【好题精选】阅读单选题 2023年九年级下学期英语专题周周练（第一期）（江苏徐州市）含答案

【好题精选】阅读单选题-2023年九年级下学期英语专题周周练（第一期）（江苏徐州市）
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一、阅读单选
9:05 a.m.
1．What’s the weather like when Simon, Nick and Ricky are chatting
A．Sunny. B．Foggy. C．windy. D．Rainy.
2．What will they do this afternoon
A．Play football. B．Go cycling. C．See a film. D．Go to the zoo.
3．What time will they meet
A．At 2:45 p.m. B．At 2:55 p.m. C．At 3:00 p.m. D．At 3:05 p.m.
4．What docs Nick mean by saying “You are not alone!”
A．I’m also a football fan. B．I’m also waiting.
C．I’m also doing my homework. D．I’m also booking tickets.
Flying cars: flying high and reaching for the sky!
Traffic jam is almost every driver’s headache. So it’s not surprising to see why the idea of turning cars into flying machines has been popular for years. The flying cars can be seen in a lot of science fiction novels and films. Now the idea may become a reality in the near future.
Basic information
● A flying car provides transport by both land and air.
● A few models of flying cars have already completed test flights.
Advantages
● Reducing road traffic jams.
● Travelling across greater distances much faster than common cars.
● Saving space on the ground for parks and other public spaces.
▲
● Building an engine that is powerful enough to lift and fly the car for a long time.
● Creating a strong lightweight body so that the flying car can be used in any weather.
● Designing sky “roads” to manage the flow of traffic in the air.
● Making new traffic rules in the sky.
5．How many advantages does the material tell us about flying cars
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
6．Which word is the most suitable for ▲
A．Disadvantages. B．Possibilities. C．Contributions. D．Challenges.
7．What do we learn from the material
A．People may drive flying cars in the near future.
B．So far no flying cars have completed test flights.
C．There are some rules against the use of flying cars.
D．Flying cars can be used on land, in water and in the air.
8．What’s the main purpose of the material
A．To explain how to make flying cars. B．To introduce flying cars.
C．To show the importance of flying cars. D．To advertise for flying cars.
Making a deer out of paper without cutting or using glue sounds impossible. But for Du Jialei, paper can be folded (折) into anything. There is no limit to his imagination.
Du, 23, is a student from Shanghai University. He won third place at the ninth IOIO (国际折纸奥林匹克) in February this year. A total of 803 competitors from 59 countries and areas took part in this year’s event.
Du discovered his interest in folding paper in his childhood. After Du went to college in 2017, he had enough time to take the hobby seriously. He learned folding from online teachers and experts. Later he copied patterns from books. He spent almost three years improving his basic skills by making copies of other artists’ designs. Then he made his own creations.
For Du, folding paper develops his ability to pay attention to both the bigger picture and the details. He is creative as he has been challenging himself to make original (原创的) works.
9．What place did Du win at the ninth IOIO
A．1st place. B．2nd place. C．3rd place. D．4th place.
10．Before making his own creations, Du did plenty of learning and ________ work.
A．designing B．cutting C．writing D．copying
11．What is the right order of Du’s experience
① He took part in the ninth IOIO.
② He went to Shanghai University.
③ He discovered his interest in folding paper.
④ He worked hard to improve his basic skills in folding paper.
A．②③④① B．②④①③ C．③②④① D．③④②①
Peter loves baseball. Last summer, he helped coach a school baseball team. When he first watched the team of 12-year-olds play baseball, his first impressions were not really positive.
One player often left as soon as they started losing. Another player paid too much attention to all their mistakes during the game. Other boys preferred to dig up the grass when they weren’t in the play. A lot of boys threw their baseball bats when they lost the catch.
While their baseball skills improved over time with more practice, there were still problems with their all-important character. The team had a long way to go. For example, some boys were hard on those who made mistakes. Instead of being supportive or encouraging, they blamed (责怪) each other.
Peter started one-on-one talks with each player to discuss things that he had noticed. Some were about skills like holding the bat up higher or opening their eyes when they were making a catch. But most were about staying positive and supporting each other.
