2023年深圳英语中考专题练习—阅读理解3（含答案）
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2023年深圳英语中考专题练习—阅读理解3
一、阅读理解题
Class schedule for Monday
8:00 am Information Technology (IT)—Using the Internet Students learn to surf the Internet and use search engines. This lesson also offers students the best websites for online learning.
10:00 am Drama Students learn about a given play and have the chance to act it out in class.
11:00 am Painting with watercolors Students lean how to use watercolors properly. If the weather is good, the lesson may take place outdoors.
11:50 am Lunch break
1:00 pm Science (Biology/Chemistry) Students can choose either of them. In biology this week, the topic is Human Body. Students will learn about how it works. Alternatively, students can study chemistry in the science lab. This week students will learn about H2 and O2.
2:00 pm Sports (football for boys and tennis for girls) A. Skills Students learn about the skills of a certain sport from videos of past games. B. Practice After we pick teams, students will play a match lasting 45 minutes.
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
After school Homework IT..… search for some websites at home (about 30 minutes). Drama... preview a part for the next lesson (about 40 minutes). Biology/ Chemistry... write a short report on the lesson (about 20 minutes).
(1) What time are the students having a lesson of drawing pictures
A．9:30 am. B．11:15 am. C．1:30 pm. D．2:00 pm.
(2) What is the underlined word "Alternatively" closest in meaning to " "
A．as another choice B．for this reason
C．in other words D．as a result
(3) What can students learn to do on Monday morning
A．Write reports on dramas. B．Play basketball.
C．Make a video. D．Surf the Intenet.
(4) How long does it take the students to finish their homework
A．Half an hour. B．One and a half hours.
C．Two hours. D．20 minutes.
Taking a driverless bus or subway line is not surprising nowadays.
According to the report of China Daily last year, a driverless subway line named Yanfang Line began trial (试运行) runs in Beijing. It had planned to welcome passengers by the end of 2017. The train is the Chinese mainland's first driverless subway car.
The 16.6-km line connects Beijing's Yanshan and Fangshan areas. It has 960 seats and a top speed of 80 kilometers per hour.
According to Xinhua, the train is completely automatic. Technicians can start, stop and even watch it all by remote control.
However, is it completely safe
Jiang Xin is the head technician of the project. He told Xinhua that the driverless train actually runs more safely compared with the trains that humans drive.
According to Jiang, human error has caused many train accidents. Drivers could suddenly become tired or ill. A driverless train can help avoid these problems.
"The train pulls the brake (刹车) if the train runs off the track or hits any obstacle (障碍)," Jiang said.
Driverless trains are nothing new. They have been used across the world, from Japan to Europe, since the 1960s. London Underground's Victoria line is the world's first automatic subway line. It opened in 1967, but there was still a driver who was on duty at the time.
(1) Which of the following is NOT true about the Yangfang Line
A．It is a driverless subway line.
B．Its train is made in China.
C．It connects Beijing and Shanghai.
D．Its train has more than 900 seats.
(2) What's the meaning of the underlined word "automatic"
A．自动的 B．高速的 C．先进的 D．昂贵的
(3) Which news was reported by China Daily
A．The train can avoid human error.
B．The train is completely automatic.
C．The train is safer than those with human drivers.
D．The train officially ran by the end of 2017.
(4) In which city was the world's first automatic subway line used
A．Tokyo. B．London. C．Beijing. D．Copenhagen.
Full moon nights always seem a little scary. Is there any reason for this Well, it didn't come from nowhere—a new study has found that full moons really can cause restless nights.
To test the moon's effect on humans, a research team in Switzerland studies the sleep of 33 volunteers. In their sleep lab, there were no windows, or any other way of telling whether the moon was full outside. The researchers watched their brain activity, eye movements and hormone (荷尔蒙) levels.
Test results showed that on nights closer to a full moon, the volunteers' brain activity during deep sleep dropped by 30 percent. On these nights the volunteers also took about 5 minutes longer to fall asleep and slept for 20 minutes less. Their levels of the hormone that helps control sleep cycles (周期) also dropped.
So what's the cause of the full moon's unique power
According to Professor Christian Cajochen of Basel University in Switzerland, "the effect may have something to do with old times when humans had to run from predator (捕食者). On full moon nights there were more predators and so the risk of danger was higher. Maybe we needed to wake up more easily, explained Cojochen. "However, it is hard to see a use for it in our modern lives."
In fact, our sleep is not the only thing that changes with the moon cycle. Many animals respond to the cycle too. For example, mosquitoes usually give birth around the full moon. As a result, they bite more on full moon days so that their eggs have enough blood to develop.
(1) Which section of a newspaper can you read this article
A．Sports. B．Science. C．Culture. D．Business.
(2) In the research, what happened on nights closer to full moon
A．The volunteers watched more changes of the moon.
B．The volunteers had more brain activities than usual.
C．The volunteers slept for a shorter time than usual.
D．The volunteers had higher hormone level than usual
(3) Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．Many people may think full moon is a little scary.
B．Human beings' levels of the hormone that helps control sleep cycle also dropped.
C．On full moon nights there were fewer animals going out.
D．Mosquitoes usually give birth around the full moon.
(4) We can infer from the passage that .
A．the predator prefers to hunt for food in full moon nights in old times
B．the risk of people and animals' sleep may go down on full moon night
C．people may wake up more easily on full moon nights in modern time
D．there may be fewer mosquitoes on full moon nights biting people
One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet view of the art works.
A young couple viewing the paintings ahead of me chatted nonstop between themselves. I watched them a moment and noticed the wife was doing all the talk. I admired the husband's patience for putting up with her continuous talk. Distracted (被打扰) by their noise, I moved on.
I met them several times as I moved through the different rooms of art. Each time I heard her nonstop talking, I move away quickly.
I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a purchase (购物) when the couple came near to the exit. Before they left, the man reached into his pocket and pulled out a white object. He extended (延长) it into a long stick and then tapped his way into the coatroom to get his wife's coat. "He's a brave man." The clerk at the counter said, "Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age. During his recovery he made a promise that his life wouldn't change. So, as before, he and his wife come in whenever there's a new art show."
"But what does he get out of art " I asked, "He can't see."
"Can't see You're wrong. He sees a lot. More than you and I do." The clerk said, "His wife describe each painting so he can see it in his head."
I learned something about patience, courage and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing painting to a person without sight and the courage of a husband who would not allow blindness to change his life. And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away hand in hand.
(1) The young couple were at art museum .
A．to show their love B．to appreciate (欣赏) art
C．to discuss painting D．to describe painting
(2) "…I moved away quickly." in Paragraph 3 shows that the writer .
A．was in the hope of visiting more rooms
B．was in a hurry to buy some gifts
C．was tired of the nonstop talking
D．was not interested in the art show
(3) We can infer from the passage that the husband .
A．was not born blind B．couldn't stand his wife
C．knew nothing about art D．completely depended on his wife
(4) The passage is mainly about .
A．the importance of art B．good manners in public
C．patience of a husband D．love between a couple
China's International Search and Rescue Team returned to Beijing on Friday May 8 after completing its work in Nepal following the magnitude-7.9 earthquake that struck the country.
The 62-member rescue team, consisting of experienced seismologists (地震学家), rescue members and doctors and nurses, was sent by the Chinese government after the April 25th quake. They arrived in Kathmandu the following morning with six rescue dogs and 17 tons of rescue and medical equipment.
The earthquake and a string of aftershocks killed more than 7,600 people and injured more than 15,000, according to Nepal's Home Ministry.
During the two-week-long operation, the team provide medical treatment to 2,729 injured and rescued two earthquake survivors. One of the two, a 21-year-old man, had been buried under a collapsed (塌陷) seven-storey building for more than 50 hours, according to Mi Hongguang, a media officer for the rescue team. "The man was buried (埋) under a load-bearing wall, so the rescuers had to work carefully to avoid a second collapse," Mi told China Daily.
The rescue team was one of the five teams out of more than 100 international crews that successfully rescued survivors, according to the team. Besides the Chinese team, some nongovernmental organizations also sent rescue teams, including the One Foundation and Blue Sky Rescue Team. Mao Qun'an, a spokesman for the National Health and Family Planing Commission, said at a news conference (新闻发布会) on Thursday May 7th that as search and rescue efforts draw to an end in the earthquake-hit areas in Nepal, attention should be turned to preventing plague (瘟疫) and other diseases.
China will send a second team of doctors on Friday (May 8th) to replace the current (当前) government medical team, which is composed of 58 medical workers, Mao said. The country currently has eight groups of rescuers and medical workers in Nepal to assist with treatment and disease prevention, according to the commission.
(1) What is the name of the rescue team which returned to Beijing on the night of May 8th
A．China's International Search and Rescue Team.
B．One Foundation.
C．The Blue Sky Rescue Team.
D．The Red Cross Society of China.
(2) When did the earthquake happen in Nepal
A．May 8th. B．April 25th. C．May 7th. D．April 26th.
(3) What should we turn our attention to after we finish the search and rescue work
A．Donating money to them.
B．Taking care of the injured people.
C．Preventing plague and other diseases.
D．Saving the survivors.
(4) Put the following sentences in the right order of time.
①The team provide medical treatment and rescued two earthquake survivors.
②The magnitude-7.9 earthquake hit in Nepal.
③China will send another team of doctors to Nepal.
④The 62-member rescue team was sent by the Chinese government.
⑤The team returned to Beijing after finishing its work in Nepal.
A．②-④-⑤-③-① B．⑤-③-①-②-④ C．②-④-③-①-⑤ D．②-④-①-⑤-③
The following guidance in (A) shows us how to protect ourselves from COVID-19. The figures in (B) show us the breakdown by age group. Read them carefully and make analysis.
(A)
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PREVENTION
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue. If your don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your sleeve or elbow.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay at home when you are sick, except to get medical care. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
(B)
(1) According to the guidance, what is the right thing to do to protect yourselves from the virus
A．Wash hands under running water for at least 20 minutes.
B．Clean and disinfect every object and surface you can find at home.
C．Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
D．Wash your hands with a dry towel and some soap.
(2) When you are sick, you should .
A．stay at home and never get out again
B．avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with your fingers
C．get medical care as soon as possible
D．stay at home unless it is necessary to get medical care
(3) What is not the right way to cough or sneeze
A．Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze or cough.
B．Cough or sneeze freely when there is no one around you.
C．Sneeze or cough into your sleeve.
D．Sneeze or cough into your elbow.
(4) According to the data in the pie chart, which statement is right
A．The chances of being infected (感染) has nothing to do with age.
B．Elderly people are more likely to be infected by the virus.
C．Young people are perfectly safe from the virus.
D．The older you are, the safer you will be.
You may know the saying: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. A recent study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong has discovered another saying: An apple a day keeps old age away.
The study involved fruit flies, as they share many genes (基因) with humans. Researchers gave food to two groups of fruit flits. Both groups got the same fruit, with one exception (例外): the second group also got apples, while the first did not.
The results showed that flies that ate apple lived an average of 55 days longer than the flies that didn't eat apple. The study also found that apple-eating flies were more able to walk, climb and move about as they became old, the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reports.
The researchers believe that the antioxidants (抗氧化剂) found in apples are good for health.
In another experiment, researchers studied the diets of thousands of women. They found that those women who often ate apples were 20 percent less likely to have a heart attack.
Scientists have recently discovered the apple's genetic code (基因序列). This allows scientists to make new kinds of fruit that are healthier. Researchers are already using this information to grow apples with added antioxidants. Antioxidants help to keep eyes and joints (关节) healthy and protect against heart attacks and cancer.
