2024年深圳九下英语《阅读》拔高训练八
第一篇
A report says that young people who were born between 1995 and 2009 have different ways of life. Here are some hot ways in 2022.
★Food Younger people are trying difficult dishes at home. ·One sixth expressed their wish to cook at home. ·More than a quarter of teenagers and young adults are trying new things, like making bread and cakes. ★Health Teenagers and young adults care more about their health of the mind. About one third will continue to take part in sports. They will exercise twice to three times a day. 40% join in kinds of clubs and make many friends through exercise. About a quarter of them will depend on creative activities like drawing and writing music to stay happy. ★Shopping Online shopping will still be popular. But it will move away from big retailer (零售店) websites to social media and secondhand websites. 27% of teenagers and young adults are expecting to shop directly through social media websites. 24% are expecting to shop through special in-app services. 23% are expecting to shop through secondhand websites.
1. From the report we know some younger people wish to _________.
A. cook at home B. refuse difficult dishes
C. eat more bread D. make shopping lists
2. The report tells us teenagers and young adults do creative activities to _________.
A. enjoy music B. make a lot of friends
C. keep happy D. take the place of sports
3. According to the report, _________ are the most popular with young people on shopping.
A. retailer websites B. secondhand websites
C. special in-app services D. social media websites
4. The report lists _________ parts to show young people’s different ways of life.
A. two B. three C. four D. five
5. In which part of a website can we probably read the report
A.Social Life. B. Shopping Center. C. Sports World. D. Science Research.
第二篇
All this time Dorothy and Toto had been walking through the thick woods. There were few birds in the forest, but now and then there came a deep sound, which made the little girl’s heart beat fast.
All of a sudden, there came from the forest a terrible roar(吼叫), and the next moment a great Lion jumped into the road. Little Toto ran barking toward the Lion, and the great beast(猛兽)had opened his mouth to bite the dog. Dorothy rushed forward and hit the Lion upon his nose. She cried out:
“How could you bite Toto You ought to be ashamed of yourself, a big beast like you, to bite a poor little dog!”
“I didn’t bite him,” said the Lion.
“But you tried to,” she said. “You are nothing but a big coward.” “I know it,” said the Lion, “But how can I help it ”
“What makes you a coward ” asked Dorothy.
“It’s a mystery,” replied the Lion. “I suppose I was born that way. All the other animals in the forest naturally expect me to be brave, for the Lion is everywhere thought to be the King of Beasts. As soon as they hear me roar, they all try to get away from me, and of course I let them go. I’m such a coward.”
“But that isn’t right,” said Dorothy.
“I know it,” said the Lion, “Do you mind if I go with you ”
“You will be very welcome,” answered Dorothy, “for you will help to keep away the other wild beasts.”
“But that doesn’t make me any braver,” said the Lion.
1. How did Dorothy feel when she first heard the roar
A. Frightened. B. Excited. C. Surprised. D. Interested.
2. Why did Dorothy hit the Lion
A. She wasn’t afraid of the Lion. B. She was ashamed of the Lion.
C. The Lion was going to hurt Toto. D. The Lion put Dorothy in danger.
3. What made other animals afraid of the Lion
A. The Lion usually let them go.
B. The Lion roared from time to time.
C. They was too weak to hurt the Lion.
D. They thought the Lion as the King of Beasts.
4.What would probably happen next
A. The Lion would protect Toto. B. The Lion would stay with Dorothy.
C. Dorothy would make the Lion braver. D. Dorothy would fight with other beasts.
5. What’s the best title for this text
A. Toto lost Dorothy B. Dorothy met a lion
C. Dorothy protected Toto D. Toto fought against a lion
第三篇
Why is the sea salt Long before we discovered scientific ways of thinking about it, we explained it in a story. Even though the answer isn’t scientific, it holds some other truth in it—especially about the human heart.
Long ago, a poor old couple lived on the coast. One day, an old storyteller came to their village. The old couple gave him a meal. In return, he gave them a coffee mill (磨粉机) and said , “Say, ‘Mill, please grind (磨粉),’ and it’ll make whatever you want; to stop it, say ‘Mill, please cease (停止) grinding.’”
Soon the old couple had a much better life. They’d been happy people, and they didn’t need much more. But the young couple next door were never satisfied. When they saw the old couple wearing good clothes and buying good food, they burnt with envy (羡慕). So one day, the young husband went to the old couple’s house secretly and heard, “Mill, please grind hot chocolate!” He was surprised to see it coming out.
