【期中考点培优】专题12 阅读理解（含答案解析）-2025-2026学年八年级英语上册期中复习考点培优北师大版（2024）

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2025-2026学年八年级英语上册期中复习考点培优北师大版（2024）专题12 阅读理解
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
When I was in primary school, I was fat and didn’t like doing exercise. I felt tired and bored when doing any kind of exercise. I hardly did any exercise. I often felt sick and was absent from school, so I could hardly catch up with other students. And my poor health made it even more difficult for me to keep on exercising. The cycle repeated itself. My parents were really worried about me.
One day, after having supper, my father came and asked me to take a walk with him in the park. My father insisted that for people with very poor health, it was difficult to take up running and other sports at the beginning, but we could start with walking and increase endurance little by little. With his encouragement, I agreed and we went out together. It was hard for me to walk for half an hour and I wanted to give up, but my father encouraged me to keep on walking.
After that, I was often asked to walk with my parents. To my surprise, I could walk for an hour in the fourth month. ________I loved taking exercise gradually. Now I am a perfect runner in my middle school. I have lost all the fat and I am not weak any more. I take part in the school sports meeting every year.
My parents once told me that during all my life, I might face something difficult, but I shouldn’t be afraid of them. What I should do is to be brave when I face them. I finally understand that after I overcome what I am afraid of, I may find how great I am.
1．How did the writer like doing exercise while studying in primary school
A．Easy and interesting. B．Interesting but tiring.
C．Tiring and boring. D．Difficult but exciting.
2．Why did the writer fall behind other students at school
A．Because he didn’t like his teachers.
B．Because he was poor at every subject.
C．Because he thought studying was tiring and boring.
D．Because he was absent from school from time to time.
3．Which of the following sports did the writer start with
A． B．
C． D．
4．Which of the following can be put into the “________” in Paragraph 3
A．How proud I felt. B．I really wanted to give up.
C．I was so worried about it. D．I didn’t know what to do.
国家喊我们控制体重了！
In China, weight control has changed from a personal struggle to a government-supported effort. At a recent news conference (会议), Lei Haichao, head of the National Health Commission, announced plans to set up more weight management clinics at medical facilities. This got much attention online. Social media platforms have strongly responded (回应) to this news.
China has a growing obesity problem. Over half of adults are overweight or obese, and if not controlled, the rate could reach 70.5% by 2030, bringing a huge economic burden (经济负担). To solve this, in 2024, the government launched a campaign to help with weight control in three years.
At weight management clinics, like the one at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, experts from different fields work together. They use methods like traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture (针灸), to help patients. However, there are risks, so proper oversight is needed.
While weight control clinics are new, sports and healthy eating have long been widely included in China’s increasingly healthy society—thanks to strong government advocacy (倡导). So besides clinics, outdoor activities and healthy eating are also needed. The government has built many stadiums and fitness trails. More people are doing outdoor sports like hiking. Families are spending more time outdoors, and sports equipment sells well.
The government also issued (发行) eating guidelines for obese adults. People are more calorie-conscious, choosing healthy food like salads and low-sugar drinks. Entrepreneurs (企业家) are making traditional food healthier. With the government’s efforts, China is taking various steps to deal with the obesity problem.
5．What can we infer from the fact that sports equipment sells well
A．People don’t like outdoor activities.
B．People are more interested in sports now.
C．The price of sports equipment is very low.
D．There are no other ways to keep healthy.
6．What does the underlined word “obese” in the second paragraph probably mean
A．Very fat. B．Very thin. C．Very tall. D．Very short.
7．What does the underlined part “People are more calorie-conscious” mean
A．People don’t care about calories at all.
B．People only eat food with a lot of calories.
C．People don’t think calories are important.
D．People are more aware of the calories in food.
8．Which of the following could be the best ending of this passage
A．And in the future, more and more people will surely become fatter.
B．But the obesity problem will never be solved in China.
C．China will see better results in solving the obesity problem.
D．The government will stop its efforts to deal with the obesity problem.
①We have already known that if we sit for a long time, we’ll get fatter and we may get heart problems. New studies have shown that it is bad for our mental health, too.
②A study of 937 Brazilian adults during the COVID-19 found that about one-third of them sat around for more than 10 hours per day. It is reported that people who sat for too long might get depressed.
③Another study about children showed that each extra hour of sitting time at ages 12, 14 and 16 brought about higher depression grades by age 18. Eighteen-year-olds who sat most often had depression grades 28% higher than those who were more outgoing.
④Scientists are not sure yet about the connection between too much sitting and depression. But according to Mats Hallgren, “Sitting for too long can slow blood flow in the body.”
⑤The good news is that it’s easy to deal with. Aaron Kandola from University College London, UK, said that all kinds of movements might help. The key is just to move often.
9．What can we learn from Paragraph 2
A．Adults should do more activities. B．Sitting for a long time is bad for our health.
C．2/3 of adults sit for over 10 hours a day. D．18-year-olds are easier to get depressed.
10．The underlined word “depressed” here means ________.
A．unhappy B．pleased C．angry D．excited
11．Which one shows the structure of this passage
A．①/②③④⑤ B．①/②③/④/⑤ C．①②③/④⑤ D．①/②/③④/⑤
12．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To ask us to fight against depression.
B．To ask us to care about mental health.
C．To tell us reasons of sitting for a long time.
D．To tell us to do activities and not to sit for a long time.
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We’re sitting too much and it’s dangerous. Most Americans spend more than seven hours sitting every day.
And we know that sitting too much is not a good thing. 13 Luckily, there are simple changes you can make during the day—anywhere, even at the workplace, to improve your health.
14 This makes you start your mornings actively and be ready to begin the work. If you take the bus, get off one stop earlier to take some light exercise before 8 a.m.
15 When you’re busy with work, it’s easy to forget the time. Set a timer to help you to get up and take a walk around the office. You can use this time to fill up your water bottle or go to the bathroom.
16 Go to your co-workers’ office to talk about questions face to face. You’d better not just send an e-mail every time you have a question. This gives you a good excuse to move.
Use your lunch break to move around outside. 17 When possible, walk outside and enjoy the nice weather. Fresh air can make you keep a clear mind.
A．Ask questions and talk about questions face to face.
B．The more you sit, the weaker your body will be.
C．Many Americans today walk during their lunch break.
D．Get up and walk around the office every 60~90 minutes.
E．Park a few blocks away from the office and walk to work.
More and more people are taking part in dangerous sports and activities around the world now. Some climb the highest mountains and others travel to different parts of the world. I would think bungee jumping (蹦极) to be a good example of such an activity.
Bungee jumping is not a new activity. It appeared (出现) hundreds of years ago. The men tie (绑) long vines (藤) from plants around their ankles (踝关节). They spend days building tall towers out of vines and logs (原木). Then they jump off them. In their old story, a woman tried bungee jumping first. She decided to run away from her rude husband (丈夫). So she climbed up a tall tree and tied some vines around her feet. Her husband also climbed up the tree and tried to catch her. The woman jumped and the man followed. The vines saved her life, but her husband died.
However, bungee jumping becomes much safer nowadays. You jump from a high place 200 metres above the ground with an elastic (有弹性的) rope tied to your feet. You fall at up to 150 kilometres an hour until the rope stops you from hitting the ground. It is said that over 2 million people around the world have now tried bungee jumping.
