2024-2025学年外研版八年级上册英语期末阅读理解专题训练（含答案）
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2024-2025学年外研版八年级上册英语期末阅读理解专题训练
阅读理解。
December 3rd, 2023 marked the second anniversary (周年纪念日) of China- Laos Railway Line. The 1,035- kilometr e China- Laos Railway runs from Kunming in Southwest China's Yunnan Province to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. When it was open to traffic on December 3rd, 2021, people from Yunnan and Laos were very excited. It takes about 10 hours to get to Vientiane from Kunming. The railway line, with speeds (速度) reaching up to 200 kilometres per hour, has 50 stations. It has become the best choice for people to travel in China and Laos because of shorter travel time, according to China Railway International.
24- year- old Yi Bofeng comes from Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. She was a college student in Kunming from 2018 to 2020. "The journey from my home to my college was rough. It often took me two days by bus. But now the trip takes about six hours by train and is much more comfortable. People in my home town travel to Kunming much more often than before," she says.
The railway line has also benefited (使受益) people from Laos. 52- year- old Phetsamone is a businessman in Vientiane. He buys mobile phones and automobile parts in Kunming and sells them in Vientiane. He says, "Before 2022, I drove a truck (卡车) to Kunming. The journey was too long and it was very expensive. Now I take the train. It saves more time and money." It is also easier for him to travel in Laos as well.
Next time if you go to visit Kunming, maybe you can take the train to Laos.
1．What can we know about the China- Laos Railway Line according to Paragraph 1
① How long it is.
② When it was opened to traffic.
③ How long the whole trip takes.
④ How much the whole trip costs.
A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①②③④
2．The underlined word "rough" in Paragraph 2 means ____.
A．boring B．quick C．difficult D．special
3．What is the writer's purpose in telling the stories of Yi Bofeng and Phetsamone
A．To show that travelling by train is much faster than by bus or truck.
B．To tell us the railway line benefits people from Yunnan and Laos.
C．To call for more people to take the China- Laos Railway Line to travel.
D．To make us believe people in two countries are having a happy life.
4．The text may be from the column (栏目) of ____ in a magazine.
A．Travel B．History C．Science D．Life
阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项
Eric Whitacre is one of the most famous musicians in the world. His wonderful and special skills on music works quickly draw people's attention all over the world. He is excited about using choral(合唱)music to make people get together from all around the world.
As a child, Eric Whitacre lived in a small town with many farms. He had a great interest in music since childhood. He didn't know how to read music, but he often played different kinds of instruments.
Years later, Eric went to the college that he dreams to study in. In the college(大学), he met the leader of the college's choir(合唱团) . At first, Eric didn't want to join the choir, but finally he did because the leader would like to teach him music.
Then Eric came there and sang with the choir for the first time. It was a big surprise. The beautiful and interesting choral music shocked him and then he decided to write music pieces. At the age of 21, Erie made his first successful work and had many fans. Later he became a popular musician, and his works were very modern.
Eric Whitacre's choir is very special because it's virtual(虚拟的) . The Internet makes this possible. The members of the choir don't know each other. They are in different ages, from different countries, and have different jobs. But they are joined together by their love of singing and their hope to be part of a worldwide community that makes beautiful music.
5．Why did Eric decide to join the choir
A．Because he had some friends there.
B．Because he could gel some money there.
C．Because he could play different kinds of instruments there.
D．Because he could learn music there.
6．Match the time with the right things.
①as a little boy ②as a college student ③at the age of 21
a. Eric made his successful work. b. Eric was interested in music.
c. Eric joined the choir.
A．①-a;②-b;③-c B．①-b;②-c;③-a
C．①-c;②-a;③-b D．①-c;②-b;③-a
7．What does the underlined word" it" refer to(指的是)
A．Singing with the choir.
B．Writing music pieces.
C．Being the leader of the choir.
D．Learning music from the leader
8．What made Eric's choir special
A．A good leader. B．Beautiful music.
C．The Internet. D．The famous musician.
9．What's the best title for the text
A．A Popular Musician
B．The Magic of Music
C．The Different Members of The Choir
D．The Internet Choir
阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项
Baseball is very popular in America now, and it has a long history. Its history can date back to(追溯到)1744, in a children's book A Little Pretty Pocket-Book in the UK. There was a game called baseball. Later on, people got to know much other early information about baseball game.
In 1749, Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, played"Baseball"in English. Then some students began to play with balls ruled by Princeton College in 1787. And a baseball club came into being in 1825.
The Boy's Own Book(1828)told the rules to today's game of baseball. People should play the baseball on a diamond-shaped infield(菱形的内场). When a player hit( 击 )the ball through or over the infield, he could run. If the ball hit somewhere else, which was against the rule, he could not run. Three missed batting(击球)meant the player lost the game.
In The Book of Sports(1834)by Robin Carver, he brought the baseball to the Americans for the first time. And now, the baseball is very popular all over the world. Many people like playing it for fun. It's also a way to keep healthy.
10．How long is the history of baseball
A．More than 300 years. B．Less than 200 years.
C．About. 300 years. D．Almost 200 years.
11．When did people set up the first baseball club
A．In 1744. B．In 1749. C．In 1825. D．In 1828.
12．When could the player run
A．When the ball was flying in the sky.
B．When he missed the batting for three times.
C．When he hit the ball outside the infield.
D．When he hit the ball through or over the infield.
13．Which paragraph tells the rules of baseball
A．① B．② C．③ D．④
14．What's the best title of the passage
A．How to Play Baseball
B．Baseball in America
C．Some Books About Baseball
D．The History and Rules of Baseball
阅读短文，回答问题
Everyone knows that exercise is important. We all need to exercise. Doctors say it's good for us. It keeps body strong.
When the daytime comes, we must get up. This is the time for exercise. Exercise means doing sports or other physical activities to stay healthy. There're many ways to exercise. You can walk, run, swim, skate or play ball games. Make sure you exercise in the following ways:You should like what you're doing. Exercise enough but not too much. It's good to exercise twice each week. Thirty minutes each time is enough. Try all kinds of things until you find one, two or three sports that you feel right for you.
Exercising can be fun. Friends can exercise together at a fitness center, or they can play sports together. How do you exercise
15．In the passage the writer tells us that we all need to ____.
A．drink B．sleep C．exercise D．work
16．Which of the following sports can NOT find in the passage
A．Fishing. B．Running. C．Swimming. D．Walking.
17．What does exercise mean
A．It means studying.
B．It means doing sports or other physical activities to stay healthy.
C．It means doing lessons.
D．It means playing.
18．What can exercise do to the body
A．It can make the body weak.
B．It can make the body healthy.
C．It can make us sleep more.
D．It can make us ill.
19．The underlined phrase "fitness center" in the third paragraph mean "____".
A．健身中心 B．医疗中心 C．商务中心 D．购物中心
阅读理解
Can you understand the following words
"Long time no see."
"Good good study, day day up."
"I like your smile, but unlike you put your shoes on my face."
Yes, we call these examples Chinglish, like "people mountain, people sea".
Chinglish usually means English vocabulary with Chinese grammar on street signs or products. However, many English-speaking tourists love them. Tom has been in Beijing for years. "I think many Chinese people dislike Chinglish. But I love it. It's quite interesting. I think if the translations of English in China are all perfect, something will be lost from Chinese culture(文化),"he said.
However, Chinglish will probably be history in the future. Beijing has made a plan to correct Chinglish in five years. "It is so funny to see Chinglish on the signs. And they are a kind of trouble for communication between the Chinese and foreigners," one from Beijing said.
However, some people in China like Chinglish. They think that English "borrowed" a lot from other languages such as German, French and Spanish in the past, and now it's Chinese's turn.
20．What is Chinglish according to the passage
A．The English words easy to pronounce.
B．The Chinese words difficult to translate.
C．The English words with Chinese grammar.
D．The Chinese words that foreigners love.
21．What does "people mountain, people sea" most probably mean
A．There are many people. B．Humans are powerful.
C．All the people are running. D．Humans respect nature.
22．What does Tom think about Chinglish
A．It shows Chinese is popular.
B．It is hated by all foreign tourists.
C．It helps him to learn English well.
D．It is also a part of Chinese culture.
23．Beijing will ____ according to the passage.
A．put English words into Chinese
B．change English and Chinese
C．help foreigners to learn Chinglish
D．correct Chinglish
24．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．The fun facts about Chinglish in daily life.
B．English grammar isn't important in using English.
C．People will use Chinglish a lot on street signs or products.
D．It's time for English to borrow some-thing from Chinese.
阅读短文。回答问题
My name is Qin Lan. My home town is in Gulangyu Island. Do you know Gulangyu Island It is in Xiamen. Gulangyu Island is a small place, but it is very nice and clean. There are no cars, no buses and no bikes. People only walk. So it is very quiet.
Our house is in the middle of Gulangyu Island. It is near the sea. Behind our house, there is a big old tree. My grandfather tells me that the tree is very, very old. There are many birds in the tree. We call it "bird tree". The sea is big and blue. There are a lot of fish in the sea. After school, I go there and watch fish swimming with my friends. It is very interesting. I like fish and I also like watching fish swimming.
25．Qin Lan is from ____ .
A．Jiangsu B．Fujian C．Hunan D．Beijing
26．What is NOT mentioned (提到) in this passage
A．Her house. B．The cars and buses.
C．The old tree. D．Her parents.
27．The underlined word "walk" means "____ " in English.
A．by bus B．on foot C．on feet D．by bike
28．The opposite (反义词) of the word "quiet" is "____ ".
A．noise B．noisily C．free D．noisy
29．Who does Qin Lan go and watch fish swimming with
A．Her sister. B．Her friends. C．Her brother. D．Her parents.
阅读理解
A very important world problem is the growing population on the earth. The population of the world today is more than 6, 500, 000,000. That is a great number and we know it quite well. The important thing is not how large the population of the world is now, but is the rate of the growth— it is about 1.63 percent every year.
Every second, four babies are born in the world. Another baby! Another baby! Another baby! Another baby! You can not speak quickly enough to keep up with the birth rate. The population is growing larger and larger. In one day, people have to find food for over 350, 000 mouths.
This great growing population will make a big problem—there have been over 7 billion people on the earth. So this is one of the biggest problems which you are going to see in your life.
30．One of the most important world problem today is _______ according to the passage.
A．the number of dead people B．the heavy traffic
C．the growing population D．the food shortage
31．The population of the world is increasing by _______ every year.
A．350, 000 B．one fifth C．1.63 percent D．20 percent
32．What's the meaning of the word "rate" in the passage in Chinese
A．人口 B．速度 C．数量 D．大小
33．From the passage, we know there are about ________ new babies to be born in a minute.
A．two hundred and forty B．three hundred and fifty thousand
C．fourteen thousand, four hundred D．forty-eight
34．Which of the following is NOT true
A．The population on earth is very large.
B．The large population may be good for the world
C．The growing population will be a big problem in our life.
D．The large population may cause lots of problem.
阅读理解
People use languages to communicate(交流). Any language has its ways to express people's minds. One of the ways in common is the use of idioms(习语). An idiom is a group of words. It has a special meaning that is different from the usual meaning. For example, under the weather is an idiom meaning ill. So when people say "I'm under the weather", they are saying that they're not feeling well. Another example, in all weathers means in all kinds of weather. So, "There are homeless people sleeping on the streets in all weathers" tells us that homeless people sleep on the streets no matter whether it is cold or hot.