Then the young couple stole the mill from the old couple. With it, they rode a horse and set off down the coast, where no one would know them. Along the way, the husband showed proudly and asked, “What do you want it to make ” “Oh, I don’t know. Why not salt ” the wife said. “Mill, please grind salt!” he said. “It works!” the wife shouted. But then they noticed the salt went everywhere. “Make it stop.” the wife said. But the husband didn’t know how. “Mill, please stop grinding! Please, no more!” His words didn’t work. The mill kept grinding. Finally the young husband threw the mill into the sea as far as he could.
And there it’s been, for hundreds of years, endlessly grinding salt. That’s why the sea is salt.
1. The passage is probably a(n) ________.
A. folk story B. instruction C. science fiction D. science report
2. Put the things happened to the mill in correct order.
a.It began to produce salt. b.The young husband threw it.
c.The young couple stole it. d.The old couple got it.
A. b-d-a-c B. b-a-d-c C. d-a-c-b D. d-c-a-b
3. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. The coffee. B. The horse. C. The mill. D. The chocolate.
4. How did the young husband’s feelings change
A. sorry -sad-excited B. thirsty-excited-afraid
C. happy-nervous-proud D. surprised-thankful-happy
5. What does the word “truth” in Paragraph 1 imply (暗指)
A. Being patient. B. Working properly.
C. Being satisfied. D. Listening carefully.
第四篇
Both my wife and I are running lovers. I usually run on the track in my neighbourhood. Most people walk on the track, so I am faster than them. My speed seems amazing to the walkers and I often pass by them twenty or more times around the track. This makes me feel proud.
One day, a short man came. He didn't look like much of a runner. I saw him get out of the car and warm up before running when I passed by two walkers. He started running a few metres ahead of me. He was fast but I sped up and managed to catch up with him. I had someone to compete with. But after a lap (圈), I fell behind him and had great difficulty in breathing. After two laps , my foot began to hurt, so I had to slowdown and began to run at my usual speed. This time I could breathe again without sounding like I had a lung disease (肺病) and the pain in my foot went away. In a very short time , he was far ahead. He was too fast for me to follow.That day , I learnt several lessons. In life, there will always be those slower and faster.Some have natural talent (天赋) and some have trained harder. Don't judge (判断) the capacity of a person by how he or she looks.
The point is that we each have our own speed. When we are trying to keep up, we often end up hurting ourselves and being out of breath. Slow down or speed up, but run your race to your best. Don't run fast when you should be running slowly. Don't run a tall when you should be walking. Don't walk when you should be running.
1. Why does the author takes pride in himself
Because he usually runs on the track
Because he is faster than the walkers
Because he runs fastest on the track
Because he has someone to compete with
2. What did the author think of the short man at first
A. He was an amazing driver. B.He was an experienced runner.
C. He was not a good runner. D. He was too proud of himself.
3. What happened to the author after he sped up
A.He caught up with the short man. B.His foot didn't hurt any more.
C.His breath became much heavier. D. He fell down and hurt his foot.
4. What does the underlined word “capacity” probably mean
A. Age B.job C. attitude D. ability
5. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Don't compete with others
B. Keep fit through running
C. Enjoy your own speed
D. The faster, the better
第四篇
If you are 13-18 years old and want to improve your English by abroad, Nacel, a great organization will help you enter high schools in the USA.
In order to succeed in completing the following exchange programs, you must have a high English language level, a strong ability to live far away from home and a great interest in experiencing a new culture. You will be able to choose from a short-time experience (a few weeks) to a school term or a school year.
International School Program
Besides offering common subjects of other high school, this program offers STEM subjects, giving students the chance to develop skills and knowledge in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.For international students, English lessons are available after school.
Private High School Program
We offer all private high schools across the country. You can choose any city you want to go. For the program, students will be required to have a good score in our English exam and to attend an interview performed by one of our program staff (工作人员).
Homestay Program
Live in an American family in the USA! The homestay program offers teenagers chances to experience the everyday life of a host family in the USA. Our wonderful hosts will help you to know the local community as soon as possible.
