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必修　第三册
UNIT 1　FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS
以读促写
Ⅰ.阅读理解
(2025·重庆南开中学第五次质检)
Four Festivals from Around the World
It seems every country has its inviting events on the annual calendar.Here we’ve boiled down the options to add to your bucket list.
Boryeong Mud Festival,Republic of Korea
The extensive beneficial qualities of the mud in Boryeong coastal region have prompted wellness-related lines,as well as an entire coastal festival.The festival celebrates the natural benefits of this precious resource with a dose of pops,beach fun and street food,drawing visitors from around the world to get messy and learn about the region’s resources.
Rock Oyster Festival,England
Rock Oyster Festival is a summer event on the Cornish coast.With musical performances from the huge names,the three-day festival also showcases some of the best chefs and restaurants from around Cornwall as well as cooking demonstrations.Big shots in the food world share their stories of success,while over at Mussel Beach,there’s a celebration of live fire cooking in all its glory.
Copenhagen Photo Festival,Denmark
Copenhagen Photo Festival showcases international contemporary photography in a stunning,dramatic setting at the water’s edge.The Festival Centre and exhibition park are located in an urban coastal wilderness,formerly an industrial shipyard site.With the theme “Entanglement” for the 2024 edition of the festival,it encourages people to think relations on all the ways we are co-dependently connected.
Noosa Festival of Surfing,Australia
Noosa is an iconic surf spot on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast;big waves crash on to the sunny and expansive beaches,backed by bars,cafés and the Noosa National Park.The annual festival is a homage to global surf culture and talent.Exhibitions,art shows and live music punctuate the moments between the actions on the water,while lighthearted activities such as dog surfing competitions accompany the more serious contests.
【语篇导读】 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了世界上四个不同的节日,详细阐述了每个节日的特点和活动内容。
(　　)1.Which festival is most likely to appeal to people who are health-conscious
A.Boryeong Mud Festival.
B.Rock Oyster Festival.
C.Copenhagen Photo Festival.
D.Noosa Festival of Surfing.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Boryeong Mud Festival,Republic of Korea下的“The extensive beneficial qualities...entire coastal festival.”可知,Boryeong Mud Festival最有可能吸引注重健康的人。故选A。
(　　)2.What can you do on Rock Oyster Festival
A.Take part in a cooking contest.
B.Meet masters in food industry.
C.Visit an industrial shipyard site.
D.Make a live fire cooking freely.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Rock Oyster Festival,England下的“Big shots in the food...in all its glory.”可知,美食界的大人物会分享他们成功的故事,所以在Rock Oyster Festival你能认识食品行业的大师。故选B。
(　　)3.What do the four festivals have in common
A.Free food is available.
B.Celebrities are invited there.
C.They provide live music shows.
D.They take place in coastal areas.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。通读全文并根据四个节日的举办地点可知,这四个节日的共同之处是它们都在沿海地区举办。故选D。
Ⅱ.七选五
(2025·浙江9+1高中联盟5月模拟)
The Chongyang Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar and people usually celebrate it by going mountain climbing.1.　　　 However,they are an important part of Chinese culture and we must protect and maintain them.
Traditional festivals teach us a lot about our nation’s history.The Dragon Boat Festival,for example,is celebrated in honour of Qu Yuan,a great poet living in the Warring States period of ancient China.2.　　　 Promoting traditional festivals helps spread knowledge about national history.
3.　　 　 Many festivals,such as the Mid-Autumn festival,have a caring,family-centered message at their heart.The full moon on the festival is considered to stand for family togetherness and family members will come back home even if they live very far away.With the celebrations of these festivals,younger generations learn to honour fine Chinese values.
Finally,traditional festivals are a source of national pride and help shape our national identity.For example,we celebrate the Hanshi Festival and the Laba Festival with unique customs,and these shared experiences bring us together as a nation.4.　　　
Traditional festivals have been passed down to us from previous generations.5.　　
A.Some will get together,appreciating the full moon.
B.It is our responsibility to protect them for the coming generations.
C.Memorising national history helps with our all-around development.
D.Traditional festivals also enable us to learn more about fine Chinese values.
E.Traditional festivals tell us who we are and fill us with pride in being Chinese.
F.Unluckily,many traditional festivals are becoming less popular in modern society.
G.By celebrating it with rice dumplings and dragon boat races,the story of Qu Yuan is passed down from generation to generation.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了保护传统节日的重要性。
1.【答案】 F
【解析】 根据下一句话可知,设空处与下一句是转折关系,指出在当今社会虽然许多传统节日不那么流行了,但它们仍是中华文化的重要组成部分,我们必须保护它们,F项符合语境。故选F。
2.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据设空处上一句话可知,设空处讲的是与端午节相关的内容,G项讲人们通过吃粽子和赛龙舟来庆祝这一节日,屈原的故事就一代一代地流传下来了,切题且承接上文。故选G。
3.【答案】 D
【解析】 根据下文可知,本段主要讲庆祝传统节日可以让中国年轻一代学会尊重优秀的中国价值观。D项切题,且D项中的Chinese values与第三段最后一句的Chinese values相呼应。故选D。
4.【答案】 E
【解析】 根据本段第一句话可知,设空处与传统节日会给我们带来民族自豪感有关,E项讲传统节日可以让我们了解自己并因自己是中国人而充满自豪感,符合语境。故选E。
5.【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上一句话可知,传统节日是祖祖辈辈传下来的。B项和上文相呼应,表明要为后代保护好传统节日。故选B。
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2025·湖北高三模拟测试)
Horses,dragons,the Monkey King,and even Sponge Bob Square Pants—you probably wouldn’t expect to see this collection of animals and pop cultural icons flying together in the sky,
1.　　　 　 this happens every year in Weifang,the “World Kite Capital” in east China’s Shandong Province.
Kites,believed to be the earliest flying objects created by humans,2.　　　　 (invent) over 2,000 years ago in China.3.　　　　 (survive) many centuries,kites have become one of the country’s representative traditional handicrafts,4.　　　　 making techniques were included in the list of China’s national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2006.
Weifang,known as a 5.　　　　 (globe) center of kite culture,is widely regarded as the birthplace of these popular flying toys.The themes of Weifang kites are 6.　　　　 (incredible) diverse,ranging from birds and fish to historical figures and legends.
Today in Weifang,there are virtually no limitations on the shapes or sizes of kites,which can be made 7.　　　　 (represent) people’s ideals and desires.This 8.　 　　　 (diverse) can be observed at the annual Weifang International Kite Festival,which has been held on the 9.　　　　 (three) Saturday in April since 1984.More than 10,000 participants 10.　　　　 over 30 countries and regions around the world compete in the festival every year.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了风筝的发展历史,特别是山东潍坊风筝文化的兴盛及其产生的国际影响。
1.【答案】 but/yet
【解析】 考查连词。根据句意可知,空格处前后两句是转折关系,应使用转折连词。故填but/yet。
2.【答案】 were invented
【解析】 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子可知,空格处为句子的谓语部分,动词invent和主语Kites之间是被动关系,根据时间状语over 2,000 years ago可知应使用一般过去时的被动语态,主语为复数,be动词应用were。故填were invented。
3.【答案】 Having survived
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知,空格处为句子的状语。动词survive和逻辑主语kites之间是主动关系,动作发生在have become之前,应使用现在分词的完成式,位于句首,首字母大写。故填Having survived。
4.【答案】 whose
【解析】 考查定语从句。分析句子可知,空格处为非限制性定语从句的引导词,先行词kites和making techniques之间是所属关系,应使用关系代词whose。故填whose。
5.【答案】 global
【解析】 考查形容词。分析句子可知,空格处为定语修饰名词center,应使用形容词形式。故填global。
6.【答案】 incredibly
【解析】 考查副词。分析句子可知,空格处为状语修饰形容词diverse,应使用副词形式。故填incredibly。
7.【答案】 to represent
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子可知,空格处作目的状语,应使用动词不定式。故填to represent。
8.【答案】 diversity
【解析】 考查名词。分析句子可知,空格处为句子主语部分,应使用名词形式,表示“多样性,多样化”,通常为不可数名词。故填diversity。
9.【答案】 third
【解析】 考查序数词。分析句子可知,空格处表示的意思是“第三”,应使用序数词。故填third。
10.【答案】 from
【解析】 考查介词。分析句子可知,空格处表示的意思是“来自……”,应用介词from。故填from。
1.inviting events 吸引人的活动
2.as well as 以及
3.draw visitors 吸引游客
4.showcase 展示
5.share one’s stories 分享某人的故事
6.encourage sb to do sth 鼓励某人做某事
7.lighthearted activities 轻松的活动
8.national pride 民族自豪感
9.pass down 传递;传承
10.national intangible cultural heritage 国家级非物质文化遗产
11.be regarded as 被认为是……
1.play a role in 在……中起作用
2.to be frank 坦白说;坦率地说
3.in spite of 不管;尽管
4.decorate...with...用……装饰……
5.fall on (节日等)适逢(某日);落在
6.range from...to...包括从……到……之间
1.中秋节在农历八月的满月之夜,是我最喜欢的中国传统节日之一。作为中国的非物质文化遗产之一,这个节日可以追溯到数千年前,被称为家庭团聚的时刻。(现在分词短语作状语,which引导定语从句)
Falling on a full moon night in the eighth lunar month,the Mid-Autumn Festival is one of my favourite traditional Chinese festivals.As one of China’s national intangible cultural heritages,it dates back thousands of years,which is regarded as a time for family reunion.
2.这个节日不仅展示了我们的文化遗产,还在加强家庭纽带方面发挥作用,鼓励我们珍惜传统并将其一代代传承下去。(倒装句)
Not only does this festival showcase our cultural heritage,but it also plays a role in strengthening family bonds,encouraging us to value our traditions and pass them down from generation to generation.
某英语报的“中国传统节日”栏目正在向国内外征稿,请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括:
1.你喜欢的节日;
2.该节日的庆祝方式。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
　　One possible version:
Falling on a full moon night in the eighth lunar month,the Mid-Autumn Festival is one of my favourite traditional Chinese festivals.As one of China’s national intangible cultural heritages,it dates back thousands of years, which is regarded as a time for family reunion.
Our celebration consists of a handful of inviting events and lighthearted activities, ranging from having a big dinner and eating mooncakes to admiring the moon with family members,creating a festive atmosphere.In spite of the modern lifestyle,we still cherish this ancient festival.Family members get together to share their stories and relate to the importance of family.
Not only does this festival showcase our cultural heritage,but it also plays a role in strengthening family bonds,encouraging us to value our traditions and pass them down from generation to generation. To be frank,the Mid-Autumn Festival is so amazing that it always leaves us with unforgettable memories.
点津:现在分词短语Falling on...作状语,生动形象地描述了中秋节的时间特点;
which引导的非限制性定语从句对中秋节进行补充说明,丰富了句子的内容;
现在分词短语ranging from...to...作定语表明中秋节活动的丰富;creating...作结果状语表明与家庭成员吃大餐、吃月饼以及赏月带来的结果,营造了节日氛围;
not only置于句首引起的部分倒装,增强了语气;
“so...that...”句型表示“如此……以至于……”,强调了中秋节的美妙以及给我们留下难以忘怀的回忆。必修　第三册
UNIT 1　FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS
以读促写
Ⅰ.阅读理解
(2025·重庆南开中学第五次质检)
Four Festivals from Around the World
It seems every country has its inviting events on the annual calendar.Here we’ve boiled down the options to add to your bucket list.
Boryeong Mud Festival,Republic of Korea
The extensive beneficial qualities of the mud in Boryeong coastal region have prompted wellness-related lines,as well as an entire coastal festival.The festival celebrates the natural benefits of this precious resource with a dose of pops,beach fun and street food,drawing visitors from around the world to get messy and learn about the region’s resources.
Rock Oyster Festival,England
Rock Oyster Festival is a summer event on the Cornish coast.With musical performances from the huge names,the three-day festival also showcases some of the best chefs and restaurants from around Cornwall as well as cooking demonstrations.Big shots in the food world share their stories of success,while over at Mussel Beach,there’s a celebration of live fire cooking in all its glory.
Copenhagen Photo Festival,Denmark
Copenhagen Photo Festival showcases international contemporary photography in a stunning, dramatic setting at the water’s edge.The Festival Centre and exhibition park are located in an urban coastal wilderness,formerly an industrial shipyard site.With the theme “Entanglement” for the 2024 edition of the festival,it encourages people to think relations on all the ways we are co-dependently connected.