Different languages may have different ways to make idioms. For people who are learning a foreign language, idioms could cause misunderstandings and bring them endless headaches. On the other hand if things are done right, idioms can also be a fun way of looking into a new culture and understanding how the people think and talk.
Metaphor (比喻) is often used in idioms. Let's read the following two examples:
Example 1: It makes my blood(血液) boil (煮沸) when my brother breaks my computer.
Example 2:The night was dark and quiet; my blood ran cold when I heard a strange noise outside on a dark night.
In neither situation above, can our blood reach the point so high or so low in temperature. Yet, with the situations the two sentences created, it is not difficult to understand the ▲ feeling in the first example and very afraid in the second.
Of course, not all idioms are this easy to understand. When we come to idioms of a foreign language, a good dictionary of idioms is always suggested.
35．The passage tells us something about ___________in the English language.
A．grammar B．writing C．reading D．idioms
36．If your brother tells you he is under the weather, you can advise him to ___________.
A．see a doctor B．stay at home
C．take an umbrella D．wear fewer clothes
37．Which of the following words can be put in " ▲ "
A．sad B．angry C．excited D．proud
38．What's the writer's suggestion when you come to an idiom that you can't understand
A．We should try to express our minds with it.
B．We should find an interesting way to learn it.
C．We should look it up in a good idiom dictionary.
D．We should create situations to guess its meaning.
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
What would you paint if someone asked you to tell them about China
12-year-old Mao is a student from Chengdu Xichuan Middle School. Her painting, Future Is Coming, is on show at the International Youth Art Invitation Exhibition in Florence, Italy.
"My picture shows my opinion of what my hometown of Chengdu will be like in the future: there are skyscrapers(摩天大楼)and robots everywhere, as well as green forests, clean rivers and wild animals; scientists are sending rockets into space, while artists are performing Sichuan opera, "said Mao. "I want to show the beauty of China to the world. "
Mao started to learn painting at an early age. The paper and brushes have helped her to build friendships. When she was in second grade, she visited an Indonesian school. There, Mao used fun pictures to tell Indonesian students the meanings of different Chinese characters. The students really enjoyed her paintings. She even made close friends with one of her "fans".
"People around the world speak different languages. However, and we can all understand it, "said Mao." To improve understanding and share ideas --that's what I love most about art."
39．From the second paragraph, we can learn the following Except______________.
A．how old Mao is B．where Mao studies
C．when Mao's birthday is D．where Mao's painting is
40．What does the underlined sentence mean in the fourth paragraph
A．Mao loves collecting paper and brushes.
B．Paper and brushes are Mao's best friends.
C．Paper and brushes are very useful for Mao.
D．Mao made many friends through painting.
41．Which of the following is the best to fill in the " "
A．art is an important subject B．art is a common language
C．it's difficult to understand others D．it's hard to learn a new language
42．What's the best title for the passage
A．A girl paints China B．The natural beauty of China
C．Art is easy to understand D．The bright future of Chengdu
阅读下面材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The writer, E. B. White wrote Charlotte's Web.
One day, on a small farm in Maine, a man sat in a barn(谷仓) watching a large grey spider spin(结网) a web. The man was E. B. White. E. B., or Andy, as he was called, thought spiders were special animals. The American writer thought that one day he might like to write a children's book about a spider.
But writing was hard work for Andy. He wrote many articles, and poems. He also wrote one children's book, Stuart Little. But Andy could never just hurry to turn an idea into an article or a book. He said that he needed to let his ideas ripen.
So for years, Andy continued(继续) to think about writing a children's book about a spider. He did some of his best thinking while he walked slowly around his farm.
Once while he was cleaning his barn, he found a spider's egg sac. Andy decided to see the egg hatch(孵化). But he had to leave for a trip to New York City. So he found a small box and put the sac inside. When he got to his hotel, he put the box on the dresser. One morning he woke up, and there were hundreds of baby spiders running across the dresser!
Years later, Andy finally began writing Charlotte's Web, the story of a spider named Charlotte and pig named Wilbur. Andy wrote most of the books in the small boat house of his farm.
Sometimes he stopped writing and drew pictures of spiders. Andy always said Charlotte's Web was more than just a children's story about animals. It was a timeless story about true friendship.
43．What does the underlined phrase "to let his ideas ripen" mean
A．He wanted them to work quickly.
B．He wanted to talk them with others.
C．He wanted them to slowly grow and improve.
D．He wanted to save them for future use.
44．Andy brought the spider's egg sac to New York City because ________________.
A．he didn't want spiders to live in his farm
B．he didn't have a meal before setting out
C．he didn't like to travel alone
D．he wanted to see how baby spiders come out from eggs
45．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE
A．Andy was afraid of spiders.
B．Andy thought spiders were bad animals.
C．Andy collected spiders on the farm.
D．Andy enjoyed watching spiders.
46．The main idea of this passage is _______________.
A．how E. B.White became a famous writer
B．what Charlotte's Web is about
C．how E.B. White wrote Charlotte's Web
D．what made E.B.White write a children's book
阅读理解
Fights at school sometimes happen. But how can you keep away from a fight Here's something you can do.
Be calm. Sometimes, you feel so angry that you really want to teach somebody a lesson. But being angry can't solve problems. Neither can a fight. Instead, it may bring you more problems. In the school, everyone involved(卷入) in a fight will be punished, no matter who started it. There are no winners in a fight.
Shout loudly. If you know someone is coming up behind you to attack, turn toward the person with your hands up in front of your body and loudly say "stop", before walking away. Loud voice can usually make the attacker calm down. If the person doesn't stop, cry for help by calling out the name of a teacher whose office is nearby.
▲ Your friend may ask you to join in a fight. Learn to say no. Helping him fight is not really helpful to him. If you really want to give him a hand, try to ask him to give it up. Also, you can tell him if he gets involved in a fight, he may get hurt and be punished. Then, try to learn why he wants a fight and help him find a right way to deal with the problem.
If you follow my advice above, you may avoid being involved in a fight at school.
47．Which of the following sentences can be put in the ▲
A．Face bravely. B．Join in a fight.
C．Learn to refuse. D．Talk to someone.
48．The passage is written in a(n) tone(语气).
A．sad B．angry C．serious D．crazy
49．The passage is written to .
A．help students keep away from fights B．warn students not to fight
C．advise students to help each other D．encourage students to work hard
50．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage (P=Paragraph)
A． B．
C． D．
阅读理解
①Being a kid may look fun, but sometimes it's not. I think it's not easy to be a kid. That's all because I must do what my parents tell me to do. When I was playing outside with my friends, my mother would say, "Peter, it's time to come home now. It's getting dark. " When I grow up, no one can tell me what to do or when to do it.
②As a kid, I have to get up very early in the morning and go to school. I have so many lessons and so much homework. When I grow up, I don't have to go to school and I never have homework.
③There are so many things that I'm not allowed to do. Last Saturday, there was a scary movie on TV. It looked really exciting. But my father didn't let me watch. He said, "You are too young to watch this movie, Peter. " When I grow up, I can watch anything I want.
④As I am a kid, I can't go anywhere by myself. Last Friday, I wanted to buy a birthday gift for my friend John. But I had to wait for my mom to come back home. When I want to go outside, I have to ask my mom for a ride. When I grow up, I can drive a car to go anywhere.
⑤But I know that my father and my mother love me very much. They always say that I am the apple of their eyes. That's really great. So I guess I like being a kid, even though it's not easy to be a kid.
51．When Peter was playing outside, Mom asked him to _________.
A．go home B．watch a scary movie
C．do homework D．go to school
52．From Paragraph 2, we can learn that ________.
A．Peter likes the school very much. B．Peter is busy every day.
C．Peter gets up late every morning. D．Peter doesn't do homework.
53．The underlined phrase "the apple of their eyes" in Paragraph 5 means _________.
A．They only see the apples. B．Apples are their favorite.
C．The kid looks like an apple. D．They love their kid a lot.
54．It can be inferred(推断) from the passage that ________.
A．parents don't like Peter's friends.
B．Peter doesn't want to grow up.
C．Peter also loves his parents.
D．Peter is not good with his parents.
阅读理解
Billions of locusts (蝗虫) are moving through farms and fields in the East African countries of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia.
Locusts are grasshoppers (蚱蜢). Normally grasshoppers don't travel in groups so they do little harm. But when there are lots of them, their bodies and behavior change. That's when they become locusts. Locusts travel in huge groups,
laying eggs along the way, which produces even more locusts. In a single day, a small swarm (群) of the insects can eat as much food as 35 , 000 people do.
The locust swarms in Ethiopia and Somalia are the worst in 25 years. These locusts are desert locusts. They began swarming about six months ago. By moving with the winds, desert locusts can travel up to 90 miles a day or more.
Locust swarms are more common when heavy rains follow a long dry period. The insects lay their eggs in the wet ground. This season, East Africa has had its heaviest rainy season in 40 years.
When the insects swarm (成群地飞来飞去), one square kilometer of land can hold as many as 150 million locusts. There are 700 square kilometers of land covered by the insects in Kenya alone.
The insects are a threat to lives in the regions, where food is already in short supply. Already many farmers who keep animals are struggling because locusts have eaten up the plants the animals usually live on
In East Africa, farmers have been shooting into the air or making noises in the fields, but that doesn't work against so many insects. Experts say that spraying pesticides (杀虫剂) over large areas from airplanes is the only way to reduce the number of the insects. The UN has released (释放) $ 10 million to help deal with the locust problem. The UN says about $70 million is needed to truly control the locusts with pesticides.
55．Which is TRUE about locusts
A．Normally they don't travel in groups.
B．A small swarm of locusts eat a lot of food a day.
C．They lay eggs in the wind.
D．They do little harm to the plants.
56．East Africa has got the locust problem because ________.
A．the land is too dry to grow crops
B．farmers pull out all the grass there
C．poor people love to eat locusts as food
D．it has too much rain after the dry season
57．How many locusts are there in Kenya
A．About 150, 000, 000. B．About 700, 000, 000.
C．About 1, 850, 000, 000. D．About 105, 000, 000, 000.
58．According to the passage, a "threat" probably can ________.
A．bring good luck to people B．make people live a happy life
C．cause danger in the future D．help keep more animals
59．We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.
A．farmers are trying to scare the insects off
B．spraying pesticides can't solve the locust problem
C．the UN thinks the locust problem isn't serious
D．East Africa has required no more help so far
阅读理解
Earthquakes are hard to predict, but do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake Here's some advice:
*Before an earthquake
It's necessary to prepare yourself and your family. All family members should know how to turn off gas, water and electricity and know useful telephone numbers (doctor, hospital, police, 119, etc. ). Never put heavy things over beds.
*During an earthquake
It's important for each of you to stay calm. If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong table. The purpose（目的） is to protect yourself from objects, stay away from windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture and so on. If you're cooking, turn off the gas. If you're outdoors, move to an open area like a playground. Move away from buildings, bridge and trees. If you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible, staying away from bridges and tall building. Stay in your car.
*After an earthquake
Once the shaking has stopped, DO NOT run out of the building at once. It's better to wait and leave when it's safe. Check around you and help the people who are in trouble. If your building is badly broken, leave it. If you smell orhear a gas, get everyone outside and open windows and doors. If you can do it safely, turn off the gas. Report it to the gas company.
60．Which of the following is mentioned(被提及) in the second paragraph
A．People should know how to turn on gas.
