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苏州市·2025年
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Have you ever looked closely at the paper money from different countries You will see more than numbers and colours. You will discover pictures of rivers, mountains, buildings and famous people. ___26___ They are like small lessons in culture, history and nature. Paper money isn’t just for spending—it’s also for learning.
Let’s start with China. ___27___ On the 20 yuan note(纸币), there is the Lijiang River in Guilin, with green mountains rising from calm waters. ___28___ On the 5 yuan note, you’ll find Mount Tai, one of the most famous mountains in China. A large number of poems were written in praise of it.
___29___ Switzerland’s notes include mountains, rivers, and even wind patterns(图案)! Canada’s have snowy landscapes and maple(枫树)leaves.
These days, many people use phones or cards as a way to pay. ___30___ But paper money still has its value—not only in money, but in meaning. You can hold it, look at it, and learn from it. It can be a tiny museum in your pocket.
So next time you hold your paper money, take a second look.
A. It’s fast and easy.
B. It’s a lesson worth learning.
C. Other countries do this too, in their own way.
D. It’s so beautiful that artists have painted it for centuries.
E. The Chinese yuan is a perfect mix of nature and tradition.
F. These pictures often show what each country finds important,
G. Today’s coins and paper money are nothing like early money.
【答案】26. F 27. E 28. D 29. C 30. A
【语篇导读】本文通过介绍各国纸币上的图案(如中国的漓江、泰山，瑞士的山脉和河流等)，揭示了纸币不仅是交易工具，更是承载文化、历史和自然价值的“口袋博物馆”，并对比了现代电子支付的便捷性与纸币的独特意义。
26. 根据第一段“You will discover pictures of rivers, mountains… They are like small lessons in culture…” 可知，纸币图案反映了国家的文化价值，选项F“这些图案常展示各国重视的事物”符合语境，故选F。
27. 根据第二段“Let’s start with China…On the 20 yuan note(纸币), there is the Lijiang River in Guilin, with green mountains rising from calm waters...A large number of poems were written in praise of it..” 可知，说的是中国纸币中自然与文化的结合，选项E“人民币是自然与传统的完美融合”符合总起句，引出下文，故选E。
28. 根据“On the 20 yuan note(纸币), there is the Lijiang River in Guilin, with green mountains rising from calm waters.” 可知，此处与20元人民币上漓江的风景有关，选项D“它如此美丽，几个世纪以来艺术家为之作画”，故选D。
29. 根据第四段“Switzerland’s notes… Canada’s…” 可知，此处转向其他国家的纸币设计，选项C“其他国家也以各自方式这样做”承上启下，符合语境，故选C。
30. 根据第五段“These days, many people use phones or cards as a way to pay.” 和“But paper money still has its value—not only in money, but in meaning. ”可知，此处是对比电子支付的优点，选项A“它快速且便捷”直接点明原因，符合语境，故选A。
苏州市·2024年
Recharge(充电)Your Body’s Battery
My phone is showing that little red low-battery sign. What if I didn’t recharge it—no, that would stress me out. But what if I took a few minutes to recharge myself—yes, that would help. But how ___26___
Tell yourself the truth.
When something stressful happens, we often can’t help taking a deep breath at first. But we control what happens next. It’s possible to work with our stress, rather than against it. Thank it and remind yourself: “___27___”
Turn your attention to joy.
To protect energy stores, turn your attention to being present. Focus on what you can feel grateful(感激的)for. Smiling can reduce stress. ___28___ Plant something in your day that you look forward to.
Work your stress out.
You might think all your feelings live in your brain. But in fact, we feel them with our whole bodies. ___29___ It can change how you feel. Also, heating up and cooling down, like taking a shower, may cheer you up.
___30___
Being in crowded and busy places sends our bodies signs of danger. We can recharge our batteries with green space time—look for a park, gardens or plants to calm our bodies and minds.
Life is short. It’s even shorter living on half a battery. We can break our daily stress habits and create more energy.
A. My body is producing energy to help me deal with it.
B. Relax yourself in green.
C. My energy is running out.
D. Here are a few ways to recharge yourself.
E. Warn your body of danger.
F. Joy can recharge us.
G. Doing exercise can help your body reduce stress.
【答案】26. D 27. A 28. F 29. G 30. B
【语篇导读】本文介绍了一些给自己充电的方法。
26. 根据“But what if I took a few minutes to recharge myself—yes, that would help. But how ”可知，此处引出文章主题，如何给自己充电，故选项D“这里有一些给自己充电的方法”符合语境，故选D。
27. 根据“It’s possible to work with our stress, rather than against it. Thank it and remind yourself: ‘…’”可知，此处介绍遇到压力时要在内心告诉自己，自己正在积极应对它，故选项A“我的身体正在产生能量来帮助我应对它”符合语境，故选A。
28. 根据“Turn your attention to joy.”及“Smiling can reduce stress.”可知，此处介绍微笑和快乐能够帮助我们减轻压力，给我们充电，故选项F“快乐可以给我们充电”符合语境，故选F。
29. 根据“You might think all your feelings live in your brain. But in fact, we feel them with our whole bodies.”可知，此处介绍人们的感受或压力不仅存在于大脑中，我们的身体也会感知到，故此处介绍可以运用锻炼身体减压，故选项G“锻炼可以帮助你的身体减轻压力”符合语境，故选G。
30. 根据“We can recharge our batteries with green space time—look for a park, gardens or plants to calm our bodies and minds.”可知，本段介绍了绿色的环境可以帮助我们放松身心，故选项B“在绿色中放松自己”符合语境，故选B。
苏州市·2023年
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
I once gave a lesson to a group of primary school students for a TV program.
I suggested that we create small gardens.
First, I asked the students to look for their favorite place in the school. ___26___ Then I had each of them describe their experiences of nature in a small garden.
In a box of about one and a half by two feet, they were free to organize—soil, stones, leaves and grass. Even as an active garden designer, I was impressed with their imagination. ___27___
One child created “water” that flowed into a “lake”; another child put grass in a way to represent “wind”; and yet another child tried hard to create shade... ___28___ That was why they took great interest when they created their small gardens. They spent a wonderful time together with nature.
___29___ If you notice a stone lying on the ground, pick it up and hold it. When you see beautiful flowers by the side of the road, stop and enjoy the pleasant smell.
Then, inside your mind, create a small garden of your own. ___30___
A. It will relax you.
B. Flowers like these are all around you.
C. The gardens were built many years ago.
D. Try spending time with nature yourself.
E. The gardens they made were really creative.
F. Once there, I let them try hard to empty their minds.
G. These children were often busy doing their schoolwork.
【答案】26. F 27. E 28. G 29. D 30. A
【语篇导读】本文为记叙文，短文讲述了作者曾经给一群小学生上课，让他们创建小花园，借此希望大家都可以去亲近大自然，放松自己。
26. 根据“First, I asked the students to look for their favorite place in the school...Then I had each of them describe their experiences of nature in a small garden.”可知此处是作者让学生们做的事情，选项F“一到那里，我就让他们努力清空他们的大脑”符合语境，故选F。
27. 根据“Even as an active garden designer, I was impressed with their imagination.”可知学生们创造的小花园给作者留下了很深的印象，选项E“他们做的花园真的很有创意”符合语境，故选E。
28.根据“That was why they took great interest when they created their small gardens. They spent a wonderful time together with nature.”可知应该介绍孩子们在创建自己的小花园时产生了极大的兴趣的原因，选项G“这些孩子经常忙着做功课”符合语境，故选G。
29. 根据“If you notice a stone lying on the ground, pick it up and hold it. When you see beautiful flowers by the side of the road, stop and enjoy the pleasant smell.”(如果你注意到地上有一块石头，就把它捡起来拿起来。当你在路边看到美丽的花朵时，停下来享受宜人的气味)可知此处作者建议大家要亲近自然，选项D“试着自己花点时间亲近大自然”符合语境，故选D。
30. 根据“Then, inside your mind, create a small garden of your own.”可知此处应介绍在自己的脑海里，创造一个属于自己的小花园的好处，选项“它会让你放松”符合语境，故选A。
苏州市·2022年
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Every year, millions of birds are killed or hurt when they fly into buildings. Why does this happen ___26___ Birds are flying into windows and tall buildings that are all covered by glass.
Many birds fly from one place to another. Most of the time, they live in the wild, such as forests and wetlands. ___27___ They might see small trees and flowers inside a window and want to rest on these plants. The birds do not know there is glass between them and the plants. ___28___
Some birds fly at night. They use the moon and stars to help guide them in the right direction. Tall buildings with lights on at night can confuse(迷惑)the birds. ___29___ The birds see the light, but they cannot tell that the light is coming from inside a building. They fly toward the light and crash into a building. On many mornings, there might be several dead birds lying on the ground.
___30___ Many office buildings now turn off their lights at night. This helps reduce the number of birds that fly into buildings and it also helps save energy.
A. The answer is glass.
B. People are trying to solve the problem.
C. These birds have no idea what glass is.
D. As a result, they fly right into the glass.
E. In this way, they can avoid crashing into glass.
F. People don’t know how to deal with the problem.
G. This is a big problem, especially on foggy and rainy nights.
【答案】26. A 27. C 28. D 29. G 30. B
【语篇导读】本文为说明文，短文主要讲述了城市中带有玻璃墙的建筑内晚上的灯光给迁徙的鸟儿造成了困扰，使得它们误撞上玻璃从而导致死亡。
26. 根据“Why does this happen ”可知，空处应是解释背后的原因，结合“windows and tall buildings that are all covered by glass.”可知，与玻璃有关，A项“答案是玻璃”符合语境，故选A。
27. 根据“ Most of the time, they live in the wild, such as forests and wetlands.”可知，大多数时候，它们生活在野外，比如森林和湿地，所以对于玻璃没有概念，C项“这些鸟根本不知道玻璃是什么”符合语境，故选C。
28. 根据“ The birds do not know there is glass between them and the plants.”可知，鸟儿不知道它们和植物之间有玻璃，所以就撞上了，D项“结果，它们直接撞到了玻璃上”符合语境，故选D。
29. 根据“Tall buildings with lights on at night can confuse(迷惑)the birds.”可知，这里是说夜晚亮着灯的高楼大厦会迷惑鸟类这一问题，G项“这是一个大问题，尤其是在雾天和雨夜”符合语境，故选G。
30. 根据“Many office buildings now turn off their lights at night. This helps reduce the number of birds that fly into buildings and it also helps save energy.”可知，本段是讲对于这一问题人们采取的解决办法，B项“人们正在努力解决这个问题”符合语境，故选B。
苏州市·2021年
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It was a very hot day. As I was sitting on the bench, waiting for class to begin, I saw Timothy waving a brown paper bag at Jenna. Happily, the two of them walked away to somewhere.
___33___ They stopped at a quieter area behind the library. “Strange,” I thought. “They must be up to something!” I watched them from behind a large tree and saw Jenna pass some money to Timothy. Timothy then passed the paper bag to Jenna. Both of them were smiling and seemed very happy. ___34___ Timothy must be selling answers to the holiday worksheets to Jenna! It made sense to me as Timothy was an excellent student and Jenna always needed help in her homework. I could not stop myself and jumped out from behind the tree. I cried, “___35___”
Timothy and Jenna were surprised. “What is happening ” Jenna asked. After I told them what I had thought, they laughed. I turned out that in the bag was a special comic book bought by Timothy’s brother. ___36___ Once I heard the explanation, I turned red. I wished the ground would swallow(吞下)me then to save me from the shame. I said sorry for my mistake and quickly ran away. ___37___
A. I will never trust them again.
B. A thought suddenly came into my mind.
C. Out of curiosity, I followed Timothy and Jenna.
D. Timothy was only collecting money from Jenna for the comic book.
E. I will never jump to conclusions again.
F. I saw what the two of you had done.
G. Luckily, they invited me to join them.
【答案】33. C 34. B 35. F 36. D 37. E
【语篇导读】本文为记叙文，短文讲述了作者通过跟踪蒂莫西和珍娜，以为他们在做坏事，结果事实却不是作者看到的那样，作者从那件事情中吸取了教训：再也不妄下结论了。
33. 根据“Happily, the two of them walked away to somewhere.”以及“They stopped at a quieter area behind the library. “Strange,” I thought. “They must be up to something!” I watched them from behind a large tree”可知，他们换了一个地方，而我还能看到他们在做什么，说明我跟着他们，选项C“出于好奇，我跟着蒂莫西和珍娜”符合语境，故选C。
34. 根据“Timothy must be selling answers to the holiday worksheets to Jenna...I cried”可知，这里是说自己看见他们之间的事情之后的想法，选项B“我突然想到一个主意”符合语境，故选B。
35. 根据“I watched them from behind a large tree and saw Jenna pass some money to Timothy. Timothy then passed the paper bag to Jenna. Both of them were smiling and seemed very happy.”可知，这里应该是作者喊道自己看到的情景，选项F“我看见你们两个做了什么”符合语境，故选F。
36. 根据“I turned out that in the bag was a special comic book bought by Timothy’s brother.”以及“Once I heard the explanation, I turned red.”可知，这里应该是说他们向我解释真实的情况，选项D“蒂莫西只是从珍娜那里收钱买漫画书”符合语境，故选D。
37. 根据“Once I heard the explanation, I turned red. I wished the ground would swallow(吞下)me then to save me from the shame. I said sorry for my mistake and quickly ran away.”可知，这里应该是说经过这件事情之后，自己吸取了教训，选项E“我再也不妄下结论了”符合语境，故选E。
常州市·2025年
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的六个选项中选出四个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As a child, I was afraid of the dark, as so many children are. Not the dark itself, but what I was certain it had: bad spirits, bad people, and anything bad. ___37___ I kept myself inside the light on winter afternoon, thinking of light as magic protection. I went to bed with the hall light on and the door slightly open.