Noosa Festival of Surfing,Australia
Noosa is an iconic surf spot on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast;big waves crash on to the sunny and expansive beaches,backed by bars,cafés and the Noosa National Park.The annual festival is a homage to global surf culture and talent.Exhibitions,art shows and live music punctuate the moments between the actions on the water,while lighthearted activities such as dog surfing competitions accompany the more serious contests.
(　　)1.Which festival is most likely to appeal to people who are health-conscious
A.Boryeong Mud Festival. B.Rock Oyster Festival.
C.Copenhagen Photo Festival. D.Noosa Festival of Surfing.
(　　)2.What can you do on Rock Oyster Festival
A.Take part in a cooking contest. B.Meet masters in food industry.
C.Visit an industrial shipyard site. D.Make a live fire cooking freely.
(　　)3.What do the four festivals have in common
A.Free food is available. B.Celebrities are invited there.
C.They provide live music shows. D.They take place in coastal areas.
Ⅱ.七选五
(2025·浙江9+1高中联盟5月模拟)
The Chongyang Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar and people usually celebrate it by going mountain climbing.1.　　　 However,they are an important part of Chinese culture and we must protect and maintain them.
Traditional festivals teach us a lot about our nation’s history.The Dragon Boat Festival,for example,is celebrated in honour of Qu Yuan,a great poet living in the Warring States period of ancient China.2.　　　 Promoting traditional festivals helps spread knowledge about national history.
3.　　　 Many festivals,such as the Mid-Autumn festival,have a caring,family-centered message at their heart.The full moon on the festival is considered to stand for family togetherness and family members will come back home even if they live very far away.With the celebrations of these festivals,younger generations learn to honour fine Chinese values.
Finally,traditional festivals are a source of national pride and help shape our national identity.For example,we celebrate the Hanshi Festival and the Laba Festival with unique customs,and these shared experiences bring us together as a nation.4.　　
Traditional festivals have been passed down to us from previous generations.5.　　
A.Some will get together,appreciating the full moon.
B.It is our responsibility to protect them for the coming generations.
C.Memorising national history helps with our all-around development.
D.Traditional festivals also enable us to learn more about fine Chinese values.
E.Traditional festivals tell us who we are and fill us with pride in being Chinese.
F.Unluckily,many traditional festivals are becoming less popular in modern society.
G.By celebrating it with rice dumplings and dragon boat races,the story of Qu Yuan is passed down from generation to generation.
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2025·湖北高三模拟测试)
Horses,dragons,the Monkey King,and even Sponge Bob Square Pants—you probably wouldn’t expect to see this collection of animals and pop cultural icons flying together in the sky,
1.　　　　 this happens every year in Weifang,the “World Kite Capital” in east China’s Shandong Province.
Kites,believed to be the earliest flying objects created by humans,2.　　　　 (invent) over 2,000 years ago in China.3.　　　　 (survive) many centuries,kites have become one of the country’s representative traditional handicrafts,4.　　　　 making techniques were included in the list of China’s national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2006.
Weifang,known as a 5.　　　　 (globe) center of kite culture,is widely regarded as the birthplace of these popular flying toys.The themes of Weifang kites are 6.　　　　 (incredible) diverse,ranging from birds and fish to historical figures and legends.
Today in Weifang,there are virtually no limitations on the shapes or sizes of kites,which can be made 7.　　　　 (represent) people’s ideals and desires.This 8.　　　　 (diverse) can be observed at the annual Weifang International Kite Festival,which has been held on the 9.　　　　 (three) Saturday in April since 1984.More than 10,000 participants 10.　　　　 over 30 countries and regions around the world compete in the festival every year.
1.inviting events 吸引人的活动
2.as well as 以及
3.draw visitors 吸引游客
4.showcase 展示
5.share one’s stories 分享某人的故事
6.encourage sb to do sth 鼓励某人做某事
7.lighthearted activities 轻松的活动
8.national pride 民族自豪感
9.pass down 传递;传承
10.national intangible cultural heritage 国家级非物质文化遗产
11.be regarded as 被认为是……
1.play a role in 在……中起作用
2.to be frank 坦白说;坦率地说
3.in spite of 不管;尽管
4.decorate...with...用……装饰……
5.fall on (节日等)适逢(某日);落在
6.range from...to...包括从……到……之间
1.中秋节在农历八月的满月之夜,是我最喜欢的中国传统节日之一。作为中国的非物质文化遗产之一,这个节日可以追溯到数千年前,被称为家庭团聚的时刻。(现在分词短语作状语,which引导定语从句)
2.这个节日不仅展示了我们的文化遗产,还在加强家庭纽带方面发挥作用,鼓励我们珍惜传统并将其一代代传承下去。(倒装句)
某英语报的“中国传统节日”栏目正在向国内外征稿,请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括:
1.你喜欢的节日;
2.该节日的庆祝方式。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。UNIT 5　THE VALUE OF MONEY
题组训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·河南二模)
My father’s thrift(节俭) philosophy shaped my youth.Unlike peers receiving pocket money,I never got a penny—not from cruelty,but to build self-reliance.Each morning,he’d note,“Mrs Wilson needs her garden weeded; Mr Carter requires helping sort bottles.” I earned coins through seasonal work in the neighborhood: sweeping leaves,shoveling snow and babysitting.
Savings filled the tin under my bed,its weight showing my growing pride.Though he occasionally borrowed for emergencies (a flat tire or a medical bill),repayment was exact and timely.When I lost two months’ earnings in a failed lemonade business,his only words were,“Live and learn.” At twelve,I considered this cruel; at thirty,I value its wisdom—true lessons grow through doing.
Modern thrift education focuses on saving,but ignores its key point: earning.Father believed“earned coins teach value; given coins generate greed”—a truth wealthy families overlook while advocating thrift.By delivering papers at dawn and mowing lawns at dusk,I learned that true thrift is a triad (三位一体)—earn through labor,save with intention,spend with care.This trio,unteachable in classrooms,roots in blistered (满是水泡的) hands and difficult situations.
Locally,supermarkets throw away outdated bread (still eatable) as shelters beg for donations.Witnessing global contrasts inspires my resolve: 1.3 billion tons of food go bad annually—enough to feed all the hungry—while 800 million starve.This phenomenon fuels my Food Rescue Project—redirecting bakery remains to food banks and training youth to reuse deserted furniture for schools.Through such acts,thrift becomes social justice.As Father said,“Earning teaches respect for resources.” In our wasteful era,thrift transforms from personal discipline to collective duty.
(　　)1.Why did the author work for neighbors during his youth
A.To raise fund for his project.
B.To help neighbors in need.
C.To meet his father’s principle.
D.To solve weight problems.
(　　)2.What does the author now think about his father’s words “Live and learn.”
A.A plus. B.A burden.
C.A dilemma. D.A cruelty.
(　　)3.What is the main idea of Paragraph 3
A.The role of true thrift.
B.The examples of true thrift.
C.The core of true thrift.
D.The challenges of true thrift.
(　　)4.Why does the author mention the global food waste data
A.To evaluate modern school systems.
B.To stress thrift’s application in society.
C.To urge stricter laws against food waste.
D.To compare different consumption habits.
B
(2025·重庆西工大附中适应性训练)
Clair Hughes first began to research money-saving ideas to get out of her ￡3,500 student overdraft (透支额).The shopper started surfing the Internet for discount coupons (优惠券) and cut price offers.Revealing how she seldom pays full price for an item,Ms Hughes says,“Discounts are always there; it’s just a matter of being organised.Before starting this,I thought it’d be much work,but now I’m so used to this lifestyle that it’s automatic to me.I must have easily saved over ￡15,000.”
Ms Hughes first focused on saving money back in 2010,when she moved in with her partner, Shane Byrne,a phone company trainer.After turning to the web for advice,she tried out a few clever money-saving tricks like switching her overdraft to a zero-interest account.Then, several years later,she came across an online community for “couponers” and decided to give it a go.
She started spending hours surfing the web for coupons,printing them all out to take with her whenever she went shopping.Over the years,she has managed to get some impressive catches. Once,two lamps worth ￡140 cost her just ￡35.
Two years ago,Ms Hughes also began using cashback apps where you are given money back on items ranging from beers to toiletries.After each shop,she uploads pictures of her receipts, which are then scanned,and money is given back on certain items.
Among her other top money-saving tips,Ms Hughes recommends taking part in paid online surveys,which have earned her hundreds in discount coupons.She says,“I’ve heard a lot about collecting other people’s abandoned receipts from shopping trolleys to check for missed discounts.I can’t believe how much coupons and cashback apps have helped me.The community does benefit me a lot.There will always be someone on hand to explain how it works.”
(　　)5.What does saving money mean to Clair Hughes
A.It’s part of her daily life.
B.It makes her shop less.
C.It’s a way to leave school.
D.It keeps her work organised.
(　　)6.What can we know about Clair Hughes
A.She always asks Shane for suggestions.
B.She likes going shopping with her friends.
C.She has bought some goods in low prices.
D.She is good at discussing prices with others.
(　　)7.What does the last paragraph mainly show
A.Hughes’ feelings of her life.
B.Hughes’ ways to get coupons.
C.Hughes’ appreciation for society.
D.Hughes’ difficulty in saving money.
(　　)8.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the passage
A.A Graduate Enjoys Shopping
B.A Community Collects Coupons
C.A Woman Focuses on Saving Money
D.A Shopper Is Famous for Saving Money
Ⅱ.七选五
(2025·浙江二模)
If you have ever added an extra item to your cart just to get free shipping,you have fallen victim to what is known as “spaving”,defined as the act of “spending more to save more”.1.　　　 Here are some tips and tricks you might turn to next time you are tempted to spend a little more just to secure some savings.
Take a second to do the math.The language of advertising may lead you to believe you are about to get a great deal.2.　　　 For example,for some “buy more,save more” deals,the percent discount is often the same.However,the original price of a product acts as an anchor,making the discount appear more valuable than it actually is.By doing the math,you’ll quickly realize that the savings aren’t as significant as they seem.
3.　　　 You won’t feel the impulse to shop sales if you don’t know about them.Consider taking yourself off the email lists from favorite brands so you are not getting informed every time a special is happening.Similarly,don’t walk into a store if you know there is a sale going on.
Stay focused on your shopping list.You can avoid adding extra items to your cart if you have a shopping list in hand that you’ve created ahead of time.4.　　　 Keep a full list of products that you intend to buy at some point and refer to it when you come across a sale.
Pause before purchasing.5.　　　 Carry out a 24-hour waiting period before making a purchase as well as shop around,compare prices or even look for a renewed option.This gives you time to ensure you don’t already own the item or something similar,helping to avoid unnecessary repetition.
A.Turn off sales alerts.
B.Spave with a purpose.
C.But the numbers tell a different story.
D.But consider all the potential ways to save the money.
E.It can also help you to use sales more to your advantage.
F.Just take a moment to decide whether the buy is needed or not.
G.To avoid such a trap,it matters quite a lot to interrupt the urge.
Ⅲ.语法填空
Today most of the world’s money is made up of paper.Though payments are often made with plastic cards or by other technologies,virtual money 1.　　　　 (seem) to be the next big thing.The idea of paper money started in China.For much of Chinese history,what most people thought of 2.　　　　 money were small coins with holes in the middle.These coins 3.　　　　 (put) on a piece of string,100 coins to a bunch.Normally,ten bunches were kept on the same string, 4.　　　　 could be very heavy to carry around.
5.　　　　 (solve) this problem,beginning around the Tang Dynasty,businessmen would deposit (存储) their coins with someone,and for a receipt,that person would give them a piece of paper 6.　　　　 (call) feiqian,or “flying money”.Then when the businessman did business,he could use that paper instead of having to carry a truckload of coins around.This finally led to the
7.　　　　 (print) of paper money as we know it today by the early 11th century.Depending upon 8.　 　 era,paper money may have been worth quite a lot or may have been nearly
9.　　　　 (worth).However,paper money was 10.　　　　 (simple) too convenient to give up,and so in the end it replaced coins. UNIT 5　THE VALUE OF MONEY
题组训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·河南二模)
My father’s thrift(节俭) philosophy shaped my youth.Unlike peers receiving pocket money,I never got a penny—not from cruelty,but to build self-reliance.Each morning,he’d note,“Mrs Wilson needs her garden weeded; Mr Carter requires helping sort bottles.” I earned coins through seasonal work in the neighborhood: sweeping leaves,shoveling snow and babysitting.
