中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
2024-2025学年九年级上期期中考点大串讲（牛津版）
专题09阅读理解（应用文，记叙文）
应用文
Passage 1（2023-24·广州实验外国语学校）
Growing Potato Plants
Things prepared:
a potato that has sprouts
a flower pot with soil
a camera to record progress
Observation:
Day One
The color of the soil looks darker because I have just watered it. In the center of the pot, I can see a tiny sprout that has grown from the potato under the soil. I’ll call it Buddy. Buddy is green and yellow. I wonder how fast it will grow.
Day Six
Without much change in the past six days, I finally see some new progress on Buddy as it has grown taller. It’s exciting to see new life like this. I hope Buddy can grow faster.
Day Eleven
Buddy is getting larger! Three more new sprouts have grown around Buddy! Green leaves have grown on the new sprouts, but they have not fully grown yet. I guess I need to be a bit more patient.
Day Thirteen
Buddy continues to grow taller. The leaves on the new sprouts have grown a bit. I’m also glad to see more new sprouts that have grown from under the soil.
Day Fifteen
Finally, the leaves on the other sprouts are 3cm tall. They’re so green. I hope they will soon grow into new potatoes.
What I have learned:
It’s really great to grow potatoes. During these fifteen days, I have learned that growing potato plants needs plenty of water. If the soil is dry, the potato won’t grow. The temperature needs to be right. If it is too cold, it won’t grow, either.
I feel that growing plants is just like trying to succeed with anything in life. It takes not only time, but also lots of efforts and patience.
26. The reading material is a/an _______.
A. experiment report B. scientific story
C. potato advertisement D. biological news
27. What can we know from the text
A. “Buddy” grew very fast in the first six days.
B. There weren’t any more new sprouts on the 13th day.
C. Plenty of water is necessary for growing potato plants.
D. The writer got new potatoes on the fifteenth day of the experiment.
28. What has the writer learned from the experiment
A. Old habits die hard. B. Rome wasn’t built in one day.
C. Action speaks louder than words. D. Knowledge comes from questioning.
【答案】26. A 27. C 28. B
【解析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了作者的一次马铃薯栽培试验。
26. 推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文是一篇应用文，介绍了作者的一次马铃薯栽培试验报告，故选A。
27. 细节理解题。根据“During these fifteen days, I have learned that growing potato plants needs plenty of water”可知，种马铃薯需要大量的水。故选C。
28. 推理判断题。根据“I feel that growing plants is just like trying to succeed with anything in life. It takes not only time, but also lots of efforts and patience.”可知，作者从中学到了，凡事要想获得成功，要努力也要有耐心。B选项Rome wasn’t built in one day“罗马不是一天建成的”符合题意，故选B。
Passage 2（2023-24·深圳实验学校期中）
The four great inventions of ancient China are China’s outstanding contributions to the whole world, and have had a great impact on world’s scientific and cultural exchanges.
Paper-making During the Eastern Han Dynasty around 104 A. D. , a eunuch (太监) of the Imperial Court named Cai Lun invented a new type of paper. It was said that he used bark (树皮), rags (破布) and broken fishing nets as materials to make plant fiber paper suitable for writing. In 105 A. D. , he presented this invention to He Di, the emperor at that time, according to Chinese history.
Printing In the Song Dynasty, Bi Sheng (A. D. 1004﹣1048), used clay to make rectangle cubes (长方体), carved a single Chinese character on each of them, and burnt them with fire. Then according to the article content, he arranged the words, put them in an iron frame (框架) to print. The printing skill is named the movable-type printing.
Compass The working people of ancient China invented the compass in their long-term labor practice. They found the characteristic of magnet (磁铁) showing the direction. The earliest compass, Sinan, firstly appeared in the Warring States Period.
Gunpowder The invention of gunpowder began with ancient alchemy (炼丹术) in the Sui Dynasty and Tang Dynasty. In order to refine pills for immortality (永生), alchemists constantly update the methods of alchemy, which finally led to the invention of gunpowder. In Tang Dynasty, the gunpowder began to be applied (应用) to the military affairs (军事).
11. Which of the following is RIGHT according to the passage
A. Paper was firstly invented in the Eastern Han Dynasty.
B. Cai Lun invented a new type of paper in 105 A. D. .
C. Cai Lun presented his invention to the emperor about a year after he invented paper.
D. Cai Lun used bark, rags and broken fishing nets and clay to make paper.
12. Who was the inventor of compass
A. The working people of ancient China. B. He Di. C. Bi Sheng. D. Sinan.
13. Which is the latest of the four great inventions
A. Paper-making. B. Printing. C. Compass. D. Gunpowder.
14. What was the initial (最初的) purpose of the ancient alchemy
A. To make gunpowder to apply to the military. B. To make paper suitable for writing.
C. To find direction while working. D. To make medicine that could help live forever.
15. Which part of a newspaper is the passage most probably from
A. Science B. Nature C. Sports D. Education
【答案】11. C 12. A 13. B 14. D 15. A
【解析】本文主要讲述了中国的四大发明。
11. 推理判断题。根据“During the Eastern Han Dynasty around 104 A.D., a eunuch of the Imperial Court named Cai Lun invented a new type of paper.”和“In 105 A.D., he presented this invention to He Di, the emperor at that time, according to Chinese history.”可知，蔡伦在发明纸大约一年后把他的发明呈献给了皇帝，故选C。
12. 细节理解题。根据“The working people of ancient China invented the compass in their long-term labor practice.”可知，指南针的发明者是中国古代的劳动人民，故选A。
13. 细节理解题。根据“During the Eastern Han Dynasty around 104 A.D.,…Cai Lun invented a new type of paper.”，“In the Song Dynasty, Bi Sheng (A.D.1004﹣1048), used clay to make rectangle cubes…”，“The earliest compass, Sinan, firstly appeared in the Warring States Period.”和“The invention of gunpowder began with ancient alchemy in the Sui Dynasty and Tang Dynasty.”可知，活字印刷术是四大发明中最晚的，故选B。
14. 细节理解题。根据“In order to refine pills for immortality, alchemists constantly update the methods of alchemy, which finally led to the invention of gunpowder.”可知，古代炼金术最初的目的是制造可以帮助长生不老的药物，故选D。
15. 推理判断题。根据“The four great inventions of ancient China are China’s outstanding contributions to the whole world, and have had a great impact on world’s scientific and cultural exchanges.”并通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了中国的四大发明，所以最有可能来自报纸的科学部分，故选A。
Passage 3（2023-24·广州中学期中）
Washington County Free Library invites you to join our 2022 summer programmers. Whether you’re looking for a new direction, education, or a fun experience, our programmers can help you take the first step. Cheek them out in the following chart or call for more information.
English Conversation Group Our friendly group meets at the library every Thursday afternoon. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome. Age: All adults Bookings: Not required. Time & date: Thursday, Aug. 1st 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Learn to Code (编程)Learn how to create a game or design a webpage using free online resources that teach you how to code. It allows time to experiment and play. It is designed for adults with basic computer and Internet skills. Age: 21 years above Bookings: Not required. Time & date: Wednesday, Aug. 28th 10:30 am to 12:00 am
Young Creative Club Do you love to write or express yourself through art Come and join our creative club, share your ideas and make friends with people who are like you. Age: 11-15 years old Bookings: Required. Call 073407 0009 to book your place. Time & date: Thursday, Aug. 1st 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Gumtree Basics Come and learn about buying and selling products safely online through Gumtree. Basic computer and Internet skills are required. Age: All adults Bookings: Required. Call 07 3407 0009 to book your place. Time & date: Tuesday, Aug. 13rd 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
29. What can we learn about English Conversation Group from the above chart
A. It is for old friends to meet together. B. It is a weekly activity.
C. It is only for skilled English speakers. D. It lasts two hours each time.
30. Which programme is suitable for teenagers
A. Young Creative Club B. Gumtree Basics
C. English Conversation Group D. Learn to Code
31. What do the four programmers have in common
A. They are in August. B. They require bookings.
C. They are for adults. D. They are for beginners.
32. Which of the statement is True according to the passage
A. Young Creative Club well suits science minds.
B. You can learn how to create computer games on Aug 13th.
C. Both Learn to Code and Gumtree Basics require computer and Internet skills.
D. Gumtree Basics teaches learners how to make advertisements and sell products.
【答案】29. B 30. A 31. A 32. C
【解析】本文是华盛顿县免费图书馆提供的几个学习项目，文章中具体介绍了这四个项目的主要内容、上课时间、具体要求等信息。
29. 细节理解题。根据“English Conversation Group”中“Our friendly group meets at the library every Thursday afternoon.”可知，参加这个项目的成员每周四的下午碰面，因此这是一个每周进行一次的活动。故选B。
30. 细节理解题。根据“Young Creative Club”中“Age: 11-15 years old”可知，“年轻创意俱乐部”适合11到15岁的青少年。故选A。
31. 细节理解题。根据每个项目中给出的时间“Time & date: Thursday, Aug. 1st”、“Time & date: Wednesday, Aug. 28th”、“Time & date: Thursday, Aug. 1st”、“Time & date: Tuesday, Aug. 13rd”可知，这四个项目都在八月份，故选A。
32. 推理判断题。根据“Learn to Code (编程)”中“It is designed for adults with basic computer and Internet skills.”和“Gumtree Basics”中“Basic computer and Internet skills are required.”可知，这两个项目都需要具备基本的电脑和互联网技能。故选C。
Passage 4（2023-24·育才中学）
What movies are you going to watch during the National Day holiday Teens picks four movies to fill up your holiday with great stories. Whether if you like comedic movies, or movies that are more real, you can find what’s right for you.
Lose to Win 《好像也没那么热血沸腾》 Release date: Sept 28 Get ready! The sports movie Lose to Win is going to make you laugh, feel nervous (紧张的) and warm your heart. The movie got its idea from the real-life story of a disabled basketball team from Valencia, Spain. Lose to Win shows the winning spirit of the heart. The story follows a basketball coach named Wei Guozheng. He teaches a basketball team made up of students with mental (精神的) disabilities. They all have the dream of becoming winners. The movie is filled with laughter. For example, just when Wei tells everybody his big goal of winning every game, other teams make amazing slam dunks (扣篮). Things like this make the movie fun.
Under the Light (《坚如磐石》) Release date: Sept 28Director Zhang Yimou’s latest work, Under the Light, is a crime movie. It talks about human nature, politics (政治), and right and wrong. A police officer takes part in a meeting hosted by a rich businessman. But behind it, there are killings and illegal trades (违法交易). You can feel nervous as well as excited when you watch the movie. Under the Light shows Zhang trying new things in his movies. “This is something I have never tried before,” Zhang said in an interview (采访).
The Great War (《志愿军：雄兵出击》) Release date: Sept 28 A great war (战争) movie by famous director Chen Kaige is coming out on Sept 28. The Great War is about the Chinese People’s Volunteers Army going to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to help in the war against US aggression (侵略). It shows China’s efforts (努力) in the war by telling stories of the country’s leaders, soldiers, diplomats (外交官) and common people. To truly show how the war looked, Chen’s team made bridges and roads according to real history. For the winter scenes, they worked outside when it was 18 degrees below zero.
Operation Moscow Release date: Sept 29 Directed by Qiu Litao and co-produced and performed by Andy Lau in a special performance of “93 International Train Robbery: Operation Moscow”, starring Zhang Hanyu, Huang Xuan, Wen Yongshan, and others. This film is adapted from the first real case of cross-border pursuit in China. In the early 1990s, a large number of Chinese merchants took international trains to sell goods, and criminals robbed the train, causing a sensation (轰动) in the world.