Later on, I borrowed Jill Tomlinson’s book The Owl(猫头鹰)Who Was Afraid of the Dark from the library and fell in love with the baby owl, Plop, who learns through others that dark can be exciting, kind, fun, necessary, beautiful and super. ___38___ In this book, all the animals that are shown on the signs of a village’s stores climb down at midnight. One of the signs is an owl, and this book has a beautiful watercolor owl on the cover.
___39___ I began to see the possibilities of the dark, but I still preferred to meet it with a safety cordon(防护线)of light.
All this changed for me when I moved to the countryside in east London, at 26. There I lived together with real dark for the first time in my life. I learned the wonder of a starry sky. On cool evenings when the stars seemed close enough to touch, I would dress myself in a warm coat and lie in a quiet yard and stretch(伸展)out into the sky, to the calling of owls from the woods. ___40___
A. I tried different ways to keep dark away.
B. But I was sure about the wonderfulness of the dark.
C. However, I spent more time outdoors and more time at night.
D. At the same time, I read and reread Phyllis Arkle’s Magic at Midnight.
E. I have learned, since then, to totally love the dark and everything that lives in it.
F. These stories described night as a magical space where good things could happen.
【答案】37. A 38. D 39. F 40. E
【语篇导读】本文主要讲述了作者小时候很害怕黑暗，因为作者总是会去想象黑暗中有什么东西，但是作者在阅读了《怕黑的猫头鹰》和《午夜魔法》这两本书后，作者对黑暗的恐惧感减少了，并试着去接受黑暗。
37. 根据“As a child, I was afraid of the dark, as so many children are. Not the dark itself, but what I was certain it had: bad spirits, bad people, and anything bad. ... I kept myself inside the light on winter afternoon, thinking of light as magic protection. I went to bed with the hall light on and the door slightly open.”可知，前文提到作者害怕黑暗，后文描述具体行为，选项A“我尝试了各种方法来驱散黑暗”符合语境，故选A。
38. 根据“In this book, all the animals that are shown on the signs of a village’s stores climb down at midnight.”可知，在这本书中，那些出现在村庄商店招牌上的动物们都会在午夜时分爬下来。此处提到另外一本书的内容，选项D“同时，我还反复阅读了菲莉丝·阿克尔的《午夜魔法》”符合语境，故选D。
39. 根据“I began to see the possibilities of the dark, but I still preferred to meet it with a safety cordon(防护线)of light.”可知，我开始意识到黑暗之中存在着种种可能性，但我还是更倾向于用一片光亮的防护带来应对它。此处介绍作者的一些变化，开始不再那么害怕黑暗，选项F“这些故事将夜晚描述为一个充满魔力的空间，那里可能发生美好的事情”符合语境，故选F。
40. 根据“There I lived together with real dark for the first time in my life. I learned the wonder of a starry sky. On cool evenings when the stars seemed close enough to touch, I would dress myself in a warm coat and lie in a quiet yard and stretch(伸展)out into the sky, to the calling of owls from the woods.”可知，作者介绍自己开始享受黑暗，选项E“从那以后，我学会了完全热爱黑暗以及黑暗中的一切生物”符合语境，故选E。
常州市·2024年
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的六个选项中选出四个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Sunrise gold” is a color that means a lot to me. The color mixes gold with a bit of red and yellow. I like it because it gives me peace, energy and hope in the face of difficulty.
When I was in the eighth grade, I took part in a speech competition. Although I made all my efforts, I didn’t win. ___37___ I had trouble falling asleep that night. It was 3:30 in the morning, and there was nothing but me and my unhappy heart. I got up and went upstairs to the roof(屋顶)top to clear my mind.
___38___ At first, it was orange and red, but after a short while, the sun awoke from its sleep and painted the sky with its gold colour. The sunlight shone on everything—trees, roofs and streets. ___39___ The rays of light woke up the gentle morning wind and sent it moving across the field, touching my face and everything gently. It also woke up the early birds, which were singing happily.
There and then I realized that past is history, no matter how much we regret it. I thought to myself, “Maybe I can start once more, just like the dawn(黎明).” ___40___
Now, whenever I face difficulties, I remember what the “sunrise gold” made me understand that morning.
A. So I never doubted I could deal with it.
B. I tried to remember all of what I heard.
C. The failure hit me hard and made me feel painful.
D. I went downstairs, feeling energetic and hopeful.
E. I stayed there until a ray of light appeared in the sky.
F. I felt its warmth flow through my body and into my heart.
【答案】37. C 38. E 39. F 40. D
【语篇导读】本文讲述了作者在一次演讲比赛失败后，通过观看日出获得了新的希望和能量的故事。
37. 根据上文“Although I made all my efforts, I didn’t win. ”可知，作者尽了全力但没有赢，因此感到痛苦。C选项“这次失败对我打击很大，让我感到很痛苦”符合，故选C。
38. 根据下文“At first, it was orange and red, but after a short while, the sun awoke from its sleep and painted the sky with its gold colour. ”可知，作者在屋顶待到天边出现光，看到了日出。E选项“我一直待在那里，直到天空中出现一道亮光”符合，故选E。
39. 根据上文“The sunlight shone on everything — trees, roofs and streets.”可知，阳光照耀在一切事物上，作者感受到了温暖。F选项“我感到它的温暖流过我的身体，流进我的心”符合，故选F。
40. 根据上文“Maybe I can start once more, just like the dawn”可知，作者通过观看日出获得了新的希望和能量，因此下楼时感到充满活力和希望。D选项“我下了楼，觉得精力充沛，充满希望”符合，故选D。
常州市·2023年
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的六个选项中选出四个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Years ago, I interviewed a successful advertising man. ___37___ I never believed he could make it. About ten years later, however, I was surprised to see the man on TV, holding up his new book. He has published more than 100 best sellers.
His ability to see himself as a writer shows a concept(理念)known as “possible selves.” It describes how people picture their future life: what they may become, or want to become, or even fear to become.
___38___ What you imagine can come true if you build a bridge from your “now” self to your possible self. But how do we build that bridge Here are a few steps you can try.
First of all, just take action. If you’re dreaming of a certain job, attend a course, follow someone who does what you want to do and start by taking up that type of work as a hobby or a side job. You should tell yourself that these are the steps you can take to achieve that goal(目标).
A study of adults aged between 23 and 72 found that more than 70 percent of those who sent weekly progress to a friend completed their goals, twice the percentage of those who didn’t share written goals. So secondly, when you have a goal, share it. ___39___ That finding held true for all goals.
Finally, try looking toward people you know only by chance for advice, or those with whom you haven’t spoken in years. A lot of research has found that when you’re asking for valuable advice, people in your larger network are more likely(可能)to help you than those closest to you. ___40___
A. Ask your best friends to share their goals.
B. A possible self can take you beyond daydreams.
C. He told me that he dreamed of being a writer in fact.
D. So, reach out to your weak connections for it when needed.
E. He always imagined himself as the most successful businessman.
F. More friends knowing about your goal makes it more likely to be achieved.
【答案】37. C 38. B 39. F 40. D
【语篇导读】本文为记叙文，短文主要介绍了作者曾经采访一位成功的广告人，这位成功人士说自己想成为作家。多年后，他真的梦想成真。作者由此了解了一个专业术语“可能的自我”，在现在的自己和未来的自己之间架起一座桥梁，你的想象就能成真。但我们要如何建造那座桥呢，文中详细地介绍了建造那座桥的方法。
37. 根据“I interviewed a successful advertising man”可知，此处应是采访中提到的内容，C选项“他告诉我，事实上他梦想成为一名作家”符合，故选C。
38. 根据“What you imagine can come true if you build a bridge from your ‘now’ self to your possible self.”可知，在现在的自己和未来的自己之间架起一座桥梁，你的想象就能成真，B选项“一个可能的自我可以带你超越白日梦”符合，故选B。
39. 根据“So secondly, when you have a goal, share it”可知，此处提到了如何分享，F选项“更多的朋友知道你的目标，使它更有可能实现”符合，故选F。
40. 根据“A lot of research has found that when you’re asking for valuable advice, people in your larger network are more likely(可能)to help you than those closest to you.”可知，此处提到的与需要帮助有关的内容，D选项“所以，在需要的时候，向你的薄弱环节伸出援手”符合，故选D。
常州市·2022年
阅读下面短文从短文后所给的六个选项中选出四个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Life is full of choices and decisions. Here are some steps to help you make wise decisions.
First, it’s better to make a decision quickly than avoid it for a month because you’re afraid of choosing. ___37___ Also, some choices usually have time limits. So to keep our brains from getting too tired, we needn’t think about the cost of every single choice. Narrow down the list and try comparing only the best two or three.
Next, think about the value and cost of each choice. ___38___ Or better yet, create a scorecard,on which you give out bigger point values to what you think is more important. This way you can tell if one huge advantage is more important than a group of little disadvantages.
Then, stay calm and give yourself some space. You don’t want to delay(延迟)for weeks, but if you’re about to make a hasty(仓促的)decision, you may end up picking something you regret. ___39___ And it might take you a few days for major choices, like choosing your ideal high school.
___40___ Why Because it’s good to get a fresh way of thinking from others who are not as worried as you. Consider their opinions(观点)even if they are not what you want to hear. You need to take different opinions into consideration so that you will make a wise decision.
A. You’ll need at least one night to “sleep on it”.
B. And you don’t have to make a decision alone.
C. They are the best chances to show your personality.
D. These ways of letting out what you are feeling are helpful.
E. It’s very tiring to think things over but fail to decide in time.
F. To do that, you can make a list of advantages and disadvantages.
【答案】37. E 38. F 39. A 40. B
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文，短文向我们介绍帮助你做出明智的决定的一些步骤。
37. 根据“it’s better to make a decision quickly than avoid it for a month because you’re afraid of choosing”可知，本段建议不要拖延做决定，选项E“事情想了很久又不能及时做出决定，真是累人”符合语境，故选E。
38. 根据“Next, think about the value and cost of each choice.”可知，考虑每个选择的价值和成本，选项F“要做到这一点，你可以列出优点和缺点”符合语境，故选F。
39. 根据“Then, stay calm and give yourself some space. You don’t want to delay(延迟)for weeks, but if you’re about to make a hasty(仓促的)decision, you may end up picking something you regret.”可知，拖延不好，但是仓促地做决定也不好，选项A“你至少需要一个晚上来‘睡一觉’”符合语境，故选A。
40. 根据“Because it’s good to get a fresh way of thinking from others who are not as worried as you.”可知，因为从没有你担心的人那里得到一种新的思维方式是件好事，所以此处建议可以听听他人的意见，选项B“你不必独自做决定”符合语境，故选B。
镇江市·2025年
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The word “longevity” comes from the word “long”. It means that people are living a long life. So in the traditional Spring and Autumn Period, people considered longevity as the most important goal.
___31___ Early in the Spring and Autumn Period, there were celebrations for the elderly.
___32___ So the Chinese people started to hold the birthday ceremony at the age of 40. Later celebrations would also be held for people’s 50th, 60th and 70th birthdays. The 60th birthday ceremony was the most common. As the length of people’s lives is increasing in modern society, more celebrations have been held in the later decades(十年). In addition, people now have the habit of celebrating the birthday before the end of the decades. ___33___ Why so As the pronunciation of “nine” in Chinese is the same as the pronunciation of the word “long”. Nine is also the largest single-digit number. ___34___ The highlight of the celebration is birthday feast(宴会), which is different from other feasts. ___35___ Besides being a form of celebrating old age, the birthday ceremony is also a way to wish for the health of the elderly people and hope that they can overcome difficulties they may meet in later life.