B．People should know how to save water.
C．People shouldn't put heavy boxes over beds.
D．People shouldn't forget the phone numbers of others.
61．When an earthquake happens, __________can help you deal with it.
A．standing still B．staying calm
C．looking outside D．moving indoors
62．During an earthquake, if you are driving in an open area, you should ________.
A．speed up your car B．stop your car and stay in it.
C．slow down your car D．stop your car and run out.
63．When the earth stops shaking , you should_________.
A．check around you first B．run out of the building at once
C．break the windows and doors D．telephone your friends at once.
64．You can learn _______after reading the passage.
A．what an earthquake is like
B．how to stop an earthquake
C．how an earthquake happens
D．how to protect yourself in an earthquake
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Different countries have different customs. When you travel to other countries, please follow their customs, just as the saying goes, "________."
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip. It is usual to tip porterswho help carry your bags, taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England, make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It's important to respect lines there. It's a good idea to talk about the weather. It's a favourite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain, it's a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late, and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 p.m.
In Arab countries, men kiss one another on the cheek. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.
In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don't put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.
Don't forget to be careful of your body language to express something in conversation. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.
65．When you travel to the US, you don't need to tip ________.
A．porters B．waiters C．teachers D．taxi drivers
66．The missing sentence in the first paragraph should be "________".
A．Love me, love my dog
B．He who laughs last laughs best
C．When in Rome, do as the Romans do
D．Where there is a will, there is a way
67．The underlined word "porters" in the passage means "________" in Chinese.
A．搬运工 B．清洁工 C．接线员 D．售票员
68．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．In Spain, people usually have dinner very early.
B．In England, it's not polite to talk about the weather.
C．In Arab countries, men kiss one another on the cheek.
D．In Japan, you should not read the business card as soon as you get it.
69．What's the best title of the passage
A．How to Tip B．Body Language
C．When to Have Dinner D．Advice to International Travellers
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Eating out is more popular in Britain today. British people like to spend more eating out than cooking for themselves and eating at home. Many British people are becoming more and more interested in how good their food tastes, and also how healthy it is.
However, eating out can also be expensive, so British people do not eat out every night. When having a date with friends, or having a birthday, many people like to go to a restaurant, and people often also eat in a restaurant before going to the cinema or the theater.
As in all cultures (文化), there are many rules of manners about eating. The knife and fork should be used in the correct way. It is also impolite (无礼的) to speak with your mouth full then you are eating.
Most British cities have a lot of foreign (外国的) food as well, from the very cheap to the very expensive－ French, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese and many, many more.
When people are too tired to cook after work, they often get a "takeaway". This means that they order (订购) from a take－out restaurant by telephone, and then go to get it. Many take-out restaurants also send it to your house. All you have to do is to open the door, pay and eat!
70．When do British people often eat in a restaurant
A．After having a birthday. B．Before watching a movie.
C．When they feel tired. D．If they want to have natural food.
71．Many people like to eat out now because __________.
A．eating out is cheaper than cooking at home
B．they can learn more manners in the restaurant
C．people are more interested in food than before
D．people don't like to stay at home after work
72．From the fourth paragraph, we can learn that _________.
A．British dishes are very expensive B．Japanese dishes are most expensive
C．British people like foreign food D．French food is most popular
73．The "takeaway" in the fifth paragraph, Chinese meaning is __________.
A．外卖食品 B．带走，拿走 C．方便面 D．肯德基
74．What is the best title(标题) of the passage
A．British restaurant culture B．British table manners
C．Best restaurants in Britain D．Best food in Britain
阅读理解
Little stream（小河）ran down from a high mountain through many villages and forests. Then it reached a desert (沙漠). "I went through so many difficulties. I should have no problem crossing the desert," she thought. As she started, she found herself slowly disappearing（消失）into the sand. After many tries, she still failed. "Maybe I can't reach the ocean." she said sadly to herself.
At this time, a deep voice said, "If a breeze（微风）can cross the desert, so can a river." It was the voice of the desert. But the little stream answered, "That's because a breeze can fly, but I cannot."
"That's because you stick to what you are. Let yourself evaporate（蒸发）into the breeze, and it can take you across." said the desert. "Give up what I am now No! No!" The little stream could not accept this idea. "The breeze can carry the vapor（蒸汽）across the desert and let it leave as rain. The rain will form a river again," said the desert, "And whether you're a river or vapor, your nature never changes." Hearing this, the little stream went into the open arms of breeze. It carried her to the next stage of her life.
The course of our lives is like the experience of the little stream. If you want to go through difficulties in your life to head for success, you should also change the way you are sometimes.
75．Before the stream reached the desert, she didn't _______.
A．believe in herself
B．meet any difficulties
C．want to cross the desert
D．worry about the journey to the ocean
76．Who encouraged the little stream when she felt sad _______
A．The desert B．The sun C．The mountain D．The breeze
77．What does the underlined phrase "stick to" in the third paragraph mean
A．粘贴 B．坚持 C．放弃 D．展示
78．The little stream finally crossed the desert by _______.
A．evaporating into the breeze B．forming a river
C．disappearing into the sand D．changing her nature
79．What does the story mainly tell us
A．The road to success is not always easy and smooth(顺利的).
B．Whatever others say, we should always be ourselves.
C．To succeed, we should change the way we are if necessary.
D．We may experience difficulty in life just like the little stream.
阅读理解
Gareth Ellis, 13, is the youngest son of Alan, an engineer, and Kath, a teacher. His older brothers work in banking and computers, but Gareth's dream was always to become a clown（小丑）.Three years ago, Alan, Kath and Gareth joined the circus（马戏团）, "People laugh when we tell them" says Kath. "But it's true, Gareth has wanted to be a clown since we took him to the circus when he was three."
When Alan lost his job, he and Kath decided to see if they could find full-time circus jobs. They both got jobs with a famous circus and Gareth began training to become a clown. He calls himself Bippo. They travel with the circus during the summer and return home for the winter. Gareth's brothers are old enough to look after the house while they are away.
"I can't say it was easy," says Kath. "There was a lot to think about and organize. We only had a car and a very small caravan（拖车）to sleep in, and we were leaving behind our lovely house. The only thing Gareth missed was his long, hot baths."
"People ask about my education," says Gareth, "but from the beginning, wherever we go, someone has always come to teach me. I follow the same books as everyone back at school and I've got a computer. I`ve never fallen behind my classmates."
And the future "It was a difficult decision," says Kath, "but there was no other way to teach Gareth about being a clown. I'm happy to say it's working, and we`re enjoying it." And Gareth "I'm going to be the main clown in a circus one day, he says, perhaps Bippo's circus."
80．What is the writer trying to do in the passage
A．Describe how one family changed their lives.
B．Tell people how to join the circus.
C．Talk about the best way to teach a child.
D．Advise what to do when you lose your job.
81．What do we learn about Gareth from the passage
A．He does not really enjoy school work
B．He'd like to be at home with his brothers
C．He has always dreamed of being a clown
D．He wants to be the same as the other boys
82．Why did Alan and Kath join the circus
A．They wanted to spend time traveling.
B．They need money to buy a bigger car.
C．Their older sons need the house for themselves.
D．Their son Gareth wanted to turn to be a performer
83．When they first joined the circus, Kath__________.
A．wanted to go back home B．did not have enough to do
C．found things difficult D．was able to sleep comfortably
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There were many plants in a forest. When spring came, a pine tree saw a red rose nearby and said, "What a beautiful flower! I wish I were that lovely."
The rose proudly said, "It seems that I am the most beautiful flower in this forest." Then the rose looked at a cactus (仙人掌) and said, "Look at that ugly plant full of thorns (刺)!"
"What a proud flower!" thought the pine tree.
As the days passed, the red rose often looked at the cactus and said bad words about it, like "This plant is useless. How sorry I am to be his neighbor!"
The cactus never got angry and even tried to advise the rose, saying, "Everything has its value."
Spring passed, and the weather became very hot. As there was no rain, the red rose began to wilt (枯萎).
One day the rose saw birds put their beaks (喙) into the cactus and then fly away. The red rose asked the pine tree what the birds were doing. The pine tree explained that the birds were getting water from the cactus.
"The cactus has water " asked the rose.
"Yes, you can also drink some from it. The birds can bring water to you if you ask the cactus for help."
The red rose felt too ashamed to ask for water from the cactus. But finally it did ask for help. The cactus kindly agreed.
The rose learned a lesson and never judged (评价) anyone by his/her appearance again.
84．At first ______ thought the cactus was ugly.
A．the rose B．the pine tree C．the birds D．the thorns
85．Why did the red rose begin to wilt
A．Because the birds could fly. B．Because spring came.
C．Because there was no rain. D．Because the cactus got angry.
86．The birds put their beaks into the cactus to ______.
A．get water B．eat food C．offer help D．tell secrets
87．From the passage, we know the cactus was ______.
A．rude B．kind C．selfish D．careless
88．From the story, we know ______.
A．the pine tree didn't think the red rose was beautiful
B．the red rose never said bad words about others
C．the cactus refused to help the birds
D．the red rose realized she was wrong at last
阅读理解
More than anything else in the world, Lion liked being King of the jungle. He walked around, showing off his power and pride.
Each day Lion took a long, lazy sleep under the shade of his favorite tree. He always dreamed of weaker animals bowing(鞠躬) before him.
One day Mouse ran through the jungle and tripped over Lion's huge paws. Lion woke up with a start. "How dare you wake me up!" he shouted angrily. Lion grabbed(抓住) Mouse with one paw. "On the second thought, I'm in the mood for the snack, and you'll make a delicious meal," he said.
Mouse cried out, "King Lion, please spare(饶恕) me! If you let me live, I will always remember your kindness. And, some day, I might be able to help you. "
"How could such a powerless little mouse ever help me " That thought made Lion laugh so much that he decided to let Mouse go. A week later, Lion was walking through the jungle on the way to his favorite tree when he stepped onto a hunter's net. The net scooped him up. No matter how he twisted(扭动) and turned, he couldn't escape.
When Mouse heard Lion's frightened shouts, he raced to help. Mouse quickly chewed(咬) through the ropes to make a hole in the net. Soon, Lion moved out and was free. Lion looked down at the little mouse. "Thank you for saving my life," said Lion, smiling his widest smile. "I was mistaken. You are not a powerless little mouse. You are a great friend!"
89．What did Lion do each day
A．He stepped onto a hunter's net.
B．He bowed before weaker animals.
C．He showed kindness to animals in the jungle.
D．He had a good sleep under his favorite tree.
90．How did Mouse wake up Lion
A．He made a hole in the net.
B．He shouted at Lion angrily.
C．He tripped over Lion's paws.
D．He prepared a delicious meal for Lion.
91．Why did Lion let Mouse go
A．Because he was trapped in the net.
B．Because he took Mouse as his good friend.
C．Because he believed Mouse could save him.
D．Because he doubted if Mouse could be of any help.
92．What do you think of Mouse
A．Clever and honest. B．Silly and lazy.
C．Humorous and stubborn. D．Proud and selfish.
93．What can we learn from the passage
A．Pride makes you lose what you have.
B．Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
C．Even the small can show great strength.
D．When the cat's away, the mice will play.
阅读理解
One day, a poor man was cutting a big piece of wood near a river. Suddenly his old axe(斧子) fell into the water. He felt very sad because he lost his only axe. Then all at once a beautiful fairy(仙女) came out and asked the man what was the matter.
