【期中考点突破】突破01 任务型阅读-阅读表达（含答案解析）--2025-2026学年九年级英语上册期中复习考点突破牛津译林版
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2025-2026学年九年级英语上册期中复习考点突破牛津译林版
突破01 任务型阅读-阅读表达
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Chinese people like the red colour a lot. Even now, Chinese people like to call ourselves Chizi, meaning the red descendant (子孙).
Red represents the motherland and authority (权威). Official uniforms of the Tang dynasty were red. In the Qing dynasty, red was used on official caps to show different rankings (等级). As we know, the Five-starred Red Flag was first raised on October 1st, 1949. Even nowadays, headlines of official documents (文件) are painted in red. This is why they are called red-head documents.
For ordinary people, red stands for happiness. For example, “double happiness” used for weddings is red. The bride (新娘) wears red clothes which are different from the white gowns of the West. During the Chinese Spring Festival, people will give red packets to the children to express good wishes. Couplets (对联) hanging on both sides of the doors are written in red. The word red equals beauty. The expression hongyan, meaning red colour, is a synonym (代名词) of a beautiful girl. Red is also one of the most popular words used in the names of Chinese women. But in traffic lights, red means stop driving.
This is how the Westerners like to use the red colour. It is because red is very bright, and is good for warning purposes. But it doesn’t really have any negative (负面的) meanings.
回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过5个词。
1．What does Chizi mean
2．When was the Five-starred Red Flag first raised
3．What are official documents called when the headlines are painted in red
4．Why will people give red packets to the children
5．What do you think of the red colour
阅读短文，按要求回答问题。
If you think the Palace Museum is a place only for traditional Chinese culture, you might be wrong.
Recently, the Palace Museum offered a set of six-colour lipsticks. The lipsticks are very popular. Three lipstick colours sold out in one day.
The lipstick colours are inspired by the museum’s collections. The six colours include “Lang Yao glaze red”, “bean paste red”, “rose (玫红色)”, “tourmaline purple”, “mermaid pink” and “maple red”. In China, they are all considered colours of great beauty. The most popular colour is “Lang Yao glaze red”.
The packaging of the lipsticks is also very attractive. The lipsticks’ containers are decorated with different patterns, such as butterflies, deer and flowers. They all symbolize good luck in traditional Chinese culture.
The Palace Museum has a history of nearly 600 years. It has launched many creative products in recent years. With the help of these products, more young people are getting interested in Chinese culture.
6．How many colours are the set of lipsticks launched by the Palace Museum
7．Where do the lipstick colours draw inspiration from
8．What colour is the most popular in the set of lipsticks
9．What do patterns like butterflies and deer symbolize in traditional Chinese culture
10．Why did the Palace Museum launch the creative products
阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。
Are you good with money Do you get pocket money from your parents or do you work to earn money The following are some ways that British teenagers save and spend their money.
Pocket money
Most teenagers in Britain receive pocket money from their parents. They might have to do chores to get their pocket money. These chores can include cleaning, cooking, washing dishes and so on.
Part-time work
A part-time job is a choice for teenagers who don’t have pocket money or who want to earn extra (额外的) money. About 15 percent of teenagers have a job. Only children over the age of 13 can work. Popular part-time jobs for teens include babysitting, delivering newspapers, shop work and restaurant work. Children in Britain can work for at most two hours a day on a school day but not during school hours. During weekends and school holidays, they can work longer hours. So, many teenagers are getting experience from working part-time, dealing with banks and deciding whether to save or spend their money.
11．Who do most teenagers in Britain receive pocket money from
12．What kind of chores do most British teenagers usually do
13．How do children in Britain earn pocket money or extra money
14．Do you think teenagers should have a part-time job Why or why not (Write 30 words or more)
阅读下文并回答问题。
In February 2025, China introduced a nationwide policy to give high school students two full days off every weekend. This change aims to reduce the heavy study pressure that students have faced for years. Before the policy, many students in provinces like Hebei only had one day or even half a day to rest each week. Now, schools are required to cancel all weekend classes and exams, allowing students to relax or develop personal interests.
According to the new rules, teachers cannot give extra (额外的) homework during weekends, but schools must keep libraries and sports fields open for students who wish to study or exercise voluntarily (自愿地). In cities like Changsha and Hangzhou, some schools have even started organizing weekend activities such as science clubs, art workshops, and community service programs.
Most students welcome the policy. “I finally have time to play basketball and read novels,” said Li Ming, a 16-year-old student. “I feel less tired and more focused during weekdays.” Studies also show that students who get enough rest perform better in exams. For example, a high school in Zhejiang reported a 15% improvement in average test scores after carrying out the policy.
However, some parents still worry. “Weekends used to be important for reviewing lessons. I’m afraid my child will fall behind,” said a parent. Rural (农村的) areas face bigger challenges. In villages where educational resources are limited, students have fewer chances to take part in after-school activities. To solve this, the government has created free online learning platforms and encouraged urban (城市的) schools to share resources with rural ones.
Many teachers believe this policy marks a turning point in China’s education. It brings both benefits (好处) and challenges to students. They suggest that ______.
15．Did high school students in Hebei have a whole weekend to rest each week before
16．According to the new policy, what do schools have to keep open for students who wish to study or exercise voluntarily during weekends
17．What benefits can the policy bring to students
18．What suggestions may the teachers have Finish the ending. (about 30 words)
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Many girls today love xiaoxianrou, or “little fresh meat”, which refers to young male stars who are delicate (精致的) and cute. Lin Bing just wants to be that man, so he has spent around 80,000 yuan on his face since his first plastic surgery (整形手术) four years ago. “Getting plastic surgeries is just as usual as body building. Both make men more handsome and confident,” says the 33-year-old young man.
Lin Bing is among a growing number of Chinese men using plastic surgeries to change their physical appearance (外貌) to increase their self-confidence. In 2024, the market for beauty medicine in China was worth more than 695 billion yuan. Surprisingly, around 25 percent of customers were males, while this was only 5 percent in 2020, according to a report by plastic surgery social networking app Gengmei.
There is a rising trend (潮流) of young men turning to plastic surgeries; most male customers are in their teens or 20s. “Some men just want to please themselves, while others hope to improve their possibility in the job market,” says Wang Jun, the president of Gengmei. “Men are under the same social stress as women and their confidence and competitiveness would be more or less weakened by facial and body weaknesses.”
However, Fan Jufeng, an expert from Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, does not encourage people, no matter men or women, to “blindly” go under the knife. Fan points out that people should think about the risks of plastic surgeries at first.
Fan also warned (警告) the public of the bad influences of live streaming celebrities (流量明星) who spread the misunderstanding—“Pretty goes above all else.” He advised that whether to have plastic surgeries should depend on personal needs. Fan says, “Think twice about it. After all, a rich and beautiful inner beauty is far more important than a pretty face.”
19．Are there more and more Chinese men using plastic surgeries
20．According to Wang Jun, why do more and more young men turn to plastic surgeries
21．What should people think about before going under the knife according to the experts
22．Do you plan to get a plastic surgery on your face when you grow up Why or why not
阅读短文，回答短文后的问题。
Many students suffer from stress in their daily lives. They are under stress because their lives are not balanced. They focus too much on studying, dealing with pressure and worrying about what others think, and not enough on other things. You may wonder whether stress is a serious matter. The answer is “Yes”. You should be aware that stress is a danger to your health. If you want to live a long life, you need to begin to fight against stress from a young age. Here are some ways to deal with stress and bring balance to your life:
Be positive. One way to reduce your stress is through positive thinking. You should always look on the bright side of life, and imagine that you will have a happy and successful future.
Learn to relax. Make yourself take a breath from your studies and worries about exams. You can do this by taking a walk, reading a book, going to a concert or seeing a film, or just sitting in a quiet place and being silent for a moment.
Always take up a hobby. Learn to paint or skate, or start playing a musical instrument. When you are busy with a hobby, you leave all your worries behind.
Take care of your body. Stress is your body’s enemy. Taking regular exercise, eating a healthy diet and getting enough sleep are all the things that can help you.
Laugh. Sometimes laughter is the best medicine for stress. Seeing a funny film or telling jokes with friends will often 4 when you are low.
注：每题答案不超过6个词。
23．Why do many students suffer from stress
24．Is stress a serious problem or not
25．How many ways are offered to deal with stress in this passage
26．Which phrase can be put here to make the sentence clear
27．What do you usually do to deal with stress
阅读，根据材料回答问题。(每题不超过8个单词)
Today, if we talk about a color, we only need to use a simple name. For example, “blue” in Chinese is lan. But in ancient China, there were many beautiful names for blue, such as yuebai, qielan and shiqing.
Similar to the color wheel developed by Isaac Newton, ancient Chinese people created colors using the idea of pure (纯) colors and mixed colors. There were five pure colors, including qing (blue), chi (red), yellow, white and black. These basic colors can be put together to produce mixed colors. For example, mixing yellow and blue could make green. Lots of colors came into being thanks to this.
As for naming, ancient Chinese people paid much attention to the imagination that colors bring. For example, dongfang jibai is a light blue color. The blue color describes what the sky looks like early in the morning. Similarly, the pink color taoyao is used to describe blossoming (开花的) peach trees. The purple color mushanzi describes a sunset covering the mountain.
Meanwhile, a color was not just a color, but a symbol of social status (地位) in ancient China. For example, yellow was long seen as the symbol of power. Only the leader of the country and his family could use it. During the Tang Dynasty, officials needed to wear clothes with certain colors. Only officials of the top three grades were allowed to wear purple clothes, while those of the fourth and fifth wore red clothes, the sixth and seventh officials wore green clothes. Blue was for those in the two lowest grades.
The colors that the ancients left us can be seen in society today. Nowadays, some TV programs present traditional Chinese colors in clothes and buildings, which excite (引起) people’s interest in ancient colors.
28．How did people create the color green by using the pure colors
29．What does the color mushanzi describe
30．Who could wear the color purple in ancient China
31．Why do some TV programs present traditional Chinese colors in clothes and buildings
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How many times have your parents told you that you must eat your green vegetables We all know that green vegetables are healthy, but what about other foods of different colors You don’t need to like all food, but it is good to have different colors in your diet, for example, red food such as strawberries and tomatoes, yellow food such as bananas and pears, and orange food such as carrots and oranges. But what about the blue food
A few years ago, a food company added the color blue to its bags of sweets. Children like the color blue, so were the blue sweets popular The food company was surprised to find that they were very unpopular. Children still liked the sweets that have the usual colors of red, green, brown, yellow and orange better.
How many blue meats or vegetables do you know None There are few natural blue foods—it isn’t a common natural food color. Some scientists say that as a result, our brain doesn’t treat blue food as something healthy. This is why we don’t usually use blue food coloring for drinks, cakes and other food.
Some people say we eat with our eyes. The idea is that we need to like the looks of the food before we try it. I wanted to test this idea and so I asked some friends to have a very unusual lunch. My husband and I made some eggs on toast and put blue coloring in them. The result is that nobody ate them. My guests refused to put the blue eggs in their mouths!
So will we ever see blue food on our plates The answer seems to be “no”, at least in countries like the UK and the USA．
32．Do people need to like all food
33．What colors of sweets did the children like better
34．Why don’t people usually use blue food coloring for drinks, cakes and other food
35．How did the writer test the idea that people eat with their eyes
36．What do you think of blue food
阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容回答问题。
This past summer, 20-year-old college student Wang Junjie caught the eye of basketball fans all over China by performing well in the championship (冠军) game against Australia. While most students were enjoying their break, Wang joined the Chinese national basketball team for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.
In fact, China’s journey to the final was not easy. On August 18, they played a hard game against Australia. The point was close until the end, and China lost 89-90. Even though they lost by just one point, it was their best result in almost 10 years. Wang was named to the game’s All-Star Five.
Born in 2005 and standing 2.06 meters tall, Wang is the first national team player in nearly 20 years to come straight from a school basketball team. “He is not only a talented player, but very hard-working. I remember he was always the first one in the gym and the last to leave. I’m truly excited to see his dream come true.” his junior high school basketball coach (教练) said.
In September 2019, he joined the NBA Global Elite Program and went to the NBA Academy in Australia for training. In Australia, he went from being a star player to sitting on the bench. It was really challenging. Luckily, when he felt lost and lonely, he got much encouragement and help from his teacher Liu Peng.
Wang often had a smile on his face, but after the final at the Asia Cup, he couldn’t stop his tears. “That one point is a regret (遗憾),” he said, “but I am still proud. We can compete with the best. If we train harder and pay attention to details (细节), we can beat them. The future is hopeful, I think.”
37．How did Wang get so much attention this past summer
38．Did China win the game against Australia on August 18
39．What does Wang’s school basketball coach think of him
40．Who encouraged Wang when he felt lost and lonely
41．What can you learn from Wang’s story
阅读短文，根据要求完成下面各小题。
Everyone knows that the color red means danger and that green means it’s Okay to move forward. But why did people choose those colors for traffic lights
Well, it’s important to know that before traffic lights for cars, there were traffic lights for trains. At first, people used red to mean stop, white to mean go, and green to mean warn. As you could imagine, trains met a few problems with white meaning go. For example, one train mistook a bright star for a white light and something unexpected happened. Because of that, people finally used green to mean go and used yellow to mean warn.
