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哈佛英语时文阅读-八年级 Week8
Monday广东是唯一连续四年出生人口超过100万的省份
Official data shows that Guangdong in South China has been the only province with over 1 million births for four years in a row and the top for births for six years. In 2023,there were 1.03 million births in Guangdong, and the birth rate was 8.12 per thousand. Henan in Central China had 695,000 births and was second. Shandong in East China had 610,000 births and was third.
For the birth rate, among the provinces with data, six had a rate over 8 per thousand. They are Guizhou, Hainan, Qinghai, Yunnan, Guangdong, and Guangxi, mostly in the west and south.
Usually, places with high birth rates have lower urbanization rates. But Guangdong is an exception. It has an urbanization rate of 75.42 percent, ranking fourth in the country, but a high birth rate in 2023.
Guangdong has the most permanent residents and many outsiders come. The population coming in is young and many are of marriage and childbearing age. In some places in Guangdong like Chaoshan and Zhanjiang, the willingness to have babies is high because of the traditional culture.
While the birth population and rate are going down in many provinces, Hainan in South China is different. In 2023, there were 96,000 births,7,900 more than the year before. The birth rate was 9.28 per thousand, 0.68 more.
Besides birth data, the statistics from different regions also show the trends of resident population growth and migration. Of 28 provinces with data, nine have more permanent residents. Zhejiang and Guangdong have the biggest increases, 500,000 and 490,000.
Population migration shows that the Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta are where people go. In provinces, people move from small and medium cities and rural areas to central cities. Even if some provinces have less people, the capital cities still have more. Analysts say the capital cities have more chances and jobs, so they attract people.
1．We can know from the passage that in places with high birth rates, ____ .
A．the urbanization rate is always high
B．the urbanization rate is usually low
C．people don't like the traditional culture
D．people have better jobs
2．From Paragraph 4, we can know that in Guangdong, ____:
A．few outsiders come
B．the population coming in is old
C．the willingness to have babies is high in some places
D．the traditional culture has no influence on having babies
3．What is the main idea of Paragraph 5
A．The birth data of Hainan.
B．The population growth of Hainan.
C．The birth rate of Hainan is the highest.
D．The difference of Hainan from other provinces.
4．What is the main idea of the passage
A．The birth situation in different provinces.
B．The population migration in China.
C．The development of Guangdong.
D．The changes of birth rates.
【答案】1．B
2．C
3．A
4．A
【知识点】说明文；社会问题；细节理解；段落大意；文章大意
【解析】【分析】本文主要介绍广东省连续多年生育数据突出，同时提到其他省份的生育情况及人口迁移趋势，如海南、浙江等，指出长三角和珠三角是人口流入地。
【点评】考查阅读理解，首先浏览文章大意，然后读懂题意，最后从文中抓住关键词句，理解句意，最终正确正确答案。
1．细节理解题。根据Usually, places with high birthrates have lower urbanization rates.可知通常出生率高的地方城镇化率较低。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据In some places in Guangdong like Chaoshan and Zhanjiang, the willingness to have babies is high because of the traditional culture.9在广东的一些地方，如潮汕和湛江，由于传统文化，人们生孩子的意愿很高）,可知在广东的一些地方人们生育意愿很高，故选C。
3．段落大意题。根据While the birth population and rate are going down in many provinces, Hainan in South China is different. In 2023, there were 96,000 births,7,900 more than the year before. The birth rate was 9.28 per thousand, 0.68 more.(虽然许多省份的出生人口和出生率都在下降，但中国南方的海南却有所不同。2023年，有96000名新生儿，比前一年多7900人。出生率为千分之9.28，高于千分之0.68)，可知第五段主要讲述了2023年海南的出生人口及出生率情况，故选A。
4．文章大意题。文章主要围绕广东、海南等不同省份的生育情况展开，阐述了当前各省的生育情况。故选A。
5．我已经连续赢了三场比赛。
I have won three games 　 　 a row.
【答案】in
【知识点】汉译英；固定搭配
【解析】【分析】根据中英文对照可知缺少汉语提示"连续"，"连续"用in a row，固定搭配，故填in。
【点评】考查汉译英和固定搭配，注意平时识记固定搭配in a row。
6． I spend two or three hours on my homework every night.(用高级单词替换 every)
【答案】per
【知识点】简单形容词；形容词作定语置于名词前
【解析】【分析】句意：我每天晚上花两三个小时做作业。every每，同义词是per，形容词，修饰名词night，故填per。
【点评】考查形容词，注意平时识记every的同义词是per，理解句意。
7． Nobody had much money at the time and I was no ____ .
A．exception B．except C．besides D．exceptional
【答案】A
【知识点】不可数名词；固定搭配
【解析】【分析】句意：当时没有人有很多钱，我也不例外。A.例外，不可数名词；B.除了，介词；C.除了......之外还有，介词；D.例外的，形容词。根据Nobody had much money at the time(当时没有人有很多钱)，可知讲的是我也不例外，no exception不例外，固定搭配，故选A。
【点评】 考查不可数名词，注意识记固定搭配no exception。
8． The man sat under the tree,____ a book.
A．read B．reads C．reading D．was reading
【答案】C
【知识点】现在分词
【解析】【分析】句意：那人坐在树下看书。read读书，实义动词，单三式是reads，动词ing是reading，过去进行时是was reading。本句谓语为sat，因此后面不能再用谓语动词。由于man与read之间为主动关系，因此要用现在分词的主动形式作状语。reading a book在此为伴随状语，表示伴随状态。故选C。
【点评】考查现在分词，首先识记选项区别，然后根据句子结构和主语和read的关系确定答案，理解句意。
9． Although I understand what you say, I can't agree with you.(用高级单词替换 Although)
【答案】While
【知识点】表转折关系的连词；从属连词when, while, as的用法比较
【解析】【分析】句意：虽然我理解你说的话，但我不能同意你的观点。although尽管，连词，同义词是while，虽然，注意句首首字母大写，故填While。
【点评】考查连词，注意平时识记although的同义词是while，注意句首首字母大写。
Tuesday你是"低头族"吗
Today, an increasing number of people are always looking at their mobile phones with their heads down. These people are called the "Heads-down Tribe". Are you a heads-down tribe member Heads-down tribe members now can be seen everywhere.
More and more traffic accidents are happening because more drivers use mobile phones when they are driving. In order to make drivers pay more attention to driving, some new traffic rules have been made. For example, people who use mobile phones while driving in Taiwan are fined. Car drivers and motorcyclists who break the traffic rule will be fined NT $3,000 and NT $1,000 respectively.
As we can see above, using mobile phones may cause accidents and even cost a lot of money. Also, more and more interesting and strange facts happen to the "Heads-down Tribe". Let's have a look at an interesting TV report. A man in America kept using his mobile phone on his way home. As a result, he knocked into a big lost bear. When he lifted his eyes from the phone, he was so afraid that he turned around and ran away quickly.
Another fact is that we can often see people in the restaurant eating face to face but looking at their own mobile phones. It's strange that they don't talk to the ones who sit opposite to them during the meal. Some of them even have fun communicating with others on the phone.
Mobile phones are helpful and necessary tools for modern life. Are mobile phones good or bad It depends on how people use them. Let's be "healthy" users and try to be the "Heads-up Tribe".
10．A heads-down tribe member ____ .
A．is good at using the Internet
B．is a dangerous driver
C．is always looking at his or her mobile phone
11．The underlined word "motorcyclists" in the passage means"____" in Chinese.
A．摩托车手 B．手机使用者 C．低头族
12．The American was ____ when he knocked into the bear.
A．driving a car
B．going to work
C．using his mobile phone
13．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．People who use mobile phones while driving cars in Taiwan will be fined NT $3,000.
B．The man knocked into the bear because he was too old to see clearly.
C．All the people in the restaurant talk to each other during the meal.