34. Who is the director of the movie “93 International Train Robbery: Operation Moscow”
A. Chen Kaige B. Zhang Yimou C. Wei Guozheng D. Qiu Litao
35. When is the movie “Lose to Win” released
A. Sept 26 B. Sept 27 C. Sept 28 D. Sept 29
36. What is the genre of the movie “Under the Light”
A. Comedy B. Sports C. War D. Crime
37. What is the focus of the movie “The Great War”
A. Basketball team overcoming disabilities
B. Crime and illegal trades
C. Chinese efforts in the war against US aggression
D. Cross-border pursuit
38. Where may this article be from？
A. A sports magazine B. A film magazine C. a crime novel D. An advertisement
【答案】34. D 35. D 36. D 37. C 38. B
【解析】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍国庆节间上映的几部电影。
34. 细节理解题。根据“Directed by Qiu Litao...”可知电影《93国际火车抢劫：莫斯科行动》的导演是邱礼涛，故选D。
35. 细节理解题。根据“Release date: Sept 29”可知电影《93国际火车抢劫：莫斯科行动》的上映时间为9月29日，故选D。
36. 细节理解题。根据“Director Zhang Yimou’s latest work, Under the Light, is a crime movie.”可知该电影是一部犯罪片，故选D。
37. 细节理解题。根据“The Great War is about the Chinese People’s Volunteers Army going to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to help in the war against US aggression (侵略). It shows China’s efforts (努力) in the war..”可知这部电影体现出中国在抗击美国侵略战争中的努力，故选C。
38. 推理判断题。根据“What movies are you going to watch during the National Day holiday ”以及下文中的内容可知这篇文章涵盖了多部电影的介绍和发布日期，以及对电影主题和制作背景的描述，这些信息都是与电影相关的内容，所以这篇应该是来源于电影杂志。故选B。
Passage 5（2023-24·广雅中学）
In 2023, a group of young people did great in literature (文学), sports, astronomy (天文学) and more. They became role models for young Chinese. Here, let’s share three of their stories.
Showing Excellence on the International Stage Cui Chenxi became China’s youngest-ever Asian Games gold medalist (金牌获得者) after the 15-year-old skateboarder won the women’s street event at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 on Sept. 27. Cui only took up skateboarding in 2020. Within a year, she took part in professional-level events. Earlier in 2023, Cui got the 30th spot in the women’s street event at the World Street Skateboarding Championships.
Winning an International Sci-fi (科幻的) Award Chinese writer Hai Ya was born in 1990. His sci-fi novel The Space-Time Painter won the Hugo Award (雨果奖) on Oct. 21. He is the third Chinese writer to win this big award. When creating The Space-Time Painter, Hai Ya drew his idea from a famous painting-A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains (《千里江山图》). Hai Ya’s works mix history and science fiction. They find a perfect balance in his novels.
Flying to Space On Dec. 21, Shenzhou XI crew members made their first spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station. Tang Shengjie was one of them. He wanted to be an astronaut from a young age. At the age of 34, he became the youngest Chinese astronaut to go on a spacewalk. In July, 2008, Tang joined the Aviation University of Air Force. That was his first step towards becoming a “blue sky warrior (蓝天勇士)”.
31. Which latest event took place in 2023 according to the passage
A. Flying to Space.
B. Winning an International Sci-fi Award.
C. Winning the Women’s Street Event at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022.
D. Getting the 30th Spot at the World Street Skateboarding Championships.
32. Who became the youngest role models for young Chinese
A. Hai Ya. B. Tang Shengjie. C. Hugo. D. Cui Chenxi.
33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Cui Chenxi took part in professional-level events earlier in 2023.
B. The Space-Time Painter mixes history and science fiction.
C. A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains won the Hugo Award.
D. Tang Shengjie succeeded in going on a spacewalk in July, 2008.
【答案】31. A 32. D 33. B
【解析】本文介绍了3位分别在体育、文学和天文学领域取得突出成就的年轻人，分别是：崔晨曦、海漄和唐圣洁。
31. 细节理解题。根据“Cui Chenxi became China’s youngest-ever …at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 on Sept. 27.”、“His sci-fi novel The Space-Time Painter won the Hugo Award (雨果奖) on Oct. 21.”、“Earlier in 2023, Cui got the 30th spot in the women’s street event at the World Street Skateboarding Championships.”和“On Dec. 21, Shenzhou XI crew members made their first spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station.”可知，12月21日神舟十一号宇航员在天宫空间站外进行了他们的第一次太空行走是最新事件。故选A。
32. 细节理解题。根据“Cui Chenxi became China’s youngest-ever Asian Games gold medalist (金牌获得者) after the 15-year-old skateboarder won the women’s street event”、“Chinese writer Hai Ya was born in 1990.”、“At the age of 34, he became the youngest Chinese astronaut to go on a spacewalk.”可知，崔晨曦的年龄最小。故选D。
33. 细节理解题。根据“Hai Ya’s works mix history and science fiction.”可知，海漄的作品《时空画师》融合了历史和科幻，选项B表述正确。故选B。
Passage 6（2023-24·真光中学期中）
Belfast Friendship Club
Belfast Friendship Club is a safe space for people from all over the world to meet in a relaxed atmosphere (气氛), to get information, to take part in activities, to make friends and help each other.
Everyone welcomes!
Whether you are a worker, an international student, on holidays or coming back after living away, as long as you’re prepared to talk or just listen to people you would not normally get to meet, Belfast Friendship Club is the place for you.
Belfast Friendship Club offers a special welcome to newcomers who find themselves in Belfast for any reason. Belfast Friendship Club works on three rules: equality, respect and unity.
What we do
Belfast Friendship Club meets on Thursday evenings in a non-profit cafe. You can come in to:
●sit around;
●have a cup of tea or coffee;
●get to know new people or meet old friends;
●find out about events, parties and activities;
●learn about volunteering opportunities;
●exchange information about anything, from language or dance classes to how to find work;
●learn from each other’s countries, backgrounds and cultures;
●develop support networks and lifelong friendships.
The atmosphere is friendly and informal. Everyone is welcome. You will receive a warm greeting at the door from one of the Club’s “older” members.
Events and activities
Belfast Friendship Club also runs events and outings. Most of them are free. Activities include social events such as clothes swaps, a wide range of volunteering opportunities in Belfast and beyond, creative workshops and art projects, picnics and outings, men’s and women’s football teams.
Contact us
To contact Belfast Friendship Club, email to Stephanie Mitchell, Belfast Friendship Club coordinator stephanie mitchell@sbrtr.org.uk.
37. What is Belfast Friendship Club
A. A dating centre for single people.
B. A safe space for building friendships.
C. A trusted organization for the jobless.
D. A small group for protecting volunteers.
38. What may new members of Belfast Friendship Club receive
A. Respect. B. Outdoor training.
C. Chatting skill training. D. Free tickets for two cups.
39. How often does Belfast Friendship Club hold a meeting
A. Every 3 days. B. Every 5 days.
C. Every 7 days. D. Every 15 days.
40. What does Belfast Friendship Club run
A. Cafe business. B. Health and job training.
C. Foreign tourism programmes. D. Social and sporting activities.
【答案】37. B 38. A 39. C 40. D
【解析】本文介绍了Belfast友谊俱乐部的功能和适宜参加的人群以及俱乐部开展的活动等相关信息。
37. 细节理解题。根据“Belfast Friendship Club is a safe space for people…to make friends and help each other”可知，Belfast友谊俱乐部是一个安全的交友俱乐部。故选B。
38. 细节理解题。根据“Belfast Friendship Club works on three rules: equality, respect and unity.”可知，俱乐部的新成员会受到尊重。故选A。
39. 细节理解题。根据“Belfast Friendship Club meets on Thursday evenings in a non-profit cafe.”可知，该俱乐部每周四晚上在一家非盈利咖啡馆聚会，即每七天举行一次聚会。故选C。
40. 细节理解题。根据“Activities include social events…”和“men’s and women’s football teams”可知，该俱乐部有社交和体育运动。故选D。
Passage 7（2024·深圳一模试题）
Six Hours Free Parking
If you spend $ 100 or more in our stores you will receive six hours of free parking. When you have spent $100 or more, just take this coupon and your receipt to the customer service desk on level 4. They will stamp your parking ticket to allow 6 hours of free parking.
Offer here until November 14.
Win a $1000 CD Collection
Win your choice of $1000 worth of CDs from JB Music Store. Just buy any two CDs and your name will go into the competition. Select your own prize from our wide variety of rock, pop, jazz and classical music.
Competition ends November 14. Prize drawn on November 21.
Check store for more information.
Buy One, Get One Free
Buy one shirt or tie at Daniel’s Menswear, and get another shirt or tie of the same value free.
Choose from any of our dress shirts and we will give you another one at no cost.
Hurry! Offer ends November 14.
Offer limited to one per customer.
10% Off
Present this coupon at The Book Store to get a 10% discount on any books you buy. We have lots of books to choose from, including children’s books, novels, travel guides, and science works. You are sure to find something that you will enjoy. Shop now for Christmas, we have a large quantity of toys as gifts for you and avoid the rush!
Offer here until November 14.
Half-price Movie Tickets
Buy any full-price movie ticket on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and you can buy a second tickets for a friend for only half price. The latest movies are here, being shown in one of our five theaters at Bayfield Shopping Center.
Offer here through December 1, Limit on per customer.
Free Soft Drink
Buy any meal for at least $6 at Mike’s Café, and receive a free soft drink. We serve the best food in the Shopping e in and try our delicious meals and our excellent service. You won’t be disappointed!
Free soft drink offer ends November 14.
1. What are these ads for
A. Food you can order for delivery. B. Places to go on vacation.
C. Things on sale in a big store. D. Special offers at a shopping center.
2. Which of the following is true according to the ads
A. Spending $50 means 3 hours of free parking.
B. One person can buy 5 tickets for the price of three.
C. At Mike’s Café, people can get a free drink after spending $6.
D. After buying two CDs, you can get another two CDs for free.
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned at this mall
A. Clothes store. B. Book store. C. Music store. D. Toy store.
4. When does the book discount offer end
A. November 14. B. November 21. C. December 1. D. December 21.
5. We can know from this passage ________.
A. there is more than one theater in the center.
B. if you buy a book there, you may pay less than half the price.
C. you may get a free one if you buy a shirt, or a tie, or a pair of shoes.
D. you won’t get a free soft drink unless you spend more than 10 dollars on the meal.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. A
【解析】这篇短文是几篇优惠广告。每一篇小短文都有一个标题，我们可以从标题中知道这一篇的主要内容，如六小时免费停车、买一送一、降价10%、半价电影票等。
1.D主旨大意题。浏览每一个广告的小标题，如六小时免费停车、买一送一、降价10%、半价电影票等，我们可以知道这是一些商家打的促销广告。故选D。
2.C细节理解题。根据最后一个广告Buy any meal for at least $6 at Mike’s Café, and receive a free soft drink可知，在Mike’s咖啡馆，花费6美元就可以得到一杯免费的饮料。故C是正确的。根据第一个广告可知，花费100美元，就可以免费停车6小时，但是没有说花50美元就可以免费停车3小时；根据第五个广告可知，买一张电影票后，就可以半价买第二张电影票；根据第二个广告可知买两张CD就可以参加竞赛。故A、B、D均不对。
3.D细节理解题。根据文章可知这些广告中涉及了衣服店、书店和卖CD商店，但是没有提到玩具店，故选D。
4.细节理解题。根据文章中第四个广告中Offer here until November 14.可知，这个优惠是到11月14日，故选A。
5.A细节理解题。根据文章的第五个广告The latest movies are here, being shown in one of our five theaters at Bayfield Shopping Center.可知，这个电影院只是这个购物中心5个电影院中的一个。故选A。根据第四个广告可知，买书可以优惠10%，而不是半价还少，故B不对；根据第三个广告可知是买衬衫或领带可以再免费得到一个衬衫或领带，没有提到鞋；根据最后一个广告可知，花费6美元就可以得到一杯饮料，而不是10美元。
Passage 8（2024·武汉中考）
________________ Have you ever felt uncomfortable with your stomach when you’re nervous or excited This is because there is a close connection between your gut (消化道) and your brain. You have around 200 types of microbes (细菌) in your gut. Healthy microbes help your body fight illnesses and help your brain deal with stress. “So, take care of your gut,” a scientist says. 690
Stop anger with activities A new study aimed at 12,489 people has suggested that the key to reducing (减少) anger is not letting it out, but doing calming activities such as yoga. These activities could slow the heart rate (心率). However, scientists also find some ball games and team sports, which are fun or playful, could reduce anger. 569
Show compassion Showing compassion means you understand others’ feelings and treat them with kindness. Scientists have discovered when you show compassion, your brain lets out a feel-good chemical (化学物质), which helps to reduce stress. It is reported that when other people see you showing compassion, they want to do it too. 943
26. In which SECTION of the website can we read the news
A. PEOPLE. B. HEALTH. C. FOOD. D. SPORTS.
27. The best heading for the first piece of news would be ________.
A. Focus on your brain B. Problems with your stomach
C. Look after your gut D. Microbes in your body
28. What activities might reduce anger according to the new study
①Crying. ② Basketball. ③Cooking. ④Deep breathing.
