Unit 6 Wisdom counts 人与自我：智慧的价值（单元阅读精练）英语新教材沪教版八年级上册

Unit 6 Wisdom counts 智慧的价值 单元阅读精练 Passage A（爬山赛跑） 1. D 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. C Passage B（对待错误） 1. D 2. C 3. A 4. F 5. B Passage 1 1. D 2. A 3. C 4. A Passage 2 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. D Passage 1 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. B Passage 2 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. E Passage 3 1. A 2. A 3. D 4. B Passage 4 1. B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. C 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 10 / 17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 6 Wisdom counts 智慧的价值 单元阅读精练 版块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 Passage A 阅读理解 记叙文 354 本文主要介绍了Ethan和父亲在一次爬山赛跑中，父亲通过停下清理鞋里的石子，引导Ethan领悟到“小问题要及时解决，避免演变成大麻烦”这一道理的故事。 Passage B 阅读还原 说明文 323 阐述了人人难免犯错误，并阐述了我们对待错误应该采取的态度和做法。 真题示例 Passage 1 阅读理解 说明文 392 本文主要探讨了如何通过理性评估风险、克服恐惧心理，并采取“明智的风险”来促进个人成长和生活改善。 Passage 2 阅读理解 议论文 281 作者借老师考前的一番话和奥德修斯的故事，说明人在迷茫时要找准方向，才能化困惑为成长。 模拟演练 Passage 1 阅读理解 说明文 403 影评介绍了中国电影《中东往事》，讲述了导演文牧野通过厨师徐福在战乱中保护无家可归孩子的故事。 Passage 2 阅读还原 说明文 312 本文介绍古老智慧对当今世界的价值，分别从与自然和谐共处、重视社群、自我反思、古代艺术与故事的作用几个方面展开论述。 Passage 3 阅读理解 记叙文 195 本文讲述了Sean因家里太吵无法安静阅读而求助于智者Linda，在经历了更大的混乱后，他领悟到幸福来自于积极面对和融入生活的喧嚣，而不是逃避。 Passage 4 完形填空 记叙文 347 讲述作者一家在父亲的小店做生意，一件发生在圣诞节前的小事。 · The greatest wealth is the wisdom of the mind. 最大的财富是头脑中的智慧。——佚名 · Knowledge is learning something every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day. 知识是每天学到一些东西，智慧是每天放下一些东西。——禅宗谚语 · A wise man learns more from his enemies than a fool from his friends. 智者从敌人那里学到的，比愚者从朋友那里学到的更多。——巴尔塔沙·葛拉西安（西班牙作家） · Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. 智慧不是学校教育的产物，而是毕生追求的结晶。——阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦（物理学家） · The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. 唯一真正的智慧，是知道自己一无所知。——苏格拉底（古希腊哲学家） · By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. 我们学习智慧有三种方法：第一种是反省，这是最高贵的；第二种是模仿，这是最简单的；第三种是体验，这是最苦涩的。——孔子（中国古代思想家） · The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms. 智慧的开端在于定义名词。——苏格拉底（古希腊哲学家） · Wisdom is not measured by intelligence, but by humility. 智慧不是用智力来衡量的，而是用谦逊来衡量的。——佚名 · The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. (Wisdom sparks the fire) 头脑不是一个要灌满的容器，而是一团要被点燃的火焰。（智慧点燃火焰）——苏格拉底（古希腊哲学家） · In youth we learn; in age we understand. 年轻时我们学习，年老时我们领悟。——玛丽·冯·埃布纳-埃申巴赫（奥地利作家） · Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. 智慧为首要之事；所以，要获取智慧。——所罗门王（以色列国王） · A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer. 智者从愚蠢的问题中学到的，比愚者从智慧的答案中学到的还要多。——肯尼斯·卡乌达（美国数学家） · The unexamined life is not worth living. 未经审视的人生不值得过。——苏格拉底（古希腊哲学家） · He who learns but does not think is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger. 学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆。——孔子（中国古代思想家） Passage A（爬山赛跑） Ethan and his father walk up the hill near their home every day. One day, Ethan’s father came up with an idea, “Ethan, how about making today’s walk more special? Let’s race to the top of the hill!” Ethan’s eyes lit up with excitement, “I’ll beat you!” he said to his father. Then they lined up at the base of the hill. “On your mark, get set, go!” the father shouted, and they were off. At first, everything went well. Suddenly, his father stopped. Ethan stopped and turned back. He saw that his father was removing pebbles from his shoes carefully. “What’s the matter, Dad?” Ethan asked. “A few pebbles are in my shoes,” the father replied. Ethan looked down at his own feet. Feeling uncomfortable because of the pebbles in his shoes, he said, “I’ve got pebbles too. But if I stop now, I’ll lose the race.” “Ethan, sometimes it’s more important to take care of the small issues before they become big problems.” “No, I can’t stop now.” As soon as the voice fell, Ethan rushed out, leaving his father behind. As the race continued, Ethan ran more slowly. The pebbles in his shoes made his feet hurt, and with each step, the pain increased. Later, the father caught up with his son. “Dad, I can’t run anymore. It’s wrong of me to ignore these pebbles.” Ethan said, with tears in his eyes. The father stopped to check Ethan’s feet carefully. His feet were badly hurt. So they had to stop the race and return home. On their way home, the father said, “Ethan, taking a minute to remove pebbles seems like a waste of time, but it could save you from a week of pain. So if you meet problems, you’d better try to solve them, or they may grow and cause much more harm.” “I get you, Dad. Learning how to deal with the challenges along the way is so important. It’s not just a race to the top, but a race to wisdom.” Ethan said. 1. What was special about today’s walk for Ethan and his father? A. They had a picnic. B. They took a different way. C. They found some interesting pebbles. D. They had a race to the top of the hill. 2. Why did Ethan choose to ignore the pebbles in his shoes? A. Because he didn’t want to lose the race. B. Because they were too small to influence him. C. Because it was difficult for him to move them away. D. Because he would remove them when the pebbles increased. 3. What does the underlined sentence mean in Chinese? A. 精益求精 B. 坚持不懈 C. 及时止损 D. 突飞猛进 4. Which of the following words can best describe the father? A. Patient and wise. B. Strict and honest. C. Clever and humorous. D. Serious and creative. 5. What is the best title for the text? A. A Strange Idea B. A Beautiful Hill C. A Wise Race D. A Successful Walk 长难句解析 原句：(第四段第三句) Feeling uncomfortable because of the pebbles in his shoes, he said, “I’ve got pebbles too.” 译文：因为鞋里的碎石感觉不舒服，他说：“我的鞋里也有碎石。” 分析：本句是一个主从复合句。句首的 “Feeling uncomfortable because of the pebbles in his shoes” 是现在分词短语作原因状语，修饰主语 “he”。主句是 “he said...”，其后的引语是 “said” 的直接引语，作宾语。整个句子清晰地说明了伊森说话的原因。 原句：(第九段第五句) “Ethan, taking a minute to remove pebbles seems like a waste of time, but it could save you from a week of pain.” 译文：“伊森，花一分钟时间清除碎石看似是浪费时间，但它能让你免受一周的痛苦。” 分析：这是一个由转折连词 “but” 连接的并列句。前半句 “taking a minute to remove pebbles” 是动名词短语作主语，表示“花一分钟去拿掉碎石”这件事；”seems like”是系动词。后半句中 “save you from a week of pain” 是一个常用结构，表示“让你免于遭受一周的痛苦”。 译文 伊森和他的父亲每天都会在自家附近的山上散步。有一天，伊森的父亲想出了一个主意，“伊森，不如让今天的散步变得更特别一点？我们来比赛跑到山顶吧！” 伊森的眼睛因兴奋而发亮，“我会打败你的！”他对父亲说。 然后他们在山脚下排好队。“各就各位，预备，跑！”父亲喊道，于是他们出发了。 起初，一切都很顺利。突然，他的父亲停了下来。伊森停下脚步转过身去。他看到父亲正在小心翼翼地清除（拿开）鞋里的碎石（砾石）。 “怎么了，爸爸？”伊森问道。 “鞋里进了一些碎石，”父亲回答道。 伊森低头看了看自己的脚。因为鞋里有碎石感到不舒服，他说：“我鞋里也有碎石。但是如果我现在停下来，我就会输了比赛。” “伊森，有时候在小事变成大问题之前处理好它们更重要。” “不，我现在不能停。”话音刚落，伊森就冲了出去，把父亲甩在了后面。 随着比赛的继续，伊森跑得越来越慢。鞋里的碎石让他的脚很疼，而且每走一步，疼痛都在加剧。 后来，父亲赶上了儿子。“爸爸，我跑不动了。我不该忽略（忽略）这些碎石的。”伊森眼里含着泪水说。 父亲停下来仔细检查了伊森的脚。他的脚伤得很重。于是他们不得不停止比赛回家。在回家的路上，父亲说：“伊森，花一分钟时间清除碎石看起来像是浪费时间，但它可以让你免受一周的痛苦。所以如果你遇到问题，最好试着去解决它们，否则它们可能会扩大并造成更大的伤害。” “我明白了，爸爸。学会如何应对沿途的挑战是如此重要。这不仅仅是一场通往山顶的比赛，更是一场通往智慧（智慧）的比赛。”伊森说。 重难点词汇 remove / rɪˈmuːv / v. 移走，去除 pebble / ˈpebl / n. 碎石 ignore / ɪɡˈnɔː(r) / v. 忽视，忽略 Passage B（对待错误） Nobody likes making mistakes. But, no one is perfect. If you can learn from mistakes, they can move you forward. 1 If you have made mistakes that harm other people, it is important to offer a sincere apology (道歉) in person. 2 If you refuse to apologize, the person hurt by you will hold it against you. If you go through life afraid to make a mistake, you will spend most of your life doing nothing. People usually make mistakes. 