Slowly things began to change. The boys began to take the duties for their play instead of blaming others for mistakes. They stayed optimistic even when losing. The team culture was improving.
Players began encouraging each other, high-fiving and supporting teammates. Peter was especially pleased to see some of the boys taking leadership roles and having their own one-on-one talks with their teammates.
Peter doesn’t think he made huge progress in teaching the boys how to throw, catch or hit better, but he was pleased that their conversations around character led to something positive. Although the team still lost games, the players had stronger characters. Next season, their characters will be tested again.
12．When did Peter begin to help coach a school baseball team
A．Last spring. B．Last summer. C．Last autumn. D．Last winter.
13．Paragraph 2 mainly tells us that the players had problems with their ________.
A．baseball skills B．baseball bats C．characters D．training
14．What does the underlined word “optimistic” in Paragraph 5 mean
A．精益求精的 B．吹毛求疵的 C．悲观的 D．乐观的
15．What can we infer from the passage
A．Peter’s efforts for the team work.
B．The team will win the next season.
C．The coach of the team wants to leave.
D．They’ll be many fights among the boys.
China cheers on soccer educationDo you watch soccer You may soon get to learn it at school. In order to develop China’s soccer talent pool, textbooks on the sport will be soon introduced to the school course across the country. The books cover topics ranging from soccer rules, exercises, advanced techniques, as well as how to build teamwork. [More information]
China’s math textbook will travel to British classrooms.Yi Ke Yi Lian, or One Lesson, One Exercise, is a series of popular textbooks for students in Shanghai. This summer, the math textbook of the series will be published in Britain. Starting from last year, the British government has learnt from Shanghai’s math teaching methods. In the 2012 Program for International Student Assessment（评估）, Shanghai students got first place in the math exam while British students got 26th place. [More information]
Pandas on the riseGood news for panda lovers all around the world. The number of wild pandas has grown fast in the past 10 years, according to a series of surveys by the Chinese government. On March 25, Shanxi province announced its fourth giant panda survey results. It shows that about 345 pandas are living in the Qinling areas, an increase of 26.4 percent compared to ten years ago, the highest in China. [More information]
16．If you read the soccer textbooks, you may not find ________ in it.A．advanced techniques B．soccer rules
C．soccer stars D．teamwork
17．Why will One, Lesson One Exercise be publish in Britain
A．Because it is very popular in China
B．Because it has a great number of copies
C．Because English people like math very much
D．Because they want to improve their students math.
18．Which of the following is TRUE according to the news above
A．The number of wild pandas in China is the largest now.
B．Every student in China will have to learn to play football.
C．The British government are only interested in the math exam.
D．So far the surveys on giant pandas has been done many times.
Every now and then you may see news of satellites sent into space. On Feb 21, for example, US company SpaceX took 46 satellites into orbit (轨道). On Feb 27, China sent 22 satellites into space. Why do we need so many satellites What do they do out there
At present, there are more than 3,000 active satellites moving around the Earth, according to Statista, a German company working on market data. Satellites do all kinds of work, from transmitting (传送) TV signals to giving you directions on the road to helping scientists do research. For example, the 22 satellites China just sent up are part of the Beidou Navigation Satellite System. Shared bikes that use BeiDou chips (芯片) can have more accurate positioning, making them easier to find. Drones (无人机) can also use BeiDou to fly.
Before satellites, TV signals didn’t go very far. Mountains or tall buildings would block them. Phone calls to faraway places were also a problem. Setting up telephone wires over long distances is difficult. With satellites, TV signals and phone calls can be sent directly to a satellite and back down to different locations on Earth. SpaceX’s Starlink project is trying to go further. It plans to use satellites to provide Internet in the future.
Satellites can also provide information about clouds, oceans, land and ice. They help scientists predict changes in weather and climate. By monitoring wildfires and volcanoes, satellites help emergency workers deal with natural disasters. Farmers can use satellite images to decide the best time to water their fields.
Some satellites fly near other planets. They may look for water on Mars or take close-up pictures of Saturn’s rings (土星环). In 2020, video website Bilibili sent a satellite into space. Its job is to look at other planets and share the pictures and videos with Bilibili’s users.
