Unit 3 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are？
单元话题阅读理解
一、阅读理解
图表阅读。
A B C D E F G H
1 Your Budget
2 Monthly Needs Goals Extras
3 Income $3, 500 Food $ 500 Debt $ 150 Restaurants $300
4 Needs $1, 750 Housing $750 Save $ 550 Movies $50
5 Goals $700 Transportation $ 150 Gym $ 150
6 Extras $ 1, 050 Bills $350 Others $550
If you want to stay out of debt, you need to set a budget. First, know what you are spending your money on. Write down what you buy and how much you spend. You can use an app or a computer program. Then look at your information. First, write how much your food, housing, transportation, and other monthly bills like electricity cost. These are your needs. Then write your goals. These are any debts you have to pay and money you want to save. Then write the other things you enjoy. These are extras, such as going to restaurants, the movies, or the gym. These are the things you like but don't need. How much do you spend on these extras each month
Now look at your income. Your income is the amount of money you make each month. How much of it do you spend on needs, goals, and extras One good rule is 50 percent of your paycheck is for your needs. Pay for things in this order： needs first, goals second, and extras third. The first step in setting a budget is to know where your money goes. Then you can make payments, plan for your goals，and make good choices.
1．The underlined word " budget " in Paragraph 1 means "__________".
A．a method for how to borrow money B．a plan for how to spend money
C．a suggestion on how to lend money D．a test on how to use money
2．Which of the following does housing belong to according to the text
A．Monthly income. B．Needs.
C．Goals. D．Extras.
3．How much is spent on restaurants according to the table
A．$ 1, 050. B．$ 750. C．$ 550. D．$ 300.
4．How much of your income is spent on goals according to the chart
A．20%. B．30%. C．50%. D．100%.
Read the passage and choose the best answers.
Dear Sunday Globe,
I am writing to you about your article in last Sunday's newspaper, Cell Phones Make Life Easier: You did an excellent job explaining the good points of cell phones: they're convenient, we feel safer always being able to call someone, and they are very helpful in business. On the other hand, you didn't talk about their bad points at all. Thus, I hope you'll let me give your readers some advice on cell phone etiquette.
The first point I'd like to address is loudness. When talking face to face in public, you wouldn't shout. Likewise, you shouldn't shout when you talk on your cell phone in public. Furthermore, keep your ringer nice and quiet —don't let it ring in the meeting, at the movies, etc.
Another point has to do with personal space. I think it is very impolite to make calls in small spaces or crowded rooms. This makes others uncomfortable and forces them to listen to your personal business. Additionally, it stops many face-to-face conversations from ever beginning; that's why I never use my cellphone within three meters of other people except in emergencies, and only after asking permission
Lastly, let me draw your readers' attention to the dangers of doing two thing sat the same time. For instance, cell phones and driving are a bad combination. Pay attention to the road! Likewise, cell phones can cause you to neglect good friends. Give friends who are with you your full attention. Turn off your cellphone and enjoy their company!
Sincerely,
Amber Jala
5．Amber decided to write this letter because____.
A．she wanted to talk about the good points of cell phones
B．she liked the article in Sunday Globe about cell phones
C．she thought the bad points of cell phones should be included in the article
6．The underlined word"etiquette"in Paragraph 1 probably means____.
A．good manners B．important safety C．quick repairs
7．Amber Jala is probably____.
A．a car driver
B．a newspaper reader
C．a cell phone seller
8．Amber gave us____example(s) to show the bad points of cell phones in Paragraph 4.
A．one B．two C．three
阅读理解
I was in a shopping mall, so I decided to go and get a cup of coffee. As I was making my way to the coffee shop, I noticed an old gentleman poorly dressed sitting near the shop. I knew from the first sight that he needed help. He had a little lunch in front of him and was enjoying it. It was clear that he had a problem with his right eye. I then joined the line and waited to be served.
Then it happened一one of the most beautiful gestures I had ever seen in my life. There was a young man in front of me in the line who was also waiting to be served. The next thing I knew was that the young man handed the waitress 20 dollars and requested a glass of juice as a favor. The waitress looked at the young man a little perplexed, not fully understanding the request. That was when the young man asked her to give the juice to the old gentleman eating his lunch outside, as well as the change from the 20 dollars. The young man also told her that he would be watching every second so that she would be completely safe. Then there was a wonderful exchange between the waitress and the old man. I only wished I could take a photo of the smiles on both of their faces.
As I was considering this event later, I wondered why the young man didn't perform this act of kindness himself. Maybe he was hoping that this act of kindness might inspireothers to do something for this old man as well.
9．The old gentleman outside the coffee shop.
A．was waiting in line B．was eating his lunch
C．was asking for money D．was waiting for the waitress
10．The underlined word "perplexed" in the second paragraph probably means" .
A．puzzled B．excited C．worried D．angry
11．How did the young man help the old man
A．He took him to have lunch and gave him some money.
B．He bought him a glass of juice and gave him some change himself.
C．He asked the waitress to give him a glass of juice and some change.
D．He took a picture with the old man to remind others to help him.
12．From this passage, we know .
A．the young man had a problem with his right eye
B．the waitress was too frightened to help the old man
C．the young man disliked to be praised by others in public
D．the writer supported what the young man did.
13．What's the main idea of the passage
A．It is good manners to wait in line in public.
B．Help people in need and inspire others to do so.
C．Giving money to the disabled people is what we should do.
D．Be ready to help others secretly.
阅读理解
In the fight against the new coronavirus, Chinese people have come up with many creative ways to solve different problems. They have shown their wisdom during hard times.
Amazing China speed
In cities like Wuhan that have large numbers of infected people, more hospital beds are needed. The quickest way to solve this is to build makeshift hospitals.
On Jan.23 and 25, the government decided to build Huoshenshan Hospital and Leishenshan Hospital in Wuhan. More than 4, 000 workers worked day and night, and nearly 1, 000 large machines and transportation helped with the project.
Within less than 15 days, the two hospitals were set up. They provided about 2, 600 beds in total. The speed shocked many people around the world.
All for masks
During that period, medical things such as masks are in great need. To increase production (生产), over 3, 000 Chinese factories have transformed their production lines to make medical things. For example, a factory that used to make clothes spent 55 hours transforming their production lines and is now able to make 1, 200 protective medical suits every day. Several car factories in China have also turned their production lines into mask- making lines.
Sharing workers
The idea of "sharing workers" became popular during the period. As most people were staying at home, many workers in restaurants, cinemas and shopping malls had no work and were not getting paid. However, online everyday and medical things continued to grow, making the workers from Jingdong, Fresh Hema and other online shops too busy.