14．What's the best title for the passage
A．Drive Your Car Carefully
B．Use Mobile Phones Properly
C．Be a Heads-Down Tribe Member
【答案】10．C
11．A
12．C
13．A
14．B
【知识点】说明文；社会问题；细节理解；词义猜测；标题选择
【解析】【分析】主要讲了如今很多人总是低着头看手机，成为"低头族"。我们应该正确地使用手机，要做"抬头族"。
【点评】考查阅读理解，解答时注意细读题材，各个击破。掌握全文的大意之后，细细阅读材料后的问题，弄清每题要求后，带着问题，再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息，选择正确答案。
10．细节理解题。根据Today, an increasing number of people are always looking at their mobile phones with their heads down. These people are called the "Heads-down Tribe".(如今，越来越多的人总是低头看手机。这些人被称为"低头族")，可知"低头族"总是看手机，故选C。
11．词义猜测题。根据Car drivers and motorcyclists who break the traffic rule will be fined NT 3,000andNT1,000 respectively.(违反交通规则的汽车司机和......将分别被罚款3000新台币和1000新台币)，这里将motorcyclists与Car drivers(汽车司机)并列，且都是违反交通规则会受到罚款的对象，所以motorcyclists意思是"摩托车手"，故选A。
12．细节理解题。根据A man in America kept using his mobile phone on his way home.As a result,he knocked into a big lost bear.可知一名美国男子在回家的路上一直在用手机。结果，他撞上了一只迷路的大熊，故选C。
13．细节理解题。根据Car drivers and motorcyclists who break the traffic rule will be fined NT $3,000 and NT $1,000 respectively可知司机在台湾开车时使用手机将被罚款新台币3000元，故选A。
14．标题选择题。文章通过描述"低头族"因使用手机而引发的问题，如交通事故、与他人交流减少等，最后指出手机是现代生活中有用且必要的工具，好坏取决于人们如何使用，呼吁人们成为"健康"的用户，也就是要正确使用手机，B选项准确概括了文章主旨，故选B。
15． More and more young people are willing to explore the outside world.(改为同义句)An 　 　 number of young people are willing to explore the outside world.
【答案】increasing
【知识点】固定搭配；简单形容词；形容词作定语置于名词前
【解析】【分析】句意：越来越多的年轻人愿意探索外面的世界。more and more越来越多，同义短语是an increasing number of，固定搭配，故填increasing。
【点评】考查形容词作定语， increasing，主要用作为形容词，意为越来越多的，渐增的。
16．Have you got a 　 　(手机)
【答案】mobile phone
【知识点】可数名词的单数
【解析】【分析】句意：你有手机吗？"手机"用mobile phone，固定搭配，a后面用可数名词单数，所以phone用单数，故填mobile phone。
【点评】考查名词拼写，首先识记固定搭配mobile phone，然后注意a后面用可数名词单数。
17． A strange thing happened____ me last Sunday.
A．on B．for C．with D．to
【答案】D
【知识点】固定搭配
【解析】【分析】句意：上星期天我发生了一件奇怪的事。A.在.....上面；B.为了；C.和；D.到。sth. happen to sb.某人发生了某事，固定搭配，故选D。
【点评】考查固定搭配，注意掌握固定搭配sth. happen to sb.。
18． Some people waste food,　 　(而) others haven't enough to eat.
【答案】while
【知识点】表转折关系的连词；从属连词when, while, as的用法比较
【解析】【分析】句意：有些人浪费食物，而另一些人则没有足够的食物吃。"而"用while，连词，故填while。
【点评】考查连词拼写，注意平时识记单词词义及词性，理解句意。
19． If you don't obey the rules, you'll be 　 　(罚款).
【答案】fined
【知识点】过去式和过去分词；一般将来时的被动语态
【解析】【分析】句意：如果你不遵守规则，你会被罚款的。"罚款"用fine，实义动词。主语you是动作fine的承受者，时态是一般将来时，所以用一般将来时的被动语态，结构是will be+动词过去分词，fine的过去分词是fined，故填fined。
【点评】考查动词过去分词拼写，首先识记单词词义及词性，然后根据主语和谓语关系确定语态，最后识记一般将来时的被动语态结构。
Wednesday三种西方传统舞蹈
Joining in the hokey cokey
To bring the history of the town to life, the hokey cokey becomes part of Dorchester's Heritage Open Day event. That day, the roads are closed to traffic and lots of free activities are held. As part of the fun, everyone is invited to come dancing in the streets. Look!
Hundreds of people put their arms and legs in, then out, then shake them all around.
____
Flamenco is a type of art that includes poetry, singing, guitar playing and dancing with hand clapping and lightning-fast footwork. It has been part of Spanish culture for hundreds of years. The Flamenco Law which has been passed by the government aims to protect flamenco from being changed by recording what it is and making it part of the school curriculum.
Enjoying the moves
Highland dancing is probably the most famous type of Scottish dancing. It is a fun and quick traditional dancing. It is often done to bagpipe music and performed at events such as Highland competitions. It's performed by young and old dancers. Men and women dance together.
20．In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A．People. B．Building. C．Food. D．Custom.
21．What is needed for a large hokey cokey dance on Dorchester's Heritage Open Day
A．Controlled traffic. B．Closed business.
C．Long holidays. D．Free activities.
22．The best heading for the second piece of news would be"____".
A．Obeying the law B．Teaching singing and dancing
C．Protecting flamenco D．Developing the flamenco style
23．What can we infer from those dances
A．They must be performed at competitions.
B．They might have lived through years.
C．They can stand for English culture.
D．They should be prevented from changing.
24．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage
A．Wonderful Dance Performances
B．Different Kinds of Dances
C．The History of Famous
D．Dance Events Around the World
【答案】20．D
21．A
22．C
23．B
24．B
【知识点】说明文；舞蹈作品赏析与文化价值；细节理解；推理判断；段落大意
【解析】【分析】本文主要介绍了西方国家的三种传统舞蹈。
【点评】考查阅读理解，通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
20．文章出处题。A.人们；B.建筑；C.食物；D.习俗。本文介绍了多塞特郡遗产开放日活动中的舞蹈、弗拉门戈舞以及高地舞等，属于风俗文化范畴，所以可以在报纸的Custom板块读到这篇新闻，D选项正确。故选D。
21．细节理解题。根据That day,the roads are closed to traffic and lots of free activities are held.(那天，道路禁止通行，并举行了许多免费活动)，可知在多切斯特遗产开放日的霍基-科基舞会时，要实行交通管制。故选A。
22．段落大意题。根据protect flamenco from being changed可知本段主要介绍了弗拉门戈这门艺术及对该门艺术的保护等情况，因此C选项适合作本段标题。故选C。
23．推理判断题。根据To bring the history of the town to life第二段中的It has been part of Spanish culture for hundreds of years(数百年来，它一直是西班牙文化的一部分)，及第三段中的It is a fun and quick traditional dancing.(这是一种有趣而快速的传统舞蹈)，可知这几种舞蹈形式都有多年的历史，故选B。
24．标题选择题。文章主要介绍了霍基-科基舞、弗拉门戈舞和高地舞等不同类型的舞蹈，B选项准确概括了文章内容，故选B。
25． Kate was invited 　 　(用 attend的适当形式填空) Linda's birthday party.
【答案】to attend
【知识点】固定搭配；动词不定式
【解析】【分析】句意：凯特被邀请参加琳达的生日聚会。attend参加，实义动词。sb. be invited to do sth.某人被邀请做某事，固定搭配，所以用to attend，故填to attend。
【点评】考查动词不定式，注意掌握固定搭配sb. be invited to do sth.。
26． People began to make robots about several ____ years ago.
A．hundred B．hundreds C．hundred of D．hundreds of
【答案】A
【知识点】数学词的表达；整数表达
【解析】【分析】句意：大约几百年前，人们开始制造机器人。hundred百， hundreds数百， hundred of错误用法， hundreds of，几百，数百。表示几百用基数词+hundred；hundreds of成百上千，固定搭配。several相当于基数词，所以用hundred，故选A。
【点评】考查数学词的用法，注意平时识记hundred的用法。
27． We should prevent the environment 　 　(用 pollute 的适当形式填空).
【答案】being polluted
【知识点】固定搭配
【解析】【分析】句意：我们应该保护环境。pollute污染，实义动词。prevent sb./sth.(from) doing sth.防止某人/某物做某事"，固定搭配，主语environment是动作pollute的承受者，所以用被动语态，doing的被动语态是being+动词过去分词，pollute的过去分词是polluted，故填being polluted。
【点评】考查固定搭配prevent sb./sth.(from) doing sth.，注意根据主语和pollute的关系确定语态，最后识记doing的被动语态是being+动词过去分词。
28． The Spring Festival is a 　 　(用 tradition的适当形式填空) Chinese holiday.
【答案】traditional
【知识点】简单形容词；形容词作定语置于名词前
【解析】【分析】句意：春节是中国的一个传统节日。tradition传统，名词。holiday节日，名词，形容词修饰名词，所以tradition用形容词traditional传统的，故填traditional。
【点评】考查形容词作定语，首先识记单词词义及词性，然后识记形容词修饰名词，理解句意。
29． Your 　 　(用 perform的适当形式填空) on the stage was wonderful.
