译林版八年级下册英语期末专题训练：选择型阅读理解（含答案）
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译林版八年级下册英语期末专题训练：选择型阅读理解
Do you know that one-third of the food we eat every day gets thrown away, while one in nine people around the world goes hungry It takes about 3, 072 hours to produce a single grain (单粒) of rice, yet it only takes a second to waste it. In October, students from Beijing No. 8 Middle School visited an exhibition center that showed how to recycle kitchen waste.
They saw how kitchen waste, such as fruit peels and leftovers, could be turned into something useful. “First, people collect the kitchen waste and then crush (压碎) it. After that, they take out the solid (固体的) part and break it down before turning it into a soil conditioner (土壤调理剂),” 13-year-old Lu Zichen said. He added that this conditioner can help improve the quality of the soil.
The students also learned how to make liquid fertilizer (液体肥料) from kitchen waste. This fertilizer helps plants grow. Qi Yiming, 13, even tried making it himself. “It’s quite simple. First, you place the kitchen waste into a container. Then you add microbial agents (微生物菌剂), and let it sit for a few days to get the fertilizer,” Qi explained. “I am so glad to use the chemical knowledge I learned to make liquid fertilizer myself. It is beneficial in daily life. It is a wonderful experience.”
Yu Qian, a teacher from the school and the organizer of the activity, talked about the importance of hands-on learning. “I hope students not only focus on the textbook but also go outside to put their knowledge into practice. It makes learning more interesting and useful,” she said.
1．When did the students visit the exhibition
A．In August. B．In May. C．In July. D．In October.
2．What is the soil conditioner used for
A．To break the solid part down. B．To crush the kitchen waste.
C．To improve the quality of the soil. D．To collect the kitchen waste.
3．What does Paragraph 3 tell us
A．How to learn chemistry well. B．How to collect kitchen waste.
C．How to make liquid fertilizer. D．How to grow plants better.
4．Which word is close to the underlined word “beneficial”
A．Harmful. B．Helpful. C．Useless. D．Believable.
5．Which can be a proper title for the text
A．Trash Turned to Treasure. B．The Importance of Recycling Kitchen Waste.
C．A Visit to the Exhibition Center. D．Ways to Protect the Environment.
Alice in Wonderland is one of the most popular children’s books, and many adults enjoy it as well. It tells the story of a young girl named Alice, who follows a rabbit into a magical world called Wonderland. She has many magical experiences. The popularity of the book comes from its imagination, interesting story and artwork.
The writer of the book is Lewis Carroll. In fact, Lewis Carroll’s real name is Charles Dodgson. One day, he took a boat ride down the River Thames to have a picnic (野餐) with three little girls who were friends of the family. To keep them happy during the ride, he told them a story in which Alice, the middle child, was the main character. They enjoyed the story very much.
Charles later wrote the story down under the name Alice’s Adventures under Ground and gave it to Alice as a Christmas gift. Later, he gave a copy to his friend George MacDonald. George read it to his children and they loved it. George advised Charles that he should make a book from his story. Charles then wrote more parts to the story until it was around 35,000 words. The artwork was done by John Tenniel, a famous illustrator, whose pictures were really interesting. The book came out in 1866, under the name Alice in Wonderland.
One of its fans was Queen Victoria. She immediately bought all of Lewis Carroll’s books. She was surprised to find that they included many books on math.
Since the book came out, it has been translated (翻译) into over fifty languages.
6．What makes Alice in Wonderland popular
A．The writer’s real name. B．Queen Victoria’s love for it.
C．The magical world-Wonderland. D．Its imagination and interesting story.
7．What does the underlined word “illustrator” mean
A．A person who makes up stories. B．A person who translates articles.
C．A person who draws pictures for books. D．A person who sells things in a bookstore.
8．Which is the right order of the following facts
①Charles wrote the story Alice’s Adventures under Ground.
②Charles had a boat ride with three girls.
③The book became popular all over the world.
④George advised Charles to make the story longer.
⑤Alice in Wonderland came out in 1866.
A．②①⑤④③ B．②①④⑤③ C．①②④⑤③ D．①②⑤④③
9．What’s the best title for the text
A．Alice’s Traveling Experiences B．A Magical World Called Wonderland
C．The Birth and Influence (影响) of a Great Book D．The Change of Charles Dodgson’s Name
①Have you heard of the Cinderella story Do you know there are over a hundred different ways to tell the Cinderella story When writers tell the same story in a different way, it is called their “version” of the story. The story of Cinderella has many different versions. Let’s read two of them and find out how they are different.
②The version that most people know is the oldest one written in 1697 by Charles Perrault from France. This is the version where the birds help make Cinderella’s dress and the mice turn into carriage men (马车夫) and help Cinderella go to the dance in a pumpkin carriage. In this version, many of the animals are Cinderella’s friends. They help her meet the Prince. Cinderella marries the Prince and they live happily together ever after.
③In another version of this story written in 1812 by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm from Germany, the birds help Cinderella in the whole story. Cinderella’s father gives her a little tree when he comes back from a party. She plants the little tree and her tears water it until it grows into a tall tree.
④The birds now live in the tree and they give Cinderella a dress of gold and shoes of gold. Cinderella goes to the party to meet and dance with the Prince. Later, he finds Cinderella at home doing work for her stepmother. Cinderella marries the Prince and they live happily ever after.
⑤Now you can understand what the word “version” means and how more than one writer can tell a story in a different way. That is why there are many versions of the same story.
10．How does the writer start the passage
A．By asking questions. B．By giving numbers.
C．By using old sayings. D．By telling a story.
11．In the story written in 1697, ________ help(s) make Cinderella’s dress.
A．her father B．her stepmother C．the mice D．the birds
12．In Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s story, Cinderella’s father ________.
A．gives her some birds B．gives her a little tree
C．makes a gold dress for her D．makes gold shoes for her
13．Which is in common about two versions
A．The writers are both from France.
B．Only birds help Cinderella in two stories.
C．Cinderella’s dress is made of tree.
D．Cinderella marries the Prince and they live a happy life.
14．If we put the passage into three parts, which of the following is the best
A． B． C． D．
One day, a farmer was looking for a water source for his farm. So, he went to his neighbor and asked him if he could sell his well (水井) to him. His neighbor agreed. The farmer bought the well happily. But the neighbor was a cunning (狡猾的) man.
The next day, as the famer came to get water from his well, his neighbor came and refused to let him take any water. The farmer was surprised. He asked, “Why can’t I take water I already bought the well from you.”
The neighbor replied, “I sold you the well not the water.”
The famer went to the emperor to ask for justice (公正). He explained what had happened.
The emperor called on Birbal, his smartest coutier (朝臣).
Birbal asked the neighbor, “Why don’t you let the farmer take water from the well You did sell the well to the farmer.”
The neighbor replied, “I did sell the well to the farmer, but not the water in it. Therefore, he has no right to get water from the well.”
Birbal asked them to come later.
The next day, all went to the place where the well was. There Birbal said to the neighbor, “Look, you are completely right, and you sold the well not the water. Since you sold the well not the water, you have no right to keep the water in the farmer’s well. Now you have two choices: Either you pay a high rent (租金) to the farmer or take it out immediately.” The neighbor realized that his plan had failed. He said sorry to the farmer and went home quickly.
15．The passage is probably a ______.
A．science fiction B．fairy tale C．news report D．tour guide
16．Why did the farmer go to his neighbor
A．To ask for water. B．To sell his farm. C．To buy the well. D．To borrow money.
17．Put the things happened in correct order.
a. The farmer bought the well happily.
b. Birbal found a clever solution to the problem.
c. The farmer went to the emperor to ask for justice.
d. A farmer was looking for a water source for his farm.
e. The neighbor refused to let the farmer take water from the well.
A．d-a-e-c-b B．d-b-e-c-a C．c-d-b-a-e D．c-b-d-a-e
18．What did Birbal suggest to the neighbor
A．To sell the water to the farmer. B．To pay rent for the water or remove it.
C．To give the water for free. D．To share the water with the farmer.
19．What lesson does the passage teach us
A．Justice is never served to poor people. B．You will pay soon enough if you cheat.
C．Water is more important than a well in life. D．You should always be kind to your neighbors.
When you look up at the night sky, what do you see 80% of people around the world see nothing but skylow (天光，人为白昼现象). This man - made brightening of the sky masks the stars.
The night sky has played an important role in human life for thousands of years. Ancient people named the constellations (星座). Around the same time, Polynesian(波西尼亚) sailors used the sun and stars to sail on the sea in the correct direction. Later, the Maya civilization (文明) used the position of the stars to predict the changing of the seasons.
But today, few people are able to see sky full of stars. So what happened
Light pollution is the reason. When man - made light enters into the night sky, it hides the stars. This excess (过多的) light comes from streetlights, office buildings, stores, flashing billboards, etc.
Of course, people in modern societies need to light the night. Nighttime driving, walking, working, exercising, and more are all safer with man - made outdoor lighting. However, too much light at night can be harmful. It masks the stars and disturbs our natural sleep patterns, causing greater risk of cancer and heart disease.
Light pollution can be greatly reduced (减少) with a few simple actions. The first is to stop wasting light. Outdoor lights can be covered so that the light shines down to the ground only where it’s needed. People can be more careful about using lights only when and where they are necessary. Besides, people can choose light bulbs (灯泡) with the smallest effective amount of brightness. Most bright white lights, including LEDs, give off a large amount of shorter - wavelength (波长较短的) blue light, which brightens the sky more than any other color of light. Choosing light bulbs with longer - wavelength light in yellow or orange can help prevent harmful light pollution.
20．By studying the night sky full of stars, ancient peoples did a lot except ________.
A．naming the constellations
B．sailing on the sea in the correct direction
C．predicting the changing of the seasons
D．letting man - made light enter into the night sky
21．Today most people can’t see the night sky full of stars because of ________.
A．the excess light caused by humans B．the reduction of stars
C．the changes in the position of stars D．the influence of weather
22．What does the last paragraph mainly tell us
A．How to save electricity in our daily lives.
B．How to choose light bulbs correctly.
C．Two ways of reducing light pollution.
D．The advantages and disadvantages of man - made light.
23．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage
A．Too much light at night can do harm to people’s health.
B．Man - made light hides the stars when it enters into the night sky.
C．In ancient times, the night sky played an important role in human life.
D．Choosing shorter - wavelength blue light can help prevent harmful light pollution.
24．What is the main idea of this passage
A．The importance of the night sky in ancient times.
B．The reasons and solutions for light pollution.
C．The harm of streetlights and billboards.
D．The ways to choose light bulbs.
Once there was a farmer. He lived in a dry land. Each morning, the farmer would walk to a nearby well (井) to get water for drinking. After making two buckets (桶) full of water from the well, the farmer would carefully place a bamboo stick over his shoulders to carry them home.
One of the buckets had a small hole. All the way home from the well, it would leak water along the way. By the time the farmer got home, the leaky bucket would be only half full. This went on for years, and the leaky bucket began feeling sad and sorry. One day it called out to the farmer, “I’m so sorry that I leak! I am making life harder for you.”
The farmer only smiled. “Dear bucket,” he said, “look at this way we are on. Don’t you see many beautiful flowers growing next to it Those flowers bloom (开花) only on the side I carry you on when we make our way home. The water you drop has brought beauty into the world. These flowers have given me so much joy on my walks to and from the well.”
25．Where did the farmer live
A．In a hospital. B．In a village. C．In a dry land. D．On a farm.
26．What does the underlined word “leak” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese
A．惧怕 B．漏出 C．敲打 D．饮用
27．What kind of text is it
A．A story. B．A letter. C．A notice. D．A report.
28．Which is the right order according to the text
①One of the buckets leaked water on the way.
②The leaky bucket was sad and said sorry to the farmer.
