题型组合练01 阅读理解记叙文+应用文+说明文
一、阅读理解应用文
1．Where can you find something about making ice cream
A．On Page 5. B．On Page 33. C．On Page 53. D．On Page 153.
2．Which of the following is most likely to be on Page 126
A．Something about water in plants. B．Something about growing plants.
C．Something about the floating of plants. D．Something about water pressure.
3．The material above is ________.
A．an ad about science B．a poster about music
C．a story of color change D．a contents page of a book
Washing Machine Instructions
How to run the machine:
1. Open the door of the machine and fill the machine with clothes.
2. Press the “Power” button to turn on the machine. You will hear a beep (哔声).
3. Press the “Load(负荷) Size” button to choose the proper size according to your clothes.
4. Press the “Mode” button to choose how your clothes will be washed.
5. Press the “Temperature” button to choose the water temperature.
6. Press the “Start/Pause” button to begin or stop washing.
★There will be two beeps when it finishes washing.
Notice:
1. Do not open the door while the machine is working.
2. Do not put hard objects in the machine.
3. Shut the door tightly. If not, the machine will not work.
What to do if the machine doesn’t work:
First, unplug (拔掉插头) the machine. Next, hold down the “Power” button for five seconds. Then, hold down the “Start/Pause” button for five seconds. Last, plug the machine in again. The machine should work after you press the “Power” button.
★If you have any questions, please call us at (888) 555-4726.
4．Which button should you press after you turn on the machine
A．Mode. B．Temperature. C．Load Size. D．Power.
5．After the machine finishes washing your clothes, it will ________.
A．beep once B．beep twice C．turn off the power D．dry the clothes
6．You may need to read the material when ________.
A．you have lots of clothes to wash B．you need to clean your washing machine
C．you want to change your old washing machine D．you use your washing machine for the first time
Student Helper Wanted
Are you interested in TV programs Do you like to go to movie theaters or often read news and stories about movies Old and new, from China and from other countries, too If your answer is positive, maybe you are the right person that we are looking for. The School Movie Fan Club needs a weekend student helper for the newcomers of Grade 7 students who are interested in the club but do not know too much about TV programs and movies.
You must:
be a member of our club for one year and a half
know well about the kinds of TV programs and movies
be good at English and Chinese
be outgoing and helpful
be friendly to the new members who are slow and always ask “silly” questions
work for the club either on Saturday morning or afternoon for at least 90 minutesFor more information, please call us at 553-2667, or email us at smjc123@.
7．When will the student helper work
A．Every day after school. B．On weekends.
C．On Sunday morning or afternoon. D．On Saturday morning or afternoon.
8．Who will the student helper work for
A．The students in the club.
B．The Grade 7 students in the club.
C．The newcomers of the Grade 7 students.
D．The newcomers of the Grade 7 students who don’t know much about TV programs and movies.
9．What kind of writing is the text
A．A job ad. B．A job interview. C．A story. D．News.
WEARE HIRING (招募) ONLINE ENGLISH VOLUNTEERS Have you ever thought about improving yourself K. I. T. E Online English Tutoring (家庭教师) Program is looking for volunteers. Welcome to join us if you are interested. WHO WE ARE: We are an organization that can help you show your English skills, get service experience, and support those who need help with English. YOUR JOB: · Contact (联系) parents Plan meetings Work with different people around the world WHAT WE NEED: · You are a student with good spoken English. You are a brave, confident, responsible and thoughtful student. You should have enough time to join the tutoring program every week. You need to provide materials about your English level. You have to pass the online interview. VISIT US: EnglishProgram@
10．K. I. T. E. Online English Tutoring Program can ________.
A．show English teaching experience B．provide support for English learners
C．plan online parent-child learning activities D．help teachers improve their teaching skills
11．Which of the following students might be a volunteer according to the passage
A．A student who is good at speaking French.
B．A student who passed the online interview.
C．A student who can join the program twice a month.
D．A student who is afraid to talk in front of people but has ideas.
12．What kind of writing is the text
A．Email. B．Diary. C．Story. D．Ad.
We can meet many teachers in our life. Some teachers encouraged us, some helped us do better and some made learning fun. Here are letters from students who thank their teachers because their teachers have changed their lives.
Dear Mr. White, To be honest, I disliked you when I first met you. I disliked you when you made me stand up straight. I disliked the rule that you made me wear my uniform. What I disliked most was that you didn’t accept my homework unless it was the best. We had lots of arguments. But you never lost your temper (发脾气). You were always patient with me. When I look back, that time is very important to my growth. Not only did you teach me English, but also you showed me that I could achieve more than what I or anyone else thought. Thank you, my dear teacher! Yours, Nick
Dear Miss Smith, If you weren’t my teacher in the ninth grade, my life would be different. You showed me who I could be and what I could do. I still remember a class. In the class you told us about your hopes for your future when you were at our age. You shared your regrets and your success with us. When I was in college, I still remembered your encouragement. It made me realize that if I wanted to reach the top, I should study hard. Thank you very much, Miss Smith. Yours, Susan
13．Nick thinks Mr. White is_________ .
A．clever B．patient C．hard-working D．humorous
14．When did Miss Smith teach Susan
A．In the sixth grade. B．In the seventh grade. C．In the eighth grade. D．In the ninth grade.
15．Where might the text come from
A．A life newspaper. B．A travel guide. C．A storybook. D．A science magazine.
二、阅读理解记叙文
One of the most memorable volunteering moments for me was when I received a call from another volunteer who works for the Metropolitan Police.
“Loraine, I’ve found a pair of false teeth in the back of my car ... What do I do ”
“Well, give them back. I assume they aren’t yours Who did you take home after the tea party ”
“Er, Peggy, Joan and Alan ...”
“Well, there’s your answer.”
“What do you mean What should I do ”
“You’re the detective!”
I’m 62 now and always planned to volunteer with older people when I retired. I knew there was such a big gap in the care and support this generation receives and I found the thought heartbreaking—no one should have to feel lonely and stuck at home.
Since I started volunteering three years ago, my team of volunteers have set up seven groups in our town. We host tea parties for those aged 75 and older who live on their own and regularly provide support, friendship and companionship (陪伴) for the most isolated older people in the community.
Working with my older neighbors is rewarding. To hear their stories and the hardships they have overcome is inspiring. I feel like I’m making a positive difference to the lives of older people by sharing my time with them, helping them stay active and social and making clear to them that they are valued by our community.
As an area coordinator (协调人), I also help recruit (招募) and manage volunteers, without whom none of the work would be possible. So many go above and beyond what’s asked, giving their time, energy and kindness, just because they care. I’ve found so much enthusiasm (热情) from people wanting to make the lives of our older neighbors better, and they are a constant source of inspiration for me.
I’ve met so many amazing people from all walks of life (各行各业). It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done and it’s enriched my life so much. I will keep focusing on reducing loneliness and isolation among the elderly and helping older people enjoy the old age that they deserve.
1．Why does the author mention the call in the first few paragraphs
A．To introduce a volunteer she works with.
B．To explain why she started volunteering.
C．To show she enjoys her volunteer work.
D．To describe a problem older people often meet.
2．What does the underlined word “isolated” in paragraph 9 probably mean
A．friendly B．lonely C．helpless D．supportive
3．What does the author think of her work as a volunteer
A．It is meaningful. B．It gives her confidence.
C．It is challenging. D．It reduces her loneliness.
4．What quality of the other volunteers inspired the author
A．Their people skills. B．Their creativity.
C．Their optimism (乐观). D．Their passion.
For the first time, the highest prize in architecture has been awarded to an African person. This year, Diebedo Francis Kere, of Burking Faso (布基纳法索，非洲国家), won the Pritzker Architecture Prize (普利兹克建筑奖).
Kere’s buildings are made out of natural materials and built for local people. His most famous work is a school in Gando, the village where he grew up.
When he was 7, Kere had to go to a faraway city to study. That’s because Gando didn’t have a school. Back then, it also had no electricity or clean drinking water. Kere was the first person in his village to go to school. The villagers had great hopes for him.
A few years later, when Kere became an architect in Germany, he raised $50,000 (about 318, 300 yuan). Then, he went back to Gando to build a school.
The school has three buildings. Each has one classroom for 50 students. Kere built them with old materials but in new ways. The clay (陶土的) houses don’t look fancy (华丽的), but they keep cool under the hot African sun. They can also withstand (抵御) the heavy rain. “I was just using my skills to create comfortable spaces and beautiful schools and housing for my people,” Kere said.
5．As an African person, Kere made a history by ________.
A．being born in Burkina Faso B．setting up the highest prize
C．winning the Pritzker Architecture Prize D．growing up in a famous village, Gando
6．Without a school, electricity or clean water, Gando is a place which is very ________.
A．silent B．noisy C．rich D．poor
7．Which of the following is the correct order to describe Kere’s lifetime
a. won the Pritzker Architecture Prize
b. born in Gando, the village in Burkina Faso
c. returned to Gando to build a school
d. became the first person in his hometown to go to school
e. worked as an architect in Germany
A．b; c; e; d; a B．a; b; c; d; e C．b; d; e; c; a D．a; c; b; d; e
8．Although he had a chance to work in Germany, Kere finally ________.
A．made the villagers’ dream come true B．went back home to build a school
C．raised $50,000 to buy old materials D．had classrooms for 50 students
The man sitting opposite Robert was the Financial Controller. Everybody called him “the FC” for short. He made all the decisions about money. Robert needed some more. That was why he had to see him. The two men did not get on very well. In fact, they had always disliked each other.
“Your request is out of the question,” the FC said. Robert had difficulty in controlling himself, but he managed somehow. He explained that he wanted the money in order to make more programmes.
“And why do you want to do that ” the FC asked sharply. Again, Robert almost lost his temper. “Because more and more people are listening to my department’s programmes. There’s great demand for them,” he answered.
The FC did not seem to believe him. But Robert had a report on the numbers of listeners to all EBC programmes. The FC became less confident. Robert threw the report down on the table and told him to read it.
The FC looked at it in silence. The figures (数字) proved that he had been wrong, but he did not want to admit it. “Well,” he finally said, “I may have made a small mistake.” Robert noticed the word “may.” He got up to leave. But he had the feeling that he would get the money after all.
9．In the story the Financial Controller was a person who was in charge of ________.
A．Robert’s department’s programmes B．EBC programmes
C．EBC money D．both B and C
10．“Your request is out of the question.” Here “out of the question” means ________.
A．without any question B．with some question
C．impossible D．possible
11．Robert decided to make more programmes because ________.
A．he wanted to meet the needs of the listeners
B．“the FC” disliked him
C．the members of his department wanted him to do so
D．he wanted to show himself off
12．Who do you think won the argument in the end
A．The Financial Controller. B．Robert.
C．Nobody. D．The listeners.
Li Zhenghan is a student at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). Recently, he and his classmates sent a teddy bear up to 28, 000 meters above the Earth’s surface.
Li studies Science and Engineering in UNNC． “I have had a dream of space since I was a child. Although I failed to be a pilot in high school, I still wanted to see the sky above,” Li said. He got the idea of sending a bear to space after seeing similar experiments online. But he had no idea how to get started. After four years of studying, Li felt ready to try the cool project with his teammate Wang Zechen. They chose the bear as their mascot (吉祥物) to celebrate the 20th anniversary (纪念日) of their university.
The team spent 60 days preparing for the experiment. To make sure the teddy bear lands in a place away from airports and cities, they decided to launch (发射) it at the border (边界) between Liaoning province and Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The launch didn’t go well at first, but they solved all the problems. Finally, the teddy bear flew for an hour and a half to reach a height of 28, 000 meters, and then landed in a rice field.
The camera on the teddy bear recorded the whole process (过程). Li made a short video about the project and it has become popular on the Internet. Many people are encouraged by the two students.