【答案】performance
【知识点】可数名词的单数
【解析】【分析】句意：你在舞台上的表演太棒了。perform表演，实义动词。your你的，形容词性物主代词，修饰名词，perform的名词是performance，表演，可数名词，was表明主语是单数，故填performance。
【点评】考查可数名词单数，首先识记单词词义及词性，然后识记形容词性物主代词修饰名词，最后根据关键词was确定名词单复数。
Thursday花钱寻找外星人是否值得
Strange events in the sky, such as speeding lights or flying objects, which cannot be explained are called UFOs. Some people believe they could be a sign of aliens.
Many people think there are intelligent life forms in the universe other than humans. However, millions of pounds have been spent searching for aliens and no one has found proof. Some people think it is a waste of money and people's skills. So, is searching for aliens worth the money and effort Here are two different voices.
It's a mystery that needs to be solved. "Are humans alone in the universe " is a question that has inspired centuries of debate dating back thousands of years and at least as far as the ancient Greeks. It is a question that has inspired hundreds of books and films, which shows how important it is to people. If someone sees a UFO, we need to find out what it is. Scientists searching for aliens could create new technologies and these could do good to Earth. For example, the small, lightweight camera on phones was developed so astronauts could take photos in space. Plus, if we were to discover aliens, we might be able to share knowledge with each other and create friendships across the universe.
▲ . There are many important problems here on Earth— such as climate change. People should focus energy on these rather than searching the universe for alien s that might not even exist. Many people have spent lots of money trying to find signs of alien life and there is no result. Videos of flashing lights and strange objects in the sky might make good stories but in fact there is probably a reasonable explanation, such as a dirty mark on the camera lens. Besides, if aliens do exist, they will probably find us first so we might as well stop wasting our energy on them and spend it making Earth a better place to live.
30．According to Paragraph 3, searching for aliens could ____ .
A．make human competition more intense
B．have started from ancient Greeks
C．inspire humans' creativity
D．develop the entertainment business
31．Which of the following can be put in ▲
A．Humans have tried for years to find UFOs
B．People should put more effort into space
C．The money could be put to better use
D．More discoveries do good to Earth
32．The underlined word "these" in the last paragraph refers to"____".
A．signs of alien life B．stories on science
C．videos of flashing lights D．problems on Earth
【答案】30．C
31．C
32．D
【知识点】科普类；说明文；推理判断；代词指代
【解析】【分析】文章就人们对于花很多钱和精力去寻找外星人是否值得这一问题阐述了两种不同的观点。
【点评】考查阅读理解，首先读懂文章大意，然后带着问题从文中抓住关键词句，理解句意，最终选择正确答案。
30．推理判断题。根据Scientists searching for aliens could create new technologies and these could do good to Earth.(寻找外星人的科学家可以创造新技术，这些技术对地球有好处)，可知寻找外星人可以激发人类的创造力。故选C。
31．推理判断题。根据Many people have spent lots of money trying to find signs of alien life and there is no result.(许多人花了很多钱试图找到外星生命的迹象，但没有结果)，可知寻找外星人的钱可以更好地用于解决地球上的问题，故选C。
32．代词指代题。根据最后一段There are many important problems here on Earth—such as climate change.(地球上有许多重要的问题，比如气候变化)，可知these指代前文提到的 "地球上的重要问题"，故选D。
33． There are millions of stars in the 　 　(宇宙).
【答案】universe
【知识点】可数名词的单数
【解析】【分析】句意：宇宙中有数百万颗恒星。"宇宙"用universe， in the universe，在宇宙中，介词短语，因此用名词单数，故填universe。
【点评】考查名词拼写，注意平时识记单词词义及词性，注意不可数名词。
34． You can search online for more reasons and 　 　(用 proof 的适当形式填空).
【答案】proofs
【知识点】规则变化的可数名词复数
【解析】【分析】句意：你可以在网上搜索更多的原因和证据。proof证据，可数名词。and连接并列成分，reasons是可数名词复数，所以proof也用复数，即proofs，故填proofs。
【点评】考查可数名词复数，首先识记单词词义及词性，然后根据关键词and和reasons确定答案。
35． Bob needs to buy a new bike.(变为否定句)
Bob 　 　 buy a new bike.
【答案】doesn't need to
【知识点】表示目前存在的状态、性质或经常发生的动作或习惯；否定陈述句；其他语法一致形式
【解析】【分析】句意：鲍勃需要买一辆新自行车。need需要，实义动词，needs表明时态是一般现在时，含有实义动词的否定句在实义动词前面加don't/doesn't，实义动词用原形，主语Bob是单数，所以用doesn't，needs用动词原形need，故填doesn't need to。
【点评】考查否定句，一般现在时和主谓一致，首先根据关键词needs确定时态，然后识记一般现在时的否定句的变化规则。
36． What you said sounds 　 　(用 reason 的适当形式填空). I agree with you.
【答案】reasonable
【知识点】简单形容词；形容词作表语
【解析】【分析】句意：你说的听起来很合理。我同意你的看法。reason理由，可数名词。sound听起来，系动词，后面用形容词，根据后句I agree with you.我同意你的看法，可知你说的话听起来是合理的，reason的形容词是reasonable，合理的，故填reasonable。
【点评】考查形容词作表语，首先识记单词词义及词性，然后识记系动词后面用形容词，理解句意。
37． Since it's raining outside, we might as well ____ at home and watch a movie.
A．stay B．staying C．to stay D．stayed
【答案】A
【知识点】动词原形；固定搭配
【解析】【分析】句意：既然外面在下雨，我们不妨呆在家里看电影。stay待，实义动词，动词ing是staying，不定式是to stay，过去式是stayed。might as well do sth.不妨做某事，最好做某事，固定搭配，所以用原形stay，故选A。
【点评】考查动词原形。注意识记固定搭配might as well do sth.。
阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
The 15-year-old Canadian teenager Auldin Maxwell broke two of the records for stacking Jenga blocks(堆叠叠乐积木). He stacked 1,840 standard-sized Jenga pieces on top of just one 38． and also stacked 900 huge ones on a single block.
Maxwell, who has autism(自闭症), first 39． his talent by chance. "I have always liked balancing things and, as a baby, I used to stack anything like books and toys," he said. Although he has the 40． for stacking the blocks, he did come up with 41． ways to balance out the tower.
Maxwell's favorite thing about Jenga blocks is that it has 42． . He doesn't just see them as blocks in a game, but as tools that can be used for building all kinds of things. For him, it's an engineering challenge, and it can 43． his creative ability. He has a special 44． to building such towers. He can 45． it for about three hours. Before trying, he would prepare with some fun 46． , such as riding a bike or listening to music.
Now, Maxwell is trying to 47． another record— although this time, it has nothing to do with Jenga. "I want to solve the most Rubik's Cubes(魔方) while on a bike," he said.
