专题03 阅读理解-2023-2024学年译林版八年级英语下学期期末复习专题训练（含解析）

2023-2024学年八年级英语下学期期末复习专题训练
专题03阅读理解
（一）
Leaflet for Field Trip Day
On Friday, June 25, our class will take a field trip to North Park Zoo. The Zoohas lions, elephants, and other interesting animals. Many of the animals we are studying will be there for us to watch closely.
Our class will be divided into six teams. Each team will have five students and one leader. The leaders are listed in the table below.
What You Need to Know
On the morning of the trip, the students will be divided into teams. One student from each team will receive a camera. The camera person will take pictures of the team, the animals, and other fun sights at the zoo.
All the students should wear blue shirts. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes because we will be walking all day. Please bring a bag lunch and a drink. We will have a picnic at the park inside the zoo. Bring a healthy snack, such as a piece of fruit and a drink, for later in the day.
When we are at the zoo, always stay with your team. Do not leave the team without telling the team leader.
Feeding the Animals
The ONLY animals that students are allowed to feed are those in the Children’s Zoo. Special food can be bought at the zoo for 5 yuan and given to these animals. Do not feed your lunch to them. It is not good for the animals.
21．The chart shows what will happen in the field trip. Which can be put in the empty box
A．The class visits the animals B．The class stops for a snack
C．The class is divided into teams D．The class feeds the animals
22．The main purpose to have the field trip is _________.
A．to enjoy the beautiful views B．to work with team leaders
C．to see animals they are studying D．to have a picnic inside the zoo
23．After reading this leaflet, the students can _________ .
A．understand directions to the zoo B．know new facts about animals
C．find out what animals are at the zoo D．learn what is needed for the field trip
In front of the house there was a beach. Peter liked to lie on the stand(看台) when the sun was warming it. From the back door of the house he would walk along a path as far as the sand, and stand by the water looking at the sea. When nothing very interesting was happening on the water, he would go down on his knees and take a handful of sand. Through his fingers ran the sand until only small stones and shells were left. Then, with a large sweep of his arm and with as much strength(力气) as possible, Peter would throw them away as far as he could.
At other times, he would lie on his back and look at the clouds, his hands idly(漫不经心地) searching the sand at his sides. He never stopped playing with the sand and feeling it run through his fingers. He lost himself in the changes of the clouds.
From time to time, some fishing boats came close enough to the beach. Peter could see what the fishermen were doing. Then with his hands clasped(紧握) he would look and look, while his whole body moved with the boat from side to side. When the fishermen pulled their nets or threw them into the water, Peter would do the same with an imaginary(想象的) net from his place on the beach.
On this small beach, Peter had a world of his own.
24．This passage mainly tells about .
A．the beach B．the fishermen
C．Peter’s love for the beach D．the house by the beach
25．When did Peter lie on the sand
A．When the sun was warming the beach. B．When the clouds were flying by.
C．When fishermen were throwing the nets. D．When fishing boats were coming to the beach.
26．What was the last thing Peter did
A．He moved his body from side to side.
B．He pulled and threw his net in his mind.
C．He felt the sand run through his fingers.
D．He looked at the boats with his hands clasped.
Some people think that if they don’t have a yard, they can’t keep a garden. Luckily, that’s not true. For people who live in apartment buildings, there’s another choice(选择): rooftop gardens—gardens on the roofs(屋顶).
Rooftop gardens are very popular in cities. Most building roofs go to waste. Putting a garden on your roof is a nice way to turn an empty space into something pretty and relaxing.
Rooftop gardens are not a new idea. About 2,600 years ago, people in Ancient (古老的) Mesopotamia built rooftop gardens. There were such gardens in Ancient Rome and Ancient Egypt. These gardens were very important. Many ancient cities had walls. If an army attacked (袭击) the city, the people hid behind the walls. The army usually tried to burn the city’s food, so the people in the city kept their gardens on top of their walls. That way, they could continue to grow food.
Today’s rooftop gardens don’t keep us alive, but they still have nice benefits(好处). Plants take in heat to make the whole building cooler. As a result, people in the building use their air conditioners less. It means more electricity(电) will be saved. One study found that if every roof in Tokyo had a garden, the city would save more than a million dollars a day on electricity.
Rooftop gardening is hard. Here are a few tips. First of all, be safe. Build a fence around your garden. You don’t want the wind to blow plants off your roof! Also, remember that rooftop gardens get more sun. If you have a plant that shouldn’t get too much sun, remember to put it in the shade sometimes.
There are many other things to keep in mind before you start a rooftop garden. Do some research and then give it a try. You’ll make your little part of the city much nicer.
27．Why did people in the past have rooftop gardens
A．To grow their crops. B．To make the cities prettier.
C．To make their houses cooler. D．To protect themselves from attack.
28．Most building roofs go to waste. What does this sentence mean
A．People turn the roofs into a waste bin.
B．People don’t use that space for anything.
C．People often throw the waste onto the roofs.
D．People don’t waste time on rooftop gardening.
29．What can rooftop gardens do for a building today
A．To make the whole building cooler.
B．To stop people from throwing rubbish.
C．To produce electricity for the building.
D．To protect the building against the wind.
30．Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage
A．Rooftop gardening is more energy-saving.
B．Rooftop gardens make the city much nicer.
C．Plants in rooftop gardens can get more sun.
D．The idea of rooftop gardens is born recently.
Cameron Oliver loves to care for the desert animals. He got the Abu Dhabi Award as a community hero for his contributions(贡献) to society. He was only 11 years old when he began his own campaign(运动) to save camels from eating plastic. “I found out that camels are eating rubbish people leave behind and it’s killing them,” says the South African boy. “I love animals, so when I saw how the camels were dying, I thought I must do something to save them.”He was excited about getting this award. He said, “My life changed after I got the award because it opened a lot of doors for me. I am able to do a lot more for my campaign.”
“I just want to make it clear that the campaign is all about the camels, not me. Although I got the award, I still have a lot to do. I believe that the campaign will grow bigger and better from here.” _________, he is putting up posters at shopping malls and asking taxi drivers to place bumper stickers(车尾贴) on their cars. Cameron said, “Earlier, I only had the support of my parents. However, with all the attention(注意) the campaign has got, a lot more people are interested. My friends are helping me too.” He talked to different kinds of experts(专家) over the past few months and they told him that he needed to improve the situation.
A visit to a camel farm in July 2008 was the turning point of Cameron’s life. “At the time, I go to ride camels and one baby camel kept licking(舔) my ear. I was deeply sad when I found such sweet animals were dying because of our carelessness. So I want to put a stop to it.”
31．How did Cameron’s life change after he got the award
A．He got his parents support. B．He got more people’s help.
C．He had to do more for camels. D．He became interested in camels.
32．Which of the following is the best to fill in the blank in Paragraph 4
A．In order to get support from the public.
B．In order to raise money for the campaign.
C．In order to share his experience with others.
