题型二 阅读理解
日常生活类
Passage 1(2024天津A)
Sara and Jack helped their mother and father work on the farm. They got food and drink from the farm.
Sara got water from the stream. Jack got eggs from the hens. Sara got apples from the trees. Jack got corn from the field. Sara got milk from the cow. After Sara and Jack worked, they went into the house.
When it got dark at night, Father made a fire so that the house had light. Then Mother told the family some news.
“There is a new food called ice cream,” Mother said. “But some people call it cream ice.” The whole family smiled. The family thought that cream ice was a funny name for a food.
“Can we try some ice cream, Mother ” asked Jack.
“We need ice and milk to make it,” said Mother. “We have to wait until winter when it snows. Then we will get ice.”
Sara and Jack couldn't wait until winter so that they could try ice cream.
1.Where did Sara and Jack help their mother and father work
A.In the hotel. B.On the farm. C.In the cinema. D.On the train.
2.Where did Sara get water
A.From the cow. B.From the fied. C.From the stream. D.From the trees.
3.When the house had light, Mother to the family.
A.showed some photos B.sang some songs
C.read some poems D.told some news
4.What did the family think of the name of cream ice
A.It was funny. B.It was easy. C.It was helpful. D.It was common.
5.What did they need to make ice cream
A.Sugar and eggs. B.Ice and milk. C.Apples and corn. D.Milk and meat.
Passage 2(2023天津A)
In the morning, Daniel and Peter finished their breakfast quickly.They put on their school uniforms(校服), took their school bags and walked quickly to the bus stop.They had to wait for their school bus as usual.They waited for half an hour but the bus didn't come.The two brothers were starting to get worried.They did not want to be late for school.
Just then, Daniel's classmate, Ben, came with a football on his bike.They were surprised to see that Ben wasn't in his school uniform.
Ben stopped in front of the two brothers and asked, “Where are you going ”
“To school,” replied Peter quickly.
“Why aren't you ready for school, Ben ” Daniel asked.
“Have you forgotten that today is a school holiday ” laughed Ben.“We have no lessons today!”
When Daniel and Peter told their mother about it, they all laughed.At last, the brothers joined Ben in playing football in the field nearby.
What a special morning!
1.When did the story happen
A.In the morning. B.At noon. C.In the afternoon. D.In the evening.
2.How did Daniel and Peter feel when their school bus didn't come
A.Angry. B.Excited. C.Lonely. D.Worried.
3.Why were the two brothers surprised
A.Ben was a football fan. B.Ben wasn’t in his school uniform.
C.Ben had a bicycle. D.Ben was leaving school.
4.The bus didn't come because .
A.the weather was bad B.the driver was sick
C.it was a school holiday D.there was something wrong with it
5.What did the two brothers do at last
A.They went to the cinema. B.They played football with Ben.
C.They read books at home. D.They cooked with their mother.
Passage 3(2022天津A)
Steve is James and John's big brother.One day, when their mum left for work, James and John started crying.They didn't want her to leave.Steve tried to stop them crying and said, “Let's play hide-and-seek(捉迷藏).You hide and I'll count to ten.Then I'll try to find you.” Steve found James under a chair and John behind a door.They played over and over again.Each time, the two boys hid in the same places.Finally, Steve felt too bored with the game.“Let's take the dog for a walk,” he said.
When Steve walked the dog, he found James and John were running in the street. He thought it was so dangerous.Then he had an idea.“Anyone who walks back to the house with me can have some snacks!” Steve shouted.
At home, the boys ate some cookies and got ready for a sleep.James and John wanted a story. Steve told them the story about the little red hen.When their mum returned home, she was pleased to find the three sleeping boys.
1.James and John started when their mum left home.
A.crying B.running C.reading D.sleeping
2.Where did James hide during the game
A.Under a table. B.Under a chair. C.Behind a door. D.Behind a box.
3.Why did Steve feel bored with the game
A.Because he was not good at it.
B.Because he didn't know where to hide.
C.Because his brothers made the room dirty.
D.Because his brothers always hid in the same places.
4.What were James and John doing when Steve walked the dog
A.Staying in the house. B.Shouting at Steve.
C.Running in the street. D.Eating some snacks.
5.How did their mum feel when she found the sleeping boys
A.Angry. B.Pleased. C.Afraid. D.Sad.
Passage 4(2021天津A)
I'm Kevin, a student of Grade 9.Most of my friends walk to school, but I like to ride my bike each day.I wake up at 7:00. After I wash my face and eat breakfast, I throw the schoolbag on my back.Do I have my books and homework Yes, I do.
I take my bike, hop(跳) onto it and ride to school at 7:30.“See you later, mum,” I say.
I pass my friends when I ride by. “Hi, Kevin!” they call when I pass.Mary does not want to ride with me.She does not like to wear a schoolbag.She likes to carry her books in her arms when she walks.She likes to kick the autumn leaves.But she likes to look at the flowers the best.
Not me! I like to ride my bike to feel the fresh air in my face.When I get to school, I lock my bike in the bicycle park.I walk across the field to say hi to Mr Brown and wait for my friends in our classroom.
1.What grade is Kevin in
A.Grade 6. B.Grade 7. C.Grade 8. D.Grade 9.
2.What time does Kevin ride to school
A.At 6:30. B.At 7:00. C.At 7:30. D.At 8:00.
3.On her way to school, Mary likes to the best.
A.ride with Kevin B.look at the flowers
C.wear a schoolbag D.kick the autumn leaves
4.Why does Kevin like to ride a bike
A.To take his mum with him. B.To meet his grandpa.
C.To feel the fresh air in his face. D.To show he is brave.
5.Where does Kevin wait for his friends
A.At home. B.In the field.
C.At the school gate. D.In the classroom.
Passage 5(2021天津B)
When the days grew long in the middle of summer, Lisa liked to go to the park and watch the clouds.
One day, Lisa saw a cloud that looked like a standing dragon. After a few minutes, it became a flying dragon. Then it seemed to change direction.Another cloud moved in to mix with it, and the dragon changed into a dancing elephant. Then it became a sitting dog, then a barking(吠,叫) dog, and then a tiger.
“This is better than TV!” Lisa shouted.
Mr Thomas, the music teacher at Lisa's school, was flying a kite with his son in the park.He heard Lisa's voice. He gave the kite string(线) to his son and came to Lisa.
“Hi, Mr Thomas!” Lisa said.“Look at those clouds. They keep changing! First they looked like a dragon, then an elephant, then a dog, and now a tiger!” Mr Thomas looked up. “A tiger ” he said. “That looks like a horse to me. It's running towards the sun. That's so lively.”
Lisa looked again. He was right! “How do clouds know how to make so many shapes ”
“The clouds don't know how to make shapes.Your imagination(想象力) helps you see those shapes in the clouds,” Mr Thomas answered as the horse changed into a chicken.
1.What did Lisa like to do in the park in the middle of summer
A.Train her dog. B.Watch the clouds.
C.Feed animals. D.Read books.
2.Lisa found that “a barking dog” in the clouds changed into “ ”.
A.a dragon B.an elephant C.a tiger D.a giraffe
3.What was Mr Thomas doing in the park when Lisa shouted
A.Studying plants. B.Flying a kite.
C.Having music lessons. D.Playing tennis.
4.What did Mr Thomas think of the running horse in the clouds
A.It was strong. B.It was shy.
C.It was noisy. D.It was lively.
5.According to Mr Thomas, what helped Lisa see different shapes in the clouds
A.Tradition. B.Silence. C.Imagination. D.Environment.
Passage 6(2019天津A)
Dear Lucy,
How are you It has been a month since my family left Hong Kong for England and we are fine.
England is very different from Hong Kong.The weather is terrible and it rains a lot. The buildings are funny. They are in rows and not high.I love them because the rooms are much larger. I'm having a wonderful time at my new school and my new home!
Mum and Dad are happy with their new jobs. But my brother Jack doesn't like moving to England because he misses his friends so much.
I've made lots of new friends at school. My teachers are really nice too and my English has improved a lot. After school, we can take part in relaxing activities such as sports, watching films or playing computer games. There's a park near the school where I often go with the other students at the weekend.
We are travelling back to Hong Kong for the summer holiday. I will visit you and bring you a present!
Write back soon!
Love,
Sandy
1.Where did Sandy's family live before
A.Hong Kong. B.Sydney. C.New York. D.London.
2.Sandy loves the buildings in England because their rooms are .
A.cheaper B.warmer C.newer D.larger
3.How many people are there in Sandy's family
A.2. B.4. C.6. D.8.
4.Who does not like moving to England
A.Dad. B.Mum. C.Jack. D.Sandy.
5.What is the letter mainly about
A.Sandy’s summer holiday. B.Sandy’s parents.
C.Sandy’s new classmates. D.Sandy’s new life.
Passage 7(2019天津B)
One day, Tom's teacher, Miss Mak, held a class meeting.“There will be a flag day next Saturday.Does anyone want to join this meaningful event(活动) ”asked Miss Mak.Tom was interested in raising money for homeless children but he was not brave enough to talk to the strangers, so he kept quiet in his seat.
“Tom, you haven't sold flags before,” said Miss Mak suddenly.“Would you like to have a try ” Tom was hesitant(犹豫的), but he finally nodded.
On the flag day, Tom and Angela sold flags in a busy street. “Excuse me.Could you please buy… ” said Angela softly to the first person she met.The man smiled and put a five-dollar coin into Angela's collection bag.Then she said thanks and put a flag under his shoulder. “I did it!” said Angela happily.“It's your turn now.”
Feeling nervous, Tom began to shake.Soon, he saw a young lady walking towards him.The lady was smiling and holding a few coins in her hand.She asked, “Are you selling flags for Fund for the Homeless Children ” Tom's face became red and said yes.Then the lady made the donation(捐赠) and Tom gave her a flag. “You made it!” laughed Angela.
In the next couple of hours, Angela and Tom sold flags quickly and bravely. At last, their collection bags were so heavy that they had to hold them with both arms. They felt very proud.
1.Why did Tom keep quiet in his seat
A.He had other plans.
B.He didn't like Miss Mak.
C.He was not interested in the activity.
D.He was not brave enough to talk to the strangers.
2.When Miss Mak asked Tom to have a try, he finally .
A.laughed B.nodded C.refused D.cried
3.Where did Tom and Angela sell flags
A.In a busy street. B.In their school.
C.In a tall building. D.In a small garden.
4.How much did the first man pay Angela for the flag
A.Five dollars. B.Ten dollars. C.Fifteen dollars. D.Twenty dollars.
5.How did Tom and Angela feel after they sold the flags
A.Bored. B.Shy. C.Confident. D.Sad.
Passage 8(2018天津B)
I did something wrong today.
While at the beach this afternoon, I met a boy called Bob. We talked a lot. He said that it was fun playing on the cliffs(悬崖). I told him that I was not allowed to go near that place (Mum and Dad had always told me it was dangerous to play there). He called me a coward. I wanted to prove to him that I was just as brave, so I agreed to go with him.
We wanted to make our way down to explore(探索) the area, so Bob started to climb down and I followed him. Unluckily, some rocks came down after us. One of them nearly hit my head.We could not get back up. We shouted and shouted for help, but for a long time, no help came. I was really scared. I wanted to cry. Then, we heard some sounds. Someone had heard us. A woman tied(系) a rope around herself while a man at the cliff top held the rope. She made her way down to save us.
My parents were relieved(宽慰的) that I was unhurt, but they were angry that I had done such a risky thing. I apologized and promised that I would not do anything like that again.
1.Where did the writer meet Bob
A.At school. B.In the park. C.At the beach. D.On the cliffs.
2.In Paragraph 2 “a coward” means .
A.a person who is not brave B.a person who is not clever
C.a person who is not strong D.a person who is not polite
3.What had the writer's parents always warned him about
A.The wind was very strong. B.The beach was too far away.
C.The cliffs were not a safe place. D.Bob was difficult to get on with.
4. Put the sentences in the right order according to the passage.
a.Some rocks came down. b.The writer followed Bob.
c.The writer wanted to cry. d.A man and a woman saved them.
e.The writer and Bob heard some sounds.
A.a-b-c-d-e B.b-a-c-e-d C.a-c-b-e-d D.b-e-a-c-d
5. How did the writer feel about what he had done
A.Surprised. B.Excited. C.Glad. D.Sorry.
Passage 9(2024河西区一模A)
May 11， 2024
Dear Grandma，
I wanted to write you a note to say thank you for my presents. They came in the mail on May 10, the day before my 15th birthday. I love the books! How did you know that I was reading the stories on ancient China Did my dad tell you that I was interested in that topic
I also loved the soccer clothes. My spring season starts in a few weeks, and I can wear these clothes for my soccer practice every Friday. I really hope I can score a few goals this season, I'm going to work really hard to try to make that happen.
When will you be able to visit me here I miss you so much and hope we can see each other soon. I know the plane ride can be a long one, but I really hope to see you.
I love you, Grandma.Thanks again for my birthday presents.
Sincerely,
Greta
1. What did Greta receive from her grandma before her birthday
A.Some presents. B.Some flowers. C.A model plane. D.A letter.
2. How old is Greta
A.Seven. B.Nine. C.Ten. D.Fifteen.
3.How often does Greta practice soccer
A.Once a week. B.Twice a week.
C.Three times a week. D.Four times a week.
4. Which of the following is NOT true
A.Greta has very good manners. B.Greta likes ancient China a lot.
C.Greta will visit her grandma soon. D.Greta lives far from her grandma.
5. Why does Greta write this note
A.To say sorry to her grandma. B.To send thanks to her grandma.
C.To show an interest in travelling. D.To express pity to lose the game.
Passage 10(2024河北区二模A)
Dear Nicole,
How are you This summer holiday my dad and I travelled to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. My dad and I have climbed many mountains in Scotland. Before the trip, we spent a few weeks training in the mountains of Switzerland.
Over 20，000 people climb Kilimanjaro every year. Some do it because the countryside is very interesting, going from rainforest to snow at the top. Our reason was that you can get to the top without much equipment(装备) — ropes or special climbing tools. There are also few storms on the mountain, but we only learnt that later.