3 The more duties you take, the more likely you will make mistakes. Unluckily, it is our natural instinct (本能) to justify (为……辩解) our actions. When you make a mistake, you will first blame (责备) someone else. When mistakes are made, the boss is unlikely to be interested in your words. Sometimes it is best to say, very simply—yes, I made a mistake. Mistakes happen for different reasons. 4 If you make mistakes because you are tired, try to get more sleep; if you are stressed, look at ways to relax and keep away from the stress of work. You should avoid feeling guilty about making mistakes. 5 If you repeat the same mistakes, it shows you aren’t making progress and they cause repeating trouble. Often mistakes are caused by bad habits. To avoid making the same mistakes, you need to break these bad habits. The sooner, the better. A. There is no harm in making mistakes, and it is a necessary part of going forward. B. But at the same time, you should make a decision to learn from them. C. A good apology will likely make the other person understand you. D. Therefore, you should find out how you can learn from them. E. You may have made a mistake by saying some unkind words. F. To avoid repeating them, you need to find the main reason. 长难句解析 原句：(第二段第一句) If you have made mistakes that harm other people, it is important to offer a sincere apology in person. 译文：如果你犯了伤害别人的错误，亲自真诚地道歉是很重要的。 分析：本句是一个主从复合句。句子前半部分是由 If引导的条件状语从句，从句中又包含了一个由 that 引导的定语从句，用来修饰 mistakes。主句是 “it is important to...”，其中 “it”是形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式短语 “to offer a sincere apology in person”。 原句：(第三段第三句) The more duties you take, the more likely you will make mistakes. 译文：你承担的责任越多，就越有可能犯错。 分析：本句使用了经典的 “The + 比较级..., the + 比较级...” 句型，表示“越……就越……”。前半句 “The more duties you take” 是状语，后半句 “the more likely you will make mistakes” 是主句，两者构成对比关系。 译文 没人喜欢犯错。但是，人无完人。如果你能从错误中学习，它们就能推动你前进。因此，你应该找出如何从错误中学习。 如果你犯了伤害他人的错误，亲自致以真诚的道歉是很重要的。一句好的道歉很可能会让对方理解你。如果你拒绝道歉，那个被你伤害的人会对你心存芥蒂。 如果你因为害怕犯错而度过一生，那你大部分时间将一事无成。人通常会犯错。犯错没有害处，它是前进的必要部分。你承担的责任越多，你就越有可能犯错。 不幸的是，为我们的行为辩解是我们的本能。当你犯错时，你首先会责怪别人。当错误发生时，老板不太可能对你的话感兴趣。有时最好非常简单地说——是的，我犯了一个错误。 错误发生的原因各不相同。为了避免重复犯错，你需要找到主要原因。如果你因为疲劳而犯错，试着多睡会儿；如果你感到压力，找些放松的方法，远离工作压力。 你不应该因为犯错而感到内疚。但与此同时，你应该决定从中吸取教训。如果你重复同样的错误，这表明你没有进步，并且它们会造成反复的麻烦。通常错误是由坏习惯引起的。为了避免犯同样的错误，你需要改掉这些坏习惯。越快越好。 重难点词汇 duty / 'djuːti / n. 责任；义务；职责 instinct / 'ɪnstɪŋkt / n. 本能；直觉；天性 justify / 'dʒʌstɪfaɪ / v. 证明……是正当的；为……辩解；调整 blame / bleɪm / v. 责备；归咎于 guilty / 'ɡɪlti / adj. 有罪的；内疚的 1. Wisdom is more valuable than a great deal of money. (智慧比大量的金钱更有价值。) 2. A wise person knows that he still has a lot to learn. (智慧的人知道自己还有很多东西要学。) 3. Wisdom comes from experience and we can learn from our mistakes. (智慧来自经验，我们可以从错误中学习。) 4. Reading good books is a great way to gain wisdom. (读好书是获取智慧的绝佳途径。) 5. A wise man can solve problems with creative ideas. (智者能用创造性的想法解决问题。) 6. Wisdom is the light that guides us in the dark. (智慧是在黑暗中指引我们的光。) 7. We can get wisdom not only from books, but also from the world around us. (我们不仅可以从书中，还可以从身边的世界中获得智慧。) 8. Listening to the advice of wise people can help us avoid trouble. (听取智者的建议能帮助我们避开麻烦。) 9. Wisdom is not just about what you know, but also about how you use what you know. (智慧不仅在于你知道什么，还在于你如何运用你所知道的。) 10. We can use our wisdom to make good decisions in daily life. (我们可以在日常生活中运用智慧做出正确的决定。) 11. A wise person can stay calm and solve problems even under pressure. (即使在压力下，智者也能保持冷静并解决问题。) 12. Wisdom helps us see the world with new eyes and understand different cultures. (智慧帮助我们用新的眼光看待世界，并理解不同的文化。) 13. It is important to share our wisdom and help each other grow. (分享我们的智慧并帮助彼此成长是很重要的。) 14. We should always keep a curious mind to become a person with wisdom. (我们应该始终保持好奇心，成为一个有智慧的人。) Passage 1 （2025·江苏南通中考） ①Do you sometimes feel too afraid to try new things? If you want to grow and get better, you need to take risks and challenge yourself. But your brain often tells you to stay safe. It might say, “Don’t bother trying something new.” Even when these thoughts aren’t reasonable, our anxiety (担心) can still win. Instead of thinking about the good things that could happen, we worry more about “What if something goes wrong?” ②Avoiding all risks might seem smart, but it can make you feel unhappy. The problem is that we often make decisions based on feelings, not facts. We think, “The more scared I feel, the riskier it is.” But feelings aren’t always reasonable. If we knew how to think about risks clearly, we’d know which risks are worth taking. For example, trying a new hobby like painting might feel scary at first, but it could bring you joy and new skills. ③Whether you’re afraid to change your job or too nervous to ask a friend for coffee, learning to take “good risks” can improve your life. Here are good ways to help. ④Balance feelings with facts. Many times, we think fear means something risky. But that’s not true. For example, driving a car feels safe because we do it every day, but giving a speech in public might make your heart beat fast. Yet the fact shows that car accidents are much more common than getting hurt while speaking! So before you avoid doing something scary, take three deep breaths and ask yourself, “What’s the real risk here?” ⑤Take steps to succeed. You can do many small things to lower risks. If you’re nervous about a test, make a study plan and review each day—this helps you feel more prepared. It’s okay to feel butterflies in your stomach when you try something new. Facing fear helps build your mental muscle, just like exercising builds physical muscle. So, taking smart risks helps you become mentally stronger. Each time you try something scary, you will learn to deal with uncertainty and anxiety. You’ll also get new skills and grow from mistakes. If you try out for a dance team and don’t make it, you can ask for the reason and then practise more. With practice, you’ll get better at facing risks, and your chances of success will rise. 1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the first two paragraphs? A. Avoiding risks is a smart way to stay happy. B. Taking risks requires us to trust our feelings. C. Our brain often tells us to face challenges bravely. D. Our feelings often influence us to make decisions. 2. What does the underlined phrase “build your mental muscle” mean in the last paragraph? A. Develop strength in your mind. B. Exercise your body to stay healthy. C. Think mainly about cheerful things. D. Avoid situations that make you afraid. 3. What is the structure of this passage? (①=Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2...) A. B. C. D. 4. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Taking smart risks can push us forward. B. Trying many small things can reduce risks. C. Learning clearly about real risks can help a lot. D. Practising more can help deal with risks better. Passage 2 （2026·河北中考模拟） It was one of the last few days before I took the high school entrance examination. After giving us her final suggestions for the big exam, our English teacher, Ms. Zhu, shared a meaningful idea: orientation. “The high school entrance examination is not the end; it’s just the start of a new life. Just like hikers who must always know where they are and where they are heading, we students should also be clear about our progress and goals. No matter what you are doing, think carefully about what you have achieved and what you want to achieve before moving on,” she said. Her words left a deep impression (印象) on me. Later, I realized this kind of orientation has always guided me whenever I felt worried or lost in daily life. These confusing (令人困惑的) life stages are often called “Odyssey Years”. In the Greek poem, the warrior Odysseus (奥德修斯) faced all kinds of difficulties on his long journey home after the war. Like us, he once doubted himself and felt lonely. However, his clear direction and strong goal kept him moving forward and finally helped him succeed. As the future grows more uncertain, it’s completely natural to feel worried or even lost. At such times, the best thing you can do is to find your own orientation. Take a few minutes to calm down and ask yourself: What have I already achieved? What do I really want to achieve next? Be honest. Once you have your answers, keep moving bravely toward your goal—even if the path isn’t always clear. That’s how we turn confusion into growth. 1. What did Ms. Zhu talk about in her last class? A. A famous old Greek poem. B. A meaningful idea: orientation. C. Things to prepare before the trip. D. Ways to get along with classmates. 2. Why does the writer mention “hikers” in Paragraph 2? A. To show the fun of outdoor sports. B. To tell students to love nature. C. To explain the idea of orientation clearly. D. To advise students to take more exercise. 3. What can we learn from Odysseus’ story? A. All warriors can return home finally. B. It’s easy for people to achieve success. C. People will never feel lonely in the journey. D. Strong goals can help people overcome difficulties. 4. What does the underlined word “orientation” mean? A. A sense of direction. B. A travel plan. C. A common mistake. D. A way to relax. 5. Which can be the best title of the passage? A. A Great English Teacher B. The Story of Odysseus C. Prepare for the Final Exam D. Follow Your Clear Goal Passage 1 （2026-2027·广东深圳月考）①French filmmaker Francois Truffaut once said, “Every film about war ends up being pro-war (支持战争的).” This famous sentence tells us that war movies may make violent scenes fun to watch, even if the movies want to tell people that war is bad. But this summer, one Chinese film tells an anti-war (反战的) story in a different way. The film Once Upon a Time in the Middle East does not put war at the center of the story. Instead, food is a symbol of friendship and peace. ②The main character is Xu Fu. He is a cook with 30 years’ experience. He goes to a fictional city in the Middle East to work in a restaurant. He hopes to make enough money to pay off his debts (债务) At first, everything goes well. People love his food. But soon, the war starts. His quiet life is completely changed. The restaurant becomes a safe place for some homeless children. The cook becomes their protector. The common question of what to eat becomes intertwined with the tougher question of who is allowed to live. ③ “Above all, food stands for happiness and peace,” said the director Wen Muye. “Even in war time, people still need three meals every day. It sounds simple. From birth to death, through sickness and old age, what people really want is simple: to have good food and look after their families.” Eating together shows a simple wish: peace will come back one day. ④Actually, the director got the idea from a news report in 2017. It talked about Chinese restaurant workers who were trapped in a war in the Middle East. Later, he visited refugee (难民) camps in Jordan and talked with people who lived through wars. Still, the director said, “The story happens 20 years ago, but I don’t want it to only talk about one certain war.” He added, “People can see it as a story about war and human feelings. It could have happened in the past, or it may be happening now.” ⑤Most people give good reviews to this film. One user on Xiaohongshu wrote, “I like this film because no characters tell you directly what is right or wrong. But when you walk out of the cinema, you will think about kindness, courage and how to value what we have.” 1. According to Truffaut, why may war movies beautify (美化) war? A. They make historical events look more real. B. They make violent scenes exciting to watch. C. They describe soldiers as brave heroes. D. They show war as a necessary choice. 2. The underlined phrase “becomes intertwined with” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________. A. is more important than B. is connected with C. is based on D. is covered with 3. Which of the following best shows the movie’s way of telling an anti-war story? A. Showing violence (暴力)→creating fear→opposing war B. Showing pain→explaining causes→judging (审判) war C. Showing daily life→showing loss→valuing peace D. Showing battles→praising courage→remembering history 4. Why does the director say the story “could be happening right now”? A. To show the movie is about a war happening at present. B. To tell us the movie is a true story. C. To make us believe the character Xu Fu is a real person. D. To show the stories about war and human feelings can happen at any time. 5. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? (①= Paragraph 1…) A. ①②③/④/⑤ B. ①/②③④/⑤ C. ①②/③/④⑤ D. ①/②/③④⑤ Passage 2 （2025-2026·广东深圳月考）Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World In our fast-paced modern life, we often look to the future for answers. However, the treasure of ancient wisdom holds valuable lessons for us today. One key lesson is living in harmony with nature. Ancient people knew how to live peacefully with nature. For instance, ancient farmers didn’t fight the land. They studied seasons and soil. 1 . This old idea of balance can help us solve today’s environmental problems. Similarly, the importance of community was central to ancient life. 2 . In our connected-yet-lonely digital age, remembering the importance of mutual (相互的) understanding and helping others is necessary. Self-reflection (自我反思) was also highly valued in ancient times. Ancient wise thinkers, like Confucius, taught the importance of knowing yourself and thinking about your actions. 3 , which is still very useful today. Ancient art and stories were not just for fun. They passed down knowledge and culture. For example, cave paintings recorded how people lived, and myths explained the world around them. Even today, a good story can teach us more than a simple fact. 4 . 5 . It means learning lasting truths about life. By connecting old wisdom with new knowledge, we can find balance and build a better future. In this way, we may discover a path that is both modern and truly wise. A. This practice of looking inward helps us become better people and make wiser choices B. They taught us to work with nature not against it C. In the past, people survived by sharing resources and supporting each other in groups D. It helps us understand different people and connect our past with the present E. Ancient wisdom is not about going back to the past F. This can help us find a balance and solve complex problems with simple methods Passage 3 （2025-2026·广东广州期中考）Sean Murphy worked long hours at the factory. Every evening, he wanted to read quietly, but his noisy family made it hard. His wife played the piano, his mother played the guitar, and the children watched TV loudly. Feeling tired, he asked Linda McCormack, the wise woman, for help. Linda’s first idea was strange, “Bring chickens into your house!” Murphy did, but the birds pecked (啄) his books and made a mess. He went back to Linda. “Now add geese!” she said. The geese made loud honking (鸣叫) sounds and followed the chickens everywhere. Murphy felt upset but determined to fix things. “Try a goat!” Linda suggested. The goat jumped on the sofa and broke a lamp. “This is too much!” Murphy shouted. Linda smiled, “Send all animals away tonight.” When Murphy did, the house was still noisy—but now it felt peaceful! He realized Linda’s lesson: Sometimes, bigger problems help us see small troubles differently. The next evening, Murphy’s daughter gave him a tambourine (铃鼓). “Play with us, Dad!” Laughing, he shook it gently. True happiness, he learned, comes from sharing life’s noisy music, not avoiding it. 1. Why did Sean Murphy ask Linda for help? A. Because he wished to find peace at home. B. Because he needed advice to enjoy family time. C. Because he hoped to stop his family’s activities. D. Because he wanted to buy musical instruments. 