2024中考英语真题大分类 第二部分 读写综合训练 题型二 阅读理解 类别一 记叙文(含解析)

2024中考英语真题大分类 第二部分
读写综合训练 题型二 阅读理解 类别一 记叙文
人与自我——生活与学习
子主题1　　家庭生活
Passage 1(2023昆明)
I asked my dad if I had ever made him cry before because I couldn't remember ever seeing him cry.
“There was once，”he said.
He told me that when I was one year old, he put a pen, a piece of paper money and a toy in front of me. He wanted to see which one I would pick. It's a tradition that a lot of Chinese people do when their kids are one year old. According to this tradition, it shows what the kid will value most when he or she grows up. For example, if the kid takes the pen, it means he or she will be an intelligent person in the future. If the kid takes the money, it means he or she will value money more than others and become rich. If the kid takes the toy, it means he or she will like fun things and play a lot.
My father was doing it because he was curious(好奇的). It was interesting for him to see which one I would pick.
He said that I just sat there and stared at the three things. He sat across from me and waited to see the result.
According to him, I moved toward him and he held his breath. Then I pushed everything aside and went right into his arms. Tears(泪水) came to his eyes. He didn't realize that he was one of the choices.
And that was the first and only time I made him cry.
1. How many choices did the father prepare
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
2. According to the tradition, if the kid takes the pen, it means he or she will be ________．
A. rich B. intelligent C. humorous D. successful
3. Which one did the writer finally pick
A. The father. B. The pen. C. The money. D. The toy.
4. The father felt ________ after the writer pushed everything aside and went into his arms.
A. curious B. nervous C. relaxed D. moved
5. Which of the following could be the best title for this passage
A. A father's warm hug
B. Joyful tears for an old tradition
C. Different choices of a father
D. A tradition for a kid's first birthday
Passage 2(2023沈阳)
My name is Mary White. I have five children, so our house is always noisy. Luckily, I love gardening and my garden helps me relax.
For a long time, I guarded the garden of peace and quiet. When the children followed me into the garden，I would expect them to be out of sight(视野). And I would hand out tasks.
“Here: you water the tomatoes, you dig the hole, and...” Soon they would be tired, and they would leave me to myself.
But during a recent spring, while I was working in the garden, my 13 year old son, Josiah noticed me. He picked up a tool and began helping. Working as a team, we finished the job soon.I appreciated Josiah and kissed him, realizing that I'd enjoyed working with him.
One day, when I was picking the peas(豌豆) and having a taste alone, Abby saw me and ran over. I put several peas into her mouth. She just loved how tasty they were.
“Mum, I want the others to try them too.”
Suddenly, I realized I had been wrong for long. I'd tried to keep the happiness of gardening to myself, and here was a child who couldn't wait to share with others. “Sure, dear, let's pick some. We'll make a wonderful meal.”
From then on, I enjoyed all of the garden's beauties with the children. We brought the vegetables back home, preparing and cooking together, because we knew that everything was better when shared.
1. How did Mary White make her garden peaceful and quiet
A. She offered her children some tasks.
B. She kept her children digging holes.
C. She served her children some tomatoes.
D. She taught her children about gardening.
2. What does the underlined(画线的) word “appreciated” probably mean
A. refused B. thanked
C. ordered D. educated
3. What do you know about Mary White from the text
A. She found that teamwork was difficult.
B. She went on working in the garden alone.
C. She still disliked the help from her children.
D. She got to enjoy the time with her children.
4. What's Mary White's attitude(态度) towards sharing
A. It is useless. B. It is painful.
C. It is meaningful. D. It is common.
子主题2　　学校生活
Passage 3(2023福建)
On the afternoon of March 23, 2023, Chinese astronauts on board China's Tiangong space station gave a science lesson 400 kilometers above Earth. It was a great success. Do you still remember the first space lesson hosted by Wang Yaping in 2013 Helped by the other two astronauts, she gave the lesson to more than 60 million school children all over the country.
While watching the science lesson from the Tiangong 1 on the mor ning of June 20, 2013, Wang Lutian, a 10 year old disabled student at a special school in downtown Beijing, was drawing a colorful rocket with crayons in his classroom. “Moon...stars...a rocket to the sky，” Wang explained his work in a cheerful voice. At that time, he and more than 100 other disabled students were enjoying the lesson given by Wang Yaping, who talked about movements in micro gravity(微重力) environments. “Zero gravity！” Qian Shaohong, another student at the school, shouted when he saw astronaut Nie Haisheng making a show of crossing his legs in mid air. “Scientific knowledge has helped open a window for the children to know about the world，” said Zhang Yini, a teacher at the school.
The lesson also increased interest in space science among teenagers living on the “roof(屋脊) of the world.”“I was most interested in the presentation of the ‘water ball’ in a gravity free environment. It's really amazing，” said Rigzin Jigme Doje, a high school student in Lhasa, Tibet. Describing himself as a lover of physics, Doje said the lesson helped him stay true to his dream of becoming a physicist.
The lesson also encouraged other Tibetan school children to relate the mysterious world of outer space to their hometown.
1. The space lesson in 2013 was for ________．
A. Chinese astronauts B. Chinese teachers
C. school children in China D. scientists all over China
2. Which picture shows Nie Haisheng's body movement according to the text
3. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Wang Yaping's talk on micro gravity environments.
B. The influence of the space lesson on the disabled students.
C. The efforts of the disabled students in a special school.
D. A 10 year old student's dream of sending a rocket to the sky.
4. What do we know about Rigzin Jigme Doje
A. He liked drawing stars.
B. He talked a lot about his work.
C. He was a primary school student.
D. He was fond of physics.
5. After watching the space lesson, the Tibetan students ________．
A. had a new view of their high schools
B. got an amazing “water ball” in space
C. increased an understanding of the roof of the world
D. developed a deep interest in the world of outer space
子主题3　　个人喜好和情感
Passage 4(2023河北)
Last year I had a trip with my friend, Nancy. The weather was cloudy except for one night. Nancy and I sat in the field and we felt relaxed. We talked about the fantastic trip, looking at the stars.“It's a pity we don't know which stars we're looking at, Jenny，” said Nancy.“I know some of them，” I answered. Nancy felt surprised when I finally finished telling her all the names I knew.
My interest in stars began when I was eight. My aunt took me to a planetarium (天文馆). A guide showed us the groups of stars and told us stories about how they got their names. The stories were wonderful.
Everyone knows we can see the stars better when it's not cloudy, but lots of people don't realize that a bright moon also stops us seeing very much. I always look for the Plough(北斗星), because once I see that, I can find the North Star and other stars.
I wanted to learn more about the stars, so I took a course at the club. There are so many lights in the city that we have to go into the countryside to see any stars. I'm planning to make videos about stars in the countryside. I'll post them online for everyone to watch. My greatest dream is to be an astronaut (宇航员) and I wish I could have a space travel.