Why do people take part in such activities as these nowadays Some scientists think that it is because life in modern world has become safe and boring. In the past, people had to go out and hunt for food. They didn’t have a doctor if they were ill, and life was harder for them. Nowadays, people live and work safely. They buy food in shops. And there are doctors and hospitals to look after them if they become ill. Then some people take part in such activities like bungee jumping.
It is important to remember that this sport is not suitable (合适的) for everyone. And remember, if you do not want to do it yourself, you can watch other people jump.
18．The underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refers to (指) ________
A．vines B．towers C．logs D．ankles
19．What can we learn about bungee jumping
A．Bungee jumping is a good sport for everyone nowadays.
B．People can jump as high as they can when they try bungee jumping.
C．The longer the elastic rope is, the safer people will be in bungee jumping.
D．People won’t hit the ground with the help of the elastic rope in bungee jumping.
20．Why do people take part in bungee jumping nowadays
A．Because they live and work safely. B．Because they think life is exciting.
C．Because they worry about being ill. D．Because they feel bored with life.
Sports help to keep people healthy and happy, and to live longer. Almost everyone likes sports. All over the world, men and women, boys and girls enjoy sports.
Sports change with the seasons. People play different games in winter and in summer. In warm weather, people often go sailing. But in winter, skating is usually more popular.
Some sports are so interesting that people everywhere go in for them. Football, for example, has spread (传播) around the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those with many rivers. Some sports or games go back thousands of years, like running and jumping. Chinese Wushu, for example, has a very long history. But basketball and volleyball are quite new. People are inventing (发明) new sports or games all the time. Water skiing is one of the newest in the family of sports.
Games and sports often grow out of the work that people do. The Arabs are famous for their horses and camels (骆驼). They use them in their work, and they use them in their sports, too. Hunting and fishing are very good sports. But millions of people do these just for a living.
People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but after a game on the sports field, they often become good friends.
21．Which is the same as “Sports change with the seasons”
A．People like to change sports and seasons.
B．Sports often change because seasons are cool.
C．People do different sports in different seasons.
D．Different sports are changing all the seasons.
22．How many kinds of sports are mentioned (提及) in the third paragraph (段落)
A．Seven. B．Eight. C．Nine. D．Ten.
23．What does the underlined expression “grow out of” mean in Chinese
A．长大 B．来源于 C．从……出去 D．改掉
24．What advantages (好处) do sports bring
① Keeping people healthy. ② Helping live longer. ③ Keeping people happy.
④ Making horses famous. ⑤ Making friends.
A．①②③ B．①③④⑤ C．①②④ D．①②③⑤
25．Where can we find the passage
A．A sports magazine. B．A weather report.
C．A history book. D．A health study.
Jogging is good for us and helps us live longer and more healthily. It’s easy to do and free. You do not have to spend much money jogging. You can do it in a park or even in your home. But many people find it boring after jogging for a while. Then how can we keep jogging fun Here are some ideas to make your jogging interesting.
You should choose to wear your favourite sports clothes and shoes when you jog. They make you more comfortable.
Always jog outdoors. By changing your route, you can choose another street, and you will always have something interesting to enjoy when you jog.
Listen to your favourite songs when you jog. The music can make you excited and run farther without feeling bored.
It’s always more enjoyable with a friend. Make friends while jogging. Join a running club, find a new running partner, or invite an old friend to go jogging. Then you can try to catch up with him or her.
26．Which is NOT the advantage of jogging according to the passage
A．It is fun and interesting to do. B．It doesn’t need much money.
C．It makes us healthier. D．Most of us can do it because it is easy.
27．How many ideas does the writer tell us to help make jogging fun
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six.
28．What does the underlined word “route” mean in Chinese
A．规律 B．习惯 C．路线 D．场地
29．How can the music help our jogging
A．By making us only think about jogging. B．By making us excited and run farther.
C．It can make us run faster. D．It can be helpful to our body.
30．Which is the best title of the passage
A．The advantages of jogging B．How to jog with others
C．Ways to make jogging fun D．Help your friends jog
Are there any rules in your family
Linda 8:00 a.m.
I have a big family. There’s my father, mother, sister Luna and me. We often do housework together. My mum cooks dinner, and my father sweeps the floor. I need to do the dishes after dinner and my sister Luna has to wash her socks every night.
Joe 10:54 a.m.
I am very thin and always get ill. My mother makes a lot of rules to help me develop good living habits. Every morning, I need to eat an egg and drink a glass of milk for breakfast. After school, I also do some exercise. At night, I usually read books at 8:30 p.m. After that, I get my schoolbag prepared at 9:00 p.m. And I must go to bed at 9:30 p.m.
Chandler 4:35 p.m.
I have a pet dog. Its name is Didi. There are some rules about my dog. I need to get up at 7:00 a.m. and take a walk with Didi. I have to feed Didi on time. Every Sunday, I need to give Didi a bath.
31．What does Luna need to do every night
A．Wash her socks. B．Cook dinner. C．Do the dishes. D．Sweep the floor.
32．Why does Joe’s mother make a lot of rules for him
A．To help him be outgoing. B．To improve his grades.
C．To encourage him to do housework. D．To help him develop good habits.
33．When does Joe get his schoolbag prepared
A．At 8:00 p.m. B．At 8:30 p.m. C．At 9:00 p.m. D．At 9:30 p.m.
34．What rules does Chandler have to follow about his pet
①take a walk with Didi ②feed Didi food ③cook lunch for Didi ④give Didi a bath
A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④
35．In which part of a newspaper can we probably read the text
A．Star Stories. B．Sports World. C．Science Study. D．Family Rules.
The Library Lesson
Rules sometimes feel restrictive, but last month I learned their true value through an experience in our school library.
Our librarian, Ms. Reed, announced new rules to keep the study area peaceful. The key requirement was to avoid loud discussions after school. Many students ignored this, including my friend Tom and me. One Wednesday, we chatted loudly while working on a history project. Ms. Reed reminded us twice to lower our voices, but we continued.
The consequence came quickly: We got banned from the library for a week. To complete our research, we had to use the noisy cafeteria instead. Distractions everywhere made concentrating impossible. Our work quality suffered terribly.
That week taught me why rules matter. They aren’t meant to control us but to protect everyone’s rights. Now I understand to follow reasonable rules actually saves time and reduces stress. Tom and I even volunteered to help monitor the library area—our way of making amends.
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36．Why did the librarian introduce new rules
A．To ban students from projects. B．To maintain a quiet study environment.
C．To make students use the cafeteria. D．To punish specific students.
37．What happened immediately after the students ignored warnings
A．They completed work faster. B．They lost library privileges for a week.
C．Ms. Reed cancelled all rules. D．The library became noisier.
38．What does “avoid” mean in Paragraph 2
A．To encourage. B．To ignore deliberately.
C．To prevent from happening. D．To participate in actively.
39．What lesson did the writer learn
A．Rules exist only for punishment. B．Breaking rules saves time.
C．Rules protect collective interests. D．Cafeterias are better than libraries.
