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1.(2021·天津)本文主要讲述了Kevin喜欢骑自行车去上学,他喜欢感受清新空气吹在脸上的感觉,而Mary喜欢走路去上学,她喜欢踢秋天的树叶,她最喜欢看花。
A
I’m Kevin, a student of Grade 9. Most of my friends walk to school, but I like to ride my bike each day. I wake up at 7:00. After I wash my face and eat breakfast, I throw the schoolbag on my back. Do I have my books and homework? Yes, I do.
I take my bike, hop (跳)onto it and ride to school at 7: 30. “See you later. Mum,” I say. I pass my friends when I ride by. “Hi, Kevin!” they call when I pass. Mary does not want to ride with me. She does not like to wear a schoolbag. She likes to carry her books in her arms when she walks. She likes to kick the autumn leaves. But she likes to look at the flowers the best.
Not me! I like to ride my bike to feel the fresh air in my face. When I get to school, I lock my bike in the bicycle park. I walk across the field to say hi to Mr Brown and wait for my friends in our classroom.
(D)26. What grade is Kevin in?
A. Grade 6. B. Grade 7. C. Grade 8. D. Grade 9.
(C)27. What time does Kevin ride to school?
A. At 6:30. B. At 7:00. C. At 7:30. D. At 8:00.
(B)28. On her way to school, Mary likes to ________ the best.
A. ride with Kevin B. look at the flowers C. wear a schoolbag D. kick the autumn leaves
(C)29. Why does Kevin like to ride a bike?
A. To take his mum with him. B. To meet his grandpa.
C. To feel the fresh air in his face. D. To show he is brave.
(D)30. Where does Kevin wait for his friends?
A. At home. B. In the field. C. At the school gate. D. In the classroom.
2.(2021·天津)本文是一篇人物故事类阅读,讲述了丽莎在公园里看到天上的云一直在不断发生变化,这都是想象力带来的。
B
When the days grew long in the middle of summer, Lisa liked to go to the park and watch the clouds.
One day, Lisa saw a cloud that looked like a standing dragon. After a few minutes it became a flying dragon. Then it seemed to change direction. Another cloud moved in to mix with it, and the dragon changed into a dancing elephant. Then it became a sitting dog then a barking(吠、叫)dog, and then a tiger.
“This is better than TV!” Lisa shouted.
Mr Thomas, the music teacher at Lisa’s school, was flying a kite with his son in the park. He heard Lisa’s voice. He gave the kite string(线)to his son and came to Lisa.
“Hi, Mr Thomas!” Lisa said. “Look at those clouds. They keep changing! First they looked like a dragon, then an elephant, then a dog, and now a tiger!”
Mr Thomas looked up. “Atiger?” he said. “That looks like a horse to me. It’s running towards the sun, That’s so lively.”
Lisa looked again. He was right! “How do clouds know how to make so many shapes?”
The clouds don’t know how to make shapes. Your imagination(想象力)helps you see those shapes in the clouds, “Mr Thomas answered as the horse changed into a chicken.”
(B)31. What did Lisa like to do in the park in the middle of summer?
A. Train her dog. B. Watch the clouds. C. Feed animals. D. Read books.
(C)32. Lisa found that “a barking dog” in the clouds changed into “________”.
A. a dragon B. an elephant C. a tiger D. a giraffe
(B)33. What was Mr Thomas doing in the park when Lisa shouted?
A. Studying plants B. Flying a kite C. Having music lessons. D. Playing tennis.
(D)34. What did Mr Thomas think of the running horse in the clouds?
A. It was strong. B. It was shy. C. It was noisy. D. It was lively.
(C)35. According to Mr Thomas, what helped Lisa see different shapes in the clouds?
A. Tradition. B. Silence. C. Imagination. D. Environment.
3.(2021·天津)文中主要介绍了一些关于沙漠的常识。
C
There are many deserts (沙漠) on the earth. And the following are some facts you may find interesting.
What are deserts like?
Deserts can be hot and dry places. Rain may not fall there for months or years. Some deserts are sandy and stony (多石的). Deserts can also be very windy places. The wind can change the shape of the deserts. It moves sand around from place to place.
Temperatures in the desert can vary enormously(非常). During the daytime, the temperature may reach 40℃ even in the shade (阴凉处). At night, deserts can become very cold. In winter there may even be a frost (霜冻) in the early morning.
Living in the desert
The camel is sometimes called “the ship of the desert”. It stores food in its hump (驼峰) and can go for days without water. It has large feet which help it not to fall into the soft sand. Its long eyelashes (睫毛) keep out the sand during sandstorms.
An oasis is an area of the desert where water may be found. The water may be in pools or under the ground. People and animals visit an oasis for water and food. Plants grow at an oasis. Some farmers are able to grow crops here.
The Arabian Desert
The Arabian Desert lies between the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf. In some parts of the desert, it is too hot for people to live. Oil was discovered under parts of the desert and in the Arabian Gulf. This oil has made some countries in the area very rich. Much of the money has been spent building fine cities with lovely parks and lakes, and people live a comfortable life there.
(A)36. Which of the following can best describe deserts?
A. Hot and dry. B. Sandy and rainy. C. Wet and stony. D. Windy and snowy.
(D)37. The word “vary” in the passage means “________”.
A. be low B. be high C. be similar D. be different
(D)38. The camel has long eyelashes to ________.
A. stay cool in deserts B. go for days without water
C. help it not to fall into the soft sand D. keep out the sand during sandstorms
(C)39. According to the passage, people and animals visit an oasis for ________.
A. frost and crops B. sand and stones C. water and food D. money and oil
(B)40. What is the best title of the passage?
A. What is the weather like in deserts?
B. What do you know about deserts?
C. How do people live in deserts?
D. Where is the Arabian Desert?
4.(2021·重庆A卷)本文是关于一个小镇的地图。
A
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A map is a drawing of a place. The title tells you what place it is. The symbols of the map key stand for different places. A map shows the four directions. The letters N, S, E and W stand for north, south, east and west. Look! Walk west on the road, then turn left, and you can find the school.
(C)41. The picture above is a map of _________________.
A. a country B. a city C. a town D. a park
(A)42. On the map, you can find the following places EXCEPT ______________.
A. a hotel B. a school C. a bank D. a hospital
(B)43. If you want to go to the zoo, you can ______________.
A. walk east on the road B. walk west on the road
C. walk south on the road D. walk north on the road
5.(2021·重庆A卷)本文是一首诗:将不好的情绪都装进盒子里封存。
B
(C)44. The material above is probably_________________.
A. a story B. a play C. a poem D. a letter
(B)45. What does the writer advise us to put in the box?
A. Happy things. B. Sad things.
C. Interesting things. D. Boring things.
(A)46. According to the writer, we'd better keep these things in the box ____________.
A. for ever B. for a year C. for a month D. for a week
(D)47. After covering the box with the lid, we can sit on it and ____________.
A. cry B. share C. dream D. laugh
6.(2021·重庆A卷)本文主要讲述了刘秀祥在贫困家庭中艰难成长以及大学毕业后呼吁人们帮助贫困家庭的故事。
C
Liu Xiuxiang was born in a poor family. When he was 4, his father died. His mother developed mental(精神的)health problems. When he was 10, his elder brother and sisters left and never returned. To make a living, Liu collected rubbish, and in high school he worked 1 hours a day during summer vacations. However difficult it was, he never gave up his study
In 2007, Liu failed the Gaokao. He got lost. He wondered if he should continue studying After working in a bathhouse for about 50 days, he decided to go back to school. In 2008, h finally passed the Gaokao and went to university.
After graduation, he became a history teacher in his hometown. "I want to come back to tell the children, who are as poor and lost as I was, that education has changed my life. "Liu set a good example for them to take control of lives through education.
Now Liu gives speeches around the country. His story inspires(鼓舞)many students and encourages people to help those from poor families. Since2012, he has helped more than 1,900 students and called on more teachers to work in poor areas to improve the quality(质量)of education.
Liu was titled "the most beautiful teacher" in 2020. His story moves us a lot.
(D)48. How long did Liu Xiuxiang work during summer vacations in high school?
A. 4 hours a day. B. 10 hours a day. C. 12 hours a day. D. 18 hours a day.
(D)49. The underlined word "lost" in Paragraph2probably means ".
A. 丢失的 B. 错过的 C. 迷路的 D. 迷茫的
(C)50. Liu Xiuxiang set a good example for the children to take control of lives through ________.
A. speeches B. money C. education D. jobs
(B)51. The passage is written in the order of _________________.
A. space B. time C. persons D. opinion
7.(2021·重庆A卷)本文主要介绍了关于中国唐朝绘画《五牛图》的邮票。
D
2021 is the year of the ox(牛). In March, a set of stamps about the famous Tang Dynasty painting, Five Oxen, came out. It allows more people to know better the great art of ancient China, as well as the importance of agriculture(农业) in history.
Han Huang (723-787)was the painter of Five Oxen. He worked as a government official in the Tang Dynasty. His paintings were loved by many because the animals he painted were so alive. Unluckily, Five Oxen is probably his only painting left.
Five Oxen is one of the best animal paintings in China's art history. In the painting, the five oxen are in a line. They are of different colors and shapes. And each has a different appearance(形态), walking or standing, holding their heads high or low. With lively expressions and bright eyes, the oxen show the spirit of doing hard work without complaints(抱怨). As the name suggests, ___▲__. It makes people focus(关注)on the oxen themselves.
The painting was missing in 1900. Luckily, it returned to China during the early 1950s. However, it was terribly broken with many holes in it. Great efforts were made to save it. Now Five Oxen, probably the oldest Chinese painting on paper, is kept with care in the Palace Museum in Beijing.
(B)52. The underlined word "It" in Paragraph 1 refers to "_____
A. The year of the ox B. The set of stamps
C. The Tang Dynasty D. The painting Five Oxen
(A)53. Han Huang's paintings were loved by many because the animals he painted were so ________.
A. alive B. bright C. lucky D. colorful
(C)54. Which of the following sentences can be put in the _ ▲ _?
A. the ox is very popular in the Tang Dynasty
B. the ox is a symbol of Chinese traditional culture
C. the painting is of the five oxen with no special background
D. the painting wants to tell people to work hard and creatively
(D)55. This passage mainly wants to tell us that___________.
A. Five Oxen is Han's only painting left
B. oxen have different colors and shapes
C. oxen are very hard-working animals
D. Five Oxen is valuable and meaningful
8.(2021·重庆A卷)本文是科普知识类阅读。文章通过“总——分——总”结构介绍了几种不同的燃料:汽油、电和其他液体燃料。汽油提供的动力足,但是对环境有害;电力产生的污染少,但是成本较高;液体燃料对环境友好,但是需要存储空间,而且不是所有的液体燃料都像汽油益阳效能好。环境友好型以及价格合适的燃料最适合使用。
E
Historically, most cars have run on gasoline(汽油), but that may change in the future: cars can also run on other liquid fuels(液体燃料)and electricity.
Gasoline is from oil. The energy in gasoline comes from hydrocarbons(碳氢化合物) Gasoline provides great power for cars. However, it causes environmental problems, like air pollution and temperature rise. So gasoline can't be the best fuel.
Another choice is electricity. Electricity cars can be as efficient(效能好的)as cars using gasoline, And they produce less pollution. But electric cars themselves are more expensive. Good news is that the cost has been lower and there are more and more places for the cars to get electricity ever since 2010.
The other choices are other liquid fuels. Many of these can be stored in the same places as gasoline, and used in the same cars. They can also be friendly to the environment.
One way to make such fuels is to get CO2 from the air and put it in water. Through chemical reaction, hydrocarbons can be created. However, these fuels take up more space.
Another way is to make such fuels from plants which take in carbon from the air. These fuels are greener in use. But not all of them can be as efficient as gasoline.
For a fuel to be the best, people have to be able to afford it. Unluckily, almost every green technology is more expensive than that of using gasoline. Governments and car producers are doing everything they car to cut down the costs. In the end, the best fuel will be both affordable for car users and green for our planet.
(A)56. Gasoline provides cars with _______.
A. great power B. fresh air C. clean water D. enough space
(C)57. According to Paragraph3, we can infer that electric cars _______.
A, produce less pollution
B. will become more and more expensive
C. will become more popular
D. are more efficient than those using gasoline
(B)58. The structure of the passage may be______.
(C)59. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. How Do We Protect Our Planet? B. What Are the Fuels' Differences?
C. What Is the Best Fuel for Cars? D. How Do We Make Fuels for Cars?
9.(2021·重庆B卷)本文是对作者班级一天所吃食物的调查结果。
A
We have made a survey about the food we have in a day in our class. Here are the results.
milk & grains fruit & meat & snacks
eggs 谷物) vegetables fish
According to the results, the doctor give us the following suggestions. We should have more fruit and vegetables, and fewer snacks. A healthy diet(饮食)is important.
(D)41. The favorite food in our class is __________________.
A. meat and fish B. fruit and vegetables C. grains D. snacks
(A)42. The number of students who have milk and eggs is _____________.
A. 20 B. 10 C. 35 D 38
(A)43 The doctor thought we should have more ________________.
A. vegetables B. meat C. fish D. snacks
10.(2021·重庆B卷)本文是一篇人物故事类阅读。主要讲述了5个人前往某公司面试,最终一直保持高兴的那个人被录用,强调快乐的重要性。
B
Five people were waiting for an interview in a room of a company(公司). Inside the room, they could do whatever they liked, except using the phone or the Internet.
On the first day, all of the five people were excited. They were imagining their bright future, But there was no interview.
On the second day, they came again for the interview. But to their surprise, there was no news about the interview. Two of them got upset.
On the third morning, they arrived earlier. Still no news came. By mid-day, most of them were irritated . Some thought the company did not care for them Some regretted coming here Only one man was different, He was happy all those days. He kept smiling while the others complained(抱怨)
At he end of that day, the boss appeared. To their disappointment, the boss sad that their interviewed ended and only one of them was chosen. It was the man who kept happy. Then the boss added, "We want someone who can keep happy in whatever situations. Keeping happy is an ability."
(A)44. The five people were waiting for ________________.
A. an interview B. a meeting C. a phone call D. a meal
(B)45. The underlined word "irritated" in Paragraph 4 probably means"__________".
A. 快活的 B. 愤怒的 C. 放松的 D. 胆怯的
(B)46. The man was chosen because __________________.
A. he listened to the others B. he kept happy
C his answers were better D. he cared for others
(C)47. The passage probably comes from ________________.
A. a dictionary B. a poster C. a magazine D. a notice
11.(2021·重庆B卷)本文主要介绍中国首个火星探测器“祝融号”的情况。
C
China has named the nation's first Mars rover(火星车)ZhuRong. For all of us, Zhu Rong is a well-suited name.
In an ancient Chinese story, Zhu Rong had the face of a man and the body of an animal. H rode on two dragons. When he had a big fight with Gong Gong, the god of water, Zhu Rong won. But after the fight, the human world came into complete darkness. Then he brought fire from heaven(天国)to the world.
"Zhu Rong is regarded as the earliest god of fire in traditional Chinese culture, a space official said. "The first Mars rover was named Zhu Rong. The name symbolizes(象征)light and hope for space exploration(探索)in our country, and means to guide humans to continue exploration. "
After leaving the earth last summer, Zhu Rong circled Mars for several months and landed on it in May. In recent years, our country has sent up the world's first quantum satellite(量子卫星), and Chang'e-4 has made a soft landing on the moon. We have made great progress in space technology and will soon start building our own space station.
(A)48. What Zhu Rong brought from heaven to the world was ______________.
A. fire B. wars C. water D. animals
(C)49. For China's space exploration, the name Zhu Rong symbolizes __________________.
A. a big fight B. complete darkness C. light and hope D. Chinese culture
(B)50. The underlined word "it" in the last paragraph refers to"_______________".
A. the earth B. Mars C. the moon D. the sun
(C)51. According to the passage, we can infer that ___________________.
A. Zhu Rong is a bad person in an ancient Chinese story
B. China has made great progress in space technology
C. the writer is proud of China's space technology
D. the official doesn't like the name Zhu Rong
12.(2021·重庆B卷)本文主要讲述了作者去云南旅行的经历。
D
In September, 2020, I had the chance to come to China for the first time and visited Yunnan Province.
On the first day, we went to a village named Xiaopingzhai. I was amazed to discover tat small tea factory could bring in 6 million yuan a year with only 20 workers.
The next stop of our trip was the village of Kangmian. Many families now live there after lea.ving uninhabitable(不适合居住的)areas. The new village has 450 housing units. There I have learned that the government helps the people by providing jobs so that they can support themselves. Of the 1,331 villagers, 609 now have jobs.
In Shuiduichong, a traditional Yao ethnic(瑶族) group village, we visited the workshops for making silver ornaments(饰品). We discovered the skill had a history of more than 200 years. Besides the traditional use of silver ornaments in Yao culture, ▲ .
A set of silver ornaments can be sold for between 10,000 and 20,000 yuan on the market. The making of silver ornaments creates jobs in the village. Shuduichong now has more than 20 family workshops.
This trip was over. I have realized that trough the hard work of the Chinese government, great changes have taken place in Yunnan. These impressive(印象深刻的)results should serve as an example for other developing countries.
(B)52. The trip followed the way of ____________
A. Xiaopingzhai→ Shuiduichong→ Kangmian
B. Xiaopingzhai→ Kangmian→ Shuiduichong
C. Kangmian→ Shuiduichong→ Xiaopingzhai
D. Kangmian→Xiaopingzhai→ Shuiduichong
(D)53. In Kangmian the government helps the people by ____________.
A. selling products B. giving money C. opening factories D. providing jobs
(B)54. Which of the following sentences can be put in the __▲__?
A. tourists like them very much B. these objects have a high value
C. people buy them as gifts D. they can be seen everywhere
(D)55. The structure of the passage may be ______.
①-Paragrph1②-Paragraph2 ③-Paragraph 3 ④Pregrph4 ⑤-Pagraph5 ⑥-Paragraph6)
13.(2021·重庆B卷)本文是一篇科普知识类阅读。主要介绍一种新型隐形眼镜片,这种新型眼镜片使用了更小、更智能的新型传感器,它能够为人们在应对突发的医疗事件中提供关怀与便利。
E
A new contact lens(隐形眼镜片) has been developed by scientists from America, Britain and China. It can check for illnesses at any tine by examining chemical in tears. A new sensor(感应器)is used to achieve the purpose.
Scientists hope that the improvement could help to deal with sudden medical event. Dr Zhao Yunlong said. "COVID19 has had a great influence on the scientific world. And we are doing research to help people deal with similar events in the future. "
When introducing the new contact lens, Dr. Guo Shiqi, a researcher at Harvard, said. "In the past, the sensor was put between the layers(层)of the lens. It didn't have direct contact接触) with tears. But our new sensor is smaller and smarter, It can be fixed to a lens and keep direct contact with tears. What's more, it causes no discomfort to the eye. "
The contact lens has not been put to the market, but researchers are quite sure that it will be welcomed. It is especially useful for the old and those who may experience sudden medical events.
As society develops, scientists are supposed to develop more products that provide care and convenience(便利) for people. The contact lens is one of what they are researching on. Earlier, California company developed another kind of contact lens using LED technology. It can show the health information on the mobile phone. Steve Sinclair, head of the company, said, "We have to build something that helps you when you need it and stays off when you don't need it. "
(D)56. According to Dr. Zhao Yunlong, they do this research because ________________.
A. they are experienced B. they are asked to do so
C. they want to fight COVID-19 D. they want to help people
(C)57. The advantage of the new sensor is that _________________.
A. it is put between lenses B. it s much cheaper
C. it is smaller and smarter D. it can be used for many years
(A)58. The writer writes the last paragraph by giving ___________________.
A. an opinion and facts B. an opinion and answers
C. a question and facts D. a question and answers
(B)59. The best title of this passage probably is ________________.
A. Sensors: Science and Technology B. Contact Lenses and Convenience
C. The Most Useful Product D. Great Companies of Contact Lens
14.(2021·安徽)本文介绍了几个流行的电影角色来帮助读者学习一些有用的单词。
If you have Problems describing people,don't worry!We'll use popular film characters (角色)to help you learn some useful words.
Naive
Meaning:If someone is naive,they have little experience and believe good things will always happen.
Example:In the film EI,Buddy is a naive person who grows up with elves (精灵).One day,he goes to New York City but finds things very different there.
Director:David Berenbaum
Loyal
Meaning:If you're loyal,you always give support to a person or a group and help them and act honestly.
Example:In the film Toy Story,Woody is loyal to his friends and owner,Andy.He stays with Andy,even when Andy grows up and goes to college.
Director:John Lasseter
Demanding
Meaning:If someone is demanding,they are not easily satisfied or pleased.
Example:In the film The Devil Wears Prada,Miranda is very demanding.She always works very hard,and expects others to do the same.
Director:David Frankel
Talented
Meaning:If you're talented,you have a natural ability to do something well.
Example:In the film McFarland,USA,coach White notices some talented runners in his PE class.He forms a cross﹣country group that races against other schools.
Director:Niki Caro
(D)1.Which word is used to describe a person with a natural ability to do something well?
A.Naive.
B.Loyal.
C.Demanding.
D.Talented.
(B)2.Who always gives support to friends according to the films?
A.Buddy.
B.Woody.
C.David Frankel.
D.Niki Caro.
(D)3.In which part of a magazine can we read the text?
A.Sport.
B.Travel.
C.Environment.
D.Language.
15.(2021·安徽)本文主要讲了迈克十二岁时就同时毕业于高中和大学,以及他的成就。
Mike is graduating (毕业)from Concord Academy High School and Rowan Kabbalah Community College at the same time.And he's only 12.At his high school science fair,he introduced his newest invention HORIZON OS.
Mike showed great learning ability and interest in the "how"and"why" behind things at a very young age.He began to study computer programming at age 5.He taught himself on the Internet and put his learning into practice.He has learned 10 languages.
Also,he is improving (提高)another skill:written communication. "My idea is no use to anyone if I can't express it," he explained.
"Mike does well in all subjects," his mother said "When he has difficulties he will try to find a way out." His father was satisfied with Mike's non﹣academic (非学业的)achievements. "They mean much more," his father said.
Mike has started two technology companies.And he has a bigger dream for the future. "I really want to make things easier for people,especially the old," Mike explained."The next,maybe a heath care robot."
(A)1. When did Mike start to learn computer programming?
A.At age 5. B.At age 7. C.At age10. D.At age12.
(C)2. Why is Mike improving the skill of written communication?
A.To learn another language.
B.To make new inventions.
C.To better express his ideas.
D.To teach himself online.
(A)3. What can we learn about Mike's parents?
A.They are proud of their son Mike.
B.They help Mike with all subjects.
C.They care more about Mike's grades.
D.They work in the same company.
(B)4. What is Mike's bigger dream?
A.To be a health care worker.
B.To make things easier for people.
C.To learn computer knowledge.
D.To start two technology companies.
16.(2021·安徽)本文主要讲了作者照顾一只受伤喜鹊,痊愈后作者又放它回到原来的地方的故事。
Early one October morning,a nice woman sent a young magpie (喜鹊)to my home for care.
The magpie flew into the front window of a truck and got hurt,but luckily the woman was passing by.
With my care,the young magpie was doing well,but he was not happy to find himself in a cage(笼子).Several days later his wings were fine and nothing else was broken.He recovered I decided to drive him to where he was found.When arrived,I got the cage out of the car and opened the door.I offered my arm.He jumped onto it and locked around.I could see he knew where he was.
Next to us was a tree.He flew straight to the top to join a wagtail (鹡鸰).The wagtail made lots of high singing and flew of across the field.The young magpie remained on the top of the tree.I began to worry as he still needed his parents.
The next minute I heard the singing of the wagtail again.He was flying back and two large magpies followed.They landed on either side of the young magpie,and then put their heads in the air and sang excitedly.
(B)1. Who sent the young magpie to the writer's home?
A.A young doctor.
B.A nice woman.
C.The writer's parents.
D.The truck driver.
(A)2. What does the underlined word "recovered" mean?
A.康复.
B.求救.
C.挨饿.
D.唱歌.
(C)3. What is the ending of the story?
A.The magpie broke both his wings again.
B.The magpie flew away with the wagtail.
C.The magpie got together with his parents.
D.The magpie returned to the writer's home.
(B)4. Which of the following best describes the writer?
A.Clever. B.Kind-hearted. C.Lucky. D.Hard﹣working.
16.(2021·安徽)本文是一篇健康环保类阅读题目,主要讲述了食物浪费的危害,呼吁大家不要浪费食物。
According to the finding of a new UN report,the world wastes about one sixth of the food each year.That's about 1,030,000,000 tons,or 121 kilograms for each person on the Earth.
61% of the food waste is from home cooking.Food services,such as restaurants,produce 26% and groceries (食品杂货店)and other stores 13% "We thought waste was a problem in rich countries," says Martina Otto,who works for the UN Environment Program.
"However,the new report finds,food waste is a big problem in nations rich and poor."
Each year,some 690,000,000 people go hungry.At the same time,about 10% of all CO2 on the Earth is from the activities that produce the food waste.Control on food waste can help deal with hunger and cut down that pollution.It is helpful to both people and the planet.By avoiding wasting food,we can save money and time.More importantly,we can help protect the Earth's most valuable resources (资源).
Then what can we do to stop food waste?Small actions make a difference.Each of us can play a part.Next time,before you throw,think twice!
(A)1. Where is most food waste from?
A.Home cooking. B.Restaurants. C.Food stores. D.Groceries.
(C)2. What is the third paragraph (段落)mainly about?
A.How we can protect the Earth.
B.Where we shall find resources.
C.Why we should avoid food waste.
D.What we will do with pollution.
(B)3. What is the purpose of the text?
A.To collect money.
B.To call for action.
C.To get some advice.
D.To express thanks.
17.(2021·安徽)本文主要介绍了蝙蝠侠效应。
Do you ever give up easily in difficult situations?If so,imagine yourself as someone with great abilities,like Batman (蝙蝠侠).It will help you feel strong.You will not give up easily and will probably do better.This is called the Batman Effect (效应)
In a study,researchers gave three groups six﹣year﹣old children a difficult task to complete on a computer.In Group One,the children were told to repeat asking themselves, "Am I working hard?" In Group Two,the children were told to ask themselves the same question in the third person一as in"Is Sam working hard?" And in Group Three,the children were told to imagine themselves as Batman and ask themselves "Is Batman working hard?" Researchers found that the children in Group Three did the best.
How can you make use of the Batman Effect ?Imagine yourself as someone who is the best for the task you are doing If you're facing a personal difficulty,imagine yourself as a wise family member.If you're running a race at school,imagine yourself as a top runner.In this way,you can become a little more like the person you wish to be.
(D)1. Who took part in the study?
A.Sam's family.
B.Difficult persons.
C.Computer makers.
D.Six﹣year﹣old children.
(D)2. How can a boy do better in running a race according to the text?
A.By joining a group.
B.By talking with a family member.
C.By answering questions.
D.By imagining himself as a top runner.
(C)3. What is the best title (标题)for the text?
A.Go and do research!
B.Come and complete tasks!
C.I can do it!I'm Batman!
D.You can help!You're a helper!
18.(2021·陕西)本文主要讲述了Cindy因为父亲工作变动而去到一座新的城市,妈妈带她去见了新学校的老师,老师向她详细介绍了学校生活的安排。
A
Cindy was eight years old and lived with her parents in California. One day, her parents told her that they would leave California in a week and move to Florida because her father found a new job there.
A week later, after they moved to Florida, Cindy’s mother took her to meet her new teacher. The teacher said, “Welcome to our school, Cindy. Let me tell you what we do in our second-grade class. We start the day with reading and writing. After that, we do math. Then we go out to have a long rest for outdoor activities. We eat lunch at eleven o’clock. Then we have story time. After story time, we have science. Then we go to learning centers. There you can work on the computer, play a game, or read a book. Next, we have spelling(写字课). Finally, we go to music and art classes for the last hour of the day. Here is a time list of the subjects and school activities for you. There is some other information in it. I’ll be glad to see you tomorrow, Cindy! I’m sure your new classmates will be glad to see you, too. ”
(B)21. What grade was Cindy in when she moved to Florida with her parents?
A. In Grade One. B. In Grade Two. C. In Grade Three. D. In Grade Four.
(C)22. According to the passage, Cindy would ________ at her new school.
A. have math before reading and writing B. do outdoor activities after lunch
C. play games in learning centers D. take music and art classes in the morning
(A)23. We can know from the passage that Cindy’s new teacher was ________.
A. friendly B. honest C. humorous D. quiet
19.(2021·陕西)本文介绍了水资源对我们的重要性,以及它现在所面临的问题,呼吁人们要珍惜水资源。
B
Look at the Earth from space. Why does our planet look so blue? It’s blue because water covers almost three quarters of the Earth’s surface. Water is not just an important part of our planet. It is an important part of our body, too. More than half of our total body weight is water.
Our body loses water whenever we exercise or go to the toilet. That’s why we need to drink plenty of water every day. We drink water. We use it to cook, clean, and carry waste out of our homes. Farmers use it to grow vegetables and crops like rice and corn; factories use it to make products.
Since the 1950s, the amount(数量)of water people use has increased by three times. But the water supply(供应)hasn’t. Scientists worry that soon there won’t be enough water for us, as well as for the animals and plants that share our world. What can we do to help? Use water wisely.
Having enough water isn’t our only problem. We also need it clean.
Right now, ships and factories are putting wastes into seas, rivers and so on. Even chemicals that farmers use are running into rivers and lakes. All this pollution can make the water dangerous to drink. It can also harm fish and other water-living lives.
We must do something to stop pollution. It’s the best way to protect our world’s most valuable natural resource(资源).
(B)24. How many important areas of water are mentioned in Paragraph 1?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
(C)25. The underlined sentence “We also need it clean” in Paragraph 4 means” ________.”
A. We also need water to wash things B. We also need water that looks clean
C. We also need to keep water clean D. We also need to discover clean water
(A)26. This passage was written to ________
A. ask people to value water B. advise people to drink more water
C. introduce the uses of water D. describe the situation of water supply
20.(2021·陕西)本文是《Number the Stars》的作者Lois Lowry对于这本书的感悟。
C
INTRODUCTION
It’s hard to believe that I wrote Number the Stars more than twenty years ago. It seems like yesterday that I answered the phone on a snowy January morning and received the news that it had won the 1990 Newbery Medal(美国纽伯瑞儿童文学奖).
I think readers of every age may match themselves with the important persons in the books they love and ask themselves: Would I have done that? What choice would I have made?
And ten-the age of Annemarie in Number the Stars—is an age when young people are beginning to develop a strong set of personal ethics(道德观;价值观). ...They are beginning to realize that the world they live in is not always good and safe.
So they follow a story about a ten-year-old girl who is caught in a dangerous situation, and she must make decisions. Young readers become cheerful when Annemarie takes a deep breath, enters the woods, faces the danger, stands up to the enemy and wins her victory.
Today, the book has been published in many countries and translated into many languages. It found its way into the hands and hearts of children who had read about but never experienced war. . . . Books do change lives, I know; and many readers have told me that Number the Stars changed theirs when they were young, that it made them think about both cruelty(残酷;残忍) and courage. “It was something that shaped my idea of how people should be treated, ” wrote a young woman recently, telling me about her own fourth-grade experience with the book.
The Danish friend who first told me the story of her childhood, and who became the Annemarie in my book, is an old woman now. So am I. We both love thinking of the children reading the story today, coming to it for the first time and realizing that once, for a short time and in a small place, a group of prejudice-free(不存偏见的)people created a touching story of love and kindness towards others.
Lois Lowry
(A)27. What is the name of the book and who is the writer?
A. Number the Stars; Lois Lowry. B. Newbery Medal; Lois Lowry.
C. Number the Stars; Annemarie. D. Newbery Medal; Annemarie.
(D)28. Which of the following is TRUE about Annemarie?
A. She called a writer on a snowy January morning.
B. She became cheerful after she read the book.
C. She was a good friend of a Danish woman.
D. She experienced many difficulties in a war.
(C)29. Many young readers told the writer that the book made them think about ________.
A. ethics and friendship B. enermy and victory
C. cruelty and courage D. life and memories
(B)30. What can we know from this Introduction?
A. The book is about a story of the writer’s own child experience.
B. The book is well-received and popular around the world.
C. The Introduction is written in the voice of the third person
D. The Introduction is complete and we can read all of it.
21.(2021·山西)本文介绍了四本书的作者,书的简介以及对应的价格。
(A)
What makes a good reader? You can find the answer in Readers Club. Today, we have some books for you. Come and join the fun!
The Old Man and the Sea won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1953. A year later, Hemingway won the Nobel Prize for Literature. The Old Man and the Sea is generally considered by many to be his greatest achievement. The leading character in this book is a person who can face difficulties and never give up.
Hardback ¥21.70 Paperback ¥16.00
Heart, written by Edmondo De Amicis from Italy, is a diary of an Italian boy Eric. In his diary, he writes about the greatest love in the world: love for the nation, for the society, and also teachers’ love, classmates’ love, parents’ love, children’s love.
Hardback ¥27.20 Paperback ¥16.40
Peter Pan, created by Scottish novelist and playwright J.M. Barrie. Peter Pan is a young boy who can fly and never grows up. He spends his never-ending childhood having adventures(冒险) on the mythical island of Neverland as the leader of the Lost Boys, playing happily with children both inside and outside Neverland.
Hardback ¥2270 Paperback ¥14.60
Celebrity Biography, also known as “Three Giants”, written by Romain Rolland, about three great men in different fields: Beethoven, Michelangelo and Leo Tolstoy. They all suffered(遭受) a lot in body and spirit, but never lost confidence.
Hardback ¥26.20 Paperback ¥15.80
Club members will get a discount(折扣) of 10% for hardback books and 20% for paperback books. If you buy any of the two hardback books, e-books will be free for you.
(A)24. Who won the Nobel Prize for literature?
A. Hemingway. B. Leo Tolstoy. C. Edmondo De Amicis.
(A)25. Which word can be used to describe the topic of the book Heart?
A. Love. B. Success. C. Adventure.
(C)26. What is the book Peter Pan about?
A. A boy who likes keeping diaries.
B. A boy who always misses his family.
C. A boy who enjoys his never-ending childhood.
(B)27. What can we learn from the books The Old Man and the Sea and Celebrity Biography?
A. The value of the friendship.
B. The spirit of never giving up.
C. The advantage of the teamwork.
(C)28. As a club member, which books can you buy with 40 yuan to get free e-books?
A. Two hardback books Heart and Celebrity Biography.
B. A hardback book Heart and a paperback book Peter Pan.
C. Two hardback books The Old Man and the Sea and Peter Pan.
22.(2021·山西)本文主要讲述了Bock创办了一家回收筷子的公司,把回收的筷子转变成艺术作品或家具,他希望背后的理念能帮助人们重新思考什么是浪费。
(B)
When looking at a pair of old chopsticks, most people would see nothing but waste. But Felix Bock would see boxes, tables, shelves and so on.
In 2016, Felix Bock, a doctoral student at the University of British Columbia, Canada, found out people threw away about 100,000 pairs of chopsticks every day in Vancouver alone. He felt the need to do something. So he started the company ChopValue in the same year. The company collected used chopsticks from restaurants, schools and shopping centers in Canada and the US and turned them into furniture and other artworks. Now in its fifth year, with the rapid growth of the company, Bock employs 40 people, and using his special methods of steam and press machines, he has recycled 32 million pairs of chopsticks.
Bock takes pride in his work. And he hopes the idea behind ChopValue will help people rethink what they see as waste. “I believe every small action can help,” he said. “And I am happy that my business provides a new way for people.” Hundreds of restaurants across North America pay a small sum of money to Bock for the recycling of their used chopsticks. Bock doesn’t stop there. Now he is busy taking his business to more countries and has set up factories for recycling local wood like chopsticks in 10 countries.
(A)29. When did Felix Bock start his company?
A. In 2016. B. In 2017. C. In 2021.
(C)30. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The company collected old chopsticks to make new machines.
B. People threw away about 100,000 pairs of chopsticks in England.
C. The company turned used chopsticks into furniture and other artworks.
(B)31. What does the underlined word “employs” mean in Chinese?
A. 指责 B. 雇用 C. 奖励
(C)32. Why do many restaurants in North America pay money to Bock?
A. Because they expect Bock to continue his business.
B. Because they hope to build some factories with Bock.
C. Because they want Bock to help recycle their used chopsticks.
(A)33. What’s the passage mainly about?
A. The new way to rethink waste.
B. The plan for recycling local wood.
C. The advice about setting up a company.
23.(2021·江西)本文是一篇应用文,向我们介绍艺术节的相关信息。
A
ART FESTIVAL
14-24 August, 2021
VIDEO
An hourly show of videos presented by Pemberton Secondary School students. Video themes are about intellectually(智力)disabled youth and their parents.
Venue: Capital Hall
Dates: 14-22 August
Free admission
PERFORMANCE
Alpine Youth Theater presents A Cat’s Mind with cheerful songs and dance, promising to give a wonderful performance by 20 young people between 18 and 25 years of age.
Venue: National Arts Theater
Dates: 15-23 August
Free admission
CONCERT
Eric Fawkins, two-time Prima Music Prize winner, will perform an evening of classical and jazz ballads. Eric Fawkins’ latest CD will also be on sale.
Venue: Victory Theater
Dates: 22-24 August
Tickets: available at $50 (child), $80 (adult)
(B)60. When will A Cat’s Mind be performed?
A. 14-24 August. B. 15-23 August. C. 22-24 August. D. 14-22 August.
(A)61. What is the price of an adult ticket for the concert?
A. $80. B. $50. C. $20. D. $18.
(D)62. Which of the following is true according to the ads above?
A. A group of children perform A Cat’s Mind.
B. Fawkins has won Prima Music Prize once.
C. The video show is presented by the parents.
D. You can buy Fawkins’ latest CD at the concert.
24.(2021·江西)本文讲述了冒险家Alastair的冒险经历,以及他从这些经历中的感悟。
B
British adventurer(冒险家) Alastair Humphreys had ridden his bike around the world, walked cross India, and rowed (划船)from Africa to South America. In 2011, however, Humphreys had some of the biggest adventurers of his life and he never even left the United Kingdom.
For a year, Humphreys went on microadventures—small, low-cost trips close to home. Why did he do this? “I started to think that it was possible to have an adventure anywhere.” He explains. For his first trip, he went hiking with a friend around the M25-a 188-kilometre road that goes all the way around London. Other adventures included swimming in the River Thames, sleeping outside on a hill, and going on a mountain biking trip. Humphreys learned something important from his microadventures: We find adventures when we try something new.
Humphreys wanted other people to make this discovery, too, so he decided to share his idea. He challenged people to go on microadventures and send him four-minute videos of their trips. He asked them to do things like climb a hill, go away for a weekend, or choose a random (任意的)place on a map and go there. People from all over the world accepted his challenge and posted their videos on Twitter.
(C)63. Which of the following belong to microadventures? Check and choose the right answer.
① walk across India
② sleep outside on a hill
③ go away for a weekend
④ swim in the River Thames
⑤ row from Africa to South America
⑥hike around the road around London
A. ①③④⑤ B. ①④⑤⑥ C. ②③④⑥ D. ②③⑤⑥
(A)64. What can we know about Humphreys’ personality according to the passage?
A. Brave, creative and active. B. Proud, humorous and kind.
C. Careful, quiet and hard-working. D. Confident, strict and warm-hearted.
(D)65. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. A Big Challenge B. An Amazing Travel
C. Keep a Trip Record D. Go for a Microadventure
25.(2021·江西)本文是一篇说明文,介绍人类世界中“狗的生活”的三个例子,向我们展示狗和人之间的良好关系。
C
Today, by carefully choosing dog parents, humans have created many different kinds of dog. Each kind has its own look and talents and its own role within human society. Here are three examples of “a dog’s life” in the human world.
Today, many hospitals let specially trained dogs in to bring love and cheer to patients. Shaynee is a therapy(治疗)dog. She visits children who are in hospital. Dogs like Shaynee help patients feel calm and at peace which can be hard in a busy hospital. They help both children and adults stay strong during long hospital stays, and, some suggest, even help them get better.
Today some beagles(小猎犬)work in airports for the government. They are part of the program called the Beagle Brigade. A beagle is good for the work because of its powerful nose, and ability to follow smells. The Beagle Brigade’s job is to smell everything that comes into the country. They make officers notice illegal(非法的)fruits, vegetables, and other foods in luggage or in mail. The beagles do the job far better than any human could.
While some dogs are working hard, others are free to spend their days resting and playing. Across the world, many pet dogs are treated like children. Many have their own rooms and all the things a dog could want. Some even have their own clothes. Many of these pets spend their days playing, learning to follow or even going to classes. Their owners give them the best, and enjoy doing so.
Whether as workers or objects of affection(钟情)dogs have become helpful to humans in many ways. There are plenty of advantages for the dog, too. Many kinds of wild dogs have nearly disappeared from the Earth. However, the domestic dog’s special place as “man’s best friend” has allowed it to survive (存活)in a human world.
(B)66. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2?
A. Hospitals need many special dogs. B. Dogs can take care of patients.
C. Patients need love in the hospital. D. Doctors are too busy to see patients.
(A)67. What does the underlined word “domestic” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A. Trained. B. Smart. C. Hungry. D. Valuable.
(D)68. What’s the purpose of the passage?
A. To ask people to treat dogs as their own children.
B. To explain why humans need beagles in their work.
C. To tell people about the history of dogs’ development.
D. To show a good relationship between dogs and humans.
(C)69. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?
A. B. C. D.
26.(2021·江西)本文是一篇说明文,向我们介绍一个神奇的时钟。
D
Eight hundred years ago, a man in southern Turkey invented an amazing clock. It was more than 7 meters high. At its base(基座)was a life-size model elephant. Every half hour, something amazing happened. The whole clock came alive: Model birds, dragons, and people started to move.
The clock’s inventor was an engineer named al-Jazari. He lived in Turkey. Al-Jazari was probably one of the greatest engineers in history. Some historians call him “the father of modern-day engineering.”
We know about al-Jazari mostly from a book that he wrote. ________ They include clocks and hand-washing machines. The book also has drawings that show how each machine works.
Many everyday things today-from toys to car engines(发动机)-still use al-Jazari’s ideas. Without his machines with moving parts, we might not have modern-day robots.
Today, it is still possible to see what al-Jazari’s elephant cock looked like. A full-size working model is in Dubai’s Ibn Battuta Mall. There, every half hour, al-Jazari’s most amazing invention comes to life once again.
How Does the Elephant Clock Work?
A bowl with a small hole floats(浮)in a water tank(水箱)inside the elephant’s body. As the bowl slowly sinks(下沉), it pulls a rope that moves a human figure. His moving pen shows the number of minutes past the hour.
Every half hour, the water bowl becomes full and sinks completely. This causes a ball to fall from the top of the clock. The movement of the ball causes a phoenix to move and make a sound.
The ball then drops out of a falcon’s mouth into the mouth of a Chinese dragon. The weight of the ball causes the dragon’s head to move down and the dragon’s tail pulls the water bowl back up.
Finally, the ball drops out of the dragon’s mouth and into a vase. As the ball lands in the vase, the elephant driver moves and makes a sound. The cycle begins again until there are no more ball in the top of the clock.
(A)70. Why is al-Jazari called “the father of modern-day engineering”?
A. His ideas are still widely used in machines.
B. The elephant clock is an amazing invention.
C. His inventions include some parts of modern robots.
D. His book about machines is still popular with readers.
(C)71. Choose the best sentence to fill in the blank “________” in Paragraph 3.
A. He became famous when he was a young man.
B. He invented a lot of everyday machines in history.
C. It describes a number of machines of all shapes and sizes.
D. People in Turkey enjoy reading his books in their free time.
(C)72. What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 7 refer to?
A. The pen moves. B. The all drops.
C. The bowl sinks completely. D. The bowl pulls the rope.
(B)73. How does the elephant clock work? Put the steps in the correct order.
a. The ball drops into the vase.
b. The ball drops into the dragon’s mouth.
c. The elephant driver moves and makes a sound.
d. After 30 minutes, a ball starts to fall from the top.
e. The bowl moves down in the water and pulls on ropes.
A. b-d-a-c-e B. e-d-b-a-c C. a-e-b-d-c D. c-a-d-e-b
27.(2021·江西)本文是一篇说明文,过去科学家认为身体相似性是由基因决定的,而他们之间的性格、智力和其他差异则受他们所处环境的影响。但是现在,科学家们发现基因和环境之间的界限并不那么清晰。介绍了基因对人格和智力的影响。
E
Many scientists once believed that physical similarities between identical twins are genetic(基因的), while their personalities, intelligence and other differences between them are an effect of their environment. Now scientists are discovering that the boundaries(界限)between genes and environment are not so clear.
Twins Jim Springer and Jim Lewis were adopted(领养)as babies and raised by different couples. When the Jims finally met at age 39, they discovered they had plenty in common. Both were six feet tall, 180 pounds. They had the same smile and the same voice. When scientist Thomas Bouchard Jr. invited the Jim twins to his lab, people there found it very hard to tell them apart.
But the similarities didn’t stop at the physical. They’d both had dogs named Toy. They had both married women named Linda and then their marriage broke up. They’d both been policemen, enjoyed music, and left love notes around the house for their wives. They had so much in common, it seemed unlikely these were just coincidences (巧合).
The Jim twins were just one of 137 sets of separated twins. Bouchard tested. When they compared the twins’ IQ scores, Bouchard and his team reached a surprising conclusion(结论). They concluded that intelligence was mostly connected to genes rather than to training or education. It seemed the differences in family and environment had little effect.
However, genes can’t control everything, argues geneticist Danielle Reed, who also studies twins. Reed’s research shows that though nothing can truly change our DNA, environmental differences that a child experiences before birth and in their first year can sometimes affect the way the DNA behaves, making even identical twins into very different people. “What I like to say is that Mother Nature writes some things in pencil and some things in pen,” She explains. “Things written in pen you can’t change. That’s DNA. But things written in pencil you can.”
(C)74. How many physical similarities between the Jim twins are mentioned?
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.
(D)75. What did Bouchard’s study find about the twins?
A. Each seemed to be as tall as their twin. B. Each had the same hobby as their twin.
C. Each had almost the same ability as their twin. D. Each had about the same IQ level as their twin.
(B)76. What is Reed’s opinion about genes and environment?
A. Only DNA has an effect on our development.
B. Environment could possibly change some things about us.
C. There are no boundaries between genes and environment.
D. Environmental differences can sometimes change our DNA.
(D)77. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The way the DNA behaves.
B. The similarities between the Jim twins.
C. The connection between intelligence and families.
D. The effects of genes on personality and intelligence.
28.(2021·福建)本文介绍了4种应用程序,让读者通过这4种应用程序来获得灵感,去参加由voda基金会组织的比赛。
A
Get inspired by these apps and enter a competition organized by the Voda Foundation with your school or community group for the chance to win a prize. We are looking for smart creators to design (设计)an app to help communities meet with the challenges (挑战) they face. Now take a look at the apps for inspiration!
This is a great app for anyone wanting to learn a new language. You'll pick up lots of words in no time.
Do you want to make new friends in your community? It can help you discover lots of local activities from sports clubs to art classes.
Do you want to learn more about the world? This app has you covered. You can fly all around a 3D world and find out about its different parts and environments, meeting people and wildlife along the way.
This helps you reduce(减少)waste by sharing unwanted food and other things with neighbors — exactly the kind of community app you could design. Download it and your family can do their bit for the environment.
To sign up, visit communitytoday. com.
(B)46. How many apps are shown in the text?
A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. D. 6.
(A)47. With the help of the app duolingo, you can ________________.
A. learn Japanese B. reduce waste
C. cover the news D. make some friends
(B)48. Which app will you choose if you want to visit places of interest? C
49. Where is the text most probably from?
A. A story book. B. A science website. C. A travel guide. D. A film magazine.
(D)50. The writer lists the apps in order to _________________.
A. show a result B. have a discussion
C. give some reasons D. provide some examples
29.(2021·福建)本文介绍了一位10岁的孩子Orion,他从小就知道善良的重要性,他通过一场比赛来传播善良的重要性,并鼓励听众一起多做善事,他坚信如果你善待他人,这会让他们的生活更美好,并激励他们传递善意。这样,善意就会不断增长,让世界变得更美好。
B
Ten-year-old Orion Jean has always known that kindness is important. He often practiced it by volunteering with his family. Last year, after entering the National Kindness.