Apples that help people lose weight may be in supermarkets in just four or five years. They are said to be "extra healthy" apples that can stop people from overeating.
(1) Fruit flies were used in the research because _____.
A．they love to eat apples
B．they share similar genes with humans
C．they are easy to catch
D．they can live longer
(2) By studying the diets of thousands of women, the researchers .
A．proved (证明) apples are good for people's health
B．found they are healthier than men
C．helped them lose weight successfully
D．discovered the genetic code of the apple
(3) From the story, we can infer that .
A．women eat apples more often than men
B．people who eat apples will not suffer from heart disease
C．in five years' time, people may lose weight simply by eating a new type of apple
D．apples' genetic code is similar to other fruits
(4) You might find this passage in .
A．a science magazine B．a guidebook
C．a picture show D．a storybook
What will the house of the future look like Could it have gardens on its walls, or a kitchen with automatic cooking robots Architects believe that they are all possibilities. The only thing for sure is that the houses will be as green as possible.
The tree house
Many architects in the world would like to build a "tree house". Like a leaf, the surface of the house collects sunlight during the day. The energy can be used to heat water, produce electricity, and even create fresh air for the home. The "root (根)" of the house is deep under the ground. It uses the soil to the home's temperature.
The lizard house
Like a lizard (蜥蜴), changing color with the weather is the most important design of a lizard house. When it's in the bright sun, the cover of the house will turn dark to protect it from strong heat. During dark days, it turns white and takes in as much light and heat as possible to produce energy.
Meals at home
This design is perhaps as much about the future of food production as architecture (建筑风格). It has gardens on the outside wall of the house. People can plant tomatoes, carrots and green tea on them. So every day in the morning, you just need to walk outside and collect your meals.
Learning from the past
Looking to the future isn't the only way to be green. Sometimes, ancient techniques (古老的技术) can also help cut down energy use. For example, a chimney which used to pollute the environment can now be a useful air conditioner because it is easier for hot air to flow out through the chimney.
(1) What is the best title of the passage
A．Green houses of the future B．The greener, the better
C．How to build green houses D．Changes of the houses
(2) We can heat water, produce electricity or create fresh air for the home .
A．with the root of a leaf B．with the energy from sunlight
C．with the soil under the ground D．with gardens on its walls
(3) The passage seems to tell us that the meals in the future .
A．will be more delicious B．need more cooks
C．cost as much as possible D．will be greener
(4) A chimney can be a useful air conditioner but it used to cause .
A．pollution B．accident C．noise D．techniques
Governments at all levels and people from all walks of life have been making great efforts in the fight against the outbreak. In this story, we'll take a closer look at what they have done.
Timely and transparent (透明的) information is important when dealing with epidemics (疫情). In the fight against the novel coronavirus, China has impressed the world with its fast response (应对), transparency and close cooperation with the international community.
After the epidemic broke out in China at the end of Dec. 2019, the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委员会) immediately sent an expert team to Wuhan, the center of the outbreak, for a deep investigation (调查). On Jan. 8, the novel coronavirus was first identified (确认) as the cause of the epidemic. Three days later, China established a daily reporting system, updating the public every day. Both the central and local-level governments held daily news conferences, giving detailed numbers of new cases, deaths, patients in serious condition and recoveries.
At the same time, China has been sharing relevant information with the whole world in a transparent and responsible manner. Soon after China worked out the genome sequence (基因序列) of the new virus, it gave the results to the World Health Organization (WHO) so that other countries could use it to carry out research and develop medicine. China also provided WHO with a detailed paper about more than 44,000 confirmed cases (确诊病例), which offers "a better understanding about the age range of people affected, the severity (严重性) of the disease and the mortality rate (死亡率)," said WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Meanwhile, efforts and support from around the world are also being welcomed to fight the disease. At the moment. a WHO team is working in China to find more methods to better treat and prevent the disease.
"China has set a new standard (标准) for other countries to prevent and control the epidemic, while no other country has the scale (规模), speed, transparency and openness comparable (比得上的) to China," said Margaret Chan, former director-general of the WHO.
(1) The novel coronavirus was first identified (确认) as the cause of the epidemic by _____.
A．a WHO team working in China
B．experts from the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委员会)
C．doctors from Wuhan
D．the World Health Organization
(2) When did China establish (设立) a daily reporting system, updating the public every day？
A．At the end of Dec. 2019.
B．On Jan. 8, 2020.
C．Three days after the novel coronavirus was first identified (确认) as the cause of the epidemic.
D．Soon after China worked out the genome sequence (基因序列) of the new virus.
(3) Why did China give the results of the genome sequence (基因序列) of the new virus to the WHO
A．So that other countries could use it to carry out research and develop medicine.
B．So that the WHO can identify (确认) the cause of the epidemic.
C．So that other countries could have a better understanding of the age range of people affected.
D．So that other countries could have better understanding about the mortality rate (死亡率).
(4) What can the other countries learn from China in the fight against the COVID-19
A．Timely and transparent (透明的) information.
B．Fast response.
C．Close cooperation with the international community.
D．All of the above.
Greeting people can be confusing, especially during cross-cultural communications. Will a simple handshake do Should you give a hug or offer a kiss on the cheek People in different countries have their own greetings.
During the novel coronavirus epidemic, greeting others is becoming even more confusing. The infectious (传染性的) novel coronavirus has challenged traditional greetings such as shaking hands, kissing and hugging. After all, close physical contact will increase the chance of spreading the virus.
People have realized the risk and stopped using some traditional greetings. On March 1, for example, German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer turned down a handshake from German Chancellor (总理) Angela Merkel. Instead of getting upset, Merkel just laughed and said, "It is the right thing to do."
Health departments in many countries have also suggested that people change their regular greetings to safer ones.
Shaking hands is a common gesture to show respect around the world. Now in the US, the elbow bump (碰肘) is the new handshake. US Surgeon General Jerome Adams introduced the elbow bump, which has been used by political leaders, health officials and professional athletes. Brad Hazzard, a health minister in New South Wales, Australia, advised people to pat (拍) each other on the back in place of a handshake.
In France, kissing on the cheek is a common greeting, even between people who have just met. French Health Minister Olivier Veran has advised the public not to do this. Italian authorities (官方) have made the same suggestion. French lifestyle expert Philippe said simply looking into a person's eyes is enough.
In the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, people rub (摩擦) their noses together upon meeting. Their health departments have advised them to wave only.
In the face of such changes, how should you go about changing the way you greet people Australian etiquette (礼仪) expert Susan Wilson has suggested simply greeting people by looking them in the eye, smiling and saying hello.
Creative greetings
Apart from the official suggestions, people have also invented some new greetings.
At Milan Fashion Week, people did a double kiss on their fingertips in place of cheek-kissing.
A video showing three men tapping their feet together to greet each other has gone viral (火爆的) in Iran.
Some in Italy advise people to wink (眨眼) at each other to say hello.
NBA players use fist bumps instead of high-fives to encourage or congratulate each other.
(1) The corona virus has challenged traditional greetings because .
A．close physical contact will increase the chance of spreading the virus
B．health departments in many countries are urging people to avoid close physical contact
C．people in different countries have their own favorite greetings
D．many of the traditional greetings are no longer fashionable now
(2) Which way of greeting is advised by French lifestyle expert Philippe
A．Shaking hands.
B．Kissing each other on the cheek.
C．Giving each other high-fives.
D．Simply looking into a person's eyes.
(3) What are the people in United Arab Emirates and Qatar advised to do to say hello
A．They are advised to wave to each other.
B．They are advised to tap their feet to greet each other.
C．They are advised to rub their noses to say hello.
D．They are advised to do a double kiss on their fingertips in place of cheek-kissing.
(4) What does this passage want to tell us
A．Etiquette and lifestyle change along with social events.
B．Manners and etiquette can easily get out of fashion.
C．People in different countries have their own ways of greetings.
D．People like to change their ways of greeting others from time to time.
Great people across the world have helped society for the better. Here are four people honored for their contributions.
Zhong Nanshan (doctor, born in Oct. 1936) In 2003, Zhong Nanshan became a trusted expert because of his devotion to truth in the fight against SARS. Still leading the fight against the novel coronavirus, Zhong remains his role of telling the truth and many were calmed by his words and listened to his advice.
Mahatma Gandhi (social activist, 1869-1948) Gandhi led India's independence movement in the 1930s and 1940s by encouraging softly non-violent protest. He was named among the 20th century's most important people and remains respected as the father of the modern Indian nation.
Henry Norman Bethune (doctor, 1890-1939) Bethune is one of the world's best-known doctors. In Canada, he will forever be remembered as a social activist, devoted to the welfare (福利) of the poor and the reform of the health care system. In China, he is modeled and remains the only foreigner as a national hero.
Jiao Yulu (Party Cadre, 1922-1964) Jiao Yulu became the spirit of the honest Communist Party cadre (干部) who devoted himself tirelessly to the people. After he joined the Party in 1946, Jiao buried himself in fighting economic backwardness. As the Party chief of Lankao County, Jiao Yulu invited his villagers to fight against poor conditions and helped pull the county out of poverty.
(1) What is special about Zhong Nanshan
A．He tells the truth in the fight against viruses.
B．He is a medical worker and liked by people.
C．He was born in Oct. 1936 and he is a doctor.
D．He was a hero of fighting against SARS.
(2) What's the similarity between Gandhi and Bethune
A．They were both doctors and social activists.
B．They were both very famous and loved movement.
C．They were both respected as the important men in the 20th century.
D．They were both social activists and helped improve the society.
(3) Which of the following best describes Jiao Yulu
A．He joined the Communist Party in the year of 1946.
B．He spent all his life working hard for the people.
C．He was the boss of Lankao County's government.
D．He enjoyed fighting against the poverty around.
(4) What's the best title of the passage
A．Four Men B．Successful Men
C．Selfless Heroes D．Famous Stars
The novel coronavirus, which was now spreading all over the world, has not been seen in humans before. Researchers have been working to find out where the virus is from.
The virus was officially named COVID-19 on Feb. 12th. The death rate of COVID-19 was about 2.1%. SARS and MERS have fatality rates of about 9.6% and 34.4%, according to WHO.
Generally speaking, children who get the disease have mild symptoms. Only a small number of patients are in serious condition. The virus is especially dangerous for the elderly. Over 80% of deaths have been people older than 60.
The virus spreads mainly through droplets, close personal contact, or touching an object or surface. And it can spread in the air within one to two metres, but will not float in midair.
Infected people will have a fever, cough and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, the virus can cause pneumonia (肺炎), kidney failure (肾衰竭) and death.
Antibiotics are effective against bacteria, not viruses, so they cannot be used to prevent and treat COVID-19. Supportive care to strengthen the immune system is the only way to fight the virus.
(1) What does the underlined word "fatality" mean
A．Human. B．Virus. C．Death. D．Hurt.
(2) Who will be in greater danger if someone is infected with COVID-19
A．All the kids. B．Elderly people. C．Patients. D．Researchers.
(3) What can you read from the fourth and fifth paragraphs
A．How the virus spreads and what the virus causes.
B．The spreading way of the virus and its reason.
C．How to keep distance and the patients' symptoms.
D．What the virus is and the patients' reactions.
(4) What do you know about antibiotics against COVID-19
A．Effective. B．Supportive. C．In use. D．No use.
If you look closely enough, you will notice that each coin has its own unique design.