"I have lost my axe," he said. "It fell into the water when I was cutting the wood. " The fairy showed him a gold(金) axe and asked, "Is this yours "
"No," said the man.
The fairy then showed him a silver(银) axe and asked again, "Is this yours " "No," again answered the man.
Then she showed him the old axe.
"Yes, that is mine," called out the happy man.
"I know it well enough," said the fairy, "I only wanted to see if you would tell me the truth, and now I'll give you the gold axe and the silver axe besides your own one. "
94．One day when the man was cutting something, _____.
A．he fell into the water B．his axe dropped into the river
C．his axe fell into a lake D．he saw a beautiful fairy
95．The man was sad because _____.
A．he was poor and had no other axes B．he could not go on working
C．he liked his axe very much D．his axe was a gold axe
96．The fairy gave him a gold axe and a silver axe, but he didn't take them. Because he _____.
A．did not like them
B．did not know they were made of gold and silver
C．was very rich
D．knew these axes were not his
97．At the end of the story the man had _____.
A．only one axe B．two axes C．three axes D．many axes
98．The fairy helped the man because he was _____ man.
A．an old B．a young
C．a poor D．an honest(诚实的)
阅读理解
Many years ago, there were thickforests in Britain, home to many animals. However, they no longer live here. Therewere wolves, bears and wild cattle. There were less than four million people. Theylived in small villages protected by wooden walls from the animals outside.
However, all this changed. Now Britain'spopulation is up to 66 million. Three-quarters of Britain is fields, towns orcities. Although 25% of land is the countryside, there are fewer birds andsmall animals than ever before. Britain is one of the few countries in theworld without a large wild animal feeding on meat.
Some people want to change this. Somesay that Britain needs to become more natural again and suggest trees andplants that once grew in Britain should be allowed to grow again. They even saythat people should help large wild animals which have not lived in Britain toreturn and live wild. They call this "rewilding".
Not everyone agrees. In the last twentyyears, people have planted over one million trees and there are plans formore—but how about wild animals Some people ask if wolves will attack sheep oreven humans. They are also angry that rewilding might mean an end to walking inthe hills many people enjoy. So far, there are no wolves or bears in Britain'sforests—but soon there might be!
99．In the past, there were in Britain, many years ago.
A．Wolves B．bears
C．wild cattle D．all of the above
100．Why does Britain have fewer wild animals
A．Because people make their living conditions much worse than before.
B．Because their natural enemies are killing them.
C．Because the number of large animals is getting bigger.
D．Because people there don't like wild animals.
101．What does the underlined word "rewilding" probably mean
A．Protecting wild animals.
B．Helping wild animals return to Britain.
C．Planting more green plants.
D．Helping wild animals live better.
102．What is the main idea of the last paragraph
A．Some people are against rewilding.
B．People plan to plant more trees.
C．Wild animals will be back to Britain.
D．Wild animals do harm to humans.
103．Which of the following can be the best title
A．Making the UK Greener B．Wolves Returning to the UK
C．Saving Wildlife in Britain D．Making Britain Wild Again
阅读理解
WELCOMETO TONGJIANG ZOO
Do you want to see the animals fromnearly every part of the world in just one place in one day Come to TongjiangZoo. The zoo has more than 2, 000 animals of 400 kinds. Big elephants fromYunnan, tigers from the south and the northeast of China, and the Africanlions, giraffes, and zebras, are all waiting for you. Lovely pandas and clevermonkeys are going to make you laugh. A lot of other animals which you havenever seen are waiting to meet you. It's home to a collection of animals.
Tongjiang Zoo was built in 1985 and isabout 20, 000 square metres.
There is basic information of each kindof animals about their living habits and birth places. You can certainly learna lot.
You are welcome to take photos withsome animals.
Ticket Price: Grown-ups（成人）: ￥30. 00
Children: ￥15. 00
Children under six:Free Opening Time:From Monday to Friday: 9: 00-16: 30
Saturday and Sunday: 8: 00-17: 30
Keep the zoo clean. Do not feed or gonear the dangerous animals.
104．The animals in Tongjiang Zoo are from __________.
A．Yunnan B．South China
C．Northeast China D．different places
105．Mr and Mrs Green are going to the zoo with their five-year-old son. They have to pay__________.
A．seventy-five yuan B．thirty yuan
C．forty-five yuan D．sixty yuan
106．The zoo closes at __________ on weekends.
A．5: 30pm B．4: 30pm C．9: 00am D．8: 00 am
107．Visitors __________ in the zoo.
A．can take photos with all animals
B．mustn't go close to the dangerous animals
C．can give food the animals
D．can throw their things around
108．Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to the passage
A．The zoo has a history of more than thirty years.
B．You can see many rare（珍贵的）animals in the zoo.
C．You can see 2, 000 kinds of different animals in the zoo.
D．You can get some basic knowledge（知识）of the animals in the zoo.
阅读理解
Classic books never go out of fashion. The book The Outsiders first came out in 1967. Although the book is old, it is still worth reading. It is written by US writer S. E. Hinton.
The book tells the story of a 14-year-old boy called Ponyboy Curtis. He struggles with difficult issues of right and wrong in a society where he is an outsider. The story took place in Oklahoma, US, in 1965.
In the book, the children are divided into two groups. One includes Curtis and Greasers. It is mostly made up of poor kids. They have longer hair and often smoke at a young age. The other group is called the Socs, which is made up of rich children. They wear expensive clothes and drive high-tech cars. Those two groups do not get along well. The book only shows us two weeks of the boys' life.
I was touched by the friendship among the boys. When any of them has a problem, the others will help. Although they are not well educated(教育), they are kind and brave. For example, when Johnny was hurt and in hospital, his friends visited him almost every day. They brought him food and told him interesting stories. I always dream of having a strong friendship like this.
This book shows the good personalities(品质) in those ordinary people. I advise that teenagers read this book and I hope they can enjoy it.
109．What does the writer mean by saying " Classic books never go out of fashion. "
A．Books for classroom reading are popular.
B．Good books are worth reading all the time.
C．Students should read some fashionable books.
D．We need to read good books in classes.
110．The story in the book took place ____________.
A．in 1965 B．in 1967 C．14 years ago D．two weeks ago
111．The author of the book divided the boys into two groups according to __________.
A．their books B．their studies
C．their friends D．their families' wealth
112．The writer always dreams about a strong ____________ in his life.
A．health B．friendship C．house D．knowledge
113．The writer wrote this passage to _____________.
A．tell us his early
B．introduce a book to teenagers
C．explain what is right and wrong to us
D．remember his old friends at school
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Each year the number of cars on roads and streets is becoming larger and larger. Millions of new cars are produced. One out of every six Americans works at putting together the parts of cars, driving trucks, building roads or filling cars with gas. Americans won't live without cars!
Most Americans find it hard to think what life would be without a car. However, some have realised the serious problem of air pollution caused by cars. The polluted air is poisonous and dangerous to health.
One way to reduce the polluted air is to build a new kind of car. Some large car factories are trying to do. But to build a clean car is easier said than done. It develops very slowly.
Another way is to take the place of the car engine (发动机) by something else. Engineers are now working on some new cars. It will take years to develop it.
To prevent the world from being polluted by cars, we'll have to make some changes in the way of life. Americans, for example, have to cut down the number of their cars. They are encouraged to travel and go to work by bike. Riding a bike is thought to help keep the air clean.
But this change does not come easily. A large number of workers may find themselves without jobs if a car factory closes down. And the problem of air pollution would become less important than that of unemployment (失业).
Although cars have brought us a better life, they have also brought us new problems.
114．Which of the following is the most important transport in people's daily life in America today
A．A bus. B．A car. C．A motorcycle. D．A bicycle.
115．Some large car factories in the USA are trying to build a new kind of car. The car .
A．can clean itself B．is used to clean streets
C．does not pollute the air D．is easier to make
116．What's the most serious problem to American workers if the number of cars is cut down
A．They may have no work to do.
B．The environment will be worse.
C．The factories will be poorer.
D．Many people will have to go to work by bike.
117．The writer wants to tell us .
A．man won't live without cars
B．cutting down the number of cars is the best way
C．riding a bike is the best way
D．cars can bring us a better life but they can also bring us serious problems
118．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE
A．It isn't easy for Americans to change the way of life.
B．Americans haven't realised the serious problem of air pollution caused by cars.
C．The best way to reduce the polluted air is to build a new kind of car.
D．Americans are encouraged to travel and go to work by car.
阅读理解
In China, in Europe…in most areas, there are many kinds of transportation options you can choose. In America, not so much!
Consider this: Europe has Eurail, a train system that covers most of the continents, and China has high－speed trains(高速列车)as well as slower trains. In fact, the whole country is full of rails, making it easy to get anywhere. Trains are usually punctual(准时的), safe and efficient.
America has no train system to speak of. Nearly 100 major cities in America, such as Las Vegas and Nashville, have no train service at all. In South Dakota and Wyoming, many lines were given up in the last 30 years because they did not have enough money to keep them running. Some trains only run every 3 days, so if you have to be somewhere at a certain time, you'd have to make your schedule carefully.
Is it comfortable to fly across America Well, no. If you're hoping for something to eat, you'd better have a credit card(信用卡): all food must be bought, and you cannot pay with cash. "Plane food" is about as expensive as food you would buy at the airport.
But it is very safe when you fly in the USA. You can't bring sweaters or coats on the plane. It takes longer time to get through security than to check in to your flight and get to the gate!
119．From the passage, we can know you can't take a to travel in Las Vegas.
A．plane B．bus C．ship D．train
120．The underlined word "schedule" means in the passage
A．plan B．way C．class D．travel
121．In South Dakota, many lines were not used because .
A．they were too old
B．the government had built many new lines
C．they were not fit for the new trains
D．they didn't have enough money to keep them running
122．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．There are many kinds of transportation options you can choose in Europe.
B．It is very easy to take a train in China.
C．You can pay with cash when you buy plane food in America.
D．It is quite safe when you take a plane in the USA.
123．The passage mainly talks about .
A．there are many kinds of transportation options in most countries
B．there is not so much transportation in America
C．America has no train system
D．it is comfortable to fly across America
答案解析部分
1．A
2．C
3．B
4．A
5．D
6．B
7．A
8．C
9．A
10．C
11．C
12．D
13．C
14．D
15．C
16．A
17．B
18．B
19．A
20．C
21．A
22．D
23．D
24．D
25．B
26．D
27．B
28．D
29．B
30．C
31．C
32．B
33．A
34．B
35．D
36．A
37．B
38．C
39．C
40．D
41．B
42．A
43．C
44．D
45．D
46．D
47．C
48．C
49．A
50．C
51．A
52．B
53．D
54．C
55．B
56．D
57．D
58．C
59．A
60．C
61．B
62．B
63．A
64．D
65．C
66．C
67．A
68．C
69．D
70．B
71．C
72．C
73．A
74．A
75．D
76．A
77．B
78．A
79．C
80．A
81．C
82．D
83．C
84．A
85．C
86．A
87．B
88．D
89．D
90．C
91．D
92．A
93．C
94．B
95．A
96．D
97．C
98．D
99．D
100．A
101．B
102．A
103．D
104．D
105．D
106．A
107．B
108．C
109．B
110．A
111．D
112．B
113．B
114．B
115．C
116．A
117．D
118．A
119．D
120．A
121．D
122．C
123．B
阅读理解。
December 3rd, 2023 marked the second anniversary (周年纪念日) of China- Laos Railway Line. The 1,035- kilometr e China- Laos Railway runs from Kunming in Southwest China's Yunnan Province to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. When it was open to traffic on December 3rd, 2021, people from Yunnan and Laos were very excited. It takes about 10 hours to get to Vientiane from Kunming. The railway line, with speeds (速度) reaching up to 200 kilometres per hour, has 50 stations. It has become the best choice for people to travel in China and Laos because of shorter travel time, according to China Railway International.