A. ①② B. ③④ C. ①③ D. ②④
29. It is believed that showing compassion can ________.
A. develop your brain B. make people confident
C. spread to others D. slow your heart rate
30. What do the three pieces of news have in common
A. They help us make more friends. B. They show some research results.
C. They are liked by 690 people. D. They teach us how to face stress.
【答案】26. B 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. B
【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了三个研究结果。
26. 细节理解题。根据三栏内容可知，分别谈论紧张兴奋、愤怒和同情时身体的反应和表现，与健康相关，故选B。
27. 最佳标题题。根据“Healthy microbes help your body fight illnesses and help your brain deal with stress. ‘So, take care of your gut,’ a scientist says.”可知，本段主要介绍健康的微生物可以帮助你的身体对抗疾病，帮助你的大脑应对压力，所以要照顾好消化道。故选C。
28. 细节理解题。根据“...but doing calming activities such as yoga. These activities could slow the heart rate (心率). However, scientists also find some ball games and team sports, which are fun or playful, could reduce anger.”可知，平静的、可以降低心率的活动，球类运动和团队运动可以减少愤怒，故选D。
29. 细节理解题。根据“It is reported that when other people see you showing compassion, they want to do it too.”可知，当别人看到你表现出同情时，他们也想这样做。所以同情心可以传播给他人，故选C。
30. 主旨大意题。三栏分别介绍了三个研究结果，故选B。
记叙文
Passage 1（2023-24·广东实验期中）
Although there is a huge increase in Earth’s human population, the number of hungry people in the world has actually fallen in the past 30 years. Yuan Longping has contributed more to this achievement than anyone else.
Yuan was born into a poor farmer’s family in 1930 and his parents hoped their son would become a doctor. However, he chose to study farming science at university in Chongqing because he wanted to change the Chinese farmers’ hard life caused by lack of food. His goal was to find a better way to grow rice and help feed the people in his country.
The first major breakthrough for Dr Yuan came in 1970 when he discovered a type of wild rice in Hainan. Within three years, Dr Yuan had created the world’s first hybrid rice, by combining the Hainan rice with more traditional rice types. This new rice allowed farmers to produce 30% more rice without the need for more land. Many farmers started using Yuan’s new rice which finally allowed over 70 million Chinese people to escape hunger. But Dr Yuan has not finished yet.
In 1986 Yuan began developing an improved type of hybrid rice that was even better. It needed less water and labor to produce even more rice. Though it was a difficult process, Yuan never gave up. Eventually, in 1995, experiments of Yuan’s new hybrid rice began in 55 counties throughout China and the results were so spectacular that it was quickly made available throughout China.
Yuan hasn’t limited his efforts to helping only China. His hybrid rice has been introduced to countries such as Madagascar and Kenya, where they have been able to produce up to 4 times as much rice as before.
When he was over 90 years old, he still kept working tirelessly. However, he didn’t care about being famous. He felt it gave him less freedom to do his research. Spending money on himself or leading a comfortable life also meant very little to him. Indeed, he believed that a person with too much money has more rather than fewer troubles. He therefore gave millions of yuan to support others for their research in agriculture (农业).
29. Why did Yuan choose to study farming science
A. Because he was born in a farmer’s family without enough food.
B. Because he wanted to save the hungry people all over the world.
C. Because he thought farming science was better than being a doctor.
D. Because he wanted to help Chinese farmers have more food to eat.
30. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. A type of rice in Hainan. B. The improved hybrid rice.
C. The world’s first hybrid rice. D. Yuan Longping’s experiment.
31. In which order did the following things take place in Yuan’s life
a. Yuan’s rice helped over 70 million Chinese stay away from being hungry.
b. Yuan created the world’s first hybrid rice.
c. Yuan’s new hybrid rice succeeded and was grown all over China.
d. Yuan began to improve his hybrid rice.
e. Yuan discovered a type of wild rice in Hainan.
A. e-b-c-a-d B. b-e-d-a-c C. b-e-c-d-a D. e-b-a-d-c
32. Which of the following is true according to the last paragraph
A. Yuan spent plenty of money helping the poor.
B. Yuan was too old to continue doing his research.
C. Yuan was famous and rich, but he still worked hard.
D. Yuan enjoyed living a comfortable lifestyle.
【答案】29. D 30. B 31. D 32. C
【解析】本文主要介绍了袁隆平以及他所做的贡献。
29. 细节理解题。根据“However, he chose to study farming science at university in Chongqing because he wanted to change the Chinese farmers’ hard life caused by lack of food”可知他选择在重庆的大学学习农业科学，因为他想改变中国农民因缺乏食物而过着艰苦的生活。故选D。
30. 词义猜测题。根据“In 1986 Yuan began developing an improved type of hybrid rice that was even better. It needed less water and labor to produce even more rice”可知袁开始开发一种改良型杂交水稻，这种杂交水稻甚至更好，它需要更少的水和劳动力，故此处it指代“改良型杂交水稻”。故选B。
31. 细节理解题。根据“The first major breakthrough for Dr Yuan came in 1970 when he discovered a type of wild rice in Hainan”可知袁的第一个重大突破出现在1970年，他在海南发现了一种野生水稻，e排第一位，排除BC；根据第三段“Many farmers started using Yuan’s new rice which finally allowed over 70 million Chinese people to escape hunger”以及第四段“Eventually, in 1995, experiments of Yuan’s new hybrid rice began in 55 counties throughout China and the results were so spectacular that it was quickly made available throughout China.”可知许多农民开始使用袁的新水稻，这最终使7000多万中国人摆脱了饥饿，最终，1995年，袁的新杂交水稻在中国55个县开始试验，结果非常惊人，很快就在中国各地推广，故a排在c前，排除A。故选D。
32. 细节理解题。根据“When he was over 90 years old, he still kept working tirelessly. However, he didn’t care about being famous...He therefore gave millions of yuan to support others for their research in agriculture”可知他变得有名富有，但是他仍然努力工作。故选C。
Passage 2（2023-24·龙岗区联考期中）
In 2004, when my daughter Becky was ten, she and my husband, Joe, were united because they wanted a dog, Misty. And they promised to walk her every day.
But from the second day, neither thought to walk the dog again. I was slow to accept that I would be the one to feed and clean her. As she looked up at the three new humans in her life, she calculated, “The middle-aged woman is the stupidest one.”
Quickly, she and I developed something special. She’d look at me with those sad brown eyes of hers, and then wait, trusting I would understand her, which I almost always did.
Even so, part of me continued to hate the walking duty Joe and Becky had promised to carry out. It nearly drove me mad. “Not fair!” I’d loudly remind everyone I knew.
On January 1, 2007, Joe’s doctor said an unthinkable word—leukemia (白血病). With that, I spent eight to ten hours a day with him in the hospital, doing anything and everything I could to ease his discomfort. Every part of my life changed; no part of my old life remained.
Save one—Misty still needed walking. At the beginning, when my friends wanted to help walk her, I refused because I knew they were busy.
As months went by, I began to realize that I actually wanted to walk Misty. The walk in the morning before I headed to the hospital was a quiet, peaceful time to clear my head.
After Joe died in 2009, Misty slept on his pillow.
The truth is, after these years, I’ve come to enjoy my walks with Misty. She reminded me that no matter how hard the present or unpredictable the future, there’s almost always some joy in my life.
11. What can be inferred (推断) from Paragraph 2
A. The writer was a slow learner. B. Misty was quite smart.
C. Misty could solve math problems. D. No one walked Misty the first day.
12. What can we learn from Paragraphs 3 and 4
A. The writer always shouted at Misty while walking her.
B. The writer loved Misty, but she didn’t want to walk her.
C. The writer always hoped that Misty could understand her.
D. The writer didn’t want to walk Misty because it cost time.
13. When did the story come to its turning point
A. When Joe fell ill in 2007. B. When Joe passed away in 2009.
C. When Misty tried to please the writer. D. When the writer began to walk Misty.
14. Why did the writer continue to walk Misty while Joe was in hospital
A. Because her friends didn’t want to lend a hand.
B. Because the walk provided her with great comfort.
C. Because she didn’t want Misty to be others’ companion.
D. Because she wanted to do some exercise in the morning.
15. What does the writer want to tell the readers in the passage
A. One should learn to enjoy hard times.
B. A disaster can change everything in life.
C. People will change when they are in difficulty.
D. Moments of joy suggest that there is still hope ahead.
【答案】11. B 12. B 13. A 14. B 15. D
【解析】本文主要讲述了作者和狗Misty之间的经历。
11. 推理判断题。根据“As she looked up at the three new humans in her life, she calculated, ‘The middle-aged woman is the stupidest one.’”可知，此处通过狗的心理活动表明了Misty很聪明，故选B。
12. 推理判断题。根据“Even so, part of me continued to hate the walking duty Joe and Becky had promised to carry out.”可知，作者和狗发展出了情感，但是还是不怎么愿意遛狗，故选B。
13. 细节理解题。根据“On January 1, 2007, Joe’s doctor said an unthinkable word—leukemia (白血病).”可知，作者的丈夫生病后，是故事的转折点，故选A。
14. 细节理解题。根据“The walk in the morning before I headed to the hospital was a quiet, peaceful time to clear my head.”可知，去医院之前的散步是一段安静、平和的时间，可以安慰一下作者。故选B。
15. 细节理解题。根据“She reminded me that no matter how hard the present or unpredictable the future, there’s almost always some joy in my life.”可知，论现在多么艰难，未来多么不可预测，我们的生活中几乎总会有一些快乐。故选D。
Passage 3（2023-24·广州实验外国语学校）
Leonardo da Vinci, one of the greatest thinkers in the world, began his career as an artist. Very little is known about Leonardo’s early life. He was born in 1452 in the town of Vinci. As a boy, Leonardo showed a great interest in drawing, sculpting (雕刻) and studying nature.
However, because Leonardo was born to parents who were not married to each other, he was stopped from some studies. He trained as an artist after moving to Florence with his father in the 1460s. It was an exciting time to be in Florence, one of the cultural capitals of Europe, Leonardo trained with one of the city’s very successful artists, Andrea del Verrocchio. He was a painter, sculptor and gold worker. Verrocchio told his students that they needed to understand the body’s bones and muscles when drawing people.
Leonardo took the teacher’s advice very seriously. He spent several periods of his life studying the human body. While training as an artist, Leonardo also learned about and improved on new painting methods at the time. One was the use of perspective (透视) to show depth. A method called “sfumato” helped to create a cloudy effect to show distance. “Chiaroscuro” is a method using light and shade as a special effect.
Leonardo’s first worldwide-known painting now hangs in the National Gallery in Washington, D. C. He made this painting of a young woman named Ginevra de’ Benci around 1474. The woman has a pale face with dark hair. In the distance, Leonardo painted the Italian countryside.
He soon received attention for his excellent artistic skills. Around 1475, he was asked to draw an angel in Verrocchio’s painting. One story says that when Verrocchio saw Leonardo’s addition to the painting, he was so amazed by his student’s skill that he said he would never paint any more.
33. As a student of Andrea del Verrocchio, Leonardo ________.
A. was stopped from some studies
B. became a very successful artist in Florence
C. followed the teacher’s advice to study the human body
D. drew his first worldwide-known painting with his teacher
34. Which of the following words can be used to describe Leonardo according to the third paragraph
A. Creative. B. Energetic. C. Cheerful. D. Positive.
35. Which is the correct order of the things that happened to Leonardo
a. He finished the painting of Ginevra de’ Benci.
b. He moved to Florence.
c. He finished drawing an angel in his teacher’s painting.
d. He began to learn art from Andrea del Verrocchio.
e. He began to study the human body.
A. d, c, e, b, a B. d, a, c, b, e C. b, d, e, a, c D. b, e, d, a, c
36. From the last paragraph, we can know that Verrocchio ________.
A. was not satisfied with Leonardo’s work
B. thought Leonardo’s work terrible
C. believe Leonardo shouldn’t paint any more
D. thought highly of Leonardo’s work
【答案】33. C 34. A 35. C 36. D
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了世界上最伟大的思想家达·芬奇是如何开始他的艺术家生涯的。
33. 推理判断题。根据“Verrocchio told his students that they needed to understand the body’s bones and muscles when drawing people.”可知作为Andrea del Verrocchio的学生，达·芬奇按照老师的建议研究人体。故选C。
34. 推理判断题。根据第三段“While training as an artist, Leonardo also learned about and improved on new painting methods at the time.”可知，达·芬奇创造性地改进了绘画方法，推断出“有创意”可以用来描述达·芬奇。故选A。
35. 细节理解题。根据“He trained as an artist after moving to Florence with his father in the 1460s.”可知，他搬到了Florence，即b；根据“Europe, Leonardo trained with one of the city’s very successful artists, Andrea del Verrocchio.”可知，他开始向Andrea del Verrocchio学习艺术，即d；根据“He spent several periods of his life studying the human body”可知，他开始研究人体，即e；根据“He made this painting of a young woman named Ginevra de’ Benci around 1474.”可知，他完成了名叫Ginevra de’ Benci的画作，即a；根据“Around 1475, he was asked to draw an angel in Verrocchio’s painting.”可知，可知他被要求在老师的画中画一个天使，即c。因此事情的正确的顺序为b，d，e，a，c。故选C。
36. 推理判断题。根据“One story says that when Verrocchio saw Leonardo’s addition to the painting, he was so amazed by his student’s skill that he said he would never paint any more.”可推知，达·芬奇的老师Verrocchio对达·芬奇的作品评价很高。故选D。
Passage 4（2023-24·深圳高级中学期中）
Zhuge Liang, also known as Kongming, was a famous and smart person in ancient China. He was good at strategy and was very clever.