38．A． toy B． block C． stick D． book
39．A． researched B． lost C． discovered D． forgot
40．A． talent B． problem C． robot D． message
41．A．common B． boring C． different D． healthy
42．A． problems B． books C． pictures D． advantages
43．A． reduce B． develop C． touch D． save
44．A． present B． chance C． name D． secret
45．A． give up B． focus on C． depend on D． take away
46．A． colors B． stories C． cards D． activities
47．A． break B． introduce C． manage D． hide
【答案】38．B；39．C；40．A；41．C；42．D；43．B；44．D；45．B；46．D；47．A
【知识点】记叙文；人物传记
【解析】【分析】文章主要讲述了打破了两项堆积木的纪录的15岁加拿大少年 Aaldin Maxwell 的故事。
【点评】考查完形填空，首先通读一遍文章，跳过缺失的单词，再根据上下文来判断所缺单词的含义，最后对选项进行区别，选出正确的那一项。
38．句意：他把1840块标准尺寸的叠乐积木堆叠在仅仅一块积木上面，还把900块巨大的积木堆叠在一块积木上。A.toy玩具；B.block积木块；C.stick棍子、枝条；D.book书。根据前文提到的stacking Jenga blocks(堆叠叠乐积木)，可知这里说的是把积木堆叠在一块积木上，故选B。
39．句意：患有自闭症的麦克斯韦尔偶然间发现了自己的天赋。A.researched研究；B.lost丢失；C.discovered发现；D.forgot忘记。talent天赋，结合语境，他是偶然发现了自己堆叠积木的天赋，故选C。
40．句意：尽管他有堆叠积木的天赋，但他确实想出了不同的方法来平衡塔。A.talent天赋；B.problem问题；C.robot机器人；D.message信息、消息。根据前文his talent可知提到他偶然发现了自己堆叠积木的天赋，故选A。
41．句意：尽管他有堆叠积木的天赋，但他确实想出了不同的方法来平衡塔。A.common普通的、常见的；B.boring无聊的；C.different不同的；D.healthy健康的。ways方法，根据语境可知讲的是他想出了不同的方法来平衡塔，故选C。
42．句意：麦克斯韦尔最喜欢叠乐积木的地方是它有优点。A.problems问题；B.books书；C.pictures图片；D.advantages优点、优势。根据后文He doesn't just see them as blocks in a game, but as tools that can be used for building all kinds of things. For him, it's an engineering challenge(他不仅仅把它们看作游戏中的积木，而是看作可以用来建造各种东西的工具，对他来说这是工程挑战)，可知这些都是叠乐积木的优点，故选D。
43．句意：对他来说，这是工程挑战，能发展他的创造能力。A.reduce减少；B.develop发展、培养；C.touch触摸、接触；D.save拯救、节省。根据his creative ability(他的创造能力)，可知是指培养他的创造能力，develop one's creative ability培养某人的创造能力。故选B。
44．句意：他在搭建这样的塔方面有特殊的秘诀。A.present礼物、现在；B.chance机会；C.name名字；D.secret秘诀、秘密。根据He can...it for about three hours.Before trying,he would prepare some fun...,such as riding a bike or listening to music.(他可以......它持续了大约三个小时。在尝试之前，他会准备一些乐趣......，如骑自行车或听音乐)，可知这是介绍他建造塔的特别秘密。故选D。
45．句意：他能专注大约三个小时。A.give up放弃；B.focus on专注于；C.depend on依靠、取决于；D.take away拿走、带走。 根据for about three hours(大约三个小时)，可知指专注大约3小时。故选B。
46．句意：在尝试之前，他会用一些有趣的活动做准备，比如骑自行车或听音乐。A.colors颜色；B.stories故事；C.cards卡片；D.activities活动。根据such as riding a bike or listening to music.(例如骑自行车或听音乐)，可知是指活动。故选D。
47．句意：现在，麦克斯韦尔正试图打破另一项纪录——尽管这次与叠乐积木无关。A.break打破；B.introduce介绍；C.manage管理、设法做到；D.hide隐藏。根据another record(又一个记录)，可知是指打破纪录。故选A。
阅读下面的短文，回答文后问题。
A young man went to his first teacher, "I expect to make my life better and more beautiful. Please tell me the way about how to make it."
The teacher gave him some cotton and one candle. And then he also provided one needle for him. After that, the teacher said, "Take these and now you can leave."
After getting those things, the man couldn't know the reason and asked why. His teacher smiled, "Each thing I gave has deep meanings of their own." He continued, "The cotton shows the beauty, and it is used to make beautiful clothes for every person. That means to protect all the people's safety, beauty, money and spirit. The candle will burn and help people see clearly. It means you should try to be like a candle. If you don't have a needle, you can't repair broken clothes. That's to say, you must learn to help people in need."
After listening to this, the man understood the meaning of life. He knew that helping and protecting others without getting is the best way to live a beautiful life.
48．Why did the young man go to his first teacher
49．What did the cotton mean according to the teacher
50．What was the meaning of life to the young man
【答案】48．He expected to make his life better and more beautiful.
49．It meant to protect all the people's safety, beauty, money and spirit.
50．Helping and protecting others without getting is the best way to live a beautiful life.
【知识点】说明文；生活方式
【解析】【分析】本文讲述了一个年轻人向他的启蒙老师寻求如何让生活变得更好、更美好的建议。
【点评】考查阅读表达，首先读懂文章大意，然后从文中抓住关键词句，结合语法确定正确答案。
48．根据A young man went to his first teacher,'I expect to make my life better and more beautiful. Please tell me the way about how to make it.'(一个年轻人去找他的启蒙老师，说："我希望让我的生活变得更好、更美好。请告诉我该怎么做)，可知年轻人去找他的启蒙老师是因为他希望让自己的生活变得更好、更美好。故填He expected to make his life better and more beautiful.。
49．根据The cotton shows the beauty, and it is used to make beautiful clothes for every person. That means to protect all the people's safety, beauty, money and spirit(棉花代表着美丽，它被用来为每个人制作漂亮的衣服。这意味着要保护所有人的安全、美丽、金钱和精神)，可知在老师看来，棉花意味着要保护所有人的安全、美丽、金钱和精神，故填It meant to protect all the people's safety, beauty, money and spirit.。
50．根据After listening to this, the man understood the meaning of life. He knew that helping and protecting others without getting is the best way to live a beautiful life.(听了这话，这个人明白了生命的意义。他知道，不求回报地帮助和保护他人是过上美好生活的最佳方式)，可知对年轻人来说，生命的意义是不求回报地帮助和保护他人，故填Helping and protecting others without getting is the best way to live a beautiful life.。
在空白处按要求填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。每空1个单词。
Many stories happened at the Children's Medical Care Center. These 　51． 　(story)deeply touched us. We saw a lot of children 　52． 　 hair because they got special treatment. We played with them and 　53． 　(draw) pictures with them. They had great pains, but they 　54． 　(be) very friendly. It was much 　55． 　(easy) to talk with them than we had expected.
One day, a girl wanted to teach us how to fold paper. She taught us with great patience and explained each step slowly and clearly. 　56． 　 we could do that well, we still pretended to know nothing about it. We followed her step by step and did as she told us. Finally, when we completed our work 　57． 　(perfect), she gave each of us a big hug. We could see the 　58． 　(proud) and happiness on her face. Her father was so thankful to us that his eyes were full of tears. Until then, we knew that the girl would receive 　59． 　operation the next day.
It was really a valuable experience to all of us. We began to think about the ways to deal with the difficulties in life. When we compare our "troubles" with those kids', 　60． 　(we) seem not worth mentioning at all.
【答案】51．stories；52．without；53．drew；54．were；55．Easier；56．Though/ Although；57．perfectly；58．pride；59．an；60．ours
【知识点】故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文讲述了作者在儿童医疗护理中心与孩子们互动的经历。
【点评】考查语法填空，首先读懂文章大意，然后识记单词词义及词性，根据前后句句意和语法确定单词正确形式。
51．句意：这些故事深深触动了我们。story故事，可数名词。these修饰可数名词复数，所以用复数stories，故填stories。
52．句意：我们看到很多孩子因接受特殊治疗而没有头发。根据because they got special treatment(因他们接受特殊治疗)，结合句子可知讲的是很多孩子因接受特殊治疗而没有头发，without没有，介词，故填without。
53．句意：我们和他们一起玩，一起画画。draw绘画，实义动词。and连接并列成分，played是动词过去式，所以draw用过去式drew，故填drew。
54．句意：他们承受着巨大的痛苦，但却非常友好。be是，时态是一般过去时，主语是复数they，所以be动词用were，故填were。
55．句意：和他们交谈比我们预期的容易得多。easy容易的，形容词。be动词was后面用形容词，than是比较级标志词，easy的比较级是easier，更容易的，故填easier。
56．句意：尽管我们能做好，还是假装对此一无所知。we could do that well我们能做好，we still pretended to know nothing about it我们假装对此一无所知，结合句子可知讲的是尽管我们能做好，还是假装对此一无所知，though/although尽管，连词，注意句首首字母大写，故填Though/Although。
57．句意：最后，当我们完美地完成作品时，她给了我们每个人一个大大的拥抱。perfect完美的，形容词。complete完成，实义动词，副词修饰实义动词，perfect的副词是perfectly，完美地，故填perfectly。
58．句意：我们能看到她脸上的骄傲和快乐。proud骄傲的，形容词。and连接并列成分，happiness快乐，不可数名词，所以proud用名词pride，骄傲，不可数名词，故填pride。
59．句意：直到那时，我们才知道这个女孩第二天要接受手术。operation手术，可数名词，表示数量一，以元音音素开头，所以用an表示数量一，故填an。
60．句意：当我们把自己的"烦恼"和那些孩子的相比，我们的(烦恼)似乎根本不值一提。we我们，主格，做主语。根据句子可知讲的是完美地烦恼，空格后面没有名词，所以用名词所有格，即we的名词性物主代词是ours，故填ours。
1 / 1哈佛英语时文阅读-八年级 Week8
Monday广东是唯一连续四年出生人口超过100万的省份
Official data shows that Guangdong in South China has been the only province with over 1 million births for four years in a row and the top for births for six years. In 2023,there were 1.03 million births in Guangdong, and the birth rate was 8.12 per thousand. Henan in Central China had 695,000 births and was second. Shandong in East China had 610,000 births and was third.
