. A．Emily B．Alex C．Liam D．Sophia 4．How often does Sophia go to the children’s hospital? A．Once a week. B．Twice a month. C．Twice a week. D．Three times a month. 5．What is the passage mainly about? A．The story of three good friends. B．The importance of being kind. C．The students’ nice life in Lincoln High School. D．The introduction to four students with different characters. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了林肯高中的四位学生Emily、Alex、Liam和Sophia，他们虽是好朋友但性格完全不同，文章分别描述了每个人的性格特点及日常表现。 1．根据文章第2段“If someone wants to find a person to talk to, Emily is always there to listen to them and talk with them.”，文中提到Emily总是倾听他人、陪人交谈，是大家寻求建议的首选，可推知Emily善于与他人交谈，与他人沟通很好。 2．根据文章第3段“he usually spends most of his free time reading in the school library, so he does well in exams.”及“great problem-solving skills”，提到Alex爱读书、考试成绩好、常帮朋友解决学习难题，结合后文他出色的解决问题的能力，可推知同学们惊讶的是他的才智，对应选项A的含义。 3．根据文章第4段“At the same time, Liam likes to take part in outdoor activities. He often organises school trips, and other interesting games.”，文中明确说明Liam喜欢参加户外活动，还经常组织学校旅行等相关活动，因此对户外活动感兴趣的Jack可以找Liam。 4．根据文章第5段“On Monday and Friday, Sophia goes to the children’s hospital.”，文中提到她周一和周五去儿童医院，由此可知她一周去两次儿童医院。 5．文章开篇点明介绍四位性格完全不同的好朋友，后续段落分别逐一介绍四人的性格与相关情况，A选项人数错误并非三位，B选项仅涉及Sophia的部分特点不能概括全文，C选项未聚焦四位学生的性格介绍核心，只有D选项准确概括全文内容。 Do you have dreams? Having dreams and goals for the future can make us study and make progress. But when you have dreams and goals, why do you still fail? The difference between successful people and the dreamers is the persistent (锲而不舍的) action. When you learn your lessons at school, you must work hard and not give up. You will often find some of your lessons very hard. Try and keep trying, and you’ll be successful. If we have a hard lesson today, let us try our best to learn it well and then we shall be ready for a harder one tomorrow. This is the famous formula (公式) for success: Dream→Believe→Achieve. Most people have what they want (Dream) and think they can achieve their dreams (Believe). But then they do nothing. They just imagine（想象）their dreams can come true. When they fail, they say angrily how terrible their life is. I believe you have to put one more thing into your success formula: Dream→Believe→Act→Achieve. For me, acts are the most important thing for success. If you say, “I can’t do it” and give up, you can never do anything successfully. However, “I’ll try” makes wonders. Let’s remember that there will be tough things in our life. We must face them bravely and solve them. Success can’t fall down from the sky. Most successful people make their dreams come true because of their persistent action. Please remember: Action is the bridge that can make our dreams and goals come true. 1．How does the writer begin the text? A．By giving an example. B．By asking questions. C．By telling a story. D．By showing a saying. 2．What should you do when you find your lessons very hard? A．Ask people for help. B．Try and keep trying. C．Get ready to create wonders. D．Prepare for a harder one. 3．What does the underlined word “tough” mean? A．Dangerous. B．Relaxing. C．Wonderful. D．Difficult. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．Do Something Valuable B．Study Hard and Make Progress C．Achieve Dreams with Persistent Action D．Successful People 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，讨论了梦想与成功的关系，指出仅有梦想和信念是不够的，锲而不舍的行动才是实现目标的关键。 1．文章开头用两个问句“Do you have dreams?”和“But when you have dreams and goals, why do you still fail?”引出话题，因此选B。 2．文中第二段提到“You will often find some of your lessons very hard. Try and keep trying, and you’ll be successful.”，说明遇到难的课程时要不断尝试，因此选B。 3．根据上下文“We must face them bravely and solve them.”可知，“tough things”是需要勇敢面对和解决的事物，意思是“困难的”，和D选项“Difficult”同义，因此选D。 4．全文围绕“成功需要持续的行动”展开，最后也提到“Action is the bridge that can make our dreams and goals come true”，核心是用持续的行动实现梦想，因此选C。 When China’s national college entrance exam (Gaokao) ended on 9 June 2025, most students celebrated with families. But 18-year-old Liu Yan from Guanyang County, Guangxi chose a different path. Using a traditional wooden carrying pole, a tool farmers use to carry heavy loads, she packed her textbooks, clothes, and bedding into cloth bags. Balancing them on her shoulders, she walked the long road home alone. A short video of her determined walk spread quickly online. Millions were inspired by her independence and simple strength. “It was just an ordinary way to carry my things—nothing special,” Liu said, adding that she often uses a pole to help with farm work at home. Many kind-hearted people offered financial support after seeing her story. Liu politely refused all those donations. “My family and I live happily and don’t need assistance. I hope kind-hearted people can direct their support to those who truly need it,” she said. “I’m still just me, and the road ahead is mine to walk.” When asked about her dreams, Liu’s eyes shone with determination. “I want to become a teacher. My own teachers planted seeds of hope in me. After college, ________.” For now, Liu works as a summer helper at a local restaurant, washing dishes and cleaning tables. “Earning my own money feels good,” she smiled. “I’m proud to help my family with my efforts.” Her carrying pole now rests at home, but the quiet strength it represents continues to inspire people across China. 1．What does the underlined word “packed” probably mean in paragraph 1? A．Threw. B．Put. C．Bought. D．Gave. 2．Which of the following can be put into the blank in paragraph 4? A．I’ll return to my hometown with honour. B．I’ll help others grow their dreams too. C．I’ll buy modern things for my family. D．I’ll pay back all the kind support. 3．Why did Liu Yan work at a restaurant during summer? A．To practice being a teacher. B．To buy new clothes for college. C．To earn money by herself. D．To meet kind-hearted people. 4．The story mainly shows Liu Yan’s ________. A．love for traditional farming tools B．wish to become famous online C．hard work and independence D．difficult life after the exam 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了广西女孩刘艳高考后用扁担独自搬运行李回家，拒绝社会捐赠，暑期打工自立，并立志成为教师传递希望的故事，展现了她的独立与坚强。 1．第一段明确指出：“she packed her textbooks, clothes, and bedding into cloth bags”，packed是指将书本、衣物等物品仔细装进布袋子里，含义与Put相近。 2．第四段明确指出：“I want to become a teacher. My own teachers planted seeds of hope in me”，说明刘艳希望成为像老师一样的人，大学后也会帮助其他人实现梦想。 3．第五段明确指出：“Earning my own money feels good,” she smiled. “I’m proud to help my family with my efforts.”，说明刘艳暑期在餐厅打工是为了靠自己赚钱。 4．第一段指出：“Balancing them on her shoulders, she walked the long road home alone”；第三段指出：“Many kind-hearted people offered financial support after seeing her story. Liu politely refused all those donations”；第五段指出：Liu works as a summer helper at a local restaurant, washing dishes and cleaning tables. “Earning my own money feels good,”，文章通过刘艳用扁担搬行李、拒绝捐赠、暑期打工等事例，主要展现了她努力奋斗和独立自主的品质。 The 15th National Games was held in Guangzhou this year, and the diving (跳水) competition was very exciting. Among all the teams, the Guangdong women’s diving team worked together perfectly and finally won the gold medal in the women’s team event. This was the first gold medal in diving at the games. Their success shows us the importance of hard work and teamwork. Chen Yiwen is a very stable (稳定的) and hard-working athlete (运动员). She took part in two events for the team. In the morning, she dived with her partner (搭档) Lin Shan in the women’s synchronized springboard (双人跳板). They got the highest score and took first place. Later, Chen also won first place in the women’s individual (单人的) springboard. She is like a strong rock for the team. After the match, she praised all her teammates, showing she is a great team player. All eyes were on the young diver, Quan Hongchan. She was coming back after a long break because of an injury (受伤). Her comeback was highly expected (被期待的). She partnered with Wang Weiying in the women’s synchronized platform (双人跳台). They worked very well together. Their dives were clean and almost perfect. Quan is not only talented (有天赋的) but also very brave for overcoming her difficulties. After winning, Quan happily said on social media, “I’m so great!” The Guangdong team’s final score was the highest. They successfully defended (卫冕) their title as champions. Quan Hongchan and Chen Yiwen teach us good lessons. Quan shows us how to be brave and never give up. Chen shows us how to be a reliable (可信赖的) team member. Their great spirits are just as important as their gold medal. 1．What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A．Chen Yiwen’s stable performance and team spirit. B．The rules of the diving competition. C．Quan Hongchan’s difficult times. D．