Unit 5 What were you doing when the rainstorm came?专题训练：阅读理解（含答案）2024-2025学年人教版八年级下册英语
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2024-2025学年人教版八年级下册英语Unit5专题训练：阅读理解
Who is the greatest teacher in Chinese history You may think of Confucius (孔子). September 28 was his birthday. Although he died over 2, 000 years ago, people today still remember and respect (尊敬) him.
Confucius lived in the State of Lu during the Spring and Autumn Period (春秋时期). He had a hard childhood. His father died when he was only 3, so he had to work to help his mother. However, young Confucius never gave up studying. He visited many famous teachers and learned music, history, poetry and sports.
At that time only children from rich families could go to school, but Confucius thought everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn. Later, he became a teacher and started the first private school (私塾). He had about 3, 000 students in his lifetime.
Today, people still follow Confucius’ lessons. He told us that we all have something worthy (值得的) to be learned. “When I walk along with two others, they may serve me as my teachers. I will select (选择) their good qualities (品质) and follow them.” He also taught us that thinking is very important in study. “He who learns but does not think is lost, he who thinks but does not learn is in danger.”
Confucius is not only a great teacher, but also a famous thinker with wise thoughts (思想) about the world and society. He is remembered for his wise thoughts. His most important teachings are about kindness and good manners (礼仪). “A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others.” he said.
1．How did Confucius learn music, history, poetry and sports
A．By teaching himself at home.
B．By going to school.
C．By visiting many famous teachers.
D．By getting help from his mother.
2．Why did Confucius start the first private school
A．To find himself a job as a teacher.
B．To help poor children go to school.
C．To teach children at school but not at home.
D．To make himself the best teacher in China.
3．Why do people still remember Confucius
A．Because he lived a poor life in his childhood.
B．Because he had wise thoughts about the world and society.
C．Because he traveled with his students from state to state.
D．Because he lived during the Spring and Autumn Period.
4．Which of the following is the right order of the passage
① Confucius worked to help his mother as a child.
② Confucius educated about 3, 000 students in his lifetime.
③ Confucius’ father died.
④ Confucius started the first private school in Chinese history.
A．③①④② B．②③④① C．③①②④ D．④③①②
5．Which is the best title for the passage
A．Confucius’ Teaching Methods
B．A Great Man with Hard Childhood
C．A Person Who Changed China
D．Confucius—A Great Teacher and Thinker
Why did ancient Chinese emperors call themselves zhen (朕) or guaren (寡人)
Research shows that the word zhen was a first-person pronoun (代词) in the past. Before the Qin Dynasty, it meant “I” or “me” and everyone from farmers to emperor could use it. The word can be found in books like Li Sao (The Lament) and Shi Jing (The Book of Songs).
However, when the state of Qin defeated all the other six states and unified (统一) China, Qinshihuang, the first emperor in Chinese history, changed how this word could be used. He made it a rule that zhen could only be used by the emperor himself. Since (自从) then, the word has been reserved (保留) only for emperors.
Chinese emperors also called themselves guaren. In ancient China, emperors took themselves as the “Sons of Heaven”, and believed they had a “Mandate of Heaven (天命)” to rule. However, if the “Son of Heaven” had poor morals (德行), they would lose the mandate. So, the emperor used the term guaren or guade zhiren (寡德之人), meaning “a person who doesn’t have morality”. In this way, they could show their modesty (谦虚). In Chinese culture, people should not talk proudly about their own abilities and beliefs. Modesty is seen as a virtue (美德). Ancient emperors hoped to win people’s hearts by calling themselves guaren.
However, historical records show that guaren lost its popularity after the Tang Dynasty. The emperors of the following dynasties used zhen more often.
6．Since when could zhen only be used by the emperor
A．Before the birth of Qinshihuang.
B．When the first emperor in China appeared (出现).
C．After Li Sao and Shi Jing came out.
D．From the start of Chinese history.
7．Why did Chinese emperors call themselves guaren
A．To win people’s hearts. B．To show how special they were.
C．To show they were born with a mandate. D．To show they were lonely.
8．From the text, we can infer (推断) that __________.
A．both zhen and guaren are second-person pronouns
B．Li Sao and Shi Jing came out after Qinshihuang unified China
C．guaren took the place of “zhen” after the Tang Dynasty
D．emperors in ancient China cared a lot about how they called themselves
9．What is the passage mainly about
A．How Qinshihuang unified China.
B．Li Sao and Shi Jing played important roles in ancient China.
C．When and why ancient emperors used “zhen” and “guaren”.
D．Modesty is seen as a virtue for the rulers in ancient China.
A new and exciting way of doing weather forecasts is here! China’s television station now uses high-tech simulations (虚拟) to create realistic scenes in the studio. In a recent video about Super Typhoon Yagi, people watched as strong winds blew the weather reporter’s umbrella away and a “tree” was uprooted. This new way of forecasting weather helps people understand how serious storms can be.
China Media Group Mobile made this video to warn people about the dangers of Super Typhoon Yagi and to tell them how to stay safe. But people were surprised by how real the video looked.
The weather reporter started by talking about the weather. Then, she moved to a street with heavy winds and rain, created by extended (拓展) reality (XR) technology. XR is a group of technologies that includes augmented (增强) reality (AR), virtual (虚拟) reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR).
The video showed different things that could happen during a typhoon, like trees falling and umbrellas blown away. It made people feel like they were really there, experiencing the typhoon.
With XR technology, the scenes looked real and helped people learn about the dangers of extreme (极端的) weather. Many people who watched the video said they loved the new way of doing weather forecasts because it helped them understand better.
Super Typhoon Yagi was the strongest autumn typhoon to hit the Chinese mainland since 1949. It caused a lot of damage and problems for people. The new way of doing weather forecasts helps people see how serious extreme weather can be.
10．What happened to the weather reporter’s umbrella in the weather forecast video
A．It turned inside out. B．It broke in the wind.
C．It flew out of her hand. D．It didn’t open.
11．What new technology is being used for weather forecasts in China
A．Virtual Reality (VR) B．Augmented Reality (AR).
C．Mixed Reality (MR). D．Extended Reality (XR).
12．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 mean
A．The weather reporters. B．The people who watched the video.
C．The people in the video. D．The China Media Group Mobile.
13．What was the purpose of the Super Typhoon Yagi weather forecast video
A．To warn people about the dangers of the typhoon.
B．To show off the power of XR technology.
C．To make people happy with new technology.
D．To show us the strongest autumn typhoon.
14．What’s the best title for the text
A．The development of XR technology B．The new way of doing weather forecasts
C．The ability of the weather reporter D．The dangers of Super Typhoon Yagi
During the Western Jin Dynasty (265-316), there was a man named Zhou Chu. He was very strong—stronger than any other man in the village. People were scared of him because he often bullied (欺负) villagers. At the time, there was a man-eating tiger and a deep-water monster living nearby. They often caused trouble for the village. People called them, along with Zhou, the “three evils” (“三害”).
One day, some villagers asked Zhou to help them kill the tiger and the monster. After three days of fighting, Zhou finally killed them and came back. But the villagers thought he was dead. They celebrated his death. After seeing this, Zhou realized how much he was hated and decided to make a change. He visited a wise man named Lu Yun. Lu told him, “If one realizes what is good in the morning, he can change his behavior in the evening. Just do what you think is right.” From then on, Zhou became a good person and stopped bullying other people.
In fact, it’s not easy for us to know our own mistakes, even when they are clear to others. It was good that Zhou was able to look at himself and make changes. As The Analects of Confucius (《论语》) says, the flaws (瑕疵) of a Junzi are like eclipses of the sun or moon (日食或月食). They can be seen by all—but when they are corrected, everyone looks up in admiration.
We all make mistakes. But it’s never too late to correct them. All you need is the courage to accept your mistakes and make an effort to fix them. On the other hand, we should also be tolerant (宽容的) of people when they make mistakes.
15．Which of the following wasn’t the “three evils”
A．Zhou Chu. B．A man-eating tiger.
C．A deep-water monster. D．A wise man.
16．Zhou Chu probably felt _________ when he saw the celebration.
A．crazy and angry B．excited and thankful
C．ashamed and worried D．lucky and proud
17．What did Lu Yun tell Zhou Chu
A．He can only realize his mistakes in the evening.
B．He isn’t able-to look at himself and make changes.
C．It is good to realize his mistakes and do the right thing.
D．It is not easy for him to do whatever he likes.
18．The underlined phrase “looks up in admiration” means __________ here.
A．thinks highly of you B．hates your behavior
C．accepts your mistakes D．knows your efforts
19．Which is true according to the passage
A．It’s never too late to make an effort to fix our mistakes.
B．A Junzi can never have any flaws.
C．We shouldn’t be tolerant when people make mistakes.
D．Our mistakes are always not clear to others.
There are many great stories in Chinese history. This is an educational story. Kuang Heng was a very famous person in the Western Han Dynasty (朝代), and he was born in a poor family. He liked reading very much. He needed to work in the daytime, so he had to read books during the night. But he was too poor to buy a candle.
One day, he found his neighbor had candles, but the light couldn’t go through the wall. After thinking for a while, he had an idea. He dug a small hole in the wall in his house so that he could use the light from his neighbor’s house to read books. From that day on, he read books every night until the light went out. After some days, in his house there were no books for him to read. Then he went to a rich man's house and worked for him without asking for any money. Hearing this, the rich man thought that Kuang Heng was stupid (愚蠢的) but still asked, “You meant you would work for me for free. But why ” Kuang Heng replied, “Well, I only want to borrow your books to read. That’s enough.”
The rich man was deeply moved and he agreed. Kuang Heng read the books in the rich man’s house one by one. Finally, he became a great scholar (学者). If you are still worried about reading books, it’s necessary for you to learn from Kuang Heng.
根据语篇内容，选择最佳选项。
20．What did Kuang Heng like doing
A．singing B．reading C．working
21．Kuang Heng was too poor to buy ________.
A．a candle B．a book C．a house
22．What did Kuang Heng do to use the light to read books
A．He asked his neighbor to borrow a candle.
B．He dug a small hole in the wall in his house.
C．He bought a candle.
23．Why did Kuang Heng work for the rich man without asking for any money
A．Because he didn’t like money.
B．Because he was stupid.
C．Because he wanted to borrow books from the rich man to read.
24．What can we learn from the passage
A．Kuang Heng needed to work during the night.