1. How did Nancy feel after Jenny told her the names of stars
A. Relaxed. B. Surprised. C. Angry. D. Wonderful.
2. What is Jenny planning to do
A. Have a space travel.
B. Take courses online.
C. Make videos about stars.
D. Give a talk about names.
3. Which of the following would Jenny probably agree with
A. Students should move to the countryside.
B. Children's favorite hobby is to write stories.
C. The best place to watch stars is the city center.
D. A bright moon may stop people seeing very much.
Passage 5(2023常德)
I have loved dancing ever since I can remember. It was a part of my life when I was growing up and it is still important to me now. __▲__ What can be better than dancing to your favorite songs I love going to clubs and discos. I can dance all night long. I never get tired of it. When I was small, I used to go to school discos. I'd also dance at the parties my parents, friends and neighbors had. I don't think I'll ever stop dancing. I also love looking at dancing. Ballet is beautiful. Dances from all over the world are beautiful. I think the life of a professional dancer must be a good one. One thing that always amazes me is how much children love dancing. I think dancing must be in their blood.
1. Which can best replace “__▲__” in the passage
A. It has to be the best way to exercise.
B. What fun it is to sing my favorite song!
C. Dancing is as good as singing when exercise.
2. What may be “discos”？
A. A music hall.
B. A dance hall.
C. A sports hall.
3. What does the writer think of ballet
A. Relaxing. B. Terrible. C. Beautiful.
4. In the writer's opinion, do children love dancing
A. Yes, they do. B. No, they don't. C. Not mentioned.
子主题4　　乐学善学，勤学善思
Passage 6(2023泰州)
Daniel, Sandy and Simon are in the lab.
Simon: Let's do an experiment. I fill a jar(罐子) with water. I cover the top with a piece of cardboard(纸板) and hold it there. Then I turn the jar upside down and take my hand off the cardboard. Can you guess what will happen
Daniel: I think the floor will get wet. We should do this experiment outside, Simon.
Sandy: I think the cardboard will hold the water.
Daniel: I don't think so.
Sandy: You think the water will pour out, Daniel. I think the water will stay in the jar. Let's do the experiment to test whose opinion is correct.
Simon: Good idea, Sandy. That is called the scientific method.
Sandy: I am so sure of my opinion that Simon can do the experiment over your head and I know you won't get wet.
Daniel: Well, let's try.
Simon: Are you ready, Daniel
Daniel: No! Wait! (He puts on a raincoat and sits down.) Now I think I'm ready.
Sandy: Simon, take your hand off the cardboard.
Daniel: No!
(Daniel closes his eyes tightly(紧紧地), and Simon takes his hand off the cardboard. The water stays in the jar.)
Sandy: See, Daniel!
Daniel: How is that possible
Simon: The force(力) of the air keeps the water in the jar. It is strong enough to hold the water.
Daniel: Wow!
Simon: So what have we discovered
Sandy: We have discovered the air pressure(压力) helps the cardboard hold the water in the jar.
Simon: Right. What do you conclude, Daniel
Daniel: I conclude that air is stronger than I thought.
1. How does Daniel feel during the experiment
A. Excited. B. Nervous. C. Tired. D. Unhappy.
2. What keeps the water in the jar according to the result of the experiment
A. Simon's hand. B. The water pressure.
C. The force of the air. D. The force of the jar.
3. Which of the following is the right order of the experiment according to the script
①Put a piece of cardboard over the jar.
②Fill the glass jar with water.
③Take the hand off the cardboard.
④Turn the glass jar over quickly and hold the hand on the cardboard.
A. ②①④③ B. ①②④③ C. ①④③② D. ②③①④
4. The underlined word “That” refers to(指的是) ________．
A. Sandy's guessing B. Daniel's opinion
C. doing an experiment D. discussing with others
5. What does the script mainly tell us
A. Teamwork can help solve problems.
B. Safety is important when doing experiments.
C. The air pressure is always strong enough to hold the water.
D. Correct conclusions can be got through doing experiments.
人与自我——做人与做事
子主题5　　做身心健康的人
角度1　身心健康、抗挫能力、珍爱生命的意识
Passage 1(2023昆明)
For 16 year old Ma Yifei, the violin performance of the Beijing 2023 Olympic theme song, Snowflake, was her best present for Paralympians(残奥运动员) all over the world. Even though snowflakes are related to winter, she let others feel warmth, hope and light through her performance. “I'm also disabled and I want to do something for them with my music，” said Ma.
Ma went blind at the age of two because of an illness. She became interested in music when she was young. She started to learn to play the piano at five and the violin at nine, experiencing the “colorful” music through sound and emotion.
Ma's mother Ha Chunyan, a former music teacher in a primary school, helped her memorize the music score(乐谱) before she played the piano. Ma could not see the keys and always played the wrong notes. It took her thousands of tries to play a piece correctly.
Learning the violin was more challenging. Ma needed to feel the teacher's hands, arms and back to learn the movements, and listen to the strings(弦) over and over again to feel the muscles(肌肉) herself.
“After three years of learning, she still could not make any sound except terrible noises，” said Ha, who advised her daughter to give up the violin. But Ma said, “As I've been practicing so long, it's hard to give up. I believe I will play better if I persist_in practicing.”
In 2018, Ma got a chance to follow Sheng Yuan and Cao Yuhan, famous musicians from the Central Conservatory of Music, to study music in Beijing. She left her home in Ningxia to follow her musical dream, though she knew there would be more challenges ahead.
Ma expressed her excitement about performing at the big event. “All my hard work has paid off. I'm proud of standing on the stage today.”
1. The violin performance made people feel ________．
A. regret, hope and light B. fear, warmth and hope
C. warmth, hope and light D. pity, warmth and light
2. How does the writer describe Ma's difficulties in learning the violin
A. By questioning. B. By listing numbers.
C. By offering advice. D. By giving examples.
3. Which of the following is TRUE about Ma
A. Ma began to learn to play the piano at nine.
B. In 2018, Ma got a chance to study music in Beijing.
C. It was more challenging for Ma to learn the piano than the violin.
D. Ma could memorize the music score by herself before playing the piano.
4. What does the underlined phrase “persist__in” probably mean in Paragraph 5
A. keep on B. end up
C. take pride in D. look forward to
5. Ma's story tells us ________．
A. old habits die hard B. there is no place like home
C. practice makes perfect D. a good friend is like a mirror
Passage 2(2023武汉)
All through grade school, I got extra help with schoolwork. If I got a D, I was very happy. If I got a C minus (C－), I had achieved greatness. A's and B's were a kingdom I could never enter.
Once my teacher, Miss Mills, had given me a list of ten spelling words. My mother and I went over the list until I knew those words. I felt great. I thought, “Wow！This time, I'm going to pass.” The next day, I went into the classroom and began to write down the words. The first word was carpet. I wrote that one down: c a r p e t. I was feeling pretty confident. Then came neighbor—I wrote down the letter n. Then rhythm— I knew there was an r. Suburban—I wrote s u b. My confidence failed me. I had gone from 100 percent to maybe a D minus. Where did the words go
Some people talk about information sliding_off your brain. That was my life. I was an underachiever(未能充分发挥学习潜力者)．
Now I know I have dyslexia(诵读困难症). A person with dyslexia might see the as teh, and bird as brid. My brain learns differently. A learning disability can really change the way you feel about yourself. Now I know that even if I learn differently, I can still be filled with greatness.
