话题1 做法建议
Passage 1
Hobbies let you explore(探索)interests outside of your line of work. 1 If you're bored with your old hobby，picking a different one can get your creative juices flowing(流动)again.
2 Check what you love doing in your spare time. Do you enjoy reading books？Maybe you want to try your hand at writing your own. Do you like a hot coffee at the end of the day？Maybe your hobby could be trying to make it at home. 3
Think about what you value most. Do you value wisdom or courage？Do you admire artists？ 4 For example，maybe you could volunteer at a library as a hobby because you value education， or maybe you could try painting because you admire people who can express themselves with art.
Check your skills and personality. 5 If you don't have much patience，then maybe going fishing isn't something you'd enjoy. However，if you love repairing and building things，maybe you should consider a hobby like working on older cars or building furniture. Play to your strengths.
A. Look at what interests you.
B. Certain hobbies require certain skills.
C. Turn what you already love into a hobby.
D. A new interest can give more meaning to your life.
E. Let such questions guide you when choosing a hobby.
F. They let you be creative and try all kinds of new things.
G. Helping teens develop a hobby is helping them stay out of trouble.
Passage 2
Volunteering is fun and rewarding(有益的)，but if you want to be a good volunteer，you need to learn more. 1
Be well trained. Know what you're doing as a volunteer. 2 If you're good at your job，it will be easier to help others.
3 Work as part of a team and make sure everyone works together and shares the work. If someone asks for help，just give a hand. If you need some help，ask politely for it. Always remember a person's strength is small， but a group of people is of great power.
Be understanding. 4 Standing at other people's point of view will help you understand others' feelings better.
Be friendly. 5 To be a volunteer，you might meet new people who want to make friends with. You might just meet someone who becomes a friend for the rest of your life.
A. Don't try to do everything by yourself.
B. You can help others in need in your free time.
C. Try to understand what other people are facing.
D. Treat others like friends，and they'll do the same for you.
E. If you need to learn about your job，begin to do it at once.
F. Here's some advice on how to do the volunteering jobs well.
G. Learn to understand others and share your own feelings.
Passage 3
It's easy to tell someone good news，but what about bad news？Are there any good ways to give bad news without making people too upset？ 1
Say something good. Try to start the conversation with something good so that what you say is not all bad. For example，“I know you play soccer very well，but we only need one teammate.”Or you may end the conversation with a promise，“ 2 ”
Prepare your listener for the news. Use words to introduce what you're going to say，like “I'm really sorry， but ...” or “I'm afraid I've got some bad news.” 3
Try to give a reason. 4 Try to explain the decision：if you have to cancel a trip with friends，can you explain why？
5 If you're giving someone bad news，try to use a soft friendly voice to make you sound kind. Say things to show you understand，like “I'm really sorry. I know this must be disappointing.”
A. Use a soft friendly voice.
B. That's too bad for the listener.
C. The following ways might help.
D. I'm sure you will join us in the next game.
E. People like to know why things go wrong.
F. It's useful to tell others the bad news in a quiet place.
G. This gives the listener time to prepare for what you will say.
Passage 4
Friends are important for everyone. 1 For most students，true friends are harder to make. If you have some good friends，you should do your best to keep your friendships.
It's the easiest to make friends and keep friendships with people who have similar interests or hobbies as you do. You can spend happy and relaxing time together，and share your feelings with each other. 2 You may have different ideas and habits，then trying to understand and respect each other seems to be very important.
3 When you talk with them，ask questions to help them start and keep talking. But don't ask personal questions， such as their parents' jobs. These questions will make them feel unhappy. They may dislike talking with you and try to walk away. In that way，you may lose some friends and your friends will be fewer and fewer.
Another important thing is listening. Listen carefully to what your friend is talking， and reply in the right way. 4 Body language can also show that you're listening. Talk about your ideas after your friend finishes his talking.
In short，we should do our best to keep friendships as long as possible. 5
A. Ask more interesting questions.
B. But it's not easy to make friends.
C. It doesn't have to be with words.
D. The way you talk with your friends is important.
E. It's very important to spend time with your friends.
F. Friends and friendships help make our life more wonderful.
G. However，sometimes it's necessary for you to be different.
Passage 5(素材源自impact Book 3)
Are you one of Earth's next generation of astronauts？ 1 What do aspiring(有抱负的) astronauts do to prepare for the possibility of a career in space？
Alyssa Carson's dream is to be the first person on Mars. As a child，Alyssa read as much as possible about Mars. This included going to a space themed camp for the first time at the age of seven. 2 At these camps， future astronauts get the chance to experience the work of astronauts.
3 If you're interested，here are some suggestions for you.
Astronauts must be in excellent physical condition. 4 It needs a balanced diet，regular exercise and plenty of sleep. Astronauts need to meet a lot of physical challenges.
Astronauts also need to meet a lot of emotional(情绪的) challenges. Take every chance to practice team building，leadership，and problem solving skills. More importantly，astronauts need to have strong knowledge in math and science. 5
Don't forget languages！In addition to English，you'll need to know other languages such as Russian and Chinese to communicate successfully.
A. Your ability is very important.
B. Now，it is the time to begin a healthy lifestyle.
C. Every astronaut must be a very strong person.
D. There are many ways to prepare for a future in space.
E. If your answer is “Yes”，it's not an impossible dream.
F. Alyssa has attended more than 20 such camps since then.
G. Work with your school's teachers to choose the best courses to take.
话题2 事物介绍
Passage 6
House fires cause many deaths each year and a large number of these fires are unfortunately set by children. 1 Kids must understand that they'd better not play with fire.
2 The main job of such an alarm is to protect you while you're asleep. You should have a smoke alarm outside each bedroom and on each floor of your home.
A smoke alarm warns you of the danger. 3 Take action immediately. When you come to a closed door， check it with the back of your hand. If it feels hot， there may be smoke or fire behind the door， so take care. Once you are out of your house，call the fire department from a neighbor's house.
4 Change the batteries at least once a year. You should use the test button each month to see if the alarm and batteries are still working.
About two out of three fire deaths happen in homes with no working smoke alarms. 5
A. It's dangerous to play with fire.
B. Most of these deaths can be avoided.
C. The smoke alarm may be hard to buy.
D. So，it's important to teach them that fire is not a toy.
E. But when you hear it，you don't have much time.
F. A smoke alarm is only good if it's working properly.
G. A smoke alarm reduces chances of being hurt in a fire.
Passage 7
Have you ever tried to hide your emotions from someone during a conversation？ 1 Scientists from the Ohio State University have found that people are able to tell other people's emotions according to the changes in the color of their faces.
