专题03 阅读理解中考考前强化20篇（一）原卷版
Conner Wight is in his final year at university, but he still has many classes to attend. He is studying Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson—and how to wash clothes.
The 21-year-old is preparing for his post-college life. He realized it enough to know how to understand literature. So he signed up for（报名）a class on “adulting”. He has been learning many basic life skills.
There are now thousands of “adults in training”. Wright is only one of them. Not only college students but many others are discovering they need help. Some middle schools have scheduled（预定）adulting classes.
But why don’t parents teach their children these life skills We interviewed many students. Their parents, they say, care a lot about test scores. Almost everything else is considered unimportant. As a result, colleges are filled with students with perfect test scores. Many of them, however, don’t know how to cook.
Sometimes, students come up with their own solutions（解决方法）. Neither Belle Lau nor Jenny Zhou felt fully prepared for life away from home when they arrived at their university. But by their second year there, they had learned to live on their own. The two noticed that many of their classmates had been experiencing similar difficulties. They decided to set up an adulting course. When it was first offered in 2019, its 30 spots（名额）quickly filled up. 70 students had to be refused. Last year, there were more courses, but Lau and Zhou still had to turn down 100 students.
Lau says that she and Zhou don’t have all the answers for their students. That is in fact part of becoming an adult. As kids, we could wait for our parents to step in and take care of things for us. But after we become an adult, that’s no longer available to us. When difficulties appear, we must depend on ourselves to “hunt for” a solution.
1．Why did Conner Wright attend a class on “adulting”
A．To improve his test scores in literature.
B．To find solutions to problems with study.
C．To know students from different countries.
D．To develop abilities of living on his own.
2．How many students signed up for Lau and Zhou’s adulting course in 2019
A．30. B．70. C．100. D．130.
3．What does the underlined word available in the last paragraph mean
A．Easy to get. B．Hard to have. C．Easy to decide. D．Hard to imagine.
4．What can be the best title of the article
A．Away from Problems B．Back to Basics
C．Off to College D．Just for Friends
What do you think of when you see the word “actor” Actors, many people would say, are the people who perform up on a stage (在舞台上表演), on television or in films. They are all about being seen. However, there is a group of actors who are never seen. They are only heard and hardly seen.
Meet loopers. Their job is to record what people in the background of a scene could be saying. The work begins only after the show or film has been shot and edited (编辑).
One recent Sunday, on a sound stage at Fox Studios in Los Angeles, seven loopers were recording dialogues for a TV show. They were working on a restaurant scene, speaking lines (台词) that people at background tables might speak. As they recorded, the loopers stood in a circle under two overhead microphones (话筒). A scene was played silently on a big screen. At exactly the right moment, they started to walk around and talk. Later, the dialogues would be mixed into the scene they were watching.
David Betancount, a mixer explained why looping was necessary. “The dialogues appear meaningless, but they improve the experience of what you are watching,” he said. “A show without these dialogues just feels dead.”
To fill in the background sounds, loopers watch the movie or show, take notes and then discuss how they should do their research. For example, when they were working on Bones, ad film show, the loopers researched the language of forensic (法医的) scientists.
The next time you watch a show or film, pay some attention to the background dialogues. Imagine what scene would be like without the loopers. You will then realize how important these “unseen actors” are.
1．People can usually see ________ on TV or in films.
A．actors B．loopers C．mixers D．editors
2．According to the article, the loopers ________.
A．can be seen on screen B．record background dialogues
C．would perform on a stage D．shoot and edit shows or films
3．Paragraph 3 mainly explains ________.
A．why looping is important B．who records the lines
C．where looping is made D．how looping is recorded
4．We can learn from the article that ________.
A．looping begins before a show is shot B．loopers usually work in groups of seven
C．looping can make a show full of life D．loopers watch the show after taking notes
My five-year-old son befriends the woman. It starts with voices in the yard. When I come out to check on Daniel, his face is pressed on the fence（篱笆）.
The woman says, “You wait right here. I’ll be right back.”
She returns with a saw（锯子）. There’s a whirring. A circle in the wooden fence drops out of sight.
“Dad! Sandy just drilled out a hole in the fence so Sandy and I can talk!” Daniel spins around.
I hadn’t known her name was Sandy. We’ve lived here a month before Daniel was born.
Daniel’s and Sandy’s murmuring voices continue. Whenever Daniel is outside, he circles near the fence that isn’t a fence any more. Some days my son just goes to stand at the hole, yelling, “Sandy! Saaaaandyyyyy!” Sometimes I hear bits of their talk.
“We painted a ghost at school.”
Or: ‘‘Wheeler and Jackson were playing football, and they told me I couldn’t play.”
“That wasn’t very nice,” says Sandy. “Did that hurt your feelings Did you let them know that ”
I can’t hear how he replies. A moment of envy runs through me. He never talks about his school things with me.
Daniel and Sandy not only keep chatting through the hole, they also exchange gifts.
A coloring book, then a Hot Wheels car. It’s unclear what Daniel gives Sandy in return.
One afternoon, I hear Sandy’s voice floating over the top of the fence with the hole.
“I thought maybe Daniel could come for a play date.”
We ring the bell on Sandy’s porch. She’s a middle-aged woman with smiling eyes.
Sandy’s yard is sweet with the smell of flowers. We have a pleasant after moon with Sandy, my son’s adult friend, the first friend Daniel has made on his own. We’ve passed through the hole in the fence.
A month later, Sandy leaves to care for her mother in Kansas. She left behind a box of presents: a coloring book, sidewalk chalk, the missing orange part in the Hot Wheels track. When I look at Daniel, he’s looking down at his shoes. He sometimes wanders down to the fence. Instead of calling “Sandy! Saaaaandyyyyy!” he cries. “Hello! Helloooooo!”
One day, Daniel receives Sandy’s postcard. They write frequently, warmly.
1．Which of the following is the correct order of the story
a. Sandy leaves for Kansas to care for her mother.
b. Daniel and Sandy exchange gifts through the hole.
c. Daniel and Sandy are good pen friends.
d. Sandy drills out a hole in the fence.
e. Sandy invites Daniel to come to her yard for a play date.
A．dbeac B．badec C．dceab D．ecadb
2．Which of the following about Sandy is wrong
A．Sandy made a hole in the fence so that she could talk with Daniel.
B．Sandy came over to my home for a play date.
C．Sandy was the first friend Daniel made on his own.
D．Sandy is a woman who likes children.
3．What can we know about Daniel from the underlined sentences in the story
A．He doesn’t care about Sandy’s leaving. B．He is impressed with the shoes from Sandy.
C．He is heartbroken when hearing the news. D．He does not want to be Sandy’s friend any more.
4．Which can be the best title of the passage
A．A hole in the fence. B．Friendship beyond age.
C．A nice neighbour. D．My son and I.
Framton Nuttel was in the country for a stress cure last month. His sister didn’t want him to be alone, so she had given him letters of introduction to all the people she knew in the area.
Mr Nuttel went to visit Mrs Sappleton as soon as he arrived, but was let in by her 15-year-old niece(侄女), Vera. Knowing that he didn’t know much about Mrs Sappleton, Vera told Mr. Nuttel the story of her aunt’s tragedy(悲剧). Exactly three years ago, her aunt’s husband, two brothers, and their dog went out to hunt but never returned. They sunk in a piece of bog(沼泽), and their bodies were never found. Her aunt kept the window open for them, believing they would come back through it.
Just at that moment, Mrs Sappleton entered excitedly, explaining that her husband and brothers would be home soon from hunting. It was horrible to Mr Nutel and he tried to change the subject.
Mr Nuttel explained his situation—he had been asked to have a complete rest, no mental excitement, and no physical exercise. Mrs Sappleton was bored, but suddenly became cheerful when she saw the men and dog walking towards the house. Mr Nuttel looked at Vera, but was shocked to see horror in her eyes. He looked out of the window and saw the figures coming nearer.
Mr Nuttel gathered his things wildly and left the house at once, nearly bumping outside with a cyclist. Mr Sappleton entered the house and asked about the man who had just run away. His wife explained who he was, but couldn’t explain why he had left suddenly, as if he’d seen a ghost.
1．What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A．Mr Nuttle’s background. B．Vera’s background.
C．The story of Mrs Sappleton’s tragedy. D．The bog in the country.
2．Which of the followings is true about Mr Nuttel
A．He would be more stressed after the visit. B．He was not stressed at all.
C．He found Vera’s story boring. D．He found Mrs Sappleton boring.
3．What does the underlined word “figures” mean in Chinese
A．人影 B．身材 C．数字 D．金额
4．The right order of the following events is ________.
a. Mr Nuttle learnt about Mrs Sappleton’s tragedy
b. Mr Nuttle was asked to have a complete rest.
c. Mr Nuttle left Mrs. Sappleton’s house in fear.
d. Mr Nuttle went to the country.
A．b-d-a-c B．d-b-a-c C．b-d-c-a D．d-b-c-a
5．The above passage can be made into ________.
A．an action film B．a horror film C．a science fiction film D．a romantic film
“Have you ever heard Louis say good morning and good night to us, as the others do ”
“Since you mention it, I never have,” said the husband. “Goodness! What are you getting at Do you wish me to believe that I have a son who is dumb in any way This would worry me. I want everything to go well in my family life. Fatherhood is hard. I do not want the added stress of having a dumb child.”
“Well,” said the wife, “I’ve been watching Louis recently. I think the little guy can’t talk. I’ve never heard him make one sound. I think he came into the world lacking (缺失) a voice. If he had a voice, he’d use it, same as the others do.”
“Why, this is terrible!” said the husband. “This is painful. This is a very serious matter.” His wife looked at him. “It’s not too serious now,” she said. “But it will be serious two or three years from now when Louis falls in love, as he will surely do. A young male swan will be greatly handicapped in finding a mate if he can’t say the usual sweet words to the young female of his choice.”
The husband stood quietly, thinking about what his wife had just told him. He was a brave bird, and already he was beginning to work out a plan for his little son Louis.
“If it’s really true that Louis has no voice,” said the husband to himself, “then I shall provide him with a device (装置) of some kind, to enable him to make a lot of noise. There must be some way out of this difficulty. After all, my son is Trumpeter Swan; he should have a voice like a trumpet (小号). But first I will test him to make certain that what his mother says is true.”
(Taken from The Trumpet of the Swan)
1．How did the husband feel after hearing his wife’s words in Paragraph 2
A．Amazed and excited. B．Curious and serious.
C．Painful and hopeful. D．Surprised and worried.
2．What does the underlined part “be greatly handicapped” in Paragraph 5 mean
A．Have much trouble. B．Have great fun.
C．Be quite uninterested. D．Be very successful.
3．What is the swan couple’s talk mainly about
A．The dream about Louis’s future. B．The plan for Louis’s education.
C．The problem with Louis’s health. D．The suggestion on Louis’s growth.
The Teenager Brain
Teenagers have always been known to do unusual, even dangerous things. This was thought to be because of the “foolishness of youth.” Now, scientists have studied the physical development of the brain in more detail. Their discoveries have led to a new theory（理论）of why teens act this way.
A Work in Progress
Recently scientists discovered that only during adolescence（青春期）do our brains truly “grow up”. During this time, they go through great changes. These “changes” were once thought to be finished by about age 12. Now, scientists have found that our brains continue to change until age 25. Such changes make us better at balancing impulses（平衡冲动）with following rules. But a still-developing brain can hardly do this well. The result, scientists claim, is the unpredictable behavior seen in teenagers.
________
The studies show that teens are more likely to take risks（冒险）and behave in extreme ways. Luckily, the news isn't all negative. As brain scientist B．J. Casey points out, the teen brain inspires such behavior in order to help teens prepare for adult life.
One way the brain does this is by changing the way teens look at risks and rewards. Researchers found that when teens think about rewards, their brains create more pleasure than an adult brain would. Researchers believe this makes the rewards seem more important than the risks, and makes teens feel the excitement of new experiences more keenly than adults do.