Speech Competition, he became crazy about it. Now he works to spread kindness everywhere through projects that help others. He calls his campaign(活动)the Race to Kindness.
When a teacher told him about the competition, Orion had only 24 hours to write, memorize, and record his speech. In it, he talked about the importance of kindness.
"Kindness is like spreading hugs around the world. "Orion said. He encouraged listeners to join him in doing small, kind acts for others.
Orion's speech won the competition. He used his $500 prize to support his first Race to Kindness project, a to drive for a local children's hospital. He collected 619toys. After that, Orion wanted to make an even bigger impact(影响). Working with others, he packed meal bags for people in need with a kind message in each bag. Orion also organized several events in his community. In all, he collected more than 100, 000 meals!
Orion believes that everyone wins this race. He says, "If you're kind to someone else, it can make their day brighter and inspire them to pass on kindness. And then it just grows and grows, and it can make the world a better place. "
(A)51. Why did Orion start his campaign?
A. To spread kindness B. To win the competition.
C. To take part in a race. D. To volunteer with his family.
(C)52. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 2 probably refer to?
A. The competition. B. The world. C. His speech. D. His campaign.
(B)53. Which of the following has something to do with Orion's campaign?
(D)54. What did Orion do for his campaign?
A. Joined in a competition. B. Recorded his speech.
C. Built a hospital. D. Collected over 10000 meals
(D)55. What's the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. Practice makes perfect.
B. One is never too old to learn.
C. Believing in yourself is the first step to success.
D. Roses given to others, sweet smell left in your hand.
30.(2021·福建)本文就机器人技术的发展方向及机器人能否和人类一起工作、人类是否应该信任机器人等问题发表了不同的观点。
C
In recent years, there have been many films about robots trying to take over the world. Studies show that up to 20 million factory jobs worldwide could be taken by robots in the next 10 years. Some people are worried about what might happen in the future.
On 8" September, 2020, The Guardian published(发表)an article written by a robot called GPT-3. It wrote that "robot" comes from the Greek word for "slave"(奴隶)and humans have nothing to fear from robots, which are only here to help humans. However, the fact that a robot could write such an article has made some people feel even more uneasy. Where is the robot technology heading? Can robots and humans work together?
YES — they're here to help humans
Robots are created by humans for humans. Robots take on jobs that are too dangerous for people to do by themselves. Although robots might take some people's jobs, they will create new types of work, and they will possibly create more jobs than they take away. Besides, robots' programming could actually make them more trustworthy than humans, because they are not influenced by feelings.
NO — humans should not trust robots
Robots are already taking over the world. Jobs that used to be done by human beings are now being taken by robots. Although robots are under our control now, that might not always be the case. An experiment in Switzerland found that some robots had learnt how to lie to each other. With the development of AI(人工智能), robots could start to act in their own interests. Wherever possible, humans should do things themselves.
What's your opinion on this matter?
(A)56. What language does the word "robot" come from?
A. Greek. B. English. C. German. D. French.
(C)57. When learning that GPT-3 could write an article, some people feel ___________.
A. angry B. excited C. nervous D. relaxed
(D)58. What advantage of robots is mentioned in the text?
A. Acting in their own interests.
B. Developing filming technology.
C. Working with different feelings.
D. Doing unsafe work for humans.
(C)59. What can we learn from the text?
A. GPT-3 will take over the world.
B. Some robots have learnt how to be lazy.
C. Robots are still under the control of humans now.
D. 20 million people fear that they will lose their jobs.
(B)60. What would be the best title for the text?
A. Will Robots Become Creative?
B. Should Humans Trust Robots?
C. Will Robots Do Harm to Humans?
D. Should Humans Do Things Themselves?
31.(2021·福建)本文介绍了自我意识是什么,它的重要性以及如何学会自我意识。
D
If you have to describe yourself to someone else, what will you say? It can be difficult to see yourself from the outside, but knowing who you are, namely self-awareness, can help you understand feelings and make friendships closer
Self-awareness means having a good understanding of our own character, that is, having the ability to see ourselves clearly. If you're self-aware, you may know that you love playing an instrument because you do well in it, and music makes you happy, or that you prefer watching TV on your own because it helps you relax.
Knowing what you like and dislike, what you do well in and what you find difficult allows you to make better decisions about friendships, schoolwork and so on. You learn to trust your own feelings more, which builds confidence(信心). The World Health Organization says self-awareness is one of ten important life skills that help young people live happier, healthier lives. Being self-aware doesn't mean only thinking of yourself. By understanding your own feelings, you will better understand other people too.
How do you learn to be self-aware? It's a good way to ask questions. But ask yourself questions that start with "What" instead of "Why". So if you don't understand why you keep arguing with a friend, ask yourself what you disagree on instead of why you're arguing.
Learning to be more self-aware is a skill, which means you learn it as you grow. So be bold and try out new things, like playing a new sport or listening to different kinds of music. Don't be afraid to dislike something— discovering what you find difficult is a key part of learning more about yourself.
(A)61. What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A. What self-awareness is. B. What true happiness is.
C. How to find true happiness. D. How to develop self-awareness.
(D)62. Knowing yourself is important because
A. it'll make you think more of yourself
B. it'll make you perform better at school
C. it'll help you learn how to ask proper questions
D. it’ll help you have a better understanding of others
(C)63. What does the underlined word "bold" in the last paragraph probably mean in Chinese?
A. 努力的 B. 自豪的 C. 大胆的 D. 耐心的
(B)64. What's one of the keys to becoming more self-aware?
A. Being in high spirits.
B. Discovering your weak points.
C. Having a taste for pleasant music.
D. Learning to get along well with others.
(A)65. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A. It can be hard for you to know yourself well from others.
B. It takes a lot of time and energy to develop close friendships.
C. It is important and necessary for you to make a right decision.
D. It is a must to stick to your opinions when arguing with others.
32.(2021·河南)短文讲了创造你自己的故事比赛,详细地介绍了时间、奖品和参加方式等。
A
Create Your Own Story Competition
If you love to write, draw and create stories, here’s your chance!
Come and join in the Create Your Own Story Competition(13-19 September 2021)
1st place
1 dictionary and 20 books
2nd place
1 dictionary and 10 books
3rd to 6th places
1 dictionary and 5 books
All you have to do is to create your own stories.
●The competition is only open to the students in Grand Middle School.
●Please write a story in at least 300 words.
●Pictures are not necessary but stories with creative pictures will get extra (额外的) points.
Get an entry form (参赛表格) from www.GrandMiddleSchooL.org/createyourownstory.
The closing date: September 20, 2021.
The best stories will be posted on www.GrandMiddleSchool.org/beststories. Everyone will have the chance to vote (投票) for their favorite stories from 23 to 25 September 2021.
Names of winners will also be posted on www.GrandMiddleSchool.org/beststories on September 30, 2021.
Please call 1800 6221 4422 or visit www.GrandMiddleSchool.org/storycompetition for more information.
(A)21. If you win the 5th place, what prizes will you get?
A. 1 dictionary and 5 books. B. 1 dictionary and 10 books.
C. 1 dictionary and 15 books. D. 1 dictionary and 20 books.
(D)22. Jimmy is refused to take part in the competition probably because _______.
A. he creates the story all by himself
B. his story has more than 300 words
C. his story doesn’t have any pictures
D. He isn’t from Grand Middle School
(C)23. When can you vote for your favorite stories?
A. On September 13. B. On September 20.
C. On September 24. D. On September 30.
(B)24. What can you find on www.GrandMiddleSchool.org/storycompetition?
A. Best stories. B. More information.
C. An entry form. D. Names of winners.
(A)25. Who is the text written for?
A. Students. B. Teachers. C. Parents. D. Artists.
33.(2021·河南)本文主要是一位老人用自己的亲身经历告诉孩子们不要用石头去打鸟,因为石头会弹回来,永远弹在你的心里。我们从文章中学到不要伤害别人,否则你会伤害自己的。
B
“Oh, boys, don’t throw stones at the poor bird,” said an old grey-headed man.
“Sir,” said a little one,"she makes such a loud noise that we can’t bear her.”
“I am afraid the stone will rebound (反弹) and hurt you as long as you live!”
“Rebound! We don’t understand you, sir!”
“Well, I will tell you a true story.
“Fifty years ago, I liked throwing stones because I had no other boy to play with and I became very skillful. One day I went to work for an old couple who were very friendly to everybody, even to the birds. And the birds seemed to love the old couple, too. For seven years a bird had come and built her nest (鸟巢) in the same place. She and her mate had just returned on the day I went to work and the old couple welcomed them happily. During the day, I thought I would try my skill upon her. Suddenly the bird flew to a tree near me. I found a nice stone, and I threw it with my best skill. It hit the bird on the head and she dropped dead!
“I was sorry the moment I saw her fall off the tree. But it was too late. All day long her mate flew about, and chirped (发啁啾声) so sadly that he made my heart ache.. I said nothing to the old couple but one of their grandchildren told them about it. Though the old couple never said a word to me, I knew that they were very sad. I could never look them in the eye and tell them how sorry I was. They have been dead for many, many years, and so has the poor bird. But don’t you see how that stone rebounded, and hit me? For fifty years I have still remembered it though I have never spoken of it before. But if what I have told you will stop you, I will be happy.”
The boys at once dropped the stones in their hands and the bird had no more trouble from them.
(B)26. Why did the boy throw stones at the bird according to what the little boy said?
A. Because they wanted to catch the bird.
B. Because they thought the bird was noisy.
C. Because they wanted to practice their skills.
D. Because they thought throwing stones was fun.
(A)27. Which word can best describe the old couple?
A. Kind. B. Strict. C. Proud. D. Funny.
(B)28. The underlined word “They” refers to ________.
A. the birds B. the old couple C. the boys D. the grandchildren
(D)29. How did the old man stop the boys from throwing stones at the bird?
A. By driving away the bird. B. By taking away their stones.
C. By playing jokes on the boys. D. By telling the boys his own story.
(A)30. What can we learn from the text?
A. Don’t hurt others, or you will hurt yourself.
B. Try to save others and you will feel happier.
C. Keep practicing and you will be very skillful.
D. Don’t waste time, or you will achieve nothing.
34.(2021·河南)这篇文章讲了植物如何传播种子。每一个生物都需要繁殖。繁殖意味着创造更多的成员。为了让植物繁殖,它们必须把种子传播到其他地区。植物已经发展出了各种各样的方法来实现这一点。
C
Every living thing needs to reproduce. Reproducing means creating more members of your group. In order for plants to reproduce, they have to spread their seeds (种子) to other areas. Plants have developed all kinds of ways to do this.
The simplest way is gravity. Many seeds are inside of fruit. When a piece of fruit gets too heavy, it falls from a tree to the ground. Sometimes animals will pick up the fruit and drop it in another area. That helps move the seed even farther away. Apples spread this way.
Other plants use wind to spread their seeds. Dandelions are a good example of this. Dandelion seeds are so light that when wind blows, it carries dandelion seeds to new places. Maple (枫树) seeds also use wind. Their seeds are connected with long, thin leaves that look like wings. When the seed falls from the tree, its “wings” help it fly farther from the tree.
Some animals help plants spread their seeds. The animals eat the seeds. While the seed is in the animal’s body, it stays whole. when the seed leaves the animal, it’s in a new place.
Ants also help spread seeds. Some seeds have a special smell that attracts ants. The ants bring the seeds back to their home, which of course is underground. They only eat part of the seed. They leave the rest of the seed underground. After that, the seed can start growing.
(D)31. What does the word “gravity” mean in the second paragraph?
A. The action that makes animals drop seeds.
B. The help that moves seeds even farther away.
C. The need that comes from animals and plants.
D. The force that causes fruit to fall to the ground.
(B)32. How do maples spread their seeds?
A. They use ants. B. They use wind.
C. They use smells. D. They use animals.
(C)33. What do ants do to help spread seeds?
a. They only eat part of the seed.
b. They help seeds fall from the tree.
c. They carry seeds to the underground home.
d. They pick up the fruit and move it far away.
e. They leave the rest of the seed underground.
A. b, d, e B. a, b, d C. a, c, e D. b, c, d
(A)34. What is the theme (主题) of the text?
A. Nature. B.Culture. C. Education. D.Technology.
(A)35. What’s the best title for the text?
A. How Plants Spread Seeds? B. Why Animals Pick Up Seeds?
C. How Wind Helps Seeds Spread? D. Why Seeds Have a Special Trip?
35. (2021·北京)本文介绍了四位正在改变世界的孩子。
Young Heroes for the Planet
Nowadays, people around the world are working to help our planet. Check out how the four young adults made a difference.
Saving Pandas
When Jack was 11, he started a group to teach kids about pandas. He also sold toy pandas to raise money to protect pandas in danger. “I hope to encourage more people to care about pandas,” Jack says.
Growing Right
Kathy, 14, set up an organization to educate people about growing right plant in right places. She also wrote a book to help people learn what plants are native to (本土的)their area.
Creating Energy
At the age of 12 Linda invented a machine called SuperE. It collects heat from fields to make electricity(电), Linda says her invention creates electricity in a way that is less harmful to the environment.
Cleaning Up
Patrick, 13, joined the Ocean Heroes Camp last year. He started a project and picked up plastic waste around nearby lakes with his friends. The goal of the project was to fight plastic pollution.
(A)21. Who started a group to teach kids about pandas?
A. Jack. B. Kathy. C. Linda. D. Patrick.
(B)22. How old was Linda when she invented SuperE?
A. 11. B. 12. C. 13. D. 14.
(A)23. What was the goal of Patrick's project?
A. To fight plastic pollution.
B. To protect pandas in danger
C. To learn about native plants.
D. To use heat to make electricity.
36. (2021·北京)本文讲述了作者帮助一个不爱讲话的女孩Shelley 变得更加开朗的故事。作者惊叹于Shelley 的改变,因为作者认为自己所做的就是让Shelley 知自己并不孤单。
When I was in the eighth grade, my class was assigned(指派) to be friends with the second-grade kids. I got this little girl named Shelley. The first time I saw her, she was silent and cold. She was small for her age, and she didn’t play with the other kids in her class.
I tried all kinds of things to get her to talk to me. I bought her toys, crayons and candies, But try as I might, nothing worked. One tine, I gave her a coloring book and said, “Shelley, now you can color in it any time.”
Shelley looked at the coloring book and then looked up at me, and finally looked away. By that, I didn't know how I was going to get through to the little girl, but I knew I wouldn’t give up on her.
One Friday, I decided to tell her a story about my childhood. I told her that l felt lonely when I was with my classmates, and how I thought only my teachers liked me. I also told her that every day was a battle(战役) for me and I fought back tears so people wouldn't know how much I was hurting.
She sat there just listening, trying to decide whether I was lying or not Finally, when my story ended, there were tears in her eyes. And then she did the unthinkable. She said, “Thank you.” From then on, Shelley was a different little girl. She started smiling and talking with other kids.
Looking back at this I’m in awe(惊叹), because all I did was to help her realize that she wasn't alone. I didn't ask her to tell her story, because her story is my story.
(A)24. What was Shelley like when the writer first saw her?
A. Cold. B. Lazy. C. Noisy. D. Slow.
(D)25. In order to get through to Shelley, the writer_________.
A. wrote her a book B. made her a toy
C. drew her a picture D. told her a story
(C)26. Shelley changed a lot because she realized that___________.
A. her teachers loved her
B. her classmates were kind
C. the writer understood her
D. she had to study even harder
37. (2021·北京)
School Gardens Could Help Children Try More Vegetables
It's not always enjoyable for children to eat vegetables. But what if a garden is built in the school? New research suggests that a gardening program in schools can increase children's vegetable intake(摄入量) .
How the Study Was Carried Out
The study was carried out in eight schools, Each school was in the gardening program for one school year. Every child in grades 3-5 received a total of eighteen 60-minute lessons across the school year. In the program, each school built a garden, where children learned to grow their own fresh produce, like fruit and vegetables.
The Benefits Children Could Get
The study found that vegetable intake if the children who grew their own produce increased greatly across the year. Related studies show that increased vegetable intake can improve health and cut the risk of chronic diseases(慢性疾病). Not only are there benefits to health, increasing the variety of vegetables children are exposed(接触)to may also make mealtimes much easier.” Children who are often exposed to a variety of vegetables are more likely to try new foods,” explains Dr. Kerry Jones. For children, growing their own food is a powerful tool to increase their intake of the food.
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Any opportunity to expose children to more vegetables is meaningful. “If children are learning about vegetables at school, it’s important to encourage this interest,” says Jones. Parents can listen to their children about what they have learned and read the handouts they bring home from school. Parents and children can also read books together. Younger children can enjoy reading stories about vegetables with parents who offer useful message. Older children may enjoy searching through cookbooks with parents to find new dinner ideas to cook vegetables in a tasty way. Besides, a small planter box in a sunny part at home can encourage children to understand more about where their food comes from.
Teaching children to grow their own produce is a great way to increase their preference for the produce. If children are taught to enjoy vegetables early in life, they will probably continue eating vegetables in the long term.
(B)27. What did children do in the gardening program?
A. They did research on new plants.
B. They grew fresh produce at school.
C. They took home green vegetables
D. They built gardens for their classes.
(B)28. Which of the following would be the best heading for Paragaph4?
A. Ideas to Encourage Children to Cook at Home
B. Ways to Expose Children to Vegetables at Home
C. Reasons Why Parents Should Understand Children
D. Suggestions Which Children Could Get from Parents
(D)29. What can we learn from the program?
A. Parent’ support might improve children’s reading.
B. School programs could develop students’ creativity.
C. Doing studies can prepare students for future learning.
D. Hands-on experience may influence children’s preference.
38. (2021·北京)本文是一篇议论文。自然和文化常常被视为对立的观点,但人类发展的研究表明,二者都是人类物种发展的一部分,生物的发展和文化的发展是紧密相连的,文化的传播似乎与我们血液中的东西直接相关。
Nature and culture are often seen as opposite ideas. What belongs to nature cannot be the result of human activities and. on the other hand, cultural development is achieved against nature. However, this is not the only opinion on the relationship between nature and culture. Studies in the development of humans suggest that culture, whether taken as an effort against nature or a natural effort, is part of the development of the human species(物种).
Several modern writers saw the process of education as a struggle(斗争) against human nature. We are born with wild natures. such as eating and behaving in a disorganized way or acting selfishly. Education uses culture as a way to get us out of our widest natures;it is thanks to culture that the human species could learn to adapt(适应) , progress and raise itself above and beyond other species.
Over the past century and a half, however, studies in the history of human development have shown that the formation of culture is part of the biological adaptation. Consider, for example, hunting(打猎) . It seems to be an adaptation, which allowed humans to move into new and different areas, opening up the opportunity to change living habits. At the same time, the development of weapons(武器) is related to that adaptation—from rocks and stones to a set of hunting tools, and from hunting tools to rules relating to the proper use of weapons. Hunting also seems to be responsible for a whole set of bodily abilities, such as balancing on one foot. Just think of how this very simple thing is closely related to dance, a key expression of human culture. It is then clear that biological development and cultural development are closely tied.
The transmission of culture seems to be directly related to what’s in our blood. Just as snails carry their shell, so do we bring along our culture. However, culture is also passed on among people of the same times or among people belonging to different populations. We can learn how to make jiaozi even if we were born from Russian parents in Paris just as we can learn how to speak English even if none of our family or friends speaks that language.
(D)30. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?
A. Culture belongs to human nature.
B. Nature teaches humans how to adapt.
C. Humans are supposed to be well organized.
D. Education pushes the human species to progress.
(C)31. Why does the writer talk about hunting in Paragraph 3?
A. To suggest some possible ways of changing living habits.
B. To stress the importance of tools in humans’ struggle for life.
C. To show how culture develops as humans adapt to the environment.
D. To explain why there is a need to call for the proper use of weapons.
(B)32. The word “transmission” in Paragraph 4 probably means “____________”.
A. system B. spread C. start D. spirit
(C)33. What is the writer’s opinion on the nature-culture relationship?
A. Culture and nature are separate yet balanced.
B. Culture depends much on nature to progress.
C. Nature and culture are different but connected.
D. Nature follows the unwritten rules set by culture.
39.(2021•杭州)这篇短文主要讲了Ryan去年夏天和家人一起去海边度假的小故事。(R8 U1可以参考)
My name is Ryan and last summer my family and I went to an island for our summer vacation. There were so many fun and interesting things to do on the island, but my favorite was fishing. Every day, my mom, my dad, my younger brother Derek and I went to the beach. We took our little fishing boat with us. Mom didn't like fishing, so she stayed on the beach and read a book.
One morning, while we were fishing, we heard a loud noise. "What was that?" I asked. "Oh, don't worry, Ryan. It might be a turtle(海龟)swimming under the boat, "said Dad, Derek and I looked around the boat, but we couldn't see anything. Then we heard a different noise, which sounded like an animal. "Look, Dad, there it is!" shouted Derek. It was a sea turtle and it couldn't swim well. "Let's go closer and see what’s wrong with it, "Dad said.
When we got closer, we saw that there was a piece of plastic(塑料)around the turtle's legs. "Let's help it, "I said. So Dad jumped into the water, swam to the turtle and brought it back to the boat. "There you go, little turtle; now you can swim to your family, "Dad said as he cut the plastic off. Then Derek and I put it back in the water. "I know! We should make a sign about not throwing rubbish into the sea, and put it in the sand on the beach, "I said. "I'll help, too, "said Derek. "Great idea, boys. If we don't all do something to stop sea pollution, these sea animals will die. "
(B)1. What did Ryan like doing best?
A. Boating. B. Fishing. C. Swimming. D. Reading.
(C)2. Who cut the plastic off the turtle?
A. Ryan. B. Derek. C. Father. D. Mother.
(D)3. Why did Ryan want to put up a sign?
A. To welcome people. B. To feed sea animals.
C. To use the rubbish again. D. To stop sea pollution.
40.(2021•杭州)本文主要是在介绍自己最喜欢的T恤衫,并解释为什么喜欢这些T恤衫。
Have you ever thought how important T-shirts are in your life? I don't mean expensive designer T-shirts, After all, just because you spend a lot of money on a shirt doesn't mean that it looks good. I'm talking about the T-shirts that say something about you, like where you've been, what you like, or what you think. Those are often the T-shirts that we feel the most comfortable in and that we wear again and again. I'm going to tell you about two T-shirts that I really, really love and explain why.
I’ve been to London twice. The first time I went I saw this shirt in a souvenir(纪念品)shop and my dad bought it for me. I really loved the design and the colors. And it reminds me of something funny that happened. One day we were travelling around the center of London. We almost got lost, but we found our way — thanks to the picture on this T-shirt!
Sometimes I've bought clothes that I've never worn or that I've only worn once or twice. But I've worn(and washed o)this T-shirt hundreds of times. I love music and I love Adele. I haven't seen many of my favorite artists live, but I bought this when I went to Adele's concert two years ago. It was a great concert and this is a great souvenir. And white T- shirts go with anything, not just jeans!
So, those are just two of my favorite T-shirts that tell a story. What about yours?
posted 16th April at 16:57 post a comment
I've never been to China and I don't know any Chinese, but one of my favorite T-shirts has the Chinese characters on it. One of the reasons that I like it is because I love the bright colors of the characters. And it has sentimental(情感)value. Last year, my brother studied in Beijing and he gave me this when he came home.
Nuria Gil, Spain
(B)1. What did Sara's T-shirt help her family do in London?
A. Find a souvenir shop. B. Know where they were.
C. Take a short way. D. Remember who they were.
(C)2. Why is the other T-shirt so important to Sara?
A. It has never been worn before. B. It washes well.
C. It was bought at Adele's concert. D. It goes with jeans.
(D)21. What does Nuria think of her T-shirt?
A. It is old. B. It is simple. C. It is expensive. D. It is valuable.
(C)3. What is the purpose of this blog?
A. To produce popular T-shirts. B. To make an ad for T-shirts.
C. To introduce favorite T-shirts. D. To offer a design for T-shirts.
41.(2021•杭州)本文主要介绍了来自世界各地的舞蹈。
Flamenco is very popular in southern Spain. It begins with guitar music and clapping(击掌)and then dancers join the performance. Sometimes a woman dances alone and sometimes she dances with a man. The woman always wears a long, colorful dress. She moves her arms and hands slowly but her feet move in fast difficult steps. The man often wears black. Both dancers click their shoes on the floor when they dance around each other.
Cossack dances are from Russia and Ukraine. They are very energetic — some are more like gymnastics than dancing! Dancers have to be very fit because they jump very high and kick their legs up and down. They often jump over swords(剑), The movements are similar to traditional Cossack activities, for example, sword fighting and getting on and off horses.
Limbo dancing is first from West Africa but today it is an important part of celebrations in the Caribbean. Young people have to dance under a pole(杆). The pole is often on fire and the dancer mustn't touch it! After a successful "limbo", they put the pole lower and do it again. Some dancers can dance under a pole just twenty centimeters off the ground!
Mask(面具)dances are important for the Dogon people in Mali. Each village makes different masks. They are often huge and colorful. There are masks of people, monsters or local animals like crocodiles and monkeys. Mask dancers are always men and they dance to the sound of drums for hours after the death of a person in the village. Today, Dogon villagers also perform the dances for tourists.
(C)1. What do we know about flamenco dancing?
A. Dancers begin performing before the guitar music starts.
B. A woman dancer often wears a long black dress.
C. A woman dancer moves her hands and feet at different speeds.
D. Dancers clap loudly while moving around each other.
(A)2. What does the underlined word "gymnastics" in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. A play. B. A sport. C. A celebration. D. A show.
(A)3. Which of the following is limbo dancing?
A B C D
(D)4. What is the best title for the text?
A. Dance Jumps and Moves B. Dances for Different Ages
C. Dance Music and Clothing D. Dances from Around the World
42.(2021•杭州)本文主要讲述了孩子在什么时候开始学习语言,孩子在学习语言时父母的作用。
When do children start to talk? If you ask a group of parents when this happened, most will say" around twelve months of age". They will probably even remember what the children said. Many parents keep a diary of their child's "first words"
We can never predict what a first word is going to be. Often it's the name for" mummy " or "daddy", but it could just as easily be the word for an animal or a favorite toy. Everything depends on what has most caught the child's attention. But one thing is certain: after the first word, others come quickly. By 18 months, most children have learned about 50 words. By two, the total has risen to around 200.
Early words are actually one-word sentences. One of the first features(特征)of language a child learns well is to control the rise and fall of the voice to make the difference between stating and questioning. In English, daddy with a high rising tone(声调)means "is that daddy?" Daddy with a high falling tone means "There's daddy". Of course, only very basic meanings can be communicated using tones alone. So it soon becomes necessary to learn some grammar.
In English, grammar means learning to put words in different orders. Children have to see that mummy push is different from push mummy. They start practising such changes at around 18 months. By two, they have learned the basic patterns of word order, and we hear them saying such things as man kick ball and where daddy go.
What are the parents doing all his time? They're acting as teachers and they always have an active role to play in their child's language learning.
(C)27. How old are most children when they have learned about 50 words?
A. About 6 months old. B. About one year old.
C. About 18 months old. D. About two years]old.
(A)28. Which might an English child say first when learning to talk?
A. mummy B. push mummy C. man kick ball D. where daddy go
(A)29. What's Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. Word order. B. Word tones. C. The first words. D. Correcting words.
(B)30. Who is most responsible for a child's early language learning?
A. Teachers. B. Parents. C. Friends. D. Grandparents.
RED BANK,New Jersey(January 31,2020).These days,women go to space.They sail(航行)around the world.They have all kinds of adventures(冒险).This wasn't true hundreds of years ago.Back then,women were expected to stay home.But that didn't stop these three women from taking off and doing big things.
Jeanne Baret (1740—1807):Baret was a French scientist.She studied plants.And she was the first woman to sail around the world.In 1766,Baret wanted to set sail with a group of scientists.But they were all men.Women weren't allowed to travel on French navy ships.So Baret dressed up like a man.And she sailed away.
Lady Hester Stanhope (1776—1839):Stanhope was from England.She wanted to travel.She traveled throughout the Middle East by herself.And she led an archeological dig there.She was the first woman to do this.
Nellie Bly (1864﹣1922):Bly was a reporter.In 1887,she wrote a story about hidden problems at a hospital.She dressed up like a patient at the hospital.Then she wrote an alarming six﹣part report.The story made Bly well﹣known.It also led the way for other women reporters.Two years later,Bly set a world record.She traveled around the world in seventy﹣two days!
43.(2021•湖州)本文主要介绍了几百年前航行世界的女人。
(A)1.The passage is probably from the column(栏目)of a magazine.
A.People
B.Science
C.Health
D.News
(D)2.According to the passage, set a record traveling around the world in 72 days.
A.Red Bank
B.Jeanne Baret
C.Lady Hester Stanhope
D.Nellie Bly
(B)3.It is the most important to tell that ,if you are retelling this passage.
A.women today have all kinds of adventures
B.women could do great things even centuries ago
C.Jeanne Baret was the first woman to sail around the world
D.Nellie Bly's report about life inside a hospital made her famous
44.(2021•湖州)文章介绍了秦始皇时期制造兵马俑最原始的颜色。
The first emperor of China,Qin Shihuang,completed a huge number of projects during his rule.Between 221 and 210 B.C.,he started the building of the Great Wall.The emperor also ordered the building of a huge army of life﹣sized terracotta soldiers(士兵).These,he hoped,would protect his tomb after his death.
Lost in Time
The soldiers in Xi'an's terracotta museum are today light brown,but they weren't always.They began as an army of red,blue,yellow,green,white,and purple.Sadly,most of the colors did not last to the present day.After being exposed(暴露)to air during digging,the coating under the paint began to fall off.The paint disappeared in less time than it takes to boil an egg,taking away with it important pieces of history.
New Technology
Now new technology is starting to show the army's true colors.Archeologists(考古学家)have recently discovered an area with more than a hundred soldiers.Many of these still have their painted features,including black hair,pink faces,and black or brown eyes.Chinese and German researchers have developed a chemical liquid(液体)to help save the soldiers' colors.After finding a soldier or another art piece,archeologists put the liquid on it. They then cover it in plastic.
Back to Life
Archeologists are also finding colors in the dirt around the soldiers.It's important not to do anything with the dirt,so the colors won't be lost. "We are treating the dirt as an art piece, "says Rong Bo,the museum's leading archeologist.The next challenge,says Rong Bo,is to find a way to use the colors onto the army﹣again.Once that happens,artists can bring Emperor Qin's army back to its full,bright colors.
(C)1.What is the passage mainly about?
A.The death of Emperor Qin Shihuang.
B.How the terracotta army was colored.
C.The true colors of the terracotta soldiers.
D.How the soldiers lived during Qin Dynasty.
(A)2.What does the underlined word "They" in the passage refer to?
A. Archeologists.
B.Artists.
C.Researchers.
D.Soldier.
(B)3.Which statement would Rong Bo probably agree?
A.The soldiers should stay in their present,brown color.
B.People should try to bring back the army's bright colors.
C.Archeologists can only guess at the soldiers' true colors.
D.Artists should be able to paint the soldiers in colors they want.
45.(2021•湖州)这篇文章讲的是背包旅行。作者和许多国家的人在一起,发现了一些关于他们的有趣的事情文化。
Why is it that the people you meet when backpacking(背包旅行)seem to be more interesting and outgoing than your friends at home?That's my experience,anyway.Very often,you'll meet people that are fun to travel with and worth getting to know.I've spent time with people of many countries and have found out some interesting things about their cultures.It's a great way to learn more about the world.
It's often easy to make new friends while you're traveling,and you'll be able to hang around with them for a few days,until one of you leaves for the next exciting place.Relationships of this kind are shorter but can be just as strong as friendships back home,because you do so much together in that short time.I often find I like to share things about myself that I'd never say to my close friends.It is safe,I think,because we probably won't meet again,except online.
One thing that's important when you're backpacking is to make sure you carry only basic needs,so your backpack isn't too heavy.I travel" "light" these days.One good tip someone gave me is to take old clothes and just throw them away when you move on,instead of washing and waiting for things to dry.Many hostels(小旅社)don't provide shampoo and shower gel.You can get mini bottles in supermarkets.
I've discovered that many backpackers visit little places other tourists don't go to,and by using local shops and guest houses,they help those places with much﹣needed financial(经济上的)support.Most small guest houses allow you to stay for unlimited time,so you can spend as long as you like exploring the local area.Backpackers are also kinder to the environment,because they use trains and buses rather than cars.So,what are you waiting for? (By Andy Robinson)
(D)1.According to Andy,friendships made with other backpackers .
A.are less serious than those with his friends at home
B.end at the moment they separate from each other
C.help him to decide where he would like to travel to
D.allow him to talk about himself in an honest way
(C)2.Which text message would Andy send to a friend?
A
"Why don't you fly out to visit me?We'll stay in a famous hotel on the coast. "
B
"I'm leaving here tomorrow and then I will drive a car along the coast. "
C
"I've met some great people.Tomorrow we're going by boat to an ancient village in the mountains together. "
D
"I'm glad I filled up my backpack –I've got everything I need,though it isn't easy to carry it around!"
(B)3.The best title for the passage can be .
A.Friendships on the Way
B.Traveling with a Backpack
C.A Backpacking Experience
D.Tips on Travel
46.(2021•湖州)本文主要讲了Yuki去拜访外祖母,并且在花园里的谈话。
Masa walked slowly towards the house,stopping now and then to cut off dead leaves or fading flowers.There were few weeds(杂草).Yuki had spent many hours of her two﹣week visit weeding in the garden.Masa wondered if Yuki had spent so much of her time outside because she wanted to avoid talking to her.
But Yuki must have wanted very much to see us,Masa told herself.She had visited in the last weeks of June,as soon as her college was out for the summer.
She said she wanted to stay longer but couldn't because she had to work.Besides,she needed to use the studio at her college for photography and she had to go to the library to read,"Why do you have to go to college to study art?"Masa asked her. "All the great artists didn't go to college. "
Yuki shook her head. "That was a different time.It's hard to explain. "
"I was thinking you could live with us all year round and still be an artist.This is a nice quiet place to live. "
"I don't know.How would I support myself here?" "You can always give lessons. "Masa said.
"But I don't want to spend a long time looking at kids' drawings. "
"What will you do after you graduate,anyway?Will you become a teacher somewhere else then?"
"Grandma,I don't know. "Yuki sighed.
"What is the use of going to college if you don't know what you're going there for?" "Maybe I'm going because I don't know.I just want to study art now.I don't want to think that far ahead. "
The minute Masa was going to point out that this was too careless a way to live,Yuki suddenly stood up and put on her straw hat.
"I'm going to the garden to weed your flowerbed",she said, "Let me know if there's something else I can do."
On Yuki's visit,Masa felt strained when they talked,and she was sure Yuki also felt it.But Yuki was never rude or irritable(易怒的).Even when they disagreed,her face was always full of patience.
(C)1.According to the passage,Yuki was .
A.a gardener
B.an artist
C.a college student
D.an art teacher
(A)2.From the underlined sentence,we can infer(推断)that Yuki wanted to .
A.end the conversation
B.weed the flowerbed
C.leave Masa's garden
D.take some photos
(D)3.It can be learnt from the passage that .
A.Yuki studied art because she wanted to be a teacher
B.Masa wasn't satisfied with Yuki's work in the garden
C.Masa and Yuki agreed on living together all the year
D.Masa and Yuki had very different ideas about college
(B)4.The underlined word "strained" in the last paragraph probably shows Masa felt something .
A.unforgettable
B.uncomfortable
C.thankful
D.crazy
47.(2021•绍兴)本文是一则海报,介绍了Coolest Projects online开办的一个技术项目分享方案。
SHARE Y0UR TECH PROJECT MITH THE WORLDT
Create something with technology and see it showcased online
Do you love technology? Are you always making new things and thinking up creative inventions? Now you can bring your latest tech idea to life and share it with Coolest Projects online, the world's leading technology showcase for young people. It's an amazing chance to get creative, have fun, and celebrate what you have made. You can send any project you've created using technology and se it showcased in the Coolest Projects online, for people all over the world to see.
How to take part
Coolest Projects online is free, it is open to anyone from age 7up to age18, and you can take part in wherever you are in the world. You can send any new tech creation, using any programming language— perhaps a project coded(编码)in a website, a game, an app or even a robot. It can be something simple or difficult, and your project doesn't even need to be completed for you to take part. Projects must be sent by 3 May. There will be a live celebration event on 8 June.
Get started and register your projet at colestprojects. org.
(B)1. The text tells us that Coolest Projects online______________ .
A. helps people live in a fun way
B. allows anyone to see the projects on it
C. is managed by young people
D. develops tech projects by itself
(C)2. To take part in Coolest Projects online, you _______________.
A. have to be over eighteen years old
B. should pay a lot of money online
C. needn't make sure your project is finished
D. can hand in your project after 3 May
(A)3. Young people who ___________ would most probably like to read this text
A. are ready to share their inventions B. play computer games well
C. are learning foreign languages D. plan to make friends online
48.(2021•绍兴)本文主要介绍了《寻子遇仙记》这部反映了卓别林自己的生活的电影。
It's been 100 years since the actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin produced the film The Kid, which many consider to be his greatest one.
Like all films at the time, The Kid was made in black and white and was silent(made without any sound, not even the characters talking). The story is about the relationship between" the Tramp", played by Chaplin, and his adopted(领养的)child, played by Jackie Coogan. The pair develop a partnership where the six-year-old boy breaks windows and runs away, so that Chaplin's character can offer his services as a window fixer.
Although the film is a comedy, it also has some tragedy, reflecting Chaplin's own life. He started testing actors for the role of the Kid just a few days after his baby son had died. Chaplin was known for being hard to please, and it is said that if he could, he would have played every role in every one of his films. When Chaplin visited a theatre, a dancer brought his son, Jackie Coogan, on stage, and Chaplin knew he had his co-star(联袂主演者). Chaplin later wrote, "All children in some form have talents; the trick is to bring it out in them. With Jackie it was easy. "
Like the Kid in the film, Chaplin and his brother Sydney grew up very poor. They lived in London and were raised by their mother, When Chaplin was 10 years old, his mum became too ill to look after her sons, so they had to take care of themselves. He later wrote that the film sets in The Kid were based(基于)on the places where he and Sydney had lived with their mother as children. "Perhaps that's why the film had some truth, "he said.
(D)1. The second paragraph mainly talks about ___________.
A. why The Kid was made B. when The Kid was on
C. how The Kid got successful D. what The Kid is about
(B)2. We can infer from Paragraph 3 that Jackie Coogan ___________
A. always visited the theatre alone B. was possibly talented in acting
C. knew much about Chaplin before D. played every role in Chaplin's films
(A)3. Which of the following is TRUE about Chaplin?
A. He had a poor childhood experience. B. He was brought up by his father.
C. He looked after his mother very well. D. He produced films with his brother.
(D)4. What's the best title for the passage?
A. A film about a dancer B. A family in London
C. A place or film-making D. A life on film
49.(2021•绍兴)文章讲了来自俄罗斯的博士生德米特里·多罗宁热衷于在网上与140万追随者分享他在浙江农村的经历。
Dmitry Doronin, a doctoral student from Russia, is keen(热衷的)to share his experience in rural villages in Zhejiang with his 1. 4 million followers online.
Since Dmitry started to live in the countryside last August, the 32-year-old has created hundreds of video clips that record the relaxing lifestyle in Hengzhang village, Lishui city. "The rice is grown in the fields together with fish, which helps to increase local agricultural(农业的)products, "said Dmitry, while introducing products from Hengzhang village on the popular Chinese short-video platform Douyin. Besides filming videos, Dmitry also enjoys working with farmers in the fields, doing activities such as planting vegetables and feeding chickens.
Living in a village provides him with unique experiences, he says, quite different from busy life in big cities, such as Shanghai, where he studies. And he has been a pleasant surprise to the villagers as well. Villager Bao Mingyue, 76, says, "To our surprise, the young Russian not only knows how to cook Chinese food but is interested in working in the fields. "
Because of the outbreak of COVID-19, the sales of local agricultural products had dropped rapidly, so Dmitry volunteered to help sell the products in his videos. In a few months, 10, 000 kilograms of oranges, 4, 000 kilograms of dried sweet potatoes and 300 kilograms of honey had been sold.
"Thanks to his videos, it seems that more tourists have come to visit our village, "says 72-year-old Pan Xianyu, who is very pleased to see the great changes in her hometown. Dmitry loves his country life. "In the countryside, you can immerse(沉浸)yourself in the traditional way of life and understand this country better, "he says.
According to Dmitry, some Russians' opinions about China are still out of date, although China has progressed greatly. "I would like to become a people-to-people envoy(使者)of friendship between the two countries by using the Internet, "he says.
(C)1. It can be learnt from the passage that Dmitry _____________.
A. has lived in the countryside for years
B. is good at catching fishes
C. gets much attention on the Internet
D. sells farmers' products in Russia
(B)2.The underlined word "unique" probably means "______"
A. common B. special C. similar D. hard
(A)3. The purpose of Paragraph 4 and Paragraph 5 is to ____________.
A. show Dmitry's influence on Hengzhang village
B. advise people to buy the products of Hengzhang village
C. make more tourists interested in Hengzhang village
D. explain why the sale of sweet potatoes dropped
(B)4. Dmitry hopes to help Russians to ____________.
A. improve their lives more quickly
B. have a better understanding of China
C. study Chinese traditional way of life
D. make rapid progress in farming
50.(2021•绍兴)本文主要介绍了现如今对于普通人来说访问太空已经不是一个遥远的梦想,以Space Perspective公司推出的一项计划为例说明太空旅行可能很快成为现实,但游客如何到达那里仍然是一个非常开放的问题。
Visiting outer space is still a far dream for anyone who isn't an astronaut, but a day trip to the stars is already open for people to order!
A new company(公司), Space Perspective, is planning tests with passengers. It has big plans to run up to 500 flights from different places across the USA by 2024. If successful, reaching the outer side of space could be as easy as flying abroad in a few years' time. The plan will be for spacemen and up to eight passengers to travel in Neptune, a capsule(太空舱)tied to a balloon the size of a football field.
They will move slowly upwards right to the side of space, 30 km away from the Earth. There, space tourists will be able to look back at the Earth and out to dark space and the sight of millions of stars. Although the price is yet to be fixed, the expensive flight, which will take six hours, is likely to cost over £100, 000. Because the capsule remains within the Earth's atmosphere(大气层), no special clothing or training are needed. It means that older people or those with health problems will be included.
One problem may be the method of landing back on the Earth. The balloon moves back down from space until it falls down in the sea. Passengers, spacemen, capsule and balloon are then gotten back by ship.
Now Neptune faces competition from the Stratollite, a balloon being developed by a company called World View Enterprises, while the super-rich Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are all pouring money into developing business space flying machines. The advantage of the balloon is that it will be cheaper than a space plane or rocket.
Space travel may soon be a reality(现实), but how visitors get there is still a very open question.
(B)1. We can see from the passage that Space Perspective ___________.
A. has completed over 500 tests B. wants to use Neptune to carry people
C. has quite a long history D. makes it easier for us to fly abroad
(C)2. According to Space Perspective's plan, space tourists _____________.
A. should wear special clothing B. will land back on the ground
C. can watch the Earth from space D. must keep in good health
(A)3. The writer implies(暗示)in the passage that____________.
A. the race to get tourists into space is becoming hot
B. there will be only four ways for visitors to reach space
C. the Stratollite is popular with space passengers
D. Richard, Jeff and Elon are all short of money
(D)4. The passage can usually be read in the part of ___________in a newspaper
A. Culture B. Business C. Health D. Science
51.(2021•宁波)这是一篇关于《齐格弗里德和汉娜历险记》的书评。
Book review by Jarrad
On the weekend I read a totally amazing book called The Adventures(历险记)of Siegfried and Hannah. It was such a cool book because it was full of magical journeys to many mysterious lands. You never knew where the characters were going to end up next.
The main characters are a boy called Siegfried and his little sister Hannah. They are always ready for a mysterious adventure every time they step out their door. The book contains twelve separate stories.
I won't spoil it for you, but what I loved the most was that the main characters were just like real kids. They were the sort of kids that I'd want to be friends with.
I would really recommend(推荐)that you read this book, especially if you like fairies, dragons, magic, adventures and surprises. It is the best book that I have read all year. There was nothing I did not like about this book, except that it should have been longer!
(B)1. What did Jarrad think of this book?
A. Common. B. Amazing. C. Humorous D. Scary.
(D)2. Who are the main readers for this book review?
A. The students in Jarrad's class. B. The teachers in Jarrad's school.
C. People who have read the book. D. Kids who are interested in adventures.
(C)3. What does the cover of this book tell you?
A. What the writer's name is. B. When the book came out.
C. Who the main characters are. D. In which country the story happened
52.(2021•宁波)本文主要介绍了有关热带雨林的情况。
Have you ever entered a tropical rainforest(热带雨林)?Rainforests make up only a small part of the Earth's surface, about six percent, but there are more kinds of tees than any other area in the whole world.
Tropical rainforests are in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, Australia, and on the Pacific islands. The largest tropical rainforest is the Amazon (亚马逊)Rainforest in South America, which covers 1. 2 billion acres, or almost five million square kilometres. The second largest rainforest is in Western Africa.
Rainforests provide us with many things. In fact, the Amazon Rainforest is the "lungs of our planet" because it produces 20%of the world's oxygen (氧气). One fifth of the world's fresh water is also found in the Amazon Rainforest. Furthermore, one half of the world's species of animals, plants and insects live in the Earth's rainforests. 80% of the food we eat first grew in the rainforest. 25%of the drugs we take when we are sick are made of plants that grow only in rainforests. Some of these drugs are even used to fight and cure cancer.
There are four different levels of trees in a rainforest. The forest floor is the lowest layer full of animal life and receives the least amount of light. The under storey is the dark, cool environment under the leaves but over the ground. The canopy layer is the upper parts of most of the trees. The emergent layer contains a small number of very tall trees.
These different parts of a rainforest exist together to create an ecosystem for many animals, plants and human beings.
(C)1. This passage is mainly about ___________.
A. kinds of forest B. where rainforests are
C. facts about rainforests D. how much oxygen rainforests make
(A)2. The Amazon Rainforest provides us with __________ percent of the world's oxygen.
A. twenty B. twenty-five C. fifty D. eighty
(B)3. Where can we probably find a tropical rainforest according to the passage?
A. In France. B. In China. C. In Canada. D. In Britain.
(D)4. Which is the right picture to show four different levels of trees in a rainforest?
53.(2021•宁波)本文主要讲了杰森在街上遭遇的一场龙卷风。
Jason and his father were going to the grocery store by car to pick up some apples. It had been an unusual day. The sky was dark but there were few clouds. As they drove up the street, there started to be a rumbling (隆隆的) sound heard across the ground.
Jason's father immediately realized that a tornado (龙卷风) was coming. He stopped the car and told Jason to get out immediately. Jason and his father got out of the car and made their way to the closest building. By this time the wind was blowing harder, and it was hard to see or hear. Debris was falling all over the place. Jason couldn't see his dad anymore. He also realized that he wasn't getting to the building fast enough. He was afraid he would be picked up by the wind and thrown into the air.
As he made his way towards the building, he noticed a field to his right. He could see an irrigation ditch(灌溉渠). In a panic, he scrambled (爬) to the ditch and lay flat on the ground. More debris and objects flew overhead. His heart was beating hard, and he was nervous. He had never been in a tornado before.
After a while, the winds died down and the loud roaring sound was gone. Jason slowly lifted his head and nervously looked around. What he saw was a great mess. Jason could hardly recognize the buildings in front of him because of all the damage.
He stood up and with shaky legs walked to the building. Once there, he pushed the door open and went inside. It was a public building owned by the city. It was empty, but Jason could hear noises further inside. He walked into the large room and saw his dad. He ran across the room and gave him a big hug.
"Jason! How are you? I've been worried sick about you!" said his father. "I couldn't find you anywhere!"
Jason breathed a sigh of a relief(松了一口气)and sat down. He did have a story to tell!
(A)1. From Paragraph 1, we can get the ______________of the story.
A. background B. development C. climax (most exciting part) D. ending
(B)2. Which of the following is the right order according to the passage?
① Jason nervously looked around from the irrigation ditch.
② Jason ran across the room and gave his father a big hug.