B．The rich man didn’t agree to lend books to Kuang Heng.
C．Kuang Heng was hard-working and he read a lot, finally he succeeded.
Who is the greatest teacher in Chinese history Many people would think of Confucius (孔子), whose birthday was September 28. Although he lived over 2,000 years ago, people still remember and respect him for his contribution (贡献) to the education today.
Confucius lived in the Kingdom of Lu, which lies in Shandong Province. He lived during the Spring and Autumn Period. He had a hard childhood. His father died when he was only 3. His mother brought him up. As a child, he had to work to help his mother, but young Confucius didn't give up studying. He visited many famous teachers and learned music, history, poetry and sports.
Later, he became a teacher and started the first public school in Chinese history. At that time only children from noble families could go to school, but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn. He had about 3, 000 students in his lifetime.
Today, people still follow Confucius’ lessons. He told us that we all have something worthy to be learned. “When I am with three people, one of them must be better than me in some areas. I choose their good qualities and follow them.”
He also taught us that thinking is very important in study. “All study but no thinking makes people puzzled (困惑的). All thinking but no study makes people lazy.”
Confucius is not only a great teacher, but also a famous thinker with wise thoughts about the world and society. His most important teachings are about kindness and good manners. “A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others.” he said.
25．Confucius learned music, history, poetry and sports ________ as a child.
A．by teaching himself at home
B．with the help of his mother
C．by going to school
D．by visiting many famous teacher
26．The underlined word “noble” in Paragraph 3 has the closest meaning to ________.
A．poor B．bright C．rich D．cute
27．The correct order of the following statements is ________.
①Confucius worked to help his mother as a child.
②Confucius educated about 3, 000 students in his lifetime.
③Confucius' father died.
④Confucius started the first public school in Chinese history.
A．③①④② B．②③④① C．①③②④ D．④③①②
28．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage
A．All study but no thinking makes people puzzled.
B．No one has something worthy to be learned.
C．All thinking but no study makes people lazy.
D．A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others.
Cold air swept across the north part of China in the first week of November. At the same time, a global (全球的) meeting on climate (气候) change was held in Scotland. There, leaders around the world tried to control global warming.
Why are we experiencing such a cold winter on a warming planet The cold winter and global warming, two opposite facts, are not contradictory.
Because of the warming climate, the temperature in winter in China has risen by 0. 41° C every ten years since 1961. But in some places, it has also been pretty low.
Global warming has changed Earth’s air circulation (循环) and the weather. For example, in October, La Nina affected (影响) China. It was caused by strong winds from the Pacific Ocean. ________.
Another reason for the cold weather is the warming Arctic (北极) . It is warming almost three times as fast as any other places on Earth.
Will the winter be much colder It’s reported that a cold winter is likely. Northern China will probably see more snow, and southern China will see less rain.
29．Why did the leaders from the world come to Scotland to have a meeting
A．To discuss the reasons of cold weather. B．To try to deal with global warming.
C．To discuss the results of cold weather. D．To discuss the reasons of global warming.
30．What does the underlined word “contradictory” mean
A．相同的 B．相似的 C．对立的 D．和谐的
31．Which can show the relationship between the year (x) and the degree of temperature growth (y) since 1961
A． B． C． D．
32．What caused La Nina according to the passage
A．The heavy snow. B．The warm air. C．The strong winds. D．The cold weather.
33．Which of the following sentences can be put in the ________
A．It brought more cold air to China. B．It brought more warm air to China.
C．It was a kind of common weather. D．It made the temperature rise quickly.
In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience (经历) four seasons (季节) in one day. In the morning, the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later, black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day. In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.
When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella (伞) or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them. If you don’t take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret (后悔) later in the day.
34．Why do people in England often talk about the weather
A．Because they may have four seasons in one day.
B．Because they often have very good weather.
C．Because the weather is warm just like in spring.
35．From the story we know that when ________ come, there is a heavy rain.
A．sunshine and snow B．black clouds C．summer and winter
36．“People can also have summer in winter.” Means it is sometimes too ________ in winter.
A．warm B．rainy C．cold
37．Why do some English people usually take a raincoat or an umbrella with them in the sunny morning
A．Because their friends ask them to do so.
B．Because you will laugh at them.
C．Because it often rains in England.
38．What’s the best title for this passage
A．Four Seasons B．The Weather in England C．Summer and Winter
Millions of years ago, dinosaurs (恐龙) controlled (控制) the earth. And there were different kinds of dinosaurs on the earth. Some of them were no bigger than chickens, while some were about 90 feet long. But all of them had very small brains (大脑). Later on, there weren’t any dinosaurs. What happened to them
In the days of dinosaurs, the whole earth was warm and wet. There were many green forests. But the earth changed slowly all the time. When parts of the earth became freezing and dry, the forests there died. Then dinosaurs could not find enough food to eat. This must be one reason why dinosaurs died out.
There were also terrible fights between dinosaurs. Though there was no man to see any of the fights, the animal’s footprints could tell us that the fights did happen.
What’s another reason We can make a guess. New kinds of animals might come to the earth. Some of them had big brains and were fast and strong. They could kill dinosaurs. Some ate dinosaur eggs, too.
There may be other reasons that we do not know about. Each year people will find some dinosaur footprints and bones. Scientists are trying to tell us more about dinosaurs.
39．Dinosaurs controlled the earth when ________.
A．all the forests died out B．the earth became dry
C．the earth was snowy D．the earth was warm and wet
40．What does the underlined word “freezing” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．Wet. B．Cold. C．Warm. D．Cool.
41．How many reasons why dinosaurs died out are talked about in the passage
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
42．According to the passage, we are sure that ________.
A．not all dinosaurs had very small brains
B．scientists know everything about dinosaurs
C．different kinds of dinosaurs were on the earth
D．new kinds of animals came to the earth and killed dinosaurs
43．Which can be the best title for the passage
A．Why Dinosaurs Died Out B．Where Dinosaurs Lived
C．When Dinosaurs Died Out D．What Dinosaurs Looked Like
In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience (经历) four seasons in one day. In the morning, the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later, black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.
In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they may take warm clothes with them.
When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella with them on a sunny morning, but don’t laugh at (嘲笑) them. If you don’t take it with you, you may regret (后悔) later in the day.
44．Why do people in England often talk about the weather
A．Because the weather in England changes a lot.
B．Because they have nothing else to talk about.
C．Because the weather is warm just like in spring.
45．From the passage, we can know that ________ in England.
A．it often rains
B．it often snows
C．there is often a strong wind
46．The underlined word “it” refers to (指的是) ________.
A．a bag B．an umbrella C．a hat
47．Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the text
A．Sometimes the weather is hot in winter in England just like in summer.
B．There are four seasons in a month in England.
C．English people seldom (很少) take some warm clothes when they go out.
48．The best title (标题) for this passage is ________.
A．Strange English People B．Summer or Winter C．The Weather in England
These days, women go to space. They go around the world by ship. They have all kinds of ideas and make them come true. This wasn’t true hundreds of years ago. Back then, women were expected to stay at home. But that didn’t stop these three women from doing big things.
Jeanne Baret (1740—1807): Baret was a scientist in France. She studied plants. And she was the first woman to go on a tour around the world. In 1766, Baret wanted to go to sea with a group of scientists. But Baret had to dress up like a man to travel on French ships.
Hester Stanhope (1776—1839): Stanhope was from England. She wanted to travel. She traveled throughout the Middle East by herself. And she led a team to do archeological (考古学的) work there. She was the first woman to do this.
Nellie Bly (1864—1922): Bly was a reporter in America. In 1887, she wrote a story about hidden problems at a hospital. She dressed up like a sick person at the hospital. Then she wrote an excellent six-part report. The story made Bly famous. Two years later, Bly set a world record. She traveled around the world in seventy-two days!
49．How do women go around the world now according to Paragraph 1
A．By ship. B．By plane. C．By car. D．By train.
50．What did Jeanne Baret do in order to travel on French ships
A．She hid herself on the ship. B．She went to the Middle East alone.
C．She dressed up like a sick person. D．She dressed up like a man.
51．Where did Hester Stanhope lead a team
A．In France. B．In England. C．In the Middle East. D．In America.
52．When did Bly travel around the world
A．In 1766. B．In 1887. C．In 1889. D．In 1902.
53．Where is this passage most probably from
A．A magazine. B．A travel guide. C．A city map. D．A school notice.
It was a cold winter day. Bob and two of his friends went into the mountain. They first put up their tents under the trees and then rode horses to a forest to see how the trees were growing.
In the afternoon when they were about ten kilometers away from their camp, it started to snow. Soon they could not even see their hands clearly before their faces. They could not find the way. They felt frightened. Bob knew there were two roads. One road led to their camp, and the other led to his house. But everything was the same white as snow. How could he take his friends back to the camp
Bob had an idea. The horses! Bob thought, “Let the horses take us back. But what would happen if the horses took the road to my home That would be a trip of thirty-five kilometers in such cold weather. We’d better find our tents.” But he didn’t have a better idea.
It was getting late. They rode on and on. At last, the horses stopped. Where were they None of them could tell. Bob looked around and found a small white “hill” under the tree. How wonderful! They found one of their tents!
54．How many people went into the mountain on the cold winter day
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
55．What does the underlined word “frightened” mean in Paragraph 2
A．Crazy. B．Excited. C．Scared. D．Happy.
56．In the afternoon when they were far away from their camp, it started to ______.
A．snow B．be windy C．rain D．be sunny
57．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Bob and his friends put up their tents under the trees beside a river.
B．Bob and his friends got lost because it was too dark to find the road.
C．Bob and his friends went to a forest to see the trees by horse.
D．Bob was sure the horses could take them back to their tents.
58．Where did the horses take Bob and his friends at last
A．To Bob’s house. B．To their tents. C．To a small hill. D．To the forest.
In the morning, we went camping along a path in Green Natural Park. We were happy because it was a sunny day. We were expecting an enjoyable two-day holiday. On the way, we kept singing and making jokes.
However, in the afternoon, when we finished our picnic at one o’clock, it was dark and windy. Soon, there was a shower. Unluckily, none of us brought an umbrella. We ran about but we could find no shelter.
Twenty minutes passed and it was still raining. There were hours to go before we reached the campsite (野营地). It was even worse that our small compass (指南针) showed that we went in the wrong direction. We had lost our way!
