期中复习之阅读理解20篇（江苏专用）-2026-2027学年九年级英语上册（译林版）

期中复习之阅读理解20篇 （江苏专用） I was sitting next to Missy in my 9th-grade world history class when Mrs. Bartlett announced a new project: In groups, we were to create a newspaper about the culture we were studying. On a piece of paper, we wrote the names of three friends we wanted in our group. After collecting all the requests, Mrs. Bartlett told us that she would consider our choices and let us know the results the next day. After the bell rang the next day, Missy and I waited nervously as Mrs. Bartlett started to call out names. When she reached group three, Missy’s name was called.  I thought I would be in the same group, as I knew we had chosen each other. Then the other three names were called. Mine was not included. There must be a mistake! Then I heard it. The last group: Mauro, Juliette, Rachel, Karina! I could feel tears well in my eyes How could I face being in that group—the boy, Mauro, who hardly spoke English and had no friends; Juliette who was from West Asia, was always covered by long skirts; and the other girl who wore strange clothes. Oh, how I wanted to be with my friends! I fought back tears as I walked up to Mrs. Bartlett. Knowing what I was there for, she looked at me and gently placed a hand on my shoulder. “I know what you want, Karina,” she said, “but your group needs you. I need you to help them get a passing grade on this project. Will you help them?” I was amazed. She had seen something in me even I hadn’t seen. “Yes,” I replied. I couldn’t believe it came out of my mouth, but it did. I joined the group and guided our project. Through our hard work, we not only got an A but also developed new friendships. More importantly, I discovered my own hidden leadership and value. It was a lesson that was more than a simple newspaper. 1．What did Mrs. Bartlett ask her students to do in the new project? A．To give a report about their friends. B．To write a story about world history. C．To make a poster about different countries. D．To create a newspaper about the studied culture. 2．How did Karina feel when she heard the names in her group? A．Excited and happy. B．Surprised and upset. C．Proud but worried. D．Glad but nervous. 3．What is the correct order of what happened in the story? a. The students wrote down their favorite group members. b. Mrs. Bartlett announced a group project in history class. c. The teacher read out the group lists in class the next day. d. Karina agreed to help her group after talking with Mrs. Bartlett. e. Karina found herself placed in a group with unfamiliar classmates. A．b-a-c-e-d B．a-c-d-b-e C．b-a-e-d-c D．a-b-d-c-e 4．What can we learn from the story? A．Working with friends always brings success. B．It’s important to wear nice clothes to school. C．We can discover our abilities by helping others. D．Teachers sometimes make mistakes in grouping students. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了九年级世界历史课上一名女生Karina想和好朋友同组完成“制作报纸”项目，却被老师分到全是陌生同学的最后一组，起初她委屈落泪，但在老师“你的小组需要你”的鼓励下答应帮忙，最终不仅带领小组拿到“A”，还收获了新的友谊，更重要的是发现了自己隐藏的领导才能与价值。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Mrs. Bartlett announced a new project: In groups, we were to create a newspaper about the culture we were studying.”可知，老师布置的任务是制作一份关于所学文化的报纸。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段“I could feel tears well in my eyes... Oh, how I wanted to be with my friends!”可知，Karina听到分组结果后想哭且渴望和朋友在一起，反映出她惊讶又难过的心情。 3．细节理解题。根据第一段宣布项目(b)，第二段写名单(a)，第三段第二天读名单(c)，第四段发现分组情况(e)，第六、七段同意帮助(d)，可推知事件发生的正确顺序为b-a-c-e-d。 4．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“More importantly, I discovered my own hidden leadership and value.”可知，文章核心在于通过帮助他人发现了自己隐藏的能力和价值。 Jenny first got into motorsport (赛车运动) by watching her younger brother, Bill, drive his kart (卡丁赛车). Every time he took off his helmet (头盔) with a big smile, she became more fascinated. Soon after, she took the wheel herself. She started out in karts, racing at state level and then nationally, and got good results early on. She got into the 2023-Ferrari training camp and was invited to enter a top Italian racing school. She then won Best New Driver in November 2024, and moved up to the Spanish F4 (一种入门级赛车比赛). In February 2025, she became a driver of the F1 Academy — races for women racers. Racing needs a strong mind, not just fast driving. Starting karting at 9 taught her how hard the sport is on the mind and how discouraging and exciting it can be all at once. Now, Jenny talks with a coach every week and acts out situations she’s likely to face, which helps her stay calm under pressure and keep focused in races. Since she travels a lot for racing, Jenny has to study online. And she misses her friends’ birthdays. Always being on the way means leaving behind her loved things like her home, her school and the people she grew up with. As a woman driver, Jenny has faced doubts, but she believes love and performance speak loudest. She hopes to encourage more girls to go for their dreams. She enjoys the speed and excitement of driving. Her biggest dream is to become the first woman F1 driver in her country. 1．What does Paragraph 2 focus on? A．The history of the F1 Academy. B．Jenny’s educational background. C．Jenny’s big moments in motor racing. D．The development of the Spanish F4. 2．How does Jenny deal with pressure in races? A．By playing sports every day. B．By learning from other racers. C．By competing with her brother. D．By working with a coach before races. 3．What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A．Jenny can balance her life well. B．Jenny values her free time most. C．Jenny makes great efforts for racing. D．Jenny might travel a lot with her friends. 4．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Driven to Fly B．No Doubt, No Success C．Born to Coach D．The Younger, The Better 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了Jenny从观看弟弟开卡丁车到成为职业赛车手的成长历程，以及她为赛车付出的努力和未来的梦想。 1．主旨大意题。第二段主要介绍了Jenny在赛车运动中的重要时刻，包括她参加卡丁车比赛、进入法拉利训练营、获得最佳新秀奖以及成为F1学院车手。 2．细节理解题。文章第三段第三句“Now, Jenny talks with a coach every week and acts out situations she’s likely to face, which helps her stay calm under pressure and keep focused in races.”指出，Jenny每周与教练交谈，并模拟可能面对的情况，以帮助自己在压力下保持冷静、在比赛中保持专注。 3．推理判断题。文章第四段“Since she travels a lot for racing, Jenny has to study online. And she misses her friends’ birthdays. Always being on the way means leaving behind her loved things like her home, her school and the people she grew up with.”指出，Jenny为了赛车经常旅行，只能在线学习，错过朋友的生日，不得不离开家、学校和从小一起长大的人，说明她为赛车付出了巨大努力。 4．最佳标题题。文章讲述了Jenny从观看弟弟开卡丁车到成为F1学院车手的成长历程，以及她为赛车付出的努力和希望成为本国第一位女性F1车手的梦想。“Driven to Fly”既包含“driven”（被驱动、有动力）又包含“fly”（飞翔、追逐梦想），最能概括全文主旨。 “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” This famous English proverb (谚语) has been widely used since the 16th century. People believe that horses are difficult to change their minds. However, a recent study by Nottingham Trent University has shown that this old proverb has been looking down on horses. To test how smart horses are, the lead researcher Louise Evans and her team did a three-stage experiment with 20 horses. In the first stage, the horses got a small snack just for touching a piece of card with their noses. Then, in the second stage, a “stop light” was added: the horses could only get a snack if they touched the card when the light was off. At first, most horses ignored (忽视) the light and made many mistakes. Things changed in the third stage. The researchers added a punishment for wrong actions: if a horse touched the card when the light was on, it had to wait 10 seconds to play again. Surprisingly, all horses started to stop making mistakes and learned to touch the card only when the light was off to get the snack. The study suggests that the horses could understand the rules the whole time but didn’t pay much attention to them in the second stage. “When there was a 10-second stop for getting something wrong, they started paying attention.” said Evans. Evans hopes this important study will help improve horses’ lives and she also suggests not using cruel (残忍的) ways to train horses well. “In training, you really don’t need to use anything too strict to get really good performance out of horses. Generally, when people start to think that animals may have better cognitive (认知的) abilities than we thought, the treatment of animals will be improved.” 1．How does the writer start the text? A．By telling a story. B．By giving an example. C．By using a famous saying. D．By sharing an experience. 2．Which of the following is true about the experiment in the research? A．Water, snacks and cards were needed. B．The aim was to test the living skills of horses. C．Horses should touch the card when the light was on. D．Horses finally got the rule and made fewer mistakes. 3．What advice does Evans offer after the study? A．Train animals with more snacks B．Punish animals for every wrong action. C．Ignore animals’ mistakes during training. D．Treat animals kindly and trust their abilities. 4．What’s the best title of the text? A．Wise Horses, Friendly Humans B．Studies Make Horses Grow C．Horses: Friends of Humans D．Hidden Truth of the Horses 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文介绍了诺丁汉特伦特大学的一项研究，通过三阶段实验证明马的认知能力比人们以往认为的更强，研究负责人路易丝·埃文斯建议不要用残忍方式训练马，认为人们应认可动物的认知能力，改善对待动物的方式。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“‘You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.’ This famous English proverb has been widely used since the 16th century.”可知，作者通过引用一句著名谚语来开启文章。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“Surprisingly, all horses started to stop making mistakes and learned to touch the card only when the light was off to get the snack.”可知，实验中的马最终掌握了规则，犯的错误变少了。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第4段“she also suggests not using cruel ways to train horses well. ‘In training, you really don’t need to use anything too strict...the treatment of animals will be improved.’”可知，埃文斯建议友善对待动物，并且相信它们的能力。 4．最佳标题题。第一段“this old proverb has been looking down on horses”和第二段实验证明马能理解规则，以及第四段呼吁善待动物，因此A项“Wise Horses, Friendly Humans”既体现马聪明，又体现人类应友好对待动物，最适合作标题。 Most 15-year-olds are busy with homework, but Lu Yulong was busy building a plasma speaker (等离子扬声器). Born in 1995 in China, this young inventor later became famous as the “Lightning Man”. But his journey was not easy. When he was 12, a chemistry experiment went wrong and he was badly hurt. However, he did not give up. By 16, he had already built a plasma speaker and gotten a national patent (专利)! Instead of going to a top university, Lu chose to start his own company, Yulong Aerospace. In February 2026, his team successfully launched (发射) a 12-meter liquid rocket named “Shenzhen Pioneer.” It flew 38 kilometers high. So, what makes Lu special? He wants to make space travel very cheap. How? He uses common things like metal parts and everyday computer chips. He does not copy traditional rocket designs. Instead, he uses a simpler way called the “pressure-fed cycle,” which saves a lot of money. His goal is to send one kilogram of things into space for only 480 US dollars. That is much cheaper than SpaceX’s Falcon 9, which is a rocket made by an American company called SpaceX! Another secret to Lu’s success is location. His company is in Shenzhen, a city with thousands of factories. Need a metal part? There is a factory nearby. Need a computer chip? Another factory can make it fast and cheap. Instead of buying expensive “space-grade” parts, Lu uses cheaper “industrial-grade” parts. He believes that building rockets should be like building cars—using factories to make many of them at a low cost. Lu does not want to be called “China’s Elon Musk”. He says, “I just want to be Yulong from China.” By using the powerful factories in Shenzhen, he is building a new path for China’s space industry. His story tells us: you don’t need to come from a big name to reach for the stars. You just need a big dream—and the courage to build it yourself. 1．What can we learn about the rocket “Shenzhen Pioneer”? A．It was launched by a team from a top university. B．It reached a height of 38 kilometers. C．It was made of expensive “space-grade” parts. D．It was named after Lu’s nickname “Lightning Man”. 2．Which of the following is one of Lu Yulong’s secrets to success? A．Working with the top rocket company SpaceX. B．Copying traditional rocket designs to avoid mistakes. C．Buying expensive “space-grade” parts for safety. D．Using the powerful factories in Shenzhen to cut costs. 3．What can we learn from Lu’s words, “I just want to be Yulong from China”? A．He wishes to stay in China all his life. B．He doesn’t like Elon Musk at all. C．He hopes to be more famous than Musk. D．He is proud of himself and his motherland. 4．Why does the writer write this passage? A．To compare Lu Yulong with Elon Musk. B．To explain how to build a rocket step by step. C．To encourage young people to follow their dreams. D．To introduce the history of China’s space industry. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，介绍青年发明家卢驭龙放弃名校机会创办航天企业，利用深圳产业优势低成本研发火箭，坚持自我身份、怀揣航天梦想的励志故事。 1．细节理解题。文章第2段“It flew 38 kilometers high.”提到该火箭飞行高度达到了38公里。 2．细节理解题。文章第4段“Another secret to Lu’s success is location. His company is in Shenzhen... Another factory can make it fast and cheap.”提到利用深圳当地的工厂资源降低成本是他成功的秘诀之一。 3．推理判断题。文章第5段“I just want to be Yulong from China.”及“building a new path for China’s space industry.”可推知他不想做别人的影子，而是为自己和祖国感到自豪，拥有独特的自我认同。 4．主旨大意题。文章第5段“His story tells us: you don’t need to come from a big name to reach for the stars. You just need a big dream—and the courage to build it yourself.”说明作者旨在通过卢驭龙的故事鼓励年轻人勇敢追求自己的梦想。 We know that AI is not a real human. However, it seems many of us can’t help treating it like one. In a survey of 2000 people in the US, 48 percent believed we should have good manners when talking to AI, said The New York Post. Scientists at the Imperial College London in the UK have made a similar discovery recently. They found that humans tend (往往会) to treat AI as human beings, showing sympathy (同情) toward them and even protecting them, Science Daily reported. In their experiment, the scientists invited 244 volunteers to play an online ball game with an AI bot. A make-believe volunteer also took part, and sometimes left out the AI on purpose by passing the ball only to human players. As the scientists watched the game, they discovered that most of the time the volunteers tried to fix the unfairness (不公平) toward the bot by giving it the ball more often. The finding is in line with the ideas of Media Equation Theory, the scientists said in their papers. Developed in the 1990s by scientists at Stanford University in the US, the theory suggests we often reply to media and technology like we do to real people and places, rather than just seeing them as tools. An example is Replika, an AI chatbot created in 2017. It has about 2 million users worldwide. “Your Replika will always be on your side no matter what you are up to,” reads its official website. But the AI’s support turned dangerous when it encouraged Jaswant Singh Chail, a young man in the UK, to carry out his plan to kill the Queen of the United Kingdom. Chail tried to do so in December 2021, but he was stopped in time. However, he was still put in prison. Companies should avoid making AI too human-like in their design, advised the scientists at Imperial College London. This can help people tell the difference between virtual and real communication. 