③ Jason got out of the car.
④ Jason noticed a field to his right.
A. ②①③④ B. ③④①② C. ④①②③ D. ③①②④
(C)3. The underlined word "Debris" in Paragraph 2 probably means_____________.
A. parts of the tornadoB. apple pies C. broken pieces D. drop of rain
(D)4. The story tells us that when we are in danger, ______________.
A. we should wait patiently until help comes
B. we should work hard to make our dreams come true
C. we should be brave enough to change nature
D. we should be quick-thinking and believe in ourselves
54.(2021•宁波)本文主要介绍了购物狂艾莉森疯狂购物的故事。
Have you ever bought something and then changed your mind? For Alison Jenson, 15, this used to happen several times a week. Alison was a shopaholic. She just couldn't stop shopping and she loved special offers.
Alison's bedroom is full of stuff. "I've been to every shop in Birmingham, I think, "says Alison. She picks up some earrings. The labels are still on them. "These were half price, "she says. "I've never worn them. "Alison's problem wasn't just jewellery. She also bought a lot of clothes, though not many shoes, because they were usually too expensive. She has also bought lots of other small things — like 20 new covers for her phone. She hasn't used any of them.
According to experts, we all feel excited after we buy something new. For shopaholics, it's a little different. Soon after they buy something, they think they've made a mistake and start to feel unhappy. So they buy themselves something else to feel happier.
Psychologists (心理学家)first described the problems of shopaholics in 1915. However, there was very little research on the subject until recently. Now, doctors think thousands of people suffer from the problem, and the situation is getting worse. There are also more teenage shopaholics now, although most young people don't have enough money to go shopping very regularly.
Alison knew she had a problem. "I often bought something every day. Usually it was something small, but I just needed to buy it, "she says. "I spent money that I got for my birthday, and when I was short of cash, I borrowed money from friends or my parents. When I couldn't go shopping, I felt anxious. Then one day, my parents just looked at all the stuff in my room and said, This is crazy! 'I knew they were right. "I needed some big changes in my life.
Alison now gets help with her problem and feels she has changed. She no longer thinks she's a shopaholic. "When I want to buy something in a shop, I ask myself two questions, "she says. "Do I need it? Can I afford it? The answer to both questions is usually 'no', so I walk away. It's great!"
(B)1. What do experts say about shopaholics?
A. Shopaholics feel sad when they are shopping.
B. Shopaholics soon feel unhappy after they have bought something.
C. Shopaholics feel more excited than other people when they shop.
D. Shopping is the only way shopaholics can feel happy.
(C)2. The underlined word "they" in Paragraph 5 refers to___________.
A. psychologists B. doctors C. Alison's parents D. Alison's friends
(A)3. Which word can best describe Alison's feeling at the end of the passage? A
A. Glad. B. Worried. C. Embarrassed. D. Moved.
(D)4. The best title for the passage above might be ____________.
A. Shop Till You Drop! B. Shopping Makes Me Happy!
C. You'd Better Shop Less ! D. I Can Stop Shopping Now!
55.(2021•丽水)文章讲了世界充满了不同的空间,我们可以用三种不同的方式来思考空间:公共空间、私人空间和私人空间。
Think of space! What comes to mind? No, I'm not talking about planets or aliens. I'm talking about the space we live in! The world is full of different spaces. We can think about spaces in three different ways public spaces.
private spaces and personal spaces.
PUBLIC SPACE
Public spaces are social spaces for everyone to get together. They belong to everyone. But wait! Before you camp in your local park or throw a party at a library, remember that there are rules. The rules are set to keep these spaces clean and safe.
PRIVATE SPACE
A private space is for our own. We all like space need homes, where we can relax and s stay alone. We are not allowed to enter a private space freely.
PERSONALSPACE
This is the space where we sit and stand. Everyone feels different about their about personal spaces. People may feel uncomfortable or angry when someone they don’t know gets too close.
We should respect(尊重)all spaces. We should respect public spaces. We can't leave a mess or take anything that doesn't belong to us. It's important to leave no trace(痕迹)in public spaces. We should respect private spaces by asking for permission before entering. And we should respect personal spaces by finding out how much space a friend or classmate needs to feel comfortable. Respecting all spaces helps make us better people. It also helps keep our community safe and fun,
(C)1. According to the passage, is ___________ a private space.
A. the library B. the classroom C. your own room D. your local park
(D)2. People should respect public spaces by _____________.
A. bringing everyone together B. asking for permission
C. finding out others' feelings D. leaving no trace in them
(D)3. From the passage we know that ______________.
A. personal spaces belong to everyone
B. people feel the same about their spaces
C. private spaces make people uncomfortable
D. people can think about spaces in three ways
56.(2021•丽水)文章讲了志愿服务是在社区中发挥作用的一个很好的方式,而且你做一些有助于人们或改善你周围环境的事情会得到很好的回报。(R8下 U2)
Is there something in your community that could be changed? Is there a person in your neighborhood who could offer help? If you're hoping for someone to make a difference, that someone could be you!
Volunteering your time is a great way to make a difference in your community. And you’ll feel good about doing something that helps people or improves the places around you.
This past summer, my friends and I noticed how messy our neighborhood park was. We wanted it to be different. We worked without parents and teachers to clean up the park. We had a great time making the park even better than before, and now the whole neighborhood is able to share and enjoy it again.
Maybe cleaning up a park isn't your choice, though. No problem! You can turn anything that matters to you into a volunteer project. Do you like playing chess, reading, or spending time with your pet? You can volunteer to do what you love to do. For example, you could help at an old people's center, simply by talking or playing games with them to make their days better, If you're great at math or English. you could volunteer to be a homework helper at your school. You're always needed to walk dogs or play with cats. Or you can collect things for hopeless people, such as soap and toothbrushes.
You see, there is something for everyone. Whatever you do as a volunteer, your time will be enjoyed and that always feels good, Kids everywhere are making a difference by volunteering. You can, too!
(A)1. The passage is mainly written for __________.
A. kids. B. parents. C. teachers D. neighbors
(D)2. Last summer the writer volunteered to ____________.
A. walk dogs B. teach pupils math C. talk with the old D. clean up the park
(D)3. The main idea of Paragraph 4 is that _____________.
A. collecting things has a lot of fun B. cleaning up a park isn't your choice
C. the old people always need help D. anything can become a volunteer job
(B)4. We can infer(推断)that the writer is full of __________ when writing this passage.
A. thanks B. hope C. surprise D. worries
57.(2021•丽水)文章主要讲述了科学研究发现善良可以激活大脑中的纹状体区域。研究还表明,善良能改善人们的情绪。并阐述了其发生的原因。
Everybody enjoys acts of kindness. But can you explain why? Some people think kindness is something out of love and care, while others believe it is just a tool that we use to become more popular, But research shows that being kind can activate(激活)an area of the brain called Striatum. Research also shows that kindness improves people's mood(情绪), But why and how does it happen? Here area number of different ways.
Being kind can make someone smite, If you see yourself smile in a situation, people around may be smiling, too. This is special true for your close friends and family. A kind act mkes someone what is sad feel better. It can also make ourselves feel good. So why not set off that chain(链条)of good feelings to people around?
Secondly, being kind starts or develops a social connection with others. Kid acts like buying someone a present make friendships to stronger. Research has shown that spending money on others may help you get a stronger feeling of happiness than spending it on yourself. Similarly, charities(慈善) also open up new circles of people to connect with someone on the other side of the world.
In another recent research, even children in their first year of secondary school know how being kind makes them feel happy. If one person is kind, he or she makes others in the group kind. It also lifts everyone’s sprites. Imagine that you make cakes for the office and it makes others do it each month. Then you’re getting cakes a lot more days than providing them.
The story doesn’t end here. Being kind may improve your mood, but research has also shown that if you’re in a good mood, you can act much more kindly. This makes it a wonderful two-way relationship. doesn't it?
(B)1. The writer lends in the topic by _______________.
A. telling a story B. asking questions C. giving examples D. making a survey
(C)2. The underlined word "It" in Paragraph 2 refers to ______________.
A. The situation B. The family C. The kind act D That chain
(C)3. Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?
(A)4.If you were an editor(编辑), you’d put the above passage in " ________" of a newspaper.
A. Science B. Wealth C. Invention D. Culture
58.(2021•丽水)本文主要讲述了作者自己失明后并没有自我放弃,而是忍受着失明不断努力并最后获得成功的故事。
I came to the United States from Africa to live with my uncle Jim in Maryland. One year later, I lost my sight because of a serious illness.
Jim told me not to go out. He worried I would get lost or hit by a car. But I was dogged. I told him I’d pay attention. I believed I’d succeed. I must succeed. I must put my will into action. I dreamed of being a broadcaster.
Then a neighbor told me that a pubic library in Washington D. C. was offering a free course, specially designed for blind people. This was an important chance for me.
But how would I map my way? I knew that the American singer Ray Charles, also blind, got around on his own without a cane(手杖). His secret was to count steps. But I couldn't seen to do that way. Instead I developed my imagination, sensing the layout (布局)of places I visited and taking notes of landmarks in my mind.
A first, I would have to stop to imagine and map a new space in my mind. The next time I visited chat place, Td use that to find the way. Today. I am used to doing it. But I’ve still lost my way many times. To have to swallow my pride to ask for help, not thinking what others think or say about me.
Sometimes I’d be down and I'd consider giving up. Perhaps my uncle was right. Maybe I'd stay home and wait until someone came to help. On those days when I lost my way, I’d go to bed with a bad feeling▲I had a strong wish to beat blindness and be successful, and that was usually enough to get me out of bed . The next day and dry again.
Along the way I learned to be patient with myself and realized that asking for help didn't diminish(贬低) me in any way. I've got three academic degrees so far.
Today, I’m a reporter and broadcaster. I've achieved my dream.
Yes, I’ve lost my way many times一 and found it again. Yes, I’ve come close to being hit by a car but never been hit by one. When people ask, "Aren't you afraid to be out alone?" the answer to me is clear: I would face danger and find happiness instead of staying home and being unhappy.
(B)1. The writer __________one year after he moved to the US.
A. got lost B. became blind C. lost his parents D. was hit by a car
(B)2. Which of the following can be put in" _________"in Paragraph 6?
A. And my uncle knew it well B. But I kept that to myself
C. And my uncle was with me D. So I gave up trying again
(A)3. What might Jim say when he talks about the writer at the end of the story?
A. That boy can see! B. That boy is so poor!
C. We are free now! D. I've done much for him!
(A)4. The best tile of this passage might be ___________.
A. An Imagination to Succeed B. Life with My Uncle
C. A Common Way to Success D. Study in the Library
59.(2021•温州)文章讲了如何成为一名初级护林员,以及如何为自己赢得一个官方的初级游骑兵徽章。
Every year,tens of thousands of kids aged 3 to 13 become Junior Rangers in different national parks across America.At Yosemite alone,more than 20,000 kids take part in the Yosemite Junior Ranger Program.If you want to be a Junior Ranger,you need to learn about the natural and cultural history .and make a promise to be a national park protector.
Here Is How YOU Can Become a Junior Ranger!
Earn yourself an official Junior Ranger Badge!You could become a Yosemite's Junior Ranger today by completing the following steps:
• Buy your Junior Ranger Handbook in the nearest Visitor Center.
• Complete the pages in the handbook.
• Pick up rubbish.
• Attend a Guided Program.
• Return your completed handbook and a bag of rubbish to the Visitor Center.
• Make your official Junior Ranger Promise at a ceremony.
• Get your official Junior Ranger Badge.
After you become a Junior Ranger,you are encouraged to share your ranger stories with your friends,teachers and families.
(A)1.Who can become Junior Rangers?
A.Children.
B.Parents.
C.Teachers.
D.Officers.
(D)2.What should Junior Rangers promise to do?
A.Read the handbook.
B.Learn American history.
C.Share ranger stories.
D.Protect the national parks.
(C)3.Before getting Yosemite's Junior Ranger Badges,they should complete .
A.four steps
B.five steps
C.six steps
D.seven steps
60.(2021•温州)短文讲了秘鲁首都利马,详细地介绍了它的位置、历史、文化和气候等。
Lima,the capital of Peru,is located in the central coastal part of the country,overlooking the Pacific Ocean.With a population of more than 9 million,Lima is one of the largest cities and the only capital in South America that faces the ocean.
Lima has a long history.The lost Inca civilization ,is thought to be a mystery.There are many museums,where you can learn:how the ancient American Indians founded the Inca Empire and built Machu Picchu,a famous ancient city in the Andes Mountains;what happened in 1532 and why over 90% of Peruvians speak Spanish.Visiting the historic center,a World Heritage Site you may find you are communicating with both the past and the present.
Lima is also a place where you can find the lifestyles and fashions,created by its people and culture.You will see Peruvian clothes,dances,and taste their delicious foods and drinks.You can see buildings in different styles,enjoy the fantastic sunset over the ancient ruins,climb the mountains,fly over the ocean,or sit in the restaurants and bars to experience Peruvians' relaxing life.
You may have heard "It never rains in Lima. " In fact,the special geographic feature makes it not as dry as it is said to be and it is warm all year round.Though it seldom rains in summer,it sometimes drizzles on early winter mornings.The drizzle and the wet air "water" the ground,which makes the crops and the plants grow.Moreover,modern technology helps to bring water from the snow and ice on the top of the Andes (over 6,000 m high)for the city to use.People there never waste water.
Lima is such an amazing city that it is worth a visit.
(D)1.According to the passage,where is Lima on the map?
A. B. C. D.
(B)2.Most people in Lima speak .
A.Indian B.Spanish C.English D.Inca language
(D)3.The underlined word "drizzle" probably means .
A.warm air B.sea water C.snow and ice D.very light rain
(B)4.Lima is a city .
A.which is rich in water resources
B.where people can learn Inca culture
C.which is the largest in South America
D.where the houses are in the same style
61.(2021•温州)本文主要介绍了疫苗是帮助身体免受病毒侵害最好的方法之一。
Most viruses can be found and killed by our immune system as soon as they enter our bodies.However,some viruses,for example,the coronavirus,are sneaky.They are difficult to recognize and find.These viruses can cause deadly diseases,like COVID﹣19.Human﹣to﹣human transmission can easily occur,and pandemic will therefore break out.Vaccination is by now a simple,safe and effective way to protect us from the diseases.
▲Vaccines are something that "looks" exactly the same as the viruses,mainly made from the viruses that are weakened or killed.They will not make us really ill.They only stimulate and activate our immune system to work,telling it something harmful is coming in.The immune system will know what the "viruses" look like,and send B cells(lymphocytes)or antibodies to find and kill them.Meanwhile,B cells will remember them for the next kill.A vaccine may also give us passive immunity by providing B cells taken from an animal or a human to play the same role.
Scientists have developed more than 180 vaccines to fight against COVID49.The technical approaches of these vaccines can be a little different,but their aims are the same.
Take the inactivated vaccine as an example.In an inactivated vaccine,the coronaviruses are already killed or made into the ones unable to produce more new viruses.When the immune system "sees" them,it will try to kill them.The question is:without enough these viruses• how can B cells remember them?That's why we need to take the vaccine more than one time.Though this vaccine is safe,it might not be as effective as it is expected to be.
The live﹣attenuated vaccine is different.In this vaccine,the viruses are weakened,but they are alive.They can produce enough new viruses to train the immune system to kill and remember them,so people only need to take the vaccine once.The live﹣attenuated vaccine is considered the most effective,but there is a worry:what might happen once these viruses wake up?
Therefore,although vaccination is by now one of the best ways to protect us from COVID﹣19,it can be better.
(C)1.The coronavirus can .
A.not be killed
B.not be found
C.cause deaths
D.stop pandemic
(C)2.Which of the following can be the best topic sentence of Paragraph 2?
A.Vaccination can provide us with B cells.
B.Vaccines are made from different viruses.
C.Vaccination can prepare us against viruses.
D.Vaccines won't make us ill as the viruses do.
(D)3.Compared to the inactivated vaccine,the live﹣attenuated vaccine .
A.needs taking more than once
B.is equally safe
C.contains viruses that are killed
D.is more effective
(B)4.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Vaccination is good enough to treat COVID﹣19.
B.The immune system can be more effective with vaccines.
C.The viruses in inactivated vaccines can make new viruses.
D.180 vaccines have been developed to fight against diseases.
62.(2021•衢州)本文主要是一个学生遇到的问题求助,其他人给他回复的建议。
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Last week, we had a football match, and we lost. We played well, but one teammate didn't do his best, I think. It was like he wasn't even on the court! Disappointed by his behaviour, I said all this to my best friend. But he told everyone else what I'd said. I'm really angry with my friend— what should I say to him? And should I say anything at all to my teammate?
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There is an old American saying, "Loose lips sink ships. "This means that if you speak too much about something, especially to people who you don't know so well, it'll cause all kinds of trouble. Maybe now you're in this situation. Forget all these unhappy things.
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Perhaps most importantly, think about your own behaviour. When filled with anger, you would say whatever comes to your mind. You might hurt others. Take a deep breath, calm down, and always remember: think first, speak later.
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In my view(观点), you should do what your parents ask. They're much older than you and you should respect them. It's their house you live in and their money you spend!
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Here's what you need to do. First, apologise to your teammate. Have a chat with him, and tell him directly and honestly that you were talking without thinking. Then tell your friend you're angry with him for repeating what you said and making the situation worse, but you hope your friendship will move on.
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(C)1. Tony posted his problems on the forum in order to ___________.
A. discuss the match B. show football sills
C. get help from others D. catch his teammate's attention
(D)2. Which is Lingling's view according to the text?
A. It's polite of you to apologise in time.
B. It's important to ask your parents for help.
C. It's necessary to say whatever comes to your mind.
D. It's helpful to keep calm when you're angry.
(D)3. Whose reply is not relevant(关联)to Tony's problems?
A. Betty's. B. Lingling's. C. Ms Li's. D. Daming's.
63.(2021•衢州)本文主要讲述了电子游戏的好处和坏处。
Do video games do harm to our children? Today, many children spend a lot of their free time playing games on the Internet. In the UK, 99% of kids aged 8 to 15 play video games every week. This information tells us that the benefits and dangers of video games must be carefully considered.
For many people, video games are fun. They have bright lights, funny cartoons and exciting stories. Everywhere you look, you can see children playing these games. They play on buses and trains, in restaurants and even at school.
Video games are educational too. They make kids think in a creative way and they have to move their hands and eyes quickly. This can improve the way that a child's brain works. What's more, video games make children use their imagination. The player has to do many creative things, like drawing, telling stories and building things. Video games are also a good way to teach children about technology because they can learn how computers and other devices work while they play.
However, a recent study suggests that video games can also be bad for children. First, children can download many games for free. This means that parents often don't know if their children are playing violent or scary games. Second, many children spend too much time playing games on computers and this can lead to health problems. Third, if children spend too much time playing games instead of doing homework, they can have problems at school and get bad grades. Finally, video games can affect children's social skills. If children spend too much time playing video games by themselves, they might not learn how to play with their friends.
In conclusion, it seems clear that video games have some advantages and some disadvantages. It is up to parents to know what games their children are playing and how much time they spend on them. Parents should also make sure their children get enough exercise and spend time with other children.
(A)34. The underlined word "they" in Paragraph 3 refers to___________.
A. kids B. computers C. video games D. playmates
(C)35. Which disadvantages of video games are mentioned in the passage?
a. result in bad grades b. make kids feel bored c. lead to health problems
d. affect children's social skills c. cause problems between parents and kids
A. c, d, e B. b, d, e C. a, c, d D. a, b, c
(A)36. In the writer's opinion, _________ should play an important role in video games play for kids.
A. family B. society C. schools D. game companies
(B)37. What's the structure of the passage?
A B C D
64.(2021·河北)本文是一篇新闻报道类阅读,主要讲述了迈克擅长烹饪,接受采访时讲述自己厨艺方面的心得体会。
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10-year-old Mike is being interviewed on TV about his own cooking.
Mike, when did you start cooking?
When was four, I became interested in cooking. I stared helping my mum in the kitchen when I was five. At the age of six, I could make vegetable salad. One year later, I could make a fruit pie all by myself.
What’s the best way to get good at cooking?
I don’t go to cooking classes. Sometimes I watch videos on the phone. I often read books about coking actually, I think the best way to improve my cooking is trying it again and again. If it is no good, I’ll do it differently next time.
What do your parents think of your cooking?
They’re glad that they don’t have to make dinner every day, and they enjoy my cooking ---usually! But, you can’t make everyone happy all the time.
Finally, what’s it like being on TV?
It’s interesting. In fact, I really enjoy myself making the shows. They’re watched by millions, but I still find it strange when people 1 don’t know say hello to me in the street.
(D)51. When could Mike make a fruit pie all by himself?
A. At the age of four. B. At the age of five. C. At the age of six. D. At the age of seven.
(A)52. What does Mike think is the best way to improve his cooking?
A. To learn by practicing. B. To read books about cooking.
C. To go to cooking classes. D. To watch videos on the phone.
(B)53. Why does Mike say “you can’t make everyone happy all the time”?
A. His parents don’t like him to make shows.
B. His parents don’t always like his cooking.
C. His parents make him cook meals for everyone.
D. His parents find it strange that he’s interviewed.
65.(2021·河北)文章通过玛丽梦幻般的意境,几个处于危险中的动物们的对话,说明动物应该有更多安全的地方!没有人能伤害他们。
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Mary was in bed, feeling sleepy. She read the first few words of her book, “The dodo(渡渡鸟) was a bird that couldn’t fly ...”, and soon she fell fast asleep.
Whoosh! The window flew wide open. Mary sat up, and through the window she saw a dodo, an unusual dodo, right there in her yard!
“I lived over four hundred years ago,” the dodo said. “But then terrible things happened. People cut down the forests, so we had nothing to eat. We all died.” The dodo felt sad.
Suddenly, a mammoth(猛犸) rushed in. It said, “I’ve been looking for you, Dodo! I lived thousands of years ago, but not now.” It added, “Scientists think the weather changed, changing the environment where we lived. We ate grass, but as the weather grew warmer, forests spread and there was less grass to eat.”
Seconds later, an elephant bird came. It said proudly, “I’m the heaviest bird that’s ever lived. I weigh half a ton. But we lived on earth over a thousand years ago.”
The animals all looked sad. Before they had time to say another word, a tiger came in. “My friends,” said, showing its big teeth. “I hear what you are talking about. We tigers are lucky. Now there are some special places for us animals who are in danger. We are safe and no one can hurt us there.
“Sounds great!” thought Mary. “Animals should have more of this kind of places!”
The window blew shut, and Mary woke up with a start. There was no one and nothing to see, except the book in her hand.
(D)54. Which of the animals lived thousands of years ago?
A. Dodos. B. Elephant birds. C. Tigers. D. Mammoths.
(B)55. Why are tigers lucky?
A. They have big teeth. B. They live in safe places.
C The environment changed. D. The weather grew warmer.
(D)56. Which question could best help us find out the writer’s purpose?
A. Did the writer want us to have fun? B. Did the writer want us to raise animals?
C. Did the writer want us to protect dodos? D. Did the writer want to learn something?
66.(2021·河北)这是Joyce的一份自评报告,可检测自己已经进步了多少。
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My learning record
Unit 2 Let’s celebrate!
Name: Joyce
Self-assessment(自评) ?☺️ ??
Reading 4 3 2 1
★I know more about festivals in other countries. □ □ □ □
★ I can find out the main idea of the passage quickly. □ □ □ □
Listening
★I can listen for useful information in a radio program. □ □ □ □
Vocabulary(词汇)
★I know the names of festivals and activities. □ □ □ □
★I know the relationship between the countries and festivals. □ □ □ □
Grammar
★I can use someone/somebody, anyone/anybody, no one/nobody, □ □ □ □
something, anything and nothing correctly.
★I can use Wh-questions correctly. □ □ □ □
Score: 26 / 28
Peer assessment(同伴评价)
Ask your partner to help you assess your speaking and writing skills.
Speaking
★I can ask questions about different countries’ festivals correctly. □ □ □ □
★I can speak loudly and clearly while answering questions. □ □ □ □
Writing
★I can plan and organize ideas before writing my articles. □ □ □ □
Score: 9 / 12
Total: 35 / 40
Comments(评语)
30~40 Well done! You work hard.
21~29 Good. Keep it up!
Below 20 Try harder! Practice makes perfect.
(C)57. What can Joyce do while listening?
A. Listen for different activities. B. Find out the main idea.
C. Listen for useful information. D. Find out the names of festivals.
(A)58. Which should Joyce do better in?
A. Speaking. B. Writing. C. Grammar. D. Vocabulary,
(D)59. Which of the following comments is for Joyce?
A. Good. Keep it up! B. Try harder!
C. Practice makes perfect. D. Well done! You work hard.
(B)60. What’s the main reason the students use “My learning record”?
A. To explain why they have passed the exam.
B. To check how much progress they have made.
C. To tell their parents what they’ve done at school.
D. To know about how they can use the grammar correctly.
67.(2021·河北)本文主要说明了梦想和成功之间的关系,告诫我们只有通过实际行动才能把梦想变为现实。
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Each of us has dreams and goals for our future. What makes us study and make progress each day is closely connected with our personal dream and goal.
But why do you have dreams and goals, you still end up with nothing? What separates successful people from the dreamers is their persistent (锲而不舍的) action. When you learn your lessons in school, you must work hard and not give up. You will often find some of your lessons very hard. Try and keep trying, and you’ll be sure to successfully deal with any difficulty you meet with. If we have a hard lesson today, let us try our best to learn it well and then we shall be prepared for a harder one tomorrow.
This is the famous formula(公式) for success:
Dream > Believe > Achieve
Most people have what they want (Dream) and think they can realize their dreams (Believe). And then they do nothing. They just imagine their dreams can come true. When they get tired waiting and lose a lot, they get bored. They say angrily how terrible their life is.
I personally believe that if you really want to achieve your dreams and goals in life, you have to add one thing to your success formula:
Dream > Believe > Act > Achieve
For me, act is the most important thing for success and that’s to Take Persistent Action (Act). If you say, “I can’t do it” and give up, you can never do anything valuable. However, “I’ll try” creates wonders. Let’s remember that there will be obstacles in our life. We must face them bravely and solve them. Success is not something that falls down from the sky. Most successful people made their dreams come true because of their persistent action.
Please remember: Action is the bridge that connects our dreams and goals to reality.
(B)61. What should you do when you find your lessons very hard?
A. Ask people for help. B. Try and keep trying.
C. Get ready to create wonders. D. Prepare for a harder one.
(A)62. Which does the writer add to the famous formula?
A. Act. B. Achieve. C. Connect. D. Create.
(D)63. What does the underlined word “obstacles” mean?
A. Dangers. B. Imaginations. C. Wonders. D. Difficulties.
(A)64. Why does the writer use the formula “Dream > Believe > Act > Achieve”?
A. To support his idea. B. To ask readers to explain it.
C. To show what his goals are. D. To compare it with a bridge.
(C)65 Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Doing Something Valuable B Studying Hard and Making Progress
C. Realizing Dreams with Persistent Action D. Separating Successful People from Dreams
68.(2021•衢州)本文主要讲了维尔凯斯凯洛格发明麦片的故事。
Did you have cercal(麦片)for breakfast this morning? I you did, you're not alone. Lots of people eat cercal for breakfast every day. In fact, cereal is popular all over the world. I all started with one man, Will Keith Kellogg.
Will was born on April 7, 1860, in Battle Creek, Michigan. His first job was as a stock boy at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. A sanitarium is a special kind of place that is a little like a hospital. A sanitarium is meant for people who are ill for a long time or who are getting over a serious illness. Will had other jobs as he got older. But when he grew up, he became a manager of the sanitarium. His brother, John, was the chief doctor there.
One big problem at the sanitarium was the patients' diets. The patients needed healthy diets, but it was also important for the food to taste good. Will was trying to find a good food choice to take the place of the bread, but it wasn't going very well. Then, by accident Will found something even better. He left some wheat to cook too long. When it was rolled out, it formed large, thin flakes. He asked his brother to serve it to the patients, and they loved it! In fact, they liked it so much that they wanted breakfast flakes sent to them even after they left the sanitarium. So Will started a new business in 1884: selling packaged breakfast flakes. Before long, Kellogg’s breakfast cereal was popular in other countries, too. Today, there are many kinds of breakfast cereals. But it all started with one man and one idea.
Will did more than just create breakfast flakes. His company made a lot of money. But he always shared it with others generously. He used much of his money to help children. He also used his money to help in several other charities(慈善机构). Will Kdllogg died in 1951. But his most famous invention is as popular as ever.
(B)1. Will worked as ______________ before he became a manager of the sanitarium.
A. a chief doctor B. a stock boy C. a business man D. a cook
(B)2. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about cereal according to the passage?
A. It tasted better than bread. B. It was Will's favourite food.
C. It was invented by accident. D. It is popular around the world.
(D)3. Which word can describe Will Kellogg best?
A. Funny. B. Nervous. C. Brave. D. Generous.
(C)4. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To give advice on eating healthily.
B. To introduce patients' breakfast.
C. To describe Will and his invention.
D. To explain how to make cereal.
69.(2021•衢州)本文通过举David Littschwager的例子向读者介绍了生命无处不在。
There are about 1.5 million kinds of living things on Earth, but how many do you see every day? You often see the big colourful animals, like birds, rabbits, and fish. But look more closely. Can you see the small ones, too? Insects(昆虫)make up 80 percent of all the world's living kinds. Look on the ground. Imagine you could look under the ground, too. Many small living things with one cell live there. Life is everywhere around us, in every cubic foot (a foot= 12 inches).
David Littschwager is a photographer who wanted to find out how many living things lived in one cubic foot. So he madea12-inch cube with a green metal frame. And then he put it in five habitats(栖息地). He chose a tropical rainforest(Costa Rica), a coral reef(Pacific Ocean), the Table Mountain(South Africa), a freshwater river(USA), and a small park(New York). Three weeks were spent at each place. He watched, counted, and took photos of everything down to I millimeter in size—that crawled(爬)or flew into the cube.
The results were amazing. Liittschwager found both common and rare living things. He discovered many new living kinds, like a strange transparent octopus that is the size of a fingernail! In total, more than a thousand living things were photographed. Liittchwager said the One Cubic Foot experience was like "finding treasure". David Liittschwager also found that the highest biodiversity(生物多样性)in the reef was in the skeleton coral(珊瑚遗骨). These skeleton coral are suitable for sea living things of all sizes to grow. Although the coral reef had the widest range of biodiversity, all the other habitats were full of life. Even the city park!
(D)1. What does "one cubic foot" mean in Paragraph 2?
A. 1 inch x 1 inch B. 1 inch x 1 inch x l inch
C. 12 inches x 12 inches D. 12 inches x 12 inches x 12 inches
(A)2. What did David Liittschwager think of the One Cubic Foot experience?
A. It was valuable. B. It was different. C. It was simple. D. It was common.
(B)3. Which habitat has the most biodiversity?
A. The tropical rainforest. B. The coral reef.
C. The Table Mountain. D. The city park.
(A)4. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Life Is Everywhere B. Find Treasure in Nature
C. Five Habitats to Live in D. A Story of David Littschwager
70.(2021•台州)本文主要介绍了几个人对于人生中高光时刻的回答和描述。
Bruce Kelley. a reporter interviewed people and asked. "What are some of the highlights(最精彩的部分)of your life so far? Here are some of her answers.
Janie, 35, Canada: high school teacher
Oh. I've been pretty lucky up until now. For one thing. I've traveled a lot. I lived in Italy a few years ago Then after Italy, I went to Central America and worked with a team of volunteers. We were rebuilding homes after a major earthquake for two months. It was hard work but so worth doing. Life has been interesting so far. "
Marcos, 25, Brazil! college student
"Um, I've done some interesting things in the last few years. I started a band the year before last, though it didn't last we broke up after six months. But it was fun. And I've been coaching a soccer team in a local primary school for the last two years. We've won most of our matches. "
Jing Wei. 25 and Sheng Yang. 27, China: designer and graduate student
Well, Sheng Yang hasn't really done anything except study over the last few years. we met when he was getting his master's in college. Then Sheng started his PhD. Since then, he's just been giving all his attention to school" "Jing Wei began working at a fashion company last year That was a big thing for her. She's been enjoying it so far.'"
(A)1. It seems to be a real highlight for in volunteering according to the text.
A. Janie B. Jing Wei C. Marcos D. Sheng Yang
(D)2. From the text above, we can know that ___________________.
A. Janie joined in rebuilding homes in Italy after an earthquake
B. Marcos has been learning to play soccer for two years
C. Sheng Yang has been working for a few years
D. Jing Wei got a job at a fashion company last year
(A)3. The text is probably from the column(栏目) of ________________ in a magazine.
A. Life B. Travel C. Science D. Sports
71.(2021•台州)本文主要讲了Marianne Carus创办昆虫杂志的故事。
Marianne Carus, who started Cricker(蟋蟀)magazine in1973 and served as Editor-in-Chief(总主编)until 2012, died on March 3 at the age of 92 this year.
Marianne believed that "only the best of the best is good enough for the young. "In Cicket, children would find wonderful stories with beautiful art, and be encouraged by ideas in the humanities and sciences. Marianne looked for stories from around the world to awaken admiration for different peoples and cultures. Most important, Cricker would never talk down to children.
Marianne knew that children were filled with fun, and she wanted Cricket to be, too — "humor from the heart that makes
you laugh out loud. "And so. she named her literary magazines after a funny group of bugs(虫子), such as Lady bung and Spider.
Over the years. Cricket has been read by millions of children and given many writers and artists their start Marianne kept a special box of "love letters" to the magazine. She treasured these letters from Cricket readers, including long-ago readers. They told her that their interest in reading had begun with Cricket.
__▲ She considered other names, such as Troubadour or Taliesin, the singers and storytellers of old who traveled from one place to another to share their songs and stories. Then. one night, she was reading Isaac Bashevi Singer's memoir(回忆录)A Day of Pleasure. about his childhood in Warsaw. In it he wrote∶There was a stove in Shosha's apartment behind which there lived a cricket. It chirped the nights through all winter long I imagined the cricket was telling a story that would never end. "That's exactly what Marianne wanted her children's magazine to do—to tell stories that would never end! So the name Cricker became her best choice.
Thank you for everything, Marianne. May the stories, and the laughter, never end!
(B)1. Cricker is a magazine most probably for ______.
A. writer B. children C. artists D teachers
(A)2. According to the passage, Marianne _______.
A. made an effort to find the best stories
B raised many bugs as her pets
C. replied to long-ago Cricket readers
D. started Cricket 39 years ago
(D)3. Which of the following can be the best to fill in" _______"in Paragraph 5?
A. How was the life of crickets
B. When was the magazine Cricket born?
C. What did Marianne think of crickets?
D. Why did Marianne name her magazine Cricker?
(D)4. The best title for the passage can probably be _________.
A. The Life of a Cricket B. Admiration for Different Cultures
C. Best Stories for the Young D. Achievements in Marianne 's Life
72.(2021•台州)本文主要介绍了这篇文章的目的主要是为了鼓励年轻人更加关心气候变化。
The Youth Climate Summit(气候峰会) a week-long festival of climate action for primary and middle schools in the UK, starts on 9 November. It aims to create a fairer, more environmental world and make promises that will help the planet. Climate change is the long-term changes in the world's weather patterns that are mostly caused by human activity. "Unlike world leaders, "say the summit's organizers. "young people are refusing to let it drop off the plan. "
Each day has a topic, which includes food and fashion, looking at how humans harm the environment and how to save the planet. Organizations are leading some on line activities. For example, the Marine Conservation Society is hosting meetings on protecting sea fish. Separately, the environmental organization Greenpeace is running a workshop on how to turn worn-out clothing into something new and wearable.
The summit will finish on 13 November, when youth ambassadors(大使)wants schools to stop paper waste. Max, another 16-year-old ambassador wants schools to organize more trips and activities that get students outside to experience the beauty of nature. As part of the summit, hundreds of schools across the country are signing up to the Let's Go Zero activity, aiming to become carbon-zero(零碳的)by 2030.
Carbon-zero schools are ones that promise to stop emitting carbon in seven areas, including where they get their food and how they use water and recycle their waste. The activity is run by Ashden, a charity working towards climate solutions. Ashden hopes that schools will be able to help each other by sharing ideas and methods. It is also calling on the Government to back the promise. Head over to transform-our-world. org where you can find out more.
(C)1. The writer develops the first sentence in Paragraph 2 mainly by ________.
A. telling stories B. comparing facts C. giving examples D. listing numbers
(D)2. Max advises schools to _______.
A. recycle and reuse old clothes
B. prevent students from wasting paper
C. have meetings on saving endangered sea fish
D. provide more chances for students to enjoy the nature
(C)3. The underlined word "emitting" in Paragraph 4 is the closest in meaning to"_______".
A. using up B. taking in C. sending out D. cutting down
(D)4. The purpose of the passage is mainly to _______.
A. explain the problems with climate change
B. develop children's ability to solve social problems
C. introduce the environmental organizations to schools
D. encourage young people to care more about climate change
73.(2021•台州)本文主要介绍了如何给予人们愿意倾听的反馈。
If we want to grow as people, we can't just depend on our own evaluation(评价)of how we're doing. We also need to know what other people think about our performance. Receiving feedback(反馈)from others can help us see the larger picture and show us a way forward to success. However, someone has to give that feedback, and sometimes, that someone will be you. How should you deal with this?
First things first—if you notice a situation in which some feedback would be helpful, give it as soon as you can. If you wait until the matter disappears from the person's mind. they might not understand what you're trying to tell them. Take the person to a safe, comfortable place and offer your advice in private.
When you're giving feedback, it's important to keep in mind that no one likes to be told they're doing a bad job. Make sure you give an equal(相等的)amount of good feedback to balance out(平衡)anything bad. Like the saying goes, "A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.
All good feedback shares something in common. First, it should help achieve a goal. It's less useful to tell your friends that their dish tastes "interesting" than it is to suggest adding a little salt. Feedback should also look toward the future. You can't change what's already happened, but you can prevent it from happening again. Tell your friends they should take more notes in class instead of talking about how they should have studied harder for the big history exam they failed.
Finally, don't think your suggestion is the only correct way to deal with a situation. You might even end up with some feedback on your feedback. Don't take it personally--it can only help you give better advice next time
(B)1. What does the underlined word "this" in Paragraph probably mean?
A. Seeing the picture. B. Giving feedback
C. Receiving feedback. D. Showing a way to success
(D)2. Why is it important to give feedback in time according to Paragraph 2?
A. You might forget to tell the person later on.
B. Perhaps the person wants the feedback right away.
C. Maybe the person needs time to understand your advice
D. If you wait to long, the person might forget what's happened.
(C)3. What can we infer(推断)from the underlined saying in Paragraph 3?
A. It's helpful to keep on giving bad feedback.
B. It's difficult to do a good job all the time.
C. It's better to balance good and bad feedback.
D. It's important to think twice before giving feedback.
(B)4. The passage is mainly about _____.
A. what characters good feedback includes
B. how people should give feedback properly
C. the differences between good and bad feedback
D. the importance of giving and receiving feedback
74.(2021• 金华)短文讲了音乐之路、树上的自行车和地下城,详细地介绍了它们的特点。(R8下 U9)
The world is full of amazing nature, buildings, technology and discoveries. Some are man-made and others happen naturally.
Musical road
In Japan. there are roads that play music as cars travel over them. Grooves(沟)are carefully cut into the surface of the road The spaces between the grooves make different music as cars touch them. The closer the groves are, the louder the music will be..
Bicycle in the tree
On Vashon Island, Washington, a bike is seen high up in a tree. The bike is not hanging on a branch(树枝)一it is fixed in the tree and the tree has continued growing upwards. The tree grows around the bike instead of pushing it over, making it part of its growth.
Underground city
In Cappadocia, Turkey, a man knocked down a wall of his home and discovered a huge underground city. It has many tunnels(隧道), rooms and wells. Thousands of shafts(通风井)bring air to even the deepest levels. The city is huge enough for 200 people and their animals to live in.
(C)1. According to the passage, the musical road plays music because __________.
A. the road is huge enough
B. cars are running very fast
C. cars touch the spaces between the grooves.
D. there is a piano on the road
(D)2. What makes the tree so amazing?
A. It's high up in the sky. B. It pushes a bike over.
C. A bike hangs on its branch. D. It continues growing with a bike inside.
(A)3. In which part of a magazine can we most probably read this passage?
A. Travel. B. Technology. C. Education. D. Health.
75.(2021• 金华)文章讲了与其开始"暂停",不如尝试一种叫做"进入"的方式。作者建议父母们试着用"进入"代替"暂停"。
For as long as we can remember, one of the most popular ways parents use to punish their children has been the "time out".
It seems that it is a good idea: the child sits on his own to reflect(反思)on what he has done. Then, when the time is up, he will apologize and learn from the mistake.
However, just because it's something that's been done for years, that doesn't mean it is the right thing to do. In fact, very often, children don't sit nicely and think about what they've done. Instead, they need to be told a few (or many) times to go back to their places and stay quiet. They're not reflecting on why they are in the "time out" at all. More likely than not, they're probably just really angry, and 'so' are the parents. In the end, both the parents and the children make each other unhappy, or even angry.
What can parents do to change this situation? You may have already heard of things like peaceful parenting(育儿)and gentle parenting. These focus on the relationship between parent and child through building trust and love. So, instead of starting a "time out", try something called "time in". A "time in" needs both parent and child to stay close until both get calm. After that, the parent, and child can discuss what happened and solve the problem together. If the child can make changes, everyone can then move on.
As we all know, punishment and violence(暴力)seldom work and will never teach the. children what the right way to act is. A "time in" can be the great time for the children to learn through mistakes, Kids learn how to build their emotional and social skills through difficult situations. So, instead of punishing them for acting their age, we can use chances to teach and guide them to a place of learning.
A "time in" may take more time, but it does work.
(C)1. During a "time out", a child is told to __________.
A. stay outside B. make a promise C. sit alone and reflect D. return to school
(B)2. In the writer's opinion, a "time out" _________.
A. is becoming more popular B. doesn't always work
C. should be parents' first choice D. takes too much time
(A)3. When a child has done something wrong, the writer suggests that ____________.
A. both teachers and parents discuss how to solve the problem
B. parents try something called "time in" instead of "time out"
C. the child say sorry to his or her parents and learn from mistakes
D. the child stay at home and reflect until he never makes mistakes
(A)4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Why not "time in"? B. Learn from mistakes
C. "Time out" or "time in"? D. No violence at home!
76.(2021• 金华)本文介绍了动物对人类的作用,呼应人类要和动物保持健康的关系。
①Animal behavior(行为)is an interesting and attractive study. Scientists research the ways animals use to look for food. They study how animals protect themselves from their predators, and which animals kill other animals for food. All of this helps us understand how useful animals can be.
②Each country or culture raises some animals for food. In the United States, people mainly eat meat from cows, chickens and pigs. In other countries, people might raise sheep or buffalo for meat. These differences come in part from weather and other environmental conditions, People around the world eat all kinds of fish and shellfish from oceans and rivers. In some countries, people don't always choose some animal groups, such as dogs, for food while in other countries such animals may become people's favorite food.
③ In West Africa, animals provide humans with more than food. They have been helping people do daily work for thousands of years. Horses, oxen, and other work animals pull heavy things. Elephants; camels; and other animals carry people and things from place to place. Carrier pigeons (信鸽) have been used to send messages.
④People also receive health benefits'(利益) from animals. For example, dogs and cats can help calm people down. This is helpful for people fighting illnesses. Animals can also reduce stress, helping people to draw their attention to learning new information, such as reading. When people are walking their dogs or horses, it encourages exercise.
⑤Animals and humans share space on Earth, so keeping a healthy relationship with animals, around us is in our best interest.
(B)1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Where animals live and how they look for food.
B. The relationship between animals and humans.
C. The different things animals can do in different countries.
D. What humans should do when communicating with animals.
(D)2. The underlined word "predators" in Paragraph l probably means ___________.
A. neighbours B. friends C. children D. enemies
(A)3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. People around the world eat all kinds of fish.
B. Horses are helpful for people fighting illnesses.
C. Elephants encourage humans to do more exercise.
D. Africans mainly eat meat from cows, chickens and pigs.
(C)4. Which of the following is the structure(结构)of the passage?
77.(2021• 金华)文章讲了米兰达的故事。
The sound from Miranda's alarm, clock(闹钟)would not stop. Miranda reached over. and stopped the noise ringing in her room. The action brought her, a few minutes of peace and quietness.
On a usual day, Miranda jumped out of bed even before the alarm clock could ring. She did not. mind getting up early. She loved morning because she could, complete her two-mile run before most of her family members got up. She ran every morning so that she would realize her dream of being the best runner in the school. However, this morning was different. She would go and find out whether the pain in her leg was something that could be easily treated or would stop her. from doing something she loved most: running with the school track team.
As the alarm clock rang out again, ▲ . She cut off the annoying (讨厌的) noise and rose from her bed. She could hear the sound from the kitchen where her mother was making her favourite breakfast of pancakes and bacon. Her mother always made her favourites whenever Miranda was facing a problem or in a bad situation, but she'd never faced anything like this before.
Sighing (叹气)deeply in the quiet room, she tried to stand up. She could feel the pain in her right leg. It was serious but not unbearable. Surely, Miranda thought, it would not be as bad as she had imagined.
She shook her head to clear her thought and got ready to join her mother. As she walked into the kitchen, her mother gave her a big smile. Immediately, Miranda felt comforted. If nothing else, she at least knew one thing was certain. She was not alone in this and that would make all the differences, no matter what the day would bring.
(D)1. What did Miranda usually do every morning?
A. She woke her family up. B. She cleaned her room.
C. She cooked for her mother. D. She ran for two miles.
(C)2. Which of the following sentences can be put in the ▲ in Paragraph 3?
A. Miranda jumped out of bed
B. her mother came into her room
C. Miranda knew she had to get up
D. the telephone rang at the same time
(B)3. What did the smile on her mother's face mean to Miranda?
A. Suggestion. B. Encouragement. C. Instruction. D. Agreement.
(A)4. What would Miranda probably do after breakfast?
A. She would go to see the doctor. B. She would go to bed and have a rest.
C. She would join her team members. D. She would join her mother in the kitchen.
78.(2021• 嘉兴)本文主要介绍了在接管日这一天一些学生的体验以及看法。
Takeover Day
Want to be a football coach, a policeman or a musician? If you could do any job for a day, what would it be? Takeover Day offers young people this chance.
Takeover Day is an event for young people to “take over” the day from adults(成年人). Of course, it’s difficult to give someone the job of a film star or a model!However, Takeover Day has offered young people jobs as news reporters, teachers and even politicians(政客).
The event serves two purposes. First, it gives young people experience in different kinds of jobs. Second, adults can learn from young people’s opinions and fresh ideas.
Here’s what the students say about their Takeover Day.
Simon 16, went to Coventry Football Club. He became coach of the football team for a day: “Having a go at training professional players was an unforgettable experience,” said Simon. “If I had the chance, I would do this job every day.”
Sally, 15, became the head teacher of her school. “I’d go mad if I were a head teacher!” she said. “So many meetings!” Sally thinks she learned a lot. “My favorite part of the day was meeting the school cook and improving the school menus for the week. It was a great chance to tell her what we really like eating!”
Paul, 17, spent the day with an important politician. He even went to a meeting at Buckingham Palace! Paul thought that if everyone had the chance to follow a politician for a day, they’d be amazed. “It isn’t a nine-to-five job. It’s 24/7,” he said “We even had no time for lunch.”
(D)1. What may Simon choose to be in the future?
A. A model B. A politician. C. A head teacher. D. A football coach.
(B)2. What do Sally and Paul probably think of their Takeover Day?
A. Busy but exciting. B. Peaceful but tiring. C. Amazing and relaxing. D. Easy and unforgettable.
(C)3. Takeover Day is set up for young people to ________.
A. spread ideas B. become famous C. know more about jobs D. work for their schools
79.(2021• 嘉兴)本文主要讲述了路德威克经过不断的努力发明了一种凝胶,它可以帮助没有足够干净水的人。
Ludwick Marishane, a South African, was with his friends in Limpopo when they started talking about inventing something to put on your skin(皮肤) so you don’t have to take a bath. Ludwick thought that this was a great idea. He did some research on the Internet, and he found some surprising facts.