The Royal Mint, an organization that produces coins for the United Kingdom, has recently announced that new coins will be made to celebrate very important moments in British history. "Our 2020 annual set honor and remember a series of important historical events and people with a huge influence in how we live our lives today," Nicola Howell, the Chief Commercial Officer at the Royal Mint, said in a public press conference (新闻发布会).
The 400th anniversary of the Mayflower Voyage, for example, will be recognized with a unique two-pound coin. The Mayflower was a ship that brought 102 men, women and children from England to North America. These people were some of the first Europeans to settle in America, making the Mayflower a symbol of European colonization (殖民).
Known as the "Queen of Crime", English novelist Agatha Christie will also be remembered. A two-pound coin will be made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of her first novel. Christie's coin shows a jigsaw puzzle. Each piece has icons related to her novels: a bottle of poison, a knife, a handgun and a mystery puzzle piece.
For more recent history, a new coin will be made for Team Great Britain, the UK Olympic Team. It shows various symbols of different Olympic sports, the Olympic Rings and the team's logo.
There is a lot of thought and history going into these new coins. Let's wait and check them out when the new coins come out later this year!
(1) What is The Royal Mint
A．A factory that owns its special design.
B．A place that has a huge influence to us.
C．A series of important historical events of UK.
D．An organization that makes coins for the UK.
(2) Why can the Mayflower be the design of a two-pound coin
A．It's a symbol of European colonization.
B．It was a ship carrying many people.
C．It has a history of four hundred years.
D．It brought the first men to settle in America.
(3) What is Christie's coin like
A．A memorable and very special coin.
B．A kind of coin that is very valuable.
C．A two-pound coin known as the "Queen of Crime".
D．A two-pound coin with the pattern of a jigsaw puzzle.
(4) What is special about the new coins of UK
A．They will be made for Team Great Britain.
B．There is a lot of thought and history in them.
C．They show various symbols of different Olympic sports.
D．There are different kinds of designs and numbers in them.
Australia is no stranger to wildfires. The country's weather creates heat and dryness, which sometimes make bushfires worse in a natural cycle. However, one that started last September continues to burn, and it may not be natural at all. So far, the fire has burned 73,000 square kilometres of land, killing at least 28 people and destroying more than 3,000 homes, reported the Telegraph.
Scientists say that climate change has played a role in the fire's creation and duration (持续时间). According to Australia's Bureau of Meteorology (气象局), the country's average temperatures have risen by more than 1℃ since 1920. The spring of 2019 was Australia's driest season in 120 years. In December, the country saw its hottest day ever, with an average temperature of 41.9℃.
"Because of the loss of vapour in warmer temperatures, the vegetation (植被) and the soils dry out more quickly," Stefan Rahmstorf, a lead author of The United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Fourth Assessment Report, told Time.
Worse still, researchers at the UK Bureau of Meteorology believe that wildfires like this might become "not surprising" in the future, according to the BBC. They looked at 57 research papers published since 2013, which examined the relationship between climate change and the risk of wildfires. They found that the link between the two has already been observed in many parts of the world, including the western US, Canada, southern Europe, and even Siberia.
"These are effects we are seeing for 1℃ of global climate change. The effects will get worse if we don't do something to keep the world's climate," Corinne Le Quere, a professor from the University of East Anglia in the UK, told the BBC. "What we are seeing in Australia is not the 'new normal'. It's a transition (过渡) to worse effects."
(1) How is the bushfire that began last September in Australia according to the passage
A．It is still burning. B．It followed the laws of nature.
C．It was soon under control. D．It was started by someone.
(2) What can you read from the second and third paragraphs
A．Humans are to be responsible for these fires.
B．Fires are the worst disasters for humans.
C．Most fires are caused by climate change.
D．Australia suffers the most from climate change.
(3) What did researchers at the UK Bureau of Meteorology learn from the 57 research papers
A．Human activities cause climate change.
B．Deadly wildfires happen more often.
C．Climate change brings more wildfires.
D．Climate change draws international attention.
(4) What did Quere tell people in the last paragraph
A．The future of Australia's climate.
B．Solutions to Australia's climate change.
C．The effects of global climate change.
D．The urgency of fighting climate change.
I've noticed that conversations with my children have started to turn into something that I don't like. It could be my fault. For example, my kids would call me about something that's upsetting them. Then, as soon as they're finished, I go into mum mode.—You should... You need to consider... Have you thought of...
"Mum!" The tone is full of impatience and annoyance. The meaning is clear—"Stop!"
I'm hardly alone in this. The other day, a friend told me that her son seldom listened to anything she said. "It's like talking to a wall," she added.
I know that feeling too well. But I'm learning—very slowly—that 'talking at' is not the same as 'talking with'.
Giving advice to children can be full of problems. Though we may see ourselves sharing the wisdom of our years, they see something else. They see a controlling parent who hasn't accepted the fact that they're adults with their own thoughts and feelings.
They're not looking for any tips. They may not even want an immediate solution to a difficult problem. What they're hoping for is a safe place to talk with a person who loves and supports them no matter what.
Because of this, I've given myself the goal of becoming a better parent by being a better listener. It's not an easy task for parents like me who think they're just being helpful.
(1) What's the writer's mum mode
A．Giving advice. B．Listening to kids.
C．Sharing love. D．Showing feelings.
(2) What has made the writer realize her problem
A．A friend's similar case.
B．Her kids' bad behaviour.
C．The way she talks with her kids.
D．The way her kids share their worries.
(3) Why can giving advice to children cause problems
A．The advice cannot solve the problem.
B．Children can't learn to be independent.
C．Parents love to show off their wisdom.
D．Parents and kids want different things.
(4) What has the writer finally decided to do
A．Be more
helpful. B．Lend a listening ear.
C．Be patient when talking. D．Stop giving any advice.
答案
一、阅读理解题（共15题）
1. 【答案】
(1) B
(2) A
(3) D
(4) B
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。根据表格第三栏中的“11:00 am Painting with watercolors”可知，学生们中午11点有绘画课。故选B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
(2) 此题是词义猜测题。根据第五栏第一、二句“Science (Biology/Chemistry) Students can choose either of them.”可知下午一点有生物课和化学课，学生可任选其一。由此可推知，画线词应意为“还有一种选择”，与A项意思相近。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(3) 此题是细节理解题。根据表格第一栏中的“8:00 am
因此，正确答案是D。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。根据最后一栏内容可知，完成IT作业需要大约30分钟，完成戏剧作业需要大概40分钟，完成生物/化学作业需大概20分钟。由此可知，学生完成作业大概需要90分钟，即一个半小时。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
【知识点】细节理解、计划与安排 (Plans and arrangements)、说明文、猜测词义
2. 【答案】
(1) C
(2) A
(3) D
(4) B
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“The 16.6-km line connects Beijing's Yanshan and Fangshan areas.”可知，此条线路连接的是燕山和房山，而不是北京和上海。故C项正确。
因此，正确答案是C。
(2) 此题是词义猜测题。根据第四段第二句“Technicians can start, stop and even watch it all by remote control.”可知，燕房线地铁可由技术员远程操控发车、停车并监控。由此可推知，燕房线地铁是全自动化的。因此，画线词应意为“自动的”。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(3) 此题是细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，据《中国日报》去年的报道，燕房地铁计划在2017年底通车。故D项正确。
因此，正确答案是D。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句“London Underground's Victoria line is the world's first automatic subway line.”可知，伦敦地铁维多利亚线是世界上第一条自动化地铁线路。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
【知识点】细节理解、交通与运输 (Traffic and transportation)、说明文、猜测词义
3. 【答案】
(1) B
(2) C
(3) C
(4) A
【解析】
(1) 此题是推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了人们在满月夜会失眠的原因，是一篇科普文。由此可推知，本文可能出现在报纸的科学板块。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。根据第三段第一句中的“Test results showed that on nights closer to a full moon”及第二句中的“slept for 20 minutes less”可知，研究表明，在接近满月的夜晚，志愿者的睡眠时间较平时缩短了。故C项正确。
因此，正确答案是C。
(3) 此题是细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第二句中的“On full moon nights there were more predators”可知，满月夜外出的动物更多，而不是更少。故C项正确。
因此，正确答案是C。
(4) 此题是推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第一、二句中的“the effect may have something to do with old times when humans had to run from predator (捕食者). On full moon nights there were more predators ”可知，在古代人们不得不躲避捕食者的追杀。满月夜有很多捕食者外出活动。由此可推知，在古代，捕食者更喜欢在满月夜外出。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
【知识点】细节理解、科普知识 (Popular science)、推理判断、说明文
4. 【答案】
(1) B
(2) C
(3) A
(4) D
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。根据全文内容可知，年轻男子是一个盲人，妻子不停地给他描述所看到的作品。结合第二段第一句中的“A young couple viewing the paintings”可知，这对年轻夫妇是在艺术博物馆欣赏画作。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
(2) 此题是推理判断题。根据第三段第二句“Each time I heard her nonstop talking, I move away quickly.”可知，每次听到年轻的妻子不停地讲话时，“我”都会快速走开。由此可推知，此处表示“我”对她的唠叨感到厌烦。故C项正确。
因此，正确答案是C。
(3) 此题是推理判断题。根据第四段倒数第二句“During his recovery he made a promise that his life wouldn't change.”可知，年轻的丈夫在康复期间做了承诺，成自己的生活不会因为失明而改变。由此可推知，他并不是天生就是失明的。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(4) 此题是主旨大意题。文章讲述了作者看艺术展览时偶遇了一对年轻夫妇，妻子会很有耐心地向失明的丈夫描述作品，丈夫也会帮助妻子做一些力所能及的小事。从他们身上，作者看到了耐心，勇气和爱。故D项正确。
因此，正确答案是D。
【知识点】记叙文、推理判断、主旨大意、细节理解、个人经历 (Personal experiences)
5. 【答案】
(1) A
(2) B
(3) C
(4) D
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，中国国际搜救队在完成尼泊尔7.9级地震援助工作之后于5月8日返回北京。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的“rescue members and doctors and nurses, was sent by the Chinese government after the April 25th quake”可知，4月25日，尼泊尔发生了地震。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