Welcome to San Barbara Public Swimming Pool
Opening Time: 6:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.—11:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday
6:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday
Admission (入场费):
Children (Aged under 7): $2
Students (Aged 7—17): $3
Adults: $5
Rules:
·All swimmers must take a shower before going into the pool.
·Children must be with an adult.
·No playing or fighting in the pool. You may put other swimmers in danger.
·Slow swimmers keep to the right.
·Put your clothes, watches or other things in the lockers (储物柜). Remember the number of your locker. A lost key to the locker will cost you $4.50.
·Stop swimming if you don’t feel well. Call out loudly or put up your hand. We will come and save you.
·We will ask you to leave if you don’t follow the rules.
Place: 24 Market Road, San Barbara City　　　
Tel: 268-3956
40．How long is the swimming pool open on weekdays
A．For nine hours. B．For ten hours. C．For eleven hours. D．For twelve hours.
41．Five-year-old Jimmy and his father go swimming in this swimming pool. How much must they pay
A．Two dollars. B．Five dollars. C．Seven dollars. D．Eight dollars.
42．Why mustn’t swimmers play or fight in the pool
A．Because it is not healthy. B．Because the water will become dirty.
C．Because the pool is not big enough. D．Because it brings danger to others.
43．What should slow swimmers do according to the passage
A．Keep to the right. B．Keep to the left.
C．Play in the pool. D．Try to swim alone.
44．What is the purpose (目的) of the passage
A．To hold a swimming competition.
B．To ask students to clean the swimming pool.
C．To let students know the importance of swimming.
D．To welcome people to swim in the swimming pool.
Ron Clark is the writer of The Essential 55, a book about teaching students the rules for life. He was named Disney’s American Teacher of the Year for 2000. He helped many disadvantaged (弱势的) students and made a difference in their lives.
Clark’s story started at a primary school in North Carolina, the US. The first time he walked into his fifth-grade class, he met lots of problems. The children had little interest in learning and they often played or slept in class. To make a change, Clark wrote down 55 rules for them. Soon the students made progress in both their studies and lives. They learned to respect others and to be the best of themselves.
Some rules from The Essential 55Rule 1: Make eye contact (交流). Rule 2: Do your homework every night. Rule 3: If someone asks you a question, you should ask a question in return (作为回报). Rule 4: Learn the names of other teachers in the school and greet them. Rule 5: Do not save seats in the lunchroom. Rule 6: Always say thank you when you get something.
Clark doesn’t think it’s so hard to teach his students these rules. “I explain each rule, and then we role-play so that the students know how it works. The first week is just for practice. I will help them remember the rules they broke. After this week, each time they break a rule, they need to go over it.” Clark hopes that when his students leave his classroom, they can have skills that will help them for the rest of their lives.
45．Why was Ron Clark named Disney’s American Teacher of the Year for 2000
A．He wrote a famous book about school rules. B．He helped many students change their lives.
C．He taught for years in North Carolina. D．He created some useful life skills.
46．Why did Clark make the 55 rules at first
A．To play acting games. B．To help with homework.
C．To improve students’ learning habits. D．To prepare for a school performance.
47．What should the students do when they meet a teacher at school
A．Look at their eyes. B．Ask a question quickly.
C．Say “hello” politely. D．Run to the classroom.
48．What do the underlined words “go over” mean
A．恢复 B．克服 C．检查 D．复习
49．What does Clark most want for his students
A．To remember the rules perfectly. B．To get good grades on exams.
C．To learn useful skills for life. D．To act well in class.
I have a happy family, but there are many rules at my home.
Every day, I must get up at 6:30 a.m. and help my mom make breakfast. After breakfast, I need to wash the dishes. On school days, I can’t go out to play with my friends after school. I have to do my homework first. If I want to watch TV, I must finish my homework and clean my room.
On weekends, I have to clean the living room and sweep the floor. I also need to practice the piano for one hour. My parents say it is good for me to develop hobbies. We can’t talk loudly at home. My parents think it is not polite.
All in all, these rules seem strict, but they help me a lot. They teach me how to be responsible and keep good habits.
50．What time does the writer get up every day
A．At 6:00 a.m. B．At 6:30 a.m. C．At 7:00 a.m. D．At 7:30 a.m.
51．What does the writer have to do first after school on school days
A．Do homework. B．Watch TV. C．Clean the room. D．Wash the dishes.
52．What does the writer do on weekends
A．Go out to play with friends. B．Clean the living room and sweep the floor.
C．Play computer games. D．Go shopping with parents.
53．Why can’t the writer talk loudly at home
A．Because it is too noisy. B．Because the neighbors will be angry.
C．Because his/her parents think it is not polite. D．Because he/she needs to study.
54．Which is the best title for this passage
A．My School Rules B．My Favorite Hobbies
C．My Family Rules D．My Daily Life
I’m Lily. A new student named Leo came to our class last week. He is from another country and doesn’t know our school rules. Our teacher asked us to help him learn the rules. We teach him how to behave in class, in the library and on the playground.
In the library, Leo wanted to talk with me loudly. “No, Leo! We must be quiet in the library,” I said. He nodded and kept silent. Then he wanted to take a book home without asking the librarian. “Wait, Leo! We need to borrow books first,” our monitor Tom told him.
In the P.E. class, Leo didn’t wear sports shoes. “Leo, we must wear sports shoes for P.E. class,” the P.E. teacher said. He felt sorry and borrowed a pair from a classmate. After class, he ran in the hallway. “Don’t run here, Leo! It’s dangerous,” Tom stopped him.
Leo felt confused. He said, “Rules are different in different places. It’s not easy to remember them all.” We made a rule list for him. Now he knows what to do and what not to do.
55．Who helps Leo learn the rules
A．His parents. B．The teachers only.
C．Lily and her classmates. D．The librarian.
56．What did Leo want to do in the library
A．Talk loudly. B．Eat snacks. C．Run around. D．Sleep on the chair.
57．What’s the right order of places Leo went to
A．Classroom → Playground → Library → Hallway.
B．Classroom → Library → Playground → Hallway.
C．Library → Classroom → Hallway → Playground.
D．Playground → Library → Classroom → Hallway.
58．The underlined word “confused” means “________” in Chinese.
A．兴奋的 B．困惑的 C．愤怒的 D．平静的
59．What is the best title for the passage
A．My New Classmate B．Leo’s School Life
C．Learning School Rules D．How to Be a Good Student
Family rules help children learn what is and isn’t OK in the family. Good family rules are easy for children to understand.
Mum gives us some rules at home: Clean your rooms every other day. Be ready for dinner at 7:00 p.m. That means sitting at the table with clean hands. If Mum is having a meeting in the house, be very quiet. That means turning down the music. Be ready for bed at 9:30 p.m. and get up at 7:30 a.m. Take out the rubbish (垃圾) on Mondays before school. Clean the bathroom on Fridays.
Following these rules sometimes can be difficult. For example, if your room is really dirty and you can’t finish cleaning it on that day, you have to finish it the next day, along with something else you have to do. That isn’t easy. So never put off today’s work until tomorrow.
Mum makes these rules because she loves us a lot. She wants us to learn how to be on time, be clean and tidy and be polite. These rules help make our family warm and happy.