To find more information, please click Here or:
Phone: 001-651-315-7880 Email: naceltravel@
1. Nacel is ________.
A. a website B. an organization C. a program D. an American teacher
2. Who will probably attend the programs
A. A French boy who can hardly speak English.
B. A Chinese girl who doesn’t want to leave home.
C. A German girl who is interested in American culture.
D. An American boy who is studying at a college in New York.
3. What is special about the International School Program
A. Its STEM subjects. B. Its international students.
C. Its after-school clubs. D. Its common subjects of high school.
4. Which of the following is TRUE about the Homestay Program
A. It requires students to have an interview.
B. It helps students get into any private high school.
C. It helps students know about Americans’ daily life.
D. Its staff will take students to know the local community.
5. This passage is ________.
A. to give advice on English learning
B. to introduce American education
C. to help students know about American culture
D. to get students to join the programs
第五篇
In recent years, plank exercise (平板支撑) has become more and more popular. It’s easy to find a proper place to do plank exercise. You can even do it with a chair! But you should use a stable chair to ensure your safety. It is dangerous if the chair moves during exercise. Moreover, doing plank exercise regularly may bring you lots of benefits.
Performing plank exercise as a daily home exercise before or after school will not only speed up your metabolism (新陈代谢), but also keep your metabolic rate (速率) high all day long. Doing it regularly will make you burn lots of calories (卡路里). This is especially useful if you have to sit in the classroom for hours every day. A high metabolic rate will help you lose weight and keep in good shape.
Have you ever tried standing on one leg You couldn’t stand straight for more than ten seconds, right It’s because your muscles (肌肉) aren’t strong enough to give you the balance you need. Doing plank exercise regularly will improve your balance. Stronger muscles will also help you stand with straight posture (姿势) longer.
________ Just think about it: You are sitting all day long. Your muscles get tired, and your legs get heavy. Plank exercise will relax the muscle groups that may cause stress in the body. As a result, it can have a powerful and positive effect on our mood.
Considering all the benefits of plank exercise, will you make it part of your everyday life
1. What does the underlined word “stable” mean in Chinese
A. not easily moved B. clean C. comfortable D. beautiful
2.Which of the following shows the change in your metabolic rate after you complete
plank exercise
A. B. C. D.
3. According to the writer, some people can’t stand straight for more than ten seconds
on one leg because ________.
A. they are drunk B. their muscles are tired
C. their muscles are weak D. they have fewer muscles
4. Which of the following can be put in the ________ in Paragraph 4
Everyone needs plank exercise.
Plank exercise is simple for us.
C. You may get other physical benefits.
D. You will also get some mental benefits.
5. What’s the main idea of the passage
A. The danger of regular plank exercise.
B. The benefits of regular plank exercise.
C. The growing popularity of plank exercise.
D. Common mistakes in doing plank exercise.
第六篇
Each year, millions of tourists from all over the world go to see the Alps. The Alps can be a really popular place for skier (滑雪者) because of the snow.
Antoine Guisan and Sabine Rumpf are experts that study the Alps. They recently found that plants and grass on the Alps are not only spreading but also getting thicker and greener. At the same time, the Alps are losing the snow.
The reason is that our planet is getting warmer. When people burn fuels, CO2 goes into the air and keeps heat on the planet. So the earth’s average (平均的) temperature has been rising. It has risen about 1℃ since 1880.
That might not seem like a very big problem, but actually even small changes can make huge differences. The Alps in Switzerland have seen some of these changes. About 1200 new lakes have been formed there since 1850. The water of these lakes has come from melting glaciers (冰川).
Now, the Alps are growing greener. This brings some other problems. One is that new plants and animals show up. They could put the current (现在的) ones at risk. Another problem is that green can lead to faster warming. That’s because green doesn’t reflect sunlight as well as the white of snow does. This can cause snow, ice, and glaciers on the mountains to melt much faster.
“This is a very important discovery,” Guisan said. After all, the more we know, the easier it will be for us to help.
1. According to experts, which is a problem the Alps are facing
A. More and more fuels are burnt there.
B. More and more tourists are going there.
C. The snow there is getting heavier and heavier.
D. The plants there are getting thicker and greener.
2. What does the writer think of the 1℃ rise in the earth’s average temperature
A. It has a big influence. B. It is a small problem.
C. It didn’t take long. . D. It’s a slow process.
3. What does the underlined word “ones” in Paragraph 5 refer to
A. Mountains. B. Lakes and glaciers.
C. Plants and animals. D. The colors of green and white.
4. Which blank can the sentence “So the greener the mountains are, the more heat
They keep.” be put in
A. ① B. ② C. ③ D. ④
5. What will probably be discussed in the following paragraph
A. When the best time to visit the Alps is.
B. What experts will do to help the warming planet.
C. How the white of snow reflects sunlight.
D. Why greener mountains keep more heat.
第七篇
The J.Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles organized an interesting online activity. It invited art-lovers to recreate their favourite artworks with things and people in their homes and post photos. Here are three creative works. Laughing Fool by Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen,1500 Different from the scary fool in Jacob's painting,Tiffanie Pierini Ho looks lovely in the photo. Tiffanie thought of her old giraffe onesie (连体衣) when she saw the fool's long ears. She also wore a Christmas sweater with cuffs (袖口). The action and smile of the two fools are almost the same.