The score of the Sichuan team. 2．What does the passage say about Quan Hongchan? A．She only cares about winning. B．She never gets injured. C．She is brave and overcomes difficulties. D．She likes to dive alone. 3．How did Chen Yiwen show she was a team player? A．By only focusing on her own dives. B．By praising her teammates after the match. C．By talking only about her own score. D．By diving in only one event. 4．What was the final result for the Guangdong team? A．They got the silver medal. B．They lost the game. C．They won the gold medal again. D．They got the bronze medal. 5．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To only tell us who won the gold medal. B．To make us want to become divers. C．To teach us the rules of diving. D．To show us the athletes’ success and their good qualities. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了第十五届全运会中广东女子跳水队获得女子团体跳水金牌的事件，介绍了运动员陈艺文的稳定发挥与团队精神、全红婵伤愈复出夺冠的经历，展现了她们身上的优秀品质。 1．根据文章第二段“Chen Yiwen is a very stable and hard-working athlete. She took part in two events for the team. After the match, she praised all her teammates, showing she is a great team player.”可知，第二段围绕陈艺文展开，主要介绍了她稳定的赛场表现和团队精神。 2．根据文章第三段倒数第二句“Quan is not only talented but also very brave for overcoming her difficulties.”可知，全红婵十分勇敢，能够克服困难。 3．根据文章第二段最后一句“After the match, she praised all her teammates, showing she is a great team player.”可知，陈艺文在赛后表扬所有队友，以此体现她的团队精神。 4．根据文章第一段第二句“the Guangdong women’s diving team worked together perfectly and finally won the gold medal in the women’s team event”及第四段第二句“They successfully defended their title as champions.”可知，广东队成功卫冕，再次夺得金牌。 5．根据文章第四段第3-6句“Quan Hongchan and Chen Yiwen teach us good lessons. Quan shows us how to be brave and never give up. Chen shows us how to be a reliable team member. Their great spirits are just as important as their gold medal.”可知，作者写作本文的目的是展示运动员的成功以及她们身上的优秀品质。 Have you ever had any conflicts (冲突) with your best friend? In fact, even the closest friends can cause conflicts without understanding or enough communication. Emma and Lily were best friends since junior high school. However, things changed when Emma joined a science club. She spent less time with Lily. And Lily felt uncomfortable to be ignored (被忽视的). One day, Lily posted a sad message online, “Some people forget old friends when they find new ones.” Emma saw it and thought Lily was laughing at her. They stopped talking, and their friendship seemed ruined. After a week of silence (沉默), Emma felt hurt and turned to her teacher Mrs. Li for help. Mrs. Li told her that they should communicate with each other. Then Emma decided to talk to Lily. She said, “I miss you. I didn’t mean to make you feel ignored.” Lily said sorry, too, “I shouldn’t post the sad message online. I was just sad.” They became good friends again. Every friendship has conflicts, but real friends work through them. When we talk honestly, we can solve conflicts to make our friendship even stronger. 1．The writer starts this passage by ________. A．comparing two things B．listing numbers C．asking a question D．giving an example 2．Why did Emma and Lily stop talking? A．Because Emma joined the science club. B．Because Lily posted a sad message online. C．Because Lily refused (拒绝) to join the science club. D．Because Emma forgot old friends. 3．What does the underlined word “ruined” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．毁灭的 B．密切的 C．宝贵的 D．罕见的 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The closest friends have no conflicts. B．New friends are more important than old friends. C．The conflicts are common among friends. D．Understanding and communication can solve friendship conflicts. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Emma和Lily这对好朋友因缺乏沟通产生矛盾，最终通过坦诚交流化解冲突、重归于好的故事，点明了理解与沟通能让友谊更牢固的道理。 1．文章开篇直接提出问题：“Have you ever had any conflicts (冲突) with your best friend?”，这是典型的以提问方式开启全文的写法。 2．第二段明确提到：“Lily posted a sad message online... Emma saw it and thought Lily was laughing at her. They stopped talking”，直接说明两人不再说话的导火索是Lily在网上发布的那条伤感动态。 3．第二段前文提到两人产生矛盾、不再交流，结合语境“their friendship seemed ruined”，可推断这里是指友谊似乎被破坏、走向毁灭，“ruined”的中文含义为“毁灭的”。 4．文章结尾段总结：“Every friendship has conflicts, but real friends work through them. When we talk honestly, we can solve conflicts to make our friendship even stronger”，核心主旨是坦诚的理解与沟通能够化解友谊中的矛盾。 I argued with Ben, one of my classmates, badly when I was in Grade 7. I have forgotten what the argument was about, but I have never forgotten the lesson I learned that day. I believed that I was right and he was wrong, and Ben believed that I was wrong and he was right. Our teacher, a kind and smart lady, decided to teach us a lesson. She brought us to the front of the class and asked him to stand on one side of her desk and me on the other. In the middle of her desk, there was a large round object（物体）. I could clearly see that it was black. The teacher asked us what colour the object was. To my surprise, Ben answered, “White.” I couldn’t believe that he said the object was white! “Clearly, it is black!” Another argument started between Ben and me, and this time it was about the colour of the object. The teacher told me to go and stand where Ben was standing and told him to go and stand where I was standing. We changed places, and now she asked me what colour the object was. I had to answer, “White.” It was an object with two differently coloured sides—from his side it was white, but from my side it was black. “Boys, now, what do you say?” the teacher smiled at us. Ben has been my best friend ever since. My teacher taught me a very important lesson that day: When you disagree with others, you’d better put yourself in their shoes. That will help you look at the thing through their eyes, and truly understand their ideas and ways of thinking. 1．How did the writer feel when Ben answered in Paragraph 2? A．Afraid. B．Surprised. C．Pleased. D．Thankful. 2．The writer gave two different answers because ________. A．he turned around the object B．he was unfriendly to Ben C．he changed his place with Ben D．he wanted to have another argument 3．The writer would ________ after this lesson. A．be angry with the teacher B．forget the arguments C．sit in the front of the class D．be kind to Ben 4．The purpose of the passage is to tell us to ________. A．look at things in another way B．think carefully before we do anything C．have different ideas anytime D．be friendly to others 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文讲述作者与同学Ben因观点不同争吵，老师通过一个双面颜色的物体教导他们换位思考，作者从此学会理解他人并与Ben成为好友。 1．根据第二段“To my surprise, Ben answered, ‘White.’”可知，作者听到Ben的回答时感到惊讶。 2．根据第三段“The teacher told me to go and stand where Ben was standing and told him to go and stand where I was standing. We changed places, and now she asked me what colour the object was. I had to answer, ‘White.’”可知，作者给出不同答案是因为和Ben互换了位置，对应C选项“he changed his place with Ben”。 3．根据第三段“Ben has been my best friend ever since.”可知，二人自此成为好友，作者之后应该会对Ben友善，对应D选项“be kind to Ben”。 4．根据第四段“When you disagree with others, you’d better put yourself in their shoes.”以及全文可知，文章目的是告诉我们与他人有分歧时要换位思考，站在对方的角度以另一种视角看待事物，对应A选项“look at things in another way”。 Have you heard of dazi (搭子)? Have you ever found a dazi? These days, finding a dazi is becoming popular with young Chinese people. A dazi is a person we eat with, study with, exercise with or take a trip with, but we didn’t know him or her before. The dazi culture is about finding the right person to do the right activity with. Xiaoyue, a young woman from Ningxia, has met many dazi because of her love for basketball and biking. Having a dazi not only gives her company (陪伴) but also helps her enjoy sports more. These dazi relationships are very different from friendships. As for close friends, we need to stay in close touch. With a dazi, you don’t have to do so. Many dazi may not meet again after a trip or a game together. So, many people believe having a dazi makes their social life easier and more comfortable. Finding a dazi shows that young Chinese people want clearer boundaries (界限) in their social relationships. Dazi will not talk or ask a lot about their personal lives. And they hope that these relationships can let them share their hobbies and interests, or that they can help them to improve themselves. Although finding a dazi has many good points, we should be careful and put our safety first. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By asking questions. C．By giving numbers. D．By giving an example. 2．How might Xiaoyue describe having a dazi? A．Serious. B．Difficult. C．Pleasant. D．Meaningless. 3．What does the underlined word “so” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Having a social life. B．