What happens to old satellites
Like any other machines, satellites do not last forever. When they die, they can go either of two ways. Satellites in lower orbit (轨道) are made to fall toward Earth. They then burn up in the atmosphere. Satellites in higher orbits are sent further from Earth. They become space junk. Someday we may need to send “garbage trucks” to clean them up.
19．What does the writer want to express in Paragraph l
A．There is a serious competition between China and the US.
B．The US has the most satellites in space.
C．China has 22 satellites in space altogether.
D．Humans send many satellites into space.
20．The satellites for the Beidou system can help ________.
A．shared bikes last longer B．locate items more accurately
C．Beidou chips work more accurately D．drones fly farther
21．What can satellites do at present, according to the passage
a. Transmit telephone signals.
b. Help scientists do researches.
c. Provide information about the environment.
d. Stop natural disasters.
A．abc B．abd C．acd D．bcd
22．What is the main message of the passage
A．The difficulty of sending satellites into space. B．The disadvantages of satellites.
C．Why countries are competing to send satellites into space. D．What satellites can do for us.
Cats and dogs are some of the most popular pets. There is an old question—which one is better and why
If you ask me, I’m a cat person through and through.
To me, there is nothing better than having a cat of your own. Every time I see a cat, I am filled with so much fun. Don’t even get me started on all of the cute cat videos online.
Cats are very careful in life. When they are in danger, their eyes will be much bigger, their tails will be like a stick and they shout very loudly. After the danger, they will relax and then immediately go to sleep again!
Cats are very independent（独立的）. They like to have their own space. But this doesn’t mean that they don’t love people. Cats may seem cold at first, but they can quickly warm up to their owners and become their very best friends.
Even though they are independent, cats can also be a lot of responsibility（责任）and hard work.
For example, cats like to be clean. You usually don’t need to give them baths, but you do need to keep their fir clean and clean their litter boxes（猫砂盆）every day.
Not only this, cats also need exercise and a healthy diet. Cats don’t need to go outside for a daily walk like dogs do, but it’s important to give them a lot of exercise through playtime.
For me, cats are the perfect friends. There’s nothing better than a cat sitting next to you after a long day’s work.
23．What does the underlined expression “through and through” mean in Paragraph 2
A．穿过 B．凭借 C．彻底 D．尽管
24．Which sentence is one of the cats’ living habits according to the passage
A．Cats are relaxed when in danger. B．Cats clean their litter boxes every day.
C．Cats never need baths. D．Cats needn’t be walked outside every day.
25．Cats have the following characteristics EXCEPT ________.
A．important B．cold C．independent D．careful
26．The writer tells us that ________.
A．cats don’t love people
B．he feels satisfied with a cat sitting next to him after work
C．he always has enough time to keep cats
D．cats’ eyes will be much smaller when they are in danger
The year 2040 sounds like a long way off. By that time, what will technologies have looked like and what changes will they have brought to classrooms Here are some examples of what we may see in schools in the coming years.
Interactive walls（互动墙）
In traditional classrooms, teachers write on blackboards. But in future classrooms, teachers will write all the important points on interactive walls. The difference is that interactive walls can also show what students have written on their own desks. It can encourage them to take part in classroom activities and to become more active in their learning.
Holograms（全息图）
What does the inside of a planet look like Most of us learn about this from photos in books. But it is hard to imagine and to understand a planet only through the use of flat pictures. Students in the future are likely to have a very different experience. With the help of holographic technology（全息技术）, they can learn from 3-D image （三维图像）that are projected inside of the classroom.
Virtual reality（虚拟现实）
Virtual reality has been used to teach pilots how to fly planes. In 2040, it may provide students with immaterial scenes（沉浸式场景）. For example, when they learn about an ancient queen, they will be able to “walk” in her castle. They will not only read about history, but also “experience” it.
27．What can interactive walls do according to Paragraph 2
A．Show all the important points written by teachers on blackboards.
B．Show what students have written on their own desks.
C．Encourage teachers to take part in classroom activities.
D．Encourage students to become more active in their writing.
28．What does the underlined word “they” refer to in the third paragraph
A．Students. B．Pictures. C．Books. D．Photos.