24- year- old Yi Bofeng comes from Xishuangbanna, Yunnan. She was a college student in Kunming from 2018 to 2020. "The journey from my home to my college was rough. It often took me two days by bus. But now the trip takes about six hours by train and is much more comfortable. People in my home town travel to Kunming much more often than before," she says.
The railway line has also benefited (使受益) people from Laos. 52- year- old Phetsamone is a businessman in Vientiane. He buys mobile phones and automobile parts in Kunming and sells them in Vientiane. He says, "Before 2022, I drove a truck (卡车) to Kunming. The journey was too long and it was very expensive. Now I take the train. It saves more time and money." It is also easier for him to travel in Laos as well.
Next time if you go to visit Kunming, maybe you can take the train to Laos.
1．What can we know about the China- Laos Railway Line according to Paragraph 1
① How long it is.
② When it was opened to traffic.
③ How long the whole trip takes.
④ How much the whole trip costs.
A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①②③④
2．The underlined word "rough" in Paragraph 2 means ____.
A．boring B．quick C．difficult D．special
3．What is the writer's purpose in telling the stories of Yi Bofeng and Phetsamone
A．To show that travelling by train is much faster than by bus or truck.
B．To tell us the railway line benefits people from Yunnan and Laos.
C．To call for more people to take the China- Laos Railway Line to travel.
D．To make us believe people in two countries are having a happy life.
4．The text may be from the column (栏目) of ____ in a magazine.
A．Travel B．History C．Science D．Life
阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项
Eric Whitacre is one of the most famous musicians in the world. His wonderful and special skills on music works quickly draw people's attention all over the world. He is excited about using choral(合唱)music to make people get together from all around the world.
As a child, Eric Whitacre lived in a small town with many farms. He had a great interest in music since childhood. He didn't know how to read music, but he often played different kinds of instruments.
Years later, Eric went to the college that he dreams to study in. In the college(大学), he met the leader of the college's choir(合唱团) . At first, Eric didn't want to join the choir, but finally he did because the leader would like to teach him music.
Then Eric came there and sang with the choir for the first time. It was a big surprise. The beautiful and interesting choral music shocked him and then he decided to write music pieces. At the age of 21, Erie made his first successful work and had many fans. Later he became a popular musician, and his works were very modern.
Eric Whitacre's choir is very special because it's virtual(虚拟的) . The Internet makes this possible. The members of the choir don't know each other. They are in different ages, from different countries, and have different jobs. But they are joined together by their love of singing and their hope to be part of a worldwide community that makes beautiful music.
5．Why did Eric decide to join the choir
A．Because he had some friends there.
B．Because he could gel some money there.
C．Because he could play different kinds of instruments there.
D．Because he could learn music there.
6．Match the time with the right things.
①as a little boy ②as a college student ③at the age of 21
a. Eric made his successful work. b. Eric was interested in music.
c. Eric joined the choir.
A．①-a;②-b;③-c B．①-b;②-c;③-a
C．①-c;②-a;③-b D．①-c;②-b;③-a
7．What does the underlined word" it" refer to(指的是)
A．Singing with the choir.
B．Writing music pieces.
C．Being the leader of the choir.
D．Learning music from the leader
8．What made Eric's choir special
A．A good leader. B．Beautiful music.
C．The Internet. D．The famous musician.
9．What's the best title for the text
A．A Popular Musician
B．The Magic of Music
C．The Different Members of The Choir
D．The Internet Choir
阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项
Baseball is very popular in America now, and it has a long history. Its history can date back to(追溯到)1744, in a children's book A Little Pretty Pocket-Book in the UK. There was a game called baseball. Later on, people got to know much other early information about baseball game.
In 1749, Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, played"Baseball"in English. Then some students began to play with balls ruled by Princeton College in 1787. And a baseball club came into being in 1825.
The Boy's Own Book(1828)told the rules to today's game of baseball. People should play the baseball on a diamond-shaped infield(菱形的内场). When a player hit( 击 )the ball through or over the infield, he could run. If the ball hit somewhere else, which was against the rule, he could not run. Three missed batting(击球)meant the player lost the game.
In The Book of Sports(1834)by Robin Carver, he brought the baseball to the Americans for the first time. And now, the baseball is very popular all over the world. Many people like playing it for fun. It's also a way to keep healthy.
10．How long is the history of baseball
A．More than 300 years. B．Less than 200 years.
C．About. 300 years. D．Almost 200 years.
11．When did people set up the first baseball club
A．In 1744. B．In 1749. C．In 1825. D．In 1828.
12．When could the player run
A．When the ball was flying in the sky.
B．When he missed the batting for three times.
C．When he hit the ball outside the infield.
D．When he hit the ball through or over the infield.
13．Which paragraph tells the rules of baseball
A．① B．② C．③ D．④
14．What's the best title of the passage
A．How to Play Baseball
B．Baseball in America
C．Some Books About Baseball
D．The History and Rules of Baseball
阅读短文，回答问题
Everyone knows that exercise is important. We all need to exercise. Doctors say it's good for us. It keeps body strong.
When the daytime comes, we must get up. This is the time for exercise. Exercise means doing sports or other physical activities to stay healthy. There're many ways to exercise. You can walk, run, swim, skate or play ball games. Make sure you exercise in the following ways:You should like what you're doing. Exercise enough but not too much. It's good to exercise twice each week. Thirty minutes each time is enough. Try all kinds of things until you find one, two or three sports that you feel right for you.
Exercising can be fun. Friends can exercise together at a fitness center, or they can play sports together. How do you exercise
15．In the passage the writer tells us that we all need to ____.
A．drink B．sleep C．exercise D．work
16．Which of the following sports can NOT find in the passage
A．Fishing. B．Running. C．Swimming. D．Walking.
17．What does exercise mean
A．It means studying.
B．It means doing sports or other physical activities to stay healthy.
C．It means doing lessons.
D．It means playing.
18．What can exercise do to the body
A．It can make the body weak.
B．It can make the body healthy.
C．It can make us sleep more.
D．It can make us ill.
19．The underlined phrase "fitness center" in the third paragraph mean "____".
A．健身中心 B．医疗中心 C．商务中心 D．购物中心
阅读理解
Can you understand the following words
"Long time no see."
"Good good study, day day up."
"I like your smile, but unlike you put your shoes on my face."
Yes, we call these examples Chinglish, like "people mountain, people sea".
Chinglish usually means English vocabulary with Chinese grammar on street signs or products. However, many English-speaking tourists love them. Tom has been in Beijing for years. "I think many Chinese people dislike Chinglish. But I love it. It's quite interesting. I think if the translations of English in China are all perfect, something will be lost from Chinese culture(文化),"he said.
However, Chinglish will probably be history in the future. Beijing has made a plan to correct Chinglish in five years. "It is so funny to see Chinglish on the signs. And they are a kind of trouble for communication between the Chinese and foreigners," one from Beijing said.
However, some people in China like Chinglish. They think that English "borrowed" a lot from other languages such as German, French and Spanish in the past, and now it's Chinese's turn.
20．What is Chinglish according to the passage
A．The English words easy to pronounce.
B．The Chinese words difficult to translate.
C．The English words with Chinese grammar.
D．The Chinese words that foreigners love.
21．What does "people mountain, people sea" most probably mean
A．There are many people. B．Humans are powerful.
C．All the people are running. D．Humans respect nature.
22．What does Tom think about Chinglish
A．It shows Chinese is popular.
B．It is hated by all foreign tourists.
C．It helps him to learn English well.
D．It is also a part of Chinese culture.
23．Beijing will ____ according to the passage.
A．put English words into Chinese
B．change English and Chinese
C．help foreigners to learn Chinglish
D．correct Chinglish
24．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．The fun facts about Chinglish in daily life.
B．English grammar isn't important in using English.
C．People will use Chinglish a lot on street signs or products.
D．It's time for English to borrow some-thing from Chinese.
阅读短文。回答问题
My name is Qin Lan. My home town is in Gulangyu Island. Do you know Gulangyu Island It is in Xiamen. Gulangyu Island is a small place, but it is very nice and clean. There are no cars, no buses and no bikes. People only walk. So it is very quiet.
Our house is in the middle of Gulangyu Island. It is near the sea. Behind our house, there is a big old tree. My grandfather tells me that the tree is very, very old. There are many birds in the tree. We call it "bird tree". The sea is big and blue. There are a lot of fish in the sea. After school, I go there and watch fish swimming with my friends. It is very interesting. I like fish and I also like watching fish swimming.
25．Qin Lan is from ____ .
A．Jiangsu B．Fujian C．Hunan D．Beijing
26．What is NOT mentioned (提到) in this passage
A．Her house. B．The cars and buses.
C．The old tree. D．Her parents.
27．The underlined word "walk" means "____ " in English.
A．by bus B．on foot C．on feet D．by bike
28．The opposite (反义词) of the word "quiet" is "____ ".
A．noise B．noisily C．free D．noisy
29．Who does Qin Lan go and watch fish swimming with
A．Her sister. B．Her friends. C．Her brother. D．Her parents.
阅读理解
A very important world problem is the growing population on the earth. The population of the world today is more than 6, 500, 000,000. That is a great number and we know it quite well. The important thing is not how large the population of the world is now, but is the rate of the growth— it is about 1.63 percent every year.
Every second, four babies are born in the world. Another baby! Another baby! Another baby! Another baby! You can not speak quickly enough to keep up with the birth rate. The population is growing larger and larger. In one day, people have to find food for over 350, 000 mouths.
This great growing population will make a big problem—there have been over 7 billion people on the earth. So this is one of the biggest problems which you are going to see in your life.
30．One of the most important world problem today is _______ according to the passage.
A．the number of dead people B．the heavy traffic
C．the growing population D．the food shortage
31．The population of the world is increasing by _______ every year.
A．350, 000 B．one fifth C．1.63 percent D．20 percent
32．What's the meaning of the word "rate" in the passage in Chinese
A．人口 B．速度 C．数量 D．大小
33．From the passage, we know there are about ________ new babies to be born in a minute.
A．two hundred and forty B．three hundred and fifty thousand
C．fourteen thousand, four hundred D．forty-eight
34．Which of the following is NOT true
A．The population on earth is very large.
B．The large population may be good for the world
C．The growing population will be a big problem in our life.
D．The large population may cause lots of problem.
阅读理解
People use languages to communicate(交流). Any language has its ways to express people's minds. One of the ways in common is the use of idioms(习语). An idiom is a group of words. It has a special meaning that is different from the usual meaning. For example, under the weather is an idiom meaning ill. So when people say "I'm under the weather", they are saying that they're not feeling well. Another example, in all weathers means in all kinds of weather. So, "There are homeless people sleeping on the streets in all weathers" tells us that homeless people sleep on the streets no matter whether it is cold or hot.
Different languages may have different ways to make idioms. For people who are learning a foreign language, idioms could cause misunderstandings and bring them endless headaches. On the other hand if things are done right, idioms can also be a fun way of looking into a new culture and understanding how the people think and talk.