Playing games together. C．Staying in close contact. D．Talking about personal life 4．Why do young Chinese people like to find a dazi? ① To improve themselves. ② To share their hobbies and interests. ③ To save time and money. ④ To have boundaries in their social relationships. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国年轻人中流行的“搭子”文化，阐述了搭子的定义、与传统友谊的区别、年轻人喜欢找搭子的原因以及安全提示。 1．根据第一段“Have you heard of dazi? Have you ever found a dazi?”可知，作者开篇连续使用了两个疑问句，以此引出话题，符合通过提问开启文章的逻辑。 2．根据第二段“Having a dazi not only gives her company but also helps her enjoy sports more.”可知，搭子不仅能陪伴小月，还能让她更享受运动，这种积极的体验对应“Pleasant”（令人愉快的）。 3．根据第三段“As for close friends, we need to stay in close touch. With a dazi, you don’t have to do so.”可知，“so”指代前一句中提到的好朋友之间需要做的事情，即“保持密切联系”。 4．根据第四段“young Chinese people want clearer boundaries... share their hobbies and interests, or that they can help them to improve themselves.”可知，年轻人找搭子的原因包括想要社交界限、分享爱好兴趣以及提升自己，对应①②④三点。 Two ladies lived next to each other. One day, one of the ladies said to the other, “I have lived here for five years, but I have never met you before. Could I have your name, please?” The other replied, “I am Li Huaying. I moved here three years ago. What should I call you?” It seems very funny that people living next to each other don’t know each other for such a long time. However, this kind of story is often heard in many cities. With lives getting better, many people move into modern buildings. They like to stay at home, enjoying the modern life in their houses. They seldom go out after they get home from work. They have little talk with their neighbours and don’t care about what is happening in the neighbourhood. Our lives are getting better and better, but the relationship (关系) between neighbours is not as close as before. A good relationship with neighbours is important to people. People need trust, respect and help all the time. Now, we should do something to make a change. People living in the same neighbourhood should take part in some social activities so that they can know each other better. 1．How long has one lady lived there? A．For three years. B．For five years. C．For eight years. D．For ten years. 2．What does the writer suggest to know neighbors better? A．Build more parks. B．Buy modern TVs. C．Work at home more often. D．Take part in social activities. 3．What’s the main idea of this passage? A．Everyone should enjoy modern life. B．People should move to better buildings. C．People should work harder to live a better life. D．Neighbors should get to know each other better. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 【导语】本文通过两位邻居互不相识的故事引出话题，探讨了现代生活中邻里关系疏远的现象，强调了邻里关系的重要性，并建议人们通过参与社交活动来增进彼此了解。 1．根据第一段“One day, one of the ladies said to the other, ‘I have lived here for five years...’”可知，其中一位女士在那里住了五年。 2．根据第三段“People living in the same neighbourhood should take part in some social activities so that they can know each other better.”可知，作者建议通过参加社交活动来更好地了解邻居。 3．根据最后一段“A good relationship with neighbours is important to people...People living in the same neighbourhood should take part in some social activities so that they can know each other better.”及全文内容可知，文章主要呼吁邻居之间应该更好地相互了解。 Do you know that we also do communication with ourselves from time to time? Picture this: Your mum asks you what you would like for breakfast. Many foods come to your mind: pancakes, bread, porridge ... Until you tell your mum that you want to eat pancakes, you are communicating with yourself. We call it intrapersonal communication (自我沟通). This can be talking, reading, writing, thinking to ourselves, understanding and remembering something. Intrapersonal communication plays a big role in our lives. Good intrapersonal communication allows you to understand yourself better. When you’re comfortable with who you are, and you know what you want, you can better get on with yourself. Also, intrapersonal communication helps you to keep an eye on your thoughts and feelings. When you find that your mind is full of negative thoughts and feelings, and they make you sad, you will try to cheer up and get rid of (摆脱) these unhappy thoughts and feelings. What’s more, intrapersonal communication helps with your communication with others. Understanding your thoughts and feelings better allows you to put yourself in others’ shoes when you talk to or listen to them. Then, you can better understand and get on with them. 1．How does the writer explain the idea of intrapersonal communication in Paragraph 1? A．By showing some facts. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving an example. D．By comparing situations. 2．What does the underlined word “negative” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Important. B．Bad. C．Special. D．Common. 3．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The right ways of intrapersonal communication. B．The good points of intrapersonal communication. C．The problems of intrapersonal communication. D．The rules of intrapersonal communication. 4．What does the writer want to tell us by using “put yourself in others’ shoes” in the last paragraph? A．To improve ourselves. B．To learn from lessons. C．To be very worried or nervous. D．To be in someone else’s situation. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Importance of Communication. B．Learn to Communicate with Yourself. C．How to Communicate Better with Others. D．Get Rid of Negative Thoughts Through Communication. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了自我沟通的概念、表现形式及其在生活中的重要作用，包括帮助理解自己、调节情绪以及促进与他人的沟通。 1．根据第一段“Picture this: Your mum asks you what you would like for breakfast. Many foods come to your mind:pancakes, bread, porridge ... Until you tell your mum that you want to eat pancakes, you are communicating with yourself.”可知，作者通过列举早餐选择的具体生活场景为例，来解释自我沟通的概念。 2．根据第三段“When you find that your mind is full of negative thoughts and feelings, and they make you sad, you will try to cheer up and get rid of these unhappy thoughts and feelings.”可知，这些想法会让你悲伤，你需要摆脱这些不开心的想法，所以negative意为“负面的”，与Bad意思相近。 3．根据第三段“Intrapersonal communication plays a big role in our lives. Good intrapersonal communication allows you to understand yourself better... Also, intrapersonal communication helps you to keep an eye on your thoughts and feelings.”可知，本段主要阐述了自我沟通在生活中扮演的角色及其带来的好处。 4．根据最后一段“Understanding your thoughts and feelings better allows you to put yourself in others’ shoes when you talk to or listen to them. Then, you can better understand and get on with them.”可知，更好地理解自己能让你在与他人交流时站在对方的立场，即处于他人的情境中。 5．通读全文可知，文章围绕“自我沟通”展开，介绍了其概念及重要性，旨在告诉读者要学会与自己沟通，“Learn to Communicate with Yourself”最能概括全文主旨。 High-speed trains, mobile payments, shared bikes and shopping online are seen as the new Four Great Inventions of China. They have greatly influenced Chinese people’s lives. But how much do you know about them? Invention Introduction high-speed train In 1998, the first high-speed train, from Shenzhen to Guangzhou, could run at a speed of 200km/h. Today, they can run at the speed of 350km/h. mobile payment In 2002, China UnionPay (银联) first provided online payment. After that, Alipay, WeChat Pay, JD Pay, TenPay and other online payment appeared. shared bike In 2014, shared bikes were first used at Peking University. Later, they became popular in other universities. Now, there are many of them in almost every city. shopping online In the late 1990s, shopping online appeared, but it wasn’t popular. However, from 2003, as SARS spread, people found shopping online was convenient and since then it has been loved by many people. 1．How many new great inventions of China are mentioned in the passage? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 2．What was the speed of the first high-speed train in 1998? A．250 km/h. B．200 km/h. C．350 km/h. D．400 km/h. 3．The underlined word “them” refers to “________”. A．other universities B．high-speed trains C．mobile payments D．shared bikes 4．Where does the passage probably come from? A．A travel magazine. B．A movie magazine. C．A technology magazine. D．A storybook. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍中国新四大发明：高铁、移动支付、共享单车、网上购物，以表格形式分别说明它们的起源与发展情况。 1．第一段提到：“High‑speed trains, mobile payments, shared bikes and shopping online are seen as the new Four Great Inventions of China.’”，直接说明文中提到四项新发明。 2．表格“high‑speed train”一栏指出：“In 1998, the first high‑speed train, from Shenzhen to Guangzhou, could run at a speed of 200km/h.”，直接说明1998年首列高铁速度为每小时200千米。 3．表格“shared bike”一栏指出：“In 2014, shared bikes were first used at Peking University. Later, they ... Now, there are many of them ...”，说明该句围绕共享单车展开，代词them指代前文的“shared bikes”。 