29．How will virtual reality help students
A．Walk in history. B．Experience the castle.
C．Teach them how to fly planes. D．Provide them with immersive scenes.
30．What’s the best title of the passage
A．Technologies in 2040 B．Examples in 2040 C．Classrooms in 2040 D．Teachers in 2040
Eight-year-old Ling becomes an online star and she has millions of fans. Now, she is being interviewed on TV about her own cooking by a reporter called Ming.
Ming: Ling, when did you start cooking Ling: When I was five, I started helping my grandma in the kitchen, for my parents went to work in a big city. I became interested in cooking when I was six. At that time, I could cook porridge, noodles and some simple dishes. One year later, I could make mantou and dumplings and cook many kinds of dishes all by myself. Ming: What’s the best way to get good at cooking Ling: At first, I learnt to cook from my grandma because I wanted to help her. I also watched some short videos on the phone when my grandma worked in the field. Sometimes, I asked my neighbours and my teachers for help. I think the best way to improve my cooking is trying it again and again. If it is no good, I’ll do it differently next time. Ming: Since you are so good at cooking, are you going to be a cook in the future Ling: Well, I’ve never thought of it. I just want to study hard to go to college. Then I can learn more about the outer world. Ming: What do your parents think of your cooking Ling: They’re glad that I am able to help my grandma do housework and take care of myself at the same time. They are very happy and proud of me. Ming: Finally, what’s it like being on TV Ling: I feel not only excited but also nervous and shy. I didn’t know my head teacher made the video and sent it online. I think it’s nothing strange for a girl of my age to do some cooking in my village.
31．When could Ling make dumplings all by herself A．At the age of five. B．At the age of six.
C．At the age of seven. D．At the age of eight.
32．What does Ling think is the best way to improve her cooking
A．To learn by practising. B．To ask her teacher for help.
C．To learn from her grandma. D．To watch videos on the phone.
33．We can infer(推断)from the interview that ________.
A．Ling’s parents don’t like her to do some cooking B．Ling wants to stay at her hometown forever
C．Ling will be a famous cook in the future D．Ling’s neighbours and teachers are very helpful
Judy, Lisa and Jim are in the Spoken English Club in Sunshine Middle School. They have activities every Friday afternoon. Today is Friday, they are talking about what has impressed them most in the 2022 winter Olympics on 4th February and the 2022 Winter Paralympics a month later in Beijing. Here are their speeches.
Judy I love Bing Dwen Dwen very much. Look, I have a key ring of it. It’s the mascot of the 2022 Winter Olympics. It’s a cartoon image of a panda wearing a spacesuit. “Bing” means “ice” in Chinese which is a symbol of winter sports. “Dwen” suggests health and strong and “Dwen Dwen” gives the image a more friendly feel. The red heart shape in its left palm means welcoming the friends from other countries.“Bing Dwen Dwen” shows the spirit of the Olympics, including a strong mind and healthy body. It looks more like an astronaut than a panda from the looks. Isn’t that fun
Lisa Shuey Rhon Rhon impresses me most. It’s the mascot of the 2022 Winter Paralympics. It’s cute and lovely. It looks like a red lantern hanging on homes and streets to celebrate Chinese New Year. Red is the colour of hope and good luck, so people think their dreams will come true in the new year. “Shuey” means “snow” in Chinese. “Rhon Rhon” are two different characters (字) with the same pronunciation. The mascot “Shuey Rhon Rhon” (雪容融) stands for communication among different cultures. The choice of the lantern is also seen as the symbol of harvest, warmth and light. So whenever I see it, I feel warm.
Jim Gu Ailing is my favoutite player. She was born in 2003 in San Francisco. She started skiing when was only 3. Before entering the senior ranks when she was just 13, she became champion of the junior group of the USA SFA at 9. She earned her first World Cup when she was 15 in January 2019. Then, on June 6 of the same year, she decided to represent China competitively and got three individual medals at the Winter Olympic Winter Games. As for the secret of success, Gu said “Dream big and believe in yourself. When you have courage to dream big and face difficulties bravely, everything will be fantastic.” So she does everything full-heartedly. After the games, she will go back to continue her study in Stanford University. She is known by many people for champion, xueba, model, acting and so on. She is my hero.
