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关于选文
近几年，全国各地中考英语阅读类题型的语篇大多选自外国期刊、非营利网站等，
同时广泛关注时下全球热门事件与话题。以2025年为例，北京卷C篇“软体机器人的应
用”、浙江卷D篇“利用AI技术救助濒危鸟类”、苏州卷C篇“脊髓损伤治疗的突破”
和上海卷B篇“如今人们对电子产品的依赖”分别关注了生物、人工智能、医疗和电子
的前沿发展动向；同时，中国传统文化或中国科技社会成就也几乎成为近年各地中考的
必考话题，如扬州卷C篇“火车成为非物质文化遗产的聚集地”和福建卷短文填空“当
今长城的保护工作”等。
基于此，本书精选英语国家主流期刊、报纸、网站中话题时新且具有一定深度的文
章，涵盖“新课标”要求的“人与自我”“人与社会”“人与自然”三大主题和内容要求，
由母语为英语的人士撰写，语言地道，视角独特，经名校名师改编，并按照各地中考命
题要求和模式设置题目，多数篇章还经过名校学生测试，中考训练的针对性强。
关于难度
本册选取了蓝思值在600L~800L的文章，
并综合考虑题目难度和7年级学生的普遍水平，
将难度划分为1~5级，其中3级适中，1级最
简单，5级最难。
值得一提的是，大多数专家和老师均认可，
如果平时只练习中考真题同等难度的文章，那
么学生的水平上限就很难突破中考难度。只有
平时练习一些难度稍大的文章才能在考试中游
刃有余，驾轻就熟。因此，本书秉持“比中考
真题难一点”的原则，以期达到高效训练的目的。
关于“3+X”
本书书名中的3代表阅读理解、完形填
空和新题型(含回答问题、短文填空、七选五
等)这3种中考题型。
X代表本书特色篇目—“每周精读”。
本篇除训练对文章的理解外，还通过填空、翻
译、改写等形式，巩固语篇中的重难点词汇和
句型，同时为写作打下基础。此外，本篇还
配有名师课程，详细讲解文章语言点和解题
步骤。
MONDAY
Balltze
语篇类型：新国报道
调数：213
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难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
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主题语境：人与自我
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关于时文高频词汇
外刊时文的独特之处很大程度反映在
用词上。别册附赠的词汇表按照频率，筛选
出本书中的初中新课标重点词汇和部分常出
现的超纲词汇，希望同学们在学完文章后，
再巩固这些需要重点掌握的词汇。
关于长难句分析
长难句一直是除词汇外，阅读理解最
大的“拦路虎”。同时，“新课标”也越来
越倾向于通过阅读考查语法。因此本书挑选
每周第1篇文章中具有代表性的长难句，从
语法层面进行句子结构和成分分析，帮助同
学们培养系统分析长难句的能力。
时文高频词汇
Vocabulary
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【长难句分析】Balltze won the hearts of the world
because all of us may feel helpless at some time in
our lives.
◆1.句子的主干是Baltzewonthe hearts,其中Baltze
是主语，won是谓语动间，the hearts 是宾语；
◆2.介间短语of the word 作后置定语；
◆3.because引导原因状语从句，从句中all of us是
主语，情态动词may+系动词feel 是调语。helpless
是表语。at some time in our livesf作时间状语
关于本书配套资源
本书所有篇章都配有习题答案与详解、译文、全文朗读音频，每周精读配有视频
讲解课程。同学们可先做题，根据需要查阅答案与详解，对照原文查看译文，逐词逐
句理解英文表达的意思。朗读音频为英音朗读，同学们可在学习完语篇后利用碎片化
时间听音频，纠正发音的同时提高听力水平。
●朗读音频和视频讲解课程获取方式
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目录 Contents
Week 1
● 阅读单选Bye Bye, Balltze再见了，“波子”⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯1
●阅读单选Swords Into Plowshares:A Road to Peace《太平年》:铸剑为犁，和平之路⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯2
●完形填空 Meet the 19-Year-Old Lego Star 遇见这位19岁的乐高之星⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯4
选词填空 Phantom Blade Zero:APlayable Kung Fu Movie《影之刃零》:一部可以玩的功夫电影⋯5
●每周精读Why Are Fried Foods Bad for You?油炸食品为何对健康有害?⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯6
●阅读单选EV Batteries Get New Life电动汽车旧电池重获新生⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯8
阅读单选SmallIsland, Big Goal!小岛大梦想!⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯10
完形填空 Holding Out a “Paw”Overseas伸出海外的“熊爪”⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯12
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
回答问题
Week 5
回答问题Raising Your OpenClaw Lobster:APet or a Beast?“养龙虾”:是宠物还是野兽?⋯⋯14
每周精读Charging Bull华尔街铜牛⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯16
阅读单选Cloned AI Singers人工智能克隆歌手⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯18
阅读单选Bye,Wimbledon再见，温网⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯20
完形填空 No More Scoring Pressure: A New Chapter for Biology and Geography不再有计分压力：
生物与地理的新篇章⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯22
● 表格填空 Faster than a Train: Meet"The Beast"and Its Creator比火车还快：认识“野兽”遥控车及
其缔造者⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯23
●每周精读 Here's Your Ice Cream!你的冰激凌来啦!⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯24
阅读单选Playing the Erhu in Italy and Beyond二胡声扬意大利，弦音远播无国界⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯26
阅读单选The Other Side of Taylor Swift 泰勒·斯威夫特的另一面⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯28
完形填空 Let Them Glow发光蠕虫⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯30
Teen's Phone Scary Movie Wows Australia少年用手机拍摄的惊悚片惊艳澳大利亚⋯⋯31
每周精读 Banana Women香蕉女士⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯32
● 阅读单选Jay's Beat Goes On周杰伦的旋律永不落幕⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯34
●阅读单选This Coffee Van Helps Stray Cats这辆咖啡车为流浪猫暖心助力⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯36
●完形填空 What a Perfect Match!天作之合!⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯38
· 七选五 Samara Joy Is Helping Jazz Find New Ears萨马拉·乔伊助力爵士乐收获新听⋯⋯⋯39
●每周精读 How Do Scabs Form?痂是如何形成的?⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯40
Week 6
● 阅读单选The Daughter of Dunhuang敦煌女儿⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯42
● 阅读单选"Diving Grandpas" in Tianjin天津“跳水大爷”⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯4
完形填空Has Tipping Culture Gone Too Far?小费文化是否过了头?⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯46
●选词填空"Oops,My Tooth Fell Out!"“哎呀，我的牙掉了!”⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯47
●每周精读Why Do We Eat Birthday Cakes?我们为什么要吃生日蛋糕?⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯48
Week 7
●阅读单选Pits?No,Pets!果核?不，是宠物!⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯50
● 阅读单选“Secret Code” for a Free Meal“暗号”换免费餐食⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯52
完形填空 500 Days of Darkness 500天的黑暗⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯54
● 表格填空 Harder Languages更难的语言⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯55
●每周精读What Cheerleading Teaches Me啦啦队教会我的事⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯56
Week 8
●阅读单选Shout Your Stress Away喊出压力，释放自我⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯58
● 阅读单选The Dangers of Thirdhand Smoke 三手烟的危害⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯60
● 完形填空 Airport Pups Help Calm Nervous Flyers机场小狗帮助安抚紧张的乘客⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯62
● 回答问题The Art of the Brick乐高的艺术⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯63
 每周精读 Eat Your Way Around Thailand品味泰国美食之旅⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯64
Week 9
● 阅读单选Waikiki Clears the Way for Seals威基基海滩为海豹母子保驾护航⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯6
● 阅读单选80-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Woman to Finish Ironman 八旬奶奶成为完成铁人三项最
年长女性⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯68
●完形填空 Who Is the World's Cutest Panda?谁是世界上最可爱的熊猫?⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯70
● 短文填空 Her Hidden Name她那被隐藏的名字⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯71
每周精读Why Do Our Teeth Become Sensitive?牙齿为什么会敏感?⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯72
Week 10
● 阅读单选You're Not Sick Anymore—Why Are You Still Coughing?病好了，为什么还在咳嗽?⋯⋯74
● 阅读单选Around the Bed in 60 Days卧床60天挑战⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯76
● 完形填空No,They're Not Photographs不，这不是照片⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯78
● 回答问题My Harry Potter Paper Artworks我的《哈利·波特》纸艺作品⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯79
● 每周精读Top Ski Resorts in Beijing 北京顶级滑雪场⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯80
· 阅读单选Helping Babies Like Her帮助像格蕾丝一样的宝宝⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯82
Week 11
●阅读单选From Small Town Girl to International Star从小镇姑娘到国际巨星⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯84
● 完形填空 Let's Play Ping Pong!一起来打乒乓球吧!⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯86
七选五 Insects Up Close 微距下的昆虫⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯87
●每周精读 A Field Trip to the Aquarium去水族馆研学⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯8
●阅读单选“Yes, I Swallowed the Planet!"”“没错，我吞噬了行星!”⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯90
● 阅读单选The Origins of Ice Sculpting 冰雕的起源⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯92
完形填空 Pictures of Cats Bring Visitors to an Old Street 猫咪涂鸦让老街游人如织⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯94
● 回答问题Let's Read More Novels!让我们多读小说吧!⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯95
●每周精读 Preparing a Picnic 准备野餐⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯96
● 阅读单选First-Ever 3D Scan of the Titanic泰坦尼克号首张全尺寸3D扫描图⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯98
● 阅读单选Hail Is Getting Larger and More Dangerous 冰雹正变得更大且更具破坏性⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯100
●完形填空 Trash for Toilet Use以废换厕⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯102
●短文填空 World Radio Day世界无线电日⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯103
每周精读Friendship Between Two Dogs两只狗狗的友谊⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯104
●阅读单选 Ocean Exploration Matters海洋探索意义非凡⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯106
阅读单选Disposing of E-Waste Responsibly负责任地处理电子垃圾⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯108
完形填空 World Bee Day世界蜜蜂日⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯10
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
完形填空
七选五Learning a Skill, Enriching Your Life让技能丰富你的生活⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯111
每周精读 Renting a Flat租房对话⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯112
● 阅读单选 Artist Brings Historical Figures Back to Life艺术家让历史人物“重现人间”⋯⋯⋯⋯114
●阅读单选Kids Help Find 8,000-Year-Old Village孩子们助力发现八千年古村落⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯16
●完形填空 Marie Curie—a Great Woman玛丽·居里—一位伟大的女性⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯118
●回答问题An Unexpected Joy一份意外的惊喜⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯19
●每周精读Different Rules不同的礼仪⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯120
● 阅读单选How Dogs Could Make Children Better Readers 狗狗如何助力孩子阅读⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯122
●阅读单选Walking by the River江畔漫步⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯124
What's Your Expectation of an Ideal Life in the Future?你对未来的理想生活有何期许?⋯⋯126
回答问题 Creating Art Like a Child像孩子一样艺术创作⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯128
●每周精读Mark Twain on Stage舞台上的马克·吐温⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯130
● 阅读单选 The Best Is Yet to Come未来可期⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯132
● 阅读单选Let the Music Continue!让音乐继续奏响!⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯133
●完形填空 An Unforgettable Bazaar一次难忘的义卖活动⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯134
● 短文填空 My Dancing Shoes舞鞋⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯135
●每周精读 A Speech on Losing Weight减肥心得演讲稿⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯136
●阅读单选A Bear Called Paddington一只名叫帕丁顿的小熊⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯138
●阅读单选Green Teen环保少年⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯139
●完形填空 My Thoughts on Matilda读《玛蒂尔达》有感⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯140
● 回答问题Travelling Green Cases行李箱里的大自然⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯141
●每周精读 Gym Safety Notice健身房安全须知〇⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯142
Week 17
Week 18
MONDAY
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语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：213
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：积极向上的生活
WEEK
ByeBye, Balltze
1
"Balltze fell asleep on August 18... during his last surgery,"Kathy wrote in a post on
Instagram.The post quickly spread on the internet. Many people felt very sad about the news. Who
was Balltze?Why was he so popular online?