D．In order to make people know about camels.
33．Which of the following might be Cameron’s poster
A．Keep off the desert,/ Leave camels alone!
B．Camels,/ Our friends!
C．Less plastic,/ More camels!
D．Protect camels,/ Protect ourselves!
34．Why does the writer mention (提到) Cameron’s visit to a camel farm in 2008
A．To tell the importance of the campaign.
B．To show the purpose of the campaign.
C．To introduce the result of the campaign.
D．To explain the reason for the campaign.
35．According to the passage, which is the correct order
a. Cameron talked to different kinds of experts.
b. Cameron started his own campaign.
c. Cameron got the Abu Dhabi Award.
d. Cameron visited a camel farm.
A．d-b-c-a B．d-a-b-c C．b-d-c-a D．b-a-c-d
（二）
26．The article shows was the main cause of the cods’ decrease.
A．Canada and US B．overfishing
C．rapidly warming sea water D．reducing fish
27．We can read the information probably on _________.
A．sports News B．an advertisement
C．an instruction D．a Biology magazine
On April 18, Sun Gao from Hangzhou, Zhejiang finished his PE test for senior high school entrance examination. After three years of hard training, he got 26.5 points out of 30. “It wasn’t a high score, since many of my classmates got full scores, but I’m still happy, since I tried my best,” Sun said.
Many junior 13 students across China recently took the PE test. Accounting for(占)30 to 60 points on senior high school entrance examination, PE has been a big challenge for many junior high kids. Many kids like Sun have been training hard for it.
Gong Siyu from Chengdu, Sichuan is in Grade 8. She signed up for an after-school training class. “Since Grade 7, I’ve been practicing every Saturday evening for two hours, doing pull-ups, an 800-meter run and basketball,” she said. In 2022, when Gong takes the test, the PE test will be worth 60 points, 8.5 percent of the total score in senior high school entrance examination.
“I think it’s a good thing,” Gong said. “Health is important, and by preparing for the teat, we get more opportunities to exercise and relax.”
However, not all students enjoy the process. Liu jiawei from Songyuan, Jilin will take the test soon. He often feels tired from practicing every day. “I’m not athletic and can’t run fast,” Liu said. “In a simulated PE test, I got only 20 points out of 50. This will largely influence my overall ranking in the senior high school entrance examination.”
But he also pointed out a silver liningto the situation. “Our teacher used to use our PE classes for other subjects, such as math, but now they are not taking away our PE classes anymore!”
28．What’s the total score in senior high school entrance examination in Chengdu
A．Just 60 points. B．30 to 60 points. C．Less than 700 points. D．Over 700 points.
29．What does the underlined phrase “silver lining” exactly mean
A．Something hopeless. B．Something hopeful.
C．Something expensive. D．Something inexpensive.
30．What can we infer according to the passage
A．Sun Gao from Hangzhou is good at PE.
B．Many junior high kids found PE test a big challenge.
C．PE accounts for 30-50 points on senior high school examination.
D．Students like PE training because teachers do not take away PE classes anymore.
Three possible names for China’s first Mars rover(探测器) have come out after a 40-day global online poll. “Zhurong”, a fire god in ancient Chinese mythology, tops the list with 504,466 votes. “Nezha”, a beloved Chinese mythological figure, ranks second with 444,123 votes. “Hongyi”, from the Confucian Analects, which can be translated to “________”, came in third with 417,647 votes.
According to China Daily, the the global naming campaign kicked off in July 2020. In January, the China National Space Administration made public a list of 10 selections for the name and invited participants from China and abroad to vote on 10 candidates(候选名单) from Jan 20 to Feb 28.
According to CCTV, as of Feb 3, more than 1.4 million entries from 38 countries and regions has been received. “The internet users’ active participation shows their great care for the Mars mission,” Yuan Foyu, director of the naming campaign for China’s first Mars rover, told CCTV. A group of experts began voting for the final candidates on March 2.
China launched Tianwen 1 on July 23, 2020. The spacecraft, made up of an orbiter(轨道飞行器), a lander and a rover, entered the parking orbit of Mars on Feb 24. The rover will not try its landing until around May. The orbiter will observe and analyze (分析) the landforms and weather of the best possible landing site, according to CCTV.
31．Which sentence is true according to the passage
A．Tianwen 1 landed on Mars on Feb 24.
B．“Nezha” got a lower rank than “Hongyi”.
C．A group of scientists voted for the final candidates.
D．It took over 1 month for candidates to be selected online.
32．According to the passage, the spacecraft is made up of .
① an orbiter ② a lander ③ a rover ④ the parking orbit
A．① B．①② C．①②③ D．①②③④
33．Which phrase can be put on the line in Para 1
A．Giving up B．Wide areas C．Strong mind D．Easy work
It’s been well over a year since COVID-19 first appeared. Although the virus continued to be a problem in many parts of the world, things are starting to turn back in our favor with the help of vaccines(疫苗).
Vaccine development started in February 2020, when it became clear to scientists that a solution to the pandemic(流行病) would need a global effort to vaccinate as many people as possible. The COVAX(COVID-19 vaccines Global Access) mechanism(机制) was then created to ensure equal access to safe and effective vaccines for all countries and regions, according to Business World.
Although there have been rumors( 谣言 ) about vaccines being unsafe, the majority of people seem to realize the importance of vaccination for building mass immunity(大规模免疫) in order to stop the virus from being spread.
Zhang Wenhong, China’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said it’s good that the world has come to understand that vaccines will protect us, according to Global Times. Zhang added that human beings belong to one family. Vaccines are a kind of medicine that we all must share in order to stay safe and healthy.
Can you get vaccinated
Unfortunately, not everyone can get the vaccine yet. There are important rules about vaccines that keep us safe. Learn about a few of them here.
Children below the age of 16:
Some vaccines have not yet been tested on children and teenagers, although trails(试验) for these vaccines are expected to begin this summer.
People with allergies(过敏):
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) has received reports that some people have experienced severe allergic reactions to the vaccine. People with a history of vaccine allergies shouldn’t get it. However, those with allergies that aren’t related(相关的) to vaccinations can still get it.
People with medical conditions:
People who have medical conditions that affect their immune system(免疫系统) should know that the vaccine will not be as effective for them, although they can still get it.
34．What can we infer according to the passage
A．Most Grade 8 students can get vaccinated.
B．The vaccine will not be effective for all people.
C．Vaccines are bad for our health since we will experience severe allergic reactions.
D．If Chinese people all get vaccinated, our country will prevent the spread of COVID-19.
35．Which of the following opinions belong to Zhang Wenhong
a. The COVAX was then created to ensure equal access to safe.
b. We all must share vaccines in order to stay safe and healthy.
c. It’s good that the world has come to understand that the vaccines will protect us.
d. People have realized the importance of vaccination for building mass immunity.
A．a b c d B．b d C．a c d D．b c
36．Which of the following sentences if true
A．The majority of people believe that vaccines are unsafe.