For the birth rate, among the provinces with data, six had a rate over 8 per thousand. They are Guizhou, Hainan, Qinghai, Yunnan, Guangdong, and Guangxi, mostly in the west and south.
Usually, places with high birth rates have lower urbanization rates. But Guangdong is an exception. It has an urbanization rate of 75.42 percent, ranking fourth in the country, but a high birth rate in 2023.
Guangdong has the most permanent residents and many outsiders come. The population coming in is young and many are of marriage and childbearing age. In some places in Guangdong like Chaoshan and Zhanjiang, the willingness to have babies is high because of the traditional culture.
While the birth population and rate are going down in many provinces, Hainan in South China is different. In 2023, there were 96,000 births,7,900 more than the year before. The birth rate was 9.28 per thousand, 0.68 more.
Besides birth data, the statistics from different regions also show the trends of resident population growth and migration. Of 28 provinces with data, nine have more permanent residents. Zhejiang and Guangdong have the biggest increases, 500,000 and 490,000.
Population migration shows that the Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta are where people go. In provinces, people move from small and medium cities and rural areas to central cities. Even if some provinces have less people, the capital cities still have more. Analysts say the capital cities have more chances and jobs, so they attract people.
1．We can know from the passage that in places with high birth rates, ____ .
A．the urbanization rate is always high
B．the urbanization rate is usually low
C．people don't like the traditional culture
D．people have better jobs
2．From Paragraph 4, we can know that in Guangdong, ____:
A．few outsiders come
B．the population coming in is old
C．the willingness to have babies is high in some places
D．the traditional culture has no influence on having babies
3．What is the main idea of Paragraph 5
A．The birth data of Hainan.
B．The population growth of Hainan.
C．The birth rate of Hainan is the highest.
D．The difference of Hainan from other provinces.
4．What is the main idea of the passage
A．The birth situation in different provinces.
B．The population migration in China.
C．The development of Guangdong.
D．The changes of birth rates.
5．我已经连续赢了三场比赛。
I have won three games 　 　 a row.
6． I spend two or three hours on my homework every night.(用高级单词替换 every)
7． Nobody had much money at the time and I was no ____ .
A．exception B．except C．besides D．exceptional
8． The man sat under the tree,____ a book.
A．read B．reads C．reading D．was reading
9． Although I understand what you say, I can't agree with you.(用高级单词替换 Although)
Tuesday你是"低头族"吗
Today, an increasing number of people are always looking at their mobile phones with their heads down. These people are called the "Heads-down Tribe". Are you a heads-down tribe member Heads-down tribe members now can be seen everywhere.
More and more traffic accidents are happening because more drivers use mobile phones when they are driving. In order to make drivers pay more attention to driving, some new traffic rules have been made. For example, people who use mobile phones while driving in Taiwan are fined. Car drivers and motorcyclists who break the traffic rule will be fined NT $3,000 and NT $1,000 respectively.
As we can see above, using mobile phones may cause accidents and even cost a lot of money. Also, more and more interesting and strange facts happen to the "Heads-down Tribe". Let's have a look at an interesting TV report. A man in America kept using his mobile phone on his way home. As a result, he knocked into a big lost bear. When he lifted his eyes from the phone, he was so afraid that he turned around and ran away quickly.
Another fact is that we can often see people in the restaurant eating face to face but looking at their own mobile phones. It's strange that they don't talk to the ones who sit opposite to them during the meal. Some of them even have fun communicating with others on the phone.
Mobile phones are helpful and necessary tools for modern life. Are mobile phones good or bad It depends on how people use them. Let's be "healthy" users and try to be the "Heads-up Tribe".
10．A heads-down tribe member ____ .
A．is good at using the Internet
B．is a dangerous driver
C．is always looking at his or her mobile phone
11．The underlined word "motorcyclists" in the passage means"____" in Chinese.
A．摩托车手 B．手机使用者 C．低头族
12．The American was ____ when he knocked into the bear.
A．driving a car
B．going to work
C．using his mobile phone
13．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．People who use mobile phones while driving cars in Taiwan will be fined NT $3,000.
B．The man knocked into the bear because he was too old to see clearly.
C．All the people in the restaurant talk to each other during the meal.
14．What's the best title for the passage
A．Drive Your Car Carefully
B．Use Mobile Phones Properly
C．Be a Heads-Down Tribe Member
15． More and more young people are willing to explore the outside world.(改为同义句)An 　 　 number of young people are willing to explore the outside world.
16．Have you got a 　 　(手机)
17． A strange thing happened____ me last Sunday.
A．on B．for C．with D．to
18． Some people waste food,　 　(而) others haven't enough to eat.
19． If you don't obey the rules, you'll be 　 　(罚款).
Wednesday三种西方传统舞蹈
Joining in the hokey cokey
To bring the history of the town to life, the hokey cokey becomes part of Dorchester's Heritage Open Day event. That day, the roads are closed to traffic and lots of free activities are held. As part of the fun, everyone is invited to come dancing in the streets. Look!
Hundreds of people put their arms and legs in, then out, then shake them all around.
____
Flamenco is a type of art that includes poetry, singing, guitar playing and dancing with hand clapping and lightning-fast footwork. It has been part of Spanish culture for hundreds of years. The Flamenco Law which has been passed by the government aims to protect flamenco from being changed by recording what it is and making it part of the school curriculum.
Enjoying the moves
Highland dancing is probably the most famous type of Scottish dancing. It is a fun and quick traditional dancing. It is often done to bagpipe music and performed at events such as Highland competitions. It's performed by young and old dancers. Men and women dance together.
20．In which section of the newspaper can we read the news
A．People. B．Building. C．Food. D．Custom.
21．What is needed for a large hokey cokey dance on Dorchester's Heritage Open Day
A．Controlled traffic. B．Closed business.
C．Long holidays. D．Free activities.
22．The best heading for the second piece of news would be"____".
A．Obeying the law B．Teaching singing and dancing
C．Protecting flamenco D．Developing the flamenco style
23．What can we infer from those dances
A．They must be performed at competitions.
B．They might have lived through years.
C．They can stand for English culture.
D．They should be prevented from changing.
24．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage
A．Wonderful Dance Performances
B．Different Kinds of Dances
C．The History of Famous
D．Dance Events Around the World
25． Kate was invited 　 　(用 attend的适当形式填空) Linda's birthday party.
26． People began to make robots about several ____ years ago.
A．hundred B．hundreds C．hundred of D．hundreds of
27． We should prevent the environment 　 　(用 pollute 的适当形式填空).
28． The Spring Festival is a 　 　(用 tradition的适当形式填空) Chinese holiday.
29． Your 　 　(用 perform的适当形式填空) on the stage was wonderful.
Thursday花钱寻找外星人是否值得
Strange events in the sky, such as speeding lights or flying objects, which cannot be explained are called UFOs. Some people believe they could be a sign of aliens.
Many people think there are intelligent life forms in the universe other than humans. However, millions of pounds have been spent searching for aliens and no one has found proof. Some people think it is a waste of money and people's skills. So, is searching for aliens worth the money and effort Here are two different voices.
It's a mystery that needs to be solved. "Are humans alone in the universe " is a question that has inspired centuries of debate dating back thousands of years and at least as far as the ancient Greeks. It is a question that has inspired hundreds of books and films, which shows how important it is to people. If someone sees a UFO, we need to find out what it is. Scientists searching for aliens could create new technologies and these could do good to Earth. For example, the small, lightweight camera on phones was developed so astronauts could take photos in space. Plus, if we were to discover aliens, we might be able to share knowledge with each other and create friendships across the universe.
▲ . There are many important problems here on Earth— such as climate change. People should focus energy on these rather than searching the universe for alien s that might not even exist. Many people have spent lots of money trying to find signs of alien life and there is no result. Videos of flashing lights and strange objects in the sky might make good stories but in fact there is probably a reasonable explanation, such as a dirty mark on the camera lens. Besides, if aliens do exist, they will probably find us first so we might as well stop wasting our energy on them and spend it making Earth a better place to live.
30．According to Paragraph 3, searching for aliens could ____ .
A．make human competition more intense
B．have started from ancient Greeks
C．inspire humans' creativity
D．develop the entertainment business
31．Which of the following can be put in ▲
A．Humans have tried for years to find UFOs
B．People should put more effort into space
C．The money could be put to better use
D．More discoveries do good to Earth
32．The underlined word "these" in the last paragraph refers to"____".