4．文章介绍的是中国的新科技发明，这类内容通常会出现在科技杂志中。 Noah loved reading, but he often had trouble holding his book open while he read at his desk. His hands would get tired, and he’d have to stop reading. He was curious: “Is there a lamp that can also hold a book open for me?” This idea made him start working on a new invention. Noah took his old desk lamp and added two small, adjustable clips to the base. The clips could hold the book open at any page, and the lamp’s light could shine directly on the pages. He also added a small shelf next to the clips to hold a pencil or a bookmark. Noah tested the lamp by reading his favorite storybook, and it worked perfectly—his hands were free, and he could read for hours without getting tired. When Noah’s little sister saw the lamp, she loved it too. She had trouble holding her school textbooks open while doing homework, and the lamp helped her a lot. Noah’s teacher saw the lamp in class and asked him to show it to the whole school. Soon, other students asked Noah how to make the lamp, and he shared his design. Some parents even made the lamp for their kids, and it helped many students with their reading and homework. 1．Why did Noah want to invent a special desk lamp? A．His old lamp was broken and didn’t work. B．He wanted to make his desk look cooler. C．He had trouble holding books open while reading. D．He needed a lamp for his night study. 2．What did Noah add to his old desk lamp? A．A small fan to keep him cool while reading. B．Two adjustable clips and a small shelf. C．A speaker to play music while reading. D．A clock to show the time. 3．How did the lamp help Noah? A．It made his room brighter. B．His hands were free, and he could read for hours without getting tired. C．It helped him fall asleep faster at night. D．It could read books aloud to him. 4．Who else liked Noah’s lamp and found it helpful? A．His grandpa. B．His little sister. C．His neighbor’s cat. D．The school librarian. 5．What did Noah do after other students asked about the lamp? A．He sold the lamp to them for money. B．He kept the design secret. C．He shared his design with them. D．He gave the lamp to his teacher. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了Noah因阅读时手累而发明了一种能夹书的台灯，该发明不仅帮助了自己，还帮助了妹妹和同学的故事。 1．根据文章第一段“Noah loved reading, but he often had trouble holding his book open while he read at his desk.”可知，他发明台灯的原因是阅读时难以撑开书本。 2．根据文章第二段“Noah took his old desk lamp and added two small, adjustable clips to the base... He also added a small shelf next to the clips”可知，他在台灯上添加了两个可调节夹子和一个小架子。 3．根据文章第二段“his hands were free, and he could read for hours without getting tired”可知，台灯让他解放双手，长时间阅读不累。 4．根据文章第三段“When Noah’s little sister saw the lamp, she loved it too.”可知，他的妹妹也喜欢这个台灯。 5．根据文章第三段“Soon, other students asked Noah how to make the lamp, and he shared his design.”可知，当其他学生询问时，他分享了设计。 Sharks are fast hunters, and their skin is a big reason why. Scientists often learn from nature. By studying shark skin, they turned careful observations (观察) into useful inventions. Shark skin has a special design. It is covered with millions of tiny, hard skin pieces. These pieces look like small teeth and line up from head to tail. Such tiny lines guide water, allowing it to move more smoothly. The same pattern also keeps tiny sea animals from sticking, so the skin stays cleaner. Thanks to this design, sharks can swim faster and use less energy. People used this idea to make better swimsuits. In the 1970s and 1980s, researchers such as Dietrich closely studied shark skin. Years later, they worked with the company Speedo and made the Fastskin swimsuit. The suit’s cloth (布料) has tiny, tooth-shaped lines that successfully copy shark skin. At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, swimmers wearing Fastskin won about 83% of the medals. Engineers used the same idea on ships. Sea life can build up on the bottom of ships, slowing them down and wasting fuel (燃料). To fix this, they put special coatings (涂层) with tiny patterns like shark skin on the bottom. With fewer sea creatures sticking there, ships need less cleaning and use less fuel. That saves money and cuts pollution. From a fast fish to faster humans, shark skin shows that nature is a great teacher. When we keep exploring, watch closely, and test our ideas, we can turn wild clues into real inventions. 1．What can we learn about shark skin from paragraph 2? A．It has a common design. B．It slows the shark down. C．It makes water flow faster. D．It is covered by tiny sea animals. 2．Why does the writer mention (提及) the 2000 Sydney Olympics in paragraph 3? A．To report the event’s results. B．To praise the swimmers’ performance. C．To show the success of the Fastskin swimsuit. D．To compare swimmers from different countries. 3．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．It explains why ships pollute the sea. B．It describes problems ships face at sea. C．It explains why engineers study shark skin. D．It shows how a shark-skin design improves the ships. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the text? A． B． C． D． 5．What is the best title for the text? A．Shark Skin Makes Swimmers Faster B．Shark Skin Brings Better Swimsuits C．Shark Skin Inspires Great Inventions D．Shark Skin Solves Environmental Problems 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文介绍鲨鱼皮肤独特的结构特点，人类从中获得灵感，研发出快皮泳衣与船舶特殊涂层，说明大自然能够启发人类发明创造。 1．原文第二段“Such tiny lines guide water, allowing it to move more smoothly.”，这句话说明鲨鱼皮肤的细小纹路引导水流，让水流动更顺畅。 2．原文第三段“At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, swimmers wearing Fastskin won about 83% of the medals.”，作者举悉尼奥运会的例子，用来证明Fastskin泳衣的成功。 3．原文第四段“Engineers used the same idea on ships.”，本段介绍工程师把鲨鱼皮的设计用在船底，改善船舶性能。 4．文章第一段总起，点明研究鲨鱼皮可以催生实用发明；第二段介绍鲨鱼皮的特殊结构与作用原理，第三、四段分别介绍鲨鱼皮结构在泳衣、船舶领域的应用，二者同属仿生应用部分，为并列关系；第五段总结全文，点明自然是人类的老师，观察与探索能带来发明。整体为总-分-总结构，分述部分分为两大板块，第二板块包含三、四两个段落，对应选项B的结构。 5．全文围绕鲨鱼皮的仿生应用展开，介绍了鲨鱼皮的结构启发了多个领域的实用发明，核心是鲨鱼皮为人类带来了诸多发明灵感，因此“Shark Skin Inspires Great Inventions”最适合作为文章标题。 Nobody likes to see the view spoiled (毁坏) by power lines, but they are often a necessary part of modern life. What if these power lines could become interesting sights? This imaginative idea feels like a win-win—combining function with creativity. And it is exactly the thinking behind a project that turns power line pylons (塔) into giant animal sculptures. The project is called Austrian Power Giants. It was created by the Austrian Power Grid along with two other companies. The idea is simple but meaningful: each of Austria’s nine federal states would have its own style of pylon in the form of an animal that represents (代表) the state. “This nature-inspired design is meant to become a symbol for nature-friendly projects. The public has responded warmly to the idea, with many expressing excitement about the creative designs,” explains the Austrian Power Grid. The project won the Red Dot Design Award. Small models of the giant sculptures are exhibited at Singapore’s Red Dot Museum until October 2026, where they can be viewed in more detail. So far, just two of the nine designs have been explored. The stork (a kind of bird) was chosen as the symbolic animal of Burgenland while the stag (a kind of deer) was chosen to represent Lower Austria. Both sculptures look really amazing. Looking to the future, it’s not yet clear whether the rest will actually be built. There are some problems such as whether it will use a lot more steel to build them. But the Austrian Power Grid says the design has been tested for electrical safety. The idea seems to have legs, and similar efforts have been considered in Iceland and elsewhere. 1．What is the main purpose of the “Austrian Power Giants” project? A．To win the Red Dot Design Award. B．To make power line pylons more attractive. C．To replace all the old power line pylons in Austria. D．To show Austria’s nine animals representing the states. 2．What can we learn from the fourth paragraph? A．All nine animal pylons have been completed. B．The stork is the symbolic animal of Lower Austria. C．The two finished animal pylon sculptures look wonderful. D．The Red Dot Design Award was given to the two finished designs. 3．According to the passage, what is still uncertain about the project? A．The true value of the designs. B．The amount of steel required. C．The electrical safety of the sculptures. D．The public’s interest in the project. 4．What does the underlined sentence imply (暗示)? A．The animal-shaped pylons will have legs. B．The project is likely to be successfully carried out. C．The design of the pylons needs to be improved. D．The project has been completed in other countries. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Austria’s nine federal states B．Power lines: a modern problem C．Turning power pylons into artworks D．Nine giant animal sculptures in Austria 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了奥地利电力巨人项目，旨在将电线塔设计成动物雕塑，既实用又美观，目前部分设计已获奖并展出，未来推广仍存在不确定性。 1．第一段最后一句。“…turns power line pylons (塔) into giant animal sculptures.”，项目把输电塔做成动物雕塑，目的是让输电塔更美观。 2．第四段最后一句。“Both sculptures look really amazing.”，两个雕塑作品看起来很棒，和C选项“两件完工的动物输电塔雕塑看起来很棒”一致。 3．第五段第二句。“…such as whether it will use a lot more steel to build them.”，项目不确定点包括建造是否会消耗更多钢材，也就是所需钢材的量尚不明确。 4．第五段最后一句。“The idea seems to have legs, and similar efforts have been considered in Iceland and elsewhere.”，have legs是习语，表示“（想法）站得住脚、有望落地推行”；该想法还有其他国家参考，暗示项目有很大概率顺利实施。 5．全文中心，第一段，“…turns power line pylons (塔) into giant animal sculptures.”，全文围绕把输电塔改造为艺术雕塑展开，C选项最贴合文章主旨。 Washing clothes is easy for most people living in cities, as washing machines do the job. However, in some rural areas, people have to wash their clothes by hand, as they don’t have enough money to buy a washing machine. Now, a new bamboo washing machine might help solve this problem. The machine is a simpler version (版本) of a traditional washing machine. However, it uses the natural flow (流动) of water instead of electricity. It has a wooden rotation shaft (木质转轴) in the centre and a bamboo drum outside. You just put the machine in a river and water will go into the bottom of the machine and make the main drum turn. This makes an eddy (涡流) that cleans clothes. A team from Dalian Minzu University made the machine. Because of this, they won the “Best of the Best” prize at the 2020 Red Dot Design Award. Yu Yue, one of these students, said that the best thing about the machine is that it’s cheap and easy to make. “We give people the rotation shaft and teach them how to set up the machine. They can find bamboo and make it into drums. If there is no bamboo, they can also use materials like wood.” The team spent more than half a year working on the machine. They had many team meetings to change the machine at least four times. And in the end, they were happy with the results. 1．Why do some people in rural areas have to wash clothes by hand? A．Because they prefer the traditional washing machine. B．Because they think washing clothes by hand can save water. C．Because they don’t have enough money to buy a washing machine. D．Because they want to live a simple life. 2．What’s the biggest advantage of the bamboo washing machine? A．It saves electricity. B．It is cheap and easy to make. C．It can make the clothes clean. D．Anyone can use it. 3．新考法句意理解  From the underlined sentences, we know that ________. A．failure is the mother of success B．there is no royal road to success C．a good beginning is half done D．curiosity is the key to success 4．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The life stories of three inventors. B．The development of washing machines. C．An introduction to a bamboo washing machine. D．The people’s life conditions in the countryside. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍大连民族大学团队研发了不用电的竹制洗衣机，成本低易制作，还获得红点设计大奖。 1．根据第一段第二句“However, in some rural areas, people have to wash their clothes by hand, as they don’t have enough money to buy a washing machine.”可知，农村地区的人们不得不手洗衣服是因为他们没有足够的钱买洗衣机。 2．根据第四段第一句“Yu Yue, one of these students, said that the best thing about the machine is that it’s cheap and easy to make.”可知，该机器最大的优点是便宜且易于制作。 3．最后一段划线句意为“团队花费了半年多的时间研制这台机器。他们召开了许多团队会议，至少四次修改了机器。”这说明成功来之不易，需要付出大量的时间和努力，没有捷径可走。谚语“there is no royal road to success”意为“成功无捷径”，符合语境。 4．通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了一种新型竹制洗衣机的发明背景、工作原理、研发团队及其优点。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期中复习之阅读理解15篇 （Units1-3单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 This is me 认识自我 Unit 2 Getting along 人际交往 Unit 3 Make it happen 创意与发明 S, M, P and C stand for different people who have different personalities. S people are the most popular at the party. They are friendly, energetic and humorous. They are interested in anything new and exciting and others always have fun with them. At the same time, they are careless and forgetful. 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 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. They are peaceful and calm. 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 things and tries to throw away the negative ones, he will have a better life. 1．What do we know about S people? A．calm and peaceful. B．careful and strict. C．popular but forgetful. D．brave but dull. 2．What does the underlined word “faults” mean in Chinese? A．缺点 B．快乐 C．麻烦 D．优点 3．What do M people often do? A．They change their plans easily. B．They look for problems in things. C．They are not strict with friends. D．They give up friendship quickly. 4．Who are brave according to the text? A．C people. B．P people. C．S people. D．M people. 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．Personalities have only positive sides. B．We should change our personalities completely. C．Some personalities are better than others. D．Different personalities have both good and bad sides. In the hallway of Lincoln High School, four students are talking and laughing happily. They are good friends with completely different characters (性格). Emily is certainly the most responsible (负责任的) one among her friends. If someone wants to find a person to talk to, Emily is always there to listen to them and talk with them. If someone needs advice, Emily is the first person they go to. However, Alex is a quiet but talented boy. He doesn’t talk much and he usually spends most of his free time reading in the school library, so he does well in exams. When his friends have some difficult problems in study, Alex is often ready to help them out. Students are all surprised at his intellect and great problem-solving skills. Liam is a born leader. He is cheerful and outgoing. He joins all kinds of clubs at school. At the same time, Liam likes to take part in outdoor activities. He often organises school trips, and other interesting games. All the students like to play with him. This makes Liam a popular star at school. Sophia is friendly and kind. She does different volunteer work after school. On Monday and Friday, Sophia goes to the children’s hospital. On Wednesday, she visits dogs and cats in an animal shelter (收容所), bringing them food. At the weekend, she helps to clean up the neighbourhood and look after the old people. 1．What do we know about Emily? A．She is good at music. B．She talks with others very well. C．She hardly gives useful advice. D．She likes hanging out with friends. 2．What does the underlined word “intellect” probably mean in Chinese? A．才智 B．外貌 C．梦想 D．讨论 3．If Jack is interested in outdoor activities, he can turn to __________. A．Emily B．Alex C．Liam D．Sophia 4．How often does Sophia go to the children’s hospital? A．Once a week. B．Twice a month. C．Twice a week. D．Three times a month. 5．What is the passage mainly about? A．The story of three good friends. B．The importance of being kind. C．The students’ nice life in Lincoln High School. D．The introduction to four students with different characters. Do you have dreams? Having dreams and goals for the future can make us study and make progress. But when you have dreams and goals, why do you still fail? The difference between successful people and the dreamers is the persistent (锲而不舍的) action. When you learn your lessons at school, you must work hard and not give up. You will often find some of your lessons very hard. Try and keep trying, and you’ll be successful. If we have a hard lesson today, let us try our best to learn it well and then we shall be ready for a harder one tomorrow. This is the famous formula (公式) for success: Dream→Believe→Achieve. Most people have what they want (Dream) and think they can achieve their dreams (Believe). But then they do nothing. They just imagine（想象）their dreams can come true. When they fail, they say angrily how terrible their life is. I believe you have to put one more thing into your success formula: Dream→Believe→Act→Achieve. For me, acts are the most important thing for success. If you say, “I can’t do it” and give up, you can never do anything successfully. However, “I’ll try” makes wonders. Let’s remember that there will be tough things in our life. We must face them bravely and solve them. Success can’t fall down from the sky. Most successful people make their dreams come true because of their persistent action. Please remember: Action is the bridge that can make our dreams and goals come true. 1．How does the writer begin the text? A．By giving an example. B．