Savings filled the tin under my bed,its weight showing my growing pride.Though he occasionally borrowed for emergencies (a flat tire or a medical bill),repayment was exact and timely.When I lost two months’ earnings in a failed lemonade business,his only words were,“Live and learn.” At twelve,I considered this cruel; at thirty,I value its wisdom—true lessons grow through doing.
Modern thrift education focuses on saving,but ignores its key point: earning.Father believed“earned coins teach value; given coins generate greed”—a truth wealthy families overlook while advocating thrift.By delivering papers at dawn and mowing lawns at dusk,I learned that true thrift is a triad (三位一体)—earn through labor,save with intention,spend with care.This trio,unteachable in classrooms,roots in blistered (满是水泡的) hands and difficult situations.
Locally,supermarkets throw away outdated bread (still eatable) as shelters beg for donations.Witnessing global contrasts inspires my resolve: 1.3 billion tons of food go bad annually—enough to feed all the hungry—while 800 million starve.This phenomenon fuels my Food Rescue Project—redirecting bakery remains to food banks and training youth to reuse deserted furniture for schools.Through such acts,thrift becomes social justice.As Father said,“Earning teaches respect for resources.” In our wasteful era,thrift transforms from personal discipline to collective duty.
【语篇导读】 本文是夹叙夹议文。文章讲述了作者父亲的节俭哲学对其成长的影响,阐述了真正节俭的核心,并通过全球食物浪费现象说明节俭可成为社会正义。
(　　)1.Why did the author work for neighbors during his youth
A.To raise fund for his project.
B.To help neighbors in need.
C.To meet his father’s principle.
D.To solve weight problems.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知,作者在年幼时为邻居工作是为了遵循父亲培养他自立的原则。故选C。
(　　)2.What does the author now think about his father’s words “Live and learn.”
A.A plus. B.A burden.
C.A dilemma. D.A cruelty.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“When I lost two months’ earnings in a failed lemonade business,his only words were,‘Live and learn.’ At twelve,I considered this cruel; at thirty,I value its wisdom—true lessons grow through doing.”可知,作者现在认为父亲说的“吃一堑,长一智”是有好处的。故选A。
(　　)3.What is the main idea of Paragraph 3
A.The role of true thrift.
B.The examples of true thrift.
C.The core of true thrift.
D.The challenges of true thrift.
【答案】 C
【解析】 段落大意题。根据第三段中的“Father believed ‘earned coins teach value; given coins...I learned that true thrift is a triad (三位一体)—earn through labor,save with intention,
spend with care.”可知,该段主要阐述了真正节俭的核心。故选C。
(　　)4.Why does the author mention the global food waste data
A.To evaluate modern school systems.
B.To stress thrift’s application in society.
C.To urge stricter laws against food waste.
D.To compare different consumption habits.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Locally,supermarkets throw away outdated bread (still eatable)...Through such acts,thrift becomes social justice.”可知,作者提及全球食物浪费数据让人震惊,为的是强调节俭在社会中的应用。故选B。
B
(2025·重庆西工大附中适应性训练)
Clair Hughes first began to research money-saving ideas to get out of her ￡3,500 student overdraft (透支额).The shopper started surfing the Internet for discount coupons (优惠券) and cut price offers.Revealing how she seldom pays full price for an item,Ms Hughes says,“Discounts are always there; it’s just a matter of being organised.Before starting this,I thought it’d be much work,but now I’m so used to this lifestyle that it’s automatic to me.I must have easily saved over ￡15,000.”
Ms Hughes first focused on saving money back in 2010,when she moved in with her partner,Shane Byrne,a phone company trainer.After turning to the web for advice,she tried out a few clever money-saving tricks like switching her overdraft to a zero-interest account.Then,
several years later,she came across an online community for “couponers” and decided to give it a go.
She started spending hours surfing the web for coupons,printing them all out to take with her whenever she went shopping.Over the years,she has managed to get some impressive catches.
Once,two lamps worth ￡140 cost her just ￡35.
Two years ago,Ms Hughes also began using cashback apps where you are given money back on items ranging from beers to toiletries.After each shop,she uploads pictures of her receipts,
which are then scanned,and money is given back on certain items.
Among her other top money-saving tips,Ms Hughes recommends taking part in paid online surveys,which have earned her hundreds in discount coupons.She says,“I’ve heard a lot about collecting other people’s abandoned receipts from shopping trolleys to check for missed discounts.I can’t believe how much coupons and cashback apps have helped me.The community does benefit me a lot.There will always be someone on hand to explain how it works.”
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了Clair Hughes研究省钱妙招,通过网络搜寻优惠券和使用返现应用,精打细算,来达到省钱的目的的故事。
(　　)5.What does saving money mean to Clair Hughes
A.It’s part of her daily life.
B.It makes her shop less.
C.It’s a way to leave school.
D.It keeps her work organised.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Before starting this,I thought...that it’s automatic to me.”可知,省钱已经成为她日常生活的一部分。故选A。
(　　)6.What can we know about Clair Hughes
A.She always asks Shane for suggestions.
B.She likes going shopping with her friends.
C.She has bought some goods in low prices.
D.She is good at discussing prices with others.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Over the years,she has managed...cost her just ￡35.”可知,她以低价购买了一些商品。故选C。
(　　)7.What does the last paragraph mainly show
A.Hughes’ feelings of her life.
B.Hughes’ ways to get coupons.
C.Hughes’ appreciation for society.
D.Hughes’ difficulty in saving money.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Among her other top money-saving tips,Ms Hughes...in discount coupons.”可知,最后一段主要介绍了她获取优惠券的方法。故选B。
(　　)8.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the passage
A.A Graduate Enjoys Shopping
B.A Community Collects Coupons
C.A Woman Focuses on Saving Money
D.A Shopper Is Famous for Saving Money
【答案】 C
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文,尤其根据第一段前两句和最后一段第一句可知,全文写了Clair Hughes如何通过各种方式在购物中最大限度地省钱的故事,所以C项适合作为文章标题。故选C。
Ⅱ.七选五
(2025·浙江二模)
If you have ever added an extra item to your cart just to get free shipping,you have fallen victim to what is known as “spaving”,defined as the act of “spending more to save more”.1.　　　 Here are some tips and tricks you might turn to next time you are tempted to spend a little more just to secure some savings.
Take a second to do the math.The language of advertising may lead you to believe you are about to get a great deal.2.　　　 For example,for some “buy more,save more” deals,the percent discount is often the same.However,the original price of a product acts as an anchor,making the discount appear more valuable than it actually is.By doing the math,you’ll quickly realize that the savings aren’t as significant as they seem.
3.　　　 You won’t feel the impulse to shop sales if you don’t know about them.Consider taking yourself off the email lists from favorite brands so you are not getting informed every time a special is happening.Similarly,don’t walk into a store if you know there is a sale going on.
Stay focused on your shopping list.You can avoid adding extra items to your cart if you have a shopping list in hand that you’ve created ahead of time.4.　　　 Keep a full list of products that you intend to buy at some point and refer to it when you come across a sale.
Pause before purchasing.5.　　　 Carry out a 24-hour waiting period before making a purchase as well as shop around,compare prices or even look for a renewed option.This gives you time to ensure you don’t already own the item or something similar,helping to avoid unnecessary repetition.
A.Turn off sales alerts.
B.Spave with a purpose.
C.But the numbers tell a different story.
D.But consider all the potential ways to save the money.
E.It can also help you to use sales more to your advantage.
F.Just take a moment to decide whether the buy is needed or not.
G.To avoid such a trap,it matters quite a lot to interrupt the urge.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了如何避免陷入“为了多省钱而多花钱(spaving)”陷阱的方法。
1.【答案】 G
【解析】 根据上文“If you have ever added an extra item to your cart just to get free shipping,you have fallen victim to what is known as ‘spaving’,defined as the act of ‘spending more to save more’.”以及下文“Here are some tips and tricks you might turn to next time you are tempted to spend a little more just to secure some savings.”可知,上文提出“spaving”这一概念,即“为了多省钱而多花钱”,下文则给出避免该陷阱的建议,G选项中的“such a trap”指代上文的“spaving”,且提出了避免“spaving”的方法,即打断冲动,承上启下。故选G。
2.【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“The language of advertising may lead you to believe you are about to get a great deal.”以及下文“By doing the math,you’ll quickly realize that the savings aren’t as significant as they seem.”可知,此处应是在描述广告语言的迷惑性,以及通过计算可以揭示真相,C选项通过转折,引出实际计算后的真实情况,与上下文逻辑一致,且其中的“numbers”与下文的“doing the math”相呼应。故选C。
3.【答案】 A
【解析】 根据下文“You won’t feel the impulse to shop sales if you don’t know about them.
Consider taking yourself off the email lists from favorite brands so you are not getting informed every time a special is happening.”可知,此处是在建议避免接收促销信息,A选项概括了段落核心内容,可作为段首句。故选A。
4.【答案】 E
【解析】 根据上文“Stay focused on your shopping list.You can avoid adding extra items to your cart if you have a shopping list in hand that you’ve created ahead of time.”可知,此处是在建议制定购物清单以避免冲动购物,E选项中的“it”指代上文的“shopping list”,且表明购物清单还可以帮助你更好地利用促销活动,符合语境。故选E。
5.【答案】 F
【解析】 根据上文“Pause before purchasing.”以及下文“Carry out a 24-hour waiting period before making a purchase as well as shop around,compare prices or even look for a renewed option.”可知,此处是建议在购买前暂停一下,F选项直接呼应“Pause before purchasing.”的主题,且与下文的等待24小时再购买的建议相契合。故选F。
Ⅲ.语法填空
Today most of the world’s money is made up of paper.Though payments are often made with plastic cards or by other technologies,virtual money 1.　　　　 (seem) to be the next big thing.
The idea of paper money started in China.For much of Chinese history,what most people thought of 2.　　　　 money were small coins with holes in the middle.These coins 3.　　　　 (put) on a piece of string,100 coins to a bunch.Normally,ten bunches were kept on the same string,
4.　　　　 could be very heavy to carry around.
5.　　　　 (solve) this problem,beginning around the Tang Dynasty,businessmen would deposit (存储) their coins with someone,and for a receipt,that person would give them a piece of paper 6.　　　　 (call) feiqian,or “flying money”.Then when the businessman did business,he could use that paper instead of having to carry a truckload of coins around.This finally led to the
7.　　　　 (print) of paper money as we know it today by the early 11th century.Depending upon 8.　　　 　 era,paper money may have been worth quite a lot or may have been nearly
9.　　　　 (worth).However,paper money was 10.　　　　 (simple) too convenient to give up,and so in the end it replaced coins.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了纸币的起源及其发展历程。
1.【答案】 seems
【解析】 考查动词的时态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知,该句主语为“virtual money”,为不可数名词,空处作谓语,时态与上文保持一致,用一般现在时,谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填seems。
2.【答案】 as
【解析】 考查介词。think of sth as...是固定搭配,意为“认为某物是……”。故填as。
3.【答案】 were put
【解析】 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。分析句子结构可知,该句主语为“These coins”,为可数名词复数,空处作谓语,主语与谓语之间为逻辑上的被动关系,时态与上下文保持一致,用一般过去时的被动语态,be动词用were。故填were put。
4.【答案】 which
【解析】 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是ten bunches,指物,关系词在从句中作主语,应用关系代词which。故填which。
5.【答案】 To solve
【解析】 考查动词不定式。空处应用动词不定式形式作目的状语,位于句首,单词首字母要大写。故填To solve。
6.【答案】 called
【解析】 考查过去分词。分析句子结构可知,空处应用非谓语动词作后置定语,又因动词call与逻辑主语paper之间为逻辑上的动宾关系,应用过去分词。故填called。
7.【答案】 printing
【解析】 考查名词。根据空前定冠词“the”可知,空处需用名词作宾语,printing意为“印刷”。故填printing。
8.【答案】 the
【解析】 考查冠词。此处指特定的时代,应用定冠词。故填the。
9.【答案】 worthless
【解析】 考查形容词。根据“or”可知,前后是对比选择关系,再根据副词“nearly”可知,空处需用形容词worthless作表语,指“没有价值的”。故填worthless。
10.【答案】 simply
【解析】 考查副词。空处需用副词修饰形容词“convenient”。故填simply。UNIT 4　SPACE EXPLORATION
题组训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·重庆一中高三强化训练)
During space missions,astronauts can experience a loss of some of the inner structural support in their bones.For trips in space lasting at least six months,that loss is equal to about 20 years of aging.Luckily,a new study finds a year back on Earth rebuilds half of the strength lost in the affected bones.