Red has always been a color that means danger. It is most probably because red has the longest wavelength (波长). So it can be seen farther than other colors.
But believe it or not, yellow was once used to mean stop. Back in the 1900s, some stop signs were yellow. That’s because it was hard to see a red sign at night. Finally, reflective materials (反射材料) were developed and red stop signs were born. Since yellow can be seen well at all times of the day, some traffic signs and most school buses continue to be printed yellow.
So next time you are impatiently waiting at traffic lights, don’t get so mad at them. They have certainly come a long way.
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42．What color did people use to mean go at first
43．Why is red better than other colors at meaning danger
44．When did people use yellow for stop signs
45．Why are most school buses yellow
46．What’s the main idea of the passage
阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。
Asking for information politely is an important skill in daily life. Whether you are talking to strangers, writing emails, or making phone calls, being polite can help you get the information you need and leave a good impression. Here are some useful tips.
Always use polite words like “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me.” These words show respect and make the other person feel valued. For example, instead of saying “Where is the post office ”, you can say, “Could you please tell me where the post office is ”
Use soft and friendly language. Avoid sounding too direct or demanding. Instead of saying “I want to know…”, try saying “I was wondering if you could help me with…” This sounds more polite and gives the other person a choice to help.
Be clear about what you need. Before asking, think carefully about the information you want. This helps the person understand your question better and give you a useful answer.
Remember to listen carefully. After you ask a question, give the person time to respond. Don’t interrupt when they are speaking. Show that you are interested by nodding or smiling.
Always thank the person after they help you. A simple “Thank you so much for your help!” can make them feel happy and willing to help you again in the future.
By following these tips, you can ask for information in a polite and effective way.
47．What polite words should you use when asking for information
48．How can you make your language sound softer and less direct
49．What should you think about before asking
50．How should you show your interest when others are speaking
51．Imagine you need to ask a stranger for directions to the nearest bus stop. How would you ask politely (Your answer should be different from the examples in the text.)
阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。
What is it like to grow up
As you grow older, there will be certain events that will mark your growth. Graduating from high school and getting your first job are just a few of these. What are some other ways in which we mark our journey toward adulthood
In the US, getting your driver’s license (执照) at the age of 16 is seen as a major coming-of-age (成人) ritual (仪式). You may have seen kids celebrating their first car in movies and TV shows. It is the first true taste of independence for most teenagers. But not every teenager gets a car right away. Usually, their parents will buy a second-hand car for them as their first car.
Another big coming-of-age event is the prom (毕业舞会). Held at the end of the year the prom is a graduation celebration for senior high school students. Teenagers wear fancy clothing, ask each other to dance and vote (投票) for a prom “king” and “queen”. For many teenagers, prom is the biggest social event of the year. It’s a time for them to dress and act like an adult.
And there’s still more. At the age of 18, we can vote in the US and at 21, we can drink alcohol (酒). This is also the time when most children move out of their parents’ home for college or work.
It is around this age that society starts to consider us to be adults. But what does it really mean to be an adult
Psychologist Jeffrey Arnett surveyed young adults and found three common adulthood goals: taking responsibility for yourself, making independent decisions, and being financially (经济上) independent.
I agree with Arnett. Being an adult has more to do with one’s maturity (成熟). If you want to drive, vote, drink, leave home or even start a romantic relationship, you have to make sure that you’re ready to be responsible.
52．What can be seen as a major coming-of-age ritual in the US
53．What do parents usually buy for their kids as their first car
54．When is the prom held
55．At what age can one vote in the US
56．In your opinion, what’s the true meaning of growing up
阅读与回答问题。
Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.
Creating an interest in what they learn
Studies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something interesting. For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.
Practicing and learning from mistakes
Good learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, “Use it or lose it!” Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. “Practice makes perfect.” Good learners will keep practicing what they have learned, and they are not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.
Developing their study skills
It is not enough to just study hard. Good learners know the best ways they can study. For example, they may take notes by writing down key words. They also look for ways to go over what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.
Asking questions
Good learners often ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning.
Learning is a lifelong journey because every day brings something new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.
57．According to the passage, what can make you become a successful learner
58．What do good learners often do
59．Why is it important to practice using what you’ve learned
60．According to the writer, how may good learners take notes
61．What is the last good learning habit in the passage
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“We see colours everywhere; we use them a lot and sometimes our life may be changed because of them,” said Verity Allen. In a new programme “Colour Me Healthy”, Verity looks at the ways that colours can influence how hard we work and the choices we make. They can change our feelings and even influence how healthy we are.
“Have you ever noticed how people always use the same colours for the same things ” says Verity. “Our toothpaste (牙膏) is always white or blue. It’s seldom grey. Why not For some reason we think that blue and white are clean, while we usually think of grey products (产品) as being a bit dirty and unpleasant. It’s the same for business. We respect a company which writes its name in blue or black more than other colours. People who design new products can use these ideas to influence what we buy.”
There are also some other interesting facts about colours in our life. We use red, yellow and green as the traffic lights because they are most easily seen. The environmental protection colour is usually “green” because it lets us think of the green trees, grasses and mountains.
62．What colour is our toothpaste
63．Why are traffic lights red, yellow and green
64．What do we usually think of grey products
65．What’s Verity’s opinion (观点) about colours
66．What else do you know about the use of colours in daily life (Please give an example)
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Mobile phones have become a problem for some middle schools. In a middle school in Australia, students are not allowed to carry mobile phones during school hours.
Mary Bluett, an official, said some schools had tried to ban (禁止) mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.
Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason, they could leave their phones at school office. They said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school. For example, they were easy to lose and were a distraction (分心的事) from studies. Teachers also said that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams.
Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones, but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.
67．When are the students not allowed to carry mobile phones in Australia
68．How did parents feel when they couldn’t get in touch with their children
69．Why did many teachers say that students should not have mobile phones at school
70．Do you think that students should have mobile phones at school Why or why not (Write 30 words or more)
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Fourteen-year-old Jimmy Cooper and the other boys on the local teenage football team may sometimes lose a game, but they won a fight against bullying (欺凌).
Danny Edwards, the team’s “water boy”, was being bullied at school. Danny has had a speech disorder (语言障碍) since his birth. When he grew up, kids made fun of him for the way he talked and the way he dressed. Each day, Danny went to school in a favourite suit, tie and hat. Danny didn’t think it was a big deal. “I… just feel… really… comfortable in it,” he said.
Jimmy was upset when he found out Danny was being bullied. “I thought to myself, no one should be picked on for the way he looks or speaks.” said Jimmy.
So Jimmy decided to wear the same suit and hat to school, too. “I did it to stand up for Danny and show him that bullying is not right. I wanted him to feel happy and safe and know that anywhere he goes he’ll be treated fairly by his friends,” Jimmy said. “I knew Danny would like it. I told my mum that I didn’t care what people thought about me in school because I was doing it for Danny.”
When Jimmy told the other boys on the team what he was planning, they wanted to be part of it, too. So they planned a “Danny Edwards Appreciation Day (感恩日).”
They decided that on a special day, instead of wearing football jerseys (球衣), they would dress like Danny. Word spread about the special day, and other kids in school decided to show their support, too. On the planned day, they all dressed in suits and ties and met in the school library where they cheered, stomped (踩) their feet, and chanted “Danny! Danny! Danny!”
“I was… really… really happy, and it made… my… day,” said Danny.
71．What made the kids at school make fun of Danny Edwards
72．Why did Jimmy want to help Danny
73．What do you think of Jimmy and the other boys’ plan for Danny What will you do if you are bullied
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When you are telling someone how to get to some places, you should know how to give good directions. In fact, giving directions is harder than just telling someone how to get to a certain place. Let’s learn how to guide others better.
First, tell the person about important landmarks (地标) instead of directing him from beginning to end. It will let the person know if he’s still on the way you advised him to take.
If you can’t describe the route (路线) clearly in words, draw a map. A map allows the person to imagine where he’s going. You can also include details (细节), such as the location of landmarks, on your map. Also, the map can give the person something to hold on to, so he won’t forget your directions.
Although it might be convenient to give someone directions to your favorite shortcut (近路), it could increase the chance of getting lost. Instead, give the simplest directions. When considering the simplest route, choose ones with fewer turns, even if the person takes a bit longer, or pick routes where the person can stay on one road for a long time. Also, don’t suggest routes you haven’t taken before.
Finally, don’t rush when giving directions. Take time to explain important details, such as possible dangers. If you don’t speak slowly or clearly, the person may miss important information. At the same time, don’t use words, expressions, or names that only locals know.
74．Is giving directions as easy as telling someone how to get to a certain place
75．Why is it a good way to tell the person about important landmarks when giving directions
76．What kind of routes are not suggested
77．If someone asks you for directions impolitely, would you give him directions Why
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As a fan of computer science, Zeng Guolai wanted to buy a classic book about computers. But his parents turned him down. “You won’t have time to read it,” they said.
However, this 16-year-old from the High School finally got it—by lying. As he said the book was required by his school, his parents agreed.
Many teenagers have had similar experiences to Zeng’s. They have lied to their parents for different reasons including getting things they want, staying away from criticism (批评), and winning their parents’ praise (表扬).
But there are some main reasons behind this situation, said Wang Bing, a famous teacher in mental health at Peking University. When students are becoming independent and want more freedom, parents just don’t let go.
“For teenagers, lying seems to be a good way to get freedom and students don’t want to have arguments with their parents, either,” Wang told the newspaper.
In fact, as children grow up, they have less communication with their parents which leads to less mutual (相互的) trust. This is also an important reason for lying, as Wang mentioned.
But unlike many parents who see telling lies as a signal of children becoming rebellious (叛逆的) or “bad”, Wang believed that this action should hardly be called a “moral (道德的) problem”. Rather (相反), it is a way for teenagers to step into the adults’ world—They have long been told to do things, but as they are growing up, they want to challenge social rules and see the results.
Parents should walk in their children’s shoes and guide their children to think positively (正面地), rather than (而不是) simply blame (责备) them when things go wrong. As for teenagers, ________.
78．Did Zeng Guolai get the book he wanted at last
79．Why did many teenagers lie to their parents just like Zeng
80．According to Wang Bing, what are the main reasons why teens lie to their parents
81．What would the writer say at the end of the text (at least 2 points)
阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。
Scientists find that hard-working people can live longer than idle (不工作的) people. Career women are healthier than housewives. Evidence shows that the jobless are in poorer health than the job-holder. A report shows that whenever the unemployment rate (失业率) increases by 1%, the death rate increases by 2%. All this comes down to one point: Work is helpful to our health.
Why is work good for health It is because work keeps people busy, away from loneliness. Research shows that people feel not only unhappy but also worried when they have nothing to do. Instead, the happiest are those who are busy. Many high achievers who love their careers feel that they are happiest when they are working hard. Work serves as a bridge between man and reality. By work, people come into contact with each other. If people take part in some activities, they can find friendship and warmth. This is helpful to health. The loss of work sometimes means the loss of everything. It affects man in spirit and makes him easy to get ill.
Besides, work gives one a sense of fulfillment (充实感). Work makes one feel his value in society. When a writer finishes his writing or a doctor successfully operates on a patient or a teacher sees his students grow, they are happy beyond words.
From the above we can know that the more you work, the happier and healthier you will be. Let us work hard and study well and live a happy and healthy life.
82．Who can live longer, hard-working people or idle people
83．What does the writer want to tell us in the first paragraph
84．How do people feel when they don’t have anything to do
85．What do you think hard work can bring us (Write 30 words or more)
阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。
Technology is everywhere and it influences our daily lives including the kinds of books. There are two main kinds of books—paper books and e-books for kids to choose from. The question becomes, is one better than another
The industry for selling e-books became a mainstream (主流) business in the late 1990s. E-books often have more colorful photos and sounds, and they may appear a lot more interesting than paper books. Research proves that e-books are good for kids. Kids learn more information when they are reading e-books because technology is fun and more enjoyable. Studies have shown that some kids may interact better when reading e-books. Some kids may have difficulties reading certain words. An e-book with lots of images and colors puts their imaginative spirit to the test. Good e-books help kids develop their reading skills faster. Highlighted text draws more attention, and the more time readers spend looking at words and hearing them out loud, the better chances (机会) they have to remember them. What’s more, e-books are lightweight and they can easily be read over and over again.
However, e-books come with several problems, too. Many parents and even experts believe that e-books are not good for the general health of kids. Kids need to read their e-books on devices (设备) such as their mobile phones, computers or e-readers. Since kids already spend too much time using their computers or mobile phones, parents worry that reading e-books makes their kids spend too much time in front of screens. Kids are more drawn by the technology and they care less about the stories. If kids are getting all their answers from e-books, their interaction with other people is greatly decreased (减少). Discussing word meanings and characters encourages interaction and learning with others.
86．What does technology influence
87．When did the industry for selling e-books become a mainstream business
88．What devices do kids need to read their e-books
89．What do you think of e-books Why (Please give two reasons)
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参考答案及试题解析
1．The red descendant. 2．On October 1st, 1949. 3．Red-head documents. 4．To express good wishes. 5．It represents happiness./Wonderful.