2. What did Linda ask Sean to do in order? A. Add chickens, then geese, then a goat. B. Keep a goat, then chickens and geese. C. Send away animals before bringing them in. D. Bring in geese first, then chickens and a goat. 3. How did Sean feel at the end of the story? A. Tired and angry. B. Bored and lonely. C. Upset and confused. D. Peaceful and happy. 4. What can we learn from Murphy’s story? A. Keeping pets can solve family problems. B. Happiness comes from facing life actively. C. Children should respect parents’ needs. D. Music helps people understand each other. Passage 4 （2025-2026·广东深圳月考） A Lesson from My Father We come by business naturally in our family. Each of the seven children in our family worked in our father’s store in Mott, North Dakota, a small town on the prairies. We started working by doing jobs like cleaning, wrapping and serving customers. As we worked and watched, we learned that work was about more than making a living and making a 1 . One 2 stands out in my mind. It was shortly before Christmas. I was in the eighth grade and was working evenings. A little boy, five or six years old, came in. He was wearing a brown coat with 3 worn cuffs (袖口). His hair was messy and his shoes were old and broken. The little boy looked poor to me—too poor to buy anything. He 4 the toy section, picked up this item and that, and carefully put them back in their place. Dad came down the stairs and walked over to the boy. His blue eyes smiled as he asked the boy what he could do for him. The boy said he was looking for a Christmas present to buy his brother. I was impressed that Dad treated him with the same respect as any adult. Dad told him to 5 his time and look around. After about 20 minutes, the little boy 6 picked up a toy plane, walked up to my dad and said, “How much for this, Mister?” “How much have you got?” Dad asked. The little boy held out his 7 and opened it. In his hand 8 two dimes and two pennies—22 cents (美分). The price on the toy plane he’d picked out was $3.98. “That’ll just about do it,” Dad said as he closed the sale. Dad’s answer still 9 in my ears. I thought about what I’d seen as I wrapped the present. When the little boy walked out of the store, I didn’t 10 the dirty, worn coat, or the messy hair. What I saw was a happy child with a treasure. 1. A. living B. sale C. friend D. face 2. A. lesson B. subject C. note D. show 3. A. warm B. deep C. long D. dirty 4. A. thought of B. looked around C. wrote down D. lit up 5. A. waste B. make C. take D. miss 6. A. sadly B. immediately C. probably D. finally 7. A. hand B. toy C. coat D. bag 8. A. jumped B. fell C. lay D. landed 9. A. rings B. follows C. cheers D. shows 10. A. like B. hear C. notice D. surprise 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 10 / 17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 6 Wisdom counts 智慧的价值 单元阅读精练 版块 语篇 题型 体裁 词数 内容简介 时文阅读 Passage A 阅读理解 记叙文 354 本文主要介绍了Ethan和父亲在一次爬山赛跑中，父亲通过停下清理鞋里的石子，引导Ethan领悟到“小问题要及时解决，避免演变成大麻烦”这一道理的故事。 Passage B 阅读还原 说明文 323 阐述了人人难免犯错误，并阐述了我们对待错误应该采取的态度和做法。 真题示例 Passage 1 阅读理解 说明文 392 本文主要探讨了如何通过理性评估风险、克服恐惧心理，并采取“明智的风险”来促进个人成长和生活改善。 Passage 2 阅读理解 议论文 281 作者借老师考前的一番话和奥德修斯的故事，说明人在迷茫时要找准方向，才能化困惑为成长。 模拟演练 Passage 1 阅读理解 说明文 403 影评介绍了中国电影《中东往事》，讲述了导演文牧野通过厨师徐福在战乱中保护无家可归孩子的故事。 Passage 2 阅读还原 说明文 312 本文介绍古老智慧对当今世界的价值，分别从与自然和谐共处、重视社群、自我反思、古代艺术与故事的作用几个方面展开论述。 Passage 3 阅读理解 记叙文 195 本文讲述了Sean因家里太吵无法安静阅读而求助于智者Linda，在经历了更大的混乱后，他领悟到幸福来自于积极面对和融入生活的喧嚣，而不是逃避。 Passage 4 完形填空 记叙文 347 讲述作者一家在父亲的小店做生意，一件发生在圣诞节前的小事。 · The greatest wealth is the wisdom of the mind. 最大的财富是头脑中的智慧。——佚名 · Knowledge is learning something every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day. 知识是每天学到一些东西，智慧是每天放下一些东西。——禅宗谚语 · A wise man learns more from his enemies than a fool from his friends. 智者从敌人那里学到的，比愚者从朋友那里学到的更多。——巴尔塔沙·葛拉西安（西班牙作家） · Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it. 智慧不是学校教育的产物，而是毕生追求的结晶。——阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦（物理学家） · The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. 唯一真正的智慧，是知道自己一无所知。——苏格拉底（古希腊哲学家） · By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. 我们学习智慧有三种方法：第一种是反省，这是最高贵的；第二种是模仿，这是最简单的；第三种是体验，这是最苦涩的。——孔子（中国古代思想家） · The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms. 智慧的开端在于定义名词。——苏格拉底（古希腊哲学家） · Wisdom is not measured by intelligence, but by humility. 智慧不是用智力来衡量的，而是用谦逊来衡量的。——佚名 · The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. (Wisdom sparks the fire) 头脑不是一个要灌满的容器，而是一团要被点燃的火焰。（智慧点燃火焰）——苏格拉底（古希腊哲学家） · In youth we learn; in age we understand. 年轻时我们学习，年老时我们领悟。——玛丽·冯·埃布纳-埃申巴赫（奥地利作家） · Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. 智慧为首要之事；所以，要获取智慧。——所罗门王（以色列国王） · A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer. 智者从愚蠢的问题中学到的，比愚者从智慧的答案中学到的还要多。——肯尼斯·卡乌达（美国数学家） · The unexamined life is not worth living. 未经审视的人生不值得过。——苏格拉底（古希腊哲学家） · He who learns but does not think is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger. 学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆。——孔子（中国古代思想家） Passage A（爬山赛跑） Ethan and his father walk up the hill near their home every day. One day, Ethan’s father came up with an idea, “Ethan, how about making today’s walk more special? Let’s race to the top of the hill!” Ethan’s eyes lit up with excitement, “I’ll beat you!” he said to his father. Then they lined up at the base of the hill. “On your mark, get set, go!” the father shouted, and they were off. At first, everything went well. Suddenly, his father stopped. Ethan stopped and turned back. He saw that his father was removing pebbles from his shoes carefully. “What’s the matter, Dad?” Ethan asked. “A few pebbles are in my shoes,” the father replied. Ethan looked down at his own feet. Feeling uncomfortable because of the pebbles in his shoes, he said, “I’ve got pebbles too. But if I stop now, I’ll lose the race.” “Ethan, sometimes it’s more important to take care of the small issues before they become big problems.” “No, I can’t stop now.” As soon as the voice fell, Ethan rushed out, leaving his father behind. As the race continued, Ethan ran more slowly. The pebbles in his shoes made his feet hurt, and with each step, the pain increased. Later, the father caught up with his son. “Dad, I can’t run anymore. It’s wrong of me to ignore these pebbles.” Ethan said, with tears in his eyes. The father stopped to check Ethan’s feet carefully. His feet were badly hurt. So they had to stop the race and return home. On their way home, the father said, “Ethan, taking a minute to remove pebbles seems like a waste of time, but it could save you from a week of pain. So if you meet problems, you’d better try to solve them, or they may grow and cause much more harm.” “I get you, Dad. Learning how to deal with the challenges along the way is so important. It’s not just a race to the top, but a race to wisdom.” Ethan said. 1. What was special about today’s walk for Ethan and his father? A. They had a picnic. B. They took a different way. C. They found some interesting pebbles. D. They had a race to the top of the hill. 2. Why did Ethan choose to ignore the pebbles in his shoes? A. Because he didn’t want to lose the race. B. Because they were too small to influence him. C. Because it was difficult for him to move them away. D. Because he would remove them when the pebbles increased. 