Climbing above 4，000 metres can be difficult because some people get terrible headaches.I was fine, but others in our group were sick. Dad felt awful as well, so I had to look after him as we got near the top. The other problem was that he lost his gloves. His hands got so cold that he couldn't feel them. This was dangerous, so I gave him a pair of my socks to keep his hands warm.
It took us six days and it was the best climbing experience ever.I'd do it again next year.
With love，
Zack
1.Where did Zack and his dad train before climbing Kilimanjaro
A.In Tanzania. B.In Scotland.
C.In England. D.In Switzerland.
2.Why did Zack and his dad want to climb Kilimanjaro
A.Not much equipment is needed
B.The countryside is beautiful.
C.It is popular with mountain climbers.
D.There are few storms on the mountain.
3.On the way to the top of Kilimanjaro, .
A.Zack lost his socks B.Zack got a headache
C.Zack’s dad hurt his hand D.Zack’s dad lost his gloves
4.Zack thinks that his trip is.
A.simple B.terrible C.wonderful D.common
5. What's the letter mainly about
A.Zack’s father. B.Zack’s trip. C.Zack’s new friends. D.Zack’s new life.
Passage 11(2024河北区二模B)
Last year, an old lady moved to my town. Everyone referred to her as(称……为)Granny. Because she kept to herself, she seemed a little different. She asked nothing of anyone and did nothing for anyone, except her pets. She had five dogs and four cats. They were always behind her wherever she went.
One day，a newspaper boy noticed Granny's papers had not been picked up for three or four days. The dogs and cats in her yard were a bit thinner and moved about slowly. He had not seen Granny for about a week. He wondered if she was all right, so he got off his bike and walked to the front door, “Hello! Anyone here ” he called. He listened for a while and seemed to hear somebody whimpering. He quickly rode to the closest neighbour Mrs Green's house and called 110. When the police arrived, they found Granny had fallen and had not been able to move to call for help. The paramedics(急救医士) said Granny needed to go to the hospital and stay for a few days.
While Granny was in hospital, some neighbours came to feed her pets every day. And some neighbours took care of her until her daughter arrived. Luckily, Granny was soon well. When she went home, her neighbours brought her food and flowers. Granny was sorry she had not got to know her neighbours earlier, but was glad she had now “found” them.
1. How many pets did Granny have
A.Four. B.Five. C.Eight. D.Nine.
2. The word “whimpering” in Paragraph 2 means .
A.producing loud reading sounds B.making low crying sounds
C.producing sweet singing sounds D.making lovely laughing sounds
3. Who quickly rode to Mrs Green's house and called 110
A.The newspaper boy. B.The closest neighbour.
C.The Granny's daughter. D.The doctors and nurses.
4.Which word might Granny's daughter use to describe Granny's neighbours
A.Busy. B.Kind. C.Rude. D.Lucky.
5. What might happen next in the story
A.Granny moved to another hospital.
B.The newspaper boy sold Granny's pets.
C.Granny became friends with her neighbours.
D.The newspaper boy refused to go to Granny's home.
Passage 12（2024南开区二模C）
Have you ever tried hiking I had my first hiking experience on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with my friend when I went to Yunnan.
This was the first time I had traveled so far without my parents. I was very excited and discussed the plan with my friend almost every week leading up to the trip . Unfortunately, not everything went according to the plan. When we arrived at Lijiang, the weather was not good. It was a cloudy day, and we could barely see the mountain. My friend and I decided to book a tour called Hiking to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
The next morning, we arrived at the starting point and waited for our guide and driver. We passed a lake on our way to the mountain. It was hard to believe that the temperature could change so fast. When we were in the car, we just wore shirts. However, when we walked to the lakeside, I felt a cold wind blow.
At the foot of the mountain, we could only see mountains, soil and the sky at a glance. We arrived at an altitude(海拔) of about 3，800 meters after a long time. There I started to feel a bit sick. This made it hard to enjoy the view. The guide gave me good advice. He said, “Watch your step instead of thinking about how many steps you have to take.” It was not easy, but the experience was unforgettable. It was nice to see the valley from up above when we finished the hike.
In 10 days, we climbed the mountain, visited lots of ancient towns and traveled to Xishuangbanna. It is hard to say which place was the best. Things like this make it so fun to travel.
1.The underlined words “leading up to the trip” means “ ” in Paragraph 2.
A.since the trip B.after the trip C.before the trip D.during the trip
2.When the writer arrived in Lijiang, the weather was .
A.fine B.cloudy C.snowy D.rainy
3.What can we know from Paragraph 3
A.The writer went to the mountain in the afternoon.
B.The writer passed a big park on the way to the mountain.
C.The writer went hiking without any guides.
D.The writer felt cold when they were out of the car.
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A.The writer arrived at the foot of the mountain by car.
B.The writer spent half a month visiting in Yunnan Province.
C.It was easy for the writer to climb the mountain.
D.Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is 3，800 meters high.
5. What does the writer think about his first hiking
A.He regretted going hiking. B.He didn't feel comfortable
C.It was hard to say. D.It was an unforgettable experience.
科普知识类
Passage 1(2024天津B)
Salt has always been important to people. In the past, it was as valuable as gold. Over the years, people discovered different ways to get salt. Some early people got salt from rocks. In other places, people got salt from the sea. They took sea water and put it in the sun. After a long time, the water dried up(耗尽). Then people could get salt.
Today, people still get salt from the sea. But most salt comes from salt mines(矿) and salt wells(井). How do people get salt from salt mines They dig deep into the ground for it. To get salt from salt wells, people put two pipes(管子) into the ground. Water is sent down through one of the pipes. And the water is mixed with the salt in salt wells. It makes salt water. Then the salt water is pushed up through the other pipe. Later, the salt is taken out of the salt water.
People once worked hard to find and make salt. Now, people can buy it at any food store.
1.Some early people got salt from .
A.flowers B.fruits C.trees D.rocks
2.Why did people put sea water in the sun
A.To get salt. B.To catch fish. C.To wash clothes. D.To water crops.
3.How do people get salt from salt mines
A.By mixing sand with gold. B.By digging deep into the ground.
C.By putting oil on rocks. D.By throwing stones into the sea.
4.What is the right order of getting salt from salt wells
a.The salt is taken out of the salt water.
b.Water is sent down through one of the pipes.
c.The salt water is pushed up through the other pipe.
A.a-b-c B.b-c-a C.c-b-a D.b-a-c
5.The passage is mainly about .
A.who discovered salt B.when we made salt
C.where salt comes from D.how much salt we need
Passage 2(2023天津B)
About 80% of people do not get enough vitamin(维生素) D every day.But this vitamin is very important for your health.
Vitamin D is really important for our bones(骨骼).When we are young, vitamin D builds up our bones and makes them strong.When we are older, we still need vitamin D to keep our bones strong.Our bodies keep the vitamin D in our bones and teeth.Then we lose vitamin D as we work and exercise during the day.But our bodies can't make vitamin D. So we have to get it from outside of our bodies.
Where can a person get this very important vitamin Vitamin D is in foods like fish and eggs.Sometimes, vitamin D is added to bread, milk, and orange juice.Food is not the only way our bodies can get vitamin D.The sun also gives us vitamin D.If we want to be healthy, we should spend some time in the sun each day.Too much sun is not good for you, but about 15 minutes a day is usually enough.And we should be sure to eat foods that are rich in vitamin D, too.
1.The writer says that vitamin D .
A.makes our bones strong B.keeps our hair clean
C.is not necessary for our teeth D.is harmful to our hearts
2.Why do we have to get vitamin D from outside of our bodies
A.It makes us popular. B.It helps us eat more food.
C.Our bodies can't make vitamin D. D.The more vitamin D, the better.
3.According to the writer, people can get vitamin D by .
A.eating fish B.watching TV C.working hard D.having a sleep
4.How long are we advised to spend in the sun each day
A.About 15 minutes. B.About 45 minutes.
C.About 1 hour. D.About 2 hours.
5.Paragraph 3 mainly tells us .
A.what vitamin D is B.where we can get vitamin D
C.how much vitamin D we need D.why people don't like vitamin D
Passage 3(2022天津C)
Tea and coffee are two of the most popular drinks in the world. However, people usually like one more than the other.These drinks also have very different uses.
Tea drinking started in China over 4,000 years ago. Tea is made from leaves. These days, some people drink tea for health, using it to help with stress(压力) or losing weight. However, most people in tea drinking countries think of tea as more than just a healthy drink.In fact, tea drinking in some countries is a part of the culture. In Turkey(土耳其), tea is always there when people meet. Whether in someone's home or a company, tea is always offered as a way of welcoming. In the UK, homes and offices usually have tea time. Tea and other dishes are served at tea time in the afternoon.It is a way of relaxing with friends or co-workers(同事).
Coffee came much later than tea, just over 1,000 years ago.Coffee is made from beans.Something in the coffee beans makes a person feel active.Most people do not drink coffee to relax.Instead, they drink coffee to get going.Many people drink coffee in the morning to help them wake up.Others will also drink coffee during short breaks in the afternoon to keep going through the working day.Some people may visit coffee shops just to meet and talk with friends.However, many people in coffee shops drink coffee while working on their computers.
Is tea or coffee more common in your country Between the two, which do you like to drink more
1.Where did tea drinking start
A.In Japan. B.In China. C.In Turkey. D.In the UK.
2.We can learn from Paragraph 2 that people in the UK .
A.drink tea to get fat B.offer tea to say goodbye
C.think of tea as a bad drink D.have tea to relax themselves
3.What is coffee made from
A.Leaves. B.Sugar. C.Dishes. D.Beans.
4.Which of the following is NOT true according to Paragraph 3
A.Coffee came much earlier than tea.
B.Many people drink coffee to wake up.
C.Many people work on their computers in coffee shops.
D.Some people meet and talk with friends in coffee shops.
5.What is the best title of the passage
A.The Smells of Tea and Coffee
B.The Prices of Tea and Coffee
C.The Different Cultures of Tea and Coffee
D.The Different Ways of Making Tea and Coffee
Passage 4(2021天津C)
There are many deserts(沙漠) on the earth.And the following are some facts you may find interesting.
What are deserts like
Deserts can be hot and dry places.Rain may not fall there for months or years.Some deserts are sandy and stony(多石的).Deserts can also be very windy places.The wind can change the shape of the deserts.It moves sand around from place to place.
Temperatures in the desert can vary enormously(非常).During the daytime, the temperature may reach 40℃ even in the shade(阴凉处).At night deserts can become very cold. In winter there may even be a frost(霜冻) in the early morning.
Living in the desert
The camel is sometimes called “the ship of the desert”.It stores food in its hump(驼峰) and can go for days without water. It has large feet which help it not to fall into the soft sand. Its long eyelashes(睫毛) keep out the sand during sandstorms.
An oasis is an area of the desert where water may be found. The water may be in pools or under the ground. People and animals visit an oasis for water and food. Plants grow at an oasis. Some farmers are able to grow crops here.
The Arabian Desert
The Arabian Desert lies between the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf. In some parts of the desert, it is too hot for people to live. Oil was discovered under parts of the desert and in the Arabian Gulf. This oil has made some countries in the area very rich. Much of the money has been spent building fine cities with lovely parks and lakes, and people live a comfortable life there.
1.Which of the following can best describe deserts
A.Hot and dry. B.Sandy and rainy. C.Wet and stony. D.Windy and snowy.
2.The word “vary” in the passage means “ ”.
A.be low B.be high C.be similar D.be different
3.The camel has long eyelashes to .
A.stay cool in deserts B.go for days without water
C.help it not to fall into the soft sand D.keep out the sand during sandstorms
4.According to the passage, people and animals visit an oasis for .
A.frost and crops B.sand and stones
C.water and food D.money and oil
5.What is the best title of the passage
A.What is the weather like in deserts B.What do you know about deserts
C.How do people live in deserts D.Where is the Arabian Desert
Passage 5(2019天津C)
There are many ways to help improve your health like eating healthy food, taking exercise and getting medical help. But the easiest and cheapest way to improve your health is just to sleep eight hours or more every night.
The general sleeping rule is that the younger you are, the longer sleep you need. But regardless of(不管) age, some people need to sleep more while for some a few hours is enough. The problem with sleep is that more and more people in the world are not sleeping enough. According to the World Health Organization, over half the people in the world may be sleep-deprived. Having less sleep not only makes people feel tired but also causes accidents. In the United States alone, sleepy drivers cause at least 100,000 traffic accidents a year. Also sleep problems can cause medical problems such as high blood pressure(血压).
Why are so many people sleep-deprived Part of the reasons may be cultural. In the American culture, people put a higher value on work than on sleep. In fact, people who sleep a lot are usually seen as “lazy”. Also, you can sometimes hear some people say proudly that they don't have much time to sleep, they only sleep four or five hours a night. It seems that the less you sleep, the more work you'll do.
How do we teach these people to learn the value of sleep Perhaps they may listen to the advice of Dr. James Maas, an expert(专家) in sleep. He says, “Sleep is like a credit(信用卡) card. When you sleep less, you are only borrowing time. You always have to pay it back. The more hours you don't sleep, the more hours you should sleep to “pay back” the hours on your ‘sleep credit card’.”
For those who value work more than sleep, they should listen to what a famous person once said,“Don't think you will be doing less work because you sleep during the night. That is a foolish(愚蠢的) idea which is held by people who have no imagination. You will be able to do more.”
1.According to the writer, the easiest and cheapest way to improve health is to .
A.eat healthy food every day
B.take exercise as much as possible
C.get medical help whenever necessary
D.sleep eight hours or more every night
2.What does “sleep-deprived” mean in Paragraph 2
A.Having a good sleep. B.Excited about sleep.
C.Having less sleep. D.Interested in sleep.
3.According to Dr.James Maas, what is sleep like
A.An hour. B.A report. C.A credit card. D.A piece of paper.
4.What do the words of the famous person mean in Paragraph 5
A.Sleeping during the night is foolish.
B.Sleeping during the night is helpful.
C.People have no courage.
D.People always do less work.
