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2025-2026九上期末英语
【阅读理解6大话题】精练
（日常学习为中考备战）
话题1 学会学习
Passage 1
Here are some tips on listening. We hope it can help you in one way or other.
·Relax yourself.
Before you start to listen to something, you need to relax. Don’t get nervous or excited. This will help you with your listening.
·Listen carefully to the first sentence.
The first sentence tells a lot about the whole passage. For example, if at the very beginning, you hear “Many shops in many parts of China have decided to take away all kinds of Japanese goods off their shelves, but some people say it’s not a good idea. Our reporter says…” you know you will hear a piece of news, nota children’s story, or a science report.
·Think when you’re listening.
When you’re listening, try to do some thinking. For example, you can think of the following questions: What happened, when, where and how What was the result and what does the speaker want to tell us This way, you may understand the passage better.
·Listen for important facts.
It’s important for you to remember some important facts. For example, if the passage is a science report, you should try to remember its findings and how the scientists got their results.
·Don’t think about one or two words for too long.
You may hear some words that you don’t know, but don’t spend too much time on them. Very often, you’ll find out what they mean later when you go on with the listening. But you can remember some words or sentences that you think are important, and you can use them when you’re answering the questions.
1．This whole passage is mainly about ________.
A．tips on thinking B．tips on finding the facts
C．tips on listening D．tips on remembering words
2．It’s better for you to keep ________ when you begin to have a listening exam.
A．excited B．relaxed C．nervous D．worried
3．The sentence “Many shops in many parts of China have decided to take away all kinds of Japanese goods off their shelves…” seem to be ________.
A．the first sentence of a piece of news B．a tip on reading
C．the end of a piece of news D．a tip on speaking
Passage 2
Clara Prado has worked as an English teacher for 20 years. Here’s an interview with her.
How did you learn English yourself
I started learning English at about six or seven. A new language school opened near my home. I started attending classes twice a week. During my teenage years, I went to Australia as an exchange student. I learned a lot from communicating with native English speakers.
What’s the best part of teaching English for you
I’ve met many wonderful people. Many teachers are creative. I’ve learned a lot from them. And then there are the students. There is nothing better in life than to see them realize their dreams and achieve something they’ve worked hard for.
What challenges do you think learners face today
The biggest challenge is the unknown. Technology is changing fast. We have no way of knowing what will happen in 10, 20 or 50 years. Well, you can’t be prepared for everything. But you can equip (配备) yourself with the ability to keep learning throughout your life.
What suggestions do you always give to your students
As a language learner, you may make mistakes. The goal is not to be perfect. It’s to be able to communicate with others. Learning a language can be a lifelong journey. No one can learn to speak a language well overnight.
1．What can we learn about Clara from the text
A．She opened a language school. B．She started learning English at 20.
C．She has been to many countries. D．She is not a native English speaker.
2．What does Clara advise learners to do
A．To make as many mistakes as possible. B．To develop the ability to keep learning.
C．To learn with the help of the technology. D．To make a perfect plan to learn English.
3．Why does Clara say “No one can learn to speak a language well overnight.”
A．English is difficult to learn. B．Languages are changing fast.
C．It takes time to learn English well. D．No one can speak English for the whole night.
Passage 3
One day, I happened to meet an Englishman in a store and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be very surprised, gently shaking his head and saying. “You don’t say! You don’t say!” I was puzzled (困惑的) , and I thought, “Perhaps this is not a right thing to talk about.” So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall Have you ever been there ”
“Certainly. When I’m back home, everyone will laugh at me if I leave here without seeing it. The Great Wall is wonderful!” he answered.
“Yes, it is one of the wonders in the world. And people from all over the world have come to visit it,” I added. As I was telling him more about it, he said again, “You don’t say!”
I couldn’t help asking. “Why do you ask me not to talk about it ”
“Well, I didn’t ask you to do so,” he answered, greatly surprised.
“Didn’t you say ‘You don’t say!’ ” I asked again.
Hearing this, the foreigner laughed loudly. He began to explain. “ ‘You don’t say!’ means ‘Really ’. Perhaps you know little about English idioms (习惯用语).”
Wow! How foolish I was! Since then I have been careful with English idioms.
1．Why was the writer puzzled
A．Because the Englishman knew the Great Wall so well.
B．Because the Englishman had some trouble understanding him.
C．Because he thought the Englishman was not very polite.
D．Because he thought the Englishman asked him to stop talking.
2．What did the Englishman do after hearing the writer’s question
A．He laughed at the writer.
B．He got mad and shouted at the writer.
C．He walked away without saying a word.
D．He laughed and explained the meaning of the idiom to the writer.
3．When the Englishman used the idiom “You don’t say!” he meant “________”.
A．Be careful! B．Stop talking! C．Really D．It’s hard to say!
4．In which part of a magazine can we read the text
A．Culture. B．Travel C．Science. D．Sports.
Passage 4
Reading for pleasure is the easiest way for us to become a better reader in English. It is also the most important way.
Some students say they don’t want to read for pleasure. They say they want to use their time to learn the rules of the language and new words. They say that pleasure reading is too easy.
Many experts say pleasure reading is very important for learning English. Dr. Stephen Krashen, a famous expert on learning languages, says that pleasure reading helps you learn many important things about English. Students learn more grammar and more words when they read for pleasure. They also learn more about good writing.
Dr. Krashen tells us that pleasure reading helps each student in a different way. Each student needs to learn something different. Pleasure reading makes it possible for each student to learn what he or she needs.
11．________ can make you become a better reader in English.
A．Leaning English grammar B．Learning the rules of the language
C．Reading for pleasure D．Learning the new words
2．Some students say they want to use their time to learn ________.
A．to read for pleasure B．the rules of the language
C．the new words D．the grammar and new words
3．What does pleasure reading make possible for students
A．To get good grades. B．To learn more grammar and more words.
C．To learn what they need. D．To learn more about good writing.
4．The passage tells us ________.
A．how to learn English B．how important reading for pleasure is
C．how important learning English is D．why we should learn English
Passage 5
Lifelong learners never think of themselves as the greatest experts in anything. They continue to learn and bring a great deal to the groups they belong to. Lifelong learners have some main characteristics (特征).