We had to make a quick decision as it was raining heavily. Chris said we could set up a tent to shelter us from the rain, so Mary and Tom helped to set up the tent. Chris and I tried to make a fire to keep us warm. But we were unable to light the fire, as everything was wet. We finally succeeded though. We dried ourselves, chatted and waited inside the tent. At about five o’clock, it stopped raining. We decided to give up the camping trip because all of us had been very tired.
This camping trip may not be very successful but we know each other better. And the most important thing I’ve learned from this trip is the importance of team spirit.
根据材料内容选择正确答案。
59．The writer went camping in Green Natural Park ________.
A．for 4 hours B．for 2 days C．in the morning D．in the afternoon
60．It was even worse that they ________.
A．had no picnic B．lost their way
C．couldn’t light the fire D．couldn’t know each other
61．Chris suggested that they should ________ in the rain.
A．set up a tent B．reach the campsite C．keep singing D．find a shelter
62．Which of the following is NOT true
A．It was sunny in the morning. B．None of them had an umbrella.
C．They gave up the camping at last. D．They ran about to dry themselves.
63．The writer has learned the importance of ________ from the trip.
A．making a decision B．working together
C．enjoying holidays D．taking a compass
Millions of years ago, dinosaurs (恐龙) controlled the earth. And there were different types of dinosaurs on the earth. Some of them were no bigger than chickens, but all of them had very small brains (大脑). Later on, there weren’t any dinosaurs. What happened to them
In the days of dinosaurs, the whole earth was warm and wet. There were many green forests. But the earth changed slowly all the time. When parts of the earth became cold and dry, the forests there died. Then dinosaurs could not find enough food to eat. This must be one reason why dinosaurs died out.
What’s another reason We can make a guess. New kinds of animals came to the earth. Some had big brains and were fast and strong. They could kill dinosaurs. Some ate dinosaur eggs, too.
There may be other reasons that we do not know about. Each year, people will find some dinosaur footprints (脚印) and bones. Scientists are trying to tell us more about dinosaurs.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
64．When did dinosaurs control the earth
A．When all the forests died out. B．When parts of the earth became cold.
C．When the earth was snowy. D．When the earth was warm and wet.
65．What does the underlined word “dry” mean in Chinese
A．多风的 B．干燥的 C．多雨的 D．炎热的
66．According to the passage, we are NOT sure that ________.
A．dinosaurs had very small brains
B．different types of dinosaurs were on the earth
C．new kinds of animals came to the earth and killed dinosaurs
D．millions of years ago dinosaurs controlled the earth
67．What can we learn from this passage
A．Scientists are trying to study dinosaurs. B．Dinosaurs left nothing on the earth.
C．Dinosaurs are not strong. D．Scientists know everything about dinosaurs.
68．Which can be the best title for the passage
A．When Dinosaurs Died Out B．Where Dinosaurs Lived
C．Why Dinosaurs Died Out D．What Dinosaurs Looked Like
Different weather makes people feel different. It influences (影响) health, intelligence and feelings.
In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of America. People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems in this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, sometimes it is very hot and in other time it is very cold. People in these states have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.
The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, the IQs of a group of students were very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQs were 10% lower. The wind can help people have higher intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year (July and August).
Weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They usually feel cold in these months. They might feel unhappy in cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. At about 18℃, people become stronger.
Low air pressure may make people forgetful. People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low-air-pressure days. There is a “good weather” for intelligence and health. People feel best at a temperature of about 18℃.
Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful, or unhappy today It may be the weather’s problem.
69．This passage tells us it’s ________ in the southern part of America in August.
A．hot and dry B．hot and wet C．cool and rainy D．dry and windy
70．The underlined word “intelligence” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
A．智力 B．生活 C．财富 D．记忆
71．From the passage we can know that people may be ill more often when ________.
A．the weather is always cold B．the weather is hot and wet
C．the weather changes greatly D．the weather is warm
72．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Students in America often do worse in exams on very hot days.
B．Thin people might feel tired in cold weather.
C．Fat people may feel hard at about 18°C．
D．A person may have a worse memory on high-air-pressure days.
Do you know that almost each Chinese dish has its own story behind it Now read the two stories about jiaozi—Chinese dumplings.
The earliest record (记录) of jiaozi was from the Eastern Han Dynasty (东汉). It is said Zhang Zhongjing, a famous doctor in Chinese history, made jiaozi for the first time. He made jiaozi to help people keep healthy in cold winter.
Another jiaozi story had to do with Wang Xizhi, a calligrapher (书法家) in ancient (古代的) China. When Wang Xizhi was young, his calligraphy was so wonderful that many people liked it. Wang thought his calligraphy was good enough and he began to spend little time practicing it. One day Wang saw an old woman making jiaozi. Her jiaozi was in good shape and tasted delicious. Wang Xizhi asked her how long it took her to make such great jiaozi. She said, “Almost my life. If someone wants to be really good at something, he needs to spend his life doing that.” Hearing that, Wang Xizhi knew that he should keep studying calligraphy. He spent all his time on it and became a great calligrapher finally.
73．Why did Zhang Zhongjing make jiaozi
A．To show his ability. B．To help people keep healthy in cold winter.
C．To help poor people. D．To make a medicinal material.
74．What did Wang Xizhi think of his calligraphy at first
A．It was good enough. B．It was very bad.
C．It was just so-so. D．It was the best in that era (年代).
75．What can you learn from the story of Wang Xizhi
A．Wang Xizhi was a little lazy when he was young.
B．The old woman was Wang Xizhi’s grandmother.
C．Wang Xizhi was the greatest calligrapher in ancient China.
D．If you want to do something well, you should spend a lot of time on it.
76．What’s the structure of the passage
A． B． C． D．
No one can change the weather. But if we read the signs around us correctly, we can tell how the weather will be. This way of telling what the weather will be like on the following day or two is called weather forecasting. For many centuries and in all countries, people have studied the weather and tried to make weather forecasting. Rings around the sun are a sign of coming rain. Many people feel in their bones the coming of wet weather—they feel joints (关节). Some birds fly high if fine weather is coming, but they fly near the ground if rainy or stormy weather is on the way. It is probably because of the insects which they are hunting that they fly low. If you see a rainbow during rainy weather, this is a sign that the weather will become clear and fine. Such rainbows come in the evening. If the stars twinkle (闪烁), then fine weather will continue. If a fog appears in the morning just above a river, then the day will be warm. If the sunset is mostly red in colour, rainy weather will probably come. Most of the above sayings have been made by the people who have used their eyes and brains to make weather forecasting.
77．Many people feel joints pain _______.
A．because of coming rain
B．because they are ill
C．without any reason
D．because of the insects
78．Which is TRUE about weather forecasting
A．Weather forecasting is a way of telling about the weather on the following day or two.
B．Weather forecasting isn’t a way of telling what the weather will be like.
C．People can change the weather.
D．Weather forecasting is a sign of coming rain.
79．If the birds fly high and the stars twinkle clearly, the weather will ________.
A．be rainy B．be warm C．continue to be clear and fine D．be cold
80．A rainbow during rainy weather is a sign of ________.
A．fine weather B．a rainy day C．fog D．bad weather
81．We must ________ to make weather forecasting.
A．use our eyes and brains B．study the weather
C．read the natural signs D．all of the above
No one can change the weather. Nobody can control the weather. But if we read correctly the signs (迹象) around us, we can tell what the more important changes in the weather will be. This way of telling what the weather will be like on the following day or two is called weather forecasting.
For many centuries and in all countries, people have studied the weather and tried to make weather forecasting. Rings around the sun are a sign of coming rain. Many people feel in their bones the coming of wet weather, their joints (关节) hurt. Some birds fly high if fine weather is coming, but they fly near the ground if rainy or stormy weather is on the way. They fly low probably because of the insects (昆虫) that they are looking for. If you see a rainbow during rainy weather, this is a sign that the weather will become clear and fine, such rainbows come in the evening. If the stars twinkle (闪烁) clearly at night, then fine weather will continue. If a fog appears in the morning just above a river, then the day will be warm. If the sunset is mostly red in color, then the following day will be fine. If a rainbow appears in the morning, rainy weather will probably come. Most of the above sayings have been made by the people who have used their eyes and brains to make weather forecasting.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
82．The underlined word “forecasting” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
A．预报 B．变化 C．现象
83．According to this passage, if people’s joints hurt, it is ________.
A．because they are ill B．a sign of coming rain C．without any reason
84．The birds fly high and the stars twinkle clearly show that the weather will be ________.
A．cold B．rainy C．sunny
85．If a rainbow appears in the morning, the weather may be ________.
A．clear B．rainy C．cloudy
86．The best title of the passage should be ________.
A．Why People’s Joints Hurt
B．Rainbows and weather Forecasting
C．Using the Signs around Us to Make Weather Forecasting
What’s your favorite weather Do you like sunny or rainy days Many people like sunny days a lot. They don’t like rain. They think rain makes them feel sad. During a long vacation, they go to the beach to enjoy the sunshine. Sunshine makes them feel very good and happy.
I like sunshine very much. I also enjoy rain. I enjoy the sound of rain. It makes me feel quiet. On rainy days, I listen to music and read books, or just look at the rain and have a daydream (做白日梦). When you daydream, you don’t think about other things. It’s a good way to relax when it rains.
Sunshine can make us walk around. Rain can make us quiet. So I hope you can feel happy, love sunshine and love rain, too.
87．Many people don’t like rain because it makes them feel ________.
A．happy B．sad C．relaxing
88．The writer enjoys the sound of ________.
A．rain B．snow C．sunshine
89．We don’t think about other things when we ________.
A．sing B．daydream C．listen to music
90．Sunshine can make someone ________.
A．quiet B．walk around C．daydream
91．What can the main idea of the passage (文章)
A．Rainy days B．A long vacation C．Love sunshine and love rain
Good evening, I am the reporter Mary. It is the time for the weather report. Here is the weather report for tomorrow. The weather of tomorrow is very changeable (多变的). It will be sunny in the morning in Beijing. But in the afternoon, the weather will be rainy. In Shanghai, it will be cloudy in the morning, but it will be sunny in the afternoon. In Shenzhen, there will be rain and wind in the morning, and in the afternoon it will rain heavily. In Chongqing, it will be very hot, the temperature is about 40°C． Thank you for listening.