As of Feb. 10, over 1,800 workers had started their new short term jobs as delivery workers with Jingdong and Fresh Hema, Xinhua reported.
14．Which of the following statements shows the China speed
A．Government finished setting up two hospitals in about two weeks.
B．One factory could transform its production lines fast.
C．About 1,000 workers worked together to finish the project.
D．Jingdong and Fresh Hema could send things to people in a short time.
15．What does the underlined word "transformed" mean in Paragraph 5
A．Moved B．Sold C．Changed D．Bought.
16．Why did people come up with "sharing workers"
A．Building hospitals needed more workers.
B．Some online shops were too busy with delivery.
C．The online shops wanted to take place of other stores.
D．Jingdong and Fresh Hema wanted to make more money.
17．If there is the fourth part, which of the following may be the proper topic
A．Protecting wildlife. B．Taking care of your mind.
C．Longer national holiday. D．Working and studying online.
阅读理解
Sunshine Sports Center
One of the most modern sports centers in town, the Sunshine Sports Center is not just a sports club but much more!
Facilities
With a swimming pool for adults and teens, and a smaller one for children, our center has something for all the members of the family. Parents can relax while children play in the water. For anybody who is interested in competitive sports， our volleyball, tennis and basketball courts are the ideal place to work off stress. Whether you just want to keep in shape，lose some weight or build your strength, there's the gym with trainers to look after you and answer all your questions. They can also give you general advice about healthy eating and dieting.
Lessons
It doesn't matter if you're five or eighty-five, there's something for you at the Sunshine Sports Center! We offer personal training in all sports if you want it, but there are also group lessons for all sports if you prefer teamwork. .
Kids and teenagers
Take advantage of our special offer for younger members. For members between five and sixteen years old, there are special lessons in water polo， competitive swimming and diving. There are many classes for all levels of swimmers, with a life guard on duty from 9:00 a. m. when the pool opens until it closes at 7:00 p. m.
Social events
Sunshine Sports Center is not only for sport! You can enjoy a delicious meal at our restaurant or have a milk shake with your friends on the balcony overlooking the swimming pool and the courts. In addition, there are lovely gardens where families or friends can have a picnic! To celebrate a birthday, there is no better place than the Sunshine Sports Center.
So, come on! Sign up for Sunshine Sports Center today!
18．In Sunshine Sports Center, .
A．people can have birthday parties
B．life guards are on duty 24 hours a day
C．children are not allowed to swim alone
D．special lessons in diving are offered to adults
19．People can ask personal trainers for advice when they .
A．learn to swim B．have a picnic
C．build strength D．play basketball
20．The main purpose of the passage is to .
A．explain the rules of the sports center
B．attract people to the sports center
C．advise people to play sports more often
D．show the benefits of playing sports more often
阅读理解。
Clara Daly was sitting on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when she heard a worried voice over the loudspeaker, "Does anyone know American Sign Language （ASL） "
Clara, 15 at the time, pressed the call button （按钮）. An air hostess came by and explained the situation. "We have a passenger on the plane who's blind and deaf, " she said. The passenger seemed to want something, but he's traveling alone and she couldn't understand what he needed.
Clara had been studying ASL for the past year to help blind and deaf people. She knew she'd be able to fingerspell into the man's hand. So she rose from her seal, walked toward the front of the plane, and knelt （跪）by the seat of Tim Cook, then 64. Gently taking his hand, she signed, "How are you Are you OK " Cook asked for some water.
When it arrived, Clara returned to her seat. She came by again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her third visit, she stopped and stayed for a while.
"He didn't need anything. He was lonely and wanted to talk, " Clara said.
So for the next hour, she talked about her family and plans for the future. Cook told Clara how he had become blind and shared stories of his days as a traveling salesman. "Even though he couldn't see her, she looked attentively at his face with such kindness, " a passenger reported.
"Clara was amazing, " an air hostess told Alaska Airlines in an interview. "You could tell Cook was very excited to have someone he could speak to, and she was such an angel. "
Cook's reply—"Best trip I've ever had!"
21．How did Clara Daly communicate with Tim Cook
A．By talking to him. B．By fingerspelling into his hand.
C．By writing on the paper. D．By showing body language.
22．Why did Tim Cook keep asking for service
A．Because he felt hungry and thirsty.
B．Because he needed someone to talk to.
C．Because he was afraid of taking planes.
D．Because he was interested in others' stories.
23．According to the passage, what kind of girl is Clara Daly
A．Patient and caring. B．Honest and creative.
C．Beautiful and lovely. D．Humorous and friendly.
24．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．No one knew ASL on the flight.
B．Clara had studied ASL for many years.
C．Clara came to help Cook four times.
D．People on the plane spoke highly of Clara.
25．阅读理解
In our daily life, direct questions are usually used to ask for information we do not know. Direct questions are either yes/no questions such as "Are you married " or information questions such as "Where do you live ".
It's OK to ask your friends or someone you know well direct questions. But they can seem abrupt and impolite at times, especially when you are asking a stranger. For example, if you come up to someone and ask "What time is it " or "Can you move ", he/she may refuse to help you. It is certainly correct to ask questions in this way, but it's very common to make these kinds of questions more polite by adding "Excuse me" or "Pardon me" to begin your questions. "Excuse me, when does the bus leave " or "Pardon me, may I sit here " sounds more polite.
It's also possible to use "can" in more informal (非正式的) situations. In the past, "can" was not used when asking for something, but only to refer to abilities. In the United Kingdom, Cambridge University publishes (出版) English teaching materials with the phrase "Can you lend me" "Can I have", etc. In the United States, this form is still considered to be incorrect, especially for written English, and "May I have" is preferred. Questions with "can" are made more polite by using "could": "Pardon me, could you help me "
"Would" can also be used to make questions more polite. "Would you let me borrow your pencil " is also polite.
Another way of making direct questions more polite is to add "please" at the end of the questions. We can say "Could you help me, please " "Please" should not appear at the beginning of the questions.
（1）The underlined word "abrupt" means "__________" in Chinese.
A．唐突的 B．温和的 C．严肃的 D．无礼的
（2）According to the passage, the writer thinks ___________.
A．we shouldn't ask direct questions in daily life
B．it's OK to ask strangers direct questions
C．it's not enough to ask questions correctly
D．we must know someone well before asking questions
（3）From the third paragraph, we can know _________.
A．"can" was only used to ask for abilities before
B．people in America like using "can" better
C．questions with "can" are more polite in written English
D．questions with "can" are also polite in informal situations
（4）Which of the following is WRONG
A．Yes/No questions are also direct questions.