60．What should the children do according to the rules
①Clean their rooms every day. ②Never watch TV again.
③Wash hands before dinner. ④Be ready for bed at 9:30 p.m.
A．①② B．②③ C．③④ D．①④
61．What does the writer want to tell us through Paragraph 3
A．今日事，今日毕。 B．无规矩不成方圆。
C．有志者，事竟成。 D．吃一堑，长一智。
62．Which of the following is TRUE
A．Children can always make noise. B．Rules help them become better people.
C．There are four people in the writer’s family. D．They get up at half past six every day.
63．How does the writer like the family rules
A．Strict. B．Exciting. C．Terrible. D．Helpful.
Love is everywhere. Some teenagers always say that they can’t feel love in their life. That’s because some people show love without saying it. And I share some common ways of showing love in the comics. I love these animal friends. They have their little magic to help one another, such as the little rabbit and the fox. They like saying words that are full of love. And the elephant has huge ears.
64．What is the main purpose (目的) of the passage
A．To tell a funny story about some animal friends.
B．To explain why some teenagers feel lonely.
C．To discuss different ways of showing love through examples.
D．To teach readers how to draw interesting comics.
65．According to the passage, what is the elephant like
A．It has huge ears. B．It says words full of love.
C．It helps the rabbit and the fox. D．It has a special magic power.
66．“________” is the right topic for # 2 (Page 2).
A．Love is taking care of myself. B．Love is getting you what you need now.
C．Love is always listening quietly. D．Love is saying “I love you” every day.
67．Who is the text probably written for
A．Comic book artists. B．Parents and teachers.
C．Teenagers. D．Little children.
68．What might the writer agree is a good way to show love
A．Writing a long letter about your feelings. B．Helping someone in a small, kind way.
C．Buying expensive gifts for friends. D．Telling everyone how kind you are.
Do you often get angry Anger is a kind of feeling. Many things can make you angry. When your teacher gives you too much homework, when your team loses an important game, or when a friend borrows your favorite thing and then breaks it, you may get really angry.
69 For example, you breathe (呼吸) faster, your face turns red, and you may want to break something, but sometimes, you keep your anger inside. The problem is that if you do this, you may get a headache(头疼) or not feel comfortable.
In fact, it’s not good to hide (压抑) your anger, and it’s common for you to get angry sometimes. But keeping anger inside usually just makes things worse. 70 Try to let it out in the right way, without hurting others or yourself.
When you get angry, you can talk about it with other people. 71 When you talk about anger, those bad feelings can start to go away. Here are some other things you can do when you start to feel angry. For example, talk to a good friend, count from 1 to 100, go for a bike ride, think about good things and so on.
72 So you should think carefully before you take action. Don’t let your anger control you. Try your best to control your anger!
A．You may not get angry easily.
B．So you need to let your anger out.
C．Usually, your body will tell you when you are angry.
D．It’s helpful to talk about your anger with an adult, such as your parent or a teacher.
E．Remember that how you act when you are angry can make everything better or worse.
Life is always full of stress these days. How do you usually deal with your stress Do you know doing housework is helpful in dealing with stress In fact, doing something like washing dirty clothes may really make people relaxed.
“Doing some housework such as washing windows or cleaning the house is a good way to face our stress without taking any medicine,” says Carol Clark, a successful psychologist (心理学家) in New York. She often advises people who are under lots of stress to try doing housework every day. “While washing something, ” she says, “you can imagine you’re washing away some trouble in your life.”
Do people all agree with her idea Here are some ideas about it.
“Housework is the main reason for the stress in my life,” says Linda in France, “Get me out of doing the housework and then I’ll really be relaxed.”
Gary is a single father. “So, a man pays a psychologist $200 an hour for his problem about stress. However, he is just told to go back home and do some housework. I really don’t know who is crazier, the psychologist or the man!”
73．What does Carol Clark advise people under stress to do
A．To take some medicine. B．To call on a psychologist.
C．To do some housework. D．To be as tidy as possible.
74．What does Linda think of doing housework
A．It makes her relaxed. B．It makes her helpful.
C．It makes her in good health. D．It makes her under much stress.
75．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．Housework and stress. B．The reasons for stress.
C．Work and life. D．A successful psychologist.
A few days ago, I ran into a stranger as he passed by. I said sorry to him, and he said, “Excuse me, too. I wasn’t even noticing you.” This stranger and I were very polite. Then we went on our ways after saying goodbye.
Later, in the kitchen at home, as I cooked our meal, my daughter Betty walked up to me, very quietly. When I turned around, I nearly knocked her down. “Get out of the way!” I shouted angrily. She ran away, crying.
That night, when I lay in bed, my husband said to me, “You were so rude to Betty. Go and check the kitchen floor, and you’ll find some flowers there. Betty brought those for you. She picked them herself—pink, yellow, and your favourite blue.”
When I heard this, I thought deeply, “While meeting with a stranger, I was calm and polite; but with my daughter, I was not patient (耐心的).” I felt sad and tears began to fall.
I quietly went to Betty’s bed, “My dear.” I said, “Are these the flowers you picked for me ” She smiled, “I found them by the tree. I knew you’d like them.” I said, “I am so sorry that I treated you that way today.” And she said, “Mommy, that’s okay. ▲ ” I kissed her and said, “I love you too and I do love the flowers.”
That day Betty gave me a lesson on how to get along with each other in the family. I spent much time on work before and didn’t realize how important family life was. I decided to do better in the future.
76．Who walked into the kitchen
A．The daughter. B．The husband. C．The stranger. D．The writer.
77．Which of the following sentences should be put in ▲ in paragraph 5
A．I am so sad that I don’t want to talk now. B．I understand you and I still love you anyway.
C．The colorful flowers are really beautiful. D．I will be more careful in the future.
78．Try to guess the meaning of “rude” in paragraph 3. Which of the following is rude
A．Lily prepared a gift for Tom’s birthday. B．Jack didn’t say sorry after he broke Jenny’s cup.
C．Mia fell in love with writing in middle school. D．Harry didn’t do housework on weekdays.
79．According to the passage, what can we infer
A．The writer decided to do better in the future. B．The writer is always kind to her daughter.
C．The writer cried because she was angry. D．The writer will be patient with her daughter.
Emma lived in a village happily with her family. It was so hot in summer. She often slept on the roof (屋顶) of the flat-topped house with her grandmother. Grandmother always sang Emma to sleep. She also told her some stories.
One day, Dad told her that they would move to England because he had got a job there. It was a piece of good news, but Emma was a little sad because she didn’t want to leave her grandmother.
As the plane landed, Emma’s head was filled with new things. Emma was surprised that many things were different and tried her best to get used to the life there. Oh, but it was much colder here than it was in her hometown!
Emma thought of the warm nights when she sat next to Grandmother under the stars. Emma wrote to Grandmother, “I love and miss you, Grandmother, especially at bed time.”
Weeks passed. Emma got a parcel (包裹) from her grandmother one day. She opened it at once. Inside she found a colourful blanket and a note. It said, “My Emma, I make this for you. The blanket carries my love for you. It will always keep you warm. Love, Grandma.” Nighttime seemed to get warmer for Emma from that day on. She was thankful. So she called...
80．Why did Emma feel sad about moving to England
A．Because she was afraid of new things.