Scientists studied pictures of people's facial expressions. 2 For example，happiness makes our faces red around the cheeks and a little blue around the chin. Disgust(厌恶) creates not only a blue yellow color around the lips，but also a red green color around the nose and forehead.
“We believe these color patterns are the result of small changes in blood flow triggered(触发) by the central nervous system，” a researcher Alex Martinez said.
3 Does the color alone or also the facial expressions help people tell others' emotions？
To figure this out，scientists added color patterns to pictures of faces that showed no facial expressions. 4 They were able to tell the emotions seventy five percent of the time without any difficulty.
5 For example，when two people are heatedly arguing over something，we say they are red in the face. When a person is very angry we say he or she is blue in the face.
A. But this raises a question.
B. There are many facial expressions on the face.
C. It is shown that human emotions are influenced by colors on the face.
D. They found that every facial expression is connected to a certain color.
E. It's not always easy，because the colors on your face may tell the truth.
F. Then，volunteers were asked to tell what emotions the faces were showing.
G. This is why there are some Chinese sayings that connect emotions to the color of one's face.
Passage 8(素材源自impact Book 3)
行为感染
Humans love to laugh. In fact，even hearing other people laugh can cheer us up or make us smile. But sometimes，even when it isn't proper， we just can't help ourselves and we start laughing too！ 1 But we can't control ourselves well. We all might see such a condition. People try hard to stop laughing and to calm themselves down in a place where they should be quiet. Laugh is a kind of contagious(感染性的) behavior in social communication. 2
Yawning(打哈欠) is another common contagious behavior. When you look at someone who's yawning，you usually want to yawn， too. 3 Probably not. It's very hard to resist(抵制) the yawn！ It is a very normal social behavior.
4 It turns out that chimpanzees(黑猩猩)，dogs，lions， and other animals yawn when an animal in their group yawns.
Why are these behaviors so contagious？ 5 They believe the same reason applies to both behaviors between animals and human beings. They are old， basic ways to show a social connection with others in your group.
A. Can you hold that yawn back？
B. Do you know that even animals yawn？
C. We often meet it during the communication.
D. Scientists think they have known the answer.
E. Laughing is good for both our body and mind.
F. It might make ourselves and others feel embarrassed.
G. Human can pass their passions to animals sometimes.
Passage 9
伞的发展史
To us，it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But in fact，the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain. 1
Nobody knows who first invented it，but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese，back in the 11th century BC.
The umbrella was used in ancient Egypt as a sunshade(遮阳物). And there was a strange thing connected with its use. 2 In the Far East in ancient times，the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office or by royal(王室的)people.
3 The umbrella was commonly used in ancient Greece. During the middle ages in Europe，the use of the umbrella almost disappeared. 4 And it became a symbol of power again.
Umbrellas have changed a lot in style during all these times. 5 It wasn't until the twentieth century that the umbrellas for women began to be made in all kinds of colors.
A. Many people love using it.
B. Its first use was to shade the sun.
C. It became a symbol of honor and power.
D. They have become much lighter in weight.
E. Sometimes it can be used to keep out rain.
F. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century.
G. In Europe，the Greeks were the first ones to use the umbrella.
话题3 教育引导
Passage 10
On the suburb(郊区)of a town in England，there lived an old man in a nice house with a large garden. 1 He watered and fertilized(施肥)them.
2 He looked at the beautiful flowers，imaging how happy he could be if he lived in such a beautiful place. Then，suddenly he found the old gardener was blind. He was very surprised about this and asked，“You can't see these flowers. Why are you busy taking good care of them every day？”
The old man smiled and said，“I can tell you four reasons. First，I was a gardener since I was young，and I really like this job. Second， 3 Third，I can smell the sweetness of them. As for the last one， that's you.”
“Me？But you don't know me，”said the young man.
“Yeah，it's true that I don't know you. But I know that flowers are angels(天使) that everyone knows. 4 ”
The blind man's work opened our eyes and pleased our hearts，which also made his life happier. It was just like Beethoven(贝多芬). 5 Beethoven himself couldn't hear his wonderful music，but his music has encouraged millions of people to face their difficulties bravely. Isn't it one kind of happiness？
A. He is a wise man.
B. He took care of his flowers all the time.
C. This is a beautiful garden with many flowers.
D. I can touch them though I can't see these flowers.
E. One day，a young man went by the garden.
F. We can enjoy the happiness which these flowers have brought us.
G. He couldn't hear anything in his later life and wrote great musical works.
Passage 11(素材源自One Story A Day Book 6)
用计谋战胜欺凌者
Long ago in the forest，there was a lion. The lion knew he was the strongest and used his great power to eat other animals. 1 “Each day，one of you will come willingly(甘心情愿)to be eaten by me，and I promise not to eat the others.” said the lion. 2
On the first evening，a clever rabbit was the first to go to the lion to be eaten so that the others could live without fear. 3 “I am so sorry，”explained the rabbit. “But when I was coming，another lion was catching me.”“Another lion！”asked the lion angrily. “This is my forest. Show me where this lion lives.”
4 He saw his own reflection(倒影) in the water. He thought it was the other lion. Immediately，he jumped into the well to fight his enemy. 5
You find bullies(恃强凌弱者) in the world，but if you use your clever mind，it is often quite easy to beat a bully.
A. The rabbit was so clever.
B. He was late and the lion was angry.
C. The lion was so stupid and so poor.
D. The lion fell into the deep water and died.
E. The rabbit took the lion to a large deep well.
F. Then one day， the lion made a deal with them.
G. The others in the forest had no choice but to accept this deal.
Passage 12(素材源自One Story A Day Book 7)
珍惜当下
There once lived a man with his wife and children in a small house. There was always noise in his house. The man could find no peace at all in his house. 1
He told her about his problem. “Bring all of your farm animals into doors to live in your house，” advised the woman. 2 But since the old woman was known for her wisdom(智慧)， he agreed to do as she said. 3 As you can imagine，it was out of order at home. 4 The man could find no peace at all，so he went back to ask the wise old woman.
She then offered some new advice. “Go home and take all of the animals out of your home，” she said. The man agreed to follow her instructions. He returned to his house and drove all the animals outside. 5
We should see how bad things can get before we appreciate(感激)what we already have.
A. The man thought it was not good.
B. He couldn't stand his children and wife.
C. The animals made all kinds of noise.
D. The man thought it was really a good idea.
E. To his surprise，his home became peaceful.
F. So he decided to ask a wise old woman for help.
G. He went home and brought inside all the farm animals he had.
Passage 13
坚持的重要性
When I was a little child，my parents took me to Germany. 1 When I came back， I could speak German fluently.
During a holiday，I stayed at home with nothing to do. My father brought a German book.