Today when I visit schools as an actor, director, and co author of children's books, I tell children that everyone has something special inside. It's our job to find out what that is and get it out, and give it to the world as a gift.
1. What's the writer's problem in grade school
A. He had trouble spelling. B. He often got C minuses.
C. He was absent minded. D. He had a physical disability.
2. From Paragraph 2, we can infer that the writer ________．
A. wrote down 20% words correctly
B. knew he had dyslexia then
C. felt upset about himself at last
D. studied hard and passed the test
3. The underlined phrase “sliding_off” in Paragraph 3 probably means ________．
A. coming into B. going through
C. moving around D. disappearing from
4. After the writer knew he had dyslexia, he ________．
A. felt very excited
B. had more difficulties in study
C. was filled with sadness
D. changed his view of himself
5. What would be the best title for the passage
A. A Change for Sure B. A Great Underachiever
C. A Gift from the World D. A Special Spelling Bee
角度2　自我认识、自我管理、自我提升
Passage 3(2023泸州)
Peter was the richest in town. He had earned himself a bad name because he was too proud of his money. One day, Peter became blind. Only by doing a cornea transplant surgery(角膜移植手术) could he see again, but there was no donor(捐献者). Peter had to wait in the hospital sadly.
One afternoon, Peter wanted to sit in the sun, so he felt his way for the little square before the hospital. He raised his head to enjoy the sunshine. However, he saw nothing but the whole darkness.
Just as Peter felt hopeless, someone hit him hard all of a sudden. That angered Peter, so he shouted loudly, “Don't you have eyes Don't you see who you hit! I'm Peter！”
The answer was from a little boy, “I'm sorry, sir. I didn't notice, please forgive me！”
Peter changed his mind and ordered, “I can forgive you, but you must talk with me！”
The boy began. “How beautiful! The grass is green, the sky is blue, the flowers are coming out everywhere, and the little trees are also very lovely. The clouds are floating...”
As he was listening, Peter began to envy(嫉妒) that boy. Suddenly, he shouted, “Oh, my God, the little boy is so poor, nothing but a pair of eyes! Why do you give him light？”
“You are wrong！” came the voice of a lady, “My son is too poor to have eyes. What he just described is what I told him！” Peter sat on the square silently, tears coming up in his eyes.
Since then, the city charity(慈善机构) would receive a great deal of money every year from the richest person, Peter.
1. What did people think of Peter at the beginning of the story
A. They treated Peter badly. B. Peter was good with money.
C. Peter was unlucky. D. They disliked Peter.
2. Who hit Peter in the square
A. A hopeless person. B. An unknown donor.
C. A strange lady. D. A little boy.
3. What does the underlined word “forgive” probably mean
A. 原谅 B. 帮助 C. 惩罚 D. 忘记
4. How did Peter probably feel after hearing the lady's words
A. Angry and afraid. B. Nervous and excited.
C. Surprised and moved. D. Worried and regretful.
5. What is the theme of the story
A. Money can buy you friends.
B. Light lies in people's heart.
C. Patience brings a good return.
D. Rich people are always kind.
子主题6　　分析问题和解决问题
Passage 4(2023广州)
Slowly but surely, Amy and her grandparents were making progress. Boxes of all sizes were placed on top of each other throughout the house. Amy's grandparents had lived in the house for years and they had collected many things.
The dining room was full of memories. Amy's grandfather kept many fine dinner plates(盘子) from his hometown. Amy remembered that they ate from the red, yellow, and blue plates during important holidays.
After carefully wrapping up(包裹) the plates and putting them into a box, Amy lifted it up and moved it out of the way. But the box was too heavy. It suddenly fell from her arms and dropped to the floor. All three of them heard the plates shatter.
“I'm sorry！” Amy apologised.
“It's okay，” her grandfather said quietly. “It was an accident.”
They opened the box and, sure enough, many of the plates were broken. Only a few remained whole. Looking at the small pieces, Amy felt really terrible. She knew these plates were passed down from her great grandparents and ...
“Don't worry，” her grandmother said, patting her on the back. Carefully, they put the broken pieces into a rubbish bag.
They continued packing for a little while, but Amy still felt very sorry. She was trying very hard to think of a way to make it up for her grandparents.
Soon, Amy's father came.
“I have to go，” she said. “Dad is here to pick me up.”
She kissed her grandparents both, picked up the bag of the broken pieces and left.
“What's that？”her father asked, as Amy climbed into the car.
Amy looked at the bag in her hands as an idea came to her. “This，” she said, “is an art project.”
The following day, Amy went to an art store and bought everything she needed. Then she started to work. She used a thin board as the base. Then she took out the colourful plate pieces and glued them in a creative way on the board. When it was dry, Amy wrapped it up.
A few days later, Amy's family had a big dinner at her grandparents' new house. She handed her gift to her grandparents.
“This is fantastic, Amy！” said her grandfather.
“I can't wait to hang it up in our new home，” Amy's grandmother said as she gave her a big hug.
1. What was Amy helping her grandparents do at the beginning of the story
A. Move to a new house.
B. Wrap up some presents.
C. Collect fine dinner plates.
D. Prepare a big family dinner.
2. Why did Amy feel sorry for the broken plates
A. They were never used by the family.
B. They were valuable holiday presents.
C. They were meaningful family treasures.
D. They were expensive hometown products.
3. How did Amy finally deal with the broken plate pieces
A. She sent them to an art store.
B. She put them in her father's car.
C. She made a special gift with them.
D. She threw them into a rubbish bag.
4. Which of the following best describes Amy
A. Kind and creative. B. Brave but forgetful.
C. Careless but helpful. D. Funny and hardworking.
Passage 5(2023黄冈)
“Wow！” said Susan. “I have finished my homework and I'm going to paint a picture of our stairs(楼梯). It's for a competition in school tomorrow.”
“Do you need any help？” her father asked. “It's almost time for bed.”
“I'll be quick，” said Susan.“I wonder what color to use.”
“Well, our stairs are brown.” said her father.“Thanks, Dad.” said Susan.
When she finished her picture, Susan began playing with her brush which was still wet. Suddenly, she dropped the brush right on the picture! There in the middle of her picture was a blob(污点) of brown paint!
“Oh, Dad! What will I do？” Susan cried. “My picture is ruined. And it's too late to paint another.”
“Let me see，” said her father. “The blob looks just like a spot on a dog. All you have to do is to draw a dog around the spot！”
“That's a wonderful idea！” cried Susan. She drew a dog around the blob of brown paint.“That looks just fine. You know, few things are as bad as they are seen at first. With a little imagination you can turn bad into good.” said Susan's father.
The next day Susan went to school early. When the competition began, Mr. King said, “I've chosen three pictures, and I want you to say which one you like best.” The children did not like the first one. The next picture was on black paper, but the stairs were red. So it was not so good. Then Mr. King showed the third painting. It was Susan's!
“The stairs are straight.” said Joe.
“Yes, and the brown paint shows up well on the white paper.” said Lucy.