13．When did Li get the idea of sending a bear to space
A．During he studied Engineering in UNNC． B．Before he failed to be a pilot in high school.
C．After he saw similar experiments online. D．When he found his teammate Wang Zechen.
14．Why was a teddy bear chosen as the mascot
A．To see the sky above clearly. B．To reach the Earth’s surface.
C．To become a pilot in high school. D．To celebrate UNNC’s anniversary.
15．Which can best prove that the project was very difficult to achieve
A．They spent 60 days preparing for the experiment.
B．They launched it at the border between two areas.
C．The teddy bear flew for an hour and a half finally.
D．A camera on the bear recorded the whole process.
16．What do you think people will be encouraged by the two students
A．Getting ready to try something. B．Working to make dreams come true.
C．Becoming popular on the Internet. D．Being able to solve all problems.
A couple of months ago, I made a promise to myself. I put some money in my wallet with thepurpose of giving the money away to the first person I came across who deserved (值得) it.
Months passed, and as my daily life got busy, I was unable to keep my promise. Whenever I opened my wallet and saw the money, I was reminded of my purpose for it, and I would feel a little disappointed for having not acted on it. The voice inside told me that I should do something soon.
Today, while walking to work on a busy street, I passed a poor old lady with her hand out on the corner. Seeing her aged face and sightless eyes, I stopped at once. A wave of sympathy (同情) washed over me, and I remembered the money that had been lying in my wallet all these months.
I took out the money from the wallet and bent down to her level. Gently, I took her hand, placed the notes into it, and closed her fingers over the notes so that she could feel the money and understand my action. After I got up, I slowly moved away. I felt like I had achieved something. I had kept my word to myself. The lady nodded her head a little bit. I felt happy and moved on.
After that, I thought about why such a simple act had taken so long. This small act was a huge step in facing and walking through my own fears around giving. What a gift it is to carry out these small but meaningful actions!
17．What’s the writer’s promise
A．To save enough money to help others who deserved it.
B．To work hard to make a lot of money.
C．To put money in his wallet instead of spending it.
D．To offer money to the first one he met who deserved it.
18．How did the writer’s feelings change in the passage
A．Disappointed-happy. B．Happy-worried.
C．Angry-disappointed. D．Worried-sad.
19．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage
①The writer saw an old and blind woman. ② The writer made a promise.
③The writer put the money into the old woman’s hands.
④The writer got up and moved away.
A．②①③④ B．①④③② C．② ①④③ D．①③②④
20．What’s the purpose of the passage
A．To show us how the writer helped the old woman.
B．To advise us to do small but meaningful things.
C．To introduce the writer’s promise to help others.
D．To tell us that we need to respect the old.
三、阅读理解说明文
One of the most memorable volunteering moments for me was when I received a call from another volunteer who works for the Metropolitan Police.
“Loraine, I’ve found a pair of false teeth in the back of my car ... What do I do ”
“Well, give them back. I assume they aren’t yours Who did you take home after the tea party ”
“Er, Peggy, Joan and Alan ...”
“Well, there’s your answer.”
“What do you mean What should I do ”
“You’re the detective!”
I’m 62 now and always planned to volunteer with older people when I retired. I knew there was such a big gap in the care and support this generation receives and I found the thought heartbreaking—no one should have to feel lonely and stuck at home.
Since I started volunteering three years ago, my team of volunteers have set up seven groups in our town. We host tea parties for those aged 75 and older who live on their own and regularly provide support, friendship and companionship (陪伴) for the most isolated older people in the community.
Working with my older neighbors is rewarding. To hear their stories and the hardships they have overcome is inspiring. I feel like I’m making a positive difference to the lives of older people by sharing my time with them, helping them stay active and social and making clear to them that they are valued by our community.
As an area coordinator (协调人), I also help recruit (招募) and manage volunteers, without whom none of the work would be possible. So many go above and beyond what’s asked, giving their time, energy and kindness, just because they care. I’ve found so much enthusiasm (热情) from people wanting to make the lives of our older neighbors better, and they are a constant source of inspiration for me.
I’ve met so many amazing people from all walks of life (各行各业). It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done and it’s enriched my life so much. I will keep focusing on reducing loneliness and isolation among the elderly and helping older people enjoy the old age that they deserve.
1．Why does the author mention the call in the first few paragraphs
A．To introduce a volunteer she works with.
B．To explain why she started volunteering.
C．To show she enjoys her volunteer work.
D．To describe a problem older people often meet.
2．What does the underlined word “isolated” in paragraph 9 probably mean
A．friendly B．lonely C．helpless D．supportive
3．What does the author think of her work as a volunteer
A．It is meaningful. B．It gives her confidence.
C．It is challenging. D．It reduces her loneliness.
4．What quality of the other volunteers inspired the author
A．Their people skills. B．Their creativity.
C．Their optimism (乐观). D．Their passion.
For the first time, the highest prize in architecture has been awarded to an African person. This year, Diebedo Francis Kere, of Burking Faso (布基纳法索，非洲国家), won the Pritzker Architecture Prize (普利兹克建筑奖).
Kere’s buildings are made out of natural materials and built for local people. His most famous work is a school in Gando, the village where he grew up.
When he was 7, Kere had to go to a faraway city to study. That’s because Gando didn’t have a school. Back then, it also had no electricity or clean drinking water. Kere was the first person in his village to go to school. The villagers had great hopes for him.
A few years later, when Kere became an architect in Germany, he raised $50,000 (about 318, 300 yuan). Then, he went back to Gando to build a school.
The school has three buildings. Each has one classroom for 50 students. Kere built them with old materials but in new ways. The clay (陶土的) houses don’t look fancy (华丽的), but they keep cool under the hot African sun. They can also withstand (抵御) the heavy rain. “I was just using my skills to create comfortable spaces and beautiful schools and housing for my people,” Kere said.
5．As an African person, Kere made a history by ________.
A．being born in Burkina Faso B．setting up the highest prize
C．winning the Pritzker Architecture Prize D．growing up in a famous village, Gando
6．Without a school, electricity or clean water, Gando is a place which is very ________.
A．silent B．noisy C．rich D．poor
7．Which of the following is the correct order to describe Kere’s lifetime
a. won the Pritzker Architecture Prize
b. born in Gando, the village in Burkina Faso
c. returned to Gando to build a school
d. became the first person in his hometown to go to school
e. worked as an architect in Germany
A．b; c; e; d; a B．a; b; c; d; e C．b; d; e; c; a D．a; c; b; d; e
8．Although he had a chance to work in Germany, Kere finally ________.
A．made the villagers’ dream come true B．went back home to build a school
C．raised $50,000 to buy old materials D．had classrooms for 50 students
The man sitting opposite Robert was the Financial Controller. Everybody called him “the FC” for short. He made all the decisions about money. Robert needed some more. That was why he had to see him. The two men did not get on very well. In fact, they had always disliked each other.
“Your request is out of the question,” the FC said. Robert had difficulty in controlling himself, but he managed somehow. He explained that he wanted the money in order to make more programmes.
“And why do you want to do that ” the FC asked sharply. Again, Robert almost lost his temper. “Because more and more people are listening to my department’s programmes. There’s great demand for them,” he answered.
The FC did not seem to believe him. But Robert had a report on the numbers of listeners to all EBC programmes. The FC became less confident. Robert threw the report down on the table and told him to read it.
The FC looked at it in silence. The figures (数字) proved that he had been wrong, but he did not want to admit it. “Well,” he finally said, “I may have made a small mistake.” Robert noticed the word “may.” He got up to leave. But he had the feeling that he would get the money after all.
9．In the story the Financial Controller was a person who was in charge of ________.
A．Robert’s department’s programmes B．EBC programmes
C．EBC money D．both B and C
10．“Your request is out of the question.” Here “out of the question” means ________.
A．without any question B．with some question
C．impossible D．possible
11．Robert decided to make more programmes because ________.
A．he wanted to meet the needs of the listeners
B．“the FC” disliked him
C．the members of his department wanted him to do so
D．he wanted to show himself off
12．Who do you think won the argument in the end
A．The Financial Controller. B．Robert.
C．Nobody. D．The listeners.
Li Zhenghan is a student at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). Recently, he and his classmates sent a teddy bear up to 28, 000 meters above the Earth’s surface.
Li studies Science and Engineering in UNNC． “I have had a dream of space since I was a child. Although I failed to be a pilot in high school, I still wanted to see the sky above,” Li said. He got the idea of sending a bear to space after seeing similar experiments online. But he had no idea how to get started. After four years of studying, Li felt ready to try the cool project with his teammate Wang Zechen. They chose the bear as their mascot (吉祥物) to celebrate the 20th anniversary (纪念日) of their university.
The team spent 60 days preparing for the experiment. To make sure the teddy bear lands in a place away from airports and cities, they decided to launch (发射) it at the border (边界) between Liaoning province and Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The launch didn’t go well at first, but they solved all the problems. Finally, the teddy bear flew for an hour and a half to reach a height of 28, 000 meters, and then landed in a rice field.
The camera on the teddy bear recorded the whole process (过程). Li made a short video about the project and it has become popular on the Internet. Many people are encouraged by the two students.
13．When did Li get the idea of sending a bear to space
A．During he studied Engineering in UNNC． B．Before he failed to be a pilot in high school.
C．After he saw similar experiments online. D．When he found his teammate Wang Zechen.
14．Why was a teddy bear chosen as the mascot
A．To see the sky above clearly. B．To reach the Earth’s surface.
C．To become a pilot in high school. D．To celebrate UNNC’s anniversary.
15．Which can best prove that the project was very difficult to achieve
A．They spent 60 days preparing for the experiment.
B．They launched it at the border between two areas.
C．The teddy bear flew for an hour and a half finally.
D．A camera on the bear recorded the whole process.
16．What do you think people will be encouraged by the two students
A．Getting ready to try something. B．Working to make dreams come true.
C．Becoming popular on the Internet. D．Being able to solve all problems.
A couple of months ago, I made a promise to myself. I put some money in my wallet with thepurpose of giving the money away to the first person I came across who deserved (值得) it.
Months passed, and as my daily life got busy, I was unable to keep my promise. Whenever I opened my wallet and saw the money, I was reminded of my purpose for it, and I would feel a little disappointed for having not acted on it. The voice inside told me that I should do something soon.
Today, while walking to work on a busy street, I passed a poor old lady with her hand out on the corner. Seeing her aged face and sightless eyes, I stopped at once. A wave of sympathy (同情) washed over me, and I remembered the money that had been lying in my wallet all these months.
I took out the money from the wallet and bent down to her level. Gently, I took her hand, placed the notes into it, and closed her fingers over the notes so that she could feel the money and understand my action. After I got up, I slowly moved away. I felt like I had achieved something. I had kept my word to myself. The lady nodded her head a little bit. I felt happy and moved on.
After that, I thought about why such a simple act had taken so long. This small act was a huge step in facing and walking through my own fears around giving. What a gift it is to carry out these small but meaningful actions!
17．What’s the writer’s promise
A．To save enough money to help others who deserved it.
B．To work hard to make a lot of money.
C．To put money in his wallet instead of spending it.
D．To offer money to the first one he met who deserved it.
18．How did the writer’s feelings change in the passage
A．Disappointed-happy. B．Happy-worried.
C．Angry-disappointed. D．Worried-sad.
19．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage
①The writer saw an old and blind woman. ② The writer made a promise.
③The writer put the money into the old woman’s hands.
④The writer got up and moved away.
A．②①③④ B．①④③② C．② ①④③ D．①③②④
20．What’s the purpose of the passage
A．To show us how the writer helped the old woman.
B．To advise us to do small but meaningful things.
C．To introduce the writer’s promise to help others.
D．To tell us that we need to respect the old.
When do you become an adult The answers are different from country to country. In modern China, adulthood for both boys and girls starts at the age of 18. By the time most people reach 18, they have finished high school and are ready for university. So a person’s 18th birthday often means a celebration of both adulthood and the start of college life.