5.What is the best title of the passage
A.The Value of Sleep B.The Value of Study
C.The Ways of Eating Less D.The Ways of Making Money
Passage 6（2024红桥区一模C）
Some animals can easily find their way home after a long journey. How do they make it Scientific research shows that they are born with certain unusual abilities for direction.
A certain kind of ants, for example, can count their steps to avoid getting lost. They can go as far as 110 metres and bring food home. These ants live in the open desert, so they have nothing to guide them along the way. It's like someone walking six kilometres through a dark forest.
Some fish have an unbelievable sense(感觉) of smell. They can smell even a single drop of their home water in a large sea area. Some sea birds have a similar ability. They are able to make a smell map of their flying area.
Some animals can sense the earth's magnetic field(磁场), while humans can't. This magnetic field guides a certain kind of fish when they swim a long way to a place and then back. How can this kind of fish do that It is still a mystery. Scientists have no good answers yet.
However, animals with such unusual abilities still have difficulty dealing with environmental changes caused by human activities. For example, many birds depend on stars for direction，but they get lost easily at night when city lights are kept on all night. To solve this problem, we can simply turn off some lights at night. Clearly, one small act of humans may mean a lot to animals.
1. Where is this passage most probably from
A.A guidebook. B.A storybook. C.An art magazine. D.A science magazine.
2. How can a certain kind of ants find their way
A.By imagining the way. B.By bringing food together.
C.By counting their steps. D.By walking through a forest.
3.The word “mystery” in Paragraph 4 means “ ” .
A.secret B.feeling C.reason D.choice
4.What are people advised to do according to the last paragraph
A.To travel at night. B.To help animals.
C.To keep city lights on. D.To develop unusual abilities.
5. Which can be the best title for the passage
A.Birds’ Sense of Light B.Fish’s Sense of Smell
C.Animals’ Sense of Direction D.Animals’ Sense of Magnetic Field
Passage 7【文化认同】（2024河西区一模C）
Weiqi is a board game for two players. To win, one player must use black or white playing pieces, named stones, to surround(包围) more areas.
The game was invented in China more than 2,500 years ago. It's one of the four Chinese traditional fine arts, along with playing guqin, writing and painting, so it owns a wide fan base in China. Now it is also popular in other parts of the world.
In Germany, the Berlin Weiqi Association(协会) has worked together with the China Cultural Center to host The China Cup, which sees about 50 to 100 players each year. As the cooperation(合作)between China and Germany deepens, many Weiqi training courses(培训课程) are offered and sometimes professional(专业的) players from China are invited to give talks to German Weiqi lovers.
Andreas Urban, the chairman(主席)of Berlin Weiqi Association, discovered a book on Weiqi accidentally. “I tried to understand the rules, but I couldn't.”said Urban. Schreiber, the vice chairman, was introduced to the game 16 years ago by a classmate. “The first time I played Weiqi， I even couldn't understand the rules,” he said. But both of them found the game more and more interesting after practice. “I advise children to learn Weiqi. They can learn that there is always someone stronger and it's OK to lose. They can also learn how to improve from their mistakes and say tomorrow will be better than today,” said Sehreiber.
To the experienced(有经验的) players, Weiqi can be very attractive(使人入迷的), as it is not just for fun, but also has a deeper cultural ground. When two players meet on the Weiqi board, they follow the same rules, but may carry completely different methods. One of the best ways to improve is to play against someone who's stronger, as well as from different cultural backgrounds. This kind of cross-cultural communication helps the development of Weiqi.
1.What does Paragraph One mainly tell us
A.The basic rules of playing Weiqi. B.The materials from which Weiqi is made.
C.The useful skills of playing Weiqi. D.The number of players a Weiqi team has.
2.How often does Berlin host The China Cup
A.Once a year. B.Twice a year.
C.Three times a year. D.Four times a year.
3. Schreiber advises children to learn Weiqi because.
A.it's easy for children to play it well
B.few children can face failure bravely
C.children can learn a lot from playing it
D.it's the best way to win for their country
4.What similar experience did Schreiber and Urban have
A.They found it difficult to learn Weiqi.
B.They learned Weiqi by accident at first.
C.They learned Weiqi from their classmates.
D.They didn't know Weiqi rules well at first.
5.What can we learn from the passage
A.Weiqi is one of the four traditional fine arts in Germany.
B.Players can't carry the same method when playing Weiqi.
C.Cross-cultural communication plays a part in Weiqi development.
D.Playing with stronger players is the best way to improve yourself.
Passage 8（2024红桥区二模C）
Which animals are smart You may first think of dogs because they can help people a lot. And there is one more animal that is also clever: sheep.
Scientists said that people could train sheep to identify(识别) familiar human faces.
Before the test, scientists let the sheep take a look at the pictures of four famous people. Then the sheep went into a room with two computer screens. Each screen showed a human face.One screen showed one of the four famous people and the other screen showed a random(随机的)person. The sheep always walked towards the screen with the famous person's face.
After discovering the sheep's ability to recognize(认出) famous people, scientists gave them a new task. They wanted to see if the sheep could correctly recognize the same people from different angles(角度). The result showed that the sheep could, though they were a bit slower than before.
Finally, the scientists wanted to know if the sheep could recognize the photos of their trainers. Without any training, the sheep could identify their trainers easily.
The scientists said it might be interesting in the future to find whether sheep can identify different facial expressions or not.
1. Which kind of animals can help people do many things according to the passage
A.Sheep. B.Dogs. C.Cats. D.Elephants.
2.From Paragraph 3 we can know that.
A.sheep can identify familiar human faces
B.famous people's faces are bigger than others'
C.famous people are more beautiful than others
D.sheep can only identify famous people's faces
3.In the passage scientists gave the sheep tasks.
A.two B.three C.four D.five
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A.Scientists can make the sheep identify their trainers faster.
B.In the future sheep will identify different facial expressions.
C.The sheep are not able to recognize their trainers without being trained.
D.The sheep spend more time recognizing the same people from different angles.
5. What's the best title for the passage
A.Animals and Human Faces B.Some Animals’ Ability
C.Sheep’s Special Ability D.Scientists and Sheep
Passage 9（2024红桥区三模C）
Experts believe that there are more than 8 million restaurants in the world today. So it might surprise you to learn that restaurants, as we know them, have only existed for a few centuries. Before 1765, there were no restaurants.That is, there were no places that provided the restaurant experience. There was nowhere in which a waiter brought you food and drinks that you picked from a menu. In fact, there were no menus anywhere.
There were eating places travelers could go to centuries before that. The countryside was full of inns that would serve food. And there were taverns(酒馆) where one could get drinks. The rich could also eat special meals prepared by private cooks. But none of them could be called a “restaurant”.
A man called Boulanger changed that. In 1765, he opened a place in Paris that sold soups. On his sign he used the word “restaurant” to describe what he was selling. At that time, soups were considered something that could help “restore(恢复)” your health — in French the word “restore” is “restaurer” — so he called the soups “restaurants”. Soon, people started buying Boulanger’s soups even when they were not ill. And over time, people began to use the word “restaurant” to refer to a place selling soup rather than the soup itself. More “restaurants” opened in France, and people began to buy soups more often.
Later, restaurants in Paris began to serve other food besides soup. In the 1790s, menus started to appear. By the mid?1800s, there were many types of restaurants throughout the world. The United States offered coffee shops. Tea houses became popular throughout China. Paris created beautiful restaurants for the rich. The British began to copy the French, and the restaurant idea spread throughout the British Empire.
Today cities are filled with all types of restaurants. Diners(就餐者)have millions of options from which to choose.
1. What is the passage mainly about
A.How restaurants developed.
B.What made a good restaurant.
C.Who created the first restaurant.
D.Why restaurants became popular.
2. According to the first paragraph, what made restaurants different from earlier eating places
A.Restaurants only served food.
B.Restaurants were more expensive.
C.Restaurants were mainly in cities.
D.Restaurants had a list of meal choices.
3. Who did Boulanger expect to come and eat at his restaurant
A.Rich people. B.Sick people. C.Travellers. D.Workers.
4.When it was first used, what did the word “restaurant” refer to
A.A person. B.A place. C.Illness. D.Soup.
5.When did restaurants begin to grow internationally
A.In the 1600s. B.In the 1700s. C.In the 1800s. D.In the 1900s.
Passage 10（2024南开区三模B）
Body language is an important part of communication. If you want to communicate well, it's important to understand how you can (and can't) use your body to say what you mean.
Here are some examples of body language :
Body language Feeling
Sitting with legs crossed Bored
Sitting with legs apart Open，relaxed
Walking with hands in pockets, head down Sad
Hand to cheek Thinking
ands clasped(握紧) behind back Angry
If a person is bored, he won't look at the person who is talking to him. He will find other things to do. He may also keep looking at his watch or a clock. If a person is open to you, his arms and legs will not be crossed(交叉的). And if a person is relaxed, you will know it by looking at his body, even his breathing(呼吸) is slower.
What other body language do you notice in the daily life And what does it mean
1.What can you do if you want to communicate well
A.Walk with hands in pockets. B.Use your body language.
C.Speak in public. D.Say something slowly.
2. If a person is, he won't look at the person who is talking.
A.bored B.tired C.happy D.open
3.If a person is relaxed, .
A.he will find other things to look at B.he will speak louder
C.his breathing will be slower D.he will stop talking
4.Which of the following is NOT true
A.Walking with head down, a person may be sad.
B.When a person was angry, his hands clasped behind back.
C.Sitting with legs apart, a person may be open and relaxed.
D.If a person is open to you， his arms and legs will be crossed.
5. Why does the writer give examples in the table
A.To tell us how to sit and talk with people.
B.To show us the feelings behind body language.
C.To teach us some cultures in foreign countries.
D.To help us communicate with each other.
人物故事类
Passage 1(2024南开区一模A)
Bringing chess to all
Can middle school students be “teachers” How will they teach Li Ziqi, a 13-year-old boy from Chengdu Xichuan Middle School, Sichuan, volunteered to teach primary school students in a village.
Li joined a teaching activity in Xichang county, Sichuan， last summer. “I read the news that teachers were not enough in the village, so I wanted to give some classes to the kids there,” said Li. His teacher introduced him to the school.
“My third-grade students have subjects like Chinese and English every day, so l wanted to teach them chess,” Li said.
Li carefully gave 10 chess lessons with rules and real games. “Chess can help with kids' logical(逻辑的)thinking. They love the chess classes very much,” said Li. “They now know that there are many ways of learning, not just learning from books. I feel so proud!”
1. Who is Li Ziqi
A.An English teacher. B.A 13-year-old student.
C.A volunteer teaching Chinese. D.A primary school student.
2. Why did Li go and teach at a village school
A.Because he wanted to be around kids.
B.Because his parents worked there.
C.Because he stared a teaching activity.
D.Because the school didn’t have enough teachers.
3. What did Li teach
A.Chess. B.Chinese. C.English. D.News writing.
4.How many lessons did Li teach
A.Three. B.Ten. C.Thirteen. D.Fifteen.
5. Why did Li feel proud
A.Because he trained the kids to win the game.
B.Because the kids were able to play chess.
C.Because he made some rules for the kids.
D.Because the kids knew more ways of learning.
Passage 2(2024滨海新区一模B)
Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. was the first African-American player to take part in the International sport of tennis at the highest level of the game. He was born on July 10th, 1943.
When Arthur was 6, his mother died. Arthur, with his father and his brother lived near a large park in Richmond, Virginia. His father was the manager of the park. He took care of the park and made sure everything was right.
Arthur was allowed to play in the park when he was seven years old. He was quite energetic. A swimming pool, tennis courts, and baseball diamonds(棒球场) were in the park. Arthur spent a lot of time playing there. He did well in sports, but he had never tried to play tennis.
He often watched the tennis players. Sometimes there were tennis lessons, and Arthur would watch even more carefully. The young man teaching the lessons noticed Arthur. His name was Ronald Charity.
Mr Charity asked Arthur if he wanted to learn to play tennis. Arthur was excited and agreed. Arthur learned very quickly. Mr Charity found Arthur would grow up to be a good tennis player. By the time he was ten, Arthur won a tournament(联赛). Many older and bigger players came to the park trying to win the prize, but Arthur beat them. He became known as “the kid who could play tennis”.
Arthur grew up to be one of the first successful African-American tennis players. He played and won all over the world.
1. Which question is answered in Paragraph 2
A.Where did Arthur grow up B.Why did Arthur like tennis best
C.When was Arthur born D.What did Arthur like to do at school
2. The park offered people all of these EXCEPT.
A.tennis B.football C.baseball D.swimming
3. How did Arthur meet Mr Charity
A.Arthur's father asked Mr Charity to give Arthur tennis lessons.
B.While swimming at the pool, Mr Charity met Arthur.
C.While teaching tennis, Mr Charity saw young Arthur.
D.Mr Charity noticed young Arthur was playing tennis well.
4.What did Arthur do for the first time at the age of ten
A.He entered the park where his father worked.
B.He copied tennis movements without holding a racket(球拍).
C.He pretended(假装)to hit a tennis ball back and forth over a net.
D.He played tennis better than players who were older and bigger than he was.
5. This article is.
A.a biography(传记) B.a diary C.a magazine D.a piece of news
Passage 3【文化认同】（2024南开区一模C）
In 1972, Richard Sears, a young American began learning Chinese because of his interest in traditional Chinese culture.He was drawn to the ancient language so much that he went to China to study Chinese in the 1990s.
In 1994, Richard Sears decided to put the ancient Chinese characters online. Then, in 2002, he did it. That is the beginning of the Chinese Etymology(汉字字源) website. “My website did not get much attention during the first few years. Until one day in 2011, it suddenly got a lot of attention. I got a few thousand emails, and a few million visitors and people started calling me ‘Uncle Hanzi’,” Sears said with a smile. Hanzi means Chinese characters. He has put more than 96,000 ancient Chinese characters onto the website. “When I study each character, I wonder what the ancient Chinese thought,” said Sears.