(3) 此题是细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句“attention should be turned to preventing plague (瘟疫) and other diseases”可知，当搜救工作结束后，我们应该把关注点房子瘟疫和其他疾病的预防上面。故C项正确。
因此，正确答案是C。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“The 62-member rescue team, consisting of experienced seismologists (地震学家), rescue members and doctors and nurses, was sent by the Chinese government after the April 25th quake.”可知，4月25日，尼泊尔发生了地震；之后，中国政府派出62人的援救小组抵达尼泊尔；根据第四段第一句中的“the team provide medical treatment to 2,729 injured and rescued two earthquake survivors”可知，救援队伍在当地提供医疗援助，并营救了两名地震幸存者；根据第一段中的“China's International Search and Rescue Team returned to Beijing on Friday May 8 after completing its work in Nepal”可知，救援队在完成工作后回到了北京；根据最后一段第一句中的“China will send a second team of doctors on Friday (May 8th) to replace the current (当前) government medical team”可知，中国将于5月8日向尼泊尔派出第二支医疗队，因此正确顺序是②-④-①-⑤-③。故D项正确。
因此，正确答案是D。
【知识点】细节理解、新闻、新闻 (News)
6. 【答案】
(1) C
(2) D
(3) B
(4) B
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。根据图（A）左上方图片“Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.”可知，要保护自己远离病毒需要经常用肥皂和水清洗双手，至少20秒。故C项正确。
因此，正确答案是C。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。根据图（A）左下方图片“Stay at home when you are sick, except to get medical care.”可知，当你生病时要待在家里，除非需要医疗治疗。故D项正确。
因此，正确答案是D。
(3) 此题是推理判断题。根据图（A）右上方图片“Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue. If your don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your sleeve or elbow.”可知，当你咳嗽或打喷嚏时，用纸巾捂住口鼻。如果没有纸巾，就对着袖子或肘部咳嗽或打喷嚏。由此可推知，周围没有人时，也不可以随意咳嗽或打喷嚏。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
(4) 此题是推理判断题。根据图（B）可知，新冠病毒的感染概率与年龄成正比。由此可推知，年龄越大越有可能感染病毒。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
【知识点】推理判断、说明文、细节理解、个人卫生 (Personal hygience)
7. 【答案】
(1) B
(2) A
(3) C
(4) A
【解析】
(1) 根据第二段第一句“The study involved fruit flies, as they share many genes (基因) with humans. ”可知，果蝇被用于研究是因为它们与人类有许多相同的基因。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
(2) 此题是推理判断题。根据倒数第三段内容可知，通过研究成千上万的女性的饮食，研究人员发现，那些经常吃苹果的女性患上心脏病的风险要低20%。由此可推知，通过研究成千上万女性的饮食，研究人员证明了苹果对人们的健康有益。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(3) 此题是推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句“Apples that help people lose weight may be in supermarkets in just four or five years.”可知，有助于人们减肥的苹果可能在四、五年后就会出现在超市里。由此可推知，五年后，人们可能只通过吃一种新型的苹果就能减肥。故C项正确。
因此，正确答案是C。
(4) 此题是推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了科研人员就苹果和人体健康之间的关系进行的研究。由此可知，本文可能会刊登在科普杂志上。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
【知识点】推理判断、说明文、细节理解、研究 (Studies and researches)
8. 【答案】
(1) A
(2) B
(3) D
(4) A
【解析】
(1) 此题是最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了四种未来的绿色环保房屋。因此，A项“未来的绿色环保房屋”是本文的最佳标题。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。根据第二段第二、三句“Like a leaf, the surface of the house collects sunlight during the day. The energy can be used to heat water, produce electricity, and even create fresh air for the home.”可知，我们可以利用来自太阳的能量来加热水、发电，甚至为家庭创造新鲜的空气。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
(3) 此题是推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知，在未来，房子的外墙上可能有花园。人们可以在上面种植西红柿、胡萝卜和绿茶。所以每天早上，你只需要走到外面去取的你食物。由此可推知，未来食物会更绿色。故D项正确。
因此，正确答案是D。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句中的“For example, a chimney which used to pollute the environment can now be a useful air conditioner”可知，曾经污染环境的烟囱现在可以成为有用的空调。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
【知识点】推理判断、细节理解、最佳标题、说明文、住所与居室 (Accommodations and Rooms)
9. 【答案】
(1) B
(2) C
(3) A
(4) D
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。根据第三段第一、二句“After the epidemic broke out in China at the end of Dec. 2019, the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委员会) immediately sent an expert team to Wuhan, the center of the outbreak, for a deep investigation (调查). On Jan. 8, the novel coronavirus was first identified (确认) as the cause of the epidemic. ”可知，2019年12月底中国暴发新冠疫情后，国家卫健委立即派出专家组赶往疫情暴发中心武汉进行深入调查。1月8日，新型冠状病毒首次被确认为疫情的起因。由此可知，国家卫健委员会的专家最先确认了疫情的起因。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。根据第三段第二、三句“On Jan. 8, the novel coronavirus was first identified (确认) as the cause of the epidemic. Three days later, China established a daily reporting system, updating the public every day.”可知，在新型冠状病毒首次被确认为疫情起因的三天后，中国建立了每日报告系统，每天向公众发布最新消息。故C项正确。
因此，正确答案是C。
(3) 此题是细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“Soon after China worked out the genome sequence (基因序列) of the new virus, it gave the results to the World Health Organization (WHO) so that other countries could use it to carry out research and develop medicine.”可知，中国与世界卫生组织分享新冠病毒的基因序列是为了让其他国家可以利用这个基因序列来进行研究并研发药物。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，抗击疫情期间，及时让公众了解最新的消息并毫无隐瞒地将信息传达给公众是非常重要的。在抗击新型冠状病毒疫情的过程中，中国以其迅速的反应、高透明度和与国际社会合作密切，给全世界留下了深刻的印象。由此可知，在抗击新冠肺炎疫情的过程中，其他国家可以学习中国实行的高效的信息公开制度，迅速反应以及与国际深灰密切合作。故D项正确。
因此，正确答案是D。
【知识点】细节理解、新闻、新闻 (News)
10. 【答案】
(1) A
(2) D
(3) A
(4) A
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“After all, close physical contact will increase the chance of spreading the virus.”可知，新冠病毒挑战了传统的问候方式是因为近距离的身体接触会增加病毒传播的概率。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。根据第六段最后一句“French lifestyle expert Philippe said simply looking into a person's eyes is enough.”可知，法国生活专家Philippe建议通过简单直视对方的眼睛的方式来打招呼。故D项正确。
因此，正确答案是D。
(3) 此题是细节理解题。根据第七段第二句“Their health departments have advised them to wave only.”可知，在阿拉伯联合酋长国，卫生部门建议人们彼此挥手来表示问候。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(4) 此题是推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章讲述了在新冠病毒肆虐期间，不同国家的人们日常问候的方式发生的变化。由此可推知，本文主旨在告诉我们，人们的社交礼仪和生活方式会随着社会事件的发生改变。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
【知识点】细节理解、推理判断、说明文、人际交往 (Interpersonal communication)
11. 【答案】
(1) A
(2) D
(3) B
(4) C
【解析】
(1) 此题是推理判断题。由表格第一栏第一句“In 2003, Zhong Nanshan became a trusted expert because of his devotion to truth in the fight against SARS.”可推知，钟南山的特殊之处在于他在抗击病毒时总是会讲真话。故选A。
因此，正确答案是A。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。由表格第二栏第一句“Gandhi led India's independence movement in the 1930s and 1940s by encouraging softly non-violent protest.”和表格第三栏第二句“In Canada, he will forever be remembered as a social activist, devoted to the welfare (福利) of the poor and the reform of the health care system.”可知，甘地和白求恩都是社会活动家并致力于让社会变得更好。故选D。
因此，正确答案是D。
(3) 此题是细节理解题。由表格第四栏第一句“Jiao Yulu became the spirit of the honest Communist Party cadre (干部) who devoted himself tirelessly to the people.”可知，焦裕禄毕生都在努力为人民服务。故选B。
因此，正确答案是B。
(4) 此题是最佳标题题。由全文尤其是第一段“Great people across the world have helped society for the better. Here are four people honored for their contributions.”可知，本文介绍了四位对社会做出杰出贡献的人物。因此最适合本文的标题是“无私的英雄”。故选C。
因此，正确答案是C。
【知识点】细节理解、推理判断、说明文、著名人物 (Famous people)、最佳标题
12. 【答案】
(1) C
(2) B
(3) A
(4) D
【解析】
(1) 此题是词义猜测题。由第二段第二句“The death rate of COVID-19 was about 2.1%. ”可知，新冠肺炎的致死率大约为2.1%。由此可推知，画线句表示SARS和MERS的致死率大约在9.6% 和34.4%。因此画线词fatality应意为“死亡”，与C项意义相近。故选C。
因此，正确答案是C。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。由第三段第三句“The virus is especially dangerous for the elderly.”可知，老年人如果感染了新冠病毒会更加危险。故选B。
因此，正确答案是B。
(3) 此题是主旨大意题。由第四段第一句“The virus spreads mainly through droplets, close personal contact, or touching an object or surface. ”和第五段第一句“Infected people will have a fever, cough and breathing difficulties. ”可知，第四、五段介绍了新冠病毒的传播途径以及感染后的症状。故选A。
因此，正确答案是A。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。由最后一段第一句“Antibiotics are effective against bacteria, not viruses, so they cannot be used to prevent and treat COVID-19.”可知，抗生素对新冠病毒没有作用。故选D。
因此，正确答案是D。
【知识点】猜测词义、主旨大意、细节理解、说明文、疾病 (Illnesses)
13. 【答案】
(1) D
(2) A
(3) D
(4) B
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。由第二段第一句“The Royal Mint, an organization that produces coins for the United Kingdom, has recently announced that new coins will be made to celebrate very important moments in British history.”可知，英国皇家铸币局是为英国制造硬币的机构。故选D。
因此，正确答案是D。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。由第三段最后一句“These people were some of the first Europeans to settle in America, making the Mayflower a symbol of European colonization (殖民).”可知，五月花能成为纪念币的图案是因为它是欧洲殖民的象征。故选A。
因此，正确答案是A。
(3) 此题是细节理解题。由第四段第二、三句“A two-pound coin will be made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of her first novel. Christie's coin shows a jigsaw puzzle. ”可知，Christie的纪念币是一枚有着拼图纹样的面值2磅的硬币。故选D。
因此，正确答案是D。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。由最后一段第一句“There is a lot of thought and history going into these new coins.”可知，英国的新款硬币中包含了许多思想和历史。故选B。
因此，正确答案是B。
【知识点】细节理解、说明文、社会文化 (Social Culture)
14. 【答案】
(1) A
(2) C
(3) C
(4) D
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。由第一段第三句“ However, one that started last September continues to burn, and it may not be natural at all.”可知，去年9月在澳大利亚发生的森林火灾现在依然持续着。故选A。
因此，正确答案是A。
(2) 此题是推理判断题。由第二、三段内容尤其是第二段第一句“Scientists say that climate change has played a role in the fire's creation and duration (持续时间).”可推知，大多数火灾都是由气候变化引起的。故选C。
因此，正确答案是C。
(3) 此题是推理判断题。由第四段第二、三句中的“They looked at 57 research papers published since 2013, which examined the relationship between climate change and the risk of wildfires. They found that the link between the two has already been observed in many parts of the world”可推知，英国气象局的研究人员从57篇研究报告中发现，气候变化会引发更多的野外火灾（的发生）。故选C。
因此，正确答案是C。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。根据最后一段尤其是第二句中的“The effects will get worse if we don't do something to keep the world's climate”可知，Quere告诉我们，现在我们急需应对气候变化带来的挑战。故选D。
因此，正确答案是D。
【知识点】推理判断、细节理解、说明文、自然灾害 (Natural disasters)
15. 【答案】
(1) A
(2) C
(3) D
(4) B
【解析】
(1) 此题是推理判断题。由第一段最后三句“You should... You need to consider... Have you thought of...”可推知，作者的“妈妈模式”指的是给孩子提建议。故选A。
因此，正确答案是A。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。由第一段第一句“I've noticed that conversations with my children have started to turn into something that I don't like.”可知，作者和孩子交谈的方式让她意识到了自己的问题。故选C。
因此，正确答案是C。
(3) 此题是推理判断题。由第五段第二句“Though we may see ourselves sharing the wisdom of our years, they see something else. ”可推知，给孩子提建议会带来问题是因为孩子和父母各自的需求不同。故选D。
因此，正确答案是D。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。由最后一段第一句“Because of this, I've given myself the goal of becoming a better parent by being a better listener.”可知，作者最后决定要做个更好的倾听者。故选B。
因此，正确答案是B。
【知识点】推理判断、细节理解、成长 (Growing up)、议论文
一、阅读理解题
Class schedule for Monday
8:00 am Information Technology (IT)—Using the Internet Students learn to surf the Internet and use search engines. This lesson also offers students the best websites for online learning.