Exercise scientist Leigh Gabel was part of a team that tracked 17 astronauts,each of whom had spent four to seven months in space.The team measured the 3-D structure of bones.They focused on the structure of the tibia (胫骨) and the lower-arm bone.The researchers took images of the bones 3 times—before spaceflight and again six months and one year later when the astronauts returned home from space.From these pictures,Gabel’s team calculated an astronaut’s bone strength and density (密度) at each of those times.
What did they find through comparison of the pictures Astronauts in space for less than six months regained their preflight bone strength after a year back on Earth.But those who stayed in space longer suffered permanent bone loss in their tibias.That loss was equal to a decade of aging.The lower-arm bones showed almost no loss.That was likely because these aren’t weight-bearing bones on Earth,Gabel explains.In fact,those arms can get a bigger workout in space than on Earth as astronauts use them to move around their craft by pushing off handles and doors.
“Increasing weight-lifting exercises in space could help alleviate (缓解) bone loss in the legs,” says Steven Boyd,also an exercise scientist.
“With longer spaceflights,we can expect bigger bone loss—and probably a bigger problem with recovery,” says physiologist Laurence Vico.“Space agencies should also consider other bone health measures,such as nutrition,to reduce bone loss and increase bone formation.”
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章探讨了太空旅行对航天员骨骼的影响。
(　　)1.Why did Gabel’s team take pictures at different times
A.To offer evidence for their predictions.
B.To show their respect for the astronauts.
C.To compare the changes in the astronauts’ bones.
D.To find out the proper length of staying in space for astronauts.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句可知,研究人员对航天员不同时间的骨骼拍摄了三次照片,进而对航天员每个时间的骨骼强度和密度进行计算,结合第三段中的“What did they find through comparison of the pictures ”可知,研究人员对这些图片进行比对来发现航天员骨骼的变化,由此可知,研究团队在不同时间拍摄照片是为了比较航天员骨骼的变化。
故选C。
(　　)2.Which of the following may Gabel agree with
A.A spaceflight in less than half a year does no harm to astronauts.
B.Astronauts coming back from a spaceflight look much older.
C.Astronauts can avoid bone loss through doing enough exercise.
D.There is almost no difference in the astronauts’ lower-arm bones.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The lower-arm bones showed ...on Earth,Gabel explains.”可知,Gabel应该同意“航天员的小臂骨几乎没有什么变化”这一观点。故选D。
(　　)3.What can we conclude from this text
A.People on Earth never suffer bone loss.
B.The finding of the new study is good news for astronauts.
C.The 17 astronauts knew the bone loss before their spaceflights.
D.Astronauts can regain their bone strength as soon as they return to Earth.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Luckily,a new study finds...the affected bones.”可知,一项新的研究发现,航天员们回到地球之后受影响的骨骼有所恢复,因此这对航天员来说应该是一个好消息。故选B。
B
(2025·广东汕头一模)
At a crop breeding (培育) centre in Shanghai,researchers have successfully harvested rice that was grown from seeds initially bred on China’s space station,Tiangong.The rice plants have completed a full growth cycle on Earth,maturing after more than 100 days since planting.
This space-to-ground experiment began with 6 rice seeds sent into orbit in 2022.Taikonauts onboard Tiangong bred these seeds into 59,which they returned to Earth.Researchers then selected high-quality seeds,growing them under controlled climate conditions and producing around 10,000 new seeds.
Ms Zheng,a lead researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Centre,shared that the team’s findings suggest space-bred seeds can reproduce effectively on Earth,suggesting potential for future space agriculture.Zheng highlighted that the space-bred rice possesses unique traits,such as a higher sugar content,with sugar levels estimated to be five to six times higher than standard rice.The space-bred rice also shows a slight increase in protein content.“That means space-bred rice tastes sweeter and has more energy,” she added.
Space breeding,the method used in this experiment,exposes seeds to space radiation and microgravity,generating gene mutations (基因突变).These mutations are carefully assessed upon the seeds’ return to Earth,sometimes resulting in advantageous traits like shorter growth times,improved disease resistance,and higher output.Mr Zhao,an expert in China Academy of Space Technology,emphasized the safety of space-bred food,explaining that unlike genetically modified crops,space-bred seeds naturally mutate without introducing foreign genes.However,the space-bred rice has fewer leaves,which complicates close planting.Researchers are planning further studies to understand these leaf traits and explore possible genetic changes.
The Tiangong rice experiment marked a milestone for crop science,as it was the first time that rice had completed a full life cycle—from seed germination (发芽) to reproduction—in orbit.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了中国科学家成功进行的太空到地面水稻种植实验,该实验对未来太空农业发展具有重要意义。
(　　)4.What can we know about the space-to-ground experiment
A.Seeds grown in orbit promise higher quality.
B.Seeds bred in space were further grown successfully on Earth.
C.New species of seeds grown in space have achieved great success.
D.Climate conditions were controlled when seeds were sent into orbit.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知,这项实验始于将6颗水稻种子送入太空培育,返回地球后研究人员成功种植了这些种子并生产出新种子,因此B项正确。故选B。
(　　)5.What does the underlined word “traits” mean in Paragraph 3
A.Materials. B.Arrangements.
C.Disadvantages. D.Characteristics.
【答案】 D
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据后文“such as a higher sugar content,with sugar levels estimated to be five to six times higher than standard rice”举例说明太空中培育的水稻具有“更高的糖含量”的特点,可知traits指“特征,特点”。故选D。
(　　)6.What does Mr Zhao stress about the space-bred rice
A.Its security.
B.Its artificial process.
C.Its nutrition.
D.Its major shortcoming.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Mr Zhao,an expert in China Academy of Space Technology,emphasized the safety of space-bred food...introducing foreign genes.”可知,他主要强调太空培育水稻的安全性。故选A。
(　　)7.Which of the following is the best title
A.Organic Farming: High-quality Planting in Space
B.Space Exploration: A Journey to the Space and Beyond
C.New Planting Approach: Replacing the Traditional Farming
D.Space-to-ground Cycle: Promising Future Space Agriculture
【答案】 D
【解析】 标题归纳题。通读全文可知,文章主要讲述了太空到地面的水稻种植实验,该实验对未来太空农业有重要意义。因此,D项最符合文章主旨。故选D。
C
(2025·浙江三模)
Planetary geoarchaeology (地质考古学),the study of how cultural and natural processes on Earth’s moon,on Mars,and throughout the solar system may be changing,preserving,or erasing the material record of space exploration,has been proposed by two researchers from the Kansas Geological Survey at the University of Kansas and their colleagues as a new scientific subfield.
“Until recently,we might consider the material left behind during the space race of the mid-20th century as relatively safe,”said Mr Holcomb,a researcher at the Kansas Geological Survey.“However,the material record that currently exists on the moon is rapidly becoming at risk of being destroyed if proper attention isn’t paid during the new space era.”
Applying geoarchaeological tools and methods to the movement of people into space and the solar system is a natural extension of the study of human migration on Earth,the focus of an archaeological research program directed by Holcomb’s co-author,Mr Mandel.
How planetary geoarchaeologists will determine whether an item is worth preserving is an open question.“We feel that all material currently existing on extraterrestrial (地球外的) surfaces is space heritage and worthy of protection,”Holcomb said.“However,some sites,such as the very first footprints on the moon represent the material footprint of a long history of migration.”Beyond those“firsts”,making decisions on a case-by-case basis will be necessary to sort through the tens of thousands of pieces of debris (残骸) now in orbit or dropped across the surfaces of the moon and Mars,which many people refer to as “trash” but Holcomb and his colleagues see as heritage.
Holcomb thinks geoarchaeologists ought to be a part of upcoming space missions to ensure the security and preservation of space history.As for being part of a space mission himself,“I’ll leave that to other geoarchaeologists,” Holcomb said.“There’s plenty to do down here,but I do hope to see an archaeologist in space before it’s all over.”
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了行星地质考古学这一新兴科学子领域, 包括该学科提出的背景原因、当前太空物质记录的研究现状、关于太空遗产识别的学术讨论以及对地质考古学家参与太空任务的期望。
(　　)8.Why has planetary geoarchaeology been proposed
A.To protect space heritage.
B.To study the solar system.
C.To resist space exploration.
D.To found a scientific field.
【答案】 A
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的 “However,the material record that currently exists on the moon is rapidly becoming at risk of being destroyed if proper attention isn’t paid during the new space era.” 以及第三段内容可知,当前月球上的物质记录在新太空时代面临被破坏的风险,而行星地质考古学是对地球上人类迁徙研究的自然延伸,旨在通过相关工具和方法保护这些太空遗产,因此其被提出是为了保护太空遗产。故选 A。
(　　)9.What do we know about the material record of space
A.It threatens the movement of people into space.
B.It is the main focus of the archaeological research program.
C.It shows the whole process of human migration.
D.It is not as safe as expected in the new space era.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段 “‘Until recently,we might consider the material left behind during the space race of the mid-20th century as relatively safe,’...being destroyed if proper attention isn’t paid during the new space era.’” 可知,在新的太空时代,原本被认为相对安全的太空物质记录正面临被破坏的风险,即它并不像预期的那样安全。故选 D。
(　　)10.What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A.The methods of classifying space trash.
B.The first footprints on the moon and Mars.
C.The question of planetary geoarchaeologists.
D.The discussion on identifying space heritage.
【答案】 D
【解析】 落段大意题。通读第四段可知,首句 “How planetary geoarchaeologists will determine whether an item is worth preserving is an open question.” 提出了行星地质考古学家如何确定物品是否值得保存这一问题,随后阐述了他们对地球外物质是否为太空遗产的看法,以及对各类残骸需逐案决策等内容,均围绕识别太空遗产展开讨论。故选 D。
(　　)11.What does Holcomb suggest other geoarchaeologists do
A.Learn from scientists like him.
B.Lead upcoming space missions.
C.Participate in space exploration.
D.Ensure the security of astronauts.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知,Holcomb认为地质考古学家应参与即将开展的太空探索任务。故选C。
Ⅱ.完形填空
　　(2025·东北三省四市联考)
This was the big game.The boys were　1　 and excited.It was a clear night, and my son Andy’s baseball team, which had 　2　 all year, had shocked the better teams by making it to this championship game.The atmosphere was 　3　: The other team’s slugger (强击手), a big kid, was like a snake, dangerous and ready to 　4　.
Nervously, I looked out Andy’s way.I was　5　 to see Andy looking straight up at the night sky! Obviously he wasn’t 　6　 on the game.I was horrified that he wouldn’t even know the ball was coming.“Come on, Andy.　7　 out there,” I said to myself.However,the big kid made a mistake.We (Andy and I) had been 　8　 and our team still led by one run.
Andy ran up to me at the　9　.I was about to 　10　 him when he said loudly, “Did you see that shooting star ” Andy’s eyes were glowing (发光) with 　11　.I paused.“Yes,” I said.“Well,
one inning (局) to go.Hit a homerun (全垒打)! Okay!” said Andy, and he ran back to his 　12　.