After visiting many Chinese cities, Sears learned more about China and ancient Chinese culture. He said when he came to China in the last century, few Chinese could speak good English.“However, you can hear English in many places in China now. Chinese language and culture were mysterious and not known by people in most countries then, but now, more and more people in the world are learning Chinese, even Chinese history, traditional Chinese medicine and so on，” Sears added.
Now, the 74-year-old American has made his home in China.“I believe my website will live on after I die, and I'm planning to write a book about my research. This will be my gift to China,” he said.
1. What does the underlined sentence(画线句子)“He was drawn to the ancient language” mean in Paragraph 1
A.Sears was interested in ancient Chinese.
B.Sears had to study Chinese characters.
C.Sears could draw Chinese characters well.
D.Sears could speak ancient Chinese very well.
2.Chinese Etymology website went online when Sears was years old.
A.30 B.44 C.52 D.74
3. Which of the following is NOT right according to the passage
A.Sears decided to put the ancient Chinese characters online in 1994.
B.Sears’ website got a lot of attention as soon as it went online.
C.Sears has put over 96,000 ancient Chinese characters on the website.
D.Sears' website has been popular since 2011 and he is well-known.
4.What can we infer(推断) from Sears' words “more and more people in the world are learning Chinese, even…”in Paragraph 3
A.More and more people intend to learn Chinese history.
B.Traditional Chinese medicine is becoming popular.
C.It is difficult for foreigners to learn Chinese and Chinese culture.
D.China has an increasing influence over the world.
5.The best title(题目) for the passage could be .
A.Great Changes in China B.Beautiful Chinese Characters
C.American“Uncle Hanzi” D.Travelling from America to China
Passage 4（2024和平区一模B）
The chances of being hit by a falling helicopter(直升机) are low, but never zero! Two days before Logan Schneider's 19th birthday, an accident happened to him. While Logan was helping his brother on the farm in Wenatchee, Washington, a helicopter fell from the sky and landed directly on him.
Logan was wearing noise canceling head-phones(降噪耳机) just before the crash. He said he heard a couple of thumps(重击声) and looked up just in time to see the helicopter falling straight to him. He hardly had time to think before a fire broke out. As he tried to make his way out, he heard the pilot Cori Johnson shouting for help.
“I heard him shouting.” Logan said. “ I looked around and saw him upside down hanging. Fire was everywhere. When I was in the moment I really wasn't thinking. I was just doing.”
Logan reached Cori through the fire and brought him away from the fire. Once Cori was on his feet, Logan helped him get away just seconds before flames burst(爆炸) 30 feet into the air.
Firefighters arrived and put out the fire. Both Cori and Logan were taken to the hospital. Logan suffered second-degree burns on his arms and got hurt in his back， while Cori had a broken arm and several burns.
“I don't know how we both got out. I'm lucky to be alive,” Logan said. “The craziest thing about the whole situation is the pilot and I share the same birthday.”
Sounds like it was meant to be, right Well, this story gets even more coincidental(巧合的). Logan has always planned to enter college to learn about planes so he can become a pilot. The crash has not stopped him, and he still plans to take to the skies at college.
1.Where did the accident happen
A.In the forest. B.Near the river. C.On the farm. D.On the beach.
2.What is Para. 2 mainly talking about
A.The result of the accident. B.The cause of the accident.
C.What the accident was like. D.What Logan thinks of the accident.
3.What can we learn from Para. 4
A.The crash caused a small fire.
B.Logan was brave enough to save the pilot.
C.Logan and the pilot didn't run away in time.
D.The pilot was hurt more seriously than Logan.
4.Which of the following is the amazing part of the story
①Logan and the pilot were both alive.
②Logan plans to be a pilot in the future.
③The pilot will be Logan's teacher at college.
④Logan and the pilot share the same birthday.
A.①②③ B.②③④ C.①③④ D.①②④
5.Which word can be best used to describe Logan
A.Unlucky. B.Strong-hearted. C.Crazy. D.Heartless.
Passage 5【敬畏自然】（2024河西区一模B）
Zhi Nong was born in a small town in Yunnan Province. When he was young, he moved to Kunming with his mother. Feeling like a caged(笼中的) bird in the big city, he was bored with the busy and noisy city life and looked forward to nature.
His chance soon came. In 1983, he helped shoot a documentary(拍摄纪录片) about birds. That experience led him to learn photography and take photos of flying birds.
In the 1980s, the Internet was not that popular in China and cameras were expensive. He managed to borrow a camera and threw himself into studying how to use it. During that time, the library became his favorite place where he first read some magazines about nature. It opened a door for him to connect with nature.
In 1992, a research program was organized to protect a type of unusual monkeys which only live in China. Usually the home of these monkeys has half-a-year-long winters. It created great challenges for Zhi Nong's work, but he never drew back. “I didn't see the monkeys in the wild until I went into the mountains the third time,” said Zhi Nong. He went into the snow mountains six times just to get valuable photographs of the monkeys.
Three years later, his works won international prizes. People around the world began to pay attention to the protection of wild animals in China. And he is the first Chinese winner of the world Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
In order to call up tons of people to protect wildlife with cameras, he started “China Wildlife Photography Training Camp”. He hopes that more young people will join in for the nature protection.
1. What can we learn about Zhi Nong from Paragraph 1
A.He felt like a free bird.
B.He was satisfied with the city life.
C.He was born in Kunming.
D.He would like to live in nature.
2.Which is the right order of Zhi Nong's experience
a.He won some prizes in the world. b.He joined in shooting a documentary.
c.He took some pictures of monkeys. d.He set up a camp to train photographers.
A.a-b-c-d B.b-c-a-d C.c-a-d-b D.d-a-b-c
3. What do the underlined words “drew back” mean in Paragraph 4
A.Gave up. B.Grew up. C.Set out. D.Put on.
4.Where is the passage probably taken from
A.A diary. B.A science book. C.A magazine. D.A guidebook.
5.What is the best title for the passage
A.A Photographer's Way of Protecting Nature
B.A Door between Magazines and Nature
C.Difficulties of Taking Wildlife Photos
D.World Attention to Animal Protection
Passage 6（2024部分区二模C）
Mount Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world. It is in Asia, which is home to all five of the world's highest mountains. Mount Qomolangma's peak(顶峰) is 5.5 miles above sea level. That is very high! So many climbers have tried to climb to the top of it to prove(证明) themselves. The first people to reach the peak were Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Since then, thousands of people have succeeded in climbing to the peak of Mount Qomolangma.
One of the most successful climbers is Erik Weihenmayer. Like all who try to climb this huge mountain, Erik faced strong winds, snow, and avalanches(雪崩). However, what really made Erik's climb unbelievable is the fact that he can't see anything. After losing his vision(视力) at age 13, Erik began climbing at age 16. He has climbed the tallest mountains on all seven continents(大陆). Erik became the first blind person to reach the peak of Mount Qomolangma.
At the age of 32, Erik began his climb as part of a 19-member team. His team wore bells(铃) that he could follow during his climb, and teammates were quick to warn him of such things as a big drop on the right or a rock to the left. Erik also used long climbing poles(爬杆) and an ice ax(冰斧) to feel his way across the ice, rock, and snow on the mountain.
During his climb, Erik faced many dangers. The higher Erik climbed, the thinner the air became, so he wore an oxygen mask. This helped him breathe(呼吸) as he climbed higher and higher. It took Erik about two and a half months to reach the top of this unbelievable mountain.
1.What can we get from Paragraph 1
A.The best team to climb Mount Qomolangma.
B.The reason for climbing Mount Qomolangma.
C.The dangers of climbing Mount Qomolangma.
D.The tools for climbing Mount Qomolangma.
2.What makes Erik's climb unbelievable
A.He can not see anything. B.He lost his legs in an avalanche.
C.He is in good condition. D.He used the tools invented by himself.
3.What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A.Wearing a bell. B.Holding an ice ax.
C.Holding a climbing pole. D.Wearing an oxygen mask.
4.Which is the right order of the following events
①Erik began climbing. ②Erik joined a team of 19 members.
③Erik lost his vision. ④Erik reached the top of Mount Qomolangma.
A.①③④② B.①③②④ C.③①②④ D.③②④①
5.What can we learn from Erik's story
A.Good tools were hardly helpful to Erik's climb.
B.Erik was successful because of his strong will.
C.Erik failed in reaching Mount Qomolangma.
D.Erik had no difficulties in climbing Mount Qomolangma.
Passage 7【文化自信】（2024滨海新区二模A）
Peng Jingxuan, a 28-year-old Chinese girl, is now studying in a music university in Paris. While learning abroad, she is also working at spreading traditional Chinese culture to the world.
She can often be found on French streets, wearing a silk Han Dynasty-style dress(汉服) and playing the Guzheng to passers-by.
Born in 1995, Peng began to learn the Guzheng when she was seven years old. After arriving in France in late 2017, she saw many people do street performances, but few of them knew about Chinese music. So she decided to play the Guzheng on the streets.
Peng made her first performance in front of a theater in October, 2018. Then she started to perform during weekends and holidays. One year later, she posted her videos of her street performances online and they spread quickly. Her videos have got many likes and made her a very popular Guzheng artist. She has millions of fans on the Internet now.
More and more people show great interest in the Guzheng after watching Peng's performances. “People come to me and praise(赞扬) me for the beauty of the instrument and the music. Every time they ask me which country the Guzheng comes from, I am very happy to tell them it's from China.” Peng feels she has more responsibility(责任) to spread traditional culture. “what is national is universal(全世界的). I hope to play a bigger role in making Chinese music known by the world，” said Peng.
1.Where does Peng often make her Guzheng performances
A.In the university. B.In the theater.
C.On streets. D.At parties.
2.What does Peng wear while playing the Guzheng
A.Silk Han Dynasty-style dress. B.Comfortable clothes.
C.Modern clothes. D.Foreign clothes.
3.When did Peng become popular
A.In 1995. B.In 2017. C.In 2018. D.In 2019.
4.What does Peng mean by saying “what is national is universal”
A.Chinese music is the best in the word.
B.Chinese music should be known by the world.
C.There are no differences between Chinese music and other countries' music.
D.We should listen to not only Chinese music but also the music of the world.
5.The passage is written to .
A.introduce a popular Guzheng artist
B.show the beauty of Chinese music
C.encourage people to learn Guzheng
D.teach people how to make a street performance
Passage 8【积极乐观】（2024河西区二模B）
When MarionSheppard began to go blind in her 40s, she cried, screamed, and felt sorry for herself. The doctor said she would never regain(重获) her vision(视力). It would only get worse， “This isn't fair,” Sheppard said over and over again.
Since she was a little girl, Sheppard had always been a dance lover. But now she was so scared(害怕的) that she would never leave her apartment. She was afraid that, unable to see a stranger, she would be hurt on the streets. But mostly, she worried about the way she would appear to the world. She continually wondered, “What if people look at me differently and treat me differently ”
But after several months of sadness and fear, Sheppard started to tell herself, “You don't understand yet, but you've got to keep moving.”
As hard as it was, Sheppard forced herself to go out. She pushed herself to attend varied social events. As a single mother of one daughter, Sheppard continued her library job at The New York Times until her vision further got worse in her 50s. She kept moving, and she kept dancing, following her passion(热情). Sheppard was 6l when she attended a summer camp for the blind in 2008, where she taught her first dancing class. After that, she asked a Manhattan community center if she could teach there, but was refused because it would be too dangerous for the students. At last, she made the managers believe that she could teach very well as a volunteer.
Right up until the epidemic closed things down, Sheppard was teaching over a dozen people to move to the music. But Sheppard taught her beloved students far more than dance steps. With confidence-building words and encouragement, she also gave them dignity(自尊) and independence.
In Sheppard's classes, each student would dance in the center of the group, making moves as the others cheer them on. As Sheppard says, “We may be blind, but we're doing our thing.”
1. What was Sheppard mostly afraid of after going blind
A.The danger on the streets. B.Losing the self-care ability.
C.The way people treated her. D.Being unable to dance anymore.
2. When did Sheppard's vision further get worse
A.In her 40s. B.In her 50s. C.When she was 61. D.In 2008.
3. Why did the community center refuse Sheppard's request
A.It needed a lot of space. B.It was Sheppard's first class.
C.It required volunteers in class. D.It might cause danger to students.
4.Which of the following is correct about Sheppard's classes
A.They are not for the blind.
B.They are cheaper than other classes.
C.They are filled with lots of training.
D.They are good for people's mental(精神的) health.
5.What can we learn from Sheppard
A.Willpower(意志力) can fight off illnesses.
B.Dancing makes people happier.
C.Dreams break down difficulties.
D.Good attitudes(态度) light up our lives.
Passage 9（2024和平区三模C）
Travel is like a box of chocolate — you never know what you're going to get, especially when you're using a blind box plane ticket.
Fan Zhihua, who enjoys going wherever she wants and whenever she wants, bought her first blind box plane ticket in March last year. The 29-year-old went to Zhangye, Gansu Province. It's a lesser-known destination, but it actually brings surprises.
When Fan arrived in Zhangye, she found that she was able to share a rented car with a few other people. This allowed the travelers to save money, since many of the area's tourist places are far apart from each other. So Fan found a group of easy-going young women to join. They went to some tourist places together, but everyone was free to choose their schedule! “The best part of the trip is this way of travelling, casual and romantic,” Fan said.
That wasn't her only gain. Before that, Fan thought most of the natural scenery(风景) she saw in photos was over-beautified. However, her trip to Dunhuang changed her mind.
After a couple of days in Zhangye, the group decided to leave for Dunhuang. Fan was never a big fan of making travel plans, so she just went along. Fan and her travel pals went on a camel ride, and as they entered the desert, she was amazed at her surroundings(周围环境). “I couldn't describe it in words. To be honest, I'm not a history lover, but when I was in the endless desert, it was amazing,” Fan said, “I felt like I had become Zhang Qian, travelling to Xiyu.”
Fan believes that life itself is a journey made up of long and short trips. “I think I was brought into this world to have as many experiences as possible and that I should make every day count,” she added.
1.What do we know about Fan Zhihua
A.She has little spare time. B.She often travels with tour groups.
C.She is a travel lover. D.She is good at making travel plans.