A. It stands for best wishes for longevity.
B. Six is another lucky number in people’s eyes.
C. Only a few people could live long in ancient times.
D. At birthday feasts, eating “longevity noodles” is the most important part.
E. There were many activities and customs about the celebration of longevity.
F. In ancient times, people didn’t celebrate birthdays because of poor living conditions.
G. For example, people usually celebrate the 59th birthday rather than the 60th birthday.
【答案】31. E 32. C 33. G 34. A 35. D
【语篇导读】本文主要介绍了中国传统中关于长寿庆祝的相关活动、习俗以及生日庆祝的演变，包括不同年龄段生日庆祝的情况、数字“九”的寓意以及寿宴等内容。
31. 根据后文“Early in the Spring and Autumn Period, there were celebrations for the elderly.”(在春秋早期，就有针对老年人的庆祝活动)可知，此处应总述关于长寿庆祝的活动和习俗。选项E“有很多关于长寿庆祝的活动和习俗”符合语境，引出下文对具体庆祝活动的介绍，故选E。
32. 根据后文“So the Chinese people started to hold the birthday ceremony at the age of 40.”(所以中国人开始在 40 岁时举办生日仪式)可知，前文应说明古代人们长寿不易，所以才会在 40 岁就举办生日仪式。选项C“在古代，只有少数人能长寿”符合语境，解释了举办生日仪式的原因，故选C。
33. 根据前文“In addition, people now have the habit of celebrating the birthday before the end of the decades.”(此外，现在人们有在十年结束前庆祝生日的习惯)可知，此处应举例说明这种习惯。选项G“例如，人们通常庆祝 59 岁生日而不是 60 岁生日”符合语境，是对前文习惯的举例，故选G。
34. 根据前文“As the pronunciation of ‘nine’ in Chinese is the same as the pronunciation of the word ‘long’. Nine is also the largest single-digit number.”(因为“九”在中文里的发音和“久”的发音相同。九也是最大的个位数)可知，此处应说明“九”代表的寓意。选项A“它代表着对长寿的美好祝愿”符合语境，解释了“九”的象征意义，故选A。
35. 根据前文“The highlight of the celebration is birthday feast(宴会), which is different from other
feasts.”(庆祝活动的亮点是寿宴，它与其他宴会不同)可知，此处应介绍寿宴的特别之处。选项D“在寿宴上，吃‘长寿面’是最重要的部分”符合语境，说明了寿宴的重要内容，故选D。
镇江市·2024年
阅读下面短文，从其后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，有两项是多余的。
During the Chinese New Year, people can watch colorful dragon dances in the street or on TV programmes. ___31___ It is because both in the north and in the south, Chinese can express hope for a happy life through the activity.
Dragons are respected and loved in Chinese culture. In ancient China, the dragon was thought as a mythical animal that could make clouds and bring rains, and prevent disasters and bring happiness. ___32___ And they are also said to scare away evil spirits and bad luck.
Guided by a big dragon ball, the dragon dancers make different kinds of movements while holding the cloth dragon. ___33___ As many as 9 to 15 dancers use long poles to guide the dragon’s head and snakelike body. Usually one dancer does tricks on the dragon. Tricks are often jumps and moves that make the dragon turn in different ways.
___34___ It is usually performed in the evening. One of Hong Kong’s modern-looking neighborhoods in Wan Chai District is home to the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, a folk art form with a history of over 100 years. ___35___ Then the villagers started to perform a fire dragon dance for three days to drive it away. Since then, around Mid-Autumn Festival every year, the villagers perform fire dragon dances to make wishes.
Today people often see dragon dances during holidays, festivals and the opening of new businesses. These performances invite wealth and good luck.
A. A special kind is the Fire Dragon Dance.
B. The Cloth Dragon Dance has a long history.
C. It is said that a disease swept through the village.
D. Why is the dragon dance so popular across China
E. Where can people usually enjoy the dragon dance
F. Now they still represent wisdom, power and wealth.
G. Dragon dancers have to work as a team to make the dragon come to life.
【答案】31. D 32. F 33. G 34. A 35. C
【语篇导读】本篇为说明文。短文主要介绍中国的传统文化之一——舞龙。
31. 根据“It is because both in the north and in the south, Chinese can express hope for a happy life through the activity.”可知，此处在解释原因，选项D“为什么舞龙在中国如此流行”符合语境，故选D。
32. 根据“In ancient China, the dragon was thought as a mythical animal that could make clouds and bring rains, and prevent disasters and bring happiness. ... And they are also said to scare away evil spirits and bad luck.”可知，此处介绍龙的一些代表意义，选项F“现在它们仍然代表着智慧、权力和财富”符合语境，故选F。
33. 根据“Guided by a big dragon ball, the dragon dancers make different kinds of movements while holding the cloth dragon.”可知，此处介绍舞龙，选项G“舞龙者必须团队合作才能让龙活过来”符合语境，故选G。
34. 根据“It is usually performed in the evening. One of Hong Kong’s modern-looking neighborhoods in Wan Chai District is home to the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, a folk art form with a history of over 100 years.”可知，此处介绍火龙舞，选项A“一种特殊的是火龙舞”符合语境，故选A。
35. 根据“Then the villagers started to perform a fire dragon dance for three days to drive it away.”可知，此处介绍火龙舞背后的传说，选项C“据说一种疾病席卷了整个村庄”符合语境，故选C。
南通市·2025年
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的六个选项中选出五个可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Similar to blogs, vlogs allow people to share their lives and thoughts. Video clips(片段), instead of written texts or photos, are mainly used in vlogs. While short videos of about 10 to 60 seconds in length are still popular, more and more people like vlog entries(记录), which last for several minutes. They allow vloggers to include more meaningful content. ___41___
Before filming
First, plan ahead by considering the subject, the message, and the purpose of the video clip. ___42___ Preparing a script is especially useful to help beginner vloggers stay on topic. Also, make sure you have all the necessary equipment.
While filming
___43___ You need to speak confidently to catch viewers’ attention. If you can’t get it right the first time, just try again. Design unexpected things like a phone ringing, which can make your vlog more humorous. Also, remember to protect your personal information in your vlog. ___44___
After filming
Video editing(剪辑)may sound challenging, but there are different video editing software and apps to help us. Add sound and visual effects to present information creatively. ___45___ And finally, think of a suitable title to let viewers know the clip’s content.
A. Here is how to prepare a vlog entry.
B. It shows who you are and where you live.
C. Never tell others about your name or home address.
D. It’s also good to add background music to set the mood.
E. Speaking in a vlog is like talking in front of the viewers.
F. Then, create a story with three parts—beginning, middle and end.
【答案】41. A 42. F 43. E 44. C 45. D
【语篇导读】本文主要介绍了如何准备和制作视频博客。
41. 根据“They allow vloggers to include more meaningful content”以及下文内容可知，本文主要介绍了如何准备和制作视频博客，选项A“以下是如何准备一个视频博客记录”符合语境，引出下文具体准备步骤，故选A。
42. 根据“First, plan ahead by considering the subject, the message, and the purpose of the video clip”可知，拍摄前需要提前规划，考虑视频片段的主题、信息和目的，选项F“然后，创建一个由三个部分组成的故事——开头、中间和结尾”符合语境，故选F。
43. 根据“You need to speak confidently to catch viewers’ attention”可知拍摄时需要自信地说话以吸引观众的注意力，选项E“在视频博客中讲话就像在观众面前讲话”符合语境，故选E。
44. 根据“Also, remember to protect your personal information in your vlog”可知拍摄时需要保护个人信息，选项C“永远不要告诉别人你的名字或家庭住址”符合语境，故选C。
45. 根据“but there are different video editing software and apps to help us. Add sound and visual effects to present information creatively”可知此处应继续补充后期制作的技巧，选项D“添加背景音乐来营造气氛也很好”符合语境，故选D。
宿迁市·2025年
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Cycling is popular and enjoyable. It is not only a good way to keep healthy but also an action to protect the environment. ___41___ Here are some tips on how to keep safe while cycling.
___42___ Before you start cycling, you need to examine the condition of your bike with care. For example, make sure that the brakes(刹车)work well and the chain(链条)can turn with no problems.
Use proper equipment. Wear a helmet. ___43___ Before you start cycling, you should fasten(扣紧)your helmet. Wear bright and reflective(反光的)clothes on the road. Make sure your bike has lights. All these can greatly reduce the risk of being hurt.
Follow traffic rules. You are required to follow the same traffic rules as drivers. ___44___ For example, you should ride at a safe speed on the right side of the road, wait at the traffic lights and let passers-by go first.
Stay focused(专注的). ___45___ If you chat with others when you are cycling, it can distract(使分心)you and put yourself at the risk of road accidents.
By following these tips, you can enjoy cycling and stay safe at the same time. Always remember that safety comes first! Happy cycling!
A. You need to buy a new hat.
B. It is important to stay focused.
C. Examine(检查)your bike with care.
D. Remember that your helmet fits you well.
E. Keep the traffic rules in mind all the time.
F. However, sometimes it may be dangerous.
G. You can do anything you want while cycling.
【答案】41. F 42. C 43. D 44. E 45. B
【语篇导读】本文主要介绍了骑自行车的好处，同时重点给出了几条骑行时保证安全的建议。
41. 根据“It is not only a good way to keep healthy but also an action to protect the environment.”及“Here are some tips on how to keep safe while cycling.”可知，前文提到骑自行车的好处，后文引出安全骑行的建议，选项F“然而，有时它可能是危险的”通过转折指出骑行存在危险，从而引出安全建议的必要性，衔接上下文，故选F。
42. 根据“Before you start cycling, you need to examine the condition of your bike with care.”可知，该段落围绕骑行前检查自行车展开，选项C“仔细检查你的自行车”作为小标题，符合语境，故选C。
43. 根据“Wear a helmet. Before you start cycling, you should fasten your helmet.”可知，该段落提到佩戴头盔及扣紧头盔，选项D“记住你的头盔很适合你”补充了佩戴头盔的注意事项，符合语境，故选D。
44. 根据“Follow traffic rules. You are required to follow the same traffic rules as drivers.”可知，该段落强调遵守交通规则，选项E“时刻牢记交通规则”进一步强调遵守规则的重要性，符合语境，故选E。
45. 根据“Stay focused. If you chat with others when you are cycling, it can distract you and put yourself at the risk of road accidents.”可知，该段落围绕保持专注展开，选项B“保持专注是很重要的”总述保持专注的重要性，符合语境，故选B。
宿迁市·2024年
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Be an Interesting Person
An interesting person is very popular. And to be an interesting person will help you live an easy life. But how can you become interesting ___46___
Try learning new things
An interesting person lives a colorful life. If you take up new work or new hobbies, you will become open-minded, talented and creative. ___47___ So, it is necessary to try learning new things.
Insist on doing sports
Developing a habit of doing sports can help you become interesting. When doing sports such as playing basketball, you will make more friends. ___48___ In this way, you will be an interesting person.
Communicate with different people
___49___ When you communicate with different people, it will bring you different advantages. Different people share different ideas. They will enlarge your knowledge and enrich your life. They may open up a new world to you. It’s helpful to make you become an interesting person.
___50___
Everyone likes talking, but only a few people enjoy listening. In fact, talking too much won’t make you attractive. Instead, listening carefully to others will help you become patient and wise.
To become an interesting person, please take action right now!
A. Learn to be a good listener.
B. Try listening to more music.
C. Your life will be more colorful.
D. Here are some ways to help you.
E. It helps you become friendly and confident.
F. So you have to ask people for more support.
G. Communication plays an important role in life.
【答案】46. D 47. C 48. E 49. G 50. A
【语篇导读】本文主要介绍了如何成为一个有趣的人，并给出了一些建议。
46. 根据下文的几条建议可知，空处应是引出这些建议的句子。选项D“这里有一些方法可以帮助你”符合语境，故选D。
47. 根据“If you take up new work or new hobbies, you will become open-minded, talented and creative.”可知，如果你从事新的工作或新的爱好，你会变得思想开放、有才华、有创造力，空处应该是学习新事物的优点，选项C“你的生活会更加丰富多彩”符合语境，故选C。
48. 根据“Developing a habit of doing sports can help you become interesting. When doing sports such as playing basketball, you will make more friends.”可知，养成做运动的习惯可以帮助你变得有趣。当你做一些比如打篮球的运动时，你会交到更多的朋友。空处应该是介绍做运动的好处，选项E“它可以帮助你变得友好和自信”符合语境，故选E。
49. 根据“When you communicate with different people, it will bring you different advantages.”可知，空处应是关于沟通的重要作用，选项G“沟通在生活中扮演着重要的角色”符合语境，故选G。
50. 根据“Everyone likes talking, but only a few people enjoy listening. In fact, talking too much won’t make you attractive. Instead, listening carefully to others will help you become patient and wise.”可知，每个人都喜欢说话，但只有少数人喜欢倾听。事实上，话太多不会让你变得有吸引力。相反，仔细倾听别人会帮助你变得有耐心和聪明。空处应与学会倾听有关，选项A“学会做一个好的倾听者”符合语境，故选A。
宿迁市·2023年
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Life is full of unexpected(始料不及的)moments. Whether these moments are surprising or challenging, we all need to face them bravely. ___46___ Here are four simple ways.