I suddenly realised it was nice my son would take timeout to　13　 the wonder and beauty in life.You might be surprised by the beauty you can find when you least 　14　 it.Andy hit a triple (三垒打) in that last inning.But I still wish I had 　15　 that shooting star, too.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了儿子的棒球队进行重要比赛的时候,作者却发现儿子在盯着夜空看,休息的时候儿子过来询问作者是否看到了夜空中的流星,作者意识到儿子能发现生活中的奇迹和美好是一件好事。
(　　)1.A.nervous B.scared
C.curious D.ashamed
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文的“This was the big game.”可知,这是一场重要的比赛,所以男孩们既紧张(nervous)又兴奋。故选A。
(　　)2.A.waited B.struggled
C.said D.run
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据后文“had shocked the better teams”可知,让其他优秀的球队震惊说明之前的表现出乎意料,所以作者儿子的棒球队一整年都在努力拼搏(struggled)。故选B。
(　　)3.A.electric B.friendly
C.casual D.romantic
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据后文“The other team’s slugger(强击手), a big kid, was like a snake, dangerous and ready to”可知,对手准备出击,所以气氛很激烈(electric)。故选A。
(　　)4.A.escape B.erupt
C.jump D.strike
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文的“like a snake, dangerous and ready to”可知,对手准备出击(strike)。故选D。
(　　)5.A.amused B.content
C.shocked D.proud
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据后文的“to see Andy looking straight up at the night sky”可知,在这么重要的比赛中作者的儿子却在看夜空,作者感到震惊(shocked)。故选C。
(　　)6.A.carrying B.focusing
C.commenting D.reflecting
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文的“to see Andy looking straight up at the night sky”可知,儿子没有集中注意力于(focusing)比赛。故选B。
(　　)7.A.Settle down B.Stand up
C.Wake up D.Lie down
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文的“I was horrified that he wouldn’t even know the ball was coming.”可知,作者在心里默念儿子赶紧回过神(Wake up)进行比赛。故选C。
(　　)8.A.informed B.punished
C.warned D.spared
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据上文的“However,the big kid made a mistake.”可知,因为对方犯错,所以Andy暂时没有被对方打败,即幸免(spared)一次。故选D。
(　　)9.A.meeting B.break
C.corner D.entrance
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文的“Andy ran up to me ”可知,儿子跑向作者说明是在休息期间(break)。故选B。
(　　)10.A.blame B.comfort
C.entertain D.threaten
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文的“Obviously he wasn’t 　6　 on the game.”可知,儿子在比赛的时候走神了,所以作者想要责备(blame)他。故选A。
(　　)11.A.anger B.anxiety
C.excitement D.confidence
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文的“Did you see that shooting star ”可知,此处指Andy看到流星因兴奋(excitement)而眼睛发光。故选C。
(　　)12.A.teammates B.fans
C.parents D.stars
【答案】 A
【解析】 根据上文可知,儿子答应了作者以后,回到了队友(teammates)身边。故选A。
(　　)13.A.create B.research
C.explain D.appreciate
【答案】 D
【解析】 根据后文的“the wonder and beauty in life”以及儿子看到流星可知,儿子愿意去欣赏(appreciate)生活中的奇迹和美好。故选D。
(　　)14.A.need B.expect
C.afford D.suspect
【答案】 B
【解析】 根据上文的“You might be surprised by the beauty you can find”可知,此处指在最预料(expect)不到的时候发现了生活的美好。故选B。
(　　)15.A.become B.filmed
C.seen D.followed
【答案】 C
【解析】 根据上文“Did you see that shooting star ”可知,作者希望自己当时看到了(seen)流星。故选C。UNIT 3　DIVERSE CULTURES
以读促写
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·四川成都高考适应性考试)
　　What is the definition of a dumpling In its most basic sense,it’s a pocket of flour filled with some form of tasty stuffing.And the easy ideas are surely the best.Dumplings are a popular food across the globe: both simple and complex,local and global,adaptable yet fixed in their home regions.Here are 4 of our favourites around the world to get your mouth watering.
Xiaolongbao
Served steamed in bamboo baskets,Xiaolongbao look different from other types of Chinese dumplings,as the skin is gathered at the top instead of folded in half.Xiaolongbao are also unique in that they go beyond the traditional pork filling,a small piece of aspic (肉冻) is folded into the dumpling,which melts when steamed.Thanks to the thick soup,the filling stays juicy and flavourful.
Ravioli
Italy is the home of filled pasta,and ravioli is one of its most famous offerings.Ravioli can be packed with anything from meat to cheese to vegetables,or any combination thereof.If the processed canned or bagged varieties familiar to college students make up your only impression of ravioli,change that as soon as possible,preferably with a trip to Rome.
Sichuan spicy wonton
The Sichuan spicy wonton,or Chaoshou,comes to the table in spicy chili oil flavoured with Sichuan pepper.The Chaoshou is boiled,and the very best ones are so slippery that they’re nearly impossible to pick up with chopsticks.The combination of tasty meat,smooth wonton skin and tongue-numbing oil,makes for the most pleasant runny nose you’ve ever had.
Siomay
Siomay,a steamed fish dumpling,is closely related to the Chinese dim sum snack,shumai.
Think of Siomay as the Indonesian street food version of shumai,which is traditionally found in Chinese dim sum restaurants.Adopted from Chinese Indonesian cuisine,the most popular variant of Siomay is found in Bandung.The best way to sample these dumplings is from a street seller carrying a steamer on his bicycle.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了四种不同类型的面团食品。
(　　)1.Why are Xiaolongbao different from other Chinese dumplings
A.They are served in bamboo baskets.
B.The skin is typically folded in half.
C.They are traditionally filled with pork.
D.They become juicy when cooked.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Xiaolongbao部分中的“Xiaolongbao are also unique...flavourful.”可知,小笼包与其他类型的面团食品的不同之处在于它里面有一小块肉冻,蒸熟后会融化,馅会变得美味多汁。故选D。
(　　)2.What can be learnt about the dumplings mentioned
A.Canned ravioli is preferred in Rome.
B.Chaoshou features its smooth skin.
C.Siomay is found in Chinese restaurants.
D.Shumai is a street food in Bandung.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据Sichuan spicy wonton部分中的“The Chaoshou is boiled,and...with chopsticks.”可知,抄手的皮很光滑。故选B。
(　　)3.What is the purpose of this text
A.To present ways of making dumplings.
B.To promote Chinese food and culture.
C.To explore global dumpling diversities.
D.To introduce popular street snacks.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Dumplings are a popular food...get your mouth watering.”并结合下文对四种不同类型面团食品的介绍可知,这篇文章是探究全球面团食品的多样性。故选C。
B
(2025·河南三模)
Under the soft light of a lamp,Miss Ruan cautiously carves a child’s face onto an egg gourd (葫芦) with masterful precision.With each carving,she clears away the shavings,ensuring that every detail is a faithful version of her initial drawing.Ruan has spent over a decade perfecting her craft,which has been passed down through four generations of her family,lasting more than 80 years.The years of dedicated carving have toughened her right hand,making it larger and rougher than her left—a witness to her commitment to the art.
Carving is a particularly respected art in Lanzhou,where the technique has developed quickly and strongly for over a thousand years.Favoring the thin-skinned egg gourds native to the region,the art form demands such a skill that the slightest misstep can damage the entire piece,especially for micro-carving on the tiny,egg-sized local gourds,which represents the peak of Lanzhou’s gourd carving skill.Yet,unlike her ancestors who favored complexity,Ruan prefers the simplicity of drawing,reflecting her unique style and cultural philosophy.
“To truly preserve and stimulate traditional techniques,they must be integrated into everyday life,allowing people to enjoy their favorite art in their homes,not just in galleries,”she explained.Initially,Ruan struggled to sustain the weight of her family’s craft,but the popularity of the game “Travel Frog” among young people inspired her to create a utopian (乌托邦) world with the frog’s image,engaging more young people.
As culture becomes a part of daily life and gains public appreciation,an increasing number of people are learning Lanzhou gourd carving from Ruan.Since the beginning of this year,she has welcomed over 1,000 visitors per week for study tours.Ruan is now learning to use social media to connect with the younger generation.“Culture is a collective effort,” she said.
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章讲述了兰州的阮女士如何通过创新和社交媒体将传统的兰州葫芦雕刻技艺带入现代生活,吸引了更多年轻人的关注和参与。
(　　)4.Why does the author mention Ruan’s right hand
A.To recognize her artistic talent.
B.To stress her devotion to carving.
C.To prove the difficulty of the craft.
D.To show the demand of micro-carving.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“The years of dedicated carving have toughened her right hand,making it larger and rougher than her left — a witness to her commitment to the art.”可知,作者在文中提到她的右手是为了强调她对雕刻的奉献。故选B。
(　　)5.What makes Lanzhou gourd carving highly-skilled
A.The delicacy of egg gourds.
B.The shape of the gourds.
C.The integration into daily life.
D.The simplicity of drawing.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“Carving is a particularly respected art...especially for micro-carving on the tiny,egg-sized local gourds,which represents the peak of Lanzhou’s gourd carving skill.”可知,兰州葫芦雕刻技艺之所以高超,是因为葫芦的薄皮特性。故选A。
(　　)6.How has Ruan attracted young people to gourd carving
A.By sustaining traditional skills.
B.By displaying it on social media.
C.By combining popular elements.
D.By perfecting conventional designs.
【答案】 C
【解析】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“Initially,Ruan struggled to sustain the weight of her family’s craft,but the popularity of the game ‘Travel Frog’ among young people inspired her to create a utopian world with the frog’s image,engaging more young people.”可知,她通过结合流行元素吸引了年轻人。故选C。
(　　)7.What is the key to cultural promotion according to Ruan
A.Innovative ideas.
B.Joint participation.
C.Individual power.
D.Public appreciation.
【答案】 B
【解析】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“‘Culture is a collective effort,’ she said.”可知,她认为文化推广的关键是联合参与。故选B。
Ⅱ.语法填空
(2025·江苏二模)
Blue-and-white porcelain (青花瓷),a product of 1.　　　　(share) creativity,tells a story of how East and West craftsmanship harmonized.In the Yuan Dynasty,Persian merchants brought special pigments (颜料) to Jingdezhen,where porcelain traditions 2.　　 　　(perfect).Local craftsmen mixed these pigments with white clay,creating the iconic blue patterns.By painting traditional Chinese designs using foreign materials,they achieved a perfect 3.　　　　(combine) of traditions.
Over the centuries,this technique steadily advanced.During the Ming Dynasty,porcelain became a major export.European 4.　　　　(noble) loved its unique charm,calling it “white gold”.To meet their needs,Chinese artists added European elements like rose patterns 5.　　　　 landscapes,making the porcelain more appealing to westerners.
Modern artists still use these old techniques in creative ways.At 6.　　　　 London show in 2025,a young maker used 3D printers to shape vases but hand-painted them with dragons and Greek myths side by side.Visitors said it felt like ancient China 7.　　　　(meet) modern Europe through hybrid art.
Today,this global dialogue continues in museums worldwide.A Ming-era dish that once belonged to a French King sits in the Louvre,its journey from Jingdezhen to the Palace of Versailles,marked by countless hands across continents,8.　　　　(reflect) how beauty goes beyond borders.9.　　　　 Craig Clunas noted,“The blue that fascinates the world is never 10.　　　　(mere) a color—it is a language.”
【语篇导读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了青花瓷的发展历程及文化意义,展现了艺术如何跨越国界。
1.【答案】 shared　
【解析】 考查形容词。空处修饰名词creativity,应用形容词shared作定语,表示“共享的”。故填shared。
2.【答案】 were perfected　
【解析】 考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。根据时间状语“In the Yuan Dynasty”可知,此处描述过去发生的动作,且porcelain traditions与perfect之间为被动关系,即传统被完善,故用一般过去时的被动语态。主语traditions为复数,be动词用were。故填were perfected。
3.【答案】 combination　
【解析】 考查名词。根据空前的不定冠词a和形容词perfect可知,空处需填combine的名词单数形式combination,作宾语,意为“结合”。故填combination。
4.【答案】 nobles
【解析】 考查名词复数。noble作名词时意为“贵族”,为可数名词。根据语境可知,此处泛指欧洲贵族群体,故用复数形式。故填nobles。
5.【答案】 to　
【解析】 考查介词。“add...to...”为固定短语,意为“把……添加到……”,符合句意“将欧洲元素添加到风景中”。故填to。
6.【答案】 a　
【解析】 考查冠词。show为可数名词,此处泛指“一场展览”,且London以辅音音素开头,因此使用不定冠词。故填a。
7.【答案】 meeting　
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。从句中已有谓语动词felt,空处需填非谓语动词,ancient China与meet之间为主谓关系,故用现在分词meeting表示主动,构成“feel like sb doing sth ”结构,意为“感觉像某人在做某事”。故填meeting。
8.【答案】 reflecting　
【解析】 考查非谓语动词。句中已有谓语动词sits,空处需填非谓语动词,逻辑主语its journey与reflect之间为主谓关系,故用现在分词reflecting表示主动,作状语。故填reflecting。
9.【答案】 As　
【解析】 考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句,指代后文整句话的内容,表示“正如”,且位于句首,首字母应大写。故填As。
10.【答案】 merely　
【解析】 考查副词。空处需用mere的副词形式merely作状语,意为“仅仅,只不过”,符合句意。故填merely。
1.get your mouth watering 让你垂涎欲滴
2.juicy and flavourful 多汁又美味
3.be packed with 挤满……,装满……,塞满……
4.make up 组成;编造;弥补
5.pick up with chopsticks 用筷子夹起
6.be closely related to 与……密切相关
7.pass down 流传
8.an increasing number of 越来越多的
9.a perfect combination of 完美的结合
1.apart from 除了……外(还);此外
2.be made of由……制成(能看出原材料)
3.mix of...……的混合
4.suit one’s taste 适合某人的口味
5.strongly recommend 强烈推荐
1.我强烈推荐一道当地美食 —— 蒸饺,它们由面粉和各种馅料制成。(which引导非限制性定语从句)
I strongly recommend a local dish—Steamed Dumplings,which are made of flour and various fillings.