Born in the late 2nd century, Zhuge Lang became well-known when he joined Liu Bei, the leader of the Shu Kingdom, as his main strategist. Zhuge Liang was really good at planning military actions and helped Liu Bei win many battles. This made the Shu Kingdom one of the three major powers at that time.
Zhuge Liang was not only good at military strategy, but also skilled in governance (统治) , engineering, and diplomacy (外交). He was known for being humble and virtuous (品德高尚的), which made people trust and respect him.
One of Zhuge Liang’s most famous achievements was the Longzhong Plan, a strategy he made to protect the Shu Kingdom from attacks by the rival Wei Kingdom. He successfully defended against several invasions by carefully planning and building fortifications (防御工事).
Zhuge Liang’s reputation lasted through history, and he became a legendary figure in China, seen as the symbol of wisdom and intelligence. His contributions and accomplishments continue to inspire people, both in China and worldwide.
11. Who was Zhuge Liang
A. A famous military strategist in ancient China. B. A leader of the Wei Kingdom.
C. A famous scholar (学者) of diplomacy. D. A skilled engineer in the Shu Kingdom.
12. Which kingdom did Zhuge Liang join as a strategist
A. Wei Kingdom. B. Shu Kingdom. C. Wu Kingdom. D. Qin Kingdom.
13. How did Zhuge Liang help Liu Bei’s kingdom
A. He helped his kingdom gain independence.
B. He helped his kingdom become the most powerful at that time.
C. He helped his kingdom win many battles.
D. He helped his kingdom establish trade routes.
14. What was one of Zhuge Liang’s most famous achievements
A. The construction of the Great Wall.
B. The invention of papermaking.
C. The idea of the Longzhong Plan.
D. The establishment of the Silk Road.
15. How is Zhuge Liang remembered in Chinese history
A. As a master of literature and poetry.
B. As a skilled diplomat and politician.
C. As a victor of many kingdoms.
D. As a symbol of wisdom and intelligence.
【答案】11. A 12. B 13. C 14. C 15. D
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了中国著名的历史人物——诸葛亮。
11. 细节理解题。根据第一段“Zhuge Liang, also known as Kongming, was a famous and smart person in ancient China. He was good at strategy and was very clever.”可知，诸葛亮是中国古代著名的军事战略家。故选A。
12. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Born in the late 2nd century, Zhuge Lang became well-known when he joined Liu Bei, the leader of the Shu Kingdom, as his main strategist.”可知，诸葛亮作为战略家加入了蜀国。故选B。
13. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Zhuge Liang was really good at planning military actions and helped Liu Bei win many battles.”可知，诸葛亮帮助刘备赢了很多战役。故选C。
14. 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“One of Zhuge Liang’s most famous achievements was the Longzhong Plan”可知，诸葛亮最著名的成就之一是隆中计划。故选C。
15. 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Zhuge Liang’s reputation lasted through history, and he became a legendary figure in China, seen as the symbol of wisdom and intelligence.”可知，诸葛亮被视为智慧和聪明的象征。故选D。
Passage 5（2023-24·广州第七中学）
Still in shock! I moved around the house purposeiessly trying to decide what to put into the suitcases. Earlier that evening, I’d received a call telling me that my brother was killed in a car crash. “Come as soon as you can.” cried my mother.
I wanted to hurry to her at once. But my husband, Larry, and I were packing to move from New York to Seattle. Our house was in total mess. Supper dishes sat on the kitchen table. Toys lay everywhere. I purposelessly picked things up and put them down. Mother’s crying went through my head again and again.
Larry called some friends to tell them what had happened. Someone asked to speak to me. “If there’s anything I can do, let me know.” But I didn’t know what to ask for.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang. It was Emerson. He and his wife Donna lived in the block nearby.
“I’ve come to clean your shoes,” he said.
I asked him to repeat.
“Donna had to stay with the baby,” he said, “but we want to help you.” I remember when my father died.
I gathered all our dirty shoes to the kitchen. Emerson got to work right away. Watching him devoting himself to one task helped me pull my own thoughts into order. I told myself to wash clothes first. Then, Larry and I bathed the children and put them to bed. One job after another.
When we returned to wash the dishes, Emerson had left. All our shoes stood in a line against the wall, clean, we left for the airport with all the jobs done.
Now whenever I hear of a friend who’s lost a loved one, I no longer call with the polite offer, “If there’s anything I can do...” Instead, like taking the dog to the boarding kennel (狗屋; 养狗场) or house-sitting during the funeral (葬礼) , “How did you know I needed that one ” I reply, “Because a man once cleaned my shoes.”
26. What can we learn from Paragraph 1
A. The writer’s house was in a mess.
B. The writer’s mother was very sad about her son’s death.
C. The writer heard the sad news and had no idea what to do.
D. The writer packed the suitcase and was ready to go to Seattle.
27. In what order did the following events happen
a. The writer washed the clothes.
b. The writer’s brother was killed.
c. The writer and her husband left for the airport.
d. The writer washed the dishes.
e. Emerson came to clean the shoes.
A. c-b-e-d-a B. c-e-b-d-a C. b-e-a-d-c D. b-a-e-d-c
28. If one of the writer’s friends loses a loved one, what will she probably NOT do
A. Call her friend to ask what she can do.
B. Look after her friend’s young children.
C. Take her friend’s dog to the boarding kennel.
D. Offer her friend house-sitting during the funeral.
29. Which sentence can best express the theme of this story
A. One person’s loss is another’s gain.
B. An act of kindness is often rewarded.
C. A near neighbour is better than a brother far off.
D. Do something specific to help those in need.
【答案】26. C 27. C 28. A 29. D
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在兄弟死于车祸后得到了他人真诚的帮助，从而决定以后要做一些具体的事情来帮助那些需要帮助的人。
26. 推理判断题。根据“Still in shock! I moved around the house purposeiessly trying to decide what to put into the suitcases.”（还在震惊中!我在房子里漫无目的地走来走去，试图决定把什么放进手提箱里。）和“I’d received a call telling me that my brother was killed in a car crash”（我接到一个电话，告诉我我兄弟在一场车祸中丧生了），可知选项C“作者听到这个不幸的消息，不知道该怎么办。”符合文意。故选C。
27. 细节理解题。根据第一段所述，可知作者的兄弟在一场车祸中丧生了，故选项b“这位作家的兄弟被杀了。”排第一，排除选项A和B；根据第五段“I’ve come to clean your shoes”，可知接着Emerson来给作者擦鞋，故选项e“Emerson来擦鞋子。”排第二。故选C。
28. 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Now whenever I hear of a friend who’s lost a loved one, I no longer call with the polite offer ‘If there’s anything I can do...’ ”（现在，每当我听到朋友失去了心爱的人，我不再礼貌地打电话说：“如果有什么我能做的……”），可知选项A“打电话给她的朋友，问她能做什么。”符合文意。故选A。
29. 主旨大意题。通读全文，文章主要表达的是要做一些具体的事情来帮助那些需要帮助的人。故选D。
Passage 6（2023-24·深圳实验学校期中）
Who is the greatest teacher in Chinese history Many people will think of Confucius, whose birthday was September 28. Although he lived over 2,000 years ago, people still remember and respect him for his contribution (贡献) to the education today.
Confucius lived in the Kingdom of Lu, which lies in Shandong Province. He lived during the Spring and Autumn Period. He had a hard childhood. His father died when he was only 3. His mother brought him up. As a child, he had to work to help his mother, but young Confucius didn’t give up studying. He visited many famous teachers and learned music, history, poems and sports.
Later, he became a teacher and started the first public school in Chinese history. At that time only children from noble families could go to school, but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn. He had about 3,000 students in his lifetime.
Today, people still follow Confucius’ lessons. He told us that we all have something worthy to be learned. “When I am with three people, one of them must be better than me in some areas. I choose their good qualities and follow them.”
He also taught us that thinking is very important in study. “All study but no thinking makes people puzzled (困惑的). All thinking but no study makes people lazy.”
Confucius is not only a great teacher, but also a famous thinker with wise thoughts about the world and society. His most important teachings are about kindness and good manners. “A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others.” he said.
16. Why do people still remember Confucius
A. Because he lived a poor life in his childhood.
B. Because he traveled with his students all over the world.
C. Because he had wise thoughts and great views about education.
D. Because he lived during the Spring and Autumn Period.
17. How did Confucius learn music, history, poems and sports when he was young
A. By teaching himself at home. B. With the help of his mother.
C. By visiting many famous teachers. D. By going to school.
18. What does the underlined word “noble” mean in this passage
A. Wealthy. B. Clever. C. Poor. D. Cute.
19. How many students did Confucius have in his lifetime
A. About 3 million. B. About 30 million.
C. About 30 thousand. D. About 30 hundred.
20. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A. All study but no thinking makes people puzzled.
B. No one has something worthy to be learned.
C. All thinking but no study makes people lazy.
D. A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others.
【答案】16. C 17. C 18. A 19. D 20. B
【解析】本文主要介绍了中国古代的思想家和教育家孔子的生平以及他在教育和思想方面对社会的贡献。
16. 细节理解题。根据文中“people still remember and respect him for his contribution (贡献) to the education today.”以及“Confucius is not only a great teacher, but also a famous thinker with wise thoughts about the world and society.”可知，因为孔子的思想和智慧对教育的贡献，所以人们依然还记得他，故选C。
17. 细节理解题。根据文中“He visited many famous teachers and learned music, history, poems and sports.”可知，孔子小时候是通过拜师学习音乐、历史、诗歌和体育的，故选C。
18. 词义猜测题。根据下文“but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn.”可知，那时只有贵族家庭的孩子才能上学，所以noble意为“贵族的、有钱人的”，与wealthy同义，故选A。
19. 细节理解题。根据文中“He had about 3,000 students in his lifetime.”可知，孔子一生中有弟子约3000人，故选D。
20. 细节理解题。通读全文并结合“He told us that we all have something worthy to be learned.”可知，我们都有值得学习的东西，所以选项B“人都没有值得学习的东西”的描述是不正确的，故选B。
Passage 7
That night, July 11, 2022, Nick was driving down the streets of Lafayette, Indiana, when he found a two-story house was on fire.
Flames(火焰) were climbing up the front door way. In no time, Nick stopped his car and ran from the backdoor into the burning building, which belongs to the Barrett family.
Nick had just started climbing the stairs when he looked up and saw four faces appear from a room at the top of the stairs. They looked down at him with fear. “Your house is on fire, you need to go!” Nick yelled.
Nick hurried the four girls into the fresh air. “Is anybody else in there ” Nick asked.
“Kelly is in there! We can’t find her!” Sarah, the eldest of the girls, screamed referring to her six-year old sister. Without thinking, Nick ran back inside at once.
By now, the whole side of the house was in flames. Nick went upstairs. He searched every bedroom. No kid. The smoke was thick now. He lifted his T-shirt trying to cover his mouth and nose when he heard the sound of crying, from the dark smoke below.
Nick felt about in the blackness and heat, moving downstairs toward the sound. Then suddenly Kelly was in front of him. Nick quickly lifted the girl into his arms. He thought, “Where is the front door ” Nick remembered seeing a window on the side of the house where the fire hadn’t reached.
Nick climbed back up, made it to the room and broke the glass. Kelly was still in his arms.
Kelly looked down at the open grassy space. The girl said, “I don’t want to jump out of the window.” Nick was thinking the exact same thing.
But they had little choice. The flames were coming ever closer. Holding Kelly tightly in one arm, Nick ran forward and threw himself out of the window. He managed to land on the other shoulder. Kelly was almost unhurt.
Days passed. Nick woke up from first-degree burns to his legs and arms. He felt like he’d just done what anyone would have done in that situation. But outside the hospital, the story of Nick was already spreading. He was a hero who had run into a burning building not once, but twice.