1．Which of the following is TRUE based on Media Equation Theory? A．Humans always treat AI as tools. B．Humans often reply to AI as to real people. C．Humans should make AI less human-like. D．Humans tried to fix unfairness in the game. 2．What does the author want to tell us by mentioning “Replika” in the article? A．AI has educational advantages. B．AI can influence humans in some ways. C．AI is designed for some purposes. D．AI can’t be used in social communication. 3．The following sentence can best be put at the end of ________. While this could make humans and AI work better as a team, it also has risks, especially when AI bots are designed to act like “friends” to people. A．Paragraph 2 B．Paragraph 3 C．Paragraph 4 D．Paragraph 5 4．What can be inferred (推断) from the article? A．AI always has bad influence on humans. B．Nearly half of the people in the US treat AI politely. C．Treating AI more carefully is a must for humans. D．Companies won’t make AI as friends any more. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了人们往往会像对待真人一样对待人工智能，介绍相关实验、媒体等式理论、Replika案例，并提醒企业不要把AI设计得太过拟人化。   1．细节理解题。第四段指出Media Equation Theory的内容：“the theory suggests we often reply to media and technology like we do to real people and places”，说明人类常常像回应真人一样回应AI。 2．细节理解题。第五段提到：“But the AI’s support turned dangerous when it encouraged…to carry out his plan”，说明AI在某些方面能够影响人类，甚至带来危险。 3．推理判断题。第四段介绍Media Equation Theory，提出人和媒体技术的互动特点。题干句子“While this could make humans and AI work better as a team, it also has risks…”表明这种现象有利也有风险，承接第四段理论，引出第五段危险案例，放在第四段末尾。 4．推理判断题。最后一段提到：“Companies should avoid making AI too human-like in their design”，及全文关于风险的探讨可推知，人类必须更谨慎地对待AI。 Hello everyone, today we’re talking about small daily habits that can increase our happiness. These little habits don’t take much time, but they make ordinary days feel warmer and brighter. Let me start with my own favorite habit: evening diary. Every night before bed, I sit at my desk with a soft lamp on. I take out a notebook—its cover is filled with small, colorful stickers my cousin gave me. I write down 3 simple things that made me happy that day. Sometimes it’s “the waitress remembered my order”, sometimes it’s “my cat sat on my legs while I read”, and sometimes it’s “I heard a song I loved on the bus”. Writing these down helps me notice the good things, even on busy or tiring days. My friend Mia has a sweet morning habit too. She doesn’t wake up and jump out of bed right away. Instead, she lies there for 2 more minutes. She closes her eyes and thinks about one thing she’s looking forward to that day. It could be “trying the new bakery near work” or “calling my mom after lunch”. This small moment of hope makes her get up with a smile, not a sigh. Another nice habit I know is the “family tea time” of my neighbors. Every Sunday afternoon, they put a plate of cookies on the table and make a pot of black tea. They sit together and chat—no phones, no TV. The kids talk about their school plays, and the parents share funny stories from work. It’s a quiet way for them to get on well, and you can always hear laughter coming from their living room. You see, happiness doesn’t have to come from big things. A 5-minute diary, a quick moment of hope, or a Sunday tea with family—these small habits are like little lights. They brighten up our days and make us feel more grateful. Try one, and you might find your days feel happier too! 1．According to the passage, what is the author’s favorite daily habit? A．Having morning coffee at a bakery. B．Keeping an evening diary before going to bed. C．Taking a 2-minute rest after waking up. D．Joining the neighbor’s Sunday family tea time. 2．Why does Mia’s morning habit help her get up with a smile? A．Because she sleeps two more minutes. B．Because she doesn’t need to go to work. C．Because she drinks tea in the morning. D．Because she thinks about something she expects. 3．Which detail correctly describes the neighbor’s “family tea time”? A．Every Sunday afternoon, milk tea & cakes, chat with each other. B．Every Sunday afternoon, black tea & cookies, kids play games. C．Every Sunday afternoon, juice & candies, parents talk about story books. D．Every Sunday afternoon, black tea & cookies, talk without phones or TV. 4．Why does the author mention the “soft lamp” and “colorful stickers” in Paragraph 2? A．To show that the diary is expensive. B．To explain how to decorate a notebook. C．To create a warm and pleasant atmosphere (氛围). D．To prove that the author is good at drawing. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍三种日常微小好习惯，说明这些小事能提升幸福感，让平凡日子温暖明亮。 1．细节理解题。第二段指出“Let me start with my own favorite habit: evening diary.”，作者最喜欢的日常习惯是睡前写日记。 2．细节理解题。第三段指出“thinks about one thing she’s looking forward to that day... This small moment of hope makes her get up with a smile”，可推知Mia醒来会想期待的事，这份期待让她笑着起床。 3．细节理解题。第四段指出“Every Sunday afternoon, they put a plate of cookies on the table and make a pot of black tea. They sit together and chat—no phones, no TV.”，邻居们周日午后吃饼干喝红茶，聊天不用手机电视，与选项描述一致。 4．推理判断题。第二段提到“soft lamp…colorful stickers”，结合本段写日记的温馨场景，可推知这些细节旨在营造温暖愉悦的氛围。 Many teenagers hold the wrong idea that great achievements come from natural talent. They believe some people are born to be excellent, while they themselves can never make big progress no matter how hard they try. This misunderstanding stops plenty of young learners from sticking to their goals when they meet difficulties. Dr. Mei, a psychologist, has spent years studying how perseverance influences teenagers’ growth. In her recent research, she followed over 200 young people for three years. She found that those who kept trying after failures were more likely to reach their goals, even if they were less talented at the beginning. Talent only works as a small advantage at the early stage. As time goes by, continuous efforts play a much more important role. Dr. Mei also points out that strong will does not mean never feeling tired or disappointed. True perseverance means allowing yourself to feel upset for a short time, then standing up and continuing your journey. It is wise to cut a long-big goal into several small ones. Every time you finish a small task, you can gain confidence and move forward step by step. She reminds teenagers not to judge their ability only by one failure. One single bad result cannot take away all your efforts. If you keep practicing and learn from mistakes, your hard work will finally pay off. 1．What is the main idea of Paragraph 1? A．Most teenagers are born with great talent. B．Wrong beliefs may stop teenagers from keeping on trying. C．Hard work cannot help teenagers achieve their dreams. D．Many teenagers never meet difficulties on their way to growth. 2．What can we learn from Dr. Mei’s research? A．Talented people can always reach their goals easily. B．Less talented teenagers can never make great progress. C．Perseverance matters more than talent in the long run. D．Few young people are willing to keep trying after failures. 3．According to Dr. Mei, real perseverance is _________. A．never feeling tired or disappointed at all B．setting only one big goal and waiting for success C．avoiding all kinds of mistakes and failures D．recovering from bad feelings and keeping moving forward 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是说明文，文章介绍梅博士关于毅力对青少年成长影响的研究，指出坚持比天赋更重要，并解释了真正的毅力含义及给青少年的建议。 1．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“This misunderstanding stops plenty of young learners from sticking to their goals when they meet difficulties”可推知，本段核心在于说明错误的认知会阻碍青少年在遇到困难时坚持目标。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“As time goes by, continuous efforts play a much more important role”可推知，从长远来看，持续的努力比天赋起着更重要的作用。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第三段“True perseverance means allowing yourself to feel upset for a short time, then standing up and continuing your journey”可推知，真正的毅力是允许自己短暂低落，然后站起来继续前行。 Having a teenager at home can be a real headache. Many teenagers smoke, wear strange hairstyles and even fight. Basically, they are often taking risks. Earlier studies have shown that teenagers are more likely to make irrational decisions than people from any other age group, including children and adults. Is it that teenagers are too young to tell right from wrong? Not really. So what’s the reason? According to Laurence,a teacher from a US university, the reason is that teenagers care a lot about how their peers (同龄人) view them—that is “peer influence”. As children enter their teenage years, they spend more time with their friends and classmates, and they also care more about what they think of them. This makes teenagers make decisions without thinking about the costs. In a test, a group of teenagers were asked to play a video driving game. When they played with their friends, watching around them, they took more chances and drove more carelessly because that would increase their possibility of winning. But when they played alone, they drove more safely. Why do peers have such a big influence on teens’ behavior? As Laurence sees it, a teenager’s brain is like a car with a good accelerator (油门) but a weak brake (刹车). The “accelerator” is fully developed by teenage years, while the “brake” is still not fully developed. When teenagers are watched by their peers, they usually push hard on the accelerator. With their weak brake, it is likely that they are going to end up in an accident. But the good news is that a violent (暴力的) teenager doesn’t necessarily become a violent adult. About two-thirds to three-quarters of violent youth grow out of it. “They become more self-controlled.” 1．Why do teenagers often take risks according to the text? A．They like difficult tasks. B．They care about costs. C．They are too young to tell right from wrong. D．They care a lot about what their peers think of them. 2．According to the text, with peers around them, teenagers tend to (倾向于)________. A．use more self-control B．focus more on short-term benefits C． perform better than when they are alone D． become more careful about what they do 3．What can we learn from the text? A．Peer influence is bad for teenagers. B．Teenagers are prone to traffic accidents. C．Most violent teenagers become less violent when they grow up. D．Teenagers shouldn’t spend all their free time with their friends. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文是说明文。文章探讨青少年冒险行为的原因（同龄人影响）、大脑发育特点（油门与刹车比喻）及成长后的变化。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第2段“According to Laurence...the reason is that teenagers care a lot about how their peers view them”可推知青少年冒险是因为在意同龄人的看法。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第3段“they took more chances and drove more carelessly because that would increase their possibility of winning”可推知有同龄人在时，青少年为了获胜更关注短期利益。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第4段“About two-thirds to three-quarters of violent youth grow out of it.”可推知大多数有暴力倾向的青少年长大后不再暴力。 “I had to leave school when I was thirteen, if I had half the chances that you have, I’d…” Mr. Ridley was giving a lecture (训斥) to his boy, Greg again. He was disappointed that Greg did poorly at school and didn’t allow him to play basketball anymore. Feeling upset, Greg left home and wanted to go away. Suddenly, it rained heavily. Greg entered an old apartment. There he met a homeless old man named Lemon Brown. As they talked, Greg learnt that Lemon was a singer before he met some hard times. Now he was hiding there to protect his treasure from the bad men in the town. “     ▲     ” Greg asked. “Actually, everyone gets a treasure.” Lemon Brown said. “You want to see mine?” “If you want to show me.” Greg replied. Lemon carefully took the rags away from his right leg, there was a piece of plastic. Then he took out some yellowed newspaper. “Here it is.” he said. Greg looked at the clippings in surprise. All of them were reviews of shows Lemon had been in when he was young. “I used to travel around and sing to make money for my family. When my son Jesse grew up to be a soldier，I had nothing to give him except these things that told him who I was, and where he came from.” “Then what happened?” Greg asked. “One time I went home and got a letter saying Jesse was killed in the war. The army sent back all the things Jesse used to carry around-those old clippings. That was my treasure, and when I give it to him, he treated it just like that, a treasure. Isn’t that something?” “I guess so,” Greg said. “But you really think that treasure of yours was worth fighting against the bad guys?” “As a boy, you’re sure to ask such a foolish question.What else can be more valuable than what a man can pass on to his son or daughter?” Lemon said as he put his treasure back in place. The rain stopped then, Greg decided to go home. He believed Lemon would be OK with his memories and treasure. When he rang the bell, Greg thought of the lecture his father would give him next, and smiled. 1．Why did Greg leave his home at the beginning of the story? A．Because he wanted to find Lemon Brown’s treasure. B．Because his father was angry with him for his grades. C．Because it started to rain heavily outside. D．Because he wanted to join the army like Jesse. 2．Which of the following sentences can be put in“     ▲     ”? A．Why do they want your treasure? B．Is your treasure so special? C．What is the treasure you have? D．You really have a treasure? 3．What can be inferred from the passage? A．Lemon’s treasure was valuable because it represented his son’s love. B．Greg finally realized the lecture from his father would be a treasure. C．Greg finally discovered his father could provide a bright future for him. D．The terrible school life made Greg leave home on the rainy night. 4．What is the best title for the story? A．Final Decision B．Father’s Lecture C．Real Treasure D．Lemon’s Treasure 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了男孩Greg因学业表现不佳被父亲训斥后离家出走，在雨夜偶遇无家可归的老人Lemon Brown，通过了解Lemon的“宝藏”——承载着父子亲情的旧演出剪报，Greg领悟到真正的宝藏是亲人的关爱与牵挂，最终理解了父亲的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后一句“He was disappointed that Greg did poorly at school and didn’t allow him to play basketball anymore.”可推知，Greg离家是因为父亲对他的成绩感到失望，还禁止他打篮球，即父亲因他的成绩而生气。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Now he was hiding there to protect his treasure from the bad men in the town.”