Metaphor (比喻) is often used in idioms. Let's read the following two examples:
Example 1: It makes my blood(血液) boil (煮沸) when my brother breaks my computer.
Example 2:The night was dark and quiet; my blood ran cold when I heard a strange noise outside on a dark night.
In neither situation above, can our blood reach the point so high or so low in temperature. Yet, with the situations the two sentences created, it is not difficult to understand the ▲ feeling in the first example and very afraid in the second.
Of course, not all idioms are this easy to understand. When we come to idioms of a foreign language, a good dictionary of idioms is always suggested.
35．The passage tells us something about ___________in the English language.
A．grammar B．writing C．reading D．idioms
36．If your brother tells you he is under the weather, you can advise him to ___________.
A．see a doctor B．stay at home
C．take an umbrella D．wear fewer clothes
37．Which of the following words can be put in " ▲ "
A．sad B．angry C．excited D．proud
38．What's the writer's suggestion when you come to an idiom that you can't understand
A．We should try to express our minds with it.
B．We should find an interesting way to learn it.
C．We should look it up in a good idiom dictionary.
D．We should create situations to guess its meaning.
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
What would you paint if someone asked you to tell them about China
12-year-old Mao is a student from Chengdu Xichuan Middle School. Her painting, Future Is Coming, is on show at the International Youth Art Invitation Exhibition in Florence, Italy.
"My picture shows my opinion of what my hometown of Chengdu will be like in the future: there are skyscrapers(摩天大楼)and robots everywhere, as well as green forests, clean rivers and wild animals; scientists are sending rockets into space, while artists are performing Sichuan opera, "said Mao. "I want to show the beauty of China to the world. "
Mao started to learn painting at an early age. The paper and brushes have helped her to build friendships. When she was in second grade, she visited an Indonesian school. There, Mao used fun pictures to tell Indonesian students the meanings of different Chinese characters. The students really enjoyed her paintings. She even made close friends with one of her "fans".
"People around the world speak different languages. However, and we can all understand it, "said Mao." To improve understanding and share ideas --that's what I love most about art."
39．From the second paragraph, we can learn the following Except______________.
A．how old Mao is B．where Mao studies
C．when Mao's birthday is D．where Mao's painting is
40．What does the underlined sentence mean in the fourth paragraph
A．Mao loves collecting paper and brushes.
B．Paper and brushes are Mao's best friends.
C．Paper and brushes are very useful for Mao.
D．Mao made many friends through painting.
41．Which of the following is the best to fill in the " "
A．art is an important subject B．art is a common language
C．it's difficult to understand others D．it's hard to learn a new language
42．What's the best title for the passage
A．A girl paints China B．The natural beauty of China
C．Art is easy to understand D．The bright future of Chengdu
阅读下面材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The writer, E. B. White wrote Charlotte's Web.
One day, on a small farm in Maine, a man sat in a barn(谷仓) watching a large grey spider spin(结网) a web. The man was E. B. White. E. B., or Andy, as he was called, thought spiders were special animals. The American writer thought that one day he might like to write a children's book about a spider.
But writing was hard work for Andy. He wrote many articles, and poems. He also wrote one children's book, Stuart Little. But Andy could never just hurry to turn an idea into an article or a book. He said that he needed to let his ideas ripen.
So for years, Andy continued(继续) to think about writing a children's book about a spider. He did some of his best thinking while he walked slowly around his farm.
Once while he was cleaning his barn, he found a spider's egg sac. Andy decided to see the egg hatch(孵化). But he had to leave for a trip to New York City. So he found a small box and put the sac inside. When he got to his hotel, he put the box on the dresser. One morning he woke up, and there were hundreds of baby spiders running across the dresser!
Years later, Andy finally began writing Charlotte's Web, the story of a spider named Charlotte and pig named Wilbur. Andy wrote most of the books in the small boat house of his farm.
Sometimes he stopped writing and drew pictures of spiders. Andy always said Charlotte's Web was more than just a children's story about animals. It was a timeless story about true friendship.
43．What does the underlined phrase "to let his ideas ripen" mean
A．He wanted them to work quickly.
B．He wanted to talk them with others.
C．He wanted them to slowly grow and improve.
D．He wanted to save them for future use.
44．Andy brought the spider's egg sac to New York City because ________________.
A．he didn't want spiders to live in his farm
B．he didn't have a meal before setting out
C．he didn't like to travel alone
D．he wanted to see how baby spiders come out from eggs
45．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE
A．Andy was afraid of spiders.
B．Andy thought spiders were bad animals.
C．Andy collected spiders on the farm.
D．Andy enjoyed watching spiders.
46．The main idea of this passage is _______________.
A．how E. B.White became a famous writer
B．what Charlotte's Web is about
C．how E.B. White wrote Charlotte's Web
D．what made E.B.White write a children's book
阅读理解
Fights at school sometimes happen. But how can you keep away from a fight Here's something you can do.
Be calm. Sometimes, you feel so angry that you really want to teach somebody a lesson. But being angry can't solve problems. Neither can a fight. Instead, it may bring you more problems. In the school, everyone involved(卷入) in a fight will be punished, no matter who started it. There are no winners in a fight.
Shout loudly. If you know someone is coming up behind you to attack, turn toward the person with your hands up in front of your body and loudly say "stop", before walking away. Loud voice can usually make the attacker calm down. If the person doesn't stop, cry for help by calling out the name of a teacher whose office is nearby.
▲ Your friend may ask you to join in a fight. Learn to say no. Helping him fight is not really helpful to him. If you really want to give him a hand, try to ask him to give it up. Also, you can tell him if he gets involved in a fight, he may get hurt and be punished. Then, try to learn why he wants a fight and help him find a right way to deal with the problem.
If you follow my advice above, you may avoid being involved in a fight at school.
47．Which of the following sentences can be put in the ▲
A．Face bravely. B．Join in a fight.
C．Learn to refuse. D．Talk to someone.
48．The passage is written in a(n) tone(语气).
A．sad B．angry C．serious D．crazy
49．The passage is written to .
A．help students keep away from fights B．warn students not to fight
C．advise students to help each other D．encourage students to work hard
50．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage (P=Paragraph)
A． B．
C． D．
阅读理解
①Being a kid may look fun, but sometimes it's not. I think it's not easy to be a kid. That's all because I must do what my parents tell me to do. When I was playing outside with my friends, my mother would say, "Peter, it's time to come home now. It's getting dark. " When I grow up, no one can tell me what to do or when to do it.
②As a kid, I have to get up very early in the morning and go to school. I have so many lessons and so much homework. When I grow up, I don't have to go to school and I never have homework.
③There are so many things that I'm not allowed to do. Last Saturday, there was a scary movie on TV. It looked really exciting. But my father didn't let me watch. He said, "You are too young to watch this movie, Peter. " When I grow up, I can watch anything I want.
④As I am a kid, I can't go anywhere by myself. Last Friday, I wanted to buy a birthday gift for my friend John. But I had to wait for my mom to come back home. When I want to go outside, I have to ask my mom for a ride. When I grow up, I can drive a car to go anywhere.
⑤But I know that my father and my mother love me very much. They always say that I am the apple of their eyes. That's really great. So I guess I like being a kid, even though it's not easy to be a kid.
51．When Peter was playing outside, Mom asked him to _________.
A．go home B．watch a scary movie
C．do homework D．go to school
52．From Paragraph 2, we can learn that ________.
A．Peter likes the school very much. B．Peter is busy every day.
C．Peter gets up late every morning. D．Peter doesn't do homework.
53．The underlined phrase "the apple of their eyes" in Paragraph 5 means _________.
A．They only see the apples. B．Apples are their favorite.
C．The kid looks like an apple. D．They love their kid a lot.
54．It can be inferred(推断) from the passage that ________.
A．parents don't like Peter's friends.
B．Peter doesn't want to grow up.
C．Peter also loves his parents.
D．Peter is not good with his parents.
阅读理解
Billions of locusts (蝗虫) are moving through farms and fields in the East African countries of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia.
Locusts are grasshoppers (蚱蜢). Normally grasshoppers don't travel in groups so they do little harm. But when there are lots of them, their bodies and behavior change. That's when they become locusts. Locusts travel in huge groups,
laying eggs along the way, which produces even more locusts. In a single day, a small swarm (群) of the insects can eat as much food as 35 , 000 people do.
The locust swarms in Ethiopia and Somalia are the worst in 25 years. These locusts are desert locusts. They began swarming about six months ago. By moving with the winds, desert locusts can travel up to 90 miles a day or more.
Locust swarms are more common when heavy rains follow a long dry period. The insects lay their eggs in the wet ground. This season, East Africa has had its heaviest rainy season in 40 years.
When the insects swarm (成群地飞来飞去), one square kilometer of land can hold as many as 150 million locusts. There are 700 square kilometers of land covered by the insects in Kenya alone.
The insects are a threat to lives in the regions, where food is already in short supply. Already many farmers who keep animals are struggling because locusts have eaten up the plants the animals usually live on
In East Africa, farmers have been shooting into the air or making noises in the fields, but that doesn't work against so many insects. Experts say that spraying pesticides (杀虫剂) over large areas from airplanes is the only way to reduce the number of the insects. The UN has released (释放) $ 10 million to help deal with the locust problem. The UN says about $70 million is needed to truly control the locusts with pesticides.
55．Which is TRUE about locusts
A．Normally they don't travel in groups.
B．A small swarm of locusts eat a lot of food a day.
C．They lay eggs in the wind.
D．They do little harm to the plants.
56．East Africa has got the locust problem because ________.
A．the land is too dry to grow crops
B．farmers pull out all the grass there
C．poor people love to eat locusts as food
D．it has too much rain after the dry season
57．How many locusts are there in Kenya
A．About 150, 000, 000. B．About 700, 000, 000.
C．About 1, 850, 000, 000. D．About 105, 000, 000, 000.
58．According to the passage, a "threat" probably can ________.
A．bring good luck to people B．make people live a happy life
C．cause danger in the future D．help keep more animals
59．We can infer from the last paragraph that ________.
A．farmers are trying to scare the insects off
B．spraying pesticides can't solve the locust problem
C．the UN thinks the locust problem isn't serious
D．East Africa has required no more help so far
阅读理解
Earthquakes are hard to predict, but do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake Here's some advice:
*Before an earthquake
It's necessary to prepare yourself and your family. All family members should know how to turn off gas, water and electricity and know useful telephone numbers (doctor, hospital, police, 119, etc. ). Never put heavy things over beds.
*During an earthquake
It's important for each of you to stay calm. If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong table. The purpose（目的） is to protect yourself from objects, stay away from windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture and so on. If you're cooking, turn off the gas. If you're outdoors, move to an open area like a playground. Move away from buildings, bridge and trees. If you are driving, stop the car as soon as possible, staying away from bridges and tall building. Stay in your car.
*After an earthquake
Once the shaking has stopped, DO NOT run out of the building at once. It's better to wait and leave when it's safe. Check around you and help the people who are in trouble. If your building is badly broken, leave it. If you smell orhear a gas, get everyone outside and open windows and doors. If you can do it safely, turn off the gas. Report it to the gas company.
60．Which of the following is mentioned(被提及) in the second paragraph
A．People should know how to turn on gas.
B．People should know how to save water.
C．People shouldn't put heavy boxes over beds.