30. Which of the following is the correct order of the story
a. Nick looked for the door with Kelly in his arms.
b. Nick led the four girls out into the fresh air.
c. Nick went upstairs to search every bedroom for Kelly.
d. Nick jumped out of the window holding Kelly tightly in one arm.
e. Nick followed the sound of crying to the dark smoke below.
A. b-c-e-a-d B. c-b-a-d-s C. c-e-a-b-d D. b-a-e-d-c
31. What does the underlined word “screamed” mean in Paragraph 5
A. discussed B. shouted C. complained D. hoped
32. Nick did all the things to protect Kelly from hurting EXCEPT ________.
A. holding her tightly in one arm B. landing on the other shoulder
C. looking down at the open grassy space D. running forward and threw himself out of the window
33. Which of the following word best describes Nick
A. Wise. B. Funny. C. Clever. D. Brave.
【答案】30. A 31. B 32. C 33. D
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了平民英雄Nick在危急关头两次进入火场救人的英雄事迹。
30. 细节理解题。根据“Nick hurried the four girls into the fresh air.”可知，Nick急忙领四个女孩出去呼吸新鲜空气，对应b；根据“Nick went upstairs. He searched every bedroom.”可知，Nick上楼在每间卧室里搜寻Kelly，对应c；根据“He lifted his T-shirt trying to cover his mouth and nose when he heard the sound of crying, from the dark smoke below.”可知，Nick顺着哭声来到下面的黑烟中，对应e；根据“Nick quickly lifted the girl into his arms. He thought, ‘Where is the front door ’”可知，Nick抱着Kelly找门，对应a；根据“Holding Kelly tightly in one arm, Nick ran forward and threw himself out of the window.”可知，Nick从窗户跳了出来，一只胳膊紧紧地抱着Kelly，对应d。所以正确的顺序是b-c-e-a-d，故选A。
31. 词义猜测题。根据“‘Kelly is in there! We can’t find her!’ Sarah, the eldest of the girls, screamed referring to her six-year old sister.”及感叹号可知，应是：女孩中最大的Sarah指着她六岁的妹妹尖叫道，所以“screamed”的意思应为：尖叫，大喊大叫；选项B “shouted” 意为“大声喊叫”，与之同义，故选B。
32. 细节理解题。根据“Kelly looked down at the open grassy space.”可知，是Kelly低头看了看开阔的草地，而不是Nick，故选C。
33. 推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，Nick在危急关头两次进入火场救人，由此可推知，Nick很勇敢，故选D。
Passage 8
“Is there anything you want from Grandma’s apartment ” My uncle, texting me, last week.
His mum had passed away the week before, aged 96. He’d begun the painful yet necessary task of dividing her things: keep, sell, donate.
I answered without thinking. “Yes, I would like her aloe (芦荟) in the orange pot, please.”
Sometime around 1975, Grandma received this plant from a local cook as a gift. It could, I suppose, just be anything like a calendar, or a pen, or a box of biscuits. But it just happened to be a plant, which Grandma, who always had green fingers, appreciated and placed in her doorway.
Five years later, my mum married the cook’s son. And had me.
When my father’s mother died in 1993, Grandma told me how this plant was different from the other ones she had in her home. It helped to keep a good relationship between the two sides of the family.
In recent years, whenever we visited Grandma’s apartment, I would show it to my children. “Look at this, it was a gift your great-grandma bought for your other great-grandma! Before they became relatives!”
Many times, Grandma gave me cuttings of this plant, in the hope that I might grow another. Yet, every time, I failed to take care of my offshoots (分支). Aloe is hardy (适应力强). However, if you over-water or under-water it, it dies. It doesn’t mix well with dogs or under-heated flooring. In short, with my skills, I’m better off with a plastic one from a supermarket.
But that didn’t use to matter, because I could ask Grandma for another cutting and try again Now I can’t. So straight after I asked my uncle for this plant, I came up with the idea: the plant will go and live with Ann, my wife’s mother, who can grow plants well and keep hold of Grandma’s aloe---at least until I can be trusted to look after its offshoots. Then maybe one day I can confidently place the mother plant in my own home. At the same time, Ann will spread cuttings among her family members, as Grandma used to do.
41. Why did the author ask his uncle for the aloe
A. It was very valuable to him.
B. He wanted to place it in his own home.
C. He wanted to pass it on to his children.
D. He wanted to give it as a gift to his wife’s mother
42. The underlined phrase “always had green fingers” in paragraph 4 means ________.
A. always failed in growing plants B. always made fingers green
C. was always good at growing plants D. was a special gardener
43. According to the passage, this plant ________.
A. can grow well with dogs in the house B. may die if it is watered too often
C. is easy to take care of D. won’t die if the floor is too cold
44. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage
A. The writer’s parents might get married around 1980.
B. The aloe was placed in Grandma’s doorway before the writer’s birth
C. The writer planned to leave Grandma’s aloe to Ann forever.
D. Ann can be trusted to look after the aloe well.
45. What would be the best title for the passage
A. Remembering Grandma B. Passing Down Planting Skills
C. Caring for an Aloe D. Planting Memories
【答案】41. A 42. C 43. B 44. C 45. D
【解析】本文介绍了奶奶生前种植的植物芦荟，承载着一家人很多的回忆。
41. 推理判断题。根据“In recent years, whenever we visited Grandma’s apartment, I would show it to my children.”以及“So straight after I asked my uncle for this plant…at least until I can be trusted to look after its offshoots.”可知，因为这株芦荟对作者来说很宝贵。故选A。
42. 词义猜测题。根据“But it just happened to be a plant, which Grandma, who always had green fingers, appreciated and placed in her doorway.”可知前文提到了这恰好是株植物，后文又提到了奶奶很欣赏这株植物，结合语境判断划线词是“擅长种植物”。故选C。
43. 推理判断题。根据“However, if you over-water or under-water it, it dies.”可知，这株植物如果浇水过多会死掉。故选B。
44. 推理判断题。根据“So straight after I asked my uncle for this plant…who can grow plants well and keep hold of Grandma’s aloe以及”“Then maybe one day I can confidently place the mother plant in my own home.”可知，作者并没有一直打算让Ann来照顾这株植物。故选C。
45. 标题归纳题。通读全文，本文介绍了奶奶生前种植的植物芦荟，承载着一家人很多的回忆，因此选项D适合为最佳标题。故选D。
Passage 9
Robert and Henry were going home for lunch from school when, on turning a corner, Robert cried out, “A fight! Let’s go and see!”
“No.” said Henry, “let’s go home quietly and not meddle with(参与) this fight. We have nothing to do with it, and may get into trouble.”
“You are a coward, and afraid to go,” said Robert, and off he ran. Henry went straight home, and in the afternoon went back to school, as usual. But Robert had told all the boys that Henry was a coward, and they laughed at him a great deal.
However, Henry knew that true courage was far more than that. He knew that he should be afraid of nothing but doing wrong.
A few days later, Robert was swimming with some schoolmates and got out of his depth. He struggled and cried for help, but nobody answered. The boys who had called Henry a coward got out of the water as fast as they could and did not even try to help him.
Robert was going down fast when Henry threw off his clothes and jumped into the water. He reached Robert just in time. With great effort, and with much danger to himself, he brought Robert to the riverbank and saved his life.
Robert and his schoolmates were ashamed (感到羞愧的) of having called Henry a coward. They realized that he had more courage than all of them.
Never be afraid to do good, but always fear to do bad.
1. What did Robert want to do when he and Henry saw a fight
A. To go away quietly. B. To watch a fight that was happening.
C. To meddle with some troublemakers. D. To tell his friends about the fight.
2. If someone calls you a coward, it means that ________.
A. you can face danger by yourself B. you aren’t afraid of doing anything
C. you are not brave and easily scared D. you follow others in the face of danger
3. What did Henry do when Robert was in danger while swimming
A. He got out of the water and ran away.
B. He cried for help to other boys.
C. He called the police to help Robert.
D. He jumped into the water to save him as soon as possible.
4. What is the best title for the story
A. The Importance of Listening to Others’ Advice.
B. The Common Fears of Doing Wrong.
C. The Meaning of True Courage.
D. The Troubles of Being a Coward.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. C
【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了罗伯特和亨利的故事。告诉我们什么是真正的勇敢。
1. 细节理解题。根据第一段“Robert cried out, ‘A fight! Let’s go and see!’”可知，罗伯特想要去看正在发生的打斗。故选B。
2. 细节理解题。根据“‘You are a coward, and afraid to go,’ said Robert, and off he ran.”可知，胆小鬼意味着“不勇敢，容易害怕。”故选C。
3. 细节理解题。根据“Robert was going down fast when Henry threw off his clothes and jumped into the water. He reached Robert just in time. With great effort, and with much danger to himself, he brought Robert to the riverbank and saved his life.”可知，当罗伯特游泳遇到危险时，亨利不假思索地跳进水里，救了他。故选D。
4. 最佳标题题。通读全文可知，这个故事告诉我们什么是真正的勇敢。故选C。
Passage 10
I sent a message to my sister at 12:30 p.m. during my lunch to ask her about my father’s progress. He was having his second knee surgery (手术) and my expectations were the same as the last successful surgery. My brother picked me up from school and we headed for the hospital.
★ , my first question was “How is he doing ”. My father was connected to a breathing machine and his face was swollen (肿). I tried my best not to cry because I was supposed to explain to him what was happening as the nurses did not speak Spanish. I had never seen my father this way. He looked so weak and different from the strong man I knew. I asked him how he was feeling and he said he was fine. I returned to the hall and I realized that my hero, best friend, and loved one in life was in a dangerous state and at that point anything could happen.
I recalled what happened when I was a child. “I’m going to the store.” he always said. Of course that was my reason to follow him. We would walk to the car, and sometimes if I was lucky, I was able to sit in the front seat. We would arrive at the store and he always said, “Get whatever you want and something for Ana.” Ana is my sister. My dad and I were best friends. He never showed preference with his children, but I just always happened to follow him. It was okay for me to cry when I wanted something because I was his youngest girl and he couldn’t say no to me.
My father spent his whole life giving us the best. Growing up does not necessarily mean that one must keep oneself away from his parents because it中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
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Passage 1（2023-24·广州实验外国语学校）
Growing Potato Plants
Things prepared:
a potato that has sprouts
a flower pot with soil
a camera to record progress
Observation:
Day One
The color of the soil looks darker because I have just watered it. In the center of the pot, I can see a tiny sprout that has grown from the potato under the soil. I’ll call it Buddy. Buddy is green and yellow. I wonder how fast it will grow.
Day Six
Without much change in the past six days, I finally see some new progress on Buddy as it has grown taller. It’s exciting to see new life like this. I hope Buddy can grow faster.
Day Eleven
Buddy is getting larger! Three more new sprouts have grown around Buddy! Green leaves have grown on the new sprouts, but they have not fully grown yet. I guess I need to be a bit more patient.
Day Thirteen
Buddy continues to grow taller. The leaves on the new sprouts have grown a bit. I’m also glad to see more new sprouts that have grown from under the soil.
Day Fifteen
Finally, the leaves on the other sprouts are 3cm tall. They’re so green. I hope they will soon grow into new potatoes.
What I have learned:
It’s really great to grow potatoes. During these fifteen days, I have learned that growing potato plants needs plenty of water. If the soil is dry, the potato won’t grow. The temperature needs to be right. If it is too cold, it won’t grow, either.
I feel that growing plants is just like trying to succeed with anything in life. It takes not only time, but also lots of efforts and patience.
26. The reading material is a/an _______.
A. experiment report B. scientific story
C. potato advertisement D. biological news
27. What can we know from the text
A. “Buddy” grew very fast in the first six days.
B. There weren’t any more new sprouts on the 13th day.
C. Plenty of water is necessary for growing potato plants.
D. The writer got new potatoes on the fifteenth day of the experiment.
28. What has the writer learned from the experiment
A. Old habits die hard. B. Rome wasn’t built in one day.
C. Action speaks louder than words. D. Knowledge comes from questioning.
Passage 2（2023-24·深圳实验学校期中）
The four great inventions of ancient China are China’s outstanding contributions to the whole world, and have had a great impact on world’s scientific and cultural exchanges.
Paper-making During the Eastern Han Dynasty around 104 A. D. , a eunuch (太监) of the Imperial Court named Cai Lun invented a new type of paper. It was said that he used bark (树皮), rags (破布) and broken fishing nets as materials to make plant fiber paper suitable for writing. In 105 A. D. , he presented this invention to He Di, the emperor at that time, according to Chinese history.