3. What does the underlined sentence mean in Chinese? A. 精益求精 B. 坚持不懈 C. 及时止损 D. 突飞猛进 4. Which of the following words can best describe the father? A. Patient and wise. B. Strict and honest. C. Clever and humorous. D. Serious and creative. 5. What is the best title for the text? A. A Strange Idea B. A Beautiful Hill C. A Wise Race D. A Successful Walk 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. C 【导语】本文主要介绍了Ethan和父亲在一次爬山赛跑中，父亲通过停下清理鞋里的石子，引导Ethan领悟到“小问题要及时解决，避免演变成大麻烦”这一道理的故事。 【详解】1. 细节理解题。根据“Let’s race to the top of the hill!”可知，今天散步的特别之处是他们进行了一场山顶赛跑。故选D。 2. 细节理解题。根据“But if I stop now, I'll lose the race.”可知，Ethan选择忽略鞋里的石子是因为不想输掉比赛。故选A。 3. 词义猜测题。根据“sometimes it's more important to take care of the small issues before they become big problems.”可知，意思是“在小问题演变成大麻烦之前及时处理它们，有时更重要”，对应“及时止损”。故选C。 4. 细节理解题。根据“ I get you, Dad. Learning how to deal with the challenges along the way is so important. It’s not just a race to the top, but a race to wisdom.”可知，父亲通过一场赛跑巧妙地引导儿子领悟道理，体现了他的耐心与智慧。故选A。 5. 主旨大意题。根据“It’s not just a race to the top, but a race to wisdom”可知，这场赛跑的核心意义在于传递智慧。故选C。 长难句解析 原句：(第四段第三句) Feeling uncomfortable because of the pebbles in his shoes, he said, “I’ve got pebbles too.” 译文：因为鞋里的碎石感觉不舒服，他说：“我的鞋里也有碎石。” 分析：本句是一个主从复合句。句首的 “Feeling uncomfortable because of the pebbles in his shoes” 是现在分词短语作原因状语，修饰主语 “he”。主句是 “he said...”，其后的引语是 “said” 的直接引语，作宾语。整个句子清晰地说明了伊森说话的原因。 原句：(第九段第五句) “Ethan, taking a minute to remove pebbles seems like a waste of time, but it could save you from a week of pain.” 译文：“伊森，花一分钟时间清除碎石看似是浪费时间，但它能让你免受一周的痛苦。” 分析：这是一个由转折连词 “but” 连接的并列句。前半句 “taking a minute to remove pebbles” 是动名词短语作主语，表示“花一分钟去拿掉碎石”这件事；”seems like”是系动词。后半句中 “save you from a week of pain” 是一个常用结构，表示“让你免于遭受一周的痛苦”。 译文 伊森和他的父亲每天都会在自家附近的山上散步。有一天，伊森的父亲想出了一个主意，“伊森，不如让今天的散步变得更特别一点？我们来比赛跑到山顶吧！” 伊森的眼睛因兴奋而发亮，“我会打败你的！”他对父亲说。 然后他们在山脚下排好队。“各就各位，预备，跑！”父亲喊道，于是他们出发了。 起初，一切都很顺利。突然，他的父亲停了下来。伊森停下脚步转过身去。他看到父亲正在小心翼翼地清除鞋里的碎石。 “怎么了，爸爸？”伊森问道。 “鞋里进了一些碎石，”父亲回答道。 伊森低头看了看自己的脚。因为鞋里有碎石感到不舒服，他说：“我鞋里也有碎石。但是如果我现在停下来，我就会输了比赛。” “伊森，有时候在小事变成大问题之前处理好它们更重要。” “不，我现在不能停。”话音刚落，伊森就冲了出去，把父亲甩在了后面。 随着比赛的继续，伊森跑得越来越慢。鞋里的碎石让他的脚很疼，而且每走一步，疼痛都在加剧。 后来，父亲赶上了儿子。“爸爸，我跑不动了。我不该忽略这些碎石的。”伊森眼里含着泪水说。 父亲停下来仔细检查了伊森的脚。他的脚伤得很重。于是他们不得不停止比赛回家。在回家的路上，父亲说：“伊森，花一分钟时间清除碎石看起来像是浪费时间，但它可以让你免受一周的痛苦。所以如果你遇到问题，最好试着去解决它们，否则它们可能会扩大并造成更大的伤害。” “我明白了，爸爸。学会如何应对沿途的挑战是如此重要。这不仅仅是一场通往山顶的比赛，更是一场通往智慧的比赛。”伊森说。 重难点词汇 remove / rɪˈmuːv / v. 移走，去除 pebble / ˈpebl / n. 碎石 ignore / ɪɡˈnɔː(r) / v. 忽视，忽略 Passage B（对待错误） Nobody likes making mistakes. But, no one is perfect. If you can learn from mistakes, they can move you forward. 1 If you have made mistakes that harm other people, it is important to offer a sincere apology (道歉) in person. 2 If you refuse to apologize, the person hurt by you will hold it against you. If you go through life afraid to make a mistake, you will spend most of your life doing nothing. People usually make mistakes. 3 The more duties you take, the more likely you will make mistakes. Unluckily, it is our natural instinct (本能) to justify (为……辩解) our actions. When you make a mistake, you will first blame (责备) someone else. When mistakes are made, the boss is unlikely to be interested in your words. Sometimes it is best to say, very simply—yes, I made a mistake. Mistakes happen for different reasons. 4 If you make mistakes because you are tired, try to get more sleep; if you are stressed, look at ways to relax and keep away from the stress of work. You should avoid feeling guilty about making mistakes. 5 If you repeat the same mistakes, it shows you aren’t making progress and they cause repeating trouble. Often mistakes are caused by bad habits. To avoid making the same mistakes, you need to break these bad habits. The sooner, the better. A. There is no harm in making mistakes, and it is a necessary part of going forward. B. But at the same time, you should make a decision to learn from them. C. A good apology will likely make the other person understand you. D. Therefore, you should find out how you can learn from them. E. You may have made a mistake by saying some unkind words. F. To avoid repeating them, you need to find the main reason. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A 4. F 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章阐述了人人难免犯错误，并阐述了我们对待错误应该采取的态度和做法。 【详解】1. 根据“If you can learn from mistakes, they can move you forward.”可知此处应是进一步强调要从错误中学习，并引出下文，选项D“因此你应该弄清楚你能怎样从错误中学习”符合语境。故选D。 2. 根据“If you have made mistakes that harm other people, it is important to offer a sincere apology in person”可知此处应是进一步说明道歉的重要性，选项C“一个好的道歉将可能使别人理解你”符合语境。故选C。 3. 根据“If you go through life afraid to make a mistake, you will spend most of your life doing nothing. People usually make mistakes”和“The more duties you take, the more likely you will make mistakes.”可知此处应是阐述不要害怕犯错误，选项A“犯错误没有害处，而且是前进的必要部分”符合语境。故选A。 4. 根据“Mistakes happen for different reasons”和“If you make mistakes because you are tired, try to get more sleep; if you are stressed, look at ways to relax and keep away from the stress of work.”可知此处应是与原因有关，并引出下文，选项F“为了避免重复它们，你需要找出主要原因”符合语境。故选F。 5. 根据“If you repeat the same mistakes, it shows you aren’t making progress and they cause repeating trouble.”可知此处应是过渡到不应该重复相同的错误，选项B“但是同时，你应该决定从它们中学习”符合语境。故选B。 长难句解析 原句：(第二段第一句) If you have made mistakes that harm other people, it is important to offer a sincere apology in person. 译文：如果你犯了伤害别人的错误，亲自真诚地道歉是很重要的。 分析：本句是一个主从复合句。句子前半部分是由 If引导的条件状语从句，从句中又包含了一个由 that 引导的定语从句，用来修饰 mistakes。主句是 “it is important to...”，其中 “it”是形式主语，真正的主语是后面的不定式短语 “to offer a sincere apology in person”。 原句：(第三段第三句) The more duties you take, the more likely you will make mistakes. 译文：你承担的责任越多，就越有可能犯错。 分析：本句使用了经典的 “The + 比较级..., the + 比较级...” 句型，表示“越……就越……”。前半句 “The more duties you take” 是状语，后半句 “the more likely you will make mistakes” 是主句，两者构成对比关系。 译文 没人喜欢犯错。但是，人无完人。如果你能从错误中学习，它们就能推动你前进。因此，你应该找出如何从错误中学习。 如果你犯了伤害他人的错误，亲自致以真诚的道歉是很重要的。一句好的道歉很可能会让对方理解你。如果你拒绝道歉，那个被你伤害的人会对你心存芥蒂。 如果你因为害怕犯错而度过一生，那你大部分时间将一事无成。人通常会犯错。犯错没有害处，它是前进的必要部分。你承担的责任越多，你就越有可能犯错。 不幸的是，为我们的行为辩解是我们的本能。当你犯错时，你首先会责怪别人。当错误发生时，老板不太可能对你的话感兴趣。有时最好非常简单地说——是的，我犯了一个错误。 错误发生的原因各不相同。为了避免重复犯错，你需要找到主要原因。如果你因为疲劳而犯错，试着多睡会儿；如果你感到压力，找些放松的方法，远离工作压力。 你不应该因为犯错而感到内疚。但与此同时，你应该决定从中吸取教训。如果你重复同样的错误，这表明你没有进步，并且它们会造成反复的麻烦。通常错误是由坏习惯引起的。为了避免犯同样的错误，你需要改掉这些坏习惯。越快越好。 重难点词汇 duty / 'djuːti / n. 责任；义务；职责 instinct / 'ɪnstɪŋkt / n. 本能；直觉；天性 justify / 'dʒʌstɪfaɪ / v. 证明……是正当的；为……辩解；调整 blame / bleɪm / v. 责备；归咎于 guilty / 'ɡɪlti / adj. 有罪的；内疚的 1. Wisdom is more valuable than a great deal of money. (智慧比大量的金钱更有价值。) 