③The farmer went to the well for water with two buckets.
④The farmer smiled and was pleased (满意的) with the flowers.
A．①②③④ B．②①④③ C．③①②④ D．④③②①
29．What’s the purpose (目的) of this passage
A．To ask us to get water from the nearby well.
B．To share the story of a farmer and his buckets.
C．To tell us to use leaky buckets to water flowers.
D．To teach us how to look on the bright side of life.
Three people were sitting around a table in a restaurant in Brazil. How much do you think each of them tipped
The Briton asked, “It’s common to tip 10 percent, right ”
The American man cried, “Oh, I was planning to leave 20 percent!”
The Chinese woman asked, “What’s a tip ”
Although it is not a tradition to tip in China, tipping is a big deal in the United States. There, it is common to tip about 15 to 20 percent of the bill.
Usually, people give tips to a waiter or waitress. The US tops the list of tipping-waiters and waitresses are expecting to get 15-20 percent of the bill. So if you order $100 in food, you are expected to pay your waiter at least $15, making your payment $115 in all.
Why is this Many waiters and waitresses get paid below the US minimum wage (最低工资), and tips make up for that. Some states pay their servers only $2.13 per hour.
It is not just for waiters, either. Hotel workers, hairdressers and taxi drivers also expect tips.
Tipping is also popular in some Southeast Asian countries, like Indonesia and Thailand. However, in Japan, there is a no-tipping culture. If you try to give a waiter or waitress money, you may actually upset him or her.
30．What did the Chinese woman mean
A．She didn’t want to give any tip. B．She believed tipping should be little.
C．She thought 20 percent was not enough. D．She didn’t know anything about tipping.
31．Why is tipping a big deal in the United States
A．Because it is not a tradition for servers to get payment.
B．Because waiters and waitresses get very low wages.
C．Because the US sets a minimum wage for every person.
D．Because there are too many serving jobs in the US.
32．Which country does not have a culture of tipping
A．Britain B．Indonesia C．Thailand D．Japan
33．What is the story mainly about
A．How Americans eat out. B．Tipping culture worldwide.
C．Why high tips are expected. D．Shared service traditions.
A mouse used to live in a winery, and he liked to climb up onto the rim (边缘) of a vat and run around and around the edge.
One day, he slipped and fell into the vat full of wine. He couldn’t get out again, so he swam around in the wine and shouted, “Help! Help!”
A cat heard the mouse’s cries for help. He climbed up onto the rim and looked down at him. The mouse cried, “Please, Mr. Cat, help me! I’m drowning!”
The cat said, “Well, if I save you, what can I get ” The mouse said, “Anything! Help me!” The cat said, “Well, if I save you, can I eat you ” The mouse said, “Yes! Yes! Anything you want!”
So the cat reached down with his paw and hooked the mouse back up to safety. The mouse shook himself dry at once and then ran back into his hole.
The cat said, “Mr. Mouse, you’re not keeping your word! You said I could eat you!”
The mouse said, “Well, Mr. Cat, what do you expect I was drunk at that time!” “I will never save you again,” the cat said.
34．What did the mouse do in the winery
A．He played with other mice. B．He swam happily in the vat.
C．He made friends with Mr. Cat. D．He ran around the rim of the vat.
35．The mouse shouted for help because ________.
A．he was afraid of the cat B．he hoped the cat would save him
C．he wanted to play a joke on the cat D．he expected to make friends with the cat
36．What did the mouse promise the cat
A．He would let the cat eat him. B．He would give the cat his tail.
C．He would stay away from the winery. D．He would never come near the vat again.
37．How did the cat feel most probably in the end
A．Interested. B．Happy. C．Angry. D．Fair.
38．Which of the following is TRUE according to the story
A．The mouse became the cat’s friend. B．The mouse helped the cat drink wine.
C．The mouse didn’t keep his promise at last. D．The mouse was shy and ran back into his hole.
A mouse used to live in a winery, and he liked to climb up onto the rim (边缘) of a vat and run around and around the edge.
One day, he slipped and fell into the vat full of wine. He couldn’t get out again, so he swam around in the wine and shouted, “Help! Help!”
A cat heard the mouse’s cries for help. He climbed up onto the rim and looked down at him. The mouse cried, “Please, Mr. Cat, help me! I’m drowning!”
The cat said, “Well, if I save you, what can I get ” The mouse said, “Anything! Help me!” The cat said, “Well, if I save you, can I eat you ” The mouse said, “Yes! Yes! Anything you want!”
So the cat reached down with his paw and hooked the mouse back up to safety. The mouse shook himself dry at once and then ran back into his hole.
The cat said, “Mr. Mouse, you’re not keeping your word! You said I could eat you!”
The mouse said, “Well, Mr. Cat, what do you expect I was drunk at that time!” “I will never save you again,” the cat said.
39．What did the mouse do in the winery
A．He played with other mice. B．He swam happily in the vat.
C．He made friends with Mr. Cat. D．He ran around the rim of the vat.
40．The mouse shouted for help because __________.
A．he was afraid of the cat B．he hoped the cat would save him
C．he wanted to play a joke on the cat D．he expected to make friends with the cat
41．What did the mouse promise the cat
A．He would let the cat eat him. B．He would give the cat his tail.
C．He would stay away from the winery. D．He would never come near the vat again.
42．How did the cat feel most probably in the end
A．Interested. B．Happy. C．Angry. D．Fair.
43．Which of the following is TRUE according to the story
A．The mouse became the cat’s friend. B．The mouse helped the cat drink wine.
C．The mouse didn’t keep his promise at last. D．The mouse was shy and ran back into his hole.
Many cities around the world have closed some streets to cars to make more outdoor space for people to enjoy. Paris in France plans to ban (禁止) private (私人的) cars from the heart of the city. The ban is going to take more than 100, 000 cars off the roads each day.
Car-free streets have become a place for people to play, shop and listen to live music. Many people want more car-free streets, but others get worried. What do you think Should cities have car-free streets
Yes—more outdoor space is always better
Opening up car-free streets can make more outdoor space for people to get outside and enjoy life. Shops and restaurants on car-free streets benefit (得益) from foot traffic. And slow streets help new businesses, such as food trucks, to develop (发展) in the area. Also, cars cause air and noise pollution. Closing streets to cars will make people take buses or ride bikes instead. It’s safer and better for everyone.
No—car-free streets cause other problems
Car-free streets cause traffic problems on nearby roadways. That makes it harder for people to go about their daily lives. Also, businesses on open streets can get into trouble because foot traffic doesn’t always mean more sales. They could lose customers (顾客) who want to drive to shops. And even when streets are car-free, there are usually still other vehicles like bikes. People, especially kids, may not be looking out for these vehicles. That could put them in danger.
44．How does the writer develop Paragraph 1
A．By telling a story. B．By making a joke.
C．By asking a question. D．By giving an example.
45．Which is NOT the reason why cities should have car-free streets
A．They are good for nearby roadways.
B．They can cause less air and noise pollution.
C．They can help people enjoy staying outside.
D．They are good for new businesses to develop.
46．Car-free streets are dangerous for kids because ________.
A．kids may get outside alone B．kids may have to ride on their own
C．kids may be hurt by other vehicles D．the food in food trucks may be unhealthy
47．What’s the structure (结构) of this passage (P=Paragraph)
A． B． C． D．
48．What’s the title of the passage
A．Are Car-free Streets Safe for People
B．Do Car-free Streets Cause Problems
C．Should Cities Have Car-free Streets
D．Can Car-free Streets Help Develop New Businesses
Do you know the Silk Route (丝绸之路) Bike Tour Is it the greatest tour in the world Cyclists call it “the longest, hardest, highest, hottest, coldest bicycle tour in the world”. In eighteen weeks you travel over 12,000 kilometers through seven different countries and have the most exciting ride of your life.
“A thousand years ago people went by camel (骆驼) and did about 25 kilometers a day,” said one cyclist, “But on a bike you do 25 kilometers in an hour. And along the way you see some of the most beautiful places in the world.”
From Shanghai, you go across Asia, through Iran and arrive in Istanbul, Turkey, at the end. You travel across the deserts (沙漠) of China and cycle the Pamir Highway to over 4,600 meters across the “Roof (屋顶) of the Word” in the mountains Tajikistan.
On the way there are villages, markets and ancient (古老的) buildings. At night, you stay in ancient roadside hotels or in camps. A chief cooks dinner for about half of the days; On other days, cyclists can eat in local (当地的) restaurants or shop in local markets for their food. One cyclist said, “The best thing was the friendliness of the people.” And the worst things “The snow and the cold in the Pamirs.”
So is it the greatest tour in the world Cyclist Miles MacDonald thinks so. “The Silk Route is a true expedition (探险). It is long and difficult, but it’s such an amazing experience that you arrive in Istanbul a completely changed person.”
49．What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us
A．The beginning of the tour. B．The danger on the way. C．The speed of cycling. D．The beauty along the way.
50．How does the writer show us the tour is quite a long one
A．By listing numbers. B．By giving examples. C．By making comparisons (比较). D．By telling stories.
51．What can we learn about the Silk Route Bike Tour from the text
① It covers seven countries.
②It doesn’t pass through any city.
③ Free food is provided by local people during it.
④It is exciting and relaxing.
⑤ It can change a person greatly.
A．①② B．①⑤ C．③④ D．④⑤
52．What’s the purpose of the text
A．To tell a story. B．To solve a problem. C．To explain an idea. D．To introduce an activity.
53．Which of the following best shows the structure (结构) of the text (①= Paragraph 1,②= Paragraph 2…)
A．①②/③④⑤ B．①/②③④/⑤ C．①/②③④⑤ D．①②③④/⑤
In most places of the world, a five-day work week is common. But in some places, people are trying carrying out the idea of paying workers the same money for working just four days a week.
The idea isn’t new, but businesses have been slow to try it. They may be worried about getting less work for their money. But the results of a last year’s test, run by the University of Cambridge, suggest the move may be good for both businesses and workers.
Last June, 61UK companies agreed to try the four-day work week when paying their workers the same money. In return, they asked their workers to try to do as much in four days as they usually did in five. The test ran for six months, and turned out to be good for most businesses. During the test, some companies cut meetings, or made sure they were shorter. Others used technology to help workers get more done quickly. Some companies created a “focus time ” so workers could work on just one thing without being interrupted (打扰). Therefore, workers worked faster and better. Besides, the companies made more money.
Most of the workers were satisfied with the four-day work week. Some people said they were able to get more training and take care of things at home. Others said they were able to spend more time with their families. At the end of the test, ninety-two percent of the companies involved (参与) said they planned to keep the four-day work week.
54．Why have businesses been slow to try the four-day work week
A．Because they were afraid their workers would do less work.
B．Because they had no idea of how to start it.
C．Because they had some troubles in paying their workers.
D．Because they did not want their workers to rest more.
55．What should workers do in a four- day work week according to Paragraph 3
A．They should spend more time helping others. B．They should work more and get less money.
C．They should do less work in shorter time. D．They should finish as much work as they do in five.
56．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A．The workers. B．The troubles. C．The meetings. D．The companies.
57．According to the passage, workers CANNOT ________ in a four-day work week.
A．get more training B．lose more time for families
C．enjoy more family life D．take care of things at home
58．When the test was finished, ________ of the companies involved wanted to keep the four-day work week.
A．none B．less than half C．nearly half D．most
Blossom is a goose. She and her mate (伴侣) Bud lived happily around the Riverside Cemetery (河滨公墓)—until Bud was killed by a wild animal in August 2022.
After Bud died, Blossom wasn’t quite herself. She spent a lot of time walking around the cemetery, looking very lonely.