B．Children below the age of 16 can get vaccinated this summer.
C．People with a history of vaccine allergies shouldn’t get COVAX.
D．COVID-19 isn’t a problem in the world now with the help of the vaccines.
On Feb 25 in the Great Hall of the people in Beijing, President Xi Jinping announced China’s “complete victory” in eliminating extreme poverty(消除贫困). China had set a goal of ending poverty by the end of 2020. As the goal was reached, a grand gathering was held in Beijing to mark the nation’s poverty alleviation accomplishments(扶贫成就) and honor model poverty fighters.
China set its poverty line at an annual income of 2,300 yuan in 2010 for each person. By 2020, a person making less than 4,000 yuan a year could be described as living in poverty, according to Xinhua. Over the past eight years, the last 98.99 million people have shaken off poverty, which was one of the goals of the 13th Five-Year Plan(2016-2020). All 832 poor counties(县) and 128,000 villages have also been removed from the poverty list.
The United Nations has set the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (《2030 年可持续发展议程》). China has met its poverty alleviation goal 10 years ahead of schedule. And according to the World Bank, China has helped end 70 percent of poverty worldwide since the late 1970s.
Ordinary people made this achievement possible. Zhang Guimei, 64, created the first free senior high school for girls in China. As the principal(校长) of the Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Lijiang, Yunnan, she helped more than 1,800 students go to college during the past 40 years. The head of a mountain village fought poverty by improving local transportation. Mao Xianglin, 62, is the head of Xiazhuang village. This increased the per capita income(人均收入) to more than 40 times what it was in the 1990s.
These model poverty fighters have worked in many different ways and contributed(做贡献) to China’s success in ending poverty. According to Jeffrey Sachs, a professor at Columbia University, US, China’s success “should inspire the world.”
“(It should) draw on China’s experience, including massive investments(大规模投资)in education, public health and advanced infrastructure(先进的基础设施),” Sachs told China Daily.
37．What’s the best title of this passage
A．People make money online
B．China’s success
C．Model poverty fighters save the poor
D．A grand gathering
38．How is the underlined topic in Para 4 mainly developed
A．By listing examples. B．By listing results.
C．By talking about reasons. D．By asking questions.
39．A grand gathering held on Feb 25 in the Great Hall of the people in Beijing for ________.
A．encouraging people to fight poverty.
B．reaching a goal of ending poverty by the end of 2020
C．helping end 70 percent of poverty worldwide since the late 1970s
D．meeting China’s poverty alleviation goal 10 years ahead of schedule.
40．What can we infer (推断) from the article？
A．Every country should draw on China’s experience.
B．Education isn’t a necessary way to help poor countries.
C．China has met its poverty alleviation goal 10 years later of schedule.
D．Improving local transportation helps in mountain villages fight poverty.
（三）
Important Ages in the UK
Age What you can do.
5 You have to go to school.
12 You can buy a pet.
13 You can get a part-time job, but you can’t work for more than two hours on a school day or on Sunday.
14 You can go into a bar, but you can’t buy alcohol (酒).
16 You can leave school. A boy can join the army with his parents’ permission. You can drive a motorcycle (摩托车). You can have beer or wine with a meal in a restaurant.
17 You can hold a license to drive most small cars.
18 Age of maturity — you have grown up in the eyes of the law (法律). You can marry even without your parents’ permission. You can buy and drink alcohol in a bar.
21 You can hold a license to drive a large passenger bus. You can have a license to sell alcohol. You can become a Member of Parliament (议会).
26．________ is NOT allowed for the 18-year-old teenagers
A．Leaving school B．Joining Parliament C．Driving small cars D．Marrying
27．If your 19-year-old friend is going to live in Britain, you should tell him that he can’t ________.
A．drive a motorcycle B．drive a large passenger bus
C．get a part-time job D．buy alcohol in a bar
28．Which of the following is true
A．You can get a full-time job when you are
B．You can drink beer or wine in a restaurant after
C．According to the law, you are a grown-up at the age of
D．You can drive a large passenger bus as long as you are
Prince Llewellyn was out hunting on his horse in the Welsh countryside. Back home, his newborn son was sleeping as Gelert, his faithful dog, watched over him. While the Prince and his men were riding through the forest, they heard loud barking coming from the direction of the house. The Prince had a terrible feeling. He turned his horse around and ran quickly home.
When Prince Llewellyn walked through the door, Gelert was waiting for him. As soon as he saw his master, the dog jumped up to greet him with a huge smile on his face. The Prince looked at Gelert. Something wasn’t right. When he looked closer he saw blood dropping from the dog’s mouth and fur. Llewellyn ran into his son’s bedroom. The cot was empty. The white things in it were covered in blood. The Prince didn’t think twice. He took his sword（剑）and swung it at the dog. Gelert looked at his master as if he didn’t understand. Then with a final weak cry, he lay down and died.
As Prince Llewellyn looked at his dead dog on the floor, he knew that he had done something wrong. He looked around the room and he saw that there had been a fight. There were clothes and broken dishes on the floor. There was a lot more blood too. And then he heard the sound of a baby crying. The noise was coming from under the cot. The Prince slowly lifted it up. There was his baby son, alive and well. On the floor behind the bed he saw the body of a dead wolf. And then the Prince realized, Gelert hadn't killed his son, he had hidden the baby and killed the wolf. How sad Prince Llewellyn was! He organized a great ceremony（仪式）to place the dog that had saved his son’s life in a grave（墓穴）. He visited the grave every day until he died.
29．Which of the following has the closest meaning of the underlined word “cot” ________
A．A kind of bed. B．A kind of clothes. C．A kind of dishes. D．A kind of room.
30．According to the story, which of the following shows the correct order ________
A．c-d-b-e-a B．d-b-c-e-a C．d-c-b-a-e D．d-e-c-a-b
31．What do you think of the dog ________
A．Strong but awful. B．Dangerous but cool. C．Calm and lovely. D．Clever and brave.
In most situations, light helps us see. But nowadays humans are using too much of it so that it is in fact a kind of pollution.
When it comes to looking at the night sky, too much light makes it difficult for us to watch some of life’s most wonderful sights: stars, planets and even galaxies.
According to scientific research, about 2500 stars can be seen by the human eye without using any special equipment（装备）. But because of light pollution, you can only see 200 to 300 stars from today’s countryside, and no more than ten stars from a city. In most big cities, people cannot see the sky filled with stars like they did in their childhood.
Light pollution affects more than just our view of sky. Research shows that lots of nighttime light can harm wildlife, too. When birds fly to another place over cities, they sometimes get lost by the brightness and fly in circles until they drop from tiredness. Sea turtles need dark beaches for laying eggs, but they can’t find their ideal places because of those bright lights.
Too much light at night may even affect human health, but scientists are not sure of that. They are still learning more.
