课件26张PPT。第39讲 阅读理解 (2016，黄石)
Have you ever dreamed about sending a letter to yourself or your friends in the future？While express mail (快递) is a fast way to send your letters，there is another type of mail appearing in China as a new business—future mail.
“The letter should be sent next Mother's Day and not a day earlier！” Lin Xiaofan，a college student in Shanghai，tells one of the companies offering the service.
Lin Xiaofan wrote the letter to her mother nearly a year earlier to express her love to her mother for next Mother's Day.
“Offering this service makes people slow down and lets them understand the meaning of ‘time’ in another way，” said Zheng Zhimin，manager at a “future mail” company. Zheng thinks “future mail” letters help remind us of care，friendship and love.
While “future mail” is becoming more and more popular，some people are wondering what will happen if the postal address changes or if the company goes broken before the letters arrive.
Zheng said customers are glad to sign a contract (签订合同) to make sure that they can be compensated if their letters are lost or damaged. Most of the customers are college students and young white--collar (白领) workers. Psychologists (心理学家) said that young Chinese might have a new way to express their feelings through this service.
Most people put their hopes and wishes in the letter so that they can experience the connection (联系) between the past and the present when they receive the letter.
1．“Future mail” is a/an ________ way to send your letter.
A．fast B．old C．new D．cheap
2．The underlined word “compensate” means ________ in Chinese.
A．赔偿 B．完成 C．送达 D．抛弃
3．The “future mail” service is popular among ________.
A．junior students B．college students
C．young children D．Blue--collar workersCAB4．The “future mail” service can help us ________.
A．sign a contract
B．forget friendship
C．express our love and care for our parents
D．understand the meaning of “time” in a wrong way
5．You'd better use “future mail” if you want to ________.
A．save money from sending express mail
B．send a birthday gift to your friend quickly
C．talk with your friends about your life freely
D．send your best wishes to yourself on January 1，2020DC 中考英语“阅读理解”题主要是考查考生综合运用所学语言知识的能力。很多同学在做题时常常有一种“读得懂做不对”的感觉。那么有必要对阅读理解这种题型及其解题技巧作一些简要的分析。
从近几年的中考阅读理解情况看，短文体裁多样，题材各异，文章涉及科学知识、社会文化、政治历史、人文环境和日常生活等方面，充分体现其时代性和实用性。短文难度逐年加大。常见题型有主旨题、细节题、推断题、猜测词义题和判断正误题。
做“阅读理解”题应先看问题，弄清考点。在阅读短文之前，快速浏览问题，以便在阅读短文时做到心中有数，快速、准确地捕捉所需信息。其次要注意先易后难。做题时不必拘泥于书中所呈现的语篇顺序，应遵循先易后难的原则。如可先做细节题再做推断题，因为细节题大多能直接从文中找到答案，而推断题则需对短文进行深层理解，再作判断。?主旨概括题
主旨题主要考查学生对短文中心思想或作者意图的掌握。做此类题时，应通读全文，理解文章大意，充分理解主题句的意义。短文往往围绕主题句展开，主题句通常出现在短文第一句或最后一句。
?细节理解题
细节题是用来进一步表达主题，体现中心思想的，往往针对短文某个细节来设题。做此类题时，应快速捕捉信息，可能是一些事例、数字等，阅读时要有针对性。
?推理判断题
推断题就是根据某个事实推断结论的题型，主要考查学生的理解力和推断力。这类推断通常包括：数据事实推断、常识推断以及作者的写作目的、态度和倾向等的推断。做此类题时，应根据短文中的相关语句，对与事实有关的细节加以分析，找出线索，悟出字里行间的意思，反复比较，从而作出合乎逻辑的判断。
?猜测词义题
猜测词义题主要考查学生根据上下文正确判断灵活变化的词义的能力。一般情况下，推断词义的题目中所出现的单词，大多数是学生未曾见过的生词，学生需要在该词出现的上下文中去寻找线索。通过阅读上下文，断定该词的真正含义，然后将这个释义代入文中，检查是否贴切，仔细比较直到得出该词的确切含义。【例1】 (2016，武汉)
Andrew Holleman，a 12-year-old boy，loved playing in the open land near his home. The land was wet and forested，and made a home for the birds，other animals and many different plants.
It made the perfect place for him to study and get to know the nature. He had seen some red--tailed hawks，red foxes，wood turtles and other animals. He also found special native flowers.
Suddenly it was announced that the “empty” land would be improved by a lot of houses on it. The plants would be removed，the animals would run away and most would probably die. Then the wet soil (土壤) would be covered with extra grounds.
When he heard about the news，he was not happy. He was very worried that the land and water would be polluted.
Andrew wrote down clearly all the research he had done about the area，and how the houses would affect (影响) the local environment. He sent letters to members of local government and television reporters. He also called on his neighbors to oppose the building of the houses. Although he was only 12 years old，he had the courage and wisdom of a person much older. Andrew's teachers described him as gentle，shy and active. His classmates also admired how much he knew about local animals and plants，and the environment. Each day after school，Andrew went door -to -door，to ask the people to sign (签名)，who did not want the houses to be built. In only one month，he got the signatures of 250 people.
In the end，the land remained a safe place for birds，animals and plants that belonged there.
Andrew won many prizes for his brave and great work to stop the houses being built，and thus help save the environment.
1．The passage is mainly about ________.
A．250 people who signed to help Andrew
B．a brave boy who cared for the environment
C．the open land that suited animals and plants
D．the research of improving the environment
答案：________
解析：主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了12岁的少年Andrew为了阻止动物的
家园被毁而挨家挨户地动员人们签名请愿以保护当地环境的故事。B2．The underlined word “oppose” in the passage probably means ________.
A．support B．dislike C．disagree D．prefer
答案：________
解析：词义猜测题。由第五段第一句“Andrew wrote down clearly all the research he
had done about the area，and how the houses would affect (影响) the local
environment.”可知，Andrew经过调查发现计划建造的房屋对当地的环境破坏极大。
由此可以推断出，“He also called on his neighbors to oppose the building of the
houses.”的意思是“他还号召他的邻居们一起反对在此处建造房子”。因此，oppose
的意思是“反对，不同意”，相当于disagree。
3．Andrew was very worried because ________.
A．the animals would be killed
B．new houses would be built on the open land
C．not all the neighbors were going to sign
D．the local government made a right decision
答案：________
解析：推理判断题。通读第三、四段可知，Andrew担心当地的土地和水遭到污染 ，
担心动植物会失去家园，大部分动物可能会死，这一切都是在户外的土地上建造房
屋会带来的后果。CB4．According to the passage，Andrew ________.
A．was good at going door -to -door
B．got in no touch with the reporters
C．usually acted like a person much older
D．was praised by his teachers and classmates
答案：________
解析：细节理解题。由第六段第二、三句“Andrew's teachers described him as gentle，
shy and active. His classmates also admired how much he knew about local animals and plant，
and the environment.”可知，Andrew获得了老师和同学们的赞扬。
5．We can infer (推测) that ________.
A．the land would remain as it used to be
B．the open land would be built into a park
C．the neighbors would have to move away
D．Andrew would soon work for the government
答案：________
解析：推理判断题。由倒数第二段“In the end，the land remained a safe place for birds，
animals and plants that belonged there.”可知，最后这片土地仍旧是鸟儿、动植物安全的家
园，即这片土地将会保持原貌。AD (2016，安徽)
While many young people were enjoying the summer vacation，Zach Bonner was working his hardest. Zach started walking from Valrico，Florida，his hometown，on Christmas，2009.He reached Los Angeles nine months later in September，2010.He covered a total of 2，478 miles and raised $120，000 for kids in need. Along the way，Zach attended school online. His mother，brother and sister took turns to walk or drive together with him.
Although he is very young，Zach has a long history of helping others. When a terrible storm hit town in 2004，Zach，when six，pulled a wagon (小推车) through his community and collected food for people in need.
He has raised $400，000 for his Little Red Wagon Foundation since then. It gives money to projects which help homeless children. In 2007，Zach began walking to support a children's charity (慈善组织) in Tampa，Florida. He finished his journey 23 days later，280 miles away in Tallahassee. Then in the summer of 2009，he trekked about 670 miles from Atlanta to Washington，D.C.，in just two months.