Research into the teen brain also found that it makes social connections seem especially rewarding. As such, teens have a strong need to meet new people. Scientists suggest this is because as teens, we begin to realize our friends may one day control the world we live in. Because it is still developing, a teen brain can change to deal with new situations. So, it connects social rewards with more pleasure. In this way, the brain encourages teens to have a wide circle of friends, which is believed to make us more successful in life.
A Finished Brain
Unluckily, this search for greater rewards can sometimes lead teens to make bad decisions. However, it also means that teens are more likely, and less afraid, to try new things or to be independent. The scientists’ findings suggest that in the long run, the impulses of the teen brain are what help teens leave their parents’ care and live their own lives successfully.
1．Which of the following about adolescent’s brain is true
A．It stops growing almost at twelve.
B．It is going through a lot of changes.
C．It does many things in a perfect way.
D．It is better than an adult brain with rules.
2．Which could be the best heading for Paragraph 3, 4 & 5
A．Pleasure Explorers. B．Brain Researchers.
C．Decision Makers. D．Future Planners.
3．What does the word “keenly” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Calmly. B．Slowly. C．Strongly. D．Strangely.
4．What can we learn from the passage
A．The teenager brains are more likely to be dependent.
B．The impulses of the teen brain may benefit teens’ growth.
C．The effect of teens’ behavior in extreme ways is negative.
D．The hope to control the world leads teens to meet new people.
School started again, and soon the ink(墨水)in Tom's spelling book was found. Tom said he hadn't split the ink, but that made it look as if he were lying. Becky almost said Alfred Temple had done it, but she kept quiet. She thought that Tom would tell the teacher about her tearing(撕)his book, so she didn't save him. Mr. Bobbins beat him and then Tom went back to his seat.
After an hour Mr. Bobbins unlocked his desk and took out his book. Tom looked over at Becky.
She looked like a hunted and helpless rabbit. The next moment the master faced the children. There was a long silence, then he spoke, "Who tore this book "
There wasn't a sound. The teacher searched their faces.
"Benjamin Rogers, did you do it "
Benjamin said no.
"Joseph Harper, did you "
Joseph also said no. Mr. Bobbins looked at the rows of boys, thought for a moment, then turned to the girls.
"Amy Lawrence "
A shake of the head.
"Gracie Miller "
The same sign.
Becky was next. Tom was shaking from head to foot.
"Rebecca Thatcher "一(Tom looked at her face: it was white with terror)一"did you tear -no, look at my face一did you tear this book "
Tom jumped to his feet and shouted, "I did it!"
The children stared(盯着)in surprise at his foolish act.
And when he stepped forward for his punishment, he saw the surprise, the thanks, and the love that came from Becky's eyes. This was enough for one hundred beatings. And he didn't even mind staying for two hours after school, because he knew that Becky was waiting for him outside.
Tom went to bed that night planning some actions on Alfred Temple, for Becky had told him everything. And he fell asleep with Becky's last words to him in his ear, "Tom, you are so great."
1．How did Becky feel when the teacher took out of the book
A．Afraid. B．Happy C．Angry. D．Excited.
2．What does the underlined word "This" in the passage mean
A．Becky's eyesight. B．The teacher's punishment.
C．Becky's surprise, thanks and love. D．The classmates' surprise.
3．Which is the right order of what happened in the story
① Gracie Miller replied to the teacher by shaking her head.
② The children were surprised at Tom's foolish act.
③ Tom was beaten for the ink split in his spelling book.
④ Becky was thankful to Tom for what he did for her.
⑤ Mr. bobbins' book was carelessly torn by Becky.
A．⑤③①④② B．③①②④⑤ C．⑤③①②④ D．③④②⑤①
4．What can you infer(推断)from this passage
A．Tom hates Becky very much.
B．Amy Lawrence tore the teacher's book.
C．Tom waited for Becky outside the classroom after school.
D．Alfred Temple might be punished by Tom the next day.
We often reach a point in our life when we should be ready for change that will help us unlock our self-improvement power. However, there’s always something staring at us right under our nose but we don’t see it. The only time we think of unlocking our self-improvement power is when everything gets worst.
When do we realize that we need to change diets When none of our shirts and jeans would fit us. When do we stop eating candies and chocolates When all of our teeth have fallen off. When do we realize that we need to stop smoking When our lungs have gone bad. We see the warning signs and signals when things get rough and difficult.
The only time most of us ever learn about unlocking our self-improvement power is when the whole world is falling apart. We think and feel this way because it is not easy to change, but change becomes more painful when we ignore(忽视) it，
Change will happen, like it or hate it. At one point or another. we are all going to finally unlock our self-improvement power not because the world says so. But because we realize it's for our own good.
Happy people don’t just accept change; they embrace (拥抱)it. Unlocking our self-improvement power means unlocking ourselves out of the box of thought that is just the way we are. It is such a poor excuse for people who fear change.
Jane always tells everyone that she doesn't have the courage to be around groups of people. She heard her family tell the same things about her to other people. Over the years, that is what Jane has believed. Every time a great crowd come, she steps back and locks herself up in a room. Jane not only believes in her story, but lives it!
Self-improvement may not be everybody’s favorite word, but if we look at things in a different way, we might have greater chances of enjoying the whole process instead of counting the days until we are fully improved. Three sessions in a week at the gym would result in a healthier life. Reading books every day would build up knowledge. And only when we are enjoying the whole process of unlocking our self-improvement power will we realize that we’re beginning to take things light and become happy.
1．The writer mentions the three questions in Paragraph 2 to show that .
A．we learn our lessons when we experience pain.
B．we are responsible for the problems we meet.
C．life fails us when we get into the wrong way.
D．life is a long journey full of ups and downs.
2．What is the key to solving Jane’s problem
A．She needs to remember why she started.
B．She has to know how to get on with people.
C．She has to realize she is not what she is in her story.
D．She needs to understand the importance of confidence.
3．The writer probably agrees that .
A．the world tells us how to improve ourselves.
B．people change when they find it easy to do that.
C．welcoming change in life is a drive to become better.
D．enjoying the process of self-improvement makes life simpler.
4．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A．Is it important to take things light
B．Is it necessary to embrace challenges
C．To hold on to the last moment or to give up
D．To free ourselves out of the box or to stay in it
Cheating（欺骗）can happen in a lot of different ways. When people cheat, it’s not fair to other people, like the kids who studied for the test or who the true winners of a game were.
Many people like the action of cheating. It makes difficult things seem easy, like getting all the right answers on the test. But it doesn’t solve the problem of not knowing the material and it won’t help on the next test--unless the person cheats again.
People lose respect for cheaters and think less of them. The cheaters themselves may feel bad because they know they are not really earning that good grade. And, if they get caught cheating, they will be in trouble at school, and may be at home, too.
Some kids cheat because they’re busy or lazy and they want to get good grades without spending time studying. Other kids might feel like they can’t pass the test without cheating, even when there seems to be a good reason for cheating, cheating isn’t a good idea.
If you were sick or upset about something the night before the day and couldn’t study, it would be better to talk with the teacher about this. And if you don’t have enough time to study for a test because of swim practice, you need to talk with your parents about how to balance swimming and school.
A kid who thinks cheating is the only way to pass a test needs to talk with the teacher and his or her parents so they can find some solutions together. Talking about these problems and working them out will feel better than cheating.
1．The author thinks that when kids cheat in class, ______.
A．it is unfair to other people B．it does harm to their health
C．teachers should punish them D．teachers shouldn’t stop them at once
2．Some students like cheating mainly because______.
A．the material in the test is very difficult.
B．they want to do better than the others
C．cheating can make hard things seem very easy.
D．they have little time to study their lessons.
3．The fourth paragraph mainly tells us______.
A．some kids can’t pass the test without cheating
B．why kids cheat in the test
C．cheating isn’t a good idea
D．some kids don’t spend the time studying
4．We can learn from the passage _______.
A．cheaters are often thought highly of
B．people show no respect for those who cheat
C．parents whose kids cheat are often in trouble
D．kids cheat in the test because of swim practice
When a computer works on a group of programs, it can get very hot. Cooling the computer can cost a lot. So some scientists wonder what would happen if the heat from the computer could be used.
Large Internet companies (公司) such as Google and Microsoft have thousands of computers. As these computers deal with information, they produce lots of heat, so they need huge cooling systems (系统). These systems send the heat into the air.
A company in Holland (荷兰) thinks paying to make the computers work and then paying again to cool them are a waste of energy. So the company developed a specialdevice—the e-Radiator.
Boaz Leupe, head of the company, says that e-Radiator works as a heating system and saves money. He explains that the energy is used twice—once to heat the home and once to cool the computer and that the users don’t have to pay to cool their computers.
Five homeowners in Holland are testing the heating system in their homes.
“We pay for the computer using, so, in that way, homeowners get heating for free,”Boaz says.
Jan Visser is one of the homeowners. “If you use the computer more, the e-Radiator producers more heat, ”he says, “It cannot provide enough heat if you don’t use your computer often.” But he is ready to try it. It’s a great help for his family.
The company says e-Radiators produce heat temperatures of up to 55℃. It says the system could save its users about $440 a year.
1．Before the e-Radiator appears, usually the heat of a computer ______.
A．is sent into the air B．helps the five homeowners
C．is used twice D．makes the computer work better
2．The e-radiator is mainly used _____.
A．to drive the computer B．to help Microsoft
C．to heat the computer D．to provide heat
3．The Chinese meaning of the word “device” in this passage is probably “____”.
A．节能 B．实验
C．仪器 D．开关
4．The best title of the passage may be “_____”.
A．An Environment Problem B．A New Way to Heat Homes
C．The Future Computers D．The Energy to Be Wasted
Sports can help you keep fit and close to nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should realize that sport you choose might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource—hungry. Golf(高尔夫), as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also lots of water. Besides, huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental changes. For example, in the dry places of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for (为…承担责任) serious water shortage(短缺) in some local areas.
There are many environment—friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes, and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also help you stay healthy. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and keep thin.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment—friendly equipment and buying products(产品) made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms.” They are better replacements(替代) for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms(体育，体育馆) play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership(会员身份). And best of all, it’s free.
1．Which of following does the writer most probably support according to the passage
A．Bicycling around the lake.
B．Car racing on the road.
C．Playing basketball in a gym.
D．Swimming in a sports center.
2．What does the phrase “resource—hungry” in this passage mean in Chinese
A．广为流行的 B．亲近自然的 C．低成本的 D．耗费资源的
3．The writer uses power walking as an example mainly because________.
A．it is an outdoor sport.
B．it is loved by many people.
C．it uses fewer recourses.
D．it is supported by experts.
4．The writer writes the passage to __________.
A．show us disadvantages of golf.
B．encourage us to take part in green sports.
C．explain the major sports influence of popular sports.
D．discuss different kinds of environment—friendly sport.
The Internet, mobile phones and Ipads are part of our lives now. Technology is greatly affecting all ways of our lives, from the ways we work to the ways we play. And it even causes a number of social problems such as cloning humans.
We have had lots of technology and it has changed our lives a lot. There is no doubt that humans will continue to use more and more technology. Here are some examples of modern technology that will change our ideas and will affect our lives greatly.
Global positioning system(GPS)(全球定位系统)
It’s a system that uses radio signals from satellites to show exact(精确的) information. It tells you where the user is on the earth in all weather conditions. It’s made up of three parts：satellites, control equipments(设备) on land and receivers.
Space Technology
Russian and American scientists have worked together for the international Space Station(ISS) for a long time. They hope the ISS will provide a long-lasting lab. Such a lab will bring humans limitless(无限的) advantages. It’s even hoped that one day space technology will take humans to their new houses in space.
Underwater Robot
Hercules is a kind of underwater robot with some high technology equipments. It will be used to search for ancient ships which were destroyed into the deep sea during their journey long ago.
The world is changing so quickly that it’s hard for us to catch up with all the new inventions because they seem to come out every month. It’s important for us to learn about new technology and the role that it plays in our lives. So we should be willing to accept modern technology, or we will fall behind the times.
1．_______ can tell you where the user is on the earth exactly.
A．Satellites
B．Receivers
C．Global Positioning System
D．Underwater Robot
2．According to the passage, which is NOT true about the ISS
A．It has carried people to other planets.
B．It will provide a long-lasting lab for us.
C．Russian and American are working for it.
D．Humans will get a lot of advantages from it.
3．Hercules is used to _______.
A．save lives in the sea
B．take picture in the sea
C．repair the broken ships
D．look for the ancient ships in the sea
4．From the passage, we know that _______.
A．the use of GPS is affected by the weather conditions
B．it’s very important for us to learn about new technology
C．it’s easy for us to catch up with all the new inventions
D．technology brings us many advantages such as cloning humans
5．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To help us study some new technology.
B．To tell us technology is changing the world.
C．To help solve the problems that technology causes.
D．To remind us the advantages of technology are limitless.
Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.
Members go on the site and register (注册) the books they own and would like to share. BookCrossing provides an identification number (标识号) to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure (冒险), traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.
Bruce Pederson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, "The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. BookCrossing brings them together."
Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.
People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. E-mails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated (更新) about where their books have been found. Bruce Pederson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.
BookCrossing is popular with people who want to get back to the "real" and not the virtual (虚拟). The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred and thirty-five countries.
1．Why does the writer mention book groups in the first paragraph
A．To explain what they are.
B．To introduce BookCrossing.
C．To stress the importance of reading.
D．To encourage readers to share their ideas.
2．What will a BookCrosser do with a book after reading it
A．Mail it back to its owner. B．Pass it on to another reader.
C．Keep it safe in his bookcase. D．Meet other readers to discuss it.
3．What is the best title of the passage
A．E-Books In Fashion
B．A New Social Activity
C．Ways To Start Online Reading
D．A Website Connects People With Books
Perhaps you've seen the English letters "WC" in your city. They show public toilets. But do you know it is far from elegant English In fact, foreigners from English-speaking countries rarely use the letters.
Workers in our city are changing "WC" signs all over the city. The government is spending much money changing all the bad English on signs and restaurant menus. Many other places in China are following our steps.
"WC, or water closet, is old-fashioned English. It sounds dirty to me, " says Charlie Shifflet, a young man from the US. The old sign will become "Gents/Men" and "Ladies/ Women".
"I see lots of poor English in everyday life, and not only on signs, " he says. "I know what they mean. But they are Chinglish, not real English. For example, when someone says to me ‘My hometown is Henan Province’, I know he would say: ‘My hometown is in Henan Province’. ‘Hometown’ is a smaller place in a province.” The common mistakes he picked up include "Not Entry", which should be "No Entry", "Direction of Airport" should be changed to "To the Airport". And it is "room rate", not "room price". And remember to "Keep off the grass", rather than "Care of the green".
1．What is not true about "WC"
A．It is not elegant English. B．It stands for water closet.
C．It is old-fashioned English. D．It is often used in the USA．
2．Which of the following is real English according to Charlie Shifflet
A．Keep off the grass. B．Direction of Airport.
C．Room price. D．My hometown is Jiangsu.
3．Why does the writer write this passage
A．To talk about English in our daily life.
B．To present some examples of Chinglish.
C．To show some old-fashioned English.
D．To tell us to stop using Chinglish.
One day, you open the fridge and find some moldy(发霉的)food. But before you can throw it away, your mother stops you. She doesn't want to waste food. She cuts off the moldy part and eats the rest. Is it safe to do this
Mold(霉菌)can grow on almost all kinds of food. Mold is usually green, white, black or grey. Mold makes food soft and changes its color. Moldy food tastes quite bad and it's not safe to eat.
If you find mold in soft food, just throw it away. Soft food, such as bread, tomatoes or hot dogs, usually contains(包含)water. This allows mold to easily grow below its surface. Bacteria(细菌)can also grow along with it.
But it's easy to remove mold from hard food. The mold can't grow very deeply inside this kind of food. According to the BBC, you should cut about 2.5 cm around and below the mold to remove it. It's OK to cut the moldy parts out of hard food and eat the rest. But if the food is completely covered with mold, you should still throw it away.
Most kinds of mold are bad for us. But some kinds of mold can be used to make food. For example, penicillium(青霉菌)can be used to make many types of cheeses, such as blue cheese. These cheeses are safe to eat and they're quite delicious as well.
1．If you find mold on a tomato, .
A．it is safe to eat it B．you can cut off the moldy part and eat the rest
C．you should throw it away D．you can boil it in hot water first and then eat it
2．Which of the following is TRUE about mold
A．It is more likely to grow on hard food. B．We can't see it with our eyes.
C．It grows faster when it is cold. D．It makes the food taste bad.
3．To remove mold on hard food, you need to .
A．cut about 2.5 cm around and below the mold B．cut the food in half
C．cut about 1.5 cm around and below the mold D．cut the surface of the food
4．According to the story, we know that penicillium .
A．tastes quite delicious B．can be used to make food
C．is bad for our health D．is more likely to grow on cheese
"Oh, how large he is!"
"Isn't he And such wonderfully strong legs!"
"See his trunk(象鼻), too! Isn't it cute! And he is well stuffed(填充的)! This is really one of the best toys in the UK that ever came into our shop, Geraldine, don't you think so "
"Yes, Angelina.I must call father to come and look at him. He will make a lovely present for some boy or girl - I mean this Stuffed Elephant will make a lovely present, not our father!"and Miss Angelina Mugg smiled at her sister across the big packing box of Christmas toys they were opening in their father's store.
"Oh, no! Of course we wouldn't want father to be given away as a toy!" laughed Geraldine. "But this Stuffed Elephant-oh, I just love him!"
Miss Geraldine Mugg caught up the rather large toy animal and hugged it tightly in her arms.
"Be careful" called her sister. "You may break him!"
"Oh, he's just a Stuffed Elephant!" laughed Geraldine. "I mean he hasn't any works inside him to wind up(结束).There's nothing but cotton inside him. But I am beginning to like him more than I cane for some of the toys that do wind up. I almost wish I were small again, so I could have this Elephant for myself!"
"He is nice," admitted(承认)Angelina.
"Well, I'm glad they like me," thought the Stuffed Elephant to himself, for just now he was not allowed to speak out loud or move around, as the Make Believe toys could do at certain times.
An excerpt(节选)from《The Story of a Stuffed Elephant》
1．From the passage, we can know that the sisters' father is a(n).
A．toy maker B．animal keeper C．shop owner D．salesman
2．What can we learn about Geraldine from the underlined part in Paragraph 4
A．She is very excited to find the cute Stuffed Elephant.
B．She doesn't like her father and wants to leave him.
C．She wants her father to make a lovely toy for her.
D．She wants to get a toy as a present from his father.
3．When does the story happen
A．In spring. B．In summer. C．In autumn. D．In winter.
4．What does the paragraph following the passage probably discuss
A．The story about the girl's family. B．Who gets the Stuffed Elephant as a gift.
C．Something about Make Believe toys. D．Some other toys the sisters have.
In the eyes of many foreigners, Chinese are the best hosts and the worst guests in the world. They’re not really bad guests, but because the guest-host relationship in China is much different from that in some western countries, it appears they are not nice guests. And western guests sometimes look rude in the eyes of Chinese guests.
In China, guests are almost like gods. Whenever I enter a Chinese person’s home, there is always fruit on the table for me, and someone is quick to bring me a cup of tea or water. In the west, generally the guest is not a god. Acting according to the host’s way of doing things is usual behavior for a guest.
My wife’s mother, a very kind elderly Chinese lady, doesn’t smoke. When I see some of her guests smoking in her house, as a non-smoker, I feel unhappy. Usually I want to stop them directly, but I must realize that in China, to be a good host, she must not do that. In most North American homes, if you are a guest，and the hosts are not smokers, you should not smoke in their house. At the very least, you could ask, ＂Is it OK if I smoke ＂ But, don’t be surprised if they say, ＂No, you can’t smoke. ＂ In our culture, if you smoke in their home, you are a bad guest, but if they don’t allow you to smoke in their house, they are not a rude host.
Guests in China also have special habits. Some western people may not adapt to these habits very soon. Thankfully my wife is Chinese, so whenever we visit a Chinese family she tells me to buy them a gift. However, giving a gift to a host is not always necessary in my country. So, if you invite international guests to your home, don’t be too surprised if they don’t bring you a gift.
In China, you probably won’t need to change the guest-host relationship very much because you will probably only be the host, and Chinese are naturally very good hosts. If western hosts invite you to their house, try not to be too surprised if their style of treating you is not what you have expected.
1．When a western guest visits a Chinese family, he often ____________.
A．buys some fruit B．feels like a god
C．wants some gifts D．takes a cup of tea
2．If the writer’s guests want to smoke in his house, what will he probably say
A．It’s OK if you smoke here. B．Let’s smoke together.
C．Sorry, you can’t smoke here. D．Smoking is a bad habit.
3．What is the meaning of the underlined phrase ＂adapt to＂ in the passage
A．think back to B．get used to
C．look forward to D．keep close to
4．What is the main idea of this passage
A．Foreigners should learn from Chinese.
B．Hosts must do things in the guests’ way.
C．Western hosts are always nice to guests.
D．People should understand cultural differences.
Some English words have more than one meaning. These are called multi-meaning words. Multi-meaning words have the same pronunciation with different meanings. For example, let's look at the word "ball". You could have a "ball" which means you would have a good time. You could toss a "ball" which means you throw an object. You could be on the "ball" which means you know what is happening. You could go to a "ball" which means a dance.
Take the word "can". You "can" ride a bike which means you are able to ride a bike. You have a "can" of soup which means the soup is in a round-shaped holder. You can do the "can-can" which is a dance from the 1920s. And you might get "canned" if you do a poor job at work, which means you might lose your job.
How about "fly" You can "fly" an airplane or you can hit a "fly" that. is on your food in your house. Or, you can "fly by the seat of your pants" which means you don't make a plan before taking an action. And, you know that the "fly" of a zipper is the top part of the zipper.
There are hundreds of words that are multi-meaning words. The word "set" has more meanings than any other word in the English language. When you have time, why don't you try to think of all the ways the word "set" is used
If, you look at the title of this book Can a Fly, Fly you know that the answer is "Yes" because you have seen an insect named a "fly" go up in the air and move around through the ai which is what "fly" means. Can a Fly, Fly Of course, it can!
1．If Tom is often late for work and fails to finish his tasks, he will .
A．do the can-can B．get canned C．be on the ball D．go to a ball
2．Which of the following is the best sentence to fill in the blank in paragraph 2
A．Let's try another word. B．Let's make a word list.
C．Here's a survey report. D．Here's the guessing game.
3．The writer writes the passage in order to .
A．tell a story about learning English words
B．introduce a book on learning English words
C．share an experience in learning English words
D．present different pronunciations of the same word
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th of the first month of the lunar calendar. This day is always the first full moon in the new year. Ancient people also called it Shangyuan Festival. Celebrations and traditions on this day began from the Han Dynasty and became popular in the Tang Dynasty.
Watching the red lanterns is one of the main traditions. Lanterns of different shapes and sizes are usually put on trees, or along river banks on show. It is said that sky lanterns were first used by Zhuge Kongming to ask for help when he was in trouble. Today, when the lanterns slowly rise into the air, people make wishes.
Another tradition is guessing lantern riddles. The riddles are usually short, wise, and sometimes humorous. The answer to a riddle can be a Chinese character, a famous person's name, or a place name.
The most important thing is to eat sweet dumplings with different tastes. In northern China, they are called yuan xiao while in southern part they're named tangyuan. Because making sweet dumplings is like a game or an activity, they are usually done happily by a group of friends or family members.
In old times, the Lantern Festival was also romantic. Watching lanterns gave young people a chance to meet each other. A line from Xin Qiji a poet during the Song Dynasty, shows this;
Hundreds and thousands of times I searched for her in the crowed. Suddenly I turned，and there she stood，in the dim light.
1．What were sky lanterns first used for by Zhuge Kongming in ancient times
A．Making wishes. B．Celebrating birthdays.
C．Playing games D．Asking for help.
2．The line from Xin Qiji in the passage shows the Lantern Festival was in old times.
A．boring B．humorous C．romantic D．popular
Every artist knows in his heart that he is saying something to the public. Not only does he want to say it well, but he wants it to be something that has not been said before. He hopes the public will listen and understand what he wants to teach them, and what he wants them to learn from him.
What visual(视觉的)artists like painters want to teach is easy to make out but difficult to explain,because painters translate their experience into shapes and colours, not words. They seem to feel that a certain selection of shapes and colours, out of countless billions of, is exceptionally interesting for them and worth showing to us. Without their work we should never have noticed these particular Shapes and colours. or have felt the delight which they brought to the artist.
Most artists take their shapes and colours from the world of nature and from human bodies in motion and at rest; their choices indicate(指示)that these aspects of the world are worth looking at, that they contain beautiful sights. Contemporary(当代的)artists might say that they merely choose subjects that provide an interesting pattern, that there is nothing more in it. Yet even they do not choose entirely without reference to the character of their subjects.
If one painter chooses to paint a decaying(腐烂)leg and another a lake in moonlight, each of them is directing our attention to a certain aspect of the world. Each painter is telling us something, showing us something, emphasizing something-all of which means that, consciously(有意识地)or unconsciously, he is trying to teach us.
1．An artist hopes that the public will .
A．understand him and learn from him
B．notice only shapes and colours in his work
C．teach him something
D．believe what he says in his work
2．It is hard to explain what a painter is saying because he/she .
A．does not express himself/herself well
B．uses unusual words and phrases
C．uses shapes and colours instead of words
D．does not say anything clearly
3．The writer points out that the contemporary artists might say their choices of subject .
A．carry a message to the public
B．only provide interesting pattern
C．have no pattern or form
D．teach the public important truths
4．What do you know from the passage
A．A painting is more easily understood that music.
B．Art is merely the arranging of shape and colours.
C．Every artist tries to say something consciously to the public.
D．One must look beyond shape and colour to find what the artist is saying.专题03 阅读理解中考考前强化20篇（一）（附解析）
Conner Wight is in his final year at university, but he still has many classes to attend. He is studying Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson—and how to wash clothes.
The 21-year-old is preparing for his post-college life. He realized it enough to know how to understand literature. So he signed up for（报名）a class on “adulting”. He has been learning many basic life skills.
There are now thousands of “adults in training”. Wright is only one of them. Not only college students but many others are discovering they need help. Some middle schools have scheduled（预定）adulting classes.
But why don’t parents teach their children these life skills We interviewed many students. Their parents, they say, care a lot about test scores. Almost everything else is considered unimportant. As a result, colleges are filled with students with perfect test scores. Many of them, however, don’t know how to cook.
Sometimes, students come up with their own solutions（解决方法）. Neither Belle Lau nor Jenny Zhou felt fully prepared for life away from home when they arrived at their university. But by their second year there, they had learned to live on their own. The two noticed that many of their classmates had been experiencing similar difficulties. They decided to set up an adulting course. When it was first offered in 2019, its 30 spots（名额）quickly filled up. 70 students had to be refused. Last year, there were more courses, but Lau and Zhou still had to turn down 100 students.
Lau says that she and Zhou don’t have all the answers for their students. That is in fact part of becoming an adult. As kids, we could wait for our parents to step in and take care of things for us. But after we become an adult, that’s no longer available to us. When difficulties appear, we must depend on ourselves to “hunt for” a solution.
1．Why did Conner Wright attend a class on “adulting”
A．To improve his test scores in literature.
B．To find solutions to problems with study.
C．To know students from different countries.
D．To develop abilities of living on his own.
2．How many students signed up for Lau and Zhou’s adulting course in 2019
A．30. B．70. C．100. D．130.
3．What does the underlined word available in the last paragraph mean
A．Easy to get. B．Hard to have. C．Easy to decide. D．Hard to imagine.
4．What can be the best title of the article
A．Away from Problems B．Back to Basics
C．Off to College D．Just for Friends
【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍许多学生缺乏生活技能，所以现在有很多这方面的培训。
1． 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“So he signed up for（报名）a class on “adulting”. He has been learning many basic life skills.”可知，他参加了一个“成人”课程是为了培养独立生活的能力。故选D。
2．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“When it was first offered in 2019, its 30 spots（名额）quickly filled up. 70 students had to be refused.”可知，报名的共有100名学生。故选C。
3．词句猜测题。根据最后一段中的“As kids, we could wait for our parents to step in and take care of things for us. But after we become an adult, that’s no longer available to us.”可知，此处是指在成年以后，不再容易得到这种待遇，故推断available的意思是“容易得到”。故选A。
4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文讲述很多学生只注重考试成绩，而缺乏基本生活技能，针对这一情况出现了一些相关的培训课程，故文章最佳标题应该是“回归基本的技能”。故选B。
What do you think of when you see the word “actor” Actors, many people would say, are the people who perform up on a stage (在舞台上表演), on television or in films. They are all about being seen. However, there is a group of actors who are never seen. They are only heard and hardly seen.
Meet loopers. Their job is to record what people in the background of a scene could be saying. The work begins only after the show or film has been shot and edited (编辑).
One recent Sunday, on a sound stage at Fox Studios in Los Angeles, seven loopers were recording dialogues for a TV show. They were working on a restaurant scene, speaking lines (台词) that people at background tables might speak. As they recorded, the loopers stood in a circle under two overhead microphones (话筒). A scene was played silently on a big screen. At exactly the right moment, they started to walk around and talk. Later, the dialogues would be mixed into the scene they were watching.
David Betancount, a mixer explained why looping was necessary. “The dialogues appear meaningless, but they improve the experience of what you are watching,” he said. “A show without these dialogues just feels dead.”
To fill in the background sounds, loopers watch the movie or show, take notes and then discuss how they should do their research. For example, when they were working on Bones, ad film show, the loopers researched the language of forensic (法医的) scientists.
The next time you watch a show or film, pay some attention to the background dialogues. Imagine what scene would be like without the loopers. You will then realize how important these “unseen actors” are.
1．People can usually see ________ on TV or in films.
A．actors B．loopers C．mixers D．editors
2．According to the article, the loopers ________.
A．can be seen on screen B．record background dialogues
C．would perform on a stage D．shoot and edit shows or films
3．Paragraph 3 mainly explains ________.
A．why looping is important B．who records the lines
C．where looping is made D．how looping is recorded
4．We can learn from the article that ________.
A．looping begins before a show is shot B．loopers usually work in groups of seven
C．looping can make a show full of life D．loopers watch the show after taking notes
【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C
【导语】本文主要讲述了看不见的“演员”。
1．细节理解题。根据“Actors, many people would say, are the people who perform up on a stage (在舞台上表演), on television or in films.”可知，人们通常可以在电视或电影里看到演员，故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据“Meet loopers. Their job is to record what people in the background of a scene could be saying.”可知，录音人员录制背景对话。故选B。
3．段落大意题。根据“As they recorded, the loopers stood in a circle under two overhead microphones (话筒). A scene was played silently on a big screen. At exactly the right moment, they started to walk around and talk. Later, the dialogues would be mixed into the scene they were watching.”可知，录音时，录音人员站成一圈，头顶上有两个麦克风。大屏幕上无声地播放着一个场景。在恰当的时刻，他们开始四处走动和交谈。之后，这些对话就会融入到他们正在观看的场景中，故第三段主要讲述的是如何记录录音的。故选D。
4．推理判断题。根据“The next time you watch a show or film, pay some attention to the background dialogues. Imagine what scene would be like without the loopers. You will then realize how important these ‘unseen actors’ are.”可知，下次你看节目或电影时，请注意背景对话。想象一下，如果没有录音人员，场景会是什么样子。然后你会意识到这些“隐形演员”是多么重要。由此可知，录音可以使节目充满活力。故选C。
My five-year-old son befriends the woman. It starts with voices in the yard. When I come out to check on Daniel, his face is pressed on the fence（篱笆）.
The woman says, “You wait right here. I’ll be right back.”
She returns with a saw（锯子）. There’s a whirring. A circle in the wooden fence drops out of sight.
“Dad! Sandy just drilled out a hole in the fence so Sandy and I can talk!” Daniel spins around.
I hadn’t known her name was Sandy. We’ve lived here a month before Daniel was born.
Daniel’s and Sandy’s murmuring voices continue. Whenever Daniel is outside, he circles near the fence that isn’t a fence any more. Some days my son just goes to stand at the hole, yelling, “Sandy! Saaaaandyyyyy!” Sometimes I hear bits of their talk.
“We painted a ghost at school.”
Or: ‘‘Wheeler and Jackson were playing football, and they told me I couldn’t play.”
“That wasn’t very nice,” says Sandy. “Did that hurt your feelings Did you let them know that ”
I can’t hear how he replies. A moment of envy runs through me. He never talks about his school things with me.
Daniel and Sandy not only keep chatting through the hole, they also exchange gifts.
A coloring book, then a Hot Wheels car. It’s unclear what Daniel gives Sandy in return.
One afternoon, I hear Sandy’s voice floating over the top of the fence with the hole.
“I thought maybe Daniel could come for a play date.”
We ring the bell on Sandy’s porch. She’s a middle-aged woman with smiling eyes.
Sandy’s yard is sweet with the smell of flowers. We have a pleasant after moon with Sandy, my son’s adult friend, the first friend Daniel has made on his own. We’ve passed through the hole in the fence.
A month later, Sandy leaves to care for her mother in Kansas. She left behind a box of presents: a coloring book, sidewalk chalk, the missing orange part in the Hot Wheels track. When I look at Daniel, he’s looking down at his shoes. He sometimes wanders down to the fence. Instead of calling “Sandy! Saaaaandyyyyy!” he cries. “Hello! Helloooooo!”
One day, Daniel receives Sandy’s postcard. They write frequently, warmly.
1．Which of the following is the correct order of the story
a. Sandy leaves for Kansas to care for her mother.
b. Daniel and Sandy exchange gifts through the hole.
c. Daniel and Sandy are good pen friends.
d. Sandy drills out a hole in the fence.
e. Sandy invites Daniel to come to her yard for a play date.
A．dbeac B．badec C．dceab D．ecadb
2．Which of the following about Sandy is wrong
A．Sandy made a hole in the fence so that she could talk with Daniel.
B．Sandy came over to my home for a play date.
C．Sandy was the first friend Daniel made on his own.
D．Sandy is a woman who likes children.
3．What can we know about Daniel from the underlined sentences in the story
A．He doesn’t care about Sandy’s leaving. B．He is impressed with the shoes from Sandy.
C．He is heartbroken when hearing the news. D．He does not want to be Sandy’s friend any more.
4．Which can be the best title of the passage
A．A hole in the fence. B．Friendship beyond age.
C．A nice neighbour. D．My son and I.
【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．B
【导语】本文主要讲述了五岁的Daniel和中年妇女Sandy跨年龄交朋友的故事。
1．细节理解题。根据“Dad! Sandy just drilled out a hole in the fence so Sandy and I can talk! (爸爸！Sandy刚刚在篱笆上钻了个洞，这样Sandy和我就可以说话了)”可知d排在第一位；根据“Daniel and Sandy not only keep chatting through the hole, they also exchange gifts. (Daniel和Sandy不仅通过洞聊天，还交换礼物)”可知，b排在第二位；根据“We ring the bell on Sandy’s porch. (我们按响Sandy门廊上的门铃)”以及““Sandy’s yard is sweet with the smell of flowers. (Sandy的院子里花香四溢)””可知，e排在第三位；根据“A month later, Sandy leaves to care for her mother in Kansas. (一个月后，Sandy离开去堪萨斯州照顾她的母亲)”可知，a排在第四位；根据“One day, Daniel receives Sandy’s postcard. They write frequently, warmly. (一天，Daniel收到了Sandy的明信片。他们频繁地、热情地写信。)”可知，c排在第五位。故选A。
2．推理判断题。根据“A month later, Sandy leaves to care for her mother in Kansas.”及全文内容可知，选项B“Sandy来我家玩了。”表述有误。故选B。
3．推理判断题。根据“When I look at Daniel, he’s looking down at his shoes. He sometimes wanders down to the fence.”可推知，Daniel听到Sandy要走的消息很伤心。故选C。
4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了五岁的Daniel和中年妇女Sandy跨年龄交朋友的故事。故选项B“超越年龄的友谊”适合作为本文的标题。故选B。
Framton Nuttel was in the country for a stress cure last month. His sister didn’t want him to be alone, so she had given him letters of introduction to all the people she knew in the area.
Mr Nuttel went to visit Mrs Sappleton as soon as he arrived, but was let in by her 15-year-old niece(侄女), Vera. Knowing that he didn’t know much about Mrs Sappleton, Vera told Mr. Nuttel the story of her aunt’s tragedy(悲剧). Exactly three years ago, her aunt’s husband, two brothers, and their dog went out to hunt but never returned. They sunk in a piece of bog(沼泽), and their bodies were never found. Her aunt kept the window open for them, believing they would come back through it.
Just at that moment, Mrs Sappleton entered excitedly, explaining that her husband and brothers would be home soon from hunting. It was horrible to Mr Nutel and he tried to change the subject.
Mr Nuttel explained his situation—he had been asked to have a complete rest, no mental excitement, and no physical exercise. Mrs Sappleton was bored, but suddenly became cheerful when she saw the men and dog walking towards the house. Mr Nuttel looked at Vera, but was shocked to see horror in her eyes. He looked out of the window and saw the figures coming nearer.
Mr Nuttel gathered his things wildly and left the house at once, nearly bumping outside with a cyclist. Mr Sappleton entered the house and asked about the man who had just run away. His wife explained who he was, but couldn’t explain why he had left suddenly, as if he’d seen a ghost.
1．What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A．Mr Nuttle’s background. B．Vera’s background.
C．The story of Mrs Sappleton’s tragedy. D．The bog in the country.
2．Which of the followings is true about Mr Nuttel
A．He would be more stressed after the visit. B．He was not stressed at all.
C．He found Vera’s story boring. D．He found Mrs Sappleton boring.
3．What does the underlined word “figures” mean in Chinese
A．人影 B．身材 C．数字 D．金额
4．The right order of the following events is ________.
a. Mr Nuttle learnt about Mrs Sappleton’s tragedy
b. Mr Nuttle was asked to have a complete rest.
c. Mr Nuttle left Mrs. Sappleton’s house in fear.
d. Mr Nuttle went to the country.
A．b-d-a-c B．d-b-a-c C．b-d-c-a D．d-b-c-a
5．The above passage can be made into ________.
A．an action film B．a horror film C．a science fiction film D．a romantic film
【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 4．A 5．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Framton Nuttel去乡下进行压力治疗，然后去拜访 Mrs Sappleton时发生的恐怖故事。
1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Vera told Mr. Nuttel the story of her aunt’s tragedy”可知，本段主要讲述的内容是Mrs Sappleton的悲剧故事。故选C。
2．推理判断题。根据“Mr Nuttel gathered his things wildly and left the house at once, nearly bumping outside with a cyclist.”可知，Mr Nuttel疯狂地收拾东西，立刻离开屋子，差点撞到外面骑车的人。所以经过这次拜访推测Mr Nuttel的压力更大了。故选A。
3．词义猜测题。根据“Mrs Sappleton was bored, but suddenly became cheerful when she saw the men and dog walking towards the house...He looked out of the window and saw the figures coming nearer.”可知，Mrs Sappleton看到男人和狗向屋子走过来时很高兴，推测他向窗外望去时，看到越来越近的是“人影”。故选A。
4．细节理解题。根据“Mr Nuttel explained his situation—he had been asked to have a complete rest; Framton Nuttel was in the country; Vera told Mr. Nuttel the story of her aunt’s tragedy; Mr Nuttel gathered his things wildly and left the house at once”可知，本文描述的时间发展顺序为：Mr Nuttel被要求完全休息(b)→他去乡下治疗(d)→他听说了Mrs Sappleton的悲剧(a)→最后害怕地离开(c)。故选A。
5．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述Mr Nutte在乡下治疗时，去拜访Mrs Sappleton发生的恐怖故事——本来Mrs Sappleton的丈夫和兄弟已经三年没有消息的，结果突然看到他们回来的身影，害怕地逃跑了。所以该故事可以被改编成恐怖电影。故选B。
“Have you ever heard Louis say good morning and good night to us, as the others do ”
“Since you mention it, I never have,” said the husband. “Goodness! What are you getting at Do you wish me to believe that I have a son who is dumb in any way This would worry me. I want everything to go well in my family life. Fatherhood is hard. I do not want the added stress of having a dumb child.”
“Well,” said the wife, “I’ve been watching Louis recently. I think the little guy can’t talk. I’ve never heard him make one sound. I think he came into the world lacking (缺失) a voice. If he had a voice, he’d use it, same as the others do.”
“Why, this is terrible!” said the husband. “This is painful. This is a very serious matter.” His wife looked at him. “It’s not too serious now,” she said. “But it will be serious two or three years from now when Louis falls in love, as he will surely do. A young male swan will be greatly handicapped in finding a mate if he can’t say the usual sweet words to the young female of his choice.”
The husband stood quietly, thinking about what his wife had just told him. He was a brave bird, and already he was beginning to work out a plan for his little son Louis.
“If it’s really true that Louis has no voice,” said the husband to himself, “then I shall provide him with a device (装置) of some kind, to enable him to make a lot of noise. There must be some way out of this difficulty. After all, my son is Trumpeter Swan; he should have a voice like a trumpet (小号). But first I will test him to make certain that what his mother says is true.”
(Taken from The Trumpet of the Swan)
1．How did the husband feel after hearing his wife’s words in Paragraph 2
A．Amazed and excited. B．Curious and serious.
C．Painful and hopeful. D．Surprised and worried.
2．What does the underlined part “be greatly handicapped” in Paragraph 5 mean
A．Have much trouble. B．Have great fun.
C．Be quite uninterested. D．Be very successful.
3．What is the swan couple’s talk mainly about
A．The dream about Louis’s future. B．The plan for Louis’s education.
C．The problem with Louis’s health. D．The suggestion on Louis’s growth.
【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C
【分析】文章选自《吹小号的天鹅》，主要讲了妻子发现Louis不能发声后丈夫的反应。
1．细节理解题。根据“Goodness! What are you getting at Do you wish me to believe that I have a son who is dumb in any way This would worry me.”可知丈夫听到妻子的话觉得Louis不能发声这件事让人难以置信，这令他很担心。他感到惊讶和担心。故选D。
2．词义猜测题。根据“if he can’t say the usual sweet words to the young female of his choice”可知无法对心仪的雌天鹅说寻常的甜言蜜语，会很难找到配偶，be greatly handicapped意为“有很多麻烦”。故选A。
3．主旨大意题。根据“Have you ever heard Louis say good morning and good night to us, as the others do ”可知文章由Louis不能发声引出话题，天鹅夫妇主要在讨论Louis的健康问题。故选C。
The Teenager Brain
Teenagers have always been known to do unusual, even dangerous things. This was thought to be because of the “foolishness of youth.” Now, scientists have studied the physical development of the brain in more detail. Their discoveries have led to a new theory（理论）of why teens act this way.
A Work in Progress
Recently scientists discovered that only during adolescence（青春期）do our brains truly “grow up”. During this time, they go through great changes. These “changes” were once thought to be finished by about age 12. Now, scientists have found that our brains continue to change until age 25. Such changes make us better at balancing impulses（平衡冲动）with following rules. But a still-developing brain can hardly do this well. The result, scientists claim, is the unpredictable behavior seen in teenagers.
________
The studies show that teens are more likely to take risks（冒险）and behave in extreme ways. Luckily, the news isn't all negative. As brain scientist B．J. Casey points out, the teen brain inspires such behavior in order to help teens prepare for adult life.
One way the brain does this is by changing the way teens look at risks and rewards. Researchers found that when teens think about rewards, their brains create more pleasure than an adult brain would. Researchers believe this makes the rewards seem more important than the risks, and makes teens feel the excitement of new experiences more keenly than adults do.
Research into the teen brain also found that it makes social connections seem especially rewarding. As such, teens have a strong need to meet new people. Scientists suggest this is because as teens, we begin to realize our friends may one day control the world we live in. Because it is still developing, a teen brain can change to deal with new situations. So, it connects social rewards with more pleasure. In this way, the brain encourages teens to have a wide circle of friends, which is believed to make us more successful in life.
A Finished Brain
Unluckily, this search for greater rewards can sometimes lead teens to make bad decisions. However, it also means that teens are more likely, and less afraid, to try new things or to be independent. The scientists’ findings suggest that in the long run, the impulses of the teen brain are what help teens leave their parents’ care and live their own lives successfully.
1．Which of the following about adolescent’s brain is true
A．It stops growing almost at twelve.
B．It is going through a lot of changes.
C．It does many things in a perfect way.
D．It is better than an adult brain with rules.
2．Which could be the best heading for Paragraph 3, 4 & 5
A．Pleasure Explorers. B．Brain Researchers.
C．Decision Makers. D．Future Planners.
3．What does the word “keenly” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Calmly. B．Slowly. C．Strongly. D．Strangely.
4．What can we learn from the passage
A．The teenager brains are more likely to be dependent.
B．The impulses of the teen brain may benefit teens’ growth.
C．The effect of teens’ behavior in extreme ways is negative.
D．The hope to control the world leads teens to meet new people.
【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B
【分析】本文通过科学的角度研究了青少年的大脑发育，解释了他们经常做一些不寻常的、危险的事情的原因。
1．细节理解题。根据“Recently scientists discovered that only during adolescence（青春期）do our brains truly “grow up”. During this time, they go through great changes.”可知，青少年的大脑正在经历许多变化，故选B。
2．推理判断题。第三段讲述青少年更有可能冒险和行为极端，第四五段是解释其背后的原因，所以A项“快乐的探险家”适合做小标题。故选A。
3．词义推测题。根据“ Researchers believe this makes the rewards seem more important than the risks, and makes teens feel the excitement of new experiences more keenly than adults do.”可知，研究人员认为，这使得回报似乎比风险更重要，并使青少年比成年人更强烈地感受到新体验的刺激，划线单词表示“强烈地”，与strongly同义。故选C。
4．推理判断题。根据“The scientists’ findings suggest that in the long run, the impulses of the teen brain are what help teens leave their parents’ care and live their own lives successfully.”可推断，青少年大脑的冲动可能有利于青少年的成长。故选B。
School started again, and soon the ink(墨水)in Tom's spelling book was found. Tom said he hadn't split the ink, but that made it look as if he were lying. Becky almost said Alfred Temple had done it, but she kept quiet. She thought that Tom would tell the teacher about her tearing(撕)his book, so she didn't save him. Mr. Bobbins beat him and then Tom went back to his seat.
After an hour Mr. Bobbins unlocked his desk and took out his book. Tom looked over at Becky.
She looked like a hunted and helpless rabbit. The next moment the master faced the children. There was a long silence, then he spoke, "Who tore this book "
There wasn't a sound. The teacher searched their faces.
"Benjamin Rogers, did you do it "
Benjamin said no.
"Joseph Harper, did you "
Joseph also said no. Mr. Bobbins looked at the rows of boys, thought for a moment, then turned to the girls.
"Amy Lawrence "
A shake of the head.
"Gracie Miller "
The same sign.
Becky was next. Tom was shaking from head to foot.
"Rebecca Thatcher "一(Tom looked at her face: it was white with terror)一"did you tear -no, look at my face一did you tear this book "
Tom jumped to his feet and shouted, "I did it!"
The children stared(盯着)in surprise at his foolish act.
And when he stepped forward for his punishment, he saw the surprise, the thanks, and the love that came from Becky's eyes. This was enough for one hundred beatings. And he didn't even mind staying for two hours after school, because he knew that Becky was waiting for him outside.
Tom went to bed that night planning some actions on Alfred Temple, for Becky had told him everything. And he fell asleep with Becky's last words to him in his ear, "Tom, you are so great."
1．How did Becky feel when the teacher took out of the book
A．Afraid. B．Happy C．Angry. D．Excited.
2．What does the underlined word "This" in the passage mean
A．Becky's eyesight. B．The teacher's punishment.
C．Becky's surprise, thanks and love. D．The classmates' surprise.
3．Which is the right order of what happened in the story
① Gracie Miller replied to the teacher by shaking her head.
② The children were surprised at Tom's foolish act.
③ Tom was beaten for the ink split in his spelling book.
④ Becky was thankful to Tom for what he did for her.
⑤ Mr. bobbins' book was carelessly torn by Becky.
A．⑤③①④② B．③①②④⑤ C．⑤③①②④ D．③④②⑤①
4．What can you infer(推断)from this passage
A．Tom hates Becky very much.
B．Amy Lawrence tore the teacher's book.
C．Tom waited for Becky outside the classroom after school.
D．Alfred Temple might be punished by Tom the next day.
【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．D
【分析】本文是小说《汤姆索亚历险记》中的一个片段。文中讲述了汤姆为了帮助贝基，承认撕了老师的书，被老师惩罚。贝基非常感谢他。
1．推理判断题。根据“She looked like a hunted and helpless rabbit.”可知，当老师拿出书的时候，贝基看起来像一只被追捕的无助的兔子，因此她感到害怕。故选A。
2．词义猜测题。根据“And when he stepped forward for his punishment, he saw the surprise, the thanks, and the love that came from Becky's eyes.”可知，此处的this代指的是贝基眼中流露出的惊讶、感谢和爱。故选C。
3．推理判断题。根据“She thought that Tom would tell the teacher about her tearing(撕)his book, so she didn't save him.”可知，先是罗宾斯先生的书被贝基不小心撕了。根据“Mr. Bobbins beat him and then Tom went back to his seat.”可知，然后，汤姆因为拼写课本上的墨迹被打了一顿。根据 “A shake of the head. "Gracie Miller " The same sign.”可知，然后，格雷西·米勒摇了摇头，作为对老师的回答。根据“The children stared(盯着)in surprise at his foolish act.”可知，接下来发生的事是孩子们对汤姆的愚蠢行为感到惊讶。根据“he saw the surprise, the thanks, and the love that came from Becky's eyes.”可知，最后，贝基很感激汤姆为她所做的一切。因此正确的顺序为⑤③①②④，故选C。
4．推理判断题。根据“Tom went to bed that night planning some actions on Alfred Temple, for Becky had told him everything.”可知，汤姆知道了Alfred Temple所做的事让他受到了老师的惩罚，因此他会计划惩罚Alfred Temple，故选D。
We often reach a point in our life when we should be ready for change that will help us unlock our self-improvement power. However, there’s always something staring at us right under our nose but we don’t see it. The only time we think of unlocking our self-improvement power is when everything gets worst.
When do we realize that we need to change diets When none of our shirts and jeans would fit us. When do we stop eating candies and chocolates When all of our teeth have fallen off. When do we realize that we need to stop smoking When our lungs have gone bad. We see the warning signs and signals when things get rough and difficult.
The only time most of us ever learn about unlocking our self-improvement power is when the whole world is falling apart. We think and feel this way because it is not easy to change, but change becomes more painful when we ignore(忽视) it，
Change will happen, like it or hate it. At one point or another. we are all going to finally unlock our self-improvement power not because the world says so. But because we realize it's for our own good.
Happy people don’t just accept change; they embrace (拥抱)it. Unlocking our self-improvement power means unlocking ourselves out of the box of thought that is just the way we are. It is such a poor excuse for people who fear change.
Jane always tells everyone that she doesn't have the courage to be around groups of people. She heard her family tell the same things about her to other people. Over the years, that is what Jane has believed. Every time a great crowd come, she steps back and locks herself up in a room. Jane not only believes in her story, but lives it!
Self-improvement may not be everybody’s favorite word, but if we look at things in a different way, we might have greater chances of enjoying the whole process instead of counting the days until we are fully improved. Three sessions in a week at the gym would result in a healthier life. Reading books every day would build up knowledge. And only when we are enjoying the whole process of unlocking our self-improvement power will we realize that we’re beginning to take things light and become happy.
1．The writer mentions the three questions in Paragraph 2 to show that .
A．we learn our lessons when we experience pain.
B．we are responsible for the problems we meet.
C．life fails us when we get into the wrong way.
D．life is a long journey full of ups and downs.
2．What is the key to solving Jane’s problem
A．She needs to remember why she started.
B．She has to know how to get on with people.
C．She has to realize she is not what she is in her story.
D．She needs to understand the importance of confidence.
3．The writer probably agrees that .
A．the world tells us how to improve ourselves.
B．people change when they find it easy to do that.
C．welcoming change in life is a drive to become better.
D．enjoying the process of self-improvement makes life simpler.
4．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A．Is it important to take things light
B．Is it necessary to embrace challenges
C．To hold on to the last moment or to give up
D．To free ourselves out of the box or to stay in it
【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．D
【分析】这是一篇人生感悟类阅读，主要介绍在我们的生活中，当我们准备好要改变的时候，我们经常会达到一个点，这将帮助我们打开自我提升的力量。打开自我提高能力的唯一时刻是当一切变得最糟糕的时候。只有当我们享受解锁自我完善能力的整个过程，从固定思维中解脱出来时，我们才会意识到我们开始轻而易举地获得快乐。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句The only time we think of unlocking our self-improvement power is when everything gets worst我们认为打开自我提高能力的唯一时刻是当一切变得最糟糕的时候。可知，作者列举“什么时候我们意识到我们需要改变饮食？当我们的衬衫和牛仔裤都不适合我们的时候，我们什么时候停止吃糖果和巧克力？当我们所有的牙齿都脱落了。我们什么时候意识到我们需要戒烟？”这些的目的是当我们经历痛苦时，我们学到了教训。故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段 Jane always tells everyone that she doesn't have the courage to be around groups of people. She heard her family tell the same things about her to other people. Over the years, that is what Jane has believed. Every time a great crowd come, she steps back and locks herself up in a room. Jane not only believes in her story, but lives it! 简总是告诉每个人她没有勇气和一群人在一起。她听到她的家人对其他人说关于她的同样的话。多年来，这就是简所相信的。每次一大群人来，她都后退一步，把自己锁在一个房间里。简不仅相信她的故事，而且生活在其中！可知，解决简问题的关键是她必须意识到她不是她故事中的那样的人。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据第五段Happy people don't just accept change; they embrace（拥抱）it. 快乐的人不只是接受变化，他们拥抱变化。及最后一段And only when we are enjoying the whole process of unlocking our self-improvement power will we realize that we're beginning to take things light and become happy. 只有当我们享受开启自我提升能力的整个过程时，我们才会意识到我们开始随遇而安并变得快乐。可知，作者可能同意欢迎生活中的变化是一个变得更好的动力。故选C。
4．标题猜测题。根据第五段Unlocking our self-improvement power means unlocking ourselves out of the box of thought that is just the way we are. It is such a poor excuse for people who fear change解开自我提高的力量意味着把自己从思想的框框中解脱出来，这正是我们的方式。对于害怕改变的人来说，这是一个很糟糕的借口。倒数第二段最后一句Every time a great crowd come, she steps back and locks herself up in a room. Jane not only believes in her story, but lives it! 每次一大群人来，她都会后退一步，把自己锁在一个房间里。简不仅相信她的故事，而且生活在其中！及最后一句And only when we are enjoying the whole process of unlocking our self-improvement power will we realize that we're beginning to take things light and become happy. 只有当我们享受开启自我提升能力的整个过程时，我们才会意识到我们开始把一切看淡并变得快乐。可知，标题可以是“把自己从思维的盒子里解放出来还是留在里面？”。故选D。
Cheating（欺骗）can happen in a lot of different ways. When people cheat, it’s not fair to other people, like the kids who studied for the test or who the true winners of a game were.
Many people like the action of cheating. It makes difficult things seem easy, like getting all the right answers on the test. But it doesn’t solve the problem of not knowing the material and it won’t help on the next test--unless the person cheats again.
People lose respect for cheaters and think less of them. The cheaters themselves may feel bad because they know they are not really earning that good grade. And, if they get caught cheating, they will be in trouble at school, and may be at home, too.
Some kids cheat because they’re busy or lazy and they want to get good grades without spending time studying. Other kids might feel like they can’t pass the test without cheating, even when there seems to be a good reason for cheating, cheating isn’t a good idea.
If you were sick or upset about something the night before the day and couldn’t study, it would be better to talk with the teacher about this. And if you don’t have enough time to study for a test because of swim practice, you need to talk with your parents about how to balance swimming and school.
A kid who thinks cheating is the only way to pass a test needs to talk with the teacher and his or her parents so they can find some solutions together. Talking about these problems and working them out will feel better than cheating.
1．The author thinks that when kids cheat in class, ______.
A．it is unfair to other people B．it does harm to their health
C．teachers should punish them D．teachers shouldn’t stop them at once
2．Some students like cheating mainly because______.
A．the material in the test is very difficult.
B．they want to do better than the others
C．cheating can make hard things seem very easy.
D．they have little time to study their lessons.
3．The fourth paragraph mainly tells us______.
A．some kids can’t pass the test without cheating
B．why kids cheat in the test
C．cheating isn’t a good idea
D．some kids don’t spend the time studying
4．We can learn from the passage _______.
A．cheaters are often thought highly of
B．people show no respect for those who cheat
C．parents whose kids cheat are often in trouble
D．kids cheat in the test because of swim practice
【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．B
【导语】本文主要讲述的话题是欺骗，作者觉得这对其他人是不公平的。在短文中作者还详细地分析了学生们作弊的原因，并给那些想要在考试中作弊的学生们提出了建议。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“When people cheat, it’s not fair to other people, like the kids who studied for the test or who the true winners of a game were.”可知，如果人们作弊的话，就会对其他人不公平。故应选A。
2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Many people like the action of cheating. It makes difficult things seem easy, like getting all the right answers on the test.”可知，很多人喜欢作弊，他们觉得这可以使困难的事情变得容易。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据第四段的内容可知，这一段作者讲述的是一些孩子喜欢作弊的原因，例如有些孩子作弊是因为他们不愿花费时间学习，又想取得好成绩；还有的孩子觉得如果不作弊他们就不能通过考试。故选B。
4．推理判断题。根据第三段中“People lose respect for cheaters and think less of them”可知，作弊的人会失去人们对他的尊敬，人们对他们的评价也很低。故选B。
When a computer works on a group of programs, it can get very hot. Cooling the computer can cost a lot. So some scientists wonder what would happen if the heat from the computer could be used.
Large Internet companies (公司) such as Google and Microsoft have thousands of computers. As these computers deal with information, they produce lots of heat, so they need huge cooling systems (系统). These systems send the heat into the air.
A company in Holland (荷兰) thinks paying to make the computers work and then paying again to cool them are a waste of energy. So the company developed a specialdevice—the e-Radiator.
Boaz Leupe, head of the company, says that e-Radiator works as a heating system and saves money. He explains that the energy is used twice—once to heat the home and once to cool the computer and that the users don’t have to pay to cool their computers.
Five homeowners in Holland are testing the heating system in their homes.
“We pay for the computer using, so, in that way, homeowners get heating for free,”Boaz says.
Jan Visser is one of the homeowners. “If you use the computer more, the e-Radiator producers more heat, ”he says, “It cannot provide enough heat if you don’t use your computer often.” But he is ready to try it. It’s a great help for his family.
The company says e-Radiators produce heat temperatures of up to 55℃. It says the system could save its users about $440 a year.
1．Before the e-Radiator appears, usually the heat of a computer ______.
A．is sent into the air B．helps the five homeowners
C．is used twice D．makes the computer work better
2．The e-radiator is mainly used _____.
A．to drive the computer B．to help Microsoft
C．to heat the computer D．to provide heat
3．The Chinese meaning of the word “device” in this passage is probably “____”.
A．节能 B．实验
C．仪器 D．开关
4．The best title of the passage may be “_____”.
A．An Environment Problem B．A New Way to Heat Homes
C．The Future Computers D．The Energy to Be Wasted
【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B
【分析】试题分析：本文主要讲述了科学家研究者们通过研制一种设备仪器，利用电脑运转过程中所散发出来的热量来提供热能，从而达到循环利用能源，节省能源的目的。
1．细节理解题。根据第二段中的最后一句These systems send the heat into the air，可知A选项的意思与之相符。故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据第四段中的e-Radiator works as a heating system，可知应选D。
3．词义猜测题。分析device一词所在的语境，可知在此词后有一个破折号，而其后再介绍了这种新的发明，因此可推它的意思是：设备或仪器。故选C。
4．标题判断题。纵观全文，可知本文主要讲述了科学家研究者们通过研制一种设备仪器，利用电脑运转过程中所散发出来的热量来提供热能，从而达到循环利用能源，节省能源的目的，故选B。
Sports can help you keep fit and close to nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should realize that sport you choose might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource—hungry. Golf(高尔夫), as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also lots of water. Besides, huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental changes. For example, in the dry places of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for (为…承担责任) serious water shortage(短缺) in some local areas.
There are many environment—friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes, and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also help you stay healthy. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and keep thin.
Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment—friendly equipment and buying products(产品) made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms.” They are better replacements(替代) for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms(体育，体育馆) play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership(会员身份). And best of all, it’s free.
1．Which of following does the writer most probably support according to the passage
A．Bicycling around the lake.
B．Car racing on the road.
C．Playing basketball in a gym.
D．Swimming in a sports center.
2．What does the phrase “resource—hungry” in this passage mean in Chinese
A．广为流行的 B．亲近自然的 C．低成本的 D．耗费资源的
3．The writer uses power walking as an example mainly because________.
A．it is an outdoor sport.
B．it is loved by many people.
C．it uses fewer recourses.
D．it is supported by experts.
4．The writer writes the passage to __________.
A．show us disadvantages of golf.
B．encourage us to take part in green sports.
C．explain the major sports influence of popular sports.
D．discuss different kinds of environment—friendly sport.
【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B
【分析】这篇短文中作者主要在于倡导大家多进行环保型的运动方式，多参与那些占地少、耗费资源少的运动项目。1．细节理解题。根据短文第四段Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener和But the final goal should be "green gyms." 可知，符合环保型的运动方式是骑车绕湖游玩，其他三项都是传统的对环境有影响的运动方式，故选A。
2．词义猜测题。根据短文第二段Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also lots of water可知，高尔夫运动不仅占用大量的乡村用地，而且还消耗了大量的水资源；可知该词的意思应该是耗费资源的；故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据短文第三段You don't need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes, and you don't have to worry about resources and your purse. 快步行走的最大优势就是耗费资源少，仅仅就是一双鞋，故选C。
4．细节理解题。根据短文第四段Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener和But the final goal should be "green gyms." 及短文内容可知，本文的核心是鼓励大家多进行环保型的运动项目；故选B。
The Internet, mobile phones and Ipads are part of our lives now. Technology is greatly affecting all ways of our lives, from the ways we work to the ways we play. And it even causes a number of social problems such as cloning humans.
We have had lots of technology and it has changed our lives a lot. There is no doubt that humans will continue to use more and more technology. Here are some examples of modern technology that will change our ideas and will affect our lives greatly.
Global positioning system(GPS)(全球定位系统)
It’s a system that uses radio signals from satellites to show exact(精确的) information. It tells you where the user is on the earth in all weather conditions. It’s made up of three parts：satellites, control equipments(设备) on land and receivers.
Space Technology
Russian and American scientists have worked together for the international Space Station(ISS) for a long time. They hope the ISS will provide a long-lasting lab. Such a lab will bring humans limitless(无限的) advantages. It’s even hoped that one day space technology will take humans to their new houses in space.
Underwater Robot
Hercules is a kind of underwater robot with some high technology equipments. It will be used to search for ancient ships which were destroyed into the deep sea during their journey long ago.
The world is changing so quickly that it’s hard for us to catch up with all the new inventions because they seem to come out every month. It’s important for us to learn about new technology and the role that it plays in our lives. So we should be willing to accept modern technology, or we will fall behind the times.
1．_______ can tell you where the user is on the earth exactly.
A．Satellites
B．Receivers
C．Global Positioning System
D．Underwater Robot
2．According to the passage, which is NOT true about the ISS
A．It has carried people to other planets.
B．It will provide a long-lasting lab for us.
C．Russian and American are working for it.
D．Humans will get a lot of advantages from it.
3．Hercules is used to _______.
A．save lives in the sea
B．take picture in the sea
C．repair the broken ships
D．look for the ancient ships in the sea
4．From the passage, we know that _______.
A．the use of GPS is affected by the weather conditions
B．it’s very important for us to learn about new technology
C．it’s easy for us to catch up with all the new inventions
D．technology brings us many advantages such as cloning humans
5．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To help us study some new technology.
B．To tell us technology is changing the world.
C．To help solve the problems that technology causes.
D．To remind us the advantages of technology are limitless.
【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．B
【分析】本文讲述了技术影响了我们生活的各个方面，从我们工作的方式到我们玩的方式，甚至将改变我们的思想，并将极大地影响我们的生活。它甚至导致了一些社会问题，如克隆人类。然后主要介绍了深深地影响我们的三大现代技术：全球定位系统，太空技术和水下机器人。最终得出结论：我们应该接受现代科技，否则我们就赶不上时代潮流了。
1．细节理解题。根据“Global Positioning System (GPS)：It tells you where the user is on the earth in all weather conditions”，可知GPS会告诉你所有天气条件下用户在地球上的位置。故选C。
2．推理判断题。根据“It’s even hoped that one day space technology will take humans to their new houses in space”，可知人们甚至希望有一天太空技术能把人类带到太空中的新房子里，说明动作还没有完成，与A项矛盾，故选A。
3．细节理解题。根据Underwater Robot的第二句“It will be used to search for ancient ships which were destroyed into the deep sea during their journey long ago”，可知它将被用来搜寻很久以前在深海中被摧毁的古代船只。故选D。
4．推理判断题。本文讲述了技术影响了我们生活的各个方面，根据主要内容可知对于我们来说，学习新科技很重要。故选B。
5．主旨理解题。本文讲述了技术影响了我们生活的各个方面，从我们工作的方式到我们玩的方式，甚至将改变我们的思想，并将极大地影响我们的生活。根据本文主要内容可知本段的主要目的是要告诉我们科技正改变着世界。故选B。
Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.
Members go on the site and register (注册) the books they own and would like to share. BookCrossing provides an identification number (标识号) to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure (冒险), traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.
Bruce Pederson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, "The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. BookCrossing brings them together."
Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.
People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. E-mails are then sent to the BookCrossers to keep them updated (更新) about where their books have been found. Bruce Pederson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.
BookCrossing is popular with people who want to get back to the "real" and not the virtual (虚拟). The site now has more than one million members in more than one hundred and thirty-five countries.
1．Why does the writer mention book groups in the first paragraph
A．To explain what they are.
B．To introduce BookCrossing.
C．To stress the importance of reading.
D．To encourage readers to share their ideas.
2．What will a BookCrosser do with a book after reading it
A．Mail it back to its owner. B．Pass it on to another reader.
C．Keep it safe in his bookcase. D．Meet other readers to discuss it.
3．What is the best title of the passage
A．E-Books In Fashion
B．A New Social Activity
C．Ways To Start Online Reading
D．A Website Connects People With Books
【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D
【分析】本文介绍了所进行的分享图书的活动以及具体过程。
1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Now, the website turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.”可知，网站翻开了读书小组的新篇章，即作者写读书小组的目的就是引出网站，故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure (冒险), traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.”可知，读完书的人会把图书放在一个公共场所，这本图书会在公共场所迎来它新的读者，即BookCrosser的图书在被阅读完后会传递给另一个读者，选项B说法正确，故选B。
3．最佳标题题。根据第三段“The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. BookCrossing brings them together.”可知，改变生活的两件事是你遇到的人和你读过的书，而BookCrosser把他们融合在了一起，即网站用书把人们联系了起来，选项D贴合文意，适合作标题，故选D。
Perhaps you've seen the English letters "WC" in your city. They show public toilets. But do you know it is far from elegant English In fact, foreigners from English-speaking countries rarely use the letters.
Workers in our city are changing "WC" signs all over the city. The government is spending much money changing all the bad English on signs and restaurant menus. Many other places in China are following our steps.
"WC, or water closet, is old-fashioned English. It sounds dirty to me, " says Charlie Shifflet, a young man from the US. The old sign will become "Gents/Men" and "Ladies/ Women".
"I see lots of poor English in everyday life, and not only on signs, " he says. "I know what they mean. But they are Chinglish, not real English. For example, when someone says to me ‘My hometown is Henan Province’, I know he would say: ‘My hometown is in Henan Province’. ‘Hometown’ is a smaller place in a province.” The common mistakes he picked up include "Not Entry", which should be "No Entry", "Direction of Airport" should be changed to "To the Airport". And it is "room rate", not "room price". And remember to "Keep off the grass", rather than "Care of the green".
1．What is not true about "WC"
A．It is not elegant English. B．It stands for water closet.
C．It is old-fashioned English. D．It is often used in the USA．
2．Which of the following is real English according to Charlie Shifflet
A．Keep off the grass. B．Direction of Airport.
C．Room price. D．My hometown is Jiangsu.
3．Why does the writer write this passage
A．To talk about English in our daily life.
B．To present some examples of Chinglish.
C．To show some old-fashioned English.
D．To tell us to stop using Chinglish.
【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D
【分析】本文从WC的使用入手，讲述了一些中式英语不恰当使用的例子以及美国青年Charlie Shifflet的看法。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段的内容，尤其是最后一句“In fact, foreigners from English-speaking countries rarely use the letters.”可知，来自英语国家的外国人很少使用WC这样的说法，因此选项D表述错误，本小题要求选择表述错误的选项。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据最后一句话“And remember to ‘Keep off the grass’, rather than ‘Care of the green’.”可知，Charlie Shifflet认为“Keep off the grass”而非“Care of the green”才是真正地道的英语表达。故选A。
3．主旨大意题。根据第一段和最后一段的举例以及第二段中“The government is spending much money changing all the bad English on signs and restaurant menus. Many other places in China are following our steps.”可知，政府和许多城市都在改变、纠正错误的中式英语说法，所以本文就是希望人们不再使用中式英语。故选D。
One day, you open the fridge and find some moldy(发霉的)food. But before you can throw it away, your mother stops you. She doesn't want to waste food. She cuts off the moldy part and eats the rest. Is it safe to do this
Mold(霉菌)can grow on almost all kinds of food. Mold is usually green, white, black or grey. Mold makes food soft and changes its color. Moldy food tastes quite bad and it's not safe to eat.
If you find mold in soft food, just throw it away. Soft food, such as bread, tomatoes or hot dogs, usually contains(包含)water. This allows mold to easily grow below its surface. Bacteria(细菌)can also grow along with it.
But it's easy to remove mold from hard food. The mold can't grow very deeply inside this kind of food. According to the BBC, you should cut about 2.5 cm around and below the mold to remove it. It's OK to cut the moldy parts out of hard food and eat the rest. But if the food is completely covered with mold, you should still throw it away.
Most kinds of mold are bad for us. But some kinds of mold can be used to make food. For example, penicillium(青霉菌)can be used to make many types of cheeses, such as blue cheese. These cheeses are safe to eat and they're quite delicious as well.
1．If you find mold on a tomato, .
A．it is safe to eat it B．you can cut off the moldy part and eat the rest
C．you should throw it away D．you can boil it in hot water first and then eat it
2．Which of the following is TRUE about mold
A．It is more likely to grow on hard food. B．We can't see it with our eyes.
C．It grows faster when it is cold. D．It makes the food taste bad.
3．To remove mold on hard food, you need to .
A．cut about 2.5 cm around and below the mold B．cut the food in half
C．cut about 1.5 cm around and below the mold D．cut the surface of the food
4．According to the story, we know that penicillium .
A．tastes quite delicious B．can be used to make food
C．is bad for our health D．is more likely to grow on cheese
【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B
【分析】本文主要介绍霉菌。在软食物中发现霉菌就把它扔掉，硬食物中发霉的部分切下可吃剩余部分，有些霉菌可以用来做食物。
1．细节理解题。根据“If you find mold in soft food, just throw it away. Soft food, such as bread, tomatoes…”可知西红柿是软食物，如果发霉了应扔掉。故选C。
2．推理判断题。根据“Soft food, …usually contains(包含)water. This allows mold to easily grow below its surface.”可知软食物含有水，容易生长霉菌，故A不正确；根据“Mold is usually green, white, black or grey.”可知霉菌为绿色、白色、黑色或灰色，应是能看见的，故B不正确；根据常识可知热的时候霉菌长得快，故C不正确；根据“Moldy food tastes quite bad”可知发霉的食物味道很差，故D正确。故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据“…you should cut about 2.5 cm around and below the mold to remove it.”可知，你应该在发霉的地方周围和下面切约2.5厘米来去掉它。故选A。
4．细节理解题。根据“But some kinds of mold can be used to make food. For example, penicillium(青霉菌)can be used to make many types of cheeses,”可知，青霉素被用来制作食物。故选B。
"Oh, how large he is!"
"Isn't he And such wonderfully strong legs!"
"See his trunk(象鼻), too! Isn't it cute! And he is well stuffed(填充的)! This is really one of the best toys in the UK that ever came into our shop, Geraldine, don't you think so "
"Yes, Angelina.I must call father to come and look at him. He will make a lovely present for some boy or girl - I mean this Stuffed Elephant will make a lovely present, not our father!"and Miss Angelina Mugg smiled at her sister across the big packing box of Christmas toys they were opening in their father's store.
"Oh, no! Of course we wouldn't want father to be given away as a toy!" laughed Geraldine. "But this Stuffed Elephant-oh, I just love him!"
Miss Geraldine Mugg caught up the rather large toy animal and hugged it tightly in her arms.
"Be careful" called her sister. "You may break him!"
"Oh, he's just a Stuffed Elephant!" laughed Geraldine. "I mean he hasn't any works inside him to wind up(结束).There's nothing but cotton inside him. But I am beginning to like him more than I cane for some of the toys that do wind up. I almost wish I were small again, so I could have this Elephant for myself!"
"He is nice," admitted(承认)Angelina.
"Well, I'm glad they like me," thought the Stuffed Elephant to himself, for just now he was not allowed to speak out loud or move around, as the Make Believe toys could do at certain times.
An excerpt(节选)from《The Story of a Stuffed Elephant》
1．From the passage, we can know that the sisters' father is a(n).
A．toy maker B．animal keeper C．shop owner D．salesman
2．What can we learn about Geraldine from the underlined part in Paragraph 4
A．She is very excited to find the cute Stuffed Elephant.
B．She doesn't like her father and wants to leave him.
C．She wants her father to make a lovely toy for her.
D．She wants to get a toy as a present from his father.
3．When does the story happen
A．In spring. B．In summer. C．In autumn. D．In winter.
4．What does the paragraph following the passage probably discuss
A．The story about the girl's family. B．Who gets the Stuffed Elephant as a gift.
C．Something about Make Believe toys. D．Some other toys the sisters have.
【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．C
【分析】本文主要介绍了安吉丽娜父亲店中的一个可爱的可填充的大象的礼物，以及由此引发的一系列讨论和对话。
1．细节理解题。题干句意：From the passage, we can know that the sisters' father is a(n).从这篇文章，我们可以知道姐妹的父亲是一个。选项分析：A. toy maker玩具制造者。B. animal keeper动物饲养员。C. shop owner店主。D. salesman推销员；售货员。结合原文信息，依据文中and Miss Angelina Mugg smiled at her sister across the big packing box of Christmas toys they were opening in their father's store.安吉利娜·玛格小姐隔着父亲商店里的圣诞玩具大包装盒朝妹妹微笑。可知，她们的父亲是店主。正确答案为：C
2．细节理解题。题干句意：What can we learn about Geraldine from the underlined part in Paragraph 4？关于杰拉尔丁，我们可以从第4段的下划线部分了解到什么？选项分析：A. She is very excited to find the cute Stuffed Elephant.她很兴奋地发现了可爱的填充大象。B. She doesn't like her father and wants to leave him.她不喜欢她的父亲，想离开他。C. She wants her father to make a lovely toy for her.她想让她爸爸给她做一个可爱的玩具。D. She wants to get a toy as a present from his father.她想从他父亲那里得到一个玩具作为礼物。结合原文信息，依据文中第三段：This is really one of the best toys in the UK that ever came into our shop, Geraldine, don't you think so杰拉尔丁，你不这么认为吗？以及第四段"Yes, Angelina. I must call father to come and look at him. He will make a lovely present for some boy or girl - I mean this Stuffed Elephant will make a lovely present, not our father!" and Miss Angelina Mugg smiled at her sister across the big packing box of Christmas toys they were opening in their father's store.“是的,安吉丽娜。我必须叫爸爸来看看他。他会给一些男孩或女孩做一件可爱的礼物——我的意思是这只毛绒大象会做一件可爱的礼物，而不是我们的父亲!”可知，正确答案为：A
3．细节推理题。题干句意：When does the story happen？故事什么时候发生？选项分析：A. In spring.在春天。B. In summer.在夏天。C. In autumn.在秋天。D. In winter.在冬天。结合原文信息，依据文中第四段：Miss Angelina Mugg smiled at her sister across the big packing box of Christmas toys they were opening in their father's store.安吉利娜·玛格小姐对着姐姐微笑着，她的姐姐正在父亲的商店里打开圣诞玩具的大包装盒。可知，Christmas toys圣诞玩具，这是冬天，故正确答案为：D
4．细节推断题。题干句意：What does the paragraph following the passage probably discuss？文章后面的段落可能会讨论什么？选项分析：A. The story about the girl's family.关于女孩家庭的故事。B. Who gets the Stuffed Elephant as a gift.谁得到了毛绒大象作为礼物。C. Something about Make Believe toys.关于Make Believe玩具。D. Some other toys the sisters have.姐妹们还有一些其他的玩具。结合原文信息，依据文中最后一段："Well, I'm glad they like me," thought the Stuffed Elephant to himself, for just now he was not allowed to speak out loud or move around, as the Make Believe toys could do at certain times.“嗯，我很高兴他们喜欢我，”填充大象想，因为刚才他不被允许大声说话或四处走动，而Make Believe玩具在某些时候可以这样做。可知，接下来可能会讨论Make Believe玩具，故正确答案为：C
In the eyes of many foreigners, Chinese are the best hosts and the worst guests in the world. They’re not really bad guests, but because the guest-host relationship in China is much different from that in some western countries, it appears they are not nice guests. And western guests sometimes look rude in the eyes of Chinese guests.
In China, guests are almost like gods. Whenever I enter a Chinese person’s home, there is always fruit on the table for me, and someone is quick to bring me a cup of tea or water. In the west, generally the guest is not a god. Acting according to the host’s way of doing things is usual behavior for a guest.
My wife’s mother, a very kind elderly Chinese lady, doesn’t smoke. When I see some of her guests smoking in her house, as a non-smoker, I feel unhappy. Usually I want to stop them directly, but I must realize that in China, to be a good host, she must not do that. In most North American homes, if you are a guest，and the hosts are not smokers, you should not smoke in their house. At the very least, you could ask, ＂Is it OK if I smoke ＂ But, don’t be surprised if they say, ＂No, you can’t smoke. ＂ In our culture, if you smoke in their home, you are a bad guest, but if they don’t allow you to smoke in their house, they are not a rude host.
Guests in China also have special habits. Some western people may not adapt to these habits very soon. Thankfully my wife is Chinese, so whenever we visit a Chinese family she tells me to buy them a gift. However, giving a gift to a host is not always necessary in my country. So, if you invite international guests to your home, don’t be too surprised if they don’t bring you a gift.
In China, you probably won’t need to change the guest-host relationship very much because you will probably only be the host, and Chinese are naturally very good hosts. If western hosts invite you to their house, try not to be too surprised if their style of treating you is not what you have expected.
1．When a western guest visits a Chinese family, he often ____________.
A．buys some fruit B．feels like a god
C．wants some gifts D．takes a cup of tea
2．If the writer’s guests want to smoke in his house, what will he probably say
A．It’s OK if you smoke here. B．Let’s smoke together.
C．Sorry, you can’t smoke here. D．Smoking is a bad habit.
3．What is the meaning of the underlined phrase ＂adapt to＂ in the passage
A．think back to B．get used to
C．look forward to D．keep close to
4．What is the main idea of this passage
A．Foreigners should learn from Chinese.
B．Hosts must do things in the guests’ way.
C．Western hosts are always nice to guests.
D．People should understand cultural differences.
【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D
【分析】这是一篇议论文，作者介绍了中西方不同的待客之道，说明了不同的国家有着不一样的待客文化。
1．细节题。题意：当西方客人拜访中国家庭时，他经常 。A. buys some fruit买一些水果；B. feels like a god感觉像上帝；C. wants some gifts想要一些礼物；D. takes a cup of tea喝一杯茶。根据第二段首句“In China, guests are almost like gods.”，可知客人几乎像神一样，故选B。
2．细节题。题意：如果作者的客人想在他家抽烟，他会说什么？根据第三段第2句“When I see some of her guests smoking in her house, as a non-smoker, I feel unhappy. Usually I want to stop them directly,”，可知他想直接阻止他们吸烟，四个选项中，Sorry, you can't smoke here.正是劝阻，故选C。
3．词句理解题。题意：短文中划线的短语“adapt to”是什么意思？ A. think back to回想起；B. get used to习惯于；C. look forward to期望；D. keep close to寸步不离。根据下文“Thankfully my wife is Chinese, so whenever we visit a Chinese family she tells me to buy them a gift.”，可知作者在中国妻子的帮助下正在适应中国的习惯，前面说的是西方人，可以判断“adapt to”是“适应”的意思。四个选项中，get used to符合此意，故选B。
4．主旨题。题意：这篇文章的大意是什么？ A. Foreigners should learn from Chinese. 外国人应该学习汉语。B. Hosts must do things in the guests' way. 主人必须以客人的方式做事。C. Western hosts are always nice to guests. 西方主人对客人总是很友好。D. People should understand cultural differences. 人们应该了解文化差异。根据文意，作者介绍了中西方不同的待客之道，说明了不同的国家有着不一样的待客文化。可知选D。
Some English words have more than one meaning. These are called multi-meaning words. Multi-meaning words have the same pronunciation with different meanings. For example, let's look at the word "ball". You could have a "ball" which means you would have a good time. You could toss a "ball" which means you throw an object. You could be on the "ball" which means you know what is happening. You could go to a "ball" which means a dance.
Take the word "can". You "can" ride a bike which means you are able to ride a bike. You have a "can" of soup which means the soup is in a round-shaped holder. You can do the "can-can" which is a dance from the 1920s. And you might get "canned" if you do a poor job at work, which means you might lose your job.
How about "fly" You can "fly" an airplane or you can hit a "fly" that. is on your food in your house. Or, you can "fly by the seat of your pants" which means you don't make a plan before taking an action. And, you know that the "fly" of a zipper is the top part of the zipper.
There are hundreds of words that are multi-meaning words. The word "set" has more meanings than any other word in the English language. When you have time, why don't you try to think of all the ways the word "set" is used
If, you look at the title of this book Can a Fly, Fly you know that the answer is "Yes" because you have seen an insect named a "fly" go up in the air and move around through the ai which is what "fly" means. Can a Fly, Fly Of course, it can!
1．If Tom is often late for work and fails to finish his tasks, he will .
A．do the can-can B．get canned C．be on the ball D．go to a ball
2．Which of the following is the best sentence to fill in the blank in paragraph 2
A．Let's try another word. B．Let's make a word list.
C．Here's a survey report. D．Here's the guessing game.
3．The writer writes the passage in o