In order to prevent things from going worse, governments and some organizations are working to reduce light pollution. Many cities and towns have taken action to reduce the use of lights at night. Lights are used only when and where they are truly needed. They also shine lights down at the ground instead of up into the sky and use lower brightness levels.
Hopefully, in the near future, humans can enjoy the clear and beautiful sky again and all the wildlife will live a peaceful and undisturbed（不受打扰）life, too.
32．Why does the writer think that too much light is a kind of pollution ________
A．Because there are fewer and fewer stars.
B．Because human health has been affected.
C．Because too much light is a waste of energy.
D．Because some of the wildlife can be harmed.
33．Which of the following is NOT mentioned（提到）in this passage ________
A．The problems that light pollution has caused.
B．The reason why humans use too much light.
C．The ways that light pollution can be reduced.
D．The reason why fewer stars can be seen than before.
34．Which of the following is true according to the passage ________
A．There are about 2,500 stars in the sky.
B．Humans want to do nothing to reduce light pollution.
C．Sea turtles always get lost and die from tiredness.
D．Something has been done to reduce light pollution.
35．Which is the best title for the passage ________
A．Light pollution.
B．Stars, planets and galaxies.
C．Nighttime light.
D．Scientific research.
（四）
The Yum Restaurant ◆Starters ◆Drinks All Starters are served with bread and butter. Tomato soup＄2.00 Hot tea＄1.29Chicken salad＄3.00Milk shake＄3.19Tomato salad＄2.90Cream coffee＄2.25
◆Main courses(主食) ◆Desserts(甜点)Lunchtime only Hot dogs ＄3.85 Chocolate cake ＄2.25 Hamburgers ＄6.90 Cheese and biscuits ＄2.50 Sandwiches ＄5.90 Fruit salad and cream ＄2.25 French fries ＄3.75 Ice cream ＄2.95 (choose from chocolate, coffee, or banana) Lunch served 12: 30-2: 30 p.m./ Dinner served 6: 00-9:00 p.m.
26．How long does The Yum Restaurant stay open in total
A．For two hours. B．For three hours. C．For four hours. D．For five hours.
27．What can’t Millie have if she goes to The Yum Restaurant at 8:00 p.m.
A．Tomato salad. B．Cream coffee. C．Chocolate cake. D．French fries.
28．How much should Millie pay if she buys two sandwiches and a cup of milk shake
A．＄14.99 B．＄12.28 C．＄S9.09 D．＄8.15
Life comes in a package. This package includes happiness and sadness, failure and success, hope and despair. Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person. With each passing day we learn to deal with different situations.
Love plays a main role in our life. Love makes you feel wanted. In the early stage of our life, our parents are the ones who show us with love and care. They teach us what is right and wrong, good and bad. But we don’t always care about it. It is only after marriage and having kids that a person understands others’ feelings.
Happiness can bring people a peaceful mind. No mind is happy without peace. Sadness comes from the death of a loved one or the failure. But all of these things will pass away.
Failure is the path to success. It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us a special way. Success brings money, pride and self-confidence.
Hope is what keeps life going. Hope makes us dream. Life teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hour, because after every night there is a day. Tomorrow is unknown, for it could either be bright or boring. So what we can choose is to work hard today, so that we can enjoy a better tomorrow.
29．What kind of magazine can we probably read the passage
A．Business. B．Education. C．Health. D．Travel.
30．The underlined word “despair” refers to the feeling of ________.
A．unhappiness B．pity C．hopelessness D．enjoyment
31．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To encourage people to love each other.
B．To tell people life means different experiences.
C．To remind people life is a beautiful dream.
D．To tell people how to deal with happiness and sadness.
For most Chinese people, rice is an important part of almost every meal. But for Yuan Longping rice was more than that. It was his life-long career(事业).
Yuan, known as China’s father of hybrid rice(杂交水稻), created hybrid rice that helps feed the world. On May 22, Yuan died at 91. People around the world were sad to hear of his death.
In the 1960s, people in China didn’t have enough food to eat. Many people even died because of this. Yuan was so sad that he decided to work on a kind of hybrid rice. He thought this rice could feed more people.
At that time, other scientists didn’t think hybrid rice was possible. But Yuan wanted to try anyway. He spent four years looking for wild rice that could be crossed(杂交) with other plants. In 1964, he found it.
In 1973, he grew the world’s first hybrid rice strain(品种). Farmers can grow it on many different kinds of land. It can fight bad weather and disease, too. This kind of hybrid rice has been grown all over China since then. It has helped China feed nearly one-fifth of the world’s population with only about 7 percent of the world's farmland, CGTN reported.
Yuan was a famous scientist. But he called himself a farmer. He spent most of his time in the field. Even in March this year, he was working in a field in Hainan.
Because of his great achievements, Yuan won many prizes, including the Medal of the Republic, the highest honor in China. But Yuan still lived a simple life. He didn’t care too much about money.
He donated most of his prize money to a foundation to help young scientists.
32．Why did Yuan Longping decide to work on hybrid rice
A．To fight bad weather and diseases. B．To donate money to young scientists.
C．To become China’s “father of hybrid rice”. D．To feed more people using less farmland.
33．What is true about the hybrid rice
A．It is grown all over the world. B．It needs more careful protection.
C．It was successfully grown in 1964. D．It is from crossing wild rice with other plants.
34．What is the correct order of the following events
a. Farmers have grown the hybrid rice since then.
b. Yuan spent four years working on the hybrid rice.
c. Yuan won many prizes for his great achievements.
d. Many people died because of hunger in China.
A．a-b-d-c B．b-c-d-a C．d-b-a-c D．d-b-c-a
35．What can we infer(推断) from the passage
A．Yuan cares much about young scientists’ research.
B．Yuan was sad that many people died of hunger.
C．Yuan grew the world’s first hybrid rice strain.
D．Yuan won the highest honor in China.
（五）
For centuries, Italy’s culture has been celebrated around the world. One of its greatest gifts to the world might be the works of Dante Alighieri. This year marks the 700th anniversary of his death. Last year, Italy made March 25 National Dante Day, or Dantedi, to remember the poet.
Dante’s writing often touches on difficult topics, such as politics and philosophy. His greatest work is the famous poem The Divine Comedy. The poem is divided into three parts: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. With more than 14,000 lines, the poem describes Dante’s journey through these places.
The poem uses religion（宗教）as a metaphor to discuss hard truths about human nature. In the poem, Dante meets people who have been punished in different ways for the things they’ve done on Earth. Some of these people were based on real government and religious officials who were corrupt(腐败的). This shows the dark side of society in the Middle Ages(中世纪). The poem makes fun of these people through the use of dark humor, as their punishments often fit their crimes(罪行) in clever ways.
Dante used common language that made his works easier for less educated people to read. The poem is also beautiful to read, even if you don’t understand it at first. This is a quality that is rare even in the best writing
Dante’s work was highly influential( 有影响力的) in the development of literature(文学) and other art forms. The Divine Comedy is believed to be one of the most-translated works of literature. Millions of people, from everyday readers to talented writers, have found meaning and inspiration in his work. Artists such as director David Fincher and painter Salvador Dali, for example, have created works that draw heavily from The Divine Comedy.