B．Because she would live a hard life there.
C．Because she didn’t want to leave her grandma.
D．Because she was worried about the weather.
81．What does the underlined word “this” refer to
A．The blanket. B．The parcel. C．The note. D．The village.
82．How did Emma’s feelings change according to the text
A．Happy→worried→troubled→thankful B．Excited→sad→surprised→troubled
C．Happy→sad→surprised→thankful D．Excited→worried→troubled→thankful
83．What did Emma probably do after getting the blanket
A．She placed it in a warm place. B．She gave a call to her grandma.
C．She went back to the village right away. D．She made another blanket for her grandma.
In English, when someone is very angry we say this person “sees red”, just as a bull goes wild after seeing a red cloth. Now it turns out that “seeing red” is not just an expression for any people, but also a scientific fact.
Researchers at North Dakota State University in the US found that there is a connection between the color red and anger. Angry people really do “see red” where others don’t. And a preference for red over blue may even suggest a more hostile personality.
The study includes a number of experiments. In the first, researchers asked a group of people which color they preferred, red or blue. Participants (参加者) then did personality tests. Results showed that those who chose red tended to be more hostile.
During a second test, participants looked at faded images that could be regarded either red or blue. Those who saw red scored 25 percent higher on hostility in the personality test.
“Hostile people have hostile thoughts; hostile thoughts are connected with the color red, and therefore hostile people see this color more frequently.” the researchers told The Independent.
Finally, the participants were told about imaginary situations in which they could take different actions. Results showed that in these situations, red-preferring people were more likely to show that they would harm another person than those who preferred blue.
“An important message from this research is that color can send psychological meaning,” the researchers said.
Where does this connection between the color red and anger come from Scientists said it might be a matter of evolution (进化). In ancient times, poisonous plants and insects could cause wounds and bleeding. So it may have become instinctive (本能的) for people to link color red with danger and threats.
84．“Seeing red” is not just an expression for angry people, but also a ______.
A．legendary story B．funny joke
C．scientific fact D．useful suggestion
85．The underlined word “hostile” in the second paragraph means ______.
A．unfriendly B．popular C．upset D．cheerful
86．During a second test, those who saw red scored 25 percent ______ on hostility in the personality test.
A．lower B．higher C．more D．less
87．In the final test, the participants were told about ______ in which they could take different actions.
A．faded images B．the true information
C．the same experience D．imaginary situations
88．Which of the following is NOT true about the study
A．Participants did personality tests in the study.
B．Participants took three tests in the study.
C．Participants were tested on seven different colors.
D．Blue-preferring people were less likely to harm others.
89．What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A．It tells us scientists’ new findings.
B．It explains why red is connected to anger.
C．It tells us the importance of evolution.
D．It shows us the poor living conditions of ancient people.
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1．C 2．D 3．A 4．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述作者小学时不爱运动，因此身体差且学业落后，在父亲鼓励下从散步开始运动，逐渐爱上锻炼，变得健康且擅长跑步，还领悟到要勇敢面对困难的道理。
1．细节理解题。根据“When I was in primary school, I was fat and didn’t like doing exercise. I felt tired and bored when doing any kind of exercise.”可知作者在小学时认为锻炼是令人疲惫和无聊的，故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据“I often felt sick and was absent from school, so I could hardly catch up with other students.”可知作者经常感到难受并且缺课，所以不能赶上其他的同学，故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据“My father insisted that for people with very poor health, it was difficult to take up running and other sports at the beginning, but we could start with walking and increase endurance little by little.”和“With his encouragement, I agreed and we went out together.”可知作者的爸爸坚持：对于一个身体虚弱的人来说，开始就从事跑步或其它运动是困难的，但是可以从散步开始，所以作者在爸爸的鼓励下，从散步开始运动，故选A。
4．推理判断题。根据“To my surprise, I could walk for an hour in the fourth month.”和“I loved taking exercise gradually.”可知此处应表示作者对运动方面的进步的积极感受，所以推断选项A“我感觉多么自豪呀”符合语境，故选A。
5．B 6．A 7．D 8．C
【导语】本文是说明文。主要介绍了中国将体重控制从个人努力转变为政府支持的行动，包括设立体重管理诊所、倡导运动与健康饮食等应对肥胖问题的多种措施。
5．推理判断题。根据“More people are doing outdoor sports like hiking ... and sports equipment sells well”可知，更多人参与户外运动，由此可推断运动器材销量好是因为人们现在对运动更感兴趣。故选B。
6．词义猜测题。根据“Over half of adults are overweight or obese”可知，“obese”与“overweight”为并列关系，结合常识可推测其意为“肥胖的，非常胖的”，与very fat意思相近。故选A。
7．句意猜测题。根据“The government also issued eating guidelines for obese adults... choosing healthy food like salads and low-sugar drinks”可知，人们会选择健康食物，说明他们更关注食物中的热量。“People are more calorie-conscious”意为“人们更清楚食物中的热量”。故选D。