【导语】本文主要介绍了红色在中国文化中的意义，同时也介绍了西方人使用红色的原因。
1．根据“Even now, Chinese people like to call ourselves Chizi, meaning the red descendant (子孙).”可知Chizi的意思是炎黄子孙。故填The red descendant.
2．根据“As we know, the Five-starred Red Flag was first raised on October 1st, 1949.”可知五星红旗第一次升起是在1949年10月1日。故填On October 1st, 1949.
3．根据“Even nowadays, headlines of official documents (文件) are painted in red. This is why they are called red-head documents.”可知官方文件标题涂成红色时被称为红头文件。故填Red-head documents.
4．根据“During the Chinese Spring Festival, people will give red packets to the children to express good wishes.”可知人们给孩子红包是为了表达美好祝愿。故填To express good wishes.
5．开放性试题，言之有理即可。故填It represents happiness./Wonderful.
6．Six. 7．The museum’s collections. 8．Lang Yao glaze red. 9．Good luck. 10．To make more young people get interested in Chinese culture.
【导语】本文主要介绍了故宫推出的一款六色口红，这款口红深受欢迎，以及推出的目的。
6．根据“Recently, the Palace Museum offered a set of six-colour lipsticks.”可知，故宫推出的口红有六种颜色。故填Six.
7．根据“The lipstick colours are inspired by the museum’s collections.”可知，口红的颜色灵感来自博物馆的藏品。故填The museum’s collections.
8．根据“The most popular colour is ‘Lang Yao glaze red’”可知，最受欢迎的颜色是“郎窑红”。故填Lang Yao glaze red.
9．根据“The lipsticks’ containers are decorated with different patterns, such as butterflies, deer and flowers. They all symbolize good luck in traditional Chinese culture.”可知，蝴蝶、鹿和花等图案，在中国传统文化中，它们都象征着好运。故填Good luck.
10．根据“It has launched many creative products in recent years. With the help of these products, more young people are getting interested in Chinese culture.”可知，故宫推出这些创意产品是为了让更多的年轻人对中国文化感兴趣。故填To make more young people get interested in Chinese culture.
11．Most teenagers in Britain receive pocket money from their parents. 12．They usually do chores like cleaning, cooking, washing dishes and so on. 13．They get pocket money from their parents by doing chores and earn extra money by doing part-time jobs. 14．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：I think teenagers should have a part-time job. Firstly, it can let them gain work experience and learn some practical skills. Secondly, working can make them understand the value of money and learn to manage money reasonably. Finally, it can also cultivate their sense of responsibility and independence.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了英国青少年如何获取零花钱，包括从父母那里获得以及通过做兼职工作来赚取，还介绍了他们通常做的家务类型和兼职工作的种类等相关内容。
11．根据第二段“Most teenagers in Britain receive pocket money from their parents.”可知，英国大多数青少年从父母那里得到零花钱。故填Most teenagers in Britain receive pocket money from their parents.
12．根据第二段“These chores can include cleaning, cooking, washing dishes and so on.”可知，大多数英国青少年通常做的家务包括打扫卫生、做饭、洗碗等等。故填They usually do chores like cleaning, cooking, washing dishes and so on.
13．根据第二段“Most teenagers in Britain receive pocket money from their parents. They might have to do chores to get their pocket money.”以及第三段“A part-time job is a choice for teenagers who don’t have pocket money or who want to earn extra money.”可知，英国的孩子通过做家务从父母那里获得零花钱，通过做兼职工作来赚取额外的钱。故填They get pocket money from their parents by doing chores and earn extra money by doing part-time jobs.
14．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：I think teenagers should have a part-time job. Firstly, it can let them gain work experience and learn some practical skills. Secondly, working can make them understand the value of money and learn to manage money reasonably. Finally, it can also cultivate their sense of responsibility and independence.
15．No, they didn’t. 16．Schools have to keep libraries and sports fields open for students who wish to study or exercise voluntarily during weekends. 17．The policy can bring benefits such as reducing students’ study pressure, allowing them to relax and develop personal interests, making them feel less tired and more focused during weekdays, and improving their exam performance. 18．They suggest that schools should further optimize weekend activity arrangements, ensuring a balance between relaxation and learning. Also, parents should change their educational concepts, giving children more free space to grow.
【导语】本文主要介绍了2025年2月，中国推行新政，高中生周末双休，旨在减轻学业重压。文章详述政策内容、反馈、益处与挑战，并提及教师建议。
15．根据文章第一段“Before the policy, many students in provinces like Hebei only had one day or even half a day to rest each week.”可知，在政策实施前，河北等省份的许多学生每周只有一天甚至半天的时间休息，并没有完整的周末。故填No, they didn’t.
16．根据文章第二段“According to the new rules, teachers cannot give extra (额外的) homework during weekends, but schools must keep libraries and sports fields open for students who wish to study or exercise voluntarily (自愿地).”可知，根据新政策，学校必须在周末为自愿学习或锻炼的学生开放图书馆和运动场。故填Schools have to keep libraries and sports fields open for students who wish to study or exercise voluntarily during weekends.
17．根据文章第一段“This change aims to reduce the heavy study pressure that students have faced for years.”、第三段““I finally have time to play basketball and read novels,” said Li Ming, a 16-year-old student. “I feel less tired and more focused during weekdays.” Studies also show that students who get enough rest perform better in exams.”可知，该政策可以减轻学生的学习压力，让他们有时间放松和发展个人兴趣，使他们在工作日感到不那么疲惫，更加专注，并提高他们的考试成绩。故填The policy can bring benefits such as reducing students’ study pressure, allowing them to relax and develop personal interests, making them feel less tired and more focused during weekdays, and improving their exam performance.
18．开放题。结合前文政策实施后带来的好处以及面临的挑战，如家长担心孩子学习落后、农村地区教育资源有限等，推测老师可能会建议学校进一步优化周末活动安排，确保学生放松与学习平衡，同时建议家长转变教育观念，给孩子更多自由成长空间。故填They suggest that schools should further optimize weekend activity arrangements, ensuring a balance between relaxation and learning. Also, parents should change their educational concepts, giving children more free space to grow.
19．Yes./Yes, there are. 20．Because they want to please themselves and hope to improve their possibility in the job market. 21．They should think about the risks of plastic surgeries. 22．No. Because inner beauty is more important than a pretty face.
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要讨论了中国男性通过整形手术改变外貌以提升自信的现象，并引用专家观点提醒人们谨慎考虑手术风险。
19．根据“Lin Bing is among a growing number of Chinese men using plastic surgeries”可知，越来越多的中国男性选择整形手术。故填Yes./Yes, there are.
20．根据“Some men just want to please themselves, while others hope to improve their possibility in the job market”可知，男性整形的原因包括取悦自己和提升职场竞争力。故填Because they want to please themselves and hope to improve their possibility in the job market.
21．根据“people should think about the risks of plastic surgeries at first”可知，根据专家的说法，人们在动手术前应该考虑手术风险。故填They should think about the risks of plastic surgeries.
22．开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为No. Because inner beauty is more important than a pretty face.
23．Because their lives are not balanced. 24．Yes, it is. 25．5./Five. 26．cheer you up 27．I take a walk.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了学生日常生活中面临的压力问题，并提供了五种应对压力的方法。
23．根据“They are under stress because their lives are not balanced.”可知，学生压力大的原因是生活不均衡。故填Because their lives are not balanced.
24．根据“You may wonder whether stress is a serious matter. The answer is ‘Yes’.”可知，压力是一个严重的问题。故填Yes, it is.
25．根据“Be positive.”、“Learn to relax.”、“Always take up a hobby.”、“Take care of your body.”和“Laugh.”可知，文章依次列举了五种应对压力的方法：保持积极、学会放松、培养爱好、照顾身体、大笑。故填5./Five.
26．根据“Sometimes laughter is the best medicine for stress.”可知，由于笑是应对压力的良药，所以当你情绪低落的时候，看一部有趣的电影或和朋友讲笑话往往会让你振作起来。cheer you up“使你振作”。故填cheer you up。
27．开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为I take a walk.
28．By mixing yellow and blue./Mixing yellow and blue could make green. 29．A sunset covering the mountain. 30．Only officials of the top three grades. 31．To excite people’s interest in ancient colors.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国古代颜色的命名方式、文化象征及其在现代社会的影响。
28．根据“For example, mixing yellow and blue could make green.”可知，混合黄色和蓝色可以得到绿色。故填By mixing yellow and blue./Mixing yellow and blue could make green.
29．根据“The purple color mushanzi describes a sunset covering the mountain.”可知，紫色“暮山紫”描绘了一幅日落笼罩高山的景象。故填A sunset covering the mountain.
30．根据“Only officials of the top three grades were allowed to wear purple clothes...”可知，只有三品以上的官员才被允许穿紫色衣服。故填Only officials of the top three grades.
31．根据“...which excite (引起) people’s interest in ancient colors.”可知，这里的“which”指代的就是前文提到的“电视节目在服装和建筑中呈现中国传统颜色”这一行为，直接说明了其目的是引起人们对古代色彩的兴趣。故填To excite people’s interest in ancient colors.
32．No, they don’t. 33．Red, green, brown, yellow and orange. 34．Because our brain doesn’t treat blue food as something healthy. 35．By asking her friends to eat blue eggs. 36．It’s unnatural and unappealing.
【导语】本文主要讨论了不同颜色食物对人们饮食的影响，特别是蓝色食物为何不受欢迎，以及人们是否因食物外观而选择食物。
32．根据第一段“You don’t need to like all food”可知，人们不需要喜欢所有的食物。故填No, they don’t.
33．根据第二段“Children still liked the sweets that have the usual colors of red, green, brown, yellow and orange better.”可知，孩子们更喜欢红色、绿色、棕色、黄色和橙色。故填Red, green, brown, yellow and orange.
34．根据第三段“Some scientists say that as a result, our brain doesn’t treat blue food as something healthy. This is why we don’t usually use blue food coloring for drinks, cakes and other food.”可知，因为大脑不认为蓝色食物是健康的，所以人们通常不使用蓝色食物色素。故填Because our brain doesn’t treat blue food as something healthy.
35．根据第四段“I wanted to test this idea and so I asked some friends to have a very unusual lunch. My husband and I made some eggs on toast and put blue coloring in them. The result is that nobody ate them.”可知，作者通过制作蓝色鸡蛋来测试这个想法。故填By asking her friends to eat blue eggs.
36．开放性题目，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为It’s unnatural and unappealing.
37．By performing well in the championship game against Australia. 38．No, it didn’t. 39．He thinks Wang is not only a talented player, but very hard-working. 40．His teacher Liu Peng. 41．We can learn that we should keep trying hard and never give up our dreams, and face failures bravely.
【导语】本文讲述了20岁大学生王俊杰的篮球经历与成长。
37．根据“This past summer, 20-year-old college student Wang Junjie caught the eye of basketball fans all over China by performing well in the championship (冠军) game against Australia.”可知，去年夏天，20岁的大学生王俊杰在与中国和澳大利亚的冠军赛中表现出色，吸引了全中国篮球迷的目光。故填By performing well in the championship game against Australia.
38．根据“On August 18, they played a hard game against Australia. The point was close until the end, and China lost 89-90.”可知，8月18日，他们与澳大利亚队进行了一场艰难的比赛。比分一直很接近，直到最后中国队以89-90输了。故填No, it didn’t.
39．根据“He is not only a talented player, but very hard-working.”可知，教练认为他不仅是个有天赋的球员，而且非常努力。故填He thinks Wang is not only a talented player, but very hard-working.
40．根据“Luckily, when he felt lost and lonely, he got much encouragement and help from his teacher Liu Peng.”可知，幸运的是，当他感到失落和孤独时，他从老师刘鹏那里得到了很多鼓励和帮助。故填His teacher Liu Peng.
41．开放题，合理即可。故填We can learn that we should keep trying hard and never give up our dreams, and face failures bravely.
42．White. 43．Because red has the longest wavelength and can be seen farther than other colors. 44．In the 1900s. 45．Because yellow can be seen well at all times of the day. 46．It is about why traffic lights use red, green and yellow and their historical uses in traffic signs.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了交通信号灯选用红、绿、黄三色的原因，以及这些颜色在交通标志等方面的历史使用情况。
42．根据“At first, people used red to mean stop, white to mean go, and green to mean warn.”可知，起初人们用白色表示通行。故填White.
43．根据“Red has always been a color that means danger. It is most probably because red has the longest wavelength. So it can be seen farther than other colors.”可知，红色波长最长，与其他颜色相比，能在更远的地方被看到，所以更适合表示危险。故填Because red has the longest wavelength and can be seen farther than other colors.
44．根据“But believe it or not, yellow was once used to mean stop. Back in the 1900s, some stop signs were yellow.”可知，在20世纪时，人们用黄色制作停止标志。故填In the 1900s.
45．根据“Since yellow can be seen well at all times of the day, some traffic signs and most school buses continue to be printed yellow.”可知，因为黄色在一天中的任何时候都能被清楚地看到，所以大多数校车是黄色的。故填Because yellow can be seen well at all times of the day.