21．The first paragraph tells us that ________.
A．Dante was born in 1321
B．Dante was an Italian poet
C．Dante finished his greatest work on March 25
D．the third Dantedi will be celebrated this year
22．What do we know about The Divine Comedy？
A．It was based on one of Dali’s real journeys.
B．It describes the lives of ordinary people in the Middle Ages.
C．It was popular among government officials.
D．It includes reflections on human nature and society.
23．What do we know about the language of Dante’s work？
A．It was used by educated people.
B．It was easy for readers to understand.
C．It was beautiful but not meaningful.
D．It was commonly used in the best writing.
24．What is the last paragraph about？
A．Dante’s talent for writing poems.
B．The translations of Dante’s work.
C．The influence of Dante’s work.
D．Dante’s sources of inspiration.
When you are burying your head in piles of math homework, have you ever thought about why you need to learn math anyway Actually, math is seen as central to scientific progress. Difficult math equations (方程式) must be solved in order for technological progress to happen.
This is why math and its applications are listed as a major national project during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period. The project is expected to receive 1.5 billion yuan in funding, said Yuan Yaxiang, a mathematician and academic (院士) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院).
“We shouldn’t find ourselves in the position of always trying to catch up with other countries and expect that they are willing to share their core technologies with us,” Yuan said.
The funding will be used to build institutions (机构) for scientific research and provide the current ones with new experimental equipment, China Daily reported. It will also be used to train more mathematicians.
For example. Tsinghua University recently carried out a leading talent training program in math. It selected hundreds of outstanding middle school students from across the country to cultivate (培养) talent in mathematics and related fields.
According to German newspaper Die Welt, Chinese students are good at math. Of all the children born in China from 2005 to 2009, 24 million were found to have good math skills. The number was 1.8 million and 940,000 in Japan and South Korea. Many multinational companies like Apple have built research centers in China.
25．Why is math listed as a major national project
A．Because everyone needs to learn math.
B．Because Chinese students are not good at math.
C．Because math plays a key role in scientific progress.
D．Because there are still many unsolved math equations.
26．What does Paragraph 3 tell us
A．It’s impossible for us to catch up with other countries.
B．It’s important to learn from and work with other countries.
C．We don’t spend enough money developing core technologies.
D．We must depend on ourselves to achieve technological progress.
27．How will the funding be used
a. To build research institutions.
b. To train more mathematicians.
c. To train middle school teachers.
d. To buy experimental equipment.
A．abc B．abd C．bcd D．acd
With her eyes feeling increasingly tired and her vision blurry, 16-year-old Sun Run went to the hospital with her parents in January. She was shocked when she found out that her eyesight dropped from 5.0 to 4.6 in only a semester. “A few of my friends have had the same experience lately,” Sun said.
In fact, poor eyesight among Chinese primary and high school students rose from 59.2 percent to 70.6 percent in the first six months of 2020, according to the Ministry of Education.
To protect students’ eyesight, the Chinese government has worked out new requirements for school supplies and equipment that will take effect on March 1, 2022. For example, according to the requirements, the size of text in students’ textbooks should be no smaller than nine-point.
Teachers should also avoid using projectors or other multimedia equipment that are too bright, Beijing Daily reported.
There are also requirements for desk and classroom lights. For example, these lights should give off as little blue light as possible.
Blue light is bad for our eyes, as it can kill the photoreceptor cells(感光细胞) we need for vision, according to Harvard Medical School. Many of the electronic devices we use every day, including our phones and computer screens, give off blue light.
Chinese government has also taken other steps to protect students’ eyesight in China. In May 2020, the National Health Commission urged schools to make sure that students have at least two hours of outdoor activity a day.
28．Through Sun’s experience, the writer wants to tell us that ________.
A．many students got sick in January
B．she should have gone to the hospital earlier
C．most Chinese students wear glasses
D．many Chinese students have bad eyesight
29．Over the first half of 2020, ________ more Chinese students experienced vision loss.
A．0.4 percent B．11.4 percent C．59.2 percent D．70.6 percent
30．To protect students’ eyes, the Chinese government is asking ________.
a. schools to use textbooks with larger text
b. teachers to avoid using overly-bright multimedia equipment
c. schools not to use blue light bulbs in classrooms
d. schools to use lights that give off less blue light
A．abc B．abd C．acd D．bcd
31．Paragraph 6 is mainly about ________.
A．how to reduce the use of blue light
B．how to use blue light correctly
C．how blue light affects us and where it’s from
D．why the government is protecting students’ eyes
On March 20, the Sanxingdui Ruins in Guanghan, Sichuan drew the world’s attention. Chinese archaeologists (考古学家) announced that they have found more than 500 cultural relics in six pits at the site, which dates back over 3,200 years. The relics include bronzeware, gold and bronze masks, ivory, jade and textiles.
The Sanxingdui Ruins, which were first discovered in 1929, are believed to be the remains of the ancient Shu Kingdom. The kingdom was a center of civilization (文明) along the upper reaches of Yangtze River.
In 1986 archaeologists discovered two pits that they believed were used for sacrificial ceremonies (祭祀仪式). At that time, over 1,000 artifacts were found, including bronzeware, face masks and “divine trees”—bronze sculptures of trees.
The discovery of Sanxingdui raised an important question about the origins of Chinese civilization. The ancient Shu civilization that built Sanxingdui is believed to be one of the earliest examples of Chinese civilization. The site, along with the Liangzhu and Shijiahe sites along the Yangtze River, shows that the birthplace of Chinese civilization might not have been only along the Yellow River Basin in north China.
The newly-discovered relics are similar to those found in 1986, as they also include divine trees and bronze masks. They further support the idea that the pits were used for sacrificial purposes.
New kinds of cultural relics have also been dug up. For example, experts found two square zun, a kind of ancient bronze jar that was used for holding water or wine. They also found cong-a jade artifact commonly found at the 5,000-year-old Liangzhu Archaeological Ruins in Zhejiang province.
“These artifacts show that the Sanxingdui site had a close connection with Central China, but it also marks an original ancient civilization (in Sichuan) with strong creativity,” said Chen Xiandan, a member of the excavation (发掘) project.
32．What do we know about the relics that were recently found at the Sanxingdui Ruins
A．They are made of gold.
B．They were all found in the same pit.
C．They were created about 3,200 years ago.
D．They were used for sacrificial ceremonies in 1986.
33．What does the underlined word “artifacts” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A．The remains of a building. B．Ancient ceremonies.
C．Historical objects. D．Bronze sculptures.
34．The discovery of Sanxingdui shows that Chinese civilization ________.
A．started earlier than was believed before
B．might have several different origins
C．was centered along the Yangtze River
D．developed from the ancient Shu civilization
35．What do the newly-discovered relics suggest
A．Sanxingdui is more important than the sites in Central China.