“As long as there are homeless kids，I will never stop walking for them.” Zach says.1．What did Zach do during the summer vacation in 2010?
A．He stayed at home to look after his family.
B．He travelled to his hometown with his family.
C．He joined in a school activity with other kids.
D．He walked to collect money for kids in need.
2．We can learn from Paragraph 2 that Zach ________.
A．began to help people at a very early age
B．made money to pay for his education
C．enjoyed playing around in his community
D．worked very hard for his family
3．At what age did Zach start walking to support a Tampa children's charity?
A．At six. B．At nine. C．At eleven. D．At twelve.
4．The underlined word “trekked” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________”．
A．延伸 B．挖掘 C．跋涉 D．飞行
5．Which of the following best describes Zach?
A．Friendly and shy. B．Silly but lovely.
C．Kind and helpful. D．Clever but lazy.CDABC考点跟踪突破39 阅读理解
训练一 广告图表类
A(2016，兰州)
Global English Club
☆English training in four skills—listening，speaking，reading，and writing.
☆4-month (800 yuan)，6-month (1，400 yuan) and one year (2，500 yuan) courses.
☆Choice of morning or evening classes，3 hours per day，Mon.—Fri.
☆All native teachers from Canada and USA.
☆Tel：8872806 Add：306 Xinhua Road
Body-building Club
◇All facilities (设备) supplied.
◇On the top floor of Sunny Hotel.
◇Every evening from 6：00 to 9：00，Mon.—Sun.
◇Drinks and fruits ready for you during breaks.
◇Tel：6353188
◇Add：369 Dunhuang Road
Piano Club
*One-to-one training on Sat.&Sun.from 2：00 p．m.to 5：00 p．m.(150 yuan per hour)
*Experienced teacher.
*Pianos supplied (提供) for free.
*Convenient transportation.
*Tel：8756038
*Add：808 Park Road
A1.In English training class，you will have ________ teachers.
A．Canadian B．French C．Chinese D．Italian
B2.If you want to improve your English，you will ________.
A．dial 6353188
B．have classes either in the morning or in the evening
C．go to 808 Park Road
D．have classes both in the morning and in the evening
C3.How much do you need to pay for one-to-one piano training every time?
A．300 yuan. B．150 yuan.
C．450 yuan. D．800 yuan.
B4.If Jim is exercising in the Body-building Club，where can you find him?
A．808 Park Road.
B．On the highest floor of Sunny Hotel.
C．696 Dunhuang Road.
D．306 Xinhua Road.
B5.Which of the following is NOT true according to the advertisement above?
A．You have to pay 800 yuan for 4-month English training.
B．You have to pay more for using the piano supplied in the class.
C．It is very convenient to get to the Piano Club.
D．You can enjoy drinks and fruits after body-building exercises.
B(2016，桂林)
A presenter in radio wanted
Sex：male Age：25－35
Height：more than 1.75m
You should have the experience in radio.You should speak standard Chinese and English.Call the SUN HOUSE：77665388
Swimming coaches needed
Can you swim very well？Do you like to help others？Do you have time in July and August？We need some swimming coaches who can teach the children to swim in the summer holiday.
Call：66773439 E-mail：brsyswim@163.com
A summer camp
Want to make more friends and take part in all kinds of activities，such as painting，mountain climbing and sailing？And do you want to improve your English at the same time？Come and join us.Our summer camp will satisfy all your interests.
Telephone number：54279686
E-mail：ssumcamp@hotmail.com
A cleaner wanted
Can you make a large house clean and tidy？We need a cleaner once a week.If you hope to get the job paid at 160 yuan once，call us this evening at 18：00—20：00.Tel：63360022 or you can visit Mr. Huang at No.5 Chaoyang Street.
1.Mr. Zhang，34，can speak Chinese and English well.He may get the job D.
A．as a swimming coach B．as a cleaner
C．at the summer camp D．as a presenter
2．If you have time in summer and you are an excellent swimmer，you can call B to get
a job.
A．77665388 B．66773439
C．54279686 D．63360022
3．If a cleaner works for Mr. Huang for a month，he or she will be given A yuan.
A．640 B．480 C．320 D．160
4．David is a college student and his English is very poor，he can C.
A．call the SUN HOUSE
B．send an e-mail to brsyswim@163.com
C．send an e-mail to ssumcamp@hotmail.com
D．visit Mr. Huang at No.5 Chaoyang Street
5．The four ads above are probably from A.
A．a newspaper B．a novel
C．a science magazine D．a textbook
C(2016，江西改编)
Skurfing Lessons
Would you become a skurfer if you could？Well，now you can！Lessons in skurfing，an exciting sport，are available on the beach.
Cost：$30 per person for a half-hour lesson.First lesson half price.
Time：Monday—Friday，8 a．m.—6 p．m.
Website：21世纪教育网longbeach.com
Art Attack Gallery
Do you want to spend summer being creative？Come to Art Attack Gallery's afternoon classes.
Age：12—18
Cost：Free
Time：One afternoon a week for ten weeks.
E-mail：aag269@yahoo.com.cn
State Theater Performing Arts Camp
Summer camp in Hedley village.
The State Theatre offers performing arts classes including：music，dance，drama.
Course dates：14th—23rd July；24th July—2nd August；
4th—13th August；14th—23rd August
Age：13-19 Cost：$250(including all meals)
Tel：657 8777
A1.How much should we pay for the first skurfing lesson?
A．$15. B．$30. C．$45. D．$60.
D2.Tom wants to take the Art Attack Gallery classes.So he may be ________ years old.
A．8 B．11 C．20 D．15
B3.It will take us about ________ to finish the Art Attack Gallery classes.
A．a week B．two and a half months
C．one afternoon D．three months
D4.Where can we learn music according to the ads above?
A．At Long Beach.
B．At Skurfing Lessons.
C．At Art Attack Gallery.
D．At State Theater Performing Arts Camp.
C5.When does the State Theatre offer performing arts classes?
A．4th—13th July. B．4th—23rd August.
C．24th July—2nd August. D．14th July—23rd August.
D(2016，烟台)
Car Services
Bring your car into Car Services today！We will clean your car and repair your engine at very reasonable prices.Drive your car into our workshop located at Xinhua Road，or make an appointment.Tel：719-5638.
Car Washing：￥10.
Engine Repairing：Only ￥180.
Tyre (轮胎) Servicing：￥15 for each.
The building which saves people from bad weather.This building near the sea in New Orleans looks like something from a sci-fi film (科幻电影)．It is over 360 meters high，and is designed to house up to 40，000 people，named the Noah.This building is strong enough to avoid the damages of bad weather.
Beach Clean-up Day
We need volunteers to clean the beach！
Sunday，July 20.
◆Meet at 8：30 a．m.at Coast Square.
◆Start at 9：00 a．m. and end at noon.
◆Bring bags and gloves.
For more information，call Zhang Lin at 564-0657.
Apartment to Rent (出租)
A new apartment to be rented in the city center.One bedroom and one kitchen.Near the bus station，at No.22 Changjiang Road.Buses pass the front gate.
If you are interested，please have a look at the apartment or you can call Ms. Yu at 274-7130.
B1.Mr. Wang needs to pay ________ for his car washing and engine repairing.
A．￥25 B．￥190 C．￥195 D．￥205
D2.The Noah is built for ________.
A．making sci-fi films
B．holding a concert
C．doing exercises
D．saving people from bad weather
A3.Volunteers are supposed to bring ________ on beach clean-up day.
A．bags and gloves B．books
C．swimming suits D．violins
D4.The new apartment to be rented is ________.
A．on Xinhua Road
B．near the police station
C．at Coast Square
D．at No.22 Changjiang Road
C5.Which of the following is NOT RIGHT according to the information above?
A．The volunteers start cleaning up the beach at 9：00 a．m.
B．The Noah is designed to house up to 40，000 people.
C．It's not convenient to take a bus near the apartment.
D．If you want to repair your car，you can call 719-5638.
训练二 学校生活类
A
Do you know something about the holiday camps in Hong Kong？The students in Hong Kong used to take part in an English holiday camp in their holidays.And their parents weren't with them，though they were very young.
Now they still enjoy taking part in many kinds of holiday camps without their parents.Many parents let their children take part in some kinds of holiday camps in order to learn some practical knowledge in their life and also learn some knowledge about living skills，science，reading and writing...The most important for the children is to learn to look after themselves.