Imaginary Insect,Tulip,Spider, and Common Pear by Joris Hoefnagel and Georg Bocskay, 1561-1562 6-year-old Bella has a love of nature and learned about the activity at breakfast-time.She chose one of the pages in a book. She used dry noodles as the word lines and eggs as the pears. The background of the photo was a brown paper bag. Her mother said it was truly wonderful to let art be a part of people's daily life
The Laundress by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, 1761 Elizabeth Ariza took part in the activity with a photo of her daughter.They chose the painting because they really loved the composition (构图). She said, “My daughter loves dress-up. She is a natural actress.”Although the pair took the picture in a modern washing room,the little girl looks as old as the woman in Greuze's painting because of her clothes.The final product is nearly perfect.
1. Who painted Laughing Fool
Joris Hoefnagel B. Georg Bocskay
C . Jean-Baptiste Greuze. D. Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen.
2. In Bella's photo, we can see .
① noodles ②eggs ③pears ④ a paper bag
A.①②③ B.①②④ C.②③④ D.①③④
3. Where did Elizabeth take the photo
A.I n a kitchen. B.In a museum. C. In a washing room. D.In her daughter's bedroom.
4. Which of the following is TRUE
Tiffanie Pierini Ho comes from Los Angeles.
All the three art-lovers produced the works alone.
Bella loves dress-up and she dreams of being an actress.
The three artworks were produced in different years.
5. The purpose of the text is to .
share three art-lover 'creative works
introduce the J.Paul Getty Museum
attract more visitors to the museum
introduce three famous paintings
第八篇
You may study differently from your friends, but your study habits are not wrong!
Kelly and Maria are best friends with a lot in common. They love doing things together, such as going to the movies and concerts, shopping, or just sitting at a small cafe. Since they take a lot of the same school subjects, they would love to study together, but they find this impossible. Their working styles are so completely different that they can’t be in the same room while they are studying!
Kelly would like to study in a clean, open space, while Maria works best with books, papers and other things around her. Kelly prefers to study in a totally silent room, but Maria loves to play music or even have the TV on. Kelly can sit for hours without moving, and often gets all her homework done in one sitting. Maria, however, is always getting up, and says that she thinks best when she’s on the move.
You might be asking yourself: which way of studying gets better results Many people believe that a silent, tidy setting is the way to go, . Some research has even shown that outside noise and untidiness help some people focus their attention, because it makes them form a “wall” in their mind around what they are doing and improves their focus.
So, if you’re a student who chooses to study while sitting at a table in a busy shopping center, don’t worry about it. If you work in total silence, that’s OK, too. Judging from Kelly’s and Maria’s study habits, the best way to study is the way that works for you. In their very different ways, both of them do well in school, and both finish their work within the required time as well.
1. Why Kelly and Maria are mentioned as an example in this text
A. To discuss two different study habits.
B. To compare the differences in their hobbies.
C. To show the importance of a good study habit.
D. To express the writer’s worry about their friendship.
2. What does the underlined word “focus” probably mean
A. receive B. avoid C. keep D. require
C 3. Which of the following is the best to fill in the blank in Paragraph 4
A. and they have difficulty in study B. and it can be true for most of them
C. but that doesn’t seem necessarily true D. but nobody does research on this question
4. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Students who like to study in silence will be more successful.
B. Both study habits can help students make progress in their studies.
C. Only a small number of students can study well in a noisy situation.
D. Friends with different study habits can do better by studying together.
5. What is the best title for the text
A. Are you studying in the “right” way
B. How can you improve your study habits
C. Is it possible for friends to study well together
D. What are the advantages of different study settings
答案第一篇
A report says that young people who were born between 1995 and 2009 have different ways of life. Here are some hot ways in 2022.