10:00 am Drama Students learn about a given play and have the chance to act it out in class.
11:00 am Painting with watercolors Students lean how to use watercolors properly. If the weather is good, the lesson may take place outdoors.
11:50 am Lunch break
1:00 pm Science (Biology/Chemistry) Students can choose either of them. In biology this week, the topic is Human Body. Students will learn about how it works. Alternatively, students can study chemistry in the science lab. This week students will learn about H2 and O2.
2:00 pm Sports (football for boys and tennis for girls) A. Skills Students learn about the skills of a certain sport from videos of past games. B. Practice After we pick teams, students will play a match lasting 45 minutes.
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
After school Homework IT..… search for some websites at home (about 30 minutes). Drama... preview a part for the next lesson (about 40 minutes). Biology/ Chemistry... write a short report on the lesson (about 20 minutes).
(1) What time are the students having a lesson of drawing pictures
A．9:30 am. B．11:15 am. C．1:30 pm. D．2:00 pm.
(2) What is the underlined word "Alternatively" closest in meaning to " "
A．as another choice B．for this reason
C．in other words D．as a result
(3) What can students learn to do on Monday morning
A．Write reports on dramas. B．Play basketball.
C．Make a video. D．Surf the Intenet.
(4) How long does it take the students to finish their homework
A．Half an hour. B．One and a half hours.
C．Two hours. D．20 minutes.
Taking a driverless bus or subway line is not surprising nowadays.
According to the report of China Daily last year, a driverless subway line named Yanfang Line began trial (试运行) runs in Beijing. It had planned to welcome passengers by the end of 2017. The train is the Chinese mainland's first driverless subway car.
The 16.6-km line connects Beijing's Yanshan and Fangshan areas. It has 960 seats and a top speed of 80 kilometers per hour.
According to Xinhua, the train is completely automatic. Technicians can start, stop and even watch it all by remote control.
However, is it completely safe
Jiang Xin is the head technician of the project. He told Xinhua that the driverless train actually runs more safely compared with the trains that humans drive.
According to Jiang, human error has caused many train accidents. Drivers could suddenly become tired or ill. A driverless train can help avoid these problems.
"The train pulls the brake (刹车) if the train runs off the track or hits any obstacle (障碍)," Jiang said.
Driverless trains are nothing new. They have been used across the world, from Japan to Europe, since the 1960s. London Underground's Victoria line is the world's first automatic subway line. It opened in 1967, but there was still a driver who was on duty at the time.
(1) Which of the following is NOT true about the Yangfang Line
A．It is a driverless subway line.
B．Its train is made in China.
C．It connects Beijing and Shanghai.
D．Its train has more than 900 seats.
(2) What's the meaning of the underlined word "automatic"
A．自动的 B．高速的 C．先进的 D．昂贵的
(3) Which news was reported by China Daily
A．The train can avoid human error.
B．The train is completely automatic.
C．The train is safer than those with human drivers.
D．The train officially ran by the end of 2017.
(4) In which city was the world's first automatic subway line used
A．Tokyo. B．London. C．Beijing. D．Copenhagen.
Full moon nights always seem a little scary. Is there any reason for this Well, it didn't come from nowhere—a new study has found that full moons really can cause restless nights.
To test the moon's effect on humans, a research team in Switzerland studies the sleep of 33 volunteers. In their sleep lab, there were no windows, or any other way of telling whether the moon was full outside. The researchers watched their brain activity, eye movements and hormone (荷尔蒙) levels.
Test results showed that on nights closer to a full moon, the volunteers' brain activity during deep sleep dropped by 30 percent. On these nights the volunteers also took about 5 minutes longer to fall asleep and slept for 20 minutes less. Their levels of the hormone that helps control sleep cycles (周期) also dropped.
So what's the cause of the full moon's unique power
According to Professor Christian Cajochen of Basel University in Switzerland, "the effect may have something to do with old times when humans had to run from predator (捕食者). On full moon nights there were more predators and so the risk of danger was higher. Maybe we needed to wake up more easily, explained Cojochen. "However, it is hard to see a use for it in our modern lives."
In fact, our sleep is not the only thing that changes with the moon cycle. Many animals respond to the cycle too. For example, mosquitoes usually give birth around the full moon. As a result, they bite more on full moon days so that their eggs have enough blood to develop.
(1) Which section of a newspaper can you read this article
A．Sports. B．Science. C．Culture. D．Business.
(2) In the research, what happened on nights closer to full moon
A．The volunteers watched more changes of the moon.
B．The volunteers had more brain activities than usual.
C．The volunteers slept for a shorter time than usual.
D．The volunteers had higher hormone level than usual
(3) Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．Many people may think full moon is a little scary.
B．Human beings' levels of the hormone that helps control sleep cycle also dropped.
C．On full moon nights there were fewer animals going out.
D．Mosquitoes usually give birth around the full moon.
(4) We can infer from the passage that .
A．the predator prefers to hunt for food in full moon nights in old times
B．the risk of people and animals' sleep may go down on full moon night
C．people may wake up more easily on full moon nights in modern time
D．there may be fewer mosquitoes on full moon nights biting people
One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet view of the art works.
A young couple viewing the paintings ahead of me chatted nonstop between themselves. I watched them a moment and noticed the wife was doing all the talk. I admired the husband's patience for putting up with her continuous talk. Distracted (被打扰) by their noise, I moved on.
I met them several times as I moved through the different rooms of art. Each time I heard her nonstop talking, I move away quickly.
I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a purchase (购物) when the couple came near to the exit. Before they left, the man reached into his pocket and pulled out a white object. He extended (延长) it into a long stick and then tapped his way into the coatroom to get his wife's coat. "He's a brave man." The clerk at the counter said, "Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age. During his recovery he made a promise that his life wouldn't change. So, as before, he and his wife come in whenever there's a new art show."
"But what does he get out of art " I asked, "He can't see."
"Can't see You're wrong. He sees a lot. More than you and I do." The clerk said, "His wife describe each painting so he can see it in his head."
I learned something about patience, courage and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing painting to a person without sight and the courage of a husband who would not allow blindness to change his life. And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away hand in hand.
(1) The young couple were at art museum .
A．to show their love B．to appreciate (欣赏) art
C．to discuss painting D．to describe painting
(2) "…I moved away quickly." in Paragraph 3 shows that the writer .
A．was in the hope of visiting more rooms
B．was in a hurry to buy some gifts
C．was tired of the nonstop talking
D．was not interested in the art show
(3) We can infer from the passage that the husband .
A．was not born blind B．couldn't stand his wife
C．knew nothing about art D．completely depended on his wife
(4) The passage is mainly about .
A．the importance of art B．good manners in public
C．patience of a husband D．love between a couple
China's International Search and Rescue Team returned to Beijing on Friday May 8 after completing its work in Nepal following the magnitude-7.9 earthquake that struck the country.
The 62-member rescue team, consisting of experienced seismologists (地震学家), rescue members and doctors and nurses, was sent by the Chinese government after the April 25th quake. They arrived in Kathmandu the following morning with six rescue dogs and 17 tons of rescue and medical equipment.
The earthquake and a string of aftershocks killed more than 7,600 people and injured more than 15,000, according to Nepal's Home Ministry.
During the two-week-long operation, the team provide medical treatment to 2,729 injured and rescued two earthquake survivors. One of the two, a 21-year-old man, had been buried under a collapsed (塌陷) seven-storey building for more than 50 hours, according to Mi Hongguang, a media officer for the rescue team. "The man was buried (埋) under a load-bearing wall, so the rescuers had to work carefully to avoid a second collapse," Mi told China Daily.
The rescue team was one of the five teams out of more than 100 international crews that successfully rescued survivors, according to the team. Besides the Chinese team, some nongovernmental organizations also sent rescue teams, including the One Foundation and Blue Sky Rescue Team. Mao Qun'an, a spokesman for the National Health and Family Planing Commission, said at a news conference (新闻发布会) on Thursday May 7th that as search and rescue efforts draw to an end in the earthquake-hit areas in Nepal, attention should be turned to preventing plague (瘟疫) and other diseases.
China will send a second team of doctors on Friday (May 8th) to replace the current (当前) government medical team, which is composed of 58 medical workers, Mao said. The country currently has eight groups of rescuers and medical workers in Nepal to assist with treatment and disease prevention, according to the commission.
(1) What is the name of the rescue team which returned to Beijing on the night of May 8th
A．China's International Search and Rescue Team.
B．One Foundation.
C．The Blue Sky Rescue Team.
D．The Red Cross Society of China.
(2) When did the earthquake happen in Nepal
A．May 8th. B．April 25th. C．May 7th. D．April 26th.
(3) What should we turn our attention to after we finish the search and rescue work
A．Donating money to them.
B．Taking care of the injured people.
C．Preventing plague and other diseases.
D．Saving the survivors.
(4) Put the following sentences in the right order of time.
①The team provide medical treatment and rescued two earthquake survivors.
②The magnitude-7.9 earthquake hit in Nepal.
③China will send another team of doctors to Nepal.
④The 62-member rescue team was sent by the Chinese government.
⑤The team returned to Beijing after finishing its work in Nepal.
A．②-④-⑤-③-① B．⑤-③-①-②-④ C．②-④-③-①-⑤ D．②-④-①-⑤-③
The following guidance in (A) shows us how to protect ourselves from COVID-19. The figures in (B) show us the breakdown by age group. Read them carefully and make analysis.
(A)
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PREVENTION
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue. If your don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your sleeve or elbow.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay at home when you are sick, except to get medical care. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
(B)
(1) According to the guidance, what is the right thing to do to protect yourselves from the virus
A．Wash hands under running water for at least 20 minutes.
B．Clean and disinfect every object and surface you can find at home.
C．Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
D．Wash your hands with a dry towel and some soap.
(2) When you are sick, you should .
A．stay at home and never get out again
B．avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with your fingers
C．get medical care as soon as possible
D．stay at home unless it is necessary to get medical care
(3) What is not the right way to cough or sneeze
A．Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze or cough.
B．Cough or sneeze freely when there is no one around you.
C．Sneeze or cough into your sleeve.
D．Sneeze or cough into your elbow.
(4) According to the data in the pie chart, which statement is right
A．The chances of being infected (感染) has nothing to do with age.
B．Elderly people are more likely to be infected by the virus.
C．Young people are perfectly safe from the virus.
D．The older you are, the safer you will be.
You may know the saying: An apple a day keeps the doctor away. A recent study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong has discovered another saying: An apple a day keeps old age away.
The study involved fruit flies, as they share many genes (基因) with humans. Researchers gave food to two groups of fruit flits. Both groups got the same fruit, with one exception (例外): the second group also got apples, while the first did not.
The results showed that flies that ate apple lived an average of 55 days longer than the flies that didn't eat apple. The study also found that apple-eating flies were more able to walk, climb and move about as they became old, the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reports.
The researchers believe that the antioxidants (抗氧化剂) found in apples are good for health.
In another experiment, researchers studied the diets of thousands of women. They found that those women who often ate apples were 20 percent less likely to have a heart attack.
Scientists have recently discovered the apple's genetic code (基因序列). This allows scientists to make new kinds of fruit that are healthier. Researchers are already using this information to grow apples with added antioxidants. Antioxidants help to keep eyes and joints (关节) healthy and protect against heart attacks and cancer.
Apples that help people lose weight may be in supermarkets in just four or five years. They are said to be "extra healthy" apples that can stop people from overeating.
(1) Fruit flies were used in the research because _____.