B．The Sanxingdui Ruins are part of the Liangzhu Ruins.
C．Sanxingdui was built by the ancient Shu Kingdom.
D．The ancient Shu civilization was creative.
（六）
The AI(人工智能) has changed our lives. There are four useful AI inventions here.
Jiuge The AI can remember 300,000 Chinese poems clearly. What’s more, it can write a poem in a very short time. In a CCTV show, Jiuge beat three great poem fans from a famous college. Forpheus The ping-pong robot can play in an easy way with a beginner and a difficult way with a better player. What’s more, it not only encourages players with words like “Good job!” but also gives some good advice to improve their skills.
Self-driving AI It can drive the car more safely than humans. It doesn’t drink wine and never feels tired. It can do what we humans do. For example, if a car with this AI has passed a bus, it will flash（闪）two white lights side to side to show thanks to the bus. Facial Recognition（人脸识别） It is used a lot in the world such as ACS,ACS won’t let a stranger in without the house owner’s permission（允许）. Paying by facial recognition is common now. The police in Hangzhou even caught a criminal（罪犯）at a concert with its help.
26．What will Forpheus do while playing A．It will guess what job the player is.
B．It will be angry if the player is a beginner.
C．It will say “What a shame!” to the player.
D．It will change its way of playing according to different players.
27．When does the Self-driving AI car flash two white lights side to side
A．When the car has to stop.
B．When the car wants to slow down.
C．When the car is ready to speed up.
D．When it has passed other vehicles (车辆).
28．Which is TRUE according to the passage
A．No one can beat Forpheus.
B．Jiuge has written 300,000 poems.
C．Facial Recognition helped the police catch a criminal.
D．Self-driving AI can make subway trains safer.
The island of Blefuscu is only about a kilometre to the north of Lilliput. I knew that just beyond the narrow sea separating the two countries there were at least fifty warships ready to attack us, with many other smaller ships. But I kept away from that side of the coast, so that the people of Blefuscu would not see me. I had a secret plan.
From the King’s workmen I ordered fifty heavy metal hooks, each fastened(固定) to a piece of strong rope. I took off my coat and shoes, and walked into the sea with the hooks and ropes in my hands. The water was deep in the middle, so I had to swim for a few metres. But it only took me half an hour to get to Blefuscu.
When the Blefuscans saw me, they were so frightened that they jumped out of their ships and swam to the beach. I then used one hook for each ship, and tied all the ropes together at one end. While I was doing this, the enemy shot thousands of arrows( 箭 ) at me, which caused me a lot of pain. I was afraid of getting an arrow in my eyes, but I suddenly remembered I still had an old pair of reading glasses in my pocket, so I put them on and continued my work. When I was ready, I started walking into the shallow water away from Blefuscu. As I walked through the waves, I pulled the enemy’s warships behind me. When the people of Blefuscu realized that all their warships were disappearing, their cries were terrible to hear.
As I came nearer to Lilliput, I saw the King and all his lords and ladies standing on the beach. They could only see Blefuscu’s warships coming closer, as I was swimming and my head was occasionally under the water. Therefore, they supposed that I had drowned, and that the Blefuscan ships were attacking. But when they saw me walking out of the sea, they welcomed me warmly with cries of delight. The King himself came down to the water to meet me. I became a “nardac”.
——Taken from Gulliver’s Travels
29．This happens in ________.
A．Lilliput B．Brogdingnag C．Blefusce D．Houynhnm
30．A “nardac” is probably ________ according to the passage.
A．a person who made great contribution to a country
B．a person who was popular with the country’s people and the King
C．a person who make The King himself come down to the water to meet
D．a person who was very important to a country
31．Millie is making a project with the book Gulliver’s Travels and she needs help. Suppose you are her best friend, try to finish the project.
A．a-b-c-d B．b-d-c-a C．d-b-c-a D．d-c-a-b
A few weeks ago, we attended a lesson given by our classmate Wu Ruijie who talked about some of her experiences in America. It was very interesting and lively, we all listened carefully and were moved by the lesson.
During the lesson, she shared some stories about her daily life in the United States with us and some culture shocks (文化冲突) that she experienced. I still remember the story she told which took place in the New York subway. One day, she was talking to her Chinese friend on her mobile phone while a black woman was standing beside her. She often used a Chinese word whose pronunciation was similar to the rude N-word, so the black woman started to very angrily glare at (怒视) her. This was only one of her stories.
Ms. Tang also shared a story she had experienced when she was in Australia. On a hot sunny day, while she was walking on the street holding an umbrella to protect her from the strong sunlight, suddenly a man behind her said to her, “Is it raining ” The reason is that in Australia people don’t use umbrellas on sunny days, so the man thought it was strange and asked Ms. Tang.
Through the embarrassing stories, we can see many differences from country to country to decide how we should face these situations when we go abroad. Here are some suggestions: First, we should respect everyone wherever we are. Second, learn some local culture before you get there. Third, if you make some mistakes, you should explain the reasons. Finally, keep a kind heart at all times.
All in all, culture shock is not a big deal as long as we treat others kindly. Please pay attention to learning Western culture.
32．If you say a word similar to the N-word to a black man, he will think ________.
A．you are interesting B．you are boring
C．you are lonely D．you are unfriendly
33．When we go abroad and face the differences, we ________.
A．should only respect the local people
B．should leave the country at once
C．should keep a kind heart at all times
D．should take a lot of money with us
34．The structure (结构) of this passage is ________.
A． B． C． D．
35．The writer’s purpose is to ________.
A．show people how to respect the black woman
B．encourage people to be more active
C．give suggestions to deal with the culture shock
D．share some interesting stories with people
（七）
TIMETABLEAIR BEIJIING (INTERNATIONAL) CACC
Time Flight No. Beijing Bahrain Doha Abu Dhabi Dubai Muscat
Leaving Arriving Arriving Arriving Arriving Arriving
Mon F002 10:00 19:20 22:25 07:05
F112 20:45 06:15 09:00 10:30
Tues F004 10:00 19:30 22:25
Wed F008 10:00 19:20 22:25 00:10
F018 20:45 03:25 09:25
Thurs F012 10:00 19:30 22:25
F018 20:45 03:25 09:25
Fri F016 10:00 19:20 22:25
F126 20:45 08:25
Sat F006 10:00 19:30 00:10
F128 20:45 08:55 10:35
Sun F014 10:00 19:30 00:10
F022 20:45 06:05 09:45
26．What is the flight number from Beijing to Abu Dhabi
A．F002, F004 and F012 B．F002, F008 and F012
C．F002, F008 and F018 D．F012, F016 and F022
27．How long does it take to fly from Beijing to Doha
A．Ten hours B．Nine hours and a half
C．Seven and a half hours D．Six hours and a quarter
28．When is it possible for one to fly from Beijing to Abu Dhabi and then to Bahrain on the same day
A．Monday, Wednesday and Thursday B．Monday C．Wednesday D．It’s not possible
Three teenagers offered to do some voluntary work during the school holidays. They wrote the following reports.