★Food Younger people are trying difficult dishes at home. ·One sixth expressed their wish to cook at home. ·More than a quarter of teenagers and young adults are trying new things, like making bread and cakes. ★Health Teenagers and young adults care more about their health of the mind. About one third will continue to take part in sports. They will exercise twice to three times a day. 40% join in kinds of clubs and make many friends through exercise. About a quarter of them will depend on creative activities like drawing and writing music to stay happy. ★Shopping Online shopping will still be popular. But it will move away from big retailer (零售店) websites to social media and secondhand websites. 27% of teenagers and young adults are expecting to shop directly through social media websites. 24% are expecting to shop through special in-app services. 23% are expecting to shop through secondhand websites.
A 1. From the report we know some younger people wish to _________.
A. cook at home B. refuse difficult dishes
C. eat more bread D. make shopping lists
C 2. The report tells us teenagers and young adults do creative activities to _________.
A. enjoy music B. make a lot of friends
C. keep happy D. take the place of sports
D 3. According to the report, _________ are the most popular with young people on shopping.
A. retailer websites B. secondhand websites
C. special in-app services D. social media websites
B 4. The report lists _________ parts to show young people’s different ways of life.
A. two B. three C. four D. five
A 5. In which part of a website can we probably read the report
A.Social Life. B. Shopping Center. C. Sports World. D. Science Research.
答案第二篇
All this time Dorothy and Toto had been walking through the thick woods. There were few birds in the forest, but now and then there came a deep sound, which made the little girl’s heart beat fast.
All of a sudden, there came from the forest a terrible roar(吼叫), and the next moment a great Lion jumped into the road. Little Toto ran barking toward the Lion, and the great beast(猛兽)had opened his mouth to bite the dog. Dorothy rushed forward and hit the Lion upon his nose. She cried out:
“How could you bite Toto You ought to be ashamed of yourself, a big beast like you, to bite a poor little dog!”
“I didn’t bite him,” said the Lion.
“But you tried to,” she said. “You are nothing but a big coward.” “I know it,” said the Lion, “But how can I help it ”
“What makes you a coward ” asked Dorothy.
“It’s a mystery,” replied the Lion. “I suppose I was born that way. All the other animals in the forest naturally expect me to be brave, for the Lion is everywhere thought to be the King of Beasts. As soon as they hear me roar, they all try to get away from me, and of course I let them go. I’m such a coward.”
“But that isn’t right,” said Dorothy.
“I know it,” said the Lion, “Do you mind if I go with you ”
“You will be very welcome,” answered Dorothy, “for you will help to keep away the other wild beasts.”
“But that doesn’t make me any braver,” said the Lion.
A 1. How did Dorothy feel when she first heard the roar
A. Frightened. B. Excited. C. Surprised. D. Interested.
C 2. Why did Dorothy hit the Lion
A. She wasn’t afraid of the Lion. B. She was ashamed of the Lion.
C. The Lion was going to hurt Toto. D. The Lion put Dorothy in danger.
D 3. What made other animals afraid of the Lion
A. The Lion usually let them go.
B. The Lion roared from time to time.
C. They was too weak to hurt the Lion.
D. They thought the Lion as the King of Beasts.
B 4.What would probably happen next
A. The Lion would protect Toto. B. The Lion would stay with Dorothy.
C. Dorothy would make the Lion braver. D. Dorothy would fight with other beasts.
B 5. What’s the best title for this text
A. Toto lost Dorothy B. Dorothy met a lion
C. Dorothy protected Toto D. Toto fought against a lion
答案第三篇
Why is the sea salt Long before we discovered scientific ways of thinking about it, we explained it in a story. Even though the answer isn’t scientific, it holds some other truth in it—especially about the human heart.
Long ago, a poor old couple lived on the coast. One day, an old storyteller came to their village. The old couple gave him a meal. In return, he gave them a coffee mill (磨粉机) and said , “Say, ‘Mill, please grind (磨粉),’ and it’ll make whatever you want; to stop it, say ‘Mill, please cease (停止) grinding.’”
Soon the old couple had a much better life. They’d been happy people, and they didn’t need much more. But the young couple next door were never satisfied. When they saw the old couple wearing good clothes and buying good food, they burnt with envy (羡慕). So one day, the young husband went to the old couple’s house secretly and heard, “Mill, please grind hot chocolate!” He was surprised to see it coming out.