2. A wise person knows that he still has a lot to learn. (智慧的人知道自己还有很多东西要学。) 3. Wisdom comes from experience and we can learn from our mistakes. (智慧来自经验，我们可以从错误中学习。) 4. Reading good books is a great way to gain wisdom. (读好书是获取智慧的绝佳途径。) 5. A wise man can solve problems with creative ideas. (智者能用创造性的想法解决问题。) 6. Wisdom is the light that guides us in the dark. (智慧是在黑暗中指引我们的光。) 7. We can get wisdom not only from books, but also from the world around us. (我们不仅可以从书中，还可以从身边的世界中获得智慧。) 8. Listening to the advice of wise people can help us avoid trouble. (听取智者的建议能帮助我们避开麻烦。) 9. Wisdom is not just about what you know, but also about how you use what you know. (智慧不仅在于你知道什么，还在于你如何运用你所知道的。) 10. We can use our wisdom to make good decisions in daily life. (我们可以在日常生活中运用智慧做出正确的决定。) 11. A wise person can stay calm and solve problems even under pressure. (即使在压力下，智者也能保持冷静并解决问题。) 12. Wisdom helps us see the world with new eyes and understand different cultures. (智慧帮助我们用新的眼光看待世界，并理解不同的文化。) 13. It is important to share our wisdom and help each other grow. (分享我们的智慧并帮助彼此成长是很重要的。) 14. We should always keep a curious mind to become a person with wisdom. (我们应该始终保持好奇心，成为一个有智慧的人。) Passage 1 （2025·江苏南通中考） ①Do you sometimes feel too afraid to try new things? If you want to grow and get better, you need to take risks and challenge yourself. But your brain often tells you to stay safe. It might say, “Don’t bother trying something new.” Even when these thoughts aren’t reasonable, our anxiety (担心) can still win. Instead of thinking about the good things that could happen, we worry more about “What if something goes wrong?” ②Avoiding all risks might seem smart, but it can make you feel unhappy. The problem is that we often make decisions based on feelings, not facts. We think, “The more scared I feel, the riskier it is.” But feelings aren’t always reasonable. If we knew how to think about risks clearly, we’d know which risks are worth taking. For example, trying a new hobby like painting might feel scary at first, but it could bring you joy and new skills. ③Whether you’re afraid to change your job or too nervous to ask a friend for coffee, learning to take “good risks” can improve your life. Here are good ways to help. ④Balance feelings with facts. Many times, we think fear means something risky. But that’s not true. For example, driving a car feels safe because we do it every day, but giving a speech in public might make your heart beat fast. Yet the fact shows that car accidents are much more common than getting hurt while speaking! So before you avoid doing something scary, take three deep breaths and ask yourself, “What’s the real risk here?” ⑤Take steps to succeed. You can do many small things to lower risks. If you’re nervous about a test, make a study plan and review each day—this helps you feel more prepared. It’s okay to feel butterflies in your stomach when you try something new. Facing fear helps build your mental muscle, just like exercising builds physical muscle. So, taking smart risks helps you become mentally stronger. Each time you try something scary, you will learn to deal with uncertainty and anxiety. You’ll also get new skills and grow from mistakes. If you try out for a dance team and don’t make it, you can ask for the reason and then practise more. With practice, you’ll get better at facing risks, and your chances of success will rise. 1. Which of the following is TRUE according to the first two paragraphs? A. Avoiding risks is a smart way to stay happy. B. Taking risks requires us to trust our feelings. C. Our brain often tells us to face challenges bravely. D. Our feelings often influence us to make decisions. 2. What does the underlined phrase “build your mental muscle” mean in the last paragraph? A. Develop strength in your mind. B. Exercise your body to stay healthy. C. Think mainly about cheerful things. D. Avoid situations that make you afraid. 3. What is the structure of this passage? (①=Paragraph 1, ②=Paragraph 2...) A. B. C. D. 4. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Taking smart risks can push us forward. B. Trying many small things can reduce risks. C. Learning clearly about real risks can help a lot. D. Practising more can help deal with risks better. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C 4. A 【导语】本文主要探讨了如何通过理性评估风险、克服恐惧心理，并采取“明智的风险”来促进个人成长和生活改善。 【详解】1. 推理判断题。根据“The problem is that we often make decisions based on feelings, not facts.”可知，我们的决策常常受情感影响。故选D。 2. 词句猜测题。根据“Facing fear helps build your mental muscle, just like exercising builds physical muscle. So, taking smart risks helps you become mentally stronger.”可知，面对恐惧有助于锻炼你的“精神肌肉”，就像锻炼身体肌肉一样，因此明智地冒险可以帮助你在精神上变得更强大。此处的划线部分指“增强心理力量”。故选A。 3. 篇章结构题。①段提出问题（恐惧阻碍尝试新事物）；②段分析问题（情感驱动的风险规避）；③段过渡（提出“good risks”概念）；④⑤段分别给出具体方法（平衡情感与事实/分步骤行动）。结构为：①/②/③/④⑤，故选C。 4. 主旨大意题。根据“learning to take ‘good risks’ can improve your life”以及通读全文可知，本文主要探讨了如何通过理性评估风险、克服恐惧心理，并采取“明智的风险”来促进个人成长和生活改善。文章围绕“明智冒险”展开，故选A。 Passage 2 （2026·河北中考模拟） It was one of the last few days before I took the high school entrance examination. After giving us her final suggestions for the big exam, our English teacher, Ms. Zhu, shared a meaningful idea: orientation. “The high school entrance examination is not the end; it’s just the start of a new life. Just like hikers who must always know where they are and where they are heading, we students should also be clear about our progress and goals. No matter what you are doing, think carefully about what you have achieved and what you want to achieve before moving on,” she said. Her words left a deep impression (印象) on me. Later, I realized this kind of orientation has always guided me whenever I felt worried or lost in daily life. These confusing (令人困惑的) life stages are often called “Odyssey Years”. In the Greek poem, the warrior Odysseus (奥德修斯) faced all kinds of difficulties on his long journey home after the war. Like us, he once doubted himself and felt lonely. However, his clear direction and strong goal kept him moving forward and finally helped him succeed. As the future grows more uncertain, it’s completely natural to feel worried or even lost. At such times, the best thing you can do is to find your own orientation. Take a few minutes to calm down and ask yourself: What have I already achieved? What do I really want to achieve next? Be honest. Once you have your answers, keep moving bravely toward your goal—even if the path isn’t always clear. That’s how we turn confusion into growth. 1. What did Ms. Zhu talk about in her last class? A. A famous old Greek poem. B. A meaningful idea: orientation. C. Things to prepare before the trip. D. Ways to get along with classmates. 2. Why does the writer mention “hikers” in Paragraph 2? A. To show the fun of outdoor sports. B. To tell students to love nature. C. To explain the idea of orientation clearly. D. To advise students to take more exercise. 3. What can we learn from Odysseus’ story? A. All warriors can return home finally. B. It’s easy for people to achieve success. C. People will never feel lonely in the journey. D. Strong goals can help people overcome difficulties. 4. What does the underlined word “orientation” mean? A. A sense of direction. B. A travel plan. C. A common mistake. D. A way to relax. 