“The little dog seems to belong there.” said Terry.
The children voted(投票) and Susan's painting won.
“Susan had a good idea，” Mr. King said.“That little dog finished a good painting. It made the stairs seem real.”
Susan smiled. She could hardly wait to tell her father the news. He was right. With a little imagination you can turn something bad into something good!
1. When did Susan paint her picture
A. At noon. B. In the morning.
C. In the afternoon. D. At night.
2. What happened when Susan finished her picture
A. She dropped the wet brush on the picture.
B. She began playing with her dog.
C. She drew a blob in the brown paint.
D. She went to school early.
3. The underlined word “ruined” is similar to ________．
A. lost B. broken C. stolen D. sold
4. What did Mr. King say about Susan's picture
A. The little dog made the stairs seem real.
B. The brown paint showed up well.
C. The little dog seemed to belong there.
D. The stairs were straight.
5. What can we learn from the passage
A. Fathers always love their children.
B. Most things are as bad as they are seen.
C. Never give up when we face difficulties.
D. We can turn bad into good with imagination.
子主题7　　劳动与职业
角度1　勤于动手、乐于实践与敢于创新
Passage 6(2023衡阳)
During the past summer vacation, a 15 year old boy made a model plane on his own in less than a month. Then he flew it successfully, which surprised all the people around him.
The boy named Li Banghua is from Hefei, Anhui Province. He made the plane completely by himself. The plane is 0.6 meters wide, has a wingspan(翼展) of 4.4 meters and weighs about 40 kilograms. According to a local report, Li just finished his high school entrance exam a year ago and got good grades. After the exam, he threw himself into the work of making the model plane right away.
Li has been interested in model planes since he was a child.Besides, he has been studying and building model planes for years. This time the model plane is the largest he has ever built and he considers it the most successful one.
Throughout the process of building the plane, he came across many failures.“But the biggest difficulty I had was that the adults couldn't understand me well，” Li said. “When I said I was going to build a model plane, a lot of adults thought it was impossible.But I decided to keep on working hard. That is because once I start something, giving up is not a choice for me.”
What's more, on May 1st, 2023, he took the “fire fighting drone”(消防无人机) to a test flight in the field of his hometown in Feixi County successfully.
When talking about his future, he said he dreamed of becoming a plane engineer.
1. How old is Li Banghua now
A. 15. B. 16. C. 17.
2. What's the weight of the model plane
A. 4 kilograms. B. 40 kilograms. C. 4.4 kilograms.
3. The biggest difficulty he had throughout the process of building the plane was ________．
A. the lack of time
B. the lack of money
C. the lack of understanding from adults
4. From Li Banghua's words, we learn that “________”．
A. To help others makes us happy
B. Where there is a will, there is a way
C. Actions speak louder than words
5. What is the best title of the passage
A. Development of Model Planes
B. History of Model Planes
C. A Boy and His Model Planes
Passage 7(2023丽水)
When she was 14 years old, Remya Jose's life was turned upside down by a family crisis(危机)．
Remya, who lived in a small village in India, learned that her mother was ill and her father would have to spend his time caring for her. As a result, she and her twin sister had to do most of the housework—including washing clothes. To make things even more difficult, the Jose family couldn't afford an electric washing machine. Instead, the two girls would have to do the washing all by hand in the local river, and then carefully carry everything back to their home—a task that took several hours.
Being a good student interested in engineering, Remya wanted to make a washing machine which could be used without electricity. She started studying electric washers to learn how they worked. Remya then designed(设计) a machine that used bicycle pedals(踏板) and chain. To find those items, she and her father went to a local auto shop. Workers there not only gave her the parts, they helped her make the machine!
Here's how the machine works: Remya used a cylinder(圆筒) to hold the clothes and put it in a cube(立方体). Next, she connected the bicycle pedals and the chain to the cylinder. As Remya pushed the pedals with her legs, the cylinder cleaned the clothes just like a regular washing machine.
Remya's invention worked！She had created her own human powered washing machine—and now a task that used to take several hours took only 30 minutes. Remya's washing machine was chosen from among 25，000 entries as India's best innovation! She was given India's National Award and honored by the nation's former president.
The story of this young woman's creative invention spread around the world.
“Remya Jose made a difference，” said Jeanine Thomas of The Borden Project, “Her invention saves time and money for the world's poor. Her story shows that with creativity, one individual can improve the lives of many.”
1. What was Remya and her twin sister's main problem
A. Their parents were too busy.
B. They couldn't get good education.
C. Their home was far from the river.
D. They spent much time washing clothes.
2. Which of the following best shows how Remya solved the problem
① getting bicycle pedals and chains
② making a human powered washer
③ testing her machine by washing clothes
④ studying how washing machines worked
A. ③①④② B. ④②①③ C. ①④③② D. ④①②③
3. The underlined word “innovation” in Paragraph 5 most probably means ________．
A. prize B. invention C. idea D. process
4. According to Remya's story, we can learn that ________．
A. with help, an inventor can win great honor
B. with kindness, one can save the lives of many
C. with courage, a poor girl can change the world
D. with creativity, one can make a great difference
角度2　职业启蒙与职业精神
Passage 8(2023宁夏)
My aunt Nancy is a truck driver. When she left school, she didn't know what she wanted to do, so she went to work in a supermarket. One day, she was talking to one of the truck drivers at the supermarket, and she got the idea to drive a truck herself. She went home and told her parents(my grandparents！), and they thought it was a good idea.
Nancy's journeys are different every day, and she goes to every part of the country. She enjoys the driving, but she says that one day, she would like to get a job with a different company(公司) so that she can drive to more places.
Nancy says she likes being out on the road, seeing new towns all the time, but the best thing about driving trucks for her is talking to everyone she sees during her working day. She also says the trucks are comfortable, so she doesn't mind sleeping in them. For her, they are her home on wheels!
I asked my grandparents what they thought about Nancy's job. They are happy that Nancy is happy, so they don't want her to change jobs. But they worry about her because it's sometimes a dangerous job and she spends a lot of time away from home.
1. Where did Nancy get the idea to be a truck driver
A. At school. B. At the supermarket.
C. In her truck. D. On the road.
2. What does Paragraph 2 tell us about Nancy's job
A. She drives all around the world.
B. She often drives to the same places.
C. She would like to be a taxi driver.
D. She hopes to work for a different company in the future.
3. What does Nancy like best about her job
A. Talking with different people.
B. Travelling to different places.
C. Sleeping in the trucks.
D. Tasting delicious food.
4. What do Nancy's parents think about her job
A. They don't like her job at all.
B. They are glad that it's a perfect job.
C. They believe the job has some problems.
D. They would like Nancy to do a different job.
Passage 9(2023湖州)
Last week, I finally managed to ask my parents to buy me a new football shirt for the school match. I was very excited and wore it to the training before the match, but I wished I hadn't done that! My new shirt was torn(破损的) after the training and only a tailor(裁缝) could help!