Then the young couple stole the mill from the old couple. With it, they rode a horse and set off down the coast, where no one would know them. Along the way, the husband showed proudly and asked, “What do you want it to make ” “Oh, I don’t know. Why not salt ” the wife said. “Mill, please grind salt!” he said. “It works!” the wife shouted. But then they noticed the salt went everywhere. “Make it stop.” the wife said. But the husband didn’t know how. “Mill, please stop grinding! Please, no more!” His words didn’t work. The mill kept grinding. Finally the young husband threw the mill into the sea as far as he could.
And there it’s been, for hundreds of years, endlessly grinding salt. That’s why the sea is salt.
A 1. The passage is probably a(n) ________.
A. folk story B. instruction C. science fiction D. science report
D 2. Put the things happened to the mill in correct order.
a.It began to produce salt. b.The young husband threw it.
c.The young couple stole it. d.The old couple got it.
A. b-d-a-c B. b-a-d-c C. d-a-c-b D. d-c-a-b
C 23. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. The coffee. B. The horse. C. The mill. D. The chocolate.
B 4. How did the young husband’s feelings change
A. sorry -sad-excited B. thirsty-excited-afraid
C. happy-nervous-proud D. surprised-thankful-happy
C 5. What does the word “truth” in Paragraph 1 imply (暗指)
A. Being patient. B. Working properly.
C. Being satisfied. D. Listening carefully.
答案第四篇
Both my wife and I are running lovers. I usually run on the track in my neighbourhood. Most people walk on the track, so I am faster than them. My speed seems amazing to the walkers and I often pass by them twenty or more times around the track. This makes me feel proud.①
One day, a short man came. He didn't look like much of a runner.② I saw him get out of the car and warm up before running when I passed by two walkers. He started running a few metres ahead of me. He was fast but I sped up and managed to catch up with him. I had someone to compete with. But after a lap (圈), I fell behind him and had great difficulty in breathing.③ After two laps , my foot began to hurt, so I had to slowdown and began to run at my usual speed. This time I could breathe again without sounding like I had a lung disease (肺病) and the pain in my foot went away. In a very short time , he was far ahead. He was too fast for me to follow.That day , I learnt several lessons. In life, there will always be those slower and faster.Some have natural talent (天赋) and some have trained harder. Don't judge (判断) the capacity of a person by how he or she looks.④
The point is that we each have our own speed. When we are trying to keep up, we often end up hurting ourselves and being out of breath. Slow down or speed up, but run your race to your best.⑤ Don't run fast when you should be running slowly. Don't run a tall when you should be walking. Don't walk when you should be running.
B 1. Why does the author takes pride in himself
Because he usually runs on the track
Because he is faster than the walkers
Because he runs fastest on the track
Because he has someone to compete with
C 2. What did the author think of the short man at first
A. He was an amazing driver. B.He was an experienced runner.
C. He was not a good runner. D. He was too proud of himself.
C 3. What happened to the author after he sped up
A.He caught up with the short man. B.His foot didn't hurt any more.
C.His breath became much heavier. D. He fell down and hurt his foot.
D 4. What does the underlined word “capacity” probably mean
A. Age B.job C. attitude D. ability
C 5. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Don't compete with others
B. Keep fit through running
C. Enjoy your own speed
D. The faster, the better
答案第四篇
If you are 13-18 years old and want to improve your English by abroad, Nacel, a great organization will help you enter high schools in the USA.①
In order to succeed in completing the following exchange programs,⑤ you must have a high English language level, a strong ability to live far away from home and a great interest in experiencing a new culture.② You will be able to choose from a short-time experience (a few weeks) to a school term or a school year.
International School Program
Besides offering common subjects of other high school, this program offers STEM subjects, giving students the chance to develop skills and knowledge in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.③ For international students, English lessons are available after school.
Private High School Program
We offer all private high schools across the country. You can choose any city you want to go. For the program, students will be required to have a good score in our English exam and to attend an interview performed by one of our program staff (工作人员).
Homestay Program
Live in an American family in the USA! The homestay program offers teenagers chances to experience the everyday life of a host family in the USA. Our wonderful hosts will help you to know the local community as soon as possible.④
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( B ) 1. Nacel is ________.