Take a deep breath
Breathing exercise can help relax us in both mind and body. We can breathe deeply through our nose, then blow slowly through our mouth. ___47___.
Be creative
If we fail to express ourselves, we can turn to artistic outlets(艺术表现途径). ___48___ These can help us share our thoughts and feelings.
___49___
We can get good advice through reading. Good books are good friends. They can help us feel better after a busy day. They can also open up a whole new world to us.
Practise positive(积极的)self-talk
If we often practise negative(负面的)self-talk, we will think negatively about ourselves. ___50___
Shall we try these ways when we face the unexpected moments
A. Do some reading
B. We need to speak to someone we trust.
C. So we’d better talk to ourselves in a positive way.
D. Then, how can we students face these properly
E. This can be a great way to help us feel calm.
F. For example, we can colour, paint, or keep diaries.
G. Try different things to find out which one is right.
【答案】46. D 47. E 48. F 49. A 50. C
【语篇导读】本文为说明文，短文就学生该如何面对生活中始料不及的时刻给出了一些简单的方法。
46. 根据“Here are four simple ways.”可知此处问该如何面对，D项“那么，我们学生该如何正确面对这些呢”符合语境，故选D。
47. 根据“Breathing exercise can help relax us in both mind and body.”可知深呼吸使人平静，E项“这是帮助我们感到平静的好方法”符合语境，故选E。
48. 根据“If we fail to express ourselves, we can turn to artistic outlets.”可知此处提到艺术表现途径，F项“例如，我们可以上色、画画或记日记”符合语境，故选F。
49. 根据“We can get good advice through reading.”可知建议读书，A项“读些书”符合语境，故选A。
50. 根据“Practise positive self-talk”可知要积极与自己交谈，C项“所以我们最好用积极的方式与自己交谈”符合语境，故选C。
宿迁市·2022年
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
When you do DIY, you make, repair or decorate things yourself instead of paying someone to do it. For one thing, it’s a wonderful time to enjoy yourself when you make something. ___46___ Today, I will show you how to make a fruit salad.
First, choose your favourite fruit. Use fruit in season. ___47___
Next, wash the fruit. ___48___ For example, mixing red apples, green pears and purple grapes can make your salad look very colorful.
Then, cut some of the larger fruit into small pieces. ___49___
Finally, mix them together and add some salad cream if you like.
___50___ Just prepare it before you are going to eat it, because some of the fruit will quickly turn brown when you leave it in the air for some time.
A. Make sure that it is fresh.
B. Please take care when you use a knife.
C. You’d better use fruit of different colors.
D. It will take you a lot of time to do DIY.
E. Try not to prepare the fruit salad too early.
F. For another thing, it can save you money.
G. DIY stands for “do-it-yourself”.
【答案】46. F 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. E
【语篇导读】本文为说明文，短文主要介绍了如何制作水果沙拉。
46. 根据“For one thing, it’s a wonderful time to enjoy yourself when you make something”可知接下来继续描述DIY的好处，选项F“另一方面，它可以为你省钱”符合语境，故选F。
47. 根据“Use fruit in season”可知要使用时令水果，这样可以保证水果新鲜，选项A“确保它是新鲜的”符合语境，故选A。
48. 根据“For example, mixing red apples, green pears and purple grapes can make your salad look very colorful.”可知要用不同颜色的水果，选项C“你最好用不同颜色的水果”符合语境，故选C。
49. 根据“cut some of the larger fruit into small pieces”可知此处和切水果有关，选项B“用刀时请小心”符合语境，故选B。
50. 根据“Just prepare it before you are going to eat it”可知不要提前准备，在你吃之前准备好，选项E“尽量不要过早准备水果沙拉”符合语境，故选E。
宿迁市·2021年
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Pollution is one of the biggest problems in the world today. In many places, rubbish is thrown into lakes and rivers. ___46___
In some cities, the air is filled with pollution. ___47___ If it is not cleaned up, more people will be hurt.
___48___ Land and water pollution kills many animals every year.
If we do not act to improve the environment, more living things will be killed by pollution.
___49___
We should separate rubbish into different groups. In this way, it can be recycled and reused. We had better plant more trees. ___50___ What’s more, we shouldn’t put the waste into lakes or rivers.
If we can do these, we will make the world a better place to live in.
A. This makes some old people and children ill.
B. As well as people, animals are also harmed by pollution.
C. We can make our lakes and rivers cleaner and cleaner.
D. It’s time for all of us to take action right away!
E. Because of this, these places have already been polluted.
F. Trees reduce dust and help keep the air clean.
G. A few of us should take action to protect the environment.
【答案】46. E 47. A 48. B 49. D 50. F
【语篇导读】本文为说明文，短文介绍了环境污染造成的后果以及应对污染的措施。
46. 根据上文“Pollution is one of the biggest problems in the world today. In many places, rubbish is thrown into lakes and rivers.”可知，此处与垃圾倾倒等造成的后果有关；故“正因为如此，这些地方已经被污染了”符合语境，故选E。
47. 根据上下文“In some cities, the air is filled with pollution…If it is not cleaned up, more people will be hurt.”可知，此处介绍城市的空气污染使人们生病；故“这使一些老人和儿童生病”符合语境，故选A。
48. 根据下文“Land and water pollution kills many animals every year.”可知，此处介绍污染对动物造成的影响；故“动物和人一样，也受到污染的伤害”符合语境，故选B。
49. 根据上下文“If we do not act…We should separate rubbish into different groups…”可知，此处介绍我们要采取措施应对污染；故“现在是我们所有人立即采取行动的时候了”符合语境，故选D。
50. 根据上文“We had better plant more trees.”可知，此处介绍树木对减少污染的作用；故“树木减少灰尘，有助于保持空气清洁”符合语境，故选F。
徐州市·2025年
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Have you ever looked closely at the paper money from different countries You will see more than numbers and colours. You will discover pictures of rivers, mountains, buildings and famous people. ___26___ They are like small lessons in culture, history and nature. Paper money isn’t just for spending—it’s also for learning.
Let’s start with China. ___27___ On the 20 yuan note(纸币), there is the Lijiang River in Guilin, with green mountains rising from calm waters. ___28___ On the 5 yuan note, you’ll find Mount Tai, one of the most famous mountains in China. A large number of poems were written in praise of it.
___29___ Switzerland’s notes include mountains, rivers, and even wind patterns(图案)! Canada’s have snowy landscapes and maple(枫树)leaves.
These days, many people use phones or cards as a way to pay. ___30___ But paper money still has its value—not only in money, but in meaning. You can hold it, look at it, and learn from it. It can be a tiny museum in your pocket.
So next time you hold your paper money, take a second look.
A. It’s fast and easy.
B. It’s a lesson worth learning.
C. Other countries do this too, in their own way.
D. It’s so beautiful that artists have painted it for centuries.
E. The Chinese yuan is a perfect mix of nature and tradition.
F. These pictures often show what each country finds important,
G. Today’s coins and paper money are nothing like early money.
【答案】26. F 27. E 28. D 29. C 30. A
【语篇导读】本文通过介绍各国纸币上的图案(如中国的漓江、泰山，瑞士的山脉和河流等)，揭示了纸币不仅是交易工具，更是承载文化、历史和自然价值的“口袋博物馆”，并对比了现代电子支付的便捷性与纸币的独特意义。
26. 根据第一段“You will discover pictures of rivers, mountains… They are like small lessons in culture…” 可知，纸币图案反映了国家的文化价值，选项F“这些图案常展示各国重视的事物”符合语境，故选F。
27. 根据第二段“Let’s start with China…On the 20 yuan note(纸币), there is the Lijiang River in Guilin, with green mountains rising from calm waters...A large number of poems were written in praise of it..” 可知，说的是中国纸币中自然与文化的结合，选项E“人民币是自然与传统的完美融合”符合总起句，引出下文，故选E。
28. 根据“On the 20 yuan note(纸币), there is the Lijiang River in Guilin, with green mountains rising from calm waters.”可知，此处与20元人民币上漓江的风景有关，选项D“它如此美丽，几个世纪以来艺术家为之作画”，故选D。
29. 根据第四段“Switzerland’s notes… Canada’s…” 可知，此处转向其他国家的纸币设计，选项C“其他国家也以各自方式这样做”承上启下，符合语境，故选C。
30. 根据第五段“These days, many people use phones or cards as a way to pay.” 和“But paper money still has its value—not only in money, but in meaning. ”可知，此处是对比电子支付的优点，选项A“它快速且便捷”直接点明原因，符合语境，故选A。
徐州市·2024年
阅读短文，从短文后A至F六个选项中选出五个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Feeding pandas can cause big problems
The other day, two tourists in China were banned(禁止)from visiting giant pandas all their lives. ___41___ Over the past four months, a total of 19 people have been banned from Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding for similar reasons. ___42___
Food from tourists may make pandas sick. Giant pandas eat about 20 kilos of bamboo and bamboo shoots a day. To make sure that the pandas’ diet is healthy, their food sources(来源)are watched. ___43___ Even common foods like carrots can carry bacteria(细菌). Humans also carry bacteria, and they can put pandas’ health at risk.
___44___ Tourists’ behaviours may mess up their habits and even scare them. Imagine being in the middle of a meal and people start shouting or throwing things at you. In these cases, some pandas may feel scared. ___45___ It’s important to keep in mind that these animals need special care with their food and their living environment.
A. Bamboo is giant pandas’ favourite food.
B. So, why shouldn’t tourists feed pandas
C. It is because they fed bamboo to pandas.
D. The food provided to pandas is also strictly checked.
E. Then they become angry and even hurt the zookeepers.
F. Giant pandas spend about 10 to 16 hours of their days eating.
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. D 44. F 45. E
【语篇导读】本文主要讲述了游客喂养大熊猫可能带来的问题，以及为什么不应该让游客喂养大熊猫。
41. 根据“two tourists in China were banned(禁止)from visiting giant pandas all their lives”可知，两名中国游客被终身禁止参观大熊猫，可推知接下来会介绍原因。选项C“那是因为他们喂竹子给熊猫吃”符合语境，故选C。
42. 根据“Food from tourists may make pandas sick”可知，游客的食物可能会让熊猫生病。选项B“那么，游客为什么不应该喂熊猫呢”符合语境，故选B。
43. 根据“To make sure that the pandas’ diet is healthy, their food sources(来源)are watched”可知，为了确保熊猫的饮食是健康的，他们的食物来源被监视。选项D“提供给熊猫的食物也经过严格检查”符合语境，故选D。
44. 根据“Imagine being in the middle of a meal and people start shouting or throwing things at you.”可知，此处内容与大熊猫吃东西相关。选项F“大熊猫每天大约花10到16个小时进食”符合语境，故选F。
45. 根据“Imagine being in the middle of a meal and people start shouting or throwing things at you. In these cases, some pandas may feel scared.”可知，此处描述大熊猫受到惊吓以后的表现。选项E“然后他们变得愤怒，甚至伤害动物园管理员”符合语境，故选E。
徐州市·2023年
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Once upon a time, all the animals were called to an early meeting. As they gathered in the public square, one of them, the chicken, was seen by her neighbours going in the opposite direction. “Hey, Chicken! ___41___ ” they asked. “Didn’t you receive the invitation ”
“Yes, I did,” replied the chicken. “___42___ The thing is, I have some very important personal business that I must deal with. Now, please excuse me. ___43___ Please tell everyone at the meeting how sorry I am. Tell them that although I won’t be there in body, I will certainly be there in spirit! Whatever you decide, you can count on my complete support. Bye!”
The topic the animals would discuss was what to do with the order of the lion. The lion ordered them to give him something to eat. ___44___ Then they decided that they would offer the lion just one animal. All they asked in exchange was that the lion left the other animals in peace. ___45___ They chose the chicken.