As I walked home worriedly, I saw a shop sign: All Kinds of Repairs and Services! I went inside at once. I looked around the shop and saw broken toys, broken chairs...I wondered if I was in the wrong place. Just at that moment, a man with white hair came up to me and said cheerfully, “Welcome! This is a repair shop and I can repair everything！”
“But...what I need is a tailor to deal with my football shirt.”
“You've come to the right place. I've been waiting a long, long time to repair a football shirt.”
“Really？” I held the shirt in my hands.
To my surprise, he took the shirt from me, put on glasses and sat down on the sofa with my shirt in his hands. “I guess you are a striker(前锋)，” he smiled warmly. How could he know The man gave me a wink and said calmly, “See that picture on the wall That was me 30 years ago.”
I couldn't believe my eyes! He was Orhan, the famous footballer who was on the city team years ago! I told him I was playing for the school team and I had been his fan for years. I told him everything, my dream, my practice and even my dad's words. “Dad thinks I should be an engineer or a doctor.” I lowered my head.
“Follow your dream, choose a job you love and carry on.” The man smiled at me with his blue eyes. He patted(轻拍) me on the shoulder and put the shirt he had repaired in my bag.
Today I have become a footballer and I still keep that shirt in my closet.
1. Why did the boy go into the old man's shop
A. To visit the old man. B. To get his football shirt back.
C. To repair his football shirt. D. To ask the old man for advice.
2. In which order did the boy's feelings change in the story
A. surprised → encouraged → excited → worried
B. surprised → excited → worried → encouraged
C. excited → worried → surprised → encouraged
D. excited → surprised → encouraged → worried
3. What can we infer(推断) from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4
A. The old man repaired football shirts as his job.
B. The old man had a special feeling for football shirts.
C. The old man was relaxed when he saw the football shirt.
D. The old man had waited a long time for the boy to come.
4. What does the writer mainly want to tell us
A. Two heads are better than one.
B. Action speaks louder than words.
C. Stick to your dream and you'll make it.
D. All things are difficult before they are easy.
Passage 10(2023包头)
I looked at my blank page. All I'd written was the title “What I Want to Be When I Grow Up”. The rest of the class were all busy writing.
“You have five minutes to finish.” Ms.Clark announced.
“I want to be a teacher when I grow up because...” I just wrote a few lines when the bell went. My friend Lisa told me she wanted to be an astronaut. I laughed as I pictured Lisa floating in space. After school, I told my grandpa my real dream. “You promise not to laugh. I didn't write it on the school paper.” I said, “I want to be an actor.” He didn't laugh. Instead he asked, “Why？”
“I just do, that's all, more than anything in the world. I'd be really good.”
“OK. Angela, I once dreamed to be a reporter. We'd better find out if you've got any talent then, hadn't we？” He looked up a number in his phone. “You need drama lessons, and I know just the right person—Jane Rozzi, a friend of mine.” Fantastic！I couldn't believe my luck. I gave him a big hug.
“I'd better check with your Mum and Dad first to make sure they don't mind their daughter taking Jane Rozzi's acting class.”
No problem there. Next evening, sitting in my grandpa's car, my stomach felt tight and my mouth was dry. He was driving me to my first acting lesson. “She is kind and gentle. Don't be nervous.”
He was right. I liked Jane immediately. She told me I was talented and my voice was good. Just needed to get louder. After that we did some breathing and voice exercises. I practised day after day...
“You have a natural talent and, with hard work and luck, you will make it.” I always bear Jane's words in my mind. Now I am an actor on the stage.
Wow！How my life has changed since I first stared at that blank piece of paper!
1. Which of the following is Angela's dream job
A. Teacher. B. Astronaut. C. Reporter. D. Actor.
2. Why didn't Angela write her real dream at school
A. Ms.Clark didn't like it.
B. Her parents wouldn't support it.
C. She was afraid of being laughed at.
D. She couldn't decide it when she was at school.
3. What does the underlined part in paragraph 7 probably mean
A. Angela felt sad. B. Angela felt nervous.
C. Angela felt proud. D. Angela felt interested.
4. Which of the following could best describe Angela
A. Skillful and caring. B. Patient and helpful.
C. Talented and hard working. D. Clever and beautiful.
子主题8　　理性消费
Passage 11(2023扬州)
Every month, Julia and her cousins would go for the big family meal at their grandparents' house. On each visit, their grandpa would give them a few coins. Then all the children would run off to buy sweets. One day, he gathered the children together. He said, “Let's have a competition to see who can manage money wisely. At the end of this year, tell me how you've used your money.”
Ruben and Nico, the two smallest kids, continued spending their money all on sweets. Every time, they would show off their sweets in front of the other children. This made Clara and Joe so angry that these_two could no longer keep saving their money. They soon joined Ruben and Nico.
Monty was a clever boy. He decided to manage his money by buying and selling things. Soon he made a lot of money with little effort. The way he was going, he would end up almost a rich man. However, he began to spend his money on more and more expensive things for himself. A few months later, he hadn't a single penny(便士) left.
Alex saved and saved all the coins he was given, and at the end of the year he had collected more money than anyone. He was the clear winner.
There was also Julia. Poor Julia hadn't a penny on the day of the competition. She had spent all her coins on her secret plan. Julia knew a poor violinist who played in the park, and she offered him all the coins for his violin lessons. Although it wasn't much money, on seeing Julia's excitement, the violinist agreed. A little after a year the violinist loaned her a violin so they two could play together in the park. They were so successful that she managed to buy her own violin. Even better, she later became a very famous violinist.
1. Why did the children's grandpa suggest the competition to them
A. To encourage them to win competitions.
B. To teach them how to manage their money.
C. To tell them money was important to them.
D. To know who was the cleverest child in the family.
2. The underlined words “these_two” in Paragraph 2 refer to(指的是) ________．
A. Clara and Joe B. Ruben and Nico
C. Monty and Alex D. Alex and Julia
3. What can we learn from Julia's story
A. Get rich slow, or get poor fast.
B. Little effort always brings much money.
C. A little money well spent can help realize your dreams.
D. It is not wise of you to spend all the money you've got.
4. What is the best title for the passage
A. Grandpa's coins B. Julia's cousins
C. A saving competition D. A happy family
人与社会——社会服务
子主题9　　社会服务
Passage 1(2023福建)
Anna Brown was an artist who believed that it was important to help others. When she heard of a summer camp for children with serious illnesses, she came up with an idea. It cost money for these kids to go to camp, so Anna decided to see what she could do to help. It was impossible for her to donate(捐赠) a lot of money, so she had to think of another way.
She wanted to take advantage of her love of art. So she started making and selling beautiful cards to raise money for these kids. Because these cards were all handmade, it would take her a long time to make a lot of them. So Anna had another idea. She started inviting friends to her house to help her make the cards. At first her friends were hesitant. Many said that they were not artistic and didn't know how to make cards. But once they saw the beautiful materials that she had in her workroom, her friends felt more comfortable doing things such as drawing and cutting in order to make a new card.
But the materials were expensive. To make money without spending money, Anna asked for and got donations of paper, glue, scissors, and other things from nearby stores. She sold her cards for three dollars each in different art markets during the year. Anna raised more than $30，000 in her 10 years making cards.