A．signs of alien life B．stories on science
C．videos of flashing lights D．problems on Earth
33． There are millions of stars in the 　 　(宇宙).
34． You can search online for more reasons and 　 　(用 proof 的适当形式填空).
35． Bob needs to buy a new bike.(变为否定句)
Bob 　 　 buy a new bike.
36． What you said sounds 　 　(用 reason 的适当形式填空). I agree with you.
37． Since it's raining outside, we might as well ____ at home and watch a movie.
A．stay B．staying C．to stay D．stayed
阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
The 15-year-old Canadian teenager Auldin Maxwell broke two of the records for stacking Jenga blocks(堆叠叠乐积木). He stacked 1,840 standard-sized Jenga pieces on top of just one 38． and also stacked 900 huge ones on a single block.
Maxwell, who has autism(自闭症), first 39． his talent by chance. "I have always liked balancing things and, as a baby, I used to stack anything like books and toys," he said. Although he has the 40． for stacking the blocks, he did come up with 41． ways to balance out the tower.
Maxwell's favorite thing about Jenga blocks is that it has 42． . He doesn't just see them as blocks in a game, but as tools that can be used for building all kinds of things. For him, it's an engineering challenge, and it can 43． his creative ability. He has a special 44． to building such towers. He can 45． it for about three hours. Before trying, he would prepare with some fun 46． , such as riding a bike or listening to music.
Now, Maxwell is trying to 47． another record— although this time, it has nothing to do with Jenga. "I want to solve the most Rubik's Cubes(魔方) while on a bike," he said.
38．A． toy B． block C． stick D． book
39．A． researched B． lost C． discovered D． forgot
40．A． talent B． problem C． robot D． message
41．A．common B． boring C． different D． healthy
42．A． problems B． books C． pictures D． advantages
43．A． reduce B． develop C． touch D． save
44．A． present B． chance C． name D． secret
45．A． give up B． focus on C． depend on D． take away
46．A． colors B． stories C． cards D． activities
47．A． break B． introduce C． manage D． hide
阅读下面的短文，回答文后问题。
A young man went to his first teacher, "I expect to make my life better and more beautiful. Please tell me the way about how to make it."
The teacher gave him some cotton and one candle. And then he also provided one needle for him. After that, the teacher said, "Take these and now you can leave."
After getting those things, the man couldn't know the reason and asked why. His teacher smiled, "Each thing I gave has deep meanings of their own." He continued, "The cotton shows the beauty, and it is used to make beautiful clothes for every person. That means to protect all the people's safety, beauty, money and spirit. The candle will burn and help people see clearly. It means you should try to be like a candle. If you don't have a needle, you can't repair broken clothes. That's to say, you must learn to help people in need."
After listening to this, the man understood the meaning of life. He knew that helping and protecting others without getting is the best way to live a beautiful life.
48．Why did the young man go to his first teacher
49．What did the cotton mean according to the teacher
50．What was the meaning of life to the young man
在空白处按要求填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。每空1个单词。
Many stories happened at the Children's Medical Care Center. These 　51． 　(story)deeply touched us. We saw a lot of children 　52． 　 hair because they got special treatment. We played with them and 　53． 　(draw) pictures with them. They had great pains, but they 　54． 　(be) very friendly. It was much 　55． 　(easy) to talk with them than we had expected.
One day, a girl wanted to teach us how to fold paper. She taught us with great patience and explained each step slowly and clearly. 　56． 　 we could do that well, we still pretended to know nothing about it. We followed her step by step and did as she told us. Finally, when we completed our work 　57． 　(perfect), she gave each of us a big hug. We could see the 　58． 　(proud) and happiness on her face. Her father was so thankful to us that his eyes were full of tears. Until then, we knew that the girl would receive 　59． 　operation the next day.
It was really a valuable experience to all of us. We began to think about the ways to deal with the difficulties in life. When we compare our "troubles" with those kids', 　60． 　(we) seem not worth mentioning at all.
答案解析部分
【答案】1．B
2．C
3．A
4．A
【知识点】说明文；社会问题；细节理解；段落大意；文章大意
【解析】【分析】本文主要介绍广东省连续多年生育数据突出，同时提到其他省份的生育情况及人口迁移趋势，如海南、浙江等，指出长三角和珠三角是人口流入地。
【点评】考查阅读理解，首先浏览文章大意，然后读懂题意，最后从文中抓住关键词句，理解句意，最终正确正确答案。
1．细节理解题。根据Usually, places with high birthrates have lower urbanization rates.可知通常出生率高的地方城镇化率较低。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据In some places in Guangdong like Chaoshan and Zhanjiang, the willingness to have babies is high because of the traditional culture.9在广东的一些地方，如潮汕和湛江，由于传统文化，人们生孩子的意愿很高）,可知在广东的一些地方人们生育意愿很高，故选C。
3．段落大意题。根据While the birth population and rate are going down in many provinces, Hainan in South China is different. In 2023, there were 96,000 births,7,900 more than the year before. The birth rate was 9.28 per thousand, 0.68 more.(虽然许多省份的出生人口和出生率都在下降，但中国南方的海南却有所不同。2023年，有96000名新生儿，比前一年多7900人。出生率为千分之9.28，高于千分之0.68)，可知第五段主要讲述了2023年海南的出生人口及出生率情况，故选A。
4．文章大意题。文章主要围绕广东、海南等不同省份的生育情况展开，阐述了当前各省的生育情况。故选A。
5．【答案】in
