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2024-2025 学年八年级下期期末考点大串讲（人教版）
专题 07 阅读理解之说明文（15 篇）
（一）
Best Tourism Villages
Four villages in China have been named Best Tourism villages 2023 by the United Nations world Tourism
Organization (UNWTO). Let’s get to know them together. Huangling village is in the northeast of Wuyuan county,
Shangrao city, Jiangxi province. It is a typical mountain village with buildings in a fan shape (扇形) centered around
a water source. Its buildings are classic Hui-style. This village has a history of nearly six centuries.
Once known as a poor village, Xiajiang village in Zhejiang province has developed a green way in recent years.
Today, the village sits among clear waters with green mountains around. And more and more people come to visit
this 800-year-old village.
Zhagana village in Gansu province is between 3,000 and 3,300 meters above sea level. “Zhagana” means
“stone box” in the language of Zang, Zhagana is a complete natural “stone city” , like a great palace sitting on rocky
cliffs (悬崖).
Zhujiawan village is in the northwest of Zhashui county, Shaanxi province, in the southern foothills of the
Qinling Mountains. This mountain village has been regarded as one of the first “Most Beautiful Leisure Villages in
China” . With the Niubeiliang Forest Park, the village is planned to be a beautiful natural “ reception hall (接待厅)”
for the Qinling Mountains.
1．If you are a student of Nanchang , you’d like to visit a beautiful village of your own province, which village will
you visit?
A．Huangling villageB．Xiajiang village C．Zhagana village D．Zhujiawan village
2．How has Xiajiang village become Best Tourism villages 2023 by the United Nations ?
A．It has developed a green way in recent years. B．More and more people come to visit it.
C．Once it was known as a poor village. D．It is a 800-year-old village.
3．Which village is the highest of the four Best Tourism villages in China?
A．Huangling villageB．Xiajiang village C．Zhagana village D．Zhujiawan village
4．What is Zhujiawan village like according to the passage?
A．It is in the northwest of Zhashui county,Shaanxi province.
B．It is one of the first “Most Beautiful Leisure Villages in China”.
C．Its buildings are classic Hui-style.
D．It is a beautiful natural “reception hall for the Qinling Mountains.
5．What do the four villages have in common?
A．They are all in fan shape. B．They are all sitting on rocky cliffs .
C．They are beautiful natural “reception halls” . D．They are all in the mountains.
（二）Have you ever visited a museum? Did you make a plan before the visit? Every museum must have something
that interests you. And there are many ways to enjoy, yourself in a museum. The following advice may help you.
Decide which kind of museum you will visit. There are different kinds of museums and you first need to find
one that you like. It’s not hard for you to choose one and start an enjoyable visit.
Look through the information online. Every museum now has a website (网站). You can look through the
information about the museum. On the website, you can find things such as the history of the museum, activities
in it and its ticket price. It’ll make your visit easier and more interesting.
Learn new things. It is always good to learn something new from your visit.
Plan breaks into your visit. When you walk around for a long time, you may become very tired. It is important to
take breaks. It can make you think of what you have seen and what else you want to do.
Take a friend. Visiting a museum is always much more enjoyable when you are with a friend. You can talk
about what you’re seeing. A friend may bring another way of thinking when you talk about the museum.
1．What should we do first before visiting a museum?
A．Look through the information online. B．Invite a friend to go together.
C．Choose a museum to visit. D．Make a plan for lunch.
2．What may friends do if we visit a museum with them?
A．Share ideas with us. B．Make the visit cheaper.
C．Discuss future visiting plans. D．Come up with bad ideas.
3．How many pieces of advice does the writer give us?
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six.
4．According to the passage, which of the following is not true?
A．Learning new things can make you think of what you have seen.
B．You should plan breaks into your visit.
C．You can look through the information about the museum on the website.
D．Every museum must have something that interests you.
5．What does the passage mainly talk about?
A．How to enjoy ourselves when visiting a museum. B．Where to find a museum.