By asking questions. C．By telling a story. D．By showing a saying. 2．What should you do when you find your lessons very hard? A．Ask people for help. B．Try and keep trying. C．Get ready to create wonders. D．Prepare for a harder one. 3．What does the underlined word “tough” mean? A．Dangerous. B．Relaxing. C．Wonderful. D．Difficult. 4．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．Do Something Valuable B．Study Hard and Make Progress C．Achieve Dreams with Persistent Action D．Successful People When China’s national college entrance exam (Gaokao) ended on 9 June 2025, most students celebrated with families. But 18-year-old Liu Yan from Guanyang County, Guangxi chose a different path. Using a traditional wooden carrying pole, a tool farmers use to carry heavy loads, she packed her textbooks, clothes, and bedding into cloth bags. Balancing them on her shoulders, she walked the long road home alone. A short video of her determined walk spread quickly online. Millions were inspired by her independence and simple strength. “It was just an ordinary way to carry my things—nothing special,” Liu said, adding that she often uses a pole to help with farm work at home. Many kind-hearted people offered financial support after seeing her story. Liu politely refused all those donations. “My family and I live happily and don’t need assistance. I hope kind-hearted people can direct their support to those who truly need it,” she said. “I’m still just me, and the road ahead is mine to walk.” When asked about her dreams, Liu’s eyes shone with determination. “I want to become a teacher. My own teachers planted seeds of hope in me. After college, ________.” For now, Liu works as a summer helper at a local restaurant, washing dishes and cleaning tables. “Earning my own money feels good,” she smiled. “I’m proud to help my family with my efforts.” Her carrying pole now rests at home, but the quiet strength it represents continues to inspire people across China. 1．What does the underlined word “packed” probably mean in paragraph 1? A．Threw. B．Put. C．Bought. D．Gave. 2．Which of the following can be put into the blank in paragraph 4? A．I’ll return to my hometown with honour. B．I’ll help others grow their dreams too. C．I’ll buy modern things for my family. D．I’ll pay back all the kind support. 3．Why did Liu Yan work at a restaurant during summer? A．To practice being a teacher. B．To buy new clothes for college. C．To earn money by herself. D．To meet kind-hearted people. 4．The story mainly shows Liu Yan’s ________. A．love for traditional farming tools B．wish to become famous online C．hard work and independence D．difficult life after the exam The 15th National Games was held in Guangzhou this year, and the diving (跳水) competition was very exciting. Among all the teams, the Guangdong women’s diving team worked together perfectly and finally won the gold medal in the women’s team event. This was the first gold medal in diving at the games. Their success shows us the importance of hard work and teamwork. Chen Yiwen is a very stable (稳定的) and hard-working athlete (运动员). She took part in two events for the team. In the morning, she dived with her partner (搭档) Lin Shan in the women’s synchronized springboard (双人跳板). They got the highest score and took first place. Later, Chen also won first place in the women’s individual (单人的) springboard. She is like a strong rock for the team. After the match, she praised all her teammates, showing she is a great team player. All eyes were on the young diver, Quan Hongchan. She was coming back after a long break because of an injury (受伤). Her comeback was highly expected (被期待的). She partnered with Wang Weiying in the women’s synchronized platform (双人跳台). They worked very well together. Their dives were clean and almost perfect. Quan is not only talented (有天赋的) but also very brave for overcoming her difficulties. After winning, Quan happily said on social media, “I’m so great!” The Guangdong team’s final score was the highest. They successfully defended (卫冕) their title as champions. Quan Hongchan and Chen Yiwen teach us good lessons. Quan shows us how to be brave and never give up. Chen shows us how to be a reliable (可信赖的) team member. Their great spirits are just as important as their gold medal. 1．What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A．Chen Yiwen’s stable performance and team spirit. B．The rules of the diving competition. C．Quan Hongchan’s difficult times. D．The score of the Sichuan team. 2．What does the passage say about Quan Hongchan? A．She only cares about winning. B．She never gets injured. C．She is brave and overcomes difficulties. D．She likes to dive alone. 3．How did Chen Yiwen show she was a team player? A．By only focusing on her own dives. B．By praising her teammates after the match. C．By talking only about her own score. D．By diving in only one event. 4．What was the final result for the Guangdong team? A．They got the silver medal. B．They lost the game. C．They won the gold medal again. D．They got the bronze medal. 5．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To only tell us who won the gold medal. B．To make us want to become divers. C．To teach us the rules of diving. D．To show us the athletes’ success and their good qualities. Have you ever had any conflicts (冲突) with your best friend? In fact, even the closest friends can cause conflicts without understanding or enough communication. Emma and Lily were best friends since junior high school. However, things changed when Emma joined a science club. She spent less time with Lily. And Lily felt uncomfortable to be ignored (被忽视的). One day, Lily posted a sad message online, “Some people forget old friends when they find new ones.” Emma saw it and thought Lily was laughing at her. They stopped talking, and their friendship seemed ruined. After a week of silence (沉默), Emma felt hurt and turned to her teacher Mrs. Li for help. Mrs. Li told her that they should communicate with each other. Then Emma decided to talk to Lily. She said, “I miss you. I didn’t mean to make you feel ignored.” Lily said sorry, too, “I shouldn’t post the sad message online. I was just sad.” They became good friends again. Every friendship has conflicts, but real friends work through them. When we talk honestly, we can solve conflicts to make our friendship even stronger. 1．The writer starts this passage by ________. A．comparing two things B．listing numbers C．asking a question D．giving an example 2．Why did Emma and Lily stop talking? A．Because Emma joined the science club. B．Because Lily posted a sad message online. C．Because Lily refused (拒绝) to join the science club. D．Because Emma forgot old friends. 3．What does the underlined word “ruined” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．毁灭的 B．密切的 C．宝贵的 D．罕见的 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The closest friends have no conflicts. B．New friends are more important than old friends. C．The conflicts are common among friends. D．Understanding and communication can solve friendship conflicts. I argued with Ben, one of my classmates, badly when I was in Grade 7. I have forgotten what the argument was about, but I have never forgotten the lesson I learned that day. I believed that I was right and he was wrong, and Ben believed that I was wrong and he was right. Our teacher, a kind and smart lady, decided to teach us a lesson. She brought us to the front of the class and asked him to stand on one side of her desk and me on the other. In the middle of her desk, there was a large round object（物体）. I could clearly see that it was black. The teacher asked us what colour the object was. To my surprise, Ben answered, “White.” I couldn’t believe that he said the object was white! “Clearly, it is black!” Another argument started between Ben and me, and this time it was about the colour of the object. The teacher told me to go and stand where Ben was standing and told him to go and stand where I was standing. We changed places, and now she asked me what colour the object was. I had to answer, “White.” It was an object with two differently coloured sides—from his side it was white, but from my side it was black. “Boys, now, what do you say?” the teacher smiled at us. Ben has been my best friend ever since. My teacher taught me a very important lesson that day: When you disagree with others, you’d better put yourself in their shoes. That will help you look at the thing through their eyes, and truly understand their ideas and ways of thinking. 1．How did the writer feel when Ben answered in Paragraph 2? A．Afraid. B．Surprised. C．Pleased. D．Thankful. 