【知识点】汉译英；固定搭配
【解析】【分析】根据中英文对照可知缺少汉语提示"连续"，"连续"用in a row，固定搭配，故填in。
【点评】考查汉译英和固定搭配，注意平时识记固定搭配in a row。
6．【答案】per
【知识点】简单形容词；形容词作定语置于名词前
【解析】【分析】句意：我每天晚上花两三个小时做作业。every每，同义词是per，形容词，修饰名词night，故填per。
【点评】考查形容词，注意平时识记every的同义词是per，理解句意。
7．【答案】A
【知识点】不可数名词；固定搭配
【解析】【分析】句意：当时没有人有很多钱，我也不例外。A.例外，不可数名词；B.除了，介词；C.除了......之外还有，介词；D.例外的，形容词。根据Nobody had much money at the time(当时没有人有很多钱)，可知讲的是我也不例外，no exception不例外，固定搭配，故选A。
【点评】 考查不可数名词，注意识记固定搭配no exception。
8．【答案】C
【知识点】现在分词
【解析】【分析】句意：那人坐在树下看书。read读书，实义动词，单三式是reads，动词ing是reading，过去进行时是was reading。本句谓语为sat，因此后面不能再用谓语动词。由于man与read之间为主动关系，因此要用现在分词的主动形式作状语。reading a book在此为伴随状语，表示伴随状态。故选C。
【点评】考查现在分词，首先识记选项区别，然后根据句子结构和主语和read的关系确定答案，理解句意。
9．【答案】While
【知识点】表转折关系的连词；从属连词when, while, as的用法比较
【解析】【分析】句意：虽然我理解你说的话，但我不能同意你的观点。although尽管，连词，同义词是while，虽然，注意句首首字母大写，故填While。
【点评】考查连词，注意平时识记although的同义词是while，注意句首首字母大写。
【答案】10．C
11．A
12．C
13．A
14．B
【知识点】说明文；社会问题；细节理解；词义猜测；标题选择
【解析】【分析】主要讲了如今很多人总是低着头看手机，成为"低头族"。我们应该正确地使用手机，要做"抬头族"。
【点评】考查阅读理解，解答时注意细读题材，各个击破。掌握全文的大意之后，细细阅读材料后的问题，弄清每题要求后，带着问题，再回到原文中去寻找、捕获有关信息，选择正确答案。
10．细节理解题。根据Today, an increasing number of people are always looking at their mobile phones with their heads down. These people are called the "Heads-down Tribe".(如今，越来越多的人总是低头看手机。这些人被称为"低头族")，可知"低头族"总是看手机，故选C。
11．词义猜测题。根据Car drivers and motorcyclists who break the traffic rule will be fined NT 3,000andNT1,000 respectively.(违反交通规则的汽车司机和......将分别被罚款3000新台币和1000新台币)，这里将motorcyclists与Car drivers(汽车司机)并列，且都是违反交通规则会受到罚款的对象，所以motorcyclists意思是"摩托车手"，故选A。
12．细节理解题。根据A man in America kept using his mobile phone on his way home.As a result,he knocked into a big lost bear.可知一名美国男子在回家的路上一直在用手机。结果，他撞上了一只迷路的大熊，故选C。
13．细节理解题。根据Car drivers and motorcyclists who break the traffic rule will be fined NT $3,000 and NT $1,000 respectively可知司机在台湾开车时使用手机将被罚款新台币3000元，故选A。
14．标题选择题。文章通过描述"低头族"因使用手机而引发的问题，如交通事故、与他人交流减少等，最后指出手机是现代生活中有用且必要的工具，好坏取决于人们如何使用，呼吁人们成为"健康"的用户，也就是要正确使用手机，B选项准确概括了文章主旨，故选B。
15．【答案】increasing
【知识点】固定搭配；简单形容词；形容词作定语置于名词前
【解析】【分析】句意：越来越多的年轻人愿意探索外面的世界。more and more越来越多，同义短语是an increasing number of，固定搭配，故填increasing。
【点评】考查形容词作定语， increasing，主要用作为形容词，意为越来越多的，渐增的。
16．【答案】mobile phone
【知识点】可数名词的单数
【解析】【分析】句意：你有手机吗？"手机"用mobile phone，固定搭配，a后面用可数名词单数，所以phone用单数，故填mobile phone。
【点评】考查名词拼写，首先识记固定搭配mobile phone，然后注意a后面用可数名词单数。
17．【答案】D
【知识点】固定搭配
【解析】【分析】句意：上星期天我发生了一件奇怪的事。A.在.....上面；B.为了；C.和；D.到。sth. happen to sb.某人发生了某事，固定搭配，故选D。
【点评】考查固定搭配，注意掌握固定搭配sth. happen to sb.。
18．【答案】while
【知识点】表转折关系的连词；从属连词when, while, as的用法比较
【解析】【分析】句意：有些人浪费食物，而另一些人则没有足够的食物吃。"而"用while，连词，故填while。
【点评】考查连词拼写，注意平时识记单词词义及词性，理解句意。
19．【答案】fined
【知识点】过去式和过去分词；一般将来时的被动语态
【解析】【分析】句意：如果你不遵守规则，你会被罚款的。"罚款"用fine，实义动词。主语you是动作fine的承受者，时态是一般将来时，所以用一般将来时的被动语态，结构是will be+动词过去分词，fine的过去分词是fined，故填fined。
【点评】考查动词过去分词拼写，首先识记单词词义及词性，然后根据主语和谓语关系确定语态，最后识记一般将来时的被动语态结构。
【答案】20．D
21．A
22．C
23．B
24．B
【知识点】说明文；舞蹈作品赏析与文化价值；细节理解；推理判断；段落大意
【解析】【分析】本文主要介绍了西方国家的三种传统舞蹈。
【点评】考查阅读理解，通读全文，理解文章大意，阅读题目后返回原文阅读并找出与题目相对应的内容，仔细核对，选择符合原文原意的答案，完成后再次阅读并检查。
20．文章出处题。A.人们；B.建筑；C.食物；D.习俗。本文介绍了多塞特郡遗产开放日活动中的舞蹈、弗拉门戈舞以及高地舞等，属于风俗文化范畴，所以可以在报纸的Custom板块读到这篇新闻，D选项正确。故选D。
21．细节理解题。根据That day,the roads are closed to traffic and lots of free activities are held.(那天，道路禁止通行，并举行了许多免费活动)，可知在多切斯特遗产开放日的霍基-科基舞会时，要实行交通管制。故选A。
22．段落大意题。根据protect flamenco from being changed可知本段主要介绍了弗拉门戈这门艺术及对该门艺术的保护等情况，因此C选项适合作本段标题。故选C。
23．推理判断题。根据To bring the history of the town to life第二段中的It has been part of Spanish culture for hundreds of years(数百年来，它一直是西班牙文化的一部分)，及第三段中的It is a fun and quick traditional dancing.(这是一种有趣而快速的传统舞蹈)，可知这几种舞蹈形式都有多年的历史，故选B。
24．标题选择题。文章主要介绍了霍基-科基舞、弗拉门戈舞和高地舞等不同类型的舞蹈，B选项准确概括了文章内容，故选B。
25．【答案】to attend
【知识点】固定搭配；动词不定式
【解析】【分析】句意：凯特被邀请参加琳达的生日聚会。attend参加，实义动词。sb. be invited to do sth.某人被邀请做某事，固定搭配，所以用to attend，故填to attend。
【点评】考查动词不定式，注意掌握固定搭配sb. be invited to do sth.。
26．【答案】A
【知识点】数学词的表达；整数表达
【解析】【分析】句意：大约几百年前，人们开始制造机器人。hundred百， hundreds数百， hundred of错误用法， hundreds of，几百，数百。表示几百用基数词+hundred；hundreds of成百上千，固定搭配。several相当于基数词，所以用hundred，故选A。
【点评】考查数学词的用法，注意平时识记hundred的用法。
27．【答案】being polluted
【知识点】固定搭配
【解析】【分析】句意：我们应该保护环境。pollute污染，实义动词。prevent sb./sth.(from) doing sth.防止某人/某物做某事"，固定搭配，主语environment是动作pollute的承受者，所以用被动语态，doing的被动语态是being+动词过去分词，pollute的过去分词是polluted，故填being polluted。
【点评】考查固定搭配prevent sb./sth.(from) doing sth.，注意根据主语和pollute的关系确定语态，最后识记doing的被动语态是being+动词过去分词。
28．【答案】traditional
【知识点】简单形容词；形容词作定语置于名词前
【解析】【分析】句意：春节是中国的一个传统节日。tradition传统，名词。holiday节日，名词，形容词修饰名词，所以tradition用形容词traditional传统的，故填traditional。
【点评】考查形容词作定语，首先识记单词词义及词性，然后识记形容词修饰名词，理解句意。
29．【答案】performance
【知识点】可数名词的单数
【解析】【分析】句意：你在舞台上的表演太棒了。perform表演，实义动词。your你的，形容词性物主代词，修饰名词，perform的名词是performance，表演，可数名词，was表明主语是单数，故填performance。
【点评】考查可数名词单数，首先识记单词词义及词性，然后识记形容词性物主代词修饰名词，最后根据关键词was确定名词单复数。
【答案】30．C
31．C
32．D
【知识点】科普类；说明文；推理判断；代词指代
【解析】【分析】文章就人们对于花很多钱和精力去寻找外星人是否值得这一问题阐述了两种不同的观点。
【点评】考查阅读理解，首先读懂文章大意，然后带着问题从文中抓住关键词句，理解句意，最终选择正确答案。
30．推理判断题。根据Scientists searching for aliens could create new technologies and these could do good to Earth.(寻找外星人的科学家可以创造新技术，这些技术对地球有好处)，可知寻找外星人可以激发人类的创造力。故选C。
31．推理判断题。根据Many people have spent lots of money trying to find signs of alien life and there is no result.(许多人花了很多钱试图找到外星生命的迹象，但没有结果)，可知寻找外星人的钱可以更好地用于解决地球上的问题，故选C。
32．代词指代题。根据最后一段There are many important problems here on Earth—such as climate change.(地球上有许多重要的问题，比如气候变化)，可知these指代前文提到的 "地球上的重要问题"，故选D。
33．【答案】universe
【知识点】可数名词的单数