I did some voluntary work in a children’s hospital. The children there all suffer from serious illness. We organized a painting competition for them. I met a girl called Cindy. She wanted to paint a picture of the park near her home. I went there and took some photos of it. Cindy used them for her painting.
Betty
There are many children without parents. I met some of these children with my mother. We taught them to tell stories. This helps them express their feelings. One child said, “My friends don’t understand my pain.” We spent time with a girl called Vivien. Her parents died in a car accident, and she is unhappy and very lonely. She needs friendship. My brother and I will continue to visit Vivien.
Mark
I wanted to help disabled children. They have difficulty walking or moving. I taught them to sing because music can bring them joy and peace. I met a boy called Tim. He hurt his legs in an accident, but he has lots of courage. We need to help children like Tim and raise their spirits. I will continue to do voluntary work in the future.
Annie
29．________ wanted to paint a picture of the park near her home.
A．Betty B．Cindy C．Mark D．Annie
30．Which of the following sentences is TRUE
A．Betty organized a painting competition for children out of hospital.
B．Vivien is unhappy and very lonely because of Mark.
C．Music can bring children who are disabled joy and peace.
D．Tim will continue to do voluntary work in the future.
31．We can most probably find this passage ________.
A．in the textbook B．in a novel C．in the travel guide D．on the website
The word “charity” often brings to mind headlines like “Taylor Swift donates ‘very sizable’ amount to Hurricane Harvey survivors” and “J.K. Rowling donates $30 million to help children in need”.
But the rest of us, who are not rich or famous, may sometimes feel like we can’t really contribute to charity in a meaningful way.
But what you probably don’t know is that Swift has visited many sick children in hospitals and played the guitar and sang for them. Rowling, the UK writer who wrote the Harry Potter series, once read an unfinished Harry Potter book over the phone to a 9-year-old girl in New York because the girl had cancer and wasn’t sure if she would still be alive when the book was published.
These small kindness are just as powerful as money and fame（名气）themselves. Just as Mother Teresa(1910-1997), winner of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize, is believed to have once said, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love. And together, we can do something wonderful.”
This is probably why the annual International Day of Charity, which falls on Sept 5—the same date as Mother Teresa’s birthday—was created by the United Nations back in 2013. On this day, we can clear up misunderstandings we may have about charity and think of the importance of small kindnesses.
People might already be contributing to charity without even realizing it. In the US, for example, many companies give a small percentage of the money they make to charities. And in China, Alipay has a feature called Ant Forest that takes everyday low-carbon activity—such as walking instead of driving—and turns it into virtual(虚拟的)“energy” that is used to grow virtual trees. For every virtual tree that is grown, Alipay and its partners plant a real tree in the deserts of Northwest China.
These efforts may sound too small to make a real difference, but they do. “We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” as Mother Teresa once said.
32．The underlined word “contribute to” in the second paragraph means ________.
A．doing something for B．giving money to C．setting up D．organizing activities for
33．The International Day of Charity falls on the Sept 5 probably because ________.
A．mother Teresa is the winner of the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize.
B．it was created by Mother Teresa 8 years ago.
C．mother Teresa helps us understand charity in the right way.
D．it was the birthday of United Nations back in 2013.
34．The underlined word “drop” in the last paragraph refers to(指的是)________.
A．water drops B．a real difference C．small kindness D．a virtual tree
35．The passage is written to ________.
A．tell us the importance of joining different charities
B．ask us to donate money to charity in order to help
C．ask us to plant a real three in the deserts of Northwest China
D．clear up misunderstandings we may have about charity
At the top of a house Sue and Johnsy had their studio. In November, Johnsy became very ill, and was lying on her bed and looking through the window at the wall of the next house.
“Her only chance,” the doctor said, “is for her to want to live.”
After the doctor had gone, Sue came into Johnsy’s room. Johnsy was looking out of the window and counting.
“Six,” said Johnsy. “There goes another one, there are only five left now.”
“Five what, dear ”
“Leaves.On the ivy vine. I want to see the last one fall. Then I’ll die.”
“Johnsy, dear,” said Sue, “try to sleep. I must go and ask Behrman to be my model.”
Old Behrman was a painter. He was past 60 and earned a little money by being a model. Sue found Behrman and told him what Johnsy had said. Johnsy was sleeping when they went upstairs. They looked out of the window at the ivy vine. A cold rain was falling.
The next morning, there stood one ivy leaf.
“It’s the last one,” said Johnsy. “It’ll fall today, and I’ll die.”
At night, the wind began to blow. The next morning, the leaf was still there.
“Something has made that last leaf stay there. It’s wrong to want to die,” said Johnsy to Sue. “Please bring me a little soup now.”
A few days later, the doctor said to Sue, “She’s out of danger.”
That afternoon, Sue came to the bed where Johnsy lay.
“Mr Behrman died today,” she said. “He was wet and icy cold from being out all night. Do you know why the leaf never moved Behrman painted it on the wall the night that the last leaf fell.”
36．The passage is organized ________.
A．in time order B．in space order C．from general to specific D．from specific to general
37．Johnsy thought that she was going to die when ________.
A．the doctor said she has no change to live B．she looked through the window at a tree
C．sue asked Behrman to be her model D．the last leaf fell from the ivy vine
38．What made Johnsy decide to live
A．The ivy vine. B．A little soup. C．The last leaf’s staying. D．The doctor’s words.
39．What did Behrman do that cost his life
A．Making a little money by being a model at the age of over 60.
B．Painting the last leaf on the wall during the night when it fell.
C．Making that last leaf stay there by holding it at night.
D．Walking on the street at night when a cold rain was falling.
40．What is the best title for this passage
A．What a brave young man! B．The last leaf. C．I want to live! D．Five days left.
（八）
A MINION PEN HOLDER
Do you like the minions(小黄人) They are so funny! Here, I’ll make a Kevin. You can also make two other minions, Stuart and Bob!
What you’ll need
A cardboard tube(硬纸筒)
Yellow, blue, white and black paper
Scissors. Black marker (马克笔) .Glue
How to make one:
Step 1. Cut a piece of yellow paper. Make it as tall as the tube. ___①___
Step 2. Wrap the yellow paper around the tube. And glue them together.
Step 3. Cut the blue paper like this shape. Draw two buttons and a pocket. ___②___
Step 4. Cut two round pieces of white paper. Glue them above the overalls. ___③___
Step 5. Draw the black part. They are Kevin’s big eyes!
Step 6. Don’t forget Kevin’s cute hair and little mouth. ___④___
46．What’s the name of the pen holder
A．Kevin. B．Stuart. C．Bob. D．Mike.
47．Which of the following might be used for making a pen holder
A．Water. B．Rope. C．Knife. D．Glue.
48．“Glue it to the yellow tube. ” can be put in ______ .