D．People shouldn't forget the phone numbers of others.
61．When an earthquake happens, __________can help you deal with it.
A．standing still B．staying calm
C．looking outside D．moving indoors
62．During an earthquake, if you are driving in an open area, you should ________.
A．speed up your car B．stop your car and stay in it.
C．slow down your car D．stop your car and run out.
63．When the earth stops shaking , you should_________.
A．check around you first B．run out of the building at once
C．break the windows and doors D．telephone your friends at once.
64．You can learn _______after reading the passage.
A．what an earthquake is like
B．how to stop an earthquake
C．how an earthquake happens
D．how to protect yourself in an earthquake
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Different countries have different customs. When you travel to other countries, please follow their customs, just as the saying goes, "________."
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip. It is usual to tip porterswho help carry your bags, taxi drivers and waiters. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England, make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It's important to respect lines there. It's a good idea to talk about the weather. It's a favourite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain, it's a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late, and restaurants do not generally open until after 9 p.m.
In Arab countries, men kiss one another on the cheek. Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.
In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don't put it into your pocket right away. The person expects you to read it.
Don't forget to be careful of your body language to express something in conversation. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.
65．When you travel to the US, you don't need to tip ________.
A．porters B．waiters C．teachers D．taxi drivers
66．The missing sentence in the first paragraph should be "________".
A．Love me, love my dog
B．He who laughs last laughs best
C．When in Rome, do as the Romans do
D．Where there is a will, there is a way
67．The underlined word "porters" in the passage means "________" in Chinese.
A．搬运工 B．清洁工 C．接线员 D．售票员
68．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．In Spain, people usually have dinner very early.
B．In England, it's not polite to talk about the weather.
C．In Arab countries, men kiss one another on the cheek.
D．In Japan, you should not read the business card as soon as you get it.
69．What's the best title of the passage
A．How to Tip B．Body Language
C．When to Have Dinner D．Advice to International Travellers
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Eating out is more popular in Britain today. British people like to spend more eating out than cooking for themselves and eating at home. Many British people are becoming more and more interested in how good their food tastes, and also how healthy it is.
However, eating out can also be expensive, so British people do not eat out every night. When having a date with friends, or having a birthday, many people like to go to a restaurant, and people often also eat in a restaurant before going to the cinema or the theater.
As in all cultures (文化), there are many rules of manners about eating. The knife and fork should be used in the correct way. It is also impolite (无礼的) to speak with your mouth full then you are eating.
Most British cities have a lot of foreign (外国的) food as well, from the very cheap to the very expensive－ French, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese and many, many more.
When people are too tired to cook after work, they often get a "takeaway". This means that they order (订购) from a take－out restaurant by telephone, and then go to get it. Many take-out restaurants also send it to your house. All you have to do is to open the door, pay and eat!
70．When do British people often eat in a restaurant
A．After having a birthday. B．Before watching a movie.
C．When they feel tired. D．If they want to have natural food.
71．Many people like to eat out now because __________.
A．eating out is cheaper than cooking at home
B．they can learn more manners in the restaurant
C．people are more interested in food than before
D．people don't like to stay at home after work
72．From the fourth paragraph, we can learn that _________.
A．British dishes are very expensive B．Japanese dishes are most expensive
C．British people like foreign food D．French food is most popular
73．The "takeaway" in the fifth paragraph, Chinese meaning is __________.
A．外卖食品 B．带走，拿走 C．方便面 D．肯德基
74．What is the best title(标题) of the passage
A．British restaurant culture B．British table manners
C．Best restaurants in Britain D．Best food in Britain
阅读理解
Little stream（小河）ran down from a high mountain through many villages and forests. Then it reached a desert (沙漠). "I went through so many difficulties. I should have no problem crossing the desert," she thought. As she started, she found herself slowly disappearing（消失）into the sand. After many tries, she still failed. "Maybe I can't reach the ocean." she said sadly to herself.
At this time, a deep voice said, "If a breeze（微风）can cross the desert, so can a river." It was the voice of the desert. But the little stream answered, "That's because a breeze can fly, but I cannot."
"That's because you stick to what you are. Let yourself evaporate（蒸发）into the breeze, and it can take you across." said the desert. "Give up what I am now No! No!" The little stream could not accept this idea. "The breeze can carry the vapor（蒸汽）across the desert and let it leave as rain. The rain will form a river again," said the desert, "And whether you're a river or vapor, your nature never changes." Hearing this, the little stream went into the open arms of breeze. It carried her to the next stage of her life.
The course of our lives is like the experience of the little stream. If you want to go through difficulties in your life to head for success, you should also change the way you are sometimes.
75．Before the stream reached the desert, she didn't _______.
A．believe in herself
B．meet any difficulties
C．want to cross the desert
D．worry about the journey to the ocean
76．Who encouraged the little stream when she felt sad _______
A．The desert B．The sun C．The mountain D．The breeze
77．What does the underlined phrase "stick to" in the third paragraph mean
A．粘贴 B．坚持 C．放弃 D．展示
78．The little stream finally crossed the desert by _______.
A．evaporating into the breeze B．forming a river
C．disappearing into the sand D．changing her nature
79．What does the story mainly tell us
A．The road to success is not always easy and smooth(顺利的).
B．Whatever others say, we should always be ourselves.
C．To succeed, we should change the way we are if necessary.
D．We may experience difficulty in life just like the little stream.
阅读理解
Gareth Ellis, 13, is the youngest son of Alan, an engineer, and Kath, a teacher. His older brothers work in banking and computers, but Gareth's dream was always to become a clown（小丑）.Three years ago, Alan, Kath and Gareth joined the circus（马戏团）, "People laugh when we tell them" says Kath. "But it's true, Gareth has wanted to be a clown since we took him to the circus when he was three."
When Alan lost his job, he and Kath decided to see if they could find full-time circus jobs. They both got jobs with a famous circus and Gareth began training to become a clown. He calls himself Bippo. They travel with the circus during the summer and return home for the winter. Gareth's brothers are old enough to look after the house while they are away.
"I can't say it was easy," says Kath. "There was a lot to think about and organize. We only had a car and a very small caravan（拖车）to sleep in, and we were leaving behind our lovely house. The only thing Gareth missed was his long, hot baths."
"People ask about my education," says Gareth, "but from the beginning, wherever we go, someone has always come to teach me. I follow the same books as everyone back at school and I've got a computer. I`ve never fallen behind my classmates."
And the future "It was a difficult decision," says Kath, "but there was no other way to teach Gareth about being a clown. I'm happy to say it's working, and we`re enjoying it." And Gareth "I'm going to be the main clown in a circus one day, he says, perhaps Bippo's circus."
80．What is the writer trying to do in the passage
A．Describe how one family changed their lives.
B．Tell people how to join the circus.
C．Talk about the best way to teach a child.
D．Advise what to do when you lose your job.
81．What do we learn about Gareth from the passage
A．He does not really enjoy school work
B．He'd like to be at home with his brothers
C．He has always dreamed of being a clown
D．He wants to be the same as the other boys
82．Why did Alan and Kath join the circus
A．They wanted to spend time traveling.
B．They need money to buy a bigger car.
C．Their older sons need the house for themselves.
D．Their son Gareth wanted to turn to be a performer
83．When they first joined the circus, Kath__________.
A．wanted to go back home B．did not have enough to do
C．found things difficult D．was able to sleep comfortably
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There were many plants in a forest. When spring came, a pine tree saw a red rose nearby and said, "What a beautiful flower! I wish I were that lovely."
The rose proudly said, "It seems that I am the most beautiful flower in this forest." Then the rose looked at a cactus (仙人掌) and said, "Look at that ugly plant full of thorns (刺)!"
"What a proud flower!" thought the pine tree.
As the days passed, the red rose often looked at the cactus and said bad words about it, like "This plant is useless. How sorry I am to be his neighbor!"
The cactus never got angry and even tried to advise the rose, saying, "Everything has its value."
Spring passed, and the weather became very hot. As there was no rain, the red rose began to wilt (枯萎).
One day the rose saw birds put their beaks (喙) into the cactus and then fly away. The red rose asked the pine tree what the birds were doing. The pine tree explained that the birds were getting water from the cactus.
"The cactus has water " asked the rose.
"Yes, you can also drink some from it. The birds can bring water to you if you ask the cactus for help."
The red rose felt too ashamed to ask for water from the cactus. But finally it did ask for help. The cactus kindly agreed.
The rose learned a lesson and never judged (评价) anyone by his/her appearance again.
84．At first ______ thought the cactus was ugly.
A．the rose B．the pine tree C．the birds D．the thorns
85．Why did the red rose begin to wilt
A．Because the birds could fly. B．Because spring came.
C．Because there was no rain. D．Because the cactus got angry.
86．The birds put their beaks into the cactus to ______.
A．get water B．eat food C．offer help D．tell secrets
87．From the passage, we know the cactus was ______.
A．rude B．kind C．selfish D．careless
88．From the story, we know ______.
A．the pine tree didn't think the red rose was beautiful
B．the red rose never said bad words about others
C．the cactus refused to help the birds
D．the red rose realized she was wrong at last
阅读理解
More than anything else in the world, Lion liked being King of the jungle. He walked around, showing off his power and pride.
Each day Lion took a long, lazy sleep under the shade of his favorite tree. He always dreamed of weaker animals bowing(鞠躬) before him.
One day Mouse ran through the jungle and tripped over Lion's huge paws. Lion woke up with a start. "How dare you wake me up!" he shouted angrily. Lion grabbed(抓住) Mouse with one paw. "On the second thought, I'm in the mood for the snack, and you'll make a delicious meal," he said.
Mouse cried out, "King Lion, please spare(饶恕) me! If you let me live, I will always remember your kindness. And, some day, I might be able to help you. "
"How could such a powerless little mouse ever help me " That thought made Lion laugh so much that he decided to let Mouse go. A week later, Lion was walking through the jungle on the way to his favorite tree when he stepped onto a hunter's net. The net scooped him up. No matter how he twisted(扭动) and turned, he couldn't escape.
When Mouse heard Lion's frightened shouts, he raced to help. Mouse quickly chewed(咬) through the ropes to make a hole in the net. Soon, Lion moved out and was free. Lion looked down at the little mouse. "Thank you for saving my life," said Lion, smiling his widest smile. "I was mistaken. You are not a powerless little mouse. You are a great friend!"
89．What did Lion do each day
A．He stepped onto a hunter's net.
B．He bowed before weaker animals.
C．He showed kindness to animals in the jungle.
D．He had a good sleep under his favorite tree.
90．How did Mouse wake up Lion
A．He made a hole in the net.
B．He shouted at Lion angrily.
C．He tripped over Lion's paws.
D．He prepared a delicious meal for Lion.
91．Why did Lion let Mouse go
A．Because he was trapped in the net.
B．Because he took Mouse as his good friend.
C．Because he believed Mouse could save him.
D．Because he doubted if Mouse could be of any help.
92．What do you think of Mouse
A．Clever and honest. B．Silly and lazy.
C．Humorous and stubborn. D．Proud and selfish.
93．What can we learn from the passage
A．Pride makes you lose what you have.
B．Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
C．Even the small can show great strength.
D．When the cat's away, the mice will play.
阅读理解
One day, a poor man was cutting a big piece of wood near a river. Suddenly his old axe(斧子) fell into the water. He felt very sad because he lost his only axe. Then all at once a beautiful fairy(仙女) came out and asked the man what was the matter.