8．推理判断题。文章整体围绕中国政府通过多种措施应对肥胖问题展开，且提到“With the government’s efforts, China is taking various steps to deal with the obesity problem”，可推断文章最佳结尾应是积极的，即中国在解决肥胖问题上会取得更好的效果。故选C。
9．B 10．A 11．B 12．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了长时间久坐对身体健康和心理健康的不良影响，并提出了多活动的建议。
9．细节理解题。根据“A study of 937 Brazilian adults during the COVID-19 found that about one-third of them sat around for more than 10 hours per day. It is reported that people who sat for too long might get depressed.”（一项针对937名巴西成年人的研究发现，约三分之一的人每天久坐超过10小时。据报道，久坐时间过长的人可能会抑郁。）可推知结论：久坐对健康有害。故选B。
10．词句猜测题。根据“It is reported that people who sat for too long might get depressed.”（据报道，久坐时间过长的人可能会抑郁。）结合上下文，“depressed”意为“情绪低落、不开心”。故选A。
11．篇章结构题。文章结构分析：①段：提出久坐对身体健康和心理健康的危害，引出话题；②段：通过巴西成年人的研究说明久坐与抑郁的关系；③段：通过儿童研究进一步说明久坐时间与抑郁程度的关系；④段：科学家探讨久坐与抑郁的联系；⑤段：提出解决方案，建议多活动。因此，结构为①/②③/④/⑤。故选B。
12．主旨大意题。根据全文内容以及“The good news is that it’s easy to deal with… The key is just to move often.”（好消息是解决起来很简单……关键是经常活动。）可推知结论：文章目的是呼吁人们多活动，避免久坐。故选D。
13．B 14．E 15．D 16．A 17．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了久坐的危害，并介绍了在工作场所等环境中可通过一些简单改变来改善健康的方法。
13．根据“And we know that sitting too much is not a good thing.”可知，此处需承接上文，进一步说明久坐的危害。B选项“坐得越多，身体就越虚弱。”具体阐述了不良后果，与后文“Luckily”引出的解决方案形成转折，逻辑衔接紧密。故选B。
14．根据“This makes you start your mornings actively...get off one stop earlier...”可知，本段核心建议是通过晨间活动开启一天。E选项“把车停在离办公室几个街区远的地方，然后步行上班。”与后文提到的“提前一站下车”的逻辑一致，均为增加步行机会的具体方式。故选E。
15．根据“When you’re busy with work, it’s easy to forget the time. Set a timer to...get up and take a walk around the office.”可知，本段主旨是定时起身活动。D选项“每60~90分钟起身在办公室走走。”精准地概括了此建议，与该部分主题契合。故选D。
16．根据“Go to your co-workers’ office to talk about questions face to face. You’d better not just send an e-mail every time you have a question.”可知，本段主张以面对面交流替代电子邮件。A选项“提出问题并面对面讨论问题。”精准地概括了此建议，与该部分主题契合。故选A。
17．根据“Use your lunch break to move around outside.”可知，此处涉及午休时的户外活动。C选项 “如今许多美国人在午休时间散步。”作为一个现象陈述，自然地引出了下文的具体建议。故选C。
18．B 19．D 20．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了蹦极运动的历史、现代蹦极的安全性以及人们参与蹦极等危险活动的原因，同时提醒读者蹦极并非适合所有人。
18．词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“They spend days building tall towers out of vines and logs (原木). Then they jump off them.”可知，他们用藤蔓和原木建造高塔，然后从高塔上跳下，所以“them”指代的是“towers”。故选B。
19．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“You jump from a high place 200 metres above the ground with an elastic (有弹性的) rope tied to your feet. You fall at up to 150 kilometres an hour until the rope stops you from hitting the ground.”可知，蹦极时，有弹性的绳子会阻止你撞到地面。故选D。
20．细节理解题。根据“Why do people take part in such activities as these nowadays ... Nowadays, people live and work safely. They buy food in shops. And there are doctors and hospitals to look after them if they become ill. Then some people take part in such activities like bungee jumping.”可知，现在人们参加蹦极是因为如今人们安全地生活和工作，即使是生病了，也会有医生照顾。故选A。
21．C 22．B 23．B 24．D 25．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了运动对人们健康、快乐和长寿的益处，以及不同季节、文化和历史背景下的运动多样性。
21．词句猜测题。根据“People play different games in winter and in summer.”可知，人们在冬季和夏季进行不同的运动，说明运动因季节不同而变化，划线句子表示“运动随着季节的变化而变化”，C选项与其含义一致。故选C。
22．细节理解题。根据“Football ... Swimming ... running and jumping. Chinese Wushu ... But basketball and volleyball ... Water skiing”可知，提到了足球、游泳、跑步、跳跃、中国武术、篮球、排球及滑水八种运动。故选B。
23．词句猜测题。根据“The Arabs are famous for their horses and camels (骆驼). They use them in their work, and they use them in their sports, too.”可知，阿拉伯人因马和骆驼闻名，他们用它们工作也用于运动，由此可知，运动来源于人们做的工作，故grow out of意思是“来源于”。故选B。
24．细节理解题。根据“Sports help to keep people healthy and happy, and to live longer.”和“after a game on the sports field, they often become good friends.”可知，运动的好处是：使人们保持健康和快乐，活得更长久，交朋友。故选D。
25．推理判断题。本文围绕运动的多样性、文化背景及益处展开，能够在体育杂志中找到。故选A。
26．A 27．B 28．C 29．B 30．C
【导语】本文主要介绍了让慢跑变得有趣的几种方法。
26．细节理解题。根据“Jogging is good for us and helps us ... or even in your home.”可知，慢跑有许多好处：对身体好、长寿、健康、容易做、不花钱。A选项没有提及。故选A。
27．细节理解题。根据第二段至第五段，作者提出了以下四个建议来让慢跑变得有趣：穿喜欢的运动服和鞋；总是在户外跑，并改变路线；听喜欢的歌曲；和朋友一起跑。故选B。
28．词句猜测题。根据“by changing your route, you can choose another street”，即“通过改变你的路线，你可以选择另一条街道”，“route”指的是你慢跑走过的路径或道路。故选C。
29．细节理解题。根据“The music can make you excited and run farther without feeling bored.”可知，音乐能让你兴奋，并且跑得更远而不觉得无聊。故选B。
30．最佳标题题。文章开头简要提及慢跑的好处后，用“But”转折，引出核心问题“Then how can we keep jogging fun ”，随后全文都在提供让慢跑变得有趣的“方法”。因此，“Ways to make jogging fun”是最能概括全文主旨的标题。故选C。
31．A 32．D 33．C 34．B 35．D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Linda、Joe和Chandler三个不同家庭的家庭规则。
31．细节理解题。根据Linda所说的话中“I need to do the dishes after dinner and my sister Luna has to wash her socks every night.”可知，她需要洗她自己的袜子。故选A。
32．细节理解题。根据Joe所说的话中“I am very thin and always get ill. My mother makes a lot of rules to help me develop good living habits.”可知，Joe很瘦，总是生病，他妈妈为了让他养成良好的生活习惯为他制定了许多规则。故选D。
33．细节理解题。根据Joe所说的话中“After that, I get my schoolbag prepared at 9:00 p.m.”可知，Joe晚上九点整理好书包。故选C。
34．细节理解题。根据Chandler所说的话中“take a walk with Didi”，“feed Didi on time”和“give Didi a bath”可知，他需要带Didi散步，喂它食物并且给它洗澡。故选B。
35．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了三位同学的家庭日常生活规则，因此文章可能出现在家庭规则版块。故选D。