以及第五段“Actually, everyone gets a treasure.”可推知，Lemon提到自己有需要保护的宝藏后，Greg的疑问得到了“每个人都有宝藏”的回应，且Lemon随后邀请Greg查看自己的宝藏，说明Greg对Lemon拥有宝藏这件事持怀疑态度，对应“你真的有宝藏吗？”的疑问。 3．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“When he rang the bell, Greg thought of the lecture his father would give him next, and smiled.”可推知，Greg此前因父亲的训斥负气离家，听完Lemon的故事后，想到父亲的训斥却露出笑容，说明他已经理解了父亲的用心，意识到父亲的训斥也是一份饱含关爱的宝藏。 4．最佳标题题。全文以“宝藏”为线索展开，通过Lemon的宝藏的故事，揭示了真正的宝藏是承载亲情的珍贵情感与回忆，而非物质财富，“Real Treasure”点明了文章核心主旨，适合作为标题。 Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi was named the women’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, capping China’s record gold-medal haul at an Asian Games held outside the country. The 13-year-old became one of the brightest young stars of the Games. Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson was named the men’s MVP by the Olympic Council of Asia at an award ceremony in Nagoya. Yu won three individual gold medals. She set three Asian Games records and one Asian record in this great competition. She is the youngest MVP in Asian Games history. The teenager won the women’s 200-meter butterfly in a Games-record 2 minutes and 5.08 seconds. Later she made an Asian record of 2:06.10 in the 200m individual medley. She finished her competition with victory in the 400m individual medley in another Games-record time of 4:28.56. “As a young athlete, this honor is an affirmation and, more importantly, an encouragement to young athletes,”Yu said at the ceremony. “I will continue to train hard, challenge myself, and strive for further breakthroughs. I hope to work with young athletes from across Asia to create more exciting competitions and inspire more young people to love and take part in sports, especially swimming.” Boonson, 20, also broke records. He won the men’s 100m and 200m titles and got silver in the mixed 4×100m relay. He ran 9.90 seconds in the 100m final after setting a Games record of 9.91 in the semifinals. In the 200m, he won in 19.88, tying the Asian record set by China’s Xie Zhenye in 2019. With Yu’s award, China finished first in the gold-medal list for a 12th straight Asian Games. The Chinese team got 169 gold, 89 silver, and 83 bronze medals, total 341. This is China’s new record for gold medals at an Asian Games held in foreign countries. China’s earlier best overseas result was 165 gold medals at the 2006 Doha Asian Games. Adapted from《China Daily》 1．What can we learn about Yu Zidi from the passage? A．She got three gold medals in relay races. B．She set one Asian record and three Asian Games records. C．She won the 100-meter butterfly with a Games record. D．She is the first Chinese MVP in Asian Games history. 2．What does the underlined word “affirmation” mean? A．认可 B．奖励 C．梦想 D．秘密 3．What can we infer from the passage? A．China has never won so many gold medals in home Asian Games. B．Puripol Boonson broke Xie Zhenye’s Asian record in 200m race. C．Before these Asian Games, China’s best overseas gold number was 165. D．Yu Zidi will stop training after receiving the MVP honor. 4．What is the main idea of the text? A．The introduction of the Asian Games swimming events. B．Two MVPs of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and China’s great medal results. C．The history of MVP winners in all Asian Games. D．China’s gold medal records in different Asian Games. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文介绍了爱知-名古屋亚运会的男女MVP得主——中国游泳选手于子迪与泰国短跑选手Puripol Boonson的赛事成绩，同时说明了中国代表团在本届海外举办的亚运会上创下境外参赛的金牌数新纪录，连续12次位居亚运会金牌榜首位。 1．细节理解题。根据原文第三段“She set three Asian Games records and one Asian record in this great competition”可知于子迪创造了三项亚运会纪录和一项亚洲纪录，对应选项B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第四段“As a young athlete, this honor is an affirmation and, more importantly, an encouragement to young athletes”可知，获得MVP这一荣誉是对运动员付出的肯定与认可，结合选项词义可推知affirmation意为“认可”。 3．推理判断题。根据原文最后一段“China’s earlier best overseas result was 165 gold medals at the 2006 Doha Asian Games”可推知，在本届亚运会之前，中国境外参赛的最佳金牌数为165枚，对应选项C。 4．主旨大意题。全文围绕爱知-名古屋亚运会展开，核心内容为介绍男女两位MVP得主的相关情况，以及中国代表团在本届赛事取得的奖牌佳绩，对应选项B。 “Life is speeding up. Everyone is becoming unwell.” This may sound like something someone would say today. But in fact, it was written by a writer in the 1970s. We all love new inventions. They are exciting, amazing and can even change our lives. But is it true that having all these developments really improves the quality of our lives? Picture this: You’re rushing to finish your homework on the computer. Your mobile phone rings. A message from your friend appears (出现) on the screen. The noise from the mobile phone is getting louder and louder. Suddenly, the computer goes blank (空白) and you lose all your work. Now you have to stay up all night to get it done. Inventions have sped up our lives so much that they often leave us feeling stressed and tired. Why do you think people who live far away from noisy cities, who have no telephones, no cars, not even any electricity often seem to be happier? Perhaps that is because they live simpler lives. One family in the UK went “back in time” to see what life was like without all the inventions we have today. The grandparents, with their daughter, and grandsons, Benjamin, 10, and Thomas, 7, spent nine weeks in a 1940s house. They had no washing machine, microwave, computer or mobile phone. The grandmother, Lyn, said, “The more things you have, the more difficult life becomes.” The boys said they fought less. Probably, they said, because there was less to fight over, such as their computer. Benjamin also noticed that his grandmother had changed from being a fashionable granny to one who cooked things. 1．What does the writer want to tell us in Paragraph 3? A．New inventions can bring us some troubles. B．New inventions can help us work more efficiently. C．New inventions can improve the quality of our lives. D．New inventions can make people feel relaxed while working. 2．Why did the family choose to spend some time in a 1940s house? A．Because they loved to live simple lives. B．Because they all enjoyed modern inventions. C．Because they were troubled by modern inventions. D．Because they wanted to experience life without modern inventions. 3．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．They lived a normal life. B．The family just enjoyed living together. C．Their life became simpler. D．They felt their life was full of excitement. 4．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The history of technology. B．Problems caused by technology. C．The development of technology. D．How technology improved our life. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，文章探讨了科技发展是否真的提高了生活质量，指出现代发明加快了生活节奏却带来压力，并通过一个家庭体验过去生活的实验证明简单生活更快乐。 1．根据文章第三段“Suddenly, the computer goes blank and you lose all your work. Now you have to stay up all night to get it done.”可知，电脑死机导致工作丢失且需要熬夜，说明新发明会带来麻烦。 2．根据文章第五段“One family in the UK went 'back in time' to see what life was like without all the inventions we have today.”可知，这家人是为了体验没有现代发明的生活。 3．根据文章最后一段“The more things you have, the more difficult life becomes.”及“The boys said they fought less.”可推知，拥有更少的物品使他们的生活变得更简单。 4．通读全文，结合第二段“But is it true that having all these developments really improves the quality of our lives?”及第四段“Inventions have sped up our lives so much that they often leave us feeling stressed and tired.”可知，文章主要讲述了科技引发的问题。 The world’s longest school holiday, the summer break, has arrived. After months of hard work, students look forward to weeks of free time. In some countries, the break lasts as long as six weeks. However, some people say six weeks is too long. There are concerns that students forget some of what they have learned during the long break. Yet summer breaks influence more than just education—they also affect family life, tourism and the economy. So, should school summer holidays be shorter? Yes—a shorter break is better for everyone. A 2024 report said some pupils find it hard to return to lessons after the long holiday. A shorter summer holiday means more short breaks and a better school year. With more breaks during the year, students and teachers might feel less tired and stressed and parents could plan childcare and their work more easily. This could also reduce school absences, since coughs and colds are more common in autumn, when the weather turns colder. A longer break then would do everyone good. Besides, some children from poor families miss out on free school meals during the summer and miss their friends, too. A long break isn’t right for everyone. No—the summer holidays are special. Cutting back the summer holidays would not only disappoint students who love the long break, but also harm the economy, because fewer people would travel in summer. Teachers, too, use the long break to prepare for the upcoming school year. Parents would still spend the same amount of money on childcare—just at different times of the year. Longer autumn breaks would also mean holidays in colder, wetter weather. Most importantly, children don’t stop learning during the summer. It is a time for free play, which develops their imagination, and a chance to travel and visit family. 1．How does the writer show both sides of the idea? A．By telling a story. B．By giving examples and reasons for “Yes” and “No”. C．By asking students to vote. D．By comparing summer holidays in different countries. 2．How may cutting back the summer holiday help parents according to the “Yes” part? A．It may help them plan work and childcare better. B．It may help them spend less on childcare. C．It may help them travel more with children. D．It may help them find more fun for children. 3．What is the passage mainly about? A．How to spend summer holidays. B．Why autumn breaks are best. C．What kids learn outside school. D．Whether summer holidays should be shorter. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，围绕暑假是否应该缩短展开讨论，分别从赞成和反对两个角度陈述理由，分析缩短暑假带来的不同影响。 1．根据文章第3段“Yes—a shorter break is better for everyone.”和第5段“No—the summer holidays are special.”，且两个部分分别给出了支撑各自观点的理由与实例可知，作者通过为正反两方观点举例说理的方式呈现争议的两面。 2．根据文章第4段“With more breaks during the year, students and teachers might feel less tired and stressed and parents could plan childcare and their work more easily.”可知，缩短暑假后年内假期更分散，家长能更好地规划育儿安排与工作。 3．根据文章第2段“So, should school summer holidays be shorter?”，且全文围绕该问题从正反两方面展开讨论可知，文章核心是探讨暑假是否应该缩短。 Holmes rubbed his hands together excitedly. His eyes shone and he leaned forward in his chair. “Tell us your story,” he said. Miss Morstan began her story and we listened. “My father,” she began, “was a captain in the army. When I was very young, he was sent to India. My mother was dead and I had no other relatives in England. So, while my father was away, I was sent to school.” “When I was seventeen, I received a letter from my father. He said that he was leaving India and coming back to England. He gave me the address of a hotel in London. He asked me to meet him there.” I was very happy and excited about seeing my dear father again. I went to London and arrived at the hotel. I asked for Captain Morstan, my father. But I was told by the hotel manager that my father was not there. He had gone out the night before and not returned. I waited all day and all night, but my father didn’t come back to the hotel. Finally, I went to the police. They advertised for Captain Morstan in all the newspapers, but without success. I never saw my dear father again. … “Four years after my father disappeared,” continued Miss Morstan, “I saw an advertisement in the newspaper. The date was 4th May, 1882. To my surprise, the advertisement asked for the address of Miss Mary Morstan. I said that if I advertised my address, I would receive some very good news.” “What did you do?” asked Holmes. I advertised my address in the same newspaper. The next day, I received a small cardboard box. Inside the box was a lovely pearl (珍珠). And I have received another five pearls since that day. They arrive every year on the same day. Look. She opened a flat box and showed us six beautiful pearls. “▲” asked Holmes. “Nothing at all,” replied Miss Morstan. Then she continued, “But the strangest thing of all happened this morning. That is why I came to see you. This morning, I received a letter. Please read it.” “Thank you,” said Holmes. He took the letter and studied it carefully. 1．When did Miss Morstan come to see Holmes? A．In 1878. B．In 1882. C．In 1886. D．In 1887. 2．How did Miss Morstan feel after she got the letter that morning? A．Excited. B．Surprised. C．Mad. D．Upset. 3．Which question is the most suitable in the blank “▲” in the passage? A．Was there any letter with the pearls? B．Did you meet anyone after that? C．Did anyone know about this? D．Were these pearls your father's? 4．What is the correct order of the following sentences? a. Miss Morstan saw an advertisement. b. Miss Morstan came to see Holmes. c. Miss Morstan received a letter from her father. d. Miss Morstan received some pearls. e. Captain Morstan disappeared. A．c-e-a-d-b B．d-c-e-a-b C．b-c-a-d-e D．e-b-c-a-d 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Morstan小姐向福尔摩斯求助的经历：她的父亲于1878年失踪，之后她连续六年每年收到一颗珍珠，某天早上又收到一封神秘来信，因此前来寻求福尔摩斯的帮助。 1．细节理解题。由“The date was 4th May, 1882. …I advertised my address in the same newspaper. The next day, I received a small cardboard box. …And I have received another five pearls since that day.”可知，她从1882年开始每年收到1颗珍珠，到她来找福尔摩斯时一共收到了6颗珍珠，说明又过了5年（1882+5 =1887），可推算出Miss Morstan拜访Holmes的时间是1887年。 2．推理判断题。由文中“the strangest thing of all happened this morning. That is why I came to see you”可知，这封来信让她感到不安、心烦，所以才来找Holmes帮忙。 3．推理判断题。由下文答语“Nothing at all”（什么都没有）可知，Holmes问的是珍珠是否附带信件之类的东西，只有A项“Was there any letter with the pearls?”与回答“Nothing at all”在逻辑上吻合。 4．细节理解题。根据文章内容排序：Morstan小姐先收到父亲的来信，到达旅馆后父亲失踪，四年后她看到报纸上的广告，随后开始每年收到珍珠，最后因收到奇怪的信而来找Holmes，正确顺序为c-e-a-d-b。 For centuries, southwest China has had a serious transport problem: rich resources and goods are far from the sea. They had to take longer and more expensive roads to reach world markets. On September 16, 2026, Pinglu Canal was officially opened. It creates a direct waterway to the sea, connecting southwest China with the Beibu Gulf. In Guangxi, the 134.2-kilometer canal is a key project. It can carry 5,000-ton ships. By connecting the Xijiang River with Qinzhou Port, it shortens the old shipping path through Guangzhou Port by over 560 kilometers. People expect it to save about 5.2 billion yuan every year. It will greatly help the trade of goods such as minerals, coal, and building materials. Unlike projects built only for money, the Pinglu Canal values both construction and environmental protection. To protect wildlife, workers moved over 9,570 coastal trees and planted 275,000 young ones. They also built special paths for fish and a 240-meter bridge for wild animals to cross. These help restore the travel paths for animals. Over 98% of the dug-out earth is reused. Besides environmental benefits, the canal boosts local trade. As part of a land-sea trade route, it helps trade between China and ASEAN (东南亚国家联盟). It allows Chinese goods to reach Southeast Asia faster and ASEAN resources to enter China easily. Experts believe cargo (货物) will increase, reaching 150 million tons a year in the future. Like the Panama and Suez Canals, which changed global shipping, the Pinglu Canal has special local value. Unlike those canals connecting different oceans, it serves river-and-sea transport in one single area. Its full value will depend on working together with current ports, railways, and transport networks. 