92．What’s the weather like in the afternoon in Beijing tomorrow
A．Sunny. B．Cloudy. C．Rainy. D．Windy.
93．In _________ it will be cloudy tomorrow morning.
A．Beijing B．Shanghai C．Shenzhen D．Chongqing
94．It will be rainy _________ in Shenzhen.
A．tomorrow morning B．tomorrow afternoon C．tomorrow evening D．all day tomorrow
95．If you want to go a park in Beijing tomorrow, you should go there _________.
A．in the morning B．in the afternoon C．in the evening D．at midnight
96．What season do you think it is
A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Autumn. D．Winter.
In England, people often talk about the weather because they can have four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun may begin to shine. It may be just like a day in summer. You can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter you can sometimes swim, and in summer you can sometimes wear warm clothes. When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella or a raincoat with them on a sunny morning. But you’d better not laugh at them. If you don’t take an umbrella or a raincoat in the morning, maybe later you will have to walk in the rain.
97．People in England often talk about the ________.
A．money B．meals C．people D．weather
98．People in England can have four ________ in one day.
A．seasons B．meals C．coats D．clothes
99．In the afternoon the sun may begin to shine. It may be just like a day in ________.
A．spring B．summer C．fall D．winter
100．The underlined word “raincoat” means ________ in Chinese.
A．棉衣 B．泳衣 C．雨衣 D．风衣
101．Which of the following is TRUE
A．People can only swim in winter.
B．People can only wear warm clothes in winter.
C．People needn’t take an umbrella in the morning.
D．People can sometimes wear warm clothes in summer.
Experiencing one day in London
So this was an English park. This was an English… summer I was shaking with cold! It didn’t see warm enough. Perhaps I should explain. I’m from Brisbane in Australia. But today I was visiting my family in Britain. And they were taking me out to enjoy London.
“What a fine, bright day!” my Aunt Jess said happily. I nodded and smiled politely. In Britain it’s not polite to disagree, especially about the weather. But inside I was thinking: It looks awful. Brisbane’s winter is warmer than British summer!
The day had started with the promise of sunshine. But, as our picnic went on, it turned darker. Storm clouds suddenly covered the sky. British people often describe their weather as “four seasons in one day”. But for me, one season was missing from that day: summer!
Aunt Jess said, “When I was young, the summers were much longer and sunnier. I don’t remember a single bad summer’s day in the 60s!” Weather records show that she was wrong. But again I did not disagree. My cousin Jane said, “Maybe we will have a white Christmas this year.” That would be wonderful, but I doubted (怀疑) it. After all, it has only snowed at Christmas five times in the last fifty years.
Suddenly it turned windy. A heavy rain began to fall. We ran to hide from the rain. But my “summer” dress still got very wet. As I watched the rain beating down, I began to day dream. I dreamed about long, hot summer days in Brisbane.
“Well,” said Aunt Jess, “we had a few good hours. And at least, the weather gives us something to talk about…” I smiled politely once more, but had a secret thought. Yes, let’s talk about my English relatives moving Australia!
102．What can we know from Paragraph 1
A．It is winter now in Britain.
B．The writer is having a visit in Britain.
C．The weather in Australia is the same as that in Britain.
D．The writer’s family like to live in London.
103．Why did the writer nod although she didn’t agree with Aunt Jess
A．Because she liked the weather in Brisbane.
B．Because Aunt Jess told the truth.
C．Because it is impolite to disagree about the weather in Britain.
D．Because she didn’t want to make her aunt angry.
104．What’s the weather like in London according to the underlined part “four seasons in one day”
A．Exciting. B．Boring. C．Pleasant. D．Changeable.
105．How often does it snow in Britain according to the passage
A．Seldom. B．Always. C．Never. D．Often.
106．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．It is always warmer in British winter.
B．The writer had a pleasant picnic that day.
C．People always have long hot summer days in Brisbane.
D．The writer doesn’t believe it will be snowy at Christmas this year.
Your mom tells you to put on your hat and gloves. But as the cold winter season gets closer, it’s so cold that even mom’s advice does not work.
That means it’s time to put on your qiuku! This is a kind of “thermal underwear (保暖内衣)” or long underpants that keep people warm in the coldest months of the year.
In Western countries, qiuku is usually known as long johns, but they aren’t popular. Long johns in the US are usually two pieces, a long-sleeved (长袖的) shirt and long pants, worn under other clothing or sometimes even used as pajamas (睡衣).
Long johns first appeared in England during the 17th century. We call them long johns because the US boxer John L. Sullivan wore them while he boxed. But this is not a historical fact.
In the US, it gets quite cold and snowy in many places. And while parents often push kids to wear more clothes and long underwear, it’s very special when young people actually (实际上) put them on.
Part of the reason might be because it’s not very fashionable (时尚的) and another reason might be because people don’t spend much time outside during the cold months. So they just deal with the freezing (冰冻的) temperatures when they have to leave the warm building. But in their parents’ eyes, staying warm is more important than looking nice.
107．People wear qiuku to be________.
A．fashionable B．popular C．friendly D．warm
108．Which one is TRUE according to the passage
A．Long johns first appeared in the US in the 17th century.
B．Long johns got its name from the boxer John L. Sullivan.
C．We can read about long johns and Sullivan in history books.
D．Long johns in Western countries are as popular as qiuku in China.
109．What does the underlined sentence mean
A．Few young people wear long johns. B．Many young people wear long johns.
C．Young people like special long johns. D．Young people dislike special long johns.
110．The last paragraph tells us that________.
A．young people care more about staying warm
B．young people think long johns are not fashionable
C．in winter people need to stay outside for a long time
D．long johns are fashionable but can't keep people warm
Hundreds of years ago, a Roman army came north from England to make war on Scotland. The Scots, a brave people, loved their country very much. They fought hard to drive the enemy out of Scotland, but there were too many of the Romans. It looked as if the Romans would win.
One night, the leader of Scots marched his soldiers to the top of a hill. “We will rest here tonight, my men,” he said ,“Tomorrow we will fight one more battle. We must win or we will die.”
They were all very tired, so they ate their supper quickly and fell asleep. There were four guards on duty, but they too, were very tired ,and one by one, also fell asleep.
The Romans were not asleep. Quickly they gathered at the foot of the hill. Slowly they climbed up the hillside, taking care not to make a sound. Closer and closer they came to the sleeping Scots. They were almost at the top. A few minutes more, the war would be over. Suddenly, one of them put his foot on a thistle (蓟). He cried out and his sudden cry woke the Scots. In a moment, they were on their feet and ready for battle. The fighting was hard but it did not last long. The Scots wiped out the Romans and saved their country.
The thistle is not a beautiful plant. It has sharp needles all over it. Few people like it. But the people of Scotland liked it so much that they made it their national flower.
111．Hundreds of years ago there was a war between________.
A．Roman army and North England B．Roman army and the Scots C．England and Scots D．A brave people and the Scots
112．At first it looked as if the Romans would win because________.
A．the Scots were not brave B．the Roman army was so strong C．the Romans had the support from the Scottish D．they are lazy
113．“We must win or we will die.” What the leader of the Scots said means ________.
A．they were sure to win B．they couldn’t escape from death
C．they would win and then they would die D．they must try hard to win, otherwise they would die
114．The people of Scotland made thistle their national flower, because________.
A．it is a beautiful plant B．it is fresh and lovely C．it had so many sharp needles all over it D．it was the thistle that helped the Scots to win the battle
What’s the Silk Road In history, it was an important international trade route（商路） between China and the Mediterranean（地中海）. The Silk Road began in the Western Han Dynasty and has a history of more than 2000 years.
In the past, the road started in Chang’an （now Xi’an） and ended in Eastern Europe near the Mediterranean. It was about 6500 kilometers long and went across 1/4 of the world.
The Silk Road got its name in the 19th century because Chinese silk was famous, and the traders also carried China’s porcelain（瓷器） and other things to the West. And glass, gems and food like carrots from the West came to China.
The Silk Road was very important to both China and the rest of the world. It was more than an international trade route. Lots of arts and science of other countries came to China through the Silk Road. In this way, languages and culture influenced each other. Today, China is trying to make the dream of the Belt and Road come true.
115．When did the Silk Road begin
A．In the 18th century. B．In the 19th century.
C．In the Eastern Han Dynasty. D．In the Western Han Dynasty.
116．How long was the Silk Road in the past
A．It was about 6500 meters long. B．It went across 1/3 of the world.
C．It went across 1/4 of the world. D．It was about 5000 kilometers long.
117．Traders carried China’s ________ to the West.
①silk
②glass
③porcelain
A．①② B．①③ C．②③ D．①②③
118．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
A．The Silk Road was only an international trade route in the past.
B．China is trying to sell everything to other countries through the road now.
C．The Silk Road got its name because traders carried silk along this road.
D．Through the Silk Road, traders only brought the food of other countries to China.
119．Where can we most probably find this passage
A．In a history book. B．In an art magazine.
C．In a health book. D．In a PE magazine.
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1．C 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．D
6．B 7．A 8．D 9．C
10．C 11．D 12．B 13．A 14．B
15．D 16．C 17．C 18．A 19．A
20．B 21．A 22．B 23．C 24．C
25．D 26．C 27．A 28．B
29．B 30．C 31．C 32．C 33．A
34．A 35．B 36．A 37．C 38．B
39．D 40．B 41．C 42．C 43．A
44．A 45．A 46．B 47．A 48．C
49．A 50．D 51．C 52．C 53．A
54．C 55．C 56．A 57．C 58．B
59．C 60．B 61．A 62．D 63．B
64．D 65．B 66．C 67．A 68．C
69．B 70．A 71．C 72．A
73．B 74．A 75．D 76．A
77．A 78．A 79．C 80．A 81．D
82．A 83．B 84．C 85．B 86．C
87．B 88．A 89．B 90．B 91．C
92．C 93．B 94．D 95．A 96．B
97．D 98．A 99．B 100．C 101．D
102．B 103．C 104．D 105．A 106．D
107．D 108．B 109．A 110．B
111．B 112．B 113．D 114．D
115．D 116．C 117．B 118．C 119．A
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Who is the greatest teacher in Chinese history You may think of Confucius (孔子). September 28 was his birthday. Although he died over 2, 000 years ago, people today still remember and respect (尊敬) him.