B．Questions with "please" at the beginning are more polite.
C．Questions with "would" at the beginning are more polite.
D．"Excuse me" can be used at the beginning of questions.
（5）What does the passage mainly tell us
A．How to make direct questions more polite.
B．How to use some phrases correctly.
C．How to make requests correctly.
D．How to change the ways we speak.
26．阅读理解
How do you disagree with or complain(抱怨)to someone in a polite way
Your teacher says Pluto(冥王星)is a planet and you know that it's not. Here's one polite way of telling the teacher. You can say, "Excuse me, teacher, but I have heard that scientists now don't call Pluto a planet." If you say "excuse me" and don't use words like "wrong", your teacher won't feel unhappy.
And there are times when we need to complain. You have bought an MP3 player. The shop assistant tells you that the player also has a radio. You buy it but find that it doesn't. You need to go back to the store and complain. You can say to the assistant, "I was told that the MP3 has a radio but it doesn't have one. I would like my money back please." This is a polite way of complaining.
We have disagreement with friends sometimes. If your friend leaves tea cups and candy paper bags here and there, you can say, "It's really a bit difficult to do my homework here. It is a little dirty. Would you mind being a little tidier, please "
But remember, if you have to disagree with someone, it's always best to be polite!
（1）Which is a polite way of disagreeing with people according to the passage
A．You're wrong. B．Excuse me, but.
C．I don't think so. D．No, you've made a mistake.
（2）What should we say if our friends leave waste around
A．Stop doing that! You made my room a mess.
B．Go ahead! Enjoy yourselves.
C．Would you mind keeping it clean
D．I'll do it then.
（3）Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．We shouldn't complain to anybody in our life.
B．It's best to be polite if you disagree with friends sometimes.
C．We have some disagreements with friends sometimes.
D．We may complain sometimes in our life.
（4）What might the underlined word "disagreement" mean in Chinese
A．观点 B．分歧 C．主意 D．相同
（5）What would be the best title for the passage
A．Getting along with others B．Being a good student
C．Disagreements with friends D．Complaining in a polite way
27．阅读理解
It's important to be polite and friendly when answering the phone, especially if you're speaking to a stranger. When answering the phone, it's important to know how to answer properly so that you can have a pleasant conversation.
Answer in a quiet environment. If you're in a loud environment, move somewhere quieter before answering the phone, or turn down the music or television before answering. You want to be in a place that's quiet enough so that you can hear the person talking to you, and that he or she can hear you.
stop your other tasks before answering the phone. Take a short moment to collect your thoughts before answering. Don't be distracted, as this could lead to miscommunication（误传）between you and the person you're speaking to. If you're free from distractions, the person you're speaking to will feel that he or she has your full attention. For example, if you are working on your computer or reading a book when the phone rings, stop these tasks and then pick up the call.
Say "Hello" and tell your name in a pleasant voice. If you don't know who is calling, you can add "This is Sam." For a more formal answer, you can say, for example, "This is the Smiths' house." If you see on Caller ID that a friend or family member is calling, feel free to say "Hi Tom! How are you today "
Take down the caller's information if the family member he or she is trying to reach is unavailable. If the caller is trying to reach someone who is not at home or is unavailable, say "I'm sorry, Mrs. Simpson. My father is not available right now. May I take a message " Be sure to record the person's name, phone number, and reason for calling clearly. If you don't have a notepad (便条簿) nearby, ask the person on the line to wait when you quickly go to get one.
（1）You should answer the call in a quiet place so that ______________.
A．you can hear each other clearly
B．you can talk about some personal problems
C．you can spend an enjoyable time
D．your conversation can't be heard by others
（2）What may the underlined word "distracted" mean in Chinese
A．粗鲁的 B．分心的 C．尴尬的 D．直接的
（3）If a stranger is calling Gina, what should she say first
A．Hello! How's it going B．Hello! I'm glad to hear from you.
C．Hello! This is Gina. D．Hi! How are you today
（4）If your father is too busy to answer the call, you should ___________.
A．ask your father to call back later
B．ask the caller to call again in a moment
C．hold on the line until your father is free
D．take down the caller's information clearly
（5）What can we learn from the passage
A．How to make a personal call politely at home.
B．The right ways to answer a personal call at home.
C．The proper manners to make and answer a call politely.
D．How to avoid killing a conversation in a short time.
28．阅读理解
Chicago Children's Museum (CCM) is to improve children's lives by creating a small society for children to play and learn in.
About Us
Chicago Children's Museum is a place where families and children are encouraged to create, explore, and discover together through play. We focus on literacy, science, math, art and health.
Some of Chicago Children's Museum's most popular exhibits include: Dinosaur Expedition(恐龙之旅)，where kids can dig for dinosaur bones; Water Ways (水道探险), which shows the wonders of water; Kids Town, where children buy and sell in shops and build their own city; Play It Safe(小小消防员), a firehouse that invites families to learn about fire safety through play.
Chicago Children's Museum is a not for profit cultural center.
History
Located at Navy Pier(海军码头) since 1995, Chicago Children's Museum is I now one of the city's top cultural attractions and the second most visited children's museum in the country. Chicago
Children's Museum serves more than 650, 000 visitors per year throughout Chicago.
（1）What's the purpose of Chicago Children's Museum
A．To display artworks. B．To learn knowledge.
C．To improve children's lives. D．To help parents look after kids.
（2）Which of the following can children find in Chicago Children's Museum
A．A dolphin. B．An elephant.
C．A snake. D．A dinosaur bone.
（3）Where should you go if you want to learn something about fire
A．Dinosaur Expedition. B．Play It Safe.
C．Water Ways. D．Kids Town.
（4）Which of the following can you use in Water Ways
A．A cellphone. B．A spade (铁锹).
C．A raincoat. D．A brick (砖头).
（5）Who is most interested in Chicago Children's Museum
A．College students. B．Farmers.