1．What can we know about the Pinglu Canal from Paragraph 2? A．It is built mainly to improve local ecological environment. B．It helps cut the shipping distance by more than 560 kilometers. C．Most of its total money is spent buying large ships. D．It directly links local mines with Southeast Asian markets. 2．Why do workers build paths for fish and the 240-meter wildlife overpass in this project? A．To meet local wild animals’ travelling needs. B．To cut down the cost of the whole project. C．To reduce the project’s influence on animals’ moving routes. D．To make the canal fit for 5,000-ton ships. 3．Why does the writer talk about the Panama and Suez Canals? A．To show Pinglu Canal’s special local value through comparison. B．To prove they are more valuable than Pinglu Canal in economy. C．To explain how world canals change global geography. D．To say regional canals will take the place of ocean canals. 4．Which of the following statements will the writer agree with? A．Pinglu Canal has fully used its economic value. B．The canal’s cargo amount has reached 150 million tons already. C．We should stop all water projects only for making money. D．People take environmental steps when building the canal. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍平陆运河正式通航。该运河连通西江与北部湾，服务中国西南地区，缩短航运里程、节约运输成本；工程建设兼顾生态保护，同时助力中国与东南亚国家联盟之间的贸易往来。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“By connecting the Xijiang River with Qinzhou Port, it shortens the old shipping path through Guangzhou Port by over 560 kilometers.”可知，平陆运河通过连接西江与钦州港，使原有的经广州港的运输路线缩短了560多公里。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“They also built special paths for fish and a 240-meter bridge for wild animals to cross. These help restore the travel paths for animals.”可知，修建鱼类通道和野生动物天桥是为了减少工程对动物移动路线的影响，帮助恢复动物的通行路径。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Like the Panama and Suez Canals, which changed global shipping, the Pinglu Canal has special local value. Unlike those canals connecting different oceans, it serves river-and-sea transport in one single area.”可知，作者通过将平陆运河与巴拿马运河和苏伊士运河作比较，突出平陆运河在单一区域内服务江海运输的独特地方价值。 4．观点态度题。根据第四段“Unlike projects built only for money, the Pinglu Canal values both construction and environmental protection. To protect wildlife, workers moved over 9,570 coastal trees and planted 275,000 young ones.”可知，运河在建设中采取了多种环境保护措施，如移植和种植树木、修建动物通道等。 Two Stories of Never Giving Up: Finish What You StartDerek Redmond The 1992 Olympic Games were in Barcelona. Derek Redmond was a British runner in the 400-metre semi-final.He was very good, and he had a good chance of winning a medal. The race began. At first, Derek ran well. But after about 150 metres, he felt a pain in his leg and fell down. He was badly hurt and could not run. The other runners passed him and finished the race. After about five seconds, Derek got up and began to run again on one leg. Some people tried to stop him, but he kept going. The crowd stood up and clapped. Then his father, Jim, came onto the track. He put his arm around Derek and said,“Derek, you don’t have to do this.” Derek answered,“Yes,I do. I have to finish.” Together they  walked the last 50 metres and crossed the line. When they crossed the line, Derek was crying, and 60,000 people were cheering him.Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner In the summer of 2010, Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, a mountain climber, was near the top of K2 in Pakistan. K2 is8,611 metres high. She was trying to climb it for the fifth time. She was climbing with her friend Fredrik Ericsson.At about 7 o’ clock in the morning, it was snowing a little. They were getting ready to climb the last 400 metres.Fredrik was tying some rope when he slipped and fell past Gerlinde. He fell 1,000 metres and died. K2 became a very sad place for Gerlinde. She thought she might never climb it again. But she had an important dream: K2 is one of the 14 mountains in the world that are 8,000 metres or higher, and she wanted to climb them all. In August 2011, she went back to K2 and tried again. This time, she reached the top. Her dream came true. 1．What happened to Derek Redmond after about 150 metres? A．He won the race. B．He felt a pain in his leg and fell down. C．He stopped to help another runner. D．He crossed the finish line first. 2．Why did Derek keep going after he fell? A．He wanted to win a medal. B．He wanted to make his father happy. C．He wanted to finish the race. D．He wanted to be on TV. 3．What can we learn about Gerlinde from the passage? A．She climbed K2 for the first time in 2010. B．She gave up climbing after Fredrik died. C．She reached the top of K2 in August 2011. D．She climbed K2 with her father. 4．What do Derek and Gerlinde have in common? A．They both faced great difficulties but did not give up. B．They both won Olympic medals. C．They both climbed the highest mountain in the world. D．They both stopped doing sports after an accident. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述两个永不放弃的故事：短跑运动员Derek Redmond在奥运比赛中受伤仍坚持完成赛程；登山者Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner在同伴遇难后，时隔一年再次挑战，最终成功登顶K2。 1．原文第一段提到“But after about 150 metres, he felt a pain in his leg and fell down.”，在大约150米之后，Derek腿部疼痛摔倒在地。 2．原文第一段Derek回答父亲的话“Yes,I do. I have to finish.”，说明他坚持向前是想要完成这场比赛。 3．原文最后一段“In August 2011, she went back to K2 and tried again. This time, she reached the top.”，Gerlinde在2011年8月成功登顶K2。A选项不是第一次攀登；B她没有放弃；D同伴是朋友不是父亲，因此选C。 4．Derek在比赛中受伤依然坚持走完赛程，Gerlinde遭遇朋友遇难，依旧再次尝试登顶。二人共同点是面对巨大困难，但都没有放弃。 When we look at the students around us, we may find that some of them seem better than us: they get higher marks, they are more outgoing, or they do better in sports. Then we may start to doubt ourselves and feel down. In fact, this kind of feeling is quite normal during our youth. However, comparing yourself with others all the time can be dangerous. It may take away your happiness and make you lose confidence. The truth is that everyone has his or her strong points. You may not be the best at maths, but perhaps you have a good sense of humour and can make your friends laugh. You may not run fast, but you are careful enough to find mistakes that others miss. So how can we feel better about ourselves? First, stop comparing yourself with others. Compare yourself with who you were yesterday instead. Second, accept the things you cannot change and try to improve the things you can. Third, challenge yourself with small goals. When you achieve them, you will feel proud and confident.     Nobody is perfect. Learn to know yourself, accept yourself and believe in yourself. That is an important step towards growing up. 1．According to Paragraph 1, the feeling of doubting yourself is ________. A．Unusual B．Normal C．Silly D．Dangerous 2．The underlined phrase “strong points” probably means “________”. A．优点 B．缺点 C．习惯 D．爱好 3．Which of the following does the writer suggest? A．Comparing yourself with others more often. B．Setting small goals and achieving them. C．Becoming the best student at school. D．Changing everything about yourself. 4．What can we know from Paragraph 2? A．Comparing with others makes us happier. B．Everyone has his or her strong points. C．Running fast is the most important thing. D．A sense of humour is useless. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Nobody Is Perfect—Learn to Accept Yourself B．How to Get High Marks in Exams C．Problems Between Friends D．Say No to Comparing 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了青少年因与他人比较而产生自我怀疑的现象，指出每个人都有优点，并提出了停止比较、接受自我、设定小目标等建议，鼓励读者认识并接受自己。 1．根据文章第1段“In fact, this kind of feeling is quite normal during our youth.”可知这种自我怀疑的感觉在青少年时期是正常的。 2．根据文章第2段“You may not be the best at maths, but perhaps you have a good sense of humour...”可知此处列举的是幽默感等正面特质，意指个人的优点。 3．根据文章第3段“Third, challenge yourself with small goals. When you achieve them, you will feel proud and confident.”可知作者建议设定小目标并实现它们。 4．根据文章第2段“The truth is that everyone has his or her strong points.”可知每个人都有自己的优点这一事实。 5．根据文章第4段“Nobody is perfect. Learn to know yourself, accept yourself and believe in yourself.”可知文章主旨是接受不完美的自己。 Nowadays, it seems that everyone, especially teenagers, is connected through social media like WeChat, Douyin, and Weibo. While these platforms help us keep in touch with friends and see the world, many are starting to ask: are we really benefiting, or is it doing more harm than good? On the one hand, supporters argue that social media is a powerful tool for learning and connection. It allows young people to get news instantly, join online study groups, and learn new skills. It also helps shy students make friends online more easily, reducing loneliness. For example, during the pandemic, it was the only way for many to stay connected with classmates. On the other hand, critics point out serious problems. The biggest worry is its effect on mental health. Seeing the perfect lives others post can make teens feel anxious and unhappy with their own. Comparing themselves to others online often leads to low self-esteem. Moreover, the “like” and “comment” features can become addictive (上瘾的). Teens may spend hours waiting for others’ approval instead of talking to family or playing outside. This can harm their real-life relationships and physical health. A recent survey showed that teens who spend over 5 hours a day on social media are 50% more likely to report feeling unhappy. In conclusion, social media itself is not good or bad—it’s how we use it that matters. It is like a knife, useful in the kitchen but dangerous if used wrongly. The key is to find a balance. We should encourage young people to use it for creativity and learning, not just for endless scrolling. Parents and schools need to teach digital literacy: how to use these tools wisely, how to tell real information from fake, and most importantly, when to turn off the phone and enjoy the real world. 1．According to Paragraph 2, which is NOT mentioned as an advantage of social media? A．Getting news quickly. B．Helping shy students make friends. C．Learning skills from online videos. D．Improving family relationships. 2．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．The benefits of online study groups. B．The problems caused by social media. C．The popularity of different platforms. D．The way to improve mental health. 3．Which of the following would the author probably agree with? A．Teenagers should never use social media. B．The advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages. C．Learning to use social media wisely is important. D．Social media is the main cause of all teenage problems. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．The History of Social Media B．Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword for Teens C．How to Make Friends Online D．Say No to All Social Media Platforms 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文探讨了社交媒体对青少年的利弊，指出其既能帮助学习和社交，也可能影响心理健康，强调关键在于明智适度地使用。 1．根据第二段“It allows young people to get news instantly, join online study groups, and learn new skills. It also helps shy students make friends online more easily...”可知，文中提到了快速获取新闻、学习技能和帮助害羞学生交朋友，未提及改善家庭关系。 2．根据第三段“On the other hand, critics point out serious problems.”及后续关于心理健康和成瘾的描述可知，本段主要列举了社交媒体带来的负面影响/问题。 3．根据第四段“it’s how we use it that matters.”和“The key is to find a balance...use these tools wisely”可知，作者强调使用方式的重要性，认为明智使用社交媒体很重要。 4．根据全文及第四段“It is like a knife, useful in the kitchen but dangerous if used wrongly.”可知，文章讨论了社交媒体的利弊两面性，B项适合作标题。 You might already know the basics of how photosynthesis (光合作用) works. Plants use sunlight to make the food they need to live. But one day we might be able to use photosynthesis to run our cars, heat our homes, and more! Scientists are working on it right now! Plants are like machines that turn light into food using chlorophyll, which helps them use the sun’s energy to split (分离) water into hydrogen (氢) and oxygen. Plants turn hydrogen into food, but if we can find out how to use the sun to split water, we could use hydrogen as fuel (燃料). Scientists can already split water into hydrogen with a machine called an electrolyzer. But today’s electrolyzers run on electricity, which often comes from a power station that uses fossil fuels, such as oil and natural gas. This can cause pollution and produce greenhouse gases that cause climate change. Using the sun to create hydrogen could be a cleaner form of energy. It’s called artificial photosynthesis. Yulia Pushkar is a scientist who’s working on artificial photosynthesis at Purdue University in Indiana. “If we want to create artificial photosynthesis, we have to create a material which will take in the light and split the water,” Dr Pushkar says. Luckily, Dr Pushkar and her team have done just that. They have created materials that split water into hydrogen under light. Though that sounds great, there’s a problem. The best electrolyzers have iridium (铱) inside. Iridium is very rare. Now she’s working on a different way to make hydrogen from sunlight by using iron. Iron is very rich on Earth. So, it’s much easier and cheaper to find than iridium. We also need to be able to use it in our cars and homes. Most cars today still use gasoline. If we can make and use hydrogen, we won’t run out of it. And it doesn’t produce harmful greenhouse gases. Dr Pushkar is hopeful about artificial photosynthesis. “We and other researchers around the world are working hard to develop clean energy,” she says. “Our artificial photosynthesis is the way forward.” 1．Why does Dr Pushkar use iron instead of iridium in the research? A．Because of its richness. B．Because of its quality. C．Because of its weight. D．Because of its power. 2．The following sentence can best be put at the beginning of ________. Of course, just being able to make hydrogen isn’t enough. A．Paragraph 5 B．Paragraph 6 C．Paragraph 7 D．Paragraph 8 3．Why does the writer end the passage with Dr Pushkar’s words? A．To describe her valuable daily work. B．To prove her contributions to the research. C．To show her confidence in the research. D．To thank her team and other researchers. 4．What is the title of this passage? A．Photosynthesis: Not Just for Plants B．Photosynthesis: More Than Just Sunlight C．