A. I really must go home.
B. Why are you going away from the square
C. And I would of course come to the meeting.
D. They had a lively but surprisingly short discussion.
E. The decision about which animal to offer was reached without any disagreement.
【答案】41. B 42. C 43. A 44. D 45. E
【语篇导读】本文是一则寓言故事，短文讲述了一只小鸡因缺席动物们的会议而被选为狮子的盘中餐的故事。
41. 根据“As they gathered in the public square, one of them, the chicken, was seen by her neighbours going in the opposite direction. ‘Hey, Chicken!…’ they asked.”可知，动物们都在广场上参加会议，但是一只鸡离开了广场，于是其他动物询问原因。故B“你为什么要离开广场”符合语境，故选B。
42. 根据“Didn’t you receive the invitation ”及“‘Yes, I did,’ replied the chicken.”可知，小鸡收到了参加会议的邀请，表示自己当然会参加会议。故C“我当然会来参加会议”符合语境，故选C。
43. 根据“Now, please excuse me.…Please tell everyone at the meeting how sorry I am.”可知，小鸡有个人的事情需要处理，需要离开广场，因此表示抱歉。故A“我真的必须回家”符合语境，故选A。
44. 根据“The topic the animals would discuss was what to do with the order of the lion.…Then they decided that they would offer the lion just one animal.”可知，动物们围绕狮子的要求展开了讨论，然后做出了决定。故D“他们进行了一次生动但出奇简短的讨论”符合语境，故选D。
45. 根据“They chose the chicken.”可知，动物们一致决定选择小鸡作为狮子的盘中餐。故E“关于提供哪只动物的决定没有任何分歧”符合语境，故选E。
淮安市·2025年
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。
How to be a good listener!
As students, we should listen carefully in class. Listening needs us to pay attention and think about what we hear. ___43___ Here are some useful tips for you to follow.
Be prepared for class. Before class starts, we should review our notes from the last class, and think about how much we know about today’s topic. When it’s time to go to class, check if we have taken all the things needed. ___44___
Listen with a purpose. ___45___ If you are clear about the problems you wish to solve in class, you may listen to them, carefully as teachers explain.
Pay attention to teachers’ body language. Lots of communication is not from talking. The body language also carries information. ___46___ When the teacher points to the blackboard and raises the voice, we should realize that this is the key one.
Take good notes. Taking notes is another good way to pay attention in class. But not everyone can take a good one. Here are some examples. It is much clearer if we keep our notes organized by subject. ___47___ Writing the date at the top of each page is helpful for the later review.
In a word, class is the key period for every student. We should make good use of it and try to become an excellent listener in class.
A. It helps you know what’s important.
B. But how can we become a good listener
C. In this way, we will be ready for a lesson.
D. A good listener should think about what you want to learn.
E. The same body language can be read with different meanings.
F. Some students mark the differences with pens of different colours.
【答案】43. B 44. C 45. D 46. A 47. F
【语篇导读】本文主要讲述了如何成为一个好的课堂倾听者。
43. 根据“Listening needs us to pay attention and think about what we hear. ... Here are some useful tips for you to follow.”可知，空处是引出建议的句子，选项B“但我们如何成为一个好的倾听者呢？”符合语境，故选B。
44. 根据“When it’s time to go to class, check if we have taken all the things needed.”可知，是在介绍为上课做准备，选项C“这样我们就能为课堂做好准备”符合语境，故选C。
45. 根据“Listen with a purpose.”可知，要带着目的倾听，选项D“一个好的倾听者应该思考你想了解什么”符合语境，故选D。
46. 根据“When the teacher points to the blackboard and raises the voice, we should realize that this is the key one.”可知，肢体语言有助于意识到老师讲的重点，选项A“它有助于你了解什么是重要的”符合语境，故选A。
47. 根据“It is much clearer if we keep our notes organized by subject.”可知，是在介绍笔记方法，选项F“有些学生会用不同颜色的笔来标记差异”符合语境，故选F。
淮安市·2024年
阅读下面短文，从其后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，有两项是多余的。
The Journey of Self-Discovery
People make long journeys to different countries. ___43___ However, the biggest journey is the self-discovery journey. How can you start the journey of self-discovery Here are four tips for you.
Find out your most valuable ability. You may have different kinds of abilities. It could be about your ability to create, your ability to understand others or your skills at football. But which of them are you proud of ___44___ This will help you know yourself better.
Know what makes you excited. This will tell you where you can get your own joy. It could be when you are performing a dance on stage, when you help your dad fix his computer or even when you are doing research on your school science project.
Get out of your comfort zone(舒适区). It is always comfortable to stay in your familiar(熟悉的)area. However, in order to discover yourself, you need to put yourself in some uncomfortable situations. You can do some outdoor activities you are afraid of. ___45___ This will give you a chance to learn more about how you feel, think and react when the challenge comes.
___46___ It is also a powerful way to discover things about yourself. When you are in a different place where people share different thoughts, you may have a chance to rethink about what you always believe.
People may want to finish the journey as soon as possible. ___47___ As you go through life, many experiences can change you, and this helps you grow. The journey to self-discovery is life’s greatest adventure.
A. You need to find out the answer.
B. Some even make a way to space.
C. Discover and share different cultures.
D. Spend your time in a new environment.
E. They even have a great time during the journeys.
F. In fact, the self-discovery journey is a life-long task.
G. For example, you can go out for a difficult rock climbing.
【答案】43. B 44. A 45. G 46. D 47. F
【语篇导读】本文主要介绍了如何开始自我发现之旅。
43. 根据“People make long journeys to different countries”可知，人们长途跋涉到不同的国家，选项B“有些人甚至可以进入太空”符合语境，故选B。
44. 根据“Find out your most valuable ability.”以及“This will help you know yourself better.”可知，找出你最有价值的能力，选项A“你需要找出答案” 符合语境，故选A。
45. 根据“You can do some outdoor activities you are afraid of”可知，你可以做一些你害怕的户外活动，选G “例如，你可以出去攀岩”符合语境，故选G。
46. 根据“When you are in a different place where people share different thoughts, you may have a chance to rethink about what you always believe.”可知，当你身处一个不同的地方，人们有着不同的想法时，你可能有机会重新思考你一直相信的东西，选项D “把时间花在新的环境中”符合语境，故选D。
47. 根据“As you go through life, many experiences can change you, and this helps you grow”可知，在你的一生中，许多经历都会改变你，这有助于你成长，所以自我发现之旅是一生的任务，选项F“事实上，自我发现之旅是一项终身任务”符合语境，故选F。
淮安市·2022年
阅读下面短文，从所给选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺，结构完整，其中有一项是多余选项。
Nature is full of great ideas. ___46___
Many blind people use canes to move around. They tap their canes on the ground in front of them to feel if anything is in their way. One amazing invention was a new cane to help blind people. It helps them move around more safely. This invention was an idea from bats. ___47___ These signals(信号)are almost the same as the bats use when they fly.
How bats get around
Bats make sounds when they fly at night. People cannot hear these sounds, but they help bats fly in the dark. Bats send sound waves out of their mouth or nose. These sound waves hit objects around them. Then they come back as an echo. The echo tells bats how far away things like trees are. ___48___
An amazing idea
The scientist who invented the new cane watched how bats fly. ___49___ He added something that sends and receives sound waves. Finally, he tested the cane. It worked!
___50___
The cane sends out signals. When an echo is sent back, the cane’s handle vibrates(振动). This helps the person holding the cane know how far away an object is. They will also know how big the object is.
This cane shows that great ideas really can come from nature.
A. How the cane works
B. Then he built a lightweight cane.
C. It also helps them know where to find food to eat.
D. The cane works by sending out sound waves or signals.
E. People will get more new ideas from the bats and other animals.
F. Some inventors get ideas from nature to make some useful things.
【答案】46. F 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. A
【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文，短文介绍了一款利用蝙蝠在夜间飞行的原理制作的手杖。
46. 根据“Nature is full of great ideas.”可知，此处介绍大自然充满许多伟大的想法，利用这些想法，人们可以做些什么。故“一些发明家从大自然中获得灵感，制造出一些有用的东西”符合语境，故选F。
47. 根据“These signals(信号)are almost the same as the bats use when they fly.”可知，此处介绍手杖的工作原理，即发出信号。故“手杖的工作原理是发出声波或信号”符合语境，故选D。
48. 根据“The echo tells bats how far away things like trees are.”可知，此处介绍蝙蝠发出的声波形成的回声对蝙蝠的作用。故“它还帮助它们知道在哪里可以找到食物吃”符合语境，故选C。
49. 根据“The scientist who invented the new cane watched how bats fly.…He added something that sends and receives sound waves. Finally, he tested the cane. It worked!”可知，此处介绍这款新手杖是怎样被发明的，即它的发明过程。故“然后他造了一根轻便的手杖”符合语境，故选B。
50. 根据“The cane sends out signals. When an echo is sent back, the cane’s handle vibrates(振动). ”可知，此处具体介绍了手杖是如何工作的。故“手杖是如何工作的”符合语境，故选A。
盐城市·2025年
阅读下面短文，从所给选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使短文通顺，结构完整，其中有一项是多余选项。
A Volunteer Teacher’s Story
Wang Xueru, a 22-year-old university student from Beijing, joined the “Go West” programme to teach in Yunnan. ___36___ For Wang, it was a year of warmth and growth.
At first, many problems in teaching worried Wang. ___37___ She learnt different teaching methods from online courses. Months later, she felt confident about her teaching work.
___38___ She organized creative activities to support the students’ all-around development. One of Wang’s projects was “Super Poetry”, mixing local culture with short poems. Student Yi Xiangkan said, “I used to be bored with Chinese, but now I find it beautiful.”
___39___ When a student called Zhou Jie was sick, Wang visited her in the hospital and gave her support. Wang even kept every student’s birthday in mind and prepared a birthday cake for each of them. The whole class felt like a big family.
“Volunteer teaching is not one-way,” Wang said. “___40___”
For more than 20 years, the “Go West” programme has sent volunteers to connect city and countryside education. Wang’s story shows that love grows when people help each other.
A. So she tried hard to solve them.
B. Wang didn’t just teach textbooks.
C. Those children have taught me a lot.
D. Wang also cared about students’ daily life.
E. Wang had to teach them Maths and English.
F. The programme sends young volunteers to teach in western areas.
【答案】36. F 37. A 38. B 39. D 40. C
【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了22岁的北京大学生王雪茹参与“西部计划”前往云南支教的故事。
36. 根据“Wang Xueru...joined/ 让教学更有效 高效备考 | 英语学科
专题04 信息还原(七选五或六选五等)
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苏州市·2025年
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Have you ever looked closely at the paper money from different countries You will see more than numbers and colours. You will discover pictures of rivers, mountains, buildings and famous people. ___26___ They are like small lessons in culture, history and nature. Paper money isn’t just for spending—it’s also for learning.
Let’s start with China. ___27___ On the 20 yuan note(纸币), there is the Lijiang River in Guilin, with green mountains rising from calm waters. ___28___ On the 5 yuan note, you’ll find Mount Tai, one of the most famous mountains in China. A large number of poems were written in praise of it.
___29___ Switzerland’s notes include mountains, rivers, and even wind patterns(图案)! Canada’s have snowy landscapes and maple(枫树)leaves.
These days, many people use phones or cards as a way to pay. ___30___ But paper money still has its value—not only in money, but in meaning. You can hold it, look at it, and learn from it. It can be a tiny museum in your pocket.
So next time you hold your paper money, take a second look.
A. It’s fast and easy.
B. It’s a lesson worth learning.
C. Other countries do this too, in their own way.
D. It’s so beautiful that artists have painted it for centuries.
E. The Chinese yuan is a perfect mix of nature and tradition.
F. These pictures often show what each country finds important,
G. Today’s coins and paper money are nothing like early money.
苏州市·2024年
Recharge(充电)Your Body’s Battery
My phone is showing that little red low-battery sign. What if I didn’t recharge it—no, that would stress me out. But what if I took a few minutes to recharge myself—yes, that would help. But how ___26___
Tell yourself the truth.
When something stressful happens, we often can’t help taking a deep breath at first. But we control what happens next. It’s possible to work with our stress, rather than against it. Thank it and remind yourself: “___27___”
Turn your attention to joy.
To protect energy stores, turn your attention to being present. Focus on what you can feel grateful(感激的)for. Smiling can reduce stress. ___28___ Plant something in your day that you look forward to.
Work your stress out.
You might think all your feelings live in your brain. But in fact, we feel them with our whole bodies. ___29___ It can change how you feel. Also, heating up and cooling down, like taking a shower, may cheer you up.
___30___
Being in crowded and busy places sends our bodies signs of danger. We can recharge our batteries with green space time—look for a park, gardens or plants to calm our bodies and minds.
Life is short. It’s even shorter living on half a battery. We can break our daily stress habits and create more energy.
A. My body is producing energy to help me deal with it.
B. Relax yourself in green.
C. My energy is running out.
D. Here are a few ways to recharge yourself.
E. Warn your body of danger.
F. Joy can recharge us.
G. Doing exercise can help your body reduce stress.
苏州市·2023年
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I once gave a lesson to a group of primary school students for a TV program.