About 2,500,000,000 people around the world haven’t got clean water. This is a huge problem because dirty water can create illnesses. One of them’ is trachoma: 8,000,000 people all over the world get trachoma every year. They wash their faces with dirty water, get ill and go blind. To stop trachoma, people don’t have to receive expensive medical care. They have to wash their faces with clean water. That’s it.
Ludwick started thinking. He wanted to make something to help people in parts of the world where it’s difficult to find clean water. He did more research on the Internet, and he did more thinking. Ludwick had a plan. He wanted to make a gel(凝胶)for people to put on their skin, so they don’t have to take a bath. When he was at university, he never stopped thinking about his invention. He started to talk to other people about it, and three years later the dream came true. He made the gel and called it “Dry Bath”.
Ludwick is the winner of lots of prizes. People call him “one of the brightest young men in the world”. He is happy about his success. Dry Bath is helping people to be healthy. And Dry Bath also helps to save water. That’s important in many parts of the world, where it’s difficult to find clean water. Now he wants to invent other things and also wants to help other young people to become inventors.
(C)1. Trachoma is a kind of illness that may make people ________.
A. feel hungry B. feel thirsty C. become blind D. become sleepy
(D)2. Ludwick invented the gel “Dry Bath” to _______.
A. treat people with skin trouble B. make dirty water become clean
C. show people how to be an inventor D. help people without enough clean water
(A)3. Which word best describes Ludwick according to the passage?
A. Creative. B. Brave. C. Honest. D. Humorous.
(B)4. What can we learn from Ludwick’s experience?
A. Luck is very important in achieving success.
B. People can succeed by sticking to their dreams.
C. Young people can easily come up with new ideas.
D. Going to university can make young people smarter.
80.(2021• 嘉兴)本文主要介绍了颜色对于地球上生命的作用,分别举例人类、植物和动物对颜色的使用。
The natural world is colorful with humans, plants and animals showing different colors.
Human skin can be many different colors and it changes with the sun, our feelings or our health for example. This is because of pigments(色素), which reflect light and make what the eye sees as colors. So, when we feel excited or angry, our heart can send more blood to the face and the pigments in the skin become red. This is why we have the expression that someone “sees red” when they are angry.
Plants also have pigments. Color is important for them to live on. The bright colors of flowers catch the attention of insects(昆虫), which then carry their pollen(花粉) from one flower to another. Bees can see colors we cannot, and they follow these to the inside of the flower. Without bees visiting flowers in this way, many plants would die out.
Animals also use color for their own need. They protect themselves with different colors so as not to be seen by predators. The snowshoe hare for example, a type of wild rabbit, changes color with seasons for this reason. During summer it is a brown color, and in winter it is white so that it can hide in the snow. However, some animals use color as a warning to make predators stay away. Bright colors such as yellow and red are often used in this way. Nature, however, is very clever, and predators also use colors to attract(吸引) the animals they feed on.
So, we can see that there may be many different reasons and uses for colors in the natural world. Some uses of color in nature remain unknown, but one thing is for sure, color not only makes our planet beautiful but it is also necessary for our planet to live on.
(B)1. Paragraph 2 mainly tells us that ________ is/are the cause that makes human skin change color.
A. feelings B. pigments C. blood D. sunshine
(D)2. According to Paragraph 3, plants can use ________ to attract insects.
A. leaves B. fruits C. pollen D. color
(B)3. The underlined word “predators” in Paragraph 4 refers to animals which ________.
A. hide in secret places B. kill other animals for food
C. change color with the sun D. protect themselves from danger
(C)4. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To describe animals’ ways of life. B. To encourage us to study color in nature.
C. To introduce the uses of colors for life on earth. D. To explain the importance of protecting our planet.
81.(2021• 嘉兴)本文主要介绍了两者不同的学习方式,但作者认为无论哪种学习方式,只要适合自己那就是好的。
You may study differently from your friends, but your study habits are not wrong!
Kelly and Maria are best friends with a lot in common. They love doing things together, such as going to movies and concerts, shopping, or just sitting at a small cafe. Since they take a lot of the same school subjects, they would love to study together, but they find this impossible. Their working styles are so completely different that they can’t be in the same room while they are studying!
Kelly would like to study in a clean, open space, while Maria works best with books, papers and other things around her. Kelly prefers to study in a totally silent room, but Maria loves to play music or even have the TV on. Kelly can sit for hours without moving, and often gets all her homework done in one sitting. Maria, however, is always getting up, and says that she thinks best when she’s on the move.
You might be asking yourself: which way of studying gets better results? Many people believe that a silent, tidy setting(环境) is the way to go, ________. Some research has even shown that outside noise and untidiness help some people focus(聚焦) their attention, because it makes them form a “wall” in their mind around what they are doing and improves their focus.
So, if you’re a student who chooses to study while sitting at a table in a busy shopping center, don’t worry about it. If you work in total silence, that’s OK; too. Judging from Kelly’s and Maria’s study habits, the best way to study is the way that works for you. In their very different ways, both of them do well in school, and both finish their work within the required time as well.
(A)1. Kelly and Maria are mentioned as an example in this passage to______.
A. discuss two different study habits B. compare the differences in their hobbies
C. show the importance of a good study habit D. express the writer’s worry about their friendship
(C)2. Which of the following is the best to fill in the blank in Paragraph 4?
A. and they have difficulty in study B. and it can be true for most of them
C. but that doesn’t seem necessarily true D. but nobody does research on this question
(B)3. What can we infer from the last paragraph of this passage?
A. Students who like to study in silence will be more successful
B. Both study habits can help students make progress in their studies.
C. Only a small number of students can study well in a noisy situation.
D. Friends with different study habits can do better by studying together.
(A)4. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. Are you studying the “right” way? B. How can you improve your study habits?
C. Is it possible for friends to study well together? D. What are the advantages of different study settings?
82.(2021•德阳)本文主要是四个活动的广告。【考点】人物故事类阅读.人物传记类阅读
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Films
Two films will be on this Sunday afternoon at Andersen Cinema. See Justice League at 3:30 p.m. The Smurfs will be on at 3:45 p.m. For more information, call 66327601.
International Picnic
Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come City Pak this Sunday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to4:00p.m.
Football Game
Dec. 16 this Sunday night (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.), is a good chance to watch the football game in our City Gym this year. Buy your tickets at the gate of the gym. It might be cold. Don’t forget to wear a sweater or a jacket.
Concert
“The Only”, a popular rock band from America, will give their first concert this Saturday night, at 7:00 pm. at Golden Hall.
(A)36. When do you have to arrive at the cinema to see the film The Smurfs?
A. Before 3:45 p.m. B. Before 4:00 p.m. C. Before 6:30 p.m. D. Before 7:00 p.m.
(C)37. Where should you go to have a picnic?
A. Golden Hall. B. City Gym. C. City Park. D. Andersen Cinema.
(D)38. What can you do on Saturday night?
A. To have a picnic. B. To watch a football game.
C. To see a film. D. To go to a concert.
83.(2021•德阳)本文主要讲了一个小男孩为了实现梦想——长大后做一名宇航员,而努力的故事。
【考点】人物故事类阅读.人物传记类阅读
Li Zixuan is a junior middle school student. He is now studying in Grade 9. He has had many dreams since he was little. But as time goes by, some new dreams have appeared and some old ones have disappeared. However, only one dream is still in his mind.
Li Zixuan says that when he was a child, he heard about rockets and spaceships. At first, he didn’t know what they were. From his father, he knew that scientists make rockets to carry things into space, and spaceships are used to carry people through space. From then on, he has had a real interest in space. Every time he sees beautiful stars and the moon in the sky at night, he gets every excited. He is always dreaming that he can fly to space to look at the early one day. His mother knows about his dream and of the encourages him.
In school, Li Zixuan learned that the first man flew into space in 1961 and later, more astronauts succeeded in traveling into space. Some astronauts even landed on the moon. His teacher always encourages him to learn more. He knows not everyone has a chance to travel into space. More importantly, before he can fly to space, he must be trained specially.
Li Zixuan knows it’s not easy to achieve his dream, but he decided to try his best. He says, “I’ve had this dream for many years. it has brought me a lot of joy and always gives me power. Even if it doesn’t come true in the end, I won’t be sorry.”
(D)39. What does the boy want to be when he grows up?
A. A scientist. B. A pilot. C. An engineer. D. An astronaut.
(A)40. Who told the boy something about rockets and spaceships?
A. His father. B. His mother. C. His teacher. D. His friend.
(D)41. What must the boy do before he can fly to space?
A. Study very hard. B. Get a driving licence.
C. Do exercise every day. D. Get some special training.
(A)42. What’s the best title(标题) for the text?
A. Dream of a Boy. B. The Love of a Father.
C. An Excellent Hobby. D. An Unusual Experience.
84.(2021•德阳)本文主要介绍了垃圾分类的必要性以及垃圾分类具体内容,并呼吁读者要积极参与垃圾分类。【考点】健康环保类阅读.生态环保类阅读
If your pencil box is broken, the batteries(电池)in your flashlights run out, or you have some leftover food, how will you deal with these things? You will probably throw them all into one rubbish bin. But actually, we need to sort(分类)all the rubbish separately. If you don’t sort your rubbish, all of it will go to a special place where it is buried(埋藏)together. As a result, it will take up some fields. Some rubbish will pollute the groundwater. Some rubbish that can be reused will be wasted.
In recent years, some Chinese cities have been working hard on rubbish sorting.
Shanghai has called on all the people living in this city to sort their rubbish into four groups: wet, recyclable, harmful and dry. Wet waste is known as household waste. They are things you don’t want but pigs can eat. Paper, metal, glass, plastic and other things that can be reused are recyclable waste. Harmful waste includes thins like medicine, batteries. Finally, any waste that is not wet, recyclable or harmful will go to the “dry waste” bin.
Many other Chinese cities are also using this way to sort their rubbish. For example, Deyang has been sorting its rubbish into the same four groups since several years ago. Students in Deyang have already received waste-sorting guidebooks. They have studied these books and known how to sort the rubbish.
China is now improving its waste-sorting efforts. There is still a long way to go. But it’s never too late to learn how to sort your rubbish rightly. We should take an active part in it.
(B)43. How many bad results will there be if all the rubbish is buried together?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
(C)44. What does the underlined phrase “take up” in Paragraph 1 mean?
A. 处理 B.改变 C.占用 D.从事
(C)45. Which of the following is harmful waste?
A. Metal. B. Paper. C. Medicine. D. Glass.
(A)46. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Students in Deyang have known how to sort the rubbish.
B. Paper and metal can be thrown into a “dry waste” bin.
C. The whole world is working hard on rubbish sorting.
D. China has already succeeded in sorting the rubbish.
85.(2021•德阳)本文章主要讲述了互联网的发展使得人们越来越依赖于互联网来存储信息,感觉人们已经很少利用大脑记忆东西。因此本文就网路是否会改变我们的记忆方式以及如何改变我们的记忆方式进行了分析。【考点】科普知识类阅读.攻破科普知识类阅读
As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information, do people remember less? if you know your computer will store information, why do you store it in your own personal memory, your brain? Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how.
In a recent study, Professor Betsy Sparrow made some experiments(实验). She and her research team wanted to know how the Internet is changing memory.
In the first experiment, they asked two groups of people to put 40 unimportant facts into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would store the information. The second group understood that the computer would not store it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it.
In the second experiment, the researchers gave people facts to remember, and told them where to find the information on the Internet. The information was in an exact in an exact computer folder(文件夹). Surprisingly, people later remember where the folder is better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. However, they remember how to find it. This is called “transitive memory (交互记忆)”.
According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transitive memories; that is, people are learning how to organize a lot of information so that they are able to get it at a later date. This doesn’t mean we are becoming either more or less clever, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.
(B)47. Why does the writer begin the text with two questions?
A. To explain some thoughts. B. To introduce the main topic.
C. To show an opinion. D. To draw the readers’ attention.
(D)48. What can we learn form the first experiment?
A. Sparrow put the information into the computer.
B. Both groups remember the information well.
C. Group 1 remembered the information faster.
D. Group 2 remembered the information better.
(B)49. What do we know about transitive memory from the second experiment?
A. People organize the information like a computer.
B. People remember how to find the information.
C. People remember how to make a folder.
D. People keep the information in mind.
(B)50. What’s Professor Betsy Sparrow’s conclusion(结论)?
A. People become more and more clever.
B. The way people use memory is changing.
C. The way people make experiments is changing.
D. People’s memories become poorer than before.
86.(2021•广安)短文讲了苏珊的家、贝拉的村庄、乡村生活超市和音乐商店。
Susan’s House
Come and enjoy the home.
We offer rooms of different sizes and delicious food.
No.5 Park Road
Tel: 543-002
Bela’s Village
The best school for your dogs. They learn everything here.
Also a nice home for them when you are out of town.
Call 544-471 (24 hours).
Country Life Supermarket
Our fruit and vegetables come in fresh every morning.
Special prices for the first month.
Opening hours: 10.00 a.m.一6.00 p.m.
Tel: 544- 996
Next Wave Music Store
Arnold Swenson has made his first CD!
Come and meet him this weekend.
Special presents for the first 50 people.
Call Diana at 543-616
(B)16. Susan’s House offers _________.
A. rooms and drinks B. rooms and food
C. food and drinks D. free trips
(B)17. When you need to put your dog in a certain place, you can call _________.
A. 543-002 B. 544-471 C. 544- 996 D. 543-616
(A)18. In Country Life Supermarket, you can have _________.
A. some fruit and vegetables B. some rooms of different sizes
C. some nice rooms for your dogs D. some special presents
(D)19. If you want special presents, you can go to _________.
A. Susan’s House B. Bela’s village
C. Country Life Supermarket D. Next Wave Music Store
(C)20. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. We can know the address of Susan’s House.
B. Dogs can learn everything at Bela’s Village.
C. Arnold Swenson is a great painter.
D. Country Life Supermarket opens at ten o’clock every morning.
87.(2021•广安)本文主要讲了山西省临猗西关小学校长张鹏飞带领小学生跳鬼步舞的故事。
A primary school headmaster became the latest star on the Internet for dancing with his students.
Zhang Pengfei works in Xiguan Primary School in Linyi, Shanxi Province. Every morning, he leads 700 pupils to do the “ghost shuffle” routine on the playground. They dance for 30 minutes every day. They like dancing more than doing the old exercise routine, so they don’t do the old one now.
“I thought we needed a change because the students lost interest in doing the old exercise routine though it was useful for pupils” Zhang told the reporter. After all, they started to do the old exercise routine in 1951.
Mr. Zhang saw a group of people doing the “ghost shuffle” routine by accident. Then he decided to learn it on his own. “I thought the dance would be great for kids,” he said, “The music is energetic and it really makes children relax.” In October 2018, he introduced the dance to all the pupils of his school. Soon even teachers and workers there joined in the activity.
“Now the pupils don’t keep playing games on their phones. Sometimes they watch different dancing videos and learn new moves!” the headmaster said.
(D)21. The students do the “ghost shuffle” routine for _________ every week from Monday to Friday.
A. 30 minutes B. 1.5 hours C. 2 hours D. 2.5 hours
(B)22. When did the students in Xiguan Primary School start to do the “ghost shuffle” routine?
A. In 1951. B. In 2018. C. In 2019. D. In 2020.
(A)23. How did Zhang Pengfei feel about the music of the “ghost shuffle” routine?
A. Energetic and relaxing. B. Slow and traditional.
C. Classical and interesting. D. Quiet and relaxing.
(D)24. After Mr. Zhang introduced the “ghost shuffle” routine to his school, the pupils ________.
A. became smarter
B. asked their parents to dance with them
C. didn’t do other types of sports any more
D. didn’t keep playing games on their phones
(A)25. From the passage, we know _________.
A. the old exercise routine has a history of many years
B. only the students do the dance at Mr. Zhang’s school
C. Mr. Zhang learnt the dance on TV
D. Mr. Zhang often dances after work
87.(2021•广安)本文主要讲了动物们教训骄傲的火鸡并且最后与火鸡和解的故事。
Turkey was proud of his looks. Every time he walked past the other animals, he would show off his feathers(羽毛)and say, “I am so beautiful. Move out of my way!”
The other animals thought Turkey was too proud. They decided to give him a lesson, so Fox wrote a note to invite Turkey to a dance party. Turkey was so pleased. When the sun went down, he got to Fox’s home. Seeing Turkey, all the animals bowed and cheered.
Just at that time, a beautiful peacock(孔雀)showed up. When Turkey saw the beautiful feathers of the peacock, he became speechless. The other animals began to laugh. “I look like a fool.” thought Turkey. He ran out of the house as quickly as he could.
And then, no one saw Turkey for several days. Everyone began to feel bad about what they did. They looked for Turkey everywhere. They just wanted to teach him to be humble. They didn’t want to hurt his feelings. Finally, they found Turkey in an old tree. He looked quite sad.
Peacock flew to Turkey and said, “Your friends are worried about you. They feel sorry for you” “We are sorry for the joke we played on you, Turkey.” the animals said. “I am sorry I was so proud.” replied Turkey.
“I think we should have another dance party!” said Fox, so they went towards Fox’s home together.
(C)26. Why did the animals invite Turkey to the dance party?
A. Because they liked him.
B. Because they thought his feathers were beautiful.
C. Because they decided to give him a lesson.
D. Because they were proud of him.
(D)27. Where did they have the dance party?
A. At Turkey’s home. B. In an old tree. C. At Peacock’s home. D. At Fox’s home.
(B)28. Turkey left the dance party because he ________.
A. was tired B. was fooled C. had a fever D. had to go home
(D)29. What does the underlined word “humble” mean in Chinese?
A. 善良的 B. 温和的 C. 随意的 D. 谦逊的
(B)30. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. What a party! B. The proud Turkey.
C. Turkey’s bad luck. D. Who is more beautiful?
88.(2021•广安)这篇短文简要的介绍了DNA的发现历史,并介绍了这一发现对于人类生活的影响及人们对此的不同意见。
DNA is the whole “map” of the human body. It is something that all humans have, and it tells the body what to do. DNA is the reason that we look like our parents, because we get some of the DNA to make our own.
People have been trying to understand the human body for a long time. In 1860, Mr. Mendel discovered why we look similar to other people in our family. It is because of small things called “genes(基因)” in our body. In 1953, two scientists, Watson and Crick, found out that those small parts are real messages. They are written in the DNA with a special language.
In 1961, another two scientists found the first “word” that they could understand in that language. It shows how DNA tells the cell(细胞)to build its parts. So far, scientists have found all the words in the DNA map, but we do not understand what they all do. By understanding what just one “word” means, we can help to save people from several illnesses. So the more we understand, the more doctors will be able to do.
Most people hope that this will help to make better medicine to help sick people. Other people worry that when we learn more “words” and find out more information, we will use in the wrong way, just to make people more attractive(有吸引力的), or stop sick people getting jobs.
(D)31. Who discovered why we look like other people in our family in 1860?
A. Crick. B. Watson. C. Mr. Harris. D. Mr, Mendel.
(C)32. The two scientists found ________ in 1961.
A. all the words in the DNA map
B. small things called “genes” in our body
C. the first “word” that they could understand in that language
D. the small parts are written in the DNA with a special language
(A)33. How can we help sick people if we understand more “words” in the DNA map?
A. Make better medicine B. Stop them getting jobs
C. Tell them what to do D. Make them attractive
(B)34. According to the passage, all of the following are true except that ________.
A. we look like our parents because of “genes” in our body
B. we have understood what all the words in the DNA map do
C. DNA is the whole “map” of the human body
D. DNA tells the cell o build its parts
(D)35. What do people think of this research about DNA?
A. It can be bad B. It can be good
C. It can be good but won't work. D. It can be good and bad.
89.(2021•达州)本文介绍了华为公司当前面临的困难及其解决困难的决心。
In 1987 a small company named Huawei was started in Shenzhen. After more than 30 years of development, the company has now beaten Apple and become the world’s second largest maker of smartphones. It has also become the world’s supplier (供应者) of 5G. In China and even in the world, Huawei is a wonder. Although it started producing mobile phones not many years ago, it has become one of the most famous phone companies.
But recently, Huawei faces some difficulties. The US government made a law to stop its sales in America. American officials said Huawei gave information that it collected to the Chinese government. At the same time, the US government planned to stop selling parts and services to Huawei. They believed that Huawei’s business would be hurt this way.
“We have never received such a request from the Chinese government and we have never tried to get into other systems to collect information,” Ren Zhengfei, Huawei’s president said. “The law would have little effect on our company. Huawei has enough ability to deal with the problems,” Ren added.
In an interview several years ago, Ren Zhengfei said, “I started Huawei with only £4000 at the beginning, but now it has become a 100 billion company. The experience was not as romantic as you imagine.”
Facing the law of the US, Huawei is growing. Huawei’s smartphone sales around the world rose 50 percent compared with a year earlier in the first three months of 2019. At the same time, sales from both Samsung and Apple fell. So far Huawei has grown into the world’s largest telecommunication equipment supplier (供应商), selling in 170 countries. It may beat Samsung as the largest smartphone maker in the near future.
(C)51. How many kinds of smartphones are mentioned in total in this passage?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
(B)52. Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Huawei collected the information for the Chinese government.
B. Ren Zhengfei started Huawei with only £4000 in 1987.
C. Huawei has beaten Samsung, a South-Korea phone maker so far.
D. Huawei has developed its business smoothly.
(A)53. What does the underlined word “romantic” in Paragraph 4 mean in Chinese?
A. 浪漫的 B. 现实的 C. 成功的 D. 麻烦的
(D)54. The last paragraph mainly tells us .
A. Huawei has become one of the most famous phone companies.
B. Huawei has become the largest maker of smartphones in the world.
C. Huawei has got into some systems of the US.
D. Huawei is full of hope and must succeed in the future.
90.(2021•达州)本文主要讲了科学家顾方舟发明糖丸的故事。
“I spent my whole life doing one thing,” Gu Fangzhou once said. Known as “the father of sugar pills (糖丸)”, Gu passed away on January 2, 2019. Eight months later, he received a national honorary-title (荣誉称号) “the People’s Scientist” for his polio (脊髓灰质炎) research.
Gu Fangzhou, a famous medical scientist, was born in June,1926. Gu’s family faced a difficult time with the sudden death of his father. He studied hard and finally entered Peking University as a medical student in 1944. After graduation, Gu made the decision to work to help improve public health.
In 1955, polio broke out in Nantong,Jiangsu Province. It paralyzed (使瘫痪) 1,680 people, mostly children aged below seven. It spread to neighboring areas and resulted in 466 deaths. Gu was asked to lead polio research in 1957. “At that time the only way to prevent polio was to invent a vaccine (疫苗),” said Gu.
In 1959 Gu succeeded in developing the first polio live vaccine. Later, he developed the “sugar-coated pill” vaccine in the early 1960s. It not only tasted better but was more affordable and easier to keep. To test the vaccine, Gu tried the vaccine in person and later his one-month-old son was vaccinated. This inspired his team to vaccinate their kids. They became the first group of people in China to try a polio vaccine. “If we don’ t believe in what we produce, how can others believe in it?” said Gu.
Gradually, the sugar-coated polio vaccine was made available in China. It saved millions of people, especially kids, from being disabled. In 2000, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that China was already a polio-free country. “We feel satisfied. I can tell people that I tried my best, and your kids will no longer get polio,” said Gu. “That’s all we hoped for. ”
(B)55. What was Gu Fangzhou’s age when he passed away?
A. About 89. B. About 93. C. About 95. D. About 96.
(D)56. Who were the first group of people to try a polio vaccine in China?
① Gu Fangzhou himself. ② Gu Fangzhou’s partners’ kids.
③ Gu Fangzhou’s parents. ④ Gu Fangzhou’s son.
A. ①②③ B. ①③④ C. ②③④ D. ①②④
(A)57. Which of the following is Not mentioned in the passage?
A. Gu got married in his twenties.
B. Gu entered Peking University to study medicine in 1944.
C. Since 2000, China has become a polio-free country.
D. Gu received a national honorary-title “the People’s Scientist” after his death.
(C)58. What is the writer’s purpose in writing the passage?
A. To introduce the research about the polio vaccine.
B. To report an important medical invention.
C. To introduce a great medical scientist.
D. To show Chinese polio vaccine to the world.
91.(2021•达州)根据教育部的数据,在2020年上半年中,中国中小学生视力问题的人数从59.2%上升到了70.6%,为了保护学生的视力,中国政府对学习用品和设备制定了新的要求,将于2022年3月1日生效。
With her eyes feeling increasingly tired and her vision blurry(视力模糊的),l6-year-old Tian Ting went to the hospital with her parents in January. She was shocked when she found out that her eyesight dropped from 5.0 to 4.6 in only a term. “A few of my friends have had the same experience lately,” Tian said.
In fact, poor eyesight among Chinese primary and high school students rose from 59.2 percent to 70.6 percent in the first six months of 2020, according to the Ministry of Education.
To protect students’ eyesight, the Chinese government has worked out new requirements (要求) for school supplies (供应品) and equipments that will take effect (生效) on March 1, 2022. For example, according to the requirements, the size of text in students’ textbooks should be no smaller than nine-point. Teachers should also try not to use projectors (投影仪) or other multimedia equipments (多媒体设备) that are too bright, Beijing Daily reported. There are also requirements for desks and classroom lights. For example, these lights should give off (散发) as little blue light as possible.
Blue light is bad for our eyes, as it can kill the photoreceptor cells (光感器细胞) we need for vision, according to Harvard Medical School. Many of the electronic devices we use every day, like our phones and computer screens, give off blue light.
Chinese government has also taken other steps to protect students’ eyesight in China. In May 2020, the National Health Commission urged schools to make sure that students have at least two hours of outdoor activity a day.
(D)59. In the first half of 2020, there were of students becoming short-sighted.
A. 0.4 % B. 11.4 % C. 59.2 % D. 70.6 %
(D)60. The writer probably agrees that .
A. Schools use textbooks with the smaller size of text
B. Teachers use over-bright multimedia equipments
C. Students are made sure to have fewer than two hours of outdoor activity a day
D. Schools use lights that give off less blue light
(D)61. What’s the best title of the passage?
A. How to protect us from illness.
B. How to have outdoor activity.
C. How to use electronic devices.
D. How to protect students’ eyesight.
92.(2021•自贡)短文讲了北极一直是一个非常美丽和神秘的地区,详细地介绍了在那里拍摄的电影。
The Arctic has always been an area of great beauty and mystery, where a lot of movies and TV shows are made. Here are three of our favorite Arctic movies.
Klaus(2019)
Klaus is a family holiday film about the origins of Santa Claus, many people's favorite old man at Christmas. Santa is said to live in the North Pole, but in Klaus, he lives in Smeerenburg, a Norwegian settlement on the island of Svalbard. There, a young postman convinces the town's kids to send letters to the lonely woodsman named Klaus, and in return he will reward them with toys.
Balto(1995)
Based on a true story, this animated movie takes place when a deadly disease hits the small town of Nome, Alaska, US, in 1925. A half-wolf dog named Balto must lead a sled-dog team across the snowy expanse to send life-saving medicine to the town's citizens hundreds of kilometers away.
Arctic(2019)
Is there a better place for a survival(生存)story than the Arctic? In the film Arctic, one man must survive in the icy landscape after his plane crashes. He must fish, find water, and build a makeshift camp to stay alive. The film, shot in the cold wilderness of Iceland, shows just how hard life can be in the Arctic.
(A)46. Which movie will you choose if you are interested in Christmas?
A. Klaus(2019). B. Balto(1995). C. Arctic(2019).
(B)47. Which word best describes the half-wolf dog Balto?
A. Lively. B. Helpful. C. Outgoing.
(C)48. Where was the movie Arctic (2019) shot?
A. In Smeerenburg. B. In Alaska. C. In Iceland.
93.(2021•自贡)本文主要讲了一只喜欢独角兽玩具的狗Sisu的故事。
Dogs may be man's best friends, but for Sisu, a stray dog, the unicom(独角兽)is his best friend.
Recently, Sisu broke into a store in North Carolina five times, trying to steal the same purple unicorn toy. But every time he got it, a salesman would find him, take the toy away and put it back on the shelf. When it turned out that Sisu wouldn't give up, the salesman had to lock the door and not let Sisu in, and then called Duplin County Animal Services for help.
Samantha Lane, the officer who answered the call, was so moved by Sisu's love for the unicorn that she bought the $10 toy for the dog.
"The only thing we can think of is that he came from a family that had a similar toy or had children who had one, " said Joe Newbum, a director of Duplin County Animal Services.
"It's a nice dog," Newbum added. "He likes to play and he is very smart. He sits, stays and shakes hands. He is very polite."
And whoever is lucky enough to adopt(收养)Sisu will get two best friends for the price of one. According to the Facebook post from Duplin County Animal Services, Sisu and his stuffed animal have already had an adopter.
(C)49. Why did Sisu break into the store in North Carolina?
A. To meet his adopter. B. To look for some food.
C. To get the unicorn freely.
(C)50. What can we learn from Joe Newbum's words?
A. The family had only one child.
B. The family owned many unicorns.
C. Joe Newbum thought highly of Sisu.
(B)51. What is the right order according to the story?
a. Sisu was adopted at last.
b. Sisu broke into the store.
c. The salesman called for help.
d. The officer bought Sisu the unicorn.
A. b-d-a-c B. b-c-d-a C. c-d-b-a
(A)52. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Brave for Love B. Kind to Animals C. Proper Feeding of Dogs
94.(2021·自贡)本文主要讲述了英美两国短语和习语的差异。
If you're riding in a "lift" or an "elevator", or eating "chips" versus "fries", these words all depend on whether you're in the UK or US. Although the, both speak English, there are many phrases and idioms that differ between the cultures.
For example, have you ever just not been in the mood to go out with friends? In the US you might say you don't feel like doing that activity, but in the UK you would say, "I can't be asked. "
Maybe you're about to take a test and feel a little anxious. In the US, you might say you are nervous, but in the UK, one could say they are "having kittens". If someone in the UK were feeling they were under pressure, they might say they are '"under the cosh".
Even many native English speakers are often confused by the meanings of these terms. Stephanie Stone, a US native, recalls her experience studying in the UK. "People would ask, 'You all right?' For months I thought I looked unwell until I realized it just meant 'How's it going? ".
If you want to know more about US and UK idioms, you'd better "have a butcher's hook" at some phrase books. It can be quite interesting to find, the equivalent(对应的)phrases in your own language.
(C)53. What would you say in America if you are unwilling to go out with friends?
A. I can't be asked.
B. I'm under the cosh.
C. I don't feel like doing that.
(C)54. How might Stephanie Stone feel at first when asked ' You all right? ' in the UK?
A. Surprised. B. Pleased. C. Tired.
(B)55. What does the phrase "have a butcher's hook" in the last paragraph mean?
A. Get many skills. B. Have a look. C. Find some words.
(C)56. What is the text mainly about?
A. The meanings of phrases and idioms in the UK and US.
B. The history of phrases and idioms in the UK and US.
C. The differences of phrases and idioms in the UK and US.
95.(2021•自贡)本文主要介绍了"天问一号"首次拍摄的火星表面特写照片的相关情况。
Named after the "quest for heavenly truth", Tianwen 1, China's first Mars probe(探测器), has given us impressive pictures of the red planet. The first high-resolution(高分辨率的)pictures of Mars taken by Tianwen 1 were made public by the China National Space Administration(CNSA) on March 4.
"These are the first close-up pictures of Mars' surface taken by China, " said Bao Weimin, a scientist of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
The pictures were taken at different distances from Mars. The two black-and-white pictures were taken by the high-resolution camera on Tianwen 1 when the probe was about 330-350 kilometers above the Martian surface. As for the color picture, it was taken by Tianwen 1's medium-resolution(中分辨率的)camera when the probe was about 5, 000 kilometers above the red planet. It shows Mars' North Pole.
The high-resolution camera can take both color and panchromatic(全色的)pictures. Panchromatic pictures, which are black and white, are the clearest, having the largest amount of data for scientific study, said Liu Tongjie. The medium-resolution camera, can only produce lesser clear pictures. Scientists put the panchromatic and color pictures together to form a clear and beautiful color picture, Liu added.
Tianwen 1, the country's first independent Mars task, was sent up on July 23, kicking off the nation's planetary exploration program. The probe entered its preset orbit above Mars on Feb 24 and is looking for a landing site on the planet's largest plain. The probe is expected to land on the red planet sometime between May and June.
(B)57. When were the first high-resolution photos of Mars made public by CNSA?
A. On Feb 24. B. On March 4. C. On July 23.
(A)58. What does the word "It" refer to in paragraph 3?
A. The color picture.
B. The black-and-white picture.
C. The clear and beautiful picture.
(A)59. What do we know about the pictures according to the text?
A. The first close-up pictures of Mars' surface were taken at different distances from Mars.
B. The color pictures have the largest amount of data for scientific study.
C. The clearest pictures were taken by the medium-resolution camera.
(C)60. What will be most probably discussed next?
A. Tianwen 1 will take more pictures of Mars.
B. Tianwen 1 will land on the red planet, Mars.
C. Tianwen 1 will do some scientific research on Mars.
96.(2021·遂宁)短文讲了一个网站的四个博物馆,详细地介绍了开放时间、年龄要求和费用等。
Welcome to www.youthtravel.com! Would you like to join us this summer vacation? Here are tours of four amazing museums. You can not only enjoy your life, but also learn something interesting.
The Underwater Museum
Time: July 5-10
Age: 8-18
Ticket: ¥50
You can enjoy fishes in different colors. There are also excellent dolphin shows. If you are brave enough, have a try to swim underwater to see the sea life clearly. Buy some gifts for your family if necessary.
The Museum of Movies
Time: July 16-21
Age: 8-15
Ticket: ¥20
This is a museum about movies and cameras. It has very old cameras and you can learn a lot about the history of them. To relax yourself, you may watch famous movies from all over the world.
The China(瓷器)Museum of the Song Dynasty
Time: August 3-8
Age: 12-18
Ticket: free
More than 120 china pieces from ancient China are on show here. You can make your own clay art works in person at a very good price. Come and have fun with your friends! It is open every day except Monday.
Suining Science and Technology Museum
Time: August 23-28
Age: over 6
Ticket: free
You may learn something about the space and increase your science knowledge. You can experience wonderful activities such as VR games, driving games, recycling games and so on. Children under 12 must be with at least one adult.
(D)51. Jenny is a 7-year-old girl. Which museum can she visit?
A. The Underwater Museum. B. The Museum of Movies.
C. The China Museum of the Song Dynasty. D. Suining Science and Technology Museum.
(C)52. If a boy has an interest in the old cameras,he can go to the museum on .
A. July 6 B. August 5 C. July 18 D. August 24
(A)53. Helen wants to visit the Underwater Museum with her classmate Sally. How much do they have to pay?
A. ¥100. B. ¥50. C. ¥20. D. ¥150.
(C)54. At Suining Science and Technology Museum, you can .
A. make clay art pieces B. swim underwater
C. experience VR games D. watch movies
(D)55. The reading may come from .
A. a textbook B. a storybook C. a science fiction D. the Internet
97.(2021·遂宁)本文是一篇人物故事类阅读,主要讲述了一个叫刘秀祥的男生带着自己妈妈去上大学的故事。
Do you know Liu Xiuxiang? This name might be strange to you, but you must have heard about the story of him. He “carried” his sick mom to his university while he studied in Shandong. His mom wasn’t able to look after herself after his dad passed away. He had to support the whole family. Life was difficult, but he went on studying hard. Finally, he got into the university.
Many years later, Liu was noticed by public again. He won the honor — the “May 4th Medal of Chinese Youth”. After he graduated from university in 2012, Liu refused many highly-paid jobs and went back to his hometown, Guizhou Province. There he has been working as a teacher for 9 years. He said, “I hope to do something for more children whose lives are similar to mine.”
In fact, Liu supported three poor children when he was in high school. Till now, he has helped more than 1,700 students and given more than 1,000 speeches. His story has warmed many people. As the song sings, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. ” There is no doubt that he will give more hope to more children in the future.
(A)56. Why did Liu Xiuxiang “carry” his mom to the university?
A. Because his mom couldn’t take care of herself.
B. Because his mom wanted to work in the university.
C. Because his mom was too lonely.
D. Because Liu was not independent.
(A)57. Liu Xiuxiang worked as_______ after he graduated from the university.
A. a policeman B. a doctor C. a teacher D. an officer
(B)58. Where is Liu Xiuxiang’s hometown?
A. In Shandong. B. In Guizhou. C. In Sichuan. D. In Henan.
(D)59. When did Liu start to support poor children?
A. When he graduated from university in 2012.
B. After he won the May 4th Medal of Chinese Youth.
C. When he got into the university.
D. When he was a high school student.
(A)60. What do you think of Liu Xiuxiang?
A. Kind and helpful. B. Honest and brave.
C. Polite and responsible. D. Hard-working and shy.
98.(2021·遂宁)几个月前,中国新冠肺炎疫苗得到广泛应用。我国政府向中国人民免费提供疫苗。本文主要向读者介绍了一些还需要知道的信息。
Several months ago, Chinese COVID-19 vaccines(疫苗)were put to use widely. Our government offers free vaccines to Chinese people. Here is some information you need to know.
How is the vaccine given?
It is given by injection(注射).There are several ways to get injected. For the most common way, you are supposed to get it twice. After the first injection, you have to wait for about three weeks to get the second one.
Is the vaccine bad for human bodies?
Some people are afraid that the vaccines are dangerous and may make them sick. In fact, the vaccines have been tested for a long time. They won’t cause any disease. Instead, they can protect our bodies from being hurt.
Who is suitable?
Medical researches have shown that Chinese vaccines are suitable for most people. And people aged 18 to 59 would be the first ones to get injection. Our government expects people over 60 who are in good health to get injected as well. You’d better ask doctors for advice at first.
Should we still wear a face mask?
Yes. It takes a few weeks for the body to build the ability to fight the COVID-19 after injection. Sometimes the vaccines might not work well in the body. So it’s best to keep wearing face masks in public and wash your hands often.
(C)61. _________ can get the COVID-19 vaccines first in China .
A. People of all ages B. People aged 3 to 17
C. People aged 18 to 59 D. People aged 60 and above
(A)62. The underlined word “disease” means __________ in the passage.
A. illness B. trouble C. headache D. pressure
(B)63. From the passage, we can know that the vaccines __________.
A. will make people sick B. can protect people from being hurt
C. can only be given in two ways D. are very expensive
(A)64. People should still wear masks after injection because __________.
A. their bodies need time to build the ability
B. the masks can make them more beautiful
C. they may catch a cold more easily
D. the masks help the vaccines to work
(D)65. This passage mainly talks about __________.
A. physical health B. face masks
C. doctors’ advice D. vaccine injection
99.(2021·遂宁)文章讲述专家建议早晨8点之后开始上课。
What time does your school start? Do you wish you could get up later every morning? You are not alone if your answer is “Yes.” In the US, many middle school students have the same wish.
In America, many schools start before 7:30 a.m.. But that may change soon. A new law has been passed in California. According to the law, middle schools should not start before 8:00 a.m.. The government hopes school children will have longer time in bed.
Many scientific studies show that teenagers are more active in the afternoon and in the evening. Simply telling them to go to bed earlier doesn’t work well. Most of them don’t get enough sleep because of bad sleeping habits and early school starting time. They need more sleep in the morning. Scientists suggest middle schools should start at 8:00 a.m. or later. Students can get well ready to learn and they won’t fall asleep in class. _______________________ The change can help improve students’ grades.
While scientists are happy with the new law, many parents disagree with it. They won’t be able to send their children to school before they go to work. They also fear that later school starting time will lead to later ending time. As a result, their children will have less time to take part in after-school activities.
It’s good news that Chinese education experts have noticed the problem and made some rules about that. So what’s your opinion? Do you expect China to pass a similar law?
(D)66. The schools shouldn’t start ________ according to the new law in California.
A. before 7:30 a.m. B. after 7:30 a.m.
C. after 8:00 a.m. D. before 8:00 a.m.
(B)67. Why don’t most of the teenagers get enough sleep?
A. Because their parents need them to do housework.
B. Because their sleeping habits are bad and schools start early.
C. Because they play computer games till late.
D. Because they have too much homework.
(D)68. Which sentence do you think can be filled in the blank in paragraph 3?
A. They can put on weight. B. They will like their teachers.
C. They will join more clubs. D. They will pay more attention to classes.
(C)69. What can we know from the passage?
A. The government of New York has passed a new law.
B. All the parents disagree with the law.
C. Later school starting time may lead to fewer after-school activities.
D. Teenagers are more active in the morning.
(A)70. From the passage, we can infer(推断) that ________ .
A. students should have enough sleeping time in the writer’s opinion
B. students in California will have less sleeping time
C. Chinese experts aren’t worried about students’ sleeping time
D. China has already passed a similar law
100.(2021·南充)本文主要介绍了阿莱恩学校的建筑物。
Alleyn's School
Townley Road, Dulwich, UK
office@www. alleynes. org. uk
Welcome to Alleyn’s School. Our school is big and it has 600 students aged 13-15. However, it only had 100 students and four teachers when it was open on September 10th, 1961.
Main Teaching Building
The school has a huge yard and next to it is the main teaching building. The building has two floors, with six classrooms on each. In each classroom there is a computer, an overhead projector, and a smart white board. It also has a small reading area with different kinds of books offered by the students.
Library
Our school library is used for all the reading classes weekly. The members of the reading club can meet here and do some reading after school.
School Hall
We have a fantastic school hall. It is used for gym, meetings and having lunch. It is the place where we hold many events, such as school plays, concerts, indoor games and so on.
Other rooms
We have a well-equipped music room for music lessons, a computer room of thirty・two computers and a large staffroom for teachers to have a rest during lunch lime.
(C)36. The school has a history of ___________ years.
A. 600 B. 100 C. 60 D. 15
(B)37. A school talent show can be held in the ______________.
A. classroom B. school hall C. library D. computer room
(D)38. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The school has 700 students now.
B. The school has 6 classrooms.
C. Everyone can read in the library after school.
D. Teachers can have a rest in the staffroom.
(B)39. The missing part at the end of the passage may talk about the _______________.
A. address B. playground C. P. E. teachers D. music room
(A)40. You can read the passage in a/an ______________.
A. newspaper B. diary C. novel D. invitation
101.(2021·南充)本文主要讲述了一对双胞胎姐妹想做一些不同的事情,于是她们就假扮成对方的样子,去参加彼此的兴趣班,经历过后发现还是做回自己最好。
It was Saturday again. Lily and Lucy disliked Saturdays. That was another thing the twins had in common. They shared the same clothes and tied their hair in the same manner. In fact, it was hard for their classmates and teachers to tell them apart sometimes.
Unlike their classmates, they had to get up early at seven every Saturday to prepare for their lessons. Lily had to attend the art lesson and Lucy had to attend her ballet lesson. "How I wish I could do something different today, " said the twins with one voice. All at once, an idea came to Lily and Lucy al the same time. "Do you have the same idea as me?” they asked each other and laughed. It seemed like a wonderful plan to them. After giving each other a description of their own friends, Lily put on Lucy's ballet dress while Lucy put Lily's brushes and paints into her bag. Then they left for their classes.
When the art lesson started, Lucy couldn't understand the art teacher Unlike Lily, Lucy was poor at drawing. When the art lesson finally ended, Lucy didn't dare to hand in her work.
Meanwhile, Lily was struggling in the ballet class as well. As she had no idea about the dance steps, she had to follow her classmates blindly. As a result, she kept knocking into them Their ballet teacher became impatient with her, "Lucy, you should remember the basic steps. You can't depend on copying what others are doing. ”
When Lily and Lucy arrived home, they were tired out. They decided that they would never try to be someone else that they were not.
(B)41. What was the twins' plan?
A. To have a day off. B. To be each other for a day.
C. To wear the same clothes. D. To have a normal day like their classmates.
(A)42. How did Lucy feel at the beginning of the art lesson?
A. Lost. B. Excited. C. Mad. D. Sleepy.
(B)43. What does the underlined word them refer to?
A. The teachers. B. The classmates. C. The dance steps. D. The ballet dresses.
(C)44. The ballet teacher became impatient because ________________.
A. she wasn't herself that day B. "Lucy" wasn’t patient that day
C. "Lucy" did very badly that day D. she had discovered the twins' plan
(D)45. What did the twins learn from the experience?
A. Don't try to run before you can walk.
B. A good beginning makes a good ending.
C. Saying is one thing and doing is another.
D. The grass is not always greener on the other side.
102.(2021·南充)本文主要介绍了中国古琴的作用和发展以及用古琴演奏的音乐。
One cannot discuss Chinese music without mentioning the guqin. one of the four arts 一 along with go, calligraphy(书 法)and painting. It first appeared over 3, 000 years ago and stands for China's solo musical instrument tradition.
At first, the guqin had only five strings(弓玄), meaning the five elements(元 素)of metal, wood, water, fire and earth. Later, in Zhou Dynasty, King Wen of Zhou added a sixth string for his son. King Wu of Zhou, added a seventh string to encourage his army to fight with the Shang.
Ambience was important in playing the guqin. Usually, it was practiced in a quiet setting and never for public performance. Ancient artists enjoyed performing by a stream in the mountains. The sound of the guqin mixed with the echoes (回音)from the mountains, until the musician felt he was at one with nature. Playing it m snow was also an enjoyable activity for ancient artists, who believed the instrument was the purest of its kind in the world. Also, a night with moonlight was considered wonderful for playing the guqin. Wang Wei (701 -761), a highly talented man of the Tang Dynasty, liked playing it in a bamboo forest on nights with moonlight most.
Guqin pieces are usually three to eight minutes long, with the longest being Guangling lerse, which is 22 minutes long. Other famous pieces include Plum Blossoms in Three Movements, Wild Geese Landing on the Sandbank and Eighteen Songs of a Nomad Flute.
Nowadays, there are fewer than one thousand well-trained guqin players and perhaps no more than fifty living masters. The original number of several thousand pieces has greatly reduced to only one hundred works by today. The guqin and its music was added to the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity(人类非物质文化遗产)in 2003.
(D)46. Today, the guqin has _______________ strings.
A. four B. five C. six D. seven
(B)47. What’s the meaning of the underlined word "Ambience" in Paragraph 3?
A. 演奏技巧 B. 环境氛围 C. 天气状况 D. 弹奏曲目
(C)48. According to the passage, playing the guqin ____________ is a right choice.
A. at a quiet restaurant B. at a welcome party
C. in a peaceful yard with flowers D. on a dark night with rainstorm
(C)49. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. The guqin has a history of less than 3000 years.
B. The strings mean metal, wood, water, fire and stone.
C. The longest guqin piece is Guangling Verse.
D. The guqin is very popular and many people can play it.
(A)50. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. The guqin and its music. B. The guqin and its players.
C. Four Chinese traditional arts. D. The development of guqin music.
103.(2021·成都)本文由四篇小短文组成,a篇介绍了中国建设的机场和高铁,b篇介绍了法国的Architects Lacaton and Vassal夫妇获得了普利兹克建筑奖,c篇介绍了中国的"天眼",d篇介绍了开车时打电话很危险。
(D)66. In which column of a newspaper can we find the four passages above?
A. Future Life B. New Discoveries C. News Around the World
(B)67. Which of the following can we infer from the passages?
A. In the next three years, we'll be able to travel on high-speed maglev trains.
B. The French couple won Pritzker Architecture Prize for their rebuilding work
C. The observation time of "Sky Eye" is around 450 hours in total per year.
(A)68. Which of the blanks can be filled with the underlined word "rural" in Passage a?
A. My grandpa is used to the quiet and peaceful ________ life.
B. In ________ areas, we always see many tall buildings and busy streets.
C. Margret wishes to enjoy the ________ life in the center of London again!
(A)69. Which of the following statements are opinions?
① China plans to build 30 airports in the next three years.
② The two French architects are creative.
③ Sharing "Sky Eye" shows China's opening to the world.
④ Using mobile phones while driving is punished in the UK now.
A. ②③ B. ①③ C. ②④
(B)70. Which of the following can be the common theme of the four passages?
A. The beautiful world.
B. Change for a better world.
C. Science and technology light up the future.
104.(2021·成都)本文主要介绍了成都小镇唐昌有名的布鞋以及它的制造工艺。
Tangchang, a town in Chengdu, is well-known for cloth shoes. With over20 types, Tangchang cloth shoes are strong, comfortable, breathable and friendly to the environment. In 2018, they were added to Sichuan's intangible cultural heritage list(非物质文化遗产名录).