Confucius lived in the State of Lu during the Spring and Autumn Period (春秋时期). He had a hard childhood. His father died when he was only 3, so he had to work to help his mother. However, young Confucius never gave up studying. He visited many famous teachers and learned music, history, poetry and sports.
At that time only children from rich families could go to school, but Confucius thought everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn. Later, he became a teacher and started the first private school (私塾). He had about 3, 000 students in his lifetime.
Today, people still follow Confucius’ lessons. He told us that we all have something worthy (值得的) to be learned. “When I walk along with two others, they may serve me as my teachers. I will select (选择) their good qualities (品质) and follow them.” He also taught us that thinking is very important in study. “He who learns but does not think is lost, he who thinks but does not learn is in danger.”
Confucius is not only a great teacher, but also a famous thinker with wise thoughts (思想) about the world and society. He is remembered for his wise thoughts. His most important teachings are about kindness and good manners (礼仪). “A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others.” he said.
1．How did Confucius learn music, history, poetry and sports
A．By teaching himself at home.
B．By going to school.
C．By visiting many famous teachers.
D．By getting help from his mother.
2．Why did Confucius start the first private school
A．To find himself a job as a teacher.
B．To help poor children go to school.
C．To teach children at school but not at home.
D．To make himself the best teacher in China.
3．Why do people still remember Confucius
A．Because he lived a poor life in his childhood.
B．Because he had wise thoughts about the world and society.
C．Because he traveled with his students from state to state.
D．Because he lived during the Spring and Autumn Period.
4．Which of the following is the right order of the passage
① Confucius worked to help his mother as a child.
② Confucius educated about 3, 000 students in his lifetime.
③ Confucius’ father died.
④ Confucius started the first private school in Chinese history.
A．③①④② B．②③④① C．③①②④ D．④③①②
5．Which is the best title for the passage
A．Confucius’ Teaching Methods
B．A Great Man with Hard Childhood
C．A Person Who Changed China
D．Confucius—A Great Teacher and Thinker
Why did ancient Chinese emperors call themselves zhen (朕) or guaren (寡人)
Research shows that the word zhen was a first-person pronoun (代词) in the past. Before the Qin Dynasty, it meant “I” or “me” and everyone from farmers to emperor could use it. The word can be found in books like Li Sao (The Lament) and Shi Jing (The Book of Songs).
However, when the state of Qin defeated all the other six states and unified (统一) China, Qinshihuang, the first emperor in Chinese history, changed how this word could be used. He made it a rule that zhen could only be used by the emperor himself. Since (自从) then, the word has been reserved (保留) only for emperors.
Chinese emperors also called themselves guaren. In ancient China, emperors took themselves as the “Sons of Heaven”, and believed they had a “Mandate of Heaven (天命)” to rule. However, if the “Son of Heaven” had poor morals (德行), they would lose the mandate. So, the emperor used the term guaren or guade zhiren (寡德之人), meaning “a person who doesn’t have morality”. In this way, they could show their modesty (谦虚). In Chinese culture, people should not talk proudly about their own abilities and beliefs. Modesty is seen as a virtue (美德). Ancient emperors hoped to win people’s hearts by calling themselves guaren.
However, historical records show that guaren lost its popularity after the Tang Dynasty. The emperors of the following dynasties used zhen more often.
6．Since when could zhen only be used by the emperor
A．Before the birth of Qinshihuang.
B．When the first emperor in China appeared (出现).
C．After Li Sao and Shi Jing came out.
D．From the start of Chinese history.
7．Why did Chinese emperors call themselves guaren
A．To win people’s hearts. B．To show how special they were.
C．To show they were born with a mandate. D．To show they were lonely.
8．From the text, we can infer (推断) that __________.
A．both zhen and guaren are second-person pronouns
B．Li Sao and Shi Jing came out after Qinshihuang unified China
C．guaren took the place of “zhen” after the Tang Dynasty
D．emperors in ancient China cared a lot about how they called themselves
9．What is the passage mainly about
A．How Qinshihuang unified China.
B．Li Sao and Shi Jing played important roles in ancient China.
C．When and why ancient emperors used “zhen” and “guaren”.
D．Modesty is seen as a virtue for the rulers in ancient China.
A new and exciting way of doing weather forecasts is here! China’s television station now uses high-tech simulations (虚拟) to create realistic scenes in the studio. In a recent video about Super Typhoon Yagi, people watched as strong winds blew the weather reporter’s umbrella away and a “tree” was uprooted. This new way of forecasting weather helps people understand how serious storms can be.
China Media Group Mobile made this video to warn people about the dangers of Super Typhoon Yagi and to tell them how to stay safe. But people were surprised by how real the video looked.
The weather reporter started by talking about the weather. Then, she moved to a street with heavy winds and rain, created by extended (拓展) reality (XR) technology. XR is a group of technologies that includes augmented (增强) reality (AR), virtual (虚拟) reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR).
The video showed different things that could happen during a typhoon, like trees falling and umbrellas blown away. It made people feel like they were really there, experiencing the typhoon.
With XR technology, the scenes looked real and helped people learn about the dangers of extreme (极端的) weather. Many people who watched the video said they loved the new way of doing weather forecasts because it helped them understand better.
Super Typhoon Yagi was the strongest autumn typhoon to hit the Chinese mainland since 1949. It caused a lot of damage and problems for people. The new way of doing weather forecasts helps people see how serious extreme weather can be.
10．What happened to the weather reporter’s umbrella in the weather forecast video
A．It turned inside out. B．It broke in the wind.
C．It flew out of her hand. D．It didn’t open.
11．What new technology is being used for weather forecasts in China
A．Virtual Reality (VR) B．Augmented Reality (AR).
C．Mixed Reality (MR). D．Extended Reality (XR).
12．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 mean
A．The weather reporters. B．The people who watched the video.
C．The people in the video. D．The China Media Group Mobile.
13．What was the purpose of the Super Typhoon Yagi weather forecast video
A．To warn people about the dangers of the typhoon.
B．To show off the power of XR technology.
C．To make people happy with new technology.
D．To show us the strongest autumn typhoon.
14．What’s the best title for the text
A．The development of XR technology B．The new way of doing weather forecasts
C．The ability of the weather reporter D．The dangers of Super Typhoon Yagi
During the Western Jin Dynasty (265-316), there was a man named Zhou Chu. He was very strong—stronger than any other man in the village. People were scared of him because he often bullied (欺负) villagers. At the time, there was a man-eating tiger and a deep-water monster living nearby. They often caused trouble for the village. People called them, along with Zhou, the “three evils” (“三害”).
One day, some villagers asked Zhou to help them kill the tiger and the monster. After three days of fighting, Zhou finally killed them and came back. But the villagers thought he was dead. They celebrated his death. After seeing this, Zhou realized how much he was hated and decided to make a change. He visited a wise man named Lu Yun. Lu told him, “If one realizes what is good in the morning, he can change his behavior in the evening. Just do what you think is right.” From then on, Zhou became a good person and stopped bullying other people.
In fact, it’s not easy for us to know our own mistakes, even when they are clear to others. It was good that Zhou was able to look at himself and make changes. As The Analects of Confucius (《论语》) says, the flaws (瑕疵) of a Junzi are like eclipses of the sun or moon (日食或月食). They can be seen by all—but when they are corrected, everyone looks up in admiration.
We all make mistakes. But it’s never too late to correct them. All you need is the courage to accept your mistakes and make an effort to fix them. On the other hand, we should also be tolerant (宽容的) of people when they make mistakes.
15．Which of the following wasn’t the “three evils”
A．Zhou Chu. B．A man-eating tiger.
C．A deep-water monster. D．A wise man.
16．Zhou Chu probably felt _________ when he saw the celebration.
A．crazy and angry B．excited and thankful
C．ashamed and worried D．lucky and proud
17．What did Lu Yun tell Zhou Chu
A．He can only realize his mistakes in the evening.
B．He isn’t able-to look at himself and make changes.
C．It is good to realize his mistakes and do the right thing.
D．It is not easy for him to do whatever he likes.
18．The underlined phrase “looks up in admiration” means __________ here.
A．thinks highly of you B．hates your behavior
C．accepts your mistakes D．knows your efforts
19．Which is true according to the passage
A．It’s never too late to make an effort to fix our mistakes.
B．A Junzi can never have any flaws.
C．We shouldn’t be tolerant when people make mistakes.
D．Our mistakes are always not clear to others.
There are many great stories in Chinese history. This is an educational story. Kuang Heng was a very famous person in the Western Han Dynasty (朝代), and he was born in a poor family. He liked reading very much. He needed to work in the daytime, so he had to read books during the night. But he was too poor to buy a candle.
One day, he found his neighbor had candles, but the light couldn’t go through the wall. After thinking for a while, he had an idea. He dug a small hole in the wall in his house so that he could use the light from his neighbor’s house to read books. From that day on, he read books every night until the light went out. After some days, in his house there were no books for him to read. Then he went to a rich man's house and worked for him without asking for any money. Hearing this, the rich man thought that Kuang Heng was stupid (愚蠢的) but still asked, “You meant you would work for me for free. But why ” Kuang Heng replied, “Well, I only want to borrow your books to read. That’s enough.”
The rich man was deeply moved and he agreed. Kuang Heng read the books in the rich man’s house one by one. Finally, he became a great scholar (学者). If you are still worried about reading books, it’s necessary for you to learn from Kuang Heng.
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20．What did Kuang Heng like doing
A．singing B．reading C．working
21．Kuang Heng was too poor to buy ________.
A．a candle B．a book C．a house
22．What did Kuang Heng do to use the light to read books
A．He asked his neighbor to borrow a candle.
B．He dug a small hole in the wall in his house.
C．He bought a candle.
23．Why did Kuang Heng work for the rich man without asking for any money
A．Because he didn’t like money.
B．Because he was stupid.
C．Because he wanted to borrow books from the rich man to read.
24．What can we learn from the passage
A．Kuang Heng needed to work during the night.
B．The rich man didn’t agree to lend books to Kuang Heng.
C．Kuang Heng was hard-working and he read a lot, finally he succeeded.
Who is the greatest teacher in Chinese history Many people would think of Confucius (孔子), whose birthday was September 28. Although he lived over 2,000 years ago, people still remember and respect him for his contribution (贡献) to the education today.
Confucius lived in the Kingdom of Lu, which lies in Shandong Province. He lived during the Spring and Autumn Period. He had a hard childhood. His father died when he was only 3. His mother brought him up. As a child, he had to work to help his mother, but young Confucius didn't give up studying. He visited many famous teachers and learned music, history, poetry and sports.