Just like humans, geese often choose partners for life, and Bud was Blossom’s life partner. So workers at the cemetery sometimes fed her and tried to help her feel less lonely. In February 2023, workers at the cemetery started helping Blossom look for a partner.
“This is, as far as I know, the first spring that Blossom hasn’t had a partner,” Dorie Tammen, the cemetery’s manager, said. The workers decided to do something about it,and posted a personal ad on the Internet.
“Come and share life with me at the Riverside Cemetery. Here you’ll enjoy swimming in the lovely lake, taste good food and make friends with the strange but kind humans,” the ad read.
According to the Riverside Cemetery,a partner was found in a few days. It is a goose named Frankie. Its owner is an older couple who were selling their home. And just like Blossom, Frankie needed a partner.
On February 14-Valentine’s Day-Frankie arrived at the cemetery for the big meeting. And according to Riverside’s posts, the two geese haven’t left each other since then.
59．What happened to Bud
A．He was moved to another cemetery. B．He was caught by the workers.
C．He was killed by another animal. D．He was sold online.
60．What does the underlined part “Blossom wasn’t quite herself” mean
A．She enjoyed her life more. B．She often got lost in the cemetery.
C．Everything went well with Blossom. D．Something was wrong with Blossom.
61．How did the workers find a partner for Blossom
A．They made friends with her. B．They bought her another goose.
C．They posted an ad on the Internet. D．They asked an older couple for help.
62．What do Blossom and Frankie have in common
A．They both need a partner. B．They are the same age.
C．They both live in the wild. D．They are the same size.
63．What can we infer (推断)from the last paragraph
A．The two geese left the cemetery. B．The two geese were killed in the end.
C．The two geese enjoyed their life together. D．The two geese were kept by the older couple.
“Thank you for your email. I have left to follow my dream of knitting (编织) sweaters for penguins and no longer work for the School of Economics. I will be out of office…until my penguin friends are happy.” This is a part of an email received by a Chinese student studying in the UK from her teacher, which has recently become popular online.
You may find this email surprising, but knitting sweaters for penguins is a real act of kindness. The idea was started by the Penguin Foundation (基金会) and Phillip Island Nature Parks in Australia.
The project began due to a serious oil spill (泄漏) near Phillip Island in the late 1990s. During that time, the number and health of baby penguins dropped rapidly. When little penguins became covered in oil, they tried to clean themselves with their beaks (喙), but eating the oil could be deadly. The oil also made it difficult for them to swim or hunt for food.
To solve this problem, the foundation asked knitters worldwide to make sweaters for affected (受影响的) penguins. These sweaters could keep the penguins warm during the cleaning process and stop them from eating the oil.
★ Later events continued to show how helpful this solution could be. In 2001, there was another oil spill near Phillip Island. Thanks to the sweaters, 96 percent of the affected penguins were successfully saved.
However, some people have questioned the idea of animals wearing human-made clothing. Certain bird protection groups have expressed worries that these sweaters might put more stress on the penguins’ bodies. The foundation explained that the sweaters were only a short-term way and will not be used when the penguins stay healthy.
To ensure the penguins are protected and wearing appropriate clothes, the foundation has provided detailed instructions for knitters. For example, the total length of the finished sweater should be no more than 18 cm, the width across the body no more than 12 cm and the width of the bottom opening no more than 11 cm.
64．How does the writer introduce the topic of this passage
A．By showing a part of an email. B．By introducing a college teacher.
C．By sharing a funny thing. D．By introducing a Chinese student.
65．What does the underlined word “appropriate” in the last paragraph most likely mean
A．thick B．thin C．proper D．expensive
66．Which of the following can be put in ★
A．Oil spills often happen near big cities
B．It’s a good way to protect penguins
C．Not everyone agrees with using sweaters on penguins
D．Penguins are always cute and fun to watch
67．What is the Penguin Foundation’s opinion on this project
A．It will be a long-term way.
B．It inspires a worldwide love of knitting.
C．It brings unexpected advantages.
D．The sweaters should only be used when penguins are in danger.
68．What is the best title for the passage
A．Serious oil spills B．Knitting for Penguins
C．Protect Penguins D．Penguin Fashion Trends
Living in China, I often cannot imagine how active and busy some of the elderly are. Whether singing opera, dancing or even practicing tai chi, China elderly communities (社区) enjoy great outdoor social activities. It continues to surprise me. I wish that were more common for elderly communities back in the UK.
My grandma lives in a nursing home in England. While she plays bingo, a game, and enjoys concerts once in a while, few activities get her up on her feet and truly communicate with others. She hardly ever goes outside. This situation is common for many of the elderly in the UK. It’s just not part of the culture, and I think that’s a shame. Staying active in social activities is so important for health, and it is something elderly communities in China clearly value (珍视). What’s more, it’s completely inexpensive.
According to an expert Judith Farquhar, it’s popular for the elderly in China to dance and exercise in public parks or squares. “For these people, dancing and other healthy activities are smart ways to save money.” Farquhar said, “Dancing also helps them fight against loneliness in old age.”
Many elderly people are feeling really lonely. I hope the British government can build more active social communities than before. The future elderly communities in the UK may learn from the elderly people in China. I’d love to see group of British grandmas and grandpas enjoy their old age and do active things together to stay happy and healthy.
根据短文和图表内容，选择最佳答案。
69．What are the elderly in China like in the writer’s eyes
A．Bored and tired. B．Active and busy. C．Cute and kind. D．Outgoing and helpful.
70．Why does the writer mention her grandma’s life in a nursing home
A．To explain bingo game is popular in England.
B．To show the importance of outdoor concert.
C．To compare the lifestyles in China and the UK.
D．To praise the situation of UK nursing homes.
71．What does the underlined word “them” refer to (指代)
A．The elderly in China. B．Experts interested in China.
C．Grandparents in the nursing home. D．Performers giving concerts.
72．What does the writer wish the British government to do
A．To provide medical care. B．To protect the safety of the elderly.
C．To encourage people’s indoor activities. D．To build more active social communities.
73．Which of the following is RIGHT
A．The elderly in China enjoy more concerts.
B．The elderly in China are less talented in music.
C．The elderly in the UK have fewer outdoor activities.
D．The elderly in the UK have more social activities than before.
People usually feel excited when they go on vacation. But most people feel blue when coming home after travelling. And this feeling is called post-vacation blues. If you feel blue after travelling, here are some ways to help you get out of this bad feeling.
Give yourself a week to relax first. You don’t need to think what to do next and just be relaxed. You can show your pet some love if you have one, watch your favourite TV shows or listen to relaxing music.
After a week. do something useful and keep yourself busy For example, when I came back from Europe, 1felt blue because I didn’t have a job and was living with my parents. So I decided to find a job and make myself busy. If you don’t need a job, just try something like painting your room or tidying your house. You can also do exercise, learn to cook, visit your friends and just do anything you want!
It’s also a good idea to make a photo book and plan you next trip. Your photos taken on vacation help you remember the good times you had. And you can plan to take another trip. Just like Elbert Hubbard said, “No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.”
Next time when you feel blue, remember to try these ways. You’ll find going back to the real life is not that terrible as you think.
74．How do most people feel after travelling
A．Excited. B．Hungry. C．Hopeful. D．Unhappy.
75．The writer uses Elbert Hubbard’s words in Paragraph 4 to show ________.
A．people feel very tired and are not willing to travel again
B．people who have just had a vacation can plan a new trip
C．people are excited to share their vacation with their friends
D．people nope me travel again because they have had only one trip
76．What does the writer adv use us to do after travelling
a. We can do something useful and keep ourselves busy after a week.
b. We should give ourselves a week to relax first.
c. We can make a photo book and keep a diary.
d. We shouldn’t stay up late but live a happy life.
e. We can remember the good times during the trip.
A．abd B．abe C．acd D．bce
77．Which is the right structure (结构) of the passage
A．①/②③④⑤ B．①②③④/⑤ C．①/②③④/⑤ D．①/②/③④⑤
78．What is the passage mainly about
A．How to spend your holiday happily.
B．What we should do before travelling.
C．Why people have post-holiday blues.
D．How to get out of post-holiday blues.
In 2024, Yantian District Library worked with the Vanke Foundation (万科公益基金) to start the Growth Library project. The idea behind it is that “a library is like a living thing and can change as time passes”.
Guided by this idea, the project brings together different social resources. It also raises the thought that “everything can be read”, changing the library into a borderless green space and a driving force for community sustainability (可持续性).
The library covers an area of 21 square kilometers. It serves about 20,000-local people and attracts over 20 million visitors every year. More importantly, it helps the community develop in a sustainable way.
The Growth Library is really good for the environment. It uses 85% renewable electricity. It cuts down energy use by 60% and saves 50% of water. It also encourages people to read without using paper. Because the project has creative ideas, many partners have joined, helping the library grow all the time.
The project has set up many Green Reading Spots and low-carbon tour routes. At the library, there is a black soldier fly kitchen-waste recycling station and China’s first Four-Zero (zero carbon, zero energy consumption (消耗), zero waste, and zero water consumption) McDonald’s. These not only give people chances to take part in environmental protection but also offer services about sustainable living and green education. As a result, more people in the community want to join in activities that are good for sustainable development.
In 2024, over 20 million people visited the library. The library held many activities, allowing people to understand sustainable ideas better. The Growth Library keeps growing and makes great contributions to the community’s sustainable future.
79．Which of the following best describes the guiding idea of the project
A．Libraries should only provide printed books for reading.
B．A library changes and develops over time.
C．A library is a place to read everything.
D．Libraries should save a great deal of energy and water.
80．What does the underlined word “renewable” probably mean
A．That is not allowed to be used in modern buildings.
B．That is very expensive and hard to get.
C．That can be made again and again and used repeatedly.
D．That can only be used for a short time and then disappear.
81．Which of these is NOT mentioned as an environmental feature of the library
A．Low-carbon tour routes. B．Saying 50% of water.
C．Paper-free reading. D．Using solar energy.
82．What can we learn about the" Four-Zero" McDonald’s
A．It has zero customers. B．It sells zero hamburgers.
C．It uses zero renewable energy. D．It aims for zero environmental harm.
83．In which of the following sources can we probably read this passage
A．A website introducing various libraries’ creative projects.
B．A book about the history of Yantian District.
C．A magazine focusing on urban planning.
D．A notice for a local charity event.
Choose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案)
My name is Will Charouhis. My hometown is Miami, in the U.S. state of Florida. The city is known for its warm weather and many beautiful beaches. It’s very popular with tourists. However, scientists say it’s in trouble. Because of climate change (气候变化), the sea level is rising. As a coastal city, Miami will suffer badly. By 2070, the city will probably be under two feet of water.
Life will be hard then. I know this because I once experienced the effects of climate change. It was September 2017. Hurricane Irma (飓风“厄玛”) hit Florida. It caused serious flooding in Miami. My city was almost completely under water. For days, I thought about what I could do. How could I help to prevent this from happening again
I became interested in mangroves. These trees grow in or near water. They are good at taking in greenhouse gases from the air. They can also protect coastal cities against rising seas. I started the “A Million Mangroves” project. I ask people to help protect mangroves.
Three years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic (疾病大流行) shut down the world. I couldn’t go to school. Neither could I spend time with my friends indoors. But I was able to spend months working along Florida’s coastlines. I planted more than six miles of new mangroves.
I’ll continue to work hands-on and teach people about the importance of protecting trees. It’s useless to just be afraid of climate change. Turn your tear into action. We can all do something to save our planet.
84．Because of ________, Miami is very popular with tourists.
A．the climate change B．the warm weather and many beautiful beaches
C．the rising sea level D．many beautiful mountains
85．When did Will Charouhis experience the effects of climate change
A．In 2015. B．In 2017. C．In 2019. D．In 2021.
86．According to the article, the mangrove is a type of ________.