I suggested that we create small gardens.
First, I asked the students to look for their favorite place in the school. ___26___ Then I had each of them describe their experiences of nature in a small garden.
In a box of about one and a half by two feet, they were free to organize—soil, stones, leaves and grass. Even as an active garden designer, I was impressed with their imagination. ___27___
One child created “water” that flowed into a “lake”; another child put grass in a way to represent “wind”; and yet another child tried hard to create shade... ___28___ That was why they took great interest when they created their small gardens. They spent a wonderful time together with nature.
___29___ If you notice a stone lying on the ground, pick it up and hold it. When you see beautiful flowers by the side of the road, stop and enjoy the pleasant smell.
Then, inside your mind, create a small garden of your own. ___30___
A. It will relax you.
B. Flowers like these are all around you.
C. The gardens were built many years ago.
D. Try spending time with nature yourself.
E. The gardens they made were really creative.
F. Once there, I let them try hard to empty their minds.
G. These children were often busy doing their schoolwork.
苏州市·2022年
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Every year, millions of birds are killed or hurt when they fly into buildings. Why does this happen ___26___ Birds are flying into windows and tall buildings that are all covered by glass.
Many birds fly from one place to another. Most of the time, they live in the wild, such as forests and wetlands. ___27___ They might see small trees and flowers inside a window and want to rest on these plants. The birds do not know there is glass between them and the plants. ___28___
Some birds fly at night. They use the moon and stars to help guide them in the right direction. Tall buildings with lights on at night can confuse(迷惑)the birds. ___29___ The birds see the light, but they cannot tell that the light is coming from inside a building. They fly toward the light and crash into a building. On many mornings, there might be several dead birds lying on the ground.
___30___ Many office buildings now turn off their lights at night. This helps reduce the number of birds that fly into buildings and it also helps save energy.
A. The answer is glass.
B. People are trying to solve the problem.
C. These birds have no idea what glass is.
D. As a result, they fly right into the glass.
E. In this way, they can avoid crashing into glass.
F. People don’t know how to deal with the problem.
G. This is a big problem, especially on foggy and rainy nights.
苏州市·2021年
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It was a very hot day. As I was sitting on the bench, waiting for class to begin, I saw Timothy waving a brown paper bag at Jenna. Happily, the two of them walked away to somewhere.
___33___ They stopped at a quieter area behind the library. “Strange,” I thought. “They must be up to something!” I watched them from behind a large tree and saw Jenna pass some money to Timothy. Timothy then passed the paper bag to Jenna. Both of them were smiling and seemed very happy. ___34___ Timothy must be selling answers to the holiday worksheets to Jenna! It made sense to me as Timothy was an excellent student and Jenna always needed help in her homework. I could not stop myself and jumped out from behind the tree. I cried, “___35___”
Timothy and Jenna were surprised. “What is happening ” Jenna asked. After I told them what I had thought, they laughed. I turned out that in the bag was a special comic book bought by Timothy’s brother. ___36___ Once I heard the explanation, I turned red. I wished the ground would swallow(吞下)me then to save me from the shame. I said sorry for my mistake and quickly ran away. ___37___
A. I will never trust them again.
B. A thought suddenly came into my mind.
C. Out of curiosity, I followed Timothy and Jenna.
D. Timothy was only collecting money from Jenna for the comic book.
E. I will never jump to conclusions again.
F. I saw what the two of you had done.
G. Luckily, they invited me to join them.
常州市·2025年
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As a child, I was afraid of the dark, as so many children are. Not the dark itself, but what I was certain it had: bad spirits, bad people, and anything bad. ___37___ I kept myself inside the light on winter afternoon, thinking of light as magic protection. I went to bed with the hall light on and the door slightly open.
Later on, I borrowed Jill Tomlinson’s book The Owl(猫头鹰)Who Was Afraid of the Dark from the library and fell in love with the baby owl, Plop, who learns through others that dark can be exciting, kind, fun, necessary, beautiful and super. ___38___ In this book, all the animals that are shown on the signs of a village’s stores climb down at midnight. One of the signs is an owl, and this book has a beautiful watercolor owl on the cover.
___39___ I began to see the possibilities of the dark, but I still preferred to meet it with a safety cordon(防护线)of light.
All this changed for me when I moved to the countryside in east London, at 26. There I lived together with real dark for the first time in my life. I learned the wonder of a starry sky. On cool evenings when the stars seemed close enough to touch, I would dress myself in a warm coat and lie in a quiet yard and stretch(伸展)out into the sky, to the calling of owls from the woods. ___40___
A. I tried different ways to keep dark away.
B. But I was sure about the wonderfulness of the dark.
C. However, I spent more time outdoors and more time at night.
D. At the same time, I read and reread Phyllis Arkle’s Magic at Midnight.
E. I have learned, since then, to totally love the dark and everything that lives in it.
F. These stories described night as a magical space where good things could happen.
常州市·2024年
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“Sunrise gold” is a color that means a lot to me. The color mixes gold with a bit of red and yellow. I like it because it gives me peace, energy and hope in the face of difficulty.
When I was in the eighth grade, I took part in a speech competition. Although I made all my efforts, I didn’t win. ___37___ I had trouble falling asleep that night. It was 3:30 in the morning, and there was nothing but me and my unhappy heart. I got up and went upstairs to the roof(屋顶)top to clear my mind.
___38___ At first, it was orange and red, but after a short while, the sun awoke from its sleep and painted the sky with its gold colour. The sunlight shone on everything—trees, roofs and streets. ___39___ The rays of light woke up the gentle morning wind and sent it moving across the field, touching my face and everything gently. It also woke up the early birds, which were singing happily.
There and then I realized that past is history, no matter how much we regret it. I thought to myself, “Maybe I can start once more, just like the dawn(黎明).” ___40___
Now, whenever I face difficulties, I remember what the “sunrise gold” made me understand that morning.
A. So I never doubted I could deal with it.
B. I tried to remember all of what I heard.
C. The failure hit me hard and made me feel painful.
D. I went downstairs, feeling energetic and hopeful.
E. I stayed there until a ray of light appeared in the sky.
F. I felt its warmth flow through my body and into my heart.
常州市·2023年
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Years ago, I interviewed a successful advertising man. ___37___ I never believed he could make it. About ten years later, however, I was surprised to see the man on TV, holding up his new book. He has published more than 100 best sellers.
His ability to see himself as a writer shows a concept(理念)known as “possible selves.” It describes how people picture their future life: what they may become, or want to become, or even fear to become.
___38___ What you imagine can come true if you build a bridge from your “now” self to your possible self. But how do we build that bridge Here are a few steps you can try.
First of all, just take action. If you’re dreaming of a certain job, attend a course, follow someone who does what you want to do and start by taking up that type of work as a hobby or a side job. You should tell yourself that these are the steps you can take to achieve that goal(目标).
A study of adults aged between 23 and 72 found that more than 70 percent of those who sent weekly progress to a friend completed their goals, twice the percentage of those who didn’t share written goals. So secondly, when you have a goal, share it. ___39___ That finding held true for all goals.
Finally, try looking toward people you know only by chance for advice, or those with whom you haven’t spoken in years. A lot of research has found that when you’re asking for valuable advice, people in your larger network are more likely(可能)to help you than those closest to you. ___40___
A. Ask your best friends to share their goals.
B. A possible self can take you beyond daydreams.
C. He told me that he dreamed of being a writer in fact.
D. So, reach out to your weak connections for it when needed.
E. He always imagined himself as the most successful businessman.
F. More friends knowing about your goal makes it more likely to be achieved.
常州市·2022年
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Life is full of choices and decisions. Here are some steps to help you make wise decisions.
First, it’s better to make a decision quickly than avoid it for a month because you’re afraid of choosing. ___37___ Also, some choices usually have time limits. So to keep our brains from getting too tired, we needn’t think about the cost of every single choice. Narrow down the list and try comparing only the best two or three.
Next, think about the value and cost of each choice. ___38___ Or better yet, create a scorecard,on which you give out bigger point values to what you think is more important. This way you can tell if one huge advantage is more important than a group of little disadvantages.
Then, stay calm and give yourself some space. You don’t want to delay(延迟)for weeks, but if you’re about to make a hasty(仓促的)decision, you may end up picking something you regret. ___39___ And it might take you a few days for major choices, like choosing your ideal high school.
___40___ Why Because it’s good to get a fresh way of thinking from others who are not as worried as you. Consider their opinions(观点)even if they are not what you want to hear. You need to take different opinions into consideration so that you will make a wise decision.
A. You’ll need at least one night to “sleep on it”.
B. And you don’t have to make a decision alone.
C. They are the best chances to show your personality.
D. These ways of letting out what you are feeling are helpful.
E. It’s very tiring to think things over but fail to decide in time.
F. To do that, you can make a list of advantages and disadvantages.
镇江市·2025年
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The word “longevity” comes from the word “long”. It means that people are living a long life. So in the traditional Spring and Autumn Period, people considered longevity as the most important goal.
___31___ Early in the Spring and Autumn Period, there were celebrations for the elderly.
___32___ So the Chinese people started to hold the birthday ceremony at the age of 40. Later celebrations would also be held for people’s 50th, 60th and 70th birthdays. The 60th birthday ceremony was the most common. As the length of people’s lives is increasing in modern society, more celebrations have been held in the later decades(十年). In addition, people now have the habit of celebrating the birthday before the end of the decades. ___33___ Why so As the pronunciation of “nine” in Chinese is the same as the pronunciation of the word “long”. Nine is also the largest single-digit number. ___34___ The highlight of the celebration is birthday feast(宴会), which is different from other feasts. ___35___ Besides being a form of celebrating old age, the birthday ceremony is also a way to wish for the health of the elderly people and hope that they can overcome difficulties they may meet in later life.
A. It stands for best wishes for longevity.
B. Six is another lucky number in people’s eyes.
C. Only a few people could live long in ancient times.
D. At birthday feasts, eating “longevity noodles” is the most important part.
E. There were many activities and customs about the celebration of longevity.
F. In ancient times, people didn’t celebrate birthdays because of poor living conditions.
G. For example, people usually celebrate the 59th birthday rather than the 60th birthday.
镇江市·2024年
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During the Chinese New Year, people can watch colorful dragon dances in the street or on TV programmes. ___31___ It is because both in the north and in the south, Chinese can express hope for a happy life through the activity.
Dragons are respected and loved in Chinese culture. In ancient China, the dragon was thought as a mythical animal that could make clouds and bring rains, and prevent disasters and bring happiness. ___32___ And they are also said to scare away evil spirits and bad luck.
Guided by a big dragon ball, the dragon dancers make different kinds of movements while holding the cloth dragon. ___33___ As many as 9 to 15 dancers use long poles to guide the dragon’s head and snakelike body. Usually one dancer does tricks on the dragon. Tricks are often jumps and moves that make the dragon turn in different ways.
___34___ It is usually performed in the evening. One of Hong Kong’s modern-looking neighborhoods in Wan Chai District is home to the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, a folk art form with a history of over 100 years. ___35___ Then the villagers started to perform a fire dragon dance for three days to drive it away. Since then, around Mid-Autumn Festival every year, the villagers perform fire dragon dances to make wishes.
Today people often see dragon dances during holidays, festivals and the opening of new businesses. These performances invite wealth and good luck.
A. A special kind is the Fire Dragon Dance.
B. The Cloth Dragon Dance has a long history.
C. It is said that a disease swept through the village.
D. Why is the dragon dance so popular across China
E. Where can people usually enjoy the dragon dance
F. Now they still represent wisdom, power and wealth.
G. Dragon dancers have to work as a team to make the dragon come to life.
南通市·2025年
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Similar to blogs, vlogs allow people to share their lives and thoughts. Video clips(片段), instead of written texts or photos, are mainly used in vlogs. While short videos of about 10 to 60 seconds in length are still popular, more and more people like vlog entries(记录), which last for several minutes. They allow vloggers to include more meaningful content. ___41___
Before filming
First, plan ahead by considering the subject, the message, and the purpose of the video clip. ___42___ Preparing a script is especially useful to help beginner vloggers stay on topic. Also, make sure you have all the necessary equipment.
While filming
___43___ You need to speak confidently to catch viewers’ attention. If you can’t get it right the first time, just try again. Design unexpected things like a phone ringing, which can make your vlog more humorous. Also, remember to protect your personal information in your vlog. ___44___
After filming
Video editing(剪辑)may sound challenging, but there are different video editing software and apps to help us. Add sound and visual effects to present information creatively. ___45___ And finally, think of a suitable title to let viewers know the clip’s content.