C．What to do in a museum. D．When to visit a museum.
（三）
Qomolangma is the third mountain of the Himalayas, so people call it the Third God Mountain in Tibetan
language.
Qomolangma is very famous and it is higher than any other mountain in the world. Its newest height is
8848.86 meters. At the height of 8,000 meters, there is only 30% oxygen (氧气) , so it is dangerous for humans to
climb higher. But many climbers want to challenge themselves. As Alan Amette, a mountain climber from America,
said “Climbing mountains drives you to look deep inside yourself, and lets you find out whether you are strong
enough in mind when you want to stop.”It’s a good thing that Qomolangma gives people a chance (机会) to become strong-willed (意志坚强的) when
they are trying to achieve their dreams. However, such as water bottles and plastic (塑料的) bags. They cause the
environmental pollution for Qomolangma. Many animals would die after eating the plastic bags, many volunteers
from all over the world came to Qomolangma to join in the clean-up activity. A volunteer advised, “Mountain
climbing lovers should always take good care of themselves, take good care of Qomolangma.”
1．What is the newest height of Qomolangma? ________
A．8,000 meters. B．8,844.43 meters. C．8,848.84 meters. D．8,848.86 meters.
2．Why is it dangerous to climb at the height of 8,000 meters? ________
A．Because there are many wild animals.
B．Because it's easy to fall off the mountain.
C．Because there is too much plastic pollution.
D．Because the oxygen is not enough for people to breathe.
3．According to Alan's words, what will happen to you when you climb mountains? ________
A．You need to be strong. B．You will be in great danger.
C．You'll know better about yourself. D．You will be afraid of climbing mountains.
4．Which of the following is TRUE? ________
A．Climbers should take good care of Qomolangma. B．Nobody helps with the pollution on
Qomolangma.
C．Animals cause pollution to Qomolangma. D．There is no pollution on Qomolangma now.
5．What’s the text mainly about? ________
A．Himalayas. B．Qomolangma. C．Climbers. D．Environment.
（四）
Mom and Dad are two of the most important persons in your life. Over your lifetime, they may influence you
more than anyone else you will meet. So if your mom loves to read, you just might grow up carrying a book wherever
you go, just as she does. But parents do a lot more than just pass on their hobbies. Moms and Dads need to care for
their kids the minute their kids are born. Most parents will do this as long as they live.
Here are some ways you can stay close, get along well, and build a strong relationship with your parents.
Spend time together. Instead of playing computer games or watching TV, ask your mom and dad to play with
you. Go outside together, or do some reading.
Be kind. Little things might mean a lot to your mom or dad. You can brighten a parent’s day with a hug, a card,
or a joke. It’s also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room without being asked. And if you try not to fight with
your brothers or sisters, your parents will be so happy!
Do your best at whatever you do. You don’t have to be perfect, but when you do your best, you make your
parents proud. It makes them happy to see how you’re turning into a great kid. Why? Because it lets them know they ’re
doing a good job.
1．Who may influence you more than anyone else you will meet according to the passage?A．Teachers. B．Friends. C．Parents. D．Grandparents.
2．Which of the following can’t help you build a strong relationship with your parents?
A．Spending time together. B．Being kind.
C．Doing your best at whatever you do. D．Playing computer games or watching TV.
3．Your parents will be unhappy if you ________.
A．clean up your room without being askedB．fight with your brothers or sisters
C．try your best to do something D．give them a hug
4．How many ways can you get along well and build a strong relationship with your parents?
A．2. B．3. C．4. D．5.
5．What does the underlined part in the passage mean? It means ________.
A．they make you become a good kid B．they work hard
C．they are perfect D．they do well in their office work
（五）
Costa Rica (哥斯达黎加) is not a traditional northern country. Here you do not have the turn of four different
seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. It only has two seasons: dry season and wet season. So for tourists,
when is the best time to go to Costa Rica?
Most people like visiting Costa Rica in the dry season. The sun shines brightly almost every day from December
to April and people won’t get wet. This allows them to visit more places during the trip.