1. What was Anna
A. An artist. B. A doctor. C. A worker. D. A teacher.
2. What did Anna invite her friends to do
A. Sell cards. B. Make cards.
C. Buy materials. D. Donate materials.
3. What does the underlined word “hesitant”in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese
A. 坐立不安的 B. 犹豫不决的 C. 兴高采烈的 D. 心甘情愿的
4. Where did Anna sell her handmade cards
A. In her house. B. In her workroom.
C. In nearby stores. D. In art markets.
5. Which of the following can best describe Anna
A. Kind hearted. B. Polite. C. Brave. D. Humorous.
Passage 2[2023嘉兴(舟山)]
My Olympic volunteering journey started last September. I was excited as I was myself a sports fan and my home country has not hosted a competition like this. It was a great chance for me to both watch and serve the Olympics.
After getting trained through the Internet and spending two weeks in quarantine(隔离), I began to volunteer inside the Wukesong Sports Center. The Center hosted ice hockey games for both men's and women's teams. My job was to guide the audience(观众) to their seats and answer their questions. I was wild with joy to be present and watch my first ever Olympic games live, on the ice. All the games were interesting, and I watched them whenever my volunteering duties would allow.
In our free time, we had pleasant conversations. It was the best chance for us foreign students to learn more about the Chinese New Year celebrations, and this year, to celebrate it together with our Chinese friends. It was really a big festival. We had special Chinese dishes like dumplings, fish and spring rolls. I also tried to write Chinese characters.
I decided to make the most of the chance and introduce my African and Rwandan customs to other volunteers. I showed to them the real Africa that they had never seen on TV before. From geography to social life, I made them understand more about Africa by giving examples of my hometown. It was a great platform(平台) for us young people to share both our cultures and futures.
As an international volunteer for Beijing 2023, I was given a special experience to help others and more importantly, to learn about the spirit of the Winter Olympic Games. I'll never forget it.
1. Which was one of the reasons why the writer volunteered in Beijing 2023
A. He was a fan of sports. B. He was free in winter.
C. He wanted to learn Chinese. D. He liked travelling around.
2. What did the writer's duties as a volunteer include
A. Guiding the teams to their places.
B. Cleaning the Center after the games.
C. Giving out food and water to the players.
D. Answering questions from the audience.
3. What does the underlined word “It” refer to in Paragraph 4
A. The Chinese Spring Festival.
B. The Beijing Winter Olympics.
C. The Wukesong Sports Centre.
D. The Foreign Students' Organization.
4. Why does the writer write the passage
A. To share his Olympic volunteering experiences.
B. To express the strong love for his home country.
C. To show the spirit of the Winter Olympic Games.
D. To spread African cultures to the rest of the world.
子主题10　　社会变迁与未来
Passage 3(2023苏州)
On warm winter days, Yang Liheng, 89, enjoys sitting by the window and looking through old photos. These photos bring him joy and happiness once more.
For Yang, one of the long expected activities during the Spring Festival is to take photos with family members. On the early morning of the second day of the Chinese New Year when the whole family reunite, he would dress up and wait for the photo to be taken.
Yang became a photographer in the late 1950s. With his camera, Yang recorded the great changes of his hometown over time. “I had a painful childhood, but I got a chance to be a photographer after the founding(成立) of the People's Republic of China.” Yang told Beijing Review. “I want to record, in the form of photographs, the local customs, the scenes and people's brave spirit of fighting against the hard conditions here in my hometown.”
“I used to take pictures for everyone else, but seldom turned my camera at my family members，” Yang said. “My grandson gave me the idea to record the growth and development of my own family.” Taking family photos then became a tradition for Yang's family. Though now some of his grandchildren are working and living in other cities, they try their best to return home during the Spring Festival and prepare for the special moment.
Last year was an important year for Yang Liheng. Most of his photos were displayed in Yinchuan to show the development of the area over the past sixty years.
1. What does Yang expect most during the Spring Festival
A. Wearing new clothes. B. Having a big dinner.
C. Taking a family photo. D. Visiting his relatives.
2. What does the underlined word “reunite” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Get separated. B. Get much wealthier.
C. Get improved. D. Get together again.
3. What is the main idea of paragraph 3
A. When Yang was interviewed.
B. Where Yang learnt to take photos.
C. Why Yang had a painful childhood.
D. What Yang recorded with his camera.
4. What do we know about Yang's family
A. It is full of love. B. It is full of mysteries.
C. It is a rich family. D. It is having a hard time.
Passage 4(2023本溪、辽阳、葫芦岛)
Bai Yi 　　Hello! We're in 2042 now. Let's share our beautiful life together! I had a serious illness at the age of 7. From then on, I expected to be a doctor. Now I work in a hospital as a doctor. There are modern medical instruments and services. I can treat patients even when they're far away from me. This is because the Internet is faster now.
Wen Hua 　　Through years of studying hard, I'm teaching Chinese in a middle school. Some of my students come from other countries. Since they like Chinese history and culture, they carefully listen to me explain Chinese poems and novels. They spread Chinese history and culture around the world.
Gan Jing 　　China is much greener now because it has worked on protecting the environment. New energy is used without polluting Earth. I'm doing something common for our city. I keep our streets clean and tidy every day to make people live comfortably. I take pride in my job. Any job is a good job.
Lan Tian 　　When I was young，I dreamed of being an astronaut(宇航员) and flying into the space. Nowadays, my dream has come true. Traveling to the moon has got popular. People between the ages of 18 to 60 are able to travel to the moon. I'm going to travel to the Mars(火星) soon. I'm so excited！
1. Bai Yi has achieved her dream and can treat patients far away ________．
A. on the Internet B. on the radio
C. on the moon D. on the plane
2. Wen Hua's foreign students are interested in ________， so they enjoy her classes.
A. becoming a teacher
B. English poems and novels
C. flying into the space
D. Chinese history and culture
3. Gan Jing may be ________ according to what he said.
A. a teacher B. a doctor C. a cleaner D. an astronaut
4. Lan Tian is excited because he ________．
A. works as a doctor B. will travel to the moon
C. is proud of his job D. is going to the Mars soon
5. We can infer that the four students are imagining their ________．
A. hobbies and habits B. life in the future
C. living environment D. ways of traveling
人与社会——人际交往
子主题11　　人际交往中的优秀品质
角度1　团队活动与集体生活，参与意识与集体精神
Passage 1(2023北京)
I joined a band(乐队) as a drummer in my middle school. I thought it would be fun playing the drum and meeting new friends. At first it was easy, but a month later, it got difficult. I was the only one who couldn't keep pace(节奏) with the other players.
Our teacher, Angie, singled me out to keep practicing while everyone else got to relax. I felt ashamed(羞愧的) as my teammates watched me fail so many times. Finally I got so drum tired of practicing that I didn't care about doing it right.
“Are you giving up on me, Steve？” Angie asked.
“Yes, I am，” I shouted. Angie sent me inside the music room, where I cried out. Then she came in and said, “Don't be sad. I believe you can make it！” She told me never to give up. She left me alone and I realized Angie was right—by giving up, I was also giving up on the team and myself.