2.柔软的皮和美味的馅料相结合,使它们适合大多数人的口味,让人垂涎欲滴,而且用筷子很容易夹起。(make/get + 宾语 + 宾语补足语)
The combination of the soft wrapper and the delicious filling makes them suit most people’s tastes and gets your mouth watering,which can be picked up with chopsticks easily.
3.所以品尝它们可以帮助搭建我们之间的桥梁。(动名词作主语)
So tasting them can help build bridges between us.
假设你是李华,你的交换生朋友Jack对中国的美食特别感兴趣,他下周即将来到你所在的城市旅游,请你给他推荐这个城市最具代表性的一道美食。请你根据以下提示,给Jack回一封邮件。内容要点如下:
1.表示欢迎并推荐美食;
2.推荐该美食的理由;
3.表达祝愿。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
Dear Jack,
Yours,
Li Hua
　　One possible version:
Dear Jack,
　　Welcome to our city! I’m so excited that you’ll be here next week.I strongly recommend a local dish—Steamed Dumplings, which are made of flour and various fillings.
These dumplings are familiar to many people.Their fillings are usually a mix of minced meat and fresh vegetables, juicy and flavourful. The combination of the soft wrapper and the delicious filling makes them suit most people’s tastes and gets your mouth watering,which can be picked up with chopsticks easily.Apart from their great taste,they are closely related to our local culture. You can participate in making them and deepen your understanding and passion for Chinese cuisine. Sotasting them can help build bridges between us.
I sincerely wish you a wonderful trip and hope you enjoy the delicious food.
Yours,
Li Hua
点津:which引导非限制性定语从句,对Steamed Dumplings进行补充说明;
juicy and flavourful为形容词短语作伴随状语,描述馅料的特点;
makes them suit most people’s tastes and gets your mouth watering使用了“make+宾语+宾语补足语”和“get+宾语+宾语补足语”的结构;which can be picked up with chopsticks easily为非限制性定语从句,修饰前面整个句子;
使用了并列谓语动词participate和deepen;
tasting them是动名词短语作主语。UNIT 2　MORALS AND VIRTUES
题组训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·广东高州三模)
Living for 97 years is an impressive achievement in and of itself.Most people hitting this milestone are probably thankful for what health they have and the memories they’ve made.In the case of TV host and conservationist David Attenborough,he can reflect on a life of activism in service for our planet.The British icon turned an impressive 97 on May 8,2023.Born in 1926,Attenborough has spent most of his life on camera covering animals and natural history.Today,despite his age,he is still an active campaigner for our planet.
Attenborough travelled around the world with his Zoo Quest programme,highlighting different creatures.Afterwards,he created his iconic series Life on Earth in 1979.Since then,he has created and starred in countless programmes which have brought nature closer to viewers around the world.
His documentary with WWF,David Attenborough:A Life on Our Planet,often returns to a theme which has predominated in Attenborough’s later work.He reflects on just how much the environment has changed in his decades of observation and how swiftly time is running out before further serious damage can be prevented.This programme was widely streamed and considered a “wake-up call” for the world.While Attenborough is far from the first or only voice to raise this call,his reach as a respected and powerful figure within the media provides a useful platform.
Although he has received countless awards,Attenborough has used recent accolades (荣誉) as a chance to focus once more on the planet.Shortly after winning the Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022,he sent an urgent message about the state of the planet to all viewers in Frozen Planet Ⅱ.Even after his 97th birthday,he continues to write and speak on preserving the UK and the world for future generations.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。大卫·爱登堡不仅是一位杰出的自然博物学家,还是勇敢无畏的探险家和旅行家,他被世人誉为“世界自然纪录片之父”。
(　　)1.What is David Attenborough known for
A.The possession of treasures.
B.The memories about activities.
C.The rewards as a British icon.
D.The contribution to earth protection.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“In the case of TV host and conservationist David Attenborough,he can reflect on a life of activism in service for our planet.”以及“Today,despite his age,he is still an active campaigner for our planet.”可知,大卫·爱登堡因其积极保护地球的行为而为世人熟知。故选D。
(　　)2.How did Attenborough try to get nature and his audience closer
A.By majoring in natural science in university.
B.By travelling throughout the world.
C.By sitting closer to viewers when hosting programmes.
D.By starting and starring in many relevant programmes.
【答案】 D
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Since then,he has created and starred in countless programmes which have brought nature closer to viewers around the world.”可知,大卫·爱登堡创作并主演了很多节目,这些节目拉近了观众与自然之间的距离。故选D。
(　　)3.What can we know about David Attenborough:A Life on Our Planet
A.It features environment shifts and conservation.
B.It is about how swiftly one’s life runs out.
C.It is received by few viewers and thought little of.
D.It provides a powerful and useful platform for the media.
【答案】 A
【解析】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“His documentary with WWF,David Attenborough:A Life on Our Planet...how much the environment has changed in his decades of observation and how swiftly time is running out before further serious damage can be prevented.”可知,大卫·爱登堡在David Attenborough:A Life on Our Planet中反思几十年来环境的变化,并意识到阻止地球遭受更严重损害的紧迫性,可见David Attenborough:A Life on Our Planet以环境变化及环境保护为主题。故选A。
(　　)4.Which words can best describe David Attenborough
A.Dependent and curious.
B.Devoted and responsible.
C.Humorous and passionate.
D.Ambitious and reserved.
【答案】 B
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Even after his 97th birthday,he continues to write and speak on preserving the UK and the world for future generations.”可知,过完97岁生日的爱登堡持续为保护地球发声,为下一代奉献,这充分说明了他是一个对事业充满热忱,对世界和未来高度负责的人。故选B。
B
(2025·重庆巴蜀中学适应性考试)
Sewing is frequently seen as an enjoyable and artistic activity.However,have you ever taken a moment to consider that for countless individuals worldwide,a sewing machine goes beyond its role as merely a tool,instead frequently serving as their crucial source of income
When Margaret Jankowski discovered this,she chose to establish The Sewing Machine Project,an organization dedicated to collecting donated sewing machines and distributing them in remote areas.Additionally,the organization seeks to assist communities in Detroit and New Orleans.
After a tsunami struck Sri Lanka,Margaret was profoundly affected by the tale of a specific woman.The disaster ruined the woman’s village,resulting in her losing everything,including her sewing machine,which had been her primary means of earning a living.Moved by this story,Margaret made the decision to gather used sewing machines and ship them to Sri Lanka.After she announced her idea on a local news program,donations of sewing machines began pouring in from the community.
The Sewing Machine Project covers a basic yet necessary need of many impoverished people around the world.For them,sewing can be a tool for survival.Whether in a factory or at home,a sewing machine can be the door to brighter financial opportunities.A sewing machine can also enable many to preserve their cultural identity.After Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005,a community of New Orleans that wears skillfully-made suits for their own traditional festival lost many of their sewing machines.Since then,the non-profit organization has distributed hundreds of machines among the creators of the costumes,helping them maintain their tradition as well as their income.
【语篇导读】 本文是记叙文。文章讲述了玛格丽特·扬科夫斯基创立了一个公益组织,募集旧缝纫机并重新分配给有需要的人们的故事。
(　　)5.What is the purpose of including a question in the first paragraph
A.To question the importance of sewing.
B.To emphasize the role of sewing.
C.To introduce the sewing project.
D.To provide background information about sewing.
【答案】 C
【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段和第二段内容可知,设问是为了引出有关缝纫机项目的内容。故选C。
(　　)6.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A.Inspiration for the project.
B.The experience of Margaret in 2004.
C.The story of a woman in Sri Lanka.
D.Destruction of the 2004 tsunami.
【答案】 A
【解析】 段落大意题。根据第三段内容可知,本段主要讲述了玛格丽特成立The Sewing Machine Project的灵感来源。故选A。
(　　)7.What does the underlined word “impoverished” in Paragraph 4 mean
A.Uneducated. B.Badly-off.
C.Exhausted. D.Pessimistic.
【答案】 B
【解析】 猜测词义题。根据第四段中的“The Sewing Machine Project covers a basic...brighter financial opportunities.”可知,缝纫机是他们的生存工具,是通往更光明的财务机会的大门,由此可知,第二句中的them是指“生活贫困的人”,them指代impoverished people。因此,impoverished意为“贫困的”。故选B。
(　　)8.Why is the community in New Orleans mentioned in the end
A.To highlight its cultural identity.
B.To prove the importance of keeping traditions.
C.To explain how organizations can provide immediate disaster relief.
D.To show another function of sewing machines.
【答案】 D
【解析】 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“A sewing machine...helping them maintain their tradition as well as their income.”可知,缝纫机不仅可以确保他们有一定的收入,也能让更多人守护他们的文化。由此推知,最后一段提到新奥尔良是为了展示缝纫机的另一个功能。故选D。
Ⅱ.读后续写(劳动篇)
阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One day,my nine-year-old younger brother Jeff came home from school earlier than me.
When I returned home,I found he was shouting at our mum—who was busy cooking in the kitchen—about the clothes that needed washing.
“Mum,why haven’t you washed my clothes ” he asked,pointing at the dirty clothes he had taken off two days before.“I want to wear them tomorrow,” Jeff added.However,the clothes that he was wearing still looked clean.“Dear,I’ll wash it after cooking,” Mum told Jeff,looking anxious and upset.Without replying,Jeff unhappily went to his bedroom and closed the door,with a long face.
I was shocked about Jeff’s bad behaviour towards Mum.How unsympathetic he was! Our washing machine had been out of order for two months.Because our parents were on a tight budget and were too busy,they still didn’t buy a new one.So recently our family had to wash our clothes by hand,which was time-wasting and truly hard work.
Just when I decided to scold my little brother,Dad came home from work,and I told him what had happened.
Dad was upset and felt sorry for Mum,knowing how hard she worked all day.She was a saleswoman in a supermarket and did all she could to support our family.Often,Dad tried to help with some of the housework.He didn’t want Mum to have too much burden,knowing her heavy work as a saleswoman.I also tried to spare time to help do housework,sharing some of the family burden.However,Jeff was a lazy and naughty boy,who hardly did housework.
　　Now,our dad decided it was high time to teach him a lesson.“Jeff,come here,” Dad called out.“I have some good news for you.” Jeff immediately came and asked excitedly,“What,Dad ” “Your mum and I are too busy recently.Tonight,I want you to wash your own clothes,” Dad smiled.Jeff immediately refused,shaking his head.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
“Then,you won’t get your pocket money next week.I’m serious,” Dad replied.
Paragraph 2:
At 9 pm,Jeff was still struggling to rinse (漂洗) the clothes,realising the work wasn’t easy at all.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
Who Jeff (my younger brother),Mum,Dad,and I 任性、自私 惊慌、担忧 决心 懊悔、疲惫 愧疚、改正
When One day after school and work
Where At home
What Jeff shouted at Mum for not washing his clothes.The family’s washing machine was out of order and they had to wash clothes by hand.Dad decided to teach Jeff a lesson by asking him to wash his own clothes.
Conflict & Clue Conflict:Jeff’s selfishness and lack of responsibility in demanding his clothes be washed immediately versus the family’s efforts and difficulties in managing household chores Clue:①The washing machine being out of order for two months ②The family had to wash clothes by hand,which was time-consuming and labour-intensive. ③Jeff refused to wash his own clothes when asked by Dad.
Theme The importance of understanding and sharing family responsibilities
Para.1 “Then,you won’t get your pocket money next week.I’m serious,” Dad replied. Q1:How did Jeff react to his father’s requirement Q2:Did Jeff really understand the consequence of not doing the housework Q3:How was Jeff feeling when ready to wash the clothes
Para.2 At 9 pm,Jeff was still struggling to rinse (漂洗) the clothes,realising the work wasn’t easy at all. Q1:What did Jeff learn from the work Q2:Did Jeff realise his mistake Q3:Did this experience change Jeff’s attitude towards housework
　　One possible version:
“Then,you won’t get your pocket money next week.I’m serious,” Dad replied.Jeff’s face turned pale at Dad’s stern words. He bit his lip,his eyes filled with disbelief and panic. For a few seconds,he just stood there frozen,unable to believe that his favourite pocket money was in danger.Then,a sense of determination seemed to dawn on him as he slowly bent down to pick up the dirty clothes. With a heavy heart and a reluctant pace,he headed towards the washbasin,murmuring under his breath,“I’ll do it myself.”