C．Children under 10. D．Workers.Unit 3 Could you please tell me where the restrooms are？单元话题阅读理解(含答案+解析)-2025-2026学年九年级英语（人教版）
一、阅读理解
图表阅读。
A B C D E F G H
1 Your Budget
2 Monthly Needs Goals Extras
3 Income $3, 500 Food $ 500 Debt $ 150 Restaurants $300
4 Needs $1, 750 Housing $750 Save $ 550 Movies $50
5 Goals $700 Transportation $ 150 Gym $ 150
6 Extras $ 1, 050 Bills $350 Others $550
If you want to stay out of debt, you need to set a budget. First, know what you are spending your money on. Write down what you buy and how much you spend. You can use an app or a computer program. Then look at your information. First, write how much your food, housing, transportation, and other monthly bills like electricity cost. These are your needs. Then write your goals. These are any debts you have to pay and money you want to save. Then write the other things you enjoy. These are extras, such as going to restaurants, the movies, or the gym. These are the things you like but don't need. How much do you spend on these extras each month
Now look at your income. Your income is the amount of money you make each month. How much of it do you spend on needs, goals, and extras One good rule is 50 percent of your paycheck is for your needs. Pay for things in this order： needs first, goals second, and extras third. The first step in setting a budget is to know where your money goes. Then you can make payments, plan for your goals，and make good choices.
1．The underlined word " budget " in Paragraph 1 means "__________".
A．a method for how to borrow money B．a plan for how to spend money
C．a suggestion on how to lend money D．a test on how to use money
2．Which of the following does housing belong to according to the text
A．Monthly income. B．Needs.
C．Goals. D．Extras.
3．How much is spent on restaurants according to the table
A．$ 1, 050. B．$ 750. C．$ 550. D．$ 300.
4．How much of your income is spent on goals according to the chart
A．20%. B．30%. C．50%. D．100%.
1．B
2．B
3．D
4．A
文章讲述了如果你不想有外债，就应该设定一个预算。针对如何设定预算，文中给出了一些详细的好的建议。
考查阅读理解，首先读懂题意，然后带着问题从文中抓住关键词句确定答案。
1．推断题。根据 根据文章第一句If you want to stay out of debt（债务）,you need to set a budget.如果你想不欠债，你需要设定一个预算。以及下文First, know what you are spending your money on.可知budget是怎样花钱的计划，故选B。
2．细节题。根据图表Needs Food $ 500 Housing $750 Transportation $ 150 Bills $350，可知needs包含了食物，住房，交通等，故选B。
3．细节题。 根据图表Restaurants $300，可知花在饭馆上的钱有300美元，故选D。
4．细节题。 根据图示，可知收入的20%被花在目标上，故选A。
Read the passage and choose the best answers.
Dear Sunday Globe,
I am writing to you about your article in last Sunday's newspaper, Cell Phones Make Life Easier: You did an excellent job explaining the good points of cell phones: they're convenient, we feel safer always being able to call someone, and they are very helpful in business. On the other hand, you didn't talk about their bad points at all. Thus, I hope you'll let me give your readers some advice on cell phone etiquette.
The first point I'd like to address is loudness. When talking face to face in public, you wouldn't shout. Likewise, you shouldn't shout when you talk on your cell phone in public. Furthermore, keep your ringer nice and quiet —don't let it ring in the meeting, at the movies, etc.
Another point has to do with personal space. I think it is very impolite to make calls in small spaces or crowded rooms. This makes others uncomfortable and forces them to listen to your personal business. Additionally, it stops many face-to-face conversations from ever beginning; that's why I never use my cellphone within three meters of other people except in emergencies, and only after asking permission
Lastly, let me draw your readers' attention to the dangers of doing two thing sat the same time. For instance, cell phones and driving are a bad combination. Pay attention to the road! Likewise, cell phones can cause you to neglect good friends. Give friends who are with you your full attention. Turn off your cellphone and enjoy their company!
Sincerely,
Amber Jala
5．Amber decided to write this letter because____.
A．she wanted to talk about the good points of cell phones
B．she liked the article in Sunday Globe about cell phones
C．she thought the bad points of cell phones should be included in the article
6．The underlined word"etiquette"in Paragraph 1 probably means____.
A．good manners B．important safety C．quick repairs
7．Amber Jala is probably____.
A．a car driver
B．a newspaper reader
C．a cell phone seller
8．Amber gave us____example(s) to show the bad points of cell phones in Paragraph 4.
A．one B．two C．three
5．C
6．A
7．B
8．B
文章大意：本文提出了关于手机使用礼仪的建议。
考查阅读理解。注意先看题目，再看文章：在开始阅读文章之前，先看一遍题目，了解文章的主题和问题，有目的地阅读文章，可以提高阅读效率。
5．细节理解题。根据第一段On the other hand, you didn't talk about their bad points at all. 另一方面，你完全没有谈到它们的缺点 ，可知是因为她认为文章中应包括手机的缺点。故选C。
6．词义猜测题。根据下文 The first point I'd like to address is loudness. 我想谈的第一点是音量，可知此处 I hope you'll let me give your readers some advice on cell phone ，是表示希望您能让我给您的读者一些关于手机礼仪的建议，因此 etiquette 意为"礼仪" good manners 。故选A。
7．细节理解题。根据第一段I am writing to you about your article in last Sunday's newspaper, Cell Phones Make Life Easier谨就您在上周日报纸上发表的文章《手机让生活更轻松》致信给您，可推知 Amber Jala 是一名报纸的读者。故选B。
8．细节理解题。根据第二段When talking face to face in public, you wouldn't shout.在公共场合面对面交谈时，你不会大喊大叫；以及倒数第二段that's why I never use my cellphone within three meters of other people except in emergencies, and only after asking permission这就是为什么我从不在三米范围内使用手机，除非在紧急情况下，而且是在征得同意之后，可知举了两个例子。故选B。
阅读理解
I was in a shopping mall, so I decided to go and get a cup of coffee. As I was making my way to the coffee shop, I noticed an old gentleman poorly dressed sitting near the shop. I knew from the first sight that he needed help. He had a little lunch in front of him and was enjoying it. It was clear that he had a problem with his right eye. I then joined the line and waited to be served.
Then it happened一one of the most beautiful gestures I had ever seen in my life. There was a young man in front of me in the line who was also waiting to be served. The next thing I knew was that the young man handed the waitress 20 dollars and requested a glass of juice as a favor. The waitress looked at the young man a little perplexed, not fully understanding the request. That was when the young man asked her to give the juice to the old gentleman eating his lunch outside, as well as the change from the 20 dollars. The young man also told her that he would be watching every second so that she would be completely safe. Then there was a wonderful exchange between the waitress and the old man. I only wished I could take a photo of the smiles on both of their faces.
As I was considering this event later, I wondered why the young man didn't perform this act of kindness himself. Maybe he was hoping that this act of kindness might inspireothers to do something for this old man as well.
9．The old gentleman outside the coffee shop.
A．was waiting in line B．was eating his lunch
C．was asking for money D．was waiting for the waitress
10．The underlined word "perplexed" in the second paragraph probably means" .
A．puzzled B．excited C．worried D．angry
11．How did the young man help the old man
A．He took him to have lunch and gave him some money.