34．When did the 2022 Winter Paralympics start A．On 4th January. B．On 4th March. C．On 4th February. D．On 4th April.
35．Where is the red heart
A．It’s on Shuey Rhon Rhon’s face. B．It’s on Bing Dwen Dwen’s neck.
C．It’s on Shuey Rhon Rhon’s head. D．It’s on Bing Dwen Dwen’s left palm.
36．Which is the right order about Gu Ailing’s growth
①She got three individual medals at the Winter Olympics.
②She entered the senior ranks.
③She earned her first World Cup.
④She became champion of the junior group of the USA SFA．
A．①②③④ B．③①②④ C．④②③① D．②①④③
37．Which statement is NOT true according to the three passages
A．“Dwen Dwen” is more friendly and lovely than “Dwen” in Chinese culture.
B．Chinese people like hanging lanterns to celebrate the Spring Festival.
C．Gu Ailing tries her best to do everything.
D．Gu Ailing will graduate from Stanford University after the games.
We live in a small town and almost everyone knows each other. It used to be very quiet. Nothing much ever happened around here. However, these days, something unusual is happening in our town. Victor, a teacher at my school, is really nervous. When he was interviewed by the town newspaper, he said, “Every night we hear strange noises outside our window. My wife thinks that it could be an animal, but my friends and I think it must be teenagers having fun. My parents called the policemen, but they couldn’t find anything strange. They think it might be the wind. I don’t think so!”
Victor’s next-door neighbor Helen is worried, too. “At first, I thought that it might be a dog, but I couldn’t see a dog or anything else, either. So I guess it can’t be a dog. But then, what could it be ” One woman in the area saw something running away, but it was dark so she is not sure. “I think it was too big to be a dog.” she said. “Maybe it was a bear or a wolf.”
Everyone in our town is feeling uneasy, and everyone has his or her own ideas. There must be something visiting the homes in our neighborhood, but what is it We have no idea. Most people hope that this animal or person will simply go away, but I do not think that is going to happen. The noise-maker is having too much fun creating fear in the neighborhood.
38．What does Victor do
A．A teacher. B．A policeman. C．A reporter. D．A student.
39．What does the underlined sentence “I think it was too big to be a dog.” mean
A．I think the dog was too big.
B．I don’t think it was a dog.
C．I think it was a big dog.
D．I don’t think the dog was big.
40．What did the policemen think it might be
A．An animal. B．Teenagers. C．A person. D．The wind.
41．Which might be the best title for the passage
A．A Small and Quiet Town
B．Strange Happenings in My town
C．Animals in Our Neighborhood
D．Different Neighbors in My Town
Six weeks before his 97th birthday, Giuseppe Patemo made his dream of a lifetime come tree: He got a university degree. Mr. Patemo’s story has been reported around the world, and draws wide attention, partly because of his age, the more important part is that his life story shows his belief. He has encouraged millions of children in Italy and elsewhere while they are facing difficulties during the coronavirus pandemic (新冠疫情).
Born in Palermo in 1923, the first of seven children in a very poor family, Mr. Patemo began working soon after finishing primary school. It was only after he retired in the mid-1980s that he returned to his books.
“His story shows that dreams can come true and that you can remain young—not in age but in spirit—if you develop interests,” said Rosella Cancila, his teacher of history at the University of Palermo.
Italy’s university system is based on a three-year degree, then a two-year master’s course. University officials are hoping that Mr. Patemo will continue his studies. But he isn’t so sure. “I have to say that in this moment, I don’t know whether I would keep on studying with the same spirit,” he said, adding that all the attention had made him a bit tired. Still, Mr. Paterno said that he would probably try to get his master’s degree but he hadn’t decided yet.
42．Giuseppe Paterno’s dream of a lifetime is to ________.
A．retum to his hometown B．get a university degree
C．draw people’s attention D．encourage the children in his country
43．Why did Mr. Paterno go to work soon after he finished his primary school
A．Because he was not good at study. B．Because he disliked his teachers.
C．Because his family was poor. D．Because his job was interesting.
44．According to Rossella Cancila, developing interests can help people stay ________.