They are knowledge seekers. They are always searching for much information on a topic they’re interested in and looking for new experience or chances to improve their knowledge or skills.
They are social and self-directed learners. They like taking different courses and taking part in discussions about subjects they are interested in. ________ They also know their own learning styles. They can plan and organize their own learning.
They are critical (批判性的) thinkers. They always use a lot of ways to analyze (分析) information. From their research they can make sure if the information is useful for the question.
They are problem solvers. They will meet different problems while learning. However, they usually see problems as challenges (挑战) and life experiences and try to stand above them.
1．What does the underlined “knowledge seekers” mean
A．Persons who are testing knowledge. B．Persons who are teaching knowledge.
C．Persons who are looking for knowledge. D．Persons who likes inventing knowledge.
2．What can be put in the blank “______”
A．They don’t like learning in society. B．They learn from and with others.
C．They learn from plants and animals. D．They invite each other to parties.
3．Which of the following most clearly shows you are a critical thinker
A．You believe the information you get in your study.
B．You accept the mistakes as soon as you find them.
C．You always use a lot of ways to analyze information.
D．You always ask for help when you can’t correct the mistakes.
4．How is the passage organized (①=Paragraph1)
A．B． C． D．
5．What could be the best title for the passage
A．Why Do You Want To Learn B．What Do You Want To Learn
C．How To Be A Lifelong Learner D．What Do Lifelong Learners Look Like
话题2 谈论节日
Passage 1
Dragons are not real animals, but they look like a mix of many animals such as snakes, fish and tigers in Chinese culture. They have two horns and a long body. With magic powers, they can fly in the sky or swim in the sea. They can make rain, too.
The Chinese Dragon is a symbol of energy and good luck. The kings of ancient China loved dragons. Their clothes are often covered with pictures of dragons. Today we are p... to call ourselves the “descendants (后代) of the dragon”. Do you hear the Chinese saying “Hope one’s child will become a dragon” In Chinese, excellent people are often called “dragons”. There are some famous “dragons” who have done excellent things and are very successful. Besides, it is said that people born in the Year of Dragon have certain characters. They are creative, active, brave but they become angry easily.
There are also some traditional festivals about dragons in China, such as the Dragon Head-Raising Day and the Dragon Boat Festival, which are celebrated in different ways. These two festivals come every year, while the Year of Dragon comes every twelve years. The dragon is one of the most important parts in Chinese culture. Someone who is interested in Chinese culture may study it and it’ll be helpful for a better understanding of Chinese culture. As the “descendants of the dragon”, it’s our duty to work together to pass our traditional culture on to more and more people.
1．What’s the proper word in the sentence “Today we are p... to cal ourselves the descendants of the dragon”.
A．private B．polite C．primary D．proud
2．What does the saying “Hope one’s child will become a dragon” mean
A．Someone hopes the child will become a real dragon.
B．Someone hopes the child will be successful.
C．Someone hopes the child will become a king or queen.
D．Someone hopes the child will have magical powers.
3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text
A．Dragons are real animals.
B．The dragon is not important in Chinese culture.
C．Studying dragons can help understand Chinese culture better.
D．Only people born in the Year of the Dragon have characters.
Passage 2
The Chongyang Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month and is also called the Double Ninth Festival. In China, nine has the similar pronunciation with the word “forever”, meaning long life. So the Chinese government set the day as the Seniors’ Day in 1989.
The festival has a history of over 2,000 years. During the Warring States Period (战国时期), there was the Chongyang Festival. The name of the Chongyang Festival first appeared in the Three Kingdoms Period.During the Jin Dynasty, there were customs of enjoying chrysanthemums and drinking chrysanthemum wine on the day. It was not officially (正式地) set as a festival until the Tang Dynasty. Since then, all the people have spent the festival with kinds of activities.
As September has the clear sky and fresh air, it is a very good time to climb the mountain. Since the Western Han Dynasty, it has been the custom of climbing on the Chongyang Festival. On the day, enjoying chrysanthemums is very popular as the flower means long life. Drinking chrysanthemum wine is regarded as a way to prevent bad things and stay warm. Inserting (插) Zhuyu and sticking chrysanthemums are also traditions to avoid bad things.
1．What does the writer mainly talk about in Paragraph 2
A．The history of the Chongyang Festival.
B．The different names of the Chongyang Festival.
C．The food people eat during the Chongyang Festival.
D．The importance of the Chongyang Festival in different dynasties.
2．When did people start the custom of climbing on the Chongyang Festival
A．During the Warring States Period. B．During the Western Han Dynasty.
C．During the Tang Dynasty. D．During the Ming Dynasty.
3．Why do people drink chrysanthemum wine on the Chongyang Festival
A．To celebrate the reunion. B．To welcome the New Year.
C．To remember their old days. D．To prevent bad things and stay warm.
4．Which question can help readers know the main idea of the text
A．How do people in other countries celebrate similar festivals
B．What are the traditions and customs of the Chongyang Festival
C．Why is the Chongyang Festival called the Double Ninth Festival
D．When did the Chinese government set the day as the Seniors’ Day
Passage 3
Yunnan is a beautiful place where many ethnic minorities (少数民族) live in. So there are many interesting festivals.
The Torch FestivalThe Yi people celebrate this festival to remember a hero, who once drove away grasshoppers, an insect that does harm to crops, with fire. During the festival, families light sticks in houses and outside in fields to drive away bad luck. Other activities include horse races and bullfights (斗牛).
The March Fair FestivalIt is an important festival for the Bai people to trade goods (货物) in March. In ancient times, businessmen from far and near came to the fair. Nowadays, there are huge crowds of people everywhere and they trade everything that one might expect to find.
The Drying Clothes FestivalIt is one of the most important festivals for the Yao people. During the one-day festival, the Yao people dry their colorful clothes and shoes out of the windows. They get together at the square to show off their embroidery (刺绣) skills.
The Sisters’ Meals FestivalIt’s a celebration of love and spring for the Miao people. Miao girls put on their finest| clothes and cook four-color rice together, which stands for the four seasons. Young men and women who are unmarried enjoy singing and dancing together.
1．Which should Jack attend if he wants to watch exciting competitions
A．The Torch Festival. B．The March Fair Festival.
C．The Drying Clothes Festival. D．The Sisters’ Meals Festival.
2．Which ethnic minority celebrates the Drying Clothes Festival
A．The Yi people. B．The Bai people. C．The Yao people. D．The Miao people.
3．What do the March Fair Festival and the Sisters’ Meals Festival have in common
A．They are only for teenagers. B．They take place in spring.
C．They help to develop trading. D．They’re celebrated to drive away bad luck.
4．In which part of a magazine can we find the text
A．Art. B．History. C．Culture. D．Story.
Passage 4
Interesting festivals in the worldThrowing tomatoes—Spain (西班牙) Spain takes “tomatoes fights” to a whole new level. But the tomatoes are being thrown, not eaten. The festival takes place in the last Wednesday in August. Trucks (卡车) carry tomatoes into the square. People rush to the tomatoes and throw them into the crowd.Rolling cheese—England This festival is celebrated in May. It takes place on Cooper’s Hill. A large wheel (盘) of cheese is rolled (滚动) down Cooper’s Hill. The festival is a race where people run down the hill after the rolling cheese. The first person to cross the finish line wins the cheese.Pouring water—Thailand The Songkran Festival is the celebration of the New Year in Thailand. Thailand celebrates the New Year from April 13th to 15th. Thai people run after each other, pouring water. Songkran is one of the most important reasons why foreigners travel to the beautiful land.Burning man—America The Burning Man Festival lasts a week in September. The festival takes place in the Black Rock Desert. The best part of the festival is the burning of a large sculpture (雕塑) of a man.
1．Where will you probably go to enjoy one of the festivals above in August
A．Spain. B．England. C．America. D．Thailand.
2．Which festival is held on a hill
A．Throwing tomatoes. B．Rolling cheese.
C．Pouring water. D．Burning man.
3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．The tomatoes are thrown into the crowd to eat.
B．Not all the festivals above fall on the single day.
C．Burning a large real man is the best part of the festival.
D．Songkran is the only reason for attracting lots of tourists.
4．What is the passage most probably taken from
A．A tour guide. B．A science report. C．A story book. D．A fashion magazine.
Passage 5
As the second most important festival in China, the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated in many traditional ways. Here are some of the most popular traditional celebrations.Enjoying a good dinner with family.
Chinese people think the round shape of the moon stands for the reunion of the family. The most common way to celebrate is to have dinner with the family on the evening of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The public holiday (usually 3 days) is mainly for Chinese people to have enough time to return home. Those people staying too far away from their parents’ homes usually get together with their relatives or friends.Eating mooncakes.
Mooncakes are the must-eat food at the Mid-Autumn Festival. Most mooncakes are sweet. There are some mooncakes that have special flavors, for example, the salty mooncakes with meat. People eat mooncakes or give mooncakes to their relatives or friends as presents to express their love and best wishes.Admiring the moon.
It’s said that the moon on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival is the brightest and the most beautiful. Chinese people usually set a table outside their houses and sit together to admire the full moon. Parents with little kids often tell the story of Chang’e Flying to the Moon. As a game, kids try their best to find the shape of Chang’e on the moon.Making and enjoying lanterns.
Lanterns are an important part of the Mid-Autumn Festival. People can make lanterns and hang them in trees and houses. They can also visit public lantern displays. Chinese people have connected lanterns with the festival since the Tang Dynasty. That’s probably because lanterns stand for good luck, light and reunion.
1．What’s Paragraph 2 mainly about
A．The importance of family. B．The tradition of reunion.
C．The food shared with friends. D．The time for the public holiday.
2．What does the underlined word “flavors” mean in English
A．Materials. B．Tastes. C．Colors. D．Shapes.
3．Which celebration is NOT mentioned in the text
A． B． C． D．
4．What is the main purpose (目的) of the text
A．To introduce four traditional Chinese festivals.
B．To explain the popularity of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
C．To list four celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
D．To ask people to value the time of staying with family.
5．What’s the best title for the text
A．How to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival
B．When to Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival
C．Stories about the Mid-Autumn Festival
D．Family Reunion on the Mid-Autumn Festival
话题3 自我变化
Passage 1
Harry and Annie lived a mile from town, but they walked there to school every day. It was a happy walk around the pond (水塘) on their way to school. In winter, when the ice was thick enough, they often went across the pond. But their mother did not like them to do this. She said, “If there’s no one with you, you mustn’t walk across the pond.”
“Don’t go across the pond today, children,” she said, as she kissed them goodbye one morning. “It is beginning to thaw (融化).”
“All right, mother,” said Harry, not very happy, for he liked running and sliding (滑行) on the ice very much.
When they came to the pond, the ice looked hard and safe.
“There,” Harry said to his sister, “let’s slide over it.”
“But you promised mother,” said Annie.
“No, I didn’t, I only said ‘All right’, and it is all right.”
“I didn’t say anything, so I can do what I like,” said Annie.
So they got on the ice and started to go across the pond.
They had not gone far before the ice got broken, and suddenly they fell into the water. Luckily, a man who was at work near the pond heard the children’s cries. He rushed into the water and saved them successfully.
They went home almost frozen and learned a lesson they would remember for a lifetime.
1．What did Harry and Annie often do on the pond in winter
A．They played with ice on it. B．They swam across it.
C．They walked across it. D．They danced on it.
2．What can we know about the ice in the pond that day
A．It had all melted already. B．It was all very hard and safe.
C．It was thick enough to drive on. D．It was dangerous to walk on.
3．What happened to Harry and Annie in the end
A．They asked their mother for help. B．They were saved by a man.
C．They were frozen in the pond. D．They had a lesson at school.
Passage 2
Life is full of surprises as long as you try your best in the face of challenges. I still remember my music teacher Ms. Smith, and her words “Be a true winner in your own heart” encourage me to improve myself in many ways.
I used to be a shy boy and I was anxious about taking part in school activities. Once, to make the performance colorful, I was told to show Chinese kung fu. Though I have learned it since four years ago, I was still worried about it. After all, it was the first time for me to stand on stage (舞台) in front of so many teachers and students.
At that moment, I worried that others would laugh at me if I couldn’t do it perfectly. As soon as I stepped on the stage, I found Ms. Smith in the crowds, smiling and nodding to me. I became brave and careful. Before the performance, I took a deep breath to relax myself. When the music was played, I imagined I was the best. Then I moved every step smoothly. Hearing the cheers and applause (掌声) from the teachers and students, I knew I made it.
When I finished my show, I ran towards Ms. Smith and gave her a big hug. It was Ms. Smith that made me realize how strong I could be. The valuable experience did give me a great lesson. It encouraged me to keep challenging myself to be a better man.
1．What did Ms. Smith teach
A．Art. B．Music. C．Chinese. D．History.
2．How long has the writer learned Chinese kung fu
A．For six years. B．For four years. C．For two years. D．For eight years.
3．What does the underlined word “anxious” most probably mean
A．Tired. B．Angry. C．Nervous. D．Interested.
Passage 3
As a child, you must often hear this question: What do you want to be when you grow up
When I was your age, I was often asked this question. Unlike my classmates, I would stay silent instead of answering with a smile. My teachers were worried. “Don’t you have a dream job ” they would ask. “You should really think about it.” But in fact, I had lots of dream jobs. I just didn’t know how to organize my thoughts to answer that question.
I always dreamed of becoming a radio broadcaster (播音员) because I thought I had a sweet voice. I imagined how proud I would be when I broadcast news at the radio station. As I grew older, I learned more about myself and different jobs. My dream of becoming an English teacher appeared. It led me to study English in college. I practiced grading papers (判卷). I created a test for myself, took it and graded it. During my second year, I realized I wasn’t good at public speaking. But a teacher has to talk to a lot of people, so I gave up that dream.
As you know, now I’m working as an editor (编辑) for a newspaper. My work and teachers’ work have something in common.
If you also have a million dreams and aren’t sure of your future, don’t worry. As you grow up, you’ll learn more about yourself and the world. Just keep your dreams alive and move forward with confidence.
1．Why didn’t the writer answer the question at the beginning
A．He was too shy. B．He didn’t have great dreams.
C．He didn’t know how to express it. D．He was afraid of making mistakes.
2．How many jobs appear in the text
A．2. B．3. C．4. D．5.
3．What made the writer choose English in college
A．His sweet voice. B．His love for grading papers.
C．His ability of public speaking. D．His dream of becoming an English teacher.
4．What is the writer’s purpose
A．To show us his excellent jobs. B．To tell us to work hard for dreams.
C．To wish us to keep troubles away. D．To encourage us to keep our dreams alive.
Passage 4
I am a student from No. 2 Middle School. This summer, I went on a study trip to Singapore. I learned a lot from it.
During the trip, I visited many places. The one I liked best was the national university of Singapore. It was very beautiful. It has a large green grassland and a great artistic vibe (艺术氛围). Most importantly, I improved myself there.
A main task for our study trip was to talk to local people and write a short story about it. I still remember the first time our teacher took us to interview someone on the streets. At that time, I didn’t know who to interview or how to interview. When I find someone happy to accept my interview. I still felt scared and didn’t know how to begin. The interviewee sometimes made me feel nervous. But after several tries, I got better at it. Finally, I asked my questions in English after some careful thinking. And my written story turned out to be a good one. I think this was the biggest improvement I made on this trip.
I still miss my trip to Singapore very much. The small experiences I had there build up my courage and confidence. This was the most important part for me.
1．Why did the writer go to Singapore
A．Had a study trip. B．Went to college.
C．Visited a university. D．Improved her art.
2．What was their main task
A．Telling stories to the locals. B．Listening to the locals tell stories.
C．Traveling and relaxing. D．Talking to the locals and write a story.
3．Which has the same meaning as “But after several tries, I got better at it.”
A．Try your best and you will succeed.
B．A good book is a good university.
C．Actions speak louder than words.
D．Confidence is the first step to success.
4．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．A student learned knowledge on a study trip.
B．A student built confidence on a study trip.
C．How to write the story about local people.
D．The national university of Singapore is best.
Passage 5
Tom was a lazy boy. He hated going to school, studying and doing homework. One day, when Gluebeard, the famous captain (船长), came to town in search of young sailors (水手). Tom made sure he was the first in line.
On Gluebeard’s ship, every minute of every day was spent looking for treasure and if anyone was found reading or studying, they would be locked in a small room full of mice. And so Tom began his life as a treasure-hunting sailor, but it wasn’t easy. They hardly had enough money to buy food and clothes.
One day, someone on the ship stole the only food Tom had left. Two days later, Tom was so hungry that he secretly went to the room full of mice to find one and eat it. But when he entered, he couldn’t find a single mouse. He did find a secret room, one that was full of...books! Suddenly he heard some voices and he hid away to listen...
Tom was very angry. He heard Glueheard laugh at how stupid the sailors were, how easy it was to cheat them, and how stupid and poor they would always be after leaving their studies behind.
From that day on, Tom waited every night until everyone was asleep. Then he visited the room full of hooks where he spent his time studying all kinds of books. Soon he found that learning about so many things gave him better ideas.
After a few years, he left Gluebeard ‘s ship, used the money he made to buy his own boat and found his own sailors. Unlike Gluebeard, however, he only chose people who studied. And instead of cheating them, he encouraged them to search for treasure with him. With so many clever peoples, ________.
1．Tom was able to become a sailor on Glueb eard’s ship mainly because ________.
A．he was lazy B．he was young
C．he didn’t like studying D．he was the best
2．What did Tom first walk into the small room for
A．To hide away. B．To read a book.
C．To catch a mouse. D．To find the secret room.
3．Why didn’t Gluebeard allow his sailors to read or study
A．Because he thought it was no use reading books.
B．Because there weren’t enough books on the ship.
C．Because he could cheat his sailors easily in this way.
D．Because he wanted his sailors to spend all their time working.
4．Which of the following can be put into ________.
A．they did not need a captain
B．the sailors were not easy to be led
C．they found new treasure much faster
D．they decided to start other businesses
5．What does the story mainly tell us
A．Better late than never. B．Knowledge is power.
C．Travel opens the mind. D．Every coin has two sides.
话题4 科学技术
Passage 1
Kindle, Nook or iPad How should we choose the right e-book reader
Kindle Price: about $139 Weight: 289g Apple iPad Price: about $499 Weight: 780g
Page size: 6 inches (英寸) (e-ink screen) There can be over 390,000 books to choose from it. You can also read international newspapers and magazines. Page size: 9.7 inches (full-color touch LCD screen) It can work as a tablet computer (平板电脑) as well as an e-book reader. Many young people use it to watch videos.
Nook Price: about $148 Weight: 196g NookColor Price: about $249 Weight: 448g
Page size: 6 inches (e-ink screen) It is similar to Kindle in function (功能). The e-ink screen is much better for eyes than the traditional screen. Page size: 7 inches (full-color touch LCD screen) It not only offers books, magazines and newspapers, but it can also be used as a video player.
1．Which can we use to read books and watch videos
A．Kindle and iPad. B．NookColor and iPad. C．Nook and Kindle. D．Nook and iPad.
2．If you and your brother want to buy a Nook and a Kindle, how much should you pay
A．$287. B．$388. C．$397. D．$647.
3．What can we learn from the passage
A．We can’t read any magazines on Kindle. B．Apple iPad has the largest screen of all.
C．Nook can be used as a tablet computer. D．Full-color touch LCD screen is better for eyes.
4．What is the writer trying to do in the text
A．Introduce how to choose a right e-book reader. B．Advise people to buy an e-book reader.
C．Describe the importance of an e-book reader. D．Show how to use the e-book reader.
Passage 2
Schools in China are studying how they can put VR (virtual reality虚拟现实) lessons into their classroom experience. One such lesson uses VR to teach children fire safety. Instead of pens and paper, students wear VR headsets in the classroom. They are put into a virtual environment where a fire has broken out. They must find their way out and escape carefully.
At the VR medical school under Sichuan University, a virtual system allows medical students to examine human body in different ways. They can even separate organs for closer examination. Students can practice their operation skills without a real body.
Simon Leung, vice-chairman of a VR company, said the company has developed VR classrooms and computers that send students to a 360-degree digital world. Moreover, the VR headsets can tell whether children are focused on the task at hand, Leung said.
Chinese parents, however, have a different opinion on VR lessons. They are suspicious of VR because they are unsure if the technology will have any bad effects. They are worried about their children’s eyesight, too.
Besides, VR equipment comes at a price. A top VR headset and computer could cost up to 10,000 yuan (1,475 U.S. dollars). “We need to do more to lower the cost and improve the user’s experience,” said Huang Ronghuai, professor at the Smart Learning Institute under Beijing Normal University. “But we are sure that we will change the model of education in the future.”
1．The VR medical school allows students to ________.
A．learn fire safety quickly B．play games in a virtual environment
C．study harder than before D．practice skills without a real body
2．The underlined word “suspicious” in Paragraph 4 means ________.
A．高兴的 B．怀疑的 C．自信的 D．赞同的
3．We can learn from the last paragraph that ________.
A．the VR equipment is expensive
B．the VR education system is perfect now
C．VR has already changed the model of education
D．VR will make students study at home in the future
4．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the passage
A．To tell people how to build VR schools.
B．To teach people how to use VR headsets.
C．To encourage more and more people to buy VR headsets.
D．To show the development of VR technology in education.
Passage 3
Students attend a science lesson given by astronauts on board China’s Tiangong space station on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu, the members of the Shenzhou XIII, which was launched (发射) on October 16, appear on television screens watched by millions of students across China.
During the 41-minute lesson, the astronauts did four experiments to show physical phenomena(现象) only possible in a weightless environment, such as “liquid crystallization” and “a water bridge”. In one experiment, Wang used a toy of Bing Dwen Dwen, the mascot of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, to show how objects fly in Tiangong. They invited the young viewers to do similar experiments to see the differences between space and land environments.
Before closing the lesson, the astronauts answered questions from students. The questions covered the life and work in space, such as how to take care of the skin and whether hot water was available.
Wednesday’s event marked the third time Wang had taken part in a space lesson. In June 2013, she gave the nation’s first space lesson to over 60 million Chinese students in Shenzhou X. It made China the second country, following the United States, to have given a lesson to schoolchildren from space.
In early December, Wang gave the country’s second space lesson from the Tiangong station. The astronauts showed viewers how they lived and worked inside the space station.
“These science lessons can encourage students to explore the world of science and technology.” Shi Yi, a physics teacher, said after today’s activity, “Encouraged by China’s spaceflight achievements, my school has built a space science laboratory and the teachers give lessons about space exploration.”
1．On March 23, 2022, the astronauts finished these tasks EXCEPT ________.
A．answering the questions from students
B．inviting the students to do experiments
C．doing an experiment about “a water bridge”
D．showing how they lived inside the space station
2．When did Wang Yaping give the second lecture in space
A．In June 2013. B．In October 2021. C．In December 2021. D．In March 2022.
3．Which one of the statements below is an opinion
A．The astronauts did four experiments during the lesson.
B．Over 60 million students across China attended the lesson.
C．China is the second country to have given a lesson in space.
D．The three science lessons given by astronauts are rather meaningful.
4．What’s the best title for the passage
A．Astronauts Give Lessons in Space. B．China Launched Shenzhou XIII.
C．The Exploration of Outer Space. D．The Development of Tiangong Space Station.
5．What kind of writing is the passage
A．A science novel. B．A news report. C．A fairy tale. D．An interview.
Passage 4
Look at this robot in the picture. What do you think it is for
Scientists in China have developed the special robot to help visually impaired people (视障人士). It has six legs and can act as a “guide dog” for people who can’t see.
In China, there are over 17 million visually impaired people, but there are only about 400 real guide dogs to help them. It is very hard and expensive to train guide dogs, so most visually impaired people don’t have one.
The new robot can help solve the problem. It can do many things. For example, it can know what the person is saying and act quickly; it can avoid obstacles (障碍物) and find the right way to go. What’s more, the robot can be used as a helper in the home and call for help if needed.
To make the robot work well, the scientists gave it many senses (感觉). It can see, hear, speak and feel. In this way, the robot can know what the person wants to do and work together with him. The robot’s six legs also make it more stable (稳定的) than other robot with just four legs.
Li Fei, a visually impaired woman, tried out the robot during a test. She said that when guided her, she could walk straighter than she did on her own. The developers have already got orders for 20 of the robots. Soon they could help many visually impaired people in China.
1．How many legs does the robot have
A．3. B．4. C．5. D．6.
2．Why don’t some visually impaired people buy real guide dogs
A．Because there aren’t guide dogs in China. B．Because guide dogs are too expensive.
C．Because training guide dogs is too boring. D．Because visually impaired people don’t work.
3．What can we know about the robot
A．It can cook for visually impaired people. B．It can’t avoid obstacles in time.
C．It can’t talk with visually impaired people. D．It can understand what the person is saying.
4．What does the underlined word “developers” mean in Paragraph 6
A．Inventors. B．Speakers. C．Pioneers. D．Postmen.
5．What is the best title for the text
A．A Club to Help Disabled People B．A Robot for Visually Impaired People
C．An Idea to Improve Your Life D．A Problem to Be Solved Easily
Passage 5
Thomas Edison lit up the world with his invention of the electric light. Without him, the world might still be a dark place at night. However, the electric light was not his only invention. He also invented the phonograph (留声机), the motion picture camera, and over 1, 200 other things. About every two weeks he created something new.
Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio, on February 11, 1847. His family moved to Port Huron, Michigan, when he was seven years old. There he attended school for a few months and was instead taught by his mother at home. In fact, he was mostly self-educated. He started experimenting (做实验) at a young age with electrical things at home.
When he was 12 years old, he got his first job. He became a newsboy on a train. In his spare time, he still continued his experiments. Unfortunately, his first work experience did not end well. He lost the job when he accidentally set fire to the floor. Thomas Edison then worked for five years as a telegraph operator: but he continued to spend much of his time on the experiments. He got his first patent (专利) in 1868 for a vote recorder run by electricity.
Thomas Edison died at the age of 84. He left a lot of inventions that greatly improved the quality of people’ s life all over the world.
1．What was not invented by Thomas Edison
A．The electric light. B．The telephone.
C．The phonograph. D．The motion picture camera.
2．What can we learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1
A．Edison had a lonely childhood.
B．Edison’s inventions were very popular.
C．Edison was a highly creative inventor.
D．Edison was interested in doing experiments.
3．Which is the right order of Thomas Edison’s experiences
①Edison got his first job.
②Edison left school.
③Edison’s family moved to Michigan.
④Edison had his first patent.
A．③②①④ B．②④③① C．②①③④ D．③①④②
4．Why did Edison lose his first job
A．Because his boss didn’t like him. B．Because he was too tired to work.
C．Because he had no time to do experiments. D．Because he set fire to the floor of the train.
5．What does the passage mainly tell us
A．Thomas Edison’s early life. B．Thomas Edison’s school life.
C．A general introduction to Thomas Edison. D．Some wonderful inventions by Thomas Edison.
话题5 谈论规则
Passage 1
We’re not allowed to go near any of the boys. The boys sit on one side of the classroom and the girls on the other. Becca,11
At my school, we all have to walk on the left and if we break the rule, we will lose our break time for a week. Katie,10
At my school, if you are in the 8th grade, you’re not allowed to write in pencil. You have to write in pen. If you make a mistake, you have to use a ruler to put a straight line through it. Helen,13
We’re not allowed to take food outside the dining hall, even a small bag of chips. Sarah,14
We can only write in black. Alison,12
Are there any unusual rules in your school
1．What can’t Becca do at her school
A．Play at break time. B．Sit near a boy. C．Bring bags of chips. D．Eat in the classroom.
2．What can we learn from the passage
A．Alison can write in black. B．Helen should write in a straight line.
C．Katie has to walk on the right at her school. D．Sarah can take food away from the dining hall.
3．Where can you probably find this passage
A．In a dictionary. B．In a visitor guide. C．On a website. D．In a storybook.
Passage 2
Student A I come from a boarding school. There is one rule that I can’t stand. Boarding students can only go home once a month. I think it is unfair. None of us like this rule. We are just 15 years old. Sometimes we need our parents and the warmth of home. But with this rule, we are not free at all. I think it should be changed.
Student B I want to cut down one of our school rules—the limit (限制) on how long our hair can be. It says that the ends of our hair cannot touch our collar (领子). This rule is supposed to help us focus on (关注) studying. But it makes us pay more attention to our hair instead.
Student C In my school, there are three elevators(电梯) in our teaching building. But only teachers and students on the eighth floor and above can take them. So every morning, students on the lower floors must climb six or seven flights of stairs while carrying heavy schoolbags. It’s not easy. It makes me feel really tired. I want to get rid of this rule.
1．What does Student A think of the school rule
A．It is simple. B．It is unfair. C．It is clear. D．It is crazy.
2．What rule does Student B focus on
A．The rule about hair. B．The rule about clothes.
C．The rule about elevators. D．The rule about exercise.
3．What are the students talking about
A．School clubs. B．School courses. C．School rules. D．Family life.
Passage 3
If you find your room in a mess when you look around your room, you’re sure not to be alone.
Cleaning and organizing aren’t the things most people want to do in their spare time, but in fact they aren’t that hard to keep up with, and they can even be fun once you get into a habit! In this article, we’ll help you form your own habit so you can keep your room, locker, and any other spaces you use neat and organized all the time.
Making ▲ Choose a day where you can sit down and plan for the week ahead. A good time to do this would be Sunday night. Most people don’t have anything to do on Sunday nights, unless you have other activities. If so, maybe Saturday night will work. You need to get to know your plan, or else things will get difficult.
Organizing ossessions Create a place for everything. Being organized starts with knowing where things should go — this comes in handy during clean-up and helps you keep order along the way, so that big clean-ups become less necessary.
School life Do your homework every night. Stay on top of your studies, and try hard to succeed.
Personal factors Learn to do your laundry. While it may be easier to depend on your parents to keep your clothes clean most of the time, it’s even better to learn early on how to do housework.
1．Which word is the most suitable for ▲ .
A．plans B．notes C．videos D．cards
2．The passage is most probably written for ________.
A．teachers B．visitors C．students D．parents
3．The passage is mainly about ________.
A．how to make plans B．how to organize things
C．how to be successful D．how to form a good habit
Passage 4
It is important to learn how to protect our environment. Here is a 5R rule for us.
Reduce: If you want to reduce the waste, you should use things wisely. A large number of trees are cut down to make paper. If everyone uses paper wastefully, soon we would not have any trees left. So it is necessary to reduce the waste.
Reuse: You should always think of reusing the able things before throwing them away. For example, we should buy reusable forks and knives instead of ones we throw away. Bring cups to the coffee shop and cloth bags to the store. Give your clothes you do not use or the ones which are too small to the poor. In a family, you may pass on such clothes to younger brothers or sisters.
Recycle: Recycling uses less energy and fewer resources (资源 ). Bottles, cans (罐子) and paper cups can be easily recycled. They can be remade into the same thing or new things.
Recover: When you buy a box of apples, there may be a few rotten (腐烂的) ones, you have two choices: one is to throw the whole apple away, or you could cut off the rotten parts and eat the good parts. In this way, you are recovering the eatable parts of food.
Repair: If one of the legs of your table is broken, you can repair it. If you want to change for better ones, it is better for you to sell the old things or give them to other people who can use them after repairing them.
Learn the rules to protect our environment. Let’s try our best to make the earth cleaner and more beautiful.
1．The writer explains the “Reduce” rule by ________.
A．telling a story B．asking a question
C．giving an example D．comparing things
2．The “Recover” rule advises us to ________.
A．use the old things again B．get back the useful parts
C．throw the whole things away D．sell broken things for better ones
3．Your clothes are too small for you to wear and you give them to your brothers. You ________.
A．reduce them B．reuse them C．recycle them D．recover them
Passage 5
Sunshine School Library Guide
We will offer you some information about the school library. You can use this guide to help your kids use our library.
Service hours:
3:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m. on school days
8:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. on weekends
On school days, your kids may borrow or return books during opening hours only when their classroom teacher allows them to. At the weekend, our library is open to both you and your kids.
Borrowing:
Each student can borrow one or two books at a time. More books can be borrowed only for class reading activities and school research.
Returning:
Books borrowed from the library can be kept for 15 school days. The books must be returned on time, or the kid can’t borrow other books anymore.
Damaged(损坏的) or lost books:
When a book is returned in a damaged condition, the kid will have to pay three dollars for the damage. Full price must be paid if a book is lost. We encourage students to carry their library books in plastic bags to protect them from rainy weather.
Want to know more information Please call us at 3362-1323 right now.
1．When can a kid borrow books in the library
A．At 8:30 on Monday morning. B．At 2:30 on Thursday afternoon.
C．At 10:30 on Saturday morning. D．At 5:30 on Sunday afternoon.
2．How long can a kid keep the library books after borrowing them
A．For a week. B．For less than two weeks.
C．For just two weeks. D．For over two weeks.
3．What will happen if a borrower has lost the library book
A．He’ll only pay $3. B．He won’t be able to borrow books.
C．He’ll have to pay full price of the book. D．He’ll need to return the same copy.
4．What can we know from the text
A．Parents aren’t allowed to borrow books from the library.
B．The library is open for two and a half hours every day.
C．Even if a kid doesn’t return the borrowed books on time, he can borrow more.
D．Anyone who will borrow books from the library has to carry a plastic bag.
话题6 习俗礼仪
Passage 1
Wait to be seated by the host. The host will say “buen provecho” (meaning “enjoy” or “have a good meal”) as an invitation to start eating.
COLOMBIANS DO NOT SWITCH (交换) KNIVES AND FORKS WHILE EATING WHEN NOT HOLDING UTENSILS (用具) , YOUR HANDS SHOULD BE ABOVE THE TABLE
The knife remains in the right hand, and the fork remains in the left. When you are finished, place your knife and fork horizontally (水平地) across the plate. Do not keep them on your lap (大腿); instead, rest your wrists (手腕) on top of the table. But do not put your elbows (肘) on the table.
At the table, pass all dishes to your left. It is considered polite to leave a small amount of food on your plate when you have finished eating. Do not use a toothpick at the table.
1．Where should the knife be while you are eating in Colombia
A．On the table. B．On the plate. C．In your right hand. D．In your left hand.
2．What is considered polite in Colombia
A．Put your elbows on the table. B．Using a toothpick at the table.
C．Passing all the dishes to your right. D．Leaving a little food on the plate after finishing eating.
3．What is the poster mainly about
A．Table manners in Colombia. B．Travel tips in Colombia.
C．Special food in Colombia. D．Things used in Colombian dinner.
Passage 2
Eric, a French exchange student, went to a middle school in Shanghai to learn about Chinese culture and make new friends.
One cool autumn morning, Eric met his new roommate, Wei Ning, a Chinese student. Excited to make a good first impression (印象), Eric held out his arms to give Wei a warm hug, a common greeting in France. However, Wei walked back, looking surprised and uncomfortable. Eric didn’t know the cultural difference and felt quite confused (困惑的). Luckily, Eric’ s classmate, Fu Xing, saw everything that happened. He told Eric that in China, hugs are usually for good friends or family.
Later that day, in the lunchroom, Eric saw his teacher, Miss Gao, far away and he naturally waved his hand up and down with his palm (手掌) facing up, as he did at home. But Miss Gao looked surprised and then just smiled. When Eric felt confused again, Miss Gao walked towards him. She then told Eric that in China, waving with one’s palm facing up is a way to call someone of lower social standing and that to greet someone politely, a handshake or a polite bow is much better.
To make up for his mistakes, Eric planned a small party in his room. He invited Wei Ning, Fu Xing, Miss Gao and many other classmates. They talked, laughed, and enjoyed delicious food while learning about each other’s customs (习俗). Many people liked Eric’s kind act and became good friends with him, including Wei Ning and Miss Gao.
Through this experience, Eric learned about Chinese ways of using body language and being polite. His roommates and classmates learned that being patient and open-minded is important when people have different customs. They all became closer, showing that friendship and understanding can bring people together.
1．What did Miss Gao do after seeing Eric’s greeting
A．She felt very angry.
B．She smiled and left quietly.
C．She waved back with her palm up.
D．She explained the proper greeting in China.
2．What happened after Eric held a small party
A．He made a new mistake.
B．He made many good friends.
C．He fell in love with Chinese food.
D．He got more confused about Chinese body language.
3．What can we learn from Eric’s experience
A．Seeing is believing.
B．Be happy with what we have.
C．When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
D．Don’t be afraid to ask for help when in need.
Passage 3
China is a nation of etiquette （礼仪） . Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.
When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.
At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won’t happen at western tables. The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you are done eating, the host usually says “It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.
Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese-culture and tradition. As Confucius （孔子） said thousands of years ago:
How happy we are.
To meet friends from a far!
1．As a guest in a Chinese family, you don’t feel ________.
A．lonely B．happy C．relaxed D．nervous
2．Why does a Western guest feel surprised when the Chinese host picks food for him
A．Because he doesn’t like the food.
B．Because he thinks it’ s not necessary.
C．Because he thinks he is independent.
D．Because it won’t happen in western countries.
3．What’s the meaning of the words by Confucius at the end of the text
A．学而时习之，不亦说乎？ B．有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎？
C．人不知而不愠，不亦君子乎？ D．己所不欲，勿施于人。
Passage 4
When I was fourteen years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn’t the first time I had been abroad (Like many English children, I had often been to France.) So when I went to America, I thought I would have a nice easy holiday without any language problems.
But I was totally wrong. The misunderstanding began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to tell my American friend Danny that I had arrived. A friendly old man saw me looking, lost and asked if he could help me.
“Yes,” I said,“I want to give my friend a ring.” “Well, that’s nice,” he said. “Are you getting married But aren’t too young ”
“Who is talking about marriage (婚姻) ” I replied, I only want to give my friend a ring to tell him I’ve arrived. Can you tell me where there is a phone box
“Oh,” he said, “There is a phone downstairs.”
When at last we met, Danny explained the misunderstanding to me.
“Don’t worry,” he said to me, “I had so many difficulties at first. There are lots of words which Americans use differently in meaning from British people. You’ll soon get used to all the funny things they say. Most of the time, British and American people understand each other.”
1．The writer was from ________.
A．Japan B．France C．America D．England
2．The writer thought ________ in America at first.
A．he wouldn’t have any language problems
B．he would be lost and he had to call the police for help
C．he wouldn’t understand the Americans
D．he would have a terrible holiday
3．The writer wanted to ________ at the airport.
A．have a meal B．buy a map C．call his friend D．find an old man
4．The underlined word “they” refers to ________.
A．the old man and the boy B．the British C．the French D．the Americans
Passage 5
As the saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” It’s just the key to being a polite guest abroad.
Whenever you are invited to a western family for dinner, to know some knowledge of western manners is very important. Here are five useful tips for you.
First, be on time. To be a polite guest, be sure to get there on time. Being late as well as being too early is impolite. If you can’t get there on time, make a call as early as possible.
Second, choose proper greeting manners. People in different countries have different ways of greeting each other. In Britain and the United States, people are supposed to shake hands when they meet for the first time. For friends, they may choose a hug. In France, greeting with a kiss is very common.
Third, mind table manners. When having dinner, you should behave properly. For example, putting your spoon in the soup bowl is considered impolite, and don’t try to talk with your mouth full. Be careful not to make much noise when cutting things with your knife.
Fourth, keep a proper talking distance. Generally, one meter between each other is perfect in Britain. However, half a meter is OK in the United States. People will feel uncomfortable when they are too close to each other or too far from each other.
Last, prepare a small gift. Some flowers or a bottle of wine is enough. If there are children, some chocolate will be nice.
1．How many manners are introduced in this passage
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six.
2．As a guest, what should you do if you can’t arrive at the friend’s house on time
A．You tell the friend the time for dinner.
B．You should call the friend as soon as possible.
C．You should go to bed in time.
D．You should go home alone.
3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．In France, people can’t kiss when they meet.
B．You can speak loudly when you eat.
C．This article introduces Chinese manners.
D．As a guest, you can take flowers there.
4．What does the underlined word “distance” probably mean in the passage
A．距离 B．微笑 C．生气 D．低音
5．What’s the best title of this passage
A．How to go to a friend’s house. B．How to be a polite student.
C．Dinner manners in Western countries. D．Chinese dining table culture.
参考答案：
话题1 学会学习
Passage 1
1. C
2. B
3. A
Passage 2
1. D
2. B
3. C
Passage 3
1. D
2. D
3. C
4. A
Passage 4
1. C
2. D
3. C
4. B
Passage 5
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. D
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话题2 谈论节日
Passage 1
1. D
2. B
3. C
Passage 2
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. B
Passage 3
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. C
Passage 4
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. A
Passage 5
1. B
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. A
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话题3 自我变化
Passage 1
1. C
2. D
3. B
Passage 2
1. B
2. B
3. C
Passage 3
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. D
Passage 4
1. A
2. D
3. A
4. B
Passage 5
1. C
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. B
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话题4 科学技术
Passage 1
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. A
Passage 2
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. D
Passage 3
1. D
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. B
Passage 4
1. D
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. B
Passage 5
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. C
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话题5 谈论规则
Passage 1
1. B
2. A
3. C
Passage 2
1. B
2. A
3. C
Passage 3
1. A
2. C
3. D
Passage 4
1. C
2. B
3. B
Passage 5
1. C
2. D
3. C
4. B
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话题6 习俗礼仪
Passage 1
1. C
2. D
3. A
Passage 2
1. D
2. B
3. C
Passage 3
1. A
2. D
3. B
Passage 4
1. D
2. A
3. C
4. D
Passage 5
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. C

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