Printing In the Song Dynasty, Bi Sheng (A. D. 1004﹣1048), used clay to make rectangle cubes (长方体), carved a single Chinese character on each of them, and burnt them with fire. Then according to the article content, he arranged the words, put them in an iron frame (框架) to print. The printing skill is named the movable-type printing.
Compass The working people of ancient China invented the compass in their long-term labor practice. They found the characteristic of magnet (磁铁) showing the direction. The earliest compass, Sinan, firstly appeared in the Warring States Period.
Gunpowder The invention of gunpowder began with ancient alchemy (炼丹术) in the Sui Dynasty and Tang Dynasty. In order to refine pills for immortality (永生), alchemists constantly update the methods of alchemy, which finally led to the invention of gunpowder. In Tang Dynasty, the gunpowder began to be applied (应用) to the military affairs (军事).
11. Which of the following is RIGHT according to the passage
A. Paper was firstly invented in the Eastern Han Dynasty.
B. Cai Lun invented a new type of paper in 105 A. D. .
C. Cai Lun presented his invention to the emperor about a year after he invented paper.
D. Cai Lun used bark, rags and broken fishing nets and clay to make paper.
12. Who was the inventor of compass
A. The working people of ancient China. B. He Di. C. Bi Sheng. D. Sinan.
13. Which is the latest of the four great inventions
A. Paper-making. B. Printing. C. Compass. D. Gunpowder.
14. What was the initial (最初的) purpose of the ancient alchemy
A. To make gunpowder to apply to the military. B. To make paper suitable for writing.
C. To find direction while working. D. To make medicine that could help live forever.
15. Which part of a newspaper is the passage most probably from
A. Science B. Nature C. Sports D. Education
Passage 3（2023-24·广州中学期中）
Washington County Free Library invites you to join our 2022 summer programmers. Whether you’re looking for a new direction, education, or a fun experience, our programmers can help you take the first step. Cheek them out in the following chart or call for more information.
English Conversation Group Our friendly group meets at the library every Thursday afternoon. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome. Age: All adults Bookings: Not required. Time & date: Thursday, Aug. 1st 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Learn to Code (编程)Learn how to create a game or design a webpage using free online resources that teach you how to code. It allows time to experiment and play. It is designed for adults with basic computer and Internet skills. Age: 21 years above Bookings: Not required. Time & date: Wednesday, Aug. 28th 10:30 am to 12:00 am
Young Creative Club Do you love to write or express yourself through art Come and join our creative club, share your ideas and make friends with people who are like you. Age: 11-15 years old Bookings: Required. Call 073407 0009 to book your place. Time & date: Thursday, Aug. 1st 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Gumtree Basics Come and learn about buying and selling products safely online through Gumtree. Basic computer and Internet skills are required. Age: All adults Bookings: Required. Call 07 3407 0009 to book your place. Time & date: Tuesday, Aug. 13rd 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
29. What can we learn about English Conversation Group from the above chart
A. It is for old friends to meet together. B. It is a weekly activity.
C. It is only for skilled English speakers. D. It lasts two hours each time.
30. Which programme is suitable for teenagers
A. Young Creative Club B. Gumtree Basics
C. English Conversation Group D. Learn to Code
31. What do the four programmers have in common
A. They are in August. B. They require bookings.
C. They are for adults. D. They are for beginners.
32. Which of the statement is True according to the passage
A. Young Creative Club well suits science minds.
B. You can learn how to create computer games on Aug 13th.
C. Both Learn to Code and Gumtree Basics require computer and Internet skills.
D. Gumtree Basics teaches learners how to make advertisements and sell products.
Passage 4（2023-24·育才中学）
What movies are you going to watch during the National Day holiday Teens picks four movies to fill up your holiday with great stories. Whether if you like comedic movies, or movies that are more real, you can find what’s right for you.
Lose to Win 《好像也没那么热血沸腾》 Release date: Sept 28 Get ready! The sports movie Lose to Win is going to make you laugh, feel nervous (紧张的) and warm your heart. The movie got its idea from the real-life story of a disabled basketball team from Valencia, Spain. Lose to Win shows the winning spirit of the heart. The story follows a basketball coach named Wei Guozheng. He teaches a basketball team made up of students with mental (精神的) disabilities. They all have the dream of becoming winners. The movie is filled with laughter. For example, just when Wei tells everybody his big goal of winning every game, other teams make amazing slam dunks (扣篮). Things like this make the movie fun.
Under the Light (《坚如磐石》) Release date: Sept 28Director Zhang Yimou’s latest work, Under the Light, is a crime movie. It talks about human nature, politics (政治), and right and wrong. A police officer takes part in a meeting hosted by a rich businessman. But behind it, there are killings and illegal trades (违法交易). You can feel nervous as well as excited when you watch the movie. Under the Light shows Zhang trying new things in his movies. “This is something I have never tried before,” Zhang said in an interview (采访).
The Great War (《志愿军：雄兵出击》) Release date: Sept 28 A great war (战争) movie by famous director Chen Kaige is coming out on Sept 28. The Great War is about the Chinese People’s Volunteers Army going to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to help in the war against US aggression (侵略). It shows China’s efforts (努力) in the war by telling stories of the country’s leaders, soldiers, diplomats (外交官) and common people. To truly show how the war looked, Chen’s team made bridges and roads according to real history. For the winter scenes, they worked outside when it was 18 degrees below zero.
Operation Moscow Release date: Sept 29 Directed by Qiu Litao and co-produced and performed by Andy Lau in a special performance of “93 International Train Robbery: Operation Moscow”, starring Zhang Hanyu, Huang Xuan, Wen Yongshan, and others. This film is adapted from the first real case of cross-border pursuit in China. In the early 1990s, a large number of Chinese merchants took international trains to sell goods, and criminals robbed the train, causing a sensation (轰动) in the world.
34. Who is the director of the movie “93 International Train Robbery: Operation Moscow”
A. Chen Kaige B. Zhang Yimou C. Wei Guozheng D. Qiu Litao
35. When is the movie “Lose to Win” released
A. Sept 26 B. Sept 27 C. Sept 28 D. Sept 29
36. What is the genre of the movie “Under the Light”
A. Comedy B. Sports C. War D. Crime
37. What is the focus of the movie “The Great War”
A. Basketball team overcoming disabilities
B. Crime and illegal trades
C. Chinese efforts in the war against US aggression
D. Cross-border pursuit
38. Where may this article be from？
A. A sports magazine B. A film magazine C. a crime novel D. An advertisement
Passage 5（2023-24·广雅中学）
In 2023, a group of young people did great in literature (文学), sports, astronomy (天文学) and more. They became role models for young Chinese. Here, let’s share three of their stories.
Showing Excellence on the International Stage Cui Chenxi became China’s youngest-ever Asian Games gold medalist (金牌获得者) after the 15-year-old skateboarder won the women’s street event at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 on Sept. 27. Cui only took up skateboarding in 2020. Within a year, she took part in professional-level events. Earlier in 2023, Cui got the 30th spot in the women’s street event at the World Street Skateboarding Championships.
Winning an International Sci-fi (科幻的) Award Chinese writer Hai Ya was born in 1990. His sci-fi novel The Space-Time Painter won the Hugo Award (雨果奖) on Oct. 21. He is the third Chinese writer to win this big award. When creating The Space-Time Painter, Hai Ya drew his idea from a famous painting-A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains (《千里江山图》). Hai Ya’s works mix history and science fiction. They find a perfect balance in his novels.
Flying to Space On Dec. 21, Shenzhou XI crew members made their first spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station. Tang Shengjie was one of them. He wanted to be an astronaut from a young age. At the age of 34, he became the youngest Chinese astronaut to go on a spacewalk. In July, 2008, Tang joined the Aviation University of Air Force. That was his first step towards becoming a “blue sky warrior (蓝天勇士)”.
31. Which latest event took place in 2023 according to the passage
A. Flying to Space.
B. Winning an International Sci-fi Award.
C. Winning the Women’s Street Event at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022.
D. Getting the 30th Spot at the World Street Skateboarding Championships.
32. Who became the youngest role models for young Chinese
A. Hai Ya. B. Tang Shengjie. C. Hugo. D. Cui Chenxi.
33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Cui Chenxi took part in professional-level events earlier in 2023.
B. The Space-Time Painter mixes history and science fiction.
C. A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains won the Hugo Award.
D. Tang Shengjie succeeded in going on a spacewalk in July, 2008.
Passage 6（2023-24·真光中学期中）
Belfast Friendship Club
Belfast Friendship Club is a safe space for people from all over the world to meet in a relaxed atmosphere (气氛), to get information, to take part in activities, to make friends and help each other.
Everyone welcomes!
Whether you are a worker, an international student, on holidays or coming back after living away, as long as you’re prepared to talk or just listen to people you would not normally get to meet, Belfast Friendship Club is the place for you.
Belfast Friendship Club offers a special welcome to newcomers who find themselves in Belfast for any reason. Belfast Friendship Club works on three rules: equality, respect and unity.
What we do
Belfast Friendship Club meets on Thursday evenings in a non-profit cafe. You can come in to:
●sit around;
●have a cup of tea or coffee;
●get to know new people or meet old friends;
●find out about events, parties and activities;
●learn about volunteering opportunities;
●exchange information about anything, from language or dance classes to how to find work;
●learn from each other’s countries, backgrounds and cultures;
●develop support networks and lifelong friendships.
The atmosphere is friendly and informal. Everyone is welcome. You will receive a warm greeting at the door from one of the Club’s “older” members.
Events and activities
Belfast Friendship Club also runs events and outings. Most of them are free. Activities include social events such as clothes swaps, a wide range of volunteering opportunities in Belfast and beyond, creative workshops and art projects, picnics and outings, men’s and women’s football teams.
Contact us
To contact Belfast Friendship Club, email to Stephanie Mitchell, Belfast Friendship Club coordinator stephanie mitchell@sbrtr.org.uk.
37. What is Belfast Friendship Club
A. A dating centre for single people.
B. A safe space for building friendships.
C. A trusted organization for the jobless.
D. A small group for protecting volunteers.
38. What may new members of Belfast Friendship Club receive
A. Respect. B. Outdoor training.
C. Chatting skill training. D. Free tickets for two cups.
39. How often does Belfast Friendship Club hold a meeting
A. Every 3 days. B. Every 5 days.
C. Every 7 days. D. Every 15 days.
40. What does Belfast Friendship Club run
A. Cafe business. B. Health and job training.
C. Foreign tourism programmes. D. Social and sporting activities.
Passage 7（2024·深圳一模试题）
Six Hours Free Parking
If you spend $ 100 or more in our stores you will receive six hours of free parking. When you have spent $100 or more, just take this coupon and your receipt to the customer service desk on level 4. They will stamp your parking ticket to allow 6 hours of free parking.
Offer here until November 14.
Win a $1000 CD Collection
Win your choice of $1000 worth of CDs from JB Music Store. Just buy any two CDs and your name will go into the competition. Select your own prize from our wide variety of rock, pop, jazz and classical music.
Competition ends November 14. Prize drawn on November 21.
Check store for more information.
Buy One, Get One Free
Buy one shirt or tie at Daniel’s Menswear, and get another shirt or tie of the same value free.
Choose from any of our dress shirts and we will give you another one at no cost.
Hurry! Offer ends November 14.
Offer limited to one per customer.
10% Off
Present this coupon at The Book Store to get a 10% discount on any books you buy. We have lots of books to choose from, including children’s books, novels, travel guides, and science works. You are sure to find something that you will enjoy. Shop now for Christmas, we have a large quantity of toys as gifts for you and avoid the rush!
Offer here until November 14.
Half-price Movie Tickets
Buy any full-price movie ticket on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and you can buy a second tickets for a friend for only half price. The latest movies are here, being shown in one of our five theaters at Bayfield Shopping Center.
Offer here through December 1, Limit on per customer.
Free Soft Drink
Buy any meal for at least $6 at Mike’s Café, and receive a free soft drink. We serve the best food in the Shopping e in and try our delicious meals and our excellent service. You won’t be disappointed!
Free soft drink offer ends November 14.