B．He bought him a glass of juice and gave him some change himself.
C．He asked the waitress to give him a glass of juice and some change.
D．He took a picture with the old man to remind others to help him.
12．From this passage, we know .
A．the young man had a problem with his right eye
B．the waitress was too frightened to help the old man
C．the young man disliked to be praised by others in public
D．the writer supported what the young man did.
13．What's the main idea of the passage
A．It is good manners to wait in line in public.
B．Help people in need and inspire others to do so.
C．Giving money to the disabled people is what we should do.
D．Be ready to help others secretly.
9．B
10．A
11．C
12．D
13．B
短文大意：作者介绍了自己在咖啡店遇到遇到一位需要帮助的老人，队伍中的一个年轻人递给女服务员20美元，通过服务员把果汁和找回的零钱给了老人。作者后来明白这个年轻人不自己做这个善举。他是希望这一善举能激励其他人也为这位老人做点什么。
考查故事类阅读。通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
9．细节理解题。根据 I noticed an old gentleman poorly dressed sitting near the shop. …He had a little lunch in front of him and was enjoying it可知老人是在咖啡馆外吃午饭，故答案为B。
10．词义猜测题。根据The waitress looked at the young man a little perplexed, not fully understanding the request可知女服务员没有理解他的要求，所以感到困惑，puzzled困惑的；excited兴奋的；worried担心的；angry生气的；故答案为A。
11．细节理解题。根据That was when the young man asked her to give the juice to the old gentleman eating his lunch outside, as well as the change from the 20 dollars. 可知小伙子是给老人一杯桔汁和一些零钱，故答案为C。
12．推理判断题。根据 Then it happened一one of the most beautiful gestures I had ever seen in my life. 可知作者是支持这样的善行的，故答案为D。
13．主旨大意题。根据 Maybe he was hoping that this act of kindness might inspire others to do something for this old man as well. 结合短文内容，可知本文主要是告诉我们要帮助有需要的人，并且激励别人也该如此行善，故答案为B。
阅读理解
In the fight against the new coronavirus, Chinese people have come up with many creative ways to solve different problems. They have shown their wisdom during hard times.
Amazing China speed
In cities like Wuhan that have large numbers of infected people, more hospital beds are needed. The quickest way to solve this is to build makeshift hospitals.
On Jan.23 and 25, the government decided to build Huoshenshan Hospital and Leishenshan Hospital in Wuhan. More than 4, 000 workers worked day and night, and nearly 1, 000 large machines and transportation helped with the project.
Within less than 15 days, the two hospitals were set up. They provided about 2, 600 beds in total. The speed shocked many people around the world.
All for masks
During that period, medical things such as masks are in great need. To increase production (生产), over 3, 000 Chinese factories have transformed their production lines to make medical things. For example, a factory that used to make clothes spent 55 hours transforming their production lines and is now able to make 1, 200 protective medical suits every day. Several car factories in China have also turned their production lines into mask- making lines.
Sharing workers
The idea of "sharing workers" became popular during the period. As most people were staying at home, many workers in restaurants, cinemas and shopping malls had no work and were not getting paid. However, online everyday and medical things continued to grow, making the workers from Jingdong, Fresh Hema and other online shops too busy.
As of Feb. 10, over 1,800 workers had started their new short term jobs as delivery workers with Jingdong and Fresh Hema, Xinhua reported.
14．Which of the following statements shows the China speed
A．Government finished setting up two hospitals in about two weeks.
B．One factory could transform its production lines fast.
C．About 1,000 workers worked together to finish the project.
D．Jingdong and Fresh Hema could send things to people in a short time.
15．What does the underlined word "transformed" mean in Paragraph 5
A．Moved B．Sold C．Changed D．Bought.
16．Why did people come up with "sharing workers"
A．Building hospitals needed more workers.
B．Some online shops were too busy with delivery.
C．The online shops wanted to take place of other stores.
D．Jingdong and Fresh Hema wanted to make more money.
17．If there is the fourth part, which of the following may be the proper topic
A．Protecting wildlife. B．Taking care of your mind.
C．Longer national holiday. D．Working and studying online.
14．A
15．C
16．B
17．D
短文大意：本文主要讲了中国在抗击新冠疫情方面所展示的智慧。
考查说明文阅读。在通读全文的基础上，根据全文大意，展开逻辑思维，瞻前顾后，认真观察选项，仔细推敲，确定最佳答案。
14．细节理解题。根据Within less than 15 days, the two hospitals were set up. They provided about 2, 600 beds in total. The speed shocked many people around the world.可知不到15天，两家医院就建成了。他们总共提供了大约2,600个床位。这一速度震惊了世界各地的许多人。因此推断两家医院的建成充分地展示了中国的速度。故答案为A。
15．词义猜 测题。根据To increase production (生产), over 3, 000 Chinese factories have transformed their production lines to make medical things. 为了增加产量，超过3000家中国工厂_______他们的生产线，生产医疗用品。For example, a factory that used to make clothes spent 55 hours transforming their production lines and is now able to make 1, 200 protective medical suits every day. 例如，一家过去生产服装的工厂花了55个小时改造他们的生产线，现在每天能够生产1200套防护医疗服。因此猜测划线单词的含义为转变，故答案为C。
16．细节推理题。根据As most people were staying at home, many workers in restaurants, cinemas and shopping malls had no work and were not getting paid. However, online everyday and medical things continued to grow, making the workers from Jingdong, Fresh Hema and other online shops too busy.由于大多数人都呆在家里，许多餐馆、电影院和购物中心的工人没有工作，也拿不到工资。然而，网上的日常用品和医疗用品持续增长，使得京东、新鲜盒马和其他网店的工作人员太忙了。因此推断人们想出共享工作人员的原因是一些网上商店非常忙碌，故答案为B。
17．推理判断题。根据They have shown their wisdom during hard times. 结合下文可知本文分别讲了惊人的中国速度，口罩的生产以及在线配送，据此推断如果有第四部分的话，还会讲到中国人在此期间的创举，即在线工作和学习，故答案为D。
阅读理解
Sunshine Sports Center
One of the most modern sports centers in town, the Sunshine Sports Center is not just a sports club but much more!
Facilities
With a swimming pool for adults and teens, and a smaller one for children, our center has something for all the members of the family. Parents can relax while children play in the water. For anybody who is interested in competitive sports， our volleyball, tennis and basketball courts are the ideal place to work off stress. Whether you just want to keep in shape，lose some weight or build your strength, there's the gym with trainers to look after you and answer all your questions. They can also give you general advice about healthy eating and dieting.