A．sea B．project C．tree D．greenhouse gas
87．During the COVID-19 pandemic, Charouhis ________.
A．planted many trees in his school
B．often invited his friends to his home
C．planted many mangoves along Florida’s coastlines
D．thought about how to prevent hurricanes
88．Charouhis hopes people will ________.
A．take a holiday in Miami B．spend time with friends
C．show fear of climate change D．do something to save the Earth
89．This article probably comes from the “________” page of a magazine.
A．News B．Fashion C．Technology D．Environment
Cold air swept across the north part of China in the first week of November. At the same time, a global (全球的) meeting on climate change was held in Scotland. There, leaders around the world tried to control global warming.
Why are we experiencing such a cold winter on a warming planet The cold winter and global warming, two different facts, are not contradictory (矛盾的).
Because of the warming climate, the temperature in winter in China has risen by 0.41℃ every ten years since (自从) 1961. But in some places, it has also been pretty low.
Global warming has changed Earth’s air circulation (循环) and the weather. For example, in October, La Nina affected China. The strong winds from the Pacific Ocean caused it. It brought more cold air to China. Another reason for the cold weather is the warming Arctic (北极). It is warming almost three times as fast as any other places on Earth. As a result, it pushed more super cold waves to the south, which brought freezing temperatures to China.
Will the winter be much colder It’s reported that a cold winter is likely. Northern China will probably see more snow, and southern China will see less rain.
90．Why did the leaders from the world come to Scotland to have a meeting
A．To find out the reasons of cold weather. B．To find out the reasons of global warming.
C．To discuss the results of cold weather. D．To discuss the way to deal with global warming.
91．Which can show the relationship between the year (x) and the degree of temperature growth (y) since 1961
A． B． C． D．
92．What caused La Nina according to the passage
A．The heavy snow. B．The warm air. C．The strong winds. D．The cold weather.
93．The recent cold weather in China was affected by cold air from ________.
A．ab B．ac C．bc D．bd
94．Which part of a newspaper is this passage probably from
A．History B．Science C．Sports D．Education
Everyone knows that climate change is a big problem for the Earth. But as we go about our everyday lives, we often forget about it. In fact, climate change is affecting some of our favorite foods and drinks, and it might change our eating and drinking habits soon.
Many people start their day with a cup of coffee, but rising (升高的) temperatures may make them give up their habit. Warmer weather is making it easier for fungus (真菌) to spread (传播) among coffee plants and some areas are becoming too hot for the plants to grow in. What’s more, changing to tea won’t help anything, either because like coffee plants, tea plants don’t grow well in hot weather. It can change how tea tastes and how much we can get in.
Chocolate is endangered, too! Cocoa plants are important for chocolate-making. But the highest temperature that cocoa plants can grow in is around 32℃. If it keeps getting hotter, we could lose them by the year 2050.
Climate change also affects important crops (农作物) like wheat, corn, and rice. A lot of people in the world eat these foods to live. But these crops are in danger because of rising temperatures.
These days, farmers and scientists are working together to grow new crops that need less water and can grow better in changing weather. Some of them are successful, but we must also protect the environment. If we don’t stop climate change, we may not have enough food to eat in the future.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
95．How does the writer start the passage
A．He shows a fact. B．He asks questions. C．He gives examples. D．He shows a picture.
96．How does climate change affect coffee plants
A．It helps them grow faster. B．It helps them grow bigger.
C．It makes fungus spread among them. D．It makes fungus stay away from them.
97．What does the underlined word “endangered” in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese
A．濒危的 B．传统的 C．废弃的 D．当地的
98．What is the passage mainly about
A．How to grow different crops. B．How climate change affects our lives.
C．How to stop the weather from getting warm. D．How climate change affects the environment.
99．What is the writer’s attitude (态度) to climate change
A．He doesn’t mind it. B．He thinks it’s a serious problem.
C．He thinks it’s a small change of the earth. D．He doesn’t think people need to worry about it.
Yang Hao, a 32-year-old doctoral student, took a trip across China without the Internet. For 134 days, he traveled to many places, reading 40 books and recording his trip with two cameras. He used paper maps, paper money as well as bank cards, and talked to people for information.
Once, Yang received a screen time notification (屏幕时间通知) from his phone. It showed that he was spending almost seven hours a day on his phone. Surprised by this, he decided to put his studies on hold and travel without his phone or computer. He wanted to see what life would be like without the Internet.
During his trip, Yang faced many problems, such as booking hotels and buying tickets without a phone. He also wrote letters to his family and friends, instead of texting messages. Though there were many difficulties, he learned a lot from the experience. He began to enjoy the simple(简单的) pleasures of life, like reading and writing.
Yang’s story became popular online, causing people to discuss about our dependence (依赖) on the Internet. Many people spoke highly of him and thought about their own use of phones. After his trip, Yang decided to cut down his phone use to 90 minutes a day.
Yang is now writing a book and making a film about his trip. He hopes to use them to ask others to think about their relationship with the Internet and to find a balance (平衡) between the online world and real life.
100．What’s special about Yang Hao’s trip
A．He gave up his studies to take the trip. B．He went on the trip without the Internet.
C．He traveled across China in a short time. D．He didn’t spend money during his trip.
101．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A．The phone. B．The notification. C．The trip. D．The Internet.
102．How did Yang Hao like his trip
A．Simple. B．Lonely. C．Popular. D．Meaningful.
103．Why is Yang Hao working on the book and the film
A．To make his story more popular online.
B．To ask people to stop using phones.
C．To help others balance Internet use and real life.
D．To let people think about the meaning of travel.
104．The writer develops the passage mainly by ________.
A．following the time order B．giving different ideas
C．providing special examples D．showing research (研究) results
Li is an eighth grader from Qingliu, Fujian. Every weekend, she takes the C875 Fuxing train to her village and then back to school. For nearly 300 students like her in Qingliu, the Fuxing train is like their “school bus”.
Taking the Fuxing train is a special experience. Li said, “In the past, I had to take a long bus ride. It used to take an hour and a half. Sometimes I felt sick. Now, the train is fast and comfortable. It only takes about 20 minutes. The tickets are also very cheap.”
The train is convenient, and it helps parents too. Li’s father says, “When my child goes to school, I just need to drop her at the station.”
To make the journey easier for students, schools and the train station work together. Schools send the number of students who need to travel each week, and the train station helps them buy tickets and organize (组织) boarding (上车). There are even reading areas on the train. Since Qingliu Station is not very close to schools, there are six bus routes (路线) that run between the schools and the train station.
Thanks to these efforts (努力), students like Li can travel between home and school more easily. The Fuxing train brings warmth and hope to students as they travel towards a bright future.
根据语篇内容，选择最佳选项。
105．How often does Li go home
A．Every day. B．Three times a week. C．Once a week.
106．How did Li feel when she took a long bus ride in the past
A．She felt enjoyable. B．She felt awful. C．She felt comfortable.
107．What does the underlined word “convenient” mean
A．Noisy and dirty. B．Easy and helpful. C．Special and expensive.
108．Besides (除了) the train, what else is available (可用的) for the students in Qingliu
A．Cars. B．Taxis. C．Buses.
109．What does the article mainly talk about
A．The history of the Fuxing train.
B．Students’ after-school activities in Fujian.
C．Good things the Fuxing train brings to students.
Once upon a time, there was a grasshopper (蚂蚱) who didn’t like to work. He spent his time singing and playing music all day long. One lovely spring day, the grasshopper was singing his favorite song with a guitar in his hands, when a little ant passed by.
“Little ant, why don’t you come and sing along to my songs ” the grasshopper asked. “I must prepare for the winter, and so should you,” replied the ant.
The grasshopper laughed. That sounded like too much work and quite boring. Besides, winter was such a long way away and he had plenty to eat at the moment. Summer and autumn came and went, and the grasshopper continued to laze about while the ant was busy working day and night. The ant reminded him to prepare for the winter but he turned a deaf ear.
But winter came earlier than usual that year and the grasshopper became worried because he hadn’t made any preparations. He saw the ant was happy in his warm house with his food. But he was cold and running out of food. Nor did he have a place to live in. “The little ant was right!” he thought sadly. “I must not be so silly next year. I should have prepared earlier.” Luckily, the ant was glad to share food with him, but the grasshopper learned how important it is to work hard and be prepared.
110．The title of the passage is ________.
A．The winter B．The grasshopper
C．The ant D．The grasshopper and the ant
111．The grasshopper was ________ when the ant passed by.
A．singing B．thinking C．eating D．working
112．The underlined part “he turned a deaf ear” in the passage means “________”.
A．he did not hear anything around B．he had something wrong with his ear
C．he refused to accept the ant’s advice D．he lost his hearing because of the ant
113．What lesson did the grasshopper learn from his experience
A．A good beginning is half done. B．True friendship lasts for a lifetime.
C．It’s easier to say things than to do them. D．It’s important to work hard and get ready.
114．We can know the ant in the passage is ________.
A．hard-working and brave B．hard-working and kind
C．clever and talented D．clever and humorous
Traveling can be expensive. But there are some ways to save money when traveling. Try some of the advice below on your next vacation and your wallet will thank you.
Look for city tourism cards. With the card, you can pay less at restaurants and shops. You don’t have to wait for a long time at busy attractions. You might even get free tickets to top tourist attractions. City tourism cards can save your money and time without question.
Don’t get the best room. How long will you stay in your room Will you just be sleeping there Do you really need a bigger room with a good view (景色)
Find a hotel outside a city. It can help you save some money by choosing a hotel away from big tourist attractions for you are always doing the same—go to the attractions and then return to your hotel to sleep.
Book (预订) a room with a kitchen. Although some people might not like to cook while on vacation, I don’t mind making breakfast in my room. We always eat at a nice restaurant on our last night of the vacation. I’d rather eat breakfast and lunch at the hotel and then spend much money on a delicious supper.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
115．With _________, you can pay less at restaurants and shops.
A．ID cards B．tourism cards C．bank cards D．phone cards
116．How does the writer develop his idea in Paragraph 2
A．By giving the numbers. B．By listing facts.
C．By making comparison (比较). D．By providing the results.
117．To save some money, what does the writer advise tourists to do
A．Get the best room. B．Live near big tourist attractions.
C．Live away from big tourist attractions. D．Take a map with them when traveling.
118．Why does the writer prefer to make breakfast and lunch in the hotel
A．Because they are healthier and more delicious.
B．Because he likes cookers in the hotel.
C．Because there are not any restaurants in the neighborhood.
D．Because he’d rather spend much money on a delicious supper.
119．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．How to save money when traveling. B．How to get a tourism card.
C．How to find a hotel outside a city. D．How to book a room on the Internet.
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1．D 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．A
6．D 7．C 8．B 9．C
10．A 11．D 12．B 13．D 14．A
15．B 16．C 17．A 18．B 19．B
20．D 21．A 22．C 23．D 24．B
25．C 26．B 27．A 28．C 29．D
30．D 31．B 32．D 33．B
34．D 35．B 36．A 37．C 38．C
39．D 40．B 41．A 42．C 43．C
44．D 45．A 46．C 47．B 48．C
49．C 50．A 51．B 52．D 53．B
54．A 55．D 56．C 57．B 58．D
59．C 60．D 61．C 62．A 63．C
64．A 65．C 66．B 67．D 68．B
69．B 70．C 71．A 72．D 73．C
74．D 75．B 76．B 77．C 78．D
79．B 80．C 81．D 82．D 83．A
84．B 85．B 86．C 87．C 88．D 89．D
90．D 91．C 92．C 93．A 94．B
95．A 96．C 97．A 98．B 99．B
100．B 101．B 102．D 103．C 104．C
105．C 106．B 107．B 108．C 109．C
110．D 111．A 112．C 113．D 114．B
115．B 116．B 117．C 118．D 119．A
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译林版八年级下册英语期末专题训练：选择型阅读理解
Do you know that one-third of the food we eat every day gets thrown away, while one in nine people around the world goes hungry It takes about 3, 072 hours to produce a single grain (单粒) of rice, yet it only takes a second to waste it. In October, students from Beijing No. 8 Middle School visited an exhibition center that showed how to recycle kitchen waste.