1. What are these ads for
A. Food you can order for delivery. B. Places to go on vacation.
C. Things on sale in a big store. D. Special offers at a shopping center.
2. Which of the following is true according to the ads
A. Spending $50 means 3 hours of free parking.
B. One person can buy 5 tickets for the price of three.
C. At Mike’s Café, people can get a free drink after spending $6.
D. After buying two CDs, you can get another two CDs for free.
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned at this mall
A. Clothes store. B. Book store. C. Music store. D. Toy store.
4. When does the book discount offer end
A. November 14. B. November 21. C. December 1. D. December 21.
5. We can know from this passage ________.
A. there is more than one theater in the center.
B. if you buy a book there, you may pay less than half the price.
C. you may get a free one if you buy a shirt, or a tie, or a pair of shoes.
D. you won’t get a free soft drink unless you spend more than 10 dollars on the meal.
Passage 8（2024·武汉中考）
________________ Have you ever felt uncomfortable with your stomach when you’re nervous or excited This is because there is a close connection between your gut (消化道) and your brain. You have around 200 types of microbes (细菌) in your gut. Healthy microbes help your body fight illnesses and help your brain deal with stress. “So, take care of your gut,” a scientist says. 690
Stop anger with activities A new study aimed at 12,489 people has suggested that the key to reducing (减少) anger is not letting it out, but doing calming activities such as yoga. These activities could slow the heart rate (心率). However, scientists also find some ball games and team sports, which are fun or playful, could reduce anger. 569
Show compassion Showing compassion means you understand others’ feelings and treat them with kindness. Scientists have discovered when you show compassion, your brain lets out a feel-good chemical (化学物质), which helps to reduce stress. It is reported that when other people see you showing compassion, they want to do it too. 943
26. In which SECTION of the website can we read the news
A. PEOPLE. B. HEALTH. C. FOOD. D. SPORTS.
27. The best heading for the first piece of news would be ________.
A. Focus on your brain B. Problems with your stomach
C. Look after your gut D. Microbes in your body
28. What activities might reduce anger according to the new study
①Crying. ② Basketball. ③Cooking. ④Deep breathing.
A. ①② B. ③④ C. ①③ D. ②④
29. It is believed that showing compassion can ________.
A. develop your brain B. make people confident
C. spread to others D. slow your heart rate
30. What do the three pieces of news have in common
A. They help us make more friends. B. They show some research results.
C. They are liked by 690 people. D. They teach us how to face stress.
记叙文
Passage 1（2023-24·广东实验期中）
Although there is a huge increase in Earth’s human population, the number of hungry people in the world has actually fallen in the past 30 years. Yuan Longping has contributed more to this achievement than anyone else.
Yuan was born into a poor farmer’s family in 1930 and his parents hoped their son would become a doctor. However, he chose to study farming science at university in Chongqing because he wanted to change the Chinese farmers’ hard life caused by lack of food. His goal was to find a better way to grow rice and help feed the people in his country.
The first major breakthrough for Dr Yuan came in 1970 when he discovered a type of wild rice in Hainan. Within three years, Dr Yuan had created the world’s first hybrid rice, by combining the Hainan rice with more traditional rice types. This new rice allowed farmers to produce 30% more rice without the need for more land. Many farmers started using Yuan’s new rice which finally allowed over 70 million Chinese people to escape hunger. But Dr Yuan has not finished yet.
In 1986 Yuan began developing an improved type of hybrid rice that was even better. It needed less water and labor to produce even more rice. Though it was a difficult process, Yuan never gave up. Eventually, in 1995, experiments of Yuan’s new hybrid rice began in 55 counties throughout China and the results were so spectacular that it was quickly made available throughout China.
Yuan hasn’t limited his efforts to helping only China. His hybrid rice has been introduced to countries such as Madagascar and Kenya, where they have been able to produce up to 4 times as much rice as before.
When he was over 90 years old, he still kept working tirelessly. However, he didn’t care about being famous. He felt it gave him less freedom to do his research. Spending money on himself or leading a comfortable life also meant very little to him. Indeed, he believed that a person with too much money has more rather than fewer troubles. He therefore gave millions of yuan to support others for their research in agriculture (农业).
29. Why did Yuan choose to study farming science
A. Because he was born in a farmer’s family without enough food.
B. Because he wanted to save the hungry people all over the world.
C. Because he thought farming science was better than being a doctor.
D. Because he wanted to help Chinese farmers have more food to eat.
30. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A. A type of rice in Hainan. B. The improved hybrid rice.
C. The world’s first hybrid rice. D. Yuan Longping’s experiment.
31. In which order did the following things take place in Yuan’s life
a. Yuan’s rice helped over 70 million Chinese stay away from being hungry.
b. Yuan created the world’s first hybrid rice.
c. Yuan’s new hybrid rice succeeded and was grown all over China.
d. Yuan began to improve his hybrid rice.
e. Yuan discovered a type of wild rice in Hainan.
A. e-b-c-a-d B. b-e-d-a-c C. b-e-c-d-a D. e-b-a-d-c
32. Which of the following is true according to the last paragraph
A. Yuan spent plenty of money helping the poor.
B. Yuan was too old to continue doing his research.
C. Yuan was famous and rich, but he still worked hard.
D. Yuan enjoyed living a comfortable lifestyle.
Passage 2（2023-24·龙岗区联考期中）
In 2004, when my daughter Becky was ten, she and my husband, Joe, were united because they wanted a dog, Misty. And they promised to walk her every day.
But from the second day, neither thought to walk the dog again. I was slow to accept that I would be the one to feed and clean her. As she looked up at the three new humans in her life, she calculated, “The middle-aged woman is the stupidest one.”
Quickly, she and I developed something special. She’d look at me with those sad brown eyes of hers, and then wait, trusting I would understand her, which I almost always did.
Even so, part of me continued to hate the walking duty Joe and Becky had promised to carry out. It nearly drove me mad. “Not fair!” I’d loudly remind everyone I knew.
On January 1, 2007, Joe’s doctor said an unthinkable word—leukemia (白血病). With that, I spent eight to ten hours a day with him in the hospital, doing anything and everything I could to ease his discomfort. Every part of my life changed; no part of my old life remained.
Save one—Misty still needed walking. At the beginning, when my friends wanted to help walk her, I refused because I knew they were busy.
As months went by, I began to realize that I actually wanted to walk Misty. The walk in the morning before I headed to the hospital was a quiet, peaceful time to clear my head.
After Joe died in 2009, Misty slept on his pillow.
The truth is, after these years, I’ve come to enjoy my walks with Misty. She reminded me that no matter how hard the present or unpredictable the future, there’s almost always some joy in my life.
11. What can be inferred (推断) from Paragraph 2
A. The writer was a slow learner. B. Misty was quite smart.
C. Misty could solve math problems. D. No one walked Misty the first day.
12. What can we learn from Paragraphs 3 and 4
A. The writer always shouted at Misty while walking her.
B. The writer loved Misty, but she didn’t want to walk her.
C. The writer always hoped that Misty could understand her.
D. The writer didn’t want to walk Misty because it cost time.
13. When did the story come to its turning point
A. When Joe fell ill in 2007. B. When Joe passed away in 2009.
C. When Misty tried to please the writer. D. When the writer began to walk Misty.
14. Why did the writer continue to walk Misty while Joe was in hospital
A. Because her friends didn’t want to lend a hand.
B. Because the walk provided her with great comfort.
C. Because she didn’t want Misty to be others’ companion.
D. Because she wanted to do some exercise in the morning.
15. What does the writer want to tell the readers in the passage
A. One should learn to enjoy hard times.
B. A disaster can change everything in life.
C. People will change when they are in difficulty.
D. Moments of joy suggest that there is still hope ahead.
Passage 3（2023-24·广州实验外国语学校）
Leonardo da Vinci, one of the greatest thinkers in the world, began his career as an artist. Very little is known about Leonardo’s early life. He was born in 1452 in the town of Vinci. As a boy, Leonardo showed a great interest in drawing, sculpting (雕刻) and studying nature.
However, because Leonardo was born to parents who were not married to each other, he was stopped from some studies. He trained as an artist after moving to Florence with his father in the 1460s. It was an exciting time to be in Florence, one of the cultural capitals of Europe, Leonardo trained with one of the city’s very successful artists, Andrea del Verrocchio. He was a painter, sculptor and gold worker. Verrocchio told his students that they needed to understand the body’s bones and muscles when drawing people.
Leonardo took the teacher’s advice very seriously. He spent several periods of his life studying the human body. While training as an artist, Leonardo also learned about and improved on new painting methods at the time. One was the use of perspective (透视) to show depth. A method called “sfumato” helped to create a cloudy effect to show distance. “Chiaroscuro” is a method using light and shade as a special effect.
Leonardo’s first worldwide-known painting now hangs in the National Gallery in Washington, D. C. He made this painting of a young woman named Ginevra de’ Benci around 1474. The woman has a pale face with dark hair. In the distance, Leonardo painted the Italian countryside.
He soon received attention for his excellent artistic skills. Around 1475, he was asked to draw an angel in Verrocchio’s painting. One story says that when Verrocchio saw Leonardo’s addition to the painting, he was so amazed by his student’s skill that he said he would never paint any more.
33. As a student of Andrea del Verrocchio, Leonardo ________.
A. was stopped from some studies
B. became a very successful artist in Florence
C. followed the teacher’s advice to study the human body
D. drew his first worldwide-known painting with his teacher
34. Which of the following words can be used to describe Leonardo according to the third paragraph
A. Creative. B. Energetic. C. Cheerful. D. Positive.
35. Which is the correct order of the things that happened to Leonardo
a. He finished the painting of Ginevra de’ Benci.
b. He moved to Florence.
c. He finished drawing an angel in his teacher’s painting.
d. He began to learn art from Andrea del Verrocchio.
e. He began to study the human body.
A. d, c, e, b, a B. d, a, c, b, e C. b, d, e, a, c D. b, e, d, a, c
36. From the last paragraph, we can know that Verrocchio ________.
A. was not satisfied with Leonardo’s work
B. thought Leonardo’s work terrible
C. believe Leonardo shouldn’t paint any more
D. thought highly of Leonardo’s work
Passage 4（2023-24·深圳高级中学期中）
Zhuge Liang, also known as Kongming, was a famous and smart person in ancient China. He was good at strategy and was very clever.
Born in the late 2nd century, Zhuge Lang became well-known when he joined Liu Bei, the leader of the Shu Kingdom, as his main strategist. Zhuge Liang was really good at planning military actions and helped Liu Bei win many battles. This made the Shu Kingdom one of the three major powers at that time.
Zhuge Liang was not only good at military strategy, but also skilled in governance (统治) , engineering, and diplomacy (外交). He was known for being humble and virtuous (品德高尚的), which made people trust and respect him.
One of Zhuge Liang’s most famous achievements was the Longzhong Plan, a strategy he made to protect the Shu Kingdom from attacks by the rival Wei Kingdom. He successfully defended against several invasions by carefully planning and building fortifications (防御工事).
Zhuge Liang’s reputation lasted through history, and he became a legendary figure in China, seen as the symbol of wisdom and intelligence. His contributions and accomplishments continue to inspire people, both in China and worldwide.
11. Who was Zhuge Liang
A. A famous military strategist in ancient China. B. A leader of the Wei Kingdom.
C. A famous scholar (学者) of diplomacy. D. A skilled engineer in the Shu Kingdom.
12. Which kingdom did Zhuge Liang join as a strategist
A. Wei Kingdom. B. Shu Kingdom. C. Wu Kingdom. D. Qin Kingdom.
13. How did Zhuge Liang help Liu Bei’s kingdom
A. He helped his kingdom gain independence.
B. He helped his kingdom become the most powerful at that time.
C. He helped his kingdom win many battles.
D. He helped his kingdom establish trade routes.
14. What was one of Zhuge Liang’s most famous achievements
A. The construction of the Great Wall.
B. The invention of papermaking.
C. The idea of the Longzhong Plan.
D. The establishment of the Silk Road.
15. How is Zhuge Liang remembered in Chinese history
A. As a master of literature and poetry.
B. As a skilled diplomat and politician.
C. As a victor of many kingdoms.
D. As a symbol of wisdom and intelligence.
Passage 5（2023-24·广州第七中学）
Still in shock! I moved around the house purposeiessly trying to decide what to put into the suitcases. Earlier that evening, I’d received a call telling me that my brother was killed in a car crash. “Come as soon as you can.” cried my mother.
I wanted to hurry to her at once. But my husband, Larry, and I were packing to move from New York to Seattle. Our house was in total mess. Supper dishes sat on the kitchen table. Toys lay everywhere. I purposelessly picked things up and put them down. Mother’s crying went through my head again and again.
Larry called some friends to tell them what had happened. Someone asked to speak to me. “If there’s anything I can do, let me know.” But I didn’t know what to ask for.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang. It was Emerson. He and his wife Donna lived in the block nearby.
“I’ve come to clean your shoes,” he said.
I asked him to repeat.