Later, he became a teacher and started the first public school in Chinese history. At that time only children from noble families could go to school, but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn. He had about 3, 000 students in his lifetime.
Today, people still follow Confucius’ lessons. He told us that we all have something worthy to be learned. “When I am with three people, one of them must be better than me in some areas. I choose their good qualities and follow them.”
He also taught us that thinking is very important in study. “All study but no thinking makes people puzzled (困惑的). All thinking but no study makes people lazy.”
Confucius is not only a great teacher, but also a famous thinker with wise thoughts about the world and society. His most important teachings are about kindness and good manners. “A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others.” he said.
25．Confucius learned music, history, poetry and sports ________ as a child.
A．by teaching himself at home
B．with the help of his mother
C．by going to school
D．by visiting many famous teacher
26．The underlined word “noble” in Paragraph 3 has the closest meaning to ________.
A．poor B．bright C．rich D．cute
27．The correct order of the following statements is ________.
①Confucius worked to help his mother as a child.
②Confucius educated about 3, 000 students in his lifetime.
③Confucius' father died.
④Confucius started the first public school in Chinese history.
A．③①④② B．②③④① C．①③②④ D．④③①②
28．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage
A．All study but no thinking makes people puzzled.
B．No one has something worthy to be learned.
C．All thinking but no study makes people lazy.
D．A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others.
Cold air swept across the north part of China in the first week of November. At the same time, a global (全球的) meeting on climate (气候) change was held in Scotland. There, leaders around the world tried to control global warming.
Why are we experiencing such a cold winter on a warming planet The cold winter and global warming, two opposite facts, are not contradictory.
Because of the warming climate, the temperature in winter in China has risen by 0. 41° C every ten years since 1961. But in some places, it has also been pretty low.
Global warming has changed Earth’s air circulation (循环) and the weather. For example, in October, La Nina affected (影响) China. It was caused by strong winds from the Pacific Ocean. ________.
Another reason for the cold weather is the warming Arctic (北极) . It is warming almost three times as fast as any other places on Earth.
Will the winter be much colder It’s reported that a cold winter is likely. Northern China will probably see more snow, and southern China will see less rain.
29．Why did the leaders from the world come to Scotland to have a meeting
A．To discuss the reasons of cold weather. B．To try to deal with global warming.
C．To discuss the results of cold weather. D．To discuss the reasons of global warming.
30．What does the underlined word “contradictory” mean
A．相同的 B．相似的 C．对立的 D．和谐的
31．Which can show the relationship between the year (x) and the degree of temperature growth (y) since 1961
A． B． C． D．
32．What caused La Nina according to the passage
A．The heavy snow. B．The warm air. C．The strong winds. D．The cold weather.
33．Which of the following sentences can be put in the ________
A．It brought more cold air to China. B．It brought more warm air to China.
C．It was a kind of common weather. D．It made the temperature rise quickly.
In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience (经历) four seasons (季节) in one day. In the morning, the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later, black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day. In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.
When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella (伞) or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them. If you don’t take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret (后悔) later in the day.
34．Why do people in England often talk about the weather
A．Because they may have four seasons in one day.
B．Because they often have very good weather.
C．Because the weather is warm just like in spring.
35．From the story we know that when ________ come, there is a heavy rain.
A．sunshine and snow B．black clouds C．summer and winter
36．“People can also have summer in winter.” Means it is sometimes too ________ in winter.
A．warm B．rainy C．cold
37．Why do some English people usually take a raincoat or an umbrella with them in the sunny morning
A．Because their friends ask them to do so.
B．Because you will laugh at them.
C．Because it often rains in England.
38．What’s the best title for this passage
A．Four Seasons B．The Weather in England C．Summer and Winter
Millions of years ago, dinosaurs (恐龙) controlled (控制) the earth. And there were different kinds of dinosaurs on the earth. Some of them were no bigger than chickens, while some were about 90 feet long. But all of them had very small brains (大脑). Later on, there weren’t any dinosaurs. What happened to them
In the days of dinosaurs, the whole earth was warm and wet. There were many green forests. But the earth changed slowly all the time. When parts of the earth became freezing and dry, the forests there died. Then dinosaurs could not find enough food to eat. This must be one reason why dinosaurs died out.
There were also terrible fights between dinosaurs. Though there was no man to see any of the fights, the animal’s footprints could tell us that the fights did happen.
What’s another reason We can make a guess. New kinds of animals might come to the earth. Some of them had big brains and were fast and strong. They could kill dinosaurs. Some ate dinosaur eggs, too.
There may be other reasons that we do not know about. Each year people will find some dinosaur footprints and bones. Scientists are trying to tell us more about dinosaurs.
39．Dinosaurs controlled the earth when ________.
A．all the forests died out B．the earth became dry
C．the earth was snowy D．the earth was warm and wet
40．What does the underlined word “freezing” in Paragraph 2 mean
A．Wet. B．Cold. C．Warm. D．Cool.
41．How many reasons why dinosaurs died out are talked about in the passage
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
42．According to the passage, we are sure that ________.
A．not all dinosaurs had very small brains
B．scientists know everything about dinosaurs
C．different kinds of dinosaurs were on the earth
D．new kinds of animals came to the earth and killed dinosaurs
43．Which can be the best title for the passage
A．Why Dinosaurs Died Out B．Where Dinosaurs Lived
C．When Dinosaurs Died Out D．What Dinosaurs Looked Like
In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience (经历) four seasons in one day. In the morning, the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later, black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.
In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they may take warm clothes with them.
When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella with them on a sunny morning, but don’t laugh at (嘲笑) them. If you don’t take it with you, you may regret (后悔) later in the day.
44．Why do people in England often talk about the weather
A．Because the weather in England changes a lot.
B．Because they have nothing else to talk about.
C．Because the weather is warm just like in spring.
45．From the passage, we can know that ________ in England.
A．it often rains
B．it often snows
C．there is often a strong wind
46．The underlined word “it” refers to (指的是) ________.
A．a bag B．an umbrella C．a hat
47．Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the text
A．Sometimes the weather is hot in winter in England just like in summer.
B．There are four seasons in a month in England.
C．English people seldom (很少) take some warm clothes when they go out.
48．The best title (标题) for this passage is ________.
A．Strange English People B．Summer or Winter C．The Weather in England
These days, women go to space. They go around the world by ship. They have all kinds of ideas and make them come true. This wasn’t true hundreds of years ago. Back then, women were expected to stay at home. But that didn’t stop these three women from doing big things.
Jeanne Baret (1740—1807): Baret was a scientist in France. She studied plants. And she was the first woman to go on a tour around the world. In 1766, Baret wanted to go to sea with a group of scientists. But Baret had to dress up like a man to travel on French ships.
Hester Stanhope (1776—1839): Stanhope was from England. She wanted to travel. She traveled throughout the Middle East by herself. And she led a team to do archeological (考古学的) work there. She was the first woman to do this.
Nellie Bly (1864—1922): Bly was a reporter in America. In 1887, she wrote a story about hidden problems at a hospital. She dressed up like a sick person at the hospital. Then she wrote an excellent six-part report. The story made Bly famous. Two years later, Bly set a world record. She traveled around the world in seventy-two days!
49．How do women go around the world now according to Paragraph 1
A．By ship. B．By plane. C．By car. D．By train.
50．What did Jeanne Baret do in order to travel on French ships
A．She hid herself on the ship. B．She went to the Middle East alone.
C．She dressed up like a sick person. D．She dressed up like a man.
51．Where did Hester Stanhope lead a team
A．In France. B．In England. C．In the Middle East. D．In America.
52．When did Bly travel around the world
A．In 1766. B．In 1887. C．In 1889. D．In 1902.
53．Where is this passage most probably from
A．A magazine. B．A travel guide. C．A city map. D．A school notice.
It was a cold winter day. Bob and two of his friends went into the mountain. They first put up their tents under the trees and then rode horses to a forest to see how the trees were growing.
In the afternoon when they were about ten kilometers away from their camp, it started to snow. Soon they could not even see their hands clearly before their faces. They could not find the way. They felt frightened. Bob knew there were two roads. One road led to their camp, and the other led to his house. But everything was the same white as snow. How could he take his friends back to the camp
Bob had an idea. The horses! Bob thought, “Let the horses take us back. But what would happen if the horses took the road to my home That would be a trip of thirty-five kilometers in such cold weather. We’d better find our tents.” But he didn’t have a better idea.
It was getting late. They rode on and on. At last, the horses stopped. Where were they None of them could tell. Bob looked around and found a small white “hill” under the tree. How wonderful! They found one of their tents!
54．How many people went into the mountain on the cold winter day
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
55．What does the underlined word “frightened” mean in Paragraph 2
A．Crazy. B．Excited. C．Scared. D．Happy.
56．In the afternoon when they were far away from their camp, it started to ______.
A．snow B．be windy C．rain D．be sunny
57．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Bob and his friends put up their tents under the trees beside a river.
B．Bob and his friends got lost because it was too dark to find the road.
C．Bob and his friends went to a forest to see the trees by horse.
D．Bob was sure the horses could take them back to their tents.
58．Where did the horses take Bob and his friends at last
A．To Bob’s house. B．To their tents. C．To a small hill. D．To the forest.
In the morning, we went camping along a path in Green Natural Park. We were happy because it was a sunny day. We were expecting an enjoyable two-day holiday. On the way, we kept singing and making jokes.
However, in the afternoon, when we finished our picnic at one o’clock, it was dark and windy. Soon, there was a shower. Unluckily, none of us brought an umbrella. We ran about but we could find no shelter.
Twenty minutes passed and it was still raining. There were hours to go before we reached the campsite (野营地). It was even worse that our small compass (指南针) showed that we went in the wrong direction. We had lost our way!
We had to make a quick decision as it was raining heavily. Chris said we could set up a tent to shelter us from the rain, so Mary and Tom helped to set up the tent. Chris and I tried to make a fire to keep us warm. But we were unable to light the fire, as everything was wet. We finally succeeded though. We dried ourselves, chatted and waited inside the tent. At about five o’clock, it stopped raining. We decided to give up the camping trip because all of us had been very tired.
This camping trip may not be very successful but we know each other better. And the most important thing I’ve learned from this trip is the importance of team spirit.