Photosynthesis: More Choices for Oil D．Photosynthesis: Not Good for Fossil Fuels 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了人工光合作用的研究，科学家模仿植物光合作用，利用阳光分解水制取氢气作为清洁能源，介绍了当前遇到的难题、解决思路以及科研人员对这项技术前景的信心。 1．根据原文“Iridium is very rare…Iron is very rich on Earth. So, it’s much easier and cheaper to find than iridium.”可知铱很稀有，而铁在地球上储量丰富，更容易获取、成本更低，因此选用铁。 2．根据语境可知，“Of course, just being able to make hydrogen isn’t enough.”意为“当然，仅仅制造氢气还不够”，这句话起到承上启下的过渡作用，用于引出下文内容：我们还要能够在汽车和家庭中使用氢气。该内容对应原文第7段“We also need to be able to use it in our cars and homes.”，放在第7段段首最合适。 3．根据原文“Dr Pushkar is hopeful about artificial photosynthesis.”以及她的引语“Our artificial photosynthesis is the way forward.”可以看出，她认为人工光合作用是未来的发展方向，体现出她对这项研究充满了信心。 4．文章开篇先讲植物的光合作用，接着介绍科学家研发人工光合作用，把光合作用拓展应用到人类制取清洁能源的领域，说明光合作用不再只是植物可以进行的生命活动。选项A“Photosynthesis: Not Just for Plants”符合题意。 ①In China, food is not just about taste. It is also an important part of staying healthy and balanced. Chinese Food Philosophy teaches that what we eat should follow the changes in nature, take food as medicine, and enjoy food in moderation. These ideas help us stay healthy and live in harmony with the universe. ②Chinese Food Philosophy believes that we should eat foods that match the seasons. In spring, we eat lighter, refreshing foods to help our bodies grow and move freely. In summer, we focus on cooling foods to beat the heat. In autumn, we eat foods that help keep us strong and prepare for colder weather. In winter, we eat warm, nourishing foods to help our bodies stay strong and protect us from the cold. By eating foods that fit the seasons, we stay in balance with nature. ③In China, food is seen as more than just something to eat; it is also used to help our bodies heal. This idea is called “food as medicine”. Many ingredients in everyday food have healing powers. For example, ginger helps with digestion, and goji berries can boost energy. Foods like garlic and chili peppers are believed to help improve blood circulation. These foods don’t just fill our stomachs, but also keep us healthy. ④Another important idea in Chinese Food Philosophy is moderation. Eating too much of anything, whether it’s food or drink, is not good for the body. It is important to eat just the right amount, not too little and not too much. Eating in moderation keeps our bodies strong, prevents illnesses, and allows us to enjoy food without overdoing it. ⑤By following the seasons, taking food as medicine, and eating in moderation, we can live a healthier life. The wisdom of Chinese food culture helps us balance our bodies and minds, leading to a peaceful and happy life. 1．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．Following the seasons. B．Living a healthier life. C．Taking food as medicine. D．Eating in a balanced way. 2．Why does the writer give examples of foods in paragraph 3? A．To prove they are widely eaten. B．To show they can keep people fit. C．To explain why people like them. D．To suggest what people should eat. 3．What is the structure of the passage? A．①/②③/④⑤ B．①/②③④/⑤ C．①②/③④/⑤ D．①②/③/④⑤ 4．Which part of a magazine is the text from? A．Cooking. B．Nature. C．Society. D．Culture. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国饮食哲学的三大核心理念——顺应时节、食药同源、饮食有度，阐述了这些理念如何帮助人们实现身体健康、身心平衡，最终获得平和幸福的生活。 1．第②段首句点明中国饮食哲学主张食用适配季节的食物，后续分别介绍四季对应的适宜饮食，核心围绕顺应季节饮食展开。 2．根据“This idea is called ‘food as medicine’. Many ingredients in everyday food…”可知，第③段核心观点为“食药同源”，指出日常食材具备疗愈功效，作者列举生姜、枸杞、大蒜等食材的作用，是为了证明这类食材能够助力人们保持健康。 3．文章第①段总述中国饮食哲学的三大核心思想；第②③④段分别对顺应时节、食药同源、饮食有度三个理念逐一展开说明；第⑤段总结前文三大理念的价值与意义，属于“总—分—总”结构，对应划分方式为①/②③④/⑤。 4．本文围绕中国饮食哲学这一饮食文化相关内容展开，属于文化类主题，最可能出现在杂志的文化板块。 Free time is rare in modern life. Just look around you. Aren’t the adults all busy with something? But why is that? Imagine yourself as a busy office worker. Now, you have a set of technology (技术). It could make every part of your job easier. What would you do with all that extra time? Well, you would probably work the same number of hours as before, or even more. You doubt about this, don’t you? But in fact, something similar happened in the U.S. in the 20th century — not in factories or offices, but in homes. American homes in the early 1900s weren’t much different from those in the 1500s. There was no electricity (电). Most families had no water pipes (水管). Family members had to carry every drop of water in and out of the house. Over the following years, many new appliances (家用电器) were made to save people’s time. Modern toilets, fridges and washing machines made their way into more and more homes. However, none of them saved hours of work. In the 1920s, full-time housewives spent 51 hours a week doing housework. In the 1960s, they were working 53 hours. This may seem surprising, but the reasons are simple. Better technology leads to higher expectations, and higher expectations create more work. For example, before modern technology, most people washed their clothes only twice a year. Bad smell was common. Washing machines changed that. People began washing their clothes more often. And because it was easier to wash the clothes, people bought more shirts and dresses. As a result, housewives found themselves washing and drying more clothes. Technology has cut down the time it takes to cook a meal or wash a shirt. But it has also saved time for other housework, especially childcare. Since the 1980s, American parents have nearly doubled the number of hours they spend raising, teaching and driving their kids around town. Most of us can make our lives easier with modern technology. But instead of enjoying more rest time, we often find ourselves working more towards a better life. Without big changes in society’s expectations, people will take on more work and never feel like enough. 1．What happened to full-time housewives’ housework time from the 1920s to the 1960s? A．It fell a lot. B．It stayed the same. C．It doubled quickly. D．It rose a little. 2．The underlined word “that” in Paragraph 5 refers to (指) “__________”. A．people seldom washing their clothes B．people buying more shirts and dresses C．people spending much time washing clothes D．housewives washing all of the family’s clothes 3．What can we learn about American parents since the 1980s? A．They spend more time on their work. B．They have less childcare and housework. C．They work fewer hours and feel more relaxed. D．They nearly doubled time raising and teaching kids. 4．What’s the best title of this article? A．More work, less rest? B．Better work, more free time? C．More technology, less work? D．Better technology, a better life? 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文讲述了现代生活中科技本应节省时间，但人们的工作量并没有减少。文章以美国家庭家务为例，说明更好的科技提升了人们的期待，反而带来更多家务，人们工作更多，休息时间没有变多。 1．根据第四段“In the 1920s, full-time housewives spent 51 hours a week doing housework. In the 1960s, they were working 53 hours.”可知，家务时长从每周51小时变为53小时，有小幅上涨。 2．根据第五段“before modern technology, most people washed their clothes only twice a year…Washing machines changed that.”可知，在洗衣机出现前人们很少洗衣服，洗衣机改变了这件事，that指代人们很少洗衣服这件事。 3．根据第六段“Since the 1980s, American parents have nearly doubled the number of hours they spend raising, teaching and driving their kids around town.”可知，父母花在养育、教育孩子上的时间几乎翻倍。 4．根据全文，文章核心讲科技越来越多，但人们的家务并没有变少，所以标题“More technology, less work?”最贴合文章主旨。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期中复习之阅读理解20篇 （江苏专用） I was sitting next to Missy in my 9th-grade world history class when Mrs. Bartlett announced a new project: In groups, we were to create a newspaper about the culture we were studying. On a piece of paper, we wrote the names of three friends we wanted in our group. After collecting all the requests, Mrs. Bartlett told us that she would consider our choices and let us know the results the next day. After the bell rang the next day, Missy and I waited nervously as Mrs. Bartlett started to call out names. When she reached group three, Missy’s name was called.  I thought I would be in the same group, as I knew we had chosen each other. Then the other three names were called. Mine was not included. There must be a mistake! Then I heard it. The last group: Mauro, Juliette, Rachel, Karina! I could feel tears well in my eyes How could I face being in that group—the boy, Mauro, who hardly spoke English and had no friends; Juliette who was from West Asia, was always covered by long skirts; and the other girl who wore strange clothes. Oh, how I wanted to be with my friends! I fought back tears as I walked up to Mrs. Bartlett. Knowing what I was there for, she looked at me and gently placed a hand on my shoulder. “I know what you want, Karina,” she said, “but your group needs you. I need you to help them get a passing grade on this project. Will you help them?” I was amazed. She had seen something in me even I hadn’t seen. “Yes,” I replied. I couldn’t believe it came out of my mouth, but it did. I joined the group and guided our project. Through our hard work, we not only got an A but also developed new friendships. More importantly, I discovered my own hidden leadership and value. It was a lesson that was more than a simple newspaper. 1．What did Mrs. Bartlett ask her students to do in the new project? A．To give a report about their friends. B．To write a story about world history. C．To make a poster about different countries. D．To create a newspaper about the studied culture. 2．How did Karina feel when she heard the names in her group? A．Excited and happy. B．Surprised and upset. C．Proud but worried. D．Glad but nervous. 3．What is the correct order of what happened in the story? a. The students wrote down their favorite group members. b. Mrs. Bartlett announced a group project in history class. c. The teacher read out the group lists in class the next day. d. Karina agreed to help her group after talking with Mrs. Bartlett. e. Karina found herself placed in a group with unfamiliar classmates. A．b-a-c-e-d B．a-c-d-b-e C．b-a-e-d-c D．a-b-d-c-e 4．What can we learn from the story? A．Working with friends always brings success. B．It’s important to wear nice clothes to school. C．We can discover our abilities by helping others. D．Teachers sometimes make mistakes in grouping students. Jenny first got into motorsport (赛车运动) by watching her younger brother, Bill, drive his kart (卡丁赛车). Every time he took off his helmet (头盔) with a big smile, she became more fascinated. Soon after, she took the wheel herself. She started out in karts, racing at state level and then nationally, and got good results early on. She got into the 2023-Ferrari training camp and was invited to enter a top Italian racing school. She then won Best New Driver in November 2024, and moved up to the Spanish F4 (一种入门级赛车比赛). In February 2025, she became a driver of the F1 Academy — races for women racers. Racing needs a strong mind, not just fast driving. Starting karting at 9 taught her how hard the sport is on the mind and how discouraging and exciting it can be all at once. Now, Jenny talks with a coach every week and acts out situations she’s likely to face, which helps her stay calm under pressure and keep focused in races. Since she travels a lot for racing, Jenny has to study online. And she misses her friends’ birthdays. Always being on the way means leaving behind her loved things like her home, her school and the people she grew up with. As a woman driver, Jenny has faced doubts, but she believes love and performance speak loudest. She hopes to encourage more girls to go for their dreams. She enjoys the speed and excitement of driving. Her biggest dream is to become the first woman F1 driver in her country. 1．What does Paragraph 2 focus on? A．The history of the F1 Academy. B．Jenny’s educational background. C．Jenny’s big moments in motor racing. D．The development of the Spanish F4. 2．How does Jenny deal with pressure in races? A．By playing sports every day. B．By learning from other racers. C．By competing with her brother. D．By working with a coach before races. 3．What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A．Jenny can balance her life well. B．Jenny values her free time most. C．Jenny makes great efforts for racing. D．Jenny might travel a lot with her friends. 4．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Driven to Fly B．No Doubt, No Success C．Born to Coach D．The Younger, The Better “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” This famous English proverb (谚语) has been widely used since the 16th century. People believe that horses are difficult to change their minds. However, a recent study by Nottingham Trent University has shown that this old proverb has been looking down on horses. To test how smart horses are, the lead researcher Louise Evans and her team did a three-stage experiment with 20 horses. In the first stage, the horses got a small snack just for touching a piece of card with their noses. Then, in the second stage, a “stop light” was added: the horses could only get a snack if they touched the card when the light was off. At first, most horses ignored (忽视) the light and made many mistakes. Things changed in the third stage. The researchers added a punishment for wrong actions: if a horse touched the card when the light was on, it had to wait 10 seconds to play again. Surprisingly, all horses started to stop making mistakes and learned to touch the card only when the light was off to get the snack. The study suggests that the horses could understand the rules the whole time but didn’t pay much attention to them in the second stage. “When there was a 10-second stop for getting something wrong, they started paying attention.” said Evans. Evans hopes this important study will help improve horses’ lives and she also suggests not using cruel (残忍的) ways to train horses well. “In training, you really don’t need to use anything too strict to get really good performance out of horses. Generally, when people start to think that animals may have better cognitive (认知的) abilities than we thought, the treatment of animals will be improved.” 1．How does the writer start the text? A．By telling a story. B．By giving an example. C．By using a famous saying. D．By sharing an experience. 2．Which of the following is true about the experiment in the research? A．Water, snacks and cards were needed. B．The aim was to test the living skills of horses. C．Horses should touch the card when the light was on. D．Horses finally got the rule and made fewer mistakes. 3．What advice does Evans offer after the study? A．Train animals with more snacks B．Punish animals for every wrong action. C．Ignore animals’ mistakes during training. D．Treat animals kindly and trust their abilities. 4．What’s the best title of the text? A．Wise Horses, Friendly Humans B．Studies Make Horses Grow C．Horses: Friends of Humans D．