A. a website B. an organization C. a program D. an American teacher
( C ) 2. Who will probably attend the programs
A. A French boy who can hardly speak English.
B. A Chinese girl who doesn’t want to leave home.
C. A German girl who is interested in American culture.
D. An American boy who is studying at a college in New York.
( A ) 3. What is special about the International School Program
A. Its STEM subjects. B. Its international students.
C. Its after-school clubs. D. Its common subjects of high school.
( C ) 4. Which of the following is TRUE about the Homestay Program
A. It requires students to have an interview.
B. It helps students get into any private high school.
C. It helps students know about Americans’ daily life.
D. Its staff will take students to know the local community.
( D ) 5. This passage is ________.
A. to give advice on English learning
B. to introduce American education
C. to help students know about American culture
D. to get students to join the programs
答案第五篇
In recent years, plank exercise (平板支撑) has become more and more popular. It’s easy to find a proper place to do plank exercise. You can even do it with a chair! But you should use a stable chair to ensure your safety. It is dangerous if the chair moves during exercise.① Moreover, doing plank exercise regularly may bring you lots of benefits.
Performing plank exercise as a daily home exercise before or after school will not only speed up your metabolism (新陈代谢), but also keep your metabolic rate (速率) high all day long.② Doing it regularly will make you burn lots of calories (卡路里). This is especially useful if you have to sit in the classroom for hours every day. A high metabolic rate will help you lose weight and keep in good shape.
Have you ever tried standing on one leg You couldn’t stand straight for more than ten seconds, right It’s because your muscles (肌肉) aren’t strong enough to give you the balance you need.③ Doing plank exercise regularly will improve your balance. Stronger muscles will also help you stand with straight posture (姿势) longer.
________ Just think about it: You are sitting all day long. Your muscles get tired, and your legs get heavy. Plank exercise will relax the muscle groups that may cause stress in the body. As a result, it can have a powerful and positive effect on our mood.④
Considering all the benefits of plank exercise, will you make it part of your everyday life ⑤
( A ) 1. What does the underlined word “stable” mean in Chinese
A. not easily moved B. clean C. comfortable D. beautiful
( D ) 2.Which of the following shows the change in your metabolic rate after you complete
plank exercise
A. B. C. D.
( C ) 3. According to the writer, some people can’t stand straight for more than ten seconds
on one leg because ________.
A. they are drunk B. their muscles are tired
C. their muscles are weak D. they have fewer muscles
( D ) 4. Which of the following can be put in the ________ in Paragraph 4
Everyone needs plank exercise.
Plank exercise is simple for us.
C. You may get other physical benefits.
D. You will also get some mental benefits.
( B ) 5. What’s the main idea of the passage
A. The danger of regular plank exercise.
B. The benefits of regular plank exercise.
C. The growing popularity of plank exercise.
D. Common mistakes in doing plank exercise.
答案第六篇
Each year, millions of tourists from all over the world go to see the Alps. The Alps can be a really popular place for skier (滑雪者) because of the snow. ①
Antoine Guisan and Sabine Rumpf are experts that study the Alps. They recently found that plants and grass on the Alps are not only spreading but also getting thicker and greener. ② At the same time, the Alps are losing the snow.
The reason is that our planet is getting warmer. When people burn fuels, CO2 goes into the air and keeps heat on the planet. So the earth’s average (平均的) temperature has been rising. It has risen about 1℃ since 1880.
That might not seem like a very big problem, but actually even small changes can make huge differences. The Alps in Switzerland have seen some of these changes. ③ About 1200 new lakes have been formed there since 1850. The water of these lakes has come from melting glaciers (冰川).
Now, the Alps are growing greener. This brings some other problems. One is that new plants and animals show up. They could put the current (现在的) ones at risk. Another problem is that green can lead to faster warming. That’s because green doesn’t reflect sunlight as well as the white of snow does. ④ This can cause snow, ice, and glaciers on the mountains to melt much faster.
“This is a very important discovery,” Guisan said. After all, the more we know, the easier it will be for us to help.
( D ) 1. According to experts, which is a problem the Alps are facing
A. More and more fuels are burnt there.
B. More and more tourists are going there.
C. The snow there is getting heavier and heavier.
D. The plants there are getting thicker and greener.
( A ) 2. What does the writer think of the 1℃ rise in the earth’s average temperature