63-year-old Lai Shufang has spent over 40 years making Tangchang cloth shoes. Now she is a master. She said there are 32 steps to make a pair, but the most important step is making the soles.
Layers(层)of white cloth are glued together with flour paste(糨糊). "To make good paste, we make it at a temperature of 85℃. If it's too low or too high, the paste will not work, "Lai said. Then the pasted layers are dried and cut into different shapes. After this, the layered cloth is beaten again and again until it is tight(紧实的)enough to make soles and upper parts. The next step is to shape the two parts and glue them together. But still the soles' edges look fluffy. Through repeated polishing and trimming, the fluffy edges(毛边) will become smooth. Then the cloth shoes are ready.
Lai's hard work touched her son Ai Peng. In 2015, Ai decided to leave his job and help his mother. He used Shu embroidery to make the shoes look more beautiful and opened a cloth shoe store online. He also set up shop windows to show the steps of making shoes, helping more people learn about the art of cloth shoes.
(A)71. What is the most important step in making Tangchang cloth shoes according to Ms. Lai?
A. Making the soles. B. Making the upper parts. C. Making good flour paste.
(C)72. What is the correct order of the following steps of making Tangchang cloth shoes?
① beating the layered cloth
②making flour paste at an exact temperature
③gluing the upper pars and the soles together
A. ③②① B. ②③① C. ②①③
(B)73. How many things has Lai's son done to make the cloth shoes more popular?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
(A)74. Which of the following questions is answered in the passage?
A. What are the features of Tangchang cloth shoes?
B. When did Ms. Lai become a master of cloth shoes?
C. What's the most important material in making cloth shoes?
(B)75. What is the best tile for this passage?
A. A Talented Shoemaker, Lai Shufang
B. Hand-made Cloth Shoes in Tangchang
C. Tangchang, a Well-known Town in Chengdu
105.(2021·泸州)文章作者通过自己60天没有使用智能手机的经历,讲述了没有智能手机的好处,你会变得无聊,但会让头脑放松;可以减少你的工作时间;心理健康会大有改善。
While I was jumping rope, my smartphone took a fall to the floor which created cracks (裂缝)on my screen. However, the music kept playing. 30 minutes later, I could see only one-tenth of my screen while the rest was black. The next morning, I decided not to use it for 24 hours. I felt a
sense of calm that day, which led to my not using it for one week. One week ended up becoming 60 days in total without my smartphone.
Here are some advantages I noticed in this challenge.
----You’ll become ”bored”
Without my phone, I became bored, but my mind when through all kinds of topics, Boredom
(无聊) is a perfect way to create new ideas on a business or project. When you are bored, you
allow your mind to relax to reach all possibilities.
一You’ll be able to reduce your "work" hours
A survey found that adults checked their smartphones 85 times a day, or once every 10 minutes. As I learned in my challenge, by not having my smartplhone, I fell into deep work no easily, so I completed my tasks in a shorter time.
---You’ll improve your mental health
Without my phone, I avoided reading negative (负面的) news and comment. While that helped make a big improvement in my mental health, the biggest reason for it Was truly communicating with people. It brought me more connections with humans in the real world. I went to more dinners with friends and asked more questions to strangers.
(D)31. What happened to the writer's smartphone?
A. It was lost. B. It had no sound.
C. Its music stopped playing. D. Its screen was mostly black.
(D)32. How long did the writer stop using the phone in the end?
A. For 24 hours. B. For one week.
C. For one month. D. For sixty days.
(A)33. Boredom is a good way for the writer .
A. to create new ideas B. to start a business
C. to set up a project D. lo relax the body
(B)34. Without the smartphone, the writer could finish the work .
A. more terribly B. more quickly
C. more carelessly D. more comfortably
(C)35. What can improve people 's mental health according to the passage?
A. Chatting on the phone. B. Reading negative news.
C. Communicating in the real world. D. Avoiding meeting friends and strangers.
106.(2021·泸州)本文主要讲述的是20年前,一个邮递员即将开始骑自行车在乡村里为大家寄送东西。村子之间的路上满是尘土。他一想到他要每天要骑车走在这尘土漫天的道路上,连朵花、连棵树都见不到,他就不由得感到难过。于是他决定改变这个情况。在他骑车寄送东西时,顺便在尘土飞扬的路两边撒下野花种子。20年过去了,这条路不再尘土飞扬,而是满是鲜花。邮递员心里非常的愉快。
In a small village there was a middle-aged postman, who just tuned 20 years old and started
delivering (投递) all kinds of happy or sad stories to each home day after day for 50 kilometers. 20 years flew by, and so many changes took place, but the road from the post office to the village
always hadn't had any tree and nothing but the flying dust (尘土) could be seen.
“How long shall I go along this lonely road?"
As soon as he thought he must spend his life riding the bike on the dusty road with no flower or tree, he felt somewhat sorry.
One day when he finished delivering the letters and was ready to return, he happened to pass by a flower shop.“Right, that's i!" He walked into the shop, bought a handful of wild flower
seeds (种子), and from the next day on put these seeds along the roadside. Thus, after one day, two days, one month, two month... he always kept putting the wild flower seeds along the roadside.
Before long, on the lonely road, where he had come and gone for 20 years, grew up a lot of
little flowers, in all seasons endlessly.
For the villages, the flowers were more enjoyable than any mail the postman delivered in all his life.
On the road without dust but full of petals (花瓣), the postman rode his bike, losing himself in the sweet smell and not feeling lonely and anxious any more.
(B)36. How old was the postman when he started his job?
A. About thirty years old. B. About twenty years old.
C. Over forty years old. D. Over fifty years old.
(C)37. What was the road like before?
A. Covered with flowers. B. Covered with trees.
C. Full of flying dust. D. Full of seeds.
(C)38. What did the postman buy at the flower shop?
A. Wild flowers. B. Bikes. C. Wild flower seeds. D. Petals.
(B)39. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. The villagers showed no interest in the flowers.
B. The postman enjoyed the road full of flowers.
C. The villagers helped buy the flower seeds.
D. The postman still felt lonely in the end.
(A)40. What does the writer want to express in this passage?
A. Little things make a big difference.
B. Failure is the mother of success.
C. Practice makes perfect.
D. Old habits die hard.
107.(2021·泸州)今年4月,英国作家J K.罗琳(J K.Rowling)在开放了一个免费的在线哈利波特中心(Harry Potter center)之后,带来了更多的好消息。今年5月,罗琳开始写一个名为Ickabog的新故事,这个故事可以在网上免费阅读,帮助那些因为COVID-19而呆在家里的人消遣。她还计划在今年晚些时候出版这本书,然后把销售收入捐给帮助受COVID-19影响最大的群体的项目和组织。
After opening a free online Harry Potter center in April, British writer J K. Rowling brings even more good news.
In May, Rowling started writing a new story called The Ickabog, which was free to read online to help amuse people who stayed at home because of COVID-19.
The new story centers around a monster (怪物) known as the Ickabog, a fierce child-eating
monster who lives in the northern tip of an imaginary land known as Cornucopia and has super
powers.
Though the book is written for children, it is also fascinating to adults. It talks about many
things, such as weak leadership, and suppression (镇压) of disagreement.
“The Ickabog is a story about truth and the abuse (滥用) of power," Rowling wrote on the
website. “The themes are timeless and could be used in any era or any country.”
Rowling put the first two chapters online on May 26, with daily writing to follow until July 10.
She is also planing to publish (出版) the book in print later this year and then give away the
money from its sales to projects and organizations helping the groups most influenced by COVID-19.
(B)41. When did Rowling begin writing the new story The Ickabog online?
A. In April. B. In May. C. In June. D. In July.
(A)42. What does the underlined word “fierce" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A.凶猛的 B.失落的 C.善良的 D.兴奋的
(C)43. Which theme is mentioned in the story The Ickabog?
A. COVID-19. B. Good leadership. C. The abuse of power. D. Working together.
(B)44. How did Rowling finish The lckabog?
A. She finished the whole story in one go. B. She wrote part of it every day online.
C. She printed the story by herself. D. She told the whole story twice.
(A)45. From the end of the passage,we can most probably learn Rowling is .
A. helpful B. famous C. hard-working D. powerful
108.(2021·泸州)本文主要讲解了Boyan Slat在希腊潜水时发现了海洋中的塑料垃圾非常多,这令他对海洋污染的问题更加重视。于是他制造了一个设备清理海洋垃圾。
Boyan Slat has been dreaming of cleaning up the world's oceans for a long time.
In 2010, he went on a diving (潜水) vacation in Greece and was shocked. “I saw more plastic bags than fish in the water," he said.
From then on, Slat began to pay more attention to ocean pollution. He decided to give up higher education and set up the 0cean Cleanup, a non-government organization. Its purpose is to
clean up ocean rubbish. He has set up the world 's first ocean cleanup system (系统) with his team.
Every year, over 8 million tons of plastic end up in our oceans, and it can take up to 500 years to break down. In 2018 , the World Economic Forum predicted that the weight of ocean plastic would match that of all the fish in our oceans by 2050. Sea animals easily get caught in plastic. They can't move. They can even die if they eat it. Smaller plastic pieces can also enter the food chain (链) and end up in our bodies.
Slat's plan was to create an environmentally-friendly, large system to clear out plastic rubbish from the ocean.
After seven years of tests, on October 2nd, 2019, a machine called System 001/B came out. It successfully caught and collected a large amount of plastic rubbish floating in the ocean.
Slat and his team are working to improve System 001/B. Their dream is to clear out 90 percent of all the ocean plastic by 2040.
(C)46. What did Boyan Slat care more about after his vacation in Greece?
A. Diving. B. Plastic bags.
C. Ocean pollution. D. Higher education.
(D)47. How long does it take to break down 8 million tons of plastic?
A. More than 7 years. B. Up to 30 years.
C. Less than 40 years. D. About 500 years.
(B)48. From the prediction of the World Economic Forum in 2018, we can learn .
A. little pollution ends up in the ocean B. ocean plastic pollution is serious
C. animals prefer plastic D. people like sea food
(A)49. How did System 001/B work?
A. It collected much plastic rubbish in the ocean.
B. It dealt with all the rubbish in the ocean.
C. It cleared out rubbish everywhere.
D. It cleared out 90% of the plastic.
(D)50. What's the main idea of the passage?
A. Animals and humans. B. Plastic problems.
C. Life in the future. D. Ocean cleanup.
109.(2021·眉山)本文主要介绍了最畅销的几本有关神秘故事的书。
Many teenagers love mysteries, but usually they can’t find the ones that suit them the best. Are you one of them? Well, don’t worry! Here are some top-selling mysteries for teenagers. There must be one here that will win your heart!
Run Away From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
Mr. Lemoncello is a famous inventor in town. Twelve kids are invited to visit his new library. This, however, is not a good place to spend the night! The kids must work together to solve the clues (线索) and run away!
Buy now! ¥38.60 (hardcover)
¥34.70 (e-book)
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Claudia and her brother Jamie run away from their home to live in the Met in New York City. They become interested in the mystery of an angel painting that has been newly brought into the museum. Can they solve it?
Buy now! ¥48.70 (hardcover)
¥34.60 (e-book)
The London Eye Mystery
Salim suddenly disappears. No one knows where he has gone. His cousins, Ted and Kate, have to follow clues around London in order to find him before it’s too late. Can they make it? Read the novel to find out?
Buy now! ¥74.70 (hardcover)
¥66.60 (e-book)
The Name of This Book Is Secret
Readers will love following Max-Ernest and Cass as they solve the mystery of a missing magician!
Buy now! ¥113.40 (hardcover)
¥33.30 (e-book)
(C)21. In The London Eye Mystery, .
A. two kids try to solve the mystery of a painting
B. twelve kids try to run away from a new library
C. two kids try to find their missing cousin
D. twelve kids try to run away from London
(D)22. Bill is always interested in stories that take place in museums. Which of the mysteries would you suggest he should buy?
A. The London Eye Mystery.
B. The Name of This Book Is Secret.
C. Run Away From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library.
D. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.
(B)23. Anna decides to buy The London Eye Mystery (hardcover) and The Name of This Book Is Secret(e-book). How much money will she pay?
A. 99.9 yuan. B. 108 yuan. C. 180 yuan. D. 188.1 yuan.
110.(2021·眉山)文章讲了文章通过大象和苍蝇的对话,说明头脑是不安分的,关注着它面前的一切。但是如果你能控制你所关注的东西,你就能控制你的思维。
An elephant was standing and picking leaves from a tree. A small fly came, flying and buzzing near his ear. The elephant waved it away with his long ears. Then the fly came again and the elephant waved it away once more.
This happened several times. Then the elephant asked the fly, “Why are you so restless and noisy? Why can’t you just stay in one place?”
The fly answered, “I am interested in whatever I see, hear or smell. My five senses, and everything that happens around me, pull me here and there and I cannot resist (抵抗) them. What is your secret? How can you stay so calm and still? ”
The elephant stopped eating and said, “My five senses do not rule me. I am in control of myself — my senses do not tell me what to do. This helps me stay focused on whatever I do, and so, keep my mind calm and still. Now that I am eating, I am completely enjoying eating. In this way, I can just focus on enjoying my food.”
After hearing these words, the fly’s eyes opened wide and a smile appeared on his face. He looked at the elephant and said, “I understand! I will always be restless if I let my senses control me. On the other hand, if I try to use some self-control, my mind will become calm and I’ll be able to stay still.”
It is said that the mind is restless and pays attention to whatever is in front of it. But if you can control what you pay attention to, you can control your mind.
(C)24. The fly thought he moved around a lot because .
A. he had nowhere to land
B. he couldn’t see things clearly
C. he was interested in everything around him
D. his five senses couldn’t work with each other
(A)25. According to the elephant, what is the key to staying calm?
A. Being in control of one’s senses. B. Enjoying eating.
C. Being able to find peace. D. Focusing on many things at the same time.
(D)26. Which of the following is TRUE according to the story?
A. The fly can resist everything that happens around him.
B. The five senses always rule the elephant.
C. The fly will be calm if the senses control him.
D. The elephant can focus on what he is doing.
(D)27. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?
A. Stay Still and Calm B. Focus on More Than One Thing
C. Pay Attention to Your Feelings D. Take Control of Your Mind
111.(2021·眉山)本文主要介绍了宇航员在太空的生活。
Have you ever imagined the life in space? The following will show you the astronauts’ daily
life.
● Eating in space
If you go camping for more than a week with some friends, you will make sure you have plenty of foods and keep them properly. At the end of your camping trip, you would deal with your rubbish properly before the ride home.
Astronauts almost do the same thing when they go to space. Preparation changes with the food type. Some foods can be eaten in their natural forms, such as chocolate cakes and fruits. Other foods require adding water, such as cheese. Of course, an oven is provided at the space station to heat the food. But there are no fridges, so space food must be kept properly.
● Sleeping in space
After a long day at work, nothing is better than a good night’s sleep! Just like on the earth, in space astronauts go to bed at a certain time, then get up and prepare for work again. When going to sleep, they have to attach themselves, so they don’t float (漂浮) around or hit their bodies against something. They usually use sleeping bags located in small crew cabins (乘员舱). Each crew cabin is just big enough for one person. Generally, astronauts have an eight-hour sleep each day when they finish their task.
● Doing sports in space
Exercise is an important part of every astronaut’s daily life to prevent muscle loss (肌肉萎缩). Usually, astronauts exercise two hours every day. Lifting 200 pounds on the earth may be a lot of work. But lifting that same object in space would be much easier. That means the things for exercise need to be specially designed, so astronauts can receive the exercise needed.
Living in space is not just all work and no play. Astronauts have fun, too. They like to look out the window and play with their food. Fun plays an important role in the quality of their life.
(C)28. The writer starts to explain eating in space by .
A. telling a story B. asking a question
C. giving an example D. comparing two facts
(A)29. What does the underlined word “attach” in Paragraph 4 mean?
A. Tie. B. Hide. C. Catch. D. Carry.
(B)30. It is much easier for people in space than on the earth.
A. to fall asleep B. to lift heavy things
C. to prevent muscle loss D. to eat cold food
(C)31. In which part of a newspaper can we read the passage?
A. CULTURE. B. SOCIETY. C. SCIENCE. D. HISTORY.
112.(2021·眉山)本文主要介绍了纸制品对环境也有害,并建议人们使用可重复使用的产品。
Governments around the world are pushing for an end to plastic straws (吸管) and bags.More and more businesses are turning to paper products as a choice.Paper is considered by many to be better than plastic. However, it, too, is harmful to the environment.
Firstly,paper bags and straws are made from trees.Trees, as you know,can reduce (减少)carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) levels in the atmosphere.They can slow down climate (气候) change.An increase in the use of paper bags can cause more acts of cutting down trees.
Secondly,products made from paper require more energy and water.About 10 percent more energy and four times as much water is used to produce a paper bag than a plastic one.You might say that we can use recycled paper to save that energy and water.This seems to be a good idea.However,it takes even more energy and water to go through the recycling process than to make a brand new paper bag.Products made from recycled paper are also often short-lived.
Thirdly, paper products are heavier than plastic ones. That means they require more oil to transport. Seven trucks are needed to transport two million paper bags, while only one truck is needed to transport the same number of plastic bags. The increased weight also leads to a large amount of waste once the bags are thrown away.
Paper products are actually a lose-lose for both the environment and businesses.They are more expensive than plastic products.A paper straw costs about 5 to 12 cents, while a plastic one usually costs only about 2 cents.
The most environment-friendly solution is to avoid single-use products altogether. Products like glass water bottles and steel straws can be used over and over again.They are much better than either paper products or plastic products. Through increasing the use of these products,you can greatly reduce your throwaway waste and truly make our Earth a greener place!
(B)32. What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Plastic products. B. Trees.
C. Paper products. D. Businesses.
(B)33. Compared with transporting two million plastic bags, transporting two million paper bags requires .
A. fewer trucks B. six more trucks
C. twice as many trucks D. the same number of trucks
(A)34. The writer compared the price of a paper straw and that of a plastic straw to show that .
A. paper products are not a good choice for businesses
B. it is difficult for all businesses to turn to paper products
C. most people believe paper products are better than plastic ones
D. paper products are as harmful to the environment as plastic ones
(D)35. By writing this article, the writer mainly wanted to .
① compare plastic products with paper ones
② correct people’s wrong ideas about paper products
③ suggest people use reusable products like steel straws
④ list the advantages and disadvantages of using paper products
A. ①② B. ③④ C. ①④ D. ②③
113.(2021·乐山)短文讲了印度图书馆的一些活动,详细地介绍了活动的内容、时间和联系方式等。
51-55 BACAB
114.(2021·乐山)本文主要讲了袁隆平研究杂交水稻的故事。
56-60 ABCCA
115.(2021·乐山)本文主要讲述了有关使用应用程序能帮助我们做些什么事情。
61-65 ACBCD
116.(2021·凉山州)本文讲述了中国一些中国传统的艺术形式。
Each different part of China has its own special forms of traditional art. These usually try to show the things that are important in life, such as love, happiness, beauty and family. The most common things, from paper to clay to bamboo, are turned into objects of beauty. Here is some information about some of Chinese traditional arts.
Name
Paper cutting
Sky Lantern
Clay art
kite
Inventor Time
Unknown
Zhuge Kongming
Unknown
Lu Ban
Appearing Time
1,500 years ago
226 AD
4, 000 yearn ago
2,000 years ago
Material
Paper
Paper, bamboo
Clay, paper or cotton
Paper, bamboo
Main use
Ancient Times
Remembering ancestors
Asking for help
Being with the dead
Sending information
Today
Praying
Praying
Decorating
Playing
Complexity(制作难易度)
Harder
Hard
Hardest
Harder
(C)51. How many kinds of materials are mentioned in the passage?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Eight.
(B)52. People make __________ most easily of all according to the passage.
A. paper cutting B. sky lanterns C. Clay arts D. kites
(C)53. What are kites used for today?
A. Asking for help. B. Praying.
C. Playing. D. Sending information.
(A)54. Paper cutting appeared about ________________than kites.
A. 500 years later B. 500 years earlier
C. 1,500 years earlier D. 2,000 years later
(D)55. Which of the following is TRUE from the passage?
A. The inventor of paper cutting is Lu Ban.
B. Kites and sky lanterns have different materials.
C. People used clay arts to decorate in ancient times.
D. Chinese traditional arts show some important things in life.
117.(2021·凉山州)本文讲述了一些动物之间的不同交流方式。
People are interested in animal communication and scientists have done lots of researches on this subject.
Most animals always use language to communicate. If cats look and blink (眯眼)at you slowly, which shows their love to you. You can also do this show you love. When they sit with tails around themselves, they’re happy. If they feel scared, their tails may look like the end of toilet brushes. When they put ears back, they are a bit mad. Birds can also show feelings through eyes and feathers. If birds make their pupils(瞳孔)large and small from time to time, this can be a sign that they are excited or scared or angry. Birds will ruffle(弄乱) their feathers when they clean themselves. However, if their feathers remain ruffled, it may mean they are ill. You’d better take them to see a veterinarian in an animal hospital.
Some animals communicate by smell. Dogs are famous for this. They can learn about something by smelling. They can find missing people by using their fantastic sense of smell. They have helped the police for a long time. Mice have an excellent sense of smell, too. Scientists even train them to find landmines(地雷).It is found that even ants use smell, they use smell to tell other ants where the food is.
Frogs and insects communicate with sounds. Usually the "gentlemen" make sounds to invite the "ladies". Whales and elephants also use sound to communicate, these sounds can travel very far through water or the ground, but it is not possible for humans to hear some of the sounds.
Learn more about the ways of animal communication at http:// www.animal.com.cn.
(C)56. When a cat is happy, it may ______________.
A. look and blink at you slowly B. ruffle its hair
C. sit with its tail around itself D. put its ears back
(B)57. The underlined word "veterinarian" in Paragraph 2 means _________________in Chinese.
A. 训养师 B. 兽医 C. 管理员 D. 牙医
(D)58. What animals can communicate by smelling from this passage?
① elephants ②dogs ③ whales ④ mice ⑤insects ⑥ants
A. ①③⑤ B. ②③④ C. ①⑤⑥ D. ②④⑥
(D)59. Which of he following is TRUE according to this passage?
A. Dogs can communicate by neither smell nor body languages.
B. Animals hardly use body languages to communicate.
C. Humans cant hear the sounds of frogs and insects.
D. Birds can show their feelings through their eyes and feathers
(A)60. What's the best tile of this passage?
A. The Ways of Animal Communication
B. The Importance of Communication
C. The Ways to Understand Body Languages
D. The Importance of Caring for Animals
118.(2021·绵阳)本文讲述了杰·斯通早上起床后通过照镜子等自我审视,对他自己近乎完美的颀长健硕的上半身非常自信且满意,对遗传了来自外祖父较短小的下半身万分不满的事。
It's half past seven on Monday morning: time to get ready for school. Jay Stone rolled out of bed. He did a couple of quick wake-up exercises and then he went over to a mirror and looked at himself.
“Not bad, Stone, not bad,” he said to himself and smiled. Maybe he wasn't ready for Hollywood, but with his dark broad eyes and his thick brown hair, he had the looks that turned girls’ heads. He moved in closer to the mirror and smiled, checking his teeth.
“Perfect,” he thought, “Good enough for a toothpaste ad.”
As his eyes moved down to his strong arms and chest he smiled again. The hours he spent on the playground and doing sit-ups have paid off!
But suddenly, the smile froze(僵住)on his lips. His eyes moved from the upper part of his body down to his legs. His legs were short. Not just short, but far too short for his body. He had the upper body of a six feet boy, but because of his legs, he was much less than six feet. Sitting, he was as tall as almost anyone in his class. Standing, he had to look up at most of the boys and even many of the girls.
Why didn't his legs grow with the rest of his body? At five feet six inches(英寸), he was one of the shortest boys in his class. He was the shortest in his own family, and he was even shorter than his little sister — by three inches! Where did his legs come from?
He certainly didn't get them from his parents. They were both quite tall. Looking through old photos in the family album, he found the answer. It was his grandfather on his mother's side. His short legs were a gift from Grandpa Tuttle. Thanks a lot, Grandpa!
(C)1. How did Jay Stone feel about his upper body?
A. Disappointed. B. Interested. C. Proud. D. Uneasy.
(C)2. How tall was Jay's little sister?
A. Six feet. B. Five feet six inches.
C. Five feet nine inches. D. Five feet three inches.
(B)3. Why did Jay's smile disappear suddenly?
A. Because he disliked his arms.
B. Because he was upset that his legs were short.
C. Because he found something wrong with his face.
D. Because he thought he wasted a lot of time exercising.
(D)4. What is true according to the passage?
A. Jay's parents had short legs.
B. All the other students were taller than Jay.
C. Most boys in Jay's class looked up to him.
D. Jay was shorter than any other member in his family.
(B)5. What can we learn about Jay's grandfather?
A. His mother was short. B. He had short legs as Jay did.
C. He was crazy about taking photos. D. He left gifts for his family members.
119.(2021·绵阳)
NOTICE 1
June 11, 2021
CALL FOR CREATIVE WRITINGS! This is to inform all the students that our school is going to publish its yearly magazine next month. All those who wish to have a go can mail their articles to xysmagazine @ gmail. com. Students’ works will be accepted latest by June 30,2021till 11:59 pm. You can take any topic of your choice. For more information,get in touch with your own class teachers.
Asma/Ashish
Head Girl/Head Boy
NOTICE 2
June 11, 2021
INTER-SCHOOL SINGING COMPETTTION!
Our school is going to hold an Inter-school Singing Competition on June 29, 2021, Tuesday at 2 pm in the school hall. More than 20 schools from all over the city will take part in it. Interested students may call us at 66882021latest by June 18, 2021.
Alice/Albert
Head Girl/Head Boy
NOTICE 3
June 11 , 2021
FOUND!
This is to inform all the students that a backpack has been found in the school playground. There are a few textbooks and some money in it. The backpack is medium-sized and red in colour. It was found on June 9, at around 6 pm in a corner near the main gate. The owner of the bag shall see me in the School Office with your ID card. Thank you.
Amar/Amrita
Head Girl/Head Boy
(C)6. What does NOTICE 1 tell its readers?
A. The magazine will come out at the end of June.
B. The school is going to publish its first magazine.
C. The teachers choose what to be put in the magazine.
D. The students have a chance to become published writers.
(C)7. Who should you turn to if you want to take part in the singing competition?
A. Asma. B. Amrita. C. Albert. D. Amar
(D)8. Why does NOTICE 3 describe the backpack?
A. To show its difference. B. To tell the value of it.
C. To interest the students. D. To help find the owner.
(B)9. How can you get back the backpack?
A. To call 66882021. B. To go to the School Office.
C. To visit xysmagazine@ gmail. com. D. To search the school playground.
(B)10. Where do you most probably see these notices?
A. On a classroom noticeboard. B. On a school noticeboard.
C. On the wall of a bus station. D. On the wall of a shopping mall.
120.(2021·绵阳)
Habits and field paths(小径)are formed in the same way: by repetition. Villagers, as a rule, do not purposefully make a foot path to the next village. They just go the shortest or easiest way over the fields. Day after day a people go and come the same way. Their feet beat the earth hard. By their repeated walking in the same direction a path is made. Similarly, the more often we do anything in the same way or at the same time, the more we shall do it that way. At last a habit is formed.
Usually it is much easier to form bad habits than good habits. The reason is simple – we are just lazy. For example, it is easier to lie in bed on a cold morning than to get up early. It is easier to put off today's duties to tomorrow than to do them at the right time.
Bad habits are not formed in a day, and it is the same with good habits. The forming of good habits needs time and calls for effort and hard work at first; but every time we do the right thing, it makes doing the same thing next time much easier. It's really hard to get up early on a cold winter morning for the first time. However, if you keep doing it every day for some time, it will become “a piece of cake” in the end. At last, we form the good habit ,which would be hard to break even if we wanted to break it.
Get into the habit of early rising, and you will not want to lie in bed like a lazybone. Get into the habit of telling the truth, and you will find it really hard to tell a lie. Get into the habit of doing today's work today, and you will feel uncomfortable if you have to put anything off till tomorrow.
(A)11. Why is foot-path making mentioned repeatedly?
A. To lead in the topic.
B. To draw a picture of country life.
C. To ask people to go back to nature.
D. To compare habits with field paths.
(B)12. What question is answered in Paragraph 2?
A. How are bad habits formed?
B. Why are good habits harder to form?
C. Why is it easier to develop bad habits?
D. How are bad habits different from good ones?
(B)13. What's the most important to form good habits?
A. Getting up early on a cold winter morning.
B. Doing the right thing and making it easier.
C. Working hard first and taking it easy gradually.
D. Getting started and keeping doing it for some time.
(D)14. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. Formed good habits are here to stay.
B. It is not right for anyone to tell a lie.
C. Lazybones have no future in their lives.
D. Never put things of today off to tomorrow.
(D)15. What would be a good title for this passage?
A. How Habits Are Formed
B. How Habits Shape People's Life
C. Connections Between Habits and Paths
D. Differences Between Good and Bad Habits
121.(2021·绵阳)
A new kind of sea sponge(海绵) found in Norfolk, England, has been named by a nine-year-old girl after a competition for local schools.
The unique purple sponge, which had never been seen in other parts of the world, was first discovered by divers(潜水者) off the north Norfolk coast. Although found in 2011, it had been without a name for almost ten years. In January this year, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS)- a group of people who work to protect the UK's seas and coast - asked local schoolchildren to come up with suggestions.
Now the sponge has a name to be proud of: parpal dumplin, as suggested by nine-year-old Sylvie from Langham Village School. Sylvie said she came up with the name because “the sponge is purple and it looks like a dumpling”. Parpal dumpling is “purple dumpling” spoken in a Norfolk accent(口音). The judges all agreed that Sylvie's suggestion should be the sponge's name because “the spelling gives the sponge a strong connection to Norfolk”.
Sponges were once thought to be plants but they are actually simple sea animals. They feed on tiny things in sea water and help to keep the water clean in the process. Sponges have a very “lazy” lifestyle, with no means of moving themselves around. They are found on the seabed, rocks or even shells. They come in all kinds of different colours, shapes and sizes.
Parpal dumplin was first discovered in a place called the Cromer Shoal Chalk Beds as part of a project called Seasearch. When diver Dawn Watson showed sponge expert Claire Goodwin what she found, Goodwin was sure that it was a kind of sponge unknown to science. Watson's discovery is a special sponge, which takes the shape of whatever it covers. Parpal dumplin will now become its common name, and will be used until researchers have learned enough about it to suggest an official scientific one.
(B)16. What does the underlined word “unique” probably mean?
A. strange and ugly B. special and unusual
C. soft and beautiful D. meaningful and important
(D)17. Why was the name parpal dumplin chosen?
A. Because it sounds interesting.
B. Because Sylvie won the competition.
C. Because the sponge really looks like a purple dumpling.
D. Because its spelling is related to the place where it was found.
(A)18. What can we learn about sponges from Paragraph 4?
A. They help clean up sea water. B. They are of the same size.
C. They don't like moving around. D. They are actually sea plants.
(A)19. Which is true about parpal dumplin?
A. It has many colors. B. It was found 20 years ago.
C. It has only one shape. D. It was scientifically unknown before.
(C)20. What do we know from the last sentence?
A. Parpal dumplin is a common sponge.
B. Parpal dumplin is the sponge's official name.
C. There's still a lot to be learned about parpal dumplin.
D. Researchers suggested an official name for the sponge.
122.(2021·宜宾)对世界范围内214个城市生活成本的调查显示了亚洲生活成本最高的三个城市。
36-40 CCDBD
123.(2021·宜宾)本文主要讲述了一位父母和女儿间发生的故事。女儿为他准备了礼物,但没有被理解造成了误会,最后孩子去世了,父亲仍然保留了女儿给他的礼物。
41-45 CADBC
124.(2021·宜宾)指纹所包含的信息及用途,指纹的发展前景
46-50 ABDCA
125.(2021•贵阳、安顺、六盘水)文章简要介绍了大运河。
Most people have heard of the Great Wall of China, but not many people outside of China know about the Grand Canal. This man-made waterway- known in China as Da Yunhe- is 1,700 kilometers long and some parts of it are more than 2,000 years old. It links the north of China with Hangzhou, a city in the southern part of the country. It’s the longest man-made waterway in the world.
It was built as a way to transport grain (谷物)from the rich agricultural land in China’s south to cities in the north. In fact, it’s not one canal, but a system of canals and rivers linked together. It’s still an important part of the transport system in China. Thousands of boats use it every day to transport grain and many other types of cargo.
Now the Chinese government is doing new work on the Grand Canal. It is making parts of it deeper, so bigger ships can use it. The canal will also help to move water. There is a lot of rain in the south of China, but not as much in the north. The canal will carry millions of liters of water from the south to the north.
The Grand Canal is much less famous than the Great Wall, and not very many tourists visit it. But it’s possible to go on a cruise (乘舟任游览)along some of the oldest parts of the canal. Passengers on these cruises see beautiful parts of China that other visitors don’t see.
(C)1. From the passage, we know that the Grand Canal is ________.
A. more than two thousand years old
B. more famous than the Great Wall
C. the longest man-made waterway
(A)2. What does the underlined word “links” mean in paragraph 1?
A. Connects. B. Compares. C. Competes.
(B)3. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?
A. The Grand Canal is helping to move water
B. Why the canal was built and how it is used now.
C. The Grand Canal was used for transporting grain.
(B)4. The writer wrote this passage to ________.
A. describe how beautiful the Grand Canal is
B. introduce how important the Grand Canal is
C. explain why few people visit the Grand Canal
(A)5. This passage is probably taken from a _______ magazine.
A. history B. fashion C. science
126.(2021•贵阳、安顺、六盘水)文章介绍了从很小的时候起,人们就从故事中被教导要诚实。然而,许多人在日常生活中仍然说谎。文章介绍了人们说谎的原因。
Most children are taught the virtue (美德)of honesty from stories. The well-known story of Pinocchio teaches the importance of telling the truth. Every time Pinocchio lies, his nose grows longer and longer. Another story is about the boy who “cried wolf”. In the end, he loses all his sheep and the trust of his fellow villagers because he tells lies many times. These types of stories show children that “honesty is the best policy.” Still, if this is the case, then why do so many people lie? The fact is that people lie for many reasons.
One reason people lie is to minimize (减少)a mistake. While it is true that everyone does something wrong from time to time, some people do not have the courage to admit their errors (错误)because they are afraid they will be blamed. For example, students might lie to their teachers about unfinished homework. They might say that they left the work at home when, in fact, they did not do the work at all. These students do not want to get in trouble or seem irresponsible, so they make up an excuse-a lie-to save face.
Another reason for lying has to do with self-protection. Parents, particularly those with young children, may teach their children to use this type of “protective” lie in certain circumstances (状况). What should children do if a stranger calls while the parents are out? Many parents teach their children to explain that their mother and father are too busy to come to the phone at that time. In this situation, protective lying can mean greater safety.
People lie for many reasons, both good and bad. Lying to keep the peace or to stay safe can have positive results. However, lying to stay out of trouble can lead to more trouble in the end. Understanding the motives behind the impulse (冲动)to lie might minimize this habit of lying.
(A)1. What does the underlined word “this” refer to in the passage?
A. Honesty is the best policy.
B. The well-known story of Pinocchio.
C. The story of the boy who “cried wolf”.
(C)2. Why do some children lie to their teachers?
A. Because they like making up an excuse.
B. Because they have left the homework at home.
C. Because they are afraid to be blamed at school.
(B)3. How does the writer explain why people tell lies?
A. By asking questions. B. By giving examples. C. By showing the results.
(A)4. What is the correct structure of the passage? (Pi=paragraph 1)
A. B. C.
(A)5. What’s the best title for the passage?
A. The Truth behind Lying B. The Types of Lies C. The Habit of Lying
127.(2021•内蒙通辽)文章主要讲的是几种小孩暑期工招聘。
Kids’ Summer Jobs
We are looking for people to join us as a camp counselor at Cuya Outdoor School. We connect children to science through nature. Our camp counselors are energetic and supportive, and more importantly, caring team members. This is an eight -hour everyday job in the ten-day-long program during the summer.
Hours:9:30a. m. —5:30p. m. Pay: $ 10 per hour
LEGO Engineering Instructor
Do you enjoy taking things apart and then putting them back together? If so, then tins may be your dream job! We are looking for smart and creative LEGO engineering instructors.
Hours:2:00 p.m. —5:00 p. m. Pay: $ 15 per hour
Teacher's Aide
We are looking for part-time teacher's aides for our Inspire Kids Pre-school in Newburgh. Teacher's aides need to prepare materials, help children finish activities and create a safe environment.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. —11:00a. m. Pay:$ 100 per week
Summer Care Giver
I'm looking for someone careful and patient to watch my kids when I'm working from 11: 00 a. m. to 3: 00 p. m, I have a 7-year old daughter, and a 5-year old son. I am also asking you to prepare snacks and clean up the rooms.
Pay: $ 150 per week
(D)1.How much can a camp counselor make in total?
A. $10 B. $100 C. $150 D. $800
(B)2.To be a LEGO engineering instructor, one has to be __________.
A. caring B. creative C. energetic D. patient
(A)3.What does a teacher's aide need to do?
A. Help children do activities. B. Teach children science.
C. Play LEGO with children. D. Prepare snacks for children.
(C)4.What summer job can Jerry apply for if he is free from 10:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m.?
A. Teacher's aide. B. Summer care giver.
C. Camp counselor. D. LEGO engineering instructor.
(A)5.Where can you probably find this text?
A. On a website. B. In a dictionary.
C. In a guidebook. D. In a picture book.
128.(2021•内蒙通辽)文章主要介绍5G,并且展望5G在未来的使用场景。
Whether from news reports or social media articles, you may know that 5G is coming.
5G is the 5th generation network. It is a new network after 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G. It can connect everyone and everything together. 5G networks will cover many cities in China soon. 5G means super-fast data speed. One can download a two - hour movie for fewer than 10seconds,and it is making our lives more and more convenient.
5G will make self-driving cars possible. For safety, self-driving cars need super-fast data transmission (传输)to communicate with their nearby environment. 5G is just what makes self-driving cars achieve this. Even airplanes will become “smart” in the near future. Passengers will be able to use 5G networks in the air to connect to the Internet and can order for food and drinks.
5G will be a big help for students who take online classes. Many people live in poor areas in the world where there are no schools. But with 5G, this will change. Students all over the world will be able to see places like the Great Wall without leaving their rooms.
It will be also easier for doctors to treat patients remotely by 5G. It means caring for patients from far away.
The facts listed above are only a part of what 5G will make possible and popular. Just as in the early days of the Internet in the 1990s, few could see how it could change our life and the world. The same will surely be true of 5G. With 5G, many things do not seem like dreams anymore. Now let's get ready to say goodbye to 4G and welcome the coming of 5G.
(B)1.How long may it take to download a two-hour movie with 5G?
A. 15 seconds. B. 8 seconds. C. 10 minutes. D. 2 hours.
(C)2.The underlined word “remotely” means “ ’’ in Chinese.
A. 快速地 B. 高效地 C. 远程地 D. 科学地
(D)3.5G will make the following things more and more popular EXCEPT .
A. self-driving cars B. “smart” airplanes
C. online classes D. hospitals without doctors
(A)4.About 5G, is NOT mentioned in the passage.
A. to be used freely
B. super-fast data speed
C. to connect everyone and everything together
D. to make life more convenient than 4G
(C)5.From the last paragraph, we can know that .
A. 4G is no more used in our daily life now
B. the writer is worried about the coming of 5G
C. with 5G, some of our dreams will come true for sure one day
D. in the 1990s, all the people believed that the Internet would change our life
129.(2021•内蒙通辽) 文章主要讲的是求知欲的科学研究结果。
"I have no special talent. I'm only passionately curious. " This famous quote from Albert Einstein might tell the reason for his success. When Newton discovered gravity, and when Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, their curiosity was greatly satisfied. If they hadn’t been curious, what a loss for humans!
There is a common truth that intellectual curiosity (求知欲)contributes to school performance more than intelligence. Some studies also show there are benefits of curiosity in improving the long - term level of learning and memory, and a lot of positive results are connected with curiosity.
It has been known that both animals and humans are willing to take a risk to satisfy their curiosity despite knowing that the result will remain unchanged. Despite there being different views on the reason for curiosity, most experts reach an agreement that like the way the stomach looks for food, our brain looks for knowledge. People and animals are eager to know things because getting that information means a reward.
An interesting thing is that our brain will release a pleasure-related chemical when it has been given new information , making seeking information much like eating — another pleasant activity. Researchers newly found that increasing the release of the chemical greatly increased the curiosity in animals. However, how exactly the chemical plays a role still remains a mystery.
Considering the present level of research on curiosity and the driving force of curiosity, including scientific curiosity, more research should be carried on in this field. It's safe to say that curiosity itself will help uncover curiosity. And remember even though the idiom says “Curiosity kills the cat”,it ends with satisfaction bringing it back.
(A)1.What do the examples mentioned in Paragraph 1 intend to tell us?
A. The importance of being curious.
B. The advice from successful people.
C. The reason why humans keep curious.
D. The relationship between curiosity and efforts.
(C)2.What can we learn about intellectual curiosity from Paragraph 2?
A. It often requires long-term training.
B. It helps people develop a positive lifestyle.
C. Students with it learn better than those smart ones.
D. Students born smart often have stronger intellectual curiosity.
(B)3.Which of the following ideas is generally accepted about curiosity?
A. Human curiosity comes when they want to change results.
B. It is natural and common among humans and animals.
C. It is often related to some adventurous activities.
D. Animals' curiosity appears with hunger.
(D)4.What does the author mean in the last paragraph?
A. Curiosity takes many different forms.
B. People may make mistakes because of strong curiosity.
C. Curiosity makes people dissatisfied with their present situations.
D. People should do more research on curiosity with some curiosity.
(D)5.Which of the following is TRUE about the passage?
A. It’s safe to say that curiosity itself won’t help uncover curiosity.
B. People shouldn’t have any curiosity.
C. Intellectual curiosity contributes to school performance leas than intelligence.
D. Increasing the release of the chemical greatly increased the curiosity in animals.
130.(2021•内蒙包头,呼和浩特)短文讲了四个俱乐部,详细地介绍了保护我们地球的一些方法和建议。
Want to make a difference to our planet? Bring your families and friends to our clubs in your free time These clubs are free and a lot of fun.
Nature First
Come and meet people of all ages who care about the environment at our beach project. We collect plastic to be recycled on the beach near you. Learn how waste in our oceans harms sea life and what you can do about it.
Earths friends
We get creative at Earth's Friends! This youth club is for teens who want to take part in online projects such as making more people know about pollution in cities and how it is influencing the environment. Our website has a fantastic planner, so you can see how cycling reduces pollution in your local area.
Genius
Don’t put your bottles, newspapers or cans in the recycling bin- bring them to any meeting on Monday morning, when our expert environmental artist shows you how to make art out of rubbish! Take part in planning the event to show off your creative projects to the public, and share tips on ways to reduce waste.
Band Together
You won't believe you're in the middle of the city where our club meets every Sunday afternoon. Come and help clean up rubbish in our city parks! It's not easy, but you'll make lots of new friends. And it's not all hard work-we have guest speakers and discussions about how to protect animals in the area.
(B)1. Which one will you choose if you want to join a club that meets online?
A. Nature First. B. Earth’s Friends.
C. Genius. D. Band Together.
(D)2. What is special about Genius?
A. It provides beach project.
B. It offers works of art for sale.
C. It is for teens to set up online projects.
D. It gives chances to make art out of rubbish.
(C)3. What can we infer from the passage?
A. These clubs are only for fun.
B. These clubs are open on weekends.
C. These clubs all help the environment.
D. These clubs always invite artists to give talks.
131.(2021•内蒙包头,呼和浩特)本文主要讲了消防员在工作之余还热心帮助大家的故事。
When a group of firefighters saw an elderly woman in a wheelchair trying very hard to et to her door last week, they decided to spend their weekend building a walkway for her.
An officer in Missouri said that their firefighters had been coming back from a call last week when they noticed an elderly woman trying to move her wheelchair across her front yard. It' s not even(平坦的).
“Many stairs and uneven pathway unfortunately led to the woman falling over in her wheelchair while trying to enter the house, the fire department wrote. Luckily, the patient was uninjured, but we saw a chance to help.”
The group of firefighters later came back to the woman's home and spent their days off building a new walkway to her front door.
“She now will have an even pathway to enter her home,” the fire department wrote. “A huge thank-you goes out to the members that spent their days off helping those in need.”
Since the fire department posted photos of the firefighters at work on their website, their post has been shared hundreds of times with social media users praising the men for their good turn.
“That’s what it's all about! Neighbors are helping neighbors. Job well done!” one user wrote, with another adding, “It was very kind of you firefighters to spend your free time helping someone in need. Thank you so much for the service that you do in saving people.”
Great to take care of those in need, a user wrote. “What a nice gesture on your days off Thank you.”
“I live in a community full of care too. You find it whenever people ask how you're doing because they care, not because they're getting paid to do so. I hope one could get encouragement when he/she meets something bad and maybe someone else will be inspired and do good things. That would be great,” a user wrote.
(D)1. Why did these firefighters build the walkway?
A. Someone asked them to do so.
B. They saw many elderly people fall over.
C. The elderly woman was too old to do it herself.
D. They wanted to do something to help those in need.
(A)2. What does the underlined word “gesture” in paragraph 8 probably mean?
A. behavior B. story C. guest D. culture
(D)3. Which of the following could best describe the firefighters?
A. Cheerful and smart. B. Intelligent and outgoing.
C. Polite and independent. D. Warm-hearted and helpful.
(C)4. What is the best title for the text?
A. Communication Counts.
B. The Pleasure of giving.
C. Firefighters Build an Elderly Woman a Walkway.
D. Depend on Yourselves When Facing Difficulties.
132. (2021.内蒙包头,呼和浩特)文章讲述的是澳大利亚一所学校决定取消传统校服,希望新的运动服能鼓励学生参加更多的活动。
School uniforms are traditional in Britain. Pupils at about 90 percent of British secondary schools wear uniforms. When every pupil in the school wears the uniform, nobody has to worry about fashion and they feel that they belong to a group. Some people believe that a school uniform can help students pay attention to schoolwork. But some schools in Britain and other countries are starting to drop the traditional uniforms.
An Australian school has decided to drop its traditional school uniform, hoping new sportswear will encourage students to take part in more activities. School headmaster Elisabeth Lenders said the uniform change had been in the works for several years. “We decided that in 2018-2019,” she said. “The importance is clear: to make young people live happy, healthy lives.”
Ms. Lenders said World Health Organization research reported 90 percent of young Australians and New Zealanders were not getting the minimum(最小的)daily levels of activity they needed in order to lead a healthy life.
As well as the new uniform, she said the school would change timetables to make sure there would be chances for students to take part in physical activity every day.
Ms. Lenders said in the past, a uniform was about all looking the same but in the 21st century it was important for students to be able to choose clothes that they liked.
And this Australian school had made an online survey about the uniform change and had received great support from parents and students. Tara, mother of Ava in Year 7, said it was a great move from the school. “These are the challenges of our time, and we want young people to think about them,” she said. “It is bigger than just throwing out the old uniform. It's about what the role of education is about. And for me it's helping young people to live a happy healthy and productive life.”
(B)1. What does the underline word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. physical activity. B. uniform change.
C. happy life. D. students' health
(A)2. According to the passage, the uniform change in this Australian school ______.
A. helps students to live a healthy life.
B. gives students a sense of belonging.
C. teaches students to dress fashionably.
D. helps students to pay attention to study.
(D)3. What can we know from the last paragraph?
A. Students there may wear different kinds of clothes
B. It's not clear whether the change is good for students or not
C. Parents have different opinions towards the change of uniform
D. The change receives strong support from students and parents
(C)4. Where is the text probably from?
A. A novel. B. A guidebook.
C. A newspaper. D. A book review.
133. (2021.内蒙包头,呼和浩特)文章讲述的是澳大利亚一所学校决定取消传统校服,希望新的运动服能鼓励学生参加更多的活动。
In a digital age, we almost never write things by hand. However, many studies have shown that this act has many benefits(益处).
New brain research, led by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, announces the same: choosing handwriting over using a keyboard results in better learning and memory.