Balltze was a 12-year-old Shiba Inu(柴犬).He loved eating cheeseburgers(芝士汉堡).This
earned him the nickname “Cheems”. He lived in Hong Kong. A girl named Kathy adopted him
when he was one year old. She opened an Instagram account in 2015. Since then, she started sharing
pictures of Balltze with other dog lovers.
Two years later, Balltze became famous overnight after Kathy posted a new picture. In the
picture, the dog is sitting quietly, with a puzzled look on his face. Balltze won the hearts of the
world because allof us may feel helpless at some time in our lives. So far,the Instagram account has
had more than 768,000 followers.
In the post, Kathy told the followers not to be sad."Remember the joy Balltze brought to the
world," she wrote. Many people will never forget this lovely dog.He brought happiness to so many
people's lives.You'll always live in our hearts,Balltze.We will miss you very much.Thank you for
sharing your life with us all these years.
Choose the best answer.
1.How old was Balltze when he passed away?
A.One year old.
B.Eight years old.
C.Twelve years old.
D. Fifteen years old.
2. Why was Balltze called “Cheems”?
A.He looked like a cheeseburger.
B.He loved eating cheeseburgers.
C.It was his owner's favorite food.
D.His owner worked in a burger shop.
3.Why did Balltze's photo become so popular?
A.He was a very rare kind of dog.
B.The photo showed him eating cheeseburgers.
C.The photo was taken by a famous photographer.
D.Many people could understand his helpless feling.
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工SwordsInto Plowshares:
A Road to Peace
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语篇类型：专题报道
词数：222
难度：4级
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：中外影视中的文化价
值和作品赏析
The historical drama Swords Into Plowshares(《太平年》)takes
us back to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period(五代十国
时期),an era between the Tang and the Song dynasties. It was a time
of war and chaos. Watching it, we can'thelp but wonder: How can people
beat swords into plowshares(犁头)—end war and achieve peace?
The era lasted only a little more than half a century, but it was one of the most violent times in
Chinese history. The land was split(分裂)into different parts. Whoever controlled the army could
take over by force. Many cities were burned to ashes, and people suffered. Many were killed or
forced to leave their homes.
The drama follows Qian Hongchu(钱弘俶),the last king of Wuyue(吴越).In 978,near the
end of his reign(统治), he faces a difficult decision. He can either fight to keep his kingdom,or
give up the land to protect the people. To avoid more deaths,he chooses to hand over Wuyue and
join the Song dynasty, helping to unify China.
Some might call this a defeat,but the show invites us to see it differently. In a world where most
rulers fought for land, wealth, and honour,Qian put his people first. Yes, it is a defeat for Qian, but
it is also the bravest choice—to put down the swords and let peace win.
Choose the best answer.
1.What does the phrase “beat swords into plowshares” most likely mean in the context of
this article?
A.To turn war into peace.
B.To destroy all weapons and build factories.
C.To use swords to protect the plowshares.
D.To fight against enemies who use plowshares.
2. What was the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period like?
A.A time of war and suffering.
B.A time of peace and happiness.
C.A time when everyone had enough to eat.
D.A time when China was united under one ruler.
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3. What difficult decision did Qian Hongchu face near the end of his reign?
A.Whether to go on fighting or give up.
B. Whether to burn his own city or surrender.
C. Whether to kill his own army or join the Song dynasty.
D. Whether to hide his wealth or share it with the people.
4. In the last paragraph,the underlined word “this” refers to the fact that____.
A.China was unified
B.Qian fought to keep the kingdom
C.Wuyue was divided into many parts
D.Qian handed over Wuyue to the Song
5.Which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with?
A.Qian Hongchu put his people before his own power.
B.Qian Hongchu cared more about his kingdom than about his people.
C.Qian Hongchu believed fighting was the only way to achieve peace.
D.Qian Hongchu failed to protect his kingdom because he was too weak.
6. Why does the author consider Qian's choice the “bravest choice?
A.Because he chose to fight even though he knew he would lose.
B.Because he put down his sword and let peace win, putting people first.
C.Because he decided to run away and leave his kingdom.
D. Because he chose wealth and honor over his people's lives.
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Lego Star
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：230
难度：4级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：勤于动手，乐于实践，
敢于创新
Do you like playing with Lego bricks(砖块)? Kit Nugent,
a 19-year-old from the U.K., surely does. And now he's wowing
the Lego world. This year, he became the youngest of only 17
designers1 to show their models at Lego House(乐高之家)
in Denmark. Three of his 2 are now shown for visitors to see.
Kit began building with Lego when he was only five. His
neighbours 3 and left him a big box of bricks,but without any instructions. "I started building
my own models,"he said. “I've been doing it ever since."
Kit's creations are full of fun 4 .One model shows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. He
used almost 1,000 bricks. Sherlock's nose is 5 _from a Lego dog piece, while Watson's nose is a
tiny chicken piece. Another model, The Old Man and the Sea,shows a man 6 a giant blue fish.
Kit even 7 pictures of real fish carefully to make the design better. He also built a two-story
cottage(两层小屋)called Blooming Thatch(《茅草小屋》). He used 1,200 Lego wands(小棍)
to build it. The boy spent two years testing different ways to make the roof look 8.
Now, Kit is studying architecture(建筑)at Cambridge University(剑桥大学).According to
him, Lego has helped him learn to be 9 and taught him how to solve problems.“Seeing my own
work at Lego House feels really 10 ,"the young designer said.
1.A.chosen
B.employed
C.paid
D.included
2.A.books
B. creations
C.dreams
D.gifts
3.A.checked up
B.moved away
C.ran away
D.walked up
4.A. details
B.patterns
C.characters
D.stories
5.A.bought
B.changed
C.kept
D.made
6.A.catching
B.drawing
C.feeding
D.watching
7.A.copied
B.lost
C. studied
D.took
8.A.complete
B. famous
C. real
D. strong
9.A.active
B.helpful
C.kind
D. patient
10.A.amazing
B.boring
C.difficult
D.strange
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PhantomBlade Zero:A Playable
Kung Fu Movie
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语篇类型：专题报道
词数：226
难度：4级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：中外艺术形式中的文
化价值和作品赏析
Choose the best answer.
A. based
B.because
C.choices
D.inspired
E.control
F.exactly
G. joke
H.create
I.master
J.share
K.together
L.ancient
An assassin(刺客)moves through a dark world. Steel clashes. It feels like a kung fu movie,
but you 1 the action. That is 2 the feeling the developers of the game Phantom Blade
Zero want. They see Chinese martial arts as a way to 3 Chinese-style heroes and stories with
players around the world.
The game is 4 by classic Chinese kung fu and wuxia movies,especially those from Hong
Kong in the 1970s and later. The game encourages players to use anything around them to fight.
There is even a 5 about this: “Don't fight Jackie Chan in the supermarket! You’re not going to
win because he has so many things to use to fight.” More importantly, the game is about the “spirit
of wuxia”. This means it's not only about how you fight, but also why you fight. Battles are not just
cool action scenes(动作戏). They are about the character's 6 —fighting for your beliefs and
the people you love.
While the game is set in a(n) 7 world, its style mixes in modern ideas. The characters,
weapons,and architecture are all 8 on traditional Chinese culture, but the colours are darker.
The music also mixes old Chinese sounds with modern rock music to 9 a powerful feeling.
Phantom Blade Zero will come out this September. Get ready to become a 10 of swords!
1.
2._
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.____
8._____
9.
10.
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1Why
Are Fried
Foods Bad for You?
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：155
难度：2级
建议用时：11分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：身心健康
Deep firying
is a common
cooking method
around the
world. Many
Trans fats are difficult for your body to
break down and can lead to bad effects on
your health.In fact, trans fats can cause many
diseases, including heart disease, cancer and
diabetes(糖尿病).
people like the taste of fried foods. Yet these
foods are high in calories and trans fats(反
式脂肪). So eating a lot of them can have bad
effects on your health.
Therefore, we'd better eat fewer fried
foods.
Unlike most other cooking methods, deep
frying adds a lot of calories. Because when
foods are fried in hot oil, they lose water and
absorb fat.
Deep frying also changes the chemical
structure(结构)of fats. It turns them into trans
fats. Trans fats are formed when oils are heated
to very high temperatures during cooking. As
a result, fried foods are very likely to contain
trans fats.
I.Answer the questions.
1.According to the article, why is it bad to eat a lot of fried foods?
2.According to the article, what's the difference between deep frying and other cooking
methods?
3. What happens when foods are deep-fried?
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4. Why are fried foods always high in trans fats?
5.How do trans fats affect our bodies?
6.Will you choose to eat fewer fried foods after reading this article?Give your reason(s).