2.Which word can be题型二 阅读理解
日常生活类
Passage 1(2024天津A)
Sara and Jack helped their mother and father work on the farm. They got food and drink from the farm.
Sara got water from the stream. Jack got eggs from the hens. Sara got apples from the trees. Jack got corn from the field. Sara got milk from the cow. After Sara and Jack worked, they went into the house.
When it got dark at night, Father made a fire so that the house had light. Then Mother told the family some news.
“There is a new food called ice cream,” Mother said. “But some people call it cream ice.” The whole family smiled. The family thought that cream ice was a funny name for a food.
“Can we try some ice cream, Mother ” asked Jack.
“We need ice and milk to make it,” said Mother. “We have to wait until winter when it snows. Then we will get ice.”
Sara and Jack couldn't wait until winter so that they could try ice cream.
1.Where did Sara and Jack help their mother and father work
A.In the hotel. B.On the farm. C.In the cinema. D.On the train.
2.Where did Sara get water
A.From the cow. B.From the fied. C.From the stream. D.From the trees.
3.When the house had light, Mother to the family.
A.showed some photos B.sang some songs
C.read some poems D.told some news
4.What did the family think of the name of cream ice
A.It was funny. B.It was easy. C.It was helpful. D.It was common.
5.What did they need to make ice cream
A.Sugar and eggs. B.Ice and milk. C.Apples and corn. D.Milk and meat.
Passage 2(2023天津A)
In the morning, Daniel and Peter finished their breakfast quickly.They put on their school uniforms(校服), took their school bags and walked quickly to the bus stop.They had to wait for their school bus as usual.They waited for half an hour but the bus didn't come.The two brothers were starting to get worried.They did not want to be late for school.
Just then, Daniel's classmate, Ben, came with a football on his bike.They were surprised to see that Ben wasn't in his school uniform.
Ben stopped in front of the two brothers and asked, “Where are you going ”
“To school,” replied Peter quickly.
“Why aren't you ready for school, Ben ” Daniel asked.
“Have you forgotten that today is a school holiday ” laughed Ben.“We have no lessons today!”
When Daniel and Peter told their mother about it, they all laughed.At last, the brothers joined Ben in playing football in the field nearby.
What a special morning!
1.When did the story happen
A.In the morning. B.At noon. C.In the afternoon. D.In the evening.
2.How did Daniel and Peter feel when their school bus didn't come
A.Angry. B.Excited. C.Lonely. D.Worried.
3.Why were the two brothers surprised
A.Ben was a football fan. B.Ben wasn’t in his school uniform.
C.Ben had a bicycle. D.Ben was leaving school.
4.The bus didn't come because .
A.the weather was bad B.the driver was sick
C.it was a school holiday D.there was something wrong with it
5.What did the two brothers do at last
A.They went to the cinema. B.They played football with Ben.
C.They read books at home. D.They cooked with their mother.
Passage 3(2022天津A)
Steve is James and John's big brother.One day, when their mum left for work, James and John started crying.They didn't want her to leave.Steve tried to stop them crying and said, “Let's play hide-and-seek(捉迷藏).You hide and I'll count to ten.Then I'll try to find you.” Steve found James under a chair and John behind a door.They played over and over again.Each time, the two boys hid in the same places.Finally, Steve felt too bored with the game.“Let's take the dog for a walk,” he said.
When Steve walked the dog, he found James and John were running in the street. He thought it was so dangerous.Then he had an idea.“Anyone who walks back to the house with me can have some snacks!” Steve shouted.
At home, the boys ate some cookies and got ready for a sleep.James and John wanted a story. Steve told them the story about the little red hen.When their mum returned home, she was pleased to find the three sleeping boys.
1.James and John started when their mum left home.
A.crying B.running C.reading D.sleeping
2.Where did James hide during the game
A.Under a table. B.Under a chair. C.Behind a door. D.Behind a box.
3.Why did Steve feel bored with the game
A.Because he was not good at it.
B.Because he didn't know where to hide.
C.Because his brothers made the room dirty.
D.Because his brothers always hid in the same places.
4.What were James and John doing when Steve walked the dog
A.Staying in the house. B.Shouting at Steve.
C.Running in the street. D.Eating some snacks.
5.How did their mum feel when she found the sleeping boys
A.Angry. B.Pleased. C.Afraid. D.Sad.
Passage 4(2021天津A)
I'm Kevin, a student of Grade 9.Most of my friends walk to school, but I like to ride my bike each day.I wake up at 7:00. After I wash my face and eat breakfast, I throw the schoolbag on my back.Do I have my books and homework Yes, I do.
I take my bike, hop(跳) onto it and ride to school at 7:30.“See you later, mum,” I say.
I pass my friends when I ride by. “Hi, Kevin!” they call when I pass.Mary does not want to ride with me.She does not like to wear a schoolbag.She likes to carry her books in her arms when she walks.She likes to kick the autumn leaves.But she likes to look at the flowers the best.
Not me! I like to ride my bike to feel the fresh air in my face.When I get to school, I lock my bike in the bicycle park.I walk across the field to say hi to Mr Brown and wait for my friends in our classroom.
1.What grade is Kevin in
A.Grade 6. B.Grade 7. C.Grade 8. D.Grade 9.
2.What time does Kevin ride to school
A.At 6:30. B.At 7:00. C.At 7:30. D.At 8:00.
3.On her way to school, Mary likes to the best.
A.ride with Kevin B.look at the flowers
C.wear a schoolbag D.kick the autumn leaves
4.Why does Kevin like to ride a bike
A.To take his mum with him. B.To meet his grandpa.
C.To feel the fresh air in his face. D.To show he is brave.
5.Where does Kevin wait for his friends
A.At home. B.In the field.
C.At the school gate. D.In the classroom.
Passage 5(2021天津B)
When the days grew long in the middle of summer, Lisa liked to go to the park and watch the clouds.
One day, Lisa saw a cloud that looked like a standing dragon. After a few minutes, it became a flying dragon. Then it seemed to change direction.Another cloud moved in to mix with it, and the dragon changed into a dancing elephant. Then it became a sitting dog, then a barking(吠,叫) dog, and then a tiger.
“This is better than TV!” Lisa shouted.
Mr Thomas, the music teacher at Lisa's school, was flying a kite with his son in the park.He heard Lisa's voice. He gave the kite string(线) to his son and came to Lisa.
“Hi, Mr Thomas!” Lisa said.“Look at those clouds. They keep changing! First they looked like a dragon, then an elephant, then a dog, and now a tiger!” Mr Thomas looked up. “A tiger ” he said. “That looks like a horse to me. It's running towards the sun. That's so lively.”
Lisa looked again. He was right! “How do clouds know how to make so many shapes ”
“The clouds don't know how to make shapes.Your imagination(想象力) helps you see those shapes in the clouds,” Mr Thomas answered as the horse changed into a chicken.
1.What did Lisa like to do in the park in the middle of summer
A.Train her dog. B.Watch the clouds.
C.Feed animals. D.Read books.
2.Lisa found that “a barking dog” in the clouds changed into “ ”.
A.a dragon B.an elephant C.a tiger D.a giraffe
3.What was Mr Thomas doing in the park when Lisa shouted
A.Studying plants. B.Flying a kite.
C.Having music lessons. D.Playing tennis.
4.What did Mr Thomas think of the running horse in the clouds
A.It was strong. B.It was shy.
C.It was noisy. D.It was lively.
5.According to Mr Thomas, what helped Lisa see different shapes in the clouds
A.Tradition. B.Silence. C.Imagination. D.Environment.
Passage 6(2019天津A)
Dear Lucy,
How are you It has been a month since my family left Hong Kong for England and we are fine.
England is very different from Hong Kong.The weather is terrible and it rains a lot. The buildings are funny. They are in rows and not high.I love them because the rooms are much larger. I'm having a wonderful time at my new school and my new home!
Mum and Dad are happy with their new jobs. But my brother Jack doesn't like moving to England because he misses his friends so much.
I've made lots of new friends at school. My teachers are really nice too and my English has improved a lot. After school, we can take part in relaxing activities such as sports, watching films or playing computer games. There's a park near the school where I often go with the other students at the weekend.
We are travelling back to Hong Kong for the summer holiday. I will visit you and bring you a present!
Write back soon!
Love,
Sandy
1.Where did Sandy's family live before
A.Hong Kong. B.Sydney. C.New York. D.London.
2.Sandy loves the buildings in England because their rooms are .
A.cheaper B.warmer C.newer D.larger
3.How many people are there in Sandy's family
A.2. B.4. C.6. D.8.
4.Who does not like moving to England
A.Dad. B.Mum. C.Jack. D.Sandy.
5.What is the letter mainly about
A.Sandy’s summer holiday. B.Sandy’s parents.
C.Sandy’s new classmates. D.Sandy’s new life.
Passage 7(2019天津B)
One day, Tom's teacher, Miss Mak, held a class meeting.“There will be a flag day next Saturday.Does anyone want to join this meaningful event(活动) ”asked Miss Mak.Tom was interested in raising money for homeless children but he was not brave enough to talk to the strangers, so he kept quiet in his seat.
“Tom, you haven't sold flags before,” said Miss Mak suddenly.“Would you like to have a try ” Tom was hesitant(犹豫的), but he finally nodded.
On the flag day, Tom and Angela sold flags in a busy street. “Excuse me.Could you please buy… ” said Angela softly to the first person she met.The man smiled and put a five-dollar coin into Angela's collection bag.Then she said thanks and put a flag under his shoulder. “I did it!” said Angela happily.“It's your turn now.”
Feeling nervous, Tom began to shake.Soon, he saw a young lady walking towards him.The lady was smiling and holding a few coins in her hand.She asked, “Are you selling flags for Fund for the Homeless Children ” Tom's face became red and said yes.Then the lady made the donation(捐赠) and Tom gave her a flag. “You made it!” laughed Angela.
In the next couple of hours, Angela and Tom sold flags quickly and bravely. At last, their collection bags were so heavy that they had to hold them with both arms. They felt very proud.
1.Why did Tom keep quiet in his seat
A.He had other plans.
B.He didn't like Miss Mak.
C.He was not interested in the activity.
D.He was not brave enough to talk to the strangers.
2.When Miss Mak asked Tom to have a try, he finally .
A.laughed B.nodded C.refused D.cried
3.Where did Tom and Angela sell flags
A.In a busy street. B.In their school.
C.In a tall building. D.In a small garden.
4.How much did the first man pay Angela for the flag
A.Five dollars. B.Ten dollars. C.Fifteen dollars. D.Twenty dollars.
5.How did Tom and Angela feel after they sold the flags
A.Bored. B.Shy. C.Confident. D.Sad.
Passage 8(2018天津B)
I did something wrong today.
While at the beach this afternoon, I met a boy called Bob. We talked a lot. He said that it was fun playing on the cliffs(悬崖). I told him that I was not allowed to go near that place (Mum and Dad had always told me it was dangerous to play there). He called me a coward. I wanted to prove to him that I was just as brave, so I agreed to go with him.
We wanted to make our way down to explore(探索) the area, so Bob started to climb down and I followed him. Unluckily, some rocks came down after us. One of them nearly hit my head.We could not get back up. We shouted and shouted for help, but for a long time, no help came. I was really scared. I wanted to cry. Then, we heard some sounds. Someone had heard us. A woman tied(系) a rope around herself while a man at the cliff top held the rope. She made her way down to save us.
My parents were relieved(宽慰的) that I was unhurt, but they were angry that I had done such a risky thing. I apologized and promised that I would not do anything like that again.
1.Where did the writer meet Bob
A.At school. B.In the park. C.At the beach. D.On the cliffs.
2.In Paragraph 2 “a coward” means .
A.a person who is not brave B.a person who is not clever
C.a person who is not strong D.a person who is not polite
3.What had the writer's parents always warned him about
A.The wind was very strong. B.The beach was too far away.
C.The cliffs were not a safe place. D.Bob was difficult to get on with.
4. Put the sentences in the right order according to the passage.
a.Some rocks came down. b.The writer followed Bob.
c.The writer wanted to cry. d.A man and a woman saved them.
e.The writer and Bob heard some sounds.
A.a-b-c-d-e B.b-a-c-e-d C.a-c-b-e-d D.b-e-a-c-d
5. How did the writer feel about what he had done
A.Surprised. B.Excited. C.Glad. D.Sorry.
Passage 9(2024河西区一模A)
May 11， 2024
Dear Grandma，
I wanted to write you a note to say thank you for my presents. They came in the mail on May 10, the day before my 15th birthday. I love the books! How did you know that I was reading the stories on ancient China Did my dad tell you that I was interested in that topic
I also loved the soccer clothes. My spring season starts in a few weeks, and I can wear these clothes for my soccer practice every Friday. I really hope I can score a few goals this season, I'm going to work really hard to try to make that happen.
When will you be able to visit me here I miss you so much and hope we can see each other soon. I know the plane ride can be a long one, but I really hope to see you.
I love you, Grandma.Thanks again for my birthday presents.
Sincerely,
Greta
1. What did Greta receive from her grandma before her birthday
A.Some presents. B.Some flowers. C.A model plane. D.A letter.
2. How old is Greta
A.Seven. B.Nine. C.Ten. D.Fifteen.
3.How often does Greta practice soccer
A.Once a week. B.Twice a week.
C.Three times a week. D.Four times a week.
4. Which of the following is NOT true
A.Greta has very good manners. B.Greta likes ancient China a lot.
C.Greta will visit her grandma soon. D.Greta lives far from her grandma.
5. Why does Greta write this note
A.To say sorry to her grandma. B.To send thanks to her grandma.
C.To show an interest in travelling. D.To express pity to lose the game.
Passage 10(2024河北区二模A)
Dear Nicole,
How are you This summer holiday my dad and I travelled to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. My dad and I have climbed many mountains in Scotland. Before the trip, we spent a few weeks training in the mountains of Switzerland.
Over 20，000 people climb Kilimanjaro every year. Some do it because the countryside is very interesting, going from rainforest to snow at the top. Our reason was that you can get to the top without much equipment(装备) — ropes or special climbing tools. There are also few storms on the mountain, but we only learnt that later.