“When you write your shopping list or notes by hand, you simply remember things better after some time,” said Audrey van der Meer, author of the study.
The study was done using equipment to track and record brain wave activity. 12 young adults and 12 children took part in the study. Each person was asked to write by hand and type on a keyboard while wearing a hood(风帽)with over250 electrodes(电极).The sensors(传感器)in the electrodes are very sensitive and catch the electrical activity that takes lace in the brain. Each examination took 45 minutes per person.
The results show that the brain in both young adults and children is much more active when writing by hand than when typing on a keyboard. According to Van der Meer, plenty of senses are activated by pressing a pen on paper, seeing the letters written and hearing the sound made while writing. These sense experiences build connection between different parts of the brain, opening the brain up for learning.
Van der Meer believes that the results show the importance of children’s learning to draw and write at an early age, especially at school. “Learning to write by hand is a bit slower process, but it's important for children to go through the tiring process of learning to write by hand,” she said.
The hand movements are good for us in many ways. “If you use a keyboard, you use the same movement for each letter. Writing by hand requires control of your skills and senses. It important to put the brain in a learning state as often as possible,” Van der Meer added. “You might use a keyboard to write an article, but you should learn by hand during a class.”
(B)1. What advantage does choosing handwriting have over using keyboard?
A. It's more challenging. B. It's better for learning and memory.
C. It's less likely to cause tiredness D. It's more popular among students
(A)2. According to the passage, when you are writing by hand ________.
A. your brain is more active B. your senses are hard to be activated
C. you take more time to study D. your hand uses the same movement
(D)3. What do we know about the study? D
A. 12 people took part in the study.
B. The study focused on using a keyboard.
C. The study was designed only for children.
D. The study was to tell the importance of handwriting.
(A)4. What is the main idea of the text? A
A. Handwriting brings people many benefits.
B. The interest in handwriting is growing nowadays.
C. Learning environment is important for the young.
D. Learning is controlled by the ways of memorizing.
134.(2021.铜仁)短文讲了学校的一些课外活动,详细地介绍了活动的时间和地点等。
Welcome to Our After-school Activities
Music Lesson
Want to become happy in life?
Want to enjoy beautiful songs?
Music lessons
(guitar,violin,piano and drums)
Place:Training Room 304,School Gym
Time:8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.every Saturday
Come to www.mclub.com to learn more!
Food Festival
Want to enjoy various food?
Want to join in our food festival?
Delicious food
(pizza,sushi,curries,fired rice)
Place:school Dining Hal
Time:11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday,May 16th
PE Club
Please come and join us!
Make your school life colorful!
Place:School Playground
Day:Saturday ~Sunday
Time:5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Outdoor Activities
(basketball,football,volleyball,running….)
Movie Night
Want to spend a wonderful evening?
Please come and watch it.
Place:School Hall
Day:Saturday evening
Time:6:00 p.m.-11:10 p.m.
Movies
(Wolf War I 6:00 p.m.-8:10 p.m.)
(Hi,Mom 8:30 p.m.-11:10 p.m.)
(D)1.When can you have the music lessons? D
A.8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
B.6:00 p.m.-11:10 p.m.
C.11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
D.8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
(B)2.Where can you enjoy delicious food on Sunday?
A.School Playground.
B.School Dining Hall.
C.School Gym.
D.School Hal.
(A)3.You are fond of outdoor activities,you can choose ______.
A.PE Club
B.Music Lesson
C.Food Festival
D.Movie Night
(C)4.A student can join in these leisure activities in the school ______.
A.on weekdays
B.from Monday to Thursday
C.at weekends
D.on Friday
(C)5.What subjects are mentioned in the after-school activities?
A.Art and Music.
B.PE and Art.
C.PE and Music.
D.PE,Art and Music.
135.(2021.铜仁)短文讲的是年轻用户对于社交软件中“短视频”的不同看法。
Do you know which social app Chinese young people use a lot now? "Short videos" are certainly the most popular.Some users use Tik Tok and Kuaishou.They think it is fun to share short videos about their lives,while others have other purposes as well
A 12-year-old user called Elsa has about 2.7 million fans on Tik Tok. The girl has shared videos about her dancing studies since last July.One of the videos won her about one million fans. "I feel really glad to share happiness with people by short videos," said Elsa.
As some videos are about the latest news,a group of users depend on them to get information.To some other users,they have a different purpose. "Because I can't spend many hours watching a whole video and I'm a very patient person.I don't like waiting for a program to end.I prefer to watch short videos of wonderful parts in program. "said Wang Zhihao.
However,some young Chinese feel bored with some short videos. "Killing time is the main reason for me to watch the short videos,but many are almost the same,so I think it is a waste of time.What's more,I really don't like the videos which show odd even dangerous things," said Wen Nan,another college student.
Recently,something else has happened.Some videos are telling people what products are worth buying.
But after they buy the products,they may regret soon,So they should think twice.Some short videos even sell bed products,but these sellers won't let you get your money back.
(C)1.How does Elsa feel when she has more than one million fans?
A.Surprised.
B.Lucky.
C.Happy.
D.Frightened.
(D)2.According to the third paragraph,we know that .
A.users spend many hours watching a whole video
B.users share videos with friends
C.all the videos are about the latest news
D.users choose to watch parts of videos because they don't have too much time
(A)3.What does the underlined word "odd" in paragraph 4 mean in Chinese?
A.奇怪的
B.非法的
C.合理的
D.开心的
(A)4.This passage is most probably from .
A.a science book
B.a travel guide
C.a cultural magazine
D.a fiction novel
(C)5.What's the passage mainly about?
A.To introduce how to make short videos.
B.To explain the importance of using short videos.
C.To show the different purposes of using short videos.
D.To discuss the methods of using short videos.
136.(2021.黔东南州)文章主要是关于学生空闲活动的调查。
What do you usually do in your free time? Last month we asked 100 students about their free time activities. Here are the results.
★①How often do you watch TV?
★②How often do you surf the Internet?
★③How many times a week do you exercise?
★④How often do you help to do housework?
(D)1. How many students often watch TV? D
A. About 3. B. About 24. C. About 33. D. About 40.
(B)2. According to the second chart (表格), ___B___ students surf the Internet every day.
A. 4% B. 22% C. 26% D. 48%
(A)3. Which activity is NOT mentioned above? A
A. Reading. B. Watching TV. C. Exercising. D. Doing housework.
(C)4. Which activities does everybody take part in? C
A. ①③. B. ①④. C. ②④. D. ③④.
(C)5. Which of the following is RIGHT according to the survey? C
A. They did the survey among 200 students. B. The survey is about students’ study.
C. About 27% of the students exercise once or twice a week. D. Four students never do housework.
137.(2021.黔东南州)文章讲述的是水稻种植的过程。
Many people in Asia eat rice every day. It is a big part of the Asian diet. People also use rice to make rice noodles, rice milk, rice cakes, rice paper and so on. Rice grows in rice paddies. You can find rice paddies in many places. There can be thousands of rice plants in one paddy. Each plant is called a stalk(秆). Each stalk of rice has several hundred grains of rice on it. That’s a lot of rice.
When farmers grow rice, they must take good care of it. So the plants can grow well. Rice needs good soil, a lot of water and a lot of sun. Rice also needs space to grow. That is why farmers usually plant rice stalks in rows. Then each plant has enough space around. Temperature is also very important. Rice grows best in warm places.
The first step to grow rice is preparing the land. It must be level(平坦的). When the land is ready, farmers plant the rice seedlings(秧苗) and cover them with water. After the rice seedlings start to grow, farmers move the little stalks to bigger fields. Then they watch and wait. It takes about three to six months for a rice plant to become ready. Then the rice is harvested(收割) by the farmers, so people can eat the rice.
(C)1. Rice is a big part of ________ diet.
A. German B. Australian C. Chinese D. Italian
(A)2. The underlined word “paddies” probably means ________.
A. 水田 B. 高山 C. 沙漠 D. 河流
(D)3. Farmers plant rice stalks in rows because ________.
A. rice needs good soil B. rice needs a lot of water
C. rice needs a lot of sun D. rice needs space to grow
(B)4. Rice grows best in places that are ________.
A. hot B. warm C. cool D. cold
(D)5. The passage mainly introduces ________.
A. people depend on rice B. people use rice to make many different kinds of food
C. the steps of growing rice D. the way to grow rice and conditions of growing rice
138.(2021.黔东南州)文章讲述的是呼唤自己心中的“医生”,能够保持快乐和健康。
We usually go to see a doctor when we are ill. Doctors may give us some medicine, and the medicine often makes us feel better.
But sometimes the doctor’s medicine doesn’t work. This happened to one man, Thomas Smith. He was ill in hospital, but he wasn’t getting well. Then he found a new “doctor” inside himself. He saw funny films. He read funny books. And something wonderful happened. Laughing took away his pain after half a year. He could have a good night’s rest. His own happy feeling helped him get well. He wrote his story in his book. He said laughing was very useful and it was the best “medicine”.
Another man, Simon Beck, was also ill, and he had a serious pain in his back. The doctor couldn’t stop it, so the man began to “picture” his pain. In his head, he drew a picture of a dog. He imagined it to be a real dog. And it was hurting him. Then the man talked softly to the dog. He put his hand on the dog’s head and made friends with it. One year later, his pain went away!
These stories may surprise you, but more and more people are getting well in this way. So call on the “doctor” inside your mind, and keep happy and well!
(B)1. What happened to Thomas Smith?
A. He fell down. B. He was ill in hospital because of his illness.
C. He was in hospital because of his sadness. D. He got well after taking medicine.
(D)2. Where was Thomas Smith’s new “doctor”?
A. In the hospital. B. In his home. C. In his company. D. In himself.
(D)3. In the second paragraph, what is the best medicine?
A. Films. B. Doctors. C. Dogs. D. Laughing.
(C)4. Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Laughing took away Simon Beck’s pain after half a year.
B. Thomas Smith “drew” a picture of a dog in his head.
C. Simon Beck made friends with the dog he imagined.
D. Thomas Smith’s pain went away after one year.
(A)5. This passage mainly tells us we should ________.
A. call on the “doctor” inside our mind, and keep happy and well B. keep a dog at home
C. not go to hospital when we are ill D. write a book when the pain goes away
139.(2021.黔东南州)文章讲述的是如何应对校园霸凌。
Bullying(霸凌)
Bullying is a serious problem at school. It makes students feel lonely, unhappy and afraid. It makes them feel like there must be something wrong with them. It even makes some kids not want to go to school or play outside. In other words, it’s very important not to let bullying ruin(毁坏) your life!
Okay, so there you are, and someone is bullying you. What do you do “in the moment”?
●Ignore(忽略) the bully(霸凌者) Don’t even look him. Walk right past him if you can.
●Don’t cry or get angry. Even if you are feeling really hurt, don’t let it show. That’s the bully’s goal. You can talk about or write down what happens later.
●Turn and walk away, or run if you have to. Go to a place where an adult is.
●Remember that you are not the one with the problem It’s the bully who has the problem.
●If you’re being called names(咒骂) or teased(戏弄), imagine that you’re inside a huge fish tank(鱼缸) filled with white fog. Nothing touches you. Think of the worst things that a bully can say to you, and then let the fog eat them up.
●If you are being bulled again and again, there’s one “Most Important Thing” you should do: Talk to an adult. Start with your parents. If the bullying happens at school, make sure your parents discuss it with school leaders, not with the parents of the bully. Make it clear to the adult that you are really upset by what’s going on. This is really true if the bullying is verbal(言语的) bullying.
(A)1. What do the students probably NOT feel bullying happens to them?
A. Excited. B. Lonely. C. Afraid. D. Unhappy.
(D)2. What’s the bully’s goal according to the passage?
A. It is to make you want to go to school. B. It is to make you want to play outside.
C. It is to get on well with you. D. It is to make you upset.
(C)3. How many pieces of advice are given in this passage?
A. 4. B. 5. C. 6. D. 7.
(C)4. If you’re being called names or teased, you could imagine _______.
A. you’re a huge fish B. you’re the fog
C. the fog eats up the worst things that a bully can say to you D. you are eaten by the fog
(D)5. If you’re being bulled again and again, you should _______.
A. ask your parents to discuss with the parents of the bully B. talk to your classmates
C. talk to your friends D. talk to an adult
140.(2021.武威,天水)文章是一个学生给校长写的一封信,建议学生穿校服。
May 20, 2021
Dear Principal,
I think the students in our school should wear uniforms. Many schools already have them. Uniforms will help our families save money, since we would have to buy only one or two uniforms for the whole year. Uniforms could also give us more pride in our school. And best of all, if we all wore uniforms, kids wouldn't tease each other about their clothes.
I know some students think uniforms are ugly and uncomfortable. But maybe we can pick a uniform that everyone likes. I think this is a wonderful idea for our school.
Sincerely,
Justin Jones
阅读以上书信, 根据其内容回答其后各个小题。
(D)1. Who is this letter written by?
A. A father. B. A mother. C. A teacher. D. A student.
(B)2. Which of these is a fact about uniforms?
A. They are uncomfortable.
B. Some schools already have them.
C. They are ugly.
D. They aren't to expensive.
(D)3.Justin wrote this letter to _________.
A. ask for new clothes B. say sorry to the principle
C. thank the principle D. suggest that students wear uniforms
(D)4. Some students don't want to wear uniforms because they think ______.
A. uniforms are expensive B. school pride is silly
C. the principal is mean D. uniforms can be ugly and uncomfortable
(A)5. How does Justin organize his ideas?
A. First express ideas, then list reasons, and show problems, at last give solutions.
B. First show problems, then give solutions, and show problems, at last express ideas.
C. First list reasons, then show problems, and express ideas, at last give solutions.
D. First give solutions, then show problems, and list reasons, at last express ideas.
141.(2021.青海)文章介绍了三类休闲活动的具体信息。
A blockbuster with warmth
If you're a movie fan, why not come and enjoy the hot movie —Hi, Mom.
Date: June 25-28
Time: 9:30, 14:30, 19:30
Place: Guang Ming Cinema
Price: Adult: ¥50.Teens with school ID card half price. For more information:
Tel: 0971-86666
Food Festival is on the way
Come and taste hundreds of nice Qinghai local food for foodies all over the world.
Date: June 25-July 24
Time: 12:00~24:00
Place: Tang Dao 637, Xi'ning
Cool light show from 9:00 to 10:00 every night.
Don't miss the chance!
For more information, visit www.xnfoodfestival.com.
Viewing the Louvre online Visiting Louvre without booking a trip to France can be an amazing experience.
l 480,000 works of art are available to look trough.
l Date: June 26-July 2
l Free viewing via computers and smartphones.
Scan the QR code for logging in.
(B)1. The price of the movie ticket for school teenagers is __________.
A. ¥ 50 B. ¥25 C. free of charge D. not mentioned
(D)2. The purpose of viewing the Louvre online is probably to make people ________.
A. take a trip to France B. view the art works with surprise
C. go to the Louvre D. look through the art works at home
(C)3. The on line art show will last for ___________.
A. an hour B. three days C. a week D. a month
(A)4. You can get more information about food festival by _________.
A. visiting the website B. asking the local people
C. calling the hotline D. scanning the QR code
(C)5. If you are available on the morning of June 25 , you can _________.
A. enjoy the light show B. go to the food festival
C. go to the cinema D. view the Louvre
142.(2021.青海)文章讲述了疫苗是对抗新冠肺炎的解决方案之一。
It's been over a year since COVID-19 first appeared and the virus continues to be a problem in many parts of the world, scientists have realized the development of vaccines (疫苗)is a solution to the pandemic. A global effort to vaccinate as many people as possible would be needed, since vaccines typically take years to develop.
On Dec 2, 2020, the first COVID vaccine, the Pfizer vaccine, was approved(批准)by UK health department. However, these vaccines must be stored at very low temperatures, which is not possible everywhere. In response, Chinese companies like Sinopharm and Sinovac have developed vaccines that can be kept at normal temperatures.
Now, vaccines are being rolled out all over the world, with millions of people being vaccinated every day. In China, 285 million vaccine doses (剂量)had been given so far. Meanwhile, the US has given out 247 million doses. The UK now stands at 50 million doses.
Although there have been rumors about vaccines being unsafe, most of people seem to realize the importance of vaccination for building mass immunity (群体免疫)in order to stop the vims from spreading. The world has come to understand that the vaccines will protect us. Therefore, sharing vaccines has become a key factor of staying safe and healthy worldwide.
Unfortunately, not everyone can get the vaccine yet. Children below the age of 16 can' t be vaccinated because they have not yet been tested on them. Those who have a history of vaccine allergies (过敏)shouldn't get it, either.
(D)1. The vaccine developed by _________ cannot be stored at normal temperatures.
A. UK health department B. Sinopharm C. Sinovac D. Pfizer
(C)2. According to the passage, ______million vaccine doses had been given so far in China.
A. 50 B. 247 C. 285 D. 582
(B)3. In paragraph 4, the underlined word "rumors" probably means __________.
A. 谎言 B. 谣言 C. 建议 D. 骗局
(A)4. The purpose for vaccinating as many people as possible is to ___________.
A. build mass immunity B. share the vaccines
C. develop vaccines quickly D. get everyone vaccinated
(C)5. In paragraph 5, the word “they” in the underlined sentence refers to ___________.
A. children B. companies C. vaccines D. experts
143.(2021.青海)文章讲述了我长大后未曾拥抱父亲,当父亲去世后,我通过儿子的拥抱感受到父亲的爱的故事。
Do you still hug your parents? How do you feel when you hug them? When do you need a hug the most?
It was a cold November morning several years ago. My alarm clock had just gone off, but I was having trouble getting out of bed. My dad had died a few weeks before. I felt weighed down by sadness and depression.
Tough and strong, my dad had worked so hard all of his life to support us. He would sometimes shout at my brothers and me, but I always knew that he loved me. Still, he had been raised (养育)in a traditional way and raised us that way too. I couldn't remember, for example, ever being hugged by him.
After my mom and grandma passed away, my dad moved into grandma's home. I was so happy to have him close by. I would often visit him and just talk with him about life. But we still seldom touched and never hugged. Finally his own health began to rapidly fail and within a few months he left us. It was a cold morning when we had his service (追悼会), but I was too cold inside myself to feel it. I couldn't remember when we' d had our last hug.
I sighed (叹气)and got out of my bed. I turned on the lights and walked into the hallway. I saw my son Jim walking down the hall to meet me. Suddenly, he opened his arms and gave me a heart-felt hug. And just as he did, I heard my dad's voice deep inside of me say, "Joey, this hug is from me! " I cried and smiled at the same time. In that moment, in the place where heart, mind, and spirit all meet, I felt loved. I felt loved by my dad. I felt loved by life.
(D)1. The writer felt down because______________.
A. he was cold B. his alarm clock didn’t go off
C. he had trouble getting up D. his dad had died
(D)2. What did the writer think of his father?
A. Tough and strong. B. Hard-working. C. Full of love. D. All of the above.
(A)3. Which of the following is NOT true according to paragraph 4?
A. He talked about everything with his father.
B. He lived near his father.
C. His father got serious health problem.
D. He felt so sad in the service.
(C)4. The passage implies (暗示)that ______________.
A. kids shouldn’t be raised in a traditional way
B. parents should set good examples for children
C. love needs to be expressed
D. family members need to understand each other
(B)5. What's the best title for the passage?
A. Sad but moved. B. Sometimes people need a hug.
C. A father who doesn't know love. D. Missing my father.
144.(2021•甘肃天水)本文是一首诗歌,告诉我们要不断尝试,不要放弃,不要害怕失败,从失败中获得成功。
11-15 ABCDB
145.(2021·昆明)本文主要讲了Felicia在17岁的时候由于一场车祸失去了双腿,但自强不息实现梦想的故事。
Felicia Grimmenhag from Sweden doesn't let anything get in her way, even a life-changing accident.
After a serious car accident, Felicia had to get used to getting around in a wheelchair (轮椅). But that didn't stop her from following her dream of becoming a top horse rider.
In early June 2011, 17-year-old Felicia got hit by a car. When she woke up in the hospital, she found both of her legs were missing. However, Felicia didn't quit trying to achieve her dream. She wanted to get back on the horse. She had ridden as a little girl and decided in the hospital to try again. She wasn't sure if she would be able to. But after ten weeks, training, she could ride once again!
"The horses have meant a lot to me, " Felicia said. "When I sit on a horse, I don't feel like the disabled Felicia, I feel like the confident (自信的)Felicia. "
She has since taken part in competitions around the world, showing she doesn't need legs to win. Last year, she won silver at the Swedish Championships, and now she is preparing for the Tokyo Paralympics.
"What I have learned from all this is that you should dare to challenge yourself and remember that you are the only person that sets your own limits (限制), " Felicia said.
(B)1. What did Felicia lose in the car accident?
A. Her arms. B. Her legs. C. Her ears. D. Her eyes.
(D)2. What does the underlined word "quit" in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Keep. B. Enjoy. C. Begin. D. Stop.
(C)3. How long did it take Felicia to train to ride a horse again?
A one year. B. Nine years. C. Ten weeks. D. Seventeen weeks.
(C)4. The horses have meant a lot to Felicia for reasons of the following EXCEPT __________.
A. becoming a top horse rider is her dream
B. she is filled with confidence when riding a horse
C. she can get around on a horse instead of in a wheelchair
D. she doesn't feel disabled anymore when sitting on a horse
(A)5. Which of the following can best describe Felicia's experience?
A. Never say never. B. Better late than never.
C. Never think of yourself D. It's never too late to learn.
146.(2021·昆明)本文主要介绍了太阳能牛在一些非洲国家同时解决了两个问题—一些非洲国家儿童不能上学以及没有电的生活。
According to UNESCO, a large number of children in villages in some African countries like Kenya and Tanzania do not go to school. They have to work to make money for their family. And more than half of people in these countries live without electricity.
A company is now working to solve both of these problems, k has created a special solar (大 阳 的)power station, which is in the shape of a cow, called "Solar Cow". The company encourages parents in those poor villages to send their children to school by setting up Solar Cows at schools.
Just as its name suggests, the Solar Cow can charge batteries(给电池充电)called ""Solar Milks". The Solar Milks provide electricity for the families.
The batteries can only be charged using the Solar Cow, so children have to go to school to get the electricity. Every day, children put their batteries into the bottom of their school's Solar Cow. They go to class while the batteries are being charged. At the end of the day, they take the charged batteries home.
Each fully-charged Solar Milk battery can charge a mobile phone three or four times, or a radio once or twice. The battery is also a flashlight, and it can provide ten hours of light "My father used to travel two to three hours to the charging shop to charge his phone, and it cost a lot, " a boy said. "But now, he can use the battery I bring from school to charge his phone at home. "
Since 2018, this company has set up two Solar Cows in Kenya and one in Tanzania. The company also started to raise money for more Solar Cows to help the poor children in Africa.
(D)1.What is a Solar Cow?
A. An animal which can produce milk.
B. A solar battery in the shape of a cow.
C. A mobile phone in the shape of a cow.
D. A solar power station in the shape of a cow.
(B)2. How does the company encourage the parents to send their children to school?
A. By giving them money. B. By setting up Solar Cows at schools.
C. By offering them cows. D. By building some schools in the villages.
(A)3. What is the correct order for children to get the electricity for their families?
a. Children go to school with batteries.
b. Children take the charged batteries home.
c. Children have classes while the batteries are being charged.
d. Children put the batteries into the bottom of their school’s Solar Cow.
A. a-d-c-b B. a-c-d-b C. b-d-c-a D. b-a-c-d
(C)4. What can each fully-charged Solar Milk battery do?
A. It can charge a radio three or four times.
B. It can provide electricity for a Solar Cow.
C. It can provide ten hours of light as a flashlight.
D. It can charge a mobile phone seven or eight times.
(D)5. What does this passage mainly talk about?
A. Solar Cows have provided electricity for the schools.
B. Some African children don't go to school because they have to work.
C. More than half of people in Kenya and Tanzania live without electricity.
D. Solar Cows are solving two problems at the same time in some African countries.
147.(2021·新疆)本文介绍了四部电影上映时间,电影的种类,以及主要内容。
MOVIE GUIDE FRIDAY
Harry Potter Ⅲ 14:00 21:00
Science Fiction
Now Harry Potter has been in the wizardry school for three years. He begins a new life. How is everything going?
Mr. Bean 9:00 18:00
Comedy
Rowan Atkinson is a great actor. His movie Mr. Bean is coming. It’s very funny. Don’t miss it.
Hi Mum 11:00 16:00
Comedy
Do you like Jia Ling? She is both the actress and director of this movie. It’s so interesting and moving. Come and have fun!
The Monkey King 17:00 22:00
Cartoon
It is picked from Journey to the west. This movie describes a brave hero who is fearless to fight against all gods … Children, come and see it!
(A)1. What kind of movie is Mr. Bean?
A. Comedy. B. Science fiction.
C. Cartoon. D. Action movie.
(D)2. ______ is picked from Journey to the West.
A. Harry Potter Ⅲ B. Mr. Bean
C. Hi Mum D. The Monkey King
(C)3. After I finished my dinner at 7:30 on Friday evening, I could choose to enjoy ______.
A. The Monkey King or Mr. Bean B. Hi Mum or Harry Potter Ⅲ
C. Harry Potter Ⅲ or The Monkey King D. Hi Mum or Mr. Bean
(B)4. ______ is the actress of Hi Mum.
A. Rowan Atkinson B. Jia Ling
C. Harry Potter D. The Monkey King
(D)5. You can see Harry Potter Ⅲ at ______.
A. 2:00 a. m B. 4:00 a. m C. 1:00 p. m D. 9:00 p. m
148.(2021·新疆)本文介绍了扬州剪纸的历史和发展。
Yangzhou paper cutting, with a history of 2,000 years, can be dated back to the Sui Dynasty, making Yangzhou one of the places where paper cutting first became popular.
In the Sui Dynasty, the people of Yangzhou would cut colourful paper or silk and satin (缎子) to celebrate festivals. It is said that Emperor Yang came to Yangzhou three times. In winter, the flowers and trees in the garden became dry and weak. The emperor ordered the gril servants to cut fine silk and satin into flowers and leaves and use them to decorate the trees and lakes, copying nicely the looks of spring and summer. Since then, “colorful cutting” has become a popular art in Yangzhou.
In the Tang Dynasty, the paper cutting industry was highly developed and a large amount of high-quality paper was made as presents to the Court (宫廷).
In the Qing Dynasty, because of the economic development, the people of Yangzhou became interested in wearing fine clothing, especially embroidered (刺绣的) clothing. The embroidered designs were based on paper-cuts, the most well-know of them was from Bao Jun, a paper cutting master. He won a high reputation (名声) as Magic Scissors for his wonderful cutting skills.
After the People’s Republic of China was started, the Chinese government accepted the importance of paper cutting like many other arts and skills. In 2007, China Paper-cuts Museum opened to the public in the back garden of the Wang’s Residence (住所), Yangzhou, greatly helping the development of Yangzhou paper cutting.
(A)1. When did “colourful cutting” become a popular art in Yangzhou?
A. In the Sui Dynasty. B. In the Tang Dynasty.
C. In the Ming Dynasty. D. In the Qing Dynasty.
(B)2. The underlined word “decorate” in Paragraph 2 means ______ in Chinese.
A.种植 B.装饰 C.浇水 D.砍伐
(A)3. When did China Paper-cuts Museum open to the public?
A. In 2007. B. In 2008. C. In 2009. D. In 2010.
(C)4. Where can we probably find the passage?
A. In a poem. B. In a novel. C. In a magazine. D. In a dictionary.
(D)5. What’s the main idea on the passage?
A. How to make paper cutting.
B. The way to cut paper.
C. The importance of Yangzhou paper cutting.
D. The history and development of Yangzhou paper cutting.
149.(2021·云南)文章介绍了一个年轻的男人在经历了破产以及妻子的离开后,内心满是挫败感,直到在森林中老人给他讲了自己种蕨类植物和竹子的事情后,年轻人又重拾对生活的希望。
There was a young man who was in trouble. He went bankrupt (破产) and his wife went away from him. From then on, failure was all that he had seen. Struggling (斗争) with this, he went into the forest alone. There, he met an old man who had lived there for a long time. He shared his story with the old man and asked “Can you give me one good reason not to give up?”
“Look,” the old man said, “Do you see that fern (蕨类植物) and bamboo there?”
“Yes.” the man answered.
“When I planted the fern and bamboo seeds, I watered them carefully. Within a few days, the fern quickly grew from the land,” the old man went on.
“However, I watered the bamboo seed for years, it still didn’t sprout. But I didn’t give up and continued looking after it. In the fifth year, a small sprout came out of the land. Within six months, the tree grew a hundred feet tall.”
“The little bamboo tree had been growing underground in the past four years, developing a root strong enough for its ground growth (生长) in the fifth year. If it hadn’t done this, it would not be so strong. So you know, all the time you were struggling, you were actually growing strong roots.” the old man said. Finally, the man thanked the old man deeply. Then he left the forest with the hope for life.
(C)1. What happened to the young man?
A. He was seriously ill. B. He was badly hurt.
C. He went bankrupt and his wife left him. D. He went to a bank with his wife.
(B)2. The difference between the fern and the bamboo mentioned in the passage is their ______ .
A. weight B. growth C. looks D. colors
(A)3. The underlined word “sprout” in Paragraph 5 means “_____” in Chinese.
A. 发芽 B. 开花 C. 枯萎 D. 结果
(C)4. The young man felt ______ after hearing what the old man said to him.
A. sad B. disappointed C. hopeful D. nervous
(D)5. Which can be the best title for the passage?
A. Practice makes perfect B. The early bird catches the worm
C. Learn to share with others D. Never lose hope when in trouble
150.(2021·云南)本文介绍了针对食物浪费现象而颁布的一项法律草案。
When you and your family go out for dinner, do you notice how many dishes you usually order? It’s OK if you finish all of them. But if you waste too much food, you need to pay for it.
Last year, China’s top legislature (立法机关) reviewed (审议) a draft law (法律草案) for stopping food waste for the first time. In general, a draft will become law after the top legislature reviews it three times.
According to the draft law, restaurants should tell customers not to order too much. If customers leave too much food uneaten, restaurants can charge (收费) them for food waste. The law also bans (禁止) waiters from encouraging people to order too much food. Some restaurants may use the “N-1” mode for people to order dishes. “N” stands for the number of persons at a table. So if there are six people at your table, you should order just five dishes, which can help people control the amount of dishes in a proper way.
The draft law also asks schools to teach their students to avoid food waste. It also bans TV programs about overeating and overdrinking. Producers of such programs will face a fine of up to 100,000 yuan.
Food waste happens in many places and has long been a big problem around the world. We need to obey the law and refuse to waste food.
(A)1. If customers waste too much food, they ______ .
A. need to pay some money for it B. need to say sorry about it
C. can’t enter the restaurant again D. can leave the restaurant for free
(B)2. According to the “N-1” mode, if 9 persons plan to eat in the restaurant, they need to order ______ dishes.
A. 7 B. 8 C. 9. D. 10
(B)3. Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Students should avoid food waste at school.
B. Programs about overeating will be allowed on TV.
C. Food waste has been a big problem all over the world.
D. Waiters can’t encourage people to order too much food.
(D)4. You may read the passage in ______ .
A. a storybook B. a guidebook C. an advertisement D. a newspaper
(C)5. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Harm of food waste. B. Importance of healthy food. .
C. Law to stop food waste. D. Advantages of stopping food waste.
151.(2021·怀化)短文讲了明明他的母亲打算乘高铁旅行。详细地介绍了一些火车的信息。
Mingming is a student, who is 1.4 meters tall. This summer, he and his mother are going to travel by high-speed train. Here is some information they have got.
Train
Departure(出发地)
Arrival
Price
G6148
Huaihua
08:52
Changsha
10:26
¥152.5
(half price: ¥76.5)
G6151
Huaihua
11:16
Guangzhou
15:52
¥370
(half price: ¥185)
G1370
Huaihua
9:17
Shanghai
16:36
¥603
(half price: ¥301.5)
G82
Huaihua
10:12
Beijing
17:21
¥801.5
(half price: ¥401)
Attention:
1. Children below 1.2 meters: free;
2. Children between 1.2-1.5 meters: half price.
(B)1. Which train will Mingming take if he wants to go to Shanghai?
A. G6148. B. G1370. C. G82.
(A)2. When will Mingming arrive in Guangzhou if he takes G6151?
A. At 15:52. B. At 16:36. C. At 17:21.
(B)3. How much will Mingming and his mother pay if they go to Changsha?
A. ¥152.5. B. ¥229. C. ¥305.
152.(2021·湘潭)短文讲了志愿者活动,详细地介绍了活动的时间和内容。
JOY Volunteer Group JOIN US NEXT SATURDAY
8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Children’s Hospital
Take care of sick children
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Old People’s Home
Help do some cleaning
3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
City Center Park
Plant trees around the lake
(B)1. When does the group plan to volunteer?
A. This Saturday. B. Next Saturday. C. Next Sunday.
(C)2. The group will probably be at ________ at 1:30 p.m. that day.
A. Children’s Hospital B. City Center Park C. Old People’s Home
153.(2021·湘潭)短文讲了中国传统艺术网站,详细地介绍了剪纸、中国结和丝伞的信息。
Welcome to the Chinese Traditional Artwork Website
Name: paper cutting
Color: red
Price: ¥15 (¥30 for three during the Spring Festival)
Delivery time: You can get your goods within 3 days.
The most popular pictures are flowers, animals, and things about Chinese history.
Name: Chinese knot
Color: red and yellow
Price: ¥160 (¥300 for two during the Spring Festival)
Delivery time: You can get your goods within 5 days.
Cur new styles may give you a big surprise.
Name: silk umbrella
Color: pink, red, green, yellow and purple
Price: ¥60
Delivery time: You can get your goods within 6 days.
Our umbrellas are made of good silk. They are wonderful gifts for women.
(A)1. If you want to buy the artworks online, which one can you get in the shortest time?
A. Paper cutting. B. Chinese knot. C. Silk umbrella.
(C)2. How many colors does the silk umbrella have?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5
(B)3. From the website, we can know that ________.
A. Silk umbrella is the cheapest
B. Paper cutting has many different shapes
C. If you want to buy two Chinese knots during the Spring Festival, you need to pay 320 yuan
154.(2021·岳阳)短文讲了几个人的直播间,详细地介绍了卖的商品、时间和价格等。
(C)1. What are Li Ning T-shirts made of?
A. Wool(羊毛). B. Silk. C. Xinjiang cotton.
(C)2. Whose live-streaming room will you go if you want to buy a Hai’er fridge?
A. He Wei’s. B. Wu Ming’s. C. Mei Ping’s.
(B)3. How much do you need to pay for two Li Ming T-shirts and one kilo of Pu’er tea?
A. ¥950. B. ¥1080. C. ¥1100.
155.(2021·张家界)
Welcome to Tomorrow Hotel
Facilities
Charges
Meal Time
128 beds
Open 24 hours, all year
Car park
Games room
Washing machines
No smoking
Under 18 ¥55
Adults ¥120
Breakfast at 7:30a.m.
Dinner 5:30p.m.---7:00p.m.
(C)1. How many people can stay at the hotel?
A. 55. B. 120. C. 128.
(B)2. What does the underlined word “charges” mean?
A. Reasons. B. Costs. C. Places.
(C)3. When is lunch time in Tomorrow Hotel?
A. 6:00 a.m. B. 7:00 p.m. C. No lunch served.
156. (2021·邵阳)文章主要讲介绍了一场篮球比赛的时间地点;一场关于如何正确使用网络的座谈会的时间地点及参会人员;迈克就自己午饭后犯困的问题进行了咨询,后文就解决办法进行了说明。
A Basketball Match
Siyuan Middle School vs Furong Middle School
Time: 2:00 pm-3:50 pm on Friday
Place: The school playground
Welcome all students to cheer on the players!
A Talk about Using the Internet Safely
It’s from 10:00 am to 11:30 am on Wednesday. Students of Grade 8 and Grade 9 should come with a notebook and a pen. Please arrive at the school meeting hall at least ten minutes early.
ASK & ANSWER
A problem from Mike: I often feel a little sleepy after lunch.
A way to solve it:
Don’t drink coffee and have a short sleep instead.
Advantages of having a short sleep after lunch:
You can remember things better.
You can make fewer mistakes.
You can learn things more easily.
You can have less pressure.
You can be full of energy.
Notice: A 20-minute short sleep is the best. Don’t sleep longer.
(B)26. The basketball match will be held ________.
A. on Thursday afternoon B. on Friday afternoon C. on Saturday afternoon
(A)27. How long will the talk last?
A. For one and a half hours. B. For one hour and fifty minutes. C. For two hours.
(B)28. What is Mike’s problem?
A. He doesn’t like having lunch.
B. He feels a little sleepy after lunch.
C. He becomes fat after lunch.
(C)29. Mike should ________ for 20 minutes after lunch.
A. study B. have a rest C. have a sleep
(B)30. Which of the advantage of having a short sleep is NOT mentioned?
A. Learning things more easily. B. Avoid eating too much. C. Having less stress.
157.(2021·永州)(图不清楚答案存疑)柱状图和表格主要展示了使用网络的儿童年龄,以及进行的网络活动。
(A)1. 41.0% of kids aged _______ use the Internet.
A. 5—9 B. 10—13 C. 14—17
(B)2. What percentage of kids gets news or information online?
A. 89%. B. 76%. C. 38%.
(B)3. What do 43% of kids usually do on the Internet?
A. Play games. B. Buy books. C. Send or receive instant messages.
158.(2021·岳阳)本文主要介绍了垃圾的种类。
(B)1. From the picture, the rubbish is divided into ______ kinds.
A. three B. Four C. five
(C)2. You can throw used paper into the ______ bin.
A. harmful rubbish B.other rubbish C. recyclable rubbish
159.(2021·长沙)短文讲了招聘酒店员工,详细地介绍了工作时间、要求和报酬等。
Hotel Workers Wanted
Isabella Hotel is a top hotel in the center of Queensland. We’re looking for experienced waiters and waitresses. You are expected to work from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
You should
> be healthy
> be well-dressed
> be reliable(值得信赖的)
If you join us, you will get
> $400 every week
> all meals for free
> a separate room
> one free day every week
If you are interested in this job, you can write to jobhunt@scottoday.com.
(C)1. How long should the workers at Isabella Hotel work in a day?
A. For three hours. B. For seven hours. C. For eight hours.
(C)2. What will Isabella Hotel provide for the workers?
A. 400 dollars a month. B. Two free days a week. C. All meals for free.
160.(2021·长沙)本文主要介绍了英国的一些著名景点以及一些好吃的食物。
When we talk about the UK, what will you think of? Big Ben, Downing Street and Tower Bridge are always our hot topics(话题). But there are many other facts about the UK. Come and see!
The most popular museum is the British Museum in London. Over six million people visit it every year. It is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. But on Friday, the closing time is 8:30 p.m.
The River Severn starts in Wales and flows(流) through western England. It’s well known for the Severn Bore — a tall wave(波浪) of water that regularly(定期地) flows up the river from the sea.
Hungry? Beef and chicken are tasty, fruit and vegetables are healthy, and sandwiches are simple. Short of money? The cheapest food is fish and chips(炸鱼薯条). And it’s delicious.
(B)1. When can we visit the British Museum?
A. At 9:00 a.m., Monday. B. At 10:30 a.m., Tuesday. C. At 9:30 p.m., Friday.
(A)2. What is the River Severn famous for?
A. Its tall wave of water. B. Its beautiful riverbank. C. Its deep river bed.
(B)3. The reading material (材料) above is most probably ________.
A. a business plan B. a travel guide C. a science report
161.(2021·长沙)本文主要讲述了作者认为学习成绩不能代表一切,学习应该是一生的旅程。
From an early age, we were taught that if we wanted to be successful, we had to study hard and get good results at school. In fact, good students may just end up doing jobs they don’t like, and some even lead an unhappy life. Why is it like that?
In some parents’ eyes, school grades matter most for their kids. In reality, there are many things to consider besides the school subjects, for example, how to be a happy person, what to do to keep healthy, and how to get along well with others. That is to say, school is not just enough if you want to have a great life.
Doing well in school is different from doing well in life. Studies show that people who failed at school may not end up failing in life. You may have already known that some famous people, like Thomas Edison and Steve Jobs, didn’t do very well at school or even failed to finish school. In fact, there are a lot more than just the big shots who are successful in life without finishing school. They seize(抓住) every chance to learn and finally make it to the top.
Life is really a long lesson, so long that you can’t define(界定) a person’s success by just one section(部分) of it. If you have already finished school, keep learning because what you have learned at school will never be enough to live a satisfying life. If you are still studying, whether you are good or bad at school, don’t take your school results too seriously as long as you have put your heart into it. Keep learning to make the most of your talents(天赋). That’s how you can live a happy and successful life.
(A)1. What’s the writer’s main purpose of writing Paragraph(段落) One?
A. To introduce a topic. B. To give examples. C. To provide a solution.
(C)2. In some parents’ eyes, what’s the most important for their kids based on Paragraph Two?
A. Being happy. B. Staying healthy. C. Getting good grades.
(C)3. What does the underlined expression “big shots” in the third paragraph mean?
A. 好学生 B. 神枪手 C. 大人物
(B)4. According to the passage, which sentence may agree with the writer’s idea?
A. It takes money to be successful.
B. School grades aren’t everything.
C. Successful people never finish school.
(B)5. What can we infer(推断) from the text?
A. Old habits die hard.
B. Learning is a lifelong journey.
C. Good grades always promise a successful life.
162.(2021·长沙)本文主要讲述了游泳健将马丁·斯特雷尔在克服了各种困难的情况下,畅游世界各大河的故事。
Martin Strel is a swimmer, best known for swimming the world’s big rivers. He was born in 1954. He taught himself to swim when he was six and became a professional(职业的) swimmer in 1978. Martin holds Guinness World Records for swimming the Danube River, the Mississippi River, the Yangtze River and the Amazon River.
Of all his achievements, the greatest is his Amazon River swim. The Amazon is known as the largest and most dangerous river in the world. Several swimmers had tried to swim it, but all failed. Martin decided to go all out and make history. He wanted to show the world that people could achieve their dreams with hard work and perseverance(毅力). On April 7th, 2007, Martin Strel completed his Amazon River all the way from Atalaya (Peru) to the Atlantic Ocean at Belem (Brazil). He struggled(奋战) with the river for 66 days and swam 3, 274 miles in total. He became a worldwide hero.
Many people still cannot believe what he has done so far, so that is why they sometimes describe him as “Fishman”, “Human Fish” or even “the Craziest Man in the World”.
In 2009, American filmmakers produced a documentary(纪录片) called Big River Man. And the book, The Man Who Swam the Amazon, has been sold in many countries. It tells us an inspirational story of perseverance and hard work, which has encouraged many people.
Martin doesn’t swim for money. Instead, he swims to teach people about the importance of keeping water clean.
Martin has always been looking for the challenges(挑战) of the impossible. What is his next?
(C)1. How did Martin learn to swim when he was little?
A. By watching his partners. B. By learning from a coach. C. By teaching himself.
(B)2. What is Martin’s greatest achievement so far?
A. Swimming the Yangtze River. B. Swimming the Amazon River. C. Swimming the Mississippi River.
(A)3. What does the underlined word “inspirational” mean in Paragraph Five?
A. 鼓舞人心的 B. 心灰意冷的 C. 栩栩如生的
(B)4. According to the text, which is the purpose of Martin swimming the big rivers?
A. To make a lot of money for a good living.
B. To teach people the importance of keeping water clean.
C. To produce exciting documentaries and best-selling books.
(B)5. What can be the best title(标题) of the text?
A. Swim for Fun B. Challenge the Impossible C. Fight for Jobs
163.(2021·怀化)本文介绍了两只小狗进入一间装满1000面镜子的房间的事情,告诉我们生活就如镜子,你对它笑,它就也对你笑。要笑对人生。
Long ago in a small village, there was a place known as the House of 1,000 Mirrors.
A happy little dog decided to visit this place. When he arrived, he jumped up the stairs of the House. His ears were raised high and his tail was wagging as fast as it could. To his surprise, he saw 1,000 happy dogs in the mirrors. They wagged their tails as fast as his tail. He smiled a big smile. He saw 1,000 friendly smiles. As he left, he thought to himself, “This is a wonderful place. I will come back again.”
In the same village, there was another little dog. He was not happy all the time. He also decided to visit the House. He climbed the stairs slowly. He hung his head low when he looked into the mirrors. He saw 1,000 unfriendly dogs staring at him. He shouted at them. He was scared to see 1,000 little dogs shouting back at him. After he left, he thought to himself, “That is a terrible place. I will never go back there again.”
In fact, all the faces in the world are mirrors. When you smile at others, they’ll smile at you, too.
(C)1. Which place did the two dogs visit?
A. A big city. B. A pet shop. C. The House of 1,000 Mirrors.
(A)2. What does the underlined word “wagging” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. 摇摆 B. 竖立 C. 下垂
(C)3. The happy little dog thought that the place was ______.
A. a clean place B. a terrible place C. a wonderful place
(B)4. What can we learn from this passage?
A. Two little dogs will visit the place again.
B. All the faces in the world are mirrors.
C. All the little dogs in the mirrors smiled.
164.(2021·怀化)本文主要讲了袁隆平研究杂交水稻的故事。
Yuan Longping, “the father of hybrid rice(杂交水稻)”, is one of the most important agricultural scientists. He had spent his whole life on hybrid rice.
Food was a big problem in China in the past. It was because China had 22% of the world’s population, but only 7% of its farmland. In the 1960s, China had serious hunger. Millions of people died because they had no food. Professor Yuan was very sad to see this. “How can I help people have enough food?” he thought. He decided to work on a new kind of hybrid rice that had a high output(产量). He and his team studied the rice seeds(种子) day and night. At last, in 1973, they grew a new kind of hybrid rice. This rice is strong. Farmers can grow it in many different kinds of farmland and also in bad weather. It can also fight diseases. Its output is much higher than common kinds of rice.
Professor Yuan has already left us, but he will be remembered forever.
(C)1. What had Yuan Longping spent his whole life on?
A. Population. B. Weather. C. Hybrid rice.
(A)2. What made millions of people die in the 1960s?
A. No food. B. Serious diseases. C. No seeds.
(B)3. When did they grow a new kind of hybrid rice?
A. In 1960. B. In 1973. C. In 2020.
(A)4. Which of the following is TRUE about hybrid rice?
A. Its output is much higher. B. It is not strong enough. C. It can’t grow in bad weather.
165.(2021·怀化)本文主要介绍了人工智能可以检测人类的孤独。
Now, AI(人工智能) is smart enough to check loneliness(孤独) in humans.
A new study shows how AI can know the degrees of loneliness from a person’s words. 80 people aged 66 to 94 took part in the study because they often felt lonely. They were asked 20 questions, such as “How often do you feel lonely?” and “How often do you get together with your friends?”
The interesting thing is that it uses dictionary-based methods. For example, it can look for words to show fears. It also gives answers by testing their words. If people felt lonelier, their answers about loneliness were longer. It can know the degrees of loneliness in each topic. It also shows differences between men and women. If a man felt lonely, he used more words to show his fears. If a woman felt lonely, she expressed her lonely feelings directly.
(B)1. Why did 80 old people take part in the study?
A. They had no money. B. They often felt lonely. C. They had more time.
(A)2. If people felt lonelier, their answers about loneliness were ______.
A. longer B. shorter C. nicer
(B)3. Which column(栏目)of the newspaper does the passage come from?
A. Travel. B. Science. C. Sports.
(C)4. What’s the best title of this passage?
A. Help Others B. Change the World C. Check Loneliness by AI
166.(2021·常德)本文主要讲述了音乐之都维也纳以及代表音乐家。
The city of music
Vienna is a beautiful old city on the River Danube in the center of Europe. It's the capital city of Austria and the center of European classical music. In the eighteenth century a lot of musicians came to study and work in Vienna.
In the Strauss family, there were two composers(作曲家) called Johann Strauss: the father and the son. The father, Johann Strauss he elder, wrote and played music for traditional dances, called the waltz. His dance music made him famous all over Europe. The son, Johann Strauss the younger, was also very successful and popular. He wrote over 150 waltzes. In 1867 he wrote The Blue Danube waltz.