A．they love to eat apples
B．they share similar genes with humans
C．they are easy to catch
D．they can live longer
(2) By studying the diets of thousands of women, the researchers .
A．proved (证明) apples are good for people's health
B．found they are healthier than men
C．helped them lose weight successfully
D．discovered the genetic code of the apple
(3) From the story, we can infer that .
A．women eat apples more often than men
B．people who eat apples will not suffer from heart disease
C．in five years' time, people may lose weight simply by eating a new type of apple
D．apples' genetic code is similar to other fruits
(4) You might find this passage in .
A．a science magazine B．a guidebook
C．a picture show D．a storybook
What will the house of the future look like Could it have gardens on its walls, or a kitchen with automatic cooking robots Architects believe that they are all possibilities. The only thing for sure is that the houses will be as green as possible.
The tree house
Many architects in the world would like to build a "tree house". Like a leaf, the surface of the house collects sunlight during the day. The energy can be used to heat water, produce electricity, and even create fresh air for the home. The "root (根)" of the house is deep under the ground. It uses the soil to the home's temperature.
The lizard house
Like a lizard (蜥蜴), changing color with the weather is the most important design of a lizard house. When it's in the bright sun, the cover of the house will turn dark to protect it from strong heat. During dark days, it turns white and takes in as much light and heat as possible to produce energy.
Meals at home
This design is perhaps as much about the future of food production as architecture (建筑风格). It has gardens on the outside wall of the house. People can plant tomatoes, carrots and green tea on them. So every day in the morning, you just need to walk outside and collect your meals.
Learning from the past
Looking to the future isn't the only way to be green. Sometimes, ancient techniques (古老的技术) can also help cut down energy use. For example, a chimney which used to pollute the environment can now be a useful air conditioner because it is easier for hot air to flow out through the chimney.
(1) What is the best title of the passage
A．Green houses of the future B．The greener, the better
C．How to build green houses D．Changes of the houses
(2) We can heat water, produce electricity or create fresh air for the home .
A．with the root of a leaf B．with the energy from sunlight
C．with the soil under the ground D．with gardens on its walls
(3) The passage seems to tell us that the meals in the future .
A．will be more delicious B．need more cooks
C．cost as much as possible D．will be greener
(4) A chimney can be a useful air conditioner but it used to cause .
A．pollution B．accident C．noise D．techniques
Governments at all levels and people from all walks of life have been making great efforts in the fight against the outbreak. In this story, we'll take a closer look at what they have done.
Timely and transparent (透明的) information is important when dealing with epidemics (疫情). In the fight against the novel coronavirus, China has impressed the world with its fast response (应对), transparency and close cooperation with the international community.
After the epidemic broke out in China at the end of Dec. 2019, the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委员会) immediately sent an expert team to Wuhan, the center of the outbreak, for a deep investigation (调查). On Jan. 8, the novel coronavirus was first identified (确认) as the cause of the epidemic. Three days later, China established a daily reporting system, updating the public every day. Both the central and local-level governments held daily news conferences, giving detailed numbers of new cases, deaths, patients in serious condition and recoveries.
At the same time, China has been sharing relevant information with the whole world in a transparent and responsible manner. Soon after China worked out the genome sequence (基因序列) of the new virus, it gave the results to the World Health Organization (WHO) so that other countries could use it to carry out research and develop medicine. China also provided WHO with a detailed paper about more than 44,000 confirmed cases (确诊病例), which offers "a better understanding about the age range of people affected, the severity (严重性) of the disease and the mortality rate (死亡率)," said WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Meanwhile, efforts and support from around the world are also being welcomed to fight the disease. At the moment. a WHO team is working in China to find more methods to better treat and prevent the disease.
"China has set a new standard (标准) for other countries to prevent and control the epidemic, while no other country has the scale (规模), speed, transparency and openness comparable (比得上的) to China," said Margaret Chan, former director-general of the WHO.
(1) The novel coronavirus was first identified (确认) as the cause of the epidemic by _____.
A．a WHO team working in China
B．experts from the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委员会)
C．doctors from Wuhan
D．the World Health Organization
(2) When did China establish (设立) a daily reporting system, updating the public every day？
A．At the end of Dec. 2019.
B．On Jan. 8, 2020.
C．Three days after the novel coronavirus was first identified (确认) as the cause of the epidemic.
D．Soon after China worked out the genome sequence (基因序列) of the new virus.
(3) Why did China give the results of the genome sequence (基因序列) of the new virus to the WHO
A．So that other countries could use it to carry out research and develop medicine.
B．So that the WHO can identify (确认) the cause of the epidemic.
C．So that other countries could have a better understanding of the age range of people affected.
D．So that other countries could have better understanding about the mortality rate (死亡率).
(4) What can the other countries learn from China in the fight against the COVID-19
A．Timely and transparent (透明的) information.
B．Fast response.
C．Close cooperation with the international community.
D．All of the above.
Greeting people can be confusing, especially during cross-cultural communications. Will a simple handshake do Should you give a hug or offer a kiss on the cheek People in different countries have their own greetings.
During the novel coronavirus epidemic, greeting others is becoming even more confusing. The infectious (传染性的) novel coronavirus has challenged traditional greetings such as shaking hands, kissing and hugging. After all, close physical contact will increase the chance of spreading the virus.
People have realized the risk and stopped using some traditional greetings. On March 1, for example, German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer turned down a handshake from German Chancellor (总理) Angela Merkel. Instead of getting upset, Merkel just laughed and said, "It is the right thing to do."
Health departments in many countries have also suggested that people change their regular greetings to safer ones.
Shaking hands is a common gesture to show respect around the world. Now in the US, the elbow bump (碰肘) is the new handshake. US Surgeon General Jerome Adams introduced the elbow bump, which has been used by political leaders, health officials and professional athletes. Brad Hazzard, a health minister in New South Wales, Australia, advised people to pat (拍) each other on the back in place of a handshake.
In France, kissing on the cheek is a common greeting, even between people who have just met. French Health Minister Olivier Veran has advised the public not to do this. Italian authorities (官方) have made the same suggestion. French lifestyle expert Philippe said simply looking into a person's eyes is enough.
In the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, people rub (摩擦) their noses together upon meeting. Their health departments have advised them to wave only.
In the face of such changes, how should you go about changing the way you greet people Australian etiquette (礼仪) expert Susan Wilson has suggested simply greeting people by looking them in the eye, smiling and saying hello.
Creative greetings
Apart from the official suggestions, people have also invented some new greetings.
At Milan Fashion Week, people did a double kiss on their fingertips in place of cheek-kissing.
A video showing three men tapping their feet together to greet each other has gone viral (火爆的) in Iran.
Some in Italy advise people to wink (眨眼) at each other to say hello.
NBA players use fist bumps instead of high-fives to encourage or congratulate each other.
(1) The corona virus has challenged traditional greetings because .
A．close physical contact will increase the chance of spreading the virus
B．health departments in many countries are urging people to avoid close physical contact
C．people in different countries have their own favorite greetings
D．many of the traditional greetings are no longer fashionable now
(2) Which way of greeting is advised by French lifestyle expert Philippe
A．Shaking hands.
B．Kissing each other on the cheek.
C．Giving each other high-fives.
D．Simply looking into a person's eyes.
(3) What are the people in United Arab Emirates and Qatar advised to do to say hello
A．They are advised to wave to each other.
B．They are advised to tap their feet to greet each other.
C．They are advised to rub their noses to say hello.
D．They are advised to do a double kiss on their fingertips in place of cheek-kissing.
(4) What does this passage want to tell us
A．Etiquette and lifestyle change along with social events.
B．Manners and etiquette can easily get out of fashion.
C．People in different countries have their own ways of greetings.
D．People like to change their ways of greeting others from time to time.
Great people across the world have helped society for the better. Here are four people honored for their contributions.
Zhong Nanshan (doctor, born in Oct. 1936) In 2003, Zhong Nanshan became a trusted expert because of his devotion to truth in the fight against SARS. Still leading the fight against the novel coronavirus, Zhong remains his role of telling the truth and many were calmed by his words and listened to his advice.
Mahatma Gandhi (social activist, 1869-1948) Gandhi led India's independence movement in the 1930s and 1940s by encouraging softly non-violent protest. He was named among the 20th century's most important people and remains respected as the father of the modern Indian nation.
Henry Norman Bethune (doctor, 1890-1939) Bethune is one of the world's best-known doctors. In Canada, he will forever be remembered as a social activist, devoted to the welfare (福利) of the poor and the reform of the health care system. In China, he is modeled and remains the only foreigner as a national hero.
Jiao Yulu (Party Cadre, 1922-1964) Jiao Yulu became the spirit of the honest Communist Party cadre (干部) who devoted himself tirelessly to the people. After he joined the Party in 1946, Jiao buried himself in fighting economic backwardness. As the Party chief of Lankao County, Jiao Yulu invited his villagers to fight against poor conditions and helped pull the county out of poverty.
(1) What is special about Zhong Nanshan
A．He tells the truth in the fight against viruses.
B．He is a medical worker and liked by people.
C．He was born in Oct. 1936 and he is a doctor.
D．He was a hero of fighting against SARS.
(2) What's the similarity between Gandhi and Bethune
A．They were both doctors and social activists.
B．They were both very famous and loved movement.
C．They were both respected as the important men in the 20th century.
D．They were both social activists and helped improve the society.
(3) Which of the following best describes Jiao Yulu
A．He joined the Communist Party in the year of 1946.
B．He spent all his life working hard for the people.
C．He was the boss of Lankao County's government.
D．He enjoyed fighting against the poverty around.
(4) What's the best title of the passage
A．Four Men B．Successful Men
C．Selfless Heroes D．Famous Stars
The novel coronavirus, which was now spreading all over the world, has not been seen in humans before. Researchers have been working to find out where the virus is from.
The virus was officially named COVID-19 on Feb. 12th. The death rate of COVID-19 was about 2.1%. SARS and MERS have fatality rates of about 9.6% and 34.4%, according to WHO.
Generally speaking, children who get the disease have mild symptoms. Only a small number of patients are in serious condition. The virus is especially dangerous for the elderly. Over 80% of deaths have been people older than 60.
The virus spreads mainly through droplets, close personal contact, or touching an object or surface. And it can spread in the air within one to two metres, but will not float in midair.
Infected people will have a fever, cough and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, the virus can cause pneumonia (肺炎), kidney failure (肾衰竭) and death.
Antibiotics are effective against bacteria, not viruses, so they cannot be used to prevent and treat COVID-19. Supportive care to strengthen the immune system is the only way to fight the virus.
(1) What does the underlined word "fatality" mean
A．Human. B．Virus. C．Death. D．Hurt.
(2) Who will be in greater danger if someone is infected with COVID-19
A．All the kids. B．Elderly people. C．Patients. D．Researchers.
(3) What can you read from the fourth and fifth paragraphs
A．How the virus spreads and what the virus causes.
B．The spreading way of the virus and its reason.
C．How to keep distance and the patients' symptoms.
D．What the virus is and the patients' reactions.
(4) What do you know about antibiotics against COVID-19
A．Effective. B．Supportive. C．In use. D．No use.
If you look closely enough, you will notice that each coin has its own unique design.
The Royal Mint, an organization that produces coins for the United Kingdom, has recently announced that new coins will be made to celebrate very important moments in British history. "Our 2020 annual set honor and remember a series of important historical events and people with a huge influence in how we live our lives today," Nicola Howell, the Chief Commercial Officer at the Royal Mint, said in a public press conference (新闻发布会).