5. Which can be the best title of the passage? A. A Great English Teacher B. The Story of Odysseus C. Prepare for the Final Exam D. Follow Your Clear Goal 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. D 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，作者借老师考前的一番话和奥德修斯的故事，说明人在迷茫时要找准方向，才能化困惑为成长。 【详解】1. 第一段“After giving us her final suggestions for the big exam, our English teacher, Ms. Zhu, shared a meaningful idea: orientation.”提及朱老师最后课上分享的核心理念是“orientation”。 2. 第二段“Just like hikers who must always know where they are and where they are heading, we students should also be clear about our progress and goals.”可知朱老师用徒步旅行者必须清楚自己的位置和前进方向的例子，类比学生需要清楚自己的进度和目标，目的是把“orientation”这个理念解释清楚。 3. 第三段“However, his clear direction and strong goal kept him moving forward and finally helped him succeed.”提及奥德修斯清晰的方向和坚定的目标使他不断前行并最终成功，说明坚定的目标能帮助人们克服困难。 4. 第二段“...be clear about our progress and goals.”提及清楚我们的进展和目标，第三段奥德修斯的故事中“clear direction”提及清晰的方向，可推断“orientation”在此处指代对前进方向的感知，即方向感。 5. 全文通过朱老师的建议、徒步者的比喻以及奥德修斯的故事，核心都在阐述在迷茫时找准方向、确立目标的重要性，并鼓励读者朝着目标勇敢前行。选项D“追随你清晰的目标”最能概括文章主旨。 Passage 1 （2026-2027·广东深圳月考）①French filmmaker Francois Truffaut once said, “Every film about war ends up being pro-war (支持战争的).” This famous sentence tells us that war movies may make violent scenes fun to watch, even if the movies want to tell people that war is bad. But this summer, one Chinese film tells an anti-war (反战的) story in a different way. The film Once Upon a Time in the Middle East does not put war at the center of the story. Instead, food is a symbol of friendship and peace. ②The main character is Xu Fu. He is a cook with 30 years’ experience. He goes to a fictional city in the Middle East to work in a restaurant. He hopes to make enough money to pay off his debts (债务) At first, everything goes well. People love his food. But soon, the war starts. His quiet life is completely changed. The restaurant becomes a safe place for some homeless children. The cook becomes their protector. The common question of what to eat becomes intertwined with the tougher question of who is allowed to live. ③ “Above all, food stands for happiness and peace,” said the director Wen Muye. “Even in war time, people still need three meals every day. It sounds simple. From birth to death, through sickness and old age, what people really want is simple: to have good food and look after their families.” Eating together shows a simple wish: peace will come back one day. ④Actually, the director got the idea from a news report in 2017. It talked about Chinese restaurant workers who were trapped in a war in the Middle East. Later, he visited refugee (难民) camps in Jordan and talked with people who lived through wars. Still, the director said, “The story happens 20 years ago, but I don’t want it to only talk about one certain war.” He added, “People can see it as a story about war and human feelings. It could have happened in the past, or it may be happening now.” ⑤Most people give good reviews to this film. One user on Xiaohongshu wrote, “I like this film because no characters tell you directly what is right or wrong. But when you walk out of the cinema, you will think about kindness, courage and how to value what we have.” 1. According to Truffaut, why may war movies beautify (美化) war? A. They make historical events look more real. B. They make violent scenes exciting to watch. C. They describe soldiers as brave heroes. D. They show war as a necessary choice. 2. The underlined phrase “becomes intertwined with” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________. A. is more important than B. is connected with C. is based on D. is covered with 3. Which of the following best shows the movie’s way of telling an anti-war story? A. Showing violence (暴力)→creating fear→opposing war B. Showing pain→explaining causes→judging (审判) war C. Showing daily life→showing loss→valuing peace D. Showing battles→praising courage→remembering history 4. Why does the director say the story “could be happening right now”? A. To show the movie is about a war happening at present. B. To tell us the movie is a true story. C. To make us believe the character Xu Fu is a real person. D. To show the stories about war and human feelings can happen at any time. 5. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? (①= Paragraph 1…) A. ①②③/④/⑤ B. ①/②③④/⑤ C. ①②/③/④⑤ D. ①/②/③④⑤ 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇影评，介绍了中国电影《欢迎来龙餐厅》（Once Upon a Time in the Middle East），讲述了导演文牧野通过厨师徐福在战乱中保护无家可归孩子的故事，以食物为象征，从日常生活角度表达反战主题，引发观众对善良、勇气与珍惜当下的思考。 【详解】1. 细节理解题。文章第一段指出“war movies may make violent scenes fun to watch, even if the movies want to tell people that war is bad”，说明战争电影可能让暴力场景看起来有趣，从而美化战争。 2. 词句猜测题。文章第二段指出“The common question of what to eat becomes intertwined with the tougher question of who is allowed to live.”，说明“吃什么”这个日常问题与“谁有权活下去”这个更严峻的问题紧密相连。由此推断，“becomes intertwined with”意为“与……相关联”。 3. 推理判断题。文章第二段描述了徐福在中东餐厅工作、为无家可归的孩子提供庇护的情节：“The restaurant becomes a safe place for some homeless children. The cook becomes their protector.”，展现了日常生活的美好以及战争带来的破坏。文章第三段指出“Eating together shows a simple wish: peace will come back one day.”，说明电影通过展示日常生活、展现失去来传递珍惜和平的主题。 4. 推理判断题。文章第四段导演指出“The story happens 20 years ago, but I don’t want it to only talk about one certain war.”以及“It could have happened in the past, or it may be happening now.”，说明导演想表达战争与人类情感的故事可能发生在任何时间。 5. 篇章结构题。文章第一段引出电影及其反战主题，第二段介绍电影情节，第三段引用导演的话解释食物与和平的象征意义，第四段介绍电影创作背景，第五段呈现观众评价。由此推断，文章结构为①/②③④/⑤。 Passage 2 （2025-2026·广东深圳月考）Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World In our fast-paced modern life, we often look to the future for answers. However, the treasure of ancient wisdom holds valuable lessons for us today. One key lesson is living in harmony with nature. Ancient people knew how to live peacefully with nature. For instance, ancient farmers didn’t fight the land. They studied seasons and soil. 1 . This old idea of balance can help us solve today’s environmental problems. Similarly, the importance of community was central to ancient life. 2 . In our connected-yet-lonely digital age, remembering the importance of mutual (相互的) understanding and helping others is necessary. Self-reflection (自我反思) was also highly valued in ancient times. Ancient wise thinkers, like Confucius, taught the importance of knowing yourself and thinking about your actions. 3 , which is still very useful today. Ancient art and stories were not just for fun. They passed down knowledge and culture. For example, cave paintings recorded how people lived, and myths explained the world around them. Even today, a good story can teach us more than a simple fact. 4 . 5 . It means learning lasting truths about life. By connecting old wisdom with new knowledge, we can find balance and build a better future. In this way, we may discover a path that is both modern and truly wise. A. This practice of looking inward helps us become better people and make wiser choices B. They taught us to work with nature not against it C. In the past, people survived by sharing resources and supporting each other in groups D. It helps us understand different people and connect our past with the present E. Ancient wisdom is not about going back to the past F. This can help us find a balance and solve complex problems with simple methods 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. E 【导语】本文介绍古老智慧对当今世界的价值，分别从与自然和谐共处、重视社群、自我反思、古代艺术与故事的作用几个方面展开论述。 【详解】1. 