At 9 pm,Jeff was still struggling to rinse (漂洗) the clothes,realising the work wasn’t easy at all.His hands were red and sore and he felt an exhaustion he had never experienced before.Mum and Dad walked over and saw his efforts.Mum gently patted his head and said,“Dear,now you know how hard it is for us.” Jeff nodded,his eyes downcast and filled with remorse.“I’m sorry,Mum and Dad.I was so selfish and didn’t understand your efforts.I’ll change.” From that day on,Jeff started to help with the housework more often,becoming a more understanding and responsible boy.
点津:bit his lip为动作描写,his eyes filled with disbelief and panic为独立主格结构,也是神态描写,描写出了Jeff的怀疑和恐慌;
frozen为形容词作伴随状语,生动形象地描绘出Jeff当时的状态。unable to...为形容词短语作状语,揭示了Jeff内心的震惊和担忧;
介词短语With a heavy heart and a reluctant pace作状语,以及现在分词短语murmuring under his breath作状语,细腻地表现出Jeff从抗拒到无奈接受的过程;
his eyes downcast and filled with remorse为独立主格结构作状语,downcast和remorse描绘出Jeff认错时的内疚和后悔之情;
现在分词短语becoming...作伴随状语,展现了这次经历对Jeff的良好影响,也传递了积极的价值观。UNIT 4　SPACE EXPLORATION
题组训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·重庆一中高三强化训练)
During space missions,astronauts can experience a loss of some of the inner structural support in their bones.For trips in space lasting at least six months,that loss is equal to about 20 years of aging.Luckily,a new study finds a year back on Earth rebuilds half of the strength lost in the affected bones.
Exercise scientist Leigh Gabel was part of a team that tracked 17 astronauts,each of whom had spent four to seven months in space.The team measured the 3-D structure of bones.They focused on the structure of the tibia (胫骨) and the lower-arm bone.The researchers took images of the bones 3 times—before spaceflight and again six months and one year later when the astronauts returned home from space.From these pictures,Gabel’s team calculated an astronaut’s bone strength and density (密度) at each of those times.
What did they find through comparison of the pictures Astronauts in space for less than six months regained their preflight bone strength after a year back on Earth.But those who stayed in space longer suffered permanent bone loss in their tibias.That loss was equal to a decade of aging.The lower-arm bones showed almost no loss.That was likely because these aren’t weight-bearing bones on Earth,Gabel explains.In fact,those arms can get a bigger workout in space than on Earth as astronauts use them to move around their craft by pushing off handles and doors.
“Increasing weight-lifting exercises in space could help alleviate (缓解) bone loss in the legs,” says Steven Boyd,also an exercise scientist.
“With longer spaceflights,we can expect bigger bone loss—and probably a bigger problem with recovery,” says physiologist Laurence Vico.“Space agencies should also consider other bone health measures,such as nutrition,to reduce bone loss and increase bone formation.”
(　　)1.Why did Gabel’s team take pictures at different times
A.To offer evidence for their predictions.
B.To show their respect for the astronauts.
C.To compare the changes in the astronauts’ bones.
D.To find out the proper length of staying in space for astronauts.
(　　)2.Which of the following may Gabel agree with
A.A spaceflight in less than half a year does no harm to astronauts.
B.Astronauts coming back from a spaceflight look much older.
C.Astronauts can avoid bone loss through doing enough exercise.
D.There is almost no difference in the astronauts’ lower-arm bones.
(　　)3.What can we conclude from this text
A.People on Earth never suffer bone loss.
B.The finding of the new study is good news for astronauts.
C.The 17 astronauts knew the bone loss before their spaceflights.
D.Astronauts can regain their bone strength as soon as they return to Earth.
B
(2025·广东汕头一模)
At a crop breeding (培育) centre in Shanghai,researchers have successfully harvested rice that was grown from seeds initially bred on China’s space station,Tiangong.The rice plants have completed a full growth cycle on Earth,maturing after more than 100 days since planting.
This space-to-ground experiment began with 6 rice seeds sent into orbit in 2022.Taikonauts onboard Tiangong bred these seeds into 59,which they returned to Earth.Researchers then selected high-quality seeds,growing them under controlled climate conditions and producing around 10,000 new seeds.
Ms Zheng,a lead researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Centre,shared that the team’s findings suggest space-bred seeds can reproduce effectively on Earth,suggesting potential for future space agriculture.Zheng highlighted that the space-bred rice possesses unique traits,such as a higher sugar content,with sugar levels estimated to be five to six times higher than standard rice.The space-bred rice also shows a slight increase in protein content.“That means space-bred rice tastes sweeter and has more energy,” she added.
Space breeding,the method used in this experiment,exposes seeds to space radiation and microgravity,generating gene mutations (基因突变).These mutations are carefully assessed upon the seeds’ return to Earth,sometimes resulting in advantageous traits like shorter growth times,improved disease resistance,and higher output.Mr Zhao,an expert in China Academy of Space Technology,emphasized the safety of space-bred food,explaining that unlike genetically modified crops,space-bred seeds naturally mutate without introducing foreign genes.However,the space-bred rice has fewer leaves,which complicates close planting.Researchers are planning further studies to understand these leaf traits and explore possible genetic changes.
The Tiangong rice experiment marked a milestone for crop science,as it was the first time that rice had completed a full life cycle—from seed germination (发芽) to reproduction—in orbit.
(　　)4.What can we know about the space-to-ground experiment
A.Seeds grown in orbit promise higher quality.
B.Seeds bred in space were further grown successfully on Earth.
C.New species of seeds grown in space have achieved great success.
D.Climate conditions were controlled when seeds were sent into orbit.
(　　)5.What does the underlined word “traits” mean in Paragraph 3
A.Materials. B.Arrangements. C.Disadvantages. D.Characteristics.
(　　)6.What does Mr Zhao stress about the space-bred rice
A.Its security. B.Its artificial process.
C.Its nutrition. D.Its major shortcoming.
(　　)7.Which of the following is the best title
A.Organic Farming: High-quality Planting in Space
B.Space Exploration: A Journey to the Space and Beyond
C.New Planting Approach: Replacing the Traditional Farming
D.Space-to-ground Cycle: Promising Future Space Agriculture
C
(2025·浙江三模)
Planetary geoarchaeology (地质考古学),the study of how cultural and natural processes on Earth’s moon,on Mars,and throughout the solar system may be changing,preserving,or erasing the material record of space exploration,has been proposed by two researchers from the Kansas Geological Survey at the University of Kansas and their colleagues as a new scientific subfield.
“Until recently,we might consider the material left behind during the space race of the mid-20th century as relatively safe,” said Mr Holcomb,a researcher at the Kansas Geological Survey.“However,the material record that currently exists on the moon is rapidly becoming at risk of being destroyed if proper attention isn’t paid during the new space era.”
Applying geoarchaeological tools and methods to the movement of people into space and the solar system is a natural extension of the study of human migration on Earth,the focus of an archaeological research program directed by Holcomb’s co-author,Mr Mandel.
How planetary geoarchaeologists will determine whether an item is worth preserving is an open question.“We feel that all material currently existing on extraterrestrial (地球外的) surfaces is space heritage and worthy of protection,” Holcomb said.“However,some sites,such as the very first footprints on the moon represent the material footprint of a long history of migration.” Beyond those “firsts”,making decisions on a case-by-case basis will be necessary to sort through the tens of thousands of pieces of debris (残骸) now in orbit or dropped across the surfaces of the moon and Mars,which many people refer to as “trash” but Holcomb and his colleagues see as heritage.
Holcomb thinks geoarchaeologists ought to be a part of upcoming space missions to ensure the security and preservation of space history.As for being part of a space mission himself,“I’ll leave that to other geoarchaeologists,” Holcomb said.“There’s plenty to do down here,but I do hope to see an archaeologist in space before it’s all over.”
(　　)8.Why has planetary geoarchaeology been proposed
A.To protect space heritage. B.To study the solar system.
C.To resist space exploration. D.To found a scientific field.
(　　)9.What do we know about the material record of space
A.It threatens the movement of people into space.
B.It is the main focus of the archaeological research program.
C.It shows the whole process of human migration.
D.It is not as safe as expected in the new space era.
(　　)10.What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A.The methods of classifying space trash.
B.The first footprints on the moon and Mars.
C.The question of planetary geoarchaeologists.
D.The discussion on identifying space heritage.
(　　)11.What does Holcomb suggest other geoarchaeologists do
A.Learn from scientists like him. B.Lead upcoming space missions.
C.Participate in space exploration. D.Ensure the security of astronauts.
Ⅱ.完形填空
　　(2025·东北三省四市联考)
This was the big game.The boys were　1　 and excited.It was a clear night, and my son Andy’s baseball team, which had 　2　 all year, had shocked the better teams by making it to this championship game.The atmosphere was 　3　: The other team’s slugger (强击手), a big kid, was like a snake, dangerous and ready to 　4　.
Nervously, I looked out Andy’s way.I was　5　 to see Andy looking straight up at the night sky! Obviously he wasn’t 　6　 on the game.I was horrified that he wouldn’t even know the ball was coming.“Come on, Andy.　7　 out there,” I said to myself.However,the big kid made a mistake.We (Andy and I) had been 　8　 and our team still led by one run.
Andy ran up to me at the　9　.I was about to 　10　 him when he said loudly, “Did you see that shooting star ” Andy’s eyes were glowing (发光) with 　11　.I paused.“Yes,” I said.“Well,one inning (局) to go.Hit a homerun (全垒打)! Okay!” said Andy, and he ran back to his 　12　.
I suddenly realised it was nice my son would take timeout to　13　 the wonder and beauty in life.You might be surprised by the beauty you can find when you least 　14　 it.Andy hit a triple (三垒打) in that last inning.But I still wish I had 　15　 that shooting star, too.
(　　)1.A.nervous B.scared C.curious D.ashamed
(　　)2.A.waited B.struggled C.said D.run
(　　)3.A.electric B.friendly C.casual D.romantic
(　　)4.A.escape B.erupt C.jump D.strike
(　　)5.A.amused B.content C.shocked D.proud
(　　)6.A.carrying B.focusing C.commenting D.reflecting
(　　)7.A.Settle down B.Stand up C.Wake up D.Lie down
(　　)8.A.informed B.punished C.warned D.spared
(　　)9.A.meeting B.break C.corner D.entrance
(　　)10.A.blame B.comfort C.entertain D.threaten
(　　)11.A.anger B.anxiety C.excitement D.confidence
(　　)12.A.teammates B.fans C.parents D.stars
(　　)13.A.create B.research C.explain D.appreciate
(　　)14.A.need B.expect C.afford D.suspect
(　　)15.A.become B.filmed C.seen D.followedUNIT 3　DIVERSE CULTURES
以读促写
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·四川成都高考适应性考试)
What is the definition of a dumpling In its most basic sense,it’s a pocket of flour filled with some form of tasty stuffing.And the easy ideas are surely the best.Dumplings are a popular food across the globe: both simple and complex,local and global,adaptable yet fixed in their home regions.Here are 4 of our favourites around the world to get your mouth watering.
Xiaolongbao
Served steamed in bamboo baskets,Xiaolongbao look different from other types of Chinese dumplings,as the skin is gathered at the top instead of folded in half.Xiaolongbao are also unique in that they go beyond the traditional pork filling,a small piece of aspic (肉冻) is folded into the dumpling,which melts when steamed.Thanks to the thick soup,the filling stays juicy and flavourful.
Ravioli
Italy is the home of filled pasta,and ravioli is one of its most famous offerings.Ravioli can be packed with anything from meat to cheese to vegetables,or any combination thereof.If the processed canned or bagged varieties familiar to college students make up your only impression of ravioli,change that as soon as possible,preferably with a trip to Rome.
Sichuan spicy wonton
The Sichuan spicy wonton,or Chaoshou,comes to the table in spicy chili oil flavoured with Sichuan pepper.The Chaoshou is boiled,and the very best ones are so slippery that they’re nearly impossible to pick up with chopsticks.The combination of tasty meat,smooth wonton skin and tongue-numbing oil,makes for the most pleasant runny nose you’ve ever had.
Siomay
Siomay,a steamed fish dumpling,is closely related to the Chinese dim sum snack,shumai. Think of Siomay as the Indonesian street food version of shumai,which is traditionally found in Chinese dim sum restaurants.Adopted from Chinese Indonesian cuisine,the most popular variant of Siomay is found in Bandung.The best way to sample these dumplings is from a street seller carrying a steamer on his bicycle.