A．young in age B．young in spirit C．healthy in body D．healthy in mind
45．What is the best title for the passage
A．Seeing Is Believing. B．Practice Makes Perfect.
C．Actions Speak Louder Than Words. D．It’s Never Too Late to Follow a Dream.
Alan Smith is blind. He teaches blind children in his country. To show the world that the blind can also do something amazing, he walked across the world’s largest salt desert, Salar de Uyuni, only with the help of a GPS.
Walking across the desert is not easy for an able-bodied person, let alone ( 更不用说) a blind man. Before setting off, Alan spent three years training for the journey. He studied everything he could find about the place and asked for advice from other travellers. During his journey, he only took water, food and sleeping bags. He walked about 20 kilometers a day. He showed great perseverance (毅力) and finished the 140-kilometer journey in just seven days.
The brave teacher thought his week-long journey was wonderful. He said, “The journey was quite good. There were snow storms and winds, but luckily I made it.”
46．Why did Alan cross the desert on foot
A．To tell children a story. B．To have a wonderful journey.
C．To take a risk for money. D．To show the ability of the blind.
47．What did Alan do during the journey
A．He overcame all of the difficulties. B．He asked for advice from other travellers.
C．He walked with an experienced tour guide. D．He studied something useful about the place.
48．How long did Alan’s journey take
A．140 days. B．One week. C．20 months. D．3 weeks.
49．Which of the following can best describe Alan’s journey
A．It is a piece of cake. B．Read a lot and make trip further.
C．Nothing is impossible. D．Learning should be a lifelong journey.
________ Lion dances are performed at festivals and major events across the country and in overseas Chinese communities. Normally, each lion costume (服装) is worn by two people. They dance to gong (锣) and drums, and also perform martial arts.
Ancient people respect dragons, so dragon dances are common in many Chinese festivals, where a line of performers hold poles (杆) to control a winding model dragon so that the dragon appears to dance actively.
Children get red envelopes filled with “lucky money” from grandparents, aunts, uncles and other elders. Traditionally, kids are allowed to spend the money as they wish.
Images of door gods are usually hung on homes’ entrances to protect against evil spirits and bless the family.
50．Which of the following picture can be filled in the blank A． B． C． D．
51．Why are Dragon dances common in many Chinese festivals
A．Because many people like them. B．Because they have a long tradition.
C．Because they are easy to learn. D．Because ancient people respect dragons.
52．What is the passage mainly about
A．The big events of the Spring Festival. B．The special meanings of the Spring Festival.
C．The traditional customs of the Spring Festival. D．The interesting games of the Spring Festival.
I noticed a dad and his son at the park. His son wasn’t able to communicate, but he seemed satisfied with sitting in the sand. The dad explained to me that his son could only make some sounds. The boy had been in speech therapy for years. After so much time in therapy, the boy was able to maintain（保持）eye contact for a few seconds and the father was delighted by the achievement! He told me how expensive the therapies for his son’s specific needs were and what a pleasure it was to see all of the years of hard work pay off. The father and son connected, and those few seconds of eye contact meant the world to that dad!
As we talked about therapy, the dad shared with me that his goal for his boy was to someday be able to go for ice cream together. He said his father used to take him out for ice cream and he hoped he could do the same with his child. Suddenly, the son stopped putting his fingers in the sand, looked at his father and said, “Hi. ” Seconds later, the boy went back into his own world. The dad wanted to say something, but he couldn’t. His love for this boy was so great that the words would not come. But what did come were tears. Those tears showed how proud he was of his son. A father loves his child more than words will ever be able to express.
Although they were strangers to me, I am honored（荣幸的）to have shared in this precious celebration of achievement in that boy’s young life. I hope someday they will be able to go for ice cream and have a beautiful father and son outing. This event touched me deeply and made me consider my relationship with my own father. I hope that as they communicate further, more and more memories will be created for them to share. I believe the feelings held by all great fathers—their hard work, their love, their pride, and their tears of love—are all the same.
53．What do we know about the boy
A．His eyes were hurt. B．He loved going to the park.
C．He couldn’t make any sound. D．He made progress through therapy.