"I have lost my axe," he said. "It fell into the water when I was cutting the wood. " The fairy showed him a gold(金) axe and asked, "Is this yours "
"No," said the man.
The fairy then showed him a silver(银) axe and asked again, "Is this yours " "No," again answered the man.
Then she showed him the old axe.
"Yes, that is mine," called out the happy man.
"I know it well enough," said the fairy, "I only wanted to see if you would tell me the truth, and now I'll give you the gold axe and the silver axe besides your own one. "
94．One day when the man was cutting something, _____.
A．he fell into the water B．his axe dropped into the river
C．his axe fell into a lake D．he saw a beautiful fairy
95．The man was sad because _____.
A．he was poor and had no other axes B．he could not go on working
C．he liked his axe very much D．his axe was a gold axe
96．The fairy gave him a gold axe and a silver axe, but he didn't take them. Because he _____.
A．did not like them
B．did not know they were made of gold and silver
C．was very rich
D．knew these axes were not his
97．At the end of the story the man had _____.
A．only one axe B．two axes C．three axes D．many axes
98．The fairy helped the man because he was _____ man.
A．an old B．a young
C．a poor D．an honest(诚实的)
阅读理解
Many years ago, there were thickforests in Britain, home to many animals. However, they no longer live here. Therewere wolves, bears and wild cattle. There were less than four million people. Theylived in small villages protected by wooden walls from the animals outside.
However, all this changed. Now Britain'spopulation is up to 66 million. Three-quarters of Britain is fields, towns orcities. Although 25% of land is the countryside, there are fewer birds andsmall animals than ever before. Britain is one of the few countries in theworld without a large wild animal feeding on meat.
Some people want to change this. Somesay that Britain needs to become more natural again and suggest trees andplants that once grew in Britain should be allowed to grow again. They even saythat people should help large wild animals which have not lived in Britain toreturn and live wild. They call this "rewilding".
Not everyone agrees. In the last twentyyears, people have planted over one million trees and there are plans formore—but how about wild animals Some people ask if wolves will attack sheep oreven humans. They are also angry that rewilding might mean an end to walking inthe hills many people enjoy. So far, there are no wolves or bears in Britain'sforests—but soon there might be!
99．In the past, there were in Britain, many years ago.
A．Wolves B．bears
C．wild cattle D．all of the above
100．Why does Britain have fewer wild animals
A．Because people make their living conditions much worse than before.
B．Because their natural enemies are killing them.
C．Because the number of large animals is getting bigger.
D．Because people there don't like wild animals.
101．What does the underlined word "rewilding" probably mean
A．Protecting wild animals.
B．Helping wild animals return to Britain.
C．Planting more green plants.
D．Helping wild animals live better.
102．What is the main idea of the last paragraph
A．Some people are against rewilding.
B．People plan to plant more trees.
C．Wild animals will be back to Britain.
D．Wild animals do harm to humans.
103．Which of the following can be the best title
A．Making the UK Greener B．Wolves Returning to the UK
C．Saving Wildlife in Britain D．Making Britain Wild Again
阅读理解
WELCOMETO TONGJIANG ZOO
Do you want to see the animals fromnearly every part of the world in just one place in one day Come to TongjiangZoo. The zoo has more than 2, 000 animals of 400 kinds. Big elephants fromYunnan, tigers from the south and the northeast of China, and the Africanlions, giraffes, and zebras, are all waiting for you. Lovely pandas and clevermonkeys are going to make you laugh. A lot of other animals which you havenever seen are waiting to meet you. It's home to a collection of animals.
Tongjiang Zoo was built in 1985 and isabout 20, 000 square metres.
There is basic information of each kindof animals about their living habits and birth places. You can certainly learna lot.
You are welcome to take photos withsome animals.
Ticket Price: Grown-ups（成人）: ￥30. 00
Children: ￥15. 00
Children under six:Free Opening Time:From Monday to Friday: 9: 00-16: 30
Saturday and Sunday: 8: 00-17: 30
Keep the zoo clean. Do not feed or gonear the dangerous animals.
104．The animals in Tongjiang Zoo are from __________.
A．Yunnan B．South China
C．Northeast China D．different places
105．Mr and Mrs Green are going to the zoo with their five-year-old son. They have to pay__________.
A．seventy-five yuan B．thirty yuan
C．forty-five yuan D．sixty yuan
106．The zoo closes at __________ on weekends.
A．5: 30pm B．4: 30pm C．9: 00am D．8: 00 am
107．Visitors __________ in the zoo.
A．can take photos with all animals
B．mustn't go close to the dangerous animals
C．can give food the animals
D．can throw their things around
108．Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to the passage
A．The zoo has a history of more than thirty years.
B．You can see many rare（珍贵的）animals in the zoo.
C．You can see 2, 000 kinds of different animals in the zoo.
D．You can get some basic knowledge（知识）of the animals in the zoo.
阅读理解
Classic books never go out of fashion. The book The Outsiders first came out in 1967. Although the book is old, it is still worth reading. It is written by US writer S. E. Hinton.
The book tells the story of a 14-year-old boy called Ponyboy Curtis. He struggles with difficult issues of right and wrong in a society where he is an outsider. The story took place in Oklahoma, US, in 1965.
In the book, the children are divided into two groups. One includes Curtis and Greasers. It is mostly made up of poor kids. They have longer hair and often smoke at a young age. The other group is called the Socs, which is made up of rich children. They wear expensive clothes and drive high-tech cars. Those two groups do not get along well. The book only shows us two weeks of the boys' life.
I was touched by the friendship among the boys. When any of them has a problem, the others will help. Although they are not well educated(教育), they are kind and brave. For example, when Johnny was hurt and in hospital, his friends visited him almost every day. They brought him food and told him interesting stories. I always dream of having a strong friendship like this.
This book shows the good personalities(品质) in those ordinary people. I advise that teenagers read this book and I hope they can enjoy it.
109．What does the writer mean by saying " Classic books never go out of fashion. "
A．Books for classroom reading are popular.
B．Good books are worth reading all the time.
C．Students should read some fashionable books.
D．We need to read good books in classes.
110．The story in the book took place ____________.
A．in 1965 B．in 1967 C．14 years ago D．two weeks ago
111．The author of the book divided the boys into two groups according to __________.
A．their books B．their studies
C．their friends D．their families' wealth
112．The writer always dreams about a strong ____________ in his life.
A．health B．friendship C．house D．knowledge
113．The writer wrote this passage to _____________.
A．tell us his early
B．introduce a book to teenagers
C．explain what is right and wrong to us
D．remember his old friends at school
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Each year the number of cars on roads and streets is becoming larger and larger. Millions of new cars are produced. One out of every six Americans works at putting together the parts of cars, driving trucks, building roads or filling cars with gas. Americans won't live without cars!
Most Americans find it hard to think what life would be without a car. However, some have realised the serious problem of air pollution caused by cars. The polluted air is poisonous and dangerous to health.
One way to reduce the polluted air is to build a new kind of car. Some large car factories are trying to do. But to build a clean car is easier said than done. It develops very slowly.
Another way is to take the place of the car engine (发动机) by something else. Engineers are now working on some new cars. It will take years to develop it.
To prevent the world from being polluted by cars, we'll have to make some changes in the way of life. Americans, for example, have to cut down the number of their cars. They are encouraged to travel and go to work by bike. Riding a bike is thought to help keep the air clean.
But this change does not come easily. A large number of workers may find themselves without jobs if a car factory closes down. And the problem of air pollution would become less important than that of unemployment (失业).
Although cars have brought us a better life, they have also brought us new problems.
114．Which of the following is the most important transport in people's daily life in America today
A．A bus. B．A car. C．A motorcycle. D．A bicycle.
115．Some large car factories in the USA are trying to build a new kind of car. The car .
A．can clean itself B．is used to clean streets
C．does not pollute the air D．is easier to make
116．What's the most serious problem to American workers if the number of cars is cut down
A．They may have no work to do.
B．The environment will be worse.
C．The factories will be poorer.
D．Many people will have to go to work by bike.
117．The writer wants to tell us .
A．man won't live without cars
B．cutting down the number of cars is the best way
C．riding a bike is the best way
D．cars can bring us a better life but they can also bring us serious problems
118．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE
A．It isn't easy for Americans to change the way of life.
B．Americans haven't realised the serious problem of air pollution caused by cars.
C．The best way to reduce the polluted air is to build a new kind of car.
D．Americans are encouraged to travel and go to work by car.
阅读理解
In China, in Europe…in most areas, there are many kinds of transportation options you can choose. In America, not so much!
Consider this: Europe has Eurail, a train system that covers most of the continents, and China has high－speed trains(高速列车)as well as slower trains. In fact, the whole country is full of rails, making it easy to get anywhere. Trains are usually punctual(准时的), safe and efficient.
America has no train system to speak of. Nearly 100 major cities in America, such as Las Vegas and Nashville, have no train service at all. In South Dakota and Wyoming, many lines were given up in the last 30 years because they did not have enough money to keep them running. Some trains only run every 3 days, so if you have to be somewhere at a certain time, you'd have to make your schedule carefully.
Is it comfortable to fly across America Well, no. If you're hoping for something to eat, you'd better have a credit card(信用卡): all food must be bought, and you cannot pay with cash. "Plane food" is about as expensive as food you would buy at the airport.
But it is very safe when you fly in the USA. You can't bring sweaters or coats on the plane. It takes longer time to get through security than to check in to your flight and get to the gate!
119．From the passage, we can know you can't take a to travel in Las Vegas.
A．plane B．bus C．ship D．train
120．The underlined word "schedule" means in the passage
A．plan B．way C．class D．travel
121．In South Dakota, many lines were not used because .
A．they were too old
B．the government had built many new lines
C．they were not fit for the new trains
D．they didn't have enough money to keep them running
122．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．There are many kinds of transportation options you can choose in Europe.
B．It is very easy to take a train in China.
C．You can pay with cash when you buy plane food in America.
D．It is quite safe when you take a plane in the USA.
123．The passage mainly talks about .
A．there are many kinds of transportation options in most countries
B．there is not so much transportation in America
C．America has no train system
D．it is comfortable to fly across America
答案解析部分
1．A
2．C
3．B
4．A
5．D
6．B
7．A
8．C
9．A
10．C
11．C
12．D
13．C
14．D
15．C
16．A
17．B
18．B
19．A
20．C
21．A
22．D
23．D
24．D
25．B
26．D
27．B
28．D
29．B
30．C
31．C
32．B
33．A
34．B
35．D
36．A
37．B
38．C
39．C
40．D
41．B
42．A
43．C
44．D
45．D
46．D
47．C
48．C
49．A
50．C
51．A
52．B
53．D
54．C
55．B
56．D
57．D
58．C
59．A
60．C
61．B
62．B
63．A
64．D
65．C
66．C
67．A
68．C
69．D
70．B
71．C
72．C
73．A
74．A
75．D
76．A
77．B
78．A
79．C
80．A
81．C
82．D
83．C
84．A
85．C
86．A
87．B
88．D
89．D
90．C
91．D
92．A
93．C
94．B
95．A
96．D
97．C
98．D
99．D
100．A
101．B
102．A
103．D
104．D
105．D
106．A
107．B
108．C
109．B
110．A
111．D
112．B
113．B
114．B
115．C
116．A
117．D
118．A
119．D
120．A
121．D
122．C
123．B
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