The 400th anniversary of the Mayflower Voyage, for example, will be recognized with a unique two-pound coin. The Mayflower was a ship that brought 102 men, women and children from England to North America. These people were some of the first Europeans to settle in America, making the Mayflower a symbol of European colonization (殖民).
Known as the "Queen of Crime", English novelist Agatha Christie will also be remembered. A two-pound coin will be made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of her first novel. Christie's coin shows a jigsaw puzzle. Each piece has icons related to her novels: a bottle of poison, a knife, a handgun and a mystery puzzle piece.
For more recent history, a new coin will be made for Team Great Britain, the UK Olympic Team. It shows various symbols of different Olympic sports, the Olympic Rings and the team's logo.
There is a lot of thought and history going into these new coins. Let's wait and check them out when the new coins come out later this year!
(1) What is The Royal Mint
A．A factory that owns its special design.
B．A place that has a huge influence to us.
C．A series of important historical events of UK.
D．An organization that makes coins for the UK.
(2) Why can the Mayflower be the design of a two-pound coin
A．It's a symbol of European colonization.
B．It was a ship carrying many people.
C．It has a history of four hundred years.
D．It brought the first men to settle in America.
(3) What is Christie's coin like
A．A memorable and very special coin.
B．A kind of coin that is very valuable.
C．A two-pound coin known as the "Queen of Crime".
D．A two-pound coin with the pattern of a jigsaw puzzle.
(4) What is special about the new coins of UK
A．They will be made for Team Great Britain.
B．There is a lot of thought and history in them.
C．They show various symbols of different Olympic sports.
D．There are different kinds of designs and numbers in them.
Australia is no stranger to wildfires. The country's weather creates heat and dryness, which sometimes make bushfires worse in a natural cycle. However, one that started last September continues to burn, and it may not be natural at all. So far, the fire has burned 73,000 square kilometres of land, killing at least 28 people and destroying more than 3,000 homes, reported the Telegraph.
Scientists say that climate change has played a role in the fire's creation and duration (持续时间). According to Australia's Bureau of Meteorology (气象局), the country's average temperatures have risen by more than 1℃ since 1920. The spring of 2019 was Australia's driest season in 120 years. In December, the country saw its hottest day ever, with an average temperature of 41.9℃.
"Because of the loss of vapour in warmer temperatures, the vegetation (植被) and the soils dry out more quickly," Stefan Rahmstorf, a lead author of The United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Fourth Assessment Report, told Time.
Worse still, researchers at the UK Bureau of Meteorology believe that wildfires like this might become "not surprising" in the future, according to the BBC. They looked at 57 research papers published since 2013, which examined the relationship between climate change and the risk of wildfires. They found that the link between the two has already been observed in many parts of the world, including the western US, Canada, southern Europe, and even Siberia.
"These are effects we are seeing for 1℃ of global climate change. The effects will get worse if we don't do something to keep the world's climate," Corinne Le Quere, a professor from the University of East Anglia in the UK, told the BBC. "What we are seeing in Australia is not the 'new normal'. It's a transition (过渡) to worse effects."
(1) How is the bushfire that began last September in Australia according to the passage
A．It is still burning. B．It followed the laws of nature.
C．It was soon under control. D．It was started by someone.
(2) What can you read from the second and third paragraphs
A．Humans are to be responsible for these fires.
B．Fires are the worst disasters for humans.
C．Most fires are caused by climate change.
D．Australia suffers the most from climate change.
(3) What did researchers at the UK Bureau of Meteorology learn from the 57 research papers
A．Human activities cause climate change.
B．Deadly wildfires happen more often.
C．Climate change brings more wildfires.
D．Climate change draws international attention.
(4) What did Quere tell people in the last paragraph
A．The future of Australia's climate.
B．Solutions to Australia's climate change.
C．The effects of global climate change.
D．The urgency of fighting climate change.
I've noticed that conversations with my children have started to turn into something that I don't like. It could be my fault. For example, my kids would call me about something that's upsetting them. Then, as soon as they're finished, I go into mum mode.—You should... You need to consider... Have you thought of...
"Mum!" The tone is full of impatience and annoyance. The meaning is clear—"Stop!"
I'm hardly alone in this. The other day, a friend told me that her son seldom listened to anything she said. "It's like talking to a wall," she added.
I know that feeling too well. But I'm learning—very slowly—that 'talking at' is not the same as 'talking with'.
Giving advice to children can be full of problems. Though we may see ourselves sharing the wisdom of our years, they see something else. They see a controlling parent who hasn't accepted the fact that they're adults with their own thoughts and feelings.
They're not looking for any tips. They may not even want an immediate solution to a difficult problem. What they're hoping for is a safe place to talk with a person who loves and supports them no matter what.
Because of this, I've given myself the goal of becoming a better parent by being a better listener. It's not an easy task for parents like me who think they're just being helpful.
(1) What's the writer's mum mode
A．Giving advice. B．Listening to kids.
C．Sharing love. D．Showing feelings.
(2) What has made the writer realize her problem
A．A friend's similar case.
B．Her kids' bad behaviour.
C．The way she talks with her kids.
D．The way her kids share their worries.
(3) Why can giving advice to children cause problems
A．The advice cannot solve the problem.
B．Children can't learn to be independent.
C．Parents love to show off their wisdom.
D．Parents and kids want different things.
(4) What has the writer finally decided to do
A．Be more
helpful. B．Lend a listening ear.
C．Be patient when talking. D．Stop giving any advice.
答案
一、阅读理解题（共15题）
1. 【答案】
(1) B
(2) A
(3) D
(4) B
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。根据表格第三栏中的“11:00 am Painting with watercolors”可知，学生们中午11点有绘画课。故选B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
(2) 此题是词义猜测题。根据第五栏第一、二句“Science (Biology/Chemistry) Students can choose either of them.”可知下午一点有生物课和化学课，学生可任选其一。由此可推知，画线词应意为“还有一种选择”，与A项意思相近。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(3) 此题是细节理解题。根据表格第一栏中的“8:00 am
因此，正确答案是D。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。根据最后一栏内容可知，完成IT作业需要大约30分钟，完成戏剧作业需要大概40分钟，完成生物/化学作业需大概20分钟。由此可知，学生完成作业大概需要90分钟，即一个半小时。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
【知识点】细节理解、计划与安排 (Plans and arrangements)、说明文、猜测词义
2. 【答案】
(1) C
(2) A
(3) D
(4) B
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“The 16.6-km line connects Beijing's Yanshan and Fangshan areas.”可知，此条线路连接的是燕山和房山，而不是北京和上海。故C项正确。
因此，正确答案是C。
(2) 此题是词义猜测题。根据第四段第二句“Technicians can start, stop and even watch it all by remote control.”可知，燕房线地铁可由技术员远程操控发车、停车并监控。由此可推知，燕房线地铁是全自动化的。因此，画线词应意为“自动的”。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(3) 此题是细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，据《中国日报》去年的报道，燕房地铁计划在2017年底通车。故D项正确。
因此，正确答案是D。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。根据最后一段第三句“London Underground's Victoria line is the world's first automatic subway line.”可知，伦敦地铁维多利亚线是世界上第一条自动化地铁线路。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
【知识点】细节理解、交通与运输 (Traffic and transportation)、说明文、猜测词义
3. 【答案】
(1) B
(2) C
(3) C
(4) A
【解析】
(1) 此题是推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了人们在满月夜会失眠的原因，是一篇科普文。由此可推知，本文可能出现在报纸的科学板块。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。根据第三段第一句中的“Test results showed that on nights closer to a full moon”及第二句中的“slept for 20 minutes less”可知，研究表明，在接近满月的夜晚，志愿者的睡眠时间较平时缩短了。故C项正确。
因此，正确答案是C。
(3) 此题是细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第二句中的“On full moon nights there were more predators”可知，满月夜外出的动物更多，而不是更少。故C项正确。
因此，正确答案是C。
(4) 此题是推理判断题。根据倒数第二段第一、二句中的“the effect may have something to do with old times when humans had to run from predator (捕食者). On full moon nights there were more predators ”可知，在古代人们不得不躲避捕食者的追杀。满月夜有很多捕食者外出活动。由此可推知，在古代，捕食者更喜欢在满月夜外出。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
【知识点】细节理解、科普知识 (Popular science)、推理判断、说明文
4. 【答案】
(1) B
(2) C
(3) A
(4) D
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。根据全文内容可知，年轻男子是一个盲人，妻子不停地给他描述所看到的作品。结合第二段第一句中的“A young couple viewing the paintings”可知，这对年轻夫妇是在艺术博物馆欣赏画作。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
(2) 此题是推理判断题。根据第三段第二句“Each time I heard her nonstop talking, I move away quickly.”可知，每次听到年轻的妻子不停地讲话时，“我”都会快速走开。由此可推知，此处表示“我”对她的唠叨感到厌烦。故C项正确。
因此，正确答案是C。
(3) 此题是推理判断题。根据第四段倒数第二句“During his recovery he made a promise that his life wouldn't change.”可知，年轻的丈夫在康复期间做了承诺，成自己的生活不会因为失明而改变。由此可推知，他并不是天生就是失明的。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(4) 此题是主旨大意题。文章讲述了作者看艺术展览时偶遇了一对年轻夫妇，妻子会很有耐心地向失明的丈夫描述作品，丈夫也会帮助妻子做一些力所能及的小事。从他们身上，作者看到了耐心，勇气和爱。故D项正确。
因此，正确答案是D。
【知识点】记叙文、推理判断、主旨大意、细节理解、个人经历 (Personal experiences)
5. 【答案】
(1) A
(2) B
(3) C
(4) D
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知，中国国际搜救队在完成尼泊尔7.9级地震援助工作之后于5月8日返回北京。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。根据第二段第一句中的“rescue members and doctors and nurses, was sent by the Chinese government after the April 25th quake”可知，4月25日，尼泊尔发生了地震。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