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.The accident was__________by pilot error.(cause)
2.Every job has its_______and frustrations. (difficult)
3. The______seasons mark the passing of time. (change)
4. He willbe a useful_______to the staff of the school.(add)
5. Could you tell me the trick of making such_______food?(taste)
6.He suffered_______of memory for weeks after the accident.(lose)
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.It turns them into trans fats.(改为被动语态)
2.Fried foods are very likely to contain trans fats.(对画线部分提问)
3. Trans fats are difficult for your body to break down.(保持句意基本不变)
4.Therefore,we'd better eat fewer fried foods.(改为反意疑问句)
5.is,our, deep-fried foods, likely, health,to, very,too many, affect, eating(连词成句)
They
fried foods very likely to contain?
for your body to break down trans fats.
Therefore, we'd better eat fewer fried foods,____________?__
_trans fats by it.
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2 EV Batteries Get
New Life
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：268
难度：5级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：科学技术与工程
In the middle of a desert in California, one company is trying to
solve two problems at once.
Problem one is “Energy demand rises at night”. Problem two
is “"Electric vehicle(EV) batteries contain a lot of precious metals”.
It takes mountains of energy to get these metals from the Earth, and
as time goes on, the battery's mileage range drops. Drivers often replace their cars long before the
batteries stop working completely.
B2U Storage Solutions is reusing these old batteries to store clean energy. "It's pretty simple,"
said Rachel Harper from B2U. They use a solar farm with rows of solar panels(面板).Next
to them are white trailers(拖车)holding over 1,000 used EV batteries. These batteries still hold
60-70of their original charge capacity. They store energy produced by the solar panels during
the day.
When sunlight hits the photovoltaic cells(光伏电池)in the panels, the energy is collected
and converted into a form the batteries can store. At night, the energy is sent to California's power
grid(网).
B2U makes money because solar power's price varies according to the time of day. It's cheaper
when the sun is up. It's more expensive when it has to be stored in a battery for later use after the
sun sets. As Los Angeles plans to use only renewable energy by 2045,they are willing to pay that
extra price.
Currently, B2U doesn't face much competition because there aren't many old EV batteries
available yet. But that's changing. "Only about 30,000 EVs were sold in the early years, but now
over two million are sold each year," said co-founder Freeman Hall.
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Choose the best answer.
1.What are the two problems mentioned at the beginning?
A.Desert climate and limited solar power.
B.High battery cost and low energy supply.
C.Expensive electricity and traffic problems.
D.Night energy demand and wasted EV batteries
2. How much charge capacity do the reused batteries still have?
A.30-40%
B.60-70%
C.80-90%
D.100%
3. What is the main function of the solar panels in this project?
A. To restore solar energy.
B.To power the trailers at night.
C. To protect the batteries from heat.
D.To produce energy for the batteries to store.
4.How does B2U make money?
A.By repairing old batteries.
B. By making new car batteries.
C.By building more solar farms.
D.By selling electricity when it's more expensive.
5. What does Freeman Hall's statement suggest about the future?
A.Battery prices will rise.
B. EV sales willdrop soon.
C. There will be less competition.
D. More old batteries will become available.
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TUESDAY
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2 Small Island,
Big Goal!
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语篇类型：专题报道
词数：219
难度：3级
建议用时：11分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：重大体育赛事
Cape Verde, a small African country with only 550,000 people,
has made history. And for the first time, they will play in the World
Cup! The whole country is full of pride and excitement.
In its capital Praia(普拉亚), streets were filled with joy.
People waved flags and cheered for their national team, the “Blue
Sharks”.
"I am too excited to say anything. We never stopped believing in our team,"said one happy fan.
The success is an important moment for Cape Verde, especially its young people. The country
is now the smallest in Africa to ever reach the
World Cup.
The Blue Sharks'journey to the World
Cup was not easy. They trained hard day
after day and fought through many difficult
matches to achieve this dream. "This victory
belongs to all of our people," said the team's
coach.
"I’m so proud. We've been waiting for
this moment for so long," said a local fan.
The goalkeeper(守门员)shared the
same feeling:"I've been dreaming of this
moment since I was a child."
With Cape Verde's success, six African
teams have now got their tickets for the 2026
World Cup.
From a remote corner of the world to
the centre of the world's biggest football
stage, Cape Verde proves a powerful idea: No
country is too small to dream big!
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Choose the best answer.
1. What is the main idea of the article?
A. The World Cup will be held in Cape Verde.
B. Cape Verde has the best football team in Africa.
C.A small country achieved a big football dream.
D. Football is the most popular sport in Cape Verde.
2. Why is this success important for Cape Verde?
A.It helps the country earn more money.
B.It allows more players to join foreign teams.
C. It brings pride and gives hope to young people.
D. It makes the country more famous for tourism.
3. What does the underlined phrase“a remote corner of the world”suggest about Cape
Verde?
A. It is a beautiful island country.
B. It has excellent football players.
C. It is far away and not well-known.
D. It is a newly independent country.
4.How many other African teams will play in the 2026 World Cup?
A.Five.
B. Six.
C. Seven.
D.Eight.
5. What does Cape Verde's story tell us?
A.Good coaches are the key to success.
B. Small countries cannot win big matches.
C.Anyone can achieve their dreams with hard work.
D. Football is the most important thing for a country.
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WEDNESDAY
2Holding
Out a“Paw”
Overseas
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语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：274
难度：4级
建议用时：11分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：志愿服务与公共服务
A cup of coffe; a furry bear paw;and a hole in a gray wall. This
was the 1 from the outside of a special coffee shop in Shanghai.
The coffee shop,known as Hinichijou,made the headlines when it
2 in 2020. It became famous not only for its unique service,
but also for the 3 story behind it. Hinichijou is actually a public
welfare(公益)program. Its main 4 is to
provide meaningful job opportunities for people
with disabilities. The wall was originally built to
“protect” these workers, allowing them to work in
a 5 environment while still interacting with
customers in a creative way.
In the past few years, Hinichijou has 6
grown into a small coffee chain. There are now
more than ten shops across 7 cities in China.
More than 60 per cent of the workers have hearing
or visual 8 .Interestingly, the walls, which
were 9 a symbolic feature, have been
removed since 2022. This change shows that the
disabled workers have gained more 10 and
are no longer shy about meeting customers face to
face. They now communicate more 11 and
warmly with the guests.
On April 4,2023, Hinichijou opened its first
overseas shop in Singapore, marking an important
step in its expansion. The shop has 12 two
workers with autism(自闭症)."They're 13
their work," said manager Lee Swee Keng. "They
really work hard and pay great attention to every
1.A. taste
B. smell
C.view
D.voice
2.A.closed
B.sold
C.built
D.opened
3.A. touching
B.boring
C.confusing
D. simple
4.A.goal
B.plan
C.task
D. reason
5.A.comfortable
B.noisy
C. small
D. dark
6.A.possibly
B.successfully
C. nearly
D.hardly
7.A. similar
B.nearby
C.modern
D.various
8.A. gifts
B.exams
C.problems
D.advantages
9.A.never
B. seldom
C.once
D.always
10.A.knowledge
B.freedom
C.support
D.confidence
11.A.directly
B.politely
C.formally
D. carefully
12.A.fired
B.hired
C. received
D.praised
13.A.tired of
B. worried about
C.proud of
D.curious about
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14 .”The Singapore branch aims to be more
than just a coffee shop. “We hope that our shop
will become a place in Singapore to 15 the
idea of doing good and promote social inclusion,"
Lee added.
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14.A.detail
15.A.hide
B.step
B.spread
C.price
C.change
D.bill
D.forget
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2 Raising
Your OpenClaw Lobster:
A Pet or a Beast?
语篇类型：辩论
词数：218
难度：3级
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：人类发明与创新
In the past months,people of all ages across China have
jumped on the bandwagon(风靡的活动)of “raising a lobster”.
Relax—we're not talking about a real one crawling(爬行)around.
It is called OpenClaw,an AI digital “pet”that lives right on your
device.
Unlike older chatbots(聊天机器人),which only tell you what
to do,OpenClaw does it for you. It can work with your apps and
files, so many people have installed it as a personal assistant(助
理)on their computers. But what are the risks of raising this
lobster?Are we keeping a “pet" or a “beast”? Let's hear what
two students think!
Mike
Kathy
OpenClaw is a highly effective tool. It can
Before you install OpenClaw, think about
help me quickly finish daily tasks that would the risks.You are allowing it to not only access
usually take up a lot of time. For example, I your personal information but also change it.
can train it to keep track of important dates on Experts have warned that it can expose your
my calendar or read and write emails for me. personal information, such as your passwords.I
What's more, I am bad at remembering things, think it is very bad for your privacy.
but OpenClaw has a memory that never forgets.
It stores all information in a local database.
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Answer the questions.
1.Do Mike and Kathy agree with each other about OpenClaw?
2.How is OpenClaw different from older chatbots?
3. What does OpenClaw allow Mike to do?
4. Why does Kathy think OpenClaw is very bad for your privacy?
5.The title asks whether the OpenClaw lobster is a pet or a beast. Based on the article, do
you think OpenClaw is more like a pet or a beast? Give at least two reasons. (Answer in
no more than 30 words.)
I think it's more like a ______.
Reason 1:_
Reason 2:
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：156
难度：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：世界主要国家的节
假日与庆祝活动
The Charging
Bull, also called
the Wall Street
Bull, is a bronze
sculpture. It stands
in the Financial
District of Manhattan(曼哈顿金融区)in
New York City. It is a symbol of Wall Street.
The 3,200-kg sculpture is 3.4 meters tall and
4.9 meters long. As a popular tourist attraction,
it attracts thousands of people each day.
The sculpture was created by Italian artist
Arturo Di Modica. He spent $360,000 to
create the sculpture following the 1987 stock
market crash(股市崩盘). Di Modica arrived
penniless in the U.S.in 1970.He felt thankful
to America for welcoming him. The artist
created the Charging Bull to inspire people to
carry on fighting through hard times. The bull
is also a symbol of prosperity.
"My point is to show people that if you
want to do something during hard times,you
can do it. You can do it by yourself. My point
is that you must be strong,"Di Modica said.
I.Choose the best answer.
1.According to the article, the Charging Bull is a symbol of____.
A.the U.S.
B. Manhattan
C. Wall Street
D.New York City
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2. The Charging Bull is____.
