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2024-2025初中英语八年级上册期末必刷
阅读理解专项练习30篇
附答案及解析
一
It’s easy to think “that will never happen to me,” but natural disasters (灾难) are becoming both more common and serious. Millions of families face floods, tornadoes and other natural disasters every year. In Australia, for example, its wildfires from 2019 to 2020 were caused by the high temperature and a drought (干旱), taking away the lives of hundreds of people and billions (十亿) of animals.
While you can’t stop disasters from happening, you can stay safe during one if you know what to do.
Flood
Floods can happen very suddenly. Flood water can be deeper than it looks. It can carry you away, so stay away! Glass, snakes, and dirty things can be in flood water. They can make you sick, so don’t drink it even if you are thirsty.
Tornado
A tornado happens during some storms. If there’s a tornado warning, go someplace, such as a small and sturdy (结实的) bathroom, which is safe from the wind and flying things. Remember to keep away from windows or anything heavy that might fall on1 you. Get down low and cover your head with your arms.
Earthquake
You can stay safe during an earthquake by moving away from things that might fall. Get down under something that's strong if you can't rush out of the building right away. Protect your neck and head with your arm. If you're outside, go to an open space. Stay away from trees or anything that might fall over and hurt you.
Bushfire
Bushfires, also known as wildfires, are common across the world during the hotter months. It is important that you try to stay calm in a bushfire. Some fires can start so quickly that they threaten (威胁) homes and lives within minutes, so your safest choice is always to leave early. You'd better prepare an emergency survival kit and have it handy at all times.
No one wants to be caught in a dangerous and extreme situation. If the unthinkable does take place, having a plan and knowing what to do could make all the difference for you and your loved ones.
1．The writer mentions Australian wildfires to show ________.
A．a natural disaster will never happen to us
B．the fires can cause the death of people and animals
C．natural disasters are becoming more and more serious
D．the high temperature and a drought may lead to wildfires
2．When disasters happen, what can you do to keep safe
A．Drink flood water if you are thirsty when a flood happens.
B．Stop moving and wait for other people’s help in a bushfire.
C．Stay away from windows or flying things when a tornado comes.
D．Stay under the trees after getting out of buildings in an earthquake.
3．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A．The Predictions about Natural Disasters
B．The Ways to Keep Safe in Natural Disasters
C．The Reasons Why Natural Disasters Happen
D．The Types of Natural Disasters around the World
二
It’s said that cats are not just pets to us all these years. They are, in fact, learning from their owners and taking them as models. Scary, huh
A new study from the University of Messina shows that indoor cats who live closely to their owners copy the lives of their owners. For example, they sleep at the same time and eat at the same time. Just like a parent for a child, the same is true for a cat owner and his cat.
Many owners think their cats are as family members, so they spend much time with cats, hoping to give the best care and love for their cats. This is one of reasons the cats learn from their owner’s actions.
Another reason is that cats are clever animals with a long memory. Jane Brunt, director of the Catalyst Council, told Discovery News. “Cats watch us and notice our actions, knowing where their food is and what time to eat meals, where the washing areas are and how to open the cupboard door that’s closed.”
A new study also shows that cats understand 25—35 basic men’s words, such as food, eat, sit, no, stay, and stand. If owners train a cat to learn these words, cats will got closer to them. But in fact, cats can’t understand our ‘meows’.
So try to do better when you are in front of cats. If you spend a lot of time searching the kitchen, your cat will copy you and take food to its bowl for the night meal, too. That’s why cat owners and cats overweight rates often seem to synchronize.
Next time you reach for your kitchen, think twice. If your cat is watching, maybe she will overeat as well.
4．The text is mainly about ________.
A．cats and owners
B．cats and home
C．cats and language
D．cats and parents
5．According to the passage, what does the underlined word “synchronize” mean
A．change quickly B．go down
C．get lower D．be the same
6．According to the passage, which of the following is True
A．Cats can learn from men’s actions.
B．Cat can’t find food from closed cupboard.
C．Cats are always looking at their owners.
D．Cats understand most of our language.
7．The writer will probably agree that __________.
A．people need to live with the cats
B．children can keep cats in their houses
C．people should share the story of cats and men
D．pet owners should have healthier ways of life
三
Dr. Seuss and The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat is a rhymed children’s book written by the American writer Dr. Seuss. The main character in the book is a naughty talking cat, wearing a tall, red and white-stripped hat. The cat appears in six of Dr. Seuss’s children’s books. The Cat in the Hat has become popular around the world because it is an entertaining and fun book for young readers.
Dr. Seuss is actually the pen name of Theodore Seuss Geisel. He was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts and died on September 24, 1991, at the age of 87, in La Jolla, California. After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he studied at Lincoln College, Oxford with the plan to get a doctor degree (博士学位). However, he returned to the United States without getting it. After that, Theodore Geisel used the title “Dr.” because his father always hoped that his son would get a doctor degree.
Theodore Seuss Geisel was not only a writer but also a colorful cartoonist. Before World War II, he wrote children’s books. After World War II started, he drew cartoons. After the war, he returned to writing children’s books. In 1954, he learned that children were not interested in reading because their books were boring. To encourage reading, he wrote The Cat in the Hat using only 236 basic words. After its success, he went on to write many other children’s books, including such all-time favorites as Horton Hatches the Egg, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss’s ABC, I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! and Hop on Pop.
Theodore Seuss Geisel’s books are accepted as classic books. His many interesting “Dr. Seuss” books continue to attract and entertain readers around the world.
8．Why is the book The Cat in the Hat popular
A．It is full of fun. B．It is a rhymed book.
C．The book is for children. D．It was written by Theodore Seuss Geisel.
9．The writer wrote this article to ________.
A．make the cat well-known B．teach the children a lesson
C．recommend Dr. Seuss’s books D．introduce Dr. Seuss and his books
10．From the passage, we can know that ________.
A．Theodore Seuss Geisel got a degree in Oxford
B．Dr. Seuss’s books were mainly written for adults
C．Dr. Seuss mentioned serious topics in his classic books
D．readers can find the naughty talking cat in some of Dr. Seuss’s books
11．Which of the following shows the order of the story
a. Dr. Seuss drew cartoons.
b. Theodore Seuss Geisel studied at Lincoln College and tried to get a degree.
c. Dr. Seuss wrote The Cat in the Hat.
d. Theodore Geisel used the title “Dr.” with his pen name “Seuss”.
e. Dr. Seuss wrote Dr. Seuss’s ABC and Hop on Pop.
A．b-d-a-c-e B．b-a-d-e-c C．a-c-b-d-e D．a-b-d-c-e
四
The elephant is another animal that lives in groups. An elephant herd (群) usually has from twenty to forty members. The elephants in the herd usually depend on each other for help when they are in trouble.
The leader (头领) of the group is usually a clever and strong female (雌性的). She travels at the head of the herd and is followed by the other females and their young. The male elephants follow last. When the danger comes, the male (雄性) elephants make a circle (圈) around the weaker (更虚弱的) animals and protect them. A sick elephant is not left behind to die. If an elephant is sick, the whole herd stops traveling until it gets well. When an elephant is hurt, two others walk on both sides of it and support it with their bodies. A member of the herd may be caught in a trap (陷阱). Then the others try to help it. An elephant herd is just like a human’s family.
Elephants love the young in the group and give them special care and love. For example, they help young animals stay afloat (漂浮着) when the herd crosses a river. They work together to help a baby elephant to get to the safety when it goes to a dangerous place. The way elephants love and care the youngsters is like ours.
When a female elephant gives birth to her young baby, she will go out of the herd and she usually leaves the herd for a short time. However, she takes another female along to act as an “aunt”. The aunt stands beside and helps the mother with her new-born baby. In this way, the whole herd protects its newest member.
That’s the elephant herd. Do you like it
12．There are usually ________ members in an elephant herd.
A．less than twenty B．from twenty to forty C．more than forty D．over one hundred
13．In face of danger, the males make a circle around ________.
A．the baby elephants B．the weaker elephants C．the leader of the group D．the stronger elephants
14．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 2 “support” mean
A．依靠 B．资助 C．支撑 D．拥护
15．What will the elephants do to help the young animals cross a river
A．They will help them stay afloat. B．They will leave them behind.
C．They will carry them on the back. D．They will ask people for help.
16．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE
A．The leader of an elephant herd is usually a strong male.
B．Elephants only give the young elephants special care and love.
C．Elephants try their best to help each other when they are in trouble.
D．The female elephant leaves the herd forever after having babies.
五
Owls are active mainly at night. They hunt when it’s completely dark. Most of us go about our business in the daytime. We hardly ever see owls, but many of us like these night birds very much.
Our love for owls has a long history, and it’s in all cultures. No matter how far you go back, there are always some types of artwork or story about an owl. These days, we can find owls on company logos, in children’s book, etc. So, what is it about owls that makes them so popular
Some bird researchers believe owls popularity lies largely in their “cool” looks. Their eyes have developed into large ones, and they use such big eyes to see clearly in the dark. Unlike human eyes, their eyes are cylindrical. So, owls cannot roll their eyes. Their heads have to do most of the rolling-around work. It’s also for this reason that owls can turn their heads almost entirely around on their necks.
Owls also use sound to hunt. Their ears are lopsided-the left ear is a bit higher than the right ear. A noise goes in one ear before it arrives in the other. This helps owls tell which direction a sound is coming from. To make their sense of hearing even better, the owl’s entire face acts like a satellite dish for sound waves. Their mouths are tiny so that they won’t get in the way.
Thanks to such unusual looks and abilities, owls became known as mysterious (神秘的) animals. Over the centuries, lots of myths (神话) about them have been created. Some have described owls as the goddess of wisdom. Some have seen them as witches. These stories have made more people become interested in owls and made these birds become more popular.
17．What is special about their ears
A．Their ears are cylindrical.
B．Their ears are like a satellite dish.
C．Their ears won’t get in the way.
D．The left ear is a bit higher than the right ear.
18．Which of the following is NOT the reason that owls become so popular
A．A long history. B．“Cool” looks.
C．Unusual abilities. D．Lots of stories.
19．What’s the passage mainly about
A．It tells us some information about owls’ look.
B．It tells us some myths about owls.
C．It tells us why owls are so popular.
D．It tell us the special abilities of owls.
20．Where can we find this article
A．In a travel guide. B．In a news report.
C．In a fashion magazine. D．In an encyclopedia about animals.
六
Two fish lived in a pond. Their names were Satabuddhi (having the understanding of a hundred) and Sahasrabuddhi (having the understanding of a thousand). The two of them had a frog for a friend, whose name was Ekabuddhi (having the understanding of one).
One day when they were enjoying a conversation on the bank, some fishermen came by just as the sun was setting. They said to one another, “There seem to be a lot of fish in this pond, and the water is very low. Let us come back here tomorrow morning!” These words struck the three friends like a thunderbolt.
The frog said, “Oh, what shall we do Should we flee (逃跑) or stay here ” Hearing this, Sahasrabuddhi laughed and said. “Don’t be afraid of words alone! They probably will not come back. But even if they do come back, I will be able to protect myself and you as well through the power of my understanding, for I know many pathways through the water.
After hearing this, Satabuddhi said, “Yes, what Sahasrabuddhi says is correct, for one rightly says: Clever minds have many pathways. Why should one abandon the birthplaces of our forefathers because of empty words ”
The frog said, “I have but one wit (智慧), and it is advising me to flee.” After saying this, the frog went to another pond.
Early the next day the fishermen came and spread their nets over the pond. Satabuddhi and Sahasrabuddhi were caught. The frog Ekabuddhi said to his wife, “Look! Mr. Hundred-Wit lies on someone’s head. and Mr. Thousand-Wit is hanging from a string. But Mr. Single-Wit is playing here in the clear water.”
21．Who was Mr. Hundred-Wit in the passage
A．Satabuddhi. B．Sahasrabuddhi. C．Ekabuddhi. D．One of the fishermen.
22．After hearing the fishermen’s words, ________.
A．Satabuddhi found many pathways through the water
B．Sahasrabuddhi thought what Satabuddhi said was wrong
C．Ekabuddhi ran away from the pond
D．the two fish and the frog decided to stay where they were
23．How did the frog feel at the end of the story
A．Understood and thankful. B．Lucky and happy.
C．Afraid but trusted. D．Surprised but grateful.
24．The underlined word “abandon” can be replaced by ________.
A．delete B．take C．leave D．forward
25．What is the best title for the passage
A．A Cat Has Nine Lives B．Kill Two Birds with One Stone
C．A Bad Thing Never Dies D．Too Clever by Half
七
Thousands of people living in Los Angeles have been told to evacuate （疏散）because of a fast-moving wildfire that began in the early hours of Monday morning.
The Getty Fire is close to some of the city’s most expensive homes. It’s reported that wildfires are continuing to rage in many other areas. Some 3300 homes are in the evacuation area. The wildfire is putting LA’ wealthy Brentwood neighborhood in danger, and a local man told the LA Times he was thinking about which of his two cars should be left behind. “I have to decided what I am going to do with my Ferrari（法拉利）,” the 47-year-old man said.
Meanwhile, wildfires are continuing to sweep through northern California. Some 180,000 people have been ordered to leave homes, with roads around Santa Rosa north of San Francisco full of cars as people tried to leave the area. The biggest blockouts（断电）in the state’s history have already left a million people without electricity. Power companies are trying to stop broken cables（电缆）from starting new fires.
The main evacation order in the north covers a huge area of Sonama Country, including Santa Rosa. Sonoma has been hit by the Kincade fire, which started on Wednesday and has burned through a big area of land. It got worse because of the high winds. The 150-year-old Soda Rock Windery was among the places destroyed.
There are fears that the fires could cross the 101 highway and enter area that have not seen wildfires since the 1940s. Fears about the spread of the wildfires led Pacific Gas & Electrc (PG&S) to start a precautionary（预防性的）blockout. Power was shut off to 940,000 families in northern California over the weekend. PG&S said it would work to restart services on Monday but warned of further power cuts as soon as Tuesday if the forecast strong winds returned.
26．The Getty Fire is close to ________.
A．some of the city’s most expensive homes
B．the 150-year-old Soda Rock Windery
C．Pacific Gas
27．What problem did the 47-year-old person in Brentwood neighborhood have
A．What he could do for the LA Times.
B．Which car he should leave behind.
C．Whether he can leave by car.
28．What are power companies trying to do
A．Provide high-quality cables.
B．Prevent electrical fires.
C．Speed up the production of electricity.
29．What happened during the Kincade Fire
A．The north of Sonoma County was hit the most.
B．Strong winds made it worse.
C．Evacuation orders were given many times.
30．What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．Why PG&E restarted its services.
B．Where PG&E offered its services.
C．How PG&E dealt with the wildfires.
八
Once upon a time, there was a beaver (海狸) named Furry living in the forest. He had lots of friends and liked to play outside. One day a big wolf came and started saying, “This is my forest and I am bigger and stronger than you. So you will have to move out of the forest by tomorrow or I will destroy (摧毁) your house.”
Later that night Furry and his friends were thinking what to do. Furry suggested that they should build a trap (陷阱) to catch the wolf and teach him a lesson that there was somebody stronger than him. The beavers decided it would be a deep hole covered with sticks on it.
One of the beavers asked, “How are we going to do that ” Furry suggested that they could ask the rabbits for help to build the trap. About one hour later the beavers went to the rabbits’ house and explained what was going to happen tomorrow in the morning.
The rabbits agreed to help. It took them the whole night but they finished it by the morning. In the morning they all hid up in the trees The wolf came and barked at them to pack their bags and leave the forest as soon as possible. Since the wolf wasn’t looking where he was going, he fell into the trap.
All the animals came and saw that the wolf was trapped in the hole. The wolf kept asking whether they could let him out of the hole but Furry said, “We would but since you have been so unkind to us we will not let you out of the hole.” Then the wolf promised that he would never tell them to move out of the forest and would be friendly to them.
Furry and his friends forgave the wolf and they got a big stick and dropped it down the hole so that the wolf could climb out.
31．The wolf wanted to capture the forest because ________.
A．he thought the forest was his own
B．he wanted to play with the other animals outside
C．he thought the beaver was smaller and weaker than him
D．he was afraid that there wasn’t enough food in the forest
32．From the passage, we know that ________.
A．Furry and his friends destroyed the wolf’s house
B．Furry made a deep hole covered with sticks on it by himself
C．the wolf knew there was somebody stronger than him at last
D．it took Furry and his friends the whole day to build the trap
33．Who did Furry ask for help to build the trap
A．The wolf. B．Rabbits. C．Other beavers. D．All the animals.
34．What will the writer probably talk about in the next paragraph of the passage
A．All the animals live together happily in the forest.
B．The wolf was asked to move out of the forest finally.
C．Furry and his friends had to move out of the forest.
D．The wolf was trapped in the hole and could not climb out.
35．What can we learn from the story
A．Where there is a will, there is a way. B．Always learn to see things in a good way.
C．Don’t be unkind to others or you’ll get it back. D．Trust yourself and you will make a good choice.
九
One year, a college in the United States announced that it would offer a lot of money for the pure(纯的) white marigold(金盏花). A great number of people got interested, but in the nature, besides golden, the marigold is brown. It is not easy to get the white one. So after they were excited for some time, many people forgot the announcement.
One normal day after 20 years, the college received a letter and 100 seeds of pure white marigold. It was from an old woman of over 70 years old. Some experts in the college doubted it, but not let her down, those seeds finally took root(根) in the earth. After one year, the field was covered by pure white marigolds. Therefore, the old woman who was always unknown to public became a new hit.
The old woman was a flower-lover. When she read the announcement 20 years ago, she got very excited like others. But her eight children were totally against her decision. After all, a woman who never knew the seed genetics(遗传学) couldn’t complete what the experts could never do, so her thought was only a day dream.
Still, the old woman didn’t change her mind and went on working. She planted some of the most common seeds and took good care of them. A year later, when the marigolds came out, she chose the fainest(最暗淡的) one from those golden and brown flowers and got the best seeds. The next year, she again grew them and chose. Day after day, year after year, through many seasons, the old woman’s husband died, her children flew far, a lot of things happened in her life, but only the wish to grow the pure white marigold took root in her heart.
Finally, after 20 years on the day we all know, in the garden she saw a marigold, which was as white as silver or snow.
A problem even experts couldn’t deal with was solved by an old woman who didn’t understand genetics. Was it a miracle(奇迹)
To take root in the heart, even the most common seed can grow into a miracle!
36．According to the passage, a ________ marigold is unusual.
A．white B．purple C．brown D．golden
37．The underlined word “hit” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.
A．star B．topic C．focus D．figure
38．It can be learned from the passage that ________.
A．the children didn’t agree on their mother’s decision B．the woman needed the great reward for her big family
C．the experts also succeeded in growing the white marigold D．the woman took good care of the flowers instead of her family
39．The woman successfully grew the white marigold at last because she ________.
A．was luckier than experts B．put her heart into flowers
C．got support from her family D．studied the seed genetics well
40．What could be the best title for the passage
A．How to Grow White Marigold B．Flower Seeds
C．Genetics Doesn’t Matter D．A Miracle of the White Marigold
十
Home Alone is a very funny 1990 American film. It tells us a story about a boy who is accidentally left alone at home.
One night before Christmas, McAlister family meet at their house. They are planning to fly to Paris for the holiday and are busy getting ready. Eight-year-old Kevin is the youngest child and is fighting with his brothers, sisters and cousins. When he goes to bed, he is so angry that he wishes all his family would go away. In the morning, everyone wakes up very late. They are all in a hurry to get to the airport, so they forget Kevin and he is left alone at home by accident.
Although Kevin is alone, he is very happy at first. His terrible family have gone-his wish has come true. He watches TV, eats lots of fast food and plays games. He has a good time. But later on, he goes out and hears two bad men called Harry and Mary planning to steal (偷) from his house. He goes home and plans some very funny ways to catch Harry and Mary. Many things in the house get broken as Kevin tries to stop them. Finally, the police come and the men are taken away.
The house is now in a mess, so Kevin tidies it up and waits for his parents. They get back from Paris and are very happy to find that Kevin is safe.
41．According to the passage, Home Alone is ________.
A．a book B．a film C．a play D．a song
42．Why does Kevin think his family are “terrible” at first
A．Because his family are busy preparing for the holiday.
B．Because he is angry with his brothers, sisters and cousins.
C．Because his family wake up late.
D．Because he is left alone at home.
43．What doesn’t Kevin do when he is alone at home
A．Go to the police station. B．Eat fast food.
C．Play games. D．Stop the thieves stealing.
44．When Kevin’s family come home, they find ________.
A．the house is in a mess B．two bad men are at their home
C．Kevin is safe D．Kevin is gone
45．What’s the best title of this passage
A．Eight-year-old Kevin B．Family on Holiday
C．Two Bad Men Caught by a Boy D．Home-Alone, A Funny American Film
十一
I’ll be perfectly honest: I’m not a fan of The Teen Cops. To me, it’s very much like watching a silly comedy show on television. But, let me first say that not everything in the movie is bad.
The main characters are funny and lovable. Linda is cute, Sam is funny and Mr. Timmy, the dog, is a perfect partner to the two teenage crime fighters. The producers have also come up with exciting new music.
While the characters in the movie are fine, the plot is too simple. “They look for the bad guys, they find the bad guys, and then they catch the bad guys.” Boring! No difference from so many television programmes that we have seen before.
Here’s another reason why I don’t like the plot. Two teenagers and a little dog act like they are smarter than experienced policemen and criminals. This may be a comedy, but it isn’t funny.
It seems that Director James Ma has made this comedy for people of all ages to enjoy. But, in my opinion, he has failed and it is not worth seeing.
46．What you have read is a ________.
A．review B．report C．guide D．notice
47．What kind of movie is The Teen Cops
A．Cartoon. B．Documentary. C．Action movie. D．Comedy.
48．How many main characters are there in the movie
A．3. B．4. C．5. D．6.
49．The underlined word “plot” in the third paragraph has the closest meaning with ________.
A．story B．programme C．music D．dressing
50．Generally, what does the writer think of the movie
A．Moving. B．Exciting. C．Boring. D．Encouraging.
十二
If you’ve ever seen an alpaca (羊驼), you might just think they’re fuzzy and cute. Now, it looks like these animals might be able to help scientists find a vaccine (疫苗) for COVID-19.
Australian scientists are studying alpacas. These animals have a unique immune response (免疫反应). Scientists used to use them to do research on viruses (病毒) like HIV. Now they have found that when alpacas are infected (感染) with COVID-19, their bodies react in a special way.
“Alpacas and animals like them (such as camels) actually create two different types of antibodies (抗体). One is similar to the type we (humans) make, but they also create these things called nanobodies (纳米抗体),” said Michael James, a researcher who took part in the study.
The alpacas produced these nanobodies after researchers put a COVID-19 viral spike protein (棘突蛋白) into their bodies. It is this protein that allows COVID-19 to infect our cells (细胞). The nanobodies, however, stop infection from happening by blocking (阻隔) the protein.
You can think of our cells as “locks”— and the viral spike protein as a “key”. James said the nanobodies plug up the “lock” so that the “key” cannot get in.
Although the results look good so far, it will take some time to produce a vaccine based on the findings. The nanobodies require far more research to make sure they are both effective and safe. Since the nanobodies are new, they must be tested very strictly in a laboratory before they can be tried on humans, according to James.
51．Why are scientists studying alpacas
A．To help with research on HIV. B．To develop a vaccine for COVID-19.
C．To invent effective medicines for HIV. D．To test new medicines for COVID-19.
52．What is the role of nanobodies
A．Protecting cells from infection. B．Producing viral spike proteins.
C．Infecting body cells. D．Killing viruses.
53．What are Paragraphs 3-4 about
A．How animals create antibodies. B．How alpacas’ bodies react to viruses.
C．How alpacas get infected with COVID-19. D．How animals protect themselves from danger.
54．What does the phrase “plug up” mean
A．add B．connect C．fill D．start
55．What do we know from the story
A．The research on nanobodies uses a special method.
B．The research on nanobodies hasn’t gone well.
C．The nanobodies have been tried on humans.
D．The nanobodies will continue to be tested.
十三
The Exploding Lakes of Cameroon
What comes to mind when you think of a lake You probably imagine a pretty scene with blue water, birds, and fish. For the people in the northwestern Cameroon, however, the image is very different. For them, lakes may mean terrible disasters. In 1984, poisonous gases exploded out of Lake Monoun and came down into the nearby villages, killing thirty-seven people. Two years later, Lake Nyos erupted a cloud of gases rolled down the hills and into the valleys and killed 1,700 people.
Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun are crater (火山口) lakes. They were formed when water collected in the craters of old volcanoes. The volcanoes under Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun are not active anymore. However, poisonous gases from the center of the earth continue to flow up through cracks in the bottom of the lake. This is normal in a crater lake. In most crater lakes, these gases are released often because the water “turns over” regularly. That is, the water from the bottom of the lake rises and mixes with the water at the top, allowing the gases to escape slowly.
However, in Lakes Nyos and Monoun, there is no regular turning over. No one knows the reason for this fact, but as a result, these lakes have more gases tapped at the bottom than other crater lakes. In fact, scientists who have studied Lakes Nyos and Monoun have found 16,000 times more gases. When a strong wind, cool weather, a storm, or a landslide (滑坡) causes the water to turn over suddenly, the gases escape in a violent explosion.
In the past, no one knew when the gases might explode, so there was no way for the villagers to escape disaster. Now scientists from the United States, France, and Cameroon have found a way to reduce the gas pressure at the bottom of Lake Nyos. They stood a 672-foot plastic pipe in the middle of the lake, with one end of the pipe near the bottom and the other end in the air. Near the top of the pipe, the team put several holes that could be opened or closed by a computer. Now, when the gas pressure gets too high, the holes are opened and some of the gas-filled water shoots up through the pipe into the air like a fountain. With less pressure, a disastrous explosion is much less likely. However, the scientists are not sure that one pipe will be enough to prevent explosions. They hope to put in others soon and they plan to install a similar pipe and a computer system at Lake Monoun as well.
To protect people nearby until all of the pipes are in place, the scientists have installed early warning systems at both lakes. If the gas pressure rises to a dangerous level, computers will set off loud sirens (警报) and bright lights to warn the people in the villages. That way, they will have time to escape from the dangerous gases.
56．What will happen when Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun explode
A．Water will flow down the hills. B．Poisonous gases will be released suddenly.
C．A strong wind will rise from the lakes. D．The volcanoes will come to life.
57．Which of the following statements about Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun is true
A．They were formed in 1984. B．They are at the top of two active volcanoes.
C．They are not like most other crater lakes. D．Water in them turns over regularly.
58．Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun explode because ________.
A．the gases rise to the top and mix with air
B．people from the villages turn over the water
C．scientists have put in a computer system
D．they have more gases trapped at the bottom than other crater lakes
59．A team of scientists has ________.
A．erected a pressure-releasing pipe in the lake B．identified the gases at the bottom of the lake
C．built a beautiful fountain near the lakes D．removed all dangerous gases from the lakes
60．What do we learn from the last paragraph
A．Scientists are planning to install pipes in all crater lakes B．Scientists still do not know how to prevent gas explosions
C．Explosion disasters could be avoided in the future D．Warming systems have been set up in the villages nearby.
十四
There are desert plants which survive the dry season in the form of inactive seeds. There are also desert insects which survive as inactive larvae(幼虫). In addition, difficult as it is to believe, there are desert fish which can survive through years of drought in the form of inactive eggs. These are the shrimps(虾) that live in the Mojave Desert, an intensely dry region in the south-west of the United State where shade temperatures of over 50℃ are often recorded.
The eggs of the Mojave shrimps are the size and have the appearance of grains of sand. When sufficient spring rain falls to form a lake, once every two to five years, these eggs hatch. Then the water is soon filled with millions of tiny shrimps about a millimeter long which feed on tiny plant and animal organisms which also grow in the temporary desert lake. Within a week, the shrimps grow from their original 1 millimeter to a length of about 1.5 centimeters.
Throughout the time when the shrimps are rapidly maturing, the water in the lake equally rapidly evaporates. Therefore, for the shrimps it is a race against time. By the 12th day, however, when they are about 3 centimeters long, hundreds of tiny eggs form on the underbodies of the females. Usually by this time, all that remains of the lake is a large, muddy patch of wet soil. On the 13th day and the next, during the final hours of their brief lives, the shrimps lay their eggs in the mud. Then, having ensured that their species will survive, the shrimps die as the last of the water evaporates.
If sufficient rain falls the next year to form another lake, the eggs hatch, and once again the shrimps pass rapidly through their cycle of growth, adulthood, egg-laying, and death. Some years there is insufficient rain to form a lake; in this case, the eggs will remain dormant for another year, or even longer if necessary. Very, very occasionally, perhaps twice in a hundred years, sufficient rain falls to form a deep lake that lasts a month or more. In this case, the species passes through two cycles of growth, egg-laying, and death. Thus, on such occasions, the species multiplies considerably, which further ensures its survival.
61．Which of the following is the most distinctive feature of Mojave shrimps
A．They live a brief and tough life.
B．They feed on plant and animal organisms.
C．Their eggs can survive years of drought.
D．They lay their eggs in the mud.
62．The word “dormant” (in Para 4) most probably means ________.
A．inactive B．strong C．alert D．soft
63．What can be inferred from the passage
A．Appearance and size are important factors for life to survive in the desert.
B．A species must be able to multiply quickly in order to survive in the desert.
C．For some species one life cycle in a year is enough to survive the desert drought.
D．Some species develop a unique life pattern to survive in severe conditions.
64．Which of the following statements is NOT a fact
A．The eggs of Mojave shrimps are as small as the grains of seeds.
B．The whole cycle of growth of the shrimps is a race against time.
C．It is difficult to believe that these shrimps can survive droughts in the desert.
D．The amount of rain has a strong impact on the number of the shrimps.
65．The passage mainly deals with ________.
A．the life span of the Mojave shrimps
B．the survival of desert shrimps
C．the creatures living in the Mojave desert
D．the importance of water to life in the desert
十五
A hunter (猎人) once lost his way deep inside the forest. As hard as he tried, he could not find a way out of the forest, nor could he find any food to eat. He started feeling so hungry that he could eat an elephant in one go. Disappointed, he lost all hope. And that was exactly when an apple tree caught his sight. He collected some apples to feed him for the rest of his search.
As he ate the first apple, he felt thankful for finding the tree. He thanked the forest. He could not believe his luck when he ate the first apple, but he was less thankful while eating the second apple and even less thankful after eating the fifth apple. Somehow, with each passing apple, his hunger refused to go away and he became unhappier. He couldn’t enjoy his tenth apple at all.
Why He had already taken for granted (恩赐的) the gift of having found an apple tree in the middle of a forest. When he took the tenth apple in his hand, he was still very hungry, but he just did not feel like eating any more. Economics (经济学) calls this diminishing marginal utility (边际效用递减), like to call it diminishing gratitude (感恩), or in simpler words, taking things for granted. Or let’s just call it the tenth apple effect.
The tenth apple did not lack (缺少) flavor (味道), nor was it unable to end the man’s hunger. The only thing lacking was his gratitude for finding food in the middle of the forest.
66．What happened to the hunter in the forest
A．An apple tree stopped him. B．He tried to eat an elephant.
C．He lost his way in the forest. D．He was upset to find apples.
67．How did the hunter feel after eating more apples
A．More and more thankful. B．Less and less disappointed.
C．Hungrier than he did before. D．Unhappier with each apple he ate.
68．Which sentence can best explain the underlined phrase in Paragraph3
A．Feeling thankful for unexpected gifts.
B．Not being thankful for what you get.
C．Happiness goes away as time goes on.
D．The more things you find, the less useful they are.
69．What did the writer say about the tenth apple
A．It was unable to end the man’s hunger. B．The man didn’t want to throw it away.
C．It was not as delicious as the other apples. D．The man lacked gratitude for it.
70．What may the writer wish readers to do in the daily life
A．Value what parents do for us.
B．Say thanks to strangers in time.
C．Be careful with someone who helps us.
D．Not to be disappointed when in trouble.
十六
Here is a story: A man sees a butterfly (蝴蝶). The butterfly tries to get out of its chrysalis (蛹). Feeling sorry for it, the man decides to help. He cuts the chrysalis and the butterfly comes out easily. Surprisingly enough, the butterfly is unable to fly. If the butterfly doesn’t struggle to leave the chrysalis, it can’t fly! The struggle develops the energy in the butterfly which makes it fly. Similarly, the challenges of life bring out the best in young people and make them fly.
When people are young, meeting and overcoming challenges will make them strong and ready to face life. When we look at successful people, we see that the most successful of them are people who have had to struggle. One famous businessman, who now owns many big supermarkets, used to carry clothes on his back and sell them from door to door when he was young. Another successful man is Dennis. His father died when he was only twenty. His father’s death forced him to mature fast. He had to bring up a family of nine people. He took up the challenges and overcame them. Today his brothers and sisters are leading successful lives.
Sometimes challenges do not appear to us because we keep away from them. So some parents and teachers actively encourage young people to face challenges. They might organize some activities for young people which provide them with challenges, like rock climbing, camping, volunteer work and so on. However, just passing exams will not prepare a person for life. We must meet and overcome challenges. The young people of today will become the leaders of tomorrow. For countries to continue to become successful, it is important that the young people learn to meet challenges and overcome them.
71．From the story we know that the butterfly can’t fly because ________.
A．it gets out by itself B．the man feels sorry for it
C．it tries to challenge itself D．the man helps it come out
72．Dennis’s example shows that successful people should ________.
A．overcome the difficulties B．take up business early
C．become the leaders of tomorrow D．sell clothes from door to door
73．The meaning of the underlined word “mature” in the passage is “________”.
A．醒来 B．放弃 C．成长 D．抚养
74．What is the writer trying to do in this passage
A．Describe where a butterfly comes from.
B．Encourage young people to face challenges.
C．Suggest how to become a successful businessman.
D．Explain what will happen if a person fails the exam.
75．What is the best title for this passage
A．Successful People Have a Sense of Achievement
B．Young People Must Develop Their Energy Actively
C．Countries Should Continue to Become Successful
D．Challenges of Life Bring Out the Best in Young People
十七
Scrooge and the Spirit of Christmas Present went on, invisible, into a small house where Bob Cratchit, Scrooge’s clerk, lived with his family. Bob’s family couldn’t see Scrooge and the Spirit, but Scrooge could see them clearly. In the house, Bob and his family enjoyed a wonderful Christmas dinner.
When everyone had finished eating, Bob poured a hot fruit drink into everyone’s cups. He held up his own and said, “ A merry Christmas to us all, my dears!” Everyone in the family repeated this and, “Merry Christmas, everyone!” said Tiny Tim, the last of all.
Tiny Tim sat very close to his father’s side. Bob loved the child and wished to keep him by his side. It was as if Bob was afraid the boy might be taken from him. The boy had a special place in his father’s heart.
“To Mr. Scrooge!” said Bob. “A merry Christmas to Mr. Scrooge who gave us our wonderful meal.”
“Nonsense,” cried Mrs. Cratchit, with a red face. “I wish I had him here. I’d tell him what I think of him. He has given us nothing; you have worked all the hours of the day to earn the poor wage he pays you.”
Thinking about Scrooge made all the Cratchits feel unhappy. Even Tiny Tim stopped smiling. They all knew what a mean, unkind man he was. The memory of the old man did not last long, and soon, they were all happy and cheerful again.
They were not a handsome family. But, they were happy, grateful, and pleased with one another. Scrooge watched them, especially Tiny Tim, until it was time for him to leave.
—Taken from A Christmas Carol
76．What does the underlined word”invisible” in Paragraph 1 mean
A．和谐的 B．自由的 C．隐形的 D．感激的
77．What can we know from Paragraph 3
A．Tiny Tim was very lovely and everyone loved him very much.
B．Bob loved Tiny Tim and wanted him to have a good education.
C．Bob wanted Tiny Tim to be as clever as his brothers and sisters.
D．Tiny Tim was very special to Bob and he didn’t want to lose him.
78．How did all the Cratchits feel when they mentioned Scrooge
A．unsure B．unhappy C．tired D．surprised
79．Which sentence can express the theme(主题) of the passage best
A．Live happily though we are not rich. B．Do something special to help the unkind man.
C．Keep trying no matter how easy it is. D．Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
十八
As the novel corona-virus（新型冠状病毒）spreads throughout China and the rest of the world, an important question has yet to be answered：where did the virus come from
The latest study showed that pangolins（穿山甲）may be an intermediate（中间的）host of virus, according to Xinhua. However, some people thought bats may be the original（起初的）cause.
“We don’t know the source（来源）yet, but it’s possible that this is a bat origin corona-virus, said Peter Dazsak, president of Eco-Health Alliance, an environmental nonprofit（非营利机构）”, according to The New York Times, “When you look at the genetic sequence（基因序列）of the virus, and you match it up with every known corona-virus, the closest ones are from bats.” Dazsak also told CNN.
So why are bats the source of so many deadly kinds of viruses and why don’t they suffer from any symptoms（症状） Bats can live long and live with millions of other bats in caves, where they can spread the virus far and wide. As the only flying mammal, their body temperature is high, similar to a fever. This fact may lead to bats’ special immune system（免疫系统）in protecting them from the ill effects of viruses.
It’s surprising to notice that the virus outbreak was traced（追溯）to the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan. People could buy no bats in the market. How could this be “It seems that another animal host is acting as an intermediate host between bats and humans,” said Wu Guizhen, of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, according to Live Science.
But are bats truly to blame（责怪）for the virus or should we be blaming ourselves It’s the fault（错误）of humans for decreasing（减少）the distance between us and virus-carrying bats. Bats are an important animal in our ecosystem（生态系统）when it comes to pollinating（授粉）many fruits such as mangoes, bananas and avocados. We need to allow them to continue pollination and keep them away from our markets and mouths.
80．What can we learn about the origin of the novel corona-virus
A．The virus was found to be genetically similar to those see in bats.
B．Pangolins are now considered the most likely source.
C．It’s confirmed by comparing sources of several different viruses.
D．Bats have been discovered to be its original cause.
81．Why don’t bats suffer from the corona-virus
A．Their low body temperature protects them.
B．Bats have a special immune system.
C．Bats are the only flying mammal to live in groups.
D．Living in caves helps bats fight against viruses.
82．Which of the following is not true
A．The intermediate host spreading the virus remains unknown.
B．Bats are the only flying mammal with high body temperature.
C．It’s wrong for us humans to get close to virus-carrying bats and eat them.
D．Bats are the source of deadly kinds of viruses, so we avoid them continuing pollination.
83．What is the main point the author makes in the last paragraph
A．Virus-carrying bats should be killed. B．Humans should stay away from bats.
C．Bats benefit but also harm our ecosystem. D．Bats could spread viruses during pollination.
十九
Because of the outbreak (疫情), many people look for fun online. Watching livestreaming (直播的) shows has become part of their lives. At the same time, traditional culture has found a bigger stage (舞台) online. Many traditional artists are starting to livestream, like Douyin and Bilibili. Some of them sing Peking Opera, some show their folk handcrafts(民间手工艺), while others perform Chinese classical music. A growing number of young people are starting to become more interested in traditional culture because of livestreaming.
Li Ju is a Peking Opera performer with the Shanghai Jingju Theater Company. After the outbreak, the 59-year-old took up his smartphone and started livestreaming. Unlike performing on a formal stage, Li uses ordinary places as his stage, including his backyard and study room. Apart from singing, Li also teaches viewers (观看者) about Peking Opera. People can ask him questions and get answers directly,
“Livestreaming has brought this elegant (高雅的) art down to earth.” one viewer said. “It gives young people an easier access to this traditional art and learn more about it.” Li has more than 6000 fans on Douyin, while one of his videos got 42,000 views on Bilibili.
On March 26th, 2020, Bilibili livestreamed a huafu show on the third China Huafu Day (中国华服日). Performers presented clothes in traditional Chinese styles, including those from Wei, Tang and Ming dynasties (朝代) . During the show, viewers not only enjoyed looking at the clothes, but also watched how performers used ancient styles of make-up(古代化妆术)
As Guangming Daily noted, livestreaming has come to a new stage through which traditional culture can be kept alive.
84．In the second paragraph, the writer mentioned Li Jun in order to ________.
A．tell young people to learn Peking Opera
B．ask young people to learn from Li Jun
C．give an example of traditional culture livestreaming
D．ask young people to enjoy Li Jun's livestreaming
85．The underlined word "access" in paragraph 3 probably means ________.
A．lesson B．class C．way D．interest
86．Which picture shows the structure (结构) of the passage
A． B． C． D．
87．Livestreaming is a new stage to ________ according to this passage.
A．look for fun during the outbreak
B．ask questions and get answers directly
C．sing and watch easily and freely
D．keep traditional culture alive
二十
Alice sees a small glass box under the table. Inside the box, there is a cake with the words “EAT ME” on it. “I’m going to eat it”, says Alice. “Perhaps I can grow and take the key from the table.” She eats the cake but nothing happens. Then suddenly she becomes big.
“Now I can get the key,” she thinks. She takes the key and goes to the door to the garden. But she is too big and can’t go in! She sits down and starts to cry again. Her tears make a big pool.
Suddenly she sees the White Rabbit again. He is wearing a lovely jacket and he has got white gloves in one hand and flowers in the other. “Oh, the Duchess is going to be angry because I’m late,” says the White Rabbit.
“Excuse me, sir...,” says Alice. The White Rabbit is afraid and runs away. His white gloves fall to the floor. Alice looks at her hand and she is suddenly wearing one of the White Rabbit’s gloves.
“Oh, no,” she says, “I’m becoming small again. What’s happening to me ” Alice is small again and she suddenly falls into a pool of water. “I’m in the sea,” she thinks. But it is not the sea, it is the pool of Alice’s tears. She sees a mouse swimming near her.
“Hello, Mouse!” says Alice. “I’m tired. I want to get out of this pool.” The Mouse does not answer. “Perhaps it doesn’t understand English,” Alice thinks. “Maybe it understands French.” “Où est ma chatte ” asks Alice. This is the first sentence in her French book. The Mouse is angry and says in English, “I don’t like cats! My family doesn’t like cats! I’m a mouse!” He swims away and Alice follows him.
88．What does the underlined word “it” refer to
A．the small box B．the cake C．the table D．the key
89．In what order does the story happen
a. Her tears make a big pool. b. Alice eats the cake and becomes big.
c. The White Rabbit escapes. d. Alice tries to get out of the pool.
e. Wearing one of the White Rabbits gloves, she gets small again.
A．b-c-a-e-d B．b-a-c-e-d C．a-b-c-e-d D．a-c-b-d-e
90．Which of the following is True according to the passage
A．The Duchess is going to be angry because Alice is late.
B．The White Rabbit runs away because Alice becomes small.
C．Alice falls into a pool and gets out of it by herself.
D．The Mouse can understand English and French.
91．How can we describe Alice She is ________.
A．clever B．humorous C．quiet D．strange
二十一
Do you think of white when someone talks about a polar bear(北极熊） In fact, the polar bear does not have white fur. It just appears to be white. Polar bears have a very good sense of smell. It helps them to find food. During summer, polar bears sleep longer, because they are able to find their food more easily at night. Usually, after a meal, polar bears have a short sleep. A polar bear can have 2-3 babies at a time. They live with their mothers until they are about two-and-a-half years old.
However, polar bears will die out soon because of people. There are only 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears in the world. The polar bears are trying to survive today. The number of polar bears is becoming smaller and smaller because of the loss of sea ice— polar bears mostly inhabit (居住于) the sea ice, not the land ice. This is happening because of global warming (全球气候变暖), pollution, hunting and so on.
Ordinary people don't care, but great people have the power and want to save tigers, fight for giant pandas and save polar bears. Ordinary people will wait, but great people will find a new world. For me, I will not waiting. I will take the bus more often from now on. Join me and save the polar bears, and, of course, the tigers, the giant pandas and...
92．According to the passage, which of these answers does NOT make sea ice less
A．Global warming. B．Pollution.
C．Hunting. D．Travelling.
93．which is right of the following sentences
A．Polar bear’s fur is white.
B．Perhaps the writer will drive his car less.
C．It's harder for polar bears to find food in summer.
D．Polar bears have a good, happy life now.
94．What does the word "ordinary" mean in Chinese
A．勤劳的 B．聪慧的
C．普通的 D．坚强的
95．Where can this passage come from
A．A magazine about animals.
B．A book about greetings.
C．A poster about working plans.
D．An instruction book
二十二
Every year thousands of people get hurt or die when they are crossing the road. Most of these people are old people and children. Old people often get hurt or die because they can’t see or hear very well. Children usually meet with accidents because of their carelessness. They forgot to look and listen before they cross the road.
How can we lessen (减少) traffic accidents All of us must obey the traffic rules. For the drivers, they shouldn’t drive too fast. If they drive too fast, it will be very difficult to stop the cars in a very short time. For the pedestrians (行人), it’s very important to be careful when they are walking on the road. Therefore, when we walk across the road, we must try to walk along the pavements(人行道). We must stop and look both ways before crossing the road. Look left first, next look right, then look left again. Only when we are sure that the road is clear, we can cross it. The right way to cross the road is to walk quickly. It’s not safe to run. If people run across the road, they may fall down. Teens(青少年) should try to help children, old people or blind people to cross the road, and never play in the street.
96．Thousands of people get hurt or die when they are crossing the road every year, most of them are ______.
A．children and drivers B．old people and children
C．old people and blind people D．teens and drivers
97．To lessen traffic accidents, we shouldn’t ______.
A．run quickly
B．walk quickly
C．be sure that the road is clear
D．look left, look right and look left again
98．According to the passage, we know that ______ will be safe.
A．driving too fast B．running across the road
C．walking alone the pavements D．playing in the street
99．Why do old people often get hurt or die when they are crossing the road
A．Because they don’t look and listen.
B．Because they walk too fast.
C．Because they are not careful.
D．Because they can’t see or hear very well.
100．What is the main idea of this passage
A．Never play in the street.
B．Being safe in the street.
C．Look and listen before we cross the road
D．.Stop and look both ways before crossing the road.
二十三
By the time Rihanna was seventeen ,she had released (发行) her first album and had an international hit with her first single (单曲) Pon de Replay.
Rihanna was born in Saint Michael , Barbados in 1988 . She grew up there with her two younger brothers . As a child , she loved singing . She formed her first group with friends from secondary school when she was just fifteen . In 2004 friends introduced the group to American record producer Evan Rogers ,who was on holiday in Barbados . Rogers thought Rihanna could be a star in America,so she moved there aged sixteen to take up music after she finished school. Rihhanna lived with Rogers and his wife . Then she worked for Def Jam Recordings and started working on her first album , Music of the Sun .It came out at in 2005 and got into the top ten . Over 69,000 copies of the album were sold in the first week alone . It went on to sell over two million copies worldwide and Rihanna quickly became a big star . Her second album , A Girl Like Me ,came out a year later and included the song SOS , which was her first number one hit in America. In 2007 Rihanna brought out her third album , Good Girl Gone Bad ,which had more dance music than the first two albums.
Rihanna sold more than fifteen million album and forty - five million singles worldwide between 2005 and 2010 ,the most of any artist at the same time .
However ,she manages to find time for her charity work ,too . She has performed in several concerts to raise money for charity and in 2006 she created her Believe Foundation to help sick children . She also took part in Gucci’s activities to raise money for children in Africa.
101．What had Rihanna released before she was seventeen
A．An album but no singles.
B．A single but not an album.
C．An album and at least one single.
D．Two album and a single Pon de Replay.
102．Why did Rihanna move to America
A．To try to become a famous singer.
B．To form her first music group.
C．To meet the record producer Evan Rogers.
D．To record her album ,A Girl Like Me ,with the help of Rogers.
103．Which is true about Rihanna’s first album
A．It included her first number one hit in the US.
B．It sold69,000 copies in total.
C．It made Rihanna a star.
D．It came out before she finished school.
104．It can be learnt from the text that Rihanna ______.
A．Wants to start a charity to help sick children
B．Has helped to raise money for African children
C．Has organized some concerts to raise money for charity
D．Is producing another album for her Believe Foundation
二十四
Scientists say they have had a “conversation” with a humpback whale (座头鲸). The scientists are from the University of California, the Alaska Whale Foundation and the SETI Institute (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute 搜寻地球外文明研究所). They teamed up and spoke to a humpback whale named Twain. They spoke to her in “humpback language” for 20 minutes. Their conversation took place after the scientists sent a “contact call” into the ocean off the coast of Alaska. Twain heard the call and responded (回应). She swam to the research boat, circled it and chatted. The SETI Institute said it was the first ever communication between humans and a humpback whale.
The scientists said their conversation with Twain was not a deep one. Professor Brenda Mc Cowan said it was more like a series of greetings. Whales use contact calls to let other whales know where they are. The scientists made the same call 36 times over a 20-minute period. Each time, Twain responded by calling back. She even matched the intervals (间隔) between each call that the researchers made, which greatly surprised the scientists.
Professor Brenda Mc Cowan told the Business Insider website that this research could make it easier to talk to aliens (外星人). She said, “There are many kinds of intelligent beings on this planet. By studying them, we can better understand what aliens might be like.” Based on this research, scientists may identify calls from space and make first contact with aliens in the future.
105．Where did the “conversation” take place
A．In the SETI Institute
B．In the Alaska Whale Foundation.
C．In the ocean off the coast of Alaska.
D．In the University of California.
106．Which of the following is TRUE about Twain
A．Twain was in poor condition.
B．Twain jumped out of the water 36 times.
C．Twain responded to the scientist’s call 20 times.
D．Twain was so smart that the scientists all felt surprised.
107．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．Scientists have received calls from space.
B．There are few intelligent beings on Earth.
C．This research may help humans contact aliens.
D．People can talk with other animals in the future.
108．Which question is answered in this passage
A．Why do the scientists want to search for aliens
B．How many scientists took part in the research
C．What will people do to protect humpback whales
D．How did the scientists have a “conversation” with Twain
109．Where is the passage possibly from
A．A travel guide. B．A health report.
C．A storybook. D．A science magazine.
二十五
China and Westen countries have something different in cultures about certain animals, but when it comes to pigs, we have the same idea—pigs are ugly (丑陋的), lazy and stupid (愚蠢的).
Just look at some Chinese sayings such as “Boiling a dead pig.” and “A pig looking in the mirror is still a pig.”And in English, there are some sayings like “Eating like a pig.” and “Pigs might fly.” None of them are complimentary.
However, pigs have some good qualities (品质). They are even as smart as dogs and elephants. They have good memories. And they know whether people treat them well or not.
A UK cartoon, Peppa Pig is a most popular cartoon. The four members in the pig family teach children from all around the world about love, friendship and the value of family, And a Chinese cartoon film, the Adventures of Mcdull, is also very famous. In the cartoon, the little pig, Mcdull, has a heart of gold and always works hard for his dreams. Most people want quick success, but Mcdull is slow and patient, and not afraid of failing again and again.
Maybe when we talk about pigs next time, we should think of their good qualities.
110．China and Western countries have ________ in cultures according to the passage.
A．the same idea on pigs
B．different ideas on pigs
C．the same idea on all the animals
111．What does the underlined word “complimentary” mean in Chinese
A．负面的 B．赞美的 C．固执的
112．What can we learn from Paragraph 3
A．Pigs have bad memories.
B．Pigs don't know who treats them well.
C．Pigs are as clever as dogs and elephants.
113．The writer gives the two examples of cartoons in the passage to show _________.
A．pigs have good qualities
B．the two cartoons are well-known
C．both Chinese and English children like pigs
114．What’s the best title (标题) of the passage
A．Opinions on Pigs B．Opinions on Animals C．Opinions on Cartoons
二十六
In the town of Lampang in northern Thailand, there is an unusual group of musicians. They play many different kinds of music — from traditional Thai songs to music by Beethoven. Both children and adults love this group. What makes them so popular Is it their music Their looks Yes, it’s both of these things, but it’s also something else: they’re elephants.
These musical elephants are from the Thai Elephant Conservation Center (TECC) in Lampang. The TECC protects elephants. It teaches people to understand and care for these huge, but gentle animals. And, like many zoos around the world, the TECC encourages elephants to paint.
Richard Lair works with the TECC． He knew that elephants hear better than they see. So he had an idea: if elephants are intelligent and they have good hearing, maybe they can play music. To test his idea, Lair and a friend started the Thai Elephant Orchestra. During a performance, the elephants play many kinds of instruments, such as the drums and the xylophone. The animals also use their voices and trunks to make sounds.
But can elephants really make music properly Yes, says Lair. They’re very creative. Humans may encourage the animals to play instruments, but the elephants make their own songs; they don’t just copy their trainers or other people. There are now CDs of the group’s music, which make money for the TECC． And the music these artists create is pretty amazing.
115．Where can we most probably read this passage
A．A science newspaper. B．An animal magazine.
C．A story book. D．A history book.
116．What does the underlined word “them” refer to (指代) in the passage
A．Musicians. B．Children. C．Adults. D．Songs.
117．What can be inferred (推断) from the passage
A．Richard Lair started the Thai Elephant Orchestra by himself.
B．The elephants in the TECC can only play traditional Thai songs.
C．The CDs of the Thai Elephant Orchestra are popular with people.
D．The elephants can only play the drums and xylophone.
118．The underlined word “intelligent” in Para. 3 is the closest to ________ in meaning.
A．too slow in learning something
B．feeling pleased in doing something
C．getting bored when doing something again and again
D．having the high ability to learn and understand
119．The best title of the passage would probably be ________.
A．Save the elephants B．Join the TECC
C．Elephants’ special talents D．Musical instruments
二十七
Sometimes a little self-criticism (自我批评) is not a bad

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