Climbing above 4，000 metres can be difficult because some people get terrible headaches.I was fine, but others in our group were sick. Dad felt awful as well, so I had to look after him as we got near the top. The other problem was that he lost his gloves. His hands got so cold that he couldn't feel them. This was dangerous, so I gave him a pair of my socks to keep his hands warm.
It took us six days and it was the best climbing experience ever.I'd do it again next year.
With love，
Zack
1.Where did Zack and his dad train before climbing Kilimanjaro
A.In Tanzania. B.In Scotland.
C.In England. D.In Switzerland.
2.Why did Zack and his dad want to climb Kilimanjaro
A.Not much equipment is needed
B.The countryside is beautiful.
C.It is popular with mountain climbers.
D.There are few storms on the mountain.
3.On the way to the top of Kilimanjaro, .
A.Zack lost his socks B.Zack got a headache
C.Zack’s dad hurt his hand D.Zack’s dad lost his gloves
4.Zack thinks that his trip is.
A.simple B.terrible C.wonderful D.common
5. What's the letter mainly about
A.Zack’s father. B.Zack’s trip. C.Zack’s new friends. D.Zack’s new life.
Passage 11(2024河北区二模B)
Last year, an old lady moved to my town. Everyone referred to her as(称……为)Granny. Because she kept to herself, she seemed a little different. She asked nothing of anyone and did nothing for anyone, except her pets. She had five dogs and four cats. They were always behind her wherever she went.
One day，a newspaper boy noticed Granny's papers had not been picked up for three or four days. The dogs and cats in her yard were a bit thinner and moved about slowly. He had not seen Granny for about a week. He wondered if she was all right, so he got off his bike and walked to the front door, “Hello! Anyone here ” he called. He listened for a while and seemed to hear somebody whimpering. He quickly rode to the closest neighbour Mrs Green's house and called 110. When the police arrived, they found Granny had fallen and had not been able to move to call for help. The paramedics(急救医士) said Granny needed to go to the hospital and stay for a few days.
While Granny was in hospital, some neighbours came to feed her pets every day. And some neighbours took care of her until her daughter arrived. Luckily, Granny was soon well. When she went home, her neighbours brought her food and flowers. Granny was sorry she had not got to know her neighbours earlier, but was glad she had now “found” them.
1. How many pets did Granny have
A.Four. B.Five. C.Eight. D.Nine.
2. The word “whimpering” in Paragraph 2 means .
A.producing loud reading sounds B.making low crying sounds
C.producing sweet singing sounds D.making lovely laughing sounds
3. Who quickly rode to Mrs Green's house and called 110
A.The newspaper boy. B.The closest neighbour.
C.The Granny's daughter. D.The doctors and nurses.
4.Which word might Granny's daughter use to describe Granny's neighbours
A.Busy. B.Kind. C.Rude. D.Lucky.
5. What might happen next in the story
A.Granny moved to another hospital.
B.The newspaper boy sold Granny's pets.
C.Granny became friends with her neighbours.
D.The newspaper boy refused to go to Granny's home.
Passage 12（2024南开区二模C）
Have you ever tried hiking I had my first hiking experience on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with my friend when I went to Yunnan.
This was the first time I had traveled so far without my parents. I was very excited and discussed the plan with my friend almost every week leading up to the trip . Unfortunately, not everything went according to the plan. When we arrived at Lijiang, the weather was not good. It was a cloudy day, and we could barely see the mountain. My friend and I decided to book a tour called Hiking to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
The next morning, we arrived at the starting point and waited for our guide and driver. We passed a lake on our way to the mountain. It was hard to believe that the temperature could change so fast. When we were in the car, we just wore shirts. However, when we walked to the lakeside, I felt a cold wind blow.
At the foot of the mountain, we could only see mountains, soil and the sky at a glance. We arrived at an altitude(海拔) of about 3，800 meters after a long time. There I started to feel a bit sick. This made it hard to enjoy the view. The guide gave me good advice. He said, “Watch your step instead of thinking about how many steps you have to take.” It was not easy, but the experience was unforgettable. It was nice to see the valley from up above when we finished the hike.
In 10 days, we climbed the mountain, visited lots of ancient towns and traveled to Xishuangbanna. It is hard to say which place was the best. Things like this make it so fun to travel.
1.The underlined words “leading up to the trip” means “ ” in Paragraph 2.
A.since the trip B.after the trip C.before the trip D.during the trip
2.When the writer arrived in Lijiang, the weather was .
A.fine B.cloudy C.snowy D.rainy
3.What can we know from Paragraph 3
A.The writer went to the mountain in the afternoon.
B.The writer passed a big park on the way to the mountain.
C.The writer went hiking without any guides.
D.The writer felt cold when they were out of the car.
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A.The writer arrived at the foot of the mountain by car.
B.The writer spent half a month visiting in Yunnan Province.
C.It was easy for the writer to climb the mountain.
D.Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is 3，800 meters high.
5. What does the writer think about his first hiking
A.He regretted going hiking. B.He didn't feel comfortable
C.It was hard to say. D.It was an unforgettable experience.
科普知识类
Passage 1(2024天津B)
Salt has always been important to people. In the past, it was as valuable as gold. Over the years, people discovered different ways to get salt. Some early people got salt from rocks. In other places, people got salt from the sea. They took sea water and put it in the sun. After a long time, the water dried up(耗尽). Then people could get salt.
Today, people still get salt from the sea. But most salt comes from salt mines(矿) and salt wells(井). How do people get salt from salt mines They dig deep into the ground for it. To get salt from salt wells, people put two pipes(管子) into the ground. Water is sent down through one of the pipes. And the water is mixed with the salt in salt wells. It makes salt water. Then the salt water is pushed up through the other pipe. Later, the salt is taken out of the salt water.
People once worked hard to find and make salt. Now, people can buy it at any food store.
1.Some early people got salt from .
A.flowers B.fruits C.trees D.rocks
2.Why did people put sea water in the sun
A.To get salt. B.To catch fish. C.To wash clothes. D.To water crops.
3.How do people get salt from salt mines
A.By mixing sand with gold. B.By digging deep into the ground.
C.By putting oil on rocks. D.By throwing stones into the sea.
4.What is the right order of getting salt from salt wells
a.The salt is taken out of the salt water.
b.Water is sent down through one of the pipes.
c.The salt water is pushed up through the other pipe.
A.a-b-c B.b-c-a C.c-b-a D.b-a-c
5.The passage is mainly about .
A.who discovered salt B.when we made salt
C.where salt comes from D.how much salt we need
Passage 2(2023天津B)
About 80% of people do not get enough vitamin(维生素) D every day.But this vitamin is very important for your health.
Vitamin D is really important for our bones(骨骼).When we are young, vitamin D builds up our bones and makes them strong.When we are older, we still need vitamin D to keep our bones strong.Our bodies keep the vitamin D in our bones and teeth.Then we lose vitamin D as we work and exercise during the day.But our bodies can't make vitamin D. So we have to get it from outside of our bodies.
Where can a person get this very important vitamin Vitamin D is in foods like fish and eggs.Sometimes, vitamin D is added to bread, milk, and orange juice.Food is not the only way our bodies can get vitamin D.The sun also gives us vitamin D.If we want to be healthy, we should spend some time in the sun each day.Too much sun is not good for you, but about 15 minutes a day is usually enough.And we should be sure to eat foods that are rich in vitamin D, too.
1.The writer says that vitamin D .
A.makes our bones strong B.keeps our hair clean
C.is not necessary for our teeth D.is harmful to our hearts
2.Why do we have to get vitamin D from outside of our bodies
A.It makes us popular. B.It helps us eat more food.
C.Our bodies can't make vitamin D. D.The more vitamin D, the better.
3.According to the writer, people can get vitamin D by .
A.eating fish B.watching TV C.working hard D.having a sleep
4.How long are we advised to spend in the sun each day
A.About 15 minutes. B.About 45 minutes.
C.About 1 hour. D.About 2 hours.
5.Paragraph 3 mainly tells us .
A.what vitamin D is B.where we can get vitamin D
C.how much vitamin D we need D.why people don't like vitamin D
Passage 3(2022天津C)
Tea and coffee are two of the most popular drinks in the world. However, people usually like one more than the other.These drinks also have very different uses.
Tea drinking started in China over 4,000 years ago. Tea is made from leaves. These days, some people drink tea for health, using it to help with stress(压力) or losing weight. However, most people in tea drinking countries think of tea as more than just a healthy drink.In fact, tea drinking in some countries is a part of the culture. In Turkey(土耳其), tea is always there when people meet. Whether in someone's home or a company, tea is always offered as a way of welcoming. In the UK, homes and offices usually have tea time. Tea and other dishes are served at tea time in the afternoon.It is a way of relaxing with friends or co-workers(同事).
Coffee came much later than tea, just over 1,000 years ago.Coffee is made from beans.Something in the coffee beans makes a person feel active.Most people do not drink coffee to relax.Instead, they drink coffee to get going.Many people drink coffee in the morning to help them wake up.Others will also drink coffee during short breaks in the afternoon to keep going through the working day.Some people may visit coffee shops just to meet and talk with friends.However, many people in coffee shops drink coffee while working on their computers.
Is tea or coffee more common in your country Between the two, which do you like to drink more
1.Where did tea drinking start
A.In Japan. B.In China. C.In Turkey. D.In the UK.
2.We can learn from Paragraph 2 that people in the UK .
A.drink tea to get fat B.offer tea to say goodbye
C.think of tea as a bad drink D.have tea to relax themselves
3.What is coffee made from
A.Leaves. B.Sugar. C.Dishes. D.Beans.
4.Which of the following is NOT true according to Paragraph 3
A.Coffee came much earlier than tea.
B.Many people drink coffee to wake up.
C.Many people work on their computers in coffee shops.
D.Some people meet and talk with friends in coffee shops.
5.What is the best title of the passage
A.The Smells of Tea and Coffee
B.The Prices of Tea and Coffee
C.The Different Cultures of Tea and Coffee
D.The Different Ways of Making Tea and Coffee
Passage 4(2021天津C)
There are many deserts(沙漠) on the earth.And the following are some facts you may find interesting.
What are deserts like
Deserts can be hot and dry places.Rain may not fall there for months or years.Some deserts are sandy and stony(多石的).Deserts can also be very windy places.The wind can change the shape of the deserts.It moves sand around from place to place.
Temperatures in the desert can vary enormously(非常).During the daytime, the temperature may reach 40℃ even in the shade(阴凉处).At night deserts can become very cold. In winter there may even be a frost(霜冻) in the early morning.
Living in the desert
The camel is sometimes called “the ship of the desert”.It stores food in its hump(驼峰) and can go for days without water. It has large feet which help it not to fall into the soft sand. Its long eyelashes(睫毛) keep out the sand during sandstorms.
An oasis is an area of the desert where water may be found. The water may be in pools or under the ground. People and animals visit an oasis for water and food. Plants grow at an oasis. Some farmers are able to grow crops here.
The Arabian Desert
The Arabian Desert lies between the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf. In some parts of the desert, it is too hot for people to live. Oil was discovered under parts of the desert and in the Arabian Gulf. This oil has made some countries in the area very rich. Much of the money has been spent building fine cities with lovely parks and lakes, and people live a comfortable life there.
1.Which of the following can best describe deserts
A.Hot and dry. B.Sandy and rainy. C.Wet and stony. D.Windy and snowy.
2.The word “vary” in the passage means “ ”.
A.be low B.be high C.be similar D.be different
3.The camel has long eyelashes to .
A.stay cool in deserts B.go for days without water
C.help it not to fall into the soft sand D.keep out the sand during sandstorms
4.According to the passage, people and animals visit an oasis for .
A.frost and crops B.sand and stones
C.water and food D.money and oil
5.What is the best title of the passage
A.What is the weather like in deserts B.What do you know about deserts
C.How do people live in deserts D.Where is the Arabian Desert
Passage 5(2019天津C)
There are many ways to help improve your health like eating healthy food, taking exercise and getting medical help. But the easiest and cheapest way to improve your health is just to sleep eight hours or more every night.
The general sleeping rule is that the younger you are, the longer sleep you need. But regardless of(不管) age, some people need to sleep more while for some a few hours is enough. The problem with sleep is that more and more people in the world are not sleeping enough. According to the World Health Organization, over half the people in the world may be sleep-deprived. Having less sleep not only makes people feel tired but also causes accidents. In the United States alone, sleepy drivers cause at least 100,000 traffic accidents a year. Also sleep problems can cause medical problems such as high blood pressure(血压).
Why are so many people sleep-deprived Part of the reasons may be cultural. In the American culture, people put a higher value on work than on sleep. In fact, people who sleep a lot are usually seen as “lazy”. Also, you can sometimes hear some people say proudly that they don't have much time to sleep, they only sleep four or five hours a night. It seems that the less you sleep, the more work you'll do.
How do we teach these people to learn the value of sleep Perhaps they may listen to the advice of Dr. James Maas, an expert(专家) in sleep. He says, “Sleep is like a credit(信用卡) card. When you sleep less, you are only borrowing time. You always have to pay it back. The more hours you don't sleep, the more hours you should sleep to “pay back” the hours on your ‘sleep credit card’.”
For those who value work more than sleep, they should listen to what a famous person once said,“Don't think you will be doing less work because you sleep during the night. That is a foolish(愚蠢的) idea which is held by people who have no imagination. You will be able to do more.”
1.According to the writer, the easiest and cheapest way to improve health is to .
A.eat healthy food every day
B.take exercise as much as possible
C.get medical help whenever necessary
D.sleep eight hours or more every night
2.What does “sleep-deprived” mean in Paragraph 2
A.Having a good sleep. B.Excited about sleep.
C.Having less sleep. D.Interested in sleep.
3.According to Dr.James Maas, what is sleep like
A.An hour. B.A report. C.A credit card. D.A piece of paper.
4.What do the words of the famous person mean in Paragraph 5
A.Sleeping during the night is foolish.
B.Sleeping during the night is helpful.
C.People have no courage.
D.People always do less work.