“Why don't you translate it into Chinese？It will be better than playing computer games all day，” said my father. 2
I promised to do 4，000 words each day. But soon I found it was hard to keep the promise. After translating only three pages，I already lost interest in the book. 3
I counted the words again and again. I felt as if two people were fighting in my mind. One said，“Don't give up！Keep working hard， and you will do well！” But then the other one said， “ 4 It will be more interesting than translating. ”
5 . But then I remembered what my parents had told me，“Whatever you do， don't stop half way.” So I sat down and went on with it. After one month，I really kept my promise and finished it.
A. I agreed happily.
B. I just wanted to give up.
C. I lived there for nine years.
D. I didn't agree with my father.
E. Go and play computer games.
F. I decided to play computer games.
G. I stood up and would turn off the computer.
话题4 健康生活
Passage 14
What time of day do you feel most alert(清醒的)？Are you more of a morning person？Or does your brain need a few hours to get going？ 1 It can tell us what time of day we are best able to perform， according to the Wall Street Journal.
When it comes to the human brain，many people work best later in the morning. This is because the body's temperature takes time to rise through the day. 2
3 Morning people will rise early and work better early in the day. Evening people will wake later but their brain will work better toward the end of the day.
Research shows that we're better at some activities at certain times of the day. Physical performance is at its best between 3 pm and 6 pm. 4
Between noon and 4 pm，people begin to get distracted(思想不集中的). This is partly because our brain becomes less alert after we eat a big meal. Research also shows that we become sleepy around 2 pm.
5 This allows our body to burn calories better and stops our blood sugar levels from getting too high.
A. But everyone's body clock is different.
B. So it's better to exercise later in the day.
C. Taking a cool shower also can help a lot.
D. Finally， it is best to eat during our active periods.
E. Morning people's body clock is the same as evening people's.
F. Taking a warm shower when you wake up can help speed this up.
G. A lot of research suggests that we should pay attention to our body clock.
话题5 乐学善学
Passage 15
By developing good reading habits for your children，you will be doing something good for both of you. 1
Read something together. Borrow two copies of the same book from the library. Or give each other your favorite books to read. Take time to discuss what you've been reading. 2
Keep books at hand. Your child will be more likely to read if you place books on the coffee table，in the bathroom or in the car. Put books into handbags and backpacks so that reading becomes a necessary part of a day.
Show how reading connects with other activities. Are you going on a trip？Find books that will teach you about the area you will be visiting，or read a novel set in that area. 3 Read a book about pet training，or a novel about the joy of keeping a pet.
Visit bookstores and libraries. On weekends，visit a bookstore，choose a few books，and sit down to a hot coffee together. 4 You can develop good reading habits just by going where other people go to read.
5 A reading blog is a good way to remember books you enjoyed and it can remind you of what you've already read. Also，it can help you meet people who can give you advice and share reading ideas together.
A. Do you have a pet？
B. Keep a reading blog.
C. Do you like keeping a dog？
D. Try talking about books whenever you're together.
E. Or go to the library every weekend for some reading time.
F. You can do everything else to develop good reading habits.
G. Here are some ways to get both of you to make reading a good habit.
话题6 文化传承
Passage 16
Have you ever watched Shadow Play(皮影戏)？ It is an ancient form of art with special tools to create a story. The players hold the human characters behind the paper screen and play a series of stories. 1
When the day becomes dark， the players set up the light and paper screen. Then they start their show. The stage of Shadow Play is always a table covered with a large piece of paper. 2 As the shadow player moves his fingers， the characters come to life. And their looks， dresses and movements can be clearly seen from the other side of the screen. 3 All the characters are played and voiced by himself.
4 A player usually needs ten to twenty years to master it. So it is a valuable treasure in our country.
5 They hope to pass on this excellent traditional art form to our next generation.
A. The light is very bright.
B. The player is also the lead singer.
C. The light is behind the paper screen.
D. It is very popular now in the world.
E. The characters are often made of cow skin.
F. Playing the characters well is not an easy job.
G. Many artists are trying to spread it around China.
参考答案
类型三 七选五句子还原型
Passage 1 1. F 2. A 3. C 4. E 5. B
Passage 2 1. F 2. E 3. A 4. C 5. D
Passage 3 1. C 2. D 3. G 4. E 5. A
Passage 4 1. B 2. G 3. D 4. C 5. F
Passage 5 1. E 2. F 3. D 4. B 5. G
Passage 6 1. D 2. G 3. E 4. F 5. B
Passage 7 1. E 2. D 3. A 4. F 5. G
Passage 8 1. F 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. D
Passage 9 1. B 2. C 3. G 4. F 5. D
Passage 10 1. B 2. E 3. D 4. F 5. G
Passage 11 1. F 2. G 3. B 4. E 5. D
Passage 12 1. F 2. A 3. G 4. C 5. E
Passage 13 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. E 5. G
Passage 14 1. G 2. F 3. A 4. B 5. D
Passage 15 1. G 2. D 3. A 4. E 5. B
Passage 16 1. E 2. C 3. B 4. F 5. G话题1 教育引导
Passage 1
I was filled with doubts and worries until my grandfather told me to stand tall.
For me， height was my trouble. I was much taller than other girls， so I often bent(弯曲) my body at the back of the line. I had always felt unsafe as the tallest student of my class in Bala Cynwyd. And I wasn't looking forward to entering the ninth grade.
My grandfather didn't laugh at me. Instead，whenever I tried to bend myself in order to appear shorter，he would tell me “Stand straight and tall，Alisa.” I trusted my grandfather more than anyone else in my childhood. And whenever I was afraid of something，he always told me stories of his life.
My grandfather grew up in war torn(战乱的) Europe. “Stand straight，stand tall” meant something else then. After the war，he went to America. He lived a hard life. “If they could do it，why couldn't I？”“Stand straight， stand tall.”he often reminded(提醒) himself. Thanks to the help of a friend，my grandfather got a job. He once told me that he was very nervous at first. He was not only trying to learn this hard new job but also a new language.
“Stand straight，stand tall，”he would always tell himself. I am so proud of my grandfather. After listening to my grandfather's unusual experiences，I have changed the way I look at my own life.
“Stand straight，stand tall” has become not only a piece of advice to improve my posture(身姿). It also tells me to be proud of who I am.
And I do.
1. Alisa often bent her body because .
A. she lived a hard life
B. she was much taller than other girls
C. she always stood at the back of the line
D. she didn't want to enter the 9th grade
2. What did Alisa's grandfather do with her trouble？
A. He laughed at her.
B. He asked her to bend her body.
C. He told her to stand straight and tall.
D. He advised her to stay away from her friends.
3. Alisa's grandfather's experiences .
A. made her feel unsafe
B. taught her to accept herself
C. changed her attitude(态度) to her grandfather
D. told her his success completely depended on friends
4. “Stand straight，stand tall” means in the passage.
A. making yourself look tall
B. taking care of yourself
C. being proud of yourself
D. reminding yourself
5. What's the best title for this passage？
A. Stand straight，stand tall
B. My grandfather's life stories
C. My colorful experiences
D. The help of a friend
Passage 2
When the great library of Alexandria burned，the story goes，one book was saved. But it was not a valuable book，and a poor man got it.
The book wasn't very interesting，but between its pages there was something very interesting indeed. It was a thin strip of vellum(羊皮纸) on which was written the secret of the “Touchstone”. The touchstone was a small pebble(鹅卵石) that could turn any common metal into pure gold.
The writing explained that it was lying among thousands and thousands of other pebbles that looked exactly like it. But the secret was this：The real stone would feel warm，while ordinary pebbles are cold.
So the man sold his house， bought a tent， camped on the seashore， and began testing pebbles. He knew that if he picked up normal pebbles and threw them down again because they were cold，he might pick up the same pebbles hundreds of times. So，when he felt one that was cold， he threw it into the sea. He spent a whole day doing this but none of them was the touchstone. Yet he went on and on this way. Pick up a pebble. Cold—throw it into the sea. Pick up another. Throw it into the sea. The days stretched(延伸) into months and the months into years.
One day，however，about midafternoon，he picked up a pebble and it was warm. He threw it into the sea before he realized what he had done. He was used to throwing each pebble into the sea as soon as he picked it up. So when the one he wanted came along，he still threw it away.
So it is with opportunity(机会). Unless we are vigilant，it's easy to fail to realize an opportunity when it is in hand and it's just as easy to throw it away.
1. According to the passage，the touchstone is a stone .
A. that you can touch
B. that can turn common metal into pure gold
C. that can bring you thousands of pebbles
D. that can bring you good luck
2. The man threw the touchstone into the sea because .
A. it was cold
B. it was a normal pebble
C. he was too tired to hold it
D. he had formed a habit
3. How did the man probably feel when he realized it was the touchstone？
A. Excited. B. Moved.
C. Interested. D. Regretted.
4. The underlined word “vigilant” means in Chinese.
A. 勇敢的 B. 谨慎的
C. 强大的 D. 刻苦的
5. What does the writer want to tell us？
A. Opportunity knocks but once.
B. Use it or lose it.
C. Where there is a will，there is a way.
D. Practice makes perfect.
Passage 3
The water tap was leaking(漏水) again，and the noise was driving Cassie crazy.
Cassie looked at her watch. It was nearly nine o'clock. She climbed out of bed and stood on a chair by the shelf. Her mother's Mr. Fix It Book was on the top shelf. Cassie stepped down quietly. She read the book quickly until she found the page she was looking for，and then began to read carefully.
Next，Cassie opened a box in the kitchen and picked out the tools she needed —a hammer(锤子)，an wrench(扳手)，and several small things. It was not an easy job for her to do the repair， and she tried several times. Finally，the water tap was in pieces. One by one，she carefully laid them out on the table. That way she would know how they went back. While this was going on，her cat walked over to watch what she was doing.
Cassie worked late into the night. At one point，she thought she was done. Oops！A small piece that she had forgotten still lay on the table. Slowly Cassie took the water tap apart(分开) one more time. This time she made sure everything was in place. She turned the water tap on and then off. One... two... three...She waited a full minute. There was no leak！Cassie smiled and put the tools back into the box. Then she went back into bed.
The next morning. Dad was in the kitchen when Cassie got up.
“Notice anything，Dad？” she asked.
He looked around and listened. “Hmm，something's missing... I can't find out what it is... Wait，it's too quiet here！”
“That's right，”Cassie said. “Something is missing. I fixed the water tap. It doesn't leak any more.”
“That's my girl，”Dad said，“It's a good thing you are really like your mother.”
1. The noise of was driving Cassie crazy.
A. the clock B. her cat C. her father D. the tap
2. Mr. Fix It Book is probably a book on how to .
A. train pets B. fix things C. fall asleep D. cook food
3. Cassie took the water tap apart again because .
A. the cat had taken one piece away
B. the tap was still leaking
C. she had forgotten one piece
D. she hadn't understood the book
4. The water tap wasn't fixed until .
A. late that night B. nine o'clock
C. the next morning D. the next afternoon
5. In the end， fixed the water tap.
A. Cassie's mother B. Cassie's father
C. Cassie D. Mr.Fix It
话题2 事物介绍
Passage 4(素材源自Wonderful WORLD Book 3)
地热能的发现
Many scientists are interested in the heat that comes from deep in the Earth. People can use this underground heat to make a type of energy called geothermal energy(地热能). We need energy to light our homes，to cook and so on. We already get clean energy from the sun and the wind. But scientists think that geothermal energy will give even more people clean energy in the future.
In the Amazon of Peru，there is a very unusual heat source(来源). It's called the Boiling River. For years， people told stories about a river that boiled. The river killed anything that fell into it.
A young scientist，Andres Ruzo，travelled into the Amazon and found the river. Its water is very hot. A cup of very hot coffee is about 60℃. Andres found the temperature of this river can be up to 99℃. That's really hot！ Most animals that fall into the river lose their lives easily. It's very dangerous. But scientists study the river to better understand geothermal energy. They don't get energy from the river. It's protected. Scientists and local people also work to protect other parts of the Amazon. They don't want people to cut down trees and destroy the rain forest， just to make money. The Amazon is too important for the people who live there，and also for people who want to better understand our world.
1. The heat that comes from interests many scientists.
A. deep in the Earth B. the wind
C. the Amazon of Peru D. the sun
2. The scientists study the Boiling River in order to .
A. save many animals
B. protect the environment
C. understand geothermal energy better
D. get energy from the river
3. Which of the following is TURE？
A. Geothermal energy can never be used as clean energy.
B. The Boiling River is very dangerous.
C. The temperature of the Boiling River can't be up to 60℃.
D. Scientists can get energy from the Boiling River.
4. The underlined word “destroy” means in Chinese.
A. 保护 B. 破坏 C. 炫耀 D. 展示
5. What's the best title for the passage？
A. The Boiling River
B. Geothermal Energy
C. The Amazon Rainforest
D. Geothermal Energy and the Boiling River
Passage 5(素材源自READING EXPLORER Book 1)
大象乐队
In the town of Lampang in northern Thailand，there is an unusual group of musicians. They play many different kinds of music from traditional Thai songs to music by Beethoven. Both children and adults love this group. What makes them so popular？It is because that they're elephants.
These musical elephants are from the Thai Elephant Conservation Center (TECC) in Lampang. The TECC protects elephants.It teaches people to understand and care for these huge but gentle animals. And like many zoos around the world，the TECC encourages elephants to paint.
Richard Lair works with the TECC. He knew that elephants hear better than they see. So he had an idea：if elephants are intelligent and they have good hearing，maybe they can play music. To test his idea， Lair and his friend started the Thai Elephant Orchestra. During a performance，the elephants play different kinds of instruments，including the drums and the xylophone (木琴). The elephants also use their voices and trunks(鼻子) to make sounds.
But can elephants really make music properly？“Yes，” says Lair. “They're very creative. Humans may encourage the animals to play instruments，but the elephants make their own songs.”
1. The band is very famous in Thailand because .
A. there are many excellent musicians
B. it is made up of elephants
C. it often plays around the world
D. some stars join it
2. The TECC sets up such a band in order to .
A. become famous in the world
B. make a lot of money
C. teach people to care for elephants
D. protect all kinds of animals
3. The elephants can use their to make music.
A. voices and ears B. ears and eyes
C. voices and trunks D. trunks and ears
4. We can infer that from the last paragraph.
A. people don't believe the elephants
B. elephants are hard to teach
C. people always lose confidence in elephants
D. elephants can create songs by themselves
5. The passage is mainly about .
A. introducing a band that is made up of elephants
B. introducing a kind of small but gentle animals
C. introducing an organization in Thailand
D. introducing an unusual group of musicians
话题3 做法建议
Passage 6
Studying is important to students.And a good plan helps you to make sure of your success in study.
How to make a study plan？You can begin with listing all the subjects you need to study. Next，you should decide how much time you should spend on different subjects. Now，it is a good idea to study at the same time every day. In this way，you actually have a plan you can remember easily. While arranging(安排) time for each subject， you also need to make sure that you still have time for family， friends and rest. This is because you won't be able to succeed in your studies unless you balance your personal life and your study.
Once the plan is made，the next thing you need to do is to follow it. One of the biggest challenges in following your study plan is that you will be tempted (诱惑) to avoid it and do something relaxing，or fun instead. Luckily， you can fight this temptation by taking breaks. But be sure not to take extra breaks or too long breaks as it can affect your plan. So at the start of your break，set an alarm clock. Also，you need to use your break wisely.
To avoid forgetting to follow your plan，try to get into the habit of looking at your calendar every day. Sometimes our plans are hard to follow because some important people in our lives distract(使分心)us from our goals. In order to avoid this，tell people around you about your plan. Then they will know when you have spare time.
1. It is good for you to study every day.
A. at different time B. at the same time
C. in the morning D. in the evening
2. How can we succeed in our studies according to the passage？
A. Spend more time in studying.
B. Get interested in studying.
C. Balance our own life and study.
D. Make plans often.
3. The biggest challenge in carrying out a plan is .
A. to avoid it B. to make it
C. to achieve it D. to forget it
4. The underlined phrase “get into” means in Chinese.
A. 观察 B. 记住 C. 形成 D. 获得
5. What does the passage mainly tell us？
A. We should decide the content of learning.
B. A good plan plays an important role in our study.
C. We should change our study plan.
D. Once a learning plan is made，it can't be changed.
Passage 7
Do you have a hard time meeting new people？Do you find yourself not knowing how to turn down the invitation？If you do，you could be really shy. Shyness starts when you pay much attention to other people's opinions. You are trying to find out how you should act and behave in different situations. Luckily，you can use the following suggestions to learn how to surmount shyness and become more confident in life.
Accept yourself. If you always try to behave as others like，you will be very tired. You should understand that not everyone likes you and that is normal. If you accept yourself，things will be easier for you.
Take good care of yourself. Even just small things，for example，taking a shower or brushing your teeth， can make a big difference in how you feel about yourself. When you dress up well，you will be surprised how much better you feel about yourself.
Practice talking. If you don't start talking to people，you will never stop being shy. Try to be more active and talk more openly with friends，family or even strangers. Talk to people at restaurants，bars or wherever you are. It will give you a chance to meet new people.
Start saying “yes” instead of “no”. Whenever you say “no”，you are missing the chance to meet new people. Give yourself a chance and start saying “yes”. It will allow you to be popular with people.
By using these tips every day，you can slowly overcome shyness and become more confident.
1. There are tips on overcoming shyness in the passage.
A. three B. four C. five D. six
2. The underlined word “surmount” means “ ” in Chinese.
A. 改善 B. 克服 C. 提高 D. 解散
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage？
A. Taking a shower. B. Brushing your teeth.
C. Dressing up. D. Cooking by yourself.
4. Trying to say “yes” will help you .
A. behave well B. meet some friends
C. talk with strangers D. become popular
5. The purpose of the passage is .
A. to tell us most of people are always shy
B. to tell us we should practice speaking
C. to talk about some tips about overcoming shyness
D. to talk about the best way to talk politely
话题4 中外文化
Passage 8
Dragons are not real animals，but look like a combination(结合体) of many animals such as snakes，fish，and deer. They have two horns and a long mustache(胡子). With fantastic power，they fly in the sky or swim in the sea. They can make rain，too. The Chinese dragon is a symbol of strength and good luck. The emperors of ancient China loved dragons. Their clothes were covered with pictures of dragons.
We are proud to call ourselves the “descendants(传人) of the dragons”. In China，“excellent” people are often called “dragons”. A number of Chinese sayings and idioms talk about dragons，for example，“Hoping one's child will become a dragon”，which means hoping one's child will be successful.
It is said that people born in the Year of the Dragon have certain characteristics. They are creative，confident， brave and quick tempered. There are some famous“dragons” who have done excellent things， for example， the famous businessman Li Jiacheng who was born on July 29th in 1928，the excellent director Chen Kaige and the movie star Zhao Wei. They are all successful.
There are also some traditional festivals in China，such as Dragon Head Raising Day and Dragon Boat Festival. We have different kinds of activities to celebrate them. These two festivals come every year，but the Year of the Dragon comes every twelve years.
The dragon is very important in Chinese culture. As the “descendants of the dragons”，it is necessary for us to know the views on dragons in our culture. It can help us understand why our parents always want us to be “dragons”.
1. What does the Chinese dragon symbolize？
A. A combination of many animals.
B. Chinese sayings and idioms.
C. Traditional festivals.
D. Strength and good luck.
2. The underlined sentence “Hoping one's child will become a dragon” means “ ” in Chinese.
A. 龙马精神 B. 龙飞凤舞
C. 望子成龙 D. 龙腾虎跃
3. What characteristics may the people born in the Year of the Dragon have？
A. They may be creative，confident，brave and powerful.
B. They may be creative，confident，brave and quick tempered.
C. They may be lovely，confident，brave and quick tempered.
D. They may be lucky，confident，creative and successful.
4. Which of the following years is the Year of the Dragon？
A. 2012. B. 2016. C. 2008. D. 2018.
5. According to the passage， which of the following statements is TRUE？
A. Dragons are real animals.
B. There are many Chinese sayings and idioms about dragons.
C. People born in the Year of the Dragon must be successful.
D. The “descendants of the dragons” are often called “dragons”.
Passage 9(素材源自English in Mind Book 2)
日本的成人礼
In Japan，young people come of age when they are 20. This event is celebrated in most areas of Japan with a special ceremony(仪式)，called Seijin no Hi or Coming of Age. On this important day in January，young people who are from the same area and in the same school year，go together to the local town hall，where the ceremony is held.
The day often starts early for the girls，because they have to dress up for the ceremony.They wear a traditional Japanese dress(or kimono(和服)). These are very expensive，so most girls have to hire or borrow one. They sometimes spend up to three hours getting dressed and doing their hair and make up. Most boys wear suits，but some wear a traditional Japanese kimono for men.
When they are ready，the young people are photographed with their family. All the girls and boys then go to the local town hall or government office，where more photos are taken. They listen to long speeches and sometimes sing songs. They are then given a special certificate(证书) or a present from the local government. The boys and girls，now men and women，then go outside，where many more photos are taken. Finally，they go out to celebrate together.
1. The ceremony of Seijin no Hi is held in the .
A. special place B. school library
C. local town hall D. post office
2. What do the girls wear for the ceremony？
A. Suits.
B. A traditional Japanese dress.
C. A modern Japanese dress.
D. School uniforms.
3. The underlined word “hire” means in Chinese.
A. 制作 B. 租借 C. 偷拿 D. 购买
4. According to the passage，how many times do young people take photos？
A. Once. B. Twice.
C. Three times. D. Four times.
5. Where does the passage probably come from？
A. A science report. B. A newspaper.
C. An advertisement. D. A travel book.
话题5 观点看法
Passage 10
人工智能的利与弊
Artificial intelligence(AI) is set to benefit mankind in many ways. It will make everyday tasks easier and bring efficiency to many industries. It might be one of man's greatest inventions.
And yet，like any other technology，AI will also bring risks. In February 2018，a group of AI experts got together to discuss the possible disadvantages of AI. What they found was “Every AI developed by the good guys is also helpful for the bad guys.” according to Quartz.
Their biggest worry was that the bad guys could use AI for bad things. One of the areas they looked at was the use of AI to create websites that could be used to steal people's personal information. Another possibility is that AI programs could be used to hack software and break into computer secure systems(电脑安全系统).
There are some other worries as well. It is possible that AI could be used to create fake images and videos. Baidu，in fact，has developed a program called Deep Voice that can “clone(克隆)” anyone's voice by study ing a 3.7 second audio sample(音频样本).
Many leading people have expressed worries about AI. People like Bill Gates and Elon Musk have called for the industry to be more strictly controlled，as there are few laws right now on the use of AI.
However，this is set to change. In March 2018，the European Union planned to set up a group that would discuss the moral and ethical(伦理道德的) dangers of AI，which would help to keep it safe for mankind.
1. might be one of man's greatest inventions according to the passage.
A. Many industries B. Artificial intelligence
C. Baidu D. Clone technology
2. The underlined word “hack” means in Chinese.
A. 保护 B. 对比 C. 入侵 D. 学习
3. What can the program Deep Voice be used for？
A. Protecting computer secure systems.
B. Stealing people's personal information.
C. Controlling all the industries.
D. Cloning people's voice.
4. called for the AI industry to be more strictly controlled.
A. Bill Gates and Elon Musk
B. The European Union
C. A group of AI experts
D. All of the mankind
5. The writer is trying to .
A. help people know the benefits of AI
B. tell people how to use AI
C. show people's worries about AI
D. look forward to the future of AI
Passage 11(素材源自21st CENTURY READING Book 1)
穿着的重要性
Deciding what to wear is a challenge for some people. We often worry about what others will think of us because of our clothes. But researchers are beginning to think that our clothing has a powerful effect on how we see ourselves.
Scientists Adam Galinsky and Hajo Adams report that there is science behind our style. In the research， Galinsky and Adams had some participants who wore white coats similar to the ones scientists or doctors wear. Other participants wore their normal clothes. They took a test that surveyed their ability to pay attention. In the experiment，participants saw cards with different words on them. They had to say the color of the word they saw， not the word itself. The people wearing the white coats said the correct color of the word more often. They think that the white coats made the participants feel more confident and careful. The researchers also believe that other kinds of clothes can influence the behavior of the people wearing them.
Fashion blogger(博主)Jessica Quirk believes that our clothes greatly affect how we feel about ourselves. On her blog called “What I Wore”，Quirk posts a photo of what she's wearing every day. She says that people should pay more attention to what they wear. For example，we should choose a look that makes us feel more creative and happier. One way to do this at work is to “dress up for the exciting job we want”. Another is to wear special clothes that mean something to us. For example，Quirk wears one pair of shoes to all her important meetings. They are her “lucky” shoes.
As Quirk points out—and as researchers have discovered—our clothes are like our “second skin”. The clothes we wear can affect our behavior. They can also tell the world something about us， without us having to say a word.
1. Researchers begin to believe that our clothing has a great effect on .
A. how others see us
B. how we see ourselves
C. how we behave
D. how others behave
2. The underlined word “participants” means in Chinese.
A. 参与者 B. 调研者 C. 科研者 D. 学者
3. If your friend likes wearing white clothes， he may be more .
A. handsome and tidy B. confident and careful
C. powerful and rich D. hard working and strict
4. Quirk wears her “lucky” shoes when .
A. she meets her good friends
B. she has her birthday party
C. she attends important meetings
D. she goes shopping
5. What does the passage mainly tell us？
A. Wearing right clothes is of great importance.
B. Knowing how to make clothes is necessary.
C. We'd better wear white clothes often.
D. We shouldn't buy new clothes often.
话题6 健康生活
Passage 12(素材源自Keynote Book 1)
用香皂洗手
Each October 15，over 200 million people around the world take part in Global Handwashing Day. Research shows that not enough people wash their hands with soap. Experts believe that this leads to the deaths of millions of people every year.
Myriam Sidibe says that soap is “the most beautiful invention in public health”. He knows that washing hands with soap can have a big influence on reducing flu(流感) and other diseases. It can also prevent babies from getting sick and keep children healthy.
However，washing hands with soap doesn't spread as fast as you might think. This may happen in poorer countries，but it's also because for many people，handwashing with soap is simply not part of their everyday routine. It's not easy to get people to change the habits they have had since early childhood—but this is what Global Handwashing Day tries to do.
In 2008，the first Global Handwashing Day began. Every year since then， the campaign(运动) has held many different events around the world. In 2014，Global Handwashing Day was used in the fight against Ebola(埃博拉病毒).
Today，local and national leaders continue to use the day to spread the message about the value of clean hands. The hope is that handwashing can become a necessary part of people's lives and make a big difference to the health of millions of people around the world.
1. What does Myriam Sidibe think of soap？
A. Small. B. Useful. C. Strange. D. Awful.
2. The underlined word “routine” means in Chinese.
A. 工作 B. 项目 C. 惯例 D. 讨论
3. The Global Handwashing Day tries to .
A. make handwashing with soap a daily job for people
B. make people buy as many pieces of soap as they can for poor people
C. help fight against the diseases with soap
D. create cheap soap for people around the world
4. When did the first Global Handwashing Day begin？
A. In 2000. B. In 2008.
C. In 2014. D. In 2018.
5. What is the best title for the passage？
A. How to Make Soap
B. The Introduction of Global Handwashing Day
C. Ways to Keep Children Healthy
D. The Value of Washing Hands with Soap
Passage 13
“Relaxing in a hot bath both improves inflammation(炎症) and lowers blood sugar levels.” research suggested.
“Taking a hot shower for an hour is good for fighting against inflammation in the same way as exercising， and it is also good for lowering blood pressure.” the study also found. A hot bath can also relax blood vessels(血管) and lower blood pressure.
The study was shown in the Journal of Applied Physiology. The researchers，led by a PhD student Sven Hoekstra，believe a bath could improve the inflammatory area and glucose metabolism(葡萄糖代谢) in overweight males who spend more time sitting.
They added a hot bath might affect the metabolic(新陈代谢的) health of people who are unable to meet the physical jobs.
The people who took part in the research，however，reported that they felt uncomfortable during the hour long bath. It may be due to the temperature of the water or the amount of time they spent on it.
Around one in four adults worldwide suffers from high blood pressure.
If it is high，this puts pressure on the heart，which has been related to a higher risk of a heart attack，heart failure and stroke，as well as dementia (老年痴呆).
This comes after the research suggested that blue light could also lower a person's blood pressure.
1. What's the advantage of relaxing in a hot bath？
A. Increasing blood sugar levels.
B. Causing inflammation.
C. Lowering blood pressure.
D. Putting pressure on the heart.
2. Participants felt uncomfortable during the bath because .
A. the temperature of the house was high
B. they suffered from an injury
C. they spent a long time on a shower
D. they suffered from high blood pressure
3. If you want to lower your blood pressure，you can besides taking a hot bath.
A. do more exercise B. sit for a long time
C. stay in the blue light D. take medicine
4. What can we know from the passage？
A. Taking a shower is good for overweight males who spend more time sitting.
B. A single hot bath can increase blood pressure.
C. The risk of heart disease will increase quickly.
D. Blue light can increase a person's blood pressure.
5. Which is the best title for the passage？
A. The advantages of taking a hot shower
B. How to take a shower correctly
C. Taking a hot shower is terrible
D. I love taking hot showers
参考答案
类型二 一般选择型
Passage 1 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. A
Passage 2 1. B 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. A
Passage 3 1. D 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C
Passage 4 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. D
Passage 5 1. B 2. C 3. C 4. D 5. A
Passage 6 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. B
Passage 7 1. B 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. C
Passage 8 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. B
Passage 9 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. B
Passage 10 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. C
Passage 11 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A
Passage 12 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. D
Passage 13 1. C 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. A话题1 事物介绍
Passage 1
5G时代
More and more people are using mobile phones now. Smart phones are used as televisions，cameras，and music players. They are also used for sending e mails or surfing the Internet. If someone talks about mobile phones，many Chinese will think of Huawei.
In China，even in the world，Huawei is a wonder(奇迹). Ren Zhengfei built up(创建) Huawei company in 1987. The company sold 58.4 million smart phones in the first season of 2019. Huawei has got the second place at the mobile market.
Now，Huawei has been the leader in 5G field. It has more than 75，000 top engineers and scientists on research. They try their best to bring digital(数码) and high technology to every person and place. It's more convenient for modern people to live in a rapid way. What a useful technology 5G is！
We are looking forward to seeing a stronger Huawei. It provides a faster and better communication way for us. It also brings “Created in China” to the world.
1. You can use Huawei mobile phones to take photos.
2. Ren Zhengfei set up Huawei company in 1987.
3. Huawei has got the first place at the mobile market.
4. Few top engineers and scientists work on research in Huawei company.
5. Huawei gives us a slower communication way.
Passage 2 (素材源自Life Book 2)
无车区域
Many people have cars in the city. But pollution is a problem because of the traffic. Nowadays some downtown areas around the world don't have cars.These car free zones are areas for bicycles and public transportation only.
London
Eight million people live in the center of London and another two million people go to work there every day.The downtown area is very noisy with hundreds of cars，buses and taxis，but there are also a lot of beautiful parks with free music concerts. At lunchtime and after work，many people go there for a break.
Tokyo
Parts of Tokyo are always crowded with hundreds of people—but no cars！These modern car free zones are very popular and people like shopping there.
Bogota
In the past，Bogota was polluted because there were lots of cars and traffic. Now the downtown area is a car free zone and the air is clean！Many people don't have a car and half a million people take the bus to work.
Melbourne
In many cities，people don't like to shop downtown. But in Melbourne，Bourke Street is popular because there are lots of great stores and no cars. It's expensive，but lots of people eat lunch in the small cafes.
1. Public transportation is not allowed to drive in the car free zones.
2. There are still many beautiful parks in the downtown area of London.
3. People in Tokyo don't like the car free zones because they can't shop there.
4. Now almost everyone drives a car to work in Bogota.
5. From the last paragraph，we know people like going shopping in Bourke Street.
话题2 教育引导
Passage 3
A farmer had a friend and his friend was famous for growing wonderful apple trees.
One day，the farmer's friend gave him a young apple tree and told him to take it home and plant it.
The farmer loved the gift. But when he got home，he did not know where to plant it. He was afraid that if he planted the tree near the road，strangers would steal the apples. If he planted the tree in one of his fields，his neighbors would come at night and steal the apples. If he planted the tree near his house，his children would take the apples. Finally he planted the tree in his wood. Nobody could see it，but there was no sunlight in his wood，the tree soon died.