Did children in ancient China become adults at 18 In fact, boys in ancient China became adults at 20 and girls at 15. And there was a ceremony (仪式) to celebrate this time. After the ceremony, a young person could be called an “adult”.
For girls, the ceremony was called Ji Li. “Ji” is a kind of hairpin (簪子). In ancient times, only girls from rich families could have this ceremony. It was simple and didn’t take much time. Before the ceremony, a girl would tie her hair on the top of her head. At the ceremony, a woman in the family would put a hairpin on a girl’s hair. It meant she was now an adult. After the ceremony, she needed to learn a lot, like the right way to speak and dress.
For boys, the ceremony was called Guan Li. “Guan” is a kind of hat. Before the ceremony, a boy’s family often chose a lucky day and invited many guests. On that day, the boy needed to dress up. The father would wash hands and put three hats on the boy’s head, one by one. Then the boy would change into another set of clothes to go with the color of the hats. After these steps, the boy would become a “man”.
21．When did a person become an adult in ancient China
A．At the age of 18 for both boys and girls. B．At the age of 18 for boys and 15 for girls.
C．At the age of 20 for boys and 18 for girls. D．At the age of 20 for boys and 15 for girls.
22．What can we infer (推测) from the passage
A．People saw a boy’s Guan Li as an important celebration.
B．On a boy’s Guan Li, the father put three hats on his son’s head.
C．All boys and girls had a ceremony to celebrate their being an adult.
D．People expected boys to speak and dress in a right way after they grew up.
23．In which part of a magazine can you most probably read this article
A．Life and health. B．History and culture. C．Business world. D．National news.
Would you like to live in a city where buildings turn the lights off for you, and self-driving cars will find the nearest parking space themselves Although it might sound a little far from you, living in a “smart” city like this could happen sooner than you think.
Great changes have taken place in towns that we have lived in for centuries, while completely new cities are being built. One such place is the city of Songdo. Every home there will have a “telepresence” system (远程遥控系统)—allowing users to control the heating and locks, take part in video meetings, and receive education, healthcare and government services. Around the city, escalators (自动扶梯) will only move when someone is on them, and offices and schools will all be connected to the system.
The great mind behind Songdo is from the company Cisco. In fact, technology companies around the world such as IBM, Siemens and Microsoft are already in the business.
About 75% of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050, so cities will need to be more modern to deal with the coming problems. “Making cities smarter is one way out, and I think this will in turn make cities greener,” said Dan Hill, head of a research company.
24．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A．A city of the future. B．A meeting in Songdo.
C．A plan to build a house. D．A report on public health.
25．Dan Hill thinks that making cities smarter is one way to ________.
A．drive people out of cities B．control the world’s population
C．develop his own company D．solve the cities’ coming problems
26．Which of the following might be the best title for the text
A．Future Education B．Smart Cities
C．Government Service D．Famous companies
I’ll quickly run through a few things that you may have trouble with and ways of dealing with them when you come to the UK to study.
First, if you are used to the warm weather, you may find the grey British weather will make you feel sad. There is nothing we can do about the weather, but you should know that it may make you feel down.
Another problem for foreign students is food. It may taste very different from what you are used to. However, I advise you not to eat a lot of fast food. This will make you feel worse. Make sure you eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and get dots of exercise.
Speaking or listening in a foreign language is tiring, and ▲ . I advise that you read online newspapers or join chat groups in your language.
Every culture has unspoken rules, which influence the way people treat one another. You may find these confusing (令人困惑的) and difficult to understand. For example, being on time is important in Britain, so you shouldn’t be late for your classes. That’s why it is important to make friends with as many local students as you can. They will help you learn about British culture.
27．What does the writer advice us to do to deal with the food problem
A．Order fast food online every day. B．Eat the food we like only.
C．Cook meals at home. D．Eat healthily and do exercise often.
28．“________” can be put back into the blank “ ▲ ”.
A．you may miss your own language
B．you want to be good at the forcing language
C．you want to avoid using your mother language
D．you hear many other students speak your mother language
29．Which of the following is the writer’s opinion according to the last paragraph
A．We shouldn’t make many friends when we are in the UK.
B．We should know how to make use of our time.
C．We should treat people in the UK fairly.
D．We should have a good knowledge of British culture.
One student didn’t follow safety rules and put all wastes together in one bottle. As a result, the lab exploded (爆炸) and a fire broke out.
The last student that used the waste bottle reported that he saw some brown smock coming from it. Then he added more waste, covered the bottle and walked away. A minute or two later, it exploded. Glass pieces flew across the lab. Luckily, these students were wearing safety glasses at all times in the lab and nobody was hurt.
When students follow the rules strictly, this kind of accident can be avoided. Here are some rules you must follow in chemistry labs.
Firstly, pay attention to what you are doing! Lab accidents happen mostly when you are cleaning up or doing something that you don’t think is dangerous. If you notice unusual smoke coming from a waste bottle, to not cover it. Protect your eyes and call the teacher. Then, always check the name on the bottle twice before use anything because some chemicals (化学物质), when put together, can produce fire, or even explode. Thirdly, if you’re not using certain chemicals, put them away. Never do experiments without your teacher’s instruction, nor touch any chemical with your hand, nor smell chemicals with your nose near them.
30．What can we know from the accident
A．Chemistry labs are fun places to study. B．Chemistry labs are always too dangerous to work in.
C．Following rules in a chemistry lab is important. D．Students shouldn’t get into a chemistry lab.
31．What is the second paragraph mainly about
A．How to stop accidents from happening.
B．How the accident happened.
C．Where students should go when an accident happens.
D．Who students should ask for help when an accident happens.
32．Which of the following should we do in a chemistry lab
A．Do the experiment ourselves without any help.
B．Cover a bottle when there is unusual smoke.
C．Take chemicals with our hands.
D．Check the name on the bottle carefully.
When we think of the most respected awards in the world, the Nobel Prize (诺贝尔奖) must be on the list.
Created by Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel in 1895, the prize recognizes achievements in sciences and people behind them. Every year in October, the announcement of winners catches the world’s attention.
But what is the importance behind this award According to founder Nobel himself, the prize is for people who have provided “the greatest benefit (好处) to humans”.
A number of Nobel Prizes have rewarded discoveries that have led to cures for diseases and health problems. A lot of parts in telephones, computers and telecommunication systems are also the fruits of Nobel Prize-awarded work. Other prizes have recognized those who have helped to create a more peaceful world.
The individuals selected and the contributions they made show how science, literature and peace efforts improve and change the world and better our lives.
In the series of books about the Nobel Prize, the author says, “many everyday things would be impossible without the work of the winners of the Nobel science prizes”.
Think about the plastic bags. Plastic wouldn’t have been invented without Friedrich Wilhelm Ostwald’s research. The German scientist won the Nobel Prize in 1909.
In recent years, Chinese people have paid more attention to the results of the Nobel Prize. Chinese scientists and writers are known to the world by their achievements, such as 2012 Nobel literature prize winner Mo Yan, and Tu Youyou, China’s first Nobel winner in physiology or medicine in 2015. It’s an uplifting thing. Not only for the individual achievements, but also for the national confidence.
The Paper noted that the prize can encourage the young generation to do scientific research. Do you have any ideas about this
33．What does the underlined word “uplifting” in paragraph 8 probably mean
A．Rising. B．Right. C．Clear. D．Encouraging.
34．What is the main idea of the text
A．Introduce the history of the Nobel Prize.
B．People pay more attention to the Nobel Prize winners.
C．The Nobel Prize changes the world and benefits humans.
D．The Nobel Prize is for people who help to create a peaceful world.
35．Where is the text probably from
A．A newspaper. B．A novel. C．A guidebook. D．A notice.
36．Which one of the following is most probably to be discussed next
A．The introduction of Mo Yan and Tu Youyou.
B．Ways the young could do scientific research.
C．How to put the scientific fruits to the market.
D．Inventors should be respected and rewarded.
Actress Jia Ling became very popular on social media for two days in a row during the Chinese Lunar New Year. People could hardly believe she lost 50 kilograms while making her movie Yolo. This made everyone talk about living a healthy lifestyle. Many people on Weibo were discussing Jia’s weight loss journey, like “Jia’s story of losing weight” and “Jia Ling totally surprised me.” They were wondering if it’s time to start developing healthier habits, especially during the Spring Festival.
One moviegoer named Li Qiaoya, who goes to the gym to lose weight, said, “Her success is really encouraging and is worth seeing in the movie.” Li also felt guilty (内疚的) for eating too much during the Spring Festival.
Jia used to be known for her funny laughter and exciting performances. She shared her new look after losing weight on social media, and her fans were amazed by her new look. Jia mentioned that the movie is not about boxing or losing weight, but it’s a heartwarming story about “learning to love yourself.”
However, not everyone agrees with Jia’s weight loss plan. To finish filming the movie, Jia had to gain 20 kilograms before starting to lose weight in just six months. “Not everyone can deal with the challenge of losing 50 kilograms in only six months,” said Jiang Chong, a fitness expert from Chongqing. “It’s not just a physical challenge, but also a mental (精神的) one.”
In interviews before the movie was released, Jia agreed and said that having achievable goals is important for a healthy lifestyle. “It’s never a bad thing to have a movie reminding many people about the importance of staying fit,” Jia said.
37．How did people feel about Jia Ling’s weight loss
A．Disappointed. B．Surprised. C．Sorry. D．Angry.
38．What was Jia Lings movie Yolo about
A．Boxing and losing weight. B．Developing healthier habits.
C．Learning to love yourself. D．Achieving realistic goals.
39．Why did Jia Ling have to put on weight before starting her weight loss journey
A．It was part of her movie role. B．It was a mental challenge.
C．It was a physical challenge. D．It was necessary for her health.
40．Where does the text probably come from
A．A diary. B．A science report. C．A newspaper. D．A travel guide.
The opera of Dream of the Red Chamber (红楼梦) , the first opera adapted (改编) from an 18th century Chinese novel under the same name, returned to San Francisco in mid-June this year, six years after its world debut (首演) . The opera, developed for Western audiences (观众), has received international praise since its first performance.
Zhang Meigui, a 28-year-old opera singer, played the role of Daiyu in the opera. To show the audience a fresh version (版本) , she had been preparing for half a year. “I’ve watched the video of the first production many times. I think the performance of the singer (playing Daiyu) is excellent, which is very challenging and requires a lot of skills,” she said. “For example, Daiyu finds her world more and more helpless as her health continues to worsen. She sings, ‘When spring is gone and beauty is spent, who cares for the dying flowers ’”
“The singer needs to keep the high notes (高音) with a soft sound, which requires more breath support and air control.” said Zhang, “Some parts of the music are more powerful and require very expressive sound.”
Bright Sheng, the opera’s composer, explained in an interview why Daiyu sang in a loud voice. “Music carries feelings that words cannot explain or say. To me, it has to be loud crying, beating her chest as she looks up at the sky to ask these questions.” For the new production, Sheng said he made some changes. He said, “A great opera is not only a big musical theater in action, but also a perfect mixture of music and drama.”
“There’s no boundary in the world of music. It can connect people with different backgrounds. I hope American people will be touched by this opera and experience the beauty of Chinese culture,” Zhang added.
41．When was the opera first performed in San Francisco
A．In the 18th century. B．In 1987. C．In 2017. D．In 2022.
42．How did Zhang Meigui prepare for the performance
A．By reading the original work.
B．By creating new singing skills.
C．By communicating with the composer.
D．By learning from the performer of the old version.
43．What did Sheng do in the interview
A．She interviewed the actress. B．She introduced the novel.
C．She explained why the performer sang loud. D．She praised the new production highly.
44．What can we infer (推断) from the passage
A．This opera will be a must-see for people.
B．The opera helps to spread Chinese culture.
C．The opera should be the most popular one in China.
D．This opera is sure to bring a lot of foreigners to China.
Have you watched livestreaming (直播) shows given by virtual hosts They look like real people, but in fact, they’re just digital humans created by AI companies.
Xmov is such an AI company in China. Set up in 2018, it has created lots of great digital humans. Xmov is the first company in China to create a virtual star named Ling, who is always in a traditional Chinese costume. Last year, the company also used a 3D AI host to manifest their new products to over 300 guests at an event.
Now, many companies are using virtual hosts to sell their products. For one thing, it costs much less than building a traditional livestreaming room and team. For another, virtual hosts can work 24 hours a day.
Virtual humans are used in more industries. In the near future, we may see them act as teachers, guides, and so on. It will not only improve many industries, but also allow human workers to put more energy into creative work instead of doing boring tasks.
The AI technology is great without doubt, but it can’t completely take humans’ place. For example, it will be difficult for digital humans to build trust with customers like real people. Also, the use of digital workers may lead to some safety problems if they’re not well managed and controlled.
45．What does the underlined word “manifest” probably mean
A．Create. B．Send. C．Develop. D．Show.
46．Which of the followings are virtual hosts’ advantages
①They’re cheaper. ②They’re more popular.
③They can work longer. ④They can do creative work.
A．①② B．③④ C．①③ D．②④
47．What can we infer from Paragraph 4
A．Many industries will disappear. B．Virtual humans will be widely used.
C．Virtual humans will do more creative work. D．More jobs will be created in different industries.
48．What’s the best title (标题) for the text
A．The use of virtual humans B．The history of online shopping
C．The difficulties of live streaming D．The development of AI companies
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21世纪教育网(www.21cnjy.com)题型组合练01 阅读理解记叙文+应用文+说明文
一、阅读理解应用文
1．Where can you find something about making ice cream
A．On Page 5. B．On Page 33. C．On Page 53. D．On Page 153.
2．Which of the following is most likely to be on Page 126
A．Something about water in plants. B．Something about growing plants.
C．Something about the floating of plants. D．Something about water pressure.
3．The material above is ________.
A．an ad about science B．a poster about music
C．a story of color change D．a contents page of a book
【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D
【导语】本文介绍了一本实验书的目录。
1．细节理解题。根据“Make your own ice cream”可知，本目录里标注于53页。故选C。
2．推理判断题。根据目录“See plants drinking…”开始于第121页，直到130页“Have fun with water pressure”部分之前，讲了水的质地、一些有关漂浮的植物、植物喝水以及水压的乐趣。所以第126页最可能是和“关于植物中的水。”有关，故选A。
3．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文是一本实验书的目录页。故选D。
Washing Machine Instructions
How to run the machine:
1. Open the door of the machine and fill the machine with clothes.
2. Press the “Power” button to turn on the machine. You will hear a beep (哔声).
3. Press the “Load(负荷) Size” button to choose the proper size according to your clothes.
4. Press the “Mode” button to choose how your clothes will be washed.
5. Press the “Temperature” button to choose the water temperature.
6. Press the “Start/Pause” button to begin or stop washing.
★There will be two beeps when it finishes washing.
Notice:
1. Do not open the door while the machine is working.
2. Do not put hard objects in the machine.
3. Shut the door tightly. If not, the machine will not work.
What to do if the machine doesn’t work:
First, unplug (拔掉插头) the machine. Next, hold down the “Power” button for five seconds. Then, hold down the “Start/Pause” button for five seconds. Last, plug the machine in again. The machine should work after you press the “Power” button.
★If you have any questions, please call us at (888) 555-4726.
4．Which button should you press after you turn on the machine
A．Mode. B．Temperature. C．Load Size. D．Power.
5．After the machine finishes washing your clothes, it will ________.
A．beep once B．beep twice C．turn off the power D．dry the clothes
6．You may need to read the material when ________.
A．you have lots of clothes to wash B．you need to clean your washing machine
C．you want to change your old washing machine D．you use your washing machine for the first time
【答案】4．C 5．B 6．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了洗衣机的使用方法，包括如何运行洗衣机、注意事项以及在机器无法正常工作时的解决方法。文章还提供了客服电话，以便用户在遇到问题时寻求帮助。
4．细节理解题。根据“Press the ‘Power’ button to turn on the machine. You will hear a beep (哔声).”以及下一步“Press the ‘Load Size’ button to choose the proper size according to your clothes.”可知，打开洗衣机后应先按“Load Size”按钮选择合适的负荷大小。故选C。
5．细节理解题。根据“There will be two beeps when it finishes washing.”可知，洗衣机洗完衣服后会发出两声哔声。故选B。
6．推理判断题。根据本文可知，它介绍了洗衣机的使用方法，包括操作步骤、注意事项以及如何处理故障。因此，用户在第一次使用洗衣机时，需要阅读此说明文，以便正确操作机器。故选D。
Student Helper Wanted
Are you interested in TV programs Do you like to go to movie theaters or often read news and stories about movies Old and new, from China and from other countries, too If your answer is positive, maybe you are the right person that we are looking for. The School Movie Fan Club needs a weekend student helper for the newcomers of Grade 7 students who are interested in the club but do not know too much about TV programs and movies.
You must:
be a member of our club for one year and a half
know well about the kinds of TV programs and movies
be good at English and Chinese
be outgoing and helpful
be friendly to the new members who are slow and always ask “silly” questions
work for the club either on Saturday morning or afternoon for at least 90 minutesFor more information, please call us at 553-2667, or email us at smjc123@.
7．When will the student helper work
A．Every day after school. B．On weekends.
C．On Sunday morning or afternoon. D．On Saturday morning or afternoon.
8．Who will the student helper work for
A．The students in the club.
B．The Grade 7 students in the club.
C．The newcomers of the Grade 7 students.
D．The newcomers of the Grade 7 students who don’t know much about TV programs and movies.
9．What kind of writing is the text
A．A job ad. B．A job interview. C．A story. D．News.
【答案】7．D 8．D 9．A
【导语】本文是一篇广告，学校的电影粉丝俱乐部在招募周末学生助手。
7．细节理解题。根据“work for the club either on Saturday morning or afternoon for at least 90 minutes”可知，学生助手要在周六早上或下午工作。故选D。
8．细节理解题。根据“The School Movie Fan Club needs a weekend student helper for the newcomers of Grade 7 students who are interested in the club but do not know too much about TV programs and movies.”可知，学生助手将为对电视节目和电影一窍不通的七年级新生工作。故选D。
9．推理判断题。根据“Student Helper Wanted”和“If your answer is positive, maybe you are the right person that we are looking for. The School Movie Fan Club needs a weekend student helper for the newcomers of Grade 7 students who are interested in the club but do not know too much about TV programs and movies.”可知，这是一个工作招聘广告。故选A。
WEARE HIRING (招募) ONLINE ENGLISH VOLUNTEERS Have you ever thought about improving yourself K. I. T. E Online English Tutoring (家庭教师) Program is looking for volunteers. Welcome to join us if you are interested. WHO WE ARE: We are an organization that can help you show your English skills, get service experience, and support those who need help with English. YOUR JOB: · Contact (联系) parents Plan meetings Work with different people around the world WHAT WE NEED: · You are a student with good spoken English. You are a brave, confident, responsible and thoughtful student. You should have enough time to join the tutoring program every week. You need to provide materials about your English level. You have to pass the online interview. VISIT US: EnglishProgram@
10．K. I. T. E. Online English Tutoring Program can ________.
A．show English teaching experience B．provide support for English learners
C．plan online parent-child learning activities D．help teachers improve their teaching skills
11．Which of the following students might be a volunteer according to the passage
A．A student who is good at speaking French.
B．A student who passed the online interview.
C．A student who can join the program twice a month.
D．A student who is afraid to talk in front of people but has ideas.
12．What kind of writing is the text
A．Email. B．Diary. C．Story. D．Ad.
【答案】10．B 11．B 12．D
【导语】本文是一片应用文。文章是一则招募在线英语志愿者的广告，介绍了K. I. T. E. Online English Tutoring Program的组织性质、志愿者的工作内容、招募要求以及联系方式。
10．细节理解题。根据“We are an organization that can help you show your English skills, get service experience, and support those who need help with English.”可知，K. I. T. E. Online English Tutoring Program是一个能够帮助展示英语技能、获得服务经验并支持需要英语帮助的人的组织。故选B。
11．细节理解题。根据“You have to pass the online interview.”可知，志愿者需要通过在线面试。故选B。
12．推理判断题。根据“WEARE HIRING (招募)”和“ONLINE ENGLISH VOLUNTEERS”可知，文章介绍了招募志愿者的信息、要求以及联系方式，所以本文是一篇广告。故选D。
We can meet many teachers in our life. Some teachers encouraged us, some helped us do better and some made learning fun. Here are letters from students who thank their teachers because their teachers have changed their lives.
Dear Mr. White, To be honest, I disliked you when I first met you. I disliked you when you made me stand up straight. I disliked the rule that you made me wear my uniform. What I disliked most was that you didn’t accept my homework unless it was the best. We had lots of arguments. But you never lost your temper (发脾气). You were always patient with me. When I look back, that time is very important to my growth. Not only did you teach me English, but also you showed me that I could achieve more than what I or anyone else thought. Thank you, my dear teacher! Yours, Nick
Dear Miss Smith, If you weren’t my teacher in the ninth grade, my life would be different. You showed me who I could be and what I could do. I still remember a class. In the class you told us about your hopes for your future when you were at our age. You shared your regrets and your success with us. When I was in college, I still remembered your encouragement. It made me realize that if I wanted to reach the top, I should study hard. Thank you very much, Miss Smith. Yours, Susan
13．Nick thinks Mr. White is_________ .
A．clever B．patient C．hard-working D．humorous
14．When did Miss Smith teach Susan
A．In the sixth grade. B．In the seventh grade. C．In the eighth grade. D．In the ninth grade.
15．Where might the text come from
A．A life newspaper. B．A travel guide. C．A storybook. D．A science magazine.
【答案】13．B 14．D 15．A
【导语】本文借用两位学生的书信表达了对老师的感谢之情。
13．细节理解题。根据第一封信中的“You were always patient with me.”可知Nick认为Mr. White非常有耐心。故选B。
14．细节理解题。根据第二封信中的“If you weren’t my teacher in the ninth grade, my life would be different.”可知，Miss Smith教Susan是在她九年级的时候。故选D。
15．推理判断题。根据首句“We can meet many teachers in our life.”结合全文内容来看，本文可能出自一份生活报纸，而不是旅游指南、故事书和科学杂志。故选A。
二、阅读理解记叙文
One of the most memorable volunteering moments for me was when I received a call from another volunteer who works for the Metropolitan Police.
“Loraine, I’ve found a pair of false teeth in the back of my car ... What do I do ”
“Well, give them back. I assume they aren’t yours Who did you take home after the tea party ”
“Er, Peggy, Joan and Alan ...”
“Well, there’s your answer.”
“What do you mean What should I do ”
“You’re the detective!”
I’m 62 now and always planned to volunteer with older people when I retired. I knew there was such a big gap in the care and support this generation receives and I found the thought heartbreaking—no one should have to feel lonely and stuck at home.
Since I started volunteering three years ago, my team of volunteers have set up seven groups in our town. We host tea parties for those aged 75 and older who live on their own and regularly provide support, friendship and companionship (陪伴) for the most isolated older people in the community.
Working with my older neighbors is rewarding. To hear their stories and the hardships they have overcome is inspiring. I feel like I’m making a positive difference to the lives of older people by sharing my time with them, helping them stay active and social and making clear to them that they are valued by our community.
As an area coordinator (协调人), I also help recruit (招募) and manage volunteers, without whom none of the work would be possible. So many go above and beyond what’s asked, giving their time, energy and kindness, just because they care. I’ve found so much enthusiasm (热情) from people wanting to make the lives of our older neighbors better, and they are a constant source of inspiration for me.
I’ve met so many amazing people from all walks of life (各行各业). It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done and it’s enriched my life so much. I will keep focusing on reducing loneliness and isolation among the elderly and helping older people enjoy the old age that they deserve.
1．Why does the author mention the call in the first few paragraphs
A．To introduce a volunteer she works with.
B．To explain why she started volunteering.
C．To show she enjoys her volunteer work.
D．To describe a problem older people often meet.
2．What does the underlined word “isolated” in paragraph 9 probably mean
A．friendly B．lonely C．helpless D．supportive
3．What does the author think of her work as a volunteer
A．It is meaningful. B．It gives her confidence.
C．It is challenging. D．It reduces her loneliness.
4．What quality of the other volunteers inspired the author
A．Their people skills. B．Their creativity.
C．Their optimism (乐观). D．Their passion.
【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了作者作为志愿者的经历和感受，特别是她与老年人互动的一些趣事以及志愿工作对她生活的积极影响。
1．推理判断题。根据“One of the most memorable volunteering moments for me was when I received a call from another volunteer…”和“I’m 62 now and always planned to volunteer with older people when I retired…”可知，作者现在62岁，但是还计划做志愿者工作。由此推知作者提到电话的趣事是为了展示她享受志愿工作，而不是为了介绍同事、解释开始志愿工作的原因或描述老年人常见的问题。故选C。
2．词句猜测题。根据“who live on their own”和“regularly provide support, friendship and companionship (陪伴) for the most isolated older people”可知，有些老人是独自生活的，由此可知提供支持、友谊和陪伴的对象也是孤独的老人，所以“isolated”与“lonely”意思相近。故选B。
3．推理判断题。根据“Working with my older neighbors is rewarding ... I feel like I’m making a positive difference to the lives of older people ...”可知，作者认为她的志愿工作非常有意义，能够对老年人的生活产生积极影响。故选A。
4．细节理解题。根据“So many go above and beyond what’s asked, giving their time, energy and kindness, just because they care ... I’ve found so much enthusiasm from people wanting to make the lives of our older neighbors better ...”可知，作者从那些想让老邻居生活得更好的人们那里发现了如此多的热情，由此可知，其他志愿者的热情和奉献精神深深打动了作者。故选D。
For the first time, the highest prize in architecture has been awarded to an African person. This year, Diebedo Francis Kere, of Burking Faso (布基纳法索，非洲国家), won the Pritzker Architecture Prize (普利兹克建筑奖).
Kere’s buildings are made out of natural materials and built for local people. His most famous work is a school in Gando, the village where he grew up.
When he was 7, Kere had to go to a faraway city to study. That’s because Gando didn’t have a school. Back then, it also had no electricity or clean drinking water. Kere was the first person in his village to go to school. The villagers had great hopes for him.
A few years later, when Kere became an architect in Germany, he raised $50,000 (about 318, 300 yuan). Then, he went back to Gando to build a school.
The school has three buildings. Each has one classroom for 50 students. Kere built them with old materials but in new ways. The clay (陶土的) houses don’t look fancy (华丽的), but they keep cool under the hot African sun. They can also withstand (抵御) the heavy rain. “I was just using my skills to create comfortable spaces and beautiful schools and housing for my people,” Kere said.
5．As an African person, Kere made a history by ________.
A．being born in Burkina Faso B．setting up the highest prize
C．winning the Pritzker Architecture Prize D．growing up in a famous village, Gando
6．Without a school, electricity or clean water, Gando is a place which is very ________.
A．silent B．noisy C．rich D．poor
7．Which of the following is the correct order to describe Kere’s lifetime
a. won the Pritzker Architecture Prize
b. born in Gando, the village in Burkina Faso
c. returned to Gando to build a school
d. became the first person in his hometown to go to school
e. worked as an architect in Germany
A．b; c; e; d; a B．a; b; c; d; e C．b; d; e; c; a D．a; c; b; d; e
8．Although he had a chance to work in Germany, Kere finally ________.
A．made the villagers’ dream come true B．went back home to build a school
C．raised $50,000 to buy old materials D．had classrooms for 50 students
【答案】5．C 6．D 7．C 8．B
【导语】本文讲述了非洲建筑师Diebedo Francis Kere获得普利兹克建筑奖的事迹。
5．细节理解题。根据“For the first time, the highest prize in architecture has been awarded to an African person. This year, Diebedo Francis Kere, of Burking Faso (布基纳法索，非洲国家), won the Pritzker Architecture Prize”可知，Kere赢得了普利兹克建筑奖，创造了历史。故选C。
6．细节理解题。根据“That’s because Gando didn’t have a school. Back then, it also had no electricity or clean drinking water”可知，Gando没有学校、电或者干净的水，是一个很贫穷的地方。故选D。
7．细节理解题。根据“His most famous work is a school in Gando, the village where he grew up…Kere was the first person in his village to go to school. The villagers had great hopes for him…A few years later, when Kere became an architect in Germany…Then, he went back to Gando to build a school…”可知根据Kere的生平顺序，先是出生（b），然后是成为第一个上学的人（d），接着在德国成为建筑师（e），再回到Gando建学校（c），最后获奖（a），故选C。
8．细节理解题。根据“Then, he went back to Gando to build a school…I was just using my skills to create comfortable spaces and beautiful schools and housing for my people”可知，虽然他有机会在德国工作，但最后Kere还是回到了家乡建学校。故选B。
The man sitting opposite Robert was the Financial Controller. Everybody called him “the FC” for short. He made all the decisions about money. Robert needed some more. That was why he had to see him. The two men did not get on very well. In fact, they had always disliked each other.
“Your request is out of the question,” the FC said. Robert had difficulty in controlling himself, but he managed somehow. He explained that he wanted the money in order to make more programmes.
“And why do you want to do that ” the FC asked sharply. Again, Robert almost lost his temper. “Because more and more people are listening to my department’s programmes. There’s great demand for them,” he answered.
The FC did not seem to believe him. But Robert had a report on the numbers of listeners to all EBC programmes. The FC became less confident. Robert threw the report down on the table and told him to read it.
The FC looked at it in silence. The figures (数字) proved that he had been wrong, but he did not want to admit it. “Well,” he finally said, “I may have made a small mistake.” Robert noticed the word “may.” He got up to leave. But he had the feeling that he would get the money after all.
9．In the story the Financial Controller was a person who was in charge of ________.
A．Robert’s department’s programmes B．EBC programmes
C．EBC money D．both B and C
10．“Your request is out of the question.” Here “out of the question” means ________.
A．without any question B．with some question
C．impossible D．possible
11．Robert decided to make more programmes because ________.
A．he wanted to meet the needs of the listeners
B．“the FC” disliked him
C．the members of his department wanted him to do so
D．he wanted to show himself off
12．Who do you think won the argument in the end
A．The Financial Controller. B．Robert.
C．Nobody. D．The listeners.
【答案】9．C 10．C 11．A 12．B
【导语】本文讲述了Robert为了进一步扩大自己的项目而向上级申请资金，受到了刁难，最后他还是获得了胜利的故事。
9．细节理解题。根据“Everybody called him ‘the FC’ for short. He made all the decisions about money.”可知，他是负责EBC的财务。故选C。
10．词句猜测题。根据“‘Your request is out of the question,’ the FC said. Robert had difficulty in controlling himself”可知，Robert机会要失去控制了，说明对方拒绝了他的要求，认为他的请求是不可能的，所以“out of the question”意为“不可能的”。故选C。
11．细节理解题。根据“Because more and more people are listening to my department’s programmes. There’s great demand for them,”可知，他这样走的目的正是为了满足这些人的要求。故选A。
12．推理判断题。根据“Robert noticed the word “may.” He got up to leave. But he had the feeling that he would get the money after all”可知，Robert最后可能会得到那笔钱，他会成为胜利者。故选B。
Li Zhenghan is a student at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). Recently, he and his classmates sent a teddy bear up to 28, 000 meters above the Earth’s surface.
Li studies Science and Engineering in UNNC． “I have had a dream of space since I was a child. Although I failed to be a pilot in high school, I still wanted to see the sky above,” Li said. He got the idea of sending a bear to space after seeing similar experiments online. But he had no idea how to get started. After four years of studying, Li felt ready to try the cool project with his teammate Wang Zechen. They chose the bear as their mascot (吉祥物) to celebrate the 20th anniversary (纪念日) of their university.
The team spent 60 days preparing for the experiment. To make sure the teddy bear lands in a place away from airports and cities, they decided to launch (发射) it at the border (边界) between Liaoning province and Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The launch didn’t go well at first, but they solved all the problems. Finally, the teddy bear flew for an hour and a half to reach a height of 28, 000 meters, and then landed in a rice field.
The camera on the teddy bear recorded the whole process (过程). Li made a short video about the project and it has become popular on the Internet. Many people are encouraged by the two students.
13．When did Li get the idea of sending a bear to space
A．During he studied Engineering in UNNC． B．Before he failed to be a pilot in high school.
C．After he saw similar experiments online. D．When he found his teammate Wang Zechen.
14．Why was a teddy bear chosen as the mascot
A．To see the sky above clearly. B．To reach the Earth’s surface.
C．To become a pilot in high school. D．To celebrate UNNC’s anniversary.
15．Which can best prove that the project was very difficult to achieve
A．They spent 60 days preparing for the experiment.
B．They launched it at the border between two areas.
C．The teddy bear flew for an hour and a half finally.
D．A camera on the bear recorded the whole process.
16．What do you think people will be encouraged by the two students
A．Getting ready to try something. B．Working to make dreams come true.
C．Becoming popular on the Internet. D．Being able to solve all problems.
【答案】13．C 14．D 15．A 16．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了李正翰如何通过自己的努力和团队合作，实现了将玩具熊送入太空的梦想，展现了坚持梦想和勇于实践的精神。
13．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“He got the idea of sending a bear to space after seeing similar experiments online.”可知，是他在网上看到类似的实验后，想到要把熊送上太空。故选C。
14．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They chose the bear as their mascot (吉祥物) to celebrate the 20th anniversary (纪念日) of their university.”可知，选择泰迪熊作为吉祥物的原因是为了庆祝UNNC的校庆。故选D。
15．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The team spent 60 days preparing for the experiment.”可知，该团队花了60天的时间为实验做准备，说明这个项目非常难以实现。故选A。
16．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“After four years of studying, Li felt ready to try the cool project with his teammate Wang Zechen.”以及第三段中的“The team spent 60 days preparing for the experiment.”和“The launch didn’t go well at first, but they solved all the problems. Finally, the teddy bear flew for an hour and a half to reach a height of 28, 000 meters, and then landed in a rice field.”可知，他们努力让梦想成真，可推知，他们会鼓励人们努力实现梦想。故选B。
A couple of months ago, I made a promise to myself. I put some money in my wallet with thepurpose of giving the money away to the first person I came across who deserved (值得) it.
Months passed, and as my daily life got busy, I was unable to keep my promise. Whenever I opened my wallet and saw the money, I was reminded of my purpose for it, and I would feel a little disappointed for having not acted on it. The voice inside told me that I should do something soon.
Today, while walking to work on a busy street, I passed a poor old lady with her hand out on the corner. Seeing her aged face and sightless eyes, I stopped at once. A wave of sympathy (同情) washed over me, and I remembered the money that had been lying in my wallet all these months.
I took out the money from the wallet and bent down to her level. Gently, I took her hand, placed the notes into it, and closed her fingers over the notes so that she could feel the money and understand my action. After I got up, I slowly moved away. I felt like I had achieved something. I had kept my word to myself. The lady nodded her head a little bit. I felt happy and moved on.
After that, I thought about why such a simple act had taken so long. This small act was a huge step in facing and walking through my own fears around giving. What a gift it is to carry out these small but meaningful actions!
17．What’s the writer’s promise
A．To save enough money to help others who deserved it.
B．To work hard to make a lot of money.
C．To put money in his wallet instead of spending it.
D．To offer money to the first one he met who deserved it.
18．How did the writer’s feelings change in the passage
A．Disappointed-happy. B．Happy-worried.
C．Angry-disappointed. D．Worried-sad.
19．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage
①The writer saw an old and blind woman. ② The writer made a promise.
③The writer put the money into the old woman’s hands.
④The writer got up and moved away.
A．②①③④ B．①④③② C．② ①④③ D．①③②④
20．What’s the purpose of the passage
A．To show us how the writer helped the old woman.
B．To advise us to do small but meaningful things.
C．To introduce the writer’s promise to help others.
D．To tell us that we need to respect the old.
【答案】17．D 18．A 19．A 20．B
【导语】本文讲述了作者对自己做了一个承诺，把一些钱放进钱包里的一个信封里，打算把这个信封送给遇到的第一个应该得到它的人，但因为生活变得繁忙，一直没做出行动，有一天，作者遇到了一位盲人老奶奶，就把这信封里的钱送给了她，并从中感受到小善举带来的价值的故事。
17．细节理解题。根据“I made a promise to myself. I put some money in my wallet with thepurpose of giving the money away to the first person I came across who deserved (值得) it.”可知，作者的承诺是把钱送给作者遇到的第一个应得的人。故选D。
18．细节理解题。根据“and I would feel a little disappointed for having not acted on it.”及“I felt happy and moved on.”可知，作者的感受是从失望到快乐。故选A。
19．细节理解题。根据“I made a promise to myself.”“I passed a poor old lady with her hand out on the corner.”“I took her hand, placed the notes into it,”及“I felt happy and moved on.”可知，本文的正确顺序为：作者做出了承诺，作者看见一个又老又盲的女人，作者把钱交到老妇人手里，作者站起来走开了。故选A。
20．主旨大意题。根据“This small act was a huge step in facing and walking through my own fears around giving. What a gift it is to carry out these small but meaningful actions!”可知，本文主要是通过讲述作者的一个小善举来建议人们做一些小而有意义的事情。故选B。
三、阅读理解说明文
One of the most memorable volunteering moments for me was when I received a call from another volunteer who works for the Metropolitan Police.
“Loraine, I’ve found a pair of false teeth in the back of my car ... What do I do ”
“Well, give them back. I assume they aren’t yours Who did you take home after the tea party ”
“Er, Peggy, Joan and Alan ...”
“Well, there’s your answer.”
“What do you mean What should I do ”
“You’re the detective!”
I’m 62 now and always planned to volunteer with older people when I retired. I knew there was such a big gap in the care and support this generation receives and I found the thought heartbreaking—no one should have to feel lonely and stuck at home.
Since I started volunteering three years ago, my team of volunteers have set up seven groups in our town. We host tea parties for those aged 75 and older who live on their own and regularly provide support, friendship and companionship (陪伴) for the most isolated older people in the community.
Working with my older neighbors is rewarding. To hear their stories and the hardships they have overcome is inspiring. I feel like I’m making a positive difference to the lives of older people by sharing my time with them, helping them stay active and social and making clear to them that they are valued by our community.
As an area coordinator (协调人), I also help recruit (招募) and manage volunteers, without whom none of the work would be possible. So many go above and beyond what’s asked, giving their time, energy and kindness, just because they care. I’ve found so much enthusiasm (热情) from people wanting to make the lives of our older neighbors better, and they are a constant source of inspiration for me.
I’ve met so many amazing people from all walks of life (各行各业). It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done and it’s enriched my life so much. I will keep focusing on reducing loneliness and isolation among the elderly and helping older people enjoy the old age that they deserve.
1．Why does the author mention the call in the first few paragraphs
A．To introduce a volunteer she works with.
B．To explain why she started volunteering.
C．To show she enjoys her volunteer work.
D．To describe a problem older people often meet.
2．What does the underlined word “isolated” in paragraph 9 probably mean
A．friendly B．lonely C．helpless D．supportive
3．What does the author think of her work as a volunteer
A．It is meaningful. B．It gives her confidence.
C．It is challenging. D．It reduces her loneliness.
4．What quality of the other volunteers inspired the author
A．Their people skills. B．Their creativity.
C．Their optimism (乐观). D．Their passion.
【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了作者作为志愿者的经历和感受，特别是她与老年人互动的一些趣事以及志愿工作对她生活的积极影响。
1．推理判断题。根据“One of the most memorable volunteering moments for me was when I received a call from another volunteer…”和“I’m 62 now and always planned to volunteer with older people when I retired…”可知，作者现在62岁，但是还计划做志愿者工作。由此推知作者提到电话的趣事是为了展示她享受志愿工作，而不是为了介绍同事、解释开始志愿工作的原因或描述老年人常见的问题。故选C。
2．词句猜测题。根据“who live on their own”和“regularly provide support, friendship and companionship (陪伴) for the most isolated older people”可知，有些老人是独自生活的，由此可知提供支持、友谊和陪伴的对象也是孤独的老人，所以“isolated”与“lonely”意思相近。故选B。
3．推理判断题。根据“Working with my older neighbors is rewarding ... I feel like I’m making a positive difference to the lives of older people ...”可知，作者认为她的志愿工作非常有意义，能够对老年人的生活产生积极影响。故选A。
4．细节理解题。根据“So many go above and beyond what’s asked, giving their time, energy and kindness, just because they care ... I’ve found so much enthusiasm from people wanting to make the lives of our older neighbors better ...”可知，作者从那些想让老邻居生活得更好的人们那里发现了如此多的热情，由此可知，其他志愿者的热情和奉献精神深深打动了作者。故选D。
For the first time, the highest prize in architecture has been awarded to an African person. This year, Diebedo Francis Kere, of Burking Faso (布基纳法索，非洲国家), won the Pritzker Architecture Prize (普利兹克建筑奖).
Kere’s buildings are made out of natural materials and built for local people. His most famous work is a school in Gando, the village where he grew up.
When he was 7, Kere had to go to a faraway city to study. That’s because Gando didn’t have a school. Back then, it also had no electricity or clean drinking water. Kere was the first person in his village to go to school. The villagers had great hopes for him.
A few years later, when Kere became an architect in Germany, he raised $50,000 (about 318, 300 yuan). Then, he went back to Gando to build a school.
The school has three buildings. Each has one classroom for 50 students. Kere built them with old materials but in new ways. The clay (陶土的) houses don’t look fancy (华丽的), but they keep cool under the hot African sun. They can also withstand (抵御) the heavy rain. “I was just using my skills to create comfortable spaces and beautiful schools and housing for my people,” Kere said.
5．As an African person, Kere made a history by ________.
A．being born in Burkina Faso B．setting up the highest prize
C．winning the Pritzker Architecture Prize D．growing up in a famous village, Gando
6．Without a school, electricity or clean water, Gando is a place which is very ________.
A．silent B．noisy C．rich D．poor
7．Which of the following is the correct order to describe Kere’s lifetime
a. won the Pritzker Architecture Prize
b. born in Gando, the village in Burkina Faso
c. returned to Gando to build a school
d. became the first person in his hometown to go to school
e. worked as an architect in Germany
A．b; c; e; d; a B．a; b; c; d; e C．b; d; e; c; a D．a; c; b; d; e
8．Although he had a chance to work in Germany, Kere finally ________.
A．made the villagers’ dream come true B．went back home to build a school
C．raised $50,000 to buy old materials D．had classrooms for 50 students
【答案】5．C 6．D 7．C 8．B
【导语】本文讲述了非洲建筑师Diebedo Francis Kere获得普利兹克建筑奖的事迹。
5．细节理解题。根据“For the first time, the highest prize in architecture has been awarded to an African person. This year, Diebedo Francis Kere, of Burking Faso (布基纳法索，非洲国家), won the Pritzker Architecture Prize”可知，Kere赢得了普利兹克建筑奖，创造了历史。故选C。
6．细节理解题。根据“That’s because Gando didn’t have a school. Back then, it also had no electricity or clean drinking water”可知，Gando没有学校、电或者干净的水，是一个很贫穷的地方。故选D。
7．细节理解题。根据“His most famous work is a school in Gando, the village where he grew up…Kere was the first person in his village to go to school. The villagers had great hopes for him…A few years later, when Kere became an architect in Germany…Then, he went back to Gando to build a school…”可知根据Kere的生平顺序，先是出生（b），然后是成为第一个上学的人（d），接着在德国成为建筑师（e），再回到Gando建学校（c），最后获奖（a），故选C。
8．细节理解题。根据“Then, he went back to Gando to build a school…I was just using my skills to create comfortable spaces and beautiful schools and housing for my people”可知，虽然他有机会在德国工作，但最后Kere还是回到了家乡建学校。故选B。
The man sitting opposite Robert was the Financial Controller. Everybody called him “the FC” for short. He made all the decisions about money. Robert needed some more. That was why he had to see him. The two men did not get on very well. In fact, they had always disliked each other.
“Your request is out of the question,” the FC said. Robert had difficulty in controlling himself, but he managed somehow. He explained that he wanted the money in order to make more programmes.
“And why do you want to do that ” the FC asked sharply. Again, Robert almost lost his temper. “Because more and more people are listening to my department’s programmes. There’s great demand for them,” he answered.
The FC did not seem to believe him. But Robert had a report on the numbers of listeners to all EBC programmes. The FC became less confident. Robert threw the report down on the table and told him to read it.
The FC looked at it in silence. The figures (数字) proved that he had been wrong, but he did not want to admit it. “Well,” he finally said, “I may have made a small mistake.” Robert noticed the word “may.” He got up to leave. But he had the feeling that he would get the money after all.
9．In the story the Financial Controller was a person who was in charge of ________.
A．Robert’s department’s programmes B．EBC programmes
C．EBC money D．both B and C
10．“Your request is out of the question.” Here “out of the question” means ________.
A．without any question B．with some question
C．impossible D．possible
11．Robert decided to make more programmes because ________.
A．he wanted to meet the needs of the listeners
B．“the FC” disliked him
C．the members of his department wanted him to do so
D．he wanted to show himself off
12．Who do you think won the argument in the end
A．The Financial Controller. B．Robert.
C．Nobody. D．The listeners.
【答案】9．C 10．C 11．A 12．B
【导语】本文讲述了Robert为了进一步扩大自己的项目而向上级申请资金，受到了刁难，最后他还是获得了胜利的故事。
9．细节理解题。根据“Everybody called him ‘the FC’ for short. He made all the decisions about money.”可知，他是负责EBC的财务。故选C。
10．词句猜测题。根据“‘Your request is out of the question,’ the FC said. Robert had difficulty in controlling himself”可知，Robert机会要失去控制了，说明对方拒绝了他的要求，认为他的请求是不可能的，所以“out of the question”意为“不可能的”。故选C。
11．细节理解题。根据“Because more and more people are listening to my department’s programmes. There’s great demand for them,”可知，他这样走的目的正是为了满足这些人的要求。故选A。
12．推理判断题。根据“Robert noticed the word “may.” He got up to leave. But he had the feeling that he would get the money after all”可知，Robert最后可能会得到那笔钱，他会成为胜利者。故选B。
Li Zhenghan is a student at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). Recently, he and his classmates sent a teddy bear up to 28, 000 meters above the Earth’s surface.
Li studies Science and Engineering in UNNC． “I have had a dream of space since I was a child. Although I failed to be a pilot in high school, I still wanted to see the sky above,” Li said. He got the idea of sending a bear to space after seeing similar experiments online. But he had no idea how to get started. After four years of studying, Li felt ready to try the cool project with his teammate Wang Zechen. They chose the bear as their mascot (吉祥物) to celebrate the 20th anniversary (纪念日) of their university.
The team spent 60 days preparing for the experiment. To make sure the teddy bear lands in a place away from airports and cities, they decided to launch (发射) it at the border (边界) between Liaoning province and Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The launch didn’t go well at first, but they solved all the problems. Finally, the teddy bear flew for an hour and a half to reach a height of 28, 000 meters, and then landed in a rice field.
The camera on the teddy bear recorded the whole process (过程). Li made a short video about the project and it has become popular on the Internet. Many people are encouraged by the two students.
13．When did Li get the idea of sending a bear to space
A．During he studied Engineering in UNNC． B．Before he failed to be a pilot in high school.
C．After he saw similar experiments online. D．When he found his teammate Wang Zechen.
14．Why was a teddy bear chosen as the mascot
A．To see the sky above clearly. B．To reach the Earth’s surface.
C．To become a pilot in high school. D．To celebrate UNNC’s anniversary.
15．Which can best prove that the project was very difficult to achieve
A．They spent 60 days preparing for the experiment.
B．They launched it at the border between two areas.
C．The teddy bear flew for an hour and a half finally.
D．A camera on the bear recorded the whole process.
16．What do you think people will be encouraged by the two students
A．Getting ready to try something. B．Working to make dreams come true.
C．Becoming popular on the Internet. D．Being able to solve all problems.
【答案】13．C 14．D 15．A 16．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了李正翰如何通过自己的努力和团队合作，实现了将玩具熊送入太空的梦想，展现了坚持梦想和勇于实践的精神。
13．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“He got the idea of sending a bear to space after seeing similar experiments online.”可知，是他在网上看到类似的实验后，想到要把熊送上太空。故选C。
14．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They chose the bear as their mascot (吉祥物) to celebrate the 20th anniversary (纪念日) of their university.”可知，选择泰迪熊作为吉祥物的原因是为了庆祝UNNC的校庆。故选D。
15．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The team spent 60 days preparing for the experiment.”可知，该团队花了60天的时间为实验做准备，说明这个项目非常难以实现。故选A。
16．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“After four years of studying, Li felt ready to try the cool project with his teammate Wang Zechen.”以及第三段中的“The team spent 60 days preparing for the experiment.”和“The launch didn’t go well at first, but they solved all the problems. Finally, the teddy bear flew for an hour and a half to reach a height of 28, 000 meters, and then landed in a rice field.”可知，他们努力让梦想成真，可推知，他们会鼓励人们努力实现梦想。故选B。
A couple of months ago, I made a promise to myself. I put some money in my wallet with thepurpose of giving the money away to the first person I came across who deserved (值得) it.
Months passed, and as my daily life got busy, I was unable to keep my promise. Whenever I opened my wallet and saw the money, I was reminded of my purpose for it, and I would feel a little disappointed for having not acted on it. The voice inside told me that I should do something soon.
Today, while walking to work on a busy street, I passed a poor old lady with her hand out on the corner. Seeing her aged face and sightless eyes, I stopped at once. A wave of sympathy (同情) washed over me, and I remembered the money that had been lying in my wallet all these months.
I took out the money from the wallet and bent down to her level. Gently, I took her hand, placed the notes into it, and closed her fingers over the notes so that she could feel the money and understand my action. After I got up, I slowly moved away. I felt like I had achieved something. I had kept my word to myself. The lady nodded her head a little bit. I felt happy and moved on.
After that, I thought about why such a simple act had taken so long. This small act was a huge step in facing and walking through my own fears around giving. What a gift it is to carry out these small but meaningful actions!
17．What’s the writer’s promise
A．To save enough money to help others who deserved it.
B．To work hard to make a lot of money.
C．To put money in his wallet instead of spending it.
D．To offer money to the first one he met who deserved it.
18．How did the writer’s feelings change in the passage
A．Disappointed-happy. B．Happy-worried.
C．Angry-disappointed. D．Worried-sad.
19．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage
①The writer saw an old and blind woman. ② The writer made a promise.
③The writer put the money into the old woman’s hands.
④The writer got up and moved away.
A．②①③④ B．①④③② C．② ①④③ D．①③②④
20．What’s the purpose of the passage
A．To show us how the writer helped the old woman.
B．To advise us to do small but meaningful things.
C．To introduce the writer’s promise to help others.
D．To tell us that we need to respect the old.
【答案】17．D 18．A 19．A 20．B
【导语】本文讲述了作者对自己做了一个承诺，把一些钱放进钱包里的一个信封里，打算把这个信封送给遇到的第一个应该得到它的人，但因为生活变得繁忙，一直没做出行动，有一天，作者遇到了一位盲人老奶奶，就把这信封里的钱送给了她，并从中感受到小善举带来的价值的故事。
17．细节理解题。根据“I made a promise to myself. I put some money in my wallet with thepurpose of giving the money away to the first person I came across who deserved (值得) it.”可知，作者的承诺是把钱送给作者遇到的第一个应得的人。故选D。
18．细节理解题。根据“and I would feel a little disappointed for having not acted on it.”及“I felt happy and moved on.”可知，作者的感受是从失望到快乐。故选A。
19．细节理解题。根据“I made a promise to myself.”“I passed a poor old lady with her hand out on the corner.”“I took her hand, placed the notes into it,”及“I felt happy and moved on.”可知，本文的正确顺序为：作者做出了承诺，作者看见一个又老又盲的女人，作者把钱交到老妇人手里，作者站起来走开了。故选A。
20．主旨大意题。根据“This small act was a huge step in facing and walking through my own fears around giving. What a gift it is to carry out these small but meaningful actions!”可知，本文主要是通过讲述作者的一个小善举来建议人们做一些小而有意义的事情。故选B。
When do you become an adult The answers are different from country to country. In modern China, adulthood for both boys and girls starts at the age of 18. By the time most people reach 18, they have finished high school and are ready for university. So a person’s 18th birthday often means a celebration of both adulthood and the start of college life.
Did children in ancient China become adults at 18 In fact, boys in ancient China became adults at 20 and girls at 15. And there was a ceremony (仪式) to celebrate this time. After the ceremony, a young person could be called an “adult”.
For girls, the ceremony was called Ji Li. “Ji” is a kind of hairpin (簪子). In ancient times, only girls from rich families could have this ceremony. It was simple and didn’t take much time. Before the ceremony, a girl would tie her hair on the top of her head. At the ceremony, a woman in the family would put a hairpin on a girl’s hair. It meant she was now an adult. After the ceremony, she needed to learn a lot, like the right way to speak and dress.
For boys, the ceremony was called Guan Li. “Guan” is a kind of hat. Before the ceremony, a boy’s family often chose a lucky day and invited many guests. On that day, the boy needed to dress up. The father would wash hands and put three hats on the boy’s head, one by one. Then the boy would change into another set of clothes to go with the color of the hats. After these steps, the boy would become a “man”.
21．When did a person become an adult in ancient China
A．At the age of 18 for both boys and girls. B．At the age of 18 for boys and 15 for girls.
C．At the age of 20 for boys and 18 for girls. D．At the age of 20 for boys and 15 for girls.
22．What can we infer (推测) from the passage
A．People saw a boy’s Guan Li as an important celebration.
B．On a boy’s Guan Li, the father put three hats on his son’s head.
C．All boys and girls had a ceremony to celebrate their being an adult.
D．People expected boys to speak and dress in a right way after they grew up.
23．In which part of a magazine can you most probably read this article
A．Life and health. B．History and culture. C．Business world. D．National news.
【答案】21．D 22．A 23．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了古代中国和现代中国成年的不同标准，以及古代中国男孩和女孩成年仪式的不同。
21．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In fact, boys in ancient China became adults at 20 and girls at 15.”可知，古代中国的男孩在20岁成年，女孩在15岁成年。故选D。
22．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“For boys, the ceremony was called Guan Li. ‘Guan’ is a kind of hat. Before the ceremony, a boy’s family often chose a lucky day and invited many guests.”可知，对于男孩来说，在冠礼之前，男孩的家人通常会选择一个吉日并邀请许多客人。由此可知，人们将男孩的冠礼视为一个重要的庆祝活动。故选A。
23．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了古代中国和现代中国成年的不同标准以及古代中国男孩和女孩成年仪式的不同，属于历史和文化范畴。故选B。
Would you like to live in a city where buildings turn the lights off for you, and self-driving cars will find the nearest parking space themselves Although it might sound a little far from you, living in a “smart” city like this could happen sooner than you think.
Great changes have taken place in towns that we have lived in for centuries, while completely new cities are being built. One such place is the city of Songdo. Every home there will have a “telepresence” system (远程遥控系统)—allowing users to control the heating and locks, take part in video meetings, and receive education, healthcare and government services. Around the city, escalators (自动扶梯) will only move when someone is on them, and offices and schools will all be connected to the system.
The great mind behind Songdo is from the company Cisco. In fact, technology companies around the world such as IBM, Siemens and Microsoft are already in the business.
About 75% of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050, so cities will need to be more modern to deal with the coming problems. “Making cities smarter is one way out, and I think this will in turn make cities greener,” said Dan Hill, head of a research company.
24．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A．A city of the future. B．A meeting in Songdo.
C．A plan to build a house. D．A report on public health.
25．Dan Hill thinks that making cities smarter is one way to ________.
A．drive people out of cities B．control the world’s population
C．develop his own company D．solve the cities’ coming problems
26．Which of the following might be the best title for the text
A．Future Education B．Smart Cities
C．Government Service D．Famous companies
【答案】24．A 25．D 26．B
【导语】本文介绍了智能城市将会来临，介绍了城市生活将会发生的变化。
24．段落大意题。根据“Great changes have taken place in towns that we have lived in for centuries, while completely new cities are being built.”及本段的内容可知，本段以实际的例子来介绍未来的城市是什么样的，故选A。
25．细节理解题。根据“Making cities smarter is one way out, and I think this will in turn make cities greener”可知，让城市更智能是一条出路，我认为这将反过来让城市更加绿化，由此可知，让城市更智能化可以解决城市未来的问题。故选D。
26．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了未来的智能城市的情况，B选项“智能城市”符合，故选B。
I’ll quickly run through a few things that you may have trouble with and ways of dealing with them when you come to the UK to study.
First, if you are used to the warm weather, you may find the grey British weather will make you feel sad. There is nothing we can do about the weather, but you should know that it may make you feel down.
Another problem for foreign students is food. It may taste very different from what you are used to. However, I advise you not to eat a lot of fast food. This will make you feel worse. Make sure you eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and get dots of exercise.
Speaking or listening in a foreign language is tiring, and ▲ . I advise that you read online newspapers or join chat groups in your language.
Every culture has unspoken rules, which influence the way people treat one another. You may find these confusing (令人困惑的) and difficult to understand. For example, being on time is important in Britain, so you shouldn’t be late for your classes. That’s why it is important to make friends with as many local students as you can. They will help you learn about British culture.
27．What does the writer advice us to do to deal with the food problem
A．Order fast food online every day. B．Eat the food we like only.
C．Cook meals at home. D．Eat healthily and do exercise often.
28．“________” can be put back into the blank “ ▲ ”.
A．you may miss your own language
B．you want to be good at the forcing language
C．you want to avoid using your mother language
D．you hear many other students speak your mother language
29．Which of the following is the writer’s opinion according to the last paragraph
A．We shouldn’t make many friends when we are in the UK.
B．We should know how to make use of our time.
C．We should treat people in the UK fairly.
D．We should have a good knowledge of British culture.
【答案】27．D 28．A 29．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了一些来英国学习时可能遇到的问题以及处理这些问题的方法。
27．细节理解题。根据“I advise you not to eat a lot of fast food. This will make you feel worse. Make sure you eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and get dots of exercise.”可知要确保你吃大量的新鲜水果和蔬菜，多做运动。故选D。
28．推理判断题。根据“Speaking or listening in a foreign language is tiring”以及“I advise that you read online newspapers or join chat groups in your language.”可知用外语说或听很累，你会想念自己的母语，选项A“你可能会想念自己的语言”符合语境。故选A。
29．推理判断题。根据“Every culture has unspoken rules, which influence the way people treat one another...They will help you learn about British culture.”可知每种文化都有潜规则，影响着人们对待彼此的方式，所以在英国要了解英国文化。故选D。
One student didn’t follow safety rules and put all wastes together in one bottle. As a result, the lab exploded (爆炸) and a fire broke out.
The last student that used the waste bottle reported that he saw some brown smock coming from it. Then he added more waste, covered the bottle and walked away. A minute or two later, it exploded. Glass pieces flew across the lab. Luckily, these students were wearing safety glasses at all times in the lab and nobody was hurt.
When students follow the rules strictly, this kind of accident can be avoided. Here are some rules you must follow in chemistry labs.
Firstly, pay attention to what you are doing! Lab accidents happen mostly when you are cleaning up or doing something that you don’t think is dangerous. If you notice unusual smoke coming from a waste bottle, to not cover it. Protect your eyes and call the teacher. Then, always check the name on the bottle twice before use anything because some chemicals (化学物质), when put together, can produce fire, or even explode. Thirdly, if you’re not using certain chemicals, put them away. Never do experiments without your teacher’s instruction, nor touch any chemical with your hand, nor smell chemicals with your nose near them.
30．What can we know from the accident
A．Chemistry labs are fun places to study. B．Chemistry labs are always too dangerous to work in.
C．Following rules in a chemistry lab is important. D．Students shouldn’t get into a chemistry lab.
31．What is the second paragraph mainly about
A．How to stop accidents from happening.
B．How the accident happened.
C．Where students should go when an accident happens.
D．Who students should ask for help when an accident happens.
32．Which of the following should we do in a chemistry lab
A．Do the experiment ourselves without any help.
B．Cover a bottle when there is unusual smoke.
C．Take chemicals with our hands.
D．Check the name on the bottle carefully.
【答案】30．C 31．B 32．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了一名学生没有遵守安全规则，让实验室发生了爆炸，并引发了火灾，文章也介绍了在化学实验室必须遵守的一些规则。
30．细节理解题。根据“When students follow the rules strictly, this kind of accident can be avoided.”可知当学生严格遵守规则时，这种事故是可以避免的，所以在实验室遵守规则是重要的。故选C。
31．主旨大意题。根据“The last student that used the waste bottle reported that he saw some brown smock coming from it...”可知第二段主要介绍这个事故是如何发生的。故选B。
32．细节理解题。根据“Then, always check the name on the bottle twice before use anything because some chemicals”可知在使用任何东西之前，一定要认真检查瓶子上的名字。故选D。
When we think of the most respected awards in the world, the Nobel Prize (诺贝尔奖) must be on the list.
Created by Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel in 1895, the prize recognizes achievements in sciences and people behind them. Every year in October, the announcement of winners catches the world’s attention.
But what is the importance behind this award According to founder Nobel himself, the prize is for people who have provided “the greatest benefit (好处) to humans”.
A number of Nobel Prizes have rewarded discoveries that have led to cures for diseases and health problems. A lot of parts in telephones, computers and telecommunication systems are also the fruits of Nobel Prize-awarded work. Other prizes have recognized those who have helped to create a more peaceful world.
The individuals selected and the contributions they made show how science, literature and peace efforts improve and change the world and better our lives.
In the series of books about the Nobel Prize, the author says, “many everyday things would be impossible without the work of the winners of the Nobel science prizes”.
Think about the plastic bags. Plastic wouldn’t have been invented without Friedrich Wilhelm Ostwald’s research. The German scientist won the Nobel Prize in 1909.
In recent years, Chinese people have paid more attention to the results of the Nobel Prize. Chinese scientists and writers are known to the world by their achievements, such as 2012 Nobel literature prize winner Mo Yan, and Tu Youyou, China’s first Nobel winner in physiology or medicine in 2015. It’s an uplifting thing. Not only for the individual achievements, but also for the national confidence.
The Paper noted that the prize can encourage the young generation to do scientific research. Do you have any ideas about this
33．What does the underlined word “uplifting” in paragraph 8 probably mean
A．Rising. B．Right. C．Clear. D．Encouraging.
34．What is the main idea of the text
A．Introduce the history of the Nobel Prize.
B．People pay more attention to the Nobel Prize winners.
C．The Nobel Prize changes the world and benefits humans.
D．The Nobel Prize is for people who help to create a peaceful world.
35．Where is the text probably from
A．A newspaper. B．A novel. C．A guidebook. D．A notice.
36．Which one of the following is most probably to be discussed next
A．The introduction of Mo Yan and Tu Youyou.
B．Ways the young could do scientific research.
C．How to put the scientific fruits to the market.
D．Inventors should be respected and rewarded.
【答案】33．D 34．C 35．A 36．B
【导语】本文讲述诺贝尔奖改变了世界并对人类有益，鼓励年轻的一代人做科学研究。
33．词义猜测题。根据“It’s an uplifting thing. Not only for the individual achievements, but also for the national confidence.”可知，中国人获奖是令人振奋的事情，有利于提高民族自信。“uplifting”表达“令人振奋的”，相当于“encouraging”。故选D。
34．主旨大意题。根据“the greatest benefit (好处) to humans”， “The individuals selected and the contributions they made show how science, literature and peace efforts improve and change the world and better our lives.”，及“ The Paper noted that the prize can encourage the young generation to do scientific research. ”可知，文章讲述诺贝尔奖改变了世界并对人类有益。故选C。
35．推理判断题。根据第一段“ When we think of the most respected awards in the world, the Nobel Prize (诺贝尔奖) must be on the list.”，及最后一段“The Paper noted that the prize can encourage the young generation to do scientific research. Do you have any ideas about this”可知，本文讲述诺贝尔奖改变了世界并对人类有益，鼓励年轻的一代人做科学研究，最可能来自报纸。故选A。
36．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The Paper noted that the prize can encourage the young generation to do scientific research. Do you have any ideas about this ”可知，这个奖可以鼓励年轻的一代人做科学研究，可推断接下来讨论年轻人做科学研究的方式。故选B。
Actress Jia Ling became very popular on social media for two days in a row during the Chinese Lunar New Year. People could hardly believe she lost 50 kilograms while making her movie Yolo. This made everyone talk about living a healthy lifestyle. Many people on Weibo were discussing Jia’s weight loss journey, like “Jia’s story of losing weight” and “Jia Ling totally surprised me.” They were wondering if it’s time to start developing healthier habits, especially during the Spring Festival.
One moviegoer named Li Qiaoya, who goes to the gym to lose weight, said, “Her success is really encouraging and is worth seeing in the movie.” Li also felt guilty (内疚的) for eating too much during the Spring Festival.
Jia used to be known for her funny laughter and exciting performances. She shared her new look after losing weight on social media, and her fans were amazed by her new look. Jia mentioned that the movie is not about boxing or losing weight, but it’s a heartwarming story about “learning to love yourself.”
However, not everyone agrees with Jia’s weight loss plan. To finish filming the movie, Jia had to gain 20 kilograms before starting to lose weight in just six months. “Not everyone can deal with the challenge of losing 50 kilograms in only six months,” said Jiang Chong, a fitness expert from Chongqing. “It’s not just a physical challenge, but also a mental (精神的) one.”
In interviews before the movie was released, Jia agreed and said that having achievable goals is important for a healthy lifestyle. “It’s never a bad thing to have a movie reminding many people about the importance of staying fit,” Jia said.
37．How did people feel about Jia Ling’s weight loss
A．Disappointed. B．Surprised. C．Sorry. D．Angry.
38．What was Jia Lings movie Yolo about
A．Boxing and losing weight. B．Developing healthier habits.
C．Learning to love yourself. D．Achieving realistic goals.
39．Why did Jia Ling have to put on weight before starting her weight loss journey
A．It was part of her movie role. B．It was a mental challenge.
C．It was a physical challenge. D．It was necessary for her health.
40．Where does the text probably come from
A．A diary. B．A science report. C．A newspaper. D．A travel guide.
【答案】37．B 38．C 39．A 40．C
【导语】本文讲述了演员贾玲在拍摄电影《热辣滚烫》期间减重50公斤的故事，引发了社交媒体上的热议。
37．细节理解题。根据“Jia Ling totally surprised me”可知，人们对贾玲的减肥感到惊讶。故选B。
38．细节理解题。根据“Jia mentioned that the movie is not about boxing or losing weight, but it’s a heartwarming story about ‘learning to love yourself.’”可知，《热辣滚烫》是关于“学会爱自己”的。故选C。
39．细节理解题。 根据“To finish filming the movie, Jia had to gain 20 kilograms before starting to lose weight in just six months.”可知，贾玲需要增重是因为电影角色的需要。故选A。
40．推理判断题。本文讲述了演员贾玲在拍摄电影《热辣滚烫》期间减重50公斤的故事，引发了社交媒体上的热议。所以文章来自报纸，故选C。
The opera of Dream of the Red Chamber (红楼梦) , the first opera adapted (改编) from an 18th century Chinese novel under the same name, returned to San Francisco in mid-June this year, six years after its world debut (首演) . The opera, developed for Western audiences (观众), has received international praise since its first performance.
Zhang Meigui, a 28-year-old opera singer, played the role of Daiyu in the opera. To show the audience a fresh version (版本) , she had been preparing for half a year. “I’ve watched the video of the first production many times. I think the performance of the singer (playing Daiyu) is excellent, which is very challenging and requires a lot of skills,” she said. “For example, Daiyu finds her world more and more helpless as her health continues to worsen. She sings, ‘When spring is gone and beauty is spent, who cares for the dying flowers ’”
“The singer needs to keep the high notes (高音) with a soft sound, which requires more breath support and air control.” said Zhang, “Some parts of the music are more powerful and require very expressive sound.”
Bright Sheng, the opera’s composer, explained in an interview why Daiyu sang in a loud voice. “Music carries feelings that words cannot explain or say. To me, it has to be loud crying, beating her chest as she looks up at the sky to ask these questions.” For the new production, Sheng said he made some changes. He said, “A great opera is not only a big musical theater in action, but also a perfect mixture of music and drama.”
“There’s no boundary in the world of music. It can connect people with different backgrounds. I hope American people will be touched by this opera and experience the beauty of Chinese culture,” Zhang added.
41．When was the opera first performed in San Francisco
A．In the 18th century. B．In 1987. C．In 2017. D．In 2022.
42．How did Zhang Meigui prepare for the performance
A．By reading the original work.
B．By creating new singing skills.
C．By communicating with the composer.
D．By learning from the performer of the old version.
43．What did Sheng do in the interview
A．She interviewed the actress. B．She introduced the novel.
C．She explained why the performer sang loud. D．She praised the new production highly.
44．What can we infer (推断) from the passage
A．This opera will be a must-see for people.
B．The opera helps to spread Chinese culture.
C．The opera should be the most popular one in China.
D．This opera is sure to bring a lot of foreigners to China.
【答案】41．C 42．D 43．C 44．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一部根据《红楼梦》改编的同名戏剧。
41．细节理解题。根据“...returned to San Francisco in mid-June this year, six years after its world debut.”可知，这部戏剧首演于六年前，即2017年。故选C。
42．细节理解题。根据“I’ve watched the video of the first production many times. I think the performance of the singer (playing Daiyu) is excellent, which is very challenging and requires a lot of skills,”可知，为了更好地诠释人物，黛玉的表演者看了很多遍首演的视频。故选D。
43．细节理解题。根据“Bright Sheng, the opera’s composer, explained in an interview why Daiyu sang in a loud voice.”可知，Bright Sheng在采访中解释了为什么黛玉唱得那么大声。故选C。
44．推理判断题。根据“I hope American people will be touched by this opera and experience the beauty of Chinese culture”可知，这部作品有助于美国人感受中华文化，即有利于中华文化的传播。故选B。
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