Holiday camps in Hong Kong are not so expensive.Most families can afford to send their children there for further study or for making their bodies strong.
It is said that students in Hong Kong have much knowledge about many things.Perhaps it has something to do with all kinds of holiday camps.
1．Students in Hong Kong usually took part in A in the past.
A．an English holiday camp
B．a maths holiday camp
C．a science holiday camp
D．a Chinese holiday camp
2．When students in Hong Kong are in holiday camps，their parents B.
A．have to look after them
B．don't go with them
C．must stay at home
D．aren't allowed to telephone them
3．The most important thing for the students to take part in holiday camps in Hong Kong is C.
A．to learn some practical knowledge in life
B．to learn about living and learning skills
C．to learn to look after themselves
D．to enjoy themselves
4．The cost of taking part in a holiday camp is C.
A．very high B．not fair
C．low D．not attractive
5．The students who often take part in holiday camps usually A.
A．know a lot about many things
B．show much interest in sports
C．have a strong love for further study
D．do well in all subjects
B(2016，新疆)
Kelly's favorite subject is P．E.But she had a hard time in P．E.class.She was not good at jumping very far，she had trouble throwing a ball，and she couldn't run really fast.Sometimes，some kids made fun of (取笑) her.So why does Kelly love P．E. class?
The reason is that her teacher Mr. Burns always tells her to do her best.Though she only ran for a few minutes，Mr. Burns said，“Good job！Next time you will be able to go a little longer.” Mr. Burns even put a small box on the floor，so Kelly would be able to practice jumping over it.
That night when Kelly finished dinner，she put three boxes and began practicing jumping over them.She made it！Kelly thought to herself，“Tomorrow I will be able to jump over those boxes in P．E. class.”
There was a relay race (接力赛) on Tuesday.Kelly was scared that she would not be able to go very far.When Kelly ran around the track (跑道)，she heard many cheers and kids shouting，“Go Kelly！You can do it！” That was all she needed to hear.Kelly ran fast.She finished first！The kids cheered for her.Kelly felt so good.“Thank you，Mr. Burns，” said Kelly.“Kelly，you ran the race，not me.” “Yes，but you always said I could do it.”
D1.According to Paragraph 1，we can learn that Kelly has trouble ________ in P．E.class.
A．playing soccer B．skating
C．swimming D．running
C2.How did Mr. Burns help Kelly practice jumping?
A．By jumping with her.
B．By asking other kids to help her.
C．By putting a small box on the floor.
D．By giving her a book on how to jump.
C3.In Paragraph 3，Kelly jumped over ________ box(es) after dinner.
A．1 B．2 C．3 D．4
B4.Kelly was scared before the relay race because she was afraid that ________.
A．she would fall
B．she would not run very far
C．other kids would make fun of her
D．other kids would run faster than her
A5.At the end of the story，we can learn that Kelly felt ________.
A．happy B．bored C．upset D.independent
C(2016，杭州)
Rob Frenette had problems with bullies (欺辱) at school for eleven years.He was often lonely and scared.When he was fifteen，however，he decided to do something about his problems.He walked into a newspaper office and told them about the bullying.His story went into the newspaper and soon all the TV stations in Canada wanted to talk to him about his experiences.They also wanted to hear his ideas to stop bullying.
After that，Rob continued his studies at school，but in his free time he helped other people with bullying problems.With a friend Katie Neu，he made a website called 21世纪教育网bullyingcanada.ca.Visitors to the website can find advice，stories and poems about bullying，in both English and French.When people are upset，they can talk on the phone or online to Rob and his team.Every weekend Rob has to answer e-mails to the website.He also speaks to children，teachers and members of government around the country about bullying.
Rob's most important message is：“When bullies are unkind to you，it isn't your fault.There's nothing wrong with you，so you should try to keep trusting yourself.And remember that people care about your problems.You just have to find those_people．”
One of Rob's ideas is “Blue Day”，a special day for stopping bullying in schools.Students have to wear blue clothes and in class they learn how to stop bullying.More than 150 Canadian schools now celebrate Blue Day，but Rob won't stop until there's a Blue Day in every school in Canada.
B1.How did Rob often feel at school before he was fifteen?
A．Relaxed. B．Unhappy. C．Shocked. D．Tired.
A2.We can learn from this passage that Rob suffered from bullying since he was ________.
A．four B．seven C．eleven D．fifteen
B3.21世纪教育网bullyingcanada.ca is a website where people can ________.
A．learn how to write poems
B．get advice about bullying problems
C．get blue clothes for free
D．practice both English and French
B4.The underlined part “those people” in Paragraph 3 means “________”．
A．people who always bullied others before
B．people who help others with bullying problems
C．people who are members of the government
D．people who write e-mails about their problems
A5.What was the correct order in which these events happened?
a．Rob and his friend made a website.
b．Rob was bullied at school.
c．Rob created “Blue Day”．
d．Rob told his story in public.
A．b—d—a—c B．a—b—c—d
C．b—a—d—c D．c—b—a—d
D(2016，枣庄)
I think that a great friend is a great artist who can change my feeling about life greatly.When I talk about the person who influenced me most，I must think of my best friend quickly.
When I was in my university，one of my classmates sat beside me.His name is Wang Tao.He is my unforgettable friend in my life.He is good at study and handsome.Everyone knows that he is a genius (天才) of our university.
He is kind-hearted and is always ready to help others.But he doesn't like others to praise him，because he thinks what he did is common.There is an old saying：A friend in need is a friend indeed.Wang Tao sets a good example in many parts in my life.
I remembered that my mathematics was mediocre at that time，but he was excellent in solving mathematics questions.He often received high scores.Of course，I wished I could reach his level.Since we talked all day long，he was always patient and polite to answer my mathematics questions.Slowly，I made great progress in mathematics.I passed the examination finally.Then we became friends naturally.And now，I still remember his strong will to study.
We know that we live in a society，so we all need a lot of friends.There are two kinds of friends，good and bad：bad friends may make our life failed，while good ones make our life successful.To me，Wang Tao is a very good friend.I learned so many advantages from him，and I changed more and more excellently.
We separated three months ago.Now I miss him very much，and I hoped that our friendship will continue to be just as strong after we graduate (毕业)．
C1.The writer believes that an excellent friend ________.
A．is a man who works on art
B．can change his life slowly
C．can influence his idea about life
D．must think of him quickly
D2.Which of the following about Wang Tao is NOT true according to the passage?
A．He has a strong will. B．He is warm-hearted.
C．He is good at maths. D．He likes art very much.
B3.The underlined word “mediocre” most probably means “________”．
A．bad B．not very good
C．the best D．very good
A4.In the fifth paragraph，the writer mainly suggests that we should ________.
A．make good friends and learn from them
B．have two kinds of friends, good and bad
C．make our best friends successful
D．make less bad friends
B5.What's the best title for the passage?
A．My University Life
B．An Unforgettable Friend
C．How to Make Friends
D．How to Learn Maths Well
训练三 事物介绍类
A(2016，安徽改编)
The olive (橄榄) tree probably first grew in southern Asia.And then it spread to Mediterranean (地中海的) countries about 6，000 years ago.Since then，it has been important in Mediterranean people's lives.
The olive tree grows in rocky places and it doesn't need much water.Its fruit can be made into olive oil.People have used olive oil to cook dishes for centuries.But they haven't only used it for cooking.Some ancient cultures believed that it was useful as medicine.In modern times，people still use olive oil both for its taste and its health advantages.
Olive oil has also been an important product in the business and culture of Mediterranean countries.In ancient Greece，for example，anyone who cut down an olive tree was heavily punished.Winners at the Olympic Games wore wreaths (花环)．They were made of olive branches (树枝)．Sometimes winners were also given a prize of olive oil.People from Greece built ships so that they could use olive oil for trade.But it was the Romans who grew the olive tree in the rest of southern Europe and northern Africa.
Today，olive oil is still a very valuable product，and many different kinds of olive oil are sold in countries all over the world.
A1.Where did the olive tree probably first grow?
A．In Asia. B．In Africa.
C．In Europe. D．In America.
D2.What can we learn about olive oil?
A．People started to cook with it recently.
B．It is made from olive branches.
C．People used it to build ships in Greece.
D．It can be good for health.
C3.Olive oil plays an important part in many aspects EXCEPT ________.
A．cooking B．business
C．clothes D．medicine
B4.In ancient Greece，people who cut down an olive tree ________.
A．wore wreaths B．were heavily punished
C．got a prize of olive oil D．were regarded as heroes
D5.The passage is mainly about ________.
A．the method of cooking
B．the trade of Greece
C．the history of the Olympic Games
D．the story of olive oil
B(2016，天津)
Do you know that in some parts of the world，people build temporary (暂时的) hotels made of snow and blocks (大块) of ice？These are known as ice hotels.
Unlike usual hotels，all the rooms in the ice hotels are made of ice.In some ice hotels，even the glasses for drinks are made of ice blocks.So they only serve cold drinks.Also，hot food is not served in the ice hotels，but guests can eat hot food at places nearby.
To keep warm，guests sleep in comfortable sleeping bags on ice blocks that are covered by mattresses (床垫) and reindeer skins (驯鹿皮)．
There are some places in the ice hotels that are heated，such as the bathrooms.This is because，even though it is not as cold in the ice hotels as it is outdoors (在户外)，indoor temperatures are still very low.
Perhaps the most interesting thing about the ice hotels is that they are rebuilt every year.They can be used only during the winter months.The ice hotels melt (融化) away when spring arrives.The ice blocks used to build these hotels are from nearby rivers.So，when the ice hotels melt away，they melt back into the rivers.
D1.According to the passage，ice hotels ________.
A．are found everywhere
B．do business in summer
C．are made of glass
D．are made of snow and ice
C2.Which of the following about the ice hotels is TRUE?
A．They are just like usual hotels.
B．The glasses are made of wood.
C．They serve cold drinks.
D．The rooms are made of bamboo.
A3.You can't see ________ in the ice hotels.
A．hot food B．reindeer skins
C．sleeping bags D．mattresses
B4.Why are bathrooms heated in the ice hotels?
A．Guests want to eat in them.
B．Indoor temperatures are very low.
C．Guests ask the hotels to do that.
D．It is as cold indoors as it is outdoors.
A5.What happens to the ice hotels in spring?
A．They melt away.
B．They are rebuilt.
C．They are repaired.
D．They need more ice.
C(2016，丽水改编)
Have you ever heard of a rattlesnake？It is a poisonous (有毒的) American snake.When it is angry or afraid，it makes a noise like a rattle with its tail.It's very scary.But Heather Ramirez and her husband，from California，in the United States，make a living in an unusual way.They are self-employed (自雇的) snake catchers！They catch snakes，especially rattlesnakes which have gone indoors，and return them to the wild.
Heather describes her work as “protecting people from rattlesnakes—and protecting rattlesnakes from people！” In the area where they live，rattlesnakes often come face to face with people.They are found in stores，offices，houses and gardens.Heather explains that it's not the snakes that are moving into places where people live，but it's the other way round.The snakes lived in these places first and then the people built houses.
Most people who see a rattlesnake are feared.If you keep your distance，however，the snake won't bite (咬) you.In twelve years as a snake catcher，Heather has never touched a snake.She doesn't take the risk.She picks up the snakes with a special tool.This doesn't hurt them，but it keeps them at a safe distance so that they can't bite her.
Heather and her husband are very busy because they are never off duty.Catching snakes is a full-time job and they don't often have a day off.People can get to them at any time of the day or night.Not everyone can do this job，but Heather doesn't want to do anything else.“I just love my job，” she says.
D1.The Ramirezs make a living in an unusual way by ________.
A．catching and selling snakes
B．catching snakes as a part-time job
C．protecting snakes in the wild
D．being self-employed snake catchers
C2.In Paragraph 2，Heather explains why the rattlesnakes ________.
A．never bite people
B．are afraid of people
C．are found where people live
D．lived with people at first
A3.The underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A．rattlesnakes B．special tools
C．people around D．the Ramirezs
B4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Heather catches snakes only at night.
B．Heather is always ready to do her job.
C．Heather risks touching snakes sometimes.
D．Heather has been a snake catcher for 20 years.
B5.What might Heather think of her job?
A．Hateful. B．Enjoyable.
C．Boring. D．Interesting.
D(2016，福州)
What would it be like to be over 100 meters in the air？Besides taking a plane，there is a more interesting and relaxing way to experience it：having a ride on a Ferris wheel (摩天轮)．
London Eye，England
With a height of about 135 meters，the London Eye is the tallest Ferris wheel in Europe.There are 32 cars (轿厢) and each can carry 25 people at most.On the ride，people can get a view of London Tower，Buckingham Palace and Big Ben.One turn takes 30 minutes.
High Roller，US
It is the world's tallest Ferris wheel.It is 168 meters tall.High Roller first opened in Las Vegas on March 31st，2014.A ride takes 30 minutes.You can also enjoy videos and music during the ride.
Tianjin Eye，China
Tianjin Eye is a 120-meter-tall Ferris wheel.It lies on a bridge over the Haihe River in Tianjin，China.It is the only Ferris wheel in the world to stand on a bridge.The wheel has 48 cars.Each can take eight passengers.People can get good views of the city during the 30-minute trip.
Roue de Paris，France
Roue de Paris looks like all other Ferris wheels.It is about 60 meters tall and has 42 cars.But people can move it.Because of this，the big wheel has been to many other places like Manchester in the UK and Bangkok in Thailand.
C1.There are ________ cars in London Eye.
A．25 B．30 C．32 D．135
C2.The tallest Ferris wheel in the world is in ________.
A．Paris B．Tianjin C．Las Vegas D．London
B3.High Roller is ________ meters taller than Tianjin Eye.
A．33 B．48 C．60 D．108
C4.________ is the only one to lie on a bridge.
A．London Eye B．High Roller
C．Tianjin Eye D．Roue de Paris
B5.Which of the following is TRUE?
A．Tianjin Eye can bring you musical enjoyment.
B．Roue de Paris can be moved to many other places.
C．London Eye can carry 384 passengers at most on one turn.
D．Having a ride on the four Ferris wheels needs the same time.
训练四 观点建议类
A(2016，成都改编)
Dear Merry，
Recently，I have trouble with my study.
In school I can't listen to teachers carefully because I always feel tired and sleepy.I don't spend time with friends after class either because I think it's a waste of time.I even miss writing some answers in the test.
At home，I can't get my homework done every night.My parents don't let me stay up.So I have to get up early the next morning to finish it.Lately，I even get a bad headache.
How can I solve these problems?
Yours，
Liu Ya
Dear Liu Ya，
When you have trouble listening to teachers carefully in class，you_can_ask_your_teachers_or_deskmate_to_remind_you_often.Then spending time talking about many different things with friends can make you happy.It's not a waste of time.As for homework，when it's hard to get finished，one thing you can try is setting goals for yourself.Ask your parents to help you.You must take a break，especially if you don't feel well.You might be surprised but a short break can help you get more done！Lastly，if you don't worry and have enough sleep，your headache will leave you.
Yours，
Merry
A1.Liu Ya wrote the letter to Merry in order to ________.
A．ask for help
B．express worries
C．share her experience
D．make friends with her
B2.Liu Ya doesn't want to stay with friends after class because ________.
A．she needs to sleep
B．she thinks it's a waste of time
C．she has trouble with her classmates
D．she likes to stay alone
A3.Merry thinks ________.
A．taking a break is necessary
B．being with parents is helpful
C．setting goals by parents is important
D．playing computer games is good
B4.According to the underlined part，what might Liu Ya's teacher say?
A．Sleep for a minute. B．Listen carefully.
C．Stop talking. D．Don't be late.
C5.From Liu Ya's letter，we can find that she is too ________.
A．passive B．proud
C．stressed D．excited
B(2016，重庆改编)
When talking about picking a right school，a mother and teacher gave some pieces of advice.
In the latest issue (期) of Youth magazine，the mother shared the school advice she gave her daughters with young people across the country.
“I've told my daughters many times that I don't want them to choose a name，” the mother said.“I don't want them to think，‘Oh，I should go to these top schools.’ We live in a country with hundreds of excellent universities.So the first question is：what's going to work for me？”
“When it was time to prepare for picking schools，nobody around me believed I could get into Xiamen University.But through hard work I finally made it，” she continued.“So，my second piece of advice is：believe in yourself，no matter what other people might say.Once your goal is set，you only need to try your best to make it come true.”
“The last piece of advice is not to be worried even if your dreams don't come true.As I've said above，there are so many good universities out there.So it's important for everybody to understand that you can always find a university that gives you a great education.”
C1.The mother shared her advice ________.
A．with her students B．with her husband
C．in Youth Magazine D．in Xiamen University
B2.To explain her second piece of advice，the mother gave ________.
A．a story of her daughters
B．a story of her own
C．some different reasons
D．some different ideas
D3.We can learn from the last paragraph (段落) that ________.
A．we can realize our dream through hard work
B．the name of the university isn't the most important
C．it's not necessary to care what other people might say
D．more than one university can give us a good education
B4.How many pieces of advice can we get?
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
D5.The best title of the passage may be “________”．
A．Colorful University Life
B．Best School Education
C．A Report on University Building
D．Advice on School Picking
C(2016，云南)
Mom and dad—they're two of the most important people in your life.You probably see at least one of them every day and，over your lifetime，they influence you more than anyone else you meet.
Moms and dads need to care for their kids from the minute they're born.It's a parent's job to love and help kids—and most parents will do this as possible as they can，even when the “kids” grow up and have children of their own.That means you have many years ahead to share with your mom and dad.
Here are some ways you can stay close，get along，and build a strong relationship (关系)：
Spend time together.Don't play a computer game or watch TV by yourself.Ask your mom and dad to play with you，go outside together，play a game，or read a book out loud.Try to spend more time together.
Share your feelings and ask for help.Many kids say they'd like their parents to help them when they're unhappy.Tell them if you're sad or have a problem.They'll be happy to help you.
Be kind and caring.Little things might mean a lot to your mom and dad.You can brighten a parent's day with a hug，a card，or a joke.It's also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room without being asked.It's important to show that you care for each other.Kids and parents show their love by respecting (尊重) each other，and being caring，polite and thoughtful.
Do your best at whatever you do.You don't have to be perfect，but when you do your best，you make your parents proud.It makes them happy to see how you're turning into such a great kid.Why？Because it lets them know you're doing a good job.
D1.Your parents are two of the most important people in your life because they ________.
A．see you every day
B．have duty to care for you
C．need your help
D．influence you more than anyone else
B2.Most parents ________ after their kids have grown up.
A．stop helping their kids
B．try their best to help their kids
C．leave their kids
D．are busy taking exercise
C3.What should kids do when they're unhappy?
A．Watch TV by themselves.
B．Play a game with their parents.
C．Tell their parents and ask for help.
D．Be kind to their parents.
B4.The underlined word “brighten” in the sixth paragraph means “________” in Chinese.
A．使……忙碌 B．使……愉快
C．使……悲伤 D．使……紧张
A5.Which can be the best title of the passage?
A．Getting Along with Your Parents
B．Talking to Your Parents
C．When Your Parents Fight
D．Spending More Time with Your Parents
D(2016，荆门改编)
Every school seems to have a “bully” (欺凌)．In fact，bullying goes on in schools all over the world.Bullying is a common situation at school.We need to get to know more about bullying.
Who gets picked on (被选择)？Bullies pick on people they think don't fit in—someone who “looks different” or isn't as “smart” or as “rich”．For example，shy kids often get picked on because of their characters.Physically hitting someone is the most obvious (明显的) form of bullying，but insulting (侮辱)，gossiping (说闲话) and making fun of others are also usual forms of bullying.
What can you do to stop bullying？If you are the bully，think about how your actions hurt others.You can't build yourself up by putting others down.When you're feeling stressed or angry，find acceptable ways to deal with your frustrations.
If you are the victim (受害者)，tell a trusted adult and get some help.Many times adults can find ways to solve the problem.Here is some wise advice：
●Ignore (忽略) the bully and walk away.
●Hold your temper (脾气)．Maybe the bully wants you to explode．
●Don't fight physically.It may lead to more violence (暴力)．
●Practice confidence even if you have to pretend it.
●Talk with parents or teachers about it.They are sure to help you solve the problem.
●Make true friends at school.That may be helpful.
B1.According to the passage，what's going on at school in the world?
A．Being late. B．Bullying.
C．Being angry. D．Fighting with teachers.
C2.Who may be bullied at school easily?
A．The person who is smart.
B．The person who doesn't gossip.
C．The person who is shy.
D．The person who often gossips.
D3.As a student，how can you stop bullying?
A．Think less about the results of your actions.
B．Build yourself up by insulting others.
C．Deal with your frustrations by fighting with others.
D．Deal with your stress or anger in acceptable ways.
A4.What's the meaning of the underlined word “explode”？
A．发怒 B．爆炸 C．难过 D．受伤
C5.What can a student do to avoid being a victim?
A．Don't ignore the bully and face it.
B．Don't talk to parents about it directly.
C．Make more good friends at school.
D．Fight physically if he or she can't hold temper.
训练五 人物传记类
A
Chris Rock was born in the state of South Carolina in the United States.When he was a child，his family moved，and he grew up in a poor area in Brooklyn，New York.
As a teenager，Rock left high school and started telling jokes in comedy (喜剧) clubs in New York City.Even at age 18，Chris Rock was very funny.He told jokes about his family (his parents were very strict)，and about growing up in Brooklyn in 1980s.Many of his jokes were also about high school，which Rock says was terrible.
Famous comedians went to see Rock's performances.One comedian helped him get work on television and in the movies.Chris Rock still acts in movies，but he does not want to be a serious actor.For him，comedy is more important.It makes people laugh，but it can also make people think.
Today，Chris Rock still does live comedy shows around the world.He also created a TV show called Everybody hates Chris.It is about his teenage years growing up and going to school in Brooklyn.In 2006，it was considered as one of the best comedy shows on American television.
B1.According to the text，Chris Rock doesn't tell jokes about ________.
A．his family B．movie industry
C．growing up D．going to school
D2.Chris Rock thinks comedy is more important because ________.
A．it makes him a star
B．it improves his acting
C．it helps him work on television
D．it makes people laugh and think
A3.Everybody hates Chris was the name of ________.
A．a popular TV show in the USA
B．a famous book written by Rock
C．a well-known club in New York
D．a live comedy show around the world
D4.Which sentence about Chris Rock is TRUE?
A．As a teenager，he was not funny.
B．He started working in clubs after he graduated from college.
C．He loved going to high school.
D．A famous comedian helped him get work on TV and in the movies.
C5.What is this passage mainly about?
A．How to tell a good joke.
B．Where the best comedy clubs are.
C．One comedian's life.
D．The funniest people in the United States.
B(2016，南京)
Rachel Carson(1907－1964) was a pioneer of the world's environmental movement through her writing about the protection of the natural world.Her 1962 book Silent Spring made her well known by many people.It describes the harmful changes in the environment of using toxic(有害的) chemicals on farmland.
Carson's career started as a biologist in the US Bureau of Fisheries.In 1951 she published her first book，The Sea Around Us，which became a bestseller.It made her rich enough to leave her job and devote her life to writing.She was a gifted writer.Her next two books were also about the oceans and both topped the book sales lists.
Carson's book Silent Spring completely change the way America thought about nature.It painted a bleak(荒凉的) future for the whole natural world.It led to a nationwide ban(禁止) on the use of a deadly chemical called DDT，and other toxic pesticides(农药) that farmers used for their crops.Many people say the book led to the creation of America's Environmental Protection Agency.
Since her death，Carson's name has continued to be connected with protecting the environment.There is now a yearly Rachel Carson Book Prize.Norway awards the Rachel Carson Prize to women who have made great contributions to the field of environmental protection.In 1980，16 years after her death，she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom，the highest civilian honour in America.
D1.What happened to Rachel Carson in 1962?
A．She started to write books.
B．She gave up working as a biologist.
C．Her book The Sea Around Us sold well.
D．Her book Silent Spring made her famous.
C2.What most probably made Rachel Carson leave her job?
A．She got an award.
B．She published Silent Spring.
C．The Sea Around Us brought her enough money.
D．The US government took notice of her researches.
C3.Why is the book Silent Spring important to America's environmental protection?
A．It describes a silent spring.
B．It topped the book sales lists.
C．It changed how American thought about nature.
D．It includes all Carson's research achievements.
A4.What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A．The book Silent Spring.
B．The way America thought.
C．The US Bureau of Fisheries.
D．America's Environmental Protection Agency.
D5.Why was Rachel Carson awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
A．She published the book Silent Spring.
B．She did a lot of researches for the US Bureau of Fisheries.
C．She donated much money to the Rachel Carson Book Prize.
D．She made great contributions to the environmental protection.
C(2016，海南改编)
I know my brother better than anyone else in the world.Since the moment of his birth，I've been part of his life.I had spent seven happy years in the world with the attention of those around me.But when Rohan was born，life changed.All of a sudden，I had to share my toys and there were no more bedtime stories or my own choice of food.
Finally，I hated this small boy.The poor baby had no idea what had made me so unhappy.Maybe he found me strange，the only person in this house who did not like him.Whatever the reason was，he loved following me around.However，I seldom talked to him and always asked him to leave me alone.
Then all that changed.I hardly remember everything of that day six years ago，but I do remember that I was feeling very angry.Then I found myself in my brother's room.I couldn't help reaching my hand through the bars (栏杆) of his bed.At once，he reached his small hand and softly touched mine.And that was all I needed.Through all the unhappiness of the day，that_one_moment changed everything.How could I hate someone who made me feel so important？For the first time，I saw my brother through the eyes of a sister.Suddenly I realized love from my family was always with me.
To this day，I can't imagine life without my brother.It is unbelievable (难以置信的) how much I have learned about life from a seven-year-old boy.Above all，Rohan has taught me that one should not care only for himself.
B1.The sister was ________ years old when her brother was born.
A．six B．seven C．eight D．nine
A2.The sister used to be the only person in the house who ________.
A．didn't like the baby
B．followed the baby around
C．often talked to the baby
D．liked the the baby
C3.The underlined phrase “that one moment” refers to the time ________.
A．when there were no more bedtime stories for the sister
B．when the sister found herself in her brother's room
C．when Rohan softly touched his sister's hand
D．when Rohan followed his elder sister
B4.Which of the following is TRUE?
A．The sister doesn't know her brother very well.
B．The sister lives with love from her family all the time.
C．The sister remembers everything of that day six years ago.
D．The sister still didn't like her brother at last.
A5.From this story we learn that it's important to ________.
A．care for others B．share with others
C．help others D．play with others
D(2016，温州改编)
The film Alice Through the Looking Glass is on.Millions of people go to cinemas to see it.The little girl Alice，with long hair of gold，is alive in people's mind again after the film Alice in Wonderland was shown in 2010.
These two popular films were adapted from the novels Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.Both of them were written by Lewis Carroll，a famous English writer，who himself was as interesting as his books.
Lewis Carroll was a math teacher and talented writer.In 1856，he met Henry Liddell and his three lovely daughters.His friendship with the family became an important part of his life over the following years.He liked the girls very much，especially the youngest one，Alice Liddell.He often told stories to make them happy.One day he took the girls to a boat trip.To make the time more enjoyable，he began a story about the adventure of a little girl named Alice in Wonderland.Many other strange characters such as the Mouse，the March Hare，the Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts were brought to this wonderful world，too.
Alice Liddell loved the story and she begged Carroll to write it down for her.After Carroll finished the manuscript of the story Alice's Adventures in Wonderland，he gave it to the girl as a Christmas present.When the book was published in 1865，it was an immediate success，and soon was famous around the world.
D1.The films Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass were from ________.
A．Henry Liddell's adventure
B．Lewis Carroll's life stories
C．three girls' trip experience
D．two novels by Lewis Carroll
A2.Lewis Carroll was the three lovely daughters' ________.
A．friend B．teacher C．relative D．coach
C3.________ is not the character in the film Alice Through the Looking Glass.
A．The March Hare B．The Mouse
C．Harry Potter D．The Queen of Hearts
C4.Lewis Carroll wrote down the story he told on the boat trip because ________.
A．he thought it was a very interesting story
B．he could improve the story and publish it
C．Alice enjoyed the story and asked him to do so
D．Alice thought others also wanted to read the story
C5.According to the passage，which of the following is TRUE?
A．Carroll finished the book and gave it to the three girls.
B．The two novels became famous after the films were shown.
C．Carroll created Alice and many strange characters in his stories.
D．The friendship between Carroll and the Liddells lasted until 1856.
训练六 文化习俗类
A(2016，福州)
In Britain，Boxing Day is usually celebrated on December 26th，which is the following day after Christmas Day.However，strictly speaking，Boxing Day is the first weekday after Christmas.Like Christmas Day，Boxing Day is a public holiday.This means it's a non-working day in the whole of Britain.When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday，the following Monday is the public holiday.
The exact origin (起源) of the holiday is unclear.One of the thoughts is that during the Middle Ages，when great sailing ships were setting off to discover new land，a Christmas Box was placed by a priest (神父) on each ship.Those sailors who wanted to ensure a safe return would drop money into the box.It was sealed_up and kept on board until the ship came home safely.Then the box was handed over to the priest in the exchange for the saying of a Mass of thanks for the success of the sailing.The priest wouldn't open it to share the contents with the poor until Christmas.
One more thought is about the “Alms Box” placed in every church on Christmas Day.Worshippers (做礼拜的人) put gifts for the poor into it.These boxes were always opened the day after Christmas.That is why that day became known as Boxing Day.
Today，many businesses，organizations and families try to keep the traditional spirit of Boxing Day alive by donating (捐赠) their time，services and money to aid Food Banks，providing gifts for the poor，or helping families in need.Besides，spending time with family and shopping are popular Boxing Day activities now.
C1.If Christmas Day is on a Saturday，Boxing Day will be celebrated on ________.
A．December 25th B．December 26th
C．December 27th D．December 28th
D2.Sailors dropped money into the Christmas Box in order to ________.
A．save the poor B．pay for the priest
C．discover new land D．pray for sailing safety
A3.What does the underlined phrase “sealed up” mean?
A．密封 B．悬挂 C．归还 D．传递
C4.The following activities can show the traditional spirit of Boxing Day EXCEPT ________.
A．offering gifts to the poor
B．supporting families in need
C．spending time with family
D．giving money to aid Food Banks
B5.The purpose of the passage is ________.
A．to praise the kindness of priests
B．to introduce the origins of Boxing Day
C．to call on people to help the poor
D．to compare Boxing Day with Christmas Day
B(2016，丹东)
Dragon Head Raising Day：time for a haircut
China is a country with many colorful days and festivals.The Dragon Head Raising Day (Longtaitou) is one of them.
This special day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar (阴历)．It stands for (代表) the start of spring and farming.This year，the day fell on March 10.
The dragon is important in Chinese culture.We Chinese people call ourselves the “descendants (传人) of the dragon”．Therefore，people celebrate the Dragon Head Raising Day with many customs about dragons.
On the day in ancient times，people put ashes (灰) in the kitchen.This was to “lead the dragon into the house”．People believed that with the help of the dragon，they could have a good harvest (收成) in autumn.
Also，people eat special foods on that day.The foods are usually named after dragons.For example，people eat “dragon whisker (龙须)” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth”．
Today，many customs have faded away (消退)．But one that has remained is the cutting of hair.It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month may bring bad luck to the mother's brothers.So many people have their hair cut on the Dragon Head Raising Day.
C1.The Dragon Head Raising Day is one of the ________ festival.
A．English B．French
C．Chinese D．American
A2. was the Dragon Head Raising Day this year.
A．March 10 B．February 2
C．March 4 D．March 8
C3.On the day in ancient times，why did people put ashes in the kitchen?
A．Because the dragon liked the ashes.
B．Because the ashes stood for the harvest.
C．Because the ashes led the dragon into the house.
D．Because the ashes could bring good luck.
A4.One custom that has remained is ________ according to the passage.
A．the cutting of hair B．the dragon boating
C．to eat zongzi D．to eat mooncakes
D5.Which of the following is NOT true?
A．The Dragon Head Raising Day is on the second day of the second month in the Chinese
lunar calendar.
B．The dragon is important in Chinese culture.
C．People eat “dragon whisker” noodles and dumplings called “dragon teeth” on the
Dragon Head Raising Day.
D．The Dragon Head Raising Day stands for the start of spring and harvest.
C(2016，济宁)
2016 is the Year of the Monkey.Monkeys are so smart and cute，and so many people like them.They have become a part of culture.Here are some stories to help you learn more about them.
New stamps for the year
The China Post Group made special stamps for the year.They made two styles.On the first one，a monkey hangs on a branch(树枝)，holding a big red peach.This means to give luck to people.On the other stamp，a mother monkey holds two monkey babies in her arms.It shows the happy reunion(团聚) of families.The monkey stamps were for sale on Jan. 5th.
Monkey show
In China，there is an ancient drama called Monkey Show.It tells the story of Monkey King.When actors perform，they will paint “monkey faces” with colors.Red is the main color.Interestingly，they don't draw eyebrows(眉毛)．
Influence on personality
In Chinese culture，the monkey is a symbol of wisdom.Those who were born in the Year of the Monkey are said to be smart and outgoing.They are also said to have strong leadership and social skills.They can solve all kinds of problems in life and be kind to others.
Fun Fact
Did you know？The world's smallest monkey is the finger monkey.It is only 10cm tall.They live in the Amazon rainforest (亚马逊雨林) of South America.Amazingly，they can turn their heads 180 degrees.
C1.Which of the following stamp means “the happy reunion of families
B2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Actors learn how to paint “monkey faces” from Monkey Show.
B．Those born in the Year of the Monkey are thought to be friendly.
C．Stories about the Year of the Monkey is the culture of many countries.
D．The finger monkey which is 180cm tall is the smallest in the world.
A3.The best title of this passage is ________.
A．Year of Monkey B．New Monkey Stamps
C．Monkey Show D．Different Monkeys
D
Different countries have different ideas about manners—how you behave when you are eating.In England，table manners are important.Good table manners in England are as follows：
★How to sit：You should sit up straight in your chair.It is not a good idea to lean (倾斜) forwards or backwards.When you eat，you should not lean towards the plate，but bring the knife，fork or spoon towards you.At the same time，do not put your elbows on the table，nor reach over someone's plate for something.
★Using your fingers：English people normally don't pick food up with their fingers when they are eating main courses.If you are not sure，the safest is to use your knife or fork.There are，however，some foods that are usually eaten with fingers.They include pizza，sandwiches，burgers，crisps and fruit.
★Your mouth：It is not polite to talk with your mouth full of food，or to eat with your mouth open.And if possible，do not make any noises.Never lick (舔) your plate after eating.
★How much to eat：It is polite to eat the food that you have been offered，so a clear plate is a good plate.It shows that you enjoyed the food.If you can't finish everything and need to leave a little，that's also okay.You could say something like “That was very nice，thank you，but I'm just too full to eat another bite.”
C1.How should you sit when you are eating in England?
A．You should lean backwards.
B．You should lean forwards.
C．You should sit up straight in your chair.
D．You should sit still.
B2.What food do Englishmen eat with their fingers?
A．Beef. B．Pizza. C．Rice. D．Ice-cream.
C3.What is the good table manner in England?
A．Reach over someone's plate for something.
B．Lick your plate after eating.
C．Eat an orange with fingers.
D．Talk with your mouth full of food.
A4.What can we infer (推断) according to the passage?
A．Eating with the mouth closed is a good manner.
B．We mustn't leave anything on the plate any time.
C．Saying sorry means we are full.
D．We had better eat everything with fork and knife.
B5.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A．The differences between England and China.
B．Good table manners in England.
C．The importance of table manners.
D．What to do when in England.
训练七 日常生活类
A(2016，天津)
Our new neighbours are the Browns.They have two children，a boy and a girl.The boy is Jack and the girl is Alice.Jack is 11，and he is one year older than me.Alice and my sister Nancy are 8 years old.
At weekends，Nancy and I like to go to play with Alice and Jack.Both Jack and I really enjoy playing computer games.Sometimes the girls join us，but the games they enjoy are different from the ones we like.
There is a big park near our house.Sometimes，when the weather is fine，the four of us will go for bike rides there.We often stop at the huge playground to have some fun.Jack and I like to play basketball，but the girls prefer to sing and dance.
Our families often have dinner together.On some days，they come over to our house and on other days，we go over to theirs.Mr. Brown and his wife cook really well.
Nancy and I are very glad to have the Browns next door.It's great to have friends living so near.
B1.Who are the writer's new neighbours?
A．A family of three. B．The Browns.
C．Jack and Nancy. D．Alice and Nancy.
A2.How old is Alice?
A．8. B．9. C．10. D．11.
C3.The girls prefer to ________ at the playground in the park.
A．listen to music B．play basketball
C．sing and dance D．play computer games
D4.Where do the two families have dinner together?
A．At a park nearby. B．At a restaurant.
C．In a forest. D．At their houses.
B5.The writer thinks it's ________ to be friends with the new neighbours.
A．boring B．great C．difficult D．safe
B(2016，衡阳改编)
“Everything happens for the best.” my mother said whenever things weren't going my way.“Don't worry.One day your luck will change.”
I found Mom was right after I finished my college education.I had decided to try for a job in a radio station.I wanted to host a sports program one day.I went to Chicago and knocked at the door of every station.But_I_got_turned_down_every_time.
In one station，a kind lady said my problem was that I hadn't got enough experience.“Get some work in a small station and work your way up，” she said.
I went back home.I couldn't get a job there，either.I felt really down.“Your luck will change，” Mom said to me.I tried another radio station in Iowa.But the owner told me he had already had someone.As I left his office，I asked，“How can someone be a sports announcer (播音员) if he can't get a job in a radio station？”
I was waiting for the lift when I heard the man called，“What did you mean？Do you know anything about football？” He put me in front of a microphone (麦克风) and asked me to try to imagine that I was giving my opinion on a football game.I succeeded.
On my way home，Mom's words came back to me.“One day your luck will change，son.And when it happens，you'll feel doubly good because of all the hard work you've done.” At that moment I knew just what she meant.
B1.What job was the writer most interested in?
A．A sportsman. B．A sports announcer.
C．A shop assistant. D．An officer.
B2.The underlined sentence “But I got turned down every time.” in Paragraph 2 most probably means “______”．
A．But I was successful every time
B．But I was refused every time
C．But I lost my way every time
D．But I wasn't allowed to come in every time
C3.The writer didn't get the job in Chicago，because ________.
A．he was too young
B．he didn't get college education
C．he hadn't enough experience
D．he wasn't suitable for the job
A4.Where did the writer find a job?
A．In Iowa. B．In his hometown.
C．In Chicago. D．In a shop.
C5.What's the best title for the passage?
A．I Was Lucky to Find a Job
B．No One Is Always Lucky
C．Everything Happens for the Best
D．Believe In Yourself
C(2016，铜仁)
A poor boy lived in a small town.He sold goods from door to door to pay for school.One day，he had only one cent left，and he was hungry.He decided that he would ask for a meal at the next house.However，when a young woman opened the door，the boy was shy，so he just asked for some water.The woman knew he was hungry，so she brought him a large glass of milk.He drank it slowly，and then asked，“How much should I pay for it？” “You won't pay for it.My mother has told me that it is good to help the people who are in trouble，” She replied.The boy said，“Then I thank you from my heart.” As the boy left that house，he felt stronger.He knew he had many things to do.
Many years later，the young woman became ill.The local doctors couldn't save her.People had to send her to a big city.When the doctor knew who the woman was，he was excited and tried his best to save her life.He succeeded.The woman needed to pay for the medical bill.The doctor learned that she couldn't afford it.So he wrote something down on the medical bill.The woman read the bill，“You have paid it with a glass of milk.”
D1.The poor boy sold goods from door to door because ________.
A．he had no money left
B．he needed money to buy some food
C．he wanted to raise money for Project Hope
D．he had to make money for his school
A2.Why was the young woman sent to a hospital in a big city？________.
A．Because she was seriously ill
B．Because she had lots of money
C．Because she wanted to visit the doctor
D．Because she knew the poor boy worked there
B3.From the passage we can know the doctor (the poor boy) ________.
A．let the young woman pay for the bill
B．was always thankful for the young woman's kindness
C．didn't remember the young woman
D．failed to save the young woman's life
C4.Which is the following sentences is TRUE?
A．The young woman had a bad mother.
B．The poor boy asked for some money.