A.4.9m tall and 3.4 m long
B.3.4 m tall and 4.9m long
C.4.3m tall and 3.9m long
D.3.9m tall and 4.3m long
3.Di Modica arrived in the U.S.in____.
A.1970
B.1977
C.1980
D.1987
4.According to the article, which of the following statements is true about the Charging
Bull?
A.It cost $36,000 to create.
B. It weighs 3,200 kilograms.
C.It was created by an American artist.
D.It stands in the Political District of Manhattan.
II.Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.We apologize for the late____of the train.(arrive)
2.He was____after his company was closed.(penny)
3. She's very___—she writes poetry and paints.(create)
4. The singer has enjoyed an unstoppable rise in____.(popular)
5. What's the main tourist___in this city?(attract)
II. Complete the following sentences as required.
1. The Charging Bull, also called the Wall Street Bull, is a bronze sculpture.(保持句意
基本不变)
The Charging Bull, also______ __
_the Wall Street Bull, is a bronze
sculpture.
2.Di Modica arrived penniless in the U.S.in 1970.(改为反意疑问句)
Di Modica arrived penniless in the U.S.in 1970,_
?
3. The artist created the Charging Bull to inspire people to carry on fighting through hard
times.(对画线部分提问)
the artist create the Charging Bull?
4.You can do it by yourself.(保持句意基本不变)
You can do it__
____·
5.you, hard, working,if, will, you,feel,on, so,tired, carry(连词成句)
______.
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3 Cloned AI Singers
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语篇类型：议论文
词数：262
难度：4级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：科学技术
Some music videos have become very popular online. They
sound very much like the works of the Singaporean singer Stefanie
Sun(孙燕姿).But in fact, they were created through a piece of AI
software called Sovits. Sovits is very easy to use. Its users can clone
an“AI singer” with just a few audio clips(片段).
What do people think of this technology?Many, including some singers, are worried. This
technology, they say,may make it harder to detect fake singing.
What's more, the improper use of “AI singers” may be illegal. "Some people use AI to clone
a singer's voice without his or her permission. They then put it on public display. This violates
the singer's rights," said lawyer Li Qiang. Even worse, some people may use “AI singers” for bad
purposes.
On the other hand, "AI singers” can be used for good. The technology can “bring back"the
voices of those who have passed away. For example, it can restore the voices of deceased(死去的)
singers, such as Teresa Teng(邓丽君)and Michael Jackson. This can provide comfort to their fans
and loved ones.
In addition, some musicians are open to “AI cloning”. Canadian singer Grimes is one of them.
She says people are welcome to use AI to clone her voice for creative purposes. And some other
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singers are interested in how they may be able to work with AI.
In short, an“AI singer” can be used for good or bad. It depends on the choice of the user. For
this reason,regulations on related issues should be improved as soon as possible.
Choose the best answer.
1.What is Sovits mainly used for?
A. Writing new songs.
B.Creating AI singers.
C. Making music videos.
D.Detecting fake singing.
2.According to the lawyer, what action is against the law?
A. Using AI to write songs.
B. Creating an AI singer software.
C.Listening to music made by AI.
D. Cloning a singer's voice without permission.
3.How can AI singers be used in a positive way?
A.By replacing live concerts.
B.By creating new music styles.
C.By making singers more famous.
D.By restoring voices of deceased singers.
4. What is Grimes'attitude toward AI cloning?
A. She is open to it.
B. She is strongly against it.
C. She is not interested in it.
D. She is very worried about it.
5. What is the main idea of the article?
A.AI singers will replace human singers soon.
B. Stefanie Sun's voice was cloned by AI.
C. New regulations for AI have been established.
D.AI singing technology has both good and bad uses.
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TUESDAY
Bye,
WEEK
3
Wimbledon
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：274
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：科学技术与工程
I still remember my first Wimbledon in 1982—it was also my
first time working there as a line judge(司线裁判). Since then, I've
only missed two tournaments(锦标赛).But next year, everything
will change. An AI system will take our place. I felt heartbroken
when I heard the news.
When I was young, I loved playing tennis. During one Wimbledon, I saw an ad from the
Professional Tennis Umpires(裁判员)Federation. They were looking for new members. I decided
to try,and after just 30 minutes of training, I got the job. The PTUF had very high standards.We
had to stand and walk in certain ways on the court.
The pay wasn't high,but we didn't do it for money—we did it for the love of tennis. You started
at small events and slowly moved up. Being chosen for Wimbledon was a dream come true for
every tennis lover. Now, some of my colleagues won't renew their licenses since they can't work
at Wimbledon anymore. I'm worried that smaller tournaments will soon have trouble finding line
judges.
A human judge brings something special to the game. We help keep traditions alive and make
the court feel complete. When spectators watch a discussion between the line judge and the umpire,
they learn more about tennis. All of this willbe lost.
Of course, humans
make mistakes sometimes.
But we always try our best
to be fair. Fairness means
everything to us.
It's sad to think I won't
work at Wimbledon again.
I'll always love tennis,
but I don't think I can go
back just as a spectator—it
wouldn't feel the same.
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TUESDAY | Bye, Wimbledon
Choose the best answer.
1.Why is the author sad about next year's Wimbledon?
A.The pay for judges will be lower.
B. The tournament will be cancelled.
C.Human judges will be replaced by AI.
D.The training for judges will be longer.
2.How did the author become a line judge?
A.By winning a tennis competition.
B.By studying for many years in college.
C.By answering an advertisement.
D.By knowing someone in the PTUF.
3.According to the author, what is the main reason people become line judges?
A.To become famous.
B.To earn good money.
C. Because they love tennis.
D. To travel around the world.
4. What does the author think human judges bring to tennis games?
A.Faster game speed.
B.More modern technology.
C. Perfect decisions every time.
D.Tradition and special feeling.
5.How does the author feel about watching Wimbledon as a spectator?
A.Excited to have free time.
B.Angry at the new AI system.
C.Happy to save money on tickets.
D. Sad that the experience will be different.
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WEDNESDAY
WEEK
3 No More Scoring Pressure: A New
Chapter for Biology and Geography
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：265
难度：4级
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：积极的学习体验
For many middle school students in China, the Zhongkao, or
high school entrance exam, is a major source of stress. To enter a good
high school,students often spend hours studying every night. But now,
new reforms are on the way to make school life a little 1.
In several cities and provinces, biology and geography willno
longer 2 toward the total Zhongkao score. This new policy will take effect next summer. Cities
like Beijing have already cut the number of scored subjects. Education officials say this 3 will
help break the “rat race” in school and ease the heavy burden on students.
This news has sparked a huge 4 .On Weibo,the topic has been viewed more than 50 million
times. Many parents 5 the reform. They hope their children will have more time for sports,
hobbies,and sleep. "It gives children more energy for their overall development," one parent wrote.
However, some people are worried. They think biology and geography are important for 6
the world around us. If these subjects are not on the exam, will students still study them 7 ?
Other parents worry that the pressure will not really disappear.They fear that the competition will
just move to the Gaokao, China's even more 8 university entrance exam.
Experts believe the Zhongkao should be less about high-pressure ranking and more about
helping students 9 .As China admits more students into high schools, the goal is to focus on real
learning instead of intensive 10 .For now, many students hope these changes will bring them a
more balanced and happy future.
1.A.easier
B. busier
C.quieter
D.slower
2.A.add
B. count
C.lead
D.turn
3.A. rule
B.idea
C.change
D.plan
4.A. surprise
B. debate
C.problem
D.difference
5.A.welcome
B. refuse
C.question
D.ignore
6.A.protecting
B.understanding
C. changing
D. discovering
7.A.carelessly
B.quickly
C.hard
D.easily
8.A.famous
B.difficult
C.competitive
D.useful
9.A.think
B.grow
C.try
D.play
10.A.practice
B. reading
C.learning
D.drilling
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THURSDAY
WEEK
Faster than a Train:Meet "The
Beast”and Its Creator
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语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：212
难度：4级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：科学技术与工程
Imagine a tiny remote-control car racing a train. Guess who
wins? The car—yes, the tiny one! A super-fast model car(遥控
汽车)called"The Beast"recently smashed a world record(打破
世界纪录)by travelling at 234.71 miles per hour. That is almost
twice as fast as the quickest trains in the U.K.
This amazing car was built by an engineer named Stephen Wallis. His love of fast vehicles
began when he was a child. "It goes back to when I was eight years old and got my first radio-
controlled car,"Stephen said.
How did he make it? Stephen worked for over a year and used 3D printing to make many of its
parts. Interestingly, the car does not have one big engine. Instead, it uses four powerful drone motors
(无人机马达)to reach high speeds.
One of the biggest challenges was keeping the car on the ground. At such high speeds, even a
smallbump(路面颠簸)could make the car fly into the sky. So, Stephen had to design its body
carefully to keep the car on the ground.
Finally, he took The Beast to a speed event(速度赛)in North Wales, where it beat the old
record by 16 miles per hour! Stephen won a Guinness World Record(吉尼斯世界纪录)and he
also got a special hat as a reward.
Complete the table below according to the article.
The Beast
Performance
◆ "The Beast" is a super-fast model car.
◆ It is almost(1)_ __as fast as the quickest train in the U.K.
Its Creator
◆ Stephen Wallis, an(2)______,built the car.
◆ He got his first radio-controlled car when he was(3)_______.
◆ Stephen used(4)________to make many of its parts.
How to make it
◆ The car uses four powerful(5)_______instead of one big engine.
◆ Stephen designed the body carefully to keep the car(6)________.
Achievements
◆ "The Beast"beat the(7)____by 16miles per hour in North Wales.
◆ Stephen won a Guinness World Record and also got a(8)_______.
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FRIDAY
WEEK
3 Here'sYour Ice Cream!
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：254
难度：3级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：人类发明与创新
Niska,a
tech company,
has opened
an ice cream
shop in Australia.
What's unusual about this shop? Well, you
won't see any human shop assistants there.
The shop, instead, is operated by three robots.
Pepper, Eka, and Tony serve people their
favourite icy snacks.
The robots dance and wave flags to
welcome customers. Pepper looks like a human.
It was created by SoftBank, a tech company in
Japan. The robot can track eye contact,express
emotions, and have simple conversations with
people. At Niska's ice cream shop,Pepper's
task is to talk to customers and take orders.
Eka is a robot arm. It scoops ice cream. Tony,
meanwhile, pours chocolate and nuts on top of
the scoop.
Kate Orlova is Niska's C.E.O. She says the
company aims to improve people's shopping
experience. The ice cream shop is just the
beginning. "We'd love to see robots in every
store,"she adds.
In a recent Australian survey, half of the
workers said their jobs had changed because of
automation. But Orlova says Niska's robots were
not created to take the place of human workers.
Instead, they were designed to improve the
customer experience. "Robots can't completely
replace human beings. However, robots are
good at doing repetitive tasks, such as scooping
ice cream,"Orlova explains. "With the help of
robots, human workers can be freed up to focus
on creative tasks.”
Would you want to order ice cream from
robots? What do you think of Orlova's plan?
How do you think robots will change our daily
lives? What can I do for you?
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FRIDAY | Here's Your Ice Cream!
I.Answer the questions.
1. What is unusual about Niska's ice cream shop in Australia?
II. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1. There is still room for___in your work. (improve)
2.The new rules will come into_________from next week.(operate)
3.I felt quite_ ______during the wedding ceremony. (emotion)
4.It's really annoying when a train is late,and there's no_____.(explain)
5. The teacher explained it as______as he could, but the class still didn't understand.
(simple)
I. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.Well, you won't see any human shop assistants there.(改为反意疑问句)
Well, you won't see any human shop assistants there,_________?
2. The robots dance and wave flags to welcome customers.(对画线部分提问)
__the robots dance and wave flags?
3. The robot can track eye contact,express emotions,and have simple conversations with
people.(改为否定句)
The robot_
___track eye contact, express emotions,_______ have simple
conversations with people.
4. Robots can't completely replace human beings.(保持句意基本不变)
Robots
completely replace human
beings.
5.he, head teacher, her,be,our, took the place of,to(连词成句)
2.What can the robot Pepper do?
3.According to Kate Orlova,how can robots help improve the customer experience?
4.In your opinion,how will robots change our everyday lives?
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MONDAY
WEEK
4 Playing
the Erhu in Italy
and Beyond
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语篇类型：专题报道
词数：214
难度：4级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：跨文化沟通与交流
"I hope to hold my own concert to introduce more people to
Chinese folk music," said Zheng Xiaohui, a Chinese student in
Milan, Italy. In 2023, her wish came true.
In May, Zheng and her classmate Ma Ruomeng gave an open-
air concert in a Milan park. Zheng played the erhu,and Ma played
the pipa. About 100 people came to listen.
They played several pieces,including the well-known
Italian song Bella Ciao. “The audience was surprised,”
Zheng recalled."They never thought a Chinese instrument
could play their local music so beautifully.”
Zheng first thought of performing in the street after
watching online videos of street musicians. Inspired by a
violinist in Rome, she decided to try playing the erhu in
public.
Since then, she has received flowers and drawings from
listeners. Once, while performing Bella Ciao in front of the
Milan Cathedral(米兰大教堂),a crowd gathered and
applauded.An older man began to dance,and soon a
younger woman joined in.“It showed me that music has no
boundaries,"Zheng said.
Besides traditional Chinese music, Zheng also plays
Western pop, jazz,and rock on the erhu. Her schoolmate
Ye Peng suggested she share videos online. “Like a
dandelion(蒲公英)seed spreading in the wind, Zheng
is bringing erhu music to more places in the world,”
Ye said.
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MONDAY | Playing the Erhu in Italy and Beyond
Choose the best answer.
1.What was Zheng Xiaohui's dream in Italy?
A.To learn to play the violin in Rome.
B.To become a famous street musician.
C.To make friends with Italian musicians.
D.To hold a concert for Chinese folk music.
2. Where did Zheng and Ma give their concert?
A.In a music studio.
B.In a park in Milan.
C.In their school hall.
D.At the Milan Cathedral.
3. How did the audience react when they heard Bella Ciao played with Chinese instruments?
A. They felt confused.
B. They were surprised.
C.They asked for more pop songs.
D. They preferred traditional Chinese music.
4. What does the story of the man and woman dancing during the performance show?
A.Italian people love dancing.
B.Music can connect people everywhere.
C.Old and young people enjoy different music.
D. Street performances need audience's support.
5. How did Ye Peng describe Zheng's work?
A.It was like a beautiful painting.
B.It was like a new type of jazz music.
C.It was like a bridge between cultures.
D. It was like a seed spreading music worldwide.
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TUESDAY
WEEK
4 The Other Side
of Taylor Swift
语篇类型：专题报道
词数：223
难度：3级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：优秀的艺术家及其艺
术形式
Taylor Swift released her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl,
on October 3,2025. Taylor wrote many of the new songs in the
spring and summer of 2024.Back then, she was on tour in Europe.
Even though touring was tiring, it gave her lots of energy and new
ideas.
The cover of The Life of a Showgirl is different from her other
albums. It doesn't show the bright stage lights or a cheering crowd. Instead, Taylor chose a quiet
moment off the stage.In the picture,she is lying in a bathtub(浴缸)with her stage make-up still
on. This is how many of her days ended during the tour.
"During my tour,every night felt like a marathon,"Taylor said. She faced many challenges and
always gave her best performance. But when the show was over and the lights went down, she could
not sleep until four in the morning.
So, with this new album, Taylor wants to share her true feelings behind the scenes. Beyond the
lively music and beautiful lyrics(歌词),she is telling a story about her own life.
Taylor Swift started as a girl who was always playing the guitar. And now,she is a world-
famous icon(偶像)who keeps chasing her dreams. With The Life of a Showgirl, she once again
invites us to step into her world.
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TUESDAY | The Other Side of Taylor Swift
Choose the best answer.
1. What is the main news in this article?
A.Taylor Swift learned to play the guitar.
B. Taylor Swift is very tired from her tour.
C.Taylor Swift is going on a tour in Europe.
D. Taylor Swift released a new album.
2.Taylor Swift wrote new songs during her tour in Europe because___.
A.she got ideas from her tour in Europe
B.she was tired during the tour in Europe
C.she ended most days lying in a bathtub
D.she planned to release a single(单曲)immediately
3. What is unusual about the cover of The Life of a Showgirl?
A.It shows a large cheering crowd.
B. It shows her performing on stage.
C. It shows a personal moment of hers.
D. It shows one of the latest photos of her.
4. What did Taylor mean when she said, “every night felt like a marathon”?
A. She found her tour very boring.
B. Her performance each night was long and tiring,but she tried her best.
C. She ran a marathon after each show.
D. She enjoyed running every night.
5. What does Taylor want to share with us through this new album?
A. Her plans for future tours.
B. How to become a world-famous icon.
C.Only the lively music and beautiful lyrics.
D. Her true feelings and stories behind the scenes.
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WEDNESDAY
WEEK
4 Let Them Glow
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：189
难度：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：环境污染及原因
Indoor air pollution can be bad for our health. Building
materials,1 ,can produce harmful chemicals in the air. But we
don't have a good way to find these chemicals.A group of scientists
in Finland hope to change this. They have a special 2 :worms.
These tiny worms are transparent. For their study, the
scientists have changed their DNA in the lab.This change makes the worms 3 a green glow
when they're near harmful chemicals. The more serious the air pollution is,the 4 the colour will
be.In lab tests, the worms were able to find pollutants, such as mold(霉菌). They could even 5
harmful chemicals from cleaning products. The 6 showed good results. Sounds great,right?
7 ,the idea of using worms to deal with air pollution isn't new. The worms have 8
been used to monitor heavy metals pollution in the outdoor environment. But this is the 9 time
they were used indoors. The scientists hope this new method will help people know about indoor air
quality better. This way,people can make their homes and offices 10 places to live and work in.
1.A.at last
B. such as
C.as well
D.for example
2.A.idea
B.method
C.tool
D.reason
3.A.reduce
B.produce
C.avoid
D.collect
4.A.brighter
B.weaker
C. softer
D.redder
5.A.discover
B.hide
C.ignore
D.create
6.A.lessons
B.games
C.tests
D. reports
7.A.At first
B.In short
C. So far
D.In fact
8.A.never
B.already
C. still
D.hardly
9.A.next
B.first
C.last
D.best
10.A.larger
B. safer
C.cleaner
D.quieter
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THURSDAY
WEEK
Teen's Phone Scary Movie
Wows Australia
4
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：211
难度：4级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：敢于创新
What can a teenager make with just a phone and a love for
movies? In Sydney, Australia, Charli Fletcher made a short scary
film(惊悚电影)that is catching attention across the country.
The film is called Don't Ignore Me. It was directed by Charli
when she was just 15 years old. She filmed it in between school,
homework,and two part-time jobs(兼职). There were no big cameras or a large crew(工作人员).
Charli used only her phone and her own ideas.
Now her hard work has paid off. Her film was nominated(提名)for a short film award at the
Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, or AACTA Awards. It is one of the
country's biggest film and TV prizes. Charli was very surprised and excited when she got the call.
The film tells the story of a young woman who cannot stop looking at her phone. As she keeps
scrolling on her phone(刷手机), a dark force slowly pulls her in. Charli says the idea came from
real life. "I see so many of my friends getting lost in their phones," she said.
The AACTA Awards ceremony was held on February 7,2026.Charli now hopes she can share
her film with the world.
Answer the questions.
1.How did Charli make the movie?
2. What inspired the story of DontIgnore Me?
3. What is the main idea of the film Don't Ignore Me?
4. What does the dark force in the film most likely symbolize(象征)?
5.Do you think using only a phone to make a film is a good way for teenagers to show their
creativity? Why or why not?
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FRIDAY
WEEK
4 Banana Women
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
语篇类型：专题报道
词数：187
难度：3级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：职业精神
Just like many other parts of Australia, the
Lake Tyers region has long suffered from
wildfires. But this region is different from
others because of its fire brigade(消防队)—
the firefighters are all women.
Charmaine is the leader of the team. About
twenty years ago,a house in Lake Tyers caught
fire. It was burned down because there was no
fire brigade nearby. Charmaine and her two
friends decided to protect their own land by
themselves. They started knocking on their
neighbours'doors to look for teammates.
Five other women joined them. Together they
asked the government to give them firefighter
training.
Since their fire brigade was set up, this
well-trained group has put out many fires.
Their job is not only to protect people and
houses, but also to save their own history.
They have helped to find hundreds of ancient
artifacts on their land.
"When we first set up the team, some
people called us the 'Banana Women’,”
Charmaine said, "because we wore bright
yellow uniforms.”They liked the name so
much that they kept calling themselves this
name. They are the bravest “Banana Women”
in Australia!
I.Choose the best answer.
1.There are___people in the fire brigade in the Lake Tyers region.
A.three
B.five
C.seven
D.eight
2. What makes the fire brigade in the Lake Tyers region special?
A.The firefighters are all women.
B. The firefighters are all well-trained.
C. The firefighters are all good friends.
D. The firefighters are all good at history.
3. How did Charmaine and her teammates become firefighters?
A.They trained themselves to become firefighters.
B. Their neighbours asked them to become firefighters.
C. The government found them and set up the fire brigade.
D. They asked the government to give them firefighter training.
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FRIDAY | Banana Women
4.According to the article, which of the following statements is true?
A.Charmaine and her teammates have been protecting Australian history.
B.Charmaine and her teammates don't like being called “Banana Women”.
C.The fire brigade in the Lake Tyers region was set up about thirty years ago.
D.A fire destroyed a house in the Lake Tyers region twenty years ago because the fire
brigade nearby was not well-trained.
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.She_____the company last year.(join)
2.The sun is shining_____in a cloudless sky.(bright)
3.Each student have a turn at_______the study group.(leader)
4. Some animals roll themselves into a ball for_ ________.(protect)
5. He is writing a______novel about nineteenth-century France. (history)
6.You are______than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you
think. (brave)
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.It was burned down because there was no fire brigade nearby.(对画线部分提问)
it burned down?
2. Charmaine and her two friends decided to protect their own land by themselves.(对画
线部分提问)
Charmaine and her two friends decide to protect their own land?
3. Together they asked the government to give them firefighter training.(保持句意基本
不变)
Together they asked the government to_______them_____training.
4. Their job is not only to protect people and houses, but also to save their own history.(保
持句意基本不变)
Their job is to protect people and houses_
to save
their own history.
5.“When we first set up the team, some people called us the 'Banana Women’,”
Charmaine said.(改为间接引语)
Charmaine said when______first set up the team, some people called_
the “Banana Women”.
6. liked,the,girl, again, her, story, that, she,asked, so much,the,to,tell, it, dad(连词成
句)
____.
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MONDAY
WEEK
5 Jay'sBeat Goes On
HH
语篇类型：专题报道
词数：274
难度：2级
建议用时：6分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：优秀的艺术家及其艺
术形式
From October 9 to 11, the voice of Jay Chou once again filled
the Shanghai Stadium. Each night, nearly 60,000 fans came to
watch his Carnival World Tour(“嘉年华”世界巡演)concert.
The three shows broke the record for the biggest concert crowd in
the stadium's history.
The Carnival tour first started in 2019 to mark Jay's 20 years
in music. For six years, the tour has travelled the world, lighting up over 110 stages. It all started in
Shanghai.And now,Jay has returned to the same city, bringing even more energy and joy to his
fans.
At each of the Shanghai concerts, Jay sang over 40 of his greatest hits. The crowd sang along
to songs such as Blue and White Porcelain(《青花瓷》)and Mojito(《莫吉托》). Colourful
lights waved through the air,and every beat of the music made everyone cheer. On the last night
in Shanghai, Jay ended the show with Common Jasmine Orange(《七里香》). He thanked his
band and dancers and walked off the stage. But the fans weren't ready to say goodbye. They stayed,
shouting his name again and again for an encore.
After the Shanghai concerts, Jay shared some big news: A brand-new world tour is coming next
year! According to him, each city willhave its own special theme and name, so every concert will
be special.
Jay Chou's music mixes many styles such as R&B, rock,and classical music. His songs use
simple words but carry deep feelings. Many of them are very popular abroad and even help foreign
people learn about Chinese culture. For fans, his music has been the soundtrack(电影声带)to their
lives. As this tour ends, a new journey begins!
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MONDAY IJay's Beat Goes On
Choose the best answer.
1.What was special about Jay Chou's concerts in Shanghai this October?
A.They lasted for a whole week.
B.They were his first shows in the city.
C. They set a new record for the stadium.
D.They were held in a very big new stadium.
2. Why did Jay Chou start the Carnival World Tour?
A.To record a live concert video.
B.To thank his fans for their love.
C.To share his newest songs with fans.
D.To celebrate twenty years of his music career.
3. What happened after Jay left the stage at his last Shanghai concert?
A.The fans left the concert right away.
B. The fans didn't want the concert to end.
C.The fans were unsure whether the show had truly ended.
D.The fans were upset because he didn't perform their favourite songs.
4.Why is Jay's music so popular for so long?
A.Only people of his age like his songs.
B.He always follows what famous singers do.
C.He focuses more on shows than on songwriting.
D. His music mixes different types and carry deep feelings.
5.What is the main idea of the article?
A.Jay's old songs can still move new audiences.
B.Jay's fans supported him during his hard times.
C.Jay's Shanghai concerts marked a record and a new beginning.
D.Jay's success shows how hard work can make dreams come true.
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TUESDAY
WEEK
5 This Coffee Van
Helps Stray Cats
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：205
难度：2级
建议用时：6分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：志愿服务与公共服务
A special van has appeared in the square outside Cloud Nine Plaza
(龙之梦广场)in Changning District, Shanghai.This eye-catching
van serves two functions: it sells coffee and promotes the adoption
of stray cats(流浪猫).
The van is decorated in bright orange with lovely cat-related
elements. It serves as the temporary home for two friendly stray cats. People who visit the van can
interact with the cats through the window. If they want to help these cats, they can donate money to
support their care. They can even apply to adopt them and give them a real home.
The van offers seven different types of coffee. All drinks are made by baristas(咖啡师)
with hearing problems. "The coffee machines are specially designed to be easy to operate," said
one of the leaders of the program. “The baristas can learn to use them quickly after some simple
training.”
Over the next three years, there will be about 100 such vans placed throughout the city.This
expansion will create many stable job opportunities for people with hearing problems. Meanwhile,
allthe money from the sale of coffee will go to charity programs that help stray cats. This project
not only provides jobs but also shows care for animals in the community.
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Choose the best answer.
1. What is the main purpose of the special van?
A.To sell different kinds of pet food.
B. To train people to become baristas.
C.To provide a resting place for shoppers.
D.To sell coffee and help stray cats find homes.
2. How can people help the cats in the van?
A.By bringing them food.
B.By volunteering to clean their home.
C. By playing with them outside the van.
D.By donating money or applying for adoption.
3. What is special about the baristas in the van?
A. They work for free.
B.They are all coffee experts.
C. They have hearing problems.
D.They designed the coffee machines.
4. What will the money from coffee sales be used for?
A.To buy more coffee vans.
B.To pay the baristas'salaries.
C. To design new coffee machines.
D.To support charity programs for stray cats.
5. Which of the following best describes the project?
A.Anew method for city planning.
B.A popular new coffee brand in Shanghai
C.A training centre for people with hearing problems.
D.A meaningful project that helps both people and animals.
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5
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WEDNESDAY
WEEK
5 What a Perfect Match!
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：229
难度：5级
建议用时：11分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：与自然和谐共生
Murphy lives at a bird sanctuary(保护区)in Missouri, U.S.A.
In early March, the 31-year-old male bald eagle(白头海雕)
started spending all day sitting on a nest he had carefully 1.
This was not unusual in 2 ,as male bald eagles always help
females during the hatching of eggs. But there was something
different about Murphy's situation—there was no 3 in his nest at all. Surprisingly,he was trying
to hatch a rock he had 4 !
Over the next few weeks, Murphy became more and more protective of his “egg”. He would
loudly shout at other bald eagles if they came too 5 to his nest. Sometimes, he even stood up
to 6 the rock underneath him. The caretakers grew concerned about his 7 behaviour. To
protect him and other eagles, they had to move Murphy to a separate,quieter area on April 4.
That same week, a real baby eagle arrived at the sanctuary. It had 8 its parents during
a heavy storm and needed care. The caretakers thought carefully and decided to 9 the little
eaglet with Murphy. Guess what happened next? Murphy immediately stopped sitting on his rock.
He no longer showed 10 in it. Instead,he began to gently take care of the baby eagle,feeding
and guarding it as if it were his own baby! It turned out to be a perfect match for both.
1.A.bought
B.cleaned
C.painted
D.built
2.A.himself
B. herself
C.itself
D. themselves
3.A.meat
B.egg
C.toy
D.fruit
4.A. found
B.made
C.created
D.caught
5.A.close
B. similar
C.friendly
D. strange
6.A.look for
B. wait for
C.check on
D. listen to
7.A.unusual
B.common
C. natural
D.important
8.A. saved
B.hurt
C.forgotten
D.lost
9.A.pair
B.compare
C.compete
D.argue
10.A.interest
B.hope
C.trust
D.pride
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THURSDAY
WEEK
SamaraJoy Is HelpingJazz
Find New Ears
5
HH
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：255
难度：3级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：自我认识，自我提升
Although Samara Joy is only 25 years old,she has already become
an important figure in the world of jazz. Three years ago,she, then
22 years old, took home two awards at the 2023 Grammys*—one
for Best New Artist and another for Best New Jazz Vocal Album.
Samara Joy was born into a musical family in New York.
Everybody in her family sings.1.Under the influence of her family,her voice,the tone
and emotion in her voice,and the way she sings have all improved.
2___. She started singing jazz in high school. After finishing high school, she chose
to study jazz at college.
3_. The young musician shares videos of her singing on TikTok(抖音海外版).
4_.Among them are even famous actors and musicians.
The famous composer(作曲家)Christian McBride said Samara's voice is "full of wisdom”.
"5_,"he said.
Samara has the greatest respect for jazz and its many artists before her. “They did so much to
draw people to this type of music,"she said. "It deserves to be talked about and shared. That's also
my goal—to share it.”
*Grammys:格莱美奖，是由美国国家科学院录音艺术与科学学院于1958年设立的音乐类奖项。该奖项涵盖流行、摇滚、
说唱、乡村、爵士、拉丁、古典等多种音乐类型，由专业人士投票决定每一年的奖项获得者。
Fill in each blank in the article with a proper sentence given below.Each sentence can
be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you will need.