Lessons
It doesn't matter if you're five or eighty-five, there's something for you at the Sunshine Sports Center! We offer personal training in all sports if you want it, but there are also group lessons for all sports if you prefer teamwork. .
Kids and teenagers
Take advantage of our special offer for younger members. For members between five and sixteen years old, there are special lessons in water polo， competitive swimming and diving. There are many classes for all levels of swimmers, with a life guard on duty from 9:00 a. m. when the pool opens until it closes at 7:00 p. m.
Social events
Sunshine Sports Center is not only for sport! You can enjoy a delicious meal at our restaurant or have a milk shake with your friends on the balcony overlooking the swimming pool and the courts. In addition, there are lovely gardens where families or friends can have a picnic! To celebrate a birthday, there is no better place than the Sunshine Sports Center.
So, come on! Sign up for Sunshine Sports Center today!
18．In Sunshine Sports Center, .
A．people can have birthday parties
B．life guards are on duty 24 hours a day
C．children are not allowed to swim alone
D．special lessons in diving are offered to adults
19．People can ask personal trainers for advice when they .
A．learn to swim B．have a picnic
C．build strength D．play basketball
20．The main purpose of the passage is to .
A．explain the rules of the sports center
B．attract people to the sports center
C．advise people to play sports more often
D．show the benefits of playing sports more often
18．A
19．C
20．B
文章大意：这是一份介绍阳光体育中心的广告。
考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题和推断题两种常考题型，细节题要注意了解文中叙述的重要事实或细节，从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息。
18．细节理解题。根据最后一段To celebrate a birthday, there is no better place than the Sunshine Sports Center.可知庆祝生日，没有比阳光体育中心更好的地方了。因此推断出在阳光体育中心，人们可以举办生日派对。故选A。
19．细节理解题。根据第二段Whether you just want to keep in shape，lose some weight or build your strength, there's the gym with trainers to look after you and answer all your questions. They can also give you general advice about healthy eating and dieting.可知无论你只是想保持体形、减轻体重还是增强体力，健身房都有教练可以为你提供有关健康饮食和节食的一般建议，故选C。
20．推理判断题。根据最后一段So, come on! Sign up for Sunshine Sports Center today!及全文可知这是为阳光体育中心做广告的，明显是要吸引顾客。因此选项B"吸引人们到体育中心"符合题意。故选B。
阅读理解。
Clara Daly was sitting on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when she heard a worried voice over the loudspeaker, "Does anyone know American Sign Language （ASL） "
Clara, 15 at the time, pressed the call button （按钮）. An air hostess came by and explained the situation. "We have a passenger on the plane who's blind and deaf, " she said. The passenger seemed to want something, but he's traveling alone and she couldn't understand what he needed.
Clara had been studying ASL for the past year to help blind and deaf people. She knew she'd be able to fingerspell into the man's hand. So she rose from her seal, walked toward the front of the plane, and knelt （跪）by the seat of Tim Cook, then 64. Gently taking his hand, she signed, "How are you Are you OK " Cook asked for some water.
When it arrived, Clara returned to her seat. She came by again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her third visit, she stopped and stayed for a while.
"He didn't need anything. He was lonely and wanted to talk, " Clara said.
So for the next hour, she talked about her family and plans for the future. Cook told Clara how he had become blind and shared stories of his days as a traveling salesman. "Even though he couldn't see her, she looked attentively at his face with such kindness, " a passenger reported.
"Clara was amazing, " an air hostess told Alaska Airlines in an interview. "You could tell Cook was very excited to have someone he could speak to, and she was such an angel. "
Cook's reply—"Best trip I've ever had!"
21．How did Clara Daly communicate with Tim Cook
A．By talking to him. B．By fingerspelling into his hand.
C．By writing on the paper. D．By showing body language.
22．Why did Tim Cook keep asking for service
A．Because he felt hungry and thirsty.
B．Because he needed someone to talk to.
C．Because he was afraid of taking planes.
D．Because he was interested in others' stories.
23．According to the passage, what kind of girl is Clara Daly
A．Patient and caring. B．Honest and creative.
C．Beautiful and lovely. D．Humorous and friendly.
24．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．No one knew ASL on the flight.
B．Clara had studied ASL for many years.
C．Clara came to help Cook four times.
D．People on the plane spoke highly of Clara.
21．B
22．B
23．A
24．D
主要讲了Clara在飞机上帮助了一个又聋又哑的乘客Tim Cook。
考查阅读理解，首先读懂题意，然后带着问题从文中抓住关键词句，理解句意，最后确定答案。
21．细节题。根据She knew she'd be able to fingerspell into the man's hand.可知她她知道她可以用手指拼写到男人的手中，故选B。
22．细节题。根据"He didn't need anything. He was lonely and wanted to talk, " Clara said.Clara说：“他什么都不需要，他很孤独，想和我谈谈。”，可知Tim Cook需要说话的人，故选B。
23．细节题。根据So for the next hour, she talked about her family and plans for the future.在接下来的一个小时里，她谈到了她的家庭和未来的计划，可知是有耐心的，Even though he couldn't see her, she looked attentively at his face with such kindness尽管他看不见她，但她还是以如此慈祥的目光注视着他的脸，可知是乐于助人的，故选A。
24．细节题。根据"Even though he couldn't see her, she looked attentively at his face with such kindness, " a passenger reported.“尽管他看不见她，但她还是很慈祥地注视着他的脸，”一位乘客说，可知主要讲了飞机上的人们高度评价Clara，故选D。
25．阅读理解
In our daily life, direct questions are usually used to ask for information we do not know. Direct questions are either yes/no questions such as "Are you married " or information questions such as "Where do you live ".
It's OK to ask your friends or someone you know well direct questions. But they can seem abrupt and impolite at times, especially when you are asking a stranger. For example, if you come up to someone and ask "What time is it " or "Can you move ", he/she may refuse to help you. It is certainly correct to ask questions in this way, but it's very common to make these kinds of questions more polite by adding "Excuse me" or "Pardon me" to begin your questions. "Excuse me, when does the bus leave " or "Pardon me, may I sit here " sounds more polite.
It's also possible to use "can" in more informal (非正式的) situations. In the past, "can" was not used when asking for something, but only to refer to abilities. In the United Kingdom, Cambridge University publishes (出版) English teaching materials with the phrase "Can you lend me" "Can I have", etc. In the United States, this form is still considered to be incorrect, especially for written English, and "May I have" is preferred. Questions with "can" are made more polite by using "could": "Pardon me, could you help me "
"Would" can also be used to make questions more polite. "Would you let me borrow your pencil " is also polite.