46．根据“But why did people choose those colors for traffic lights”和全文可知文章开篇提出交通灯颜色选择的疑问，接着介绍了交通灯颜色在火车交通灯、交通标志等方面的发展历史以及选择这些颜色的原因，故填It is about why traffic lights use red, green and yellow and their historical uses in traffic signs.
47．“Please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me.” 48．Avoid saying “I want to know…” and try saying “I was wondering if you could help me with…” 49．We should think carefully about the information we want before asking. 50．By nodding or smiling. 51．Excuse me, could you please tell me which way to the nearest bus stop
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了在日常生活中礼貌询问信息的重要性，并提供了一系列实用技巧，如使用礼貌用语、采用温和友好的语言、明确需求、认真倾听以及表达感谢等，帮助人们礼貌且有效地获取信息。
47．根据“Always use polite words like ‘please,’ ‘thank you,’ and ‘excuse me.’”可知，询问信息时应使用 “please”（请）、“thank you”（谢谢）和 “excuse me”（打扰一下）这些礼貌用语。故填“Please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me.”
48．根据“Avoid sounding too direct or demanding. Instead of saying ‘I want to know…’, try saying ‘I was wondering if you could help me with…’”可知，想要让语言更柔和、不那么直接，应避免使用“我想知道……”这类表达，而是尝试说“我想知道您是否能帮我……”。故填Avoid saying “I want to know…” and try saying “I was wondering if you could help me with…”
49．根据“Before asking, think carefully about the information you want.”可知，提问前应仔细考虑自己需要什么信息。故填We should think carefully about the information we want before asking.
50．根据“Show that you are interested by nodding or smiling.”可知，当别人说话时，你可以通过点头或微笑来表现出自己的兴趣。故填By nodding or smiling.
51．本题为开放性问题，需符合 “礼貌询问” 的要求，且与文中例子不同。答题思路：先使用“excuse me”开启对话，再用“could you please…”的委婉句式询问去最近公交站的路线。故填Excuse me, could you please tell me which way to the nearest bus stop
52．Getting a driver’s license at the age of 16 can be seen as a major coming-of-age ritual in the US. 53．Parents usually buy a second-hand car for their kids as their first car. 54．The prom is held at the end of the year. 55．One can vote at the age of 18 in the US. 56．In my opinion, the true meaning of growing up is taking responsibility for yourself, making independent decisions, and being financially independent.（答案不唯一，合理即可）
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，探讨了成长过程中的标志性事件，分析了在美国不同阶段被视为成年的仪式，如获得驾照、参加毕业舞会等，还提及了成年后的一些权利以及心理学家对成年目标的看法，最后作者表达了对成年真正意义的观点。
52．根据“In the US, getting your driver’s license (执照) at the age of 16 is seen as a major coming-of-age (成人) ritual (仪式).”可知，在美国，16岁获得驾照被视为一个重要的成人仪式。故填Getting a driver’s license at the age of 16 can be seen as a major coming-of-age ritual in the US.
53．根据“But not every teenager gets a car right away. Usually, their parents will buy a second-hand car for them as their first car.”可知，并不是每个青少年都能马上拥有一辆车。通常，他们的父母会为他们买一辆二手车作为他们的第一辆车。故填Parents usually buy a second-hand car for their kids as their first car.
54．根据“Another big coming-of-age event is the prom (毕业舞会). Held at the end of the year the prom is a graduation celebration for senior high school students.”可知，另一个重要的成人仪式是毕业舞会。毕业舞会在年底举行，是高中生的毕业庆祝活动。故填The prom is held at the end of the year.
55．根据“At the age of 18, we can vote in the US and at 21, we can drink alcohol (酒).”可知，在美国，18岁可以投票，21岁可以喝酒。故填One can vote at the age of 18 in the US.
56．根据“Psychologist Jeffrey Arnett surveyed young adults and found three common adulthood goals: taking responsibility for yourself, making independent decisions, and being financially (经济上) independent.”可知，心理学家Jeffrey Arnett对年轻人进行了调查，发现三个共同的成人目标：对自己负责，做出独立的决定，经济独立。因此，在我看来，成长的真正意义是对自己负责，做出独立的决定，经济独立。故填In my opinion, the true meaning of growing up is taking responsibility for yourself, making independent decisions, and being financially independent.（答案不唯一，合理即可）
57．Having some good learning habits. 58．They often connect what they need to learn with something interesting, keep practicing what they have learned and are not afraid of making mistakes, know the best ways they can study, and often ask questions during or after class. 59．Because you will forget what you’ve learned unless you use it. 60．They may take notes by writing down key words. 61．Asking questions.
【导语】本文介绍了成功的学习者所共有的良好学习习惯。
57．根据“Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.”可知，研究表明，成功的学习者有一些共同的好习惯。故填Having some good learning habits.
58．根据文中各段落描述成功学习者的行为，如“Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something interesting.”，“Good learners will keep practicing what they have learned, and they are not afraid of making mistakes.”，“Good learners know the best ways they can study.”及“Good learners often ask questions during or after class.”可知，优秀学习者常将学习内容与有趣事物结合、坚持练习所学内容且不怕犯错、知道最佳学习方法、常在课上或课后提问。故填They often connect what they need to learn with something interesting, keep practicing what they have learned and are not afraid of making mistakes, know the best ways they can study, and often ask questions during or after class.
59．根据“Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it.”可知，即使你学得很好，除非你使用它，否则你会忘记它，所以练习使用所学知识很重要。故填Because you will forget what you’ve learned unless you use it.
60．根据“For example, they may take notes by writing down key words.”可知，优秀学习者可能通过写下关键词来记笔记。故填They may take notes by writing down key words.
61．根据“Asking questions”部分及“Good learners often ask questions during or after class.”可知，文中最后提到的一个好的学习习惯是提问。故填Asking questions.
62．White or blue. 63．Because they are most easily seen. 64．We think they are a bit dirty and unpleasant. 65．Colours can influence our work, choices, feelings, and health. 66．Hospitals often use light blue or green walls to help patients feel calm.
【导语】本文讲述了颜色如何影响我们的工作、选择、情感和健康，以及颜色在生活中的不同作用和象征意义。
62．根据“Our toothpaste (牙膏) is always white or blue.”可知，我们的牙膏总是白色或蓝色的。故填White or blue.
63．根据“We use red, yellow and green as the traffic lights because they are most easily seen.”可知，我们使用红黄绿作为交通灯，因为它们最容易被看见。故填Because they are most easily seen.
64．根据“For some reason we think that blue and white are clean, while we usually think of grey products (产品) as being a bit dirty and unpleasant.”可知，我们通常认为灰色的产品看起来有点脏且令人不愉快。故填We think they are a bit dirty and unpleasant.
65．根据“Verity looks at the ways that colours can influence how hard we work and the choices we make. They can change our feelings and even influence how healthy we are.”可知，Verity认为颜色能影响工作效率、选择、情绪，甚至健康。故填Colours can influence our work, choices, feelings, and health.
66．开放性作答，言之有理即可。例如医疗场所常用浅蓝或绿色来营造平静的氛围。故填Hospitals often use light blue or green walls to help patients feel calm.
67．During school hours. 68．They felt unhappy. 69．Because they were easy to lose, were a distraction from studies and students might use phone messages to cheat during exams. 70．(答案不唯一，言之有理即可)I think students should not bring mobile phones to school. It is easy to get distracted in class and may lead to cheating. If there is an emergency, they can use the office phone. Students should focus on learning, not on phones.
【导语】本文主要围绕澳大利亚一所中学禁止学生在校期间携带手机这一规定展开，介绍了学校、家长和老师对此事的不同看法。
67．根据第一段中“In a middle school in Australia, students are not allowed to carry mobile phones during school hours.”可知，在澳大利亚，学生在上课时间不允许携带手机，故填During school hours.
68．根据第二段中“Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.”可知，当家长无法联系到孩子时，他们感到不开心，故填They felt unhappy.
69．根据第三段中“They said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school. For example, they were easy to lose and were a distraction (分心的事) from studies. Teachers also said that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams.”可知，许多老师说学生在学校不应该有手机，因为手机容易丢失，会分散学习的注意力，而且学生有时可能会在考试中用手机短信作弊，故填Because they were easy to lose, were a distraction from studies and students might use phone messages to cheat during exams.
70．本题为开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为I think students should not bring mobile phones to school. It is easy to get distracted in class and may lead to cheating. If there is an emergency, they can use the office phone. Students should focus on learning, not on phones.
71．The way he talked and the way he dressed. 72．He wanted to stand up for Danny and show him that bullying is not right and make him feel happy and safe. 73．I think Jimmy and the other boys’ plan for Danny is very kind and supportive. It shows that they care about Danny and want to make him feel happy and safe. If I am bullied, I will tell my parents or teachers about it and seek their help. I will also try to stay strong and not let the bullies affect me too much.
【导语】本文主要讲述了14岁的吉米·库珀和其他青少年足球队的男孩们如何帮助和支持遭受欺凌的队友丹尼·爱德华兹的故事。
71．根据第二段“When he grew up, kids made fun of him for the way he talked and the way he dressed.”可知，孩子们取笑丹尼是因为他说话的方式和穿着的方式。故填The way he talked and the way he dressed.
72．根据第四段“I did it to stand up for Danny and show him that bullying is not right. I wanted him to feel happy and safe and know that anywhere he goes he’ll be treated fairly by his friends,”可知，吉米想帮助丹尼是因为他想支持丹尼，让他感到快乐和安全，并让他知道无论走到哪里，他都会受到朋友的公平对待。故填He wanted to stand up for Danny and show him that bullying is not right and make him feel happy and safe.
73．这是一个开放性问题，答案因人而异。但可以根据文章内容和常识来回答。故填I think Jimmy and the other boys’ plan for Danny is very kind and supportive. It shows that they care about Danny and want to make him feel happy and safe. If I am bullied, I will tell my parents or teachers about it and seek their help. I will also try to stay strong and not let the bullies affect me too much.
74．No, it isn’t./No. 75．Because it lets the person know if he’s still on the way you advised him to take. 76．Routes with many turns, shortcuts, or routes you haven’t taken before. 77．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes, because helping others is more important than their manners.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何更好地为他人指路，包括使用地标、绘制地图、选择简单路线以及耐心解释等技巧。
74．根据第一段“In fact, giving directions is harder than just telling someone how to get to a certain place.”可知，指路比单纯告诉某人如何到达某个地方更难。故填No, it isn’t./No.
75．根据第二段“It will let the person know if he’s still on the way you advised him to take.”可知，提及重要地标可以帮助对方确认是否仍在正确路线上。故填Because it lets the person know if he’s still on the way you advised him to take.
76．根据第四段“When considering the simplest route, choose ones with fewer turns… Also, don’t suggest routes you haven’t taken before.”可知，应避免推荐转弯多、近路或未亲自走过的路线。故填Routes with many turns, shortcuts, or routes you haven’t taken before.
77．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes, because helping others is more important than their manners.
78．Yes, he did. 79．Because they want to get what they want, stay away from criticism, and win their parents’ praise. 80．Teens want more freedom but parents don’t let go, and there is less communication leading to less mutual trust. 81．they should communicate more with their parents and understand their parents’ concerns. Besides, they ought to be honest with their parents and solve problems together.
【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要探讨了青少年为何会对父母撒谎的现象，并分析了背后的原因及专家建议。
78．根据文章“However, this 16-year-old from the High School finally got it—by lying.”（然而，这个来自高中的16岁少年最终通过撒谎得到了它。）可知，曾国来通过撒谎成功获得了想要的书。故填Yes, he did.
79．根据文章“Many teenagers have had similar experiences to Zeng’s. They have lied to their parents for different reasons including getting things they want, staying away from criticism (批评), and winning their parents' praise (表扬).”可推知，青少年向父母撒谎是因为想要得到想要的东西、远离批评以及赢得父母表扬。故填Because they want to get what they want, stay away from criticism, and win their parents’ praise.
80．根据文章“When students are becoming independent and want more freedom, parents just don’t let go.（当学生变得独立并渴望更多自由时，父母却不放手）”和“less communication with their parents which leads to less mutual trust.（与父母的沟通减少导致相互信任减少）”可知，王冰认为撒谎的主因是青少年追求自由与父母控制的矛盾，以及沟通缺失。故填Teens want more freedom but parents don’t let go, and there is less communication leading to less mutual trust.
81．结合文章内容，对于青少年来说，应该多和父母交流，理解父母的担忧，并且要对父母诚实，一起解决问题。答案不唯一，参考答案为they should communicate more with their parents and understand their parents’ concerns. Besides, they ought to be honest with their parents and solve problems together.
82．Hard-working people. 83．Work is helpful to health. 84．Not only unhappy but also worried. / Unhappy and worried. 85．Hard work keeps us busy and away from loneliness. It helps us make friends and feel life’s warmth. Also, it gives a sense of fulfillment when we achieve goals. Finally, working hard makes us healthier and happier.
【导语】本文讲述的是工作能够给人们带来充实感和成就感，工作的人也比不工作的人要更健康。
82．根据“Scientists find that hard-working people can live longer than idle (不工作的) people.”可知，努力工作的人寿命更长。故填Hard-working people.
83．根据“Work is helpful to our health.”以及第一段内容可知，作者想要告诉我们：工作对我们的健康有好处。故填Work is helpful to health.