A.Her sound has won her a lot of fans
B.However,Samara is stillnew to jazz
C.She sounds and tells a story like an elder
D.Once she hated singing in front of people
E.This has helped her a lot in her music career
F. She dreamed about playing piano for famous people
G. Samara knows the power of social media,and she makes use of it
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WEEK
FRIDAY
5 HowDo Scabs Form?
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
语篇类型：说明文
词数：179
难度：3级
建议用时：14分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：身心健康
We’ve all
had cuts and
scrapes(割伤
与擦伤).But
how do we
their job. Picking at a scab can lead to infection
and other problems.
heal? In many cases, the process requires the
forming of a scab(痂).Scabs aren't much fun
to deal with. Still, they're an important part of
the healing process.
There are also a few ways you can help
your scabs to heal. For example, it helps to
keep the area clean by washing it with soap
and water. It can also help to use bandages to
protect the scab.
Scabs always start with injuries to the skin.
When your body realizes it's been injured, it
will form a blood clot(血凝块). The clot helps
to stop the bleeding from your wound. That’s
when your injury starts to heal. As your skin
tissues grow, they push the blood clot outward.
That's how it ends up as a scab over your wound.
It helps protect you from infection by keeping
germs(病菌)out of your wound.
Scabs can be itchy. They are often
uncomfortable, but it's important to let them do
I.Answer the questions.
1.What is usually formed on the skin so that your cuts and scrapes can heal?
2. Scabs are an important part of the healing process,aren't they?
3.How can a blood clot help people to heal?
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4.According to the article, why shouldn't we pick at our scabs?
5. What can you do to help your scab to heal?
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.Abalanced diet is important for healthy_
2. Students who fail to meet the________of the course will fail. (require)
3. It can be_
4. To win the Olympic gold medal was the_______of his life's dream.(realize)
5. He could retire now and live in_
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.Scabs aren't much fun to deal with.(改为反意疑问句)
2. It helps protect you from infection by keeping germs out of your wound.(对画线部分
3. They are often uncomfortable, but it's important to let them do their job.(保持句意基
4.Picking at a scab can lead to infection and other problems.(保持句意基本不变)
5.business, he, with, some,to, has,deal, unfinished(连词成句)
_________.(grow)
__to write a short summary of your argument first. (use)
___for the rest of his life.(uncomfortable)
Scabs aren't much fun to deal with,
提问)
本不变)
Picking at a scab can
_?
_it help protect me from infection?
__they are often uncomfortable,it's important to let them do their job.
infection and other problems.
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5
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MONDAY
WEEK
6 The Daughter of
Dunhuang
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：231
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：文化自信
The oasis in the desert and the paintings in the grottoes(洞窟)..
if you've been to Dunhuang, you must know them well. People
have shown interest in this historic town for thousands of years. But
when we talk about it today, it's hard not to mention the "Daughter
of Dunhuang”—Fan Jinshi.
Fan grew up in Shanghai. While studying at Peking University, she found her love for
archaeology. This love led her to Dunhuang. After graduation, she was sent to work there. The
ancient relics amazed Fan. She decided to protect them as well as she could.
Life in Dunhuang was hard. The tables, chairs, and beds were all made of mud. The roof was
made of paper. But nothing could kill Fan's love
for that place.
Over the past 60 years, Fan has walked
through the Mogao Caves(莫高窟)many times.
She has carefully studied every painting and
sculpture. Fan planned and carried out the
largest protection program in the history of the
Mogao Caves. She put forward the idea of building
a “digital Dunhuang”and has also helped to
organize many successful exhibitions of local
arts. "During the day, I think about Dunhuang. At
night, I dream about it. As long as I'm alive, I will
try to protect it,"she once said.
Fan hopes that more young people will
become interested in Dunhuang. She hopes its
relics will always be carefully protected.
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Choose the best answer.
1.What made Fan Jinshi decide to stay and work in Dunhuang?
A.Her family's connection to the town.
B.The comfortable living conditions there.
C.Her strong interest in the ancient relics.
D.The high salary offered by the university.
2.The underlined word “archaeology” in Paragraph 2 most probably means“____”.
A.teaching in universities
B.painting and drawing skills
C.protecting the environment
D. studying ancient objects and history
3. What did Fan Jinshi do for the Mogao Caves these years?
A. She wrote many books about it.
B. She led university students to visit it.
C.She started its largest protection program.
D. She discovered many similar caves with ancient paintings.
4. What can we learn about Fan Jinshi from the article?
A. She focused only on digital projects.
B. She wanted to move back to Shanghai.
C. She kept working even when life was hard.
D. She found life in Dunhuang easier than she had expected.
5. What is the main purpose of this article?
A.To introduce the history of Dunhuang.
B.To explain how to preserve ancient relics.
C.To tell the story of a protector of Dunhuang.
D.To encourage more people to visit Dunhuang.
WEEK
6
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WEEK
TUESDAY
6"Diving
Grandpas”
in Tianjin
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：247
难度：4级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：日常体育活动
A group of men appeared on the Shizilin Bridge(狮子林桥)
in Tianjin, drawing cheers from a large crowd."Splash!"“Splash!”
“Splash!” One by one, they dived off the bridge into the water
below, while spectators watched and applauded.
The divers are part of an amateur diving team in the city. Most
team members are aged over 60,with some having started diving in their youth while others only
picked up the hobby after retirement. "It's all just for fun and exercise,"explained one diver when
asked about their motivation.
Recently, to their surprise,more and more young visitors have been coming to watch them, with
some even expressing interest in trying it themselves. This development has concerned the elderly
divers. The bridge stands about six metres above the water,and the river below is six to seven metres
deep—it's risky for inexperienced divers.
"We've been doing this for years and know the water conditions well,"one senior diver
noted.“But for beginners,it could be dangerous.”The team now finds themselves not only enjoying
their hobby but also having to advise inexperienced not to try. They suggest that interested young
people should first receive proper training.
Every morning, the retired divers continue their routine, carefully stretching their arms and legs
before taking turns diving into the river. Their graceful movements through the air and smooth entry
into the water continue to draw applause from the banks,though they always remember to remind
newcomers:“Safety first, enjoyment second.”
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Choose the best answer.
1.Why do the elderly men dive from the bridge?
A.For fun and exercise.
B. To attract young people.
C.To break diving records.
D.To train for competitions.
2. The underlined word“spectators” in Paragraph 1 refers to“___”.
A.the divers
B. the safety guards
C.the people watching
D. the bridge workers
3.How do the elderly divers feel about young people joining them?
A.Unwilling to share their spot.
B.Concerned about their safety.
C.Pleased to have more partners.
D. Hopeful about continuing the tradition.
4. How high is the bridge above the water?
A. Six to seven metres.
B.About six metres.
C.Twelve to thirteen metres.
D.Less than five metres.
5. What is the main message of the article?
A.Diving is a dangerous sport for elderly people.
B.Elderly divers enjoy their hobby but care about safety.
C. Bridge diving is becoming popular among all age groups.
D.Young people should learn diving from experienced divers.
WEEK
45
WEDNESDAY
WEEK
6 Has Tipping Culture
Gone Too Far?
H
语篇类型：议论文
词数：237
难度：4级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：世界主要国家的文化习俗
Tipping is an important part of American culture. People
usually leave a tip for service workers like 1 or taxi drivers.
But nowadays, they not only need to give extra money to human
workers—even self-checkout machines(自助结账机)are asking
for tips too. This new situation has made many Americans feel
2 and confused.
Self-checkout machines are now 3 in stores across big cities. However, most people don't
like the idea of leaving a tip at these machines at all. With these machines, there's no face-to-face
communication or 4 service between people. Customers do all the work themselves by scanning
and bagging items. The use of self-checkout machines has already reduced labour costs(人力成
本)for businesses. "Then who am I tipping? Where's the money going? I'm doing all the work
myself!" asked one angry customer. Many people feel this isn't 5 .
The businesses seem to have their own 6 for setting up these tip requests.“All tips collected
go to our employees,"explained one company representative. “And remember,tippingis completely
optional and up to each customer.” 7, it's the customers'own decision whether to leave a tip
and how much to give. Still, many people feel uncomfortable when the machine asks for 8
money. The screen shows different tip amounts and they have to make a 9 .What would you do
if you were in America facing this situation?Would you press the tip button or 10 it?
1.A.friends
B. bosses
C.waiters
D. teachers
2.A.unhappy
B.excited
C.proud
D.confident
3.A.dangerous
B. strange
C.expensive
D.common
4.A.public
B. online
C.personal
D.free
5.A.possible
B.easy
C.fair
D.important
6.A. reasons
B. rules
C. results
D.methods
7.A.In other words
B.For example
C.In all
D.Above all
8.A.extra
B.enough
C. little
D.same
9.A.choice
B.mistake
C.plan
D.wish
10.A.forget
B.skip
C. receive
D.change
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THURSDAY
“Oops,
WEEK
My Tooth
Fell Out!”
6
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：207
难度：2级
建议用时：6分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：志愿服务与公共服务
Choose the proper words to complete the following passage.
A.asleep
B.closed
C.flight
D.gift
E.grow
F.however
G.idea
H. lose
I.kindness
J.missing
K.realized
L.suggested
A little girl named Lena fell 1 during a flight back to the U.S.A.Her mother woke her up
before they got off the plane. When they went to pick their suitcases up, Lena 2 that one of her
teeth had fallen out.
For many kids, like Lena, losing a tooth is an exciting time. In American and many other
Western cultures, there is folklore(民间传说)about the Tooth Fairy(牙仙). When children
3 a baby tooth, they put it under their pillow.They believe the fairy will visit them while they
sleep and give them some money as a 4 .
This time,5 ,Lena got very upset. She couldn't find her tooth!She tried to walk back to the
plane to look for the 6 tooth.But the security gate was 7 . While the girl was crying sadly,
a pilot named Josh Duchow noticed her. He got a(n)8 .The man wrote a note and handed it
to Lena. It read: "Dear Tooth Fairy, Lena had a tooth fall out on her 9 .Please take this note in
place of her tooth.”
As she read this note, the little girl calmed down. The pilot's act of 10brought a smile
back to her face. Thank you,Captain Josh!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6._
7. _
8._
9.
10.
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FRIDAY
WEEK
6 Why
Do We Eat
Birthday Cakes?
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
语篇类型：说明文
词数：184
难度：2级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：世界主要国家的
庆祝活动
There are hun-
dreds of different
types of birthday
cakes in the world.
You probably ate
one on your last
birthday. But have you ever wondered: Why am I
eating this on my birthday?