36．B 37．B 38．C 39．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过讲述作者和朋友因在图书馆大声讨论、忽视提醒而被禁止一周，后在嘈杂食堂完成作业时效率低下，进而领悟“规则并非控制人，而是保护所有人权利”的经历，既体现规则的重要性，也展现个人对规则从忽视到认可、维护的态度转变。
36．细节理解题。根据第二段“Our librarian, Ms. Reed, announced new rules to keep the study area peaceful.”可知，图书管理员里德女士宣布了新规则，目的是保持学习区域的安静。故选B。
37．细节理解题。根据第二段“Ms. Reed reminded us twice to lower our voices, but we continued.”和第三段“The consequence came quickly: We got banned from the library for a week.”可知，在忽视警告后，他们立即被禁止进入图书馆一周。故选B。
38．词句猜测题。根据第二段“Our librarian, Ms. Reed, announced new rules to keep the study area peaceful. The key requirement was to avoid loud discussions after school.”可知，新规则目的是“确保学习区域保持安静”，也就是说，为了有一个安静的学习环境，图书馆里应避免大声讨论；据此可以推断，划线单词“avoid”意为“不做某事、防止某事发生”。故选C。
39．主旨大意题。综合全文，作者因在图书馆喧哗被禁后，只能在嘈杂食堂完成作业(无法专注)，这一经历让其深刻反思：打破规则看似是“个人自由”，实则破坏了他人“享受安静学习”的权利，进而损害“大家共同拥有安静学习空间”的集体利益。再结合最后一段核心句“They aren’t meant to control us but to protect everyone’s rights.”可知，规则的本质是通过保护每个学生的个人权利，最终维护集体利益，这与选项C“规则保护集体利益。” 完全契合。故选C。
40．B 41．C 42．D 43．A 44．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了圣巴巴拉公共游泳池的开放时间、票价和规则等信息。
40．细节理解题。根据“Opening Time: 6:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.—11:30 p.m., from Monday to Friday”可知，工作日每天上午开放3个小时，下午开放7个小时，共计每天10个小时。故选B。
41．细节理解题。根据“Children (Aged under 7): $2”“Adults: $5”可知，5岁的吉米去游泳池需要2美元，他的爸爸需要5美元，共需支付7美元。故选C。
42．细节理解题。根据“No playing or fighting in the pool. You may put other swimmers in danger.”可知，在游泳池玩耍或打架很可能会给其他游泳者带来危险。故选D。
43．细节理解题。根据“Slow swimmers keep to the right.”可知，慢游者靠右游泳。故选A。
44．主旨大意题。根据文章标题“Welcome to San Barbara Public Swimming Pool”可知，本文的目的是欢迎人们来游泳池游泳。故选D。
45．B 46．C 47．C 48．D 49．C
【导语】本文主要讲述了美国教师Ron Clark通过制定55条规则帮助弱势学生改变学习和生活态度的故事。
45．细节理解题。根据“He helped many disadvantaged students and made a difference in their lives.”可知，他帮助了许多弱势学生，改变了他们的生活，故Ron Clark获奖的原因是帮助学生改变生活。故选B。
46．细节理解题。根据“The children had little interest in learning… To make a change, Clark wrote down 55 rules for them.”可知，制定规则的目的是改善学生的学习习惯。故选C。
47．细节理解题。根据“Rule 4: Learn the names of other teachers in the school and greet them.”可知，当学生在学校见到老师时，应礼貌问候老师。故选C。
48．词句猜测题。根据“After this week, each time they break a rule, they need to go over it.”可知，学生们每次违反规则后，需要重新回顾或复习这些规则，以加深记忆，go over意为 “复习”。故选D。
49．细节理解题。根据“Clark hopes that… they can have skills that will help them for the rest of their lives.”可知，Clark希望学生学到生活技能。故选C。
50．B 51．A 52．B 53．C 54．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，作者描述了自己家庭中的严格规则，包括日常作息、家务分工和周末安排，并表达了这些规则对自己的积极影响。
50．细节理解题。根据“Every day, I must get up at 6:30 a.m.”可知，作者每天6:30起床。故选B。
51．细节理解题。根据“On school days, I can’t go out to play with my friends after school. I have to do my homework first.”可知，作者放学后首先要做作业。故选A。
52．细节理解题。根据“On weekends, I have to clean the living room and sweep the floor.”可知，作者周末的任务是打扫客厅和地板。故选B。
53．细节理解题。根据“We can’t talk loudly at home. My parents think it is not polite.”可知，不能大声说话的原因是父母认为不礼貌。故选C。
54．最佳标题题。根据“I have a happy family, but there are many rules at my home.”并通读全文可知，全文围绕家庭规则展开，描述具体规则及其影响。故选C。
55．C 56．A 57．B 58．B 59．C
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过讲述Lily和同学们帮助新同学Leo学习图书馆、体育课和走廊等不同场合的学校规则的故事，说明了规则因场合而异，并体现了同学间的互助精神。
55．细节理解题。根据第一段“Our teacher asked us to help him learn the rules. We teach him...”可知，老师让“我们” (即Lily和她的同学们) 帮助Leo，后文也具体提到了Lily和班长Tom帮助Leo的例子；因此，Lily和她的同学们帮助Leo学习规则。故选C。
56．细节理解题。根据第二段“In the library, Leo wanted to talk with me loudly.”可知，Leo在图书馆想做的事是“大声说话”。故选A。
57．细节理解题。按短文时间顺序梳理Leo去过的场所：根据第一段“A new student named Leo came to our class last week.”可知，他首先到的是Classroom“教室”；根据第二段“In the library, Leo wanted to talk with me loudly.”可知，然后他到了Library“图书馆”；根据第三段“In the P.E. class...”可知，体育课通常在Playground“操场”上进行，故接下来他来到了操场；再根据第三段“After class, he ran in the hallway.”可知，课后，他在走廊里跑，他最后去的地方是Hallway“走廊”；对比选项，只有选项B符合该顺序，其余选项均混淆场所先后，故排除。故选B。
58．词义猜测题。根据最后一段“Rules are different in different places. It’s not easy to remember them all.”可知，Leo认为，不同地方规则不同，全记住不容易；据此可以推断，他因为规则太多太杂而搞不清楚状况，所以感到“困惑”；因此划线单词“confused”意为“困惑的”。故选B。
59．最佳标题题。综合全文可知，本文围绕新同学Leo“不了解学校规则”展开，从老师安排帮助、到在不同场景中同学们纠正其违规行为、再到同学们制作规则清单帮助Leo记忆，全程核心主题是“学习学校规则”；选项C“学习校规”准确概括了文章的核心内容，适合作为文章的标题。故选C。
60．C 61．A 62．B 63．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了家庭规则的重要性以及作者家中具体的规则内容，说明了这些规则如何帮助家庭成员养成良好的习惯并营造温馨的家庭氛围。
60．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Clean your rooms every other day. Be ready for dinner at 7:00 p.m. That means sitting at the table with clean hands… Be ready for bed at 9:30 p.m.”可知，①“每天打扫房间”错误（原文是“每隔一天”）；②“永远不能看电视”未提及；③“晚餐前洗手”正确（“with clean hands”）；④“晚上9:30准备睡觉”正确。 故选C。
61．主旨大意题。根据第三段“So never put off today’s work until tomorrow”可知，作者通过这段强调“今日事今日毕”的道理。 故选A。
62．推理判断题。根据文章末段“She wants us to learn how to be on time, be clean and tidy and be polite. These rules help make our family warm and happy.”可知，规则帮助孩子成为更好的人。故选B。
63．观点态度题。根据最后一段“These rules help make our family warm and happy”可知，作者认为规则是有帮助的。故选D。
64．C 65．A 66．B 67．C 68．B
【导语】本文围绕“爱无处不在”展开，指出部分青少年感受不到爱，是因为有人会用“不说出口”的方式表达爱。作者通过漫画中的动物朋友举例，分享了几种常见的爱的表达方式，强调这些动物用小小的善意互相帮助，传递爱意。
64．主旨大意题。根据“That’s because some people show love without saying it. And I share some common ways of showing love in the comics. I love these animal friends. They have their little magic to help one another...”可知，作者的核心目的是“通过漫画中的动物例子，分享并讨论不同的爱的表达方式”。故选C。