Later，the friend asked the farmer why he planted the tree in such a poor place. “What's the difference？” the farmer said angrily，“If I plant the tree near the road，strangers may steal the apples. If I plant the tree in one of my fields，my neighbors may come at night and steal the apples. If I plant the tree near my house，my children may take the apples.”
“Yes，” said the friend，“but at least someone could enjoy the apples. Now no one could eat the apples， and the apple tree died！”
1. The farmer's friend was famous for growing wonderful pear trees.
2. The farmer didn't plant the tree near the road.
3. The farmer planted the tree in one of his fields.
4. There was no sunlight in the farmer's wood.
5. All of the farmer's friends enjoyed the apples at last.
Passage 4
盛开的茉莉花
When I bought a jasmine(茉莉花) plant，I was told it would bloom (开花) and the sweet smell would fill my office. I had the plant for two months，and every day I looked at it，but there weren't any flowers or pleasant smell. I was not happy，so I gave the plant to my friend Linda.
One day，another friend Mary called and invited me to her office. When I walked in，her jasmine surprised me. Mary cut some and gave them to me. Surrounded by the sweet smell of only a handful of these flowers， I suddenly understood something.
Mary bought her plant the same time as I did. It took a year for her jasmine to bloom. I was so impatient with mine to bloom. Regretfully，I gave it away.
Last Sunday Linda told me that she would go abroad the next week. Before she left，she sent the plant to me. This time I am going to wait. I have learned that when we want something in our life，we have to be patient. I am slowly learning to have that patience to wait for my jasmine to bloom.
1. The writer didn't like the plant because its smell wasn't so sweet.
2. There was a jasmine in Mary's office.
3. The writer bought the jasmine earlier than Mary did.
4. Mary's jasmine bloomed after she bought it a year later.
5. The article mainly tells us the importance of patience in our life.
话题3 观点看法
Passage 5(
网上发照片是否需要取得许可
Nowadays，more and more people prefer to post their photos with their friends online after they have some activities. Do you think they should ask for permission(许可) before posting？Here are some opinions from some students.
Li： I think people need to get the permission. Some people may not like to share their photos online. If their friends directly post their photos online，they will feel uncomfortable. It even affects their friendship.
Sun： Photos may show their friends' private information. In this case， people disclose(使公开) their friends' private information while posting their photos online. It is impolite or even against the law to do so.
Liao： If we directly post photos with our friends online，many people can get them easily. Some of them might use the photos to do some bad things against the law.
Zhang： I think if my friends want to post photos of us online，they don't need to tell me. I think it is another good way to show our real friendship. Maybe someone worries the posted photos will disclose his or her private information. But real friends post photos in order not to do that.
1. Li thinks posting friends' photos online without permission will affect friendship.
2. Liao thinks posting photos online may disclose their friends' private information.
3. Liao worries that it's unsafe to post friends' photos online.
4. Zhang thinks sharing photos isn't a good way to show real friendship.
5. More than half of the students in the passage think people should ask for permission before posting their friends' photos.
话题4 文化类
Passage 6
Do you know the Tantou New Year Picture？It's a famous traditional art form in Shaoyang. It is used for the Spring Festival.
The Tantou New Year Picture appeared in the Tang Dynasty first. And it has a long history—more than 1，300 years. Since the end of the Ming Dynasty，the Tantou New Year Picture has got its special features(特点)—bright colors，old and exaggerated images(夸张的图像)，ordinary materials and special skills. There are more than 20 steps to make the Tantou New Year Picture. All these steps，from making paper by hand to producing the New Year Picture，are finished in one place. This is not usual in our country.
In 1994，the Tantou New Year Picture won the silver medal at the folk arts fair. However，few people know the skill well now and most young people are not interested in it. The Tantou New Year Picture is in danger of disappearing in the world. Luckily，the government has taken action to protect and save it.
1. The Tantou New Year Picture is used for the Dragon Boat Festival.
2. The Tantou New Year Picture has a history of over 1300 years.
3. A Tantou New Year Picture can be made through over 20 steps.
4. Young people take a great interest in the Tantou New Year Picture.
5. The Passage mainly tells us the history of the Tantou New Year Picture and its present situation.
话题5 做法建议
Passage 7
如何提高英语口语
Are you afraid of speaking English？Do you want to improve your spoken English？When you have these problems，how can you solve them？
The first and the most important thing is to believe in yourself. You should always be full of confidence，or you will never be able to improve your English. You should often encourage yourself，“Come on，don't be afraid！”
Then you should never lose heart and never give up. Maybe you are afraid of losing face，but you should think since you are a student and you are learning English，there is no need to worry about anything. You must always be active in practice. There's no problem that your pronunciation can't be as good as the native speakers'，because you are Chinese and have no chances to live in foreign countries and talk with the people there all the time. But you must know that the main way to study English is to make yourself understood. You should believe that native people will not laugh at you. Instead they will encourage you. If you are brave enough，you'll certainly make great progress in your spoken English.
So don't be shy or afraid！Just have a try.
1. If you don't believe in yourself，you can't improve your English.
2. You don't have to worry about anything when you are learning English.
3. It is necessary to pronounce as well as the native speakers do.
4. Native people will laugh at you when you speak English.
5. The passage wants to tell us how to improve our spoken English.
话题6 健康生活
Passage 8
反式脂肪
There may be something in your food that you can't see and smell. But it could be killing you. It's called trans fat(反式脂肪).
Trans fat is usually taken from the hydrogenated(氢化) vegetable oil. Food makers use this low priced oil to make food stay fresh longer. It can be found in food such as cakes，fried food and so on. Studies have found that trans fat increases the risk of heart disease.
“Some countries have been stopping trans fat from being used，such as Denmark and a few states in the US. And it's really important that governments around the world change trans fat for healthier oils，” said Frieden， the head of the Public Health Organization.
The WHO calls on governments to take some steps. These include changing trans fat for healthier oils， letting the public realize trans fat can have bad influence on people's health，and carrying out anti trans fat laws.
If people stop eating foods made with trans fat，more than 17 million lives could be saved over the next 25 years.
1. Trans fat can be seen in our food according to the passage.
2. Trans fat is added to food because it can stop food from going bad.
3. Trans fat can't be used in Denmark and some states in the US.
4. The WHO asked governments to let public know less about trans fat.
5. This article mainly tells us to stay away from trans fat.
参考答案
类型一 判断正误型
Passage 1 1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. F
Passage 2 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T
Passage 3 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F
Passage 4 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. T
Passage 5 1. T 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. T
Passage 6 1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. T
Passage 7 1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T
Passage 8 1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. T