54．How did the father feel after his son say “hi” to him
A．Sad. B．Proud. C．Worried. D．Impatient.
55．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．A father’s unconditional love is touching.
B．Not all of the parents care about their children’s achievements.
C．Good relationship will be formed between father and son.
D．Disabled children will be given more attention.
56．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A．Experiencing Speech Therapy!
B．Maintaining Eye Contact with Father.
C．Feeling a Father’s Love!
D．Having a Beautiful Father and Son Outing.
People often hear bad news on TV, the “Touching China” award on Tuesday sends a different message.The award honors(给……以荣誉) ten of China’s role model(道德模范) in 2012. The award winners are carefully selected(推选) by people. The “Touching China” award has been held every year since 2003.
Luo Yang is one of the ten role models. He is the late Commander in chief(前总指挥官) of the program for developing the J-15 fighter(歼—15战斗机). He died from overwork. And Lin Junde, a scientist who dedicated his whole life to China’s nuclear course(核事业). There are also ordinary citizens(公民) who have made a difference, like Zhang Lili, 29, a Chinese language teacher at No.19 Middle School in the city of Jiamusi, Heilongjiang Province. On the evening of May 8, Zhang was crossing the road outside the school gate with several students. A school bus came rushing towards them. Zhang pushed two students out of the way. They were saved, but Zhang was hit. She was sent to the local hospital but lost both her legs. When facing the choice between life and death—for her students and for herself, Zhang chose to protect her students. Many people were deeply moved by her story. Now people think she is the Most Beautiful Teacher in China.
57．The “Touching China” award is held ________.
A．in May B．every four years C．once a year D．in 2003
58．What does the underlined word “dedicated” mean in Chinese
A．赠予 B．奉献 C．提供 D．回报
59．What happened when Zhang was crossing the road
A．The school bus rushed to them.
B．Two students fell over at the school gate.
C．Zhang found a bus stop on the road.
D．Several students were ill.
60．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Every ordinary citizen can have the chance to win the “Touching China” award.
B．The “Touching China” award honors ten China’s scientists as role models of 2012.
C．The “Touching China” award tells us bad news like other TV programs.
D．Zhang Lili is a really beautiful and brave teacher.
61．What’s the best title of the passage ________
A．Two great scientists.
B．The “Touching China” award of 2012.
C．The Most Beautiful Teacher.
D．A moving story of Zhang Lili.
There are over 800 boarding (寄宿) schools in the UK with students from home and foreign countries. Boarding schools started hundreds of years ago in the country. But the earliest boarding schools were set up for white, rich boys only. Now both boys and girls can go to boarding schools from the age of 7 to 18.
What to do
In the UK, boarding schools have three terms in a school year, with about 13 weeks in each term. Students study and live together. They can’t go outside if they are not allowed to. In some schools, each student has his or her subject plan. Besides the usual classrooms and laboratories, the boarding schools have lots of other facilities for their students, including music rooms, boats, swimming pools, cinemas and theatres. Most boarding schools have a “light out” time. So when it’s time to go to bed, all the lights in the bedrooms are turned off. There are house-masters to take care of students all the time, especially after school hours.
What to wear
Nearly all students at boarding schools wear a school uniform. Boys usually wear a shirt and a tie, and girls wear a white blouse, sometimes also a tie and a skirt. As students get older, the rules become less strict.
In the UK, boarding schools provide students with delicious food. They can choose to have a full English breakfast or simply bread. They can also choose between a meal with no meat and another meal at lunch and dinner. And there is always self-service for salad (沙拉), other dishes and a dessert. Students can also make themselves something to eat at any time in a kitchen, or drink tea or have a snack between meals.
62．How long is each term in the boarding schools
A．For about three months. B．For thirty-nine weeks.
C．For half a year. D．For about a year.
63．The underlined word “facilities” means _________.
A．教师 B．设施 C．活动 D．课程
64．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage _________.
A．Only white children were allowed to attend the earliest boarding schools.
B．Students in a boarding school are looked after only after school hours.
C．As students get older, the rules about wearing school uniforms become stricter.
D．Students can have different activities in a boarding school.
65．Which is the best title for the last paragraph _________.