2．The writer gave two different answers because ________. A．he turned around the object B．he was unfriendly to Ben C．he changed his place with Ben D．he wanted to have another argument 3．The writer would ________ after this lesson. A．be angry with the teacher B．forget the arguments C．sit in the front of the class D．be kind to Ben 4．The purpose of the passage is to tell us to ________. A．look at things in another way B．think carefully before we do anything C．have different ideas anytime D．be friendly to others Have you heard of dazi (搭子)? Have you ever found a dazi? These days, finding a dazi is becoming popular with young Chinese people. A dazi is a person we eat with, study with, exercise with or take a trip with, but we didn’t know him or her before. The dazi culture is about finding the right person to do the right activity with. Xiaoyue, a young woman from Ningxia, has met many dazi because of her love for basketball and biking. Having a dazi not only gives her company (陪伴) but also helps her enjoy sports more. These dazi relationships are very different from friendships. As for close friends, we need to stay in close touch. With a dazi, you don’t have to do so. Many dazi may not meet again after a trip or a game together. So, many people believe having a dazi makes their social life easier and more comfortable. Finding a dazi shows that young Chinese people want clearer boundaries (界限) in their social relationships. Dazi will not talk or ask a lot about their personal lives. And they hope that these relationships can let them share their hobbies and interests, or that they can help them to improve themselves. Although finding a dazi has many good points, we should be careful and put our safety first. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By asking questions. C．By giving numbers. D．By giving an example. 2．How might Xiaoyue describe having a dazi? A．Serious. B．Difficult. C．Pleasant. D．Meaningless. 3．What does the underlined word “so” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Having a social life. B．Playing games together. C．Staying in close contact. D．Talking about personal life 4．Why do young Chinese people like to find a dazi? ① To improve themselves. ② To share their hobbies and interests. ③ To save time and money. ④ To have boundaries in their social relationships. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ Two ladies lived next to each other. One day, one of the ladies said to the other, “I have lived here for five years, but I have never met you before. Could I have your name, please?” The other replied, “I am Li Huaying. I moved here three years ago. What should I call you?” It seems very funny that people living next to each other don’t know each other for such a long time. However, this kind of story is often heard in many cities. With lives getting better, many people move into modern buildings. They like to stay at home, enjoying the modern life in their houses. They seldom go out after they get home from work. They have little talk with their neighbours and don’t care about what is happening in the neighbourhood. Our lives are getting better and better, but the relationship (关系) between neighbours is not as close as before. A good relationship with neighbours is important to people. People need trust, respect and help all the time. Now, we should do something to make a change. People living in the same neighbourhood should take part in some social activities so that they can know each other better. 1．How long has one lady lived there? A．For three years. B．For five years. C．For eight years. D．For ten years. 2．What does the writer suggest to know neighbors better? A．Build more parks. B．Buy modern TVs. C．Work at home more often. D．Take part in social activities. 3．What’s the main idea of this passage? A．Everyone should enjoy modern life. B．People should move to better buildings. C．People should work harder to live a better life. D．Neighbors should get to know each other better. Do you know that we also do communication with ourselves from time to time? Picture this: Your mum asks you what you would like for breakfast. Many foods come to your mind: pancakes, bread, porridge ... Until you tell your mum that you want to eat pancakes, you are communicating with yourself. We call it intrapersonal communication (自我沟通). This can be talking, reading, writing, thinking to ourselves, understanding and remembering something. Intrapersonal communication plays a big role in our lives. Good intrapersonal communication allows you to understand yourself better. When you’re comfortable with who you are, and you know what you want, you can better get on with yourself. Also, intrapersonal communication helps you to keep an eye on your thoughts and feelings. When you find that your mind is full of negative thoughts and feelings, and they make you sad, you will try to cheer up and get rid of (摆脱) these unhappy thoughts and feelings. What’s more, intrapersonal communication helps with your communication with others. Understanding your thoughts and feelings better allows you to put yourself in others’ shoes when you talk to or listen to them. Then, you can better understand and get on with them. 1．How does the writer explain the idea of intrapersonal communication in Paragraph 1? A．By showing some facts. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving an example. D．By comparing situations. 2．What does the underlined word “negative” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Important. B．Bad. C．Special. D．Common. 3．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The right ways of intrapersonal communication. B．The good points of intrapersonal communication. C．The problems of intrapersonal communication. D．The rules of intrapersonal communication. 4．What does the writer want to tell us by using “put yourself in others’ shoes” in the last paragraph? A．To improve ourselves. B．To learn from lessons. C．To be very worried or nervous. D．To be in someone else’s situation. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．The Importance of Communication. B．Learn to Communicate with Yourself. C．How to Communicate Better with Others. D．Get Rid of Negative Thoughts Through Communication. High-speed trains, mobile payments, shared bikes and shopping online are seen as the new Four Great Inventions of China. They have greatly influenced Chinese people’s lives. But how much do you know about them? Invention Introduction high-speed train In 1998, the first high-speed train, from Shenzhen to Guangzhou, could run at a speed of 200km/h. Today, they can run at the speed of 350km/h. mobile payment In 2002, China UnionPay (银联) first provided online payment. After that, Alipay, WeChat Pay, JD Pay, TenPay and other online payment appeared. shared bike In 2014, shared bikes were first used at Peking University. Later, they became popular in other universities. Now, there are many of them in almost every city. shopping online In the late 1990s, shopping online appeared, but it wasn’t popular. However, from 2003, as SARS spread, people found shopping online was convenient and since then it has been loved by many people. 1．How many new great inventions of China are mentioned in the passage? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 2．What was the speed of the first high-speed train in 1998? A．250 km/h. B．200 km/h. C．350 km/h. D．400 km/h. 3．The underlined word “them” refers to “________”. A．other universities B．high-speed trains C．mobile payments D．shared bikes 4．Where does the passage probably come from? A．A travel magazine. B．A movie magazine. C．A technology magazine. D．A storybook. Noah loved reading, but he often had trouble holding his book open while he read at his desk. His hands would get tired, and he’d have to stop reading. He was curious: “Is there a lamp that can also hold a book open for me?” This idea made him start working on a new invention. Noah took his old desk lamp and added two small, adjustable clips to the base. The clips could hold the book open at any page, and the lamp’s light could shine directly on the pages. He also added a small shelf next to the clips to hold a pencil or a bookmark. Noah tested the lamp by reading his favorite storybook, and it worked perfectly—his hands were free, and he could read for hours without getting tired. When Noah’s little sister saw the lamp, she loved it too. She had trouble holding her school textbooks open while doing homework, and the lamp helped her a lot. Noah’s teacher saw the lamp in class and asked him to show it to the whole school. Soon, other students asked Noah how to make the lamp, and he shared his design. Some parents even made the lamp for their kids, and it helped many students with their reading and homework. 