A．① B．② C．③ D．④
49．In which step do you need to use the black marker
A．Step 2 and 3. B．Step3,4 and5. C．Step 4 and 5. D．Step3, 5 and 6.
50．Where may you read this short passage above
A．In a comic strip. B．In a magazine about DIY.
C．In a book on cooking. D．In a book on travelling.
When you want to buy something, do you buy it new or second-hand These days, buying second-hand items is becoming more popular.
Second-hand items are much cheaper than new ones, so people can save money. It’s also good for the environment. In 2020, the mass(质量) of all man-made materials became greater than that of every living thing on Earth. So it’s a better choice to reuse old things.
People can even find some “extinct” (绝版的) items, or items that are no longer made. For example, some people like to buy vintage items, including clothes and accessories (饰品). These items often go back 30 years or even more. But as long as they’re in good condition, people can still use them.
Second-hand items connect people. In this way, they sometimes pass on history and stories. Here are two examples.
Zhao Kaiqi, 22, college student, Harbin, Heilongjiang
I love buying books on Deja Vu, an online second-hand trading site. It’s a good choice for students like me. I can save a lot of money. It also brings me interesting experiences that I don’t have when I buy new books. One time, I found a note in a second-hand book. Its previous (之前的) owner left the note, hoping that I would enjoy the book. It was heartwarming to read. I want to do something like that in the future.
Kate, 25, writer, London, UK
I am a big fan of vintage items. They are special. I like items from the 1950s and 1960s. Vintage items carry stories from the past. Once I bought a bracelet (手链) with the words “Rose” and “Love, Jason”inscribed on it. It made me wonder about ______ . I think looking for vintage items is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It doesn’t matter how rich you are, but whether you can find an item that fits you. It’s an interesting connection.
51．What’s the main purpose of the passage
A．To encourage people to buy new items.
B．To introduce the second-hand culture.
C．To show how many people buy second-hand items.
D．To explain the good and bad points of second-hand items.
52．Paragraph 2 mainly tells us ______ .
A．why people buy second-hand items B．what second-hand item people can buy
C．where people can buy second-hand items D．when is the best time to buy second-hand items
53．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “vintage”
A．new and good B．old but good C．expensive but good D．fashionable and modern
54．Which of the following can be put in ______
A．the designer of the bracelet B．the material of the bracelet
C．the story behind the bracelet D．the happiness of finding vintage items
55．Which of the following is TRUE
A．Zhao Kaiqi is a big fan of vintage items.
B．Second-hand items are more expensive than new ones.
C．Second-hand items sometimes pass on history and stories.
D．Kate is a college student who always buys books on Deja Vu.
The Grasshopper and the Ant
Narrator: It was summertime, and the days were warm and bright. The field was filled with insects. Bees and butterflies were fitting from flower to flower. Dragonflies were flying by. A grasshopper was hopping about the field. He saw a line of ants passing by. The ants were carrying seeds. The grasshopper said...
Grasshopper: Come play with me, let’s have some fun.
Narrator: But the busy ants kept moving as they called to him...
Ant Chorus: We can’t stop now, work must be done.
Narrator: The grasshopper spent his days hopping along and singing. Every day, he saw ants carrying seeds to the nest. And every day he said...
Grasshopper: Come play with me, let’s have some fun.
Narrator: And every day the ants called to him...
Ant Chorus: We can’t stop now. Work must be done.
Narrator: One day the grasshopper asked an ant...
Grasshopper: Why are you working so hard You could be playing in the warm summer sun.
Ant: I am helping to store food for the winter. I think you should do the same.
Grasshopper: Why bother about winter now There is plenty of food to eat.
Narrator: The grasshopper hopped away to play. The ant went back to its work. When winter came, the ants were never hungry. They ate the food they had stored during the summer. But the poor grasshopper could find nothing to eat.
Grasshopper: Now I see why the ants worked so hard. When you have a lot, you should save some for later.
56．The reading material above is________.
A．a novel B．a poem C．a play D．an interview
57．What were the ants doing when the grasshopper saw them
A．They were carrying seeds. B．They were lying in the sunshine.
C．They were having fun in the field. D．They were hopping about the field.
58．What does the underlined phase “bother about” mean
A．hear about B．talk about C．know about D．worry about
59．What is the right order of what the grasshopper did in the story
①He had nothing to eat for winter. ②He saw a line of ants passing by.
③He was told to store food but he didn’t. ④He asked the ants to stop and have some fun.
A．①③④② B．②①④③ C．②④③① D．①④②③
60．What can we learn from the story
A．Repair the house before it rains. B．Every dog has its day.
C．The grass is always greener on the other side. D．Practice makes perfect.
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Grain(谷物) Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, and the temperature rises much higher than it does in March. With dry soil and heavy winds, sandstorms may happen more often.
There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is good for the eyes. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.
People in northern China have the tradition to eat the vegetable toona sinensis during Grain Rain. An old Chinese saying goes “toona sinensis before the rain is as tender as silk”. The vegetable is good for the stomach.
51．What season starts when Grain Rain ends
A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Fall. D．Winter.
52．What do the people in southern China do on the day of Grain Rain
A．They often fly a kite. B．They often eat toona sinensis.
C．They often drink tea. D．They often start the first voyage.
53．We can read this article from ________.
A．a history book B．a fiction novel C．a guide book D．a magazine
School uniforms are a part of the British education system whether the students like them or not. My first uniform included a grey skirt, a white shirt, a green and white striped tie, and a green jumper. I was four years old then. Although I didn’t like wearing it at that time, looking back, I now strongly believe it was a good thing.
A uniform stands for not only equality(平等), but also a sense of community. For example, the FC Barcelona team wear the same uniforms and they stand for their club. Similarly, students wear the same uniforms and look smart representing their schools. I would rather be judged(评判)by my actions and personality than the clothes I wear, and I am certain that a football player would rather be judged by his or her ability and skill level over what they wear to practice.
Uniforms are also very practical to both teachers and students. In a teacher’s view, not only is it easier for them to pick us out in crowded areas on school trips, but it is also easier for them to know us in the classroom, because we wear the same clothes every day. To students, we can stay in bed a little longer in the morning as we don’t have to worry about what to wear.
54．The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to ________.
A．a green and white striped tie B．students in Britain
C．British education system D．the writer’s first school uniform
55．What does the writer think of her first school uniform now
A．She thinks it was a good thing. B．She enjoys wearing it all day.
C．She thinks it was very beautiful. D．She still hates her first school uniform.
56．School uniforms may make the students think of ________.
A．their studies B．their teachers C．their parents D．their school
57．Teachers prefer(更喜欢) school uniforms because ________.
A．students can stay in bed little longer in the morning
B．they are a part of the British education system
C．students can be easily picked out in crowded areas on school trips
D．students needn’t worry about choosing suitable clothes in the morning
“How are you ” is a nice question. It’s a friendly way that people in the United States greet each other. But “How are you ” is also a very