They saw how kitchen waste, such as fruit peels and leftovers, could be turned into something useful. “First, people collect the kitchen waste and then crush (压碎) it. After that, they take out the solid (固体的) part and break it down before turning it into a soil conditioner (土壤调理剂),” 13-year-old Lu Zichen said. He added that this conditioner can help improve the quality of the soil.
The students also learned how to make liquid fertilizer (液体肥料) from kitchen waste. This fertilizer helps plants grow. Qi Yiming, 13, even tried making it himself. “It’s quite simple. First, you place the kitchen waste into a container. Then you add microbial agents (微生物菌剂), and let it sit for a few days to get the fertilizer,” Qi explained. “I am so glad to use the chemical knowledge I learned to make liquid fertilizer myself. It is beneficial in daily life. It is a wonderful experience.”
Yu Qian, a teacher from the school and the organizer of the activity, talked about the importance of hands-on learning. “I hope students not only focus on the textbook but also go outside to put their knowledge into practice. It makes learning more interesting and useful,” she said.
1．When did the students visit the exhibition
A．In August. B．In May. C．In July. D．In October.
2．What is the soil conditioner used for
A．To break the solid part down. B．To crush the kitchen waste.
C．To improve the quality of the soil. D．To collect the kitchen waste.
3．What does Paragraph 3 tell us
A．How to learn chemistry well. B．How to collect kitchen waste.
C．How to make liquid fertilizer. D．How to grow plants better.
4．Which word is close to the underlined word “beneficial”
A．Harmful. B．Helpful. C．Useless. D．Believable.
5．Which can be a proper title for the text
A．Trash Turned to Treasure. B．The Importance of Recycling Kitchen Waste.
C．A Visit to the Exhibition Center. D．Ways to Protect the Environment.
Alice in Wonderland is one of the most popular children’s books, and many adults enjoy it as well. It tells the story of a young girl named Alice, who follows a rabbit into a magical world called Wonderland. She has many magical experiences. The popularity of the book comes from its imagination, interesting story and artwork.
The writer of the book is Lewis Carroll. In fact, Lewis Carroll’s real name is Charles Dodgson. One day, he took a boat ride down the River Thames to have a picnic (野餐) with three little girls who were friends of the family. To keep them happy during the ride, he told them a story in which Alice, the middle child, was the main character. They enjoyed the story very much.
Charles later wrote the story down under the name Alice’s Adventures under Ground and gave it to Alice as a Christmas gift. Later, he gave a copy to his friend George MacDonald. George read it to his children and they loved it. George advised Charles that he should make a book from his story. Charles then wrote more parts to the story until it was around 35,000 words. The artwork was done by John Tenniel, a famous illustrator, whose pictures were really interesting. The book came out in 1866, under the name Alice in Wonderland.
One of its fans was Queen Victoria. She immediately bought all of Lewis Carroll’s books. She was surprised to find that they included many books on math.
Since the book came out, it has been translated (翻译) into over fifty languages.
6．What makes Alice in Wonderland popular
A．The writer’s real name. B．Queen Victoria’s love for it.
C．The magical world-Wonderland. D．Its imagination and interesting story.
7．What does the underlined word “illustrator” mean
A．A person who makes up stories. B．A person who translates articles.
C．A person who draws pictures for books. D．A person who sells things in a bookstore.
8．Which is the right order of the following facts
①Charles wrote the story Alice’s Adventures under Ground.
②Charles had a boat ride with three girls.
③The book became popular all over the world.
④George advised Charles to make the story longer.
⑤Alice in Wonderland came out in 1866.
A．②①⑤④③ B．②①④⑤③ C．①②④⑤③ D．①②⑤④③
9．What’s the best title for the text
A．Alice’s Traveling Experiences B．A Magical World Called Wonderland
C．The Birth and Influence (影响) of a Great Book D．The Change of Charles Dodgson’s Name
①Have you heard of the Cinderella story Do you know there are over a hundred different ways to tell the Cinderella story When writers tell the same story in a different way, it is called their “version” of the story. The story of Cinderella has many different versions. Let’s read two of them and find out how they are different.
②The version that most people know is the oldest one written in 1697 by Charles Perrault from France. This is the version where the birds help make Cinderella’s dress and the mice turn into carriage men (马车夫) and help Cinderella go to the dance in a pumpkin carriage. In this version, many of the animals are Cinderella’s friends. They help her meet the Prince. Cinderella marries the Prince and they live happily together ever after.
③In another version of this story written in 1812 by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm from Germany, the birds help Cinderella in the whole story. Cinderella’s father gives her a little tree when he comes back from a party. She plants the little tree and her tears water it until it grows into a tall tree.
④The birds now live in the tree and they give Cinderella a dress of gold and shoes of gold. Cinderella goes to the party to meet and dance with the Prince. Later, he finds Cinderella at home doing work for her stepmother. Cinderella marries the Prince and they live happily ever after.
⑤Now you can understand what the word “version” means and how more than one writer can tell a story in a different way. That is why there are many versions of the same story.
10．How does the writer start the passage
A．By asking questions. B．By giving numbers.
C．By using old sayings. D．By telling a story.
11．In the story written in 1697, ________ help(s) make Cinderella’s dress.
A．her father B．her stepmother C．the mice D．the birds
12．In Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s story, Cinderella’s father ________.
A．gives her some birds B．gives her a little tree
C．makes a gold dress for her D．makes gold shoes for her
13．Which is in common about two versions
A．The writers are both from France.
B．Only birds help Cinderella in two stories.
C．Cinderella’s dress is made of tree.
D．Cinderella marries the Prince and they live a happy life.
14．If we put the passage into three parts, which of the following is the best
A． B． C． D．
One day, a farmer was looking for a water source for his farm. So, he went to his neighbor and asked him if he could sell his well (水井) to him. His neighbor agreed. The farmer bought the well happily. But the neighbor was a cunning (狡猾的) man.
The next day, as the famer came to get water from his well, his neighbor came and refused to let him take any water. The farmer was surprised. He asked, “Why can’t I take water I already bought the well from you.”
The neighbor replied, “I sold you the well not the water.”
The famer went to the emperor to ask for justice (公正). He explained what had happened.
The emperor called on Birbal, his smartest coutier (朝臣).
Birbal asked the neighbor, “Why don’t you let the farmer take water from the well You did sell the well to the farmer.”
The neighbor replied, “I did sell the well to the farmer, but not the water in it. Therefore, he has no right to get water from the well.”
Birbal asked them to come later.
The next day, all went to the place where the well was. There Birbal said to the neighbor, “Look, you are completely right, and you sold the well not the water. Since you sold the well not the water, you have no right to keep the water in the farmer’s well. Now you have two choices: Either you pay a high rent (租金) to the farmer or take it out immediately.” The neighbor realized that his plan had failed. He said sorry to the farmer and went home quickly.
15．The passage is probably a ______.
A．science fiction B．fairy tale C．news report D．tour guide
16．Why did the farmer go to his neighbor
A．To ask for water. B．To sell his farm. C．To buy the well. D．To borrow money.
17．Put the things happened in correct order.
a. The farmer bought the well happily.
b. Birbal found a clever solution to the problem.
c. The farmer went to the emperor to ask for justice.
d. A farmer was looking for a water source for his farm.
e. The neighbor refused to let the farmer take water from the well.
A．d-a-e-c-b B．d-b-e-c-a C．c-d-b-a-e D．c-b-d-a-e
18．What did Birbal suggest to the neighbor
A．To sell the water to the farmer. B．To pay rent for the water or remove it.
C．To give the water for free. D．To share the water with the farmer.
19．What lesson does the passage teach us
A．Justice is never served to poor people. B．You will pay soon enough if you cheat.
C．Water is more important than a well in life. D．You should always be kind to your neighbors.
When you look up at the night sky, what do you see 80% of people around the world see nothing but skylow (天光，人为白昼现象). This man - made brightening of the sky masks the stars.
The night sky has played an important role in human life for thousands of years. Ancient people named the constellations (星座). Around the same time, Polynesian(波西尼亚) sailors used the sun and stars to sail on the sea in the correct direction. Later, the Maya civilization (文明) used the position of the stars to predict the changing of the seasons.
But today, few people are able to see sky full of stars. So what happened
Light pollution is the reason. When man - made light enters into the night sky, it hides the stars. This excess (过多的) light comes from streetlights, office buildings, stores, flashing billboards, etc.
Of course, people in modern societies need to light the night. Nighttime driving, walking, working, exercising, and more are all safer with man - made outdoor lighting. However, too much light at night can be harmful. It masks the stars and disturbs our natural sleep patterns, causing greater risk of cancer and heart disease.
Light pollution can be greatly reduced (减少) with a few simple actions. The first is to stop wasting light. Outdoor lights can be covered so that the light shines down to the ground only where it’s needed. People can be more careful about using lights only when and where they are necessary. Besides, people can choose light bulbs (灯泡) with the smallest effective amount of brightness. Most bright white lights, including LEDs, give off a large amount of shorter - wavelength (波长较短的) blue light, which brightens the sky more than any other color of light. Choosing light bulbs with longer - wavelength light in yellow or orange can help prevent harmful light pollution.
20．By studying the night sky full of stars, ancient peoples did a lot except ________.
A．naming the constellations
B．sailing on the sea in the correct direction
C．predicting the changing of the seasons
D．letting man - made light enter into the night sky
21．Today most people can’t see the night sky full of stars because of ________.
A．the excess light caused by humans B．the reduction of stars
C．the changes in the position of stars D．the influence of weather
22．What does the last paragraph mainly tell us
A．How to save electricity in our daily lives.
B．How to choose light bulbs correctly.
C．Two ways of reducing light pollution.
D．The advantages and disadvantages of man - made light.
23．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage
A．Too much light at night can do harm to people’s health.
B．Man - made light hides the stars when it enters into the night sky.
C．In ancient times, the night sky played an important role in human life.
D．Choosing shorter - wavelength blue light can help prevent harmful light pollution.
24．What is the main idea of this passage
A．The importance of the night sky in ancient times.
B．The reasons and solutions for light pollution.
C．The harm of streetlights and billboards.
D．The ways to choose light bulbs.
Once there was a farmer. He lived in a dry land. Each morning, the farmer would walk to a nearby well (井) to get water for drinking. After making two buckets (桶) full of water from the well, the farmer would carefully place a bamboo stick over his shoulders to carry them home.
One of the buckets had a small hole. All the way home from the well, it would leak water along the way. By the time the farmer got home, the leaky bucket would be only half full. This went on for years, and the leaky bucket began feeling sad and sorry. One day it called out to the farmer, “I’m so sorry that I leak! I am making life harder for you.”
The farmer only smiled. “Dear bucket,” he said, “look at this way we are on. Don’t you see many beautiful flowers growing next to it Those flowers bloom (开花) only on the side I carry you on when we make our way home. The water you drop has brought beauty into the world. These flowers have given me so much joy on my walks to and from the well.”
25．Where did the farmer live
A．In a hospital. B．In a village. C．In a dry land. D．On a farm.
26．What does the underlined word “leak” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese
A．惧怕 B．漏出 C．敲打 D．饮用
27．What kind of text is it
A．A story. B．A letter. C．A notice. D．A report.
28．Which is the right order according to the text
①One of the buckets leaked water on the way.
②The leaky bucket was sad and said sorry to the farmer.