A. Here is how to prepare a vlog entry.
B. It shows who you are and where you live.
C. Never tell others about your name or home address.
D. It’s also good to add background music to set the mood.
E. Speaking in a vlog is like talking in front of the viewers.
F. Then, create a story with three parts—beginning, middle and end.
宿迁市·2025年
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Cycling is popular and enjoyable. It is not only a good way to keep healthy but also an action to protect the environment. ___41___ Here are some tips on how to keep safe while cycling.
___42___ Before you start cycling, you need to examine the condition of your bike with care. For example, make sure that the brakes(刹车)work well and the chain(链条)can turn with no problems.
Use proper equipment. Wear a helmet. ___43___ Before you start cycling, you should fasten(扣紧)your helmet. Wear bright and reflective(反光的)clothes on the road. Make sure your bike has lights. All these can greatly reduce the risk of being hurt.
Follow traffic rules. You are required to follow the same traffic rules as drivers. ___44___ For example, you should ride at a safe speed on the right side of the road, wait at the traffic lights and let passers-by go first.
Stay focused(专注的). ___45___ If you chat with others when you are cycling, it can distract(使分心)you and put yourself at the risk of road accidents.
By following these tips, you can enjoy cycling and stay safe at the same time. Always remember that safety comes first! Happy cycling!
A. You need to buy a new hat.
B. It is important to stay focused.
C. Examine(检查)your bike with care.
D. Remember that your helmet fits you well.
E. Keep the traffic rules in mind all the time.
F. However, sometimes it may be dangerous.
G. You can do anything you want while cycling.
宿迁市·2024年
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How to Be an Interesting Person
An interesting person is very popular. And to be an interesting person will help you live an easy life. But how can you become interesting ___46___
Try learning new things
An interesting person lives a colorful life. If you take up new work or new hobbies, you will become open-minded, talented and creative. ___47___ So, it is necessary to try learning new things.
Insist on doing sports
Developing a habit of doing sports can help you become interesting. When doing sports such as playing basketball, you will make more friends. ___48___ In this way, you will be an interesting person.
Communicate with different people
___49___ When you communicate with different people, it will bring you different advantages. Different people share different ideas. They will enlarge your knowledge and enrich your life. They may open up a new world to you. It’s helpful to make you become an interesting person.
___50___
Everyone likes talking, but only a few people enjoy listening. In fact, talking too much won’t make you attractive. Instead, listening carefully to others will help you become patient and wise.
To become an interesting person, please take action right now!
A. Learn to be a good listener.
B. Try listening to more music.
C. Your life will be more colorful.
D. Here are some ways to help you.
E. It helps you become friendly and confident.
F. So you have to ask people for more support.
G. Communication plays an important role in life.
宿迁市·2023年
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Life is full of unexpected(始料不及的)moments. Whether these moments are surprising or challenging, we all need to face them bravely. ___46___ Here are four simple ways.
Take a deep breath
Breathing exercise can help relax us in both mind and body. We can breathe deeply through our nose, then blow slowly through our mouth. ___47___.
Be creative
If we fail to express ourselves, we can turn to artistic outlets(艺术表现途径). ___48___ These can help us share our thoughts and feelings.
___49___
We can get good advice through reading. Good books are good friends. They can help us feel better after a busy day. They can also open up a whole new world to us.
Practise positive(积极的)self-talk
If we often practise negative(负面的)self-talk, we will think negatively about ourselves. ___50___
Shall we try these ways when we face the unexpected moments
A. Do some reading
B. We need to speak to someone we trust.
C. So we’d better talk to ourselves in a positive way.
D. Then, how can we students face these properly
E. This can be a great way to help us feel calm.
F. For example, we can colour, paint, or keep diaries.
G. Try different things to find out which one is right.
宿迁市·2022年
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When you do DIY, you make, repair or decorate things yourself instead of paying someone to do it. For one thing, it’s a wonderful time to enjoy yourself when you make something. ___46___ Today, I will show you how to make a fruit salad.
First, choose your favourite fruit. Use fruit in season. ___47___
Next, wash the fruit. ___48___ For example, mixing red apples, green pears and purple grapes can make your salad look very colorful.
Then, cut some of the larger fruit into small pieces. ___49___
Finally, mix them together and add some salad cream if you like.
___50___ Just prepare it before you are going to eat it, because some of the fruit will quickly turn brown when you leave it in the air for some time.
A. Make sure that it is fresh.
B. Please take care when you use a knife.
C. You’d better use fruit of different colors.
D. It will take you a lot of time to do DIY.
E. Try not to prepare the fruit salad too early.
F. For another thing, it can save you money.
G. DIY stands for “do-it-yourself”.
宿迁市·2021年
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Pollution is one of the biggest problems in the world today. In many places, rubbish is thrown into lakes and rivers. ___46___
In some cities, the air is filled with pollution. ___47___ If it is not cleaned up, more people will be hurt.
___48___ Land and water pollution kills many animals every year.
If we do not act to improve the environment, more living things will be killed by pollution.
___49___
We should separate rubbish into different groups. In this way, it can be recycled and reused. We had better plant more trees. ___50___ What’s more, we shouldn’t put the waste into lakes or rivers.
If we can do these, we will make the world a better place to live in.
A. This makes some old people and children ill.
B. As well as people, animals are also harmed by pollution.
C. We can make our lakes and rivers cleaner and cleaner.
D. It’s time for all of us to take action right away!
E. Because of this, these places have already been polluted.
F. Trees reduce dust and help keep the air clean.
G. A few of us should take action to protect the environment.
徐州市·2025年
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Have you ever looked closely at the paper money from different countries You will see more than numbers and colours. You will discover pictures of rivers, mountains, buildings and famous people. ___26___ They are like small lessons in culture, history and nature. Paper money isn’t just for spending—it’s also for learning.
Let’s start with China. ___27___ On the 20 yuan note(纸币), there is the Lijiang River in Guilin, with green mountains rising from calm waters. ___28___ On the 5 yuan note, you’ll find Mount Tai, one of the most famous mountains in China. A large number of poems were written in praise of it.
___29___ Switzerland’s notes include mountains, rivers, and even wind patterns(图案)! Canada’s have snowy landscapes and maple(枫树)leaves.
These days, many people use phones or cards as a way to pay. ___30___ But paper money still has its value—not only in money, but in meaning. You can hold it, look at it, and learn from it. It can be a tiny museum in your pocket.
So next time you hold your paper money, take a second look.
A. It’s fast and easy.
B. It’s a lesson worth learning.
C. Other countries do this too, in their own way.
D. It’s so beautiful that artists have painted it for centuries.
E. The Chinese yuan is a perfect mix of nature and tradition.
F. These pictures often show what each country finds important,
G. Today’s coins and paper money are nothing like early money.
徐州市·2024年
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Feeding pandas can cause big problems
The other day, two tourists in China were banned(禁止)from visiting giant pandas all their lives. ___41___ Over the past four months, a total of 19 people have been banned from Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding for similar reasons. ___42___
Food from tourists may make pandas sick. Giant pandas eat about 20 kilos of bamboo and bamboo shoots a day. To make sure that the pandas’ diet is healthy, their food sources(来源)are watched. ___43___ Even common foods like carrots can carry bacteria(细菌). Humans also carry bacteria, and they can put pandas’ health at risk.
___44___ Tourists’ behaviours may mess up their habits and even scare them. Imagine being in the middle of a meal and people start shouting or throwing things at you. In these cases, some pandas may feel scared. ___45___ It’s important to keep in mind that these animals need special care with their food and their living environment.
A. Bamboo is giant pandas’ favourite food.
B. So, why shouldn’t tourists feed pandas
C. It is because they fed bamboo to pandas.
D. The food provided to pandas is also strictly checked.
E. Then they become angry and even hurt the zookeepers.
F. Giant pandas spend about 10 to 16 hours of their days eating.
徐州市·2023年
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Once upon a time, all the animals were called to an early meeting. As they gathered in the public square, one of them, the chicken, was seen by her neighbours going in the opposite direction. “Hey, Chicken! ___41___ ” they asked. “Didn’t you receive the invitation ”
“Yes, I did,” replied the chicken. “___42___ The thing is, I have some very important personal business that I must deal with. Now, please excuse me. ___43___ Please tell everyone at the meeting how sorry I am. Tell them that although I won’t be there in body, I will certainly be there in spirit! Whatever you decide, you can count on my complete support. Bye!”
The topic the animals would discuss was what to do with the order of the lion. The lion ordered them to give him something to eat. ___44___ Then they decided that they would offer the lion just one animal. All they asked in exchange was that the lion left the other animals in peace. ___45___ They chose the chicken.
A. I really must go home.
B. Why are you going away from the square
C. And I would of course come to the meeting.
D. They had a lively but surprisingly short discussion.
E. The decision about which animal to offer was reached without any disagreement.
淮安市·2025年
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How to be a good listener!
As students, we should listen carefully in class. Listening needs us to pay attention and think about what we hear. ___43___ Here are some useful tips for you to follow.
Be prepared for class. Before class starts, we should review our notes from the last class, and think about how much we know about today’s topic. When it’s time to go to class, check if we have taken all the things needed. ___44___
Listen with a purpose. ___45___ If you are clear about the problems you wish to solve in class, you may listen to them, carefully as teachers explain.
Pay attention to teachers’ body language. Lots of communication is not from talking. The body language also carries information. ___46___ When the teacher points to the blackboard and raises the voice, we should realize that this is the key one.
Take good notes. Taking notes is another good way to pay attention in class. But not everyone can take a good one. Here are some examples. It is much clearer if we keep our notes organized by subject. ___47___ Writing the date at the top of each page is helpful for the later review.
In a word, class is the key period for every student. We should make good use of it and try to become an excellent listener in class.
A. It helps you know what’s important.
B. But how can we become a good listener
C. In this way, we will be ready for a lesson.
D. A good listener should think about what you want to learn.
E. The same body language can be read with different meanings.
F. Some students mark the differences with pens of different colours.
淮安市·2024年
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The Journey of Self-Discovery
People make long journeys to different countries. ___43___ However, the biggest journey is the self-discovery journey. How can you start the journey of self-discovery Here are four tips for you.
Find out your most valuable ability. You may have different kinds of abilities. It could be about your ability to create, your ability to understand others or your skills at football. But which of them are you proud of ___44___ This will help you know yourself better.
Know what makes you excited. This will tell you where you can get your own joy. It could be when you are performing a dance on stage, when you help your dad fix his computer or even when you are doing research on your school science project.
Get out of your comfort zone(舒适区). It is always comfortable to stay in your familiar(熟悉的)area. However, in order to discover yourself, you need to put yourself in some uncomfortable situations. You can do some outdoor activities you are afraid of. ___45___ This will give you a chance to learn more about how you feel, think and react when the challenge comes.
___46___ It is also a powerful way to discover things about yourself. When you are in a different place where people share different thoughts, you may have a chance to rethink about what you always believe.
People may want to finish the journey as soon as possible. ___47___ As you go through life, many experiences can change you, and this helps you grow. The journey to self-discovery is life’s greatest adventure.
A. You need to find out the answer.
B. Some even make a way to space.
C. Discover and share different cultures.
D. Spend your time in a new environment.
E. They even have a great time during the journeys.
F. In fact, the self-discovery journey is a life-long task.
G. For example, you can go out for a difficult rock climbing.
淮安市·2022年
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Nature is full of great ideas. ___46___
Many blind people use canes to move around. They tap their canes on the ground in front of them to feel if anything is in their way. One amazing invention was a new cane to help blind people. It helps them move around more safely. This invention was an idea from bats. ___47___ These signals(信号)are almost the same as the bats use when they fly.
How bats get around
Bats make sounds when they fly at night. People cannot hear these sounds, but they help bats fly in the dark. Bats send sound waves out of their mouth or nose. These sound waves hit objects around them. Then they come back as an echo. The echo tells bats how far away things like trees are. ___48___
An amazing idea
The scientist who invented the new cane watched how bats fly. ___49___ He added something that sends and receives sound waves. Finally, he tested the cane. It worked!
___50___
The cane sends out signals. When an echo is sent back, the cane’s handle vibrates(振动). This helps the person holding the cane know how far away an object is. They will also know how big the object is.
This cane shows that great ideas really can come from nature.
A. How the cane works
B. Then he built a lightweight cane.
C. It also helps them know where to find food to eat.
D. The cane works by sending out sound waves or signals.
E. People will get more new ideas from the bats and other animals.
F. Some inventors get ideas from nature to make some useful things.
盐城市·2025年
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A Volunteer Teacher’s Story
Wang Xueru, a 22-year-old university student from Beijing, joined the “Go West” programme to teach in Yunnan. ___36___ For Wang, it was a year of warmth and growth.
At first, many problems in teaching worried Wang. ___37___ She learnt different teaching methods from online courses. Months later, she felt confident about her teaching work.