5.What is the best title of the passage
A.The Value of Sleep B.The Value of Study
C.The Ways of Eating Less D.The Ways of Making Money
Passage 6（2024红桥区一模C）
Some animals can easily find their way home after a long journey. How do they make it Scientific research shows that they are born with certain unusual abilities for direction.
A certain kind of ants, for example, can count their steps to avoid getting lost. They can go as far as 110 metres and bring food home. These ants live in the open desert, so they have nothing to guide them along the way. It's like someone walking six kilometres through a dark forest.
Some fish have an unbelievable sense(感觉) of smell. They can smell even a single drop of their home water in a large sea area. Some sea birds have a similar ability. They are able to make a smell map of their flying area.
Some animals can sense the earth's magnetic field(磁场), while humans can't. This magnetic field guides a certain kind of fish when they swim a long way to a place and then back. How can this kind of fish do that It is still a mystery. Scientists have no good answers yet.
However, animals with such unusual abilities still have difficulty dealing with environmental changes caused by human activities. For example, many birds depend on stars for direction，but they get lost easily at night when city lights are kept on all night. To solve this problem, we can simply turn off some lights at night. Clearly, one small act of humans may mean a lot to animals.
1. Where is this passage most probably from
A.A guidebook. B.A storybook. C.An art magazine. D.A science magazine.
2. How can a certain kind of ants find their way
A.By imagining the way. B.By bringing food together.
C.By counting their steps. D.By walking through a forest.
3.The word “mystery” in Paragraph 4 means “ ” .
A.secret B.feeling C.reason D.choice
4.What are people advised to do according to the last paragraph
A.To travel at night. B.To help animals.
C.To keep city lights on. D.To develop unusual abilities.
5. Which can be the best title for the passage
A.Birds’ Sense of Light B.Fish’s Sense of Smell
C.Animals’ Sense of Direction D.Animals’ Sense of Magnetic Field
Passage 7【文化认同】（2024河西区一模C）
Weiqi is a board game for two players. To win, one player must use black or white playing pieces, named stones, to surround(包围) more areas.
The game was invented in China more than 2,500 years ago. It's one of the four Chinese traditional fine arts, along with playing guqin, writing and painting, so it owns a wide fan base in China. Now it is also popular in other parts of the world.
In Germany, the Berlin Weiqi Association(协会) has worked together with the China Cultural Center to host The China Cup, which sees about 50 to 100 players each year. As the cooperation(合作)between China and Germany deepens, many Weiqi training courses(培训课程) are offered and sometimes professional(专业的) players from China are invited to give talks to German Weiqi lovers.
Andreas Urban, the chairman(主席)of Berlin Weiqi Association, discovered a book on Weiqi accidentally. “I tried to understand the rules, but I couldn't.”said Urban. Schreiber, the vice chairman, was introduced to the game 16 years ago by a classmate. “The first time I played Weiqi， I even couldn't understand the rules,” he said. But both of them found the game more and more interesting after practice. “I advise children to learn Weiqi. They can learn that there is always someone stronger and it's OK to lose. They can also learn how to improve from their mistakes and say tomorrow will be better than today,” said Sehreiber.
To the experienced(有经验的) players, Weiqi can be very attractive(使人入迷的), as it is not just for fun, but also has a deeper cultural ground. When two players meet on the Weiqi board, they follow the same rules, but may carry completely different methods. One of the best ways to improve is to play against someone who's stronger, as well as from different cultural backgrounds. This kind of cross-cultural communication helps the development of Weiqi.
1.What does Paragraph One mainly tell us
A.The basic rules of playing Weiqi. B.The materials from which Weiqi is made.
C.The useful skills of playing Weiqi. D.The number of players a Weiqi team has.
2.How often does Berlin host The China Cup
A.Once a year. B.Twice a year.
C.Three times a year. D.Four times a year.
3. Schreiber advises children to learn Weiqi because.
A.it's easy for children to play it well
B.few children can face failure bravely
C.children can learn a lot from playing it
D.it's the best way to win for their country
4.What similar experience did Schreiber and Urban have
A.They found it difficult to learn Weiqi.
B.They learned Weiqi by accident at first.
C.They learned Weiqi from their classmates.
D.They didn't know Weiqi rules well at first.
5.What can we learn from the passage
A.Weiqi is one of the four traditional fine arts in Germany.
B.Players can't carry the same method when playing Weiqi.
C.Cross-cultural communication plays a part in Weiqi development.
D.Playing with stronger players is the best way to improve yourself.
Passage 8（2024红桥区二模C）
Which animals are smart You may first think of dogs because they can help people a lot. And there is one more animal that is also clever: sheep.
Scientists said that people could train sheep to identify(识别) familiar human faces.
Before the test, scientists let the sheep take a look at the pictures of four famous people. Then the sheep went into a room with two computer screens. Each screen showed a human face.One screen showed one of the four famous people and the other screen showed a random(随机的)person. The sheep always walked towards the screen with the famous person's face.
After discovering the sheep's ability to recognize(认出) famous people, scientists gave them a new task. They wanted to see if the sheep could correctly recognize the same people from different angles(角度). The result showed that the sheep could, though they were a bit slower than before.
Finally, the scientists wanted to know if the sheep could recognize the photos of their trainers. Without any training, the sheep could identify their trainers easily.
The scientists said it might be interesting in the future to find whether sheep can identify different facial expressions or not.
1. Which kind of animals can help people do many things according to the passage
A.Sheep. B.Dogs. C.Cats. D.Elephants.
2.From Paragraph 3 we can know that.
A.sheep can identify familiar human faces
B.famous people's faces are bigger than others'
C.famous people are more beautiful than others
D.sheep can only identify famous people's faces
3.In the passage scientists gave the sheep tasks.
A.two B.three C.four D.five
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A.Scientists can make the sheep identify their trainers faster.
B.In the future sheep will identify different facial expressions.
C.The sheep are not able to recognize their trainers without being trained.
D.The sheep spend more time recognizing the same people from different angles.
5. What's the best title for the passage
A.Animals and Human Faces B.Some Animals’ Ability
C.Sheep’s Special Ability D.Scientists and Sheep
Passage 9（2024红桥区三模C）
Experts believe that there are more than 8 million restaurants in the world today. So it might surprise you to learn that restaurants, as we know them, have only existed for a few centuries. Before 1765, there were no restaurants.That is, there were no places that provided the restaurant experience. There was nowhere in which a waiter brought you food and drinks that you picked from a menu. In fact, there were no menus anywhere.
There were eating places travelers could go to centuries before that. The countryside was full of inns that would serve food. And there were taverns(酒馆) where one could get drinks. The rich could also eat special meals prepared by private cooks. But none of them could be called a “restaurant”.
A man called Boulanger changed that. In 1765, he opened a place in Paris that sold soups. On his sign he used the word “restaurant” to describe what he was selling. At that time, soups were considered something that could help “restore(恢复)” your health — in French the word “restore” is “restaurer” — so he called the soups “restaurants”. Soon, people started buying Boulanger’s soups even when they were not ill. And over time, people began to use the word “restaurant” to refer to a place selling soup rather than the soup itself. More “restaurants” opened in France, and people began to buy soups more often.
Later, restaurants in Paris began to serve other food besides soup. In the 1790s, menus started to appear. By the mid?1800s, there were many types of restaurants throughout the world. The United States offered coffee shops. Tea houses became popular throughout China. Paris created beautiful restaurants for the rich. The British began to copy the French, and the restaurant idea spread throughout the British Empire.
Today cities are filled with all types of restaurants. Diners(就餐者)have millions of options from which to choose.
1. What is the passage mainly about
A.How restaurants developed.
B.What made a good restaurant.
C.Who created the first restaurant.
D.Why restaurants became popular.
2. According to the first paragraph, what made restaurants different from earlier eating places
A.Restaurants only served food.
B.Restaurants were more expensive.
C.Restaurants were mainly in cities.
D.Restaurants had a list of meal choices.
3. Who did Boulanger expect to come and eat at his restaurant
A.Rich people. B.Sick people. C.Travellers. D.Workers.
4.When it was first used, what did the word “restaurant” refer to
A.A person. B.A place. C.Illness. D.Soup.
5.When did restaurants begin to grow internationally
A.In the 1600s. B.In the 1700s. C.In the 1800s. D.In the 1900s.
Passage 10（2024南开区三模B）
Body language is an important part of communication. If you want to communicate well, it's important to understand how you can (and can't) use your body to say what you mean.
Here are some examples of body language :
Body language Feeling
Sitting with legs crossed Bored
Sitting with legs apart Open，relaxed
Walking with hands in pockets, head down Sad
Hand to cheek Thinking
ands clasped(握紧) behind back Angry
If a person is bored, he won't look at the person who is talking to him. He will find other things to do. He may also keep looking at his watch or a clock. If a person is open to you, his arms and legs will not be crossed(交叉的). And if a person is relaxed, you will know it by looking at his body, even his breathing(呼吸) is slower.
What other body language do you notice in the daily life And what does it mean
1.What can you do if you want to communicate well
A.Walk with hands in pockets. B.Use your body language.
C.Speak in public. D.Say something slowly.
2. If a person is, he won't look at the person who is talking.
A.bored B.tired C.happy D.open
3.If a person is relaxed, .
A.he will find other things to look at B.he will speak louder
C.his breathing will be slower D.he will stop talking
4.Which of the following is NOT true
A.Walking with head down, a person may be sad.
B.When a person was angry, his hands clasped behind back.
C.Sitting with legs apart, a person may be open and relaxed.
D.If a person is open to you， his arms and legs will be crossed.
5. Why does the writer give examples in the table
A.To tell us how to sit and talk with people.
B.To show us the feelings behind body language.
C.To teach us some cultures in foreign countries.
D.To help us communicate with each other.
人物故事类
Passage 1(2024南开区一模A)
Bringing chess to all
Can middle school students be “teachers” How will they teach Li Ziqi, a 13-year-old boy from Chengdu Xichuan Middle School, Sichuan, volunteered to teach primary school students in a village.
Li joined a teaching activity in Xichang county, Sichuan， last summer. “I read the news that teachers were not enough in the village, so I wanted to give some classes to the kids there,” said Li. His teacher introduced him to the school.
“My third-grade students have subjects like Chinese and English every day, so l wanted to teach them chess,” Li said.
Li carefully gave 10 chess lessons with rules and real games. “Chess can help with kids' logical(逻辑的)thinking. They love the chess classes very much,” said Li. “They now know that there are many ways of learning, not just learning from books. I feel so proud!”
1. Who is Li Ziqi
A.An English teacher. B.A 13-year-old student.
C.A volunteer teaching Chinese. D.A primary school student.
2. Why did Li go and teach at a village school
A.Because he wanted to be around kids.
B.Because his parents worked there.
C.Because he stared a teaching activity.
D.Because the school didn’t have enough teachers.
3. What did Li teach
A.Chess. B.Chinese. C.English. D.News writing.
4.How many lessons did Li teach
A.Three. B.Ten. C.Thirteen. D.Fifteen.
5. Why did Li feel proud
A.Because he trained the kids to win the game.
B.Because the kids were able to play chess.
C.Because he made some rules for the kids.
D.Because the kids knew more ways of learning.
Passage 2(2024滨海新区一模B)
Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. was the first African-American player to take part in the International sport of tennis at the highest level of the game. He was born on July 10th, 1943.
When Arthur was 6, his mother died. Arthur, with his father and his brother lived near a large park in Richmond, Virginia. His father was the manager of the park. He took care of the park and made sure everything was right.
Arthur was allowed to play in the park when he was seven years old. He was quite energetic. A swimming pool, tennis courts, and baseball diamonds(棒球场) were in the park. Arthur spent a lot of time playing there. He did well in sports, but he had never tried to play tennis.
He often watched the tennis players. Sometimes there were tennis lessons, and Arthur would watch even more carefully. The young man teaching the lessons noticed Arthur. His name was Ronald Charity.
Mr Charity asked Arthur if he wanted to learn to play tennis. Arthur was excited and agreed. Arthur learned very quickly. Mr Charity found Arthur would grow up to be a good tennis player. By the time he was ten, Arthur won a tournament(联赛). Many older and bigger players came to the park trying to win the prize, but Arthur beat them. He became known as “the kid who could play tennis”.
Arthur grew up to be one of the first successful African-American tennis players. He played and won all over the world.
1. Which question is answered in Paragraph 2
A.Where did Arthur grow up B.Why did Arthur like tennis best
C.When was Arthur born D.What did Arthur like to do at school
2. The park offered people all of these EXCEPT.
A.tennis B.football C.baseball D.swimming
3. How did Arthur meet Mr Charity
A.Arthur's father asked Mr Charity to give Arthur tennis lessons.
B.While swimming at the pool, Mr Charity met Arthur.
C.While teaching tennis, Mr Charity saw young Arthur.
D.Mr Charity noticed young Arthur was playing tennis well.
4.What did Arthur do for the first time at the age of ten
A.He entered the park where his father worked.
B.He copied tennis movements without holding a racket(球拍).
C.He pretended(假装)to hit a tennis ball back and forth over a net.
D.He played tennis better than players who were older and bigger than he was.
5. This article is.
A.a biography(传记) B.a diary C.a magazine D.a piece of news
Passage 3【文化认同】（2024南开区一模C）
In 1972, Richard Sears, a young American began learning Chinese because of his interest in traditional Chinese culture.He was drawn to the ancient language so much that he went to China to study Chinese in the 1990s.
In 1994, Richard Sears decided to put the ancient Chinese characters online. Then, in 2002, he did it. That is the beginning of the Chinese Etymology(汉字字源) website. “My website did not get much attention during the first few years. Until one day in 2011, it suddenly got a lot of attention. I got a few thousand emails, and a few million visitors and people started calling me ‘Uncle Hanzi’,” Sears said with a smile. Hanzi means Chinese characters. He has put more than 96,000 ancient Chinese characters onto the website. “When I study each character, I wonder what the ancient Chinese thought,” said Sears.