③The farmer went to the well for water with two buckets.
④The farmer smiled and was pleased (满意的) with the flowers.
A．①②③④ B．②①④③ C．③①②④ D．④③②①
29．What’s the purpose (目的) of this passage
A．To ask us to get water from the nearby well.
B．To share the story of a farmer and his buckets.
C．To tell us to use leaky buckets to water flowers.
D．To teach us how to look on the bright side of life.
Three people were sitting around a table in a restaurant in Brazil. How much do you think each of them tipped
The Briton asked, “It’s common to tip 10 percent, right ”
The American man cried, “Oh, I was planning to leave 20 percent!”
The Chinese woman asked, “What’s a tip ”
Although it is not a tradition to tip in China, tipping is a big deal in the United States. There, it is common to tip about 15 to 20 percent of the bill.
Usually, people give tips to a waiter or waitress. The US tops the list of tipping-waiters and waitresses are expecting to get 15-20 percent of the bill. So if you order $100 in food, you are expected to pay your waiter at least $15, making your payment $115 in all.
Why is this Many waiters and waitresses get paid below the US minimum wage (最低工资), and tips make up for that. Some states pay their servers only $2.13 per hour.
It is not just for waiters, either. Hotel workers, hairdressers and taxi drivers also expect tips.
Tipping is also popular in some Southeast Asian countries, like Indonesia and Thailand. However, in Japan, there is a no-tipping culture. If you try to give a waiter or waitress money, you may actually upset him or her.
30．What did the Chinese woman mean
A．She didn’t want to give any tip. B．She believed tipping should be little.
C．She thought 20 percent was not enough. D．She didn’t know anything about tipping.
31．Why is tipping a big deal in the United States
A．Because it is not a tradition for servers to get payment.
B．Because waiters and waitresses get very low wages.
C．Because the US sets a minimum wage for every person.
D．Because there are too many serving jobs in the US.
32．Which country does not have a culture of tipping
A．Britain B．Indonesia C．Thailand D．Japan
33．What is the story mainly about
A．How Americans eat out. B．Tipping culture worldwide.
C．Why high tips are expected. D．Shared service traditions.
A mouse used to live in a winery, and he liked to climb up onto the rim (边缘) of a vat and run around and around the edge.
One day, he slipped and fell into the vat full of wine. He couldn’t get out again, so he swam around in the wine and shouted, “Help! Help!”
A cat heard the mouse’s cries for help. He climbed up onto the rim and looked down at him. The mouse cried, “Please, Mr. Cat, help me! I’m drowning!”
The cat said, “Well, if I save you, what can I get ” The mouse said, “Anything! Help me!” The cat said, “Well, if I save you, can I eat you ” The mouse said, “Yes! Yes! Anything you want!”
So the cat reached down with his paw and hooked the mouse back up to safety. The mouse shook himself dry at once and then ran back into his hole.
The cat said, “Mr. Mouse, you’re not keeping your word! You said I could eat you!”
The mouse said, “Well, Mr. Cat, what do you expect I was drunk at that time!” “I will never save you again,” the cat said.
34．What did the mouse do in the winery
A．He played with other mice. B．He swam happily in the vat.
C．He made friends with Mr. Cat. D．He ran around the rim of the vat.
35．The mouse shouted for help because ________.
A．he was afraid of the cat B．he hoped the cat would save him
C．he wanted to play a joke on the cat D．he expected to make friends with the cat
36．What did the mouse promise the cat
A．He would let the cat eat him. B．He would give the cat his tail.
C．He would stay away from the winery. D．He would never come near the vat again.
37．How did the cat feel most probably in the end
A．Interested. B．Happy. C．Angry. D．Fair.
38．Which of the following is TRUE according to the story
A．The mouse became the cat’s friend. B．The mouse helped the cat drink wine.
C．The mouse didn’t keep his promise at last. D．The mouse was shy and ran back into his hole.
A mouse used to live in a winery, and he liked to climb up onto the rim (边缘) of a vat and run around and around the edge.
One day, he slipped and fell into the vat full of wine. He couldn’t get out again, so he swam around in the wine and shouted, “Help! Help!”
A cat heard the mouse’s cries for help. He climbed up onto the rim and looked down at him. The mouse cried, “Please, Mr. Cat, help me! I’m drowning!”
The cat said, “Well, if I save you, what can I get ” The mouse said, “Anything! Help me!” The cat said, “Well, if I save you, can I eat you ” The mouse said, “Yes! Yes! Anything you want!”
So the cat reached down with his paw and hooked the mouse back up to safety. The mouse shook himself dry at once and then ran back into his hole.
The cat said, “Mr. Mouse, you’re not keeping your word! You said I could eat you!”
The mouse said, “Well, Mr. Cat, what do you expect I was drunk at that time!” “I will never save you again,” the cat said.
39．What did the mouse do in the winery
A．He played with other mice. B．He swam happily in the vat.
C．He made friends with Mr. Cat. D．He ran around the rim of the vat.
40．The mouse shouted for help because __________.
A．he was afraid of the cat B．he hoped the cat would save him
C．he wanted to play a joke on the cat D．he expected to make friends with the cat
41．What did the mouse promise the cat
A．He would let the cat eat him. B．He would give the cat his tail.
C．He would stay away from the winery. D．He would never come near the vat again.
42．How did the cat feel most probably in the end
A．Interested. B．Happy. C．Angry. D．Fair.
43．Which of the following is TRUE according to the story
A．The mouse became the cat’s friend. B．The mouse helped the cat drink wine.
C．The mouse didn’t keep his promise at last. D．The mouse was shy and ran back into his hole.
Many cities around the world have closed some streets to cars to make more outdoor space for people to enjoy. Paris in France plans to ban (禁止) private (私人的) cars from the heart of the city. The ban is going to take more than 100, 000 cars off the roads each day.
Car-free streets have become a place for people to play, shop and listen to live music. Many people want more car-free streets, but others get worried. What do you think Should cities have car-free streets
Yes—more outdoor space is always better
Opening up car-free streets can make more outdoor space for people to get outside and enjoy life. Shops and restaurants on car-free streets benefit (得益) from foot traffic. And slow streets help new businesses, such as food trucks, to develop (发展) in the area. Also, cars cause air and noise pollution. Closing streets to cars will make people take buses or ride bikes instead. It’s safer and better for everyone.
No—car-free streets cause other problems
Car-free streets cause traffic problems on nearby roadways. That makes it harder for people to go about their daily lives. Also, businesses on open streets can get into trouble because foot traffic doesn’t always mean more sales. They could lose customers (顾客) who want to drive to shops. And even when streets are car-free, there are usually still other vehicles like bikes. People, especially kids, may not be looking out for these vehicles. That could put them in danger.
44．How does the writer develop Paragraph 1
A．By telling a story. B．By making a joke.
C．By asking a question. D．By giving an example.
45．Which is NOT the reason why cities should have car-free streets
A．They are good for nearby roadways.
B．They can cause less air and noise pollution.
C．They can help people enjoy staying outside.
D．They are good for new businesses to develop.
46．Car-free streets are dangerous for kids because ________.
A．kids may get outside alone B．kids may have to ride on their own
C．kids may be hurt by other vehicles D．the food in food trucks may be unhealthy
47．What’s the structure (结构) of this passage (P=Paragraph)
A． B． C． D．
48．What’s the title of the passage
A．Are Car-free Streets Safe for People
B．Do Car-free Streets Cause Problems
C．Should Cities Have Car-free Streets
D．Can Car-free Streets Help Develop New Businesses
Do you know the Silk Route (丝绸之路) Bike Tour Is it the greatest tour in the world Cyclists call it “the longest, hardest, highest, hottest, coldest bicycle tour in the world”. In eighteen weeks you travel over 12,000 kilometers through seven different countries and have the most exciting ride of your life.
“A thousand years ago people went by camel (骆驼) and did about 25 kilometers a day,” said one cyclist, “But on a bike you do 25 kilometers in an hour. And along the way you see some of the most beautiful places in the world.”
From Shanghai, you go across Asia, through Iran and arrive in Istanbul, Turkey, at the end. You travel across the deserts (沙漠) of China and cycle the Pamir Highway to over 4,600 meters across the “Roof (屋顶) of the Word” in the mountains Tajikistan.
On the way there are villages, markets and ancient (古老的) buildings. At night, you stay in ancient roadside hotels or in camps. A chief cooks dinner for about half of the days; On other days, cyclists can eat in local (当地的) restaurants or shop in local markets for their food. One cyclist said, “The best thing was the friendliness of the people.” And the worst things “The snow and the cold in the Pamirs.”
So is it the greatest tour in the world Cyclist Miles MacDonald thinks so. “The Silk Route is a true expedition (探险). It is long and difficult, but it’s such an amazing experience that you arrive in Istanbul a completely changed person.”
49．What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us
A．The beginning of the tour. B．The danger on the way. C．The speed of cycling. D．The beauty along the way.
50．How does the writer show us the tour is quite a long one
A．By listing numbers. B．By giving examples. C．By making comparisons (比较). D．By telling stories.
51．What can we learn about the Silk Route Bike Tour from the text
① It covers seven countries.
②It doesn’t pass through any city.
③ Free food is provided by local people during it.
④It is exciting and relaxing.
⑤ It can change a person greatly.
A．①② B．①⑤ C．③④ D．④⑤
52．What’s the purpose of the text
A．To tell a story. B．To solve a problem. C．To explain an idea. D．To introduce an activity.
53．Which of the following best shows the structure (结构) of the text (①= Paragraph 1,②= Paragraph 2…)
A．①②/③④⑤ B．①/②③④/⑤ C．①/②③④⑤ D．①②③④/⑤
In most places of the world, a five-day work week is common. But in some places, people are trying carrying out the idea of paying workers the same money for working just four days a week.
The idea isn’t new, but businesses have been slow to try it. They may be worried about getting less work for their money. But the results of a last year’s test, run by the University of Cambridge, suggest the move may be good for both businesses and workers.
Last June, 61UK companies agreed to try the four-day work week when paying their workers the same money. In return, they asked their workers to try to do as much in four days as they usually did in five. The test ran for six months, and turned out to be good for most businesses. During the test, some companies cut meetings, or made sure they were shorter. Others used technology to help workers get more done quickly. Some companies created a “focus time ” so workers could work on just one thing without being interrupted (打扰). Therefore, workers worked faster and better. Besides, the companies made more money.
Most of the workers were satisfied with the four-day work week. Some people said they were able to get more training and take care of things at home. Others said they were able to spend more time with their families. At the end of the test, ninety-two percent of the companies involved (参与) said they planned to keep the four-day work week.
54．Why have businesses been slow to try the four-day work week
A．Because they were afraid their workers would do less work.
B．Because they had no idea of how to start it.
C．Because they had some troubles in paying their workers.
D．Because they did not want their workers to rest more.
55．What should workers do in a four- day work week according to Paragraph 3
A．They should spend more time helping others. B．They should work more and get less money.
C．They should do less work in shorter time. D．They should finish as much work as they do in five.
56．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A．The workers. B．The troubles. C．The meetings. D．The companies.
57．According to the passage, workers CANNOT ________ in a four-day work week.
A．get more training B．lose more time for families
C．enjoy more family life D．take care of things at home
58．When the test was finished, ________ of the companies involved wanted to keep the four-day work week.
A．none B．less than half C．nearly half D．most
Blossom is a goose. She and her mate (伴侣) Bud lived happily around the Riverside Cemetery (河滨公墓)—until Bud was killed by a wild animal in August 2022.
After Bud died, Blossom wasn’t quite herself. She spent a lot of time walking around the cemetery, looking very lonely.
Just like humans, geese often choose partners for life, and Bud was Blossom’s life partner. So workers at the cemetery sometimes fed her and tried to help her feel less lonely. In February 2023, workers at the cemetery started helping Blossom look for a partner.