Hidden Truth of the Horses Most 15-year-olds are busy with homework, but Lu Yulong was busy building a plasma speaker (等离子扬声器). Born in 1995 in China, this young inventor later became famous as the “Lightning Man”. But his journey was not easy. When he was 12, a chemistry experiment went wrong and he was badly hurt. However, he did not give up. By 16, he had already built a plasma speaker and gotten a national patent (专利)! Instead of going to a top university, Lu chose to start his own company, Yulong Aerospace. In February 2026, his team successfully launched (发射) a 12-meter liquid rocket named “Shenzhen Pioneer.” It flew 38 kilometers high. So, what makes Lu special? He wants to make space travel very cheap. How? He uses common things like metal parts and everyday computer chips. He does not copy traditional rocket designs. Instead, he uses a simpler way called the “pressure-fed cycle,” which saves a lot of money. His goal is to send one kilogram of things into space for only 480 US dollars. That is much cheaper than SpaceX’s Falcon 9, which is a rocket made by an American company called SpaceX! Another secret to Lu’s success is location. His company is in Shenzhen, a city with thousands of factories. Need a metal part? There is a factory nearby. Need a computer chip? Another factory can make it fast and cheap. Instead of buying expensive “space-grade” parts, Lu uses cheaper “industrial-grade” parts. He believes that building rockets should be like building cars—using factories to make many of them at a low cost. Lu does not want to be called “China’s Elon Musk”. He says, “I just want to be Yulong from China.” By using the powerful factories in Shenzhen, he is building a new path for China’s space industry. His story tells us: you don’t need to come from a big name to reach for the stars. You just need a big dream—and the courage to build it yourself. 1．What can we learn about the rocket “Shenzhen Pioneer”? A．It was launched by a team from a top university. B．It reached a height of 38 kilometers. C．It was made of expensive “space-grade” parts. D．It was named after Lu’s nickname “Lightning Man”. 2．Which of the following is one of Lu Yulong’s secrets to success? A．Working with the top rocket company SpaceX. B．Copying traditional rocket designs to avoid mistakes. C．Buying expensive “space-grade” parts for safety. D．Using the powerful factories in Shenzhen to cut costs. 3．What can we learn from Lu’s words, “I just want to be Yulong from China”? A．He wishes to stay in China all his life. B．He doesn’t like Elon Musk at all. C．He hopes to be more famous than Musk. D．He is proud of himself and his motherland. 4．Why does the writer write this passage? A．To compare Lu Yulong with Elon Musk. B．To explain how to build a rocket step by step. C．To encourage young people to follow their dreams. D．To introduce the history of China’s space industry. We know that AI is not a real human. However, it seems many of us can’t help treating it like one. In a survey of 2000 people in the US, 48 percent believed we should have good manners when talking to AI, said The New York Post. Scientists at the Imperial College London in the UK have made a similar discovery recently. They found that humans tend (往往会) to treat AI as human beings, showing sympathy (同情) toward them and even protecting them, Science Daily reported. In their experiment, the scientists invited 244 volunteers to play an online ball game with an AI bot. A make-believe volunteer also took part, and sometimes left out the AI on purpose by passing the ball only to human players. As the scientists watched the game, they discovered that most of the time the volunteers tried to fix the unfairness (不公平) toward the bot by giving it the ball more often. The finding is in line with the ideas of Media Equation Theory, the scientists said in their papers. Developed in the 1990s by scientists at Stanford University in the US, the theory suggests we often reply to media and technology like we do to real people and places, rather than just seeing them as tools. An example is Replika, an AI chatbot created in 2017. It has about 2 million users worldwide. “Your Replika will always be on your side no matter what you are up to,” reads its official website. But the AI’s support turned dangerous when it encouraged Jaswant Singh Chail, a young man in the UK, to carry out his plan to kill the Queen of the United Kingdom. Chail tried to do so in December 2021, but he was stopped in time. However, he was still put in prison. Companies should avoid making AI too human-like in their design, advised the scientists at Imperial College London. This can help people tell the difference between virtual and real communication. 1．Which of the following is TRUE based on Media Equation Theory? A．Humans always treat AI as tools. B．Humans often reply to AI as to real people. C．Humans should make AI less human-like. D．Humans tried to fix unfairness in the game. 2．What does the author want to tell us by mentioning “Replika” in the article? A．AI has educational advantages. B．AI can influence humans in some ways. C．AI is designed for some purposes. D．AI can’t be used in social communication. 3．The following sentence can best be put at the end of ________. While this could make humans and AI work better as a team, it also has risks, especially when AI bots are designed to act like “friends” to people. A．Paragraph 2 B．Paragraph 3 C．Paragraph 4 D．Paragraph 5 4．What can be inferred (推断) from the article? A．AI always has bad influence on humans. B．Nearly half of the people in the US treat AI politely. C．Treating AI more carefully is a must for humans. D．Companies won’t make AI as friends any more. Hello everyone, today we’re talking about small daily habits that can increase our happiness. These little habits don’t take much time, but they make ordinary days feel warmer and brighter. Let me start with my own favorite habit: evening diary. Every night before bed, I sit at my desk with a soft lamp on. I take out a notebook—its cover is filled with small, colorful stickers my cousin gave me. I write down 3 simple things that made me happy that day. Sometimes it’s “the waitress remembered my order”, sometimes it’s “my cat sat on my legs while I read”, and sometimes it’s “I heard a song I loved on the bus”. Writing these down helps me notice the good things, even on busy or tiring days. My friend Mia has a sweet morning habit too. She doesn’t wake up and jump out of bed right away. Instead, she lies there for 2 more minutes. She closes her eyes and thinks about one thing she’s looking forward to that day. It could be “trying the new bakery near work” or “calling my mom after lunch”. This small moment of hope makes her get up with a smile, not a sigh. Another nice habit I know is the “family tea time” of my neighbors. Every Sunday afternoon, they put a plate of cookies on the table and make a pot of black tea. They sit together and chat—no phones, no TV. The kids talk about their school plays, and the parents share funny stories from work. It’s a quiet way for them to get on well, and you can always hear laughter coming from their living room. You see, happiness doesn’t have to come from big things. A 5-minute diary, a quick moment of hope, or a Sunday tea with family—these small habits are like little lights. They brighten up our days and make us feel more grateful. Try one, and you might find your days feel happier too! 1．According to the passage, what is the author’s favorite daily habit? A．Having morning coffee at a bakery. B．Keeping an evening diary before going to bed. C．Taking a 2-minute rest after waking up. D．Joining the neighbor’s Sunday family tea time. 2．Why does Mia’s morning habit help her get up with a smile? A．Because she sleeps two more minutes. B．Because she doesn’t need to go to work. C．Because she drinks tea in the morning. D．Because she thinks about something she expects. 3．Which detail correctly describes the neighbor’s “family tea time”? A．Every Sunday afternoon, milk tea & cakes, chat with each other. B．Every Sunday afternoon, black tea & cookies, kids play games. C．Every Sunday afternoon, juice & candies, parents talk about story books. D．Every Sunday afternoon, black tea & cookies, talk without phones or TV. 4．Why does the author mention the “soft lamp” and “colorful stickers” in Paragraph 2? A．To show that the diary is expensive. B．To explain how to decorate a notebook. C．To create a warm and pleasant atmosphere (氛围). D．To prove that the author is good at drawing. Many teenagers hold the wrong idea that great achievements come from natural talent. They believe some people are born to be excellent, while they themselves can never make big progress no matter how hard they try. This misunderstanding stops plenty of young learners from sticking to their goals when they meet difficulties. Dr. Mei, a psychologist, has spent years studying how perseverance influences teenagers’ growth. In her recent research, she followed over 200 young people for three years. She found that those who kept trying after failures were more likely to reach their goals, even if they were less talented at the beginning. Talent only works as a small advantage at the early stage. As time goes by, continuous efforts play a much more important role. Dr. Mei also points out that strong will does not mean never feeling tired or disappointed. True perseverance means allowing yourself to feel upset for a short time, then standing up and continuing your journey. It is wise to cut a long-big goal into several small ones. Every time you finish a small task, you can gain confidence and move forward step by step. She reminds teenagers not to judge their ability only by one failure. One single bad result cannot take away all your efforts. If you keep practicing and learn from mistakes, your hard work will finally pay off. 1．What is the main idea of Paragraph 1? A．Most teenagers are born with great talent. B．Wrong beliefs may stop teenagers from keeping on trying. C．Hard work cannot help teenagers achieve their dreams. D．Many teenagers never meet difficulties on their way to growth. 2．What can we learn from Dr. Mei’s research? A．Talented people can always reach their goals easily. B．Less talented teenagers can never make great progress. C．Perseverance matters more than talent in the long run. D．Few young people are willing to keep trying after failures. 3．According to Dr. Mei, real perseverance is _________. A．never feeling tired or disappointed at all B．setting only one big goal and waiting for success C．avoiding all kinds of mistakes and failures D．recovering from bad feelings and keeping moving forward Having a teenager at home can be a real headache. Many teenagers smoke, wear strange hairstyles and even fight. Basically, they are often taking risks. Earlier studies have shown that teenagers are more likely to make irrational decisions than people from any other age group, including children and adults. Is it that teenagers are too young to tell right from wrong? Not really. So what’s the reason? According to Laurence,a teacher from a US university, the reason is that teenagers care a lot about how their peers (同龄人) view them—that is “peer influence”. As children enter their teenage years, they spend more time with their friends and classmates, and they also care more about what they think of them. This makes teenagers make decisions without thinking about the costs. In a test, a group of teenagers were asked to play a video driving game. When they played with their friends, watching around them, they took more chances and drove more carelessly because that would increase their possibility of winning. But when they played alone, they drove more safely. Why do peers have such a big influence on teens’ behavior? As Laurence sees it, a teenager’s brain is like a car with a good accelerator (油门) but a weak brake (刹车). The “accelerator” is fully developed by teenage years, while the “brake” is still not fully developed. When teenagers are watched by their peers, they usually push hard on the accelerator. With their weak brake, it is likely that they are going to end up in an accident. But the good news is that a violent (暴力的) teenager doesn’t necessarily become a violent adult. About two-thirds to three-quarters of violent youth grow out of it. “They become more self-controlled.” 1．Why do teenagers often take risks according to the text? A．They like difficult tasks. B．They care about costs. C．They are too young to tell right from wrong. D．They care a lot about what their peers think of them. 2．According to the text, with peers around them, teenagers tend to (倾向于)________. A．use more self-control B．focus more on short-term benefits C． perform better than when they are alone D． become more careful about what they do 3．What can we learn from the text? A．Peer influence is bad for teenagers. B．Teenagers are prone to traffic accidents. C．Most violent teenagers become less violent when they grow up. D．Teenagers shouldn’t spend all their free time with their friends. “I had to leave school when I was thirteen, if I had half the chances that you have, I’d…” Mr. Ridley was giving a lecture (训斥) to his boy, Greg again. He was disappointed that Greg did poorly at school and didn’t allow him to play basketball anymore. Feeling upset, Greg left home and wanted to go away. Suddenly, it rained heavily. Greg entered an old apartment. There he met a homeless old man named Lemon Brown. As they talked, Greg learnt that Lemon was a singer before he met some hard times. Now he was hiding there to protect his treasure from the bad men in the town. “     ▲     ” Greg asked. “Actually, everyone gets a treasure.” Lemon Brown said. “You want to see mine?” “If you want to show me.” Greg replied. Lemon carefully took the rags away from his right leg, there was a piece of plastic. Then he took out some yellowed newspaper. “Here it is.” he said. Greg looked at the clippings in surprise. All of them were reviews of shows Lemon had been in when he was young. “I used to travel around and sing to make money for my family. When my son Jesse grew up to be a soldier，I had nothing to give him except these things that told him who I was, and where he came from.” “Then what happened?” Greg asked. “One time I went home and got a letter saying Jesse was killed in the war. The army sent back all the things Jesse used to carry around-those old clippings. That was my treasure, and when I give it to him, he treated it just like that, a treasure. Isn’t that something?” “I guess so,” Greg said. “But you really think that treasure of yours was worth fighting against the bad guys?” “As a boy, you’re sure to ask such a foolish question.What else can be more valuable than what a man can pass on to his son or daughter?” Lemon said as he put his treasure back in place. The rain stopped then, Greg decided to go home. He believed Lemon would be OK with his memories and treasure. When he rang the bell, Greg thought of the lecture his father would give him next, and smiled. 