The best thing to do in Costa Rica in the dry season is to enjoy the beaches. The sunny weather allows people
to enjoy the fun beach activities like swimming and surfing (冲浪). If you want quieter beaches perfect for swimming,
you can visit the Gulf of Papagayo (帕帕加约海湾) and Peninsula Papagayo (帕帕加约半岛). If you want beaches
perfect for surfing, go to beaches like Tamarindo (塔马林多), Playa Grande (格兰德海滩).
The wet season is also great for vacation. The hotel price is not high and there are much fewer visitors around.
In the wet season, Costa Rica shows its green scenery (风景). The rain from May to November helps the rainforest
grow. Waterfalls get stronger as more water flows in the rivers. And, you can go out and see all of this.
The wet season doesn’t mean that you can’t leave your hotel. The rain usually comes in the afternoons and
the mornings are often sunny and dry. So you are still able to enjoy the beautiful scenery in the rainy months of
Costa Rica.
So in which season would you like to visit Costa Rica?
1．Which two seasons are in the Costa Rica?
A．Dry and wet. B．Spring and winter.
C．Summer and autumn. D．Spring and summer.
2．Why most people like visiting Costa Rica in the dry season?
A．Because the sunshine is beautiful.
B．Because it’s cool in the dry season.
C．Because the dry weather allows people to visit more places.D．Because the wet season is also great for vacation.
3．Which places have the best surfing beaches in Costa Rica?
①Gulf of Papagayo ②Playa Grande ③Peninsula Papagayo ④Tamarindo
A．①② B．②④ C．③④ D．①③
4．What does the fifth paragraph mainly talk about?
A．When people should visit Costa Rica.
B．How Costa Rica changes in rainy months.
C．that you can’t leave your hotel in the wet season
D．Why people can visit Costa Rica in the wet season.
5．Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the passage?
A． B． C． D．
（六）
Wang Xiaojun, a 12-year-old boy, lives in the countryside in Hubei Province. Today is his birthday. His parents
have prepared a nice dinner for him,but the boy says, “I don’t want to have dinner because after dinner, today will
be over, and my parents are leaving for Shenzhen tomorrow. I don’t want to let them go.”
In the past three years, Wang Xiaojun’s parents have worked in Shenzhen to make money. They haven’t seen
their son for three years. Tomorrow they will have to leave for Shenzhen again.
Wang is not the only left-behind child. In the countryside of China, there are millions of children staying at
home without their parents. Left-behind children face a lot of problems. Most of them stay with their grandparents.
They don’t get sufficient care from their parents. They often feel lonely. Some of them don’t do well in their
studies.
The Chinese government cares about the left-behind children very much and is trying to solve their
problems.
1．Why have Wang Xiaojun’s parents prepared a nice dinner for him?
A．Because it is Wang Xiaojun’s birthday today.
B．Because Wang Xiaojun hasn’t have dinner with them for a long time.
C．Because they haven’t seen each other for three years.
D．Because they have made a lot of money.
2．What have Wang Xiaojun’s parents done in the past three years?
A．They have worked to make money. B．They have lived in Shenzhen with their son.
C．They have run a company in Shenzhen. D．They have celebrated their son’s birthday three times.
3．The underlined word “sufficient” in the passage means _______.A．usual B．enough C．truthful D．real
4．What’s the left-behind children’s problem?
A．They have to study at home.
B．They get nothing from their parents.
C．They don’t get sufficient care from their parents and feel lonely.
D．They have no money to buy what they need.
5．How are the left-behind children’s studies?
A．All of them do well in their studies. B．They learn from their grandparents.
C．Some of them don’t do well in their studies. D．They are not interested in their studies at all.
（七）
Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to communicate with your
parents, don’t worry about it. Here is some advice for you.
Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t try to talk about something with your parents when you are angry. Your
parents probably won’t listen to you if you are shouting at them. Go somewhere else to cool off. Then think about
what you want to say to your parents. If you think you can’t speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter to
them.