With her comfort, I decided to go on practicing. However, I still couldn't play well. Knowing my difficulties, my teammates gave me a hand. They spent about three more hours practicing with me every week. Thanks to their support and help, I began to keep pace with them. Later, we performed wonderfully in an important show.
In the whole process, I was taught that although we each had our own job to do in a show, it would take all of us working together to make the show great. I felt accepted and made great progress. I love everyone in the band. I can't imagine what my school life would be like without them.
1. One month after he joined the band, Steve felt playing the drum was ________．
A. funny B. helpful C. noisy D. difficult
2. With Angie's comfort, Steve decided to ________．
A. have a good rest B. go on practicing
C. give others a hand D. start another band
3. From his experience, Steve learned about ________．
A. the value of teamwork B. the effect of shows
C. the importance of hobbies D. the power of music
角度2　同伴交往，相互尊重，友好互助
Passage 2(2023随州)
My mom told me a story that was about the school picnic. At that time, schools didn't have a field day. The biggest day for them was School Picnic Day.
School Picnic Day was usually held on the last day of school in June. On that day, kids played simple games. No one cared who won or who lost.
Before the school picnic, parents always packed picnic baskets for the kids. They filled them with a lot of good food.
There was a poor family. They had no picnic lunch that year. When my mom noticed this, she tried to help them.
Just then, the teacher said there was going to be one final race before lunch. It was the sack race, in which two people get inside a sack and hop as fast as they can to the finish line. The winner would receive a special lunch basket.
My mom wanted to enter this race. She waited until she saw Mary, the eldest sister of the poor family, stand up. She asked Mary if she could be her partner, and Mary agreed. My mom went out of her way to make Mary win.
Later, Mary came and thanked my mom for being her partner. She said that her brothers and sisters really enjoyed the picnic lunch. According to mom, it was the best school picnic in the whole world.
1. What did children usually do on School Picnic Day
A. Play simple games. B. Make delicious food.
C. Meet family members. D. Pick up apples.
2. Who always packed the baskets for kids before the school picnic
A. Their parents. B. Their teachers.
C. Their friends. D. Their partners.
3. Why did the writer's mother want Mary to win the game
A. Because Mary could run really fast.
B. Because she never took part in games like this.
C. Because she wanted to help the poor family.
D. Because she liked Mary.
Passage 3(2023眉山)
Twice a month, Jenny Green sits down, picks up her pen and writes a letter to her best friend. The British woman has been doing it for 80 years. She has sent more than 1，500 letters to her pen pal in America.
The hobby started in 1942. Jenny, then 12 years old, was reading a magazine. Some ads in the magazine were asking for pen pals. One of them caught Jenny's eye. It was from Alice Miller. She lived in America and was also 12. “It was exciting for me，” Jenny said. “I sat down at once, wrote a letter, put it in an envelope—together with a picture of myself—and posted it.”
Jenny spent every day waiting for the postman. Two weeks later—which felt like a lifetime—a reply dropped through the letter box. “I was overjoyed，” Jenny said. “There was a letter and a picture of my new friend. She was all the way on the other side of the world！”
Jenny and Alice wanted to learn more about each other. They kept writing. The two found that they had a lot in common. They liked the same books and the same films.
However, both Jenny and Alice were too poor to afford a plane ticket. It was not until 1987 that they met. “I was glad to see the person I had been writing to for 40 years，” Jenny said. “We had a big hug and then sat down, chatting for hours.”
Now in their nineties, Jenny and Alice are still writing to each other. And they still write by hand. “Writing is warmer and friendlier. So why shall we change the habit of a lifetime？” Jenny said. “I'm so glad that I wrote that first letter 80 years ago.”
1. Where did Jenny Green first see Alice's information
A. In a magazine. B. On a website.
C. On social media. D. In a newspaper.
2. The underlined word “overjoyed”(in Paragraph 3) probably means “________”．
A. very sad B. very tired C. very worried D. very happy
3. According to the article, what did Jenny and Alice have in common
①They liked the same films.
②They were of the same age.
③They liked the same books.
④They liked the same movie stars.
A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C. ①③④ D. ②③④
4. What can we learn from the last paragraph
A. Jenny has many pen pals.
B. Jenny and Alice will keep writing by hand.
C. Jenny doesn't know how to use a computer.
D. Jenny and Alice will write to each other by email.
角度3　尊老爱幼，懂得感恩
Passage 4(2023广西北部湾经济区)
When I was in Grade 8, I had a heated argument(争吵) with my classmate, Tony. I have forgotten what the argument was about, but I have never forgotten the lesson I learned that day.
I believed that I was right and he was wrong, and Tony believed that I was wrong and he was right. Our teacher, a kind and smart lady, decided to teach us a lesson. She brought us to the front of the class and placed him on one side of her desk and me on the other. In the middle of her desk was a large and round object. I could clearly see that it was black. The teacher asked us what color the object was. “White，” Tony answered. I couldn't believe he said the object was white！“Clearly, it was black！” Another argument started between Tony and me, this time about the color of the object.
The teacher told me to go and stand where Tony was standing and told him to go and stand where I was standing. We changed places, and now she asked me what color the object was. I had to answer, “White.” It was an object with two differently colored sides—from his side it was white, while from my side it was black. “Boys, now, what do you say？” The teacher smiled at us. Tony has been my best friend ever since.
My teacher taught me a very important lesson that day: When you disagree with others, you'd better be in their shoes. That will help you look at the situation through their eyes, and truly understand their ideas and ways of thinking.
1. What did the teacher do at first
A. She shouted at the boys.
B. She called the boys' parents.
C. She walked out of the classroom.
D. She brought the boys to her desk.
2. How did the writer feel when Tony answered “White” in paragraph 2
A. Surprised. B. Pleased. C. Afraid. D. Thankful.
3. Why did the writer give two different answers
A. Because he was unfriendly to Tony.
B. Because he changed his place with Tony.
C. Because he wanted to have another argument.
D. Because he turned around the object.
4. What would the writer probably do after this lesson
A. He would forget the arguments.
B. He might shake hands with Tony.
C. He would sit in the front of the class.
D. He might listen to the teacher carelessly.
5. Which is the best title for the passage
A. Great minds think the same. B. Many hands make light work.
C. Look at things in another way. D. Burn the candle at both ends.
角度4　人际关系与人际交往
Passage 5(2023扬州)
My five year old son befriends the woman. It starts with voices in the yard. When I come out to check on Daniel, his face is pressed on the fence(篱笆)．
The woman says, “You wait right here; I'll be right back.”
She returns with a saw(锯子). There's a whirring. A circle in the wooden fence drops out of sight.
“Dad! Sandy just drilled out a hole in the fence so Sandy and me can talk！” Daniel spins around.
I hadn't known her name was Sandy. We've lived here a month before Daniel was born.
Daniel's and Sandy's murmuring voices continue. Whenever Daniel is outside, he circles near the fence that isn't a fence any more. Some days my son just goes to stand at the hole, yelling, “Sandy! Saaaaandyyyyy！” Sometimes I hear bits of their talk.
“We painted a ghost at school.”