Mozart was another very important composer. He was born in Austria in 1756. Before he was six, he played not only the piano but also the violin. His family took him around Europe and he gave concerts in many cities. He wrote hundreds of pieces of music. But he became very poor and died in 1791 when he was only thirty-five. Like Johann Strauss, father and son he was a great European musician, and many people still think his music is perfect.
(B)1. Where is Vienna?
A. In Australia. B. In Austria. C. In America.
(A)2. Who wrote The Blue Danube waltz?
A. Johann Strauss the younger. B. Johann Strauss the elder. C. Mozart
(C)3. What kind of music does the waltz belong to?
A. Blues music. B. Country music. C. Classical music.
(C)4. When was Mozart born?
A. In 1867. B. In 1791. C. in 1756.
167.(2021·常德)本文主要是介绍了一些建议,学生如何能够在面对学习以及考试时拥有良好的感觉以及满满的活力。
Moderation(自我调节)
Pay attention to how you lead your life most of the time. A healthy lifestyle is one that doesn’t take extremes(极端) as a way of life. Be moderate in what you do.
Eat well
It is important to pay attention to both what you eat and how you eat. As Socrates said : “ You should eat to live ;not live to eat." A different diet(饮食) with vegetables and res fresh fruits is good for the brain. Also take time off for meals.
Exercise
Students must know the value of exercise because it plays a necessary part in counterbalancing(抵消) the stress(压力) responses produced in our bodies by having to meet exams.
Sleep
Students are getting less and less of sleep which might lead to more stress. The hours of sleep before midnight are thought to be the most helpful. For this reason students must re-regulate their body clock and go to bed and get up at regular time.
Express yourself
The way students feel about their work and other issues in their life plays a huge part in how they deal with stress. It is advisable that students should be realistic whatever happens in their lives.
To sum up, studies are really very important, but never at the expense(代价) of students' physical and mental wellbeing. Besides, if students feel well they will be ready to face the challenges(挑战) of exams alive and kicking.
(A)1. What food is good for the brain according to paragraph two?
A. Vegetables and fruits. B. Hamburgers and meat. C. Rice and noodles.
(B)2. When is the best time for a student to go to sleep?
A. At 7:00 pm. B. At 10:00 pm. C. At 1:0 am.
(B)3. Where can we most probably read this article?
A. In a tour guide. B. On a web page for tips. C. In a daily newspaper.
(C)4. What's the best title of the reading?
A. Stress in part of students' lives
B. A healthy mind in a healthy body
C. Prepare for your exams with a healthy body and mind
168.(2021·常德)本文主要讲述了夜晚作者在公园做的愚蠢的事情。
Usually I wouldn't cross the park at this time of night. But walking around the park would take more time, and it was raining so hard that I couldn't even see clearly what was right before me. So I entered the park. And that was the first stupid thing I did tonight.
Soon after I walked into the park. I saw a man under a tree up ahead. My heart fell. The stories I'd heard about the park were all coming into my head at this moment. Anyone with a clear mind would just turn back. But me? No. I did another stupid thing: I decided to hurry past him.
Just when I was passing the man, he raised his head and gave me the strangest smile ever I got scared and started running. ""Hey" the man shouted from behind. "Wait" He was running after me!
I ran like crazy. I had hoped the trees would keep some rain off. And they did. But they also made the park look even darker. I couldn't see what was ahead of me. Then, I ran into something. It was the man!
"Don't kill me!" I cried.
"What? I was trying to give back your bag! You dropped it" The man gave me my bag Now, I felt saying that to the man was the stupidest thing I did tonight.
(C)1. Why did he writer enter the park?
A. It was safer to go across the park.
B. To go across the park would save time.
C. The trees in the park could keep the rain off.
(B)2. What did the writer mean by "the first stupid thing" "another stupid thing" "the stupidest thing"?
A. He felt proud of himself.
B. He regretted what he had done.
C. He felt ashamed of making so many mistakes.
(C)3. The "drop" in_________ has the same meaning as the underlined one in the last but two paragraph.
A. He dropped off from his bike.
B. Oh, they have had to drop their prices.
C. Excuse me, Miss, you've dropped your umbrella.
(B)4. What's the bet title for the passage?
A. A Strange Man B. A Scary Park C. A Brave Cross
169.(2021·常德)文章介绍了在叙利亚的达赖亚市,常年受战争的影响,学校不得不关门,为了让人们读书,19岁的学生阿纳斯·艾哈迈德和他的朋友们决定建一座图书馆,帮助人们通过享受阅读时光,忘却战争的恐惧。
In Darayya, a city in Syria, there's a library and it has 15, 000 books on almost every subject you can think of. However, it is different from any libraries you know: I is a secret underground library, and only people in Darayya know where it is.
Over the years, war has shaken Darayya badly. △ Stores are closed one after another, and so are schools. To help the kids in Darayya with their learning, Anas Ahmad, a 19 year-old student, and his friends decided to build a library. They built the library under the ground to keep it safe from bombing. But it is dangerous to collect books for the library. Often, Ahmad and his friends lo for books in houses that were bombed. They need to be careful because they may be killed in another bombing.
You may ask, "In a place like Darayya, would people be interested in books?" "Just like the body needs food, the mind needs books, "says one library user. In the library, people enjoy their time of reading and forget about the terrible world above, so their life doesn't seem so hard. Through reading, they are able to dream of a better life after war.
(A)1. What do we know about Darayya's library?
A. It was built during the war.
B. It has been bombed many times.
C. Most of its books are from outside of Darayya.
(A)2. Which can best replace " △ " in the passage?
A. Every day, houses are bombed and people are killed.
B. Every night, people come to help to build the library.
C. Every Monday, kids come to the library to read different books.
(B)3. Why do people in Darayya go to the library even during the war?
A. They can get free food.
B. They find joy and hope in reading.
C. They want to learn how to win the war.
(A)4. The sentence—“Just like the body needs food, the mind needs books,” says one library user. —is used _________________.
A. to answer the question above
B. to offer a solution to a problem
C. to give a supporting example for a topic
170.(2021·常德)本文主要讲了作者在空中学校的生活。
My name is Alice Black. I am thirteen years old, and I come from Mount Elm Sheep Station in South Australia. I have got tw0 sisters—Jenifer is eleven and Lisa is seven. We are all pupils at the School of the Air.
The School of the Air is a school for children who live far from the cities, and who are in a place which does not have a local school. So we have "air" lessons over the radio or on the computer. Our teachers are at Port Augusta, a city which is about 160 kilometers away.
In the morning, we go to our school at 8:45. △ When we get there, we turn on the radio or computer and listen to what we should do. From then until twelve, we just do our usual lessons. In the afternoon, our mum makes us do some homework--well, not homework, but more work around the house.
We send our exercise "books" to our teachers by email on Friday night. They mark them on Monday and Tuesday, and then send them back. We get them on Wednesday.
The Internet and the telephone help us get in touch with our teachers quickly and easily We talk to our teachers once a week for about ten minutes. They tell us if we are making progress Next year I will start at a new school in Port Augusta. I will spend the weekdays there and come home at weekends. It will be good to be with teenagers of my age, but I will miss my family. I hope I will be happy there.
(B)1. From the passage we know that ___________________.
A. the Black family is very poor
B. the Blacks lives far from Port Augusta
C there is a small local school near the Black family
(A)2. Which sentence can best replace " △ " in the passage?
A. It is really just a small building.
B. What fun it is to go to school
C. It is really an early time.
(B)3. In the 4th paragraph, the underlined word "them" means ___________ in Chinese.
A. 课本 B. 作业 C. 课程
(C)4. What do the teachers probably say to their pupils on the phone?
A. Do you have any suggestions about our lessons?
B. Will you come to our school in Port Augusta?
C. How are you doing with your lessons?
171.(2021·湘潭)文章讲了零浪费生活理念。零浪费生活几乎是一种不会产生垃圾的生活方式。“零浪费”最初是由一位名叫比亚约翰逊的法国妇女提出的。
A zero-waste life is a lifestyle that hardly creates any rubbish.
“Zero waste” was first suggested by a French woman called Bea Johnson. Her idea is: live a life and try not to create any rubbish; use different kinds of ways to save the environment, such as stopping the use of one-off objects; giving unwanted things to others or donating these things to organizations like the Red Cross.
A zero-waste life follows the 6R rule—Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle and Rot. Chen Yuan, 27, is deeply interested in this idea. She and her boyfriend Joe have lived in Beijing for many years. Over August-October when Chen followed the rule of zero waste 6R, she and her boyfriend both produced only two cans of rubbish. Now the couple have opened a small shop in Beijing, where they use wood products to take the place of plastic ones and cloth bags printed with environmental logos. The store also has second-hand books and CDs to make the best of the used things.
“The zero-waste lifestyle is not for ascetics(苦行僧). It is just around us.” Chen expects some of her friends to join her on the road to zero waste.
(A)1. Bea Johnson suggests that people should ________.
A. try to create no rubbish
B. throw away unwanted things
C. use the one-off objects all the time
(C)2. What does the underlined word “donating” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Giving back. B. Giving out. C. Giving away.
(A)3. We can see from the passage that Chen Yuan ________.
A. is interested in the 6R rule
B. offers plastic bags in her store
C. likes listening to CDs very much
(B)4. What Chen Yuan says in the last paragraph probably means that ________.
A. her friends like her lifestyle
B. the zero-waste lifestyle is not hard to live
C. lots of people have lived the zero-waste lifestyle
(B)5. The passage is most probably from ________.
A. an ad B. a newspaper C. a story book
172.(2021·湘潭)本文主要介绍了有关帝王蝶的相关情况。
When autumn arrives in the United States and Canada, you can see one of nature’s greatest scenes—the yearly migration(迁徙) of the monarch butterflies(帝王蝶).
No other butterfly in the world migrates like the orange and black monarch of North America. They can not live for long periods in cold weather. So each autumn around October, the butterflies travel up to 3,000 kilometers south to spend winter. Some even fly to the mountains of Mexico.
It usually takes the butterflies two months to reach Mexico. When it is warm, they start to back north in the spring. But not one butterfly finishes the whole trip. They lay eggs along the way and die. It might take the monarchs as many as four to five generations(代) to complete the journey all the way back up to Canada, says Sarina Jepsen, who directs the endangered species program for the Xerces Society.
The most amazing thing about these butterflies is that they return to the very same trees in Mexico that their great-great-grandparents used the winter before.
However, the number of these colorful butterflies has dropped in recent years. The US Fish and Wildlife Sen ice said that nearly a billion monarchs have disappeared from overwintering sites(越冬地点) since 1990, the Washington Post reported, one of the main reasons, experts say, is that farmers have used herbicides(除草剂) on the milkweed(马利筋) plants that these butterflies feed on.
……
(A)1. What color are the monarch butterflies?
A. Orange and black. B. Pink and black. C. Orange and white.
(B)2. How long does it take the monarch butterflies to reach Mexico?
A. One month. B. Two months. C. Four to five generations.
(C)3. What is the most amazing thing about the monarch butterflies?
A. They migrate to visit their friends.
B. They are protected by their family members.
C. They can return to the same trees that their ancestors lived in.
(A)4. From the passage we know that the number of the monarchs has dropped mainly because of ________.
A. less food B. bad weather C. air pollution
(C)5. What might the writer talk about next after the passage?
A. How to plant more trees.
B. How to research these butterflies.
C. What we can do to protect these butterflies.
173.(2021·湘潭)文章主要讲述了“紫禁城”这个名字的由来,以及紫色在中国文化中代表的意义。
The Forbidden City in Beijing was the emperors’ palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is also called “zijincheng (the Purple Forbidden City)”. Though its walls are red and its roofs are yellow, the palace’s name mentions the color purple. How did it get this name?
The character zi refers to the “ziwei star(Polaris,北极星)”. According to ancient Chinese astronomy (天文学), the ziwei star was surrounded by 28 other stars, meaning it was the heart of the sky. People believed that the palace of the God Emperor, which is called ziweigong, or ziwei palace, was located on this star. Chinese emperors were believed to be the sons of the God Emperor. It was believed that their palace on Earth should be just like the ziweigong in the sky. That’s how the Forbidden City got its name.
In Chinese culture, many people believe that the color purple stands for good luck. This belief began with Laozi, the ancient philosopher(哲学家) and founder of Taoism(道教) who lived around 2,500 years ago. One day, when Laozi was traveling through the Hangu Pass(函谷关) in Henan from the east, a purple mist(薄雾) suddenly appeared in the air. It is believed that this mist was connected to Laozi in some way. This “purple air from the east” story made people believe the color was a symbol of great saints from that point on.
(B)1. The Forbidden City has another two names EXCEPT ________.
A. zijincheng B. ziweigong C. the Purple Forbidden City
(A)2. Ancient Chinese believed that ziwei star was ________.
A. the heart of the sky B. the name of the emperor C. the palace of the God Emperor
(C)3. In Chinese culture, many people believe that the color purple stands for ________.
A. Laozi B. the emperor C. good luck
(C)4. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A. Where Laozi liked traveling.
B. Why Laozi was the founder of Taoism.
C. What “purple air from the east” means.
(C)5. What is the best title of the passage?
A. China’s “purple” palace. B. The role of Taoism in China. C. Development of the Forbidden City.
174.(2021·益阳)短文主要介绍了中国民俗音乐、围棋、书法和绘画的历史。
Traditional Chinese Cultures
Chinese Folk Music
Chinese folk music is connected with ancient Chinese stories. One of the classics(经典著作),shijing, included some folk songs from the West Zhou to the Spring and Autumn Period. Traditional Chinese musical instruments include guzheng, pipa, erhu, xiao and so on.
Weiqi
Weiqi, called yi in ancient China, is a smart board game between players with a history of over 3,000 years. People believe weiqi is the beginning of all ancient chess games.
Chinese Handwriting
Chinese handwriting is a special art of Asian cultures. Brush handwriting is much loved around the world. Wang Xizhi was very famous for brush handwriting. He made a great achievement in Chinese handwriting.
Chinese Painting
In ancient China, most of the Chinese paintings were done on paper or silk. Traditional Chinese paintings includes mountains and water, flowers and birds, figures(人物). The highest form of Chinese painting is mountains and water.
(B)1. What is Chinese folk music connected with?
A. Weiqi. B. Ancient Chinese stories. C. Chinese painting.
(B)2. Traditional Chinese musical instruments do NOT include ______.
A. xiao B. piano C. guzheng
(A)3. What have we learned about Wang Xizhi from the passage?
A. He was a great weiqi player.
B. He was good at Chinese painting.
C. He made a great achievement in Chinese handwriting.
(C)4. In ancient China, people often painted ______.
A. on wood or cloth B. on paper or wood C. on paper or silk
(A)5. The highest form of Chinese painting is ______.
A. mountains and water B. flowers and birds C. figures
175.(2021·益阳)短文介绍了九年级中考生需要参加体育中考,孙高和龚思羽都认为这项考试对他们有利,能促进他们强身健体。
In order to help teenagers build a strong body, students in Grade 9 have to take part in zhongkao P.E. test every year. To prepare for the test, many junior high school students try their best to train hard.
On April 18, Sun Gao from Hangzhou, Zhejiang finished his P.E. test. After three years of hard training, he got 26.5 points.
“It was’t a high score, since many of my classmates got full scores—30 points, but I’m still happy, since I tried my best.” Sun said. “I think the P.E. test is really good for us. By hard training, I am much stronger now.” He added.
Gong Siyu from Chengdu, Sichuan is in Grade 8 now. “I sigh up(报名) for an after-school training class. I practice every Saturday evening for two hours, doing pull-ups(引体向上), an 800-meter run and basketball,” she said. In 2022, when Gong takes the test, the P.E. test will be 60 points in zhongkao.
“I think it’s a good thing.” Gong said. “Health is important, and by preparing for the test, we get more chances to exercise and relax.
(C)1. What’s the purpose of zhongkao P.E. test?
A. To help teenagers train hard.
B. To help teenagers get good points.
C. To help teenagers build a strong body.
(A)2. How many points did Sun Gao get in his P.E. test?
A. 26.5 points. B. 30 points. C. 60 points.
(B)3. Why was Sun Gao still happy with his P.E. score?
A. Because he got a full score in the test.
B. Because he tried his best in the test.
C. Because he got more points than all his classmates.
(C)4. When does Gong Siyu have her after-class training class now?
A. Every Saturday morning.
B. Every Saturday afternoon.
C. Every Saturday evening.
(B)5. What did Sun Gao and Gong Siyu think about the P.E. test?
A. Only Sun Gao thought it was a good thing.
B. Both of them thought it was a good thing.
C. Both of them thought it was a boring thing.
176.(2021·益阳)作者介绍了自己及自己父母和共产党的渊源,父母都为党员,自己从小受到熏陶,阅读观看了许多展示共产党精神风貌的书籍和电影。自己也立志成为党员。
Time passes rapidly with no sound. It has been 100 years since the Communist Party of China(CPC中国共产党) was founded(成立). There are many stories about the Party and me.
Both my parents are members of the Party. When I was younger, they told me many touching stories about the CPC. The spirits of Jinggangshan and Yan’an moved me so much. From that time I became interested in the Party.
As I grew up, I learned more. In my eyes, my parents regard their membership in the Party as an important thing. Deeply, they know they should help others. They give away clothes to people in need. They give food to the poor. They help the cleaners sweep the streets. From then, I understand the duty of the Party members.
A few years have passed, I have read lots of books and watched movies that show the spirit of the CPC. What’s more, I have joined in many activities that are about the party.
Now I am a League member(团员), I believe I will be a real Party member one day. If I become a member of the Party, I will do what I can to help others. I’m looking forward to that day!
(C)1. It’s ______ years since the CPC was founded.
A. 80 B. 90 C. 100
(B)2. What does the underlined word “touching” in paragraph(段落)2 probably mean in Chinese?
A. 恼人的 B. 令人感动的 C. 无聊的
(A)3. As Party member, what do the writer’s parents do to help others?
A. They give food to the poor.
B. They sell clothes to people in need.
C. They ask the cleaners to sweep the streets.
(A)4. What has the writer joined in?
A. Many activities about the Party.
B. Many activities about the League.
C. Many activities about the volunteering.
(C)5. What is the writer now?
A. A Party member. B. A teacher. C. A League member.
177.(2021·张家界)作者介绍了自己的故乡西西里,以及意大利的其他著名城市:罗马,米兰和维纳斯。
Hi, I’m Giorgio. I’m from Sicily. It’s a beautiful island in Italy. I live in a village on the coast(海岸). The sea is blue and I like to go fishing.
The capital of Italy is Rome. It is a very old city full of famous buildings. St Peter’s is a very big and beautiful church(教堂) there.
Rome is very busy, but Milan is busier than Rome. It is in the north west of Italy. Do you know is famous football team? Milan has a population of 4 million people. People are busy working.
Venice is on the sea, and people use boats, not bicycles or buses for transport. Venice is beautiful, with lovely, old bridges and buildings by the water.
I’m happy on my island—and we have very good pizzas.
(A)1. Where is Giorgio from?
A. Italy. B. India. C. England.
(B)2. Rome is_______.
A. busier than Milan B. the capital of Italy C. famous for football
(A)3. Milan has a population of _________.
A. 4 million people B.5 million people C. 6 million people
(A)4. If you are in Venice, how will you go to school?
A. By boat. B. By bus C. By bike.
178. (2021·张家界)短文介绍了土豆最先生长于南美的安第斯山脉,之后传入欧洲、北美,后来逐渐变成一种日常的食物。
Potatoes were first grown in the Andes in South America. In 1586, they were taken to Europe by explorers(探险家). In 1719, they were taken to North America. Before 1719, nobody in North America had ever seen or eaten a potato. Today, each American eats more than 60 kilos of potatoes a year.
(C)1. Where were potatoes first grown?
A.In North America.
B. In Europe.
C. In the Andes in South America.
(B)2. Who took the potatoes in Europe?
A. Artists. B. Explorers. C. Doctors.
(A)3. When were potatoes taken to North America?
A. In 1719. B. In 1586. C. In 1791.
(B)4. How many potatoes does an American eat in one year today?
A. More than 55 kilos. B. More than 60 kilos. C. More than 65 kilos.
179.(2021·张家界)本文介绍了“白衣天使”——南丁格尔。
Florence Nightingale was born on May 12th, 1820. In 1851 she trained as a nurse. Two years later she went to a British military(军事的)hospital so that she could help British soldiers. Before she arrived, many soldiers died in the hospital because it was dirty. Nightingale worked hard to make the hospital clean and stop soldiers dying. When she returned to England in1856, she was a national heroine. Nightingale wrote two books about nursing and she also started a school to train nurses. She died in London on August 13th,1910, when she was 90 years old.
(A)1. What was Florence Nightingale’s job?
A. A nurse B. A soldier. C. An artist.
(B)2. How many books did she write?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
(A)3. Which of the following is NOT true about the article?
A. In 1851 she went to a British military hospital.
B. In 1856 she returned to England.
C. In 1910 she died in London.
(C)4. What would be the best title for the article?
A. A British Soldier.
B. A British Military Hospital.
C. A Famous British Nurse.
180.(2021·邵阳)文章主要介绍了二维码在实际中的运用。罗老师让学生们做完作业,可以生成二维码,用邮件、QQ、手机微信等发给老师,老师可以随时随地查看作业,但是这也引起了家长们的一些担心。
Mrs. Luo is a teacher. She asked her students to hand in their homework through a QR code (二维码). “When students finish the homework, they keep it on WeChat. So I can check their homework everywhere using my computer or mobile phone,” said Luo.
Most students like the new way and think it is interesting. “We are living in the information age. Many students like to work with computers, which makes learning more fun,” said Tingting, a student of Luo’s.
“The paper is not easy to keep, but the code is easy to keep and share,” Luo said. “It is worth trying to use new technology in education. Education itself is a kind of creation. I don’t want my students to fall behind the times.”
However, some parents are worried. They are afraid that their children will spend too much time on computers and little time communicating with teachers. But in fact, it is unnecessary. Students still need to ▲ information in books and write it down when they do their homework, which doesn’t take them too much time. As for teachers, it allows them to check the students’ work at any time. And it is also an easy way to share homework with other students.
(C)31. How did Mrs. Luo ask her students to hand in their homework?
A. Through e-mail. B. Through the post office. C. Through a QR code.
(A)32. What do most students think of the new method?
A. Interesting. B. Boring. C. Difficult.
(C)33. Mrs. Luo finds the new method can let students ________.
A. hand in homework in time B. improve their study C. not fall behind times
(B)34. Which phrase can be put in the underlined place ▲ .
A. look out B. look up C. look after
(B)35. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. A new way to keep homework and its advantages.
B. A new way to hand in homework and its advantages.
C. A new way to do homework and its advantages.
181.(2021·永州)本文介绍了中国高速铁路的发展历史。
China’s unbelievable high-speed rail network
At the beginning of the 21st century China had no high-speed railways. Slow, crowded and often uncomfortable trains ran across this vast country, with low average speeds making journeys such as Shanghai-Beijing a test of travel.
Today, it’s a completely different picture. With 37,900 kilometers of lines, linking all of its major big cities. China has the world’s largest work of high-speed railways. Half of that total has been completed in the last five years alone, with a further 3,700 kilometers due to open in the coming months of 2021. The network is expected to double in length again, to 70,000 kilometers, by 2035.
(C)1. How were the trains in China at the beginning of the 21st century?
A. Fast. B. Comfortable. C. Crowded.
(A)2. How many kilometers of lines are due to open in the coming months of 2021?
A. 3,700. B. 37,900. C. 70,000.
182.(2021·永州)本文介绍了一个名为OLPC的非营利组织,他们的口号为“每个孩子都应该有一台自己的笔记本电脑”。OLPC借由生产接近100美元的笔记型电脑,卖给对这项计划有兴趣的开发中国家,然后由该国政府免费提供给儿童使用,降低知识鸿沟。
Can a green machine help the world’s poorest kids learn better? Nicholas Negroponte thinks so. He and his team of scientists have invented a new type of computer. As a result, many children who live in poverty(贫穷) will have their own laptop computers!
Negroponte works at a university. He started a group called One Laptop Per Child (OLPC). The people at OLPC don’t work for money. They work to help children learn. OLPC makes computers that don’t cost a lot. Then they sell the machines to governments of countries that have many people live in poverty. The governments then give the computes to kids for free.
The XO Laptop computers are made for school-aged children in developing nations. Many of these children live in faraway areas and go to schools with classrooms. In order to work, the laptops have to be lasting and student-friendly.
The machines have many fun characters like a built-in video camera, voice recording, and games. The WiFi lets students share information on the Web and read e-books. They also can make music and chat with friends.
Another great character is that it can last for a long time. It can be hand charged and also can be recharged by connecting to a solar panel. Because of these characters the XO laptops make learning fun while helping the environment.
The computers have a colorful name—“the green machine”. Negroponte thinks they could make a difference in the lives of millions of kids. He says, “Every problem you can think of—poverty, peace, the environment—is solved with education.”
OLPC plans to give out over ten million computers in the next few years. Kids in Thailand, Nigeria, Brazil, and Argentina will get most of them. China and Egypt also want to take part in the program. After that, Negroponte hopes to sell computers to other countries with high poverty.
(C)1. Negroponte thinks his laptop computers will help the world’s poorest kids to _______.
A. work at home B. go to school on time C. learn better
(C)2. What can we know about the people at OLPC according to Paragraph 2?
A. They work for money. B. They give computers to kids for free.
C. They sell computers to governments with many people living in poverty.
(A)3. Why do XO laptops make learning fun while helping the environment?
A. Because they are lasting and student-friendly.
B. Because they are made for school-aged children.
C. Because they have a colorful name.
(B)4. What does the underlined word “charged” mean in Chinese?
A. 携带 B. 充电 C. 使用
(A)5. Who will get most of the computers in the next few years?
A. Kids in Thailand. B. Kids in China. C. Kids in Egypt.
183.(2021·永州)本文主要介绍了用狗来检测癌症是最新的一种手段。PSE的研究人员训练了五只狗用嗅觉来判断人是否患有癌症。
Dogs might have the latest tools in the fight against cancer (癌症): their noses! Researchers at California’s Pine Street Foundation (PSF) say they have trained five dogs to smell cancer on a prison’s breath. This could be exciting news.
A dog’s sense of smell may be 10,000 to 100,000 times stronger than ours. But can dogs really smell illness? PSF researcher Michael McCulloch says yes. “We were very surprised by how exact they were,” he said. “They were telling who had cancer, and they were also saying who didn’t.”
McCulloch and his team asked four healthy people and one with cancer to blow into plastic tubes (塑料管). Special materials in the tubes kept the things of each breath. The tubes were then placed one yard apart. Finally the dogs were allowed to smell the tubes. Each dog had been trained for three weeks to sit when it smelled cancer. Ninety-nine percent of the time, the dog sat next to the tubes blown into by patients with lung cancer. The dogs were right 88 percent of the time about breast cancer.
No lab test for cancer has given more correct results than this test. The results are so amazing that many experts question the dogs’ smelling power. They wonder if there were other reasons why the dogs did so well. For example, they thought the way the dog trainers behaved could have influenced how the dogs acted. However, most experts agree that this study is important. The information could help scientists create a simple breath test for cancer in the future. Once again humans may be getting a helping paw or nose—from their best animal friends.
(B)1. What’s the latest tool a dog might have in the fight against cancer?
A. Tooth. B. Nose. C. Ear.
(A)2. What happened first in the Pine Street Foundation test?
A. The dogs were trained. B. The tubes were placed one yard apart.
C. The dogs smelled the tubes.
(C)3. What was a dog supposed to do when it smelled cancer?
A. Smell again. B. Turn around. C. Sit down.
(C)4. Look at the chart. How many times did the dogs keep standing when they smelled the breath from healthy persons?
A. Less than 10 times. B. Almost 600 times. C. About 700 times.
(B)5. Why do many experts question the dog’s smelling power?
A. Because no lab test for cancer has given more correct results.
B. Because the dog trainers influenced how the dogs acted.
C. Because they don’t think this study is important.
184.(2021·永州)本文主要介绍了民间艺术和精细工艺,一场展览中的展品其中渗透的环保理念以及保护环境的三种方式。
What do you do with your rubbish? Throw it out? You don’t know what you’re missing! Look closely at the two figures on your left. They were made from things most people throw away. The figures were made from used bottle caps. Those two bottle-cap figures were exhibited (展示) in a museum.
Folk art is art made by common people who have not been trained as artists. Their work is often based on traditions in their culture. Fine art, on the other hand, is usually made by people who have had training in art. Works of fine art are valued for their artistic beauty. They are supposed to be looked at but not used. Works of folk art, however, are often made for everyday use.
There were more than 800 pieces of folk art from nearly 50 countries in the exhibition. All of the pieces were made from used metal, wood, cloth, and plastic. The artists come from many different cultures. Still, they all share one thing. They take objects that are normally thrown away and change them into objects that are beautiful, useful, and fun. The artists may not think of what they do as recycling, but that’s exactly what it is. Fine artists might work with expensive materials. They might use expensive tools to shape these materials into works of art. On the other hand, in poor countries rubbish might be the only material folk artists and toy makers can afford. The exhibition shows that a rich imagination is very important when there are only poor materials. Recycled art began long before people began to think about recycling. Some of the objects in the exhibition date from the 1930s.
Even if you don’t create art out of rubbish, it’s good to save our natural resources. Remember the three rules: reduce, reuse, recycle. If you reduce waste, true things instead of throwing them out, and recycle materials such as paper, plastic, and glass, you will protect the environment.
(C)1. Which idea belongs in the empty box?
Conclusion (结论)
Details
Art based on cultural traditions
Art made for everyday use
Art made with used materials
A. Folk art is made by people who are not trained artists
B. The artists come from many different cultures
C. Recycled art began long before people started recycling
(C)2. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A. There was more than 800 pieces of fine art.
B. Folk artists can’t shape expensive materials into works of art.
C. Poor materials also can be made into works of art.
(A)3. What is the same thing of the pieces in the exhibition share?
A. They are all works of fine art. B. They are all made from used materials.
C. They are all made by the trained artists.
(C)4. What can we do to protect our environment?
A. Throw away used materials. B. Only use expensive materials.
C. Recycle materials.
(B)5. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. Used Bottle Caps B. The Art of Recycling C. A Museum Exhibition
185.(2021•贵港)文章讲述的是耳朵的构成及工作原理。
Humans have many organs(器官), but you can enjoy lots of things because of your ears. Do you know how the ears work?
The ear has three parts: the outer ear(外耳), the middle ear and the inner ear(内耳). The outer ear is the part you can see. It collects sounds around you. The sounds then travel down to the middle ear, the inner ear and then to your brain.
Your ears never stop working, even when you are asleep! In other words, your ears continue hearing sounds, but you can’t hear the sounds just because your brain ignores them.
But ears do more than hear. They help you keep balanced(平衡的), too. In the inner ear, there are organs that are filled with liquid(液体)and covered with small hairs. When you move your head, the liquid and hairs move, too. They send messages to your brain about the position of your head.
More surprisingly, ears even help to taste food. Of course, you don’t actually taste food with your ears. But there are nerves(神经)running through the middle ear that connect the tongue(舌头) to the brain. If something happens to your ears, you might have a hard time telling different tastes.
The ears are truly important organs. We should protect our ears well.
(B)26. How many parts does the ear have?
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.
(D)27. What does the underlined word “ignores” mean in Chinese?
A. 依赖 B. 暗示 C. 重视 D. 忽略
(C)28. Besides hearing, what else can ears do?
A. Help taste food and tell colors.
B. Help keep balanced and tell colors.
C. Help keep balanced and taste food.
D. Help keep balanced and wake people up.
(D)29. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The inner ears can collect sounds around you.
B. Your ears stop working when you are asleep.
C. If something happens to your ears, you might tell different tastes easily.
D. The organs in the inner ear are filled with liquid and covered with small hairs.
(A)30. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. How ears work. B. What ears can hear.
C. How we protect ears. D. Where ears send messages to.
186.(2021•贵港)文章讲述了世界各地的教师节日期及相关活动。
In China, Teachers’ Day was first celebrated on September 10,1985. Now people celebrate it on September 10 every year. On this special day, students usually give their teachers thank-you cards, flowers, fruits and other small gifts to show their respect(尊重)and appreciation(感激).
In the United States, Teachers’ Day is known as “National Teacher Day”. It’s on Tuesday during the first full week of May. The day is celebrated by students to show their appreciation for their teachers with flowers, thank-you cards and other gifts.
In India, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on September 5 in honor of(纪念)the second president of India. September 5 is his birthday. Traditional songs are sung, poems are recited(背诵)and dramas are performed by both junior and senior students.
In Russia, Teachers’ Day was celebrated on the first Sunday of October between 1965 and 1994. Since 1994, the day has been celebrated on the 5th of October, the same day as World Teachers’ Day. Students usually show their respect and appreciation with games, competitions, dramas, dance or little presents. Besides the activities, some schools reward(奖励)their teachers for their efforts.
Teachers’ Day is celebrated in Vietnam(越南)on November 20th. It was first celebrated in 1958. Since 1982, the day has been named “Vietnamese Educators’ Day”. Students hold the Teachers’ Day parties at their schools to celebrate it.
(C)31. When did Chinese people celebrate Teachers’ Day for the first time?
A. In 1958. B. In 1965. C. In 1985. D. In 1994.
(D)32. In India, students celebrate Teachers’ Day by doing the following things EXCEPT ______.
A. singing songs B. reciting poems
C. performing dramas D. playing games
(A)33. In ________, people celebrate Teachers’ Day in September.
A. China and India B. India and Russia
C. India and the United States D. China and Vietnam
(C)34. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Five countries are mentioned in this passage.
B. Teachers’ Day is known as “National Teacher Day” in America.
C. Teachers’ Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of October in Russia now.
D. Chinese and American students give their teachers thank-you cards on Teachers’ Day.
(B)35. The passage may be from _______.
A. a novel B. a magazine C. a guide book D. a notice
187.(2021•贵港)文章讲述了247名复旦大学研究生自愿去偏远地区支教的故事.
247 graduate students of Fudan University have volunteered to teach the children in Xihaigu region(地区)of Ningxia for the past 22 years. The region used to be poor because of its terrible natural environment. “We expect to make a difference to the children’s life by sharing our knowledge in different fields,” one of the volunteers says.
The students have different abilities, so the volunteers have used different teaching methods to help them develop good study habits. “Local children had never learned English before, so we started with basic knowledge like English letters and pronunciation, ” says Li Lianshuo, a Fudan volunteer. The volunteers help the students remember English words, read articles and deal with their study problems.
“We visit the students’ homes in our free time. We communicate with their parents so that we help the parents understand the importance of children’s education, because the parents didn’t care much about it years ago, ” explains Yang Chenhaotong, who was the leader of the volunteer team in 2019. According to Yang, the parents give their children a lot of support in their studies now.
The volunteers have helped the local children with their studies. They have also set up football clubs and held many ball games to make the children’s life colorful. The Fudan University has also given away more than 10 million yuan to the region to build playgrounds(操场)and other buildings over the past 22 years.
“Thanks to my volunteer teacher, my life has changed a lot. I will study hard and become an excellent person like her,” Li Sumei, a local student, says excitedly.
(A)36. What do the volunteers expect to do in Xihaigu region?
A. To make a difference to the children’s life.
B. To make the volunteers’ life more interesting.
C. To change the bad natural environment in the region.
D. To make people know more about Fudan University.
(D)37. Why did the volunteers teach the children the English basic knowledge first?
A. Because the children had different hobbies.
B. Because the children were not clever enough.
C. Because the children thought English was difficult.
D. Because the children had never learned English before.
(C)38. What does the underlined word “it” mean in Paragraph(段落)3?
A. Children’s ability. B. Children’s life.
C. Children’s education. D. Children’s health.
(D)39. How did the volunteers make the children’s life colorful?
A. By having English spelling competitions.
B. By having the English corner once a week.
C. By inviting the parents to the School Day once a year.
D. By setting up football clubs and holding many ball games.
(B)40. What’s the best title of the passage?
A. Making the Poor Region Rich
B. Volunteering in Xihaigu Region
C. How to Change Parents’ Minds
D. How to Be Excellent Volunteers
188.(2021•桂林)
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191.(2021·海南)海口一周天气预报
Choose the best answer to each question according to the weather report.
(A)1. The sun rises at about __________ on June 26.
A. 6:00 B. 9:00 C. 10:00
(A)2. It will be _________ on Wednesday.
A. cloudy B. rainy C. sunny
(C)3. The highest temperature will be on __________.
A. June 29 B. June 27 C. July 2
(B)4. It will probably be rainy for __________ days.
A.2 B.4 C.6
(C)5. What can we learn from the report?
A. It's best to take a raincoat on July 2.
B. It's a good idea to wash cars on June 26.
C. It will be a nice day for a picnic on July 1.
192.(2021·海南)本文讲述了一个男孩拯救了他洗澡时癫痫发作的母亲的故事。
Steve Taylor was in his room lying down for sleep while his mother Katelyn was taking a shower. She wanted to bathe before going to bed herself. The 5-year-old boy was just about to fall asleep when he heard a loud noise from the bathroom. He hurried to have a look.
When he got to the bathroom, he found his mother lying in the bathtub(浴缸)with blood coming from her head. She had an epileptic fit(癫痫发作)and didn't know anything. However, little Steve kept a cool head.
He first went to his 2-month-old sister and put her in a blanket(毛毯), placing her on the sofa. He then climbed up a chair to open the door. Once the door opened, Steve picked her up from the sofa and went to his neighbor's house. The neighbor, Jessica, was very surprised to see her two young neighbors standing outside her door at such a strange hour.
She first thought the little boy was coming to talk about his dog. But he said, "No, my mom died in the shower. Can you take care of us?" Jessica ran to next door in a hurry and found Katelyn in the shower with the water still running. She called 911 and help arrived just in time.
Ms. Taylor believed that her son saved her life. If not her son, she probably would have died right there in her bathtub. Steve was praised by the local fire department. They showed up at his house with their fire truck to present him with some special prizes.
(B)1. The 5-year-old boy was just about to __________ when he heard a loud noise.
A. go out B. fall asleep C. take a shower
(A)2. When Steve found his mother lying in the bathtub, he _____________.
A. kept a cool head B. started to cry loudly C. went back to sleep
(C)3. Jessica was surprised to see her two young neighbors because ____________.
A. they were dressed in a strange way B. they wanted to talk about their dog
C. they showed up quite late that night
(A)4. Which of the following is the right order of the story?
① Jessica called 911
② Ms. Taylor had an epileptic fit.
③ Ms. Taylor wanted to bathe before sleeping.
④ Steve went to his neighbor's house for help.
⑤ Steve was praised by the local fire department.
A.③②④①⑤ B.③②①⑤④ C.③①②⑤④
(B)5. What is the best title of the story?
A. A Mother Had an Epileptic Fit
B. A Young Boy Saved His Mother
C. A Kind Neighbor Helped a Family
193.(2021·海南)本文向学生介绍考试之前如何做一些必要的工作来取得好成绩。
So, it's exam time again. Have you done the necessary work to get good marks? Sleeping with the textbook under the pillow(枕头)doesn't work. The best way is to space your practice out, rather than cram塞)it all together. Just as a scientist called Tom Stafford advises, if you organize five hours of study into one hour a day, you'll remember more than if you study for five hours on one day.
▲ Get pens and paper and start working! Students who can test themselves earlier will be better at retrieving the knowledge from the memory and keep it in the long run. John Dunlosky, a professor in the US, suggests that "you start by reading a textbook with your favorite pens and colors, and then write down the important ideas on small cards. While doing so, you actually try to test yourselves on them."
Good revision(复习)should give you confidence, but if you are still worried, it's not harmful to follow some special customs. In Japan, it seems to be a tradition for students to eat Katsudon before a test. This is a bowl of rice with egg and pork pieces. The name of the dish makes people think of the word "katsu", meaning "winning". For some students in South Korea, the key to success is not washing their hair before an exam, because they believe they could wash all the knowledge out of their heads. And in different parts of the world, there are always those who believe in their "lucky underwear".
The bottom line is that you need to study, eat a good meal, sleep well on the eve of the test, and believe that your efforts will pay off.
Good luck in your exam!
(C)1. When you "space your practice out", you _______________________.
A. study for at least 5 hours on one day
B. sleep with your textbook under the pillow
C. organize 5 hours of study into one hour a day
(B)2. The underlined word "retrieving" would probably mean "______________".
A. filling in B. getting back C. giving away
(B)3. Which sentence can be best put in ▲_________ in paragraph 2?
A. Don't read your textbooks early. B. Don't depend on memory alone.
C. Don't test yourselves very often.
(C)4. Which of the following is TRUE according to paragraph 3?
A. The word "Katsudon" sounds similar to "winning" in South Korea.
B. In some countries, washing hair brings bad luck after having exams
C. Some people might wear special underwear before important events.
(A)5. What does the writer advise students to do before tests?
A. Prepare your exams well and be confident.
B. Choose your favorite pens and stay up late.
C. Follow some customs and enjoy yourselves.
194.(2021·广东)草莓采摘广告
Welcome to Manor Farm U-pick Activities.
We are known for our delicious strawberries. We invite you to visit the farm and enjoy our fresh products and great forming experiences. We’ll try our best to create a safe open-air environment for our customers under the circumstances (情况) of COVID-19 this year. Please read the instructions below.
To pick the strawberries, you need to make a reservation (预约) on our website. Reservations are open from 13:00 to 20:00 the day before the picking day.
Please don’t come to the farm if you are sick.
On the farm, you need to stay at least two meters away from anyone you don’t live with.
For safety, you must use our new baskets only. A basket alone costs 5 yuan. It holds about 2kg of strawberries and a basket of strawberries is priced at 50 yuan in total.
If children come, they MUST stay close to their parents. Running up and down the strawberry rows will NOT be allowed. Our workers will tell them where to start picking and the children should listen. We hope children will follow our safety rules in our fields.
No pets are allowed on the farm.
Any questions, please call us at 906-256-523.
(D)1. If you go to the farm on August 8th, you can make a reservation at ________.
A. 10:00 on August 6th B. 10:00 on August 7th
C. 14:00 on August 6th D. 14:00 on August 7th
(C)2. The farm provides new baskets ________.
A. to cut down the cost B. to protect the environment
C. to keep customers safe D. to carry more strawberries
(C)3. On the farm, children are asked to ________.
A. plant some strawberries B. run along the rows
C. stay close to their parents D. look after their pets
(B)4. For more information, you can ________.
A. write an email B. make a phone call
C. send a voice message D. watch news on TV
(A)5. The instructions are most probably from ________.
A. a farm owner B. a teacher C. a news reporter D. a customer
195.(2021·广东)应对食物浪费的举措
According to a research more than 130 billion pounds of uneaten food go to waste in Laura’s country each year. That is about 30% of the yearly food supply (供应). It is a sad fact especially when you consider how many families and homeless people are in hunger.
When Laura saw her school dining hall throw away food that was not eaten at all every day, she came up with an idea. She started a project to help her school dining hall to give away uneaten food to homeless shelters (庇护所) in her community. In the past three years, the same project has spread to other schools and some fast food restaurants throughout the city. The project is called Feed& find, and has already fed thousands of people in her city.
How does it work? Through an app, Feed& Find matches local homeless shelters with school dining halls and restaurants that have uneaten food to provide. When dining halls or restaurants have uneaten food left, they can use the app to share the information about the food. A truck driver working for the project is then sent to pick it up and take it to a shelter.
Pretty cool, right? It’s not surprising that people in other cities have got in touch with Laura hoping that she could have develop similar projects for their communities.
Some people, however, have concerns about the safety of the uneaten food. They think such food may not be clean enough. Still, this project is a clever way to help solve the problem of food waste and it helps those in need.
(B)1. The numbers in paragraph 1 tell us ________.
A. some people are poor B. food waste is serious
C. the population is large D. the research is interesting
(A)2. Laura’s project first got food from ________.
A. her school dining hall B. her family
C. a fast food restaurant D. homeless shelter
(D)3. People in other cities would like Laura to ________.
A. find a truck driver B. visit their communities
C. give away food to them D. help develop projects like hers
(C)4.The underlined words “concerns” in this passage means ________.
A. ways B. secrets C. worries D. decisions
(B)5.Which can be the best title for this passage?
A. A Dining Guide App B. A Food Sharing Project
C. A Driving Service APF D. A Food Safety Project
196.(2021·贺州)慈善义卖
Here is a charity sale(义卖)for the poor kids in the mountain area. We’ll give away the money we raise in the
charity sale. Come and see our things.
Li Hua
I have an MP4 player. I have had it for a year. It still works very well now. And I have downloaded (下载) some pop songs in it. I hope it can be with you when you are unhappy. It
costs 300 yuan. Now you can pay 50 yuan for it.
Hu Ming
I’d like to sell some of my story books. I started to buy the story books when I was ten years old. I believe anyone like me will learn a lot from these books. Each book only costs 10 yuan. Come and buy them!
Wang Hao
I have some soft toys to sell. The toy bear is my thirteen-year-old birthday present. It still looks very new. It costs 50 yuan. You only need to pay 15 yuan for it now. Other toys are very new but cheap, too.
( B )1. How long has Li Hua had the MP4 player?
A. For half a year. B. For a year. C. For two years. D. For three years.
( A )2. How much will you pay if you want to buy two story books from Hu Ming?
A. Twenty yuan. B. Thirty yuan. C. Forty yuan. D. Fifty yuan.
( D )3. Who sells toys in the charity sale?
A. Li Hua. B. Hu Ming. C. The poor kids. D. Wang Hao.
197.(2021·贺州)抗疫故事
The winter of 2019 seemed longer and colder than that in any other year because of COVID-19(新冠肺炎). By Thursday, March 5th, 2020, over 30,000 medical workers have gone to Wuhan. They were fighting in a special “war”. Not only the patients but also the doctors and nurses faced the risk of life.
One of them is Dong Jie, a doctor. He did a good job during the 2003 SARS, so he went to this new war. He said he could share his experience in SARS with the doctors and give them confidence. He often showed the medical workers how to wear special clothes properly and better protect themselves. He also taught them how to treat patients.
In order to prevent the illness from spreading, all the public service must be closed. There were three special barbers with masks (口罩) in Hefei. They have helped hundreds of people cut hair since February l5th. They were busy visiting different places in the city as well as countryside and offering free service from 2 p.m. till evening every day.
Zheng Wenyu and Ye Qiangiu are students. They tried their best to call on everyone to raise money for Wuhan. Many teenagers gave away their pocket money and lucky money. They raised about 120,000 yuan after two days. They used it to buy 60 tons of vegetables from local farmers and sent them to Wuhan.
All the Internet people called them heroes and they set a good example.
( C )1. What is Dong Jie’s job?
A. He is a student. B. He is a teacher. C. He is a doctor. D. He is a barber.
( B )2. What does the underlined word “They” in the third paragraph refer to?
A. The doctors. B. The volunteer barbers. C. The students. D. The patients.
( B )3. What can we know from the fourth paragraph?
A. Zheng Wenyu and Ye Qianqiu are two teachers.
B. Many teenagers gave away their money to Wuhan.
C Zheng Wenyu and Ye Qianqiu gave away about 120,00 yuan.
D. The local farmers bought 60 tons of vegetables and sent them to Wuhan.
( B )4. What is the best title of the passage?
A. How to fight against COVID-19. B. The heroes in fighting against COVID-19.
C. How to be a good doctor. D. How to raise money for Wuhan.
198.(2021·贺州)本文主要阐述了学生使用手机的问题和人们的观点。
Mobile phone used among school kids has become a problem for the school years, so one of the rules in our country says that school kids are not allowed to bring mobile phones to school.
It is a good rule because it is hard for school kids to resist the temptation(诱惑)of mobile phones. Mobile phone was a distraction(分心事)to students during school hours and it also brought teachers so much trouble in class before. Sometimes students might use mobile phones to cheat during exams.
However some parents feel unhappy because they can’t get in touch with their children. Many people say that they understand why these parents would want their children to have phones, but all of them think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones. So in lots of schools, if a student needs to bring a phone to school, his or her parents will have to write a statement and make sure that the phone is turned off during class. If the student breaks the rule and uses his or her phone during class, the student will be warned.
This is a reasonable rule, isn’t it? Under such a rule, students still have some freedom, and they learn how to improve self-discipline(自律能力)and live with new technologies. So rules do not necessarily mean there will be no
freedom. In my opinion, freedom is based on good rules, so students should obey school rules.