Try to understand your parents. Your parents may think differently from you. Tell your parents what you think,
what you care about and why. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. Put yourself in their shoes and
you may find a better way out. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued
over it. But they finally came to an agreement. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Show your love to your parents. Try to do some small things at home, like making them a cup of tea, helping do
some chores, and so on. It helps to keep your relationship closer. A good relationship with your parents can make
you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try.
Parents play an important role in our lives, we should try to talk with them correctly (正确地) and patiently
(耐心地).
1．The passage mainly talks about the communication problem between ________.
A．parents and school teachers B．school kids and their parents
C．teachers and their students D．parents and children of all ages
2．Your parents probably won’t listen to you if you don’t ________.
A．show your love to them B．often stay with them
C．speak to them politely (礼貌地) D．do chores for them
3．The story of Michael shows that it’s important to ________.
A．understand each other B．stay away from your parents
C．argue with each other D．disagree with your parents
4．Which is the right structure (结构) of the passage?A． B． C． D．
5．What can we learn from the passage?
A．How to make us happier. B．How to choose the time of writing a letter.
C．How to learn to communicate with parents. D．How to build a good relationship with others.
（八）
Many people dream of travelling to Europe. Whether you are taking your first trip by yourself, going there
with a little money, or just searching for new cities, cultures and food, Europe has something for everyone.
Europe is one of the most interesting continent (大陆) you can visit. It has a deep-rooted (根深蒂固的) history
and welcomes cultures from all over the world. And it’s one of the easiest places to travel around with the convenient
transportation (交通).
There are several parts of Europe: Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe and Western Europe.
Among these, the eastern one is a good choice for travelers who want to save money. Northern Europe is known
for its natural phenomenon (现象)—the Northern Lights. If you want to see them, you need to visit in the winter
only when conditions are at their best. Southern Europe is made up of all the countries close to Mediterranean (地中海)
and it’s known for its natural wonders and ancient history. Western Europe is the most popular part of Europe, and
it has lots of famous spotlights, like the Eiffel Tower and the Van Gogh Museum.
If you are backpacking (背包旅行) through Europe, the best time to travel is from November to March, when
you’ll find cheap tickets for planes and hotels. However, if you are planning a ski (滑雪) vacation, you’ll find large
crowds of travelers. The busiest time of year for Europe is summer. From June to August, travelers from all over the
world go to this place to enjoy the good weather.
1．Why do many people travel to Europe according to the passage?
A．Because they can spend less money on hotels.
B．Because they can enjoy different cultures and food.
C．Because they can buy lots of cheap clothes.
D．Because they want to find part-time jobs while travelling.
2．Southern Europe is famous for ________.
A．good transportation B．famous museums
C．natural wonders and history D．cheap products
3．What does the underlined part “this place” refer to (指代) ？
A．Europe. B．Western Europe. C．Southern Europe. D．Eastern Europe.
4．What can we learn from this passage?
A．We can visit the Eiffel Tower in Northern Europe in summer.
B．You can spend the least in December if you backpack in Europe.
C．Only a few people would like to ski in winter in Europe.D．Eastern Europe is the most popular in travelers’ hearts.
5．What’s the best title?
A．Good Experiences in Europe B．History of Europe
C．Travelling in Europe D．Weather in Europe
（九）
“Made in China” is a label (标签) that can be found on many products in our life. Products produced in China
have become a necessary part of the market. These products below will give people an idea of how much our market
is shaped by Chinese production.
In America, many experts believe that it is almost impossible to have a meal without food produced in China.
Products such as chips and garlic (大蒜) are produced in China. Many canned (罐装的) foods on the market are also
made in China.
Chinese factories produce winter coats, gloves and hats for people around the world. T-shirts and suits are
among the things sold to people around the world from China. Sports caps are also produced in China.
Educational toys such as the Rubik cube (魔方) are created in China. Piggy banks are also produced in China.