___38___ She organized creative activities to support the students’ all-around development. One of Wang’s projects was “Super Poetry”, mixing local culture with short poems. Student Yi Xiangkan said, “I used to be bored with Chinese, but now I find it beautiful.”
___39___ When a student called Zhou Jie was sick, Wang visited her in the hospital and gave her support. Wang even kept every student’s birthday in mind and prepared a birthday cake for each of them. The whole class felt like a big family.
“Volunteer teaching is not one-way,” Wang said. “___40___”
For more than 20 years, the “Go West” programme has sent volunteers to connect city and countryside education. Wang’s story shows that love grows when people help each other.
A. So she tried hard to solve them.
B. Wang didn’t just teach textbooks.
C. Those children have taught me a lot.
D. Wang also cared about students’ daily life.
E. Wang had to teach them Maths and English.
F. The programme sends young volunteers to teach in western areas.
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Host: Today our guest is Linda Brown. Welcome, Linda!
Linda: Hello! Thank you for inviting me here.
Host: A year ago, you chose to be a car mechanic(汽修工). ___1___
Linda: Because I’ve loved playing with cars from a young age.
Host: ___2___
Linda: No, they weren’t happy at first.
Host: ___3___
Linda: Well, I did lots of research into the job. They knew I was serious. So they changed their minds and decided to support me.
Host: ___4___
Linda: Yes and no. On the one hand, I have to learn a lot about physics and chemistry. On the other hand, I find the subjects interesting.
Host: ___5___
Linda: Well, we should always follow our love and dreams, even if they seem unusual.
Host: That’s an excellent life lesson for everyone! Good luck to you, Linda!
Linda: Thank you.
A. Why did you make that choice
B. What changed your parents’ minds
C. Do you find studying car repair difficult
D. Were your parents OK with your decision
E. Would you like to share something more with us
盐城市·2024年
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Secret to Happiness
There’s a Chinese saying that goes, “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap(小睡). If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, become wealthy by chance. ____36____” Helping others by giving may be the secret to a happy, healthy life. The more you give, the more you’ll gain. The key is to find a method that works for you. ___37___
Find your love. ___38___ You might feel bad if you are doing something you don’t like. You will feel great when you put your love into giving.
Give your time. The gift of time is often more valuable to the receiver, and more satisfying to the giver, than money. People don’t all have the same amount(数量)of money, but everyone as time. ___39___ It can be just a few hours a day, or a few days a year.
Be active. Take every chance to serve your community. You are free to choose what you want to do. Make full use of services that match your values.
___40___ You can easily get used to selfless giving. When you give, make sure to keep our own needs in mind. You matter, too!
All in all, by proper giving, you can gain purpose, meaning and happiness—all of the things at people look for in life but are so hard to find.
A. Don’t forget about yourself.
B. Here is some advice that you can take.
C. You can give some of this time to help others.
D. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.
E. But sometimes you are not sure where money is going.
F. Your giving should not be from orders but come out of love.
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(Li Hua is introducing Yancheng Nature Reserve to his friend Amy on WeChat.)
Have you ever heard of Yancheng Nature Reserve, Amy Yes. ____1____ Could you tell me something about it
Of course. It’s famous for the red-crowned cranes there. ____2____ It must be a great place to learn about nature. Exactly! It also helps us learn about how to protect wildlife. I see. ____3____ Indeed! Why not come and see for yourself ____4____ I plan to visit Yancheng this summer holiday. See you in Yancheng. ____5____
A. Good idea!
B. Wow, that’s cool!
C. Have a good time!
D. But I have never been there.
E. Red-crowned cranes must get good protection there.
盐城市·2023年
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(Li Ming is talking with Daniel, a British exchange student.)
Li Ming: Hello, Daniel! Are you free this Thursday
Daniel: Yes! ___1___
Li Ming: It’s our Duanwu Festival. It falls on the 5th day of the 5th month in the Chinese lunar calendar. We’ll have a celebration. ___2___
Daniel: Great, I’d love to! ___3___
Li Ming: We eat a special kind of food zongzi. We have dragon boat races too.
Daniel: ___4___ I can’t wait for it. I’ve never watched such races.
Li Ming: That’s a deal! ___5___
Daniel: OK! By the way, what’s the festival for
Li Ming: To remember Qu Yuan, a great poet in Chinese history. I’ll tell you more that day.
Daniel: OK! See you then.
A. What’s up
B. Sounds wonderful!
C. Would you like to come
D. Anything special about the festival
E. Let’s meet at the school gate at 9 a.m. that day.
盐城市·2022年
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Choosing a career isn’t always easy, but there are still some tips you can take to help make up your mind.
Don’t let other people decide what you should do.
Sometimes adults may want you to become a doctor, or work in banking, or be a teacher. Listen to them, but remember it’s your life and it’s your decision. ___36___
Consider what you are good at.
It’s true that things like salary are important, but don’t let them lead you down the wrong path. Follow your heart and your personality. ___37___ If you don’t like work which needs lots of attention to detail, think long and hard before you decide to do something like applying to study engineering at university. Your first decision isn’t forever.
___38___ They start a job, love it straight away and stick at it. But it isn’t always like that. So remember that you are allowed to change your mind. It’s not necessary to worry for years. Maybe your first job doesn’t turn out to be suitable for you. Maybe the right job for you is right around the corner!
___39___
Some people choose their career simply because they think they’ll make huge amounts of money. OK, if that is what you want. But, generally, people get more satisfaction out of their career if they feel they are doing something valuable for others. It doesn’t have to be charity work. ___40___ Just don’t forget that job satisfaction isn’t only about money.
A. Do something of value.
B. Others can decide your future.
C. Some lucky people get it right first time.
D. So be sure that you are the one who makes that decision.
E. It could be a job that helps other people in the community.
F. If you are very active, don’t choose an office job, even if the pay is good.
连云港市·2025年
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Cooking, the art and science of preparing food, is far more than daily housework. It’s like a fun classroom where you can learn different subjects all at once! ___41___
Science is everywhere in cooking. When you make bread, the yeast(酵母)eats sugar and makes bubbles of gas. ___42___ When you cook meat and it turns brown and smells good, that’s cool chemistry. Also, think about heating water, which shows how heat moves. It is all about physics.
___43___ You need to follow the instructions when you mix materials, like “adding 1/4 spoon of salt”. Sometimes you have to make some changes to feed more or fewer people. That means doing math. Even buying the required materials with low cost teaches you math.
Food has a lot of history. Pasta didn’t start in Italy—it came from Asia long ago! Spices(香料)were once traded like gold, and this changed how countries talked to each other. ___44___ In hot places, people grow more different foods than in cold places. Learning about these things helps you understand how the world works.
Cooking is like a secret key that opens the door to learning many subjects. It’s not just about making yummy food. ___45___ Schools should teach cooking because it helps students see how everything in learning is connected!
A. Geography also matters.
B. This is biology in action.
C. Math helps a lot in the kitchen.
D. Cooking avoids wasting money.
E. It’s also about becoming smarter in lots of ways.
F. Some students often spend money buying ready-made food.
G. The following will explain why cooking should be taught at school.
连云港市·2024年
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When winter comes, cranes migrate(迁徙)from northeast Siberia in Russia to Poyang Lake in Jiangxi Province, China. ___41___ However, climate change has influenced the birds’ living conditions.
In some years, the Poyang Lake experiences floods, while in others, it experiences dry weather. ___42___
To help deal with the problem, the local government has planted 70 hectares(公顷)of lotus roots(莲藕)in Nanchang. ___43___ The birds’ population has risen from about 3, 000 to more than 5,000 over the past 20 years.
Over the years, China has worked hard to protect migratory birds. Recently, 1,140 places in the country have been taken as important breeding(繁殖)grounds, wintering grounds and migratory stops. ___44___ They play a key role in cleaning water, preventing floods, and keeping the balance of the environment.
___45___ The law sets rules to help manage wetlands. And it stops harmful activities, including giving out waste water. Thanks to these efforts, China has reported more birds wintering in the wetlands.
A. Most of them are wetlands.
B. We need more people to count the birds.
C. About 95% of the birds spend winter there.
D. It’s important for us to do something to protect them.
E. In this way, they provide food during the winter for the cranes.
F. Both of these lead to the problem that there isn’t enough food for cranes.
G. To protect wetlands, the Wetlands Protection Law was introduced on June 1, 2022.
连云港市·2023年
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“I feel my heart beating, my eyes widen and almost automatically(自动地), I start to smile,” Prayitno Goenarto said. This is how he feels when he sees a new kind of bird.
Goenarto is a birdwatcher and wildlife photographer from Indonesia. He is now 31 years old. When he became sick in college, his doctor asked him to go out more often for sunlight, exercise and fresh air. ___41___
A birdwatcher needs to know a lot and be brave and strong. Goenarto spends most of his time working in the wild. He knows where and when to find different kinds of birds. Sometimes he has to go deep into the forest to find the shy birds. ___42___ He might get lost. He has to look out for snakes and some big animals. Once, Goenarto went to a faraway island to look for some rare birds. ___43___ He worked in wet clothes for the whole trip.
Goenarto loves his work. Birdwatching helps him stay healthy and he can make friends with other birdwatchers. ___44___ This helps more people learn about birds and take action to protect them. That’s the best part of the job!
___45___ They study and protect the rare birds. Terry Townshend is a British birdwatcher in China. He has studied Beijing swifts for over ten years. Xu Zhuo protects red-crowned cranes in Heilongjiang. Her father, aunt and grandparents also spent their lifetime looking after the birds. Now the young girl has the job.
A. It can be dangerous.
B. It rained heavily every day.
C. Most birds are active in the daytime.
D. That’s when he started watching birds.
E. If we do nothing, there may be none left soon.
F. Moreover, he catches wonderful moments of birds.
G. In China, there are lots of birdwatchers like Goenarto.
连云港市·2022年
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Gifts are a way for people to show love. ___46___ The gift can be anything, your favourite CD, a book, clothes, delicious food and so on. Getting a gift can make you feel the love. A handmade gift is the best way to show your love. And on the day of making a gift, you can share that love with someone you care about.
Make a Gift Day is on December 3.___47___ The day is coming. If you don’t know what to buy, why not make a gift on this day
___48___ There was time, not all that long ago, when a handmade gift was the only kind of gift you could give. In the past, gift-givers would spend time making gifts for their friends. Whether it’s a simple handmade wallet, a new skirt, or a baby bed for a soon-to-be baby, everything is handmade with love.
You may wonder how to celebrate Make a Gift Day. It is an easy one! Make handmade gifts on this day! Try your hand at making a gift, no matter what it is. ___49___ DIY some gifts with your friends.
Don’t have a DIY skill Start learning from today. You can start making handmade gifts for your family and friends in the New Year. You all have the ability to make gifts for people you care about. ___50___ And write some sentences on it to express your love.
There are so many kinds of gifts you can make and you need to think and create for yourself. People who get your gifts will know how much you love them.
A. I like this nice gift very much.
B. For example, you can make a card.
C. But do you know about its history
D. You can refuse the gift if you don’t like it.
E. It’s fun to get a gift and think about what’s in it.
F. Also, you can have a gift-making party to celebrate it.
G. It encourages people to make handmade gifts for their loved ones on this day.
连云港市·2021年
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There are not many nations that can say their national dish has become international. ___46___ Both are famous all over the world, and both have made the history of Italian food. People have been eating pizza, in one form or another, for centuries. They eat it everywhere-at home, in restaurants, or on street corners.
___47___ Long ago, pieces of flatbread, topped with mushrooms and herbs(香料), were a simple and tasty meal. They were mostly for those who didn’t have enough money to buy plates, or who were on the go. In the 18th century, Naples, in southern Italy, had become one of the largest cities in Europe, and it was growing fast. Lots of city people were poor and they were always rushing around to look for work. ___48___ Pizzas were cut to meet the customers needs. They were inexpensive, used easy-to-find ingredients(原料), and could be made with plenty of flavor.
It was in America that pizza found its second home. ___49___ Soon, pizza spread across the country with the rapid development of the city. It was increasingly considered as a fast food. People might like New York-style thin pizza, or Chicago deep-dish thick pizza. Some want extra cheese on their pizzas while others only like vegetables. ___50___
For a lot of people in western countries, when they cannot decide what to eat, they order pizzas.
A. Nobody knows where pizza came from.
B. The secret is, almost everyone likes pizzas.
C. Italy has two such dishes, spaghetti and pizza.
D. A number of people refused to eat pizzas in Italy.
E. They needed food that was cheap and easy to eat.
F. In 1905, the first pizzeria, Lombardi’s, was opened in New York City.
G. The word “pizza” came from the Latin word “pinsa” meaning flatbread.