84．根据“Research shows that people feel not only unhappy but also worried when they have nothing to do.”可知，人们在无所事事时，他们会感到不快乐、忧虑。故填Not only unhappy but als
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Chinese people like the red colour a lot. Even now, Chinese people like to call ourselves Chizi, meaning the red descendant (子孙).
Red represents the motherland and authority (权威). Official uniforms of the Tang dynasty were red. In the Qing dynasty, red was used on official caps to show different rankings (等级). As we know, the Five-starred Red Flag was first raised on October 1st, 1949. Even nowadays, headlines of official documents (文件) are painted in red. This is why they are called red-head documents.
For ordinary people, red stands for happiness. For example, “double happiness” used for weddings is red. The bride (新娘) wears red clothes which are different from the white gowns of the West. During the Chinese Spring Festival, people will give red packets to the children to express good wishes. Couplets (对联) hanging on both sides of the doors are written in red. The word red equals beauty. The expression hongyan, meaning red colour, is a synonym (代名词) of a beautiful girl. Red is also one of the most popular words used in the names of Chinese women. But in traffic lights, red means stop driving.
This is how the Westerners like to use the red colour. It is because red is very bright, and is good for warning purposes. But it doesn’t really have any negative (负面的) meanings.
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1．What does Chizi mean
2．When was the Five-starred Red Flag first raised
3．What are official documents called when the headlines are painted in red
4．Why will people give red packets to the children
5．What do you think of the red colour
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If you think the Palace Museum is a place only for traditional Chinese culture, you might be wrong.
Recently, the Palace Museum offered a set of six-colour lipsticks. The lipsticks are very popular. Three lipstick colours sold out in one day.
The lipstick colours are inspired by the museum’s collections. The six colours include “Lang Yao glaze red”, “bean paste red”, “rose (玫红色)”, “tourmaline purple”, “mermaid pink” and “maple red”. In China, they are all considered colours of great beauty. The most popular colour is “Lang Yao glaze red”.
The packaging of the lipsticks is also very attractive. The lipsticks’ containers are decorated with different patterns, such as butterflies, deer and flowers. They all symbolize good luck in traditional Chinese culture.
The Palace Museum has a history of nearly 600 years. It has launched many creative products in recent years. With the help of these products, more young people are getting interested in Chinese culture.
6．How many colours are the set of lipsticks launched by the Palace Museum
7．Where do the lipstick colours draw inspiration from
8．What colour is the most popular in the set of lipsticks
9．What do patterns like butterflies and deer symbolize in traditional Chinese culture
10．Why did the Palace Museum launch the creative products
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Are you good with money Do you get pocket money from your parents or do you work to earn money The following are some ways that British teenagers save and spend their money.
Pocket money
Most teenagers in Britain receive pocket money from their parents. They might have to do chores to get their pocket money. These chores can include cleaning, cooking, washing dishes and so on.
Part-time work
A part-time job is a choice for teenagers who don’t have pocket money or who want to earn extra (额外的) money. About 15 percent of teenagers have a job. Only children over the age of 13 can work. Popular part-time jobs for teens include babysitting, delivering newspapers, shop work and restaurant work. Children in Britain can work for at most two hours a day on a school day but not during school hours. During weekends and school holidays, they can work longer hours. So, many teenagers are getting experience from working part-time, dealing with banks and deciding whether to save or spend their money.
11．Who do most teenagers in Britain receive pocket money from
12．What kind of chores do most British teenagers usually do
13．How do children in Britain earn pocket money or extra money
14．Do you think teenagers should have a part-time job Why or why not (Write 30 words or more)
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In February 2025, China introduced a nationwide policy to give high school students two full days off every weekend. This change aims to reduce the heavy study pressure that students have faced for years. Before the policy, many students in provinces like Hebei only had one day or even half a day to rest each week. Now, schools are required to cancel all weekend classes and exams, allowing students to relax or develop personal interests.
According to the new rules, teachers cannot give extra (额外的) homework during weekends, but schools must keep libraries and sports fields open for students who wish to study or exercise voluntarily (自愿地). In cities like Changsha and Hangzhou, some schools have even started organizing weekend activities such as science clubs, art workshops, and community service programs.
Most students welcome the policy. “I finally have time to play basketball and read novels,” said Li Ming, a 16-year-old student. “I feel less tired and more focused during weekdays.” Studies also show that students who get enough rest perform better in exams. For example, a high school in Zhejiang reported a 15% improvement in average test scores after carrying out the policy.
However, some parents still worry. “Weekends used to be important for reviewing lessons. I’m afraid my child will fall behind,” said a parent. Rural (农村的) areas face bigger challenges. In villages where educational resources are limited, students have fewer chances to take part in after-school activities. To solve this, the government has created free online learning platforms and encouraged urban (城市的) schools to share resources with rural ones.
Many teachers believe this policy marks a turning point in China’s education. It brings both benefits (好处) and challenges to students. They suggest that ______.
15．Did high school students in Hebei have a whole weekend to rest each week before
16．According to the new policy, what do schools have to keep open for students who wish to study or exercise voluntarily during weekends
17．What benefits can the policy bring to students
18．What suggestions may the teachers have Finish the ending. (about 30 words)
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Many girls today love xiaoxianrou, or “little fresh meat”, which refers to young male stars who are delicate (精致的) and cute. Lin Bing just wants to be that man, so he has spent around 80,000 yuan on his face since his first plastic surgery (整形手术) four years ago. “Getting plastic surgeries is just as usual as body building. Both make men more handsome and confident,” says the 33-year-old young man.
Lin Bing is among a growing number of Chinese men using plastic surgeries to change their physical appearance (外貌) to increase their self-confidence. In 2024, the market for beauty medicine in China was worth more than 695 billion yuan. Surprisingly, around 25 percent of customers were males, while this was only 5 percent in 2020, according to a report by plastic surgery social networking app Gengmei.
There is a rising trend (潮流) of young men turning to plastic surgeries; most male customers are in their teens or 20s. “Some men just want to please themselves, while others hope to improve their possibility in the job market,” says Wang Jun, the president of Gengmei. “Men are under the same social stress as women and their confidence and competitiveness would be more or less weakened by facial and body weaknesses.”
However, Fan Jufeng, an expert from Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, does not encourage people, no matter men or women, to “blindly” go under the knife. Fan points out that people should think about the risks of plastic surgeries at first.
Fan also warned (警告) the public of the bad influences of live streaming celebrities (流量明星) who spread the misunderstanding—“Pretty goes above all else.” He advised that whether to have plastic surgeries should depend on personal needs. Fan says, “Think twice about it. After all, a rich and beautiful inner beauty is far more important than a pretty face.”
19．Are there more and more Chinese men using plastic surgeries
20．According to Wang Jun, why do more and more young men turn to plastic surgeries
21．What should people think about before going under the knife according to the experts
22．Do you plan to get a plastic surgery on your face when you grow up Why or why not
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Many students suffer from stress in their daily lives. They are under stress because their lives are not balanced. They focus too much on studying, dealing with pressure and worrying about what others think, and not enough on other things. You may wonder whether stress is a serious matter. The answer is “Yes”. You should be aware that stress is a danger to your health. If you want to live a long life, you need to begin to fight against stress from a young age. Here are some ways to deal with stress and bring balance to your life:
Be positive. One way to reduce your stress is through positive thinking. You should always look on the bright side of life, and imagine that you will have a happy and successful future.
Learn to relax. Make yourself take a breath from your studies and worries about exams. You can do this by taking a walk, reading a book, going to a concert or seeing a film, or just sitting in a quiet place and being silent for a moment.
Always take up a hobby. Learn to paint or skate, or start playing a musical instrument. When you are busy with a hobby, you leave all your worries behind.
Take care of your body. Stress is your body’s enemy. Taking regular exercise, eating a healthy diet and getting enough sleep are all the things that can help you.
Laugh. Sometimes laughter is the best medicine for stress. Seeing a funny film or telling jokes with friends will often 4 when you are low.
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23．Why do many students suffer from stress
24．Is stress a serious problem or not
25．How many ways are offered to deal with stress in this passage
26．Which phrase can be put here to make the sentence clear
27．What do you usually do to deal with stress
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Today, if we talk about a color, we only need to use a simple name. For example, “blue” in Chinese is lan. But in ancient China, there were many beautiful names for blue, such as yuebai, qielan and shiqing.
Similar to the color wheel developed by Isaac Newton, ancient Chinese people created colors using the idea of pure (纯) colors and mixed colors. There were five pure colors, including qing (blue), chi (red), yellow, white and black. These basic colors can be put together to produce mixed colors. For example, mixing yellow and blue could make green. Lots of colors came into being thanks to this.
As for naming, ancient Chinese people paid much attention to the imagination that colors bring. For example, dongfang jibai is a light blue color. The blue color describes what the sky looks like early in the morning. Similarly, the pink color taoyao is used to describe blossoming (开花的) peach trees. The purple color mushanzi describes a sunset covering the mountain.
Meanwhile, a color was not just a color, but a symbol of social status (地位) in ancient China. For example, yellow was long seen as the symbol of power. Only the leader of the country and his family could use it. During the Tang Dynasty, officials needed to wear clothes with certain colors. Only officials of the top three grades were allowed to wear purple clothes, while those of the fourth and fifth wore red clothes, the sixth and seventh officials wore green clothes. Blue was for those in the two lowest grades.
The colors that the ancients left us can be seen in society today. Nowadays, some TV programs present traditional Chinese colors in clothes and buildings, which excite (引起) people’s interest in ancient colors.
28．How did people create the color green by using the pure colors
29．What does the color mushanzi describe
30．Who could wear the color purple in ancient China
31．Why do some TV programs present traditional Chinese colors in clothes and buildings
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How many times have your parents told you that you must eat your green vegetables We all know that green vegetables are healthy, but what about other foods of different colors You don’t need to like all food, but it is good to have different colors in your diet, for example, red food such as strawberries and tomatoes, yellow food such as bananas and pears, and orange food such as carrots and oranges. But what about the blue food
A few years ago, a food company added the color blue to its bags of sweets. Children like the color blue, so were the blue sweets popular The food company was surprised to find that they were very unpopular. Children still liked the sweets that have the usual colors of red, green, brown, yellow and orange better.
How many blue meats or vegetables do you know None There are few natural blue foods—it isn’t a common natural food color. Some scientists say that as a result, our brain doesn’t treat blue food as something healthy. This is why we don’t usually use blue food coloring for drinks, cakes and other food.
Some people say we eat with our eyes. The idea is that we need to like the looks of the food before we try it. I wanted to test this idea and so I asked some friends to have a very unusual lunch. My husband and I made some eggs on toast and put blue coloring in them. The result is that nobody ate them. My guests refused to put the blue eggs in their mouths!
So will we ever see blue food on our plates The answer seems to be “no”, at least in countries like the UK and the USA．
32．Do people need to like all food
33．What colors of sweets did the children like better
34．Why don’t people usually use blue food coloring for drinks, cakes and other food
35．How did the writer test the idea that people eat with their eyes
36．What do you think of blue food
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This past summer, 20-year-old college student Wang Junjie caught the eye of basketball fans all over China by performing well in the championship (冠军) game against Australia. While most students were enjoying their break, Wang joined the Chinese national basketball team for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.
In fact, China’s journey to the final was not easy. On August 18, they played a hard game against Australia. The point was close until the end, and China lost 89-90. Even though they lost by just one point, it was their best result in almost 10 years. Wang was named to the game’s All-Star Five.
Born in 2005 and standing 2.06 meters tall, Wang is the first national team player in nearly 20 years to come straight from a school basketball team. “He is not only a talented player, but very hard-working. I remember he was always the first one in the gym and the last to leave. I’m truly excited to see his dream come true.” his junior high school basketball coach (教练) said.
In September 2019, he joined the NBA Global Elite Program and went to the NBA Academy in Australia for training. In Australia, he went from being a star player to sitting on the bench. It was really challenging. Luckily, when he felt lost and lonely, he got much encouragement and help from his teacher Liu Peng.
Wang often had a smile on his face, but after the final at the Asia Cup, he couldn’t stop his tears. “That one point is a regret (遗憾),” he said, “but I am still proud. We can compete with the best. If we train harder and pay attention to details (细节), we can beat them. The future is hopeful, I think.”
37．How did Wang get so much attention this past summer
38．Did China win the game against Australia on August 18
39．What does Wang’s school basketball coach think of him
40．Who encouraged Wang when he felt lost and lonely
41．What can you learn from Wang’s story
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Everyone knows that the color red means danger and that green means it’s Okay to move forward. But why did people choose those colors for traffic lights
Well, it’s important to know that before traffic lights for cars, there were traffic lights for trains. At first, people used red to mean stop, white to mean go, and green to mean warn. As you could imagine, trains met a few problems with white meaning go. For example, one train mistook a bright star for a white light and something unexpected happened. Because of that, people finally used green to mean go and used yellow to mean warn.
Red has always been a color that means danger. It is most probably because red has the longest wavelength (波长). So it can be seen farther than other colors.
But believe it or not, yellow was once used to mean stop. Back in the 1900s, some stop signs were yellow. That’s because it was hard to see a red sign at night. Finally, reflective materials (反射材料) were developed and red stop signs were born. Since yellow can be seen well at all times of the day, some traffic signs and most school buses continue to be printed yellow.
So next time you are impatiently waiting at traffic lights, don’t get so mad at them. They have certainly come a long way.
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42．What color did people use to mean go at first
43．Why is red better than other colors at meaning danger
44．When did people use yellow for stop signs
45．Why are most school buses yellow
46．What’s the main idea of the passage
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Asking for information politely is an important skill in daily life. Whether you are talking to strangers, writing emails, or making phone calls, being polite can help you get the information you need and leave a good impression. Here are some useful tips.
Always use polite words like “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me.” These words show respect and make the other person feel valued. For example, instead of saying “Where is the post office ”, you can say, “Could you please tell me where the post office is ”
Use soft and friendly language. Avoid sounding too direct or demanding. Instead of saying “I want to know…”, try saying “I was wondering if you could help me with…” This sounds more polite and gives the other person a choice to help.
Be clear about what you need. Before asking, think carefully about the information you want. This helps the person understand your question better and give you a useful answer.
Remember to listen carefully. After you ask a question, give the person time to respond. Don’t interrupt when they are speaking. Show that you are interested by nodding or smiling.
Always thank the person after they help you. A simple “Thank you so much for your help!” can make them feel happy and willing to help you again in the future.
By following these tips, you can ask for information in a polite and effective way.
47．What polite words should you use when asking for information
48．How can you make your language sound softer and less direct
49．What should you think about before asking
50．How should you show your interest when others are speaking
51．Imagine you need to ask a stranger for directions to the nearest bus stop. How would you ask politely (Your answer should be different from the examples in the text.)
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What is it like to grow up
As you grow older, there will be certain events that will mark your growth. Graduating from high school and getting your first job are just a few of these. What are some other ways in which we mark our journey toward adulthood
In the US, getting your driver’s license (执照) at the age of 16 is seen as a major coming-of-age (成人) ritual (仪式). You may have seen kids celebrating their first car in movies and TV shows. It is the first true taste of independence for most teenagers. But not every teenager gets a car right away. Usually, their parents will buy a second-hand car for them as their first car.
Another big coming-of-age event is the prom (毕业舞会). Held at the end of the year the prom is a graduation celebration for senior high school students. Teenagers wear fancy clothing, ask each other to dance and vote (投票) for a prom “king” and “queen”. For many teenagers, prom is the biggest social event of the year. It’s a time for them to dress and act like an adult.
And there’s still more. At the age of 18, we can vote in the US and at 21, we can drink alcohol (酒). This is also the time when most children move out of their parents’ home for college or work.
It is around this age that society starts to consider us to be adults. But what does it really mean to be an adult
Psychologist Jeffrey Arnett surveyed young adults and found three common adulthood goals: taking responsibility for yourself, making independent decisions, and being financially (经济上) independent.
I agree with Arnett. Being an adult has more to do with one’s maturity (成熟). If you want to drive, vote, drink, leave home or even start a romantic relationship, you have to make sure that you’re ready to be responsible.
52．What can be seen as a major coming-of-age ritual in the US
53．What do parents usually buy for their kids as their first car
54．When is the prom held
55．At what age can one vote in the US
56．In your opinion, what’s the true meaning of growing up
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Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.
Creating an interest in what they learn
Studies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something interesting. For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.
Practicing and learning from mistakes
Good learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, “Use it or lose it!” Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. “Practice makes perfect.” Good learners will keep practicing what they have learned, and they are not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.
Developing their study skills
It is not enough to just study hard. Good learners know the best ways they can study. For example, they may take notes by writing down key words. They also look for ways to go over what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.
Asking questions
Good learners often ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning.
Learning is a lifelong journey because every day brings something new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.
57．According to the passage, what can make you become a successful learner
58．What do good learners often do
59．Why is it important to practice using what you’ve learned
60．According to the writer, how may good learners take notes
61．What is the last good learning habit in the passage
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“We see colours everywhere; we use them a lot and sometimes our life may be changed because of them,” said Verity Allen. In a new programme “Colour Me Healthy”, Verity looks at the ways that colours can influence how hard we work and the choices we make. They can change our feelings and even influence how healthy we are.
“Have you ever noticed how people always use the same colours for the same things ” says Verity. “Our toothpaste (牙膏) is always white or blue. It’s seldom grey. Why not For some reason we think that blue and white are clean, while we usually think of grey products (产品) as being a bit dirty and unpleasant. It’s the same for business. We respect a company which writes its name in blue or black more than other colours. People who design new products can use these ideas to influence what we buy.”
There are also some other interesting facts about colours in our life. We use red, yellow and green as the traffic lights because they are most easily seen. The environmental protection colour is usually “green” because it lets us think of the green trees, grasses and mountains.
62．What colour is our toothpaste
63．Why are traffic lights red, yellow and green
64．What do we usually think of grey products
65．What’s Verity’s opinion (观点) about colours
66．What else do you know about the use of colours in daily life (Please give an example)
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Mobile phones have become a problem for some middle schools. In a middle school in Australia, students are not allowed to carry mobile phones during school hours.
Mary Bluett, an official, said some schools had tried to ban (禁止) mobile phones. Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.
Many teachers said students should not have mobile phones at school, but if there was a good reason, they could leave their phones at school office. They said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school. For example, they were easy to lose and were a distraction (分心的事) from studies. Teachers also said that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams.
Many people say that they understand why parents would want their children to have phones, but they think schools should let the students know when they can use their mobile phones.
67．When are the students not allowed to carry mobile phones in Australia
68．How did parents feel when they couldn’t get in touch with their children
69．Why did many teachers say that students should not have mobile phones at school
70．Do you think that students should have mobile phones at school Why or why not (Write 30 words or more)
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Fourteen-year-old Jimmy Cooper and the other boys on the local teenage football team may sometimes lose a game, but they won a fight against bullying (欺凌).
Danny Edwards, the team’s “water boy”, was being bullied at school. Danny has had a speech disorder (语言障碍) since his birth. When he grew up, kids made fun of him for the way he talked and the way he dressed. Each day, Danny went to school in a favourite suit, tie and hat. Danny didn’t think it was a big deal. “I… just feel… really… comfortable in it,” he said.
Jimmy was upset when he found out Danny was being bullied. “I thought to myself, no one should be picked on for the way he looks or speaks.” said Jimmy.
So Jimmy decided to wear the same suit and hat to school, too. “I did it to stand up for Danny and show him that bullying is not right. I wanted him to feel happy and safe and know that anywhere he goes he’ll be treated fairly by his friends,” Jimmy said. “I knew Danny would like it. I told my mum that I didn’t care what people thought about me in school because I was doing it for Danny.”
When Jimmy told the other boys on the team what he was planning, they wanted to be part of it, too. So they planned a “Danny Edwards Appreciation Day (感恩日).”
They decided that on a special day, instead of wearing football jerseys (球衣), they would dress like Danny. Word spread about the special day, and other kids in school decided to show their support, too. On the planned day, they all dressed in suits and ties and met in the school library where they cheered, stomped (踩) their feet, and chanted “Danny! Danny! Danny!”
“I was… really… really happy, and it made… my… day,” said Danny.
71．What made the kids at school make fun of Danny Edwards
72．Why did Jimmy want to help Danny
73．What do you think of Jimmy and the other boys’ plan for Danny What will you do if you are bullied
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When you are telling someone how to get to some places, you should know how to give good directions. In fact, giving directions is harder than just telling someone how to get to a certain place. Let’s learn how to guide others better.
First, tell the person about important landmarks (地标) instead of directing him from beginning to end. It will let the person know if he’s still on the way you advised him to take.
If you can’t describe the route (路线) clearly in words, draw a map. A map allows the person to imagine where he’s going. You can also include details (细节), such as the location of landmarks, on your map. Also, the map can give the person something to hold on to, so he won’t forget your directions.
Although it might be convenient to give someone directions to your favorite shortcut (近路), it could increase the chance of getting lost. Instead, give the simplest directions. When considering the simplest route, choose ones with fewer turns, even if the person takes a bit longer, or pick routes where the person can stay on one road for a long time. Also, don’t suggest routes you haven’t taken before.
Finally, don’t rush when giving directions. Take time to explain important details, such as possible dangers. If you don’t speak slowly or clearly, the person may miss important information. At the same time, don’t use words, expressions, or names that only locals know.
74．Is giving directions as easy as telling someone how to get to a certain place
75．Why is it a good way to tell the person about important landmarks when giving directions
76．What kind of routes are not suggested
77．If someone asks you for directions impolitely, would you give him directions Why
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As a fan of computer science, Zeng Guolai wanted to buy a classic book about computers. But his parents turned him down. “You won’t have time to read it,” they said.
However, this 16-year-old from the High School finally got it—by lying. As he said the book was required by his school, his parents agreed.
Many teenagers have had similar experiences to Zeng’s. They have lied to their parents for different reasons including getting things they want, staying away from criticism (批评), and winning their parents’ praise (表扬).
But there are some main reasons behind this situation, said Wang Bing, a famous teacher in mental health at Peking University. When students are becoming independent and want more freedom, parents just don’t let go.
“For teenagers, lying seems to be a good way to get freedom and students don’t want to have arguments with their parents, either,” Wang told the newspaper.
In fact, as children grow up, they have less communication with their parents which leads to less mutual (相互的) trust. This is also an important reason for lying, as Wang mentioned.
But unlike many parents who see telling lies as a signal of children becoming rebellious (叛逆的) or “bad”, Wang believed that this action should hardly be called a “moral (道德的) problem”. Rather (相反), it is a way for teenagers to step into the adults’ world—They have long been told to do things, but as they are growing up, they want to challenge social rules and see the results.
Parents should walk in their children’s shoes and guide their children to think positively (正面地), rather than (而不是) simply blame (责备) them when things go wrong. As for teenagers, ________.
78．Did Zeng Guolai get the book he wanted at last
79．Why did many teenagers lie to their parents just like Zeng
80．According to Wang Bing, what are the main reasons why teens lie to their parents
81．What would the writer say at the end of the text (at least 2 points)
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Scientists find that hard-working people can live longer than idle (不工作的) people. Career women are healthier than housewives. Evidence shows that the jobless are in poorer health than the job-holder. A report shows that whenever the unemployment rate (失业率) increases by 1%, the death rate increases by 2%. All this comes down to one point: Work is helpful to our health.
Why is work good for health It is because work keeps people busy, away from loneliness. Research shows that people feel not only unhappy but also worried when they have nothing to do. Instead, the happiest are those who are busy. Many high achievers who love their careers feel that they are happiest when they are working hard. Work serves as a bridge between man and reality. By work, people come into contact with each other. If people take part in some activities, they can find friendship and warmth. This is helpful to health. The loss of work sometimes means the loss of everything. It affects man in spirit and makes him easy to get ill.
Besides, work gives one a sense of fulfillment (充实感). Work makes one feel his value in society. When a writer finishes his writing or a doctor successfully operates on a patient or a teacher sees his students grow, they are happy beyond words.
From the above we can know that the more you work, the happier and healthier you will be. Let us work hard and study well and live a happy and healthy life.
82．Who can live longer, hard-working people or idle people
83．What does the writer want to tell us in the first paragraph
84．How do people feel when they don’t have anything to do
85．What do you think hard work can bring us (Write 30 words or more)
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Technology is everywhere and it influences our daily lives including the kinds of books. There are two main kinds of books—paper books and e-books for kids to choose from. The question becomes, is one better than another
The industry for selling e-books became a mainstream (主流) business in the late 1990s. E-books often have more colorful photos and sounds, and they may appear a lot more interesting than paper books. Research proves that e-books are good for kids. Kids learn more information when they are reading e-books because technology is fun and more enjoyable. Studies have shown that some kids may interact better when reading e-books. Some kids may have difficulties reading certain words. An e-book with lots of images and colors puts their imaginative spirit to the test. Good e-books help kids develop their reading skills faster. Highlighted text draws more attention, and the more time readers spend looking at words and hearing them out loud, the better chances (机会) they have to remember them. What’s more, e-books are lightweight and they can easily be read over and over again.
However, e-books come with several problems, too. Many parents and even experts believe that e-books are not good for the general health of kids. Kids need to read their e-books on devices (设备) such as their mobile phones, computers or e-readers. Since kids already spend too much time using their computers or mobile phones, parents worry that reading e-books makes their kids spend too much time in front of screens. Kids are more drawn by the technology and they care less about the stories. If kids are getting all their answers from e-books, their interaction with other people is greatly decreased (减少). Discussing word meanings and characters encourages interaction and learning with others.
86．What does technology influence
87．When did the industry for selling e-books become a mainstream business
88．What devices do kids need to read their e-books
89．What do you think of e-books Why (Please give two reasons)
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参考答案及试题解析
1．The red descendant. 2．On October 1st, 1949. 3．Red-head documents. 4．To express good wishes. 5．It represents happiness./Wonderful.
【导语】本文主要介绍了红色在中国文化中的意义，同时也介绍了西方人使用红色的原因。
1．根据“Even now, Chinese people like to call ourselves Chizi, meaning the red descendant (子孙).”可知Chizi的意思是炎黄子孙。故填The red descendant.
2．根据“As we know, the Five-starred Red Flag was first raised on October 1st, 1949.”可知五星红旗第一次升起是在1949年10月1日。故填On October 1st, 1949.
3．根据“Even nowadays, headlines of official documents (文件) are painted in red. This is why they are called red-head documents.”可知官方文件标题涂成红色时被称为红头文件。故填Red-head documents.
4．根据“During the Chinese Spring Festival, people will give red packets to the children to express good wishes.”可知人们给孩子红包是为了表达美好祝愿。故填To express good wishes.
5．开放性试题，言之有理即可。故填It represents happiness./Wonderful.
6．Six. 7．The museum’s collections. 8．Lang Yao glaze red. 9．Good luck. 10．To make more young people get interested in Chinese culture.
【导语】本文主要介绍了故宫推出的一款六色口红，这款口红深受欢迎，以及推出的目的。
6．根据“Recently, the Palace Museum offered a set of six-colour lipsticks.”可知，故宫推出的口红有六种颜色。故填Six.
7．根据“The lipstick colours are inspired by the museum’s collections.”可知，口红的颜色灵感来自博物馆的藏品。故填The museum’s collections.
8．根据“The most popular colour is ‘Lang Yao glaze red’”可知，最受欢迎的颜色是“郎窑红”。故填Lang Yao glaze red.
9．根据“The lipsticks’ containers are decorated with different patterns, such as butterflies, deer and flowers. They all symbolize good luck in traditional Chinese culture.”可知，蝴蝶、鹿和花等图案，在中国传统文化中，它们都象征着好运。故填Good luck.
10．根据“It has launched many creative products in recent years. With the help of these products, more young people are getting interested in Chinese culture.”可知，故宫推出这些创意产品是为了让更多的年轻人对中国文化感兴趣。故填To make more young people get interested in Chinese culture.
11．Most teenagers in Britain receive pocket money from their parents. 12．They usually do chores like cleaning, cooking, washing dishes and so on. 13．They get pocket money from their parents by doing chores and earn extra money by doing part-time jobs. 14．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：I think teenagers should have a part-time job. Firstly, it can let them gain work experience and learn some practical skills. Secondly, working can make them understand the value of money and learn to manage money reasonably. Finally, it can also cultivate their sense of responsibility and independence.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了英国青少年如何获取零花钱，包括从父母那里获得以及通过做兼职工作来赚取，还介绍了他们通常做的家务类型和兼职工作的种类等相关内容。
11．根据第二段“Most teenagers in Britain receive pocket money from their parents.”可知，英国大多数青少年从父母那里得到零花钱。故填Most teenagers in Britain receive pocket money from their parents.
12．根据第二段“These chores can include cleaning, cooking, washing dishes and so on.”可知，大多数英国青少年通常做的家务包括打扫卫生、做饭、洗碗等等。故填They usually do chores like cleaning, cooking, washing dishes and so on.
13．根据第二段“Most teenagers in Britain receive pocket money from their parents. They might have to do chores to get their pocket money.”以及第三段“A part-time job is a choice for teenagers who don’t have pocket money or who want to earn extra money.”可知，英国的孩子通过做家务从父母那里获得零花钱，通过做兼职工作来赚取额外的钱。故填They get pocket money from their parents by doing chores and earn extra money by doing part-time jobs.
14．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：I think teenagers should have a part-time job. Firstly, it can let them gain work experience and learn some practical skills. Secondly, working can make them understand the value of money and learn to manage money reasonably. Finally, it can also cultivate their sense of responsibility and independence.
15．No, they didn’t. 16．Schools have to keep libraries and sports fields open for students who wish to study or exercise voluntarily during weekends. 17．The policy can bring benefits such as reducing students’ study pressure, allowing them to relax and develop personal interests, making them feel less tired and more focused during weekdays, and improving their exam performance. 18．They suggest that schools should further optimize weekend activity arrangements, ensuring a balance between relaxation and learning. Also, parents should change their educational concepts, giving children more free space to grow.
【导语】本文主要介绍了2025年2月，中国推行新政，高中生周末双休，旨在减轻学业重压。文章详述政策内容、反馈、益处与挑战，并提及教师建议。
15．根据文章第一段“Before the policy, many students in provinces like Hebei only had one day or even half a day to rest each week.”可知，在政策实施前，河北等省份的许多学生每周只有一天甚至半天的时间休息，并没有完整的周末。故填No, they didn’t.
16．根据文章第二段“According to the new rules, teachers cannot give extra (额外的) homework during weekends, but schools must keep libraries and sports fields open for students who wish to study or exercise voluntarily (自愿地).”可知，根据新政策，学校必须在周末为自愿学习或锻炼的学生开放图书馆和运动场。故填Schools have to keep libraries and sports fields open for students who wish to study or exercise voluntarily during weekends.
17．根据文章第一段“This change aims to reduce the heavy study pressure that students have faced for years.”、第三段““I finally have time to play basketball and read novels,” said Li Ming, a 16-year-old student. “I feel less tired and more focused during weekdays.” Studies also show that students who get enough rest perform better in exams.”可知，该政策可以减轻学生的学习压力，让他们有时间放松和发展个人兴趣，使他们在工作日感到不那么疲惫，更加专注，并提高他们的考试成绩。故填The policy can bring benefits such as reducing students’ study pressure, allowing them to relax and develop personal interests, making them feel less tired and more focused during weekdays, and improving their exam performance.
18．开放题。结合前文政策实施后带来的好处以及面临的挑战，如家长担心孩子学习落后、农村地区教育资源有限等，推测老师可能会建议学校进一步优化周末活动安排，确保学生放松与学习平衡，同时建议家长转变教育观念，给孩子更多自由成长空间。故填They suggest that schools should further optimize weekend activity arrangements, ensuring a balance between relaxation and learning. Also, parents should change their educational concepts, giving children more free space to grow.
19．Yes./Yes, there are. 20．Because they want to please themselves and hope to improve their possibility in the job market. 21．They should think about the risks of plastic surgeries. 22．No. Because inner beauty is more important than a pretty face.
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要讨论了中国男性通过整形手术改变外貌以提升自信的现象，并引用专家观点提醒人们谨慎考虑手术风险。
19．根据“Lin Bing is among a growing number of Chinese men using plastic surgeries”可知，越来越多的中国男性选择整形手术。故填Yes./Yes, there are.
20．根据“Some men just want to please themselves, while others hope to improve their possibility in the job market”可知，男性整形的原因包括取悦自己和提升职场竞争力。故填Because they want to please themselves and hope to improve their possibility in the job market.
21．根据“people should think about the risks of plastic surgeries at first”可知，根据专家的说法，人们在动手术前应该考虑手术风险。故填They should think about the risks of plastic surgeries.
22．开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为No. Because inner beauty is more important than a pretty face.
23．Because their lives are not balanced. 24．Yes, it is. 25．5./Five. 26．cheer you up 27．I take a walk.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了学生日常生活中面临的压力问题，并提供了五种应对压力的方法。
23．根据“They are under stress because their lives are not balanced.”可知，学生压力大的原因是生活不均衡。故填Because their lives are not balanced.
24．根据“You may wonder whether stress is a serious matter. The answer is ‘Yes’.”可知，压力是一个严重的问题。故填Yes, it is.
25．根据“Be positive.”、“Learn to relax.”、“Always take up a hobby.”、“Take care of your body.”和“Laugh.”可知，文章依次列举了五种应对压力的方法：保持积极、学会放松、培养爱好、照顾身体、大笑。故填5./Five.
26．根据“Sometimes laughter is the best medicine for stress.”可知，由于笑是应对压力的良药，所以当你情绪低落的时候，看一部有趣的电影或和朋友讲笑话往往会让你振作起来。cheer you up“使你振作”。故填cheer you up。
27．开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为I take a walk.
28．By mixing yellow and blue./Mixing yellow and blue could make green. 29．A sunset covering the mountain. 30．Only officials of the top three grades. 31．To excite people’s interest in ancient colors.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国古代颜色的命名方式、文化象征及其在现代社会的影响。
28．根据“For example, mixing yellow and blue could make green.”可知，混合黄色和蓝色可以得到绿色。故填By mixing yellow and blue./Mixing yellow and blue could make green.
29．根据“The purple color mushanzi describes a sunset covering the mountain.”可知，紫色“暮山紫”描绘了一幅日落笼罩高山的景象。故填A sunset covering the mountain.
30．根据“Only officials of the top three grades were allowed to wear purple clothes...”可知，只有三品以上的官员才被允许穿紫色衣服。故填Only officials of the top three grades.
31．根据“...which excite (引起) people’s interest in ancient colors.”可知，这里的“which”指代的就是前文提到的“电视节目在服装和建筑中呈现中国传统颜色”这一行为，直接说明了其目的是引起人们对古代色彩的兴趣。故填To excite people’s interest in ancient colors.
32．No, they don’t. 33．Red, green, brown, yellow and orange. 34．Because our brain doesn’t treat blue food as something healthy. 35．By asking her friends to eat blue eggs. 36．It’s unnatural and unappealing.
【导语】本文主要讨论了不同颜色食物对人们饮食的影响，特别是蓝色食物为何不受欢迎，以及人们是否因食物外观而选择食物。
32．根据第一段“You don’t need to like all food”可知，人们不需要喜欢所有的食物。故填No, they don’t.
33．根据第二段“Children still liked the sweets that have the usual colors of red, green, brown, yellow and orange better.”可知，孩子们更喜欢红色、绿色、棕色、黄色和橙色。故填Red, green, brown, yellow and orange.
34．根据第三段“Some scientists say that as a result, our brain doesn’t treat blue food as something healthy. This is why we don’t usually use blue food coloring for drinks, cakes and other food.”可知，因为大脑不认为蓝色食物是健康的，所以人们通常不使用蓝色食物色素。故填Because our brain doesn’t treat blue food as something healthy.
35．根据第四段“I wanted to test this idea and so I asked some friends to have a very unusual lunch. My husband and I made some eggs on toast and put blue coloring in them. The result is that nobody ate them.”可知，作者通过制作蓝色鸡蛋来测试这个想法。故填By asking her friends to eat blue eggs.
36．开放性题目，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为It’s unnatural and unappealing.
37．By performing well in the championship game against Australia. 38．No, it didn’t. 39．He thinks Wang is not only a talented player, but very hard-working. 40．His teacher Liu Peng. 41．We can learn that we should keep trying hard and never give up our dreams, and face failures bravely.
【导语】本文讲述了20岁大学生王俊杰的篮球经历与成长。
37．根据“This past summer, 20-year-old college student Wang Junjie caught the eye of basketball fans all over China by performing well in the championship (冠军) game against Australia.”可知，去年夏天，20岁的大学生王俊杰在与中国和澳大利亚的冠军赛中表现出色，吸引了全中国篮球迷的目光。故填By performing well in the championship game against Australia.
38．根据“On August 18, they played a hard game against Australia. The point was close until the end, and China lost 89-90.”可知，8月18日，他们与澳大利亚队进行了一场艰难的比赛。比分一直很接近，直到最后中国队以89-90输了。故填No, it didn’t.
39．根据“He is not only a talented player, but very hard-working.”可知，教练认为他不仅是个有天赋的球员，而且非常努力。故填He thinks Wang is not only a talented player, but very hard-working.
40．根据“Luckily, when he felt lost and lonely, he got much encouragement and help from his teacher Liu Peng.”可知，幸运的是，当他感到失落和孤独时，他从老师刘鹏那里得到了很多鼓励和帮助。故填His teacher Liu Peng.
41．开放题，合理即可。故填We can learn that we should keep trying hard and never give up our dreams, and face failures bravely.
42．White. 43．Because red has the longest wavelength and can be seen farther than other colors. 44．In the 1900s. 45．Because yellow can be seen well at all times of the day. 46．It is about why traffic lights use red, green and yellow and their historical uses in traffic signs.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了交通信号灯选用红、绿、黄三色的原因，以及这些颜色在交通标志等方面的历史使用情况。
42．根据“At first, people used red to mean stop, white to mean go, and green to mean warn.”可知，起初人们用白色表示通行。故填White.
43．根据“Red has always been a color that means danger. It is most probably because red has the longest wavelength. So it can be seen farther than other colors.”可知，红色波长最长，与其他颜色相比，能在更远的地方被看到，所以更适合表示危险。故填Because red has the longest wavelength and can be seen farther than other colors.
44．根据“But believe it or not, yellow was once used to mean stop. Back in the 1900s, some stop signs were yellow.”可知，在20世纪时，人们用黄色制作停止标志。故填In the 1900s.
45．根据“Since yellow can be seen well at all times of the day, some traffic signs and most school buses continue to be printed yellow.”可知，因为黄色在一天中的任何时候都能被清楚地看到，所以大多数校车是黄色的。故填Because yellow can be seen well at all times of the day.
46．根据“But why did people choose those colors for traffic lights”和全文可知文章开篇提出交通灯颜色选择的疑问，接着介绍了交通灯颜色在火车交通灯、交通标志等方面的发展历史以及选择这些颜色的原因，故填It is about why traffic lights use red, green and yellow and their historical uses in traffic signs.