1．Why did Greg leave his home at the beginning of the story? A．Because he wanted to find Lemon Brown’s treasure. B．Because his father was angry with him for his grades. C．Because it started to rain heavily outside. D．Because he wanted to join the army like Jesse. 2．Which of the following sentences can be put in“     ▲     ”? A．Why do they want your treasure? B．Is your treasure so special? C．What is the treasure you have? D．You really have a treasure? 3．What can be inferred from the passage? A．Lemon’s treasure was valuable because it represented his son’s love. B．Greg finally realized the lecture from his father would be a treasure. C．Greg finally discovered his father could provide a bright future for him. D．The terrible school life made Greg leave home on the rainy night. 4．What is the best title for the story? A．Final Decision B．Father’s Lecture C．Real Treasure D．Lemon’s Treasure Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi was named the women’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, capping China’s record gold-medal haul at an Asian Games held outside the country. The 13-year-old became one of the brightest young stars of the Games. Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson was named the men’s MVP by the Olympic Council of Asia at an award ceremony in Nagoya. Yu won three individual gold medals. She set three Asian Games records and one Asian record in this great competition. She is the youngest MVP in Asian Games history. The teenager won the women’s 200-meter butterfly in a Games-record 2 minutes and 5.08 seconds. Later she made an Asian record of 2:06.10 in the 200m individual medley. She finished her competition with victory in the 400m individual medley in another Games-record time of 4:28.56. “As a young athlete, this honor is an affirmation and, more importantly, an encouragement to young athletes,”Yu said at the ceremony. “I will continue to train hard, challenge myself, and strive for further breakthroughs. I hope to work with young athletes from across Asia to create more exciting competitions and inspire more young people to love and take part in sports, especially swimming.” Boonson, 20, also broke records. He won the men’s 100m and 200m titles and got silver in the mixed 4×100m relay. He ran 9.90 seconds in the 100m final after setting a Games record of 9.91 in the semifinals. In the 200m, he won in 19.88, tying the Asian record set by China’s Xie Zhenye in 2019. With Yu’s award, China finished first in the gold-medal list for a 12th straight Asian Games. The Chinese team got 169 gold, 89 silver, and 83 bronze medals, total 341. This is China’s new record for gold medals at an Asian Games held in foreign countries. China’s earlier best overseas result was 165 gold medals at the 2006 Doha Asian Games. Adapted from《China Daily》 1．What can we learn about Yu Zidi from the passage? A．She got three gold medals in relay races. B．She set one Asian record and three Asian Games records. C．She won the 100-meter butterfly with a Games record. D．She is the first Chinese MVP in Asian Games history. 2．What does the underlined word “affirmation” mean? A．认可 B．奖励 C．梦想 D．秘密 3．What can we infer from the passage? A．China has never won so many gold medals in home Asian Games. B．Puripol Boonson broke Xie Zhenye’s Asian record in 200m race. C．Before these Asian Games, China’s best overseas gold number was 165. D．Yu Zidi will stop training after receiving the MVP honor. 4．What is the main idea of the text? A．The introduction of the Asian Games swimming events. B．Two MVPs of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and China’s great medal results. C．The history of MVP winners in all Asian Games. D．China’s gold medal records in different Asian Games. “Life is speeding up. Everyone is becoming unwell.” This may sound like something someone would say today. But in fact, it was written by a writer in the 1970s. We all love new inventions. They are exciting, amazing and can even change our lives. But is it true that having all these developments really improves the quality of our lives? Picture this: You’re rushing to finish your homework on the computer. Your mobile phone rings. A message from your friend appears (出现) on the screen. The noise from the mobile phone is getting louder and louder. Suddenly, the computer goes blank (空白) and you lose all your work. Now you have to stay up all night to get it done. Inventions have sped up our lives so much that they often leave us feeling stressed and tired. Why do you think people who live far away from noisy cities, who have no telephones, no cars, not even any electricity often seem to be happier? Perhaps that is because they live simpler lives. One family in the UK went “back in time” to see what life was like without all the inventions we have today. The grandparents, with their daughter, and grandsons, Benjamin, 10, and Thomas, 7, spent nine weeks in a 1940s house. They had no washing machine, microwave, computer or mobile phone. The grandmother, Lyn, said, “The more things you have, the more difficult life becomes.” The boys said they fought less. Probably, they said, because there was less to fight over, such as their computer. Benjamin also noticed that his grandmother had changed from being a fashionable granny to one who cooked things. 1．What does the writer want to tell us in Paragraph 3? A．New inventions can bring us some troubles. B．New inventions can help us work more efficiently. C．New inventions can improve the quality of our lives. D．New inventions can make people feel relaxed while working. 2．Why did the family choose to spend some time in a 1940s house? A．Because they loved to live simple lives. B．Because they all enjoyed modern inventions. C．Because they were troubled by modern inventions. D．Because they wanted to experience life without modern inventions. 3．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．They lived a normal life. B．The family just enjoyed living together. C．Their life became simpler. D．They felt their life was full of excitement. 4．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The history of technology. B．Problems caused by technology. C．The development of technology. D．How technology improved our life. The world’s longest school holiday, the summer break, has arrived. After months of hard work, students look forward to weeks of free time. In some countries, the break lasts as long as six weeks. However, some people say six weeks is too long. There are concerns that students forget some of what they have learned during the long break. Yet summer breaks influence more than just education—they also affect family life, tourism and the economy. So, should school summer holidays be shorter? Yes—a shorter break is better for everyone. A 2024 report said some pupils find it hard to return to lessons after the long holiday. A shorter summer holiday means more short breaks and a better school year. With more breaks during the year, students and teachers might feel less tired and stressed and parents could plan childcare and their work more easily. This could also reduce school absences, since coughs and colds are more common in autumn, when the weather turns colder. A longer break then would do everyone good. Besides, some children from poor families miss out on free school meals during the summer and miss their friends, too. A long break isn’t right for everyone. No—the summer holidays are special. Cutting back the summer holidays would not only disappoint students who love the long break, but also harm the economy, because fewer people would travel in summer. Teachers, too, use the long break to prepare for the upcoming school year. Parents would still spend the same amount of money on childcare—just at different times of the year. Longer autumn breaks would also mean holidays in colder, wetter weather. Most importantly, children don’t stop learning during the summer. It is a time for free play, which develops their imagination, and a chance to travel and visit family. 1．How does the writer show both sides of the idea? A．By telling a story. B．By giving examples and reasons for “Yes” and “No”. C．By asking students to vote. D．By comparing summer holidays in different countries. 2．How may cutting back the summer holiday help parents according to the “Yes” part? A．It may help them plan work and childcare better. B．It may help them spend less on childcare. C．It may help them travel more with children. D．It may help them find more fun for children. 3．What is the passage mainly about? A．How to spend summer holidays. B．Why autumn breaks are best. C．What kids learn outside school. D．Whether summer holidays should be shorter. Holmes rubbed his hands together excitedly. His eyes shone and he leaned forward in his chair. “Tell us your story,” he said. Miss Morstan began her story and we listened. “My father,” she began, “was a captain in the army. When I was very young, he was sent to India. My mother was dead and I had no other relatives in England. So, while my father was away, I was sent to school.” “When I was seventeen, I received a letter from my father. He said that he was leaving India and coming back to England. He gave me the address of a hotel in London. He asked me to meet him there.” I was very happy and excited about seeing my dear father again. I went to London and arrived at the hotel. I asked for Captain Morstan, my father. But I was told by the hotel manager that my father was not there. He had gone out the night before and not returned. I waited all day and all night, but my father didn’t come back to the hotel. Finally, I went to the police. They advertised for Captain Morstan in all the newspapers, but without success. I never saw my dear father again. … “Four years after my father disappeared,” continued Miss Morstan, “I saw an advertisement in the newspaper. The date was 4th May, 1882. To my surprise, the advertisement asked for the address of Miss Mary Morstan. I said that if I advertised my address, I would receive some very good news.” “What did you do?” asked Holmes. I advertised my address in the same newspaper. The next day, I received a small cardboard box. Inside the box was a lovely pearl (珍珠). And I have received another five pearls since that day. They arrive every year on the same day. Look. She opened a flat box and showed us six beautiful pearls. “▲” asked Holmes. “Nothing at all,” replied Miss Morstan. Then she continued, “But the strangest thing of all happened this morning. That is why I came to see you. This morning, I received a letter. Please read it.” “Thank you,” said Holmes. He took the letter and studied it carefully. 1．When did Miss Morstan come to see Holmes? A．In 1878. B．In 1882. C．In 1886. D．In 1887. 2．How did Miss Morstan feel after she got the letter that morning? A．Excited. B．Surprised. C．Mad. D．Upset. 3．Which question is the most suitable in the blank “▲” in the passage? A．Was there any letter with the pearls? B．Did you meet anyone after that? C．Did anyone know about this? D．Were these pearls your father's? 4．What is the correct order of the following sentences? a. Miss Morstan saw an advertisement. b. Miss Morstan came to see Holmes. c. Miss Morstan received a letter from her father. d. Miss Morstan received some pearls. e. Captain Morstan disappeared. A．c-e-a-d-b B．d-c-e-a-b C．b-c-a-d-e D．e-b-c-a-d For centuries, southwest China has had a serious transport problem: rich resources and goods are far from the sea. They had to take longer and more expensive roads to reach world markets. On September 16, 2026, Pinglu Canal was officially opened. It creates a direct waterway to the sea, connecting southwest China with the Beibu Gulf. In Guangxi, the 134.2-kilometer canal is a key project. It can carry 5,000-ton ships. By connecting the Xijiang River with Qinzhou Port, it shortens the old shipping path through Guangzhou Port by over 560 kilometers. People expect it to save about 5.2 billion yuan every year. It will greatly help the trade of goods such as minerals, coal, and building materials. Unlike projects built only for money, the Pinglu Canal values both construction and environmental protection. To protect wildlife, workers moved over 9,570 coastal trees and planted 275,000 young ones. They also built special paths for fish and a 240-meter bridge for wild animals to cross. These help restore the travel paths for animals. Over 98% of the dug-out earth is reused. Besides environmental benefits, the canal boosts local trade. As part of a land-sea trade route, it helps trade between China and ASEAN (东南亚国家联盟). It allows Chinese goods to reach Southeast Asia faster and ASEAN resources to enter China easily. Experts believe cargo (货物) will increase, reaching 150 million tons a year in the future. Like the Panama and Suez Canals, which changed global shipping, the Pinglu Canal has special local value. Unlike those canals connecting different oceans, it serves river-and-sea transport in one single area. Its full value will depend on working together with current ports, railways, and transport networks. 1．What can we know about the Pinglu Canal from Paragraph 2? A．It is built mainly to improve local ecological environment. B．It helps cut the shipping distance by more than 560 kilometers. C．Most of its total money is spent buying large ships. D．It directly links local mines with Southeast Asian markets. 2．Why do workers build paths for fish and the 240-meter wildlife overpass in this project? A．To meet local wild animals’ travelling needs. B．To cut down the cost of the whole project. C．To reduce the project’s influence on animals’ moving routes. D．To make the canal fit for 5,000-ton ships. 3．Why does the writer talk about the Panama and Suez Canals? A．To show Pinglu Canal’s special local value through comparison. B．To prove they are more valuable than Pinglu Canal in economy. C．To explain how world canals change global geography. D．To say regional canals will take the place of ocean canals. 4．Which of the following statements will the writer agree with? A．Pinglu Canal has fully used its economic value. B．The canal’s cargo amount has reached 150 million tons already. C．We should stop all water projects only for making money. D．People take environmental steps when building the canal. Two Stories of Never Giving Up: Finish What You StartDerek Redmond The 1992 Olympic Games were in Barcelona. Derek Redmond was a British runner in the 400-metre semi-final.He was very good, and he had a good chance of winning a medal. The race began. At first, Derek ran well. But after about 150 metres, he felt a pain in his leg and fell down. He was badly hurt and could not run. The other runners passed him and finished the race. After about five seconds, Derek got up and began to run again on one leg. Some people tried to stop him, but he kept going. The crowd stood up and clapped. Then his father, Jim, came onto the track. He put his arm around Derek and said,“Derek, you don’t have to do this.” Derek answered,“Yes,I do. I have to finish.” Together they  walked the last 50 metres and crossed the line. When they crossed the line, Derek was crying, and 60,000 people were cheering him.Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner In the summer of 2010, Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, a mountain climber, was near the top of K2 in Pakistan. K2 is8,611 metres high. She was trying to climb it for the fifth time. She was climbing with her friend Fredrik Ericsson.At about 7 o’ clock in the morning, it was snowing a little. They were getting ready to climb the last 400 metres.Fredrik was tying some rope when he slipped and fell past Gerlinde. He fell 1,000 metres and died. K2 became a very sad place for Gerlinde. She thought she might never climb it again. But she had an important dream: K2 is one of the 14 mountains in the world that are 8,000 metres or higher, and she wanted to climb them all. In August 2011, she went back to K2 and tried again. This time, she reached the top. Her dream came true. 1．What happened to Derek Redmond after about 150 metres? A．He won the race. B．He felt a pain in his leg and fell down. C．He stopped to help another runner. D．He crossed the finish line first. 2．Why did Derek keep going after he fell? A．He wanted to win a medal. B．He wanted to make his father happy. C．He wanted to finish the race. D．He wanted to be on TV. 3．What can we learn about Gerlinde from the passage? A．She climbed K2 for the first time in 2010. B．She gave up climbing after Fredrik died. C．She reached the top of K2 in August 2011. D．She climbed K2 with her father. 4．What do Derek and Gerlinde have in common? A．They both faced great difficulties but did not give up. B．They both won Olympic medals. C．They both climbed the highest mountain in the world. D．They both stopped doing sports after an accident. When we look at the students around us, we may find that some of them seem better than us: they get higher marks, they are more outgoing, or they do better in sports. Then we may start to doubt ourselves and feel down. In fact, this kind of feeling is quite normal during our youth. However, comparing yourself with others all the time can be dangerous. It may take away your happiness and make you lose confidence. The truth is that everyone has his or her strong points. You may not be the best at maths, but perhaps you have a good sense of humour and can make your friends laugh. You may not run fast, but you are careful enough to find mistakes that others miss. So how can we feel better about ourselves? First, stop comparing yourself with others. Compare yourself with who you were yesterday instead. Second, accept the things you cannot change and try to improve the things you can. Third, challenge yourself with small goals. When you achieve them, you will feel proud and confident.     Nobody is perfect. Learn to know yourself, accept yourself and believe in yourself. That is an important step towards growing up. 1．According to Paragraph 1, the feeling of doubting yourself is ________. A．Unusual B．Normal C．Silly D．Dangerous 2．The underlined phrase “strong points” probably means “________”. A．优点 B．缺点 C．习惯 D．爱好 3．Which of the following does the writer suggest? A．Comparing yourself with others more often. B．Setting small goals and achieving them. C．Becoming the best student at school. D．Changing everything about yourself. 4．What can we know from Paragraph 2? A．Comparing with others makes us happier. B．Everyone has his or her strong points. C．Running fast is the most important thing. D．A sense of humour is useless. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Nobody Is Perfect—Learn to Accept Yourself B．How to Get High Marks in Exams C．Problems Between Friends D．Say No to Comparing Nowadays, it seems that everyone, especially teenagers, is connected through social media like WeChat, Douyin, and Weibo. While these platforms help us keep in touch with friends and see the world, many are starting to ask: are we really benefiting, or is it doing more harm than good? On the one hand, supporters argue that social media is a powerful tool for learning and connection. It allows young people to get news instantly, join online study groups, and learn new skills. It also helps shy students make friends online more easily, reducing loneliness. For example, during the pandemic, it was the only way for many to stay connected with classmates. On the other hand, critics point out serious problems. The biggest worry is its effect on mental health. Seeing the perfect lives others post can make teens feel anxious and unhappy with their own. Comparing themselves to others online often leads to low self-esteem. Moreover, the “like” and “comment” features can become addictive (上瘾的). Teens may spend hours waiting for others’ approval instead of talking to family or playing outside. This can harm their real-life relationships and physical health. A recent survey showed that teens who spend over 5 hours a day on social media are 50% more likely to report feeling unhappy. In conclusion, social media itself is not good or bad—it’s how we use it that matters. It is like a knife, useful in the kitchen but dangerous if used wrongly. The key is to find a balance. We should encourage young people to use it for creativity and learning, not just for endless scrolling. Parents and schools need to teach digital literacy: how to use these tools wisely, how to tell real information from fake, and most importantly, when to turn off the phone and enjoy the real world. 1．According to Paragraph 2, which is NOT mentioned as an advantage of social media? A．Getting news quickly. B．Helping shy students make friends. C．Learning skills from online videos. D．Improving family relationships. 2．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．The benefits of online study groups. B．The problems caused by social media. C．The popularity of different platforms. D．The way to improve mental health. 3．Which of the following would the author probably agree with? A．Teenagers should never use social media. B．The advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages. C．Learning to use social media wisely is important. D．Social media is the main cause of all teenage problems. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．The History of Social Media B．Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword for Teens C．How to Make Friends Online D．Say No to All Social Media Platforms You might already know the basics of how photosynthesis (光合作用) works. Plants use sunlight to make the food they need to live. But one day we might be able to use photosynthesis to run our cars, heat our homes, and more! Scientists are working on it right now! Plants are like machines that turn light into food using chlorophyll, which helps them use the sun’s energy to split (分离) water into hydrogen (氢) and oxygen. Plants turn hydrogen into food, but if we can find out how to use the sun to split water, we could use hydrogen as fuel (燃料). Scientists can already split water into hydrogen with a machine called an electrolyzer. But today’s electrolyzers run on electricity, which often comes from a power station that uses fossil fuels, such as oil and natural gas. This can cause pollution and produce greenhouse gases that cause climate change. Using the sun to create hydrogen could be a cleaner form of energy. It’s called artificial photosynthesis. Yulia Pushkar is a scientist who’s working on artificial photosynthesis at Purdue University in Indiana. “If we want to create artificial photosynthesis, we have to create a material which will take in the light and split the water,” Dr Pushkar says. Luckily, Dr Pushkar and her team have done just that. They have created materials that split water into hydrogen under light. Though that sounds great, there’s a problem. The best electrolyzers have iridium (铱) inside. Iridium is very rare. Now she’s working on a different way to make hydrogen from sunlight by using iron. Iron is very rich on Earth. So, it’s much easier and cheaper to find than iridium. We also need to be able to use it in our cars and homes. Most cars today still use gasoline. If we can make and use hydrogen, we won’t run out of it. And it doesn’t produce harmful greenhouse gases. Dr Pushkar is hopeful about artificial photosynthesis. “We and other researchers around the world are working hard to develop clean energy,” she says. “Our artificial photosynthesis is the way forward.” 1．Why does Dr Pushkar use iron instead of iridium in the research? A．Because of its richness. B．Because of its quality. C．Because of its weight. D．Because of its power. 2．The following sentence can best be put at the beginning of ________. Of course, just being able to make hydrogen isn’t enough. A．Paragraph 5 B．Paragraph 6 C．Paragraph 7 D．Paragraph 8 3．Why does the writer end the passage with Dr Pushkar’s words? A．To describe her valuable daily work. B．To prove her contributions to the research. C．To show her confidence in the research. D．To thank her team and other researchers. 4．What is the title of this passage? A．Photosynthesis: Not Just for Plants B．Photosynthesis: More Than Just Sunlight C．Photosynthesis: More Choices for Oil D．Photosynthesis: Not Good for Fossil Fuels ①In China, food is not just about taste. It is also an important part of staying healthy and balanced. Chinese Food Philosophy teaches that what we eat should follow the changes in nature, take food as medicine, and enjoy food in moderation. These ideas help us stay healthy and live in harmony with the universe. ②Chinese Food Philosophy believes that we should eat foods that match the seasons. In spring, we eat lighter, refreshing foods to help our bodies grow and move freely. In summer, we focus on cooling foods to beat the heat. In autumn, we eat foods that help keep us strong and prepare for colder weather. In winter, we eat warm, nourishing foods to help our bodies stay strong and protect us from the cold. By eating foods that fit the seasons, we stay in balance with nature. ③In China, food is seen as more than just something to eat; it is also used to help our bodies heal. This idea is called “food as medicine”. Many ingredients in everyday food have healing powers. For example, ginger helps with digestion, and goji berries can boost energy. Foods like garlic and chili peppers are believed to help improve blood circulation. These foods don’t just fill our stomachs, but also keep us healthy. ④Another important idea in Chinese Food Philosophy is moderation. Eating too much of anything, whether it’s food or drink, is not good for the body. It is important to eat just the right amount, not too little and not too much. Eating in moderation keeps our bodies strong, prevents illnesses, and allows us to enjoy food without overdoing it. ⑤By following the seasons, taking food as medicine, and eating in moderation, we can live a healthier life. The wisdom of Chinese food culture helps us balance our bodies and minds, leading to a peaceful and happy life. 1．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．Following the seasons. B．Living a healthier life. C．Taking food as medicine. D．Eating in a balanced way. 2．Why does the writer give examples of foods in paragraph 3? A．To prove they are widely eaten. B．To show they can keep people fit. C．To explain why people like them. D．To suggest what people should eat. 3．What is the structure of the passage? A．①/②③/④⑤ B．①/②③④/⑤ C．①②/③④/⑤ D．①②/③/④⑤ 4．Which part of a magazine is the text from? A．Cooking. B．Nature. C．Society. D．Culture. Free time is rare in modern life. Just look around you. Aren’t the adults all busy with something? But why is that? Imagine yourself as a busy office worker. Now, you have a set of technology (技术). It could make every part of your job easier. What would you do with all that extra time? Well, you would probably work the same number of hours as before, or even more. You doubt about this, don’t you? But in fact, something similar happened in the U.S. in the 20th century — not in factories or offices, but in homes. American homes in the early 1900s weren’t much different from those in the 1500s. There was no electricity (电). Most families had no water pipes (水管). Family members had to carry every drop of water in and out of the house. Over the following years, many new appliances (家用电器) were made to save people’s time. Modern toilets, fridges and washing machines made their way into more and more homes. However, none of them saved hours of work. In the 1920s, full-time housewives spent 51 hours a week doing housework. In the 1960s, they were working 53 hours. This may seem surprising, but the reasons are simple. Better technology leads to higher expectations, and higher expectations create more work. For example, before modern technology, most people washed their clothes only twice a year. Bad smell was common. Washing machines changed that. People began washing their clothes more often. And because it was easier to wash the clothes, people bought more shirts and dresses. As a result, housewives found themselves washing and drying more clothes. Technology has cut down the time it takes to cook a meal or wash a shirt. But it has also saved time for other housework, especially childcare. Since the 1980s, American parents have nearly doubled the number of hours they spend raising, teaching and driving their kids around town. Most of us can make our lives easier with modern technology. But instead of enjoying more rest time, we often find ourselves working more towards a better life. Without big changes in society’s expectations, people will take on more work and never feel like enough. 1．What happened to full-time housewives’ housework time from the 1920s to the 1960s? A．It fell a lot. B．It stayed the same. C．It doubled quickly. D．It rose a little. 2．The underlined word “that” in Paragraph 5 refers to (指) “__________”. A．people seldom washing their clothes B．people buying more shirts and dresses C．people spending much time washing clothes D．housewives washing all of the family’s clothes 3．What can we learn about American parents since the 1980s? A．They spend more time on their work. B．They have less childcare and housework. C．They work fewer hours and feel more relaxed. D．They nearly doubled time raising and teaching kids. 4．What’s the best title of this article? A．More work, less rest? B．Better work, more free time? C．More technology, less work? D．Better technology, a better life? 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $