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期末复习之阅读理解 16 篇
（Units 1-8 单元话题）
Unit 1 单元话题
It’s no surprise that what you spend your money on depends on your age, where you live, how big your
family is, and how much money you make. But do you know how people change their spending habits when a city
starts to get richer
Shenzhen, a city known for its rapid economic development in China, has attracted lots of talented people
in the last few years, and the average income (平均收入) of common people in Shenzhen is more than that of
common people in any other medium-sized city in China. So what do the people in Shenzhen like to spend their
money on
The first thing is education. Education in China is known to be costly, and rich people are willing to spend
a lot of money on education. It is said that the money they spend on education is going up year by year.
They also spend a lot of money on communications and houses. Some people have two smart phones and
some of them even provide smartphones for their children. And almost every family has a computer, showing
high technology is used in our daily lives. Moreover, people have started to buy bigger houses, They now have an
average of twenty square metres in their apartments, and some families even have two houses.
The biggest change, however, is the number of people buying cars. In 1995 only four or five families in
every one hundred in Shenzhen owned a car. However, as the city’s economy grew, the number of car owners has
greatly increased, with over four million cars now on the city’s roads.
1．Which one doesn’t decide what you spend money on according to the passage
A．Your age B．Your address C．Your family D．Your hobby
2．Which paragraph tells us about Shenzhen people’s high attention to education
A．Paragraph 2. B．Paragraph 3. C．Paragraph 4. D．Paragraph 5.
3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．More and more people have cars in Shenzhen.
B．Half of the families in Shenzhen have two houses.
C．Parents don’t buy smartphones for their children in Shenzhen.
D．How much money we spend mainly depends on how much money we make.
4．What’s the correct structure of the passage
A．①②/③④⑤ B．①/②/③④⑤ C．①/②③④/⑤ D．①②③④/⑤
5．Why does the writer write the passage
A．To introduce Shenzhen’s history.
B．To explain changes in big cities.
C．To discuss spending habits in Shenzhen.
D．To compare education costs in different cities.
In movies, you might see cars that can drive by themselves—you tell them where you want to go, and they
take you there as fast as possible. With 5G, cars like this may soon come into our real life because 5G can connect
many different smart devices (设备) to one network (网络). Here are some examples.
Finland’s “robot buses” are a good one of them. Telecom company Nokia builds 5G transmitters (信号发射
器) along a 1-kilometer road. These transmitters are able to control the buses, making them driverless, according
to Raconteur Media.
There are also 5G roads. These roads will have many 5G transmitters. They can give you smart services,
such as telling you where the nearest oil station is. People can also use them to control traffic on the roads.
“People will use a road network in real time, controlling traffic lights, traffic numbers through computer
programs,” said a scientist.
In the Republic of Korea, a subway station builds a smart system. This system has a 3D map, sensors (传感
器) and an advanced (先进的) camera system that make the station more useful and safer, according to Arirang
News.
And of course, there are also driverless cars. These cars can send signals (信号) to each other. They also
“talk” to traffic lights and road sensors. 5G will let these cars drive more safely because they can communicate
with each other, as well as with traffic lights and road sensors.
1．Finland’s “robot buses” ________.
A．need to use 5G transmitters B．can take Nokia workers anywhere
C．need several good drivers D．can drive faster than other buses
2．What can 5G roads do
A．They can tell drivers how to drive safely.
B．They can control traffic more easily.
C．They let drivers know the new traffic rules.
D．They can help drivers drive more slowly.
3．Which of the following is NOT true
A．5G roads can help the drivers to find the nearest oil station.
B．5G transmitters can control the drivers, making them useless.
C．Smart services of 5G roads can control traffic on the roads.
D．Traffic lights can be controlled through computer programs.
4．What do we know from the passage
A．Cars will be driverless without 5G. B．5G can make cars talk like people.
C．5G will make driverless cars safer. D．Cars and buses will only depend on 5G.
5．What is the right structure (结构) of the passage
A． B． C． D．
Unit 2 单元话题
Do you know the Silk Route (丝绸之路) Bike Tour Is it the greatest tour in the world Cyclists call it “the
longest, hardest, highest, hottest, coldest bicycle tour in the world”. In eighteen weeks you travel over 12,000
kilometers through seven different countries and have the most exciting ride of your life.
“A thousand years ago people went by camel (骆驼) and did about 25 kilometers a day,” said one cyclist,
“But on a bike you do 25 kilometers in an hour. And along the way you see some of the most beautiful places in
the world.”
From Shanghai, you go across Asia, through Iran and arrive in Istanbul, Turkey, at the end. You travel
across the deserts (沙漠) of China and cycle the Pamir Highway to over 4,600 meters across the “Roof (屋顶) of
the Word” in the mountains Tajikistan.
On the way there are villages, markets and ancient (古 老 的 ) buildings. At night, you stay in ancient
roadside hotels or in camps. A chief cooks dinner for about half of the days; On other days, cyclists can eat in
local (当 地 的 ) restaurants or shop in local markets for their food. One cyclist said, “The best thing was the
friendliness of the people.” And the worst things “The snow and the cold in the Pamirs.”
So is it the greatest tour in the world Cyclist Miles MacDonald thinks so. “The Silk Route is a true
expedition (探 险 ). It is long and difficult, but it’s such an amazing experience that you arrive in Istanbul a
completely changed person.”
1．What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us
A．The beginning of the tour. B．The danger on the way.
C．The speed of cycling. D．The beauty along the way.
2．How does the writer show us the tour is quite a long one
A．By listing numbers. B．By giving examples.
C．By making comparisons (比较). D．By telling stories.
3．What can we learn about the Silk Route Bike Tour from the text
① It covers seven countries.
②It doesn’t pass through any city.
③ Free food is provided by local people during it.
④It is exciting and relaxing.
⑤ It can change a person greatly.
A．①② B．①⑤ C．③④ D．④⑤
4．What’s the purpose of the text
A．To tell a story. B．To solve a problem. C．To explain an idea. D．To introduce an activity.
5．Which of the following best shows the structure (结构) of the text (①= Paragraph 1,②= Paragraph 2…)
A．①②/③④⑤ B．①/②③④/⑤ C．①/②③④⑤ D．①②③④/⑤
People usually feel excited when they go on vacation. But most people feel blue when coming home after
travelling. And this feeling is called post-vacation blues. If you feel blue after travelling, here are some ways to
help you get out of this bad feeling.
Give yourself a week to relax first. You don’t need to think what to do next and just be relaxed. You can
show your pet some love if you have one, watch your favourite TV shows or listen to relaxing music.
After a week. do something useful and keep yourself busy For example, when I came back from Europe,
1felt blue because I didn’t have a job and was living with my parents. So I decided to find a job and make myself
busy. If you don’t need a job, just try something like painting your room or tidying your house. You can also do
exercise, learn to cook, visit your friends and just do anything you want!
It’s also a good idea to make a photo book and plan you next trip. Your photos taken on vacation help you
remember the good times you had. And you can plan to take another trip. Just like Elbert Hubbard said, “No man
needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.”
Next time when you feel blue, remember to try these ways. You’ll find going back to the real life is not that
terrible as you think.
1．How do most people feel after travelling
A．Excited. B．Hungry. C．Hopeful. D．Unhappy.
2．The writer uses Elbert Hubbard’s words in Paragraph 4 to show ________.
A．people feel very tired and are not willing to travel again
B．people who have just had a vacation can plan a new trip
C．people are excited to share their vacation with their friends
D．people nope me travel again because they have had only one trip
3．What does the writer adv use us to do after travelling
a. We can do something useful and keep ourselves busy after a week.
b. We should give ourselves a week to relax first.
c. We can make a photo book and keep a diary.
d. We shouldn’t stay up late but live a happy life.
e. We can remember the good times during the trip.
A．abd B．abe C．acd D．bce
4．Which is the right structure (结构) of the passage
A．①/②③④⑤ B．①②③④/⑤ C．①/②③④/⑤ D．①/②/③④⑤
5．What is the passage mainly about
A．How to spend your holiday happily.
B．What we should do before travelling.
C．Why people have post-holiday blues.
D．How to get out of post-holiday blues.
Unit 3 单元话题
Life has gone mostly online for many people around the world. With more people going online these years,
global Internet traffic has become a big problem. Between January and late March, a quarter of major cities in
many countries experienced an increase in Internet traffic.
Video meetings, online classrooms and stay-at-home entertainment have become a lifeline to many people.
This increase in traffic is testing the Internet’s strength. In March, major phone networks in the UK experienced
mass failure. People were not able to take calls, receive texts or use mobile data.
In the USA, major telecommunications (电 信 ) companies said, traffic was up 21 per cent month over
month. Video streaming services have cut their picture qualities (质量) and download speeds to reduce network
traffic jams.
China has seen an Internet traffic increase of around 50 per cent compared to 2021. The network speeds
went down for a while. However, they returned soon afterwards and have been working well.
This is due to China’s work in building network infrastructure (基础设施), especially 5G technology. By
the end of 2022, millions of 5G base stations had been built nationwide. This has given Chinese networks the
power to withstand increased traffic.
“If there were no such development (发展) in the Internet network field, people couldn’t enjoy such a
colourful life at home. Online working and teaching could never be realized so smoothly,” said an official from
the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
1．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．All the digital products couldn’t work well.
B．There were serious traffic jams on the road.
C．There was more Internet traffic these years.
D．There was high demand for new kinds of entertainment.
2．How did the Internet traffic increase affect (影响) the UK
A．The UK had the heaviest network traffic in early February.
B．Some users couldn’t watch videos.
C．Its Internet traffic went up 21% month over month.
D．Many people couldn’t use phone networks in March.
3．Why did some USA companies cut download speeds
A．To improve picture qualities. B．To reduce the number of users.
C．To test the Internet’s strength. D．To reduce network traffic jams.
4．The underlined word “withstand” in Paragraph 5 means “________” in Chinese.
A．经受 B．影响 C．支持 D．促进
5．In the last paragraph, the official thinks________.
A．China’s Internet development is great
B．people should build more 5G base stations
C．China’s Internet is as good as that of other countries
D．online working and teaching will be realized soon
Teachers say that the digital age has had a good influence (影响) and a not-so-good influence on American
teenagers. More than 2,000 middle school teachers took an online survey. Researchers also spoke with teachers in
some groups. Most teachers think the Internet and digital search tools have had a mostly positive influence on
their students’ research habits and skills. But at the same time, some teachers also point out some problems in
teenagers’ using digital search tools.
The Pew Internet Project did the survey with the College Board and the National Writing Project. Judy
Buchanan is the director of the National Writing Project and a co-writer of the report. She says digital research
tools are helping students learn more, and learn faster. “Both teachers and students really welcome these tools
because they make learning exciting. And the goal is to really help students become creators of something
meaningful (有意义的), and not just users of the online information.”
But one problem the survey found is that these technologies make teenagers have short attention spans (注
意力持续时间). As there is lots of information about different subjects on the Internet, teenagers’ attention is
easily drawn away from their research.
Another problem the survey found is that many students trust the information they find on the Internet too
much. Judy Buchanan says these students have not developed the skills to judge (判断) the online information.
They need to learn a lot to tell if the information is believable. It’s something that really has to be paid attention to.
One more problem the survey found is something that might not seem like a problem at all: being able to
quickly find information online. Many students think “doing research” now means just doing a quick search on
the Internet. They become less willing and able to work hard to find answers. That is, they are depending (依赖)
too much on search tools and do not make enough use of printed books or research librarians.
Many teachers also say that the Internet makes it easy for students to copy work done by others instead of
using their own abilities.
1．The Pew Internet Project did the survey with the help of________.
A．students B．teachers C．parents D．teenagers
2．The underlined word “positive” in Paragraph 1 means “_________” in Chinese.
A．积极的 B．中性的 C．糟糕的 D．模糊的
3．From the survey, we know that _________.
A．digital search tools make students more willing to work hard to find answers
B．students have the ability to judge the online information
C．students are always just the users of the online information
D．digital search tools are helpful to both students and teachers
4．Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A．A Meaningful Survey B．A Digital Age’s Influences
C．Two Sides of Digital Search Tools D．Problems of Using Digital Search Tools
Unit 4 单元话题
①My first home was a beautiful grassland with a lake of clear water. My mother and I had a happy life
there. One day, my owner-Farmer Grey sold me to Squire Gordon. Mr. Gordon lived with his family in a big
house.
②“You’re a beautiful horse,” he said, “You have a beautiful black coat. I shall call you Black Beauty.”
③My owner had two other horses. One of them was Merrylegs. He was friendly. The other was Ginger.
She was different. She liked biting and kicking (踢) people because she had a hard life when she was young.
④Ginger and I pulled (拉) a coach together. The coachman’s name was John. I worked very hard and made
friends with Ginger soon.
⑤One day in autumn, Mr. Gordon went on a long journey. John went with him and I pulled the coach. The
weather was rainy and windy. Mr. Gordon and John could not see well in the rain. We came to a bridge. When my
feet touched the bridge, I was sure something was wrong, and I stopped suddenly. Mr. Gordon and John wanted
me to go on, but I did not move. Just then a man saw us, “Hey there! Stop!” he cried.
⑥“What is it ” shouted Mr. Gordon.
⑦“ ▲ ” the man answered. “If you come across, you are all going to drown in the river.”
⑧“Thank God!” said Mr. Gordon. “Thank you, Beauty!” said John. We turned around and went along the
road by the river. For a long time no one said anything. Then John said, “Black Beauty saved our lives.”
⑨When we returned home, Mr. Gordon told his wife, “We are all safe, thanks to Black Beauty!”
⑩That night…
—Adapted from Black Beauty
1．What kind of horse is Black Beauty according to the story
A．Beautiful and smart B．Shy and friendly C．Old but strong D．Ugly and lazy
2．Which of the following in the dictionary best explains the underlined word “coach” in Para.④
coach (n.)
①someone who trains a person or a team in a kind of sport
②someone who gives people special teaching in a certain subject
③a carriage pulled by horses with one driver
④a large, comfortable bus that carries people on long trips
A．①. B．②. C．③. D．④.
3．Which of the following sentences can be put in “▲” in Para.⑦
A．The big tree is falling down B．The bridge is broken in the middle
C．You are going the wrong way D．The horse isn’t allowed to cross the bridge
4．What might happen to Black Beauty after saving Mr. Gordon and John
A．He ran away from the farm. B．Ginger kicked him for stopping on the bridge.
C．His owner sold him to others. D．He got good food and a nice bed.
Rabbit Shiny and tortoise (乌龟) Smily were neighbors. One day they were reading a story about their great
grandfathers: Shiny’s and Smily’s great grandfathers decided to have a race. While Shiny’s great grandfather went
to sleep during the race, Smily’s great grandfather won the race by slowly walking towards the finishing line.
Smily said, “If your great grandfather didn’t go to sleep, my great granddad might never win. So his win
was not a real win.”
The next day there was a notice in the jungle (丛林) newspaper. It said that there would be a race and the
winner would win many prizes. The race started from the bear’s house. From there, the runners had to cross the
river. But most of the animals could not both run fast and swim fast. So they didn’t know what to do. Shiny and
Smily made a plan.
Shiny ran, while Smily was sitting on his back. He and other animals, like the deer, reached the river side at
the same time. But they saw the swift water and stood there because they were worried. None of them liked the
idea of crossing the river. Smily quickly got into the water and Shiny sat on his back. Smily started swimming.
Soon they reached the other side of the river. Shiny got down from Smily’s back and Smily climbed on Shiny’s
back again. Shiny ran fast. They reached the finishing line first. “Both of them are the winners. ” The president of
the jungle said, “Shiny and Smily helped each other during the race and they won. So let’s give them a big hand. ”
1．What can we learn from the passage
A．The winner could win many prizes.
B．Only Smily reached the finishing line first.
C．Rabbit Shiny’s great grandfather won the race before.
D．Most of the animals could both run fast and swim fast.
2．What is the meaning of the underlined word “swift”
A．very quick. B．very slow. C．very soft. D．very interesting.
3．Many animals ________ when reaching the river side.
A．were afraid of the water B．were too tired to swim
C．felt worried about Shiny D．stopped there to have a rest
4．What is the best title for the passage
A．Cross the river. B．How to win a race.
C．Animals in the jungle. D．Teamwork wins.
Unit 5 单元话题
Three people were sitting around a table in a restaurant in Brazil. How much do you think each of them
tipped
The Briton asked, “It’s common to tip 10 percent, right ”
The American man cried, “Oh, I was planning to leave 20 percent!”
The Chinese woman asked, “What’s a tip ”
Although it is not a tradition to tip in China, tipping is a big deal in the United States. There, it is common
to tip about 15 to 20 percent of the bill.
Usually, people give tips to a waiter or waitress. The US tops the list of tipping-waiters and waitresses are
expecting to get 15-20 percent of the bill. So if you order $100 in food, you are expected to pay your waiter at
least $15, making your payment $115 in all.
Why is this Many waiters and waitresses get paid below the US minimum wage (最低工资), and tips
make up for that. Some states pay their servers only $2.13 per hour.
It is not just for waiters, either. Hotel workers, hairdressers and taxi drivers also expect tips.
Tipping is also popular in some Southeast Asian countries, like Indonesia and Thailand. However, in Japan,
there is a no-tipping culture. If you try to give a waiter or waitress money, you may actually upset him or her.
1．What did the Chinese woman mean
A．She didn’t want to give any tip. B．She believed tipping should be little.
C．She thought 20 percent was not enough.D．She didn’t know anything about tipping.
2．Why is tipping a big deal in the United States
A．Because it is not a tradition for servers to get payment.
B．Because waiters and waitresses get very low wages.
C．Because the US sets a minimum wage for every person.
D．Because there are too many serving jobs in the US.
3．Which country does not have a culture of tipping
A．Britain B．Indonesia C．Thailand D．Japan
4．What is the story mainly about
A．How Americans eat out. B．Tipping culture worldwide.
C．Why high tips are expected. D．Shared service traditions.
Living in China, I often cannot imagine how active and busy some of the elderly are. Whether singing
opera, dancing or even practicing tai chi, China elderly communities (社区) enjoy great outdoor social activities.
It continues to surprise me. I wish that were more common for elderly communities back in the UK.
My grandma lives in a nursing home in England. While she plays bingo, a game, and enjoys concerts once
in a while, few activities get her up on her feet and truly communicate with others. She hardly ever goes outside.
This situation is common for many of the elderly in the UK. It’s just not part of the culture, and I think that’s a
shame. Staying active in social activities is so important for health, and it is something elderly communities in
China clearly value (珍视). What’s more, it’s completely inexpensive.
According to an expert Judith Farquhar, it’s popular for the elderly in China to dance and exercise in public
parks or squares. “For these people, dancing and other healthy activities are smart ways to save money.” Farquhar
said, “Dancing also helps them fight against loneliness in old age.”
Many elderly people are feeling really lonely. I hope the British government can build more active social
communities than before. The future elderly communities in the UK may learn from the elderly people in China. I’
d love to see group of British grandmas and grandpas enjoy their old age and do active things together to stay
happy and healthy.
根据短文和图表内容，选择最佳答案。
1．What are the elderly in China like in the writer’s eyes
A．Bored and tired.B．Active and busy. C．Cute and kind. D．Outgoing and helpful.
2．Why does the writer mention her grandma’s life in a nursing home
A．To explain bingo game is popular in England.
B．To show the importance of outdoor concert.
C．To compare the lifestyles in China and the UK.
D．To praise the situation of UK nursing homes.
3．What does the underlined word “them” refer to (指代)
A．The elderly in China. B．Experts interested in China.
C．Grandparents in the nursing home. D．Performers giving concerts.
4．What does the writer wish the British government to do
A．To provide medical care. B．To protect the safety of the elderly.
C．To encourage people’s indoor activities.D．To build more active social communities.
5．Which of the following is RIGHT
A．The elderly in China enjoy more concerts.
B．The elderly in China are less talented in music.
C．The elderly in the UK have fewer outdoor activities.
D．The elderly in the UK have more social activities than before.
Unit 6 单元话题
I was in line waiting to pay. In line there were two people before me. A little boy was buying some rather
strange clothes. He chatted with anyone who was interested in the clothes and soon we learnt that he was going to
a kindergarten (幼儿园) party. He had done a great job of putting together interesting costumes.
I noticed that the little boy was paying mostly with change. It seemed that he had robbed his pig bank (存钱
罐) to do this shopping. However, the cashier told him he was short after counting all the money. The boy thought
for a moment and said, “Please keep the shirt and I will come back with more money.”
It was clear that he had already used all the money he had and he was $8 short. The lady in front of me said,
“Well, I could pay half of that.” I told the boy that I could pay the other half. We dug into our handbags. However,
both of us only had ten-dollar bills (纸币) and we needed the cashier to get the change for us.
Other shoppers began digging into their pockets to find some change. It was amazing and touching as all
these strangers seemed to react with the same mind. All wanted to be of help. Within minutes the cashier said, “I
have too much money.” The cashier didn’t need our ten-dollar bills. Then the lady in front of me, who had been
the first to offer help, said, “Wait! I didn’t even get a chance to give anything!”
I smiled at her and said, “You did your share, because it was your idea and you started all this.” The little
boy smiled and thanked us. We wished him the best and he left. I was left with a good feeling. I had seen the love
and goodness of others all around me. The woman in front of me smiled and said, “It sure feels good to give,
doesn’t it ” I smiled back and said, “Yes!”
1．Where did the story happen
A．In a shop. B．In a park. C．In a hospital. D．In a police station.
2．What does the underlined word “touching” most probably mean
A．Sad. B．Moving. C．Happy. D．Afraid.
3．Why did the writer and the woman both feel glad
A．Because the boy had saved some money.
B．Because they both didn’t need to give anything.
C．Because the cashier didn’t laugh at the boy.
D．Because all the shoppers around were willing to help the boy.
4．The right order of the following events is _______.
①The little boy was told he was 8 dollars short.
②The little boy chatted happily with people in the waiting line.
③A lady offered to pay half of that but failed.
④All the people including the boy felt good.
⑤Many shoppers began digging into their pockets to find some change.
A．①③②⑤④ B．①②③⑤④ C．②①③④⑤ D．②①③⑤④
5．What is this passage mainly about
A．Love and goodness. B．Culture and tradition.
C．Friendship and honesty. D．Communication and understanding.
That cold January night, I was growing tired of my life in San Francisco. There I was walking home at one
in the morning after a tiring practice at the theatre. I was having trouble with my part-time job at the bank and my
acting at night at the same time. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up both acting and San Francisco.
City life had become too much for me.
As I walked down empty streets under tall buildings, I felt very small and cold. I began running, both to
keep warm and to keep away from any possible robbers. Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking
homeless people under blankets.
As I was getting close to my flat, I heard a sound behind me. I turned quickly, half expecting to see
someone with a knife or a gun. The street was empty. All I saw was a shining streetlight. Still, the noise made me
nervous, so I started to run faster. When I got home, I realized what the noise was. It was my wallet falling to the
sidewalk (人行道).
Suddenly I wasn’t cold or tired any more. I ran out of the door and back to the place. I searched the
sidewalk anxiously (焦急地) for fifteen minutes, but I didn’t find my wallet.
Just as I was going to give up the search, I heard a garbage truck stopped next to me. When a voice called
from the inside, “Kerman Camacho ” I thought I was dreaming. How could this man know my name The door
opened, and out jumped a small red-haired man with a cheerful look in his eyes. “Is this what you’re looking for ”
he asked, holding up a wallet.
It was nearly 3 a. m. by the time I got into bed. I wouldn’t get much sleep that night, but I had got my
wallet back. I also had got back some enjoyment of city life. I realized that the city couldn’t be a bad place if
people were willing to help each other.
1．How did the writer feel when he was walking home after work
A．Cold and lonely.B．Lucky and hopeful.C．Pleased and cheerful. D．Sad and helpless.
2．While the writer was walking home, _______.
A．he lost his wallet unknowingly B．a man with a knife hit him
C．a garbage truck driver stopped him D．a homeless person was following him
3．In Paragraph 5, why did the writer say he was dreaming
A．Because someone offered to take him back home.
B．Because a red-haired man came to see him.
C．Because he heard someone call his name.
D．Because someone found his wallet.
4．From the passage, we can infer that the writer would _______.
A．stop working at night B．stay on in San Francisco
C．make friends with cleaners D．give up his job at the bank
Unit 7 单元话题
In most places of the world, a five-day work week is common. But in some places, people are trying
carrying out the idea of paying workers the same money for working just four days a week.
The idea isn’t new, but businesses have been slow to try it. They may be worried about getting less work
for their money. But the results of a last year’s test, run by the University of Cambridge, suggest the move may be
good for both businesses and workers.
Last June, 61UK companies agreed to try the four-day work week when paying their workers the same
money. In return, they asked their workers to try to do as much in four days as they usually did in five. The test
ran for six months, and turned out to be good for most businesses. During the test, some companies cut meetings,
or made sure they were shorter. Others used technology to help workers get more done quickly. Some companies
created a “focus time ” so workers could work on just one thing without being interrupted (打扰). Therefore,
workers worked faster and better. Besides, the companies made more money.
Most of the workers were satisfied with the four-day work week. Some people said they were able to get
more training and take care of things at home. Others said they were able to spend more time with their families.
At the end of the test, ninety-two percent of the companies involved (参与) said they planned to keep the four-day
work week.
1．Why have businesses been slow to try the four-day work week
A．Because they were afraid their workers would do less work.
B．Because they had no idea of how to start it.
C．Because they had some troubles in paying their workers.
D．Because they did not want their workers to rest more.
2．What should workers do in a four- day work week according to Paragraph 3
A．They should spend more time helping others.B．They should work more and get less money.
C．They should do less work in shorter time. D．They should finish as much work as they do in five.
3．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A．The workers. B．The troubles. C．The meetings. D．The companies.
4．According to the passage, workers CANNOT ________ in a four-day work week.
A．get more training B．lose more time for families
C．enjoy more family life D．take care of things at home
5．When the test was finished, ________ of the companies involved wanted to keep the four-day work week.
A．none B．less than half C．nearly half D．most
①As the saying goes, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed
him for a lifetime.” This is the way the charity organization Heifer International (国际小母牛慈善组织) wants to
end world hunger.
②It began in the 1930s when an American farmer, Dan West, went to Spain to help people in need. He
tried to feed the people with milk. But it seemed that there would never be enough milk. It made him think that
what they needed was “not a cup, but a cow”.
③Dan West returned to America. He worked together with some friends to find ways to end hunger. He
believed giving animals and providing training would stop world hunger. With his help, Heifer International was
set up.
④On Heifer International’s website, you will see a list of animals like cows, chickens, pigs and even fish
and bees. You can offer help by buying some animals for one certain family. Those animals will have babies get
better lives, and they will pass on the act of kindness to others. More importantly, you are buying the resources
(资源) for programs run by Heifer International to help more families.
⑤The programs also help small-sized farms. As a rule, each farmer must give his animal’s first female (雌
性) baby to another in need. Heifer International also provides training on animals’ health and feeding. And these
farmers all agree to teach others what they have learned as another rule.
⑥However, there is still a long way to go. The milk may run out. But if families have their own cows, they
can get plenty of milk to feed themselves. The organization wants the farmers to go on working together, helping
each other and learning from each other. Maybe hunger can really be stopped.
1．According to the passage, we know that Dan West ________.
A．set up a team in Spain B．helped people with enough fish
C．was a Spanish farmer D．helped set up Heifer International
2．Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the charity organization Heifer International
A．Heifer International makes a list of animals on its website.
B．Farmers in the program must teach others how to feed animals.
C．Farmers in the program must give all the animals’ babies to others.
D．Heifer International provides training on animals’ health and feeding.
3．How is the text organized
A． B． C． D．
4．The best title of this passage may be “________”.
A．Advice on Feeding Cows B．A Cow Instead of a Cup
C．The Charity Organizations D．A Helpful Farmer
Unit 8 单元话题
Governments around the world are pushing for an end to plastic straws (吸管) and bags. More and more
businesses are changing to paper products. Using paper products is considered to be better than plastic. However,
it is harmful to the environment, too.
Paper bags and straws are made from trees. Trees are good for the environment. They can slow down
climate change. An increase in the use of paper bags need to cut down more trees.
The production of paper things requires more energy and water. You might say that we can use recycled
paper to save that energy and water. This seems to be a good idea. However, it takes even more energy and water
to go through the recycling process than to make a newspaper bag.
Paper products are heavier than plastic ones. That means they require more energy to transport (运输).
Seven trucks are needed to transport two million paper bags, while only one truck is needed to transport the same
number of plastic bags. The increased weight also leads to a larger amount of waste once the bags are thrown
away.
Paper products are actually a lose-lose for both the environment and businesses. They are more expensive
than plastic products. A paper straw costs about 5 to 12 cents, while a plastic one usually costs only about 2 cents.
The most environment-friendly way is to avoid single-use things. Products like glass water bottles can be
used over and over again. They are much better than either paper products or plastic products. By increasing the
use of these things you can greatly reduce your throwaway waste and truly make our earth a greener place!
1．What does the underlined word “it” refer to in paragraph 1
A．Using plastic straws. B．Using plastic bags.
C．Using paper products. D．Using single-use things.
2．What does the writer think of the recycled paper
A．It saves energy and water. B．It seems not to be a good idea.
C．It is better than single-use paper. D．It’s easy to make by recycling process.
3．Why does the writer compare the prices of a paper straw and a plastic straw
A．To show paper products aren’t good for businesses.
B．To show paper products are better than plastic ones.
C．To show paper products are pop lar among the businesses.
D．To show paper products are harmful to the environment, too.
4．What is the best title of the text
A．Paper or Plastics Either! B．Environment and Businesses Either!
C．Paper or Plastics Neither! D．Environment and Businesses Neither!
“Thank you for your email. I have left to follow my dream of knitting (编织) sweaters for penguins and no
longer work for the School of Economics. I will be out of office…until my penguin friends are happy.” This is a
part of an email received by a Chinese student studying in the UK from her teacher, which has recently become
popular online.
You may find this email surprising, but knitting sweaters for penguins is a real act of kindness. The idea
was started by the Penguin Foundation (基金会) and Phillip Island Nature Parks in Australia.
The project began due to a serious oil spill (泄漏) near Phillip Island in the late 1990s. During that time, the
number and health of baby penguins dropped rapidly. When little penguins became covered in oil, they tried to
clean themselves with their beaks (喙), but eating the oil could be deadly. The oil also made it difficult for them to
swim or hunt for food.
To solve this problem, the foundation asked knitters worldwide to make sweaters for affected (受影响的)
penguins. These sweaters could keep the penguins warm during the cleaning process and stop them from eating
the oil.
★ Later events continued to show how helpful this solution could be. In 2001, there was another oil
spill near Phillip Island. Thanks to the sweaters, 96 percent of the affected penguins were successfully saved.
However, some people have questioned the idea of animals wearing human-made clothing. Certain bird
protection groups have expressed worries that these sweaters might put more stress on the penguins’ bodies. The
foundation explained that the sweaters were only a short-term way and will not be used when the penguins stay
healthy.
To ensure the penguins are protected and wearing appropriate clothes, the foundation has provided detailed
instructions for knitters. For example, the total length of the finished sweater should be no more than 18 cm, the
width across the body no more than 12 cm and the width of the bottom opening no more than 11 cm.
1．How does the writer introduce the topic of this passage
A．By showing a part of an email. B．By introducing a college teacher.
C．By sharing a funny thing. D．By introducing a Chinese student.
2．What does the underlined word “appropriate” in the last paragraph most likely mean
A．thick B．thin C．proper D．expensive
3．Which of the following can be put in ★
A．Oil spills often happen near big cities
B．It’s a good way to protect penguins
C．Not everyone agrees with using sweaters on penguins
D．Penguins are always cute and fun to watch
4．What is the Penguin Foundation’s opinion on this project
A．It will be a long-term way.
B．It inspires a worldwide love of knitting.
C．It brings unexpected advantages.
D．The sweaters should only be used when penguins are in danger.
5．What is the best title for the passage
A．Serious oil spills B．Knitting for Penguins
C．Protect Penguins D．Penguin Fashion Trends期末复习之阅读理解 16 篇
（Units 1-8 单元话题）
Unit 1 单元话题
It’s no surprise that what you spend your money on depends on your age, where you live, how big your
family is, and how much money you make. But do you know how people change their spending habits when a city
starts to get richer
Shenzhen, a city known for its rapid economic development in China, has attracted lots of talented people
in the last few years, and the average income (平均收入) of common people in Shenzhen is more than that of
common people in any other medium-sized city in China. So what do the people in Shenzhen like to spend their
money on
The first thing is education. Education in China is known to be costly, and rich people are willing to spend
a lot of money on education. It is said that the money they spend on education is going up year by year.
They also spend a lot of money on communications and houses. Some people have two smart phones and
some of them even provide smartphones for their children. And almost every family has a computer, showing
high technology is used in our daily lives. Moreover, people have started to buy bigger houses, They now have an
average of twenty square metres in their apartments, and some families even have two houses.
The biggest change, however, is the number of people buying cars. In 1995 only four or five families in
every one hundred in Shenzhen owned a car. However, as the city’s economy grew, the number of car owners has
greatly increased, with over four million cars now on the city’s roads.
1．Which one doesn’t decide what you spend money on according to the passage
A．Your age B．Your address C．Your family D．Your hobby
2．Which paragraph tells us about Shenzhen people’s high attention to education
A．Paragraph 2. B．Paragraph 3. C．Paragraph 4. D．Paragraph 5.
3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．More and more people have cars in Shenzhen.
B．Half of the families in Shenzhen have two houses.
C．Parents don’t buy smartphones for their children in Shenzhen.
D．How much money we spend mainly depends on how much money we make.
4．What’s the correct structure of the passage
A．①②/③④⑤ B．①/②/③④⑤ C．①/②③④/⑤ D．①②③④/⑤
5．Why does the writer write the passage
A．To introduce Shenzhen’s history.
B．To explain changes in big cities.
C．To discuss spending habits in Shenzhen.
D．To compare education costs in different cities.
【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章介绍了人们的消费习惯受多种因素影响，并以深圳为例，阐述随着城市
经济发展，深圳人的消费习惯在教育、通信、住房、汽车等方面发生的变化。
1．细节理解题。根据文中“It’s no surprise that what you spend your money on depends on your age, where you
live, how big your family is, and how much money you make.”可知，消费习惯取决于年龄、居住地点、家庭规
模和收入，未提及爱好。故选 D。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段“The first thing is education. Education in China is known to be costly, and rich
people are willing to spend a lot of money on education. It is said that the money they spend on education is going
up year by year.”可知，第三段讲述深圳人对教育的高度重视。故选 B。
3．细节理解题。根据第五段“However, as the city’s economy grew, the number of car owners has greatly
increased, with over four million cars now on the city’s roads.”可知，深圳拥有汽车的人越来越多。故选 A。
4．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段提出人们消费习惯受多种因素影响及城市变富时消费习惯如何改
变的问题，第二段引出深圳，第三、四、五段分别从教育、通信住房、汽车方面阐述深圳人的消费习惯变
化。故选 B。
5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要围绕深圳经济发展后人们消费习惯的变化展开讨论。故选 C。
In movies, you might see cars that can drive by themselves—you tell them where you want to go, and they
take you there as fast as possible. With 5G, cars like this may soon come into our real life because 5G can connect
many different smart devices (设备) to one network (网络). Here are some examples.
Finland’s “robot buses” are a good one of them. Telecom company Nokia builds 5G transmitters (信号发射
器) along a 1-kilometer road. These transmitters are able to control the buses, making them driverless, according
to Raconteur Media.
There are also 5G roads. These roads will have many 5G transmitters. They can give you smart services,
such as telling you where the nearest oil station is. People can also use them to control traffic on the roads.
“People will use a road network in real time, controlling traffic lights, traffic numbers through computer
programs,” said a scientist.
In the Republic of Korea, a subway station builds a smart system. This system has a 3D map, sensors (传感
器) and an advanced (先进的) camera system that make the station more useful and safer, according to Arirang
News.
And of course, there are also driverless cars. These cars can send signals (信号) to each other. They also
“talk” to traffic lights and road sensors. 5G will let these cars drive more safely because they can communicate
with each other, as well as with traffic lights and road sensors.
1．Finland’s “robot buses” ________.
A．need to use 5G transmitters B．can take Nokia workers anywhere
C．need several good drivers D．can drive faster than other buses
2．What can 5G roads do
A．They can tell drivers how to drive safely.
B．They can control traffic more easily.
C．They let drivers know the new traffic rules.
D．They can help drivers drive more slowly.
3．Which of the following is NOT true
A．5G roads can help the drivers to find the nearest oil station.
B．5G transmitters can control the drivers, making them useless.
C．Smart services of 5G roads can control traffic on the roads.
D．Traffic lights can be controlled through computer programs.
4．What do we know from the passage
A．Cars will be driverless without 5G. B．5G can make cars talk like people.
C．5G will make driverless cars safer. D．Cars and buses will only depend on 5G.
5．What is the right structure (结构) of the passage
A． B． C． D．
【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了 5G 技术在芬兰的“机器人巴士”、5G 公路的建设、韩国地铁站的
智能系统及无人驾驶汽车等交通方面的应用。
1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Finland’s ‘robot buses’ are a good one of them. Telecom company Nokia builds 5G
transmitters (信号发射器) along a 1-kilometer road.”可知，芬兰的“机器人巴士”需要电信公司在一公里长的公
路上建造 5G 信号发射器。故选 A。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段“People can also use them to control traffic on the roads.”可知，5G 道路能让人更
容易控制交通。故选 B。
3．细节理解题。根据第二段“These transmitters are able to control the buses, making them driverless.”可知，文
中说的是发射器控制巴士实现无人驾驶，而不是控制司机使其无用。故选 B。
4．细节理解题。根据第五段“5G will let these cars drive more safely because they can communicate with each
other.”可知，5G 会让无人驾驶汽车更安全。故选 C。
5．篇章结构题。根据文章内容可知，本文第一段提出 5G 技术应用范围广的主题；第二、三、四、五段分
别介绍 5G 的具体应用实例。故选 A。
Unit 2 单元话题
Do you know the Silk Route (丝绸之路) Bike Tour Is it the greatest tour in the world Cyclists call it “the
longest, hardest, highest, hottest, coldest bicycle tour in the world”. In eighteen weeks you travel over 12,000
kilometers through seven different countries and have the most exciting ride of your life.
“A thousand years ago people went by camel (骆驼) and did about 25 kilometers a day,” said one cyclist,
“But on a bike you do 25 kilometers in an hour. And along the way you see some of the most beautiful places in
the world.”
From Shanghai, you go across Asia, through Iran and arrive in Istanbul, Turkey, at the end. You travel
across the deserts (沙漠) of China and cycle the Pamir Highway to over 4,600 meters across the “Roof (屋顶) of
the Word” in the mountains Tajikistan.
On the way there are villages, markets and ancient (古 老 的 ) buildings. At night, you stay in ancient
roadside hotels or in camps. A chief cooks dinner for about half of the days; On other days, cyclists can eat in
local (当 地 的 ) restaurants or shop in local markets for their food. One cyclist said, “The best thing was the
friendliness of the people.” And the worst things “The snow and the cold in the Pamirs.”
So is it the greatest tour in the world Cyclist Miles MacDonald thinks so. “The Silk Route is a true
expedition (探 险 ). It is long and difficult, but it’s such an amazing experience that you arrive in Istanbul a
completely changed person.”
1．What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us
A．The beginning of the tour. B．The danger on the way.
C．The speed of cycling. D．The beauty along the way.
2．How does the writer show us the tour is quite a long one
A．By listing numbers. B．By giving examples.
C．By making comparisons (比较). D．By telling stories.
3．What can we learn about the Silk Route Bike Tour from the text
① It covers seven countries.
②It doesn’t pass through any city.
③ Free food is provided by local people during it.
④It is exciting and relaxing.
⑤ It can change a person greatly.
A．①② B．①⑤ C．③④ D．④⑤
4．What’s the purpose of the text
A．To tell a story. B．To solve a problem. C．To explain an idea. D．To introduce an activity.
5．Which of the following best shows the structure (结构) of the text (①= Paragraph 1,②= Paragraph 2…)
A．①②/③④⑤ B．①/②③④/⑤ C．①/②③④⑤ D．①②③④/⑤
【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．B
【导语】本文介绍了“丝绸之路自行车之旅”，包括其路线、特点、途中体验及参与者评价，通过具体细节
展现这一探险活动的独特之处。
1．主旨大意题。根据“A thousand years ago people went by camel and did about 25 kilometers a day,” said one
cyclist, “But on a bike you do 25 kilometers in an hour.”可知，第二段通过对比骆驼每日行进 25 公里与自行车
每小时行进 25 公里的速度，突出骑行的效率，核心围绕“骑行速度”展开。故选 C。
2．细节理解题。根据“In eighteen weeks you travel over 12,000 kilometers through seven different countries...”
可知，作者通过列举“18 周”“12000 多公里”“7 个国家” 等具体数字，用列数字的方式直观体现旅程的漫长。
故选 A。
3．细节理解题。根据“travel over 12,000 kilometers through seven different countries”可知， 旅程覆盖七个国
家，①正确；根据“It is long and difficult, but it’s such an amazing experience that you arrive in Istanbul a
completely changed person.”可知，旅程令人兴奋且能极大改变一个人⑤正确。故选 B。
4．主旨大意题。开篇“Do you know the Silk Route Bike Tour ”引出主题，并围绕旅程的路线、体验、参与
者评价等展开描述，全文旨在介绍“丝绸之路自行车之旅”这一活动。故选 D。
5．篇章结构题。第①段总述旅程的基本特点；第②③④段分别从速度对比、路线细节、食宿与人文体验
展开分述；第⑤段通过参与者评价总结旅程的意义。整体结构为“总—分— 总”。故选 B。
People usually feel excited when they go on vacation. But most people feel blue when coming home after
travelling. And this feeling is called post-vacation blues. If you feel blue after travelling, here are some ways to
help you get out of this bad feeling.
Give yourself a week to relax first. You don’t need to think what to do next and just be relaxed. You can
show your pet some love if you have one, watch your favourite TV shows or listen to relaxing music.
After a week. do something useful and keep yourself busy For example, when I came back from Europe,
1felt blue because I didn’t have a job and was living with my parents. So I decided to find a job and make myself
busy. If you don’t need a job, just try something like painting your room or tidying your house. You can also do
exercise, learn to cook, visit your friends and just do anything you want!
It’s also a good idea to make a photo book and plan you next trip. Your photos taken on vacation help you
remember the good times you had. And you can plan to take another trip. Just like Elbert Hubbard said, “No man
needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.”
Next time when you feel blue, remember to try these ways. You’ll find going back to the real life is not that
terrible as you think.
1．How do most people feel after travelling
A．Excited. B．Hungry. C．Hopeful. D．Unhappy.
2．The writer uses Elbert Hubbard’s words in Paragraph 4 to show ________.
A．people feel very tired and are not willing to travel again
B．people who have just had a vacation can plan a new trip
C．people are excited to share their vacation with their friends
D．people nope me travel again because they have had only one trip
3．What does the writer adv use us to do after travelling
a. We can do something useful and keep ourselves busy after a week.
b. We should give ourselves a week to relax first.
c. We can make a photo book and keep a diary.
d. We shouldn’t stay up late but live a happy life.
e. We can remember the good times during the trip.
A．abd B．abe C．acd D．bce
4．Which is the right structure (结构) of the passage
A．①/②③④⑤ B．①②③④/⑤ C．①/②③④/⑤ D．①/②/③④⑤
5．What is the passage mainly about
A．How to spend your holiday happily.
B．What we should do before travelling.
C．Why people have post-holiday blues.
D．How to get out of post-holiday blues.
【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了一些方法可以帮助你摆脱度假后糟糕的感觉。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“But most people feel blue when coming home after travelling.”可知，大多数人旅
行后会感到不开心。故选 D。
2．推理判断题。根据第四段“Your photos taken on vacation help you remember the good times you had. And you
can plan to take another trip. Just like Elbert Hubbard said, ‘No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has
just had one.’”可知，你在度假时拍的照片有助于你回忆起曾经的美好时光。你可以计划再去一趟，正如埃
尔伯特·哈伯德所说：“没有人比刚刚度假的人更需要度假”，所以这句话是表明刚刚度假的人可以计划一次
新的旅行。故选 B。
3．细节理解题。根据“After a week, do something useful and keep yourself busy.”可知一周后，做一些有用的
事情，让自己忙碌起来；根据“Give yourself a week to relax first”可知先给自己一周时间放松；根据“It’s also
a good idea to make a photo book and plan your next trip. Your photos taken on vacation help you remember the
good times you had”可知，照片可以记起旅行中的快乐时光。故选 B。
4．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段引出话题；第二至第四段介绍了一些方法可以帮助你摆脱度假后
糟糕的感觉；第五段进行总结。故文章结构是总分总。故选 C。
5．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了一些方法可以帮助你摆脱度假后糟糕的感觉。故选 D。
Unit 3 单元话题
Life has gone mostly online for many people around the world. With more people going online these years,
global Internet traffic has become a big problem. Between January and late March, a quarter of major cities in
many countries experienced an increase in Internet traffic.
Video meetings, online classrooms and stay-at-home entertainment have become a lifeline to many people.
This increase in traffic is testing the Internet’s strength. In March, major phone networks in the UK experienced
mass failure. People were not able to take calls, receive texts or use mobile data.
In the USA, major telecommunications (电 信 ) companies said, traffic was up 21 per cent month over
month. Video streaming services have cut their picture qualities (质量) and download speeds to reduce network
traffic jams.
China has seen an Internet traffic increase of around 50 per cent compared to 2021. The network speeds
went down for a while. However, they returned soon afterwards and have been working well.
This is due to China’s work in building network infrastructure (基础设施), especially 5G technology. By
the end of 2022, millions of 5G base stations had been built nationwide. This has given Chinese networks the
power to withstand increased traffic.
“If there were no such development (发展) in the Internet network field, people couldn’t enjoy such a
colourful life at home. Online working and teaching could never be realized so smoothly,” said an official from
the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
1．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．All the digital products couldn’t work well.
B．There were serious traffic jams on the road.
C．There was more Internet traffic these years.
D．There was high demand for new kinds of entertainment.
2．How did the Internet traffic increase affect (影响) the UK
A．The UK had the heaviest network traffic in early February.
B．Some users couldn’t watch videos.
C．Its Internet traffic went up 21% month over month.
D．Many people couldn’t use phone networks in March.
3．Why did some USA companies cut download speeds
A．To improve picture qualities. B．To reduce the number of users.
C．To test the Internet’s strength. D．To reduce network traffic jams.
4．The underlined word “withstand” in Paragraph 5 means “________” in Chinese.
A．经受 B．影响 C．支持 D．促进
5．In the last paragraph, the official thinks________.
A．China’s Internet development is great
B．people should build more 5G base stations
C．China’s Internet is as good as that of other countries
D．online working and teaching will be realized soon
【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．A 5．A
【导语】本文主要介绍了新冠疫情的大环境对全球互联网的影响。
1．细节理解题。根据“With more people going online these years, global Internet traffic has become a big
problem. Between January and late March, a quarter of major cities in many countries experienced an increase in
Internet traffic.”可知，近年来，随着越来越多的人上网，全球互联网流量已成为一个大问题。故选 C。
2．细节理解题。根据“In March, major phone networks in the UK experienced mass out outages. People were not
able to take calls, receive texts or use mobile data.”可知 3 月份，英国很多人无法使用电话网络。故选 D。
3．细节理解题。根据“Video streaming services have cut their picture qualities (质量) and download speeds to
reduce network traffic jams.”可知，视频流服务降低了图像质量和下载速度，以减少网络堵塞。故选 D。
4．词句猜测题。根据“By the end of 2022, millions of 5G base stations had been built nationwide. This has given
Chinese networks the power to withstand increased traffic.”可知，因为全国已建成数百万个 5G 基站。所以使
得中国的网络有能力承受日益增长的流量。withstand 意为“经受”，故选 A。
5．细节理解题。根据“If there were no such development (发展) in the Internet network field, people couldn’t
enjoy such a colourful life at home. Online working and teaching could never be realized so smoothly”可知，中国
网络发展使居家生活丰富多彩，在线工作教学得以实现，此处是直接肯定了中国的发展成就。故选 A。
Teachers say that the digital age has had a good influence (影响) and a not-so-good influence on American
teenagers. More than 2,000 middle school teachers took an online survey. Researchers also spoke with teachers in
some groups. Most teachers think the Internet and digital search tools have had a mostly positive influence on
their students’ research habits and skills. But at the same time, some teachers also point out some problems in
teenagers’ using digital search tools.
The Pew Internet Project did the survey with the College Board and the National Writing Project. Judy
Buchanan is the director of the National Writing Project and a co-writer of the report. She says digital research
tools are helping students learn more, and learn faster. “Both teachers and students really welcome these tools
because they make learning exciting. And the goal is to really help students become creators of something
meaningful (有意义的), and not just users of the online information.”
But one problem the survey found is that these technologies make teenagers have short attention spans (注
意力持续时间). As there is lots of information about different subjects on the Internet, teenagers’ attention is
easily drawn away from their research.
Another problem the survey found is that many students trust the information they find on the Internet too
much. Judy Buchanan says these students have not developed the skills to judge (判断) the online information.
They need to learn a lot to tell if the information is believable. It’s something that really has to be paid attention to.
One more problem the survey found is something that might not seem like a problem at all: being able to
quickly find information online. Many students think “doing research” now means just doing a quick search on
the Internet. They become less willing and able to work hard to find answers. That is, they are depending (依赖)
too much on search tools and do not make enough use of printed books or research librarians.
Many teachers also say that the Internet makes it easy for students to copy work done by others instead of
using their own abilities.
1．The Pew Internet Project did the survey with the help of________.
A．students B．teachers C．parents D．teenagers
2．The underlined word “positive” in Paragraph 1 means “_________” in Chinese.
A．积极的 B．中性的 C．糟糕的 D．模糊的
3．From the survey, we know that _________.
A．digital search tools make students more willing to work hard to find answers
B．students have the ability to judge the online information
C．students are always just the users of the online information
D．digital search tools are helpful to both students and teachers
4．Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A．A Meaningful Survey B．A Digital Age’s Influences
C．Two Sides of Digital Search Tools D．Problems of Using Digital Search Tools
【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C
【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要讨论了数字时代对美国青少年的双重影响。
1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句“The Pew Internet Project did the survey with the College Board and the
National Writing Project.”可知皮尤互联网项目与大学理事会和国家写作项目合作进行了这项调查，即调查
是在教师组织的帮助下完成的。故选 B。
2．词句猜测题。根据文章第一段“Most teachers think the Internet and digital search tools have had a mostly
positive influence on their students’ research habits and skills.”可知大多数教师认为互联网和数字搜索工具对
学生的研究习惯和技能产生了积极的影响。结合上下文，“positive”在此处意为“积极的”。故选 A。
3．推理判断题。根据文章第二段 Judy Buchanan 的话“digital research tools are helping students learn more, and
learn faster… Both teachers and students really welcome these tools”可推知，数字搜索工具对师生都有帮助。
故选 D。
4．最佳标题题。文章既提到数字搜索工具的积极影响（如提升学习效率），也提到其负面影响（如注意力
分散、过度依赖网络信息等），因此标题应体现“双重影响”。故选 C。
Unit 4 单元话题
①My first home was a beautiful grassland with a lake of clear water. My mother and I had a happy life
there. One day, my owner-Farmer Grey sold me to Squire Gordon. Mr. Gordon lived with his family in a big
house.
②“You’re a beautiful horse,” he said, “You have a beautiful black coat. I shall call you Black Beauty.”
③My owner had two other horses. One of them was Merrylegs. He was friendly. The other was Ginger.
She was different. She liked biting and kicking (踢) people because she had a hard life when she was young.
④Ginger and I pulled (拉) a coach together. The coachman’s name was John. I worked very hard and made
friends with Ginger soon.
⑤One day in autumn, Mr. Gordon went on a long journey. John went with him and I pulled the coach. The
weather was rainy and windy. Mr. Gordon and John could not see well in the rain. We came to a bridge. When my
feet touched the bridge, I was sure something was wrong, and I stopped suddenly. Mr. Gordon and John wanted
me to go on, but I did not move. Just then a man saw us, “Hey there! Stop!” he cried.
⑥“What is it ” shouted Mr. Gordon.
⑦“ ▲ ” the man answered. “If you come across, you are all going to drown in the river.”
⑧“Thank God!” said Mr. Gordon. “Thank you, Beauty!” said John. We turned around and went along the
road by the river. For a long time no one said anything. Then John said, “Black Beauty saved our lives.”
⑨When we returned home, Mr. Gordon told his wife, “We are all safe, thanks to Black Beauty!”
⑩That night…
—Adapted from Black Beauty
1．What kind of horse is Black Beauty according to the story
A．Beautiful and smart B．Shy and friendly C．Old but strong D．Ugly and lazy
2．Which of the following in the dictionary best explains the underlined word “coach” in Para.④
coach (n.)
①someone who trains a person or a team in a kind of sport
②someone who gives people special teaching in a certain subject
③a carriage pulled by horses with one driver
④a large, comfortable bus that carries people on long trips
A．①. B．②. C．③. D．④.
3．Which of the following sentences can be put in “▲” in Para.⑦
A．The big tree is falling down B．The bridge is broken in the middle
C．You are going the wrong way D．The horse isn’t allowed to cross the bridge
4．What might happen to Black Beauty after saving Mr. Gordon and John
A．He ran away from the farm. B．Ginger kicked him for stopping on the bridge.
C．His owner sold him to others. D．He got good food and a nice bed.
【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了黑骏马 Black Beauty 与主人及同伴工作，凭感知救主后或获更好照料
的故事。
1．推理判断题。根据“My owner had two other horses. One of them was Merrylegs. He was friendly. The other
was Ginger. She was different. She liked biting and kicking (踢) people because she had a hard life when she was
young.”以及“Ginger and I pulled (拉) a coach together. I worked very hard and made friends with Ginger soon.”
可知，Black Beauty 是一匹漂亮且友好的马，它努力工作并很快和 Ginger 成为了朋友。故选 A。
2．词句猜测题。根据“The coachman’s name was John.”以及“We came to a bridge.”可知，这里提到了车夫和
桥，结合常识可推测“coach”指的是由马拉的、有一名车夫驾驶的马车。故选 C。
3．推理判断题。根据“If you come across, you are all going to drown in the river.”可知，桥有问题，如果不小
心过去就会掉进河里，所以桥应该是中间断了。故选 B。
4．推理判断题。根据“Black Beauty saved our lives.”以及“That night…”可推测，Black Beauty 救了 Mr. Gordon
和 John 的命，他们会对它很好，可能会给它好吃的和舒适的床。故选 D。
Rabbit Shiny and tortoise (乌龟) Smily were neighbors. One day they were reading a story about their great
grandfathers: Shiny’s and Smily’s great grandfathers decided to have a race. While Shiny’s great grandfather went
to sleep during the race, Smily’s great grandfather won the race by slowly walking towards the finishing line.
Smily said, “If your great grandfather didn’t go to sleep, my great granddad might never win. So his win
was not a real win.”
The next day there was a notice in the jungle (丛林) newspaper. It said that there would be a race and the
winner would win many prizes. The race started from the bear’s house. From there, the runners had to cross the
river. But most of the animals could not both run fast and swim fast. So they didn’t know what to do. Shiny and
Smily made a plan.
Shiny ran, while Smily was sitting on his back. He and other animals, like the deer, reached the river side at
the same time. But they saw the swift water and stood there because they were worried. None of them liked the
idea of crossing the river. Smily quickly got into the water and Shiny sat on his back. Smily started swimming.
Soon they reached the other side of the river. Shiny got down from Smily’s back and Smily climbed on Shiny’s
back again. Shiny ran fast. They reached the finishing line first. “Both of them are the winners. ” The president of
the jungle said, “Shiny and Smily helped each other during the race and they won. So let’s give them a big hand. ”
1．What can we learn from the passage
A．The winner could win many prizes.
B．Only Smily reached the finishing line first.
C．Rabbit Shiny’s great grandfather won the race before.
D．Most of the animals could both run fast and swim fast.
2．What is the meaning of the underlined word “swift”
A．very quick. B．very slow. C．very soft. D．very interesting.
3．Many animals ________ when reaching the river side.
A．were afraid of the water B．were too tired to swim
C．felt worried about Shiny D．stopped there to have a rest
4．What is the best title for the passage
A．Cross the river. B．How to win a race.
C．Animals in the jungle. D．Teamwork wins.
【答案】1．A 2．A 3．A 4．D
【导语】本文是一篇寓言故事，讲述了兔子 Shiny 和乌龟 Smily 通过合作赢得比赛的故事，强调了 teamwork
的重要性。
1．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“It said that there would be a race and the winner would win many prizes.”可
知，比赛获胜者将赢得许多奖品。故选 A。
2．词句猜测题。根据文章第四段“they saw the swift water and stood there because they were worried”可知，
他们看到湍急的水流而担忧驻足，结合选项，A“very quick”最符合水流迅疾的语境。故选 A。
3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“they saw the swift water and stood there because they were worried”可知，
动物们害怕过河。故选 A。
4．最佳标题题。全文核心是 Shiny 和 Smily 通过合作（兔子奔跑+乌龟游泳）赢得比赛，强调团队合作的
重要性。故选 D。
Unit 5 单元话题
Three people were sitting around a table in a restaurant in Brazil. How much do you think each of them
tipped
The Briton asked, “It’s common to tip 10 percent, right ”
The American man cried, “Oh, I was planning to leave 20 percent!”
The Chinese woman asked, “What’s a tip ”
Although it is not a tradition to tip in China, tipping is a big deal in the United States. There, it is common
to tip about 15 to 20 percent of the bill.
Usually, people give tips to a waiter or waitress. The US tops the list of tipping-waiters and waitresses are
expecting to get 15-20 percent of the bill. So if you order $100 in food, you are expected to pay your waiter at
least $15, making your payment $115 in all.
Why is this Many waiters and waitresses get paid below the US minimum wage (最低工资), and tips
make up for that. Some states pay their servers only $2.13 per hour.
It is not just for waiters, either. Hotel workers, hairdressers and taxi drivers also expect tips.
Tipping is also popular in some Southeast Asian countries, like Indonesia and Thailand. However, in Japan,
there is a no-tipping culture. If you try to give a waiter or waitress money, you may actually upset him or her.
1．What did the Chinese woman mean
A．She didn’t want to give any tip. B．She believed tipping should be little.
C．She thought 20 percent was not enough.D．She didn’t know anything about tipping.
2．Why is tipping a big deal in the United States
A．Because it is not a tradition for servers to get payment.
B．Because waiters and waitresses get very low wages.
C．Because the US sets a minimum wage for every person.
D．Because there are too many serving jobs in the US.
3．Which country does not have a culture of tipping
A．Britain B．Indonesia C．Thailand D．Japan
4．What is the story mainly about
A．How Americans eat out. B．Tipping culture worldwide.
C．Why high tips are expected. D．Shared service traditions.
【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．B
【导语】本文介绍了在世界各国人们给服务员小费的情况。
1．推理判断题。根据“Although it is not a tradition to tip in China, tipping is a big deal in the United States.”可
知，在中国给小费不是一种传统，因此那个中国女人的意思是她对给小费一无所知。故选 D。
2．细节理解题。根据“Many waiters and waitresses get paid below the US minimum wage (最低工资), and tips
make up for that.”可知，给小费在美国是件大事，因为服务员的工资很低。故选 B。
3．细节理解题。根据“However, in Japan, there is a no-tipping culture.”可知，在日本，没有小费的文化。故
选 D。
4．主旨大意题。根据“Tipping is also popular in some Southeast Asian countries, like Indonesia and Thailand.
However, in Japan, there is a no-tipping culture.”可知，本文介绍了全世界的小费文化。故选 B。
Living in China, I often cannot imagine how active and busy some of the elderly are. Whether singing
opera, dancing or even practicing tai chi, China elderly communities (社区) enjoy great outdoor social activities.
It continues to surprise me. I wish that were more common for elderly communities back in the UK.
My grandma lives in a nursing home in England. While she plays bingo, a game, and enjoys concerts once
in a while, few activities get her up on her feet and truly communicate with others. She hardly ever goes outside.
This situation is common for many of the elderly in the UK. It’s just not part of the culture, and I think that’s a
shame. Staying active in social activities is so important for health, and it is something elderly communities in
China clearly value (珍视). What’s more, it’s completely inexpensive.
According to an expert Judith Farquhar, it’s popular for the elderly in China to dance and exercise in public
parks or squares. “For these people, dancing and other healthy activities are smart ways to save money.” Farquhar
said, “Dancing also helps them fight against loneliness in old age.”
Many elderly people are feeling really lonely. I hope the British government can build more active social
communities than before. The future elderly communities in the UK may learn from the elderly people in China. I’
d love to see group of British grandmas and grandpas enjoy their old age and do active things together to stay
happy and healthy.
根据短文和图表内容，选择最佳答案。
1．What are the elderly in China like in the writer’s eyes
A．Bored and tired.B．Active and busy. C．Cute and kind. D．Outgoing and helpful.
2．Why does the writer mention her grandma’s life in a nursing home
A．To explain bingo game is popular in England.
B．To show the importance of outdoor concert.
C．To compare the lifestyles in China and the UK.
D．To praise the situation of UK nursing homes.
3．What does the underlined word “them” refer to (指代)
A．The elderly in China. B．Experts interested in China.
C．Grandparents in the nursing home. D．Performers giving concerts.
4．What does the writer wish the British government to do
A．To provide medical care. B．To protect the safety of the elderly.
C．To encourage people’s indoor activities.D．To build more active social communities.
5．Which of the following is RIGHT
A．The elderly in China enjoy more concerts.
B．The elderly in China are less talented in music.
C．The elderly in the UK have fewer outdoor activities.
D．The elderly in the UK have more social activities than before.
【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．C
【导语】本文通过作者亲身观察，对比中英两国老年人的生活方式差异，强调中国老年人社区活动的积极
性和社交价值，并呼吁英国政府借鉴中国模式改善老年人生活状态。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Living in China, I often cannot imagine how active and busy some of the elderly
are.”可知，在作者眼中，中国老年人是“活跃且忙碌的”。故选 B。
2．推理判断题。根据第二段“My grandma lives in a nursing home in England. While she plays bingo, a game,
and enjoys concerts once in a while, few activities get her up on her feet and truly communicate with others. She
hardly ever goes outside. This situation is common for many of the elderly in the UK.”可知，作者在第二段描述
了英国祖母的养老院生活，与第一段中国老年人的生活形成对比。由此推知，作者的目的是对比中英老年
人生活方式差异。故选 C。
3．词义猜测题。根据第三段“it’s popular for the elderly in China to dance and exercise in public parks or squares”
可知，在中国，老年人在公园或广场跳舞和锻炼是很流行的；结合后句“Dancing also helps them fight against
loneliness in old age”可知，此处应表示跳舞有助于这些老年人对抗晚年的孤独。由此推知，them 指代“中国
老年人”。故选 A。
4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“I hope the British government can build more active social communities than
before.”可知，作者希望英国政府建设更活跃的社交社区。选项 D。
5．推理判断题。根据第二段“...few activities get her up on her feet and truly communicate with others. She hardly
ever goes outside. This situation is common for many of the elderly in the UK”可推知，英国的老年人户外活动
较少。故选 C。
Unit 6 单元话题
I was in line waiting to pay. In line there were two people before me. A little boy was buying some rather
strange clothes. He chatted with anyone who was interested in the clothes and soon we learnt that he was going to
a kindergarten (幼儿园) party. He had done a great job of putting together interesting costumes.
I noticed that the little boy was paying mostly with change. It seemed that he had robbed his pig bank (存钱
罐) to do this shopping. However, the cashier told him he was short after counting all the money. The boy thought
for a moment and said, “Please keep the shirt and I will come back with more money.”
It was clear that he had already used all the money he had and he was $8 short. The lady in front of me said,
“Well, I could pay half of that.” I told the boy that I could pay the other half. We dug into our handbags. However,
both of us only had ten-dollar bills (纸币) and we needed the cashier to get the change for us.
Other shoppers began digging into their pockets to find some change. It was amazing and touching as all
these strangers seemed to react with the same mind. All wanted to be of help. Within minutes the cashier said, “I
have too much money.” The cashier didn’t need our ten-dollar bills. Then the lady in front of me, who had been
the first to offer help, said, “Wait! I didn’t even get a chance to give anything!”
I smiled at her and said, “You did your share, because it was your idea and you started all this.” The little
boy smiled and thanked us. We wished him the best and he left. I was left with a good feeling. I had seen the love
and goodness of others all around me. The woman in front of me smiled and said, “It sure feels good to give,
doesn’t it ” I smiled back and said, “Yes!”
1．Where did the story happen
A．In a shop. B．In a park. C．In a hospital. D．In a police station.
2．What does the underlined word “touching” most probably mean
A．Sad. B．Moving. C．Happy. D．Afraid.
3．Why did the writer and the woman both feel glad
A．Because the boy had saved some money.
B．Because they both didn’t need to give anything.
C．Because the cashier didn’t laugh at the boy.
D．Because all the shoppers around were willing to help the boy.
4．The right order of the following events is _______.
①The little boy was told he was 8 dollars short.
②The little boy chatted happily with people in the waiting line.
③A lady offered to pay half of that but failed.
④All the people including the boy felt good.
⑤Many shoppers began digging into their pockets to find some change.
A．①③②⑤④ B．①②③⑤④ C．②①③④⑤ D．②①③⑤④
5．What is this passage mainly about
A．Love and goodness. B．Culture and tradition.
C．Friendship and honesty. D．Communication and understanding.
【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．D 5．A
【导语】本文讲述了一个小男孩想要去参加幼儿园里举办的一场聚会，他用自己的零花钱购买衣服，但是
在付款时发现钱不够。商店里的人都想帮助他，纷纷为他掏钱。小男孩在众人的祝福中离开了。
1．细节理解题。根据“I was in line waiting to pay...A little boy was buying some rather strange clothes”可知，
排队付款，因此在商店，故选 A。
2．细节理解题。根据“Other shoppers began digging into their pockets to find some change. It was amazing and
touching as all these strangers seemed to react with the same mind. All wanted to be of help.”可知，大家都想帮
忙，这种场景让人很感动，touching“感动的”，故选 B。
3．细节理解题。根据“Other shoppers began digging into their pockets to find some change...All wanted to be of
help.”可知，所有购物的人都想帮助这个男孩，所以作者和那位女士感到高兴。故选 D。
4．细节理解题。根据“He chatted with anyone who was interested in the clothes and soon we learnt that he was
going to a kindergarten (幼儿园) party.”；“It was clear that he had already used all the money he had and he was
$8 short.”；“The lady in front of me said, ‘Well, I could pay half of that.’”；“Other shoppers began digging into
their pockets to find some change.”和“The little boy smiled and thanked us. We wished him the best and he left”
可知，正确的顺序是②①③⑤④，故选 D。
5．主旨大意题。通过语篇分析，文章讲述的是众人帮助一个素不相识的小男孩的故事，与文化传统、友
谊诚实、交际理解无关，讲的就是“爱心与善举”。故选 A。
That cold January night, I was growing tired of my life in San Francisco. There I was walking home at one
in the morning after a tiring practice at the theatre. I was having trouble with my part-time job at the bank and my
acting at night at the same time. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up both acting and San Francisco.
City life had become too much for me.
As I walked down empty streets under tall buildings, I felt very small and cold. I began running, both to
keep warm and to keep away from any possible robbers. Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking
homeless people under blankets.
As I was getting close to my flat, I heard a sound behind me. I turned quickly, half expecting to see
someone with a knife or a gun. The street was empty. All I saw was a shining streetlight. Still, the noise made me
nervous, so I started to run faster. When I got home, I realized what the noise was. It was my wallet falling to the
sidewalk (人行道).
Suddenly I wasn’t cold or tired any more. I ran out of the door and back to the place. I searched the
sidewalk anxiously (焦急地) for fifteen minutes, but I didn’t find my wallet.
Just as I was going to give up the search, I heard a garbage truck stopped next to me. When a voice called
from the inside, “Kerman Camacho ” I thought I was dreaming. How could this man know my name The door
opened, and out jumped a small red-haired man with a cheerful look in his eyes. “Is this what you’re looking for ”
he asked, holding up a wallet.
It was nearly 3 a. m. by the time I got into bed. I wouldn’t get much sleep that night, but I had got my
wallet back. I also had got back some enjoyment of city life. I realized that the city couldn’t be a bad place if
people were willing to help each other.
1．How did the writer feel when he was walking home after work
A．Cold and lonely.B．Lucky and hopeful.C．Pleased and cheerful. D．Sad and helpless.
2．While the writer was walking home, _______.
A．he lost his wallet unknowingly B．a man with a knife hit him
C．a garbage truck driver stopped him D．a homeless person was following him
3．In Paragraph 5, why did the writer say he was dreaming
A．Because someone offered to take him back home.
B．Because a red-haired man came to see him.
C．Because he heard someone call his name.
D．Because someone found his wallet.
4．From the passage, we can infer that the writer would _______.
A．stop working at night B．stay on in San Francisco
C．make friends with cleaners D．give up his job at the bank
【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在旧金山生活时感到疲惫和厌倦，打算放弃演艺事业和
这座城市，但在一次丢失钱包又失而复得的经历后，作者感受到了城市中人与人之间的温暖，改变了对这
座城市的看法。
1．推理判断题。根据第一段“I was growing tired of my life in San Francisco.”“I was having trouble with my
part-time job at the bank and my acting at night at the same time. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up
both acting and San Francisco.”可知，作者对在旧金山的生活感到厌倦，工作上也遇到麻烦，甚至认真考虑
要放弃演艺事业和这座城市，说明作者的心情是悲伤的；又根据第二段“As I walked down empty streets under
tall buildings, I felt very small and cold.”以及“Very few people were still out except a few sad - looking homeless
people under blankets.”可知，作者走在空荡的街道上，感觉自己很渺小、很冷，周围只有一些同样看起来
很悲伤的无家可归的人，这营造出一种无助的氛围；因此，作者下班走回家时的感觉是悲伤且无助的。故
选 D。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段“When I got home, I realized what the noise was. It was my wallet falling to the
sidewalk.”可知，作者在回家的路上不知不觉把钱包掉了。故选 A。
3．细节理解题。根据第五段“When a voice called from the inside, ‘Kerman Camacho ’ I thought I was dreaming.”
可知，作者听到一个人叫他的名字，他觉得很惊讶，以为自己在做梦。故选 C。
4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I also had got back some enjoyment of city life. I realized that the city couldn’t
be a bad place if people were willing to help each other.”可知，作者重新找回了对城市生活的一些乐趣，意识
到如果人们愿意互相帮助，这个城市也不错；因此，可以推断出作者会继续留在旧金山。故选 B。
Unit 7 单元话题
In most places of the world, a five-day work week is common. But in some places, people are trying
carrying out the idea of paying workers the same money for working just four days a week.
The idea isn’t new, but businesses have been slow to try it. They may be worried about getting less work
for their money. But the results of a last year’s test, run by the University of Cambridge, suggest the move may be
good for both businesses and workers.
Last June, 61UK companies agreed to try the four-day work week when paying their workers the same
money. In return, they asked their workers to try to do as much in four days as they usually did in five. The test
ran for six months, and turned out to be good for most businesses. During the test, some companies cut meetings,
or made sure they were shorter. Others used technology to help workers get more done quickly. Some companies
created a “focus time ” so workers could work on just one thing without being interrupted (打扰). Therefore,
workers worked faster and better. Besides, the companies made more money.
Most of the workers were satisfied with the four-day work week. Some people said they were able to get
more training and take care of things at home. Others said they were able to spend more time with their families.
At the end of the test, ninety-two percent of the companies involved (参与) said they planned to keep the four-day
work week.
1．Why have businesses been slow to try the four-day work week
A．Because they were afraid their workers would do less work.
B．Because they had no idea of how to start it.
C．Because they had some troubles in paying their workers.
D．Because they did not want their workers to rest more.
2．What should workers do in a four- day work week according to Paragraph 3
A．They should spend more time helping others.B．They should work more and get less money.
C．They should do less work in shorter time. D．They should finish as much work as they do in five.
3．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A．The workers. B．The troubles. C．The meetings. D．The companies.
4．According to the passage, workers CANNOT ________ in a four-day work week.
A．get more training B．lose more time for families
C．enjoy more family life D．take care of things at home
5．When the test was finished, ________ of the companies involved wanted to keep the four-day work week.
A．none B．less than half C．nearly half D．most
【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要通过介绍英国企业试行四天工作制的实验，客观阐述其实施情况、效果
及相关背景。
1．细节理解题。根据“They may be worried about getting less work for their money.”可知，企业担心员工工作
更少。故选 A。
2．细节理解题。根据“they asked their workers to try to do as much in four days as they usually did in five”可知，
员工应完成和五天一样多的工作。故选 D。
3．词句猜测题。根据“some companies cut meetings, or made sure they were shorter”可知，“they”指代前文的
“meetings”（会议）。故选 C。
4．细节理解题。根据“Others said they were able to spend more time with their families”可知，员工有更多时
间陪伴家人，而非“失去更多陪伴家人的时间”。故选 B。
5． 细节理解题。根据“ninety-two percent of the companies involved said they planned to keep the four-day work
week”可知，绝大多数参与企业愿意保留四天工作制。故选 D。
①As the saying goes, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed
him for a lifetime.” This is the way the charity organization Heifer International (国际小母牛慈善组织) wants to
end world hunger.
②It began in the 1930s when an American farmer, Dan West, went to Spain to help people in need. He
tried to feed the people with milk. But it seemed that there would never be enough milk. It made him think that
what they needed was “not a cup, but a cow”.
③Dan West returned to America. He worked together with some friends to find ways to end hunger. He
believed giving animals and providing training would stop world hunger. With his help, Heifer International was
set up.
④On Heifer International’s website, you will see a list of animals like cows, chickens, pigs and even fish
and bees. You can offer help by buying some animals for one certain family. Those animals will have babies get
better lives, and they will pass on the act of kindness to others. More importantly, you are buying the resources
(资源) for programs run by Heifer International to help more families.
⑤The programs also help small-sized farms. As a rule, each farmer must give his animal’s first female (雌
性) baby to another in need. Heifer International also provides training on animals’ health and feeding. And these
farmers all agree to teach others what they have learned as another rule.
⑥However, there is still a long way to go. The milk may run out. But if families have their own cows, they
can get plenty of milk to feed themselves. The organization wants the farmers to go on working together, helping
each other and learning from each other. Maybe hunger can really be stopped.
1．According to the passage, we know that Dan West ________.
A．set up a team in Spain B．helped people with enough fish
C．was a Spanish farmer D．helped set up Heifer International
2．Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the charity organization Heifer International
A．Heifer International makes a list of animals on its website.
B．Farmers in the program must teach others how to feed animals.
C．Farmers in the program must give all the animals’ babies to others.
D．Heifer International provides training on animals’ health and feeding.
3．How is the text organized
A． B． C． D．
4．The best title of this passage may be “________”.
A．Advice on Feeding Cows B．A Cow Instead of a Cup
C．The Charity Organizations D．A Helpful Farmer
【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B
【导语】本文主要介绍了慈善机构“国际小母牛慈善组织”给需要的人提供动物及动物健康和喂养方面的培
训，而不是提供“一杯牛奶”。
1． 细节理解题。根据“He worked together with some friends to find ways to end hunger. He believed giving
animals and providing training would stop world hunger. With his help, Heifer International was set up”可知，丹
韦斯特和一些朋友一起寻找结束饥饿的方法。他相信给动物和提供训练将会停止世界饥饿。在他的帮助下，
国际小母牛慈善组织成立了。所以他帮助成立了国际小母牛慈善组织。故选 D。
2．细节理解题。根据“As a rule, each farmer must give his animal’s first female (雌性) baby to another in need”
可知，每个农民都必须将动物的第一只雌性宝宝送给另一个有需要的人，故选项 C“参与该计划的农民必须
将所有动物的幼崽送给他人”与原文不符。故选 C。
3．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段引出本文主题；第二段和第三段介绍国际小母牛慈善组织建立的
背景；第四段和第五段主要介绍这个组织所做的事情；最后一段介绍这个组织的前景和将要做的事。故选
A。
4．最佳标题题。根据“It made him think that what they needed was ‘not a cup, but a cow’.”及全文可知，本文
主要介绍了慈善机构“国际小母牛慈善组织”给需要的人提供动物及动物健康和喂养方面的培训而不是提供
“一杯牛奶”。故 B 选项为最佳标题。故选 B。
Unit 8 单元话题
Governments around the world are pushing for an end to plastic straws (吸管) and bags. More and more
businesses are changing to paper products. Using paper products is considered to be better than plastic. However,
it is harmful to the environment, too.
Paper bags and straws are made from trees. Trees are good for the environment. They can slow down
climate change. An increase in the use of paper bags need to cut down more trees.
The production of paper things requires more energy and water. You might say that we can use recycled
paper to save that energy and water. This seems to be a good idea. However, it takes even more energy and water
to go through the recycling process than to make a newspaper bag.
Paper products are heavier than plastic ones. That means they require more energy to transport (运输).
Seven trucks are needed to transport two million paper bags, while only one truck is needed to transport the same
number of plastic bags. The increased weight also leads to a larger amount of waste once the bags are thrown
away.
Paper products are actually a lose-lose for both the environment and businesses. They are more expensive
than plastic products. A paper straw costs about 5 to 12 cents, while a plastic one usually costs only about 2 cents.
The most environment-friendly way is to avoid single-use things. Products like glass water bottles can be
used over and over again. They are much better than either paper products or plastic products. By increasing the
use of these things you can greatly reduce your throwaway waste and truly make our earth a greener place!
1．What does the underlined word “it” refer to in paragraph 1
A．Using plastic straws. B．Using plastic bags.
C．Using paper products. D．Using single-use things.
2．What does the writer think of the recycled paper
A．It saves energy and water. B．It seems not to be a good idea.
C．It is better than single-use paper. D．It’s easy to make by recycling process.
3．Why does the writer compare the prices of a paper straw and a plastic straw
A．To show paper products aren’t good for businesses.
B．To show paper products are better than plastic ones.
C．To show paper products are pop lar among the businesses.
D．To show paper products are harmful to the environment, too.
4．What is the best title of the text
A．Paper or Plastics Either! B．Environment and Businesses Either!
C．Paper or Plastics Neither! D．Environment and Businesses Neither!
【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要讨论了纸质产品和塑料产品对环境的影响。
1．词句猜测题。根据文中“Using paper products is considered to be better than plastic. However, it is harmful to
the environment, too.”可知，前文提到使用纸质产品被认为比塑料好，接着用“However”转折，说“它”对环
境也有害，这里“it”指代的就是“Using paper products”。故选 C。
2．观点态度题。根据文中“You might say that we can use recycled paper to save that energy and water. This
seems to be a good idea. However, it takes even more energy and water to go through the recycling process than
to make a newspaper bag.”可知，你可能会说可以用再生纸节省能源和水，这看似是个好主意，但回收过程
比制作纸袋耗费更多能源和水，所以作者认为使用再生纸看似不是个好主意。故选 B。
3．推理判断题。根据文中“Paper products are actually a lose-lose for both the environment and businesses. They
are more expensive than plastic products. A paper straw costs about 5 to 12 cents, while a plastic one usually costs
only about 2 cents.”可知，纸质产品对环境和企业来说实际上是双输，它们比塑料产品贵，通过对比纸吸管
和塑料吸管的价格，是为了表明纸质产品对企业不利。故选 A。
4．最佳标题题。文章指出纸质产品和塑料产品都对环境有不利影响，最环保的方式是避免使用一次性用
品，即两者都不选，“Paper or Plastics Neither!”（纸还是塑料？都不是！）能很好地体现文章主旨。故选 C。
“Thank you for your email. I have left to follow my dream of knitting (编织) sweaters for penguins and no
longer work for the School of Economics. I will be out of office…until my penguin friends are happy.” This is a
part of an email received by a Chinese student studying in the UK from her teacher, which has recently become
popular online.
You may find this email surprising, but knitting sweaters for penguins is a real act of kindness. The idea
was started by the Penguin Foundation (基金会) and Phillip Island Nature Parks in Australia.
The project began due to a serious oil spill (泄漏) near Phillip Island in the late 1990s. During that time, the
number and health of baby penguins dropped rapidly. When little penguins became covered in oil, they tried to
clean themselves with their beaks (喙), but eating the oil could be deadly. The oil also made it difficult for them to
swim or hunt for food.
To solve this problem, the foundation asked knitters worldwide to make sweaters for affected (受影响的)
penguins. These sweaters could keep the penguins warm during the cleaning process and stop them from eating
the oil.
★ Later events continued to show how helpful this solution could be. In 2001, there was another oil
spill near Phillip Island. Thanks to the sweaters, 96 percent of the affected penguins were successfully saved.
However, some people have questioned the idea of animals wearing human-made clothing. Certain bird
protection groups have expressed worries that these sweaters might put more stress on the penguins’ bodies. The
foundation explained that the sweaters were only a short-term way and will not be used when the penguins stay
healthy.
To ensure the penguins are protected and wearing appropriate clothes, the foundation has provided detailed
instructions for knitters. For example, the total length of the finished sweater should be no more than 18 cm, the
width across the body no more than 12 cm and the width of the bottom opening no more than 11 cm.
1．How does the writer introduce the topic of this passage
A．By showing a part of an email. B．By introducing a college teacher.
C．By sharing a funny thing. D．By introducing a Chinese student.
2．What does the underlined word “appropriate” in the last paragraph most likely mean
A．thick B．thin C．proper D．expensive
3．Which of the following can be put in ★
A．Oil spills often happen near big cities
B．It’s a good way to protect penguins
C．Not everyone agrees with using sweaters on penguins
D．Penguins are always cute and fun to watch
4．What is the Penguin Foundation’s opinion on this project
A．It will be a long-term way.
B．It inspires a worldwide love of knitting.
C．It brings unexpected advantages.
D．The sweaters should only be used when penguins are in danger.
5．What is the best title for the passage
A．Serious oil spills B．Knitting for Penguins
C．Protect Penguins D．Penguin Fashion Trends
【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．B
【导语】本文通过一封邮件引出为企鹅编织毛衣的保护措施，人们呼吁全球编织爱好者为受影响企鹅编织
毛衣。尽管有人会提出质疑，但基金会依旧努力推广织毛衣方案以确保企鹅健康。
1．细节理解题。根据“Thank you for your email...”可知，本文以一封邮件开篇，引出主题。故选 A。
2．词句猜测题。根据“To ensure the penguins are protected and wearing appropriate clothes”可知，此处指让
企鹅穿上尺寸合适的衣服，故 appropriate 与 proper 含义接近。故选 C。
3．推理判断题。根据“These sweaters could keep the penguins warm during the cleaning process and stop them
from eating the oil.”可知，此处介绍了毛衣的作用是保暖和防止企鹅吃石油，是为了保护它们，B 选项“这
是保护企鹅的一个好方法”符合语境。故选 B。
4．观点态度题。根据“The foundation explained that the sweaters were only a short-term way and will not be used
when the penguins stay healthy.”可知，基金会表明当企鹅恢复健康后便不会再使用毛衣，即仅在企鹅受威胁
时使用。故选 D。
5．最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了编织毛衣保护企鹅的措施，B 选项“为企鹅编织毛衣”符合最佳标题。故选
B。

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