“This is, as far as I know, the first spring that Blossom hasn’t had a partner,” Dorie Tammen, the cemetery’s manager, said. The workers decided to do something about it,and posted a personal ad on the Internet.
“Come and share life with me at the Riverside Cemetery. Here you’ll enjoy swimming in the lovely lake, taste good food and make friends with the strange but kind humans,” the ad read.
According to the Riverside Cemetery,a partner was found in a few days. It is a goose named Frankie. Its owner is an older couple who were selling their home. And just like Blossom, Frankie needed a partner.
On February 14-Valentine’s Day-Frankie arrived at the cemetery for the big meeting. And according to Riverside’s posts, the two geese haven’t left each other since then.
59．What happened to Bud
A．He was moved to another cemetery. B．He was caught by the workers.
C．He was killed by another animal. D．He was sold online.
60．What does the underlined part “Blossom wasn’t quite herself” mean
A．She enjoyed her life more. B．She often got lost in the cemetery.
C．Everything went well with Blossom. D．Something was wrong with Blossom.
61．How did the workers find a partner for Blossom
A．They made friends with her. B．They bought her another goose.
C．They posted an ad on the Internet. D．They asked an older couple for help.
62．What do Blossom and Frankie have in common
A．They both need a partner. B．They are the same age.
C．They both live in the wild. D．They are the same size.
63．What can we infer (推断)from the last paragraph
A．The two geese left the cemetery. B．The two geese were killed in the end.
C．The two geese enjoyed their life together. D．The two geese were kept by the older couple.
“Thank you for your email. I have left to follow my dream of knitting (编织) sweaters for penguins and no longer work for the School of Economics. I will be out of office…until my penguin friends are happy.” This is a part of an email received by a Chinese student studying in the UK from her teacher, which has recently become popular online.
You may find this email surprising, but knitting sweaters for penguins is a real act of kindness. The idea was started by the Penguin Foundation (基金会) and Phillip Island Nature Parks in Australia.
The project began due to a serious oil spill (泄漏) near Phillip Island in the late 1990s. During that time, the number and health of baby penguins dropped rapidly. When little penguins became covered in oil, they tried to clean themselves with their beaks (喙), but eating the oil could be deadly. The oil also made it difficult for them to swim or hunt for food.
To solve this problem, the foundation asked knitters worldwide to make sweaters for affected (受影响的) penguins. These sweaters could keep the penguins warm during the cleaning process and stop them from eating the oil.
★ Later events continued to show how helpful this solution could be. In 2001, there was another oil spill near Phillip Island. Thanks to the sweaters, 96 percent of the affected penguins were successfully saved.
However, some people have questioned the idea of animals wearing human-made clothing. Certain bird protection groups have expressed worries that these sweaters might put more stress on the penguins’ bodies. The foundation explained that the sweaters were only a short-term way and will not be used when the penguins stay healthy.
To ensure the penguins are protected and wearing appropriate clothes, the foundation has provided detailed instructions for knitters. For example, the total length of the finished sweater should be no more than 18 cm, the width across the body no more than 12 cm and the width of the bottom opening no more than 11 cm.
64．How does the writer introduce the topic of this passage
A．By showing a part of an email. B．By introducing a college teacher.
C．By sharing a funny thing. D．By introducing a Chinese student.
65．What does the underlined word “appropriate” in the last paragraph most likely mean
A．thick B．thin C．proper D．expensive
66．Which of the following can be put in ★
A．Oil spills often happen near big cities
B．It’s a good way to protect penguins
C．Not everyone agrees with using sweaters on penguins
D．Penguins are always cute and fun to watch
67．What is the Penguin Foundation’s opinion on this project
A．It will be a long-term way.
B．It inspires a worldwide love of knitting.
C．It brings unexpected advantages.
D．The sweaters should only be used when penguins are in danger.
68．What is the best title for the passage
A．Serious oil spills B．Knitting for Penguins
C．Protect Penguins D．Penguin Fashion Trends
Living in China, I often cannot imagine how active and busy some of the elderly are. Whether singing opera, dancing or even practicing tai chi, China elderly communities (社区) enjoy great outdoor social activities. It continues to surprise me. I wish that were more common for elderly communities back in the UK.
My grandma lives in a nursing home in England. While she plays bingo, a game, and enjoys concerts once in a while, few activities get her up on her feet and truly communicate with others. She hardly ever goes outside. This situation is common for many of the elderly in the UK. It’s just not part of the culture, and I think that’s a shame. Staying active in social activities is so important for health, and it is something elderly communities in China clearly value (珍视). What’s more, it’s completely inexpensive.
According to an expert Judith Farquhar, it’s popular for the elderly in China to dance and exercise in public parks or squares. “For these people, dancing and other healthy activities are smart ways to save money.” Farquhar said, “Dancing also helps them fight against loneliness in old age.”
Many elderly people are feeling really lonely. I hope the British government can build more active social communities than before. The future elderly communities in the UK may learn from the elderly people in China. I’d love to see group of British grandmas and grandpas enjoy their old age and do active things together to stay happy and healthy.
根据短文和图表内容，选择最佳答案。
69．What are the elderly in China like in the writer’s eyes
A．Bored and tired. B．Active and busy. C．Cute and kind. D．Outgoing and helpful.
70．Why does the writer mention her grandma’s life in a nursing home
A．To explain bingo game is popular in England.
B．To show the importance of outdoor concert.
C．To compare the lifestyles in China and the UK.
D．To praise the situation of UK nursing homes.
71．What does the underlined word “them” refer to (指代)
A．The elderly in China. B．Experts interested in China.
C．Grandparents in the nursing home. D．Performers giving concerts.
72．What does the writer wish the British government to do
A．To provide medical care. B．To protect the safety of the elderly.
C．To encourage people’s indoor activities. D．To build more active social communities.
73．Which of the following is RIGHT
A．The elderly in China enjoy more concerts.
B．The elderly in China are less talented in music.
C．The elderly in the UK have fewer outdoor activities.
D．The elderly in the UK have more social activities than before.
People usually feel excited when they go on vacation. But most people feel blue when coming home after travelling. And this feeling is called post-vacation blues. If you feel blue after travelling, here are some ways to help you get out of this bad feeling.
Give yourself a week to relax first. You don’t need to think what to do next and just be relaxed. You can show your pet some love if you have one, watch your favourite TV shows or listen to relaxing music.
After a week. do something useful and keep yourself busy For example, when I came back from Europe, 1felt blue because I didn’t have a job and was living with my parents. So I decided to find a job and make myself busy. If you don’t need a job, just try something like painting your room or tidying your house. You can also do exercise, learn to cook, visit your friends and just do anything you want!
It’s also a good idea to make a photo book and plan you next trip. Your photos taken on vacation help you remember the good times you had. And you can plan to take another trip. Just like Elbert Hubbard said, “No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.”
Next time when you feel blue, remember to try these ways. You’ll find going back to the real life is not that terrible as you think.
74．How do most people feel after travelling
A．Excited. B．Hungry. C．Hopeful. D．Unhappy.
75．The writer uses Elbert Hubbard’s words in Paragraph 4 to show ________.
A．people feel very tired and are not willing to travel again
B．people who have just had a vacation can plan a new trip
C．people are excited to share their vacation with their friends
D．people nope me travel again because they have had only one trip
76．What does the writer adv use us to do after travelling
a. We can do something useful and keep ourselves busy after a week.
b. We should give ourselves a week to relax first.
c. We can make a photo book and keep a diary.
d. We shouldn’t stay up late but live a happy life.
e. We can remember the good times during the trip.
A．abd B．abe C．acd D．bce
77．Which is the right structure (结构) of the passage
A．①/②③④⑤ B．①②③④/⑤ C．①/②③④/⑤ D．①/②/③④⑤
78．What is the passage mainly about
A．How to spend your holiday happily.
B．What we should do before travelling.
C．Why people have post-holiday blues.
D．How to get out of post-holiday blues.
In 2024, Yantian District Library worked with the Vanke Foundation (万科公益基金) to start the Growth Library project. The idea behind it is that “a library is like a living thing and can change as time passes”.
Guided by this idea, the project brings together different social resources. It also raises the thought that “everything can be read”, changing the library into a borderless green space and a driving force for community sustainability (可持续性).
The library covers an area of 21 square kilometers. It serves about 20,000-local people and attracts over 20 million visitors every year. More importantly, it helps the community develop in a sustainable way.
The Growth Library is really good for the environment. It uses 85% renewable electricity. It cuts down energy use by 60% and saves 50% of water. It also encourages people to read without using paper. Because the project has creative ideas, many partners have joined, helping the library grow all the time.
The project has set up many Green Reading Spots and low-carbon tour routes. At the library, there is a black soldier fly kitchen-waste recycling station and China’s first Four-Zero (zero carbon, zero energy consumption (消耗), zero waste, and zero water consumption) McDonald’s. These not only give people chances to take part in environmental protection but also offer services about sustainable living and green education. As a result, more people in the community want to join in activities that are good for sustainable development.
In 2024, over 20 million people visited the library. The library held many activities, allowing people to understand sustainable ideas better. The Growth Library keeps growing and makes great contributions to the community’s sustainable future.
79．Which of the following best describes the guiding idea of the project
A．Libraries should only provide printed books for reading.
B．A library changes and develops over time.
C．A library is a place to read everything.
D．Libraries should save a great deal of energy and water.
80．What does the underlined word “renewable” probably mean
A．That is not allowed to be used in modern buildings.
B．That is very expensive and hard to get.
C．That can be made again and again and used repeatedly.
D．That can only be used for a short time and then disappear.
81．Which of these is NOT mentioned as an environmental feature of the library
A．Low-carbon tour routes. B．Saying 50% of water.
C．Paper-free reading. D．Using solar energy.
82．What can we learn about the" Four-Zero" McDonald’s
A．It has zero customers. B．It sells zero hamburgers.
C．It uses zero renewable energy. D．It aims for zero environmental harm.
83．In which of the following sources can we probably read this passage
A．A website introducing various libraries’ creative projects.
B．A book about the history of Yantian District.
C．A magazine focusing on urban planning.
D．A notice for a local charity event.
Choose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案)
My name is Will Charouhis. My hometown is Miami, in the U.S. state of Florida. The city is known for its warm weather and many beautiful beaches. It’s very popular with tourists. However, scientists say it’s in trouble. Because of climate change (气候变化), the sea level is rising. As a coastal city, Miami will suffer badly. By 2070, the city will probably be under two feet of water.
Life will be hard then. I know this because I once experienced the effects of climate change. It was September 2017. Hurricane Irma (飓风“厄玛”) hit Florida. It caused serious flooding in Miami. My city was almost completely under water. For days, I thought about what I could do. How could I help to prevent this from happening again
I became interested in mangroves. These trees grow in or near water. They are good at taking in greenhouse gases from the air. They can also protect coastal cities against rising seas. I started the “A Million Mangroves” project. I ask people to help protect mangroves.
Three years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic (疾病大流行) shut down the world. I couldn’t go to school. Neither could I spend time with my friends indoors. But I was able to spend months working along Florida’s coastlines. I planted more than six miles of new mangroves.
I’ll continue to work hands-on and teach people about the importance of protecting trees. It’s useless to just be afraid of climate change. Turn your tear into action. We can all do something to save our planet.
84．Because of ________, Miami is very popular with tourists.
A．the climate change B．the warm weather and many beautiful beaches
C．the rising sea level D．many beautiful mountains
85．When did Will Charouhis experience the effects of climate change
A．In 2015. B．In 2017. C．In 2019. D．In 2021.
86．According to the article, the mangrove is a type of ________.