Another way of making direct questions more polite is to add "please" at the end of the questions. We can say "Could you help me, please " "Please" should not appear at the beginning of the questions.
（1）The underlined word "abrupt" means "__________" in Chinese.
A．唐突的 B．温和的 C．严肃的 D．无礼的
（2）According to the passage, the writer thinks ___________.
A．we shouldn't ask direct questions in daily life
B．it's OK to ask strangers direct questions
C．it's not enough to ask questions correctly
D．we must know someone well before asking questions
（3）From the third paragraph, we can know _________.
A．"can" was only used to ask for abilities before
B．people in America like using "can" better
C．questions with "can" are more polite in written English
D．questions with "can" are also polite in informal situations
（4）Which of the following is WRONG
A．Yes/No questions are also direct questions.
B．Questions with "please" at the beginning are more polite.
C．Questions with "would" at the beginning are more polite.
D．"Excuse me" can be used at the beginning of questions.
（5）What does the passage mainly tell us
A．How to make direct questions more polite.
B．How to use some phrases correctly.
C．How to make requests correctly.
D．How to change the ways we speak.
（1）A
（2）C
（3）D
（4）B
（5）A
本文介绍了日常生活中的一些礼貌用语的使用。
（1）词义猜测题。根据 if you come up to someone and ask "What time is it " or "Can you move ", he/she may refuse to help you如果你走到某人面前问"现在几点了？"或者“你能动吗？”，他/她可能会拒绝帮助你 ，可知突然问别人问题很突然，abrupt是唐突的，故选A。
（2）推理题。根据It is certainly correct to ask questions in this way, but it's very common to make these kinds of questions more polite by adding "Excuse me" or "Pardon me" to begin your questions. "Excuse me, when does the bus leave " or "Pardon me, may I sit here " sounds more polite以这种方式提问当然是正确的，但在开始提问时加上“对不起”或“对不起”，使这类问题变得更有礼貌，可知作者认为正确地问问题是不够的，故选C。
（3）细节题。根据It's also possible to use "can" in more informal (非正式的) situations.在更非正式的情况下也可以使用“can”，可知从第三段，我们可以知道用“can”提问在非正式场合也更礼貌 ，故选D。
（4）细节题。根据"Please" should not appear at the beginning of the questions请不要出现在问题的开头，可知开头带有“请”的问题更有礼貌是错的 ，故选B。
（5）主旨题。根据全文描述日常生活中的一些礼貌用语的使用，可知本文主要介绍如何让直接提问更有礼貌 ，故选A。
考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题、推断题，词义猜测题和主旨题四种常考题型，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息，词义猜测题需要根据上下文提炼相关信息锁定词意，主旨题需要通读全文，了解大意之后找出中心思想。
26．阅读理解
How do you disagree with or complain(抱怨)to someone in a polite way
Your teacher says Pluto(冥王星)is a planet and you know that it's not. Here's one polite way of telling the teacher. You can say, "Excuse me, teacher, but I have heard that scientists now don't call Pluto a planet." If you say "excuse me" and don't use words like "wrong", your teacher won't feel unhappy.
And there are times when we need to complain. You have bought an MP3 player. The shop assistant tells you that the player also has a radio. You buy it but find that it doesn't. You need to go back to the store and complain. You can say to the assistant, "I was told that the MP3 has a radio but it doesn't have one. I would like my money back please." This is a polite way of complaining.
We have disagreement with friends sometimes. If your friend leaves tea cups and candy paper bags here and there, you can say, "It's really a bit difficult to do my homework here. It is a little dirty. Would you mind being a little tidier, please "
But remember, if you have to disagree with someone, it's always best to be polite!
（1）Which is a polite way of disagreeing with people according to the passage
A．You're wrong. B．Excuse me, but.
C．I don't think so. D．No, you've made a mistake.
（2）What should we say if our friends leave waste around
A．Stop doing that! You made my room a mess.
B．Go ahead! Enjoy yourselves.
C．Would you mind keeping it clean
D．I'll do it then.
（3）Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A．We shouldn't complain to anybody in our life.
B．It's best to be polite if you disagree with friends sometimes.
C．We have some disagreements with friends sometimes.
D．We may complain sometimes in our life.
（4）What might the underlined word "disagreement" mean in Chinese
A．观点 B．分歧 C．主意 D．相同
（5）What would be the best title for the passage
A．Getting along with others B．Being a good student
C．Disagreements with friends D．Complaining in a polite way
（1）B
（2）C
（3）A
（4）B
（5）D
短文大意：如何礼貌地对某人提出异议或抱怨 这篇短文举例告诉我们与某人意见不一致时，要礼貌一点。要用礼貌的方式表达抱怨。
（1）细节理解题。根据第一段中的句子Here's one polite way of telling the teacher. You can say, "Excuse me, teacher, but I …”可知 Excuse me, but. 是用在表达不同观点的礼貌的方式，故答案为B。
（2） 细节理解题。根据文中句子 . If your friend leaves tea cups and candy paper bags here and there, you can say, "It's really a bit difficult to do my homework here. It is a little dirty. Would you mind being a little tidier, please " 可知would you mind doing sth 是一种委婉的方式，故答案为C。
（3）推理判断题。根据But remember, if you have to disagree with someone, it's always best to be polite! 但请记住，如果您不得不与某人意见相左，最好保持礼貌！ 可知当我们表达不满或者不同意的时候，我们不应该用抱怨的方式去表达，而应该表示礼貌的不赞同，而A选项的我们不应该向生活中的任何人抱怨，表述太绝对，与文章的观点不符，故答案为A。
（4）词义猜测题。根据下文的描述可知这里是指我们跟朋友观点和想法不一致的时候，也就是由分歧的时候，故答案为B。
（5）主旨大意题。根据本文内天可知是告诉我们要用一种礼貌的方式抱怨，故答案为D。
考查日常生活类阅读。推理判断题不能直接从文中找到答案，而需要根据上下文及其相互间的关系或对整篇文章进行深层理解后，才能找到答案。主旨大意题要在阅读和理解全文的基础上对文章做出归纳、概括或评价，不能只凭文中的只言片语而断章取义，比如涉及文章的标题、主题、结论、结局等有关问题，都需要在细读全文的基础上，结合所学语言知识、背景知识、生活常识、专业知识进行逻辑思维推理判断，从而获取文章中内含的信息。
27．阅读理解
It's important to be polite and friendly when answering the phone, especially if you're speaking to a stranger. When answering the phone, it's important to know how to answer properly so that you can have a pleasant conversation.