前文“For instance, ancient farmers didn’t fight the land. They studied seasons and soil.”提到古代农民不与土地抗争，研究时节与土壤，B项“They taught us to work with nature not against it”承接古人对待土地、自然的做法，和后文这种平衡理念帮助解决环境问题衔接自然。 2. 前文“Similarly, the importance of community was central to ancient life.”说社群的重要性在古代生活中十分核心，C项“In the past, people survived by sharing resources and supporting each other in groups”解释古代社群的意义，引出下文数字时代我们同样需要相互理解、彼此帮助。 3. 前文“Self-reflection (自我反思) was also highly valued in ancient times. Ancient wise thinkers, like Confucius, taught the importance of knowing yourself and thinking about your actions.”提到自我反思在古代备受重视，孔子等先贤倡导认清自我、审视自身行为，A项“This practice of looking inward helps us become better people and make wiser choices”承接自我反思这一主题，和后文“在今天依旧十分有用”呼应。 4. 前文“Ancient art and stories were not just for fun. They passed down knowledge and culture...Even today, a good story can teach us more than a simple fact.”提到古代绘画、神话承载知识文化，好故事比枯燥事实带给我们更多启发，D项“It helps us understand different people and connect our past with the present”承接故事、古文化的作用，逻辑连贯。 5. 后文“It means learning lasting truths about life.”说它意味着学习关于生命永恒的真理，E项“Ancient wisdom is not about going back to the past”放在段首，引出后文对古老智慧真正内涵的解释。 Passage 3 （2025-2026·广东广州期中考）Sean Murphy worked long hours at the factory. Every evening, he wanted to read quietly, but his noisy family made it hard. His wife played the piano, his mother played the guitar, and the children watched TV loudly. Feeling tired, he asked Linda McCormack, the wise woman, for help. Linda’s first idea was strange, “Bring chickens into your house!” Murphy did, but the birds pecked (啄) his books and made a mess. He went back to Linda. “Now add geese!” she said. The geese made loud honking (鸣叫) sounds and followed the chickens everywhere. Murphy felt upset but determined to fix things. “Try a goat!” Linda suggested. The goat jumped on the sofa and broke a lamp. “This is too much!” Murphy shouted. Linda smiled, “Send all animals away tonight.” When Murphy did, the house was still noisy—but now it felt peaceful! He realized Linda’s lesson: Sometimes, bigger problems help us see small troubles differently. The next evening, Murphy’s daughter gave him a tambourine (铃鼓). “Play with us, Dad!” Laughing, he shook it gently. True happiness, he learned, comes from sharing life’s noisy music, not avoiding it. 1. Why did Sean Murphy ask Linda for help? A. Because he wished to find peace at home. B. Because he needed advice to enjoy family time. C. Because he hoped to stop his family’s activities. D. Because he wanted to buy musical instruments. 2. What did Linda ask Sean to do in order? A. Add chickens, then geese, then a goat. B. Keep a goat, then chickens and geese. C. Send away animals before bringing them in. D. Bring in geese first, then chickens and a goat. 3. How did Sean feel at the end of the story? A. Tired and angry. B. Bored and lonely. C. Upset and confused. D. Peaceful and happy. 4. What can we learn from Murphy’s story? A. Keeping pets can solve family problems. B. Happiness comes from facing life actively. C. Children should respect parents’ needs. D. Music helps people understand each other. 【答案】1. A 2. A 3. D 4. B 【导语】本文讲述了Sean因家里太吵无法安静阅读而求助于智者Linda，在经历了更大的混乱后，他领悟到幸福来自于积极面对和融入生活的喧嚣，而不是逃避。 1. 细节理解题。根据“Every evening, he wanted to read quietly, but his noisy family made it hard.”可知，他希望能在家中获得安静，所以向Linda求助。故选A。 2. 细节理解题。根据“Bring chickens into your house!”“Now add geese!”“Try a goat!”可知，Linda让他按顺序先带鸡，再带鹅，最后带山羊。故选A。 3. 细节理解题。根据“the house was still noisy—but now it felt peaceful!”和“Laughing, he shook it gently. True happiness, he learned, comes from sharing life’s noisy music, not avoiding it.”可知，他最后感到平静且快乐。故选D。 4. 推理判断题。根据“True happiness, he learned, comes from sharing life’s noisy music, not avoiding it.”可知，故事告诉我们幸福来自于积极面对生活，而非逃避。故选B。 Passage 4 （2025-2026·广东深圳月考） A Lesson from My Father We come by business naturally in our family. Each of the seven children in our family worked in our father’s store in Mott, North Dakota, a small town on the prairies. We started working by doing jobs like cleaning, wrapping and serving customers. As we worked and watched, we learned that work was about more than making a living and making a 1 . One 2 stands out in my mind. It was shortly before Christmas. I was in the eighth grade and was working evenings. A little boy, five or six years old, came in. He was wearing a brown coat with 3 worn cuffs (袖口). His hair was messy and his shoes were old and broken. The little boy looked poor to me—too poor to buy anything. He 4 the toy section, picked up this item and that, and carefully put them back in their place. Dad came down the stairs and walked over to the boy. His blue eyes smiled as he asked the boy what he could do for him. The boy said he was looking for a Christmas present to buy his brother. I was impressed that Dad treated him with the same respect as any adult. Dad told him to 5 his time and look around. After about 20 minutes, the little boy 6 picked up a toy plane, walked up to my dad and said, “How much for this, Mister?” “How much have you got?” Dad asked. The little boy held out his 7 and opened it. In his hand 8 two dimes and two pennies—22 cents (美分). The price on the toy plane he’d picked out was $3.98. “That’ll just about do it,” Dad said as he closed the sale. Dad’s answer still 9 in my ears. I thought about what I’d seen as I wrapped the present. When the little boy walked out of the store, I didn’t 10 the dirty, worn coat, or the messy hair. What I saw was a happy child with a treasure. 1. A. living B. sale C. friend D. face 2. A. lesson B. subject C. note D. show 3. A. warm B. deep C. long D. dirty 4. A. thought of B. looked around C. wrote down D. lit up 5. A. waste B. make C. take D. miss 6. A. sadly B. immediately C. probably D. finally 7. A. hand B. toy C. coat D. bag 8. A. jumped B. fell C. lay D. landed 9. A. rings B. follows C. cheers D. shows 10. A. like B. hear C. notice D. surprise 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. C 【导语】本文讲述作者一家在父亲的小店做生意，一件发生在圣诞节前的小事，让作者从父亲身上学到了宝贵一课：工作不止是交易，更要懂得尊重他人。 【详解】1. 句意：随着我们工作和观察，我们了解到工作不仅仅是为了谋生和做成买卖。 根据前文“making a living”及后文父亲向小男孩“closing the sale”的语境，此处指做“买卖、交易”，应用sale。living“生计”（与前面making a living重复），friend“朋友”，face“脸”，均不符合商业经营的语境。 2. 句意：有一次教训我记忆犹新。 后文完整记叙了这件带给作者感悟的往事，lesson“一课、教训”符合语境。subject“科目”、note“笔记”、show“演出”，均和后文故事不匹配。 3. 句意：他穿着一件棕色外套，袖口又脏又旧。 后文描写男孩头发乱糟糟、鞋子破旧，整体突出男孩家境贫寒，dirty“脏的”符合语境。warm“温暖的”、deep“深的”、long“长的”，都无法体现男孩衣衫破旧的样子。 4. 句意：他在玩具区四处看看，拿起各样玩具，又小心翼翼放回原处。 后文picked up this item and that说明男孩在区内四处翻看，looked around“四处环顾”符合语境。thought of“想到”、wrote down“写下”、lit up“点亮”，均和挑选玩具的动作不符。 5. 句意：爸爸告诉他别着急，慢慢看一看。 固定搭配take one’s time表示“慢慢来、别着急”，符合爸爸温和对待小男孩的语境。waste“浪费”、make“制作”、miss“错过”，不能构成该短语。 6. 句意：大约二十分钟之后，小男孩终于拿起一架玩具飞机，走向我爸爸。 前面男孩翻看了很久，这里是挑选之后的结果，finally“最终、终于”符合语境。sadly“伤心地”、immediately“立刻”、probably“大概”，和二十分钟挑选的过程矛盾。 7. 句意：小男孩伸出手，把手张开。 后文“In his hand”提示男孩伸出的是手，hand“手”符合语境。toy“玩具”、coat“外套”、bag“包”，和后文描写手里有钱的细节冲突。 8. 句意：他的手里放着两枚十美分硬币和两枚一美分硬币——一共22美分。 此处用来描述钱币静止在手心的状态，lay“位于、放置”符合语境。jumped“跳”、fell“掉落”、landed“降落”，都不适合描述钱币静止在手心。 9. 句意：爸爸的那句话至今还在我耳边回响。 固定搭配ring in one’s ears表示“话语在耳边回响”，rings符合语境。follows“跟随”、cheers“欢呼”、shows“展示”，没有这个搭配用法。 10. 句意：当小男孩走出商店时，我没有留意那件又脏又旧的外套，也没有留意乱糟糟的头发。 后文What I saw was…形成对比，notice“注意到、留意”符合语境。like“喜欢”、hear“听见”、surprise“使惊讶”，和视觉观察外套、头发的场景不匹配。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 10 / 17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $