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Unit 5 Here and Now
单元话题（此时此刻）阅读理解进阶练18篇
说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。
基础入门训练6篇
There are 24 time zones (时区) in the world. When it’s noon in China, it’s midnight in the United States. What’s happening at the same time in the world
Name Place Time Activities
Peter London 5 o’clock in the afternoon He is watching TV in the living room.
Bruno Brazil 2 o’clock in the afternoon He is playing football with his friends in the park.
Logan the US 8 o’clock in the morning He is having his breakfast. His mother always makes soup for him.
Karima Paris 6 o’clock in the evening She is not at home. She is shopping with her mother in a supermarket. There’s a big sale. They want to buy some bread.
Sanjiv India half past ten at night He is brushing his teeth. He usually goes to bed at 11 at night.
Do you know what time it is in Tangshan, China now
1．What is Peter doing at 5 in the afternoon
A．He is shopping. B．He is watching TV.
C．He is playing football. D．He is brushing his teeth.
2．Where is Karima now
A．At home. B．At school. C．In a park. D．In a supermarket.
3．When Logan is having his breakfast, _________.
A．Bruno is playing basketball
B．Sanjiv is sleeping
C．Logan’s mother is making soup
D．it’s 2:00 in the afternoon in Brazil
Interesting Knowledge (知识) about Time
What is a time zone (区域) A time zone exists (存在) when you move from east to west on the earth. Place (地点)TimeBeijing, China4 p.m.London, the UK8 a.m.New York, the USA3 a.m.Tokyo, Japan5 p.m.Paris, France9 a.m.Rome, Italy9 a.m.
▲ Yes. In the UK, they change (调整) the clocks twice a year. When spring begins, they put the clock forwards (向前) by one hour. This gives more hours of daylight (日光) in the evening. In the middle of summer it gets dark (天黑) at about 10 p.m. When summer ends, they put the clocks back by one hour. This means (意味着) that students go to school in daylight. In the middle of winter, the sun rises late at about 8 a.m. and sets at about 4 p.m. 10 Mar 3 Nov Forward 1 hour Back 1 hour 10 Mar 2024-Daylight Saving Time Starts 3 Nov 2024-Daylight Saving Time Ends
What are Chinese 24 solar terms (节气) The 24 solar terms have a long history in China. They show the sun’s motion (运动) every year. And they tell the earth’s tropical movement and change of cold and hot seasons. Dongzhi (winter solstice) is very important. It is usually on December 21st or 22nd. On that day, the night is the longest and the day is the shortest. To celebrate (庆祝) Dongzhi, people usually eat dumplings (jiaozi) with their family or friends.
1．According to the chart about international time zones (根据时区的表格), when it is 1:00 p.m. in Beijing, it’s ________.
A．3:00 a.m. in London B．9:00 p.m. in Paris
C．9: 00 a.m. in Rome D．5: 00 p.m. in New York
2．Which of the following sentences can be put in ▲
A．Do people have the clocks B．Do people change the clocks
C．Does spring (春天) begin in March D．Does summer (夏天) end in August
3．In 2024, people in the UK put the clock forwards on ________.
A．March 10th B．March 20th C．November 3rd D．December 3rd
4．Which of the following sentences is NOT TRUE (不正确)
A．On the day of Dongzhi, the night is the longest and the day is the shortest.
B．Dongzhi is usually on December 21st or 22nd.
C．Dongzhi is important in China but it doesn’t have a long history.
D．People usually eat dumplings (jiaozi) to celebrate Dongzhi.
People in different parts of the world are doing different things at the moment because they are in different time zones (时区). There are twenty-four time zones in the world.
Travelling west, you set your clock back, while travelling east, you set it ahead. It’s seven o’clock in the morning in Beijing. Children are going to school and parents are going to work. Some people are waiting for buses. Some are riding bikes and others are walking to the subway stations. Old people are doing morning exercises in the park. But it’s evening in London. Most people are sleeping in their rooms.
Now it’s three o’clock in the afternoon in London. Students are leaving for home. Most people are working. Some are going shopping. But it’s evening in Beijing. Most children are already in bed.
1．How many time zones are there in the world
A．Seven. B．Twelve. C．Twenty-four. D．Sixty.
2．What does the underlined word “ahead” mean in Chinese
A．向前 B．向后 C．缓慢 D．变响
3．It’s seven o’clock in the morning in Beijing. What are most Londoners doing
A．They are waiting for buses. B．They are doing morning exercises.
C．They are going to school or work. D．They are sleeping in their rooms.
4．The passage mentions some things EXCEPT _______.
A．waiting for buses B．riding bikes
C．going shopping D．having afternoon tea
5．What is the best title of the passage
A．Two cities
B．People around the world
C．People are doing different things in different time zones
D．Different days
Each day, the earth finishes one full turn. As the earth turns, the sun shines (照耀) on only one part of the earth at a time. While the sun shines where you live, it’s night time in other places. So it would be ▲to have it be the same time all over the world.
In fact, there are 24 time zones (时区) in the world. Most countries, such as Ireland and Japan, fall in one zone. Some large countries, such as the U.S., Canada and Russia, may fall in three or more time zones. But China is the only large country besides India that only uses one time zone.
When it’s noon on Monday in Los Angeles, it’s two in the afternoon in Chicago. This is the same across the globe: it’s already eight o’clock at night in London. It’s 10 p.m. in Moscow and 3 a.m. on Tuesday in Beijing, China and 5 a.m. on Tuesday in Canberra, Australia.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1．Which of the following words is probably right for the “▲” in Paragraph 1
A．natural B．impossible C．special D．easy
2．If it’s 10:44 a.m. in Zhengzhou, which of the following is true
A．Mike in California is having breakfast.
B．Sato in Japan is cooking lunch at home.
C．Mary in New York is reading in the sun.
D．John in Beijing is walking under the moon.
3．Which country uses more than one time zone
A．China. B．India. C．Japan. D．Canada.
4．If it’s 2:00 p.m in California, what time is it in Chicago
A．4:00 p.m. B．5:00 p.m. C．6:00 p.m. D．7:00 p.m.
5．Where may you read the text
A．In an art book. B．In a guide book.
C．In a history book. D．In a geography book.
It’s is 8:00 pm in Beijing. What are people doing in other parts of the world
Canada 4:00 am to 8:30 am Canada is a big country with six time zones（区）. In the west, it is 4:00 am and everyone is asleep, but in the east it is 8:30 am and people are awake. It is a cold Friday morning in November.
Scotland 12:00 noon Scotland is part of the UK. The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, and the capital of the UK is London. It is twelve noon in Edinburgh, so children are having lunch there.
Egypt（埃及）2:00 pm The weekend starts from Friday in Egypt. Friday is a special day in Egypt, so schools, offices and shops are closed on Friday. So now, at 2:00 pm, most people in Egypt are having lunch with their family.
Japan 9:00 pm Japan is seven hours ahead of Egypt, so it is already Friday evening there. The weekend is beginning. Some people are out with their friends and some are watching TV or playing computer games at home.
1．While the children in eastern Canada are getting up at 8:30 am, children in Scotland are ________.
A．having lunch B．sleeping C．watching TV D．playing games
2．What does the underlined phrase mean in Chinese
A．比……晚 B．比……早 C．在……后 D．到……时
3．Which country will welcome Saturday first
A．The UK. B．Japan. C．Egypt. D．Canada.
Something Interesting about Time
________ Well, it’s because the sun moves (移动) from the left to right in the sky. When clocks are invented (发明) in the 1300s, the inventors want them to work like the sun. The inventors live in the Northern Hemisphere (北半球), and the sun there moves from their left to their right, so they make the clock needles (指针) move the same way.
What is a time zone (时区) A time zone is one area with its own time. And there are 24 time zones in the world. Here is a table about the time of different places in November.
Place Beijing, China London, the UK New York, the US Tokyo, Japan Paris, France
Time 4:00 p. m. 8:00 a. m. 3:00 a. m. 5:00 p. m. 9:00 a. m.
What are Chinese 24 solar terms (节气) The 24 solar terms have a long history in China. They tell the change of cold and hot seasons and help tell farmers what farming activities they can do.
Dongzhi is very important. It is usually on 21st, 22nd or 23rd December. On that day, the night is the longest and the day is the shortest. To celebrate dongzhi, people usually eat jiaozi with their family or friends.
1．Which sentence can be put in ________
A．Where can people buy clocks B．Where do people like to live
C．Why do people use clocks to tell the time D．Why do the needles move from left to right
2．When it’s 4:00 p. m. Beijing time on 4th November, it’s ________.
A．3:00 a. m. in London B．9:00 a. m. in Paris
C．3:00 p. m. in New York D．9:00 a. m. in Tokyo
3．What can we learn about dongzhi
A．It is usually on 21st, 22nd or 23rd November.
B．On that day, the day is the longest and the night is the shortest.
C．It is an important day in China with a long history.
D．People usually eat zongzi to celebrate dongzhi.
4．In which class may you learn the information
A．Math class. B．Biology class. C．Geography class. D．Art class.
进阶拓展训练6篇
On the earth, people in different time zones have different living conditions at the same time. Now let’s have a good look at the four countries below.
Canada 3:00 a. m. to 7:30 a. m. Canada is a big country with six time zones. In the west, it is 3:00 a. m. and everyone is asleep, but in the east it is 7:30 a. m. and people are awake. It is a cold Friday morning in November.
Scotland 11:00 noon Scotland is part of the UK. The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, and the capital of the UK is London. It is eleven at noon in Edinburgh. Children are having lessons, but they are looking forward to the weekend because there are no lessons on Saturday and Sunday.
Egypt 1:00 p. m. Friday is already the weekend in Egypt. Friday is a special day for Muslims, so schools, offices and shops are closed in all Arabian countries. So now, at 1:00 p. m., most people in Egypt are having lunch with their families.
Japan 8:00 p. m. Japan is seven hours ahead of Egypt, so it is already Friday evening there. The weekend is beginning. Most people are out with friends or watching television or playing computer games.
1．What time is it in eastern Canada if it is 7:00 a. m. in western Canada
A．11:30 noon. B．11:00 p. m.. C．3:0 p. m.. D．1:00 a. m..
2．What are the children in Scotland doing
A．They are playing games. B．They are watching TV.
C．They are sleeping. D．They are having lessons.
3．Who needn’t go to work on Friday
A．Canadians. B．The Scots. C．Egyptians. D．Japanese.
4．What does the underlined phrase “ahead of ” mean
A．Later than. B．Until. C．Earlier than. D．After.
5．Which country will welcome Saturday first, Canada, Japan, the UK or Egypt
A．The UK. B．Japan. C．Egypt. D．Canada.
地球总是自西向东自转， 东边总比西边先看到太阳，东边的时间也总比西边的早。不同时区的人们正在做不同的事情。
People in different parts of the world are doing different things at the moment because they are in different time zones. There are twenty-four time zones in the world.
Travelling west (西方), you set your clock back, while travelling east (东方), you set it ahead. It’s seven o’clock in the morning in Beijing. Children are going to school and parents are going to work. Some people are waiting for buses. Some are riding bikes and others are walking to the subway stations. Old people are doing morning exercises in the park. But it’s evening in London. Most people are sleeping in their rooms.
Now it's three o’clock in the afternoon in London. Students are leaving for home. Most people are working. Some are going shopping. But it's evening in Beijing. Most children are already in bed.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1．How many time zones are there in the world
A．7. B．12. C．24. D．60.
2．What does the underlined word “ahead” mean in Chinese
A．向前 B．向后 C．缓慢 D．变响
3．It's seven o’clock in the morning in Beijing. What are most Londoners doing
A．They are waiting for buses. B．They are doing morning exercises.
C．They are going to school or work. D．They are sleeping in their rooms.
4．The passage mentions some things EXCEPT (除了) ________.
A．waiting for buses B．riding bikes
C．going shopping D．having afternoon tea
5．What is the best title of the passage
A．Two cities
B．People around the world
C．People are doing different things in different time zones
D．Different days
Different cities have different ways to celebrate the New Year.
At midnight on New Year’s Eve, people in Rome, Italy, throw out all the things they don’t want. The streets are full of old chairs, beds, clothes and dishes.
In Madrid, Spain, the New Year comes more quietly. People go to the main square, each holding a bag of grapes. As the clock strikes twelve, the people begin to eat grapes.
In Tokyo people eat noodles on New Year’s Eve. This food is said to bring long life. Early the next morning, some Japanese families climb Mount Fuji. There they watch the first sunrise of the new year.
1．The writer talks about the celebrations of the ________.
A．New Year B．Christmas C．Mid-Autumn Festival D．Halloween
2．The writer thinks New Year’s Eve in Rome is ________.
A．uninteresting B．noisy C．tidy D．interesting
3．From the passage we know that people in some countries welcome the New Year by ________ on New Year’s Eve.
A．throwing everything away B．eating some special food
C．climbing a mountain D．seeing the sunrise
4．People climb Mount Fuji to ________.
A．look at the stars B．search for the New Year’s flowers
C．see the sunrise D．eat noodles
5．The ________ people want to have long life. So they eat noodles on New Year’s Eve.
A．Japanese B．Spanish C．Italian D．Chinese
①It’s time for the new school year again. What do students around the world do on their first school day Let’s have a look!
②Many American students start the new school year by bringing their teacher an apple. It’s a traditional (传统的) habit for years.
③Every student in Germany (德国) can get a present on the first day of school. It is a big beautiful paper cone (纸锥) with lots of school things and sweets in it. Their parents get it ready for them in the summer holiday.
④On the first school day, Russian students sing Hello, My Dear School. And the students bring beautiful flowers to their teachers.
⑤In France, students don’t buy new books on the first school day. They get the books from their school library.
1．On the first school day, students in Germany can get a present from their ________.
A．brothers B．parents C．teachers D．classmates
2．If Sarah uses books from the school library on her first school day, she is probably (可能) from ________.
A．America B．Germany C．Russia D．France
3．Which is the best structure (结构) of the passage
A． B． C． D．
Teachers’ Day falls on September 10th in China. Many other countries also have their own Teachers’ Day. Here are some examples (例子).
Country Date Notes (批注)
Germany (德国) June 12 th Students give flowers or chocolate as presents to show their thanks. They have some activities to show respect for teachers.
Albania (阿尔巴尼亚) March 7th Teachers can have a day off and there are different kinds of activities at schools.
South Korea (韩国) May 15th At first, it’s on May 26th. It’s on May 15th now.
Thailand (泰国) January 16th Most Thai schools close for the day to give their teachers a break .
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1．What do students in Germany give to show their thanks on Teachers’ Day
A．Fruit. B．Vegetables. C．Food. D．Flowers or chocolate.
2．How long can teachers have a rest on Teachers’ Day in Albania
A．Half a day. B．A day. C．A day and a half. D．Two days.
3．When is Teachers’ Day in South Korea now
A．January 16th. B．October 5th. C．May 26th. D．May 15th.
4．What does the underlined word “break” mean in Chinese
A．锻炼 B．休息 C．打破 D．辩论
5．What’s the best title for the text
A．Teacher’s Day Around the World B．The Presents
C．The First Teachers’ Day D．Teachers’ Day in China
For many foreigners (外国人), Chinatowns give them their first impression (印象) of China. What are Chinatowns like in their eyes Three foreign writers share their stories.Jordon Shinn, US
In a local public park, groups of middle-aged Chinese women dance in rows in the loud music. Some people are playing different instruments, like guitar, violin and erhu. Two women sing along to the music in Cantonese (粤语). At that time, I feel like I am in a public park in China.Murray Wenzel, Australia
Almost every big city in Australia has a Chinatown. Chinatown in Brisbane is full of restaurants, just like Beijing. But the food is quite different from “real” Chinese meals. Both of cookies and prawn crackers (虾片) are in every Chinatown restaurant. But I seldom (很少) saw them in Beijing.Hani N. Khan, Singapore
In Singapore, you can see different signs (招牌) in Chinese everywhere. Three-floor houses stand along the streets. They are like the qilou buildings in Guangdong and Fujian provinces. In the past, homeowners live on the upper floors. They run a small shop on the ground floor.
1．What is the main purpose (意图) of the article
A．To talk about the life in Chinatowns around the world.
B．To tell the difference between the food in Chinatowns and local Chinese food.
C．To share personal stories of foreigners in Chinatowns.
D．To describe the buildings of Chinatowns.
2．According to Jordon Shinn, what activity in the park makes him feel like he is in China
A．People playing different instruments.
B．Groups of middle-aged Chinese women dancing to loud music.
C．Two women singing in Cantonese.
D．All of the above.
3．What does Murray Wenzel say about the food in Australian Chinatowns
A．The food is exactly the same as in China.
B．The food is quite different from “real” Chinese meals.
C．There are no Chinese restaurants in Australian Chinatowns.
D．The food is only in Chinatown.
4．What does the underlined word “upper” mean
A．Low. B．Top. C．Front. D．Back.
5．What is the best title for this article
A．The History of Chinatowns B．The Best Chinatowns in the World
C．Chinatowns in Foreigners’ Eyes D．The buildings of Chinatowns
能力综合实践6篇
Subjects are different in different countries, especially (尤其) the number of lessons every day. In the UK, students have five lessons in the day and finish (结束) school at 3:30 in the afternoon. They have three lessons in the morning. At 11:00, children have a rest for an hour. It’s their relaxing time. They have lunch in the school dining hall at 12:30. Then they start lessons in the afternoon at 1:30. After school they play basketball, have music lessons and play with their friends. They also do their homework (家庭作业).
In China, middle school students usually have six or seven lessons in the day and it’s their activity time after two lessons in the afternoon. They can play sports or games for about half an hour. After that they have another one or two classes to do their homework. Classes finish at about 5:30. They are busy. Then they go home.
Now in China, the students are reducing the burden (减负) and reducing the time at school. They are very happy.
1．The passage tells us something about ________ in the UK and China.
A．the way to school B．students’ activities C．the school life D．students’ homework
2．How many lessons do the students in the UK have in the afternoon
A．Five. B．Four. C．Three. D．Two.
3．What does the underlined word “rest” mean in Chinese
A．假期 B．休息 C．宴会 D．课程
4．In Chinese schools, students can do ________ for about half an hour at school.
A．English B．homework C．Chinese D．sports
The first day of school is a very important milestone (里程碑) for students and their families all over the world. For children, it’s their first time going into a classroom. But how do schools in different countries mark this milestone
Little red scarves
In China, first-grade students often get a “Little Red Scarf” on their first day of school. The scarf means the child start the beginning of their study journey. The first day also includes (包含) flag-raising ceremonies and speeches telling the importance of hard work.
Flowers for teacher
In some schools of other countries, you will see lots of students give flowers to their teachers. And students can get balloons from teachers. The first day of school, traditionally on September 1, is called “Knowledge Day” and celebrates the wonderful power of learning. One lucky first grader even gets to ring a bell to represent (代表) the start of a lifelong journey of learning.
A cone of treats
In some foreign (国外的) schools, the first day of school is celebrated with the “Schultüte”, a big, colourful cone with school supplies, sweets, toys, and small gifts. Parents and grandparents often prepare the Schultüte and give it to the children as they start their study journey. There are many other countries having the similar tradition (传统) of giving school cones to first graders.
A new backpack (schoolbag)
On their first day of school, many children’s families gift them a kind of stiff leather (硬皮) backpack in some schools. Traditionally, girls receive red backpacks while boys receive black ones, but they do come in other fun colours, too! Many kids get these new backpacks before a new school year starts, they will use the same ones all throughout elementary school (小学).
Are you interested in these ways to celebrate the start of a new school year No matter where you are, have a wonderful first day of school and a wonderful school year!
1．How many ways are mentioned (被提及) in this passage to celebrate the first day of school
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six.
2．What can we learn from the passage
A．Children need to prepare the Schultüte for their parents.
B．Giving balloons to teachers is a symbol of love for learning.
C．Wearing red scarves means the beginning of study journey.
D．Children can choose any colour they like when they receive new backpacks.
3．Which is the best title for the passage
A．How to Know Traditions of the First School Day Well
B．Happy Children on the First School Day in the World
C．First Day of School Traditions from Around the World
D．Why Students Need to Celebrate the First School Day
In some countries, like the UK, Ireland, Australia and Canada, there’s a special day for eating pancakes (薄饼). Pancake Day is celebrated before the start of Lent (大斋期). Lent is a time in the Christian calendar (历法), the 40 days before Easter (in March or April), when people don’t eat rich, fatty foods. In the past, people wanted to use all of their rich, fatty foods, like butter and eggs, before Lent started. So they put them in pancakes!
It’s Pancake Day today. In the UK, some people are having a race with pancakes! Some people dress up in strange costumes (服装). They look like housewives, cooks or even superheroes!
While in other countries, people are doing different things. Many people in Sweden are eating the semlor—a delicious, sweet cake with cream in it. In New Orleans in the USA, many people are eating the King Cake. This special yellow, green and purple cake has a small plastic (塑料) baby inside!
If you get the baby in your piece of cake, you’re the king for the day! In Austria, Germany and Poland, people are eating doughnuts, and in Estonia and Finland, people are eating special soups.
1．Which of the following festivals comes first in a year
A．Christmas. B．Lent. C．Easter. D．Pancake Day.
2．What does the phrase “dress up” probably mean in Chinese
A．装饰 B．穿上……衣服 C．制作 D．购买
3．Why is the King Cake special
A．Because it is sweet with cream in it.
B．Because it is made from mixture.
C．Because it has a small plastic baby inside.
D．Because it has rich and fatty foods inside.
4．What is the purpose of the text
A．To show the importance of Pancake Day.
B．To tell us how to make a pancake.
C．To tell us some traditions of Pancake Day.
D．To tell us the history of Pancake Day.
There are some popular family videos that are being posted on Chinese social media these days. In these videos, a young child calls out to his or her mother or father; the parent comes into the room smiling, turns around and calls out to his or her own parent; the grandparent then comes into the room smiling and calls out to his or her parent, the great-grandparent. This kind of family is called “four generation (四世同堂)” in China.
It started on Douyin and has been popular in social media in other countries. People from all over the world have talked much about the videos and even made their own. The videos also make some people remember their family members who have been dead. “Because of the video, I will visit my grandmother this weekend,” a Twitter user wrote. “I have to say that family love is usually a strong value in China,” wrote Justin. The “four generation” videos not only touched foreign viewers, but also gave them a deeper look into Chinese family values.
In most East Asian cultures, it is common for many generations of a single family to live together. This is called a big family. In most Western countries, most families are small families, or families that are made up of just children and their parents.
In Western culture, privacy (隐私) and independence (独立) are highly valued. Kids usually move out of the house after they turn eighteen. Many of them borrow money or work part-time jobs in order to pay for college. If they choose to keep living with their parents after growing up, it can be seen as a failure. Although family structures in the East and West may be different, the love between family members is common. That might be why the “four generation” videos have won so many hearts around the world.
1．What does Paragraph 1 mainly talk about
A．It tells popular families in China.
B．It lists photos of Chinese families.
C．It shows family videos on Chinese media.
D．It introduces some habits of families in China.
2．What can we infer (推断) from Paragraph 2
A．Foreigners also want to have their own big families.
B．Foreigners would like to move their families to China.
C．Foreigners should do something valuable for Chinese families.
D．Foreigners realize they should love family members and what they have.
3．According to the passage, which of the following is true
A．Western people don’t value independence and privacy.
B．It is a failure if people keep living with their parents in China.
C．Many Western kids work part-time jobs to pay for their college.
D．Kids in the West move out of the house before they turn eighteen.
4．What does the writer mainly want to tell us
A．The family love is common in different countries.
B．“Four generation” is popular in Western countries.
C．Big families are much better than those small ones.
D．People in the West do not have family videos at all.
New Year’s Eve is different in every place. In Italy, people throw old things away. This means throwing away bad luck this year in order to welcome good luck in the New Year.
There is a place abroad where people gather in the street at night with their close friends. They’ll carry a bunch of grapes. At twelve o’clock people start eating grapes. How many do they eat They usually eat twelve grapes, because there are twelve months in the year, and they think twelve grapes will bring them good luck in each month. This place is Spain.
Another place where people eat noodles on New Year’s Eve is Japan. Noodles are known to mean a long life. The next morning, some families will climb Mount Fuji together. Watch the first sunrise of the New Year together.
New Year’s Eve in the UK is very relaxing, they can choose to stay at home with family or have a party with friends at home. Going to a bar or a large public place to celebrate is also allowed.
1．In which place do people in Spain welcome New Year
A．In their houses. B．In the shops.
C．In the mountain. D．In the streets.
2．People in ________ like to see the sunrise of the new year with family.
A．Italy B．Japan C．England D．Spain
3．People in England welcome their New Year by ________.
A．having a big party B．eating noodles
C．throwing old things D．eating twelve grapes
4．How many countries are listed
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six.
5．What is the best title for the passage
A．Special Food for New Year’s Eve
B．Popular Places to Visit on New Year’s Eve
C．New Year’s Eve in Different Countries
D．How to Welcome the New Year
One day, an American man Tom went to London to visit his friend, Rick. Rick told him that his flat was on the first floor. When he arrived, Tom went straight to the first floor of the building. But a man told him that there was no Rick on that floor. Do you know why
In fact, the British (英国人) call the first floor of a building the ground floor. The floor above the ground floor is the first floor, but Americans would call it the second floor.
The story shows that there are a few cultural differences between Britain and America, though the British and Americans both speak English.
The British don’t like showing their feelings. They hardly make small talk with strangers (陌生人). For example, on the train the British often spend their time reading newspapers or books. But Americans are quite different. They’re more active and easier to talk with.
The British and Americans may use different terms for the same things. The British usually use “football” “holiday” and “autumn”, but Americans like to use “soccer” “vacation” and “fall”.
1．Tom went to London to ________.
A．visit his friend B．spend his holiday C．study English D．have a meeting
2． Which picture shows us where Rick’s flat was
A． B． C． D．
3．What do the British usually do on the train
A．Play cards. B．Talk loudly. C．Do some reading. D．Sing and dance.
4．What do the British call the word “fall”
A．Football. B．Vacation. C．Soccer. D．Autumn.
5．What’s the best title for the passage
A．A Funny Story about Tom
B．Cultural Differences Between Britain and America
C．Small Talk in Britain and America
D．British People and American People学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
Unit 5 Here and Now
单元话题（此时此刻）阅读理解进阶练18篇
说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。
基础入门训练6篇
There are 24 time zones (时区) in the world. When it’s noon in China, it’s midnight in the United States. What’s happening at the same time in the world
Name Place Time Activities
Peter London 5 o’clock in the afternoon He is watching TV in the living room.
Bruno Brazil 2 o’clock in the afternoon He is playing football with his friends in the park.
Logan the US 8 o’clock in the morning He is having his breakfast. His mother always makes soup for him.
Karima Paris 6 o’clock in the evening She is not at home. She is shopping with her mother in a supermarket. There’s a big sale. They want to buy some bread.
Sanjiv India half past ten at night He is brushing his teeth. He usually goes to bed at 11 at night.
Do you know what time it is in Tangshan, China now
1．What is Peter doing at 5 in the afternoon
A．He is shopping. B．He is watching TV.
C．He is playing football. D．He is brushing his teeth.
2．Where is Karima now
A．At home. B．At school. C．In a park. D．In a supermarket.
3．When Logan is having his breakfast, _________.
A．Bruno is playing basketball
B．Sanjiv is sleeping
C．Logan’s mother is making soup
D．it’s 2:00 in the afternoon in Brazil
【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了同一时间在不同时区的人们正在进行的活动。
1．细节理解题。根据“He is watching TV in the living room.”可知他正在看电视。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据“She is shopping with her mother in a supermarket.”可知她正在超市购物。故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据“He is having his breakfast.”以及“ Brazil...2 o’clock in the afternoon”可知当他在吃早饭的时候，巴西是下午2点。故选D。
Interesting Knowledge (知识) about Time
What is a time zone (区域) A time zone exists (存在) when you move from east to west on the earth. Place (地点)TimeBeijing, China4 p.m.London, the UK8 a.m.New York, the USA3 a.m.Tokyo, Japan5 p.m.Paris, France9 a.m.Rome, Italy9 a.m.
▲ Yes. In the UK, they change (调整) the clocks twice a year. When spring begins, they put the clock forwards (向前) by one hour. This gives more hours of daylight (日光) in the evening. In the middle of summer it gets dark (天黑) at about 10 p.m. When summer ends, they put the clocks back by one hour. This means (意味着) that students go to school in daylight. In the middle of winter, the sun rises late at about 8 a.m. and sets at about 4 p.m. 10 Mar 3 Nov Forward 1 hour Back 1 hour 10 Mar 2024-Daylight Saving Time Starts 3 Nov 2024-Daylight Saving Time Ends
What are Chinese 24 solar terms (节气) The 24 solar terms have a long history in China. They show the sun’s motion (运动) every year. And they tell the earth’s tropical movement and change of cold and hot seasons. Dongzhi (winter solstice) is very important. It is usually on December 21st or 22nd. On that day, the night is the longest and the day is the shortest. To celebrate (庆祝) Dongzhi, people usually eat dumplings (jiaozi) with their family or friends.
1．According to the chart about international time zones (根据时区的表格), when it is 1:00 p.m. in Beijing, it’s ________.
A．3:00 a.m. in London B．9:00 p.m. in Paris
C．9: 00 a.m. in Rome D．5: 00 p.m. in New York
2．Which of the following sentences can be put in ▲
A．Do people have the clocks B．Do people change the clocks
C．Does spring (春天) begin in March D．Does summer (夏天) end in August
3．In 2024, people in the UK put the clock forwards on ________.
A．March 10th B．March 20th C．November 3rd D．December 3rd
4．Which of the following sentences is NOT TRUE (不正确)
A．On the day of Dongzhi, the night is the longest and the day is the shortest.
B．Dongzhi is usually on December 21st or 22nd.
C．Dongzhi is important in China but it doesn’t have a long history.
D．People usually eat dumplings (jiaozi) to celebrate Dongzhi.
【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了关于时区的知识。
1．细节理解题。根据图表“Beijing, China, 1 p.m.;Rome, Italy,9 a.m.”可知，当北京是下午1点时，罗马是上午9点。故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据第二栏“Yes. In the UK, they change (调整) the clocks twice a year.”可知，此处为一般疑问句“他们调整钟表吗？故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据第二栏“10 Mar, Forward 1 hour”可知，在英国，2024年3月10日要将时钟向前调一个小时。故选A。
4．推理判断题。根据第三栏“ Dongzhi (winter solstice) is very important...To celebrate (庆祝) Dongzhi, people usually eat dumplings (jiaozi) with their family or friends.”可知，冬至要与家人或朋友一起吃饺子是中国的传统，具有悠久的历史。故选C。
People in different parts of the world are doing different things at the moment because they are in different time zones (时区). There are twenty-four time zones in the world.
Travelling west, you set your clock back, while travelling east, you set it ahead. It’s seven o’clock in the morning in Beijing. Children are going to school and parents are going to work. Some people are waiting for buses. Some are riding bikes and others are walking to the subway stations. Old people are doing morning exercises in the park. But it’s evening in London. Most people are sleeping in their rooms.
Now it’s three o’clock in the afternoon in London. Students are leaving for home. Most people are working. Some are going shopping. But it’s evening in Beijing. Most children are already in bed.
1．How many time zones are there in the world
A．Seven. B．Twelve. C．Twenty-four. D．Sixty.
2．What does the underlined word “ahead” mean in Chinese
A．向前 B．向后 C．缓慢 D．变响
3．It’s seven o’clock in the morning in Beijing. What are most Londoners doing
A．They are waiting for buses. B．They are doing morning exercises.
C．They are going to school or work. D．They are sleeping in their rooms.
4．The passage mentions some things EXCEPT _______.
A．waiting for buses B．riding bikes
C．going shopping D．having afternoon tea
5．What is the best title of the passage
A．Two cities
B．People around the world
C．People are doing different things in different time zones
D．Different days
【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．D 5．C
【导语】本文以北京和伦敦为例，介绍了不同时区的人们正在做不同的事情。
1．细节理解题。根据文中的句子“There are twenty-four time zones in the world.”可知，世界上有二十四个时区。故选C。
2．词句猜测题。根据“Travelling west, you set your clock back”可知，向西旅行时把表向后拨，那么，向东旅行时你应该把表向前拨。故选A。
3．细节理解题。根据文中的句子“It’s seven o’clock in the morning in Beijing ... But it’s evening in London. Most people are sleeping in their rooms.”可知，北京时间早上七点钟的时候，大部分伦敦人在他们的房间里睡觉。故选D。
4．细节理解题。根据文中的句子“Some people are waiting for buses. Some are riding bikes”以及“Some are going shopping.”可知，本文没有提到选项D“喝下午茶”。故选D。
5．最佳标题题。本文以北京和伦敦为例，介绍了不同时区的人们正在做不同的事情，故选项C“人们在不同的时区做不同的事情”是最佳标题。故选C。
Each day, the earth finishes one full turn. As the earth turns, the sun shines (照耀) on only one part of the earth at a time. While the sun shines where you live, it’s night time in other places. So it would be ▲to have it be the same time all over the world.
In fact, there are 24 time zones (时区) in the world. Most countries, such as Ireland and Japan, fall in one zone. Some large countries, such as the U.S., Canada and Russia, may fall in three or more time zones. But China is the only large country besides India that only uses one time zone.
When it’s noon on Monday in Los Angeles, it’s two in the afternoon in Chicago. This is the same across the globe: it’s already eight o’clock at night in London. It’s 10 p.m. in Moscow and 3 a.m. on Tuesday in Beijing, China and 5 a.m. on Tuesday in Canberra, Australia.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1．Which of the following words is probably right for the “▲” in Paragraph 1
A．natural B．impossible C．special D．easy
2．If it’s 10:44 a.m. in Zhengzhou, which of the following is true
A．Mike in California is having breakfast.
B．Sato in Japan is cooking lunch at home.
C．Mary in New York is reading in the sun.
D．John in Beijing is walking under the moon.
3．Which country uses more than one time zone
A．China. B．India. C．Japan. D．Canada.
4．If it’s 2:00 p.m in California, what time is it in Chicago
A．4:00 p.m. B．5:00 p.m. C．6:00 p.m. D．7:00 p.m.
5．Where may you read the text
A．In an art book. B．In a guide book.
C．In a history book. D．In a geography book.
【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了地球的自转和不同地区的时间差异。
1．推理判断题。根据上文“While the sun shines where you live, it’s night time in other places.”可知，当太阳照射到你居住的地方时，其他地方都是晚上，所以可推知，在全世界都有相同的时间是不可能。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据图片中的钟表可知，中国的时间是上午10:44，此时在日本的时间是上午11:44，即做午饭的时间。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Some large countries, such as the U.S., Canada and Russia, may fall in three or more time zones.”并结合选项可知，加拿大使用一个以上的时区。故选D。
4．推理判断题。根据图片中的钟表可知，加利福尼亚的时间是下午6:44，而芝加哥的时间是下午8:44，相差两个小时，所以如果加利福尼亚是下午2点，那么芝加哥应是下午4:00。故选A。
5．推理判断题。通读全文可知，短文主要介绍了地球的自转和不同地区的时间差异，属于地理知识。故选D。
It’s is 8:00 pm in Beijing. What are people doing in other parts of the world
Canada 4:00 am to 8:30 am Canada is a big country with six time zones（区）. In the west, it is 4:00 am and everyone is asleep, but in the east it is 8:30 am and people are awake. It is a cold Friday morning in November.
Scotland 12:00 noon Scotland is part of the UK. The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, and the capital of the UK is London. It is twelve noon in Edinburgh, so children are having lunch there.
Egypt（埃及）2:00 pm The weekend starts from Friday in Egypt. Friday is a special day in Egypt, so schools, offices and shops are closed on Friday. So now, at 2:00 pm, most people in Egypt are having lunch with their family.
Japan 9:00 pm Japan is seven hours ahead of Egypt, so it is already Friday evening there. The weekend is beginning. Some people are out with their friends and some are watching TV or playing computer games at home.
1．While the children in eastern Canada are getting up at 8:30 am, children in Scotland are ________.
A．having lunch B．sleeping C．watching TV D．playing games
2．What does the underlined phrase mean in Chinese
A．比……晚 B．比……早 C．在……后 D．到……时
3．Which country will welcome Saturday first
A．The UK. B．Japan. C．Egypt. D．Canada.
【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B
【导语】本文主要介绍了现在是北京时间晚上8点，此刻加拿大，苏格兰，埃及及日本对应的时间及当地人正在做的事情。
1．细节理解题。根据“but in the east it is 8:30 am and people are awake.”及“It is twelve noon in Edinburgh, so children are having lunch there.”可知，加拿大东部的孩子们早上8点半起床的时候，苏格兰的孩子们在吃午饭。故选A。
2．词义猜测题。根据“Egypt（埃及）2:00 pm”可知，埃及现在是下午两点；由“Japan 9:00 pm”可知，此刻日本是晚上9点，因此日本比埃及要早7个小时，故划线词语表示“比……早”。故选B。
3．推理判断题。根据“Canada 4:00 am to 8:30 am”、“Scotland 12:00 noon”、“Egypt（埃及）2:00 pm”及“Japan 9:00 pm”可知，此刻加拿大是早上4点到8点半，苏格兰是中午12点，埃及是下午2点；日本是晚上9点，由此可知日本是最早迎来周六的国家。故选B。
Something Interesting about Time
________ Well, it’s because the sun moves (移动) from the left to right in the sky. When clocks are invented (发明) in the 1300s, the inventors want them to work like the sun. The inventors live in the Northern Hemisphere (北半球), and the sun there moves from their left to their right, so they make the clock needles (指针) move the same way.
What is a time zone (时区) A time zone is one area with its own time. And there are 24 time zones in the world. Here is a table about the time of different places in November.
Place Beijing, China London, the UK New York, the US Tokyo, Japan Paris, France
Time 4:00 p. m. 8:00 a. m. 3:00 a. m. 5:00 p. m. 9:00 a. m.
What are Chinese 24 solar terms (节气) The 24 solar terms have a long history in China. They tell the change of cold and hot seasons and help tell farmers what farming activities they can do.
Dongzhi is very important. It is usually on 21st, 22nd or 23rd December. On that day, the night is the longest and the day is the shortest. To celebrate dongzhi, people usually eat jiaozi with their family or friends.
1．Which sentence can be put in ________
A．Where can people buy clocks B．Where do people like to live
C．Why do people use clocks to tell the time D．Why do the needles move from left to right
2．When it’s 4:00 p. m. Beijing time on 4th November, it’s ________.
A．3:00 a. m. in London B．9:00 a. m. in Paris
C．3:00 p. m. in New York D．9:00 a. m. in Tokyo
3．What can we learn about dongzhi
A．It is usually on 21st, 22nd or 23rd November.
B．On that day, the day is the longest and the night is the shortest.
C．It is an important day in China with a long history.
D．People usually eat zongzi to celebrate dongzhi.
4．In which class may you learn the information
A．Math class. B．Biology class. C．Geography class. D．Art class.
【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．C
【导语】本文主要讲述了时区和中国的二十四节气。
1．推理判断题。根据“Well, it’s because the sun moves (移动) from the left to right in the sky.”以及后文内容可知，题干中的空白处应描写时针为何从左到右走，符合题意的选项是D“为什么针会从左向右移动？”故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据图表“Beijing, China 4 p.m.; Paris, France 9 a.m.”可知，在11月4日这天，当北京时间是下午4点时，巴黎是上午9点。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据“Dongzhi is very important. It is usually on 21st, 22nd or 3rd December.”以及“On that day, the night is the longest and the day is the shortest.”可知，冬至是中国一个有悠久历史的重要节日。故选C。
4．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了时区和中国的二十四节气，故最有可能在地理课上学到。故选C。
进阶拓展训练6篇
On the earth, people in different time zones have different living conditions at the same time. Now let’s have a good look at the four countries below.
Canada 3:00 a. m. to 7:30 a. m. Canada is a big country with six time zones. In the west, it is 3:00 a. m. and everyone is asleep, but in the east it is 7:30 a. m. and people are awake. It is a cold Friday morning in November.
Scotland 11:00 noon Scotland is part of the UK. The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, and the capital of the UK is London. It is eleven at noon in Edinburgh. Children are having lessons, but they are looking forward to the weekend because there are no lessons on Saturday and Sunday.
Egypt 1:00 p. m. Friday is already the weekend in Egypt. Friday is a special day for Muslims, so schools, offices and shops are closed in all Arabian countries. So now, at 1:00 p. m., most people in Egypt are having lunch with their families.
Japan 8:00 p. m. Japan is seven hours ahead of Egypt, so it is already Friday evening there. The weekend is beginning. Most people are out with friends or watching television or playing computer games.
1．What time is it in eastern Canada if it is 7:00 a. m. in western Canada
A．11:30 noon. B．11:00 p. m.. C．3:0 p. m.. D．1:00 a. m..
2．What are the children in Scotland doing
A．They are playing games. B．They are watching TV.
C．They are sleeping. D．They are having lessons.
3．Who needn’t go to work on Friday
A．Canadians. B．The Scots. C．Egyptians. D．Japanese.
4．What does the underlined phrase “ahead of ” mean
A．Later than. B．Until. C．Earlier than. D．After.
5．Which country will welcome Saturday first, Canada, Japan, the UK or Egypt
A．The UK. B．Japan. C．Egypt. D．Canada.
【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．C 5．B
【导语】本文主要介绍了加拿大、苏格兰、埃及和日本四个地方的人们在同一时间的活动。
1．推理判断题。根据图表第一栏“In the west, it is 3:00 a. m. and everyone is asleep, but in the east it is 7:30 a. m.”可知，如果加拿大东部早上7点半时，此时西部是早上3点，如果加拿大西部早上7点时，东部是中午11点半。故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据图表第二栏“Children are having lessons”可知，苏格兰的孩子们正在上课。故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据图表第三栏“Friday is already the weekend in Egypt...so schools, offices and shops are closed in all Arabian countries.”可知，埃及的星期五是周末，学校、办公室、商店都关门，说明周五埃及人不上班。故选C。
4．词义猜测题。根据图表第三栏“Egypt 1:00 p. m.”以及图表第四栏“Japan 8:00 p. m.”可知，埃及下午1点时，日本晚上8点，说明日本比埃及早7个小时。故划线部分“ahead of”意为“提前，比……早”，与“Earlier than”同义。故选C。
5．推理判断题。通读全文可知，日本是这四个国家里时间做早的国家。所以日本是第一个迎接星期六的国家。故选B。
地球总是自西向东自转， 东边总比西边先看到太阳，东边的时间也总比西边的早。不同时区的人们正在做不同的事情。
People in different parts of the world are doing different things at the moment because they are in different time zones. There are twenty-four time zones in the world.
Travelling west (西方), you set your clock back, while travelling east (东方), you set it ahead. It’s seven o’clock in the morning in Beijing. Children are going to school and parents are going to work. Some people are waiting for buses. Some are riding bikes and others are walking to the subway stations. Old people are doing morning exercises in the park. But it’s evening in London. Most people are sleeping in their rooms.
Now it's three o’clock in the afternoon in London. Students are leaving for home. Most people are working. Some are going shopping. But it's evening in Beijing. Most children are already in bed.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1．How many time zones are there in the world
A．7. B．12. C．24. D．60.
2．What does the underlined word “ahead” mean in Chinese
A．向前 B．向后 C．缓慢 D．变响
3．It's seven o’clock in the morning in Beijing. What are most Londoners doing
A．They are waiting for buses. B．They are doing morning exercises.
C．They are going to school or work. D．They are sleeping in their rooms.
4．The passage mentions some things EXCEPT (除了) ________.
A．waiting for buses B．riding bikes
C．going shopping D．having afternoon tea
5．What is the best title of the passage
A．Two cities
B．People around the world
C．People are doing different things in different time zones
D．Different days
【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．D 5．C
【导语】本文以北京和伦敦为例，介绍了不同时区的人们正在做不同的事情。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“There are twenty-four time zones in the world.”可知，世界上有二十四个时区。故选C。
2．词句猜测题。根据“Travelling west, you set your clock back”可知，向西旅行时把表向后拨，那么，向东旅行时你应该把表向前拨。故划线单词“ahead”意为“向前”。故选A。
3．细节理解题。根据第二段“It’s seven o’clock in the morning in Beijing ... But it’s evening in London. Most people are sleeping in their rooms.”可知，北京时间早上七点钟的时候，大部分伦敦人在他们的房间里睡觉。故选D。
4．细节理解题。根据“Some people are waiting for buses. Some are riding bikes”以及“Some are going shopping.”可知，本文提到了等公交车、骑自行车和去购物，没有提到喝下午茶。故选D。
5．最佳标题题。本文以北京和伦敦为例，介绍了不同时区的人们正在做不同的事情，故选项C“人们在不同的时区做不同的事情”是最佳标题。故选C。
Different cities have different ways to celebrate the New Year.
At midnight on New Year’s Eve, people in Rome, Italy, throw out all the things they don’t want. The streets are full of old chairs, beds, clothes and dishes.
In Madrid, Spain, the New Year comes more quietly. People go to the main square, each holding a bag of grapes. As the clock strikes twelve, the people begin to eat grapes.
In Tokyo people eat noodles on New Year’s Eve. This food is said to bring long life. Early the next morning, some Japanese families climb Mount Fuji. There they watch the first sunrise of the new year.
1．The writer talks about the celebrations of the ________.
A．New Year B．Christmas C．Mid-Autumn Festival D．Halloween
2．The writer thinks New Year’s Eve in Rome is ________.
A．uninteresting B．noisy C．tidy D．interesting
3．From the passage we know that people in some countries welcome the New Year by ________ on New Year’s Eve.
A．throwing everything away B．eating some special food
C．climbing a mountain D．seeing the sunrise
4．People climb Mount Fuji to ________.
A．look at the stars B．search for the New Year’s flowers
C．see the sunrise D．eat noodles
5．The ________ people want to have long life. So they eat noodles on New Year’s Eve.
A．Japanese B．Spanish C．Italian D．Chinese
【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．A
【导语】本文介绍了不同国家的城市庆祝新年的不同方式。
1．细节理解题。根据“Different cities have different ways to celebrate the New Year.”可知作者谈论了对新年的庆祝，故选A。
2．推理判断题。根据“At midnight on New Year’s Eve, people in Rome, Italy, throw out all the things they don’t want. The streets are full of old chairs, beds, clothes and dishes.”可知在除夕夜的午夜，意大利罗马的人们会扔掉所有他们不想要的东西，由此推断罗马的除夕夜应该是嘈杂的，故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据“As the clock strikes twelve, the people begin to eat grapes.”及“In Tokyo people eat noodles on New Year’s Eve”可知一些国家的人们通过在除夕夜吃特别的食物来欢迎新年的到来，故选B。
4．细节理解题。根据“Early the next morning, some Japanese families climb Mount Fuji. There they watch the first sunrise of the new year.”可知人们攀登富士山是为了看日出，故选C。
5．细节理解题。根据“In Tokyo people eat noodles on New Year’s Eve. This food is said to bring long life.”可知日本人为了长寿而在除夕夜吃面条，故选A。
①It’s time for the new school year again. What do students around the world do on their first school day Let’s have a look!
②Many American students start the new school year by bringing their teacher an apple. It’s a traditional (传统的) habit for years.
③Every student in Germany (德国) can get a present on the first day of school. It is a big beautiful paper cone (纸锥) with lots of school things and sweets in it. Their parents get it ready for them in the summer holiday.
④On the first school day, Russian students sing Hello, My Dear School. And the students bring beautiful flowers to their teachers.
⑤In France, students don’t buy new books on the first school day. They get the books from their school library.
1．On the first school day, students in Germany can get a present from their ________.
A．brothers B．parents C．teachers D．classmates
2．If Sarah uses books from the school library on her first school day, she is probably (可能) from ________.
A．America B．Germany C．Russia D．France
3．Which is the best structure (结构) of the passage
A． B． C． D．
【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界各地的学生的新学年开学日的传统活动。
1．细节理解题。根据第三段“Every student in Germany can get a present on the first day of school… Their parents get it ready for them in the summer holiday.”可知，德国学生在开学第一天会收到他们的父母在暑假里为他们准备的礼物。故选B。
2．推理判断题。根据第五段“In France, students don’t buy new books on the first school day. They get the books from their school library.”可知，法国学生在开学第一天是从学校图书馆借书，而不是买新书；据此可以推断，Sarah可能来自法国。故选D。
3．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段，提出问题：世界各地的学生在新学年第一天会做些什么；第二至第五段，分别介绍了世界各国学生新学年开学日的传统活动；因此本文属于“总——分”结构，选项A结构图符合。故选A。
Teachers’ Day falls on September 10th in China. Many other countries also have their own Teachers’ Day. Here are some examples (例子).
Country Date Notes (批注)
Germany (德国) June 12 th Students give flowers or chocolate as presents to show their thanks. They have some activities to show respect for teachers.
Albania (阿尔巴尼亚) March 7th Teachers can have a day off and there are different kinds of activities at schools.
South Korea (韩国) May 15th At first, it’s on May 26th. It’s on May 15th now.
Thailand (泰国) January 16th Most Thai schools close for the day to give their teachers a break .
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1．What do students in Germany give to show their thanks on Teachers’ Day
A．Fruit. B．Vegetables. C．Food. D．Flowers or chocolate.
2．How long can teachers have a rest on Teachers’ Day in Albania
A．Half a day. B．A day. C．A day and a half. D．Two days.
3．When is Teachers’ Day in South Korea now
A．January 16th. B．October 5th. C．May 26th. D．May 15th.
4．What does the underlined word “break” mean in Chinese
A．锻炼 B．休息 C．打破 D．辩论
5．What’s the best title for the text
A．Teacher’s Day Around the World B．The Presents
C．The First Teachers’ Day D．Teachers’ Day in China
【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．A
【导语】本文介绍了不同国家如何庆祝教师节的。
1．细节理解题。根据“Germany (德国)”所对应的“Students give flowers or chocolate as presents to show their thanks.”可知，德国的学生在教师节送花和巧克力来表示感谢。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据“Albania (阿尔巴尼亚)”所对应的“Teachers can have a day off and there are different kinds of activities at schools.”可知，阿尔巴尼亚教师节老师可以休息一天。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据“South Korea (韩国)”所对应的“At first, it’s on May 26th. It’s on May 15th now.”可知，韩国教师节现在是5月15号。故选D。
4．词义猜测题。根据“Most Thai schools close for the day to give their teachers a break.”可知，大多数泰国学校放假一天，让老师休息。因此划线单词的意思是“休息”。故选B。
5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了不同国家如何庆祝教师节的。因此文章的最佳标题是“世界各地的教师节”。故选A。
For many foreigners (外国人), Chinatowns give them their first impression (印象) of China. What are Chinatowns like in their eyes Three foreign writers share their stories.Jordon Shinn, US
In a local public park, groups of middle-aged Chinese women dance in rows in the loud music. Some people are playing different instruments, like guitar, violin and erhu. Two women sing along to the music in Cantonese (粤语). At that time, I feel like I am in a public park in China.Murray Wenzel, Australia
Almost every big city in Australia has a Chinatown. Chinatown in Brisbane is full of restaurants, just like Beijing. But the food is quite different from “real” Chinese meals. Both of cookies and prawn crackers (虾片) are in every Chinatown restaurant. But I seldom (很少) saw them in Beijing.Hani N. Khan, Singapore
In Singapore, you can see different signs (招牌) in Chinese everywhere. Three-floor houses stand along the streets. They are like the qilou buildings in Guangdong and Fujian provinces. In the past, homeowners live on the upper floors. They run a small shop on the ground floor.
1．What is the main purpose (意图) of the article
A．To talk about the life in Chinatowns around the world.
B．To tell the difference between the food in Chinatowns and local Chinese food.
C．To share personal stories of foreigners in Chinatowns.
D．To describe the buildings of Chinatowns.
2．According to Jordon Shinn, what activity in the park makes him feel like he is in China
A．People playing different instruments.
B．Groups of middle-aged Chinese women dancing to loud music.
C．Two women singing in Cantonese.
D．All of the above.
3．What does Murray Wenzel say about the food in Australian Chinatowns
A．The food is exactly the same as in China.
B．The food is quite different from “real” Chinese meals.
C．There are no Chinese restaurants in Australian Chinatowns.
D．The food is only in Chinatown.
4．What does the underlined word “upper” mean
A．Low. B．Top. C．Front. D．Back.
5．What is the best title for this article
A．The History of Chinatowns B．The Best Chinatowns in the World
C．Chinatowns in Foreigners’ Eyes D．The buildings of Chinatowns
【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．B 5．C
【导语】本文主要讲了唐人街是许多外国人对中国的第一印象，通过三个外国作家分享的故事展现了唐人街的样子及人们的生活。
1．细节理解题。根据“For many foreigners (外国人), Chinatowns give them their first impression (印象) of China. What are Chinatowns like in their eyes Three foreign writers share their stories.”及三个作家描述的可知，这篇文章是为了展现在唐人街人们的生活。故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据“In a local public park, groups of middle-aged Chinese women dance in rows in the loud music. Some people are playing different instruments, like guitar, violin and erhu. Two women sing along to the music in Cantonese (粤语). At that time, I feel like I am in a public park in China.”可知，一群中国妇女在跳舞、一些人玩不同的乐器、两个妇女唱粤语歌，让Jordon Shinn觉得就像是在中国的公园里。故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据“But the food is quite different from ‘real’ Chinese meals.”可知，这些食物与“真正”的中国菜有很大的不同。故选B。
4．词句猜测题。根据划线单词所在的句子“In the past, homeowners live on the upper floors. They run a small shop on the ground floor.”可知，ground floor是底层，upper floors指的是上层，因此upper的意思是“上面的”，与Top“顶层”意思相近。故选B。
5．最佳标题题。短文第一段中点明了文章的主题，根据“What are Chinatowns like in their eyes Three foreign writers share their stories.可知，这篇短文介绍的是外国人眼中的唐人街是什么样子的，选项C符合文章主题，故选C。
能力综合实践6篇
Subjects are different in different countries, especially (尤其) the number of lessons every day. In the UK, students have five lessons in the day and finish (结束) school at 3:30 in the afternoon. They have three lessons in the morning. At 11:00, children have a rest for an hour. It’s their relaxing time. They have lunch in the school dining hall at 12:30. Then they start lessons in the afternoon at 1:30. After school they play basketball, have music lessons and play with their friends. They also do their homework (家庭作业).
In China, middle school students usually have six or seven lessons in the day and it’s their activity time after two lessons in the afternoon. They can play sports or games for about half an hour. After that they have another one or two classes to do their homework. Classes finish at about 5:30. They are busy. Then they go home.
Now in China, the students are reducing the burden (减负) and reducing the time at school. They are very happy.
1．The passage tells us something about ________ in the UK and China.
A．the way to school B．students’ activities C．the school life D．students’ homework
2．How many lessons do the students in the UK have in the afternoon
A．Five. B．Four. C．Three. D．Two.
3．What does the underlined word “rest” mean in Chinese
A．假期 B．休息 C．宴会 D．课程
4．In Chinese schools, students can do ________ for about half an hour at school.
A．English B．homework C．Chinese D．sports
【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了英国和中国学生在学校的生活差异，尤其是每天的课程安排和课后活动。
1．主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Subjects are different in different countries, especially (尤其) the number of lessons every day.”并通读全文可知，本文主要介绍两个国家的学生的学校生活情况。故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“ In the UK, students have five lessons in the day and finish (结束) school at 3:30 in the afternoon. They have three lessons in the morning.”可知，他们一天上五节课，上午三节，所以下午是两节。故选D。
3．词句猜测题。根据下文“It’s their relaxing time.”可知，放松的时间就是休息。故选B。
4．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They can play sports or games for about half an hour.”可知，在中国的学校里，学生可以在学校做大约半个小时的运动。故选D。
The first day of school is a very important milestone (里程碑) for students and their families all over the world. For children, it’s their first time going into a classroom. But how do schools in different countries mark this milestone
Little red scarves
In China, first-grade students often get a “Little Red Scarf” on their first day of school. The scarf means the child start the beginning of their study journey. The first day also includes (包含) flag-raising ceremonies and speeches telling the importance of hard work.
Flowers for teacher
In some schools of other countries, you will see lots of students give flowers to their teachers. And students can get balloons from teachers. The first day of school, traditionally on September 1, is called “Knowledge Day” and celebrates the wonderful power of learning. One lucky first grader even gets to ring a bell to represent (代表) the start of a lifelong journey of learning.
A cone of treats
In some foreign (国外的) schools, the first day of school is celebrated with the “Schultüte”, a big, colourful cone with school supplies, sweets, toys, and small gifts. Parents and grandparents often prepare the Schultüte and give it to the children as they start their study journey. There are many other countries having the similar tradition (传统) of giving school cones to first graders.
A new backpack (schoolbag)
On their first day of school, many children’s families gift them a kind of stiff leather (硬皮) backpack in some schools. Traditionally, girls receive red backpacks while boys receive black ones, but they do come in other fun colours, too! Many kids get these new backpacks before a new school year starts, they will use the same ones all throughout elementary school (小学).
Are you interested in these ways to celebrate the start of a new school year No matter where you are, have a wonderful first day of school and a wonderful school year!
1．How many ways are mentioned (被提及) in this passage to celebrate the first day of school
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six.
2．What can we learn from the passage
A．Children need to prepare the Schultüte for their parents.
B．Giving balloons to teachers is a symbol of love for learning.
C．Wearing red scarves means the beginning of study journey.
D．Children can choose any colour they like when they receive new backpacks.
3．Which is the best title for the passage
A．How to Know Traditions of the First School Day Well
B．Happy Children on the First School Day in the World
C．First Day of School Traditions from Around the World
D．Why Students Need to Celebrate the First School Day
【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C
【导语】本文介绍了世界各地庆祝新学年开始的不同方式。
1．细节理解题。根据“Little red scarves”、“Flowers for teacher”、“A cone of treats”和“A new backpack (schoolbag)”可知，文章中提到了四种方式来庆祝开学第一天。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据“The scarf means the child start the beginning of their study journey.”可知，佩戴红领巾象征着学习旅程的开始。故选C。
3．最佳标题题。本文讨论了世界各地在开学第一天的不同传统，因此最合适的标题是“世界各地的学校传统的第一天”。故选C。
In some countries, like the UK, Ireland, Australia and Canada, there’s a special day for eating pancakes (薄饼). Pancake Day is celebrated before the start of Lent (大斋期). Lent is a time in the Christian calendar (历法), the 40 days before Easter (in March or April), when people don’t eat rich, fatty foods. In the past, people wanted to use all of their rich, fatty foods, like butter and eggs, before Lent started. So they put them in pancakes!
It’s Pancake Day today. In the UK, some people are having a race with pancakes! Some people dress up in strange costumes (服装). They look like housewives, cooks or even superheroes!
While in other countries, people are doing different things. Many people in Sweden are eating the semlor—a delicious, sweet cake with cream in it. In New Orleans in the USA, many people are eating the King Cake. This special yellow, green and purple cake has a small plastic (塑料) baby inside!
If you get the baby in your piece of cake, you’re the king for the day! In Austria, Germany and Poland, people are eating doughnuts, and in Estonia and Finland, people are eating special soups.
1．Which of the following festivals comes first in a year
A．Christmas. B．Lent. C．Easter. D．Pancake Day.
2．What does the phrase “dress up” probably mean in Chinese
A．装饰 B．穿上……衣服 C．制作 D．购买
3．Why is the King Cake special
A．Because it is sweet with cream in it.
B．Because it is made from mixture.
C．Because it has a small plastic baby inside.
D．Because it has rich and fatty foods inside.
4．What is the purpose of the text
A．To show the importance of Pancake Day.
B．To tell us how to make a pancake.
C．To tell us some traditions of Pancake Day.
D．To tell us the history of Pancake Day.