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59．The writer went camping in Green Natural Park ________.
A．for 4 hours B．for 2 days C．in the morning D．in the afternoon
60．It was even worse that they ________.
A．had no picnic B．lost their way
C．couldn’t light the fire D．couldn’t know each other
61．Chris suggested that they should ________ in the rain.
A．set up a tent B．reach the campsite C．keep singing D．find a shelter
62．Which of the following is NOT true
A．It was sunny in the morning. B．None of them had an umbrella.
C．They gave up the camping at last. D．They ran about to dry themselves.
63．The writer has learned the importance of ________ from the trip.
A．making a decision B．working together
C．enjoying holidays D．taking a compass
Millions of years ago, dinosaurs (恐龙) controlled the earth. And there were different types of dinosaurs on the earth. Some of them were no bigger than chickens, but all of them had very small brains (大脑). Later on, there weren’t any dinosaurs. What happened to them
In the days of dinosaurs, the whole earth was warm and wet. There were many green forests. But the earth changed slowly all the time. When parts of the earth became cold and dry, the forests there died. Then dinosaurs could not find enough food to eat. This must be one reason why dinosaurs died out.
What’s another reason We can make a guess. New kinds of animals came to the earth. Some had big brains and were fast and strong. They could kill dinosaurs. Some ate dinosaur eggs, too.
There may be other reasons that we do not know about. Each year, people will find some dinosaur footprints (脚印) and bones. Scientists are trying to tell us more about dinosaurs.
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64．When did dinosaurs control the earth
A．When all the forests died out. B．When parts of the earth became cold.
C．When the earth was snowy. D．When the earth was warm and wet.
65．What does the underlined word “dry” mean in Chinese
A．多风的 B．干燥的 C．多雨的 D．炎热的
66．According to the passage, we are NOT sure that ________.
A．dinosaurs had very small brains
B．different types of dinosaurs were on the earth
C．new kinds of animals came to the earth and killed dinosaurs
D．millions of years ago dinosaurs controlled the earth
67．What can we learn from this passage
A．Scientists are trying to study dinosaurs. B．Dinosaurs left nothing on the earth.
C．Dinosaurs are not strong. D．Scientists know everything about dinosaurs.
68．Which can be the best title for the passage
A．When Dinosaurs Died Out B．Where Dinosaurs Lived
C．Why Dinosaurs Died Out D．What Dinosaurs Looked Like
Different weather makes people feel different. It influences (影响) health, intelligence and feelings.
In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of America. People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems in this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, sometimes it is very hot and in other time it is very cold. People in these states have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.
The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, the IQs of a group of students were very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQs were 10% lower. The wind can help people have higher intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year (July and August).
Weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They usually feel cold in these months. They might feel unhappy in cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. At about 18℃, people become stronger.
Low air pressure may make people forgetful. People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low-air-pressure days. There is a “good weather” for intelligence and health. People feel best at a temperature of about 18℃.
Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful, or unhappy today It may be the weather’s problem.
69．This passage tells us it’s ________ in the southern part of America in August.
A．hot and dry B．hot and wet C．cool and rainy D．dry and windy
70．The underlined word “intelligence” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
A．智力 B．生活 C．财富 D．记忆
71．From the passage we can know that people may be ill more often when ________.
A．the weather is always cold B．the weather is hot and wet
C．the weather changes greatly D．the weather is warm
72．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Students in America often do worse in exams on very hot days.
B．Thin people might feel tired in cold weather.
C．Fat people may feel hard at about 18°C．
D．A person may have a worse memory on high-air-pressure days.
Do you know that almost each Chinese dish has its own story behind it Now read the two stories about jiaozi—Chinese dumplings.
The earliest record (记录) of jiaozi was from the Eastern Han Dynasty (东汉). It is said Zhang Zhongjing, a famous doctor in Chinese history, made jiaozi for the first time. He made jiaozi to help people keep healthy in cold winter.
Another jiaozi story had to do with Wang Xizhi, a calligrapher (书法家) in ancient (古代的) China. When Wang Xizhi was young, his calligraphy was so wonderful that many people liked it. Wang thought his calligraphy was good enough and he began to spend little time practicing it. One day Wang saw an old woman making jiaozi. Her jiaozi was in good shape and tasted delicious. Wang Xizhi asked her how long it took her to make such great jiaozi. She said, “Almost my life. If someone wants to be really good at something, he needs to spend his life doing that.” Hearing that, Wang Xizhi knew that he should keep studying calligraphy. He spent all his time on it and became a great calligrapher finally.
73．Why did Zhang Zhongjing make jiaozi
A．To show his ability. B．To help people keep healthy in cold winter.
C．To help poor people. D．To make a medicinal material.
74．What did Wang Xizhi think of his calligraphy at first
A．It was good enough. B．It was very bad.
C．It was just so-so. D．It was the best in that era (年代).
75．What can you learn from the story of Wang Xizhi
A．Wang Xizhi was a little lazy when he was young.
B．The old woman was Wang Xizhi’s grandmother.
C．Wang Xizhi was the greatest calligrapher in ancient China.
D．If you want to do something well, you should spend a lot of time on it.
76．What’s the structure of the passage
A． B． C． D．
No one can change the weather. But if we read the signs around us correctly, we can tell how the weather will be. This way of telling what the weather will be like on the following day or two is called weather forecasting. For many centuries and in all countries, people have studied the weather and tried to make weather forecasting. Rings around the sun are a sign of coming rain. Many people feel in their bones the coming of wet weather—they feel joints (关节). Some birds fly high if fine weather is coming, but they fly near the ground if rainy or stormy weather is on the way. It is probably because of the insects which they are hunting that they fly low. If you see a rainbow during rainy weather, this is a sign that the weather will become clear and fine. Such rainbows come in the evening. If the stars twinkle (闪烁), then fine weather will continue. If a fog appears in the morning just above a river, then the day will be warm. If the sunset is mostly red in colour, rainy weather will probably come. Most of the above sayings have been made by the people who have used their eyes and brains to make weather forecasting.
77．Many people feel joints pain _______.
A．because of coming rain
B．because they are ill
C．without any reason
D．because of the insects
78．Which is TRUE about weather forecasting
A．Weather forecasting is a way of telling about the weather on the following day or two.
B．Weather forecasting isn’t a way of telling what the weather will be like.
C．People can change the weather.
D．Weather forecasting is a sign of coming rain.
79．If the birds fly high and the stars twinkle clearly, the weather will ________.
A．be rainy B．be warm C．continue to be clear and fine D．be cold
80．A rainbow during rainy weather is a sign of ________.
A．fine weather B．a rainy day C．fog D．bad weather
81．We must ________ to make weather forecasting.
A．use our eyes and brains B．study the weather
C．read the natural signs D．all of the above
No one can change the weather. Nobody can control the weather. But if we read correctly the signs (迹象) around us, we can tell what the more important changes in the weather will be. This way of telling what the weather will be like on the following day or two is called weather forecasting.
For many centuries and in all countries, people have studied the weather and tried to make weather forecasting. Rings around the sun are a sign of coming rain. Many people feel in their bones the coming of wet weather, their joints (关节) hurt. Some birds fly high if fine weather is coming, but they fly near the ground if rainy or stormy weather is on the way. They fly low probably because of the insects (昆虫) that they are looking for. If you see a rainbow during rainy weather, this is a sign that the weather will become clear and fine, such rainbows come in the evening. If the stars twinkle (闪烁) clearly at night, then fine weather will continue. If a fog appears in the morning just above a river, then the day will be warm. If the sunset is mostly red in color, then the following day will be fine. If a rainbow appears in the morning, rainy weather will probably come. Most of the above sayings have been made by the people who have used their eyes and brains to make weather forecasting.
根据短文内容选择最佳答案。
82．The underlined word “forecasting” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
A．预报 B．变化 C．现象
83．According to this passage, if people’s joints hurt, it is ________.
A．because they are ill B．a sign of coming rain C．without any reason
84．The birds fly high and the stars twinkle clearly show that the weather will be ________.
A．cold B．rainy C．sunny
85．If a rainbow appears in the morning, the weather may be ________.
A．clear B．rainy C．cloudy
86．The best title of the passage should be ________.
A．Why People’s Joints Hurt
B．Rainbows and weather Forecasting
C．Using the Signs around Us to Make Weather Forecasting
What’s your favorite weather Do you like sunny or rainy days Many people like sunny days a lot. They don’t like rain. They think rain makes them feel sad. During a long vacation, they go to the beach to enjoy the sunshine. Sunshine makes them feel very good and happy.
I like sunshine very much. I also enjoy rain. I enjoy the sound of rain. It makes me feel quiet. On rainy days, I listen to music and read books, or just look at the rain and have a daydream (做白日梦). When you daydream, you don’t think about other things. It’s a good way to relax when it rains.
Sunshine can make us walk around. Rain can make us quiet. So I hope you can feel happy, love sunshine and love rain, too.
87．Many people don’t like rain because it makes them feel ________.
A．happy B．sad C．relaxing
88．The writer enjoys the sound of ________.
A．rain B．snow C．sunshine
89．We don’t think about other things when we ________.
A．sing B．daydream C．listen to music
90．Sunshine can make someone ________.
A．quiet B．walk around C．daydream
91．What can the main idea of the passage (文章)
A．Rainy days B．A long vacation C．Love sunshine and love rain
Good evening, I am the reporter Mary. It is the time for the weather report. Here is the weather report for tomorrow. The weather of tomorrow is very changeable (多变的). It will be sunny in the morning in Beijing. But in the afternoon, the weather will be rainy. In Shanghai, it will be cloudy in the morning, but it will be sunny in the afternoon. In Shenzhen, there will be rain and wind in the morning, and in the afternoon it will rain heavily. In Chongqing, it will be very hot, the temperature is about 40°C． Thank you for listening.
92．What’s the weather like in the afternoon in Beijing tomorrow
A．Sunny. B．Cloudy. C．Rainy. D．Windy.
93．In _________ it will be cloudy tomorrow morning.
A．Beijing B．Shanghai C．Shenzhen D．Chongqing
94．It will be rainy _________ in Shenzhen.
A．tomorrow morning B．tomorrow afternoon C．tomorrow evening D．all day tomorrow
95．If you want to go a park in Beijing tomorrow, you should go there _________.