Answer in a quiet environment. If you're in a loud environment, move somewhere quieter before answering the phone, or turn down the music or television before answering. You want to be in a place that's quiet enough so that you can hear the person talking to you, and that he or she can hear you.
stop your other tasks before answering the phone. Take a short moment to collect your thoughts before answering. Don't be distracted, as this could lead to miscommunication（误传）between you and the person you're speaking to. If you're free from distractions, the person you're speaking to will feel that he or she has your full attention. For example, if you are working on your computer or reading a book when the phone rings, stop these tasks and then pick up the call.
Say "Hello" and tell your name in a pleasant voice. If you don't know who is calling, you can add "This is Sam." For a more formal answer, you can say, for example, "This is the Smiths' house." If you see on Caller ID that a friend or family member is calling, feel free to say "Hi Tom! How are you today "
Take down the caller's information if the family member he or she is trying to reach is unavailable. If the caller is trying to reach someone who is not at home or is unavailable, say "I'm sorry, Mrs. Simpson. My father is not available right now. May I take a message " Be sure to record the person's name, phone number, and reason for calling clearly. If you don't have a notepad (便条簿) nearby, ask the person on the line to wait when you quickly go to get one.
（1）You should answer the call in a quiet place so that ______________.
A．you can hear each other clearly
B．you can talk about some personal problems
C．you can spend an enjoyable time
D．your conversation can't be heard by others
（2）What may the underlined word "distracted" mean in Chinese
A．粗鲁的 B．分心的 C．尴尬的 D．直接的
（3）If a stranger is calling Gina, what should she say first
A．Hello! How's it going B．Hello! I'm glad to hear from you.
C．Hello! This is Gina. D．Hi! How are you today
（4）If your father is too busy to answer the call, you should ___________.
A．ask your father to call back later
B．ask the caller to call again in a moment
C．hold on the line until your father is free
D．take down the caller's information clearly
（5）What can we learn from the passage
A．How to make a personal call politely at home.
B．The right ways to answer a personal call at home.
C．The proper manners to make and answer a call politely.
D．How to avoid killing a conversation in a short time.
（1）A
（2）B
（3）C
（4）D
（5）B
本文介绍了如何正确礼貌地接听电话。
（1）细节题。根据You want to be in a place that's quiet enough so that you can hear the person talking to you, and that he or she can hear you 你想待在一个足够安静的地方，这样你就能听到那个人在和你说话，他或她也能听到你说话 ，可知你应该在安静的地方接电话，这样你们可以清楚地听到对方的声音，故选A。
（2）词义猜测题。根据Take a short moment to collect your thoughts before answering 回答之前花一点时间收集你的想法， as this could lead to miscommunication（误传）between you and the person you're speaking to因为这可能导致误传你和你说话的人，可知distracted是分心的意思，故选B。
（3）推理题。根据 If you don't know who is calling，you can add "This is Sam." 如果你不知道谁在打电话，你可以加上这是山姆，可知如果一个陌生人打电话给吉娜，她应该先说你好！这是吉娜，故选C。
（4）推理题。根据 Be sure to record the person's name, phone number, and reason for calling clearly一定要清楚地记录下这个人的名字、电话号码和打电话的原因 ，可知如果你父亲太忙而不能接电话，你应该把打电话的人的信息记下来，故选D。
（5）推理题。根据 When answering the phone, it's important to know how to answer properly so that you can have a pleasant conversation接听电话时，知道如何正确接听很重要，这样你就可以进行愉快的交谈 ，可知文章讲述了在家接听私人电话的正确方法 ，故选B。
考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题、推断题，词义猜测题，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息，词义猜测题需要根据上下文提炼相关信息锁定词意。
28．阅读理解
Chicago Children's Museum (CCM) is to improve children's lives by creating a small society for children to play and learn in.
About Us
Chicago Children's Museum is a place where families and children are encouraged to create, explore, and discover together through play. We focus on literacy, science, math, art and health.
Some of Chicago Children's Museum's most popular exhibits include: Dinosaur Expedition(恐龙之旅)，where kids can dig for dinosaur bones; Water Ways (水道探险), which shows the wonders of water; Kids Town, where children buy and sell in shops and build their own city; Play It Safe(小小消防员), a firehouse that invites families to learn about fire safety through play.
Chicago Children's Museum is a not for profit cultural center.
History
Located at Navy Pier(海军码头) since 1995, Chicago Children's Museum is I now one of the city's top cultural attractions and the second most visited children's museum in the country. Chicago
Children's Museum serves more than 650, 000 visitors per year throughout Chicago.
（1）What's the purpose of Chicago Children's Museum
A．To display artworks. B．To learn knowledge.
C．To improve children's lives. D．To help parents look after kids.
（2）Which of the following can children find in Chicago Children's Museum
A．A dolphin. B．An elephant.
C．A snake. D．A dinosaur bone.
（3）Where should you go if you want to learn something about fire
A．Dinosaur Expedition. B．Play It Safe.
C．Water Ways. D．Kids Town.
（4）Which of the following can you use in Water Ways
A．A cellphone. B．A spade (铁锹).
C．A raincoat. D．A brick (砖头).
（5）Who is most interested in Chicago Children's Museum
A．College students. B．Farmers.
C．Children under 10. D．Workers.
（1）C
（2）D
（3）B
（4）C
（5）C
大意：本文主要介绍CCM的一些活动已经发展的历史。
（1）细节题。根据 Chicago Children's Museum (CCM) is to improve children's lives ，可知芝加哥儿童博物馆就是为了改善儿童的生活的，故选C。
（2）细节题。根据第二段， Some of Chicago Children's Museum's most popular exhibits include: Dinosaur Expedition(恐龙之旅)，where kids can dig for dinosaur bones。可知孩子们可以在恐龙之旅挖到恐龙骨骼，故选D。
（3）细节题。根据第二段 Play It Safe(小小消防员), a firehouse that invites families to learn about fire safety through play. 可知通过游戏了解消防安全是小小消防员活动，故选B。
（4）推理题。A 电话；B 铁锹；C 雨衣；D 砖头。根据项目 Water Ways (水道探险) ，因此需要的设备与防水有关，故选C。
（5）推理题。根据第一段 Chicago Children's Museum (CCM) is to improve children's lives by creating a small society for children to play and learn in. 可知这是一个组织，通过创造一些小的社会游戏来改善小孩们的生活，因此与小孩有关，故选C。
考查阅读理解。首先通读全文，了解文章大意，其次分析问题，抓住问题的关键词，在文中寻找相关信息，确定答案。