65．细节理解题。根据“And the elephant has huge ears”可知，大象的特点是“有巨大的耳朵（has huge ears）”。故选A。
66．细节理解题。根据漫画中“I got you coffee”和“And a book”可知，这些都是你所需要的，从而得出“爱就是让你得到你现在所需求的”。故选B。
67．推理判断题。根据“Some teenagers always say that they can’t feel love in their life”可知，作者开篇直接针对“青少年”的困惑展开，后续分享爱的表达方式，也是为了帮助青少年理解“爱可以不说出口”，因此读者最可能是“青少年（Teenagers）”。故选C。
68．推理判断题。根据“They have their little magic to help one another”可知，作者提到动物通过“小小的魔法互相帮助”传递爱，由此可推断作者认可“用微小、善意的方式帮助他人”是表达爱的好方法。故选B。
69．C 70．B 71．D 72．E
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要围绕“愤怒”这一情绪展开，首先列举了引发愤怒的常见场景，接着介绍了愤怒时身体的反应及压抑愤怒的危害，然后提出通过正确方式释放愤怒的建议，最后强调愤怒时的行为会影响事情走向，呼吁学会控制愤怒。
69．根据“For example, you breathe faster, your face turns red, and you may want to break something”可知，后文通过“呼吸加快、脸红”等具体例子，说明愤怒时身体的表现，选项C“通常，当你生气时，你的身体会告诉你。”作为总起句，概括“身体会传递愤怒信号”的观点，引出后文的具体例子，故选C。
70．根据“In fact, it’s not good to hide your anger...But keeping anger inside usually just makes things worse.”及“Try to let it out in the right way”可知，前文强调压抑愤怒不好、会让事情变糟，后文建议“正确释放愤怒”，选项B“所以你需要把愤怒释放出来。”用“so”承接前文“压抑愤怒的危害”，提出“释放愤怒”的观点，衔接后文的具体释放方式，故选B。
71．根据“When you get angry, you can talk about it with other people.”及“When you talk about anger, those bad feelings can start to go away.”可知，前文建议“愤怒时与人沟通”，后文说明沟通的作用，选项D“和成年人谈论你的愤怒是有帮助的，比如你的父母或老师。”补充了“与人沟通”的具体对象，衔接前后文，故选D。
72．根据“So you should think carefully before you take action. Don’t let your anger control you.”可知，后文建议“愤怒时谨慎行动、不被情绪控制”，选项E“记住，你愤怒时的行为方式会让事情变得更好或更糟。”解释了“谨慎行动”的原因，故选E。
73．C 74．D 75．A
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章围绕“做家务是否有助于缓解压力”这一主题展开，先介绍了心理学家Carol Clark认为做家务是一种无需服药就能应对压力的好方法，随后又通过Linda和Gary两人的观点，呈现了对此话题的不同看法。
73．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“She often advises people who are under lots of stress to try doing housework every day.”可知，Carol Clark建议压力大的人每天尝试做家务。故选C。
74．推理判断题。根据文章第三段Linda的话“Housework is the main reason for the stress in my life...Get me out of doing the housework and then I’ll really be relaxed.”可知，Linda认为家务是她生活中压力的主要来源，她认为不做家务才能真正放松。因此，做家务让她压力很大。故选D。
75．主旨大意题。通读全文，文章开头引出“做家务有助于应对压力”的话题，接着引用心理学家的观点支持，然后又列举了不同的反对意见。整篇文章都在讨论家务与压力之间的关系。故选A。
76．A 77．B 78．B 79．D
【导语】本文讲述了作者因一次意外经历获得成长的故事：作者偶遇陌生人时礼貌相待，却在家中因差点撞到女儿Betty而大声呵斥，后来得知Betty为自己采摘了喜欢的鲜花，作者深感愧疚，向女儿道歉并反思自己此前忽视家庭、对家人缺乏耐心的问题，最终决定未来改进。
76．细节理解题。根据第二段“Later, in the kitchen at home, as I cooked our meal, my daughter Betty walked up to me, very quietly.” 可知，走进厨房的是作者的女儿Betty。故选A。
77．推理判断题。根据第五段“I am so sorry that I treated you that way today.”以及“Mommy, that’s okay”可知，这是作者向女儿道歉，并且女儿回应。此处应该是女儿对母亲的理解与爱意。选项B“我理解你，无论如何我仍然爱你。”符合语境。故选B。
78．词句猜测题。根据“‘Get out of the way!’ I shouted angrily. She ran away, crying.”以及“That night, when I lay in bed, my husband said to me, ‘You were so rude to Betty...’”可知，作者对女儿大喊后，丈夫指出她“rude”，可推测“rude”意为“粗鲁的、无礼的”。选项B“打碎杯子不道歉”属于不礼貌的行为，符合“rude”的含义。故选B。
79．推理判断题。根据最后一段“That day Betty gave me a lesson on how to get along with each other in the family. I spent much time on work before and didn’t realize how important family life was. I decided to do better in the future.”可知，作者反思对女儿不耐心，并决定未来做得更好，由此可推断作者会对女儿更耐心。故选D。
80．C 81．A 82．C 83．B
【导语】本文讲述了艾玛的生活变迁与情感故事。
80．细节理解题。根据第二段“it was a piece of good news, but Emma was a little sad because she didn't want to leave her grandmother”可知，艾玛因要搬去英国而难过，是因为不想离开奶奶。故选C。
81．词句猜测题。根据第五段“Inside she found a colourful blanket and a note. It said, ‘My Emma, I make this for you. The blanket carries my love for you’”可知，奶奶在便条中提到“我为你做了这个”，后文紧接着说明“这条毯子承载着我的爱”，由此可推断“this”指代前文提到的“毯子”。故选A。
82．细节理解题。根据文中内容可知，艾玛的情感变化为：初始，“Emma lived in a village happily with her family”，情感为“Happy”；得知搬迁，“it was a piece of good news, but Emma was a little sad”，情感转为“sad”；到英国后，“Emma was surprised that many things were different”，情感为“surprised”；收到奶奶的毯子，“She was thankful”，情感最终变为“thankful”。因此艾玛的情感变化是“Happy→sad→surprised→thankful”。故选C。
83．推理判断题。根据第五段“Weeks passed. Emma got a parcel from her grandmother one day. She opened it at once. Inside she found a colourful blanket and a note...Nighttime seemed to get warmer for Emma from that day on. She was thankful. So she called...”可知，艾玛在几周后收到奶奶的毯子，于是打了电话，由此可推断她是给奶奶打了电话。故选B。
84．C 85．A 86．B 87．D 88．C 89．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学研究发现红色与愤怒情绪之间存在关联，并通过实验验证了这一现象的科学性及其可能的进化根源。
84．细节理解题。根据第1段“Now it turns out that ‘seeing red’ is not just an expression for any people, but also a scientific fact.”可知，“seeing red”不仅是愤怒的表达，也是科学事实。故选C。
85．词句猜测题。根据第3段“Results showed that those who chose red tended to be more hostile.”及第6段“red-preferring people were more likely to show that they would harm another person than those who preferred blue”可知，那些选择红色的人往往更“hostile”，偏好红色的人比偏好蓝色的人更有可能表现出会伤害他人的行为；据此可以推断，划线单词“hostile”意为“不友好的”，与“unfriendly”同义。故选A。
86．细节理解题。根据第4段“Those who saw red scored 25 percent higher on hostility in the personality test.”可知，看到红色的人在敌意测试中得分高25%。故选B。
87．细节理解题。根据第6段“the participants were told about imaginary situations in which they could take different actions.”可知，参与者被告知虚构情境。故选D。
88．细节理解题。全文仅提到红色和蓝色的对比，未提及其他颜色测试。根据第3段“which color they preferred, red or blue”及实验内容可知，选项C“测试七种颜色”与原文不符。故选C。
89．主旨大意题。末段通过进化论解释红色与愤怒的关联，如“In ancient times… link color red with danger”。故选B。
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