Remote (远程) control cars are produced there as well. And pet toys are often made in China, too.
Your briefcase (公文包) is probably made in China. Chinese factories also produce schoolbags. Suitcases (手
提箱) are made in China, as well as shopping bags. Wallet and mobile phone cases are also produced in China.
Click (点击) here to know more.
1．What is necessary for the market in the passage?
A．Chinese products. B．Chinese traditions.
C．Chinese cars. D．Chinese education.
2．How many kinds of products are mentioned in the passage?
A．Two. B．Four. C．Six. D．Eight.
3．What is TRUE according to the passage?
A．China has the largest food factory. B．Chinese factories produce books.
C．Chinese education is really good. D．Bags made in China are popular.
4．Who may be most interested in this passage?
A．A worker who works in a factory. B．A worker who wants to find a job.
C．A student who likes reading international news. D．A reporter who likes Chinese traditional culture.
5．Where can we read this passage?
A．In a teacher’s diary. B．On the Internet.
C．On a TV program. D．In a supermarket’s ad.
（十）
Country music is a kind of American popular music. It first came from the countryside of the southern United
States as early as the 1920s. It joins American folk music to western music. Blues, a kind of music full of deep
unhappiness, has also been widely used in it since its recorded history. Singers were usually singing while theythemselves were performing the instruments, such as guitars, banjos and drums. Nashville in Tennessee was once
the home of American country music. It became popular in the 1940s.
In the 1950s, country music was mainly about love—getting or losing a boyfriend or girlfriend, and money
was also thought to be another important thing.
Then in the 1960s, song writers turned to other subjects. During these years many young students were angry
with the society, so songs were often full of angry feelings. Political leaders were not well thought of and those songs
often made fun of them.
During the 1990s, country music became more and more popular. Song writers no longer wrote about the
modern USA—money, success or expensive things to buy. Instead, they were writing once more about things that
were common for everyone: feeling alone in the modern world, missing good old days, the importance of having
good friends and so on.
In 2009 in the United States, a record showed that country music was the most listened to when people were
driving on their way home in the evening, and second most popular on their way to work in the morning.
Today country music has become a big money tree. It brings in between 200 and 400 million dollars a year
for the people and the country. The music has reached all parts of USA, from Los Angeles in the west to New York
in the east. Singers do not just come from USA but from all over the world. There are many famous singers from
Britain, Canada and Australia. A lot of them appear on television too.
1．Country music ________.
A．has a history of about 100 years B．has been very popular since 1920s
C．came from western Europe D．only has the subject of loving
2．Which of the following statements is true?
A．The singers and the instrument performers are usually different people.
B．The subject of the country music in 1950s was mainly about love and money.
C．The song writers in 1960s were thinking highly of the political leaders.
D．Country music has always been full of happy feelings since its birth.
3．We can infer from the text that ________.
A．the subject of country music in the future will be mainly about the modern world
B．country music singers from China will be more famous than the other ones
C．country music in 1930s must be very popular all over the world
D．the subject of country music in 1980s might be mainly about the modern world
4．The most popular time for country music should be ________.
A．1940s B．1960s C．1990s D．2010s
5．Which of the following is the main characteristic of country music?
A．Its subject changes from time to time. B．Its subject is always the same.
C．People like to listen to it when they are happy. D．It is always written by important people.
（十一）Do you know AI? It’s the short form of artificial intelligence (人工智能). With the progress (进步) of AI, our
life is becoming easier and easier. AI has lots of good points. They are very useful to people.
First, AI can help humans to do dangerous work so it can prevent people from danger.
Second, AI can also help us to do boring work. And we can have more free time to do what we love to do. We
are productive (富有成效的) only about 3 to 4 hours in a day. We also need breaks after work. But AI can work
without breaks. AI can also change other languages into Chinese so that we can travel around the world and talk
with people from other countries without learning the languages of their countries.
Third, it can make fewer mistakes and have better accuracy (精确). An example of it is the use of robotic
surgery systems (机器人手术系统), lowering the risks of human mistakes and improving patients’ safety in health
care.