“Donna had to stay with the baby,” he said, “but we want to help you.” I remember when my father died.
I gathered all our dirty shoes to the kitchen. Emerson got to work right away. Watching him devoting himself to one task helped me pull my own thoughts into order. I told myself to wash clothes first. Then, Larry and I bathed the children and put them to bed. One job after another.
When we returned to wash the dishes, Emerson had left. All our shoes stood in a line against the wall, clean, we left for the airport with all the jobs done.
Now whenever I hear of a friend who’s lost a loved one, I no longer call with the polite offer, “If there’s anything I can do...” Instead, like taking the dog to the boarding kennel (狗屋; 养狗场) or house-sitting during the funeral (葬礼) , “How did you know I needed that one ” I reply, “Because a man once cleaned my shoes.”
26. What can we learn from Paragraph 1
A. The writer’s house was in a mess.
B. The writer’s mother was very sad about her son’s death.
C. The writer heard the sad news and had no idea what to do.
D. The writer packed the suitcase and was ready to go to Seattle.
27. In what order did the following events happen
a. The writer washed the clothes.
b. The writer’s brother was killed.
c. The writer and her husband left for the airport.
d. The writer washed the dishes.
e. Emerson came to clean the shoes.
A. c-b-e-d-a B. c-e-b-d-a C. b-e-a-d-c D. b-a-e-d-c
28. If one of the writer’s friends loses a loved one, what will she probably NOT do
A. Call her friend to ask what she can do.
B. Look after her friend’s young children.
C. Take her friend’s dog to the boarding kennel.
D. Offer her friend house-sitting during the funeral.
29. Which sentence can best express the theme of this story
A. One person’s loss is another’s gain.
B. An act of kindness is often rewarded.
C. A near neighbour is better than a brother far off.
D. Do something specific to help those in need.
Passage 6（2023-24·深圳实验学校期中）
Who is the greatest teacher in Chinese history Many people will think of Confucius, whose birthday was September 28. Although he lived over 2,000 years ago, people still remember and respect him for his contribution (贡献) to the education today.
Confucius lived in the Kingdom of Lu, which lies in Shandong Province. He lived during the Spring and Autumn Period. He had a hard childhood. His father died when he was only 3. His mother brought him up. As a child, he had to work to help his mother, but young Confucius didn’t give up studying. He visited many famous teachers and learned music, history, poems and sports.
Later, he became a teacher and started the first public school in Chinese history. At that time only children from noble families could go to school, but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn. He had about 3,000 students in his lifetime.
Today, people still follow Confucius’ lessons. He told us that we all have something worthy to be learned. “When I am with three people, one of them must be better than me in some areas. I choose their good qualities and follow them.”
He also taught us that thinking is very important in study. “All study but no thinking makes people puzzled (困惑的). All thinking but no study makes people lazy.”
Confucius is not only a great teacher, but also a famous thinker with wise thoughts about the world and society. His most important teachings are about kindness and good manners. “A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others.” he said.
16. Why do people still remember Confucius
A. Because he lived a poor life in his childhood.
B. Because he traveled with his students all over the world.
C. Because he had wise thoughts and great views about education.
D. Because he lived during the Spring and Autumn Period.
17. How did Confucius learn music, history, poems and sports when he was young
A. By teaching himself at home. B. With the help of his mother.
C. By visiting many famous teachers. D. By going to school.
18. What does the underlined word “noble” mean in this passage
A. Wealthy. B. Clever. C. Poor. D. Cute.
19. How many students did Confucius have in his lifetime
A. About 3 million. B. About 30 million.
C. About 30 thousand. D. About 30 hundred.
20. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A. All study but no thinking makes people puzzled.
B. No one has something worthy to be learned.
C. All thinking but no study makes people lazy.
D. A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others.
Passage 7
That night, July 11, 2022, Nick was driving down the streets of Lafayette, Indiana, when he found a two-story house was on fire.
Flames(火焰) were climbing up the front door way. In no time, Nick stopped his car and ran from the backdoor into the burning building, which belongs to the Barrett family.
Nick had just started climbing the stairs when he looked up and saw four faces appear from a room at the top of the stairs. They looked down at him with fear. “Your house is on fire, you need to go!” Nick yelled.
Nick hurried the four girls into the fresh air. “Is anybody else in there ” Nick asked.
“Kelly is in there! We can’t find her!” Sarah, the eldest of the girls, screamed referring to her six-year old sister. Without thinking, Nick ran back inside at once.
By now, the whole side of the house was in flames. Nick went upstairs. He searched every bedroom. No kid. The smoke was thick now. He lifted his T-shirt trying to cover his mouth and nose when he heard the sound of crying, from the dark smoke below.
Nick felt about in the blackness and heat, moving downstairs toward the sound. Then suddenly Kelly was in front of him. Nick quickly lifted the girl into his arms. He thought, “Where is the front door ” Nick remembered seeing a window on the side of the house where the fire hadn’t reached.
Nick climbed back up, made it to the room and broke the glass. Kelly was still in his arms.
Kelly looked down at the open grassy space. The girl said, “I don’t want to jump out of the window.” Nick was thinking the exact same thing.
But they had little choice. The flames were coming ever closer. Holding Kelly tightly in one arm, Nick ran forward and threw himself out of the window. He managed to land on the other shoulder. Kelly was almost unhurt.
Days passed. Nick woke up from first-degree burns to his legs and arms. He felt like he’d just done what anyone would have done in that situation. But outside the hospital, the story of Nick was already spreading. He was a hero who had run into a burning building not once, but twice.
30. Which of the following is the correct order of the story
a. Nick looked for the door with Kelly in his arms.
b. Nick led the four girls out into the fresh air.
c. Nick went upstairs to search every bedroom for Kelly.
d. Nick jumped out of the window holding Kelly tightly in one arm.
e. Nick followed the sound of crying to the dark smoke below.
A. b-c-e-a-d B. c-b-a-d-s C. c-e-a-b-d D. b-a-e-d-c
31. What does the underlined word “screamed” mean in Paragraph 5
A. discussed B. shouted C. complained D. hoped
32. Nick did all the things to protect Kelly from hurting EXCEPT ________.
A. holding her tightly in one arm B. landing on the other shoulder
C. looking down at the open grassy space D. running forward and threw himself out of the window
33. Which of the following word best describes Nick
A. Wise. B. Funny. C. Clever. D. Brave.
Passage 8
“Is there anything you want from Grandma’s apartment ” My uncle, texting me, last week.
His mum had passed away the week before, aged 96. He’d begun the painful yet necessary task of dividing her things: keep, sell, donate.
I answered without thinking. “Yes, I would like her aloe (芦荟) in the orange pot, please.”
Sometime around 1975, Grandma received this plant from a local cook as a gift. It could, I suppose, just be anything like a calendar, or a pen, or a box of biscuits. But it just happened to be a plant, which Grandma, who always had green fingers, appreciated and placed in her doorway.
Five years later, my mum married the cook’s son. And had me.
When my father’s mother died in 1993, Grandma told me how this plant was different from the other ones she had in her home. It helped to keep a good relationship between the two sides of the family.
In recent years, whenever we visited Grandma’s apartment, I would show it to my children. “Look at this, it was a gift your great-grandma bought for your other great-grandma! Before they became relatives!”
Many times, Grandma gave me cuttings of this plant, in the hope that I might grow another. Yet, every time, I failed to take care of my offshoots (分支). Aloe is hardy (适应力强). However, if you over-water or under-water it, it dies. It doesn’t mix well with dogs or under-heated flooring. In short, with my skills, I’m better off with a plastic one from a supermarket.
But that didn’t use to matter, because I could ask Grandma for another cutting and try again Now I can’t. So straight after I asked my uncle for this plant, I came up with the idea: the plant will go and live with Ann, my wife’s mother, who can grow plants well and keep hold of Grandma’s aloe---at least until I can be trusted to look after its offshoots. Then maybe one day I can confidently place the mother plant in my own home. At the same time, Ann will spread cuttings among her family members, as Grandma used to do.
41. Why did the author ask his uncle for the aloe
A. It was very valuable to him.
B. He wanted to place it in his own home.
C. He wanted to pass it on to his children.
D. He wanted to give it as a gift to his wife’s mother
42. The underlined phrase “always had green fingers” in paragraph 4 means ________.
A. always failed in growing plants B. always made fingers green
C. was always good at growing plants D. was a special gardener
43. According to the passage, this plant ________.
A. can grow well with dogs in the house B. may die if it is watered too often
C. is easy to take care of D. won’t die if the floor is too cold
44. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage
A. The writer’s parents might get married around 1980.
B. The aloe was placed in Grandma’s doorway before the writer’s birth
C. The writer planned to leave Grandma’s aloe to Ann forever.
D. Ann can be trusted to look after the aloe well.
45. What would be the best title for the passage
A. Remembering Grandma B. Passing Down Planting Skills
C. Caring for an Aloe D. Planting Memories
Passage 9
Robert and Henry were going home for lunch from school when, on turning a corner, Robert cried out, “A fight! Let’s go and see!”
“No.” said Henry, “let’s go home quietly and not meddle with(参与) this fight. We have nothing to do with it, and may get into trouble.”
“You are a coward, and afraid to go,” said Robert, and off he ran. Henry went straight home, and in the afternoon went back to school, as usual. But Robert had told all the boys that Henry was a coward, and they laughed at him a great deal.
However, Henry knew that true courage was far more than that. He knew that he should be afraid of nothing but doing wrong.
A few days later, Robert was swimming with some schoolmates and got out of his depth. He struggled and cried for help, but nobody answered. The boys who had called Henry a coward got out of the water as fast as they could and did not even try to help him.
Robert was going down fast when Henry threw off his clothes and jumped into the water. He reached Robert just in time. With great effort, and with much danger to himself, he brought Robert to the riverbank and saved his life.
Robert and his schoolmates were ashamed (感到羞愧的) of having called Henry a coward. They realized that he had more courage than all of them.
Never be afraid to do good, but always fear to do bad.
1. What did Robert want to do when he and Henry saw a fight
A. To go away quietly. B. To watch a fight that was happening.
C. To meddle with some troublemakers. D. To tell his friends about the fight.
2. If someone calls you a coward, it means that ________.
A. you can face danger by yourself B. you aren’t afraid of doing anything
C. you are not brave and easily scared D. you follow others in the face of danger
3. What did Henry do when Robert was in danger while swimming
A. He got out of the water and ran away.
B. He cried for help to other boys.
C. He called the police to help Robert.
D. He jumped into the water to save him as soon as possible.
4. What is the best title for the story
A. The Importance of Listening to Others’ Advice.
B. The Common Fears of Doing Wrong.
C. The Meaning of True Courage.
D. The Troubles of Being a Coward.
Passage 10
I sent a message to my sister at 12:30 p.m. during my lunch to ask her about my father’s progress. He was having his second knee surgery (手术) and my expectations were the same as the last successful surgery. My brother picked me up from school and we headed for the hospital.
★ , my first question was “How is he doing ”. My father was connected to a breathing machine and his face was swollen (肿). I tried my best not to cry because I was supposed to explain to him what was happening as the nurses did not speak Spanish. I had never seen my father this way. He looked so weak and different from the strong man I knew. I asked him how he was feeling and he said he was fine. I returned to the hall and I realized that my hero, best friend, and loved one in life was in a dangerous state and at that point anything could happen.
I recalled what happened when I was a child. “I’m going to the store.” he always said. Of course that was my reason to follow him. We would walk to the car, and sometimes if I was lucky, I was able to sit in the front seat. We would arrive at the store and he always said, “Get whatever you want and something for Ana.” Ana is my sister. My dad and I were best friends. He never showed preference with his children, but I just always happened to follow him. It was okay for me to cry when I wanted something because I was his youngest girl and he couldn’t say no to me.
My father spent his whole life giving us the best. Growing up does not necessarily mean that one must keep oneself away from his parents because it is childish. It is time to take action and value the feelings because it is the right thing to do. Life gives us chances to value what is the most important in life.
5. How did the writer feel after knowing her father’s situation
A. Safe. B. Hurt. C. Anxious. D. Relaxed.
6. Which of the following can be put in ★
A. When I was a child B. When I went to the store
C. When I arrived at the hospital D. When I returned back to my home
7. What can we learn about the writer’s childhood
A. Her father likes her the most.
B. She was never refused by her father.
C. She didn’t like her family and left very early.
D. She followed her father a lot when she was a child.
8. The passage mainly wants to tell us to ________.
A. grow up independently B. value the most important in life
C. ask for everything we like D. care about our parents’ health
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