Or: “Wheeler and Jackson were playing football, and they told me I couldn't play.”
“That wasn't very nice，” says Sandy. “Did that hurt your feelings？Did you let them know that？”
I can't hear how he replies. A moment of envy runs through me. He never talks about his school things with me.
Daniel and Sandy not only keep chatting through the hole, they also exchange gifts. A coloring book, then a Hot Wheels car. It's unclear what Daniel gives Sandy in return.
One afternoon, I hear Sandy's voice floating over the top of the fence with the hole. “I thought maybe Daniel could come for a play date.”
We ring the bell on Sandy's porch. She's a middle aged woman with smiling eyes. Sandy's yard is sweet with the smell of flowers. We have a pleasant afternoon with Sandy, my son's adult friend, the first friend Daniel has made on his own.
A month later, Sandy leaves to care for her mother in Kansas. She left behind a box of presents: a coloring book, sidewalk chalk, the missing orange part in the Hot Wheels track. When I look at Daniel, he's looking down at his shoes．
He_sometimes_wanders_down_to_the_fence._Instead_of_calling_“Sandy!_Saaaaandyyyyy！”_he_cries,_“Hello!_Helloooooo！”
One day, Daniel receives Sandy's postcard. They write frequently, warmly.
1. Which of the following is the correct order of the story
a. Sandy leaves for Kansas to care for her mother.
b. Daniel and Sandy exchange gifts through the hole.
c. Daniel and Sandy are good pen friends.
d. Sandy drills out a hole in the fence.
e. Sandy invites Daniel to come to her yard for a play date.
A. dbeac B. badec C. dceab D. ecadb
2. Which sentence should go in the empty box in Paragraph 4 from the bottom
A. The neighbourhood I grew up in has a fence like this.
B. We've passed through the hole in the fence.
C. Beyond that fence stands Sandy's blue house.
D. I'm a person who looks on the bad side of the fence.
3. What can we know about Daniel from the underlined sentences in the story
A. He doesn't care about Sandy's leaving.
B. He is impressed with the shoes from Sandy.
C. He is heartbroken when hearing the news.
D. He does not want to be Sandy's friend any more.
4. Which sentence best expresses the theme of the story
A. Parents are children's best friends.
B. Trust and friendship can go beyond ages.
C. A good fence makes a good neighbour.
D. Grass is greener on the other side of the fence.
人与社会——文学、艺术与体育
子主题12　　文学与艺术
Passage 1(2023长沙)
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is one of the great works by Mark Twain. The book is so interesting. Even today, it is quite popular among kids. Although I am in my thirties, the book remains one of my favorites. After re reading the book recently, I have learned an important lesson from Tom Sawyer.
In our daily lives, we are often given some boring or tiring tasks. What's in your mind when your mom tells you to clean the floor？Have you ever wanted to complain(抱怨)？I think most people have.
Tom Sawyer, however, thought “differently” when he was given a boring task. One Saturday morning, Aunt Polly told Tom to paint the fence(篱笆). Tom's friend Ben Rogers happened to walk past. Instead of complaining, Tom told Ben that he felt “excited” about the task. “Only one in a thousand—maybe even two thousand—boys can do this！” Tom said.
Tom's words made Ben interested in the task. He even gave Tom his apple so that he could have a chance to paint the fence. If Tom had thought about nothing but complaining, he would have had a bad day painting the fence.
This story teaches me a valuable lesson: Complaining is useless. The next time you are given a boring or tiring task, don't complain. Unlike what happens in the story of Tom Sawyer, it is unlikely that someone will come and do the work for you. However, without complaining, you'll feel better and perhaps even do a better job!
1. Who is the writer of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
A. Aunt Polly. B. Mark Twain. C. Ben Rogers.
2. According to the writer, what is most people's immediate reaction(即时反应) to a boring task
A. Complaining about it. B. Accepting it. C. Refusing it.
3. What did Aunt Polly ask Tom to do in this text
A. Visit Ben. B. Clean the floor. C. Paint the fence.
4. Why did Tom say the underlined sentence to Ben in Paragraph 3
A. To express his sadness.
B. To catch Ben's interest.
C. To show his anger.
5．What does the writer learn from Tom Sawyer
A. It is no use complaining.
B. Refusing is the best choice.
C. Waiting is the only way out.
Passage 2(2023龙东)
Lu Xun is one of the greatest Chinese writers of the 20th century. He not only wrote stories, but also wrote articles about living conditions of Chinese people.
Lu Xun was born in 1881. In 1898, his grandfather was put into prison for taking money. His father became seriously ill. From that time on, his family were no longer accepted by their relatives and friends. These early experiences greatly influenced his writing. In 1902, he went to study in Japan. He showed a talent for writing and translating. He even wrote several books. He returned to China in 1909 because he was in need of money. After working for several years as a teacher in Beijing, Lu Xun again returned to writing. In 1918, he wrote his famous short story Diary of a Madman. It was the first Chinese novel published using the everyday language that people spoke, which helped make it a great success. This, together with his novel The True Story of Ah Q(1921), made Lu Xun a leading Chinese writer. Lu Xun still worried greatly about China's future. In 1926, he moved to Shanghai and gave up writing stories. He then only wrote articles which called on people to fight against the government. For this, the government stopped him from publishing any more books.
He died in 1936. Lu Xun's importance and influence have grown. Today some of his works are included in school textbooks and his works are read by millions of people around the world.
1. Which of the following greatly influenced Lu Xun's writing according to the passage
A. The people he met in Japan.
B. The experiences in his early life.
C. Working as a teacher in Beijing.
2. Why was Lu Xun's story Diary of a Madman so popular according to the passage
A. It was based on Lu Xun's diary.
B. It was the first novel using everyday language.
C. Its story took place in modern times.
3. What does “This” refer to
A. The success of Diary of a Madman.
B. The True Story of Ah Q.
C. The first Chinese novel.
4. What did Lu Xun mainly write after moving to Shanghai
A. Funny stories.
B. Articles about himself.
C. Articles calling on people to fight against the government.
5. Which is TRUE about Lu Xun according to the passage
A. Some of his articles were about living conditions of Chinese people.
B. In 1898, his father was put into prison for taking money.
C. Lu Xun only wrote stories all his life.
子主题13　　体育
Passage 3(2023苏州)
When I was little, I was really little. But my dream was big. I dreamed of being a basketball player. I tried out for the teams at school, but I was never given a chance.
As I got older, I did grow a little bigger, but not a lot bigger. On my 12th birthday, I decided to try a new sport: running. I told Grandpa, “I'm going to be an athlete.”
“Dave，” Grandpa began gently, “if you can't be big, you can do something big.”
I ran 12 miles on my 12th birthday. On my 13th birthday, I did it again, but I added an extra mile. On my 14th birthday, I ran 14 miles. 15 on my 15th, 16 on my 16th, and—you guessed it—17 miles on my 17th birthday.
All this running inspired (激发) another big dream. Someday, I'd run the Boston Marathon (波士顿马拉松赛). I told Grandpa about my decision.
“But, Dave, you haven't trained for the marathon. Are