(3) 此题是细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句“attention should be turned to preventing plague (瘟疫) and other diseases”可知，当搜救工作结束后，我们应该把关注点房子瘟疫和其他疾病的预防上面。故C项正确。
因此，正确答案是C。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“The 62-member rescue team, consisting of experienced seismologists (地震学家), rescue members and doctors and nurses, was sent by the Chinese government after the April 25th quake.”可知，4月25日，尼泊尔发生了地震；之后，中国政府派出62人的援救小组抵达尼泊尔；根据第四段第一句中的“the team provide medical treatment to 2,729 injured and rescued two earthquake survivors”可知，救援队伍在当地提供医疗援助，并营救了两名地震幸存者；根据第一段中的“China's International Search and Rescue Team returned to Beijing on Friday May 8 after completing its work in Nepal”可知，救援队在完成工作后回到了北京；根据最后一段第一句中的“China will send a second team of doctors on Friday (May 8th) to replace the current (当前) government medical team”可知，中国将于5月8日向尼泊尔派出第二支医疗队，因此正确顺序是②-④-①-⑤-③。故D项正确。
因此，正确答案是D。
【知识点】细节理解、新闻、新闻 (News)
6. 【答案】
(1) C
(2) D
(3) B
(4) B
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。根据图（A）左上方图片“Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.”可知，要保护自己远离病毒需要经常用肥皂和水清洗双手，至少20秒。故C项正确。
因此，正确答案是C。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。根据图（A）左下方图片“Stay at home when you are sick, except to get medical care.”可知，当你生病时要待在家里，除非需要医疗治疗。故D项正确。
因此，正确答案是D。
(3) 此题是推理判断题。根据图（A）右上方图片“Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue. If your don't have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your sleeve or elbow.”可知，当你咳嗽或打喷嚏时，用纸巾捂住口鼻。如果没有纸巾，就对着袖子或肘部咳嗽或打喷嚏。由此可推知，周围没有人时，也不可以随意咳嗽或打喷嚏。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
(4) 此题是推理判断题。根据图（B）可知，新冠病毒的感染概率与年龄成正比。由此可推知，年龄越大越有可能感染病毒。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
【知识点】推理判断、说明文、细节理解、个人卫生 (Personal hygience)
7. 【答案】
(1) B
(2) A
(3) C
(4) A
【解析】
(1) 根据第二段第一句“The study involved fruit flies, as they share many genes (基因) with humans. ”可知，果蝇被用于研究是因为它们与人类有许多相同的基因。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
(2) 此题是推理判断题。根据倒数第三段内容可知，通过研究成千上万的女性的饮食，研究人员发现，那些经常吃苹果的女性患上心脏病的风险要低20%。由此可推知，通过研究成千上万女性的饮食，研究人员证明了苹果对人们的健康有益。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(3) 此题是推理判断题。根据最后一段第一句“Apples that help people lose weight may be in supermarkets in just four or five years.”可知，有助于人们减肥的苹果可能在四、五年后就会出现在超市里。由此可推知，五年后，人们可能只通过吃一种新型的苹果就能减肥。故C项正确。
因此，正确答案是C。
(4) 此题是推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了科研人员就苹果和人体健康之间的关系进行的研究。由此可知，本文可能会刊登在科普杂志上。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
【知识点】推理判断、说明文、细节理解、研究 (Studies and researches)
8. 【答案】
(1) A
(2) B
(3) D
(4) A
【解析】
(1) 此题是最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了四种未来的绿色环保房屋。因此，A项“未来的绿色环保房屋”是本文的最佳标题。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。根据第二段第二、三句“Like a leaf, the surface of the house collects sunlight during the day. The energy can be used to heat water, produce electricity, and even create fresh air for the home.”可知，我们可以利用来自太阳的能量来加热水、发电，甚至为家庭创造新鲜的空气。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
(3) 此题是推理判断题。根据第四段内容可知，在未来，房子的外墙上可能有花园。人们可以在上面种植西红柿、胡萝卜和绿茶。所以每天早上，你只需要走到外面去取的你食物。由此可推知，未来食物会更绿色。故D项正确。
因此，正确答案是D。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句中的“For example, a chimney which used to pollute the environment can now be a useful air conditioner”可知，曾经污染环境的烟囱现在可以成为有用的空调。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
【知识点】推理判断、细节理解、最佳标题、说明文、住所与居室 (Accommodations and Rooms)
9. 【答案】
(1) B
(2) C
(3) A
(4) D
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。根据第三段第一、二句“After the epidemic broke out in China at the end of Dec. 2019, the National Health Commission (国家卫生健康委员会) immediately sent an expert team to Wuhan, the center of the outbreak, for a deep investigation (调查). On Jan. 8, the novel coronavirus was first identified (确认) as the cause of the epidemic. ”可知，2019年12月底中国暴发新冠疫情后，国家卫健委立即派出专家组赶往疫情暴发中心武汉进行深入调查。1月8日，新型冠状病毒首次被确认为疫情的起因。由此可知，国家卫健委员会的专家最先确认了疫情的起因。故B项正确。
因此，正确答案是B。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。根据第三段第二、三句“On Jan. 8, the novel coronavirus was first identified (确认) as the cause of the epidemic. Three days later, China established a daily reporting system, updating the public every day.”可知，在新型冠状病毒首次被确认为疫情起因的三天后，中国建立了每日报告系统，每天向公众发布最新消息。故C项正确。
因此，正确答案是C。
(3) 此题是细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“Soon after China worked out the genome sequence (基因序列) of the new virus, it gave the results to the World Health Organization (WHO) so that other countries could use it to carry out research and develop medicine.”可知，中国与世界卫生组织分享新冠病毒的基因序列是为了让其他国家可以利用这个基因序列来进行研究并研发药物。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，抗击疫情期间，及时让公众了解最新的消息并毫无隐瞒地将信息传达给公众是非常重要的。在抗击新型冠状病毒疫情的过程中，中国以其迅速的反应、高透明度和与国际社会合作密切，给全世界留下了深刻的印象。由此可知，在抗击新冠肺炎疫情的过程中，其他国家可以学习中国实行的高效的信息公开制度，迅速反应以及与国际深灰密切合作。故D项正确。
因此，正确答案是D。
【知识点】细节理解、新闻、新闻 (News)
10. 【答案】
(1) A
(2) D
(3) A
(4) A
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“After all, close physical contact will increase the chance of spreading the virus.”可知，新冠病毒挑战了传统的问候方式是因为近距离的身体接触会增加病毒传播的概率。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。根据第六段最后一句“French lifestyle expert Philippe said simply looking into a person's eyes is enough.”可知，法国生活专家Philippe建议通过简单直视对方的眼睛的方式来打招呼。故D项正确。
因此，正确答案是D。
(3) 此题是细节理解题。根据第七段第二句“Their health departments have advised them to wave only.”可知，在阿拉伯联合酋长国，卫生部门建议人们彼此挥手来表示问候。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
(4) 此题是推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章讲述了在新冠病毒肆虐期间，不同国家的人们日常问候的方式发生的变化。由此可推知，本文主旨在告诉我们，人们的社交礼仪和生活方式会随着社会事件的发生改变。故A项正确。
因此，正确答案是A。
【知识点】细节理解、推理判断、说明文、人际交往 (Interpersonal communication)
11. 【答案】
(1) A
(2) D
(3) B
(4) C
【解析】
(1) 此题是推理判断题。由表格第一栏第一句“In 2003, Zhong Nanshan became a trusted expert because of his devotion to truth in the fight against SARS.”可推知，钟南山的特殊之处在于他在抗击病毒时总是会讲真话。故选A。
因此，正确答案是A。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。由表格第二栏第一句“Gandhi led India's independence movement in the 1930s and 1940s by encouraging softly non-violent protest.”和表格第三栏第二句“In Canada, he will forever be remembered as a social activist, devoted to the welfare (福利) of the poor and the reform of the health care system.”可知，甘地和白求恩都是社会活动家并致力于让社会变得更好。故选D。
因此，正确答案是D。
(3) 此题是细节理解题。由表格第四栏第一句“Jiao Yulu became the spirit of the honest Communist Party cadre (干部) who devoted himself tirelessly to the people.”可知，焦裕禄毕生都在努力为人民服务。故选B。
因此，正确答案是B。
(4) 此题是最佳标题题。由全文尤其是第一段“Great people across the world have helped society for the better. Here are four people honored for their contributions.”可知，本文介绍了四位对社会做出杰出贡献的人物。因此最适合本文的标题是“无私的英雄”。故选C。
因此，正确答案是C。
【知识点】细节理解、推理判断、说明文、著名人物 (Famous people)、最佳标题
12. 【答案】
(1) C
(2) B
(3) A
(4) D
【解析】
(1) 此题是词义猜测题。由第二段第二句“The death rate of COVID-19 was about 2.1%. ”可知，新冠肺炎的致死率大约为2.1%。由此可推知，画线句表示SARS和MERS的致死率大约在9.6% 和34.4%。因此画线词fatality应意为“死亡”，与C项意义相近。故选C。
因此，正确答案是C。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。由第三段第三句“The virus is especially dangerous for the elderly.”可知，老年人如果感染了新冠病毒会更加危险。故选B。
因此，正确答案是B。
(3) 此题是主旨大意题。由第四段第一句“The virus spreads mainly through droplets, close personal contact, or touching an object or surface. ”和第五段第一句“Infected people will have a fever, cough and breathing difficulties. ”可知，第四、五段介绍了新冠病毒的传播途径以及感染后的症状。故选A。
因此，正确答案是A。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。由最后一段第一句“Antibiotics are effective against bacteria, not viruses, so they cannot be used to prevent and treat COVID-19.”可知，抗生素对新冠病毒没有作用。故选D。
因此，正确答案是D。
【知识点】猜测词义、主旨大意、细节理解、说明文、疾病 (Illnesses)
13. 【答案】
(1) D
(2) A
(3) D
(4) B
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。由第二段第一句“The Royal Mint, an organization that produces coins for the United Kingdom, has recently announced that new coins will be made to celebrate very important moments in British history.”可知，英国皇家铸币局是为英国制造硬币的机构。故选D。
因此，正确答案是D。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。由第三段最后一句“These people were some of the first Europeans to settle in America, making the Mayflower a symbol of European colonization (殖民).”可知，五月花能成为纪念币的图案是因为它是欧洲殖民的象征。故选A。
因此，正确答案是A。
(3) 此题是细节理解题。由第四段第二、三句“A two-pound coin will be made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of her first novel. Christie's coin shows a jigsaw puzzle. ”可知，Christie的纪念币是一枚有着拼图纹样的面值2磅的硬币。故选D。
因此，正确答案是D。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。由最后一段第一句“There is a lot of thought and history going into these new coins.”可知，英国的新款硬币中包含了许多思想和历史。故选B。
因此，正确答案是B。
【知识点】细节理解、说明文、社会文化 (Social Culture)
14. 【答案】
(1) A
(2) C
(3) C
(4) D
【解析】
(1) 此题是细节理解题。由第一段第三句“ However, one that started last September continues to burn, and it may not be natural at all.”可知，去年9月在澳大利亚发生的森林火灾现在依然持续着。故选A。
因此，正确答案是A。
(2) 此题是推理判断题。由第二、三段内容尤其是第二段第一句“Scientists say that climate change has played a role in the fire's creation and duration (持续时间).”可推知，大多数火灾都是由气候变化引起的。故选C。
因此，正确答案是C。
(3) 此题是推理判断题。由第四段第二、三句中的“They looked at 57 research papers published since 2013, which examined the relationship between climate change and the risk of wildfires. They found that the link between the two has already been observed in many parts of the world”可推知，英国气象局的研究人员从57篇研究报告中发现，气候变化会引发更多的野外火灾（的发生）。故选C。
因此，正确答案是C。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。根据最后一段尤其是第二句中的“The effects will get worse if we don't do something to keep the world's climate”可知，Quere告诉我们，现在我们急需应对气候变化带来的挑战。故选D。
因此，正确答案是D。
【知识点】推理判断、细节理解、说明文、自然灾害 (Natural disasters)
15. 【答案】
(1) A
(2) C
(3) D
(4) B
【解析】
(1) 此题是推理判断题。由第一段最后三句“You should... You need to consider... Have you thought of...”可推知，作者的“妈妈模式”指的是给孩子提建议。故选A。
因此，正确答案是A。
(2) 此题是细节理解题。由第一段第一句“I've noticed that conversations with my children have started to turn into something that I don't like.”可知，作者和孩子交谈的方式让她意识到了自己的问题。故选C。
因此，正确答案是C。
(3) 此题是推理判断题。由第五段第二句“Though we may see ourselves sharing the wisdom of our years, they see something else. ”可推知，给孩子提建议会带来问题是因为孩子和父母各自的需求不同。故选D。
因此，正确答案是D。
(4) 此题是细节理解题。由最后一段第一句“Because of this, I've given myself the goal of becoming a better parent by being a better listener.”可知，作者最后决定要做个更好的倾听者。故选B。
因此，正确答案是B。
【知识点】推理判断、细节理解、成长 (Growing up)、议论文
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