C．The young woman and her mother were both kind to others.
D．The poor boy became a famous engineer when he grew up.
D5.What's the best title (标题) for the article?
A．A Kind Mother
B．A Lovely Young Woman
C．A Poor Boy
D．A Glass of Milk
D(2016，襄阳)
I was in a shopping mall，so I decided to go and get a cup of coffee.As I was making my way to the coffee shop，I noticed an old gentleman poorly dressed sitting near the shop.I knew from the first sight that he needed help.He had a little lunch in front of him and was enjoying it.It was clear that he had a problem with his right eye.I then joined the line and waited to be served.
Then it happened.One of the most beautiful gestures (姿态) I had ever seen in my life.There was a young man in front of me in the line who was also waiting to be served.The next thing I knew was that the young man handed the waitress (女服务员) 20 dollars and requested a glass of juice as a favor (善行)．The waitress looked at the young man a little perplexed，not fully understanding the request.That was when the young man asked her to give the juice to the old gentleman eating his lunch outside，as well as the change (零钱) from the 20 dollars.The young man also told her that he would be watching every second so that she would be completely safe.
Then there was a wonderful exchange between the waitress and the old man.I only wished I could take a photo of the smiles on both of their faces.
As I was considering this event later，I wondered why the young man didn't perform this act of kindness himself.Maybe he was hoping that this act of kindness might inspire (激励) others to do something for this old man as well.
B1.The old gentleman ________ outside the coffee shop.
A．was waiting in line
B．was eating his lunch
C．was asking for money
D．was waiting for the waitress
A2.The word “perplexed” in the second paragraph probably means ________.
A．doubtful B．embarrassed
C．worried D．angry
C3.How did the young man help the old man?
A．He took him to have lunch and gave him some money.
B．He bought him a glass of juice and gave him some change himself.
C．He asked the waitress to give him a glass of juice and some change.
D．He took a picture with the old man to remind others to help him.
D4.From this passage we know ________.
A．the young man had a problem with his right eye
B．the waitress was too frightened to help the old man
C．the young man disliked to be praised by others in public
D．the writer supported the behavior (行为) of the young man
B5.What's the main idea of the passage?
A．It is good manners to wait in line in public.
B．Help people in need and inspire others to do so.
C．Giving money to the disabled people is what we should do.
D．Be ready to help others secretly.
训练八 健康与安全类
A
In China，safety education is becoming more and more important now.The last Monday in March is for students to learn it at school.It helps students learn more about what they should do to keep themselves safe.What are the accidents at school？Take a look.
Stampedes (踩踏)，earthquakes and fires are the main accidents at school.
A stampede always happens in crowded places.When students around you begin to push，just stand there and try to hold onto something.If you fall down in the crowd，move to one side and protect your head with your hands around.
When earthquakes happen，you can get under a desk quickly and hold on.It'll protect you from falling things.If you are outdoors，find a place away from buildings，trees，and power lines.
When there's a fire，leave the classroom quickly.It's better to put something wet over your mouth and nose.In this way，you won't breathe in smoke.Many people die in a fire，not because of the fire but smoke.It makes them cough and they can't breathe.That's very dangerous！So when you want to get out，you should make yourself close to the floor.Then you can breathe some fresh air.
A1.Stampedes，earthquakes and fires are the main accidents ________.
A．at school B．at home
C．on the farm D．in the open air
C2.A stampede always happens in ________ places.
A．busy B．dirty C．crowded D．clean
B3.When earthquakes happen，you can get ________ a desk quickly and hold on.
A．on B．under C．near D．behind
B4.Which of the following sentences is Right?
A．When there's a fire，don't leave the classroom quickly.
B．Many people die in a fire，not because of the fire but smoke.
C．When you want to get out of it，you shouldn't make yourself close to the floor.
D．It's better to put something dry over your mouth and nose.
D5.What's the best title (标题) for the article?
A．Health Education B．Manners Education
C．Habits Education D．Safety Education
B(2016，西宁)
What should we do if one of our classmates suddenly falls ill or gets hurt？Here are some steps you should follow.But always remember to look for medical care after first aid (急救) if the wound is serious.
Broken bones(骨头)：Take away clothing from the wound.Use an ice pack.Don't move the hurt body part while waiting for the doctor to arrive.
Animal bites(咬伤)：Wash the bite area with soap and water.Pack the wound with a clean cloth if it is bleeding.If the bleeding has stopped，cover the area with a bandage and take the person to the hospital.Make sure you remember what kind of animal it is so the doctor can find the right way to treat him or her at once.
Fainting(昏厥)：Have him or her lie with feet lifted a little.Don't move the body if you think there might be wounds from the fall.Make sure he or she can breathe and let in fresh air.Clean the person's face with a cool cloth.
Nosebleeds：Have the person sit up with his or her head tilted (倾斜) forward a little.Do not have the person tilt his or her head back because this may cause heavy breathing or coughing.Pinch (捏) the lower part of the nose for at least 10 minutes.
B1.What should we do first when an animal bite happens?
A．Put an ice pack on the wound.
B．Wash the bite area with soap and water.
C．Try to stop the bleeding with a clean cloth.
D．Take the hurt person to the hospital.
C2.When dealing with the problems of ________，we shouldn't move the hurt.
A．broken bones and animal bites
B．animal bites and nosebleeds
C．broken bones and fainting
D．fainting and nosebleeds
D3.Which of the following is NOT right when a boy's nose bleeds?
A．Let his head not tilt back.
B．Let his head tilt forward a little.
C．Let him sit up.
D．Pinch his nose for less than 10 minutes.
B4.Which part of a magazine may the passage come from?
A．Lifestyle. B．Health.
C．Sports. D．Education.
A5.What's the main idea of the passage?
A．First aid for some accidental wounds.
B．Steps of looking for medical care.
C．Advice on ways not to get hurt.
D．Ways to ask for help in getting hurt.
C(2016，桂林)
We all know health is the most important in our life and we know smoking is harmful to people's health.But not many people know about the danger of second-hand smoke.
Second-hand smoke is the smoke that comes from the smoker's breath．If people breathe in second-hand smoke from time to time，they could get sick from it.It can cause lung cancer (肺癌) and many other diseases.
But how serious is the problem of the second-hand smoke？The World Health Organization (WHO) did a study of 194 countries.They found that second-hand smoke causes about 600 000 deaths every year.That is about 1% of the world death and it leads to a lot of trouble and pain.
Second-hand smoke is especially harmful to children because their bodies are growing.According to a study，around 165 000 children under 5 die each year because of second-hand smoke.Most of these deaths happened in Africa and Southern Asia where health care is very poor.
You can do something to keep yourself and other people away from second-hand smoke.You can ask the smokers，such as your parents，to smoke outside.And，if someone smokes close to you，you'd better hold your breath or just walk away.
B1.The underlined word “breath” in the passage means “________” in Chinese.
A．脉搏 B．呼吸 C．感染 D．传染
D2.According to the passage，which statement is RIGHT?
A．There are 194 countries in the world.
B．The total death of the world is about 600 000.
C．Second-hand smoke is worse for adults (成人) than children.
D．Health care is very poor in Africa and Southern Asia.
A3.What does the writer think is the most important in life?
A．Health. B．Friendship.
C．Love. D．Money.
D4.How can you keep away from second-hand smoke?
A．Standing close to the persons who smoke.
B．Asking your parents to go out of your house.
C．Holding your breath all the time.
D．Walking away from the smokers.
B5.The best title of this article may be “________”．
A．Smoking
B．Second-hand Smoke
C．Giving up Smoking
D．Smoking Is Harmful to Children
D(2016，枣庄)
Tea is an important part of Chinese tradition.Tea has very close relationship to Chinese culture.
It is said that Chinese tea was discovered by King Shen Nong.People say that he lived 5，000 years ago.One summer day，while he was visiting a faraway part of his country，he felt very thirsty.The servants began to make water hot enough to turn into gas for him to drink.Dried leaves from a near plant fell into the water.The king drank some，and found it could make him feel less tired.Also as a scientist，Shen Nong was interested in the new drink.And so，tea was created in 2737 BC.
Drinking tea has many advantages.It makes people feel less tired，clears heat inside the human body and helps people lose weight.As you add a cup of tea to your daily life，please check the following helpful advice.
●Drink it hot.Tea