1．Why did Noah want to invent a special desk lamp? A．His old lamp was broken and didn’t work. B．He wanted to make his desk look cooler. C．He had trouble holding books open while reading. D．He needed a lamp for his night study. 2．What did Noah add to his old desk lamp? A．A small fan to keep him cool while reading. B．Two adjustable clips and a small shelf. C．A speaker to play music while reading. D．A clock to show the time. 3．How did the lamp help Noah? A．It made his room brighter. B．His hands were free, and he could read for hours without getting tired. C．It helped him fall asleep faster at night. D．It could read books aloud to him. 4．Who else liked Noah’s lamp and found it helpful? A．His grandpa. B．His little sister. C．His neighbor’s cat. D．The school librarian. 5．What did Noah do after other students asked about the lamp? A．He sold the lamp to them for money. B．He kept the design secret. C．He shared his design with them. D．He gave the lamp to his teacher. Sharks are fast hunters, and their skin is a big reason why. Scientists often learn from nature. By studying shark skin, they turned careful observations (观察) into useful inventions. Shark skin has a special design. It is covered with millions of tiny, hard skin pieces. These pieces look like small teeth and line up from head to tail. Such tiny lines guide water, allowing it to move more smoothly. The same pattern also keeps tiny sea animals from sticking, so the skin stays cleaner. Thanks to this design, sharks can swim faster and use less energy. People used this idea to make better swimsuits. In the 1970s and 1980s, researchers such as Dietrich closely studied shark skin. Years later, they worked with the company Speedo and made the Fastskin swimsuit. The suit’s cloth (布料) has tiny, tooth-shaped lines that successfully copy shark skin. At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, swimmers wearing Fastskin won about 83% of the medals. Engineers used the same idea on ships. Sea life can build up on the bottom of ships, slowing them down and wasting fuel (燃料). To fix this, they put special coatings (涂层) with tiny patterns like shark skin on the bottom. With fewer sea creatures sticking there, ships need less cleaning and use less fuel. That saves money and cuts pollution. From a fast fish to faster humans, shark skin shows that nature is a great teacher. When we keep exploring, watch closely, and test our ideas, we can turn wild clues into real inventions. 1．What can we learn about shark skin from paragraph 2? A．It has a common design. B．It slows the shark down. C．It makes water flow faster. D．It is covered by tiny sea animals. 2．Why does the writer mention (提及) the 2000 Sydney Olympics in paragraph 3? A．To report the event’s results. B．To praise the swimmers’ performance. C．To show the success of the Fastskin swimsuit. D．To compare swimmers from different countries. 3．What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．It explains why ships pollute the sea. B．It describes problems ships face at sea. C．It explains why engineers study shark skin. D．It shows how a shark-skin design improves the ships. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the text? A． B． C． D． 5．What is the best title for the text? A．Shark Skin Makes Swimmers Faster B．Shark Skin Brings Better Swimsuits C．Shark Skin Inspires Great Inventions D．Shark Skin Solves Environmental Problems Nobody likes to see the view spoiled (毁坏) by power lines, but they are often a necessary part of modern life. What if these power lines could become interesting sights? This imaginative idea feels like a win-win—combining function with creativity. And it is exactly the thinking behind a project that turns power line pylons (塔) into giant animal sculptures. The project is called Austrian Power Giants. It was created by the Austrian Power Grid along with two other companies. The idea is simple but meaningful: each of Austria’s nine federal states would have its own style of pylon in the form of an animal that represents (代表) the state. “This nature-inspired design is meant to become a symbol for nature-friendly projects. The public has responded warmly to the idea, with many expressing excitement about the creative designs,” explains the Austrian Power Grid. The project won the Red Dot Design Award. Small models of the giant sculptures are exhibited at Singapore’s Red Dot Museum until October 2026, where they can be viewed in more detail. So far, just two of the nine designs have been explored. The stork (a kind of bird) was chosen as the symbolic animal of Burgenland while the stag (a kind of deer) was chosen to represent Lower Austria. Both sculptures look really amazing. Looking to the future, it’s not yet clear whether the rest will actually be built. There are some problems such as whether it will use a lot more steel to build them. But the Austrian Power Grid says the design has been tested for electrical safety. The idea seems to have legs, and similar efforts have been considered in Iceland and elsewhere. 1．What is the main purpose of the “Austrian Power Giants” project? A．To win the Red Dot Design Award. B．To make power line pylons more attractive. C．To replace all the old power line pylons in Austria. D．To show Austria’s nine animals representing the states. 2．What can we learn from the fourth paragraph? A．All nine animal pylons have been completed. B．The stork is the symbolic animal of Lower Austria. C．The two finished animal pylon sculptures look wonderful. D．The Red Dot Design Award was given to the two finished designs. 3．According to the passage, what is still uncertain about the project? A．The true value of the designs. B．The amount of steel required. C．The electrical safety of the sculptures. D．The public’s interest in the project. 4．What does the underlined sentence imply (暗示)? A．The animal-shaped pylons will have legs. B．The project is likely to be successfully carried out. C．The design of the pylons needs to be improved. D．The project has been completed in other countries. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Austria’s nine federal states B．Power lines: a modern problem C．Turning power pylons into artworks D．Nine giant animal sculptures in Austria Washing clothes is easy for most people living in cities, as washing machines do the job. However, in some rural areas, people have to wash their clothes by hand, as they don’t have enough money to buy a washing machine. Now, a new bamboo washing machine might help solve this problem. The machine is a simpler version (版本) of a traditional washing machine. However, it uses the natural flow (流动) of water instead of electricity. It has a wooden rotation shaft (木质转轴) in the centre and a bamboo drum outside. You just put the machine in a river and water will go into the bottom of the machine and make the main drum turn. This makes an eddy (涡流) that cleans clothes. A team from Dalian Minzu University made the machine. Because of this, they won the “Best of the Best” prize at the 2020 Red Dot Design Award. Yu Yue, one of these students, said that the best thing about the machine is that it’s cheap and easy to make. “We give people the rotation shaft and teach them how to set up the machine. They can find bamboo and make it into drums. If there is no bamboo, they can also use materials like wood.” The team spent more than half a year working on the machine. They had many team meetings to change the machine at least four times. And in the end, they were happy with the results. 1．Why do some people in rural areas have to wash clothes by hand? A．Because they prefer the traditional washing machine. B．Because they think washing clothes by hand can save water. C．Because they don’t have enough money to buy a washing machine. D．Because they want to live a simple life. 2．What’s the biggest advantage of the bamboo washing machine? A．It saves electricity. B．It is cheap and easy to make. C．It can make the clothes clean. D．Anyone can use it. 3．新考法句意理解  From the underlined sentences, we know that ________. A．failure is the mother of success B．there is no royal road to success C．a good beginning is half done D．curiosity is the key to success 4．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The life stories of three inventors. B．The development of washing machines. C．An introduction to a bamboo washing machine. D．The people’s life conditions in the countryside. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $