题型组合练08 阅读理解+图表类作文
一、阅读理解
Shanya Gill is a 13-year-old girl from California, US. In April, 2024, she got a special invitation to visit the US Fire Administration’s Office with her father. There, they had a talk about fire control. They were invited because Gill made a new fire detector (探测器), which made her win the top prize in an international competition the year before they talk.
It all started with a big fire. When Gill was in Grade 6, the restaurant behind her house burned down. No one died, but the accident made Gill and her family feel afraid. “The restaurant had smoke detectors, but still, the restaurant could not be saved,” Gill said. “I came to realize that smoke detectors simply are not good enough and decided to make a better fire detector.”
She studied programming and made a system that can detect warm things with 98% accuracy (准确率). It detects hot ones with 97% accuracy and sends warnings to people. This is better than traditional smoke detectors which only have about 82% to 94% accuracy. Gill now hopes to share her invention with the world. She doesn’t want to patent (申请专利) it because she hopes everyone can use it. She wants it to save as many lives and buildings as possible. In fact, Gill is creating a website to share the system with the public.
“She’s offering a new solution to the world, which is an improved solution over what’s out there today,” said Mike Dugas, the director of research and development at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
1．When did Gill win the top prize
A．In 2011. B．In 2017. C．In 2023. D．In 2024.
2．What made Shanya Gill decide to start her invention
A．A broken fire detector. B．A big fire in a restaurant.
C．An accident in her house. D．A talk about fire control.
3．What is special about Gill’s new invention compared to traditional ones
A．It warns people in a special way. B．Its system is connected to a website.
C．It has a system with higher accuracy. D．It is created to detect smoke in the air.
4．Which of the following best describes Gill
A．Creative and helpful. B．Calm and friendly.
C．Brave and warm-hearted. D．Honest and hard-working.
Do you know the book The Storied Life of A．J. Fikry The wonderful book, written by Gabrielle Zevin, takes you on a fantastic journey through the ups and downs of a man named A．J. Fikry. It’s a book about love, family, and how amazing books can be.
The story happens in a small town called Alice Island, where Fikry runs a bookstore called Island Books. At first, he was a bit grumpy (脾气坏的) and liked being alone. But everything changed when he found a strange package (包裹) in his store. As you read, you get to experience Fikry’s life, filled with funny times and a bit of sadness as he deals with unexpected changes.
What makes the book great is how it mixes funny things with deep thinking. Fikry, who started to be alone, changed a lot during the story. People like Amelia and Maya came into his life, making things more interesting and helping Fikry to become a better person.
The Island Books bookstore is a wonderful place for book lovers. Zevin, the writer, uses the bookstore to show how amazing books are and how they can bring people together. Each chapter (章节) even begins with a suggestion for a short story, adding a special touch to the whole story.
Put simply, The Storied Life of A．J. Fikry is a book that touches your heart. If you enjoy stories that make you feel warm inside and think about life, this book is a must-read.
5．How does the writer like the book
A．Funny. B．Sad. C．Wonderful. D．Strange.
6．What made Fikry become a better person
A．The help from people he met. B．The strange package he found.
C．The interesting books in his store. D．The life experience of being alone.
7．What does the writer Zevin use the bookstore to show
A．The power of books. B．The suggestions on stories.
C．The ideas of book lovers. D．The moving moments of readers.
8．What is the purpose of the text
A．To tell a story on an island. B．To introduce a great book.
C．To teach great writing skills. D．To show how to do reading.
On Chinese New Year Eve in 2024, 3000 drones (无人机) lit up the sky at Chaotianmen, which was watched by 100,000 people and had 300 million views online. Drones, are becoming very popular recently, because they can complete difficult and special tasks timely.
After an earthquake, they can fly over roads that are blocked and find people or see if there are dangers. Reaching the mountain village by road may take several hours, but drones provide information in just a few minutes.
Drones are also good for protecting wildlife. For example, they can find where poachers are hiding and if they are carrying guns. At night, drones with infrared (红外线的) cameras can easily find them in the dark.
At a sports event, drones are used to give a view from above or help coaches see how their players are doing.
In a word, drones have been widely used in different situations. Drones are a big part of what we call the “low-altitude economy (低空经济).” They are less expensive and less dangerous than planes. Many companies in China, are making drones, and there are more than 2 million registered (注册).
9．What is the right structure of the text
A． B． C． D．
10．What does the underlined word “poachers” probably mean in Paragraph 2
A．People who protect wildlife.
B．People who kill animals against the law.
C．People who are good at hiding.
D．People who are interested in exploring.
11．What is the advantage of drones compared to planes
A．They are faster and lighter.
B．They can carry more weight.
C．They are cheaper and safer.
D．They can fly higher and farther.
12．What is the writer’s attitude towards the future of Chinese drones
A．Worried. B．Hopeful. C．Doubtful. D．Uncertain.
Nature has many ways of solving problems. Humans learn a lot from animals and plants. There is a science that studies how we copy ideas from nature to create useful products. This science is called biomimetics (仿生学).
Some animals, like the sugar glider, have wing-like structures (结构). They spread out their arms and legs to slow down and land easily. The idea for wing-suits, special clothes that let people experience flying, comes from the sugar glider.
Other animals, like the armadillo, have structures to protect themselves. The armadillo has a hard shell (壳) that protects it from dangerous animals. When it feels dangerous, it rolls (卷曲) into a ball for safety. Once the danger is gone, it unrolls. This behavior gave the idea for the design of a backpack with a hard surface to protect the things inside.
Plants have also helped create amazing inventions. One famous example is Velcro (魔术贴). Velcro has two pieces of cloth that stick together when pressed. The idea for Velcro came from the burrs (带刺的小果实) of a plant. They have special structures to allow themselves to stick to clothes or hair, helping them spread to other places.
Biomimetics is used in many ways in our daily life. What other problems will nature help us solve in the future Let’s wait and see!
13．What helped the invention of wing-suits
A．The amazing burrs of a plant.
B．The hard shell of the armadillo.
C．The wing-like structures of the sugar glider.
D．The rolling behavior of the armadillo.
14．How does the armadillo protect itself from danger
A．By rolling into a ball.
B．By using Velcro-like burrs.
C．By jumping from tree to tree.
D．By spreading its arms and legs.
15．What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 4 refer to(指代)
A．The burrs.
B．The clothes.
C．The backpacks.
D．The structures.
16．What is the writer’s main purpose of writing this article
A．To make a list of nature’s types.
B．To show biomimetics’ value.
C．To compare nature and humans.
D．To teach how to invent new things
Are you afraid of getting old Do you think age stops people from being powerful
DonnaJean Wilde, a 59-year-old grandmother from Alberta, Canada, has shown that age doesn’t stop you from being amazing. She set two world records: the most push-ups (俯卧撑) by a woman in one hour, with 1,575, and the longest plank (平板支撑) time for a woman, at 4 hours, 30 minutes and 11 seconds.
Wilde started doing 500 push-ups every day while practising planks. She loved push-ups and decided to challenge herself. She practised outside near her home in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. She said that nature’s quiet power gave her inspiration (鼓舞).
When she broke the push-up record, she had 17 minutes left. Her 11 grandchildren cheered her on, counted her sets, “My grandma is officially amazing! Even though she hurt her shoulder, she kept going. She believes that staying active and having health goals are the key to aging ‘gracefully (优雅地) and powerfully’.”
DonnaJean Wilde is a great example that age is just a number and we can do great things no matter how old we are.
17．Where is the passage taken from
A．A play. B．A novel. C．A magazine. D．A travel guide.
18．What does Wilde believe is the key to aging “gracefully and powerfully”
A．Traveling in the nature often.
B．Doing push-ups and planks often.
C．Having healthy food and drinks only.
D．Staying active and having health goals.
19．What is the best title (标题) for the text
A．A “Ageless” Grandma. B．The Powerful Nature.
C．An Amazing Family. D．Two world Records.
At a young age, Kyle Coleman developed autism (自闭症). He used to go to the hospital but it didn’t really work. The autism was so serious that he could only speak several words. He couldn’t have any physical contact (接触) with others.
However, he took part in a special performance. For the first time, he sang and even held hands with his singing partner Lottee Brown. He found a way to express himself through songs.
Now his room is filled with hundreds of CDs and he uses songs to communicate and express his feelings. He knows all the words in all of the songs. His parents were told that he was always happy with music and that maybe they could try to see if music could help him.
Kyle’s mom, Caroline Coleman, was very excited. She said music allowed her son to connect with another person for the first time. “He doesn’t normally let people touch him. When Lottee first held his hand, he jumped a bit, and then he seemed to think and said, ‘It’s okay.’”
“That was the most important,” Caroline said. “I hope they can continue to sing together. Kyle blossoms (开花) and grows every day. I’m very proud of him. Music has changed him a lot.”
20．What does Kyle know about in all of the songs
A．Musicians. B．Lyrics. C．Companies. D．Videos.
21．How did Kyle feel when Lottee first touched him
A．Nervous. B．Excited. C．Down. D．Proud.
22．What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean
A．Kyle loves flowers very much. B．Kyle wants to be a singer.
C．Kyle does well day after day. D．Kyle is a healthy person now.
23．What is the passage mainly about
A．A poor mother’s story. B．How music has changed a boy with autism.
C．How a boy got autism. D．How to become a singer.
Walk and Jog (慢跑) This event can help you have a healthier and more active lifestyle.
Date: June 1st Start point: 8:30 a. m. at Pandan Sports Center Price: $15 (an adult); $8 (aged 12 and under) Closing date for signing up (报名): May 27th Sign up at one of the following places: Pandan North Community Club, Liyang Community Club After signing up, the players will receive a bag. There is a bottle of water, a T-shirt, an apple and some chocolate in the bag.
Every player can take part in a lucky draw (抽奖) and the top three winners can get the prizes worth $999! Results of the lucky draw will come out on the website. The top three winners will get their prizes by June 14th.
All players must: * Be in a healthy condition * Wear running shoes * Wear the T-shirt If you are under 10 years old, you must take part in the event with an adult.
For more information, please call Mrs Tan at 6294 1534 or visit our website at www.lly.org.sg.
24．What will the player find after he received the bag after singing up
A．A pencil box. B．A school bag. C．A T-shirt. D．A bottle of oranges.
25．How much will a father pay if he and his eight-year-old son attend the activity
A．$ 38. B．$ 23. C．$ 27. D．$ 13.
26．To take part in the event, what does a 9-year-old American girl have to do
A．Join the event with an adult. B．Pay 15 dollars for the event.
C．Visit the website. D．Take a running class.
How many fathers usually come to the parent-teacher meetings of your class Have you ever thought of a “dads only” parent-teacher meeting
On August 24, a school in Hangzhou had a special meeting to which only dads were invited. The meeting hoped to “encourage dads to actively take part in family education”, reported Guangming Daily.
In the last few years, people have been talking about the fact that fathers are missing from family education. Most moms in China help their kids with homework, according to All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) and National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Why do dads miss the school meetings and even family education Some fathers say that they are too busy with work to take time off or they think the moms are better at communicating with teachers. Also, some hold a traditional point that dads just make the money while going to school meetings feels like more of a mom’s job.
However, dads and moms both play important parts in their children’s education. When dads spend more time with their kids, the kids can do better in language and math, feel more confident and even make more friends. “Dads are also important in shaping young kids’ personalities (性格),” said Luo Xuepeng from Guangdong, a father of a 9-year-old boy. “A rational (理性的) and strong dad can help kids have good habits and become more lively,” he added.
27．Why did the school in Hangzhou hold the special meeting on August 24
A．To include fathers into family education. B．To help teachers understand students better.
C．To encourage parent-child communication. D．To discuss fathers’ hard work in education.
28．What can we learn about family education according to ACWF and NBS
A．Most fathers are missing from family education.
B．Fathers can help shape young kids’ personalities.
C．Fathers do not have time to help kids with homework.
D．Mothers are better at communicating with teachers.
29．What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．Ways of helping kids develop good habits.
B．Why dads are missing from family education.
C．What dads can bring kids in family education.
D．Importance of spending more time with friends.
二、图表类作文
1．假如你是李华，上个月你校举办了一次校园英语节（School English Festival）活动，请你结合下面图示信息，用英语写一篇短文，介绍本次校园英语节活动。
注意：
1. 短文须包含上图所有信息，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2. 文中不得出现真实姓名和地名；
3. 词数80～100（短文首句已为你写好，不计入总词数）。
The School English Festival
Last month, we had the School English Festival.
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2．假如你是安娜（Anna），正在中国留学的你第一次跟同学体验了中国的传统节日——中秋节。你觉得这次经历非常有意义且打算将此事分享给你的父母。请根据以下提示，写一篇短文分享你的经历。
要求：
1. 须包含图文所有信息，可适当发挥，以使行文连贯；
2. 词数：100词左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
2. 文中不得出现真实的姓名和校名。
Dear parents,
How are you I’m fine here. I’m writing to share some interesting things I met here with you._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Anna
3．“双减”政策实施后，同学们有了更多的课余时间。学校英语报开设了一个题为“How to make our spare time more meaningful ”的专栏。假如你是Simon，请你根据下图提示， 结合实际，并展开想象，以此为题用英语写一篇短文。
注意：
1.词数90左右，短文题目已给出，不计入总词数。
2.短文中请勿提及真实校名及姓名。
How to make our spare time more meaningful
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4．在你的三年初中生活中，一定有一个令你非常感动的瞬间。请你根据以下思维导图，以“The Moment That Moved Me Most”为题用英语写一篇短文。
要求：
1. 内容可以适当发挥，以保证内容的完整、丰富与流畅；
2. 不可出现真实的人名、地名和校名；
3. 词数80—100。
The Moment That Moved Me Most
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5．开展寒假志愿者服务活动一直是我校的传统，对青少年成长具有重要意义，寒假将至，请根据以下表格中的内容提示，以“My Volunteer Work Plan”为题，写一篇英语短文，给学校英文网站投稿，介绍你选择的1—2个活动项目，并谈谈参加志愿者服务活动的意义。
Volunteer Work
Help in the Anhui Library Clean up the city parks
Cheer up kids in Anhui Children’s Hospital See old people at the old people’s home
Help farmers in Dawei sell fruit Hold a charity bazaar (义卖)
Be a guide in Anhui Science and Technology Museum …
注意：
1.可选择表格中的活动，也可以自拟活动项目；
2.词数80～100；
3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
4.文中不能出现真实姓名及学校名称。
My Volunteer Work Plan
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6．假如你是李辉，下图是你校对100名学生进行问卷调查的结果。请你根据图示信息和要求，以“How do the students solve their problems ”为题，写一篇英语短文，并在下周的英语主题班会上发言。
要求：
1.短文须包含上图所有信息，可适当发挥；
2.条理清晰，语句通顺，语法正确；
3.80~100词 (开头已给出，不计入总词数)。
How do the students solve their problems
Our school has asked 100 students about their ways of solving problems this week. Here are the results. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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21世纪教育网(www.21cnjy.com)题型组合练08 阅读理解+图表类作文
一、阅读理解
Shanya Gill is a 13-year-old girl from California, US. In April, 2024, she got a special invitation to visit the US Fire Administration’s Office with her father. There, they had a talk about fire control. They were invited because Gill made a new fire detector (探测器), which made her win the top prize in an international competition the year before they talk.
It all started with a big fire. When Gill was in Grade 6, the restaurant behind her house burned down. No one died, but the accident made Gill and her family feel afraid. “The restaurant had smoke detectors, but still, the restaurant could not be saved,” Gill said. “I came to realize that smoke detectors simply are not good enough and decided to make a better fire detector.”
She studied programming and made a system that can detect warm things with 98% accuracy (准确率). It detects hot ones with 97% accuracy and sends warnings to people. This is better than traditional smoke detectors which only have about 82% to 94% accuracy. Gill now hopes to share her invention with the world. She doesn’t want to patent (申请专利) it because she hopes everyone can use it. She wants it to save as many lives and buildings as possible. In fact, Gill is creating a website to share the system with the public.
“She’s offering a new solution to the world, which is an improved solution over what’s out there today,” said Mike Dugas, the director of research and development at Thermo Fisher Scientific.
1．When did Gill win the top prize
A．In 2011. B．In 2017. C．In 2023. D．In 2024.
2．What made Shanya Gill decide to start her invention
A．A broken fire detector. B．A big fire in a restaurant.
C．An accident in her house. D．A talk about fire control.
3．What is special about Gill’s new invention compared to traditional ones
A．It warns people in a special way. B．Its system is connected to a website.
C．It has a system with higher accuracy. D．It is created to detect smoke in the air.
4．Which of the following best describes Gill
A．Creative and helpful. B．Calm and friendly.
C．Brave and warm-hearted. D．Honest and hard-working.
【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了13岁的美国加州女孩Shanya Gill因为发明了一种新型火灾探测器，这种探测器比传统的烟雾探测器具有更高的准确率，并在国际比赛中获得最高奖项的故事。
1．推理判断题。根据第一段“In April, 2024, she got a special invitation... They were invited because Gill made a new fire detector, which made her win the top prize in an international competition the year before they talk.”可知，2024年4月她和父亲受邀参观美国消防管理局办公室，是因为她在前一年赢得了国际比赛的最高奖，所以获奖时间是2023年。故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据第二段“When Gill was in Grade 6, the restaurant behind her house burned down... I came to realize that smoke detectors simply are not good enough and decided to make a better fire detector.”可知，她家后面餐厅的一场大火让Gill意识到现有烟雾探测器不足，从而决定发明更好的火灾探测器。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据第三段“She studied programming and made a system that can detect warm things with 98% accuracy. It detects hot ones with 97% accuracy... This is better than traditional smoke detectors which only have about 82% to 94% accuracy.”可知，与传统烟雾探测器相比，Gill的新发明系统准确率更高。故选C。
4．推理判断题。根据第三段“She doesn’t want to patent it because she hopes everyone can use it. She wants it to save as many lives and buildings as possible.”可知，她不想申请专利，因为她希望每个人都能使用它，据此可知Gill是乐于助人的；再根据最后一段“She’s offering a new solution to the world, which is an improved solution over what’s out there today,”可知，她正在为这个世界提供一个新的解决方案，这是一个比今天现有的更好的解决方案，据此可知Gill是有创造力的。故选A。
Do you know the book The Storied Life of A．J. Fikry The wonderful book, written by Gabrielle Zevin, takes you on a fantastic journey through the ups and downs of a man named A．J. Fikry. It’s a book about love, family, and how amazing books can be.
The story happens in a small town called Alice Island, where Fikry runs a bookstore called Island Books. At first, he was a bit grumpy (脾气坏的) and liked being alone. But everything changed when he found a strange package (包裹) in his store. As you read, you get to experience Fikry’s life, filled with funny times and a bit of sadness as he deals with unexpected changes.
What makes the book great is how it mixes funny things with deep thinking. Fikry, who started to be alone, changed a lot during the story. People like Amelia and Maya came into his life, making things more interesting and helping Fikry to become a better person.
The Island Books bookstore is a wonderful place for book lovers. Zevin, the writer, uses the bookstore to show how amazing books are and how they can bring people together. Each chapter (章节) even begins with a suggestion for a short story, adding a special touch to the whole story.
Put simply, The Storied Life of A．J. Fikry is a book that touches your heart. If you enjoy stories that make you feel warm inside and think about life, this book is a must-read.
5．How does the writer like the book
A．Funny. B．Sad. C．Wonderful. D．Strange.
6．What made Fikry become a better person
A．The help from people he met. B．The strange package he found.
C．The interesting books in his store. D．The life experience of being alone.
7．What does the writer Zevin use the bookstore to show
A．The power of books. B．The suggestions on stories.
C．The ideas of book lovers. D．The moving moments of readers.
8．What is the purpose of the text
A．To tell a story on an island. B．To introduce a great book.
C．To teach great writing skills. D．To show how to do reading.
【答案】5．C 6．A 7．A 8．B
【导语】本文主要介绍了《岛上书店》这本书。
5．细节理解题。根据“The wonderful book, written by Gabrielle Zevin, takes you on a fantastic journey”可知，作者对这本书的评价是很好的。故选C。
6．细节理解题。根据“People like Amelia and Maya came into his life, making things more interesting and helping Fikry to become a better person.”可知，让菲克里成为更好的人是因为遇到了像艾米莉亚和玛雅这样的朋友。故选A。
7．推理判断题。根据“Zevin, the writer, uses the bookstore to show how amazing books are and how they can bring people together.”可知，泽文通过书店向人们展示书多么的好以及如何让人们更加紧密，这是书的力量。故选A。
8．推理判断题。根据“If you enjoy stories that make you feel warm inside and think about life, this book is a must-read.”可知，本文主要介绍《岛上书店》这本书并向人们推荐这本书。故选B。
On Chinese New Year Eve in 2024, 3000 drones (无人机) lit up the sky at Chaotianmen, which was watched by 100,000 people and had 300 million views online. Drones, are becoming very popular recently, because they can complete difficult and special tasks timely.
After an earthquake, they can fly over roads that are blocked and find people or see if there are dangers. Reaching the mountain village by road may take several hours, but drones provide information in just a few minutes.
Drones are also good for protecting wildlife. For example, they can find where poachers are hiding and if they are carrying guns. At night, drones with infrared (红外线的) cameras can easily find them in the dark.
At a sports event, drones are used to give a view from above or help coaches see how their players are doing.
In a word, drones have been widely used in different situations. Drones are a big part of what we call the “low-altitude economy (低空经济).” They are less expensive and less dangerous than planes. Many companies in China, are making drones, and there are more than 2 million registered (注册).
9．What is the right structure of the text
A． B． C． D．
10．What does the underlined word “poachers” probably mean in Paragraph 2
A．People who protect wildlife.
B．People who kill animals against the law.
C．People who are good at hiding.
D．People who are interested in exploring.
11．What is the advantage of drones compared to planes
A．They are faster and lighter.
B．They can carry more weight.
C．They are cheaper and safer.
D．They can fly higher and farther.
12．What is the writer’s attitude towards the future of Chinese drones
A．Worried. B．Hopeful. C．Doubtful. D．Uncertain.
【答案】9．B 10．B 11．C 12．B
【导语】本文主要介绍了无人机在现代社会中的广泛应用，并列举了无人机在不同领域的优势和用途，强调了无人机的低成本和低风险，以及中国在这一行业的发展。
9．篇章结构题。根据文章内容可知，第一段是总括段，第二段、第三段和第四段具体讲述无人机的不同用途，第四段总结无人机的优势和行业前景。故选B。
10．词句猜测题。根据第三段“Drones are also good for protecting wildlife. For example, they can find where poachers are hiding and if they are carrying guns.”可知, poachers指的是携带枪支非法杀害动物的人,因此poachers可能是指People kill against law，即非法猎杀动物的人。故选B。
11．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“ They are less expensive and less dangerous than planes.”可知，无人机比飞机便宜且更安全。故选C。
12．观点态度题。根据最后一段内容可知, 中国有超过200万架注册无人机, 且中国的无人机产业发展迅速，因此作者认为中国无人机的未来是有希望的。故选B。
Nature has many ways of solving problems. Humans learn a lot from animals and plants. There is a science that studies how we copy ideas from nature to create useful products. This science is called biomimetics (仿生学).
Some animals, like the sugar glider, have wing-like structures (结构). They spread out their arms and legs to slow down and land easily. The idea for wing-suits, special clothes that let people experience flying, comes from the sugar glider.
Other animals, like the armadillo, have structures to protect themselves. The armadillo has a hard shell (壳) that protects it from dangerous animals. When it feels dangerous, it rolls (卷曲) into a ball for safety. Once the danger is gone, it unrolls. This behavior gave the idea for the design of a backpack with a hard surface to protect the things inside.
Plants have also helped create amazing inventions. One famous example is Velcro (魔术贴). Velcro has two pieces of cloth that stick together when pressed. The idea for Velcro came from the burrs (带刺的小果实) of a plant. They have special structures to allow themselves to stick to clothes or hair, helping them spread to other places.
Biomimetics is used in many ways in our daily life. What other problems will nature help us solve in the future Let’s wait and see!
13．What helped the invention of wing-suits
A．The amazing burrs of a plant.
B．The hard shell of the armadillo.
C．The wing-like structures of the sugar glider.
D．The rolling behavior of the armadillo.
14．How does the armadillo protect itself from danger
A．By rolling into a ball.
B．By using Velcro-like burrs.
C．By jumping from tree to tree.
D．By spreading its arms and legs.
15．What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 4 refer to(指代)
A．The burrs.
B．The clothes.
C．The backpacks.
D．The structures.
16．What is the writer’s main purpose of writing this article
A．To make a list of nature’s types.
B．To show biomimetics’ value.
C．To compare nature and humans.
D．To teach how to invent new things
【答案】13．C 14．A 15．A 16．B
【导语】本文主要介绍了仿生学，即通过模仿自然界中的动植物来解决人类问题。
13．细节理解题。根据文中“The idea for wing-suits, special clothes that let people experience flying, comes from the sugar glider.”可知，翼服的创意来自蜜袋鼯。故选C。
14．细节理解题。根据文中“The armadillo has a hard shell that protects it from dangerous animals. When it feels dangerous, it rolls into a ball for safety.”可知，犰狳通过卷成一个球保护自己免受危险。故选A。
15．词句猜测题。根据文中“The idea for Velcro came from the burrs of a plant. They have special structures to allow themselves to stick to clothes or hair, helping them spread to other places.”可知，them指代的是毛刺。故选A。
16．推理判断题。根据文中“There is a science that studies how we copy ideas from nature to create useful products. This science is called biomimetics (仿生学)”以及全文可知，作者写这篇文章的主要目的是展示仿生学的价值。故选B。
Are you afraid of getting old Do you think age stops people from being powerful
DonnaJean Wilde, a 59-year-old grandmother from Alberta, Canada, has shown that age doesn’t stop you from being amazing. She set two world records: the most push-ups (俯卧撑) by a woman in one hour, with 1,575, and the longest plank (平板支撑) time for a woman, at 4 hours, 30 minutes and 11 seconds.
Wilde started doing 500 push-ups every day while practising planks. She loved push-ups and decided to challenge herself. She practised outside near her home in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. She said that nature’s quiet power gave her inspiration (鼓舞).
When she broke the push-up record, she had 17 minutes left. Her 11 grandchildren cheered her on, counted her sets, “My grandma is officially amazing! Even though she hurt her shoulder, she kept going. She believes that staying active and having health goals are the key to aging ‘gracefully (优雅地) and powerfully’.”
DonnaJean Wilde is a great example that age is just a number and we can do great things no matter how old we are.
17．Where is the passage taken from
A．A play. B．A novel. C．A magazine. D．A travel guide.
18．What does Wilde believe is the key to aging “gracefully and powerfully”
A．Traveling in the nature often.
B．Doing push-ups and planks often.
C．Having healthy food and drinks only.
D．Staying active and having health goals.
19．What is the best title (标题) for the text
A．A “Ageless” Grandma. B．The Powerful Nature.
C．An Amazing Family. D．Two world Records.
【答案】17．C 18．D 19．A
【导语】本文主要讲述了59岁的DonnaJean Wilde通过打破两项世界纪录展示了年龄不是阻碍人们变得强大的因素，激励人们认识到年龄仅是数字，无论年纪多大都能成就非凡。
17．推理判断题。文章讲述了一位59岁奶奶打破世界纪录的真实故事，所以可能来自杂志。故选C。
18．细节理解题。根据“She believes that staying active and having health goals are the key to aging ‘gracefully (优雅地) and powerfully’.”可知，她认为，保持活跃和有健康目标是“优雅而有力地”变老的关键。故选D。
19．最佳标题题。文章围绕DonnaJean Wilde的事迹展开，展示了她如何优雅而强大地面对年龄增长，选项A“‘不老’奶奶。”符合主题，故选A。
At a young age, Kyle Coleman developed autism (自闭症). He used to go to the hospital but it didn’t really work. The autism was so serious that he could only speak several words. He couldn’t have any physical contact (接触) with others.
However, he took part in a special performance. For the first time, he sang and even held hands with his singing partner Lottee Brown. He found a way to express himself through songs.
Now his room is filled with hundreds of CDs and he uses songs to communicate and express his feelings. He knows all the words in all of the songs. His parents were told that he was always happy with music and that maybe they could try to see if music could help him.
Kyle’s mom, Caroline Coleman, was very excited. She said music allowed her son to connect with another person for the first time. “He doesn’t normally let people touch him. When Lottee first held his hand, he jumped a bit, and then he seemed to think and said, ‘It’s okay.’”
“That was the most important,” Caroline said. “I hope they can continue to sing together. Kyle blossoms (开花) and grows every day. I’m very proud of him. Music has changed him a lot.”
20．What does Kyle know about in all of the songs
A．Musicians. B．Lyrics. C．Companies. D．Videos.
21．How did Kyle feel when Lottee first touched him
A．Nervous. B．Excited. C．Down. D．Proud.
22．What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean
A．Kyle loves flowers very much. B．Kyle wants to be a singer.
C．Kyle does well day after day. D．Kyle is a healthy person now.
23．What is the passage mainly about
A．A poor mother’s story. B．How music has changed a boy with autism.
C．How a boy got autism. D．How to become a singer.
【答案】20．B 21．A 22．C 23．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了患有自闭症的小男孩Kyle Coleman通过音乐表达自己，逐渐成长的故事。
20．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“He knows all the words in all of the songs.”可知，Kyle知道所有歌曲的歌词。故选B。
21．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“When Lottee first held his hand, he jumped a bit, and then he seemed to think and said, ‘It’s okay.’”可知，当Lottee第一次握他的手时，他跳了一下，然后似乎在思考，说：“没关系。”由此可推知，Kyle当时感到紧张。故选A。
22．词句猜测题。根据文章最后一段“I hope they can continue to sing together. Kyle blossoms (开花) and grows every day. I’m very proud of him.”可知，Kyle每天都在成长，故划线句“Kyle blossoms (开花) and grows every day.”意为“Kyle每天都在茁壮成长”。故选C。
23．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据文章第一段“At a young age, Kyle Coleman developed autism (自闭症).”和最后一段“Music has changed him a lot.”可知，文章主要讲述了患有自闭症的小男孩Kyle Coleman通过音乐表达自己，逐渐成长的故事。故选B。
Walk and Jog (慢跑) This event can help you have a healthier and more active lifestyle.
Date: June 1st Start point: 8:30 a. m. at Pandan Sports Center Price: $15 (an adult); $8 (aged 12 and under) Closing date for signing up (报名): May 27th Sign up at one of the following places: Pandan North Community Club, Liyang Community Club After signing up, the players will receive a bag. There is a bottle of water, a T-shirt, an apple and some chocolate in the bag.
Every player can take part in a lucky draw (抽奖) and the top three winners can get the prizes worth $999! Results of the lucky draw will come out on the website. The top three winners will get their prizes by June 14th.
All players must: * Be in a healthy condition * Wear running shoes * Wear the T-shirt If you are under 10 years old, you must take part in the event with an adult.
For more information, please call Mrs Tan at 6294 1534 or visit our website at www.lly.org.sg.
24．What will the player find after he received the bag after singing up
A．A pencil box. B．A school bag. C．A T-shirt. D．A bottle of oranges.
25．How much will a father pay if he and his eight-year-old son attend the activity
A．$ 38. B．$ 23. C．$ 27. D．$ 13.
26．To take part in the event, what does a 9-year-old American girl have to do
A．Join the event with an adult. B．Pay 15 dollars for the event.
C．Visit the website. D．Take a running class.
【答案】24．C 25．B 26．A
【导语】本文主要讲了一个慢跑的活动，详细地介绍了活动时间、报名方式、报名费用、注意事项和抽奖活动等。
24．细节理解题。根据“After signing up, the players will receive a bag. There is a bottle of water, a T-shirt, an apple and some chocolate in the bag.”可知，报名后收到的包里会发现有一件T恤。故选C。
25．细节理解题。根据“Price: $15 (an adult); $8 (aged 12 and under)”可知，父亲和他8岁的儿子参加这个活动，他要付23美元。故选B。
26．细节理解题。根据“If you are under 10 years old, you must take part in the event with an adult.”可知，要参加这项活动，一个 9 岁的美国女孩必须和成年人一起。故选A。
How many fathers usually come to the parent-teacher meetings of your class Have you ever thought of a “dads only” parent-teacher meeting
On August 24, a school in Hangzhou had a special meeting to which only dads were invited. The meeting hoped to “encourage dads to actively take part in family education”, reported Guangming Daily.
In the last few years, people have been talking about the fact that fathers are missing from family education. Most moms in China help their kids with homework, according to All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) and National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Why do dads miss the school meetings and even family education Some fathers say that they are too busy with work to take time off or they think the moms are better at communicating with teachers. Also, some hold a traditional point that dads just make the money while going to school meetings feels like more of a mom’s job.
However, dads and moms both play important parts in their children’s education. When dads spend more time with their kids, the kids can do better in language and math, feel more confident and even make more friends. “Dads are also important in shaping young kids’ personalities (性格),” said Luo Xuepeng from Guangdong, a father of a 9-year-old boy. “A rational (理性的) and strong dad can help kids have good habits and become more lively,” he added.
27．Why did the school in Hangzhou hold the special meeting on August 24
A．To include fathers into family education. B．To help teachers understand students better.
C．To encourage parent-child communication. D．To discuss fathers’ hard work in education.
28．What can we learn about family education according to ACWF and NBS
A．Most fathers are missing from family education.
B．Fathers can help shape young kids’ personalities.
C．Fathers do not have time to help kids with homework.
D．Mothers are better at communicating with teachers.
29．What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．Ways of helping kids develop good habits.
B．Why dads are missing from family education.
C．What dads can bring kids in family education.
D．Importance of spending more time with friends.
【答案】27．A 28．A 29．C
【导语】本文介绍了杭州一学校举办的“爸爸专属”家长会，强调父亲在家庭教育中的重要性，并指出父母在孩子教育中都扮演重要角色。
27．细节理解题。根据“The meeting hoped to ‘encourage dads to actively take part in family education’,”可知，杭州学校举办特别会议是为了把父亲纳入家庭教育，故选A。
28．细节理解题。根据“In the last few years, people have been talking about the fact that fathers are missing from family education.”可知，根据ACWF和NBS，大多数父亲在家庭教育中缺席，故选A。
29．段落大意题。根据“However, dads and moms both play important parts in their children’s education. When dads spend more time with their kids, the kids can do better in language and math, feel more confident and even make more friends.”及整个段落描述可知，最后一段主要讲述父亲在家庭教育中能带给孩子什么，故选C。
二、图表类作文
1．假如你是李华，上个月你校举办了一次校园英语节（School English Festival）活动，请你结合下面图示信息，用英语写一篇短文，介绍本次校园英语节活动。
注意：
1. 短文须包含上图所有信息，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
2. 文中不得出现真实姓名和地名；
3. 词数80～100（短文首句已为你写好，不计入总词数）。
The School English Festival
Last month, we had the School English Festival.
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【答案】例文
Last month, we had the School English Festival.
It lasted three days on the fifth floor of our student theatre. Not only the students but also the teachers and parents enjoyed the festival together. To make us enjoy the beauty of English and enrich our school life, there were all kinds of activities. We enjoyed classic English movies and watched performances by students from the English Play Club. What impressed me most was the English speech competition. The speech of my classmate Linda, who won the first place, was fluent and moving.
The School English Festival is so wonderful that I can’t forget it at all. It also makes me fall in love with English and our school deeply.
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材：本文是一篇看图作文；
②时态：时态主要为“一般过去时”；
③提示：写作要点已给出，注意不要遗漏要点，适当添加细节并突出写作重点。
[写作步骤]
第一步，表明写作意图，介绍时间及师生评价。
第二步，具体阐述写作内容，介绍英语节的内容。
第三步，书写结语表达感受。
[亮点词汇]
①beauty美丽
②all kinds of各式各样的
③classic经典的
[高分句型]
①The speech of my classmate Linda, who won the first place, was fluent and moving.（定语从句）
②What impressed me most was the English speech competition. （主语从句）
2．假如你是安娜（Anna），正在中国留学的你第一次跟同学体验了中国的传统节日——中秋节。你觉得这次经历非常有意义且打算将此事分享给你的父母。请根据以下提示，写一篇短文分享你的经历。
要求：
1. 须包含图文所有信息，可适当发挥，以使行文连贯；
2. 词数：100词左右，开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
2. 文中不得出现真实的姓名和校名。
Dear parents,
How are you I’m fine here. I’m writing to share some interesting things I met here with you._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Anna
【答案】例文
Dear parents,
How are you I’m fine here. I’m writing to share some interesting things I met here with you.
Recently, there was a traditional festival named the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, so every street in the city was very busy. My friend invited me to her house and we ate delicious mooncakes. Also, her parents treated us to a big meal and we all enjoyed it. After dinner, we sat outside and admired the moon. It was so big and round. After a while, another friend brought us a lantern and we were all very excited when seeing it flying into the sky.
This is my first time to celebrate a traditional festival in China. I think it’s very interesting and meaningful. I’m looking forward to the next one.
Yours,
Anna
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材：本文是一篇看图作文，为记叙文；
②时态：时态为“一般过去时”；
③提示：写作要点已给出，考生应注意不要遗漏“信息提示”中你第一次跟同学体验中国的传统节日——中秋节的经历的介绍要点，适当添加细节，并突出写作重点。
[写作步骤]
第一步，表明写作意图。借用“你觉得这次经历非常有意义且打算将此事分享给你的父母。请根据以下提示，写一篇短文分享你的经历。”来引出中重点介绍的内容；
第二步，具体阐述写作内容。从“中秋节的活动、你的感受等”几个方面重点介绍你第一次跟同学体验中国的传统节日——中秋节的经历的具体情况；
第三步，书写结语，表达自己的期望。
[亮点词汇]
①share sth with sb和某人分享某物
②invite sb to do sth邀请某人去做某事
③bring sb sth给某人带来某物
④look forward to期望
[高分句型]
①Recently, there was a traditional festival named the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, so every street in the city was very busy. (there be句型)
②My friend invited me to her house and we ate delicious mooncakes. (动词不定式作宾语补足语)
3．“双减”政策实施后，同学们有了更多的课余时间。学校英语报开设了一个题为“How to make our spare time more meaningful ”的专栏。假如你是Simon，请你根据下图提示， 结合实际，并展开想象，以此为题用英语写一篇短文。
注意：
1.词数90左右，短文题目已给出，不计入总词数。
2.短文中请勿提及真实校名及姓名。
How to make our spare time more meaningful
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【答案】例文
How to make our spare time more meaningful
Nowadays, we students have much more spare time than ever before, but how can we make our spare time more meaningful
Generally, it falls into four parts. Firstly, to show our love to them, it’s good for us to help our parents do some housework. In this way, not only can we share their stress, but also can develop the ability of independence.
Secondly, we will have enough time for book. We can get knowledge, broaden our minds and strengthen our character by reading.
Besides, it’s also a good idea to join various clubs and choose any hobby you like. And, why not spend more time taking exercise It really does good to us.
In addition, get close to nature. Everything, including fresh air, nice trees and flowers, can make us relaxed and less stressed. Moreover, do remember that we should protect the environment around us. It’s our duty to make our home better.
What’s more, we can take an active part in some social activities as volunteers. Also, it’s a good choice to have trips.
All in all, let’s make full use of our spare time and make it more meaningful.
【详解】1.题干解读：本文是一篇看图作文。要求以“How to make our spare time more meaningful ”为题，结合图片内容进行写作，注意要点齐全，可适当发挥。
2.写作指导：写作时要综合三个人称来行文，时态用一般现在时。作文可分别从家庭，阅读，俱乐部活动，亲近大自然和参加志愿活动等方面入手。要保证语言连贯，无语法和拼写错误。
4．在你的三年初中生活中，一定有一个令你非常感动的瞬间。请你根据以下思维导图，以“The Moment That Moved Me Most”为题用英语写一篇短文。
要求：
1. 内容可以适当发挥，以保证内容的完整、丰富与流畅；
2. 不可出现真实的人名、地名和校名；
3. 词数80—100。
The Moment That Moved Me Most
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【答案】例文
The Moment That Moved Me Most
Everyone has a moving moment during the three years of middle school life. So do I. In the seventh grade, one day it was raining heavily. After I played basketball in the rain, I got very sick. When my math teacher Mr. King saw me, he realized I was quite ill. Without thinking twice, he carried me on his back to the hospital. In the rain, Mr. King was all wet, but he didn’t stop to have a rest. At that moment, I felt the warmth and love from him. And in the end, thanks to his sending me to the hospital in time, I had recovered very fast and well.
This is one of the most moving moments in my middle school life. And this experience made me understand that there is always kindness and care around us. I’ll remember the touching moment forever.
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材：本文是一篇话题作文；
②时态：时态以“一般过去时”为主；
③提示：写作的内容要求已给出，需要自行阐述“一个感动的瞬间”，注意正确拼写单词，避免出现语法错误。
[写作步骤]
第一步，表明写作意图，引出下文；
第二步，详细阐述这个瞬间相关的人物、时间以及事件具体内容；
第三步，写出结语，表达自己的感受。
[亮点词汇]
①have a rest休息
②thanks to多亏
③in time及时
[高分句型]
①When my math teacher Mr. King saw me, he realized I was quite ill.（when引导的时间状语从句）
②This is one of the most moving moments in my middle school life. （one of+形容词最高级+可数名词复数）
5．开展寒假志愿者服务活动一直是我校的传统，对青少年成长具有重要意义，寒假将至，请根据以下表格中的内容提示，以“My Volunteer Work Plan”为题，写一篇英语短文，给学校英文网站投稿，介绍你选择的1—2个活动项目，并谈谈参加志愿者服务活动的意义。
Volunteer Work
Help in the Anhui Library Clean up the city parks
Cheer up kids in Anhui Children’s Hospital See old people at the old people’s home
Help farmers in Dawei sell fruit Hold a charity bazaar (义卖)
Be a guide in Anhui Science and Technology Museum …
注意：
1.可选择表格中的活动，也可以自拟活动项目；
2.词数80～100；
3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
4.文中不能出现真实姓名及学校名称。
My Volunteer Work Plan
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【答案】例文
My Volunteer Work Plan
The winter holiday is coming. I am going to do some volunteer work.
I will help to clean up the city parks. Of course, I will ask more people to join me. I will call up my friends and ask them to come. We will pick up the bottles, the plastic bags and other waste. I hope our city will be more beautiful. Besides, I am going to visit sick kids in Anhui Children’s Hospital. I love children and enjoy getting along with them. I will sing to the kids at the city hospital to cheer them up. I hope they can be better soon. Not only do I feel good about helping other people, but also I can spend time doing what I love to do.
All in all, I will enjoy myself in the winter holiday.
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材：本文是一篇材料作文；
②时态：时态主要为“一般将来时”；
③提示：根据提示内容介绍自己的寒假志愿者计划，适当增加细节。
[写作步骤]
第一步，引出话题；
第二步，根据表格内容介绍自己的寒假志愿者计划以及参加志愿者服务活动的意义；
第三步，书写结语。
[亮点词汇]
①clean up清理
②pick up捡起
③get along with和某人和谐相处
[高分句型]
Not only do I feel good about helping other people, but also I can spend time doing what I love to do. (倒装句，what引导的宾语从句)
6．假如你是李辉，下图是你校对100名学生进行问卷调查的结果。请你根据图示信息和要求，以“How do the students solve their problems ”为题，写一篇英语短文，并在下周的英语主题班会上发言。
要求：
1.短文须包含上图所有信息，可适当发挥；
2.条理清晰，语句通顺，语法正确；
3.80~100词 (开头已给出，不计入总词数)。
How do the students solve their problems
Our school has asked 100 students about their ways of solving problems this week. Here are the results. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】例文
How do the students solve their problems Our school has asked 100 students about their ways of solving problems this week. Here are the results.
52% of the students talk to their friends when they have problems. 22% of them ask their teachers or parents for help while 17% prefer to solve problems by themselves. And the rest choose other ways to work out their problems, like searching online.
For me, asking parents for help is the best way to solve problems. I used to be too shy to make friends when I was in Grade 7. So I felt lonely. At last, I decided to turn to my parents. They advised me to join some clubs and taught me how to get on well with my classmates. From the experience, I know that sharing a problem is like cutting it in half. As a result, it can be solved more easily.
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材：本题是一篇材料作文；
②时态：本文用一般现在时；
③提示：描述学校对100名学生进行问卷调查的结果，需要遵照所给要求，信息覆盖全面，适当补充细节。
[写作步骤]
第一步，说明学校进行了“学生如何解决问题”的调查，引出下文；
第二步，描述调查结果，注意细节充分；
第三步，描述自己的想法和事例，注意三观正确，总结全文。
[亮点词汇]
①ask sb. for help 向某人寻求帮助
②used to 过去常常
③the best way to… 做某事最好的方式
[高分句型]
①22% of them ask their teachers or parents for help while 17% prefer to solve problems by themselves.（比较状语从句）
②I used to be too shy to make friends when I was in Grade 7.（时间状语从句）
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