A．sea B．project C．tree D．greenhouse gas
87．During the COVID-19 pandemic, Charouhis ________.
A．planted many trees in his school
B．often invited his friends to his home
C．planted many mangoves along Florida’s coastlines
D．thought about how to prevent hurricanes
88．Charouhis hopes people will ________.
A．take a holiday in Miami B．spend time with friends
C．show fear of climate change D．do something to save the Earth
89．This article probably comes from the “________” page of a magazine.
A．News B．Fashion C．Technology D．Environment
Cold air swept across the north part of China in the first week of November. At the same time, a global (全球的) meeting on climate change was held in Scotland. There, leaders around the world tried to control global warming.
Why are we experiencing such a cold winter on a warming planet The cold winter and global warming, two different facts, are not contradictory (矛盾的).
Because of the warming climate, the temperature in winter in China has risen by 0.41℃ every ten years since (自从) 1961. But in some places, it has also been pretty low.
Global warming has changed Earth’s air circulation (循环) and the weather. For example, in October, La Nina affected China. The strong winds from the Pacific Ocean caused it. It brought more cold air to China. Another reason for the cold weather is the warming Arctic (北极). It is warming almost three times as fast as any other places on Earth. As a result, it pushed more super cold waves to the south, which brought freezing temperatures to China.
Will the winter be much colder It’s reported that a cold winter is likely. Northern China will probably see more snow, and southern China will see less rain.
90．Why did the leaders from the world come to Scotland to have a meeting
A．To find out the reasons of cold weather. B．To find out the reasons of global warming.
C．To discuss the results of cold weather. D．To discuss the way to deal with global warming.
91．Which can show the relationship between the year (x) and the degree of temperature growth (y) since 1961
A． B． C． D．
92．What caused La Nina according to the passage
A．The heavy snow. B．The warm air. C．The strong winds. D．The cold weather.
93．The recent cold weather in China was affected by cold air from ________.
A．ab B．ac C．bc D．bd
94．Which part of a newspaper is this passage probably from
A．History B．Science C．Sports D．Education
Everyone knows that climate change is a big problem for the Earth. But as we go about our everyday lives, we often forget about it. In fact, climate change is affecting some of our favorite foods and drinks, and it might change our eating and drinking habits soon.
Many people start their day with a cup of coffee, but rising (升高的) temperatures may make them give up their habit. Warmer weather is making it easier for fungus (真菌) to spread (传播) among coffee plants and some areas are becoming too hot for the plants to grow in. What’s more, changing to tea won’t help anything, either because like coffee plants, tea plants don’t grow well in hot weather. It can change how tea tastes and how much we can get in.
Chocolate is endangered, too! Cocoa plants are important for chocolate-making. But the highest temperature that cocoa plants can grow in is around 32℃. If it keeps getting hotter, we could lose them by the year 2050.
Climate change also affects important crops (农作物) like wheat, corn, and rice. A lot of people in the world eat these foods to live. But these crops are in danger because of rising temperatures.
These days, farmers and scientists are working together to grow new crops that need less water and can grow better in changing weather. Some of them are successful, but we must also protect the environment. If we don’t stop climate change, we may not have enough food to eat in the future.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
95．How does the writer start the passage
A．He shows a fact. B．He asks questions. C．He gives examples. D．He shows a picture.
96．How does climate change affect coffee plants
A．It helps them grow faster. B．It helps them grow bigger.
C．It makes fungus spread among them. D．It makes fungus stay away from them.
97．What does the underlined word “endangered” in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese
A．濒危的 B．传统的 C．废弃的 D．当地的
98．What is the passage mainly about
A．How to grow different crops. B．How climate change affects our lives.
C．How to stop the weather from getting warm. D．How climate change affects the environment.
99．What is the writer’s attitude (态度) to climate change
A．He doesn’t mind it. B．He thinks it’s a serious problem.
C．He thinks it’s a small change of the earth. D．He doesn’t think people need to worry about it.
Yang Hao, a 32-year-old doctoral student, took a trip across China without the Internet. For 134 days, he traveled to many places, reading 40 books and recording his trip with two cameras. He used paper maps, paper money as well as bank cards, and talked to people for information.
Once, Yang received a screen time notification (屏幕时间通知) from his phone. It showed that he was spending almost seven hours a day on his phone. Surprised by this, he decided to put his studies on hold and travel without his phone or computer. He wanted to see what life would be like without the Internet.
During his trip, Yang faced many problems, such as booking hotels and buying tickets without a phone. He also wrote letters to his family and friends, instead of texting messages. Though there were many difficulties, he learned a lot from the experience. He began to enjoy the simple(简单的) pleasures of life, like reading and writing.
Yang’s story became popular online, causing people to discuss about our dependence (依赖) on the Internet. Many people spoke highly of him and thought about their own use of phones. After his trip, Yang decided to cut down his phone use to 90 minutes a day.
Yang is now writing a book and making a film about his trip. He hopes to use them to ask others to think about their relationship with the Internet and to find a balance (平衡) between the online world and real life.
100．What’s special about Yang Hao’s trip
A．He gave up his studies to take the trip. B．He went on the trip without the Internet.
C．He traveled across China in a short time. D．He didn’t spend money during his trip.
101．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A．The phone. B．The notification. C．The trip. D．The Internet.
102．How did Yang Hao like his trip
A．Simple. B．Lonely. C．Popular. D．Meaningful.
103．Why is Yang Hao working on the book and the film
A．To make his story more popular online.
B．To ask people to stop using phones.
C．To help others balance Internet use and real life.
D．To let people think about the meaning of travel.
104．The writer develops the passage mainly by ________.
A．following the time order B．giving different ideas
C．providing special examples D．showing research (研究) results
Li is an eighth grader from Qingliu, Fujian. Every weekend, she takes the C875 Fuxing train to her village and then back to school. For nearly 300 students like her in Qingliu, the Fuxing train is like their “school bus”.
Taking the Fuxing train is a special experience. Li said, “In the past, I had to take a long bus ride. It used to take an hour and a half. Sometimes I felt sick. Now, the train is fast and comfortable. It only takes about 20 minutes. The tickets are also very cheap.”
The train is convenient, and it helps parents too. Li’s father says, “When my child goes to school, I just need to drop her at the station.”
To make the journey easier for students, schools and the train station work together. Schools send the number of students who need to travel each week, and the train station helps them buy tickets and organize (组织) boarding (上车). There are even reading areas on the train. Since Qingliu Station is not very close to schools, there are six bus routes (路线) that run between the schools and the train station.
Thanks to these efforts (努力), students like Li can travel between home and school more easily. The Fuxing train brings warmth and hope to students as they travel towards a bright future.
根据语篇内容，选择最佳选项。
105．How often does Li go home
A．Every day. B．Three times a week. C．Once a week.
106．How did Li feel when she took a long bus ride in the past
A．She felt enjoyable. B．She felt awful. C．She felt comfortable.
107．What does the underlined word “convenient” mean
A．Noisy and dirty. B．Easy and helpful. C．Special and expensive.
108．Besides (除了) the train, what else is available (可用的) for the students in Qingliu
A．Cars. B．Taxis. C．Buses.
109．What does the article mainly talk about
A．The history of the Fuxing train.
B．Students’ after-school activities in Fujian.
C．Good things the Fuxing train brings to students.
Once upon a time, there was a grasshopper (蚂蚱) who didn’t like to work. He spent his time singing and playing music all day long. One lovely spring day, the grasshopper was singing his favorite song with a guitar in his hands, when a little ant passed by.
“Little ant, why don’t you come and sing along to my songs ” the grasshopper asked. “I must prepare for the winter, and so should you,” replied the ant.
The grasshopper laughed. That sounded like too much work and quite boring. Besides, winter was such a long way away and he had plenty to eat at the moment. Summer and autumn came and went, and the grasshopper continued to laze about while the ant was busy working day and night. The ant reminded him to prepare for the winter but he turned a deaf ear.
But winter came earlier than usual that year and the grasshopper became worried because he hadn’t made any preparations. He saw the ant was happy in his warm house with his food. But he was cold and running out of food. Nor did he have a place to live in. “The little ant was right!” he thought sadly. “I must not be so silly next year. I should have prepared earlier.” Luckily, the ant was glad to share food with him, but the grasshopper learned how important it is to work hard and be prepared.
110．The title of the passage is ________.
A．The winter B．The grasshopper
C．The ant D．The grasshopper and the ant
111．The grasshopper was ________ when the ant passed by.
A．singing B．thinking C．eating D．working
112．The underlined part “he turned a deaf ear” in the passage means “________”.
A．he did not hear anything around B．he had something wrong with his ear
C．he refused to accept the ant’s advice D．he lost his hearing because of the ant
113．What lesson did the grasshopper learn from his experience
A．A good beginning is half done. B．True friendship lasts for a lifetime.
C．It’s easier to say things than to do them. D．It’s important to work hard and get ready.
114．We can know the ant in the passage is ________.
A．hard-working and brave B．hard-working and kind
C．clever and talented D．clever and humorous
Traveling can be expensive. But there are some ways to save money when traveling. Try some of the advice below on your next vacation and your wallet will thank you.
Look for city tourism cards. With the card, you can pay less at restaurants and shops. You don’t have to wait for a long time at busy attractions. You might even get free tickets to top tourist attractions. City tourism cards can save your money and time without question.
Don’t get the best room. How long will you stay in your room Will you just be sleeping there Do you really need a bigger room with a good view (景色)
Find a hotel outside a city. It can help you save some money by choosing a hotel away from big tourist attractions for you are always doing the same—go to the attractions and then return to your hotel to sleep.
Book (预订) a room with a kitchen. Although some people might not like to cook while on vacation, I don’t mind making breakfast in my room. We always eat at a nice restaurant on our last night of the vacation. I’d rather eat breakfast and lunch at the hotel and then spend much money on a delicious supper.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
115．With _________, you can pay less at restaurants and shops.
A．ID cards B．tourism cards C．bank cards D．phone cards
116．How does the writer develop his idea in Paragraph 2
A．By giving the numbers. B．By listing facts.
C．By making comparison (比较). D．By providing the results.
117．To save some money, what does the writer advise tourists to do
A．Get the best room. B．Live near big tourist attractions.
C．Live away from big tourist attractions. D．Take a map with them when traveling.
118．Why does the writer prefer to make breakfast and lunch in the hotel
A．Because they are healthier and more delicious.
B．Because he likes cookers in the hotel.
C．Because there are not any restaurants in the neighborhood.
D．Because he’d rather spend much money on a delicious supper.
119．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．How to save money when traveling. B．How to get a tourism card.
C．How to find a hotel outside a city. D．How to book a room on the Internet.
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1．D 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．A
6．D 7．C 8．B 9．C
10．A 11．D 12．B 13．D 14．A
15．B 16．C 17．A 18．B 19．B
20．D 21．A 22．C 23．D 24．B
25．C 26．B 27．A 28．C 29．D
30．D 31．B 32．D 33．B
34．D 35．B 36．A 37．C 38．C
39．D 40．B 41．A 42．C 43．C
44．D 45．A 46．C 47．B 48．C
49．C 50．A 51．B 52．D 53．B
54．A 55．D 56．C 57．B 58．D
59．C 60．D 61．C 62．A 63．C
64．A 65．C 66．B 67．D 68．B
69．B 70．C 71．A 72．D 73．C
74．D 75．B 76．B 77．C 78．D
79．B 80．C 81．D 82．D 83．A
84．B 85．B 86．C 87．C 88．D 89．D
90．D 91．C 92．C 93．A 94．B
95．A 96．C 97．A 98．B 99．B
100．B 101．B 102．D 103．C 104．C
105．C 106．B 107．B 108．C 109．C
110．D 111．A 112．C 113．D 114．B
115．B 116．B 117．C 118．D 119．A
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