A．What to eat B．When to eat C．Where to eat D．How to eat
Writer/ Time Topic: Who’s a better singer, Andy Lau (刘德华) or Jacky Cheung (张学友)
Jim8-15-2021 5:25 p.m. Some people say Jacky is the best Chinese singer. I don’t think so! Andy is the best. I went to his concert last year. It was so wonderful, I almost cried! OK, I did cry, but that’s because Andy is so handsome!
Tom9-3-2021 4:38 p.m. I disagree with Jim. Andy sounds like every other singer. His voice is nothing special. On the other hand, Jacky’s voice is unique, and his songs are so romantic!
Linda9-10-2021 8:54 p.m. I think they’re about the same. But Andy is a better actor. I’ve seen almost all of his movies. Remember the one where he was an airplane pilot, and his plane crashed near a farm I love that movie!
John9-16-2021 10:25 p.m. I also think Jacky is a better singer. I prefer his Cantonese (粤语) songs. Maybe they sound better because Cantonese is his first language.
Tom10-2-2021 10:12 a.m. I agree. Jacky’s Cantonese songs are better than his Mandarin (华语) songs. (Though, I still like all his songs!)
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66．Why did Jim cry Because _________.A．he was sad at a concert B．he had a broken heart
C．he was angry at Jacky Cheung D．he thought Andy Lau was very good looking
67．What’s Linda’s opinion
A．Andy is a better singer. B．Jacky is a better singer.
C．They both sing equally well. D．Jacky is a better actor.
68．Which of the following is TRUE
A．Nobody likes Andy’s movies.
B．Tom has the same opinion as John.
C．Tom thinks Andy’s voice is more special than Jacky’s.
D．Jim has never seen an Andy Lau concert.
Once there was a king who never ate a meal unless there was a dish of fish with it, but one day there was a big storm and the fishermen were not able to go out to catch fish, so the king had no breakfast and no lunch. Then he ordered his servants to tell everybody in his capital that if anyone brought him a fish, he would give him anything that he asked for.
At last, a fisherman caught a big fish late in the afternoon and hurried to the king’s palace with it. But the king’s Prime Minister would not let him in until he promised to give him half of whatever the king gave him for the fish.
The king was very happy when he saw the fish. He asked the fisherman what he wanted for his fish. To his surprise, the fisherman said, “I want you to beat me two dozen times with a stick.” When the king began to beat him a dozen times, the fisherman jumped away and said, “That is enough for me. I promised the other dozen to your Prime Minister.” Then he told the king what had happened between the Prime Minister and himself. The king was very angry. He not only gave the Prime Minister the dozen hits, but also said, “Because you have been dishonest, you will not be my Prime Minister any more. The fisherman will take your place.”
69．The king didn’t have breakfast and lunch because _________.
A．there was a big storm B．the Prime Minister did not bring him any food
C．there was no fish D．his servants didn’t know how to cook well
70．The fisherman took his fish to the king’s palace because _________.
A．the king had promised to give him whatever he wanted
B．the king was dying from hunger
C．he wanted to teach the Prime Minister a lesson
D．he wanted to be the Prime Minister
71．When the fisherman told the king what he wanted, the king _________.
A．was very happy B．was very surprised
C．was very angry D．gave him what he wanted at once
72．Which of the following sentences is true
A．The king wanted to make the fisherman king.
B．The king had nothing to eat for a whole day.
C．The king ate a fish every day.
D．The king was quite hungry when the fisherman came.
参考答案：
1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B
5．B 6．D 7．A 8．B
9．C 10．D 11．C
12．B 13．C 14．D 15．A
16．C 17．D 18．D
19．D 20．B 21．A 22．D
23．C 24．D 25．A 26．B
27．B 28．A 29．D 30．C
31．C 32．A 33．D
34．B 35．D 36．C 37．D
38．A 39．B 40．D 41．B
42．B 43．C 44．B 45．D
46．D 47．A 48．B 49．C
50．A 51．D 52．C
53．D 54．B 55．A 56．C
57．C 58．B 59．A 60．D 61．B
62．A 63．B 64．D 65．A
66．D 67．C 68．B
69．C 70．A 71．B 72．D