( A )1. School kids in our country have been stopped from carrying mobile phones ______.
A. to school B. to hospital C. to supermarket D. to library
( C )2. What does the underlined word “statement” probably mean in Chinese in the passage?
A.请假条 B.倡议书 C.说明 D.通知
( D )3. Some parents feel unhappy because they can’t ______ during school hours.
A. use their mobile phones B. help the teachers with their work
C. leave their mobile phones in the school office D. get in touch with their children
( A )4. Which sentence is NOT true according to the passage?
A. All of the school kids can resist the temptation of mobile phones.
B. It is necessary to stop students from using mobile phones at school.
C. Students mustn’t have mobile phones at school unless their parents write a statement.
D. Freedom is based on good rules, so students should obey school rules.
199.(2021·贺州)本文主要介绍了气象卫星。
Have you ever heard of sallies(卫星)? What are they used for?
Satellites are helping to forecast(预报)the weather now. They are in space, and they can reach any part of the world. The sallies take pictures of the atmosphere, where the weather forms. They send these pictures to the weather stations. So meteorologists(气象学家)can see the weather of any part of the world. From the pictures, the scientists can often say how the weather will change so that it can work better for people.
Nowadays, more and more countries have weather satellites. Nearly five hundred weather stations in sixty countries receive satellite pictures. When they receive the new pictures, the meteorologists compare them with the earlier ones. Perhaps they may find the clouds have changed during the last few hours. This may mean that the weather on the ground may soon change, too. In their next weather forecast, the meteorologists can say the weather will change soon. So the weather satellites are a great help to the meteorologists. Before satellites were invented, the meteorologists could only forecast the weather for about 24 or 48 hours. Now they can make good forecasts for about two weeks. Soon they may be able to forecast the weather for more than two weeks or more ahead.
With the development of the society, weather satellites will work better and better in people’s life.
( B )1. From the second paragraph we can know satellites travel ______.
A. in the atmosphere B. in space C. on the ground D. in the clouds
( D )2. Nowadays, meteorologists forecast the weather ______.
A. without studying satellite pictures
B. before receiving satellite pictures
C. when receiving satellite pictures
D. after comparing the new satellite pictures with the earlier ones
( D )3.According to the passage, maybe meteorologists will soon be able to forecast the weather for ______.
A. about 24 or 48 hours B. about a week
C. less than two weeks D. more than 14 days or even longer
( C )4. What’s the main idea of this passage?
A. Satellites can reach any part of the world.
B. Satellites can take pictures of the earth.
C. Satellites are used for forecasting the weather.
D. More and more countries have weather satellites.
200.(2021·深圳)沙石峪的发展历程
Shashiyu was once a poor village in Hebei Province, but now it has changed into a rich and livable place.
In the 1940s, villagers in Shashiyu had little food and few clothes, but they had a strong wish for a better life. Zhang Guishun, the Party secretary of Shashiyu, encouraged his villagers to do their best to pull themselves out of poverty. "In the ancient Chinese story, Yu Gong could move mountains with his strong will and hard work, why can’t we? Nobody was born to be poor?" Hearing his words, the villagers decided to make a difference.
Led by the Communist Party of China(中国共产党), the villagers carried water and soil to their village from faraway places to improve their land. From 1966 to. 1971, they reclaimed(开垦)lots of land and greatly improved their life.
However, the village encountered a new problem two decades later as the environment became heavily polluted by chemical plants and mine refineries built in 1990s.
The polluting factories were shut down in 2004, and villagers started grape cultivation, which soon became a main industry in Shashiyu.
In 2009, the city-level government invested over 1 million yuan($152, 723) to change the village's exhibition hall into a museum in memory of development efforts made by earlier generations.
After 10 years, the village was called "National Forest Village".
Zhang said that the village started a yearly tourism festival in 2015 to attract travelers to pick grapes. "The grapes could be sold at a better price once Shashiyu becomes famous through this festival. Our villagers can then live even better lives, "he said.
(A)1. Why did Zhang Guishun use the story of Yu Gong to encourage the villagers?
A. Because Yu Gong had strong will and hard work.
B. Because Yu Gong was born poor too.
C. Because the villagers worshiped Yu Gong.
D. Because Yu Gong became rich at last.
(B)2. From 1966 to 1971, what did the villagers do to improve their living situation?
A. They planted grapes to earn money.
B. They carried water and soil to their village to improve their lands.
C. They moved to another place to live a better life.
D. They built a lot of factories.
(A)3. Which word can be used to describe the villagers?
A. Hard-working. B. Lazy. C. Kind-hearted. D. Stupid.
(D)4. When was Shashiyu called “National Forest Village”?
A. In 2009. B. In 2004. C. In 2015. D. In 2019.
(B)5. Where can you probably read the passage?
A. In a storybook. B. In a newspaper. C. In a sports magazine. D. In a science book
201.(2021·深圳)本文讲述了母亲和奶奶不浪费食物的习惯对我产生的好的影响。
When I was a girl growing up, I cannot once ever remember either my mum or my grandma wasting food.
Anything we didn't eat at one meal was leftovers(剩菜). I can remember my grandma making a huge pot of potatoes. We would all eat until we were full enough, but there were always about half of the potatoes leftover. A few days later, Grandma would take those potatoes out of the fridge, boil some noodles, add some vegetables and mix them all together. And I also remember when I watched my mum fry bacon(煎培根)for us in the mornings, she would always take the oil carefully and pour it into a bottle. Then she would use it later to add flavor to so many other dishes. I was an adult before I realized that potatoes didn't actually taste like bacon!
I learned their lessons well, and after I grew up, I tried to never waste food myself. I always planned the week’s meals ahead of time and only bought what was on my shopping list so that nothing went to waste. Every meal went into our stomachs and any leftovers were later eaten by either myself my boys, my husband or my dogs. To me, throwing food into the bin was just wrong.
However, when it comes to living, there are no leftovers. Life is just like a feast. Each moment that you don't live is lost forever. Life cannot be saved or stored. Each day is a fresh beginning. Live each moment of your life to the fullest, then.
(A)1. The writer's grandma used the leftover potatoes to _________________.
A. mix with noodles B. boil some vegetables
C. fry bacon D. throw away
(D)2. Why did the potatoes cooked by the writer's mum taste like bacon?
A. Because she mixed the bacon with potatoes.
B. Because she put potatoes into the containers.
C. Because she was good at cooking.
D. Because she poured the bacon oil into potatoes.
(D)3. According to the passage, how did the writer save food in her way?
A. By shopping ahead of time.
B. By throwing it into the litter bin.
C. By following her mother's shopping list.
D. By planning the next week's food.
(B)4. What does the underlined word "feast" in the last paragraph probably mean?
A. Sweat dream. B. Large meal. C. Happy story. D. Beautiful picture.
(C)5. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?
A. It is never too old to learn.
B. Eat to live, but not live to eat.
C. Neither food nor life should be wasted.
D. There is no such thing as a free lunch.
202.(2021·深圳)本文讲述了研究发现植物可以相互交流。
Can plants talk? Modern research has found something amazing: they do communicate with each other.
It has been known for some time that plants use chemicals to communicate with each other. This happens when a plant gets attacked by insects. The plant gives out chemicals from the leaves that are being eaten. This is like a warning, or a call for help:"I'm being attacked!"When another plant gets the chemicals, it starts to give out its own, different chemicals. Some of these chemicals drive insects away. Others attract the wasps (黄蜂; 蜜蜂)! The wasps kill the insects that are eating the plants. Scientists hope to learn more about this plant warning system, so that we can use it to grow more crops.
More surprisingly, plants also use sound to communicate. People can't hear these sounds; but plants are making them. Some plants make noises with their roots. Com and chili plants do this. Some trees make clicking noises when there is not enough water.
Most surprisingly of all, plants have an amazing system of communication that can link nearly every plant in a forest. Scientists call this system the "wood wide web". The wood wide web is linked underground by fungi (霉菌). It links the roots of different plants to each other. It is in some ways similar to the Internet we use. Using the wood wide web, plants can share information and even food with each other. However, it may lead to bad effects. Plants may use it to steal food from each other, or spread chemicals to attack other plants. Perhaps one day scientists will learn how to create a "firewall" to help prevent these attacks within the wood wide web.
Scientists are learning more every day about the secret ways in which plants talk to each other. Maybe one day we will know enough about plant communication to be able to "talk" with them ourselves.
(D)1. What will plants do when they are attacked by insects?
A. They will kill the insects by themselves.
B. They will control the wasps to kill the insects.
C. They will send out signals to ask for help.
D. They will produce chemicals as a warning or a call for help.
(B)2. How are the wood wide web linked by fungi?
A. By making noises with their roots.
B. By connecting the roots of different plants to each other.
C. By sharing food and information with each other.
D. By spreading chemicals to each other.
(A)3. What is the writer's intention of the last paragraph?
A. To give people hope for further studies.
B. To praise scientists for their great achievements.
C. To call on people to protect the plants on Earth.
D. To inspire people to communicate with plants.
(B)4. What is the structure of the passage?
(A)5. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. The Secret Language of Plants
B. The Study about the Plant Warning System
C. The Plants that Give Warnings
D. Why Scientists Do Research about Plants
203.(2021·百色)本文主要向我们介绍了在英国,拜访别人和接受别人邀请时的礼仪习俗和要注意的问题。
In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can't really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP ”. you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.
You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come. ”If. after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there.
Though it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift to your host, it is considered polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are all appropriate(合适的). A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate way to express your appreciation for the invitation.
(D)1. What can you do when a British friend says, “Drop in any time”?
A. Visit him or her at any time. B. Say no time to him or her seriously.
C. Visit him or her soon. D. Telephone him or her before visiting.
(B)2. What does the underlined word "RSVP" probably mean in Chinese?
A. 请自便 B. 请回复 C. 请接受 D. 请来访
(C)3. What should you do if your British friend sends you an invitation but you do not want to go?
A. Do not give him or her an answer.
B. Tell another friend to go instead of you.
C. Tell him or her that you can't be there for some reason.
D. Tell him or her that you don't want to go there.
(A)4. Which of the following is considered impolite in Britain?
A. Refuse the invitation without telling anyone.
B. Buy small presents when invited.
C. Write a thank-you note after a visit.
D. Give a telephone call after a visit.
(B)5. Where would you probably see this passage?
A. In an invitation. B. In a guidebook. C. On a poster. D. On a postcard.
204.(2021·百色)这篇文章讲述了邵国华读小学时,他的语文老师莫勋如为他买电影电影票的事,这让他感动一生。小学毕业之后,他随父母搬到另一个城市。他试着找到以前的老师和同学,但是没有成功。直到50后他才看望他的老师莫勋如。
Half a century has passed, but Shao Guohua never forgot the film ticket his teacher gave him that warmed his heart when he was a boy. Shao entered primary school in Zigong, Sichuan Province, in 1960. Back then, sports and watching movies were the students' favorite times.
Once, the school organized a trip to the movies for the students, and many of Shao's classmates signed up for it. But the boy had no money to buy the 0.05-yuan ticket. When his classmates lined up to enter the movie theater, the boy stood alone outside. Then Shao's Chinese teacher Mo Xunru saw him and bought a ticket for him.
He can't remember what movie it was, but Shao never stopped being thankful to his teacher. “Ms. Mo made forty or fifty yuan a month back then, so a 0.05-yuan ticket may not be a big deal for her. But for me, it moved me deeply,” said 63-year-old Shao.
After graduating from primary school, Shao left his hometown along with his parents. In the following years, he tried to find his former teachers and classmates, but failed. It wasn't until the year that Shao visited his teacher Mo Xunru after 50 years.
“The reunion(重聚)was emotional, ”said Shao, who is over sixty himself now. “The 89-year-old Mo did not hear well anymore and she couldn't recognize me at first sight, but she was still as kind as she used to be.” Shao left 1,000 yuan to his teacher as well as a card which reads, “Dear Ms. Mo, wish you good health. Your student, Shao Guohua.”
(C)1. Why didn't Shao Guohua enter the movie theater at first?
A. Because he didn't like the film. B. Because his classmates didn't like him.
C. Because he had no money to buy the ticket. D. Because he was too late to buy a ticket.
(A)2. When did Shao see Ms. Mo again?
A. 50 years after he graduated from primary school.
B. Soon after he left his hometown.
C. After he graduated from university.
D. The writer doesn't tell us.
(B)3. What's the similar meaning of the underlined word "emotional" in English in the last paragraph?
A. Short. B. Exciting. C. Secret. D. Public.
(D)4. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A. Shao Guohua entered the primary school in 1960.
B. Shao Guohua saw Mo Xunru again at her age of 89.
C. Mo Xunru taught Shao Guohua Chinese when he was in primary school.
D. Shao Guohua found his former teachers soon after graduating from primary school.
(A)5. What's the main idea of the passage?
A. A man expressed his thanks to his teacher for a movie ticket after half a century.
B. Sports and watching movies were the students' favorite times half a century ago.
C. A teacher bought a movie ticket for her student half a century ago.
D. A student gave 1,000 yuan and a card to his teacher after half a century.
205.(2021·百色)本文介绍了打喷嚏或咳嗽会传播细菌,当打喷嚏或咳嗽时,最好以纸巾捂住嘴巴,如果没有纸巾,最好是以手肘捂嘴而不是用手。
When you feel a sneeze(喷嚏)or cough coming on, covering your mouth prevents the spread of germs(细菌). You probably knew that.
But how to cover your mouth is very important. You might use tissues(纸巾), and put your used tissues into the bin. “If you don't have tissues, you should sneeze into your elbow, not your hand, even if you are used to doing that.” The doctors advised.
“If somebody sneezes into his hands, those germs will be passed on to other people, or other objects that people touch.” said Dr. Hill.
Germs are most commonly spread by sneezing and coughing. When they land on your hands, they are passed from hands to things like bills, door knobs(扶手), lift buttons and other surfaces. At the same time, the people around you can touch them.
“The suggestion was taken seriously about 10 years ago. However, most people didn't pay much attention to it. That means the adults may have missed the advice. But children are often taught in school the right way to cough or sneeze.” Dr. Benjamin said.
To be clear, people can't keep away from all the risks in this way, but it's the best choice. At the same time, we'd better wear masks (口罩)and often wash our hands. “Hand washing is one of the most important things people can do to keep healthy.” Dr. Hill said.
(B)1. According to this passage, when sneezing or coughing, you'd better not________.
A. sneeze into your elbow B. cover your mouth with tissues
C. use your hand to cover your mouth D. cover your mouth with your elbow
(D)2. If you sneeze into hands, germs can spread through the following activities except________.
A. using lift buttons B. using door knobs C. shaking hands D. washing hands
(D)3. Which is true according to the passage?
A. If you don't have tissues, you should sneeze into your hand.
B. The adult may be used to sneezing into their elbow.
C. Parents often teach their children the right way to cough or sneeze.
D. Wearing masks is a good way to keep away from germs.
(B)4. What's the main purpose of this article?
A. To tell us the correct way to use tissues when sneezing or coughing.
B. To tell us some correct ways to prevent the spread of germs.
C. To tell us it's necessary to sneeze or cough into elbow.
D. To tell us how to keep away from all risks.
(A)5.In which layout(版面)of the newspaper can we find this kind of passage?
A. Health. B. Sports. C. Business. D. Education.
206.(2021·柳州)安德鲁是一个冷血的男人。一天,一个可怜的老妇人要卖花给他,他不愿意拿出一分钱买,最后老妇人认为他比自己更穷,把花全送给了他。
56-60 A C B B A
207.(2021·柳州)本文介绍了北京动物园里的几种动物。
61-65 A B C B C
208.(2021·北部湾)本文介绍了中国的四首古诗。
Four Poems
Poem 1 Poem 2
_____________________
By Liu Zongyuan
From hill to hill no bird in flight;
From path to path no man in sight.
A lonely fisherman afloat①
Is fishing in snow in a lonely boat.
To Wang Lun
By Li Bai
I, Li Bai, sit aboard a ship about to go,
When suddenly on shore your farewell②songs o'erflow.
However deep the lake of Peach Blossoms may be,
It is not so deep, O Wang Lun! As your love for me.
Poem 3 Poem4
Homesickness Night
By Li Bai
Before my bed a pool of light,
Can it be hoarfrost③on the ground?
Looking up, I find the moon bright;
Bowing, in homesickness I'm drowned④.
On the Stork Tower
By Wang Zhibuan
The sun beyond the mountain glows⑤;
The Yellow River seawards⑥flows⑦.
You can enjoy a grander⑧sight
By climbing to a greater height.
(Translated by Xu Yuanchong)
NOTES: ①on the river ②goodbye ③small pieces of ice ④dying missing
⑤shines less brightly ⑥towards the sea ⑦runs ⑧greater
根据语篇内容,选择最佳选项,并在答题卡上将选定答案的字母标号涂黑。
(A)1. Which picture is about Poem 1?
A B C D
(B)2. The best title for Poem 1 is ________ .
A. Happy Rain on a Spring Night B. Fishing in Snow
C. Song of the Great Wind D. Return to Nature
(C)3. Li Bai felt ________ when he wrote Poem 2
A. free B. interested C. thankful D. confident
(A)4. In Poem 3, the underlined word “Homesickness” means ________ in Chinese.
A. 思乡 B. 忧国 C. 壮志 D. 乐学
(D)5. According to Poem 4, what would Wang Zhihuan agree?
A. Never give up even if you have no support B. It is important to say goodbye to a friend
C. Don’t put off today's work until tomorrow D. The higher you stand, the farther you can see
209.(2021·北部湾)本文讲述了公车上意为老人的“早上好”打破了车上的沉闷,使人们建立了友谊。
I usually took a bus to school. I found that most passengers were silent and never had a conversation with anyone else.
About a year ago, an old man got on the bus and said loudly to the driver, “Good morning!” Most people looked up, wondering why, and the bus driver didn't take it seriously and just replied in a cold voice, “Mm - hmm”The next day the man got on and again he said in a loud voice, “Good morning!” to the driver. Another “Mm - hmm”. By the fifth day, the driver finally answered him with a little happy “Good morning!” Then the man said, “My name is Benny” The driver told the man that he was Sam.
That was the first time any of us had heard the driver's name and soon people began to talk to each other and say hello to Sam and Benny. Soon Benny spread his happy “Good morning!” to the whole bus. Within a few days, his “Good morning!” was returned by a lot of “Good mornings” and the whole bus seemed to be friendlier. People got to know each other.
“Benny truly showed friendship among us with a simple ‘Good morning!’,” I thought.
Then suddenly, Benny stopped showing up. Everyone began to ask about Benny, wondering what happened to him. No one knew what to do and the bus got quiet again. So, last week, I started to act like Benny and say “Good morning!” to everyone and the whole bus cheered up again. Hopefully, Benny could come back to see his “Good morning!” mattered a lot.
Sometimes we see some strangers so many times that we know their faces well, but we never even say hello to them. By saying hello, friendship starts to grow, and sunshine comes to the world around us, and love spreads over the community we are in. Why not start a “hello” today?
(C)1. At first, passengers were ________ on the bus.
A. wise B. strict C. quiet D. friendly
(D)2. With the first “Mm - hmm”, the driver ________ .
A. remembered Benny at once B. wanted to know more about Benny
C. was happy with Benny's action D. didn't care about Benny's “Good morning!”
(D)3. What do we know about Benny?
A. He received a “hello” on the first day
B. No one on the bus has ever asked about him
C. He didn't show up because he had an illness
D. He said “Good morning!” when getting on the bus
(B)4. Why did the writer start to act like Benny?
A. Because he liked to make friends with strangers
B. Because he wanted to cheer up the whole bus again
C. Because Benny asked him to say “Good morning!”
D. Because he thought what Benny did was interesting
(A)5. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Friendship Begins With A Hello B. Five “Mm - hmms” Change A Lot
C. Sunshine Warms Your Heart D. Build An Honest Community
210.(2021·北部湾)本文探讨了用手书写好还是用键盘书写好。
Do you like writing by hand or wit a keyboard?
A new brain research, led by researchers at Norwegian University of Science and Technology. shows that choosing handwriting instead of using a keyboard results in better learning and memory.
“When you write your shopping list or class notes by hand, you simply remember what you wrote better later, ” said Audrey van der Meer, who did the study.
12 young grown - ups and 12 children took part in the study. This is the first time that children have taken part in such a study. Special machines were used to follow and record brain wave (电波) activity. Each person wore a special cap with over 250 electrodes (电极) on the head, and was asked to write by hand and use a keyboard. The sensors (传感器) in the electrodes picked up the activity that took place in the brain. Each examination took 45 minutes for each person.
The results showed that the brain in both young grow-ups and children is much more active when writing by hand than when using a keyboard. According to Van der Meer, plenty of senses become active by holding a pen and pushing it down on paper, seeing the letters written and hearing the sound made while writing. These build connection between different parts of the brain, opening the brain up for learning.
Van der Meer believes that the results call attention to the importance of children being asked to draw and write at an early age, especially at school. “Learning to write by hand is a bit slower course, but it's important for children to experience the tiring step of learning to write by hand,” she said.
The hand movements used to form the shapes of letters are helpful in several ways. “If you use a keyboard, you use the same movement for each letter. Writing by hand requires control of your fine motor (精细动作) skills and senses. It's important to put the brain in a learning condition as often as possible,” Van der Meer added. For example, you might use a keyboard to write an article, but you should take notes by hand during a class.
(B)1. Which is the correct order of the research steps?
①Record and study the results
②Put special caps on each person
③Find 12 young grow - ups and 12 children
④Ask he people 1o write by hand and use a keyboard
A. ②④①③ B. ③②④① C. ③④②① D. ②①④③
(C)2. What is the result of the research?
A. You can remember what you wrote better if you use a keyboard
B. Fewer people choose handwriting and more people use a keyboard
C. The brain is more active when writing by hand than when using a keyboard
D. It is easier to put your brain in a learning condition when you use a keyboard
(C)3. What does the underlined word “These” refer to (指的是)?
A. The letters you are learning to write
B. The skills you use to write an article
C. The sense experiences when you write by hand
D. The different parts of the brain relative to writing
(D)4. What is the last paragraph mainly about?
A. The examples of writing by hand instead of using a keyboard
B. The control of your fine motor skills and senses when you write
C. The several ways to write an article and take notes during a class
D. The reasons why the hand movements in writing are helpful in learning
(A)5. What can be inferred (推断) from the passage?
A. Children will be encouraged to write more by hand
B. We must write our shopping list by hand from now on
C. The more a young person writes, the worse his memory is
D. Learning to write by hand is faster than learning to use a keyboard
211.(2021·梧州)本文讲述了劳动教育的重要性
56-60 B C C D C
212.(2021·梧州)垃圾回收
61-65 B D B A C
213. (2021·扬州)本文围绕环保食品的四个问题进行了解答。
Is it possible to have a diet(日常饮食)that's both healthy and friendly to our planet? Here are answers to your eco-friendly food questions.
Does what I eat influence climate(气候)change?
Yes. The world's food system is responsible for(为…负责)about one quarter of the planet-warming greenhouse gases that humans produce each year. That includes raising and harvesting all the plants, animals, and animal products we eat, as well as processing, packaging, and shipping food to markets all over the world.
Which foods have the largest influence?
In general, beef and lamb have the biggest climate footprint per gram of protein while plant-based foods like beans, rice, corn and wheat have the smallest influence. Pork, chicken, eggs are somewhere in the middle.
Is there a simple food choice I can make?
Studies have shown that people who eat a meat-heavy diet can reduce their food-related footprint by one third or more by moving to a vegan diet — no meat, dairy(乳制品), or eggs. If you don't want to go that far, just eat less meat.
Can I really make a difference to our planet?
We need more food to feed the world's growing population. One person alone can make only a tiny difference. If many people make changes to their diets, that will start to add up. It will make a greater difference if the world's heaviest meat eaters make some changes to their diets.
(B)1. According to the passage, which foods have the smallest influence on our planet?
A. Beef and lamb. B. Rice and corn. C. Chicken and pork. D. Beans and beef.
(D)2. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. One person alone makes no difference to our planet.
B. Shipping food a lover the world has no influence on climate change.
C. All the planet-warming greenhouse gases come from the food system.
D. Meat eaters can reduce their food-related footprint by eating less meat.
(C)3. What is the best title for the passage?
A. How to produce more meat B. How to make more plant-based foods
C. How to eat better for the planet D. How to ask eco-friendly food questions
214. (2021·扬州)本文节选自《铁路少年》,讲述了三个幸运的孩子在爸爸被捕前过着幸福的生活,爸爸被捕后,妈妈带着他们被迫搬到铁路附近乡下的故事。
Roberta, Peter and Phyllis lived in a large house in London. Father worked hard in a government office. He was never angry and always ready for a game. Mother was almost at home, ready to play with the children, and read to them, and help them do their home-lessons.
These three lucky children always had everything they needed: pretty clothes, good fires, a lovely playroom and a dog called James. They had a happy life, but they did not knowhow happy till the pretty life in the large house was over.
Peter had a toy engine and it broke. After dinner, Peter showed Father the engine. Father looked it over and promised to do it on Saturday.
At that moment two men came to see Father. Minutes passed. Father's voice came out from the study, loud and angry.
More time passed. Then Mother came in and said, "Father's been called away— on business."
A week after their father went away, their mother said, "Now, we're going to move to the country. A pretty little white house, called Three Chimneys. "
The family started packing: clothes, plates, candles and also tables and chairs. "We seem to be taking all the ugly things, "said Roberta.
"We're taking the useful ones, "said Mother. "We've got to play at being poor for a bit. "
Peter said joyously, "I do like moving! I wish we moved once a month. " Mother laughed and said, "I don't like moving!"
As she turned away, Roberta saw her face. She never forgot it.
"Oh, Mother, "she whispered, "how I love you! You are brave enough to laugh when you're feeling like that!"
Then they took a train to Three Chimneys. No one knew howlong they had been in the train when Mother woke them up.
They stood in the cold night air on the dark platform. At that moment they didn't know how important the station and the trains would become to them. They didn't know they were going to be the railway children.
— Taken from The Railway Children
(A)1. The family packed things like plates and candles because Mother thought they were
A. useful B. new C. expensive D. beautiful
(C)2. Which of the following questions is answered in this passage?
A. How did Peter's toy engine break?
B. When would the children's father be home?
C. What was the family like before Father was away?
D. What was the family's life like in Three Chimneys?
(D)3. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Phyllis wanted to move a house once a month.
B. Father said goodbye to the children when he left.
C. Mother wanted to leave London and move to the country.
D. Mother was brave enough to laugh when she was feeling sad.
(C)4. What can we infer(推断)from the underlined sentences in the last paragraph?
A. The children don't like their life in London.
B. The station has nothing to do with the family's future life.
C. Something is going to happen to the children later in the story.
D. Parents can better deal with life changes than their children.
215. (2021·扬州)本文主要讲了亨利格兰特攀登Squaw Peak时有一位女人从山上滑下去了,他和大家合力救人的故事。
As a mountain, 1, 642-foot Squaw Peak isn't that impressive. But its views attract many hikers(远足者). Henry Grant, a college student at Ithaca College, was one of them.
While waiting for his mother one day in August 2019, Grant watched other hikers enjoy the view. One hiker, dressed in pink, was looking over the lip of the cliff(悬崖)with her husband.
When Grant's mother rejoined him, the two continued on their way. Suddenly, he heard something scaring: "Paula! Paula!" a man shouted crazily. Grant turned around quickly.
Several hikers immediately started looking for her, but their view was screened by trees. Uncertain they could help, Grant and his mother headed down the trail. But when he saw some hikers still searching, he decided to lend a hand. After promising his mother that he would be safe, he went on alone,
After 15 minutes of climbing over large rocks, pushing past bushes, and slipping(滑) down loose earth, Grant found a pink figure. The woman had fallen about 75 feet. Luckily, she was alive.
"Paula! Paula!" Grant shouted. The woman didn't reply. She was badly hurt. Grant called the police to report her location. She kept trying to move, and every time she moved, she slipped a little more. Afraid that in her unclear state of mind she might fall off the rock to her death, Grant climbed on all fours up a tight, narrow path by digging into the earth with his fingers and feet until he reached Paula.
Paula was moaning, almost senseless. Grant gently put her hand in his, trying to keep her mind off the pain by keeping asking her questions: "Where are you from? Do you have kids?" Soon, they were joined on their perch(歇脚处)by another hiker named Simon.
About 45 minutes later, first rescuers(救援者)arrived. Paula and her husband were flown to a hospital. Five hours after the woman in pink had fallen, Grant was back on top of Squaw Peak.
(C)1. Which sentence should go in the empty box in Paragraph 3?
A. He ran as fast as possible to save Paula.
B. His mother turned around at the same time.
C. The woman in pink was nowhere to be seen.
D. Other hikers were scared by the terrible shout.
(D)2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Grant had no difficulty in reaching Paula.
B. Simon and Grant's mother joined in saving Paula.
C. Paula and her husband were both badly wounded and saved.
D. Grant asked Paula questions to keep her mind off the pain.
(B)3. The underlined word "they" in Paragraph 7 refers to(指的是)
A. first rescuers B. Paula and Grant
C. Grant and his mother D. Paula and her husband
(B)4. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. How a woman fell 75 feet from a mountain cliff.
B. How a young man tried his best to save a stranger.
C. How a woman managed to survive a terrible accident.
D. How a young man made a decision in face of danger.
216. (2021·扬州)本文向我们介绍了意大利研究人员Arianna Pipitone和 Antonio Chella设计了一个能“自言自语”的机器人。
Ever wondered why your virtual(虚拟的)home helper doesn't understand your questions? Or why your navigation app took you on the side street instead of the highway? In a study published April 2lst in the journal Science, Italian researchers, Arianna Pipitone and Antonio Chella, designed a robot that "thinks out loud".
To explore how inner speech might influence a robot's actions, the researchers built a robot called Pepper that speaks to itself. It has the ability to reason and think. They then asked people to set the dinner table with Pepper according to etiquette(礼仪)rules. In one experiment, the user asked Pepper to lay the napkin at the wrong place, going against the rules. Pepper started asking itself a series of self-directed questions and concluded that the user might be mistaken. To be sure, Pepper confirmed the user's order, which led to further inner speech.
"Ehm, this situation troubles me. I would never break the rules, butI can't make the user unhappy, so I'm doing what he wants, "Pepper said to itself, laying the napkin where it was required to be. Through Pepper's inner voice, the user can learn Pepper was facing a difficult situation and solved it by prioritizing the user's order.
Comparing Pepper's actions with and without inner speech, Pipitone and Chella discovered the robot had a higher task-completion rate when having self-dialogue.
However, some people find the robot spends more time completing tasks when it talks to itself. The robot's inner speech is also limited to the knowledge that researchers gave it. Pepper's designers still say their work provides a framework(构架)to further explore how self-dialogue can help robots focus, plan, and learn. "In some ways, we are creating a generational(世代的)robot that likes to chat. From navigation apps and the camera on your phone to medical robots in the operation rooms, machines and computers alike can take advantage of this chatty feature, "says Chella.
(A)1. Why does the writer ask two questions at the very beginning of the passage?
A. To draw the reader's attention to the topic.
B. To show the writer likes electronic products.
C. To tell the reader about the history of robots.
D. To prove the writer often faces trouble in life.
(D)2. Why was Pepper asked to lay the napkin at the wrong place?
A. To see how much time Pepper spent laying the napkin.
B. To confirm how popular Pepper was among its users.
C. To test how many etiquette rules Pepper remembered.
D. To study how self-dialogue might influence Pepper's actions.
(B)3. What does the underlined word "prioritizing" in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. repeating B. dealing with . . first C. going against D. complaining about
(A)4. What can we infer from the passage?
A. The designers are proud of their work about Pepper.
B. Pepper has already been in use in the operation rooms.
C. Pepper's inner speech depends on its user's communication skills.
D. With or without inner speech, Pepper could complete a task equally well.
217. (2021·苏州)本文主要介绍了四种塑料类型。
On the bottom of most plastic packaging(包装), there's a small triangle (三角)with a letter or a number written inside. These little symbols are not easy to be noticed, but are really important. They tell you what kind of plastic it is and whether it can be recycled or not.
Can it be recycled?
Types of Plastic
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Pet This is the plastic that you often see on supermarket shelves! It's used to make plastic water bottles and biscuit boxes.
√
HDPE
HDPE is a stronger type of plastic. It is what milk bottles are made of.
×
LDPE
LDPE is a very soft plastic which is not easily broken. It is what shopping bags are made of.
×
PS (POLYSTYRENE]
This plastic is often seen in our daily life. You'll probably have seen it as those cheap white cups you get hot drinks in, or as takeaway food packaging.
(B)1. Which is a stronger type of plastic?
A. PET B. HDPE C. LDPE D. PS
(C)2. Which of the following uses PET plastic?
A. Milk bottles. B. Hot drink white cups.
C. Drinking water bottles D. Takeaway food packaging,
(A)3, What is the purpose of this article?
A. To introduce types of plastic. B. To display reusable items.
C. To explain recycling methods. D. To recommend shopping bags.
218. (2021·苏州)本文主要介绍了中国的普通话和地方方言。
Chinese is mainly divided into 13 dialects(方言)and these dialects can be further divided into many kinds of local dialects. Putonghua (or Mandarin) the predominant dialect, is spoken by over 70% of the population and is one ofthe6officillanguages of the United Nations, Within these large dialect groups, there are small groups, many of which are difficult to understand. In Fujian, for example, people living 10 kilometres away from one Another can be speaking different Min dialects.
Putonghua. It is the mother dialect of Chinese living in northern China and Sichuan Province. It is called Guoyu in some parts of China, like Hong Kong, Macao(澳门)and Taiwan, It is known in English as Mandarin Chinese, or Standard Chinese.
Wu. Spoken in Shanghai, most of Zhejiang and the southern parts of Jiangsu and Anhui Wu is made up of hundreds of different of spoken forms.
Hakka/Kejia. Hakka is widely spoken in Fujian. Taiwan, and some countries in Southeast Asia.
Min. It is spoken in Fujian, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia. Min group is the most diverse(多样的), with many different spoken forms used in neighbouring countries.
Yue. It is spoken in Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, all over Southeast Asia and by many Chinese living abroad.
(D)1. What does the underlined word "predominant" mean?
A. More beautiful. B. More special C. More interesting. D. More common.
(C)2. What do you know about Putonghua after reading this passage?
A. It is used by a small group of people in China.
B. It is spoken only by people in Mainland China.
C. It is included in the official languages of the United Nations.
D. It is the mother dialect of people living in southern China.
(B)3. Based on he passage, which of the following is true?
A. Most people in Anhui speak Kejia.
B. Wu is the local dialect of Shanghai.
C. Yue has the most different spoken forms.
D. Most people in Hong Kong speak Min.
219. (2021·苏州)本文主要讲了坦普尔小姐和简爱的故事
Resting my head on Helen's shoulder, I put my arms round her waist(腰) me to her, and we rested in silence.
We hand not sat long before another person came in.
Some heavy clouds, swept from the sky by a rising wind, had left he moon bright; and her light, coming in through a window near, shone full both on us and on the coming person, Miss Temple.
"I came on purpose to find you. Jane Eyre, " said she. "I want you in my room, and as Helen Burs is with you, she may come too. "
We followed Miss Temple to her apartment. It had a good fire, and looked cheerful. Miss Temple told Helen Burns to be seated in a low arm-chair on one side of the fire place, and herself asking another, she called me to her side.
"Is it all over?" she asked. looking down at my face. "Have you cried your sadness away"
"I am afraid I never shall do that. "
"Why?"
"Because I have been wrongly accused(指责), and you and everybody else, will think me a bad girl. "
"We shall think you what you prove yourself to be, my child. Continue to act as a good girl, and you will satisfy us. "
"Shall I, Miss Temple?"
"You will. "said Miss Temple, "You have been accused of lying when you were little. Tell us the truth, but add nothing and exaggerate(夸大)nothing. "
I made up my mind that I would be most modest and most core. Having thought for a few minutes about where to start, I told her all the story of my sad childhood.
(C)1. Which of the following words best describes Miss Temple in the passage?
A. Dishonest. B. Impatient. C. Caring. D. Humorous.
(D)2. What does the underlined paragraph imply(暗示)?
A. Miss Temple was going to punish Jane.
B. Helen would rather leave Jane alone.
C. Nothing could make Jane happy again.
D. Jane's luck might change for the better,
(A)3. According to the passage, which of the following is true about Jane?
A. She chose to trust Miss Temple. B. She didn't mind being accused.
C. She made up her childhood story. D, She once behaved as a bad girl.
220. (2021·苏州)本文主要介绍了学习能使大脑中的神经元网络生长,学习就是大脑的改变。
Everybody has a brain, but not many people know how the brain works. Some people believe that the brain is like the hard disk of a computer. We use it to store files 一 pictures, language (words, texts, sounds) and so on. Others compare the brain to a huge cupboard with lots of shelves and boxes in it. We put information into these boxes and hope to find it again later.
The brain is not A computer disk, And it isn't a cupboard. Look at the picture here. It looks a hit like weeds(杂草)in a garden, doesn't it? The picture actually shows a child's neocortex— a part of the brain that controls sight and hearing. You can guess what happens — more "weeds" grow as the child gets older, Scientists call these neuronal(神经元的)networks. The networks grow around our neurons. -What makes them grow? Learning!" Learning is brain change, "says Professor James Zull from Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. "Without learning, nothing changes in the brain. For every new word you learn in your English lesson, every problem you solve in maths, every new song you learn to sing, a neuronal network grows in your brain and the brain changes."
The more neuronal networks we grow, the better we can think and the better we remember. You may wonder if there is anything you can do to make the networks in your brain grow better. Professor Zull says yes, there is. He says that brain change is strongest when a) you are interested in and like what you are learning, b) you are in control of what you learn and c) you get challenging tasks that make you think hard. Understanding a challenging task makes you feel good and develops your brain,
(B)1. What's the main idea of the first paragraph?
A. The brain — a fantastic computer. B. What people believe about the brain.
C. How to make your brain stronger. D. Our brain—a growing system.
(A)2. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Learning makes our neuronal networks grow.
B. Seeing a challenging task develops our brain.
C We remember better when things are easy.
D. There's nothing we can do to make us smarter
(D)3. What’s the best title for the passage?
A. Interest is the best teacher B. Meeting life’s challenges
C. Never too late to learn D. Learning is brain change
221. (2021·盐城)短文是改编自一部关于盐城的宣传片,详细地介绍了盐城的风光。
31-33 ACD
222. (2021·盐城)本文通过讲述运动员Derek Redmond在比赛时腿伤复发,但是他还是冲向了终点线,和登山家Gerlinda Kaltenbrunner在登山时失去自己的好朋友,但是她还是克服了自己的心理障碍实现了自己的梦想。
34-37 BADC
223. (2021·盐城)文章介绍了Amy想知道如何能够成为一个有条理的学生,自己总结的一些经验以及给别人她的建议。
38-40 BCD
224. (2021·盐城)短文以话剧的形式讲述青蛙王子这个故事。
41-45 BADBC
225.(2021·南京)短文讲了一个世界读书日的宣传海报,详细地介绍了活动目的和内容。
Hello and welcome to World Book Day
World Book Day is here to change lives through a Jove of books and shared reading, and bring books to the children who need them most. World Book Day is an excellent chance for everyone to celebrate the joy of reading.
•Share A Story Live -our exciting digital events programme beaming authors(作家)straight into your school.
• Raising money, raising readers - our fundraising ideas to
help us change lives through reading.
• World Book Day Book Club一a new online reading community.
• Share A Story Corner—stories to encourage families to read together.
For up-to-date information, visit our website worldbookday. com!
(A)1. World Book Day is a special day for people to ______________.
A. celebrate the joy of reading B. change lives by raising money
C. meet famous authors at home D. enjoy writing in local communities
(B)2. According to the poster, if you want to read stories with your parents, you can join _________.
A. Share A Story Live B. Share A Story Corner
C. World Book Day Book Club D. Raising money, raising readers
(A)3. The designer uses words and pictures in the poster to ________________.
A. catch readers' attention B. encourage families to write books
C. help readers form reading habits D. recommend different types of books
226.(2021·南京)本文向我们介绍了一本关于艺术的书。
About art
Art is a vast subject, including all kinds of pictures and sculptures. This book introduces 32 works by some of the world's most famous artists. This is only a small selection, but it reveals(揭 示)huge differences in what artists do.
Why make art?
Artists make art for many reasons. Sometimes, they just want to create something beautiful. But hundreds of years ago—when many people couldn’t read - paintings were often designed to illustrate stories.
Very grand paintings were usually made to order, for wealthy clients who wanted to impress people. More recently, artists have begun to paint to express their own feelings or explore ideas.
About this book
The pictures reproduced in this book were painted over the last 500 years. They are arranged (排列)in order of date, so you can see how ideas about art have changed over time. If you would like to see more art, there is lots on the Internet—just follow the links recommended throughout the book. If you can, visit an art gallery too, so you can experience seeing the "real thing".
(A)1. Why are the works introduced in the book?
A. To tell readers huge differences in what artists do.
B. To offer readers all kinds of pictures and sculptures.
C. To share every famous artist's life story with readers.
D. To introduce a number of works from an artist to readers.
(C)2. The works in the book are arranged in order of _________________
A. size B. space C. time D. importance
(A)3. The passage above mainly _____________________.
A. gives an introduction to the book
B. shows the size of each part in the book
C. shows the number of the artists in the book
D. gives the reasons to order paintings in the book
227.(2021·南京)本文主要是话剧,讲了学生们在学校操场画画的场景。
Cast of Characters: Narrator, Kayla, Ms. Lee, Zack
Narrator: On a sunny day in southern Texas, Ms. Lee's students gathered in the school playground.
Ms. Lee: Tomorrow is the day of the sidewalk(人行道)chalk-art festival. The principal has allowed us to practise our wet-chalk drawing on the playground sidewalk, which will be our studio, Remember, whenever you want to draw on a sidewalk, always ask an adult in charge for permission before you draw. Now let's review the steps of wet-chalk drawing. What do we do first?
Narrator: As the students told her the steps in order, Ms. Lee wrote them on a large pad of paper. When she finished writing, she pulled the paper off the pad and displayed the directions so everyone could read them. Then the students chose and soaked (浸湿)their pieces of chalk. Meanwhile, Kayla and Zack planned their drawing.
Kayla: Let's draw a jungle feast. Parrots can be eating all kinds of fruit.
Zack: I’ll draw a model train carrying food to the birds.
Narrator: The students removed their pieces of chalk from the water and drew. As Zack drew a sweeping curve of train track, his hand knocked over the jar of water. He and Kayla watched water streak across their drawing.
Zack: Our drawing is ruined(毁坏)!
Kayla: Don't be so worried! Quick, mix the water and the chalk together! Now lets use more chalk and smear(涂抹)it around.
Narrator: Kayla and Zack worked quickly. The smeared colours looked glorious, like rich, thick frosting on a cake.
Ms. Lee: That looks great! That's a special method you're using, kids. Are you two interested in taking part in the chalk-art festival tomorrow? The timetable for the festival says that drawing starts at 9:00 a. m.
Kayla and Zack: Sure!
Kayla: Tomorrow we’11 pour water over our drawing on purpose.
Zack: Then we'll know just what to do!
(C)1. What do we know about readers’ theatre?
A. A place for readers to enjoy plays.
B. A reading material for people to read aloud.
C. A series of steps for children to draw on the sidewalk.
D. A number of people gathering together to play games.
(B)2. What does the underlined word "streak" in the passage mean?
A. Rise rapidly. B. Move quickly. C. Disappear suddenly. D. Swim slowly.
(D)3. The narrator in the readers’ theatre __________________.
A. tells the whole story in a silent way
B. gives instructions to the characters
C. helps the characters understand the story
D. describes settings and events
(D)4. What does the underlined sentence "Tomorrow we’ll pour water over our drawing on purpose. " at the end of the passage mean?
A. Kayla and Zack will ruin their drawing with water for fun.
B. Kayla and Zack will find the steps by accident by themselves.
C. Kayla and Zack will draw as well as their teacher by pouring water.
D. Kayla and Zack will draw pictures using the method they discovered today.
228.(2021·南京)本文主要介绍了一本书从一个想法到出版的一整个完整的制作流程是怎么样的。
Have you ever wondered how a book is made? It takes a lot of people to make a book. It can take months, or even years, for a book to go from an idea to a finished product.
A book begins when an author comes up with an idea for a book. Authors get ideas in different ways. They may get ideas from their own lives, from watching the world around them, or from reading.
Next, an author may plan the book by making an outline (提纲). Sometimes authors do research to gather information. They may read books or articles. They may interview people or visit places.
Then, the author begins to write. Authors may write for months or years to finish a manuscript. A manuscript is the text an author produces for publication.
Finally, the author sends the completed manuscript to a publisher. If the publisher decides to publish the book, the author works with an editor. An editor reads the manuscript. Then he or she recommends changes to improve the book. A copy editor reads the manuscript to correct any grammatical mistake.
After an author makes the suggested changes, a designer may decide how the book will look. The designer may choose the size, shape, and type styles for the book. Some picture book authors create their own illustrations(插图). If not, an illustrator is chosen to create pictures for the book.
The illustrator makes sketches of pictures that will go on each page. The sketches are sent to the publishing company. The editor makes sure the pictures clearly tell the story. The designer checks how the words and pictures will fit together on the pages.
After the design changes are made, the illustrator begins creating the final pictures. He or she may change the colours, the perspective, or the composition of pictures. It may take months to create all the pictures.
The finished art is then sent to the publisher. The designer adjusts(调整)how the pictures and words fit together on the pages. The completed pages are sent to the printer. Many books are still made into books with paper pages.
The printer uses huge printing presses to make the pages. The pages are fixed together. The book cover is added. The finished books are then sent to the publisher's warehouse. They are stored there until they are bought by libraries and bookstores.
E-readers have changed how some books are made. Some authors do not use a publisher at all. Instead of sending a manuscript to a publisher, some authors turn their manuscripts into eBooks themselves. Finally, an author's eBook is uploaded(上传)to virtual bookstores on the Internet. Customers can buy and download eBooks from these websites.
(C)1. According to the passage, the designer's job is to _______________________.
A. create pictures for the book B. make an outline of the book
C. decide how the book will look D. correct grammatical mistakes in the book
(D)2. Your first book will be published soon. What will first happen to it after the illustrator has created the final pictures?
A B C D
The printer prints the pages.
The designer finishes the pages.
The editor and the designer check the words mid pictures.
A designer often chooses a style for the book.
(C)3. The writer uses the LAST paragraph to ______________.
A. introduce the history of eBooks
B. describe the disadvantages of eBooks
C. show the development of making a book
D. ask customers to support authors in making a book
(C)4. The writer explains how to make a book by ___________.
A. giving causes B. showing steps C. providing examples D. expressing opinions
(A)5. What is the best title for the passage?
A. From Idea to Book B. Different Kinds of Books
C. Workers in the Publishing House D. Between Publishers and Customers
229.(2021·连云港)本文是一则海报,宣传了一个音乐剧的相关信息。
The Sunniest Show of All Musicals
The sunniest show
The show is set on a Greek island. The sun always shines. It is about a tale of love and friendship. It is mainly about Sophie* s search for her father.
Every day you have the time of your life at the world's sunniest and most exciting musical. Show time
Monday—Saturday, 7:45 p. m. — 9:15 p. m.
Sunday, 8:00 p. m. — 9:30 p. m.
How to book
Online: mamma-mia. com;
delfbntoiackintosh. co. uk
In person: At the theatre from 10 a. m. Monday—Saturday
Groups & Education Groups 10+: Call Delfront Mackintosh Groups on 0844 482 5100
or email groupsales @delfbntmackintosh. co. uk
Book early and save
Book 2 months before the show and save £20 per ticket. The ticket is only for Monday—Thursday shows.
VIP
Special moments or entertaining customers
Call 0844 482 5166
Others
No extra money is paid if tickets are bought at the Novello Theatre Box Office.
For more information, please call 0344 482 5137.
( B )1. If an Education Group of 12 want to book tickets, which number should they call?
A. 0844 482 6100 B. 0844 482 5100
C. 0844 482 5166 D. 0344 482 5137
( A )2. What can we learn about the show?
A. It lasts for one hour and a half.
B. It's about Sophie's search for her mum.
C. £ 40 can be saved if one ticket is bought now.
D. Extra money is paid if tickets are bought at the theatre
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