【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．C
【导语】本文介绍了几个国家的忏悔日活动和习俗。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Pancake Day is celebrated before the start of Lent. Lent is a time in the Christian calendar, the 40 days before Easter…”可知，煎饼日早于大斋期、复活节及圣诞节，则这四个节日中煎饼日是一年之中来得最早的节日。故选D。
2．词句猜测题。根据第二段“Some people…in strange costumes. They look like housewives, cooks or even superheroes!”可知，看起来像家庭主妇、厨师甚至超级英雄的人们应是“穿上”了奇装异服。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后一句“This special yellow, green and purple cake has a small plastic baby inside!”可知，国王蛋糕的特别之处是因为它里面有一个小塑料婴儿。故选C。
4．主旨大意题。通读全文及“…there’s a special day for eating pancakes. Pancake Day is celebrated…Some people dress up in strange costumes…While in other countries, people are doing different things…In Austria, Germany and Poland, people are eating doughnuts, and in Estonia and Finland, people are eating special soups.”可知，本文主要介绍了一些国家煎饼日的风俗和传统。故选C。
There are some popular family videos that are being posted on Chinese social media these days. In these videos, a young child calls out to his or her mother or father; the parent comes into the room smiling, turns around and calls out to his or her own parent; the grandparent then comes into the room smiling and calls out to his or her parent, the great-grandparent. This kind of family is called “four generation (四世同堂)” in China.
It started on Douyin and has been popular in social media in other countries. People from all over the world have talked much about the videos and even made their own. The videos also make some people remember their family members who have been dead. “Because of the video, I will visit my grandmother this weekend,” a Twitter user wrote. “I have to say that family love is usually a strong value in China,” wrote Justin. The “four generation” videos not only touched foreign viewers, but also gave them a deeper look into Chinese family values.
In most East Asian cultures, it is common for many generations of a single family to live together. This is called a big family. In most Western countries, most families are small families, or families that are made up of just children and their parents.
In Western culture, privacy (隐私) and independence (独立) are highly valued. Kids usually move out of the house after they turn eighteen. Many of them borrow money or work part-time jobs in order to pay for college. If they choose to keep living with their parents after growing up, it can be seen as a failure. Although family structures in the East and West may be different, the love between family members is common. That might be why the “four generation” videos have won so many hearts around the world.
1．What does Paragraph 1 mainly talk about
A．It tells popular families in China.
B．It lists photos of Chinese families.
C．It shows family videos on Chinese media.
D．It introduces some habits of families in China.
2．What can we infer (推断) from Paragraph 2
A．Foreigners also want to have their own big families.
B．Foreigners would like to move their families to China.
C．Foreigners should do something valuable for Chinese families.
D．Foreigners realize they should love family members and what they have.
3．According to the passage, which of the following is true
A．Western people don’t value independence and privacy.
B．It is a failure if people keep living with their parents in China.
C．Many Western kids work part-time jobs to pay for their college.
D．Kids in the West move out of the house before they turn eighteen.
4．What does the writer mainly want to tell us
A．The family love is common in different countries.
B．“Four generation” is popular in Western countries.
C．Big families are much better than those small ones.
D．People in the West do not have family videos at all.
【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国社交媒体上“四世同堂”系列视频风靡世界社交网络的现象。作者通过此现象告诉读者，虽然东西方的家庭结构可能不同，但家庭成员之间的爱是共同的。
1．主旨大意题。通读第一段可知，本段主要展示了“四世同堂”系列家庭视频在中国社交媒体上走红的现象。故选C。
2．推理判断题。根据原文“The videos also make some people remember their family members who have been dead. ‘Because of the video, I will visit my grandmother this weekend,’ a Twitter user wrote.”可推断，“四世同堂”系列家庭视频让外国人意识到他们应该爱家人和他们所拥有的一切。故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据原文“Many of them borrow money or work part-time jobs in order to pay for college”可知，西方国家许多人借钱或兼职工作来支付大学学费。故选C。
4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国社交媒体上“四世同堂”系列视频风靡世界社交网络的现象。作者通过此现象告诉读者，虽然东西方的家庭结构可能不同，但家庭成员之间的爱是共同的。故选A。
New Year’s Eve is different in every place. In Italy, people throw old things away. This means throwing away bad luck this year in order to welcome good luck in the New Year.
There is a place abroad where people gather in the street at night with their close friends. They’ll carry a bunch of grapes. At twelve o’clock people start eating grapes. How many do they eat They usually eat twelve grapes, because there are twelve months in the year, and they think twelve grapes will bring them good luck in each month. This place is Spain.
Another place where people eat noodles on New Year’s Eve is Japan. Noodles are known to mean a long life. The next morning, some families will climb Mount Fuji together. Watch the first sunrise of the New Year together.
New Year’s Eve in the UK is very relaxing, they can choose to stay at home with family or have a party with friends at home. Going to a bar or a large public place to celebrate is also allowed.
1．In which place do people in Spain welcome New Year
A．In their houses. B．In the shops.
C．In the mountain. D．In the streets.
2．People in ________ like to see the sunrise of the new year with family.
A．Italy B．Japan C．England D．Spain
3．People in England welcome their New Year by ________.
A．having a big party B．eating noodles
C．throwing old things D．eating twelve grapes
4．How many countries are listed
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six.
5．What is the best title for the passage
A．Special Food for New Year’s Eve
B．Popular Places to Visit on New Year’s Eve
C．New Year’s Eve in Different Countries
D．How to Welcome the New Year
【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了不同国家在新年前夜的不同习俗和活动。
1．细节理解题。根据第二段“There is a place abroad where people gather in the street at night with their close friends… This place is Spain.”可知，在西班牙，人们会在街头与亲密的朋友聚集迎接新年。故选D。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Another place where people eat noodles on New Year’s Eve is Japan… The next morning, some families will climb Mount Fuji together. Watch the first sunrise of the New Year together.”可知，在日本新年时，有些家庭会选择一起攀登富士山看日出。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“New Year’s Eve in the UK is very relaxing, they can choose to stay at home with family or have a party with friends at home.”可知，英国的新年前夜很放松，人们可以举行大型聚会来迎接新年。故选A。
4．细节理解题。综合全文可知，文章提到了四个国家：意大利、西班牙、日本和英国。故选B。
5．最佳标题题。综合全文，尤其是根据第一段“New Year’s Eve is different in every place.”可知，本文主要介绍了不同国家在新年前夜的庆祝方式；选项C“不同国家的新年前夜”适合作为文章的标题。故选C。
One day, an American man Tom went to London to visit his friend, Rick. Rick told him that his flat was on the first floor. When he arrived, Tom went straight to the first floor of the building. But a man told him that there was no Rick on that floor. Do you know why
In fact, the British (英国人) call the first floor of a building the ground floor. The floor above the ground floor is the first floor, but Americans would call it the second floor.
The story shows that there are a few cultural differences between Britain and America, though the British and Americans both speak English.
The British don’t like showing their feelings. They hardly make small talk with strangers (陌生人). For example, on the train the British often spend their time reading newspapers or books. But Americans are quite different. They’re more active and easier to talk with.
The British and Americans may use different terms for the same things. The British usually use “football” “holiday” and “autumn”, but Americans like to use “soccer” “vacation” and “fall”.
1．Tom went to London to ________.
A．visit his friend B．spend his holiday C．study English D．have a meeting
2． Which picture shows us where Rick’s flat was
A． B． C． D．
3．What do the British usually do on the train
A．Play cards. B．Talk loudly. C．Do some reading. D．Sing and dance.
4．What do the British call the word “fall”
A．Football. B．Vacation. C．Soccer. D．Autumn.
5．What’s the best title for the passage
A．A Funny Story about Tom
B．Cultural Differences Between Britain and America
C．Small Talk in Britain and America
D．British People and American People
【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过讲述Tom去伦敦找朋友Rick却因楼层称呼不同而闹笑话的故事，引出英国和美国之间存在文化差异的主题，并进一步详细说明了这些差异的具体表现。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“One day, an American man Tom went to London to visit his friend, Rick.”可知，Tom去伦敦是为了拜访他的朋友。故选A。
2．推理判断题。根据第二段“In fact, the British call the first floor of a building the ground floor. The floor above the ground floor is the first floor, but Americans would call it the second floor.”可知，Rick说他的公寓在“the first floor”(英式表达)，也就是美国人所说的 “the second floor”，即地面以上的第二层。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据第四段“For example, on the train the British often spend their time reading newspapers or books.”可知，英国人在火车上通常会花时间看报纸或读书。故选C。
4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The British usually use ‘football’ ‘holiday’ and ‘autumn’, but Americans like to use ‘soccer’ ‘vacation’ and ‘fall’.” 可知，英国人把 “fall” 叫做 “autumn”。故选D。
5．最佳标题题。文章开篇通过Tom的故事引出英美文化差异，接着从楼层称呼、交流习惯、词汇使用等方面阐述了英美之间的文化差异；选项B“英国和美国之间的文化差异”适合作为文章的标题。故选B。

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