【解析】【分析】句意：宇宙中有数百万颗恒星。"宇宙"用universe， in the universe，在宇宙中，介词短语，因此用名词单数，故填universe。
【点评】考查名词拼写，注意平时识记单词词义及词性，注意不可数名词。
34．【答案】proofs
【知识点】规则变化的可数名词复数
【解析】【分析】句意：你可以在网上搜索更多的原因和证据。proof证据，可数名词。and连接并列成分，reasons是可数名词复数，所以proof也用复数，即proofs，故填proofs。
【点评】考查可数名词复数，首先识记单词词义及词性，然后根据关键词and和reasons确定答案。
35．【答案】doesn't need to
【知识点】表示目前存在的状态、性质或经常发生的动作或习惯；否定陈述句；其他语法一致形式
【解析】【分析】句意：鲍勃需要买一辆新自行车。need需要，实义动词，needs表明时态是一般现在时，含有实义动词的否定句在实义动词前面加don't/doesn't，实义动词用原形，主语Bob是单数，所以用doesn't，needs用动词原形need，故填doesn't need to。
【点评】考查否定句，一般现在时和主谓一致，首先根据关键词needs确定时态，然后识记一般现在时的否定句的变化规则。
36．【答案】reasonable
【知识点】简单形容词；形容词作表语
【解析】【分析】句意：你说的听起来很合理。我同意你的看法。reason理由，可数名词。sound听起来，系动词，后面用形容词，根据后句I agree with you.我同意你的看法，可知你说的话听起来是合理的，reason的形容词是reasonable，合理的，故填reasonable。
【点评】考查形容词作表语，首先识记单词词义及词性，然后识记系动词后面用形容词，理解句意。
37．【答案】A
【知识点】动词原形；固定搭配
【解析】【分析】句意：既然外面在下雨，我们不妨呆在家里看电影。stay待，实义动词，动词ing是staying，不定式是to stay，过去式是stayed。might as well do sth.不妨做某事，最好做某事，固定搭配，所以用原形stay，故选A。
【点评】考查动词原形。注意识记固定搭配might as well do sth.。
【答案】38．B；39．C；40．A；41．C；42．D；43．B；44．D；45．B；46．D；47．A
【知识点】记叙文；人物传记
【解析】【分析】文章主要讲述了打破了两项堆积木的纪录的15岁加拿大少年 Aaldin Maxwell 的故事。
【点评】考查完形填空，首先通读一遍文章，跳过缺失的单词，再根据上下文来判断所缺单词的含义，最后对选项进行区别，选出正确的那一项。
38．句意：他把1840块标准尺寸的叠乐积木堆叠在仅仅一块积木上面，还把900块巨大的积木堆叠在一块积木上。A.toy玩具；B.block积木块；C.stick棍子、枝条；D.book书。根据前文提到的stacking Jenga blocks(堆叠叠乐积木)，可知这里说的是把积木堆叠在一块积木上，故选B。
39．句意：患有自闭症的麦克斯韦尔偶然间发现了自己的天赋。A.researched研究；B.lost丢失；C.discovered发现；D.forgot忘记。talent天赋，结合语境，他是偶然发现了自己堆叠积木的天赋，故选C。
40．句意：尽管他有堆叠积木的天赋，但他确实想出了不同的方法来平衡塔。A.talent天赋；B.problem问题；C.robot机器人；D.message信息、消息。根据前文his talent可知提到他偶然发现了自己堆叠积木的天赋，故选A。
41．句意：尽管他有堆叠积木的天赋，但他确实想出了不同的方法来平衡塔。A.common普通的、常见的；B.boring无聊的；C.different不同的；D.healthy健康的。ways方法，根据语境可知讲的是他想出了不同的方法来平衡塔，故选C。
42．句意：麦克斯韦尔最喜欢叠乐积木的地方是它有优点。A.problems问题；B.books书；C.pictures图片；D.advantages优点、优势。根据后文He doesn't just see them as blocks in a game, but as tools that can be used for building all kinds of things. For him, it's an engineering challenge(他不仅仅把它们看作游戏中的积木，而是看作可以用来建造各种东西的工具，对他来说这是工程挑战)，可知这些都是叠乐积木的优点，故选D。
43．句意：对他来说，这是工程挑战，能发展他的创造能力。A.reduce减少；B.develop发展、培养；C.touch触摸、接触；D.save拯救、节省。根据his creative ability(他的创造能力)，可知是指培养他的创造能力，develop one's creative ability培养某人的创造能力。故选B。
44．句意：他在搭建这样的塔方面有特殊的秘诀。A.present礼物、现在；B.chance机会；C.name名字；D.secret秘诀、秘密。根据He can...it for about three hours.Before trying,he would prepare some fun...,such as riding a bike or listening to music.(他可以......它持续了大约三个小时。在尝试之前，他会准备一些乐趣......，如骑自行车或听音乐)，可知这是介绍他建造塔的特别秘密。故选D。
45．句意：他能专注大约三个小时。A.give up放弃；B.focus on专注于；C.depend on依靠、取决于；D.take away拿走、带走。 根据for about three hours(大约三个小时)，可知指专注大约3小时。故选B。
46．句意：在尝试之前，他会用一些有趣的活动做准备，比如骑自行车或听音乐。A.colors颜色；B.stories故事；C.cards卡片；D.activities活动。根据such as riding a bike or listening to music.(例如骑自行车或听音乐)，可知是指活动。故选D。
47．句意：现在，麦克斯韦尔正试图打破另一项纪录——尽管这次与叠乐积木无关。A.break打破；B.introduce介绍；C.manage管理、设法做到；D.hide隐藏。根据another record(又一个记录)，可知是指打破纪录。故选A。
【答案】48．He expected to make his life better and more beautiful.
49．It meant to protect all the people's safety, beauty, money and spirit.
50．Helping and protecting others without getting is the best way to live a beautiful life.
【知识点】说明文；生活方式
【解析】【分析】本文讲述了一个年轻人向他的启蒙老师寻求如何让生活变得更好、更美好的建议。
【点评】考查阅读表达，首先读懂文章大意，然后从文中抓住关键词句，结合语法确定正确答案。
48．根据A young man went to his first teacher,'I expect to make my life better and more beautiful. Please tell me the way about how to make it.'(一个年轻人去找他的启蒙老师，说："我希望让我的生活变得更好、更美好。请告诉我该怎么做)，可知年轻人去找他的启蒙老师是因为他希望让自己的生活变得更好、更美好。故填He expected to make his life better and more beautiful.。
49．根据The cotton shows the beauty, and it is used to make beautiful clothes for every person. That means to protect all the people's safety, beauty, money and spirit(棉花代表着美丽，它被用来为每个人制作漂亮的衣服。这意味着要保护所有人的安全、美丽、金钱和精神)，可知在老师看来，棉花意味着要保护所有人的安全、美丽、金钱和精神，故填It meant to protect all the people's safety, beauty, money and spirit.。
50．根据After listening to this, the man understood the meaning of life. He knew that helping and protecting others without getting is the best way to live a beautiful life.(听了这话，这个人明白了生命的意义。他知道，不求回报地帮助和保护他人是过上美好生活的最佳方式)，可知对年轻人来说，生命的意义是不求回报地帮助和保护他人，故填Helping and protecting others without getting is the best way to live a beautiful life.。
【答案】51．stories；52．without；53．drew；54．were；55．Easier；56．Though/ Although；57．perfectly；58．pride；59．an；60．ours
【知识点】故事阅读类；记叙文
【解析】【分析】本文讲述了作者在儿童医疗护理中心与孩子们互动的经历。
【点评】考查语法填空，首先读懂文章大意，然后识记单词词义及词性，根据前后句句意和语法确定单词正确形式。
51．句意：这些故事深深触动了我们。story故事，可数名词。these修饰可数名词复数，所以用复数stories，故填stories。
52．句意：我们看到很多孩子因接受特殊治疗而没有头发。根据because they got special treatment(因他们接受特殊治疗)，结合句子可知讲的是很多孩子因接受特殊治疗而没有头发，without没有，介词，故填without。
53．句意：我们和他们一起玩，一起画画。draw绘画，实义动词。and连接并列成分，played是动词过去式，所以draw用过去式drew，故填drew。
54．句意：他们承受着巨大的痛苦，但却非常友好。be是，时态是一般过去时，主语是复数they，所以be动词用were，故填were。
55．句意：和他们交谈比我们预期的容易得多。easy容易的，形容词。be动词was后面用形容词，than是比较级标志词，easy的比较级是easier，更容易的，故填easier。
56．句意：尽管我们能做好，还是假装对此一无所知。we could do that well我们能做好，we still pretended to know nothing about it我们假装对此一无所知，结合句子可知讲的是尽管我们能做好，还是假装对此一无所知，though/although尽管，连词，注意句首首字母大写，故填Though/Although。
57．句意：最后，当我们完美地完成作品时，她给了我们每个人一个大大的拥抱。perfect完美的，形容词。complete完成，实义动词，副词修饰实义动词，perfect的副词是perfectly，完美地，故填perfectly。
58．句意：我们能看到她脸上的骄傲和快乐。proud骄傲的，形容词。and连接并列成分，happiness快乐，不可数名词，所以proud用名词pride，骄傲，不可数名词，故填pride。
59．句意：直到那时，我们才知道这个女孩第二天要接受手术。operation手术，可数名词，表示数量一，以元音音素开头，所以用an表示数量一，故填an。
60．句意：当我们把自己的"烦恼"和那些孩子的相比，我们的(烦恼)似乎根本不值一提。we我们，主格，做主语。根据句子可知讲的是完美地烦恼，空格后面没有名词，所以用名词所有格，即we的名词性物主代词是ours，故填ours。
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