(　　)1.Why are Xiaolongbao different from other Chinese dumplings
A.They are served in bamboo baskets. B.The skin is typically folded in half.
C.They are traditionally filled with pork. D.They become juicy when cooked.
(　　)2.What can be learnt about the dumplings mentioned
A.Canned ravioli is preferred in Rome. B.Chaoshou features its smooth skin.
C.Siomay is found in Chinese restaurants. D.Shumai is a street food in Bandung.
(　　)3.What is the purpose of this text
A.To present ways of making dumplings.
B.To promote Chinese food and culture.
C.To explore global dumpling diversities.
D.To introduce popular street snacks.
B
(2025·河南三模)
Under the soft light of a lamp,Miss Ruan cautiously carves a child’s face onto an egg gourd (葫芦) with masterful precision.With each carving,she clears away the shavings,ensuring that every detail is a faithful version of her initial drawing.Ruan has spent over a decade perfecting her craft,which has been passed down through four generations of her family,lasting more than 80 years.The years of dedicated carving have toughened her right hand,making it larger and rougher than her left—a witness to her commitment to the art.
Carving is a particularly respected art in Lanzhou,where the technique has developed quickly and strongly for over a thousand years.Favoring the thin-skinned egg gourds native to the region,t he art form demands such a skill that the slightest misstep can damage the entire piece,especially for micro-carving on the tiny,egg-sized local gourds,which represents the peak of Lanzhou’s gourd carving skill.Yet,unlike her ancestors who favored complexity,Ruan prefers the simplicity of drawing,reflecting her unique style and cultural philosophy.
“To truly preserve and stimulate traditional techniques,they must be integrated into everyday life,allowing people to enjoy their favorite art in their homes,not just in galleries,”she explained. Initially,Ruan struggled to sustain the weight of her family’s craft,but the popularity of the game “Travel Frog” among young people inspired her to create a utopian (乌托邦) world with the frog’s image,engaging more young people.
As culture becomes a part of daily life and gains public appreciation,an increasing number of people are learning Lanzhou gourd carving from Ruan.Since the beginning of this year,she has welcomed over 1,000 visitors per week for study tours.Ruan is now learning to use social media to connect with the younger generation.“Culture is a collective effort,” she said.
(　　)4.Why does the author mention Ruan’s right hand
A.To recognize her artistic talent.
B.To stress her devotion to carving.
C.To prove the difficulty of the craft.
D.To show the demand of micro-carving.
(　　)5.What makes Lanzhou gourd carving highly-skilled
A.The delicacy of egg gourds. B.The shape of the gourds.
C.The integration into daily life. D.The simplicity of drawing.
(　　)6.How has Ruan attracted young people to gourd carving
A.By sustaining traditional skills. B.By displaying it on social media.
C.By combining popular elements. D.By perfecting conventional designs.
(　　)7.What is the key to cultural promotion according to Ruan
A.Innovative ideas. B.Joint participation.
C.Individual power. D.Public appreciation.
Ⅱ.语法填空
(2025·江苏二模)
Blue-and-white porcelain (青花瓷),a product of 1.　　　　(share) creativity,tells a story of how East and West craftsmanship harmonized.In the Yuan Dynasty,Persian merchants brought special pigments (颜料) to Jingdezhen,where porcelain traditions 2.　　　　(perfect).Local craftsmen mixed these pigments with white clay,creating the iconic blue patterns.By painting traditional Chinese designs using foreign materials,they achieved a perfect 3.　　　　(combine) of traditions.
Over the centuries,this technique steadily advanced.During the Ming Dynasty,porcelain became a major export.European 4.　　　　(noble) loved its unique charm,calling it “white gold”.To meet their needs,Chinese artists added European elements like rose patterns
5.　　　　 landscapes,making the porcelain more appealing to westerners.
Modern artists still use these old techniques in creative ways.At 6.　　　　 London show in 2025,a young maker used 3D printers to shape vases but hand-painted them with dragons and Greek myths side by side.Visitors said it felt like ancient China 7.　　　　(meet) modern Europe through hybrid art.
Today,this global dialogue continues in museums worldwide.A Ming-era dish that once belonged to a French King sits in the Louvre,its journey from Jingdezhen to the Palace of Versailles,marked by countless hands across continents,8.　　　　(reflect) how beauty goes beyond borders.9.　　　　 Craig Clunas noted,“The blue that fascinates the world is never
10.　　　　(mere) a color—it is a language.”
1.get your mouth watering 让你垂涎欲滴
2.juicy and flavourful 多汁又美味
3.be packed with 挤满……,装满……,塞满……
4.make up 组成;编造;弥补
5.pick up with chopsticks 用筷子夹起
6.be closely related to 与……密切相关
7.pass down 流传
8.an increasing number of 越来越多的
9.a perfect combination of 完美的结合
1.apart from 除了……外(还);此外
2.be made of由……制成(能看出原材料)
3.mix of...……的混合
4.suit one’s taste 适合某人的口味
5.strongly recommend 强烈推荐
1.我强烈推荐一道当地美食 —— 蒸饺,它们由面粉和各种馅料制成。(which引导非限制性定语从句)
2.柔软的皮和美味的馅料相结合,使它们适合大多数人的口味,让人垂涎欲滴,而且用筷子很容易夹起。(make/get + 宾语 + 宾语补足语)
3.所以品尝它们可以帮助搭建我们之间的桥梁。(动名词作主语)
假设你是李华,你的交换生朋友Jack对中国的美食特别感兴趣,他下周即将来到你所在的城市旅游,请你给他推荐这个城市最具代表性的一道美食。请你根据以下提示,给Jack回一封邮件。内容要点如下:
1.表示欢迎并推荐美食;
2.推荐该美食的理由;
3.表达祝愿。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
Dear Jack,
Yours,
Li HuaUNIT 2　MORALS AND VIRTUES
题组训练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
(2025·广东高州三模)
Living for 97 years is an impressive achievement in and of itself.Most people hitting this milestone are probably thankful for what health they have and the memories they’ve made.In the case of TV host and conservationist David Attenborough,he can reflect on a life of activism in service for our planet.The British icon turned an impressive 97 on May 8,2023.Born in 1926,Attenborough has spent most of his life on camera covering animals and natural history. Today,despite his age,he is still an active campaigner for our planet.
Attenborough travelled around the world with his Zoo Quest programme,highlighting different creatures.Afterwards,he created his iconic series Life on Earth in 1979.Since then,he has created and starred in countless programmes which have brought nature closer to viewers around the world.
His documentary with WWF,David Attenborough:A Life on Our Planet,often returns to a theme which has predominated in Attenborough’s later work.He reflects on just how much the environment has changed in his decades of observation and how swiftly time is running out before further serious damage can be prevented.This programme was widely streamed and considered a “wake-up call” for the world.While Attenborough is far from the first or only voice to raise this call,his reach as a respected and powerful figure within the media provides a useful platform.
Although he has received countless awards,Attenborough has used recent accolades (荣誉) as a chance to focus once more on the planet.Shortly after winning the Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022,he sent an urgent message about the state of the planet to all viewers in Frozen Planet Ⅱ.Even after his 97th birthday,he continues to write and speak on preserving the UK and the world for future generations.
(　　)1.What is David Attenborough known for
A.The possession of treasures. B.The memories about activities.
C.The rewards as a British icon. D.The contribution to earth protection.
(　　)2.How did Attenborough try to get nature and his audience closer
A.By majoring in natural science in university.
B.By travelling throughout the world.
C.By sitting closer to viewers when hosting programmes.
D.By starting and starring in many relevant programmes.
(　　)3.What can we know about David Attenborough:A Life on Our Planet
A.It features environment shifts and conservation.
B.It is about how swiftly one’s life runs out.
C.It is received by few viewers and thought little of.
D.It provides a powerful and useful platform for the media.
(　　)4.Which words can best describe David Attenborough
A.Dependent and curious. B.Devoted and responsible.
C.Humorous and passionate. D.Ambitious and reserved.
B
(2025·重庆巴蜀中学适应性考试)
Sewing is frequently seen as an enjoyable and artistic activity.However,have you ever taken a moment to consider that for countless individuals worldwide,a sewing machine goes beyond its role as merely a tool,instead frequently serving as their crucial source of income
When Margaret Jankowski discovered this,she chose to establish The Sewing Machine Project,an organization dedicated to collecting donated sewing machines and distributing them in remote areas.Additionally,the organization seeks to assist communities in Detroit and New Orleans.
After a tsunami struck Sri Lanka,Margaret was profoundly affected by the tale of a specific woman.The disaster ruined the woman’s village,resulting in her losing everything,including her sewing machine,which had been her primary means of earning a living.Moved by this story, Margaret made the decision to gather used sewing machines and ship them to Sri Lanka.After she announced her idea on a local news program,donations of sewing machines began pouring in from the community.
The Sewing Machine Project covers a basic yet necessary need of many impoverished people around the world.For them,sewing can be a tool for survival.Whether in a factory or at home,a sewing machine can be the door to brighter financial opportunities.A sewing machine can also enable many to preserve their cultural identity.After Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005,a community of New Orleans that wears skillfully-made suits for their own traditional festival lost many of their sewing machines.Since then,the non-profit organization has distributed hundreds of machines among the creators of the costumes,helping them maintain their tradition as well as their income.
(　　)5.What is the purpose of including a question in the first paragraph
A.To question the importance of sewing.
B.To emphasize the role of sewing.
C.To introduce the sewing project.
D.To provide background information about sewing.
(　　)6.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A.Inspiration for the project. B.The experience of Margaret in 2004.
C.The story of a woman in Sri Lanka. D.Destruction of the 2004 tsunami.
(　　)7.What does the underlined word “impoverished” in Paragraph 4 mean
A.Uneducated. B.Badly-off.
C.Exhausted. D.Pessimistic.
(　　)8.Why is the community in New Orleans mentioned in the end
A.To highlight its cultural identity.
B.To prove the importance of keeping traditions.
C.To explain how organizations can provide immediate disaster relief.
D.To show another function of sewing machines.
Ⅱ.读后续写(劳动篇)
阅读下面的材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
One day,my nine-year-old younger brother Jeff came home from school earlier than me.When I returned home,I found he was shouting at our mum—who was busy cooking in the kitchen—about the clothes that needed washing.
“Mum,why haven’t you washed my clothes ” he asked,pointing at the dirty clothes he had taken off two days before.“I want to wear them tomorrow,” Jeff added.However,the clothes that he was wearing still looked clean.“Dear,I’ll wash it after cooking,” Mum told Jeff,looking anxious and upset.Without replying,Jeff unhappily went to his bedroom and closed the door,with a long face.
I was shocked about Jeff’s bad behaviour towards Mum.How unsympathetic he was! Our washing machine had been out of order for two months.Because our parents were on a tight budget and were too busy,they still didn’t buy a new one.So recently our family had to wash our clothes by hand,which was time-wasting and truly hard work.
Just when I decided to scold my little brother,Dad came home from work,and I told him what had happened.
Dad was upset and felt sorry for Mum,knowing how hard she worked all day.She was a saleswoman in a supermarket and did all she could to support our family.Often,Dad tried to help with some of the housework.He didn’t want Mum to have too much burden,knowing her heavy work as a saleswoman.I also tried to spare time to help do housework,sharing some of the family burden.However,Jeff was a lazy and naughty boy,who hardly did housework.
　　Now,our dad decided it was high time to teach him a lesson.“Jeff,come here,” Dad called out.“I have some good news for you.” Jeff immediately came and asked excitedly,“What,Dad ” “Your mum and I are too busy recently.Tonight,I want you to wash your own clothes,” Dad smiled.Jeff immediately refused,shaking his head.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
“Then,you won’t get your pocket money next week.I’m serious,” Dad replied.
Paragraph 2:
At 9 pm,Jeff was still struggling to rinse (漂洗) the clothes,realising the work wasn’t easy at all.
[情节构建]
情节线 情感线
速读文章定要素 Who 任性、自私 　　　 　　　 　　　 　　　
When
Where
What
明确冲突定主题 Conflict & Clue Conflict: Clue:① ② ③
Theme
预设问题定走向 Para.1 “Then,you won’t get your pocket money next week.I’m serious,” Dad replied. Q1: Q2: Q3:
Para.2 At 9 pm,Jeff was still struggling to rinse (漂洗) the clothes,realising the work wasn’t easy at all. Q1: Q2: Q3:

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