A. It has a big influence. B. It is a small problem.
C. It didn’t take long. . D. It’s a slow process.
( C ) 3. What does the underlined word “ones” in Paragraph 5 refer to
A. Mountains. B. Lakes and glaciers.
C. Plants and animals. D. The colors of green and white.
( D ) 4. Which blank can the sentence “So the greener the mountains are, the more heat
They keep.” be put in
A. ① B. ② C. ③ D. ④
( B ) 5. What will probably be discussed in the following paragraph
A. When the best time to visit the Alps is.
B. What experts will do to help the warming planet.
C. How the white of snow reflects sunlight.
D. Why greener mountains keep more heat.
答案第七篇
The J.Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles organized an interesting online activity. It invited art-lovers to recreate their favourite artworks with things and people in their homes and post photos. Here are three creative works.⑤
Laughing Fool by Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen,1500① Different from the scary fool in Jacob's painting,Tiffanie Pierini Ho looks lovely in the photo. Tiffanie thought of her old giraffe onesie (连体衣) when she saw the fool's long ears. She also wore a Christmas sweater with cuffs (袖口). The action and smile of the two fools are almost the same.
Imaginary Insect,Tulip,Spider, and Common Pear by Joris Hoefnagel and Georg Bocskay, 1561-1562 6-year-old Bella has a love of nature and learned about the activity at breakfast-time.She chose one of the pages in a book. She used dry noodles as the word lines and eggs as the pears. The background of the photo was a brown paper bag.② Her mother said it was truly wonderful to let art be a part of people's daily life
The Laundress by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, 1761 ④ Elizabeth Ariza took part in the activity with a photo of her daughter.They chose the painting because they really loved the composition (构图). She said, “My daughter loves dress-up. She is a natural actress.”Although the pair took the picture in a modern washing room,the little girl looks as old as the woman in Greuze's painting because of her clothes.③The final product is nearly perfect.
( D )1. Who painted Laughing Fool
Joris Hoefnagel B. Georg Bocskay
C . Jean-Baptiste Greuze. D. Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen.
( B )2. In Bella's photo, we can see .
① noodles ②eggs ③pears ④ a paper bag
A.①②③ B.①②④ C.②③④ D.①③④
( C )3. Where did Elizabeth take the photo
A.I n a kitchen. B.In a museum. C. In a washing room. D.In her daughter's bedroom.
( D )4. Which of the following is TRUE
Tiffanie Pierini Ho comes from Los Angeles.
All the three art-lovers produced the works alone.
Bella loves dress-up and she dreams of being an actress.
The three artworks were produced in different years.
( A )5. The purpose of the text is to .
share three art-lover 'creative works
introduce the J.Paul Getty Museum
attract more visitors to the museum
introduce three famous paintings
答案第八篇
You may study differently from your friends, but your study habits are not wrong!
Kelly and Maria are best friends with a lot in common. They love doing things together, such as going to the movies and concerts, shopping, or just sitting at a small cafe. Since they take a lot of the same school subjects, they would love to study together, but they find this impossible. Their working styles are so completely different that they can’t be in the same room while they are studying!
Kelly would like to study in a clean, open space, while Maria works best with books, papers and other things around her. Kelly prefers to study in a totally silent room, but Maria loves to play music or even have the TV on. Kelly can sit for hours without moving, and often gets all her homework done in one sitting. Maria, however, is always getting up, and says that she thinks best when she’s on the move.
You might be asking yourself: which way of studying gets better results Many people believe that a silent, tidy setting is the way to go, . Some research has even shown that outside noise and untidiness help some people focus their attention, because it makes them form a “wall” in their mind around what they are doing and improves their focus.
So, if you’re a student who chooses to study while sitting at a table in a busy shopping center, don’t worry about it. If you work in total silence, that’s OK, too. Judging from Kelly’s and Maria’s study habits, the best way to study is the way that works for you. In their very different ways, both of them do well in school, and both finish their work within the required time as well.
A 1. Why Kelly and Maria are mentioned as an example in this text
A. To discuss two different study habits.
B. To compare the differences in their hobbies.
C. To show the importance of a good study habit.
D. To express the writer’s worry about their friendship.
C 2. What does the underlined word “focus” probably mean
A. receive B. avoid C. keep D. require
C 3. Which of the following is the best to fill in the blank in Paragraph 4
A. and they have difficulty in study B. and it can be true for most of them
C. but that doesn’t seem necessarily true D. but nobody does research on this question
B 4. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Students who like to study in silence will be more successful.
B. Both study habits can help students make progress in their studies.
C. Only a small number of students can study well in a noisy situation.
D. Friends with different study habits can do better by studying together.
A 5. What is the best title for the text
A. Are you studying in the “right” way
B. How can you improve your study habits
C. Is it possible for friends to study well together
D. What are the advantages of different study settings