However, AI also has some disadvantages. Making AI needs big costs. Many people will lose their jobs because
of AI. AI is making humans lazier and lazier.
In short, AI makes human progress and our life can be much more colorful with AI.
1．How long are humans productive in a day according to the text?
A．Only 1 hour. B．More than 8 hours.
C．About 10 hours. D．About 3 to 4 hours.
2．What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?
A．AI can help humans do much work without a break.
B．We need to learn new languages if we travel to other countries.
C．AI can help humans finish the work in three to four hours.
D．AI is productive while humans aren’t.
3．What kind of example does the writer use about making fewer mistakes and having better accuracy?
A．Robotic surgery systems. B．Language learning.
C．Doing boring work. D．Traveling around the world.
4．What is the main idea of Paragraph 5?
A．AI costs less money. B．AI also has disadvantages.
C．Many people will find jobs. D．People will be less useful.
5．What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) towards AI?
A．Disappointed. B．Negative (消极的). C．Hopeful. D．Worried.
（十二）
Traveling is a fun way to explore the world and its many cultures. It’s more than just seeing new places; it’s
about experiencing how people live; trying out different foods, and making new friends. Traveling helps you learn
new things and skills that you can’t get from a classroom.
Why Travel?
Traveling lets you put yourselves into different cultures, learn about how people live, their traditions, and
their history. Being in a new country can really help you get better at speaking the local (当地的) language, becausetravelers have the chance to practice the language with locals. Whether you travel alone or with friends, it helps
you become more confident and independent (独立的). It teaches you to get used to new environment and solve
problems. Travel is a special way to learn about geography, history, and science through real experiences.
Travel Tips
Decide on where you’re going, make a plan for what you want to do, and book your travel needs. Understand
the rules and customs of the places you visit. Keep your things safe and be careful in crowded areas. You can travel
without spending a lot of money. Look for good deals, stay in places that you can afford, and eat where the locals
eat. Be respectful to the local culture and nature. Don’t leave any litter and try to do good things for the people
around you.
1．What is the main purpose of traveling according to the passage?
A．To relax and enjoy new places. B．To experience the world and cultures.
C．To improve your cooking skills. D．To spend the money and enjoy foods.
2．How can you get better at speaking the local language?
A．By practising the local language with locals. B．By reading more books about local language.
C．By having classes about local language courses. D．By studying the grammar of different languages.
3．What tips can you learn from the passage?
A．Stay in expensive hotels and throw litter around.
B．Ignore the local customs and break the rules freely.
C．Spend money freely and eat a lot of delicious food.
D．Take care of your things and be careful in busy areas.
4．What does the phrase “Be respectful to” mean?
A．Be happy with. B．Be excited with. C．Be polite with. D．Be tired with.
5．What is the best title for this passage?
A．The Danger of Traveling. B．How to Save Money.
C．The Cost of Traveling. D．Exploring the world.
（十三）
Most children have many toys or dolls today. They play with them when they are young. But these old toys
lose attraction (吸引力) when the children grow up. So there is a big problem—what do people do with them?
Throw them away? Give them to others?
Now there is a good example. In England, a man named Robert makes a model with thousands of toys. His
children have many used toys. Robert feels pity if he just throws them away. He thinks and thinks. At last he decides to
change them into an art work. He uses glue and nails (钉子) to make them together. Then a new big model appears.
There are three thousand toys in the model. Lots of parents and children want to see the model on the exhibition
(在展览会上). Some people even want to get the model for 12,000 pounds. But Robert doesn’t want to sell it. He
just wants to tell people that we should save energy.
1．From the passage, we know that children like ________ very much.A．toys B．fruit C．books D．schools
2．What does the underlined word “them” refer to?
A．New toys. B．Children with toys. C．Used models. D．Used toys.
3．Robert uses the old toys to ________.
A．make a model B．remember children C．make money D．buy energy
4．Some people even want to buy Robert’s model for ________.
A．12,000 dollars B．12,000 pounds C．12,000 RMB D．1,200 pounds
5．Which of the following is TRUE?
A．Throw away used toys and we can have a better life.
B．Robert lives in the UK.
C．We can make all our things into models to make money.
D．We should save energy and never throw anything.
（十四）
World Reading Day is held on April 23rd every year. On this day, we are encouraged to read more books.
Reading is like opening a window to different worlds. Around 130 million books have been come out in the human
history. A reader will read at most 6,000 books in his life. Most of them won’t be so much fun or very unforgettable.
Books are like people. We meet many but only a few touch our hearts.
Perhaps we will only remember about 30 books. They will be different for each of us, but they affect (影响)
us in similar ways.
Books make us show our feelings better. When we see a bird flying in the sky, we have a beautiful feeling, but
we may find it hard for us to use words to show our feelings and finally we just say, “That’s so nice.” However, a
good writer can describe it wonderfully. He shows us the angle (角度) of the wing, the slow movement of the
largest branch (树枝) of a tree and the angle of the mouth in a smile.
Great writers build bridges for us in order to communicate with each other. They describe the similar
experiences of us, and show us what we can share with each other and how we can help each other.
They also help us to feel. By reading a book, we meet someone. Perhaps she is very beautiful, young, smart
but dying, and we feel sad about her hurt and the unfairness of the world. Or perhaps she is poor, weak but hard-
working, and we find the courage to face the difficulties in life through her story.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1．How does the writer begin the passage?
A．By listing numbers. B．By giving examples.
C．By asking questions. D．By telling a story.
2．How many books will a reader at most read in his life?
A．30 books. B．600 books. C．6000 books. D．130 million books.
3．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A．The bird. B．The feeling. C．The sky. D．The book.4．Which is TRUE according to this passage?
A．A person should read as many books as possible.
B．A person should read at least 30 books in his life.
C．A person can read many books and remember all of them.
D．A person may read lots of books, but he only remembers some of them.
5．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?
A． B． C． D．
（十五）
“Without music, life would be a mistake.” Music is a big part of our lives. But in these years, some US schools
have cut music classes to save money.
For example, Chicago public schools hurt arts education when it fired (解雇) over 1, 000 teachers. Among
them, 10 percent of the teachers taught us or music. I fact, this is not just a problem in the US. In other countries,
such as China and the UK, music classes are not thought to be as important as ones like science, math and history.
That’s partly because music is not seen as a very important life skill, and it isn’t tested. Many students are busy with
schoolwork, so parents and students choose to focus on subjects that are tested more often.
However, learning music is beneficial (有益的) in many ways.
When playing music, you need different abilities (能力) to work together. It is not as simple as it looks. For
example, When playing the piano, people see music notes and decode (解码) them in their brains. They also use
their fingers to make sounds. You need to deal with all these things at the same time.
Music has a special connection with science as well. You can see that many scientists are good at playing
music: Einstein played the violin, and German physicist Max Planck (马克斯·普朗克) was talented in playing the
piano.
阅读上面的信息，选择正确答案。
1．Some schools in the US cut music classes, because ________.
A．students in the US weren’t interested in music B．they were too difficult to learn
C．there weren’t enough music teachers in the US D．the schools wanted to save money
2．In Paragraph 2, what does the underlined word “them” refer to (指代)?
A．Public schools. B．Fired teachers. C．Parents in Chicago D．Students in Chicago
3．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4?
A．Different abilities are needed to work together while we are playing music.
B．Playing the piano needs people to use fingers to make sounds.
C．Decoding music notes is needed while we are playing music.D．Playing the piano needs people to see music notes.
4．How many scientists who are good at playing music are mentioned in this passage?
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
5．What’s the writer’s opinion (观点) according to (根据) this passage?
A．Music is as simple as it looks. B．Music classes should be cut in some schools.
C．Music is a big part of our lives. D．Music isn’t a very important life skill for us.