47．“Please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me.” 48．Avoid saying “I want to know…” and try saying “I was wondering if you could help me with…” 49．We should think carefully about the information we want before asking. 50．By nodding or smiling. 51．Excuse me, could you please tell me which way to the nearest bus stop
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了在日常生活中礼貌询问信息的重要性，并提供了一系列实用技巧，如使用礼貌用语、采用温和友好的语言、明确需求、认真倾听以及表达感谢等，帮助人们礼貌且有效地获取信息。
47．根据“Always use polite words like ‘please,’ ‘thank you,’ and ‘excuse me.’”可知，询问信息时应使用 “please”（请）、“thank you”（谢谢）和 “excuse me”（打扰一下）这些礼貌用语。故填“Please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me.”
48．根据“Avoid sounding too direct or demanding. Instead of saying ‘I want to know…’, try saying ‘I was wondering if you could help me with…’”可知，想要让语言更柔和、不那么直接，应避免使用“我想知道……”这类表达，而是尝试说“我想知道您是否能帮我……”。故填Avoid saying “I want to know…” and try saying “I was wondering if you could help me with…”
49．根据“Before asking, think carefully about the information you want.”可知，提问前应仔细考虑自己需要什么信息。故填We should think carefully about the information we want before asking.
50．根据“Show that you are interested by nodding or smiling.”可知，当别人说话时，你可以通过点头或微笑来表现出自己的兴趣。故填By nodding or smiling.
51．本题为开放性问题，需符合 “礼貌询问” 的要求，且与文中例子不同。答题思路：先使用“excuse me”开启对话，再用“could you please…”的委婉句式询问去最近公交站的路线。故填Excuse me, could you please tell me which way to the nearest bus stop
52．Getting a driver’s license at the age of 16 can be seen as a major coming-of-age ritual in the US. 53．Parents usually buy a second-hand car for their kids as their first car. 54．The prom is held at the end of the year. 55．One can vote at the age of 18 in the US. 56．In my opinion, the true meaning of growing up is taking responsibility for yourself, making independent decisions, and being financially independent.（答案不唯一，合理即可）
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，探讨了成长过程中的标志性事件，分析了在美国不同阶段被视为成年的仪式，如获得驾照、参加毕业舞会等，还提及了成年后的一些权利以及心理学家对成年目标的看法，最后作者表达了对成年真正意义的观点。
52．根据“In the US, getting your driver’s license (执照) at the age of 16 is seen as a major coming-of-age (成人) ritual (仪式).”可知，在美国，16岁获得驾照被视为一个重要的成人仪式。故填Getting a driver’s license at the age of 16 can be seen as a major coming-of-age ritual in the US.
53．根据“But not every teenager gets a car right away. Usually, their parents will buy a second-hand car for them as their first car.”可知，并不是每个青少年都能马上拥有一辆车。通常，他们的父母会为他们买一辆二手车作为他们的第一辆车。故填Parents usually buy a second-hand car for their kids as their first car.
54．根据“Another big coming-of-age event is the prom (毕业舞会). Held at the end of the year the prom is a graduation celebration for senior high school students.”可知，另一个重要的成人仪式是毕业舞会。毕业舞会在年底举行，是高中生的毕业庆祝活动。故填The prom is held at the end of the year.
55．根据“At the age of 18, we can vote in the US and at 21, we can drink alcohol (酒).”可知，在美国，18岁可以投票，21岁可以喝酒。故填One can vote at the age of 18 in the US.
56．根据“Psychologist Jeffrey Arnett surveyed young adults and found three common adulthood goals: taking responsibility for yourself, making independent decisions, and being financially (经济上) independent.”可知，心理学家Jeffrey Arnett对年轻人进行了调查，发现三个共同的成人目标：对自己负责，做出独立的决定，经济独立。因此，在我看来，成长的真正意义是对自己负责，做出独立的决定，经济独立。故填In my opinion, the true meaning of growing up is taking responsibility for yourself, making independent decisions, and being financially independent.（答案不唯一，合理即可）
57．Having some good learning habits. 58．They often connect what they need to learn with something interesting, keep practicing what they have learned and are not afraid of making mistakes, know the best ways they can study, and often ask questions during or after class. 59．Because you will forget what you’ve learned unless you use it. 60．They may take notes by writing down key words. 61．Asking questions.
【导语】本文介绍了成功的学习者所共有的良好学习习惯。
57．根据“Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.”可知，研究表明，成功的学习者有一些共同的好习惯。故填Having some good learning habits.
58．根据文中各段落描述成功学习者的行为，如“Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something interesting.”，“Good learners will keep practicing what they have learned, and they are not afraid of making mistakes.”，“Good learners know the best ways they can study.”及“Good learners often ask questions during or after class.”可知，优秀学习者常将学习内容与有趣事物结合、坚持练习所学内容且不怕犯错、知道最佳学习方法、常在课上或课后提问。故填They often connect what they need to learn with something interesting, keep practicing what they have learned and are not afraid of making mistakes, know the best ways they can study, and often ask questions during or after class.
59．根据“Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it.”可知，即使你学得很好，除非你使用它，否则你会忘记它，所以练习使用所学知识很重要。故填Because you will forget what you’ve learned unless you use it.
60．根据“For example, they may take notes by writing down key words.”可知，优秀学习者可能通过写下关键词来记笔记。故填They may take notes by writing down key words.
61．根据“Asking questions”部分及“Good learners often ask questions during or after class.”可知，文中最后提到的一个好的学习习惯是提问。故填Asking questions.
62．White or blue. 63．Because they are most easily seen. 64．We think they are a bit dirty and unpleasant. 65．Colours can influence our work, choices, feelings, and health. 66．Hospitals often use light blue or green walls to help patients feel calm.
【导语】本文讲述了颜色如何影响我们的工作、选择、情感和健康，以及颜色在生活中的不同作用和象征意义。
62．根据“Our toothpaste (牙膏) is always white or blue.”可知，我们的牙膏总是白色或蓝色的。故填White or blue.
63．根据“We use red, yellow and green as the traffic lights because they are most easily seen.”可知，我们使用红黄绿作为交通灯，因为它们最容易被看见。故填Because they are most easily seen.
64．根据“For some reason we think that blue and white are clean, while we usually think of grey products (产品) as being a bit dirty and unpleasant.”可知，我们通常认为灰色的产品看起来有点脏且令人不愉快。故填We think they are a bit dirty and unpleasant.
65．根据“Verity looks at the ways that colours can influence how hard we work and the choices we make. They can change our feelings and even influence how healthy we are.”可知，Verity认为颜色能影响工作效率、选择、情绪，甚至健康。故填Colours can influence our work, choices, feelings, and health.
66．开放性作答，言之有理即可。例如医疗场所常用浅蓝或绿色来营造平静的氛围。故填Hospitals often use light blue or green walls to help patients feel calm.
67．During school hours. 68．They felt unhappy. 69．Because they were easy to lose, were a distraction from studies and students might use phone messages to cheat during exams. 70．(答案不唯一，言之有理即可)I think students should not bring mobile phones to school. It is easy to get distracted in class and may lead to cheating. If there is an emergency, they can use the office phone. Students should focus on learning, not on phones.
【导语】本文主要围绕澳大利亚一所中学禁止学生在校期间携带手机这一规定展开，介绍了学校、家长和老师对此事的不同看法。
67．根据第一段中“In a middle school in Australia, students are not allowed to carry mobile phones during school hours.”可知，在澳大利亚，学生在上课时间不允许携带手机，故填During school hours.
68．根据第二段中“Some parents felt unhappy because they couldn’t get in touch with their children.”可知，当家长无法联系到孩子时，他们感到不开心，故填They felt unhappy.
69．根据第三段中“They said there were many reasons why the students should not have mobile phones at school. For example, they were easy to lose and were a distraction (分心的事) from studies. Teachers also said that sometimes students might use phone messages to cheat during exams.”可知，许多老师说学生在学校不应该有手机，因为手机容易丢失，会分散学习的注意力，而且学生有时可能会在考试中用手机短信作弊，故填Because they were easy to lose, were a distraction from studies and students might use phone messages to cheat during exams.
70．本题为开放性试题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为I think students should not bring mobile phones to school. It is easy to get distracted in class and may lead to cheating. If there is an emergency, they can use the office phone. Students should focus on learning, not on phones.
71．The way he talked and the way he dressed. 72．He wanted to stand up for Danny and show him that bullying is not right and make him feel happy and safe. 73．I think Jimmy and the other boys’ plan for Danny is very kind and supportive. It shows that they care about Danny and want to make him feel happy and safe. If I am bullied, I will tell my parents or teachers about it and seek their help. I will also try to stay strong and not let the bullies affect me too much.
【导语】本文主要讲述了14岁的吉米·库珀和其他青少年足球队的男孩们如何帮助和支持遭受欺凌的队友丹尼·爱德华兹的故事。
71．根据第二段“When he grew up, kids made fun of him for the way he talked and the way he dressed.”可知，孩子们取笑丹尼是因为他说话的方式和穿着的方式。故填The way he talked and the way he dressed.
72．根据第四段“I did it to stand up for Danny and show him that bullying is not right. I wanted him to feel happy and safe and know that anywhere he goes he’ll be treated fairly by his friends,”可知，吉米想帮助丹尼是因为他想支持丹尼，让他感到快乐和安全，并让他知道无论走到哪里，他都会受到朋友的公平对待。故填He wanted to stand up for Danny and show him that bullying is not right and make him feel happy and safe.
73．这是一个开放性问题，答案因人而异。但可以根据文章内容和常识来回答。故填I think Jimmy and the other boys’ plan for Danny is very kind and supportive. It shows that they care about Danny and want to make him feel happy and safe. If I am bullied, I will tell my parents or teachers about it and seek their help. I will also try to stay strong and not let the bullies affect me too much.
74．No, it isn’t./No. 75．Because it lets the person know if he’s still on the way you advised him to take. 76．Routes with many turns, shortcuts, or routes you haven’t taken before. 77．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes, because helping others is more important than their manners.
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何更好地为他人指路，包括使用地标、绘制地图、选择简单路线以及耐心解释等技巧。
74．根据第一段“In fact, giving directions is harder than just telling someone how to get to a certain place.”可知，指路比单纯告诉某人如何到达某个地方更难。故填No, it isn’t./No.
75．根据第二段“It will let the person know if he’s still on the way you advised him to take.”可知，提及重要地标可以帮助对方确认是否仍在正确路线上。故填Because it lets the person know if he’s still on the way you advised him to take.
76．根据第四段“When considering the simplest route, choose ones with fewer turns… Also, don’t suggest routes you haven’t taken before.”可知，应避免推荐转弯多、近路或未亲自走过的路线。故填Routes with many turns, shortcuts, or routes you haven’t taken before.
77．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes, because helping others is more important than their manners.
78．Yes, he did. 79．Because they want to get what they want, stay away from criticism, and win their parents’ praise. 80．Teens want more freedom but parents don’t let go, and there is less communication leading to less mutual trust. 81．they should communicate more with their parents and understand their parents’ concerns. Besides, they ought to be honest with their parents and solve problems together.
【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要探讨了青少年为何会对父母撒谎的现象，并分析了背后的原因及专家建议。
78．根据文章“However, this 16-year-old from the High School finally got it—by lying.”（然而，这个来自高中的16岁少年最终通过撒谎得到了它。）可知，曾国来通过撒谎成功获得了想要的书。故填Yes, he did.
79．根据文章“Many teenagers have had similar experiences to Zeng’s. They have lied to their parents for different reasons including getting things they want, staying away from criticism (批评), and winning their parents' praise (表扬).”可推知，青少年向父母撒谎是因为想要得到想要的东西、远离批评以及赢得父母表扬。故填Because they want to get what they want, stay away from criticism, and win their parents’ praise.
80．根据文章“When students are becoming independent and want more freedom, parents just don’t let go.（当学生变得独立并渴望更多自由时，父母却不放手）”和“less communication with their parents which leads to less mutual trust.（与父母的沟通减少导致相互信任减少）”可知，王冰认为撒谎的主因是青少年追求自由与父母控制的矛盾，以及沟通缺失。故填Teens want more freedom but parents don’t let go, and there is less communication leading to less mutual trust.
81．结合文章内容，对于青少年来说，应该多和父母交流，理解父母的担忧，并且要对父母诚实，一起解决问题。答案不唯一，参考答案为they should communicate more with their parents and understand their parents’ concerns. Besides, they ought to be honest with their parents and solve problems together.
82．Hard-working people. 83．Work is helpful to health. 84．Not only unhappy but also worried. / Unhappy and worried. 85．Hard work keeps us busy and away from loneliness. It helps us make friends and feel life’s warmth. Also, it gives a sense of fulfillment when we achieve goals. Finally, working hard makes us healthier and happier.
【导语】本文讲述的是工作能够给人们带来充实感和成就感，工作的人也比不工作的人要更健康。
82．根据“Scientists find that hard-working people can live longer than idle (不工作的) people.”可知，努力工作的人寿命更长。故填Hard-working people.
83．根据“Work is helpful to our health.”以及第一段内容可知，作者想要告诉我们：工作对我们的健康有好处。故填Work is helpful to health.
84．根据“Research shows that people feel not only unhappy but also worried when they have nothing to do.”可知，人们在无所事事时，他们会感到不快乐、忧虑。故填Not only unhappy but als
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