After visiting many Chinese cities, Sears learned more about China and ancient Chinese culture. He said when he came to China in the last century, few Chinese could speak good English.“However, you can hear English in many places in China now. Chinese language and culture were mysterious and not known by people in most countries then, but now, more and more people in the world are learning Chinese, even Chinese history, traditional Chinese medicine and so on，” Sears added.
Now, the 74-year-old American has made his home in China.“I believe my website will live on after I die, and I'm planning to write a book about my research. This will be my gift to China,” he said.
1. What does the underlined sentence(画线句子)“He was drawn to the ancient language” mean in Paragraph 1
A.Sears was interested in ancient Chinese.
B.Sears had to study Chinese characters.
C.Sears could draw Chinese characters well.
D.Sears could speak ancient Chinese very well.
2.Chinese Etymology website went online when Sears was years old.
A.30 B.44 C.52 D.74
3. Which of the following is NOT right according to the passage
A.Sears decided to put the ancient Chinese characters online in 1994.
B.Sears’ website got a lot of attention as soon as it went online.
C.Sears has put over 96,000 ancient Chinese characters on the website.
D.Sears' website has been popular since 2011 and he is well-known.
4.What can we infer(推断) from Sears' words “more and more people in the world are learning Chinese, even…”in Paragraph 3
A.More and more people intend to learn Chinese history.
B.Traditional Chinese medicine is becoming popular.
C.It is difficult for foreigners to learn Chinese and Chinese culture.
D.China has an increasing influence over the world.
5.The best title(题目) for the passage could be .
A.Great Changes in China B.Beautiful Chinese Characters
C.American“Uncle Hanzi” D.Travelling from America to China
Passage 4（2024和平区一模B）
The chances of being hit by a falling helicopter(直升机) are low, but never zero! Two days before Logan Schneider's 19th birthday, an accident happened to him. While Logan was helping his brother on the farm in Wenatchee, Washington, a helicopter fell from the sky and landed directly on him.
Logan was wearing noise canceling head-phones(降噪耳机) just before the crash. He said he heard a couple of thumps(重击声) and looked up just in time to see the helicopter falling straight to him. He hardly had time to think before a fire broke out. As he tried to make his way out, he heard the pilot Cori Johnson shouting for help.
“I heard him shouting.” Logan said. “ I looked around and saw him upside down hanging. Fire was everywhere. When I was in the moment I really wasn't thinking. I was just doing.”
Logan reached Cori through the fire and brought him away from the fire. Once Cori was on his feet, Logan helped him get away just seconds before flames burst(爆炸) 30 feet into the air.
Firefighters arrived and put out the fire. Both Cori and Logan were taken to the hospital. Logan suffered second-degree burns on his arms and got hurt in his back， while Cori had a broken arm and several burns.
“I don't know how we both got out. I'm lucky to be alive,” Logan said. “The craziest thing about the whole situation is the pilot and I share the same birthday.”
Sounds like it was meant to be, right Well, this story gets even more coincidental(巧合的). Logan has always planned to enter college to learn about planes so he can become a pilot. The crash has not stopped him, and he still plans to take to the skies at college.
1.Where did the accident happen
A.In the forest. B.Near the river. C.On the farm. D.On the beach.
2.What is Para. 2 mainly talking about
A.The result of the accident. B.The cause of the accident.
C.What the accident was like. D.What Logan thinks of the accident.
3.What can we learn from Para. 4
A.The crash caused a small fire.
B.Logan was brave enough to save the pilot.
C.Logan and the pilot didn't run away in time.
D.The pilot was hurt more seriously than Logan.
4.Which of the following is the amazing part of the story
①Logan and the pilot were both alive.
②Logan plans to be a pilot in the future.
③The pilot will be Logan's teacher at college.
④Logan and the pilot share the same birthday.
A.①②③ B.②③④ C.①③④ D.①②④
5.Which word can be best used to describe Logan
A.Unlucky. B.Strong-hearted. C.Crazy. D.Heartless.
Passage 5【敬畏自然】（2024河西区一模B）
Zhi Nong was born in a small town in Yunnan Province. When he was young, he moved to Kunming with his mother. Feeling like a caged(笼中的) bird in the big city, he was bored with the busy and noisy city life and looked forward to nature.
His chance soon came. In 1983, he helped shoot a documentary(拍摄纪录片) about birds. That experience led him to learn photography and take photos of flying birds.
In the 1980s, the Internet was not that popular in China and cameras were expensive. He managed to borrow a camera and threw himself into studying how to use it. During that time, the library became his favorite place where he first read some magazines about nature. It opened a door for him to connect with nature.
In 1992, a research program was organized to protect a type of unusual monkeys which only live in China. Usually the home of these monkeys has half-a-year-long winters. It created great challenges for Zhi Nong's work, but he never drew back. “I didn't see the monkeys in the wild until I went into the mountains the third time,” said Zhi Nong. He went into the snow mountains six times just to get valuable photographs of the monkeys.
Three years later, his works won international prizes. People around the world began to pay attention to the protection of wild animals in China. And he is the first Chinese winner of the world Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
In order to call up tons of people to protect wildlife with cameras, he started “China Wildlife Photography Training Camp”. He hopes that more young people will join in for the nature protection.
1. What can we learn about Zhi Nong from Paragraph 1
A.He felt like a free bird.
B.He was satisfied with the city life.
C.He was born in Kunming.
D.He would like to live in nature.
2.Which is the right order of Zhi Nong's experience
a.He won some prizes in the world. b.He joined in shooting a documentary.
c.He took some pictures of monkeys. d.He set up a camp to train photographers.
A.a-b-c-d B.b-c-a-d C.c-a-d-b D.d-a-b-c
3. What do the underlined words “drew back” mean in Paragraph 4
A.Gave up. B.Grew up. C.Set out. D.Put on.
4.Where is the passage probably taken from
A.A diary. B.A science book. C.A magazine. D.A guidebook.
5.What is the best title for the passage
A.A Photographer's Way of Protecting Nature
B.A Door between Magazines and Nature
C.Difficulties of Taking Wildlife Photos
D.World Attention to Animal Protection
Passage 6（2024部分区二模C）
Mount Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world. It is in Asia, which is home to all five of the world's highest mountains. Mount Qomolangma's peak(顶峰) is 5.5 miles above sea level. That is very high! So many climbers have tried to climb to the top of it to prove(证明) themselves. The first people to reach the peak were Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Since then, thousands of people have succeeded in climbing to the peak of Mount Qomolangma.
One of the most successful climbers is Erik Weihenmayer. Like all who try to climb this huge mountain, Erik faced strong winds, snow, and avalanches(雪崩). However, what really made Erik's climb unbelievable is the fact that he can't see anything. After losing his vision(视力) at age 13, Erik began climbing at age 16. He has climbed the tallest mountains on all seven continents(大陆). Erik became the first blind person to reach the peak of Mount Qomolangma.
At the age of 32, Erik began his climb as part of a 19-member team. His team wore bells(铃) that he could follow during his climb, and teammates were quick to warn him of such things as a big drop on the right or a rock to the left. Erik also used long climbing poles(爬杆) and an ice ax(冰斧) to feel his way across the ice, rock, and snow on the mountain.
During his climb, Erik faced many dangers. The higher Erik climbed, the thinner the air became, so he wore an oxygen mask. This helped him breathe(呼吸) as he climbed higher and higher. It took Erik about two and a half months to reach the top of this unbelievable mountain.
1.What can we get from Paragraph 1
A.The best team to climb Mount Qomolangma.
B.The reason for climbing Mount Qomolangma.
C.The dangers of climbing Mount Qomolangma.
D.The tools for climbing Mount Qomolangma.
2.What makes Erik's climb unbelievable
A.He can not see anything. B.He lost his legs in an avalanche.
C.He is in good condition. D.He used the tools invented by himself.
3.What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 4 refer to
A.Wearing a bell. B.Holding an ice ax.
C.Holding a climbing pole. D.Wearing an oxygen mask.
4.Which is the right order of the following events
①Erik began climbing. ②Erik joined a team of 19 members.
③Erik lost his vision. ④Erik reached the top of Mount Qomolangma.
A.①③④② B.①③②④ C.③①②④ D.③②④①
5.What can we learn from Erik's story
A.Good tools were hardly helpful to Erik's climb.
B.Erik was successful because of his strong will.
C.Erik failed in reaching Mount Qomolangma.
D.Erik had no difficulties in climbing Mount Qomolangma.
Passage 7【文化自信】（2024滨海新区二模A）
Peng Jingxuan, a 28-year-old Chinese girl, is now studying in a music university in Paris. While learning abroad, she is also working at spreading traditional Chinese culture to the world.
She can often be found on French streets, wearing a silk Han Dynasty-style dress(汉服) and playing the Guzheng to passers-by.
Born in 1995, Peng began to learn the Guzheng when she was seven years old. After arriving in France in late 2017, she saw many people do street performances, but few of them knew about Chinese music. So she decided to play the Guzheng on the streets.
Peng made her first performance in front of a theater in October, 2018. Then she started to perform during weekends and holidays. One year later, she posted her videos of her street performances online and they spread quickly. Her videos have got many likes and made her a very popular Guzheng artist. She has millions of fans on the Internet now.
More and more people show great interest in the Guzheng after watching Peng's performances. “People come to me and praise(赞扬) me for the beauty of the instrument and the music. Every time they ask me which country the Guzheng comes from, I am very happy to tell them it's from China.” Peng feels she has more responsibility(责任) to spread traditional culture. “what is national is universal(全世界的). I hope to play a bigger role in making Chinese music known by the world，” said Peng.
1.Where does Peng often make her Guzheng performances
A.In the university. B.In the theater.
C.On streets. D.At parties.
2.What does Peng wear while playing the Guzheng
A.Silk Han Dynasty-style dress. B.Comfortable clothes.
C.Modern clothes. D.Foreign clothes.
3.When did Peng become popular
A.In 1995. B.In 2017. C.In 2018. D.In 2019.
4.What does Peng mean by saying “what is national is universal”
A.Chinese music is the best in the word.
B.Chinese music should be known by the world.
C.There are no differences between Chinese music and other countries' music.
D.We should listen to not only Chinese music but also the music of the world.
5.The passage is written to .
A.introduce a popular Guzheng artist
B.show the beauty of Chinese music
C.encourage people to learn Guzheng
D.teach people how to make a street performance
Passage 8【积极乐观】（2024河西区二模B）
When MarionSheppard began to go blind in her 40s, she cried, screamed, and felt sorry for herself. The doctor said she would never regain(重获) her vision(视力). It would only get worse， “This isn't fair,” Sheppard said over and over again.
Since she was a little girl, Sheppard had always been a dance lover. But now she was so scared(害怕的) that she would never leave her apartment. She was afraid that, unable to see a stranger, she would be hurt on the streets. But mostly, she worried about the way she would appear to the world. She continually wondered, “What if people look at me differently and treat me differently ”
But after several months of sadness and fear, Sheppard started to tell herself, “You don't understand yet, but you've got to keep moving.”
As hard as it was, Sheppard forced herself to go out. She pushed herself to attend varied social events. As a single mother of one daughter, Sheppard continued her library job at The New York Times until her vision further got worse in her 50s. She kept moving, and she kept dancing, following her passion(热情). Sheppard was 6l when she attended a summer camp for the blind in 2008, where she taught her first dancing class. After that, she asked a Manhattan community center if she could teach there, but was refused because it would be too dangerous for the students. At last, she made the managers believe that she could teach very well as a volunteer.
Right up until the epidemic closed things down, Sheppard was teaching over a dozen people to move to the music. But Sheppard taught her beloved students far more than dance steps. With confidence-building words and encouragement, she also gave them dignity(自尊) and independence.
In Sheppard's classes, each student would dance in the center of the group, making moves as the others cheer them on. As Sheppard says, “We may be blind, but we're doing our thing.”
1. What was Sheppard mostly afraid of after going blind
A.The danger on the streets. B.Losing the self-care ability.
C.The way people treated her. D.Being unable to dance anymore.
2. When did Sheppard's vision further get worse
A.In her 40s. B.In her 50s. C.When she was 61. D.In 2008.
3. Why did the community center refuse Sheppard's request
A.It needed a lot of space. B.It was Sheppard's first class.
C.It required volunteers in class. D.It might cause danger to students.
4.Which of the following is correct about Sheppard's classes
A.They are not for the blind.
B.They are cheaper than other classes.
C.They are filled with lots of training.
D.They are good for people's mental(精神的) health.
5.What can we learn from Sheppard
A.Willpower(意志力) can fight off illnesses.
B.Dancing makes people happier.
C.Dreams break down difficulties.
D.Good attitudes(态度) light up our lives.
Passage 9（2024和平区三模C）
Travel is like a box of chocolate — you never know what you're going to get, especially when you're using a blind box plane ticket.
Fan Zhihua, who enjoys going wherever she wants and whenever she wants, bought her first blind box plane ticket in March last year. The 29-year-old went to Zhangye, Gansu Province. It's a lesser-known destination, but it actually brings surprises.
When Fan arrived in Zhangye, she found that she was able to share a rented car with a few other people. This allowed the travelers to save money, since many of the area's tourist places are far apart from each other. So Fan found a group of easy-going young women to join. They went to some tourist places together, but everyone was free to choose their schedule! “The best part of the trip is this way of travelling, casual and romantic,” Fan said.
That wasn't her only gain. Before that, Fan thought most of the natural scenery(风景) she saw in photos was over-beautified. However, her trip to Dunhuang changed her mind.
After a couple of days in Zhangye, the group decided to leave for Dunhuang. Fan was never a big fan of making travel plans, so she just went along. Fan and her travel pals went on a camel ride, and as they entered the desert, she was amazed at her surroundings(周围环境). “I couldn't describe it in words. To be honest, I'm not a history lover, but when I was in the endless desert, it was amazing,” Fan said, “I felt like I had become Zhang Qian, travelling to Xiyu.”
Fan believes that life itself is a journey made up of long and short trips. “I think I was brought into this world to have as many experiences as possible and that I should make every day count,” she added.
1.What do we know about Fan Zhihua
A.She has little spare time. B.She often travels with tour groups.
C.She is a travel lover. D.She is good at making travel plans.
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