A．in the morning B．in the afternoon C．in the evening D．at midnight
96．What season do you think it is
A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Autumn. D．Winter.
In England, people often talk about the weather because they can have four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun may begin to shine. It may be just like a day in summer. You can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter you can sometimes swim, and in summer you can sometimes wear warm clothes. When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella or a raincoat with them on a sunny morning. But you’d better not laugh at them. If you don’t take an umbrella or a raincoat in the morning, maybe later you will have to walk in the rain.
97．People in England often talk about the ________.
A．money B．meals C．people D．weather
98．People in England can have four ________ in one day.
A．seasons B．meals C．coats D．clothes
99．In the afternoon the sun may begin to shine. It may be just like a day in ________.
A．spring B．summer C．fall D．winter
100．The underlined word “raincoat” means ________ in Chinese.
A．棉衣 B．泳衣 C．雨衣 D．风衣
101．Which of the following is TRUE
A．People can only swim in winter.
B．People can only wear warm clothes in winter.
C．People needn’t take an umbrella in the morning.
D．People can sometimes wear warm clothes in summer.
Experiencing one day in London
So this was an English park. This was an English… summer I was shaking with cold! It didn’t see warm enough. Perhaps I should explain. I’m from Brisbane in Australia. But today I was visiting my family in Britain. And they were taking me out to enjoy London.
“What a fine, bright day!” my Aunt Jess said happily. I nodded and smiled politely. In Britain it’s not polite to disagree, especially about the weather. But inside I was thinking: It looks awful. Brisbane’s winter is warmer than British summer!
The day had started with the promise of sunshine. But, as our picnic went on, it turned darker. Storm clouds suddenly covered the sky. British people often describe their weather as “four seasons in one day”. But for me, one season was missing from that day: summer!
Aunt Jess said, “When I was young, the summers were much longer and sunnier. I don’t remember a single bad summer’s day in the 60s!” Weather records show that she was wrong. But again I did not disagree. My cousin Jane said, “Maybe we will have a white Christmas this year.” That would be wonderful, but I doubted (怀疑) it. After all, it has only snowed at Christmas five times in the last fifty years.
Suddenly it turned windy. A heavy rain began to fall. We ran to hide from the rain. But my “summer” dress still got very wet. As I watched the rain beating down, I began to day dream. I dreamed about long, hot summer days in Brisbane.
“Well,” said Aunt Jess, “we had a few good hours. And at least, the weather gives us something to talk about…” I smiled politely once more, but had a secret thought. Yes, let’s talk about my English relatives moving Australia!
102．What can we know from Paragraph 1
A．It is winter now in Britain.
B．The writer is having a visit in Britain.
C．The weather in Australia is the same as that in Britain.
D．The writer’s family like to live in London.
103．Why did the writer nod although she didn’t agree with Aunt Jess
A．Because she liked the weather in Brisbane.
B．Because Aunt Jess told the truth.
C．Because it is impolite to disagree about the weather in Britain.
D．Because she didn’t want to make her aunt angry.
104．What’s the weather like in London according to the underlined part “four seasons in one day”
A．Exciting. B．Boring. C．Pleasant. D．Changeable.
105．How often does it snow in Britain according to the passage
A．Seldom. B．Always. C．Never. D．Often.
106．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．It is always warmer in British winter.
B．The writer had a pleasant picnic that day.
C．People always have long hot summer days in Brisbane.
D．The writer doesn’t believe it will be snowy at Christmas this year.
Your mom tells you to put on your hat and gloves. But as the cold winter season gets closer, it’s so cold that even mom’s advice does not work.
That means it’s time to put on your qiuku! This is a kind of “thermal underwear (保暖内衣)” or long underpants that keep people warm in the coldest months of the year.
In Western countries, qiuku is usually known as long johns, but they aren’t popular. Long johns in the US are usually two pieces, a long-sleeved (长袖的) shirt and long pants, worn under other clothing or sometimes even used as pajamas (睡衣).
Long johns first appeared in England during the 17th century. We call them long johns because the US boxer John L. Sullivan wore them while he boxed. But this is not a historical fact.
In the US, it gets quite cold and snowy in many places. And while parents often push kids to wear more clothes and long underwear, it’s very special when young people actually (实际上) put them on.
Part of the reason might be because it’s not very fashionable (时尚的) and another reason might be because people don’t spend much time outside during the cold months. So they just deal with the freezing (冰冻的) temperatures when they have to leave the warm building. But in their parents’ eyes, staying warm is more important than looking nice.
107．People wear qiuku to be________.
A．fashionable B．popular C．friendly D．warm
108．Which one is TRUE according to the passage
A．Long johns first appeared in the US in the 17th century.
B．Long johns got its name from the boxer John L. Sullivan.
C．We can read about long johns and Sullivan in history books.
D．Long johns in Western countries are as popular as qiuku in China.
109．What does the underlined sentence mean
A．Few young people wear long johns. B．Many young people wear long johns.
C．Young people like special long johns. D．Young people dislike special long johns.
110．The last paragraph tells us that________.
A．young people care more about staying warm
B．young people think long johns are not fashionable
C．in winter people need to stay outside for a long time
D．long johns are fashionable but can't keep people warm
Hundreds of years ago, a Roman army came north from England to make war on Scotland. The Scots, a brave people, loved their country very much. They fought hard to drive the enemy out of Scotland, but there were too many of the Romans. It looked as if the Romans would win.
One night, the leader of Scots marched his soldiers to the top of a hill. “We will rest here tonight, my men,” he said ,“Tomorrow we will fight one more battle. We must win or we will die.”
They were all very tired, so they ate their supper quickly and fell asleep. There were four guards on duty, but they too, were very tired ,and one by one, also fell asleep.
The Romans were not asleep. Quickly they gathered at the foot of the hill. Slowly they climbed up the hillside, taking care not to make a sound. Closer and closer they came to the sleeping Scots. They were almost at the top. A few minutes more, the war would be over. Suddenly, one of them put his foot on a thistle (蓟). He cried out and his sudden cry woke the Scots. In a moment, they were on their feet and ready for battle. The fighting was hard but it did not last long. The Scots wiped out the Romans and saved their country.
The thistle is not a beautiful plant. It has sharp needles all over it. Few people like it. But the people of Scotland liked it so much that they made it their national flower.
111．Hundreds of years ago there was a war between________.
A．Roman army and North England B．Roman army and the Scots C．England and Scots D．A brave people and the Scots
112．At first it looked as if the Romans would win because________.
A．the Scots were not brave B．the Roman army was so strong C．the Romans had the support from the Scottish D．they are lazy
113．“We must win or we will die.” What the leader of the Scots said means ________.
A．they were sure to win B．they couldn’t escape from death
C．they would win and then they would die D．they must try hard to win, otherwise they would die
114．The people of Scotland made thistle their national flower, because________.
A．it is a beautiful plant B．it is fresh and lovely C．it had so many sharp needles all over it D．it was the thistle that helped the Scots to win the battle
What’s the Silk Road In history, it was an important international trade route（商路） between China and the Mediterranean（地中海）. The Silk Road began in the Western Han Dynasty and has a history of more than 2000 years.
In the past, the road started in Chang’an （now Xi’an） and ended in Eastern Europe near the Mediterranean. It was about 6500 kilometers long and went across 1/4 of the world.
The Silk Road got its name in the 19th century because Chinese silk was famous, and the traders also carried China’s porcelain（瓷器） and other things to the West. And glass, gems and food like carrots from the West came to China.
The Silk Road was very important to both China and the rest of the world. It was more than an international trade route. Lots of arts and science of other countries came to China through the Silk Road. In this way, languages and culture influenced each other. Today, China is trying to make the dream of the Belt and Road come true.
115．When did the Silk Road begin
A．In the 18th century. B．In the 19th century.
C．In the Eastern Han Dynasty. D．In the Western Han Dynasty.
116．How long was the Silk Road in the past
A．It was about 6500 meters long. B．It went across 1/3 of the world.
C．It went across 1/4 of the world. D．It was about 5000 kilometers long.
117．Traders carried China’s ________ to the West.
①silk
②glass
③porcelain
A．①② B．①③ C．②③ D．①②③
118．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
A．The Silk Road was only an international trade route in the past.
B．China is trying to sell everything to other countries through the road now.
C．The Silk Road got its name because traders carried silk along this road.
D．Through the Silk Road, traders only brought the food of other countries to China.
119．Where can we most probably find this passage
A．In a history book. B．In an art magazine.
C．In a health book. D．In a PE magazine.
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1．C 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．D
6．B 7．A 8．D 9．C
10．C 11．D 12．B 13．A 14．B
15．D 16．C 17．C 18．A 19．A
20．B 21．A 22．B 23．C 24．C
25．D 26．C 27．A 28．B
29．B 30．C 31．C 32．C 33．A
34．A 35．B 36．A 37．C 38．B
39．D 40．B 41．C 42．C 43．A
44．A 45．A 46．B 47．A 48．C
49．A 50．D 51．C 52．C 53．A
54．C 55．C 56．A 57．C 58．B
59．C 60．B 61．A 62．D 63．B
64．D 65．B 66．C 67．A 68．C
69．B 70．A 71．C 72．A
73．B 74．A 75．D 76．A
77．A 78．A 79．C 80．A 81．D
82．A 83．B 84．C 85．B 86．C
87．B 88．A 89．B 90．B 91．C
92．C 93．B 94．D 95．A 96．B
97．D 98．A 99．B 100．C 101．D
102．B 103．C 104．D 105．A 106．D
107．D 108．B 109．A 110．B
111．B 112．B 113．D 114．D
115．D 116．C 117．B 118．C 119．A
同课章节目录
- Unit 1 What's the matter?
- Section A
- Section B
- Unit 2 I'll help to clean up the city parks.
- Section A
- Section B
- Unit 3 Could you please clean your room?
- Section A
- Section B
- Unit 4 Why don't you talk to your parents?
- Section A
- Section B
- Unit 5 What were you doing when the rainstorm came
- Section A
- Section B
- Review of Units 1-5
- Unit 6 An old man tried to move the mountains.
- Section A
- Section B
- Unit 7 What's the highest mountain in the world?
- Section A
- Section B
- Unit 8 Have you read Treasure Island yet?
- Section A
- Section B
- Unit 9 Have you ever been to a museum?
- Section A
- Section B
- Unit 10 I've had this bike for three years.
- Section A
- Section B