Ancient Egyptians were said to have
invented the celebration of birthdays. They
believed that when pharaohs(法老)were
crowned, they became gods. So their coronation
(加冕)day was their "birthday" as a god. There
would be many activities to celebrate this great
day.
Ancient Greeks borrowed this tradition
from the Egyptians. Then they thought that
a dessert would make the celebration more
meaningful. So they baked moon-shaped cakes
to offer to Artemis(阿尔忒弥斯),goddess
of the moon,as a tribute. They decorated the
cakes with candles to make them shine like the
moon.
Modern birthday parties are said to have their
roots in an 18th-century German celebration.
On the morning of a child's birthday,he or she
would receive a cake with lighted candles. The
candles added up to the kid's age, plus one.
This extra candle was called the “light of life”.
It represented the hope that another full year
would be lived.
I.Answer the questions.
1.How did ancient Egyptians invent the celebration of birthdays?
2. What did ancient Greeks add to the birthday tradition of ancient Egyptians?
3. What might the first birthday cake look like?
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4. What might modern birthday parties come from?
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.She was __________to her chair.(root)
2. I felt worthless, and my life felt______.(meaningful)
3. Their music blends__and modern styles. (tradition)
4.The shop
a 10iscount to its customers if they pay cash. (offer)
5.He___
_a letter from Canada this morning. (receive)
6. Some people think that_____money from a friend would destroy their
friendship.(borrow)
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.There are hundreds of different types of birthday cakes in the world.(改为反意疑问句)
There are hundreds of different types of birthday cakes in the world,_
?
2. They believed that when pharaohs were crowned, they became gods.(保持句意基本
不变)
It
___that when pharaohs were crowned,they became gods.
3.Ancient Greeks borrowed this tradition from the Egyptians.(改为被动语态)
This tradition
by ancient Greeks from the Egyptians.
4. They decorated the cakes with candles to make them shine like the moon.(对画线部
分提问)
did they
the cakes with candles?
5.were, be,to,ancient, by,said, cakes,invented, Greeks, birthday(连词成句)
5. What did the extra candle on a child's birthday cake mean?
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6
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WEEK
MONDAY
7 Pits?No, Pets!
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：221
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：勤于动手，乐于实践
What do you do with the mango pit(果核)after you eat the
fruit? Maybe you just throw it away like most people? But for
some creative young Chinese people, the pit isn't useless at all.
They can turn it into a lovely little “pet”. No kidding—this is really
happening!
The process of making a mango pit pet is simple and fun. The owner only needs two common
tools: a toothbrush and a hairdryer. First, they use the
toothbrush to carefully clean the pit under running
water, removing all the fruit bits. Next, they gently
dry its natural “hairs” with the hairdryer until it
becomes soft and fluffy(蓬松的). To make the pit
look more like a real pet, some people stick on small
“eyes” made of plastic or paper. Others paint it in
different colours to give it a unique style.
Sounds interesting, doesn't it? But why do these
young people spend time raising such an unusual
"pet”? "It brings me great joy and helps me relax,"
said one owner. "Mangoes are easy to buy from the
market anytime. And unlike a real pet, it doesn't need
food or walks—it's always there for me when I feel
lonely or stressed." This cute trend shows how young
people find fun and comfort in small, creative things,
turning everyday objects into little friends.
Choose the best answer.
1.Why do young people enjoy keeping mango pit pets?
A.Because they can sell them for money.
B.Because it is a popular school project.
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C. Because it brings them joy and comfort.
D.Because it teaches them to care for plants.
2.What tools are needed to make a mango pit pet?
A.A brush and paints.
B.A knife and scissors.
C.Glue and colored paper.
D.A toothbrush and a hairdryer.
3.Why do people use a hairdryer when making a mango pit pet?
A.To clean the pit.
B.To stick the eyes on the pit.
C.To make the pit soft and fluffy.
D.To change the color and shape of the pit.
4. What is one advantage of a mango pit pet over a real pet?
A.It can live longer.
B. It can learn tricks.
C. It is more beautiful.
D. It doesn't need food or walks.
5.What does this trend show about young people?
A.They like to keep pets.
B.They like to follow strange trends.
C.They waste food in different ways.
D. They find happiness in small, creative things.
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7
51
TUESDAY
WEEK
7 “Secret Code”for a
Free Meal
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：195
难度：2级
建议用时：6分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：志愿服务与公共服务
At Bian Yong'ai's restaurant, there is a kind offer: free egg
pancakes for anyone in need.A sign says, "If life is hard for you in
Shanghai, just ask for a free meal. When things get better, please
help others."
Bian has kept this promise for over three years. The egg
pancakes are simple but filling. To make people feel comfortable, customers often call it“Set
Meal A”—like a secret code.
One day, a couple asked for the free pancakes. Bian nodded and made two fresh ones for them.
While cooking, she joked, “Let me check how much money you have in Alipay!”They all laughed.
Later,she found the couple had actually paid for their meal.
Bian says many people are curious about“Set Meal A”. In today's busy world, people
sometimes doubt such kindness. But she believes being honest and caring is the best way to do
business.
Her kindness has inspired others. Once, a customer paid 650 yuan for a meal. Bian returned the
money,but the customer called back,saying he really wanted to donate.
Small acts of warmth like this happen all over Shanghai, making the city a kinder place.
Choose the best answer.
1.What does “Set Meal A”mean in the restaurant?
A.A special meal for VIPs.
B.A new meal being tested.
C.A secret name for the free meal.
D. The most expensive meal on the menu.
2.How did Bian make the couple feel comfortable?
A.By giving them extra food.
B.By joking with them while cooking.
C.By offering them a seat in the restaurant.
D. By telling them stories about other customers.
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3. What did the couple actually do after eating?
A.They asked for another free meal.
B.They helped Bian clean the table.
C.They paid for their meal secretly.
D. They told others about the restaurant.
4. The underlined word “inspired”in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to“_____”.
A.surprised
B.educated
C.encouraged
D.changed
5.What does the story mainly show?
A.Free food is popular in Shanghai.
B. Running a restaurant is very difficult
C. Kindness can spread and influence others.
D.People should always pay for their meals.
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WEDNESDAY
7 500 Days of
Darkness
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：226
难度：4级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：乐于实践，敢于创新
WEEK
We all need to spend time alone once in a while. But Beatriz Flamini took things to a whole new
1 .The Spanish extreme athlete decided to take on a huge challenge: She spent 500 days alone
in a 70-metre-deep cave,completely cut off from the 2 world.
Flamini 3 the dark cave on November 20,2021.To keep herself 4_,she took with her
60 books and some art supplies for drawing. She also carried two cameras to take a 5 of her
daily life and activities underground. A team of supportive volunteers helped her by 6 dropping
off necessary food, water and clean clothes.
During her long 7,Flamini said that she completely lost her sense of time after about two
months. So, she was very 8 when the volunteers finally came down to get her on April 14,
2023.“ 9 ?"she asked in disbelief. "No way! I hadn't even 10 reading all my books.”
With this feat(壮举), Flamini set a new world record for the 11 time living in a cave
alone. But her main goal was not just to 12 the record. 13 ,she wanted to test her own
willpower and mental limits. More importantly, she did this for scientific research. She wanted to
help scientists learn more about how long-term 14 and isolation affect the human body and
mind. 15 ,Flamini!
1.A.point
B.level
C.chance
D. result
2.A.modern
B.outside
C. natural
D.social
3.A.found
B.left
C.entered
D.cleaned
4.A.busy
B. warm
C. safe
D.healthy
5.A. record
B.prize
C.lesson
D.number
6.A.possibly
B.finally
C.suddenly
D. regularly
7.A.stay
B.trip
C.meeting
D.adventure
8.A.tired
B.bored
C.surprised
D.worried
9.A. Really
B.Already
C. Soon
D.Later
10.A.finished
B. started
C.bought
D.lost
11.A.deepest
B.longest
C.earliest
D.darkest
12.A.break
B.follow
C.keep
D.write
13.A.Instead
B.Besides
C. However
D.Therefore
14.A.silence
B. danger
C.loneliness
D.darkness
15.A.Good luck
B. Well done
C.Happy birthday
D. See you
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WEEK
Harder Languages
语篇类型：说明文
词数：213
难度：3级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：语言与文化
7
Do you think learning English is difficult? There are about 6,500 languages in the world. Many
people think that some languages are harder to learn than others.A European, for example, may find
it more difficult to learn Japanese than English.Why is this so?
Linguists(语言学家)study the history of the world's languages. They have divided languages
into “families(语系)”. The languages have been put into a “tree”. The distance between two
languages is called their“linguistic(语言的)distance”.
You can look up the “tree” for the foreign language you want to learn. How far is it from yours?
The farther it is, the harder it will likely be for you to learn this new language.
For example,French, Spanish and Hindi(印地语)allbelong to the Indo-European family(印
欧语系).But French and Spanish are in one subgroup(亚群),while Hindi is in another. This means
French is "closer" to Spanish than to Hindi.As a result, most French speakers will find it easier to
learn Spanish than to learn Hindi.
Besides,the effect of this "distance" is mutual. A Chinese person, for example, will face a
certain level of difficulty when learning English. In the opposite direction, when a British person
tries to learn Chinese, he or she will be faced with similar difficulties!
Complete the table below according to the article.
TOPIC
● Why are some languages harder to learn(1)________?
→For Europeans, learning Japanese may be more difficult than(2)_
CONCEPTS
●(3)__________: the tree-like model of languages
● Linguistic distance: the distance(4)_ ___________on the language tree
● The farther, the harder
e.g. French:(5)______vs.(6)_______
→ French is “farther” from Hindi than from Spanish. Therefore,most French
speakers will find it(7)_____to learn Hindi than to learn Spanish.
RULES
● The mutual(8)___________of linguistic distance
e.g.Chinese vs. English
→Chinese speakers will be(9)_______some difficulties when learning English.
English speakers willface a similar(10)__________of difficulty when trying to
learn Chinese.
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FRIDAY
WEEK
7 What Cheerleading
Teaches Me
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：188
难度：2级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：积极向上的生活
When I
was a little girl,
I was very shy
and never liked
to speak up in
class. I was always afraid of making mistakes
in front of others.
Things changed when I joined the
cheerleading team in the seventh grade. Our
teacher taught me how to perform in front
of many people. To improve my dancing
skills, I practised as much as I could. After
many performances, I gradually built up my
confidence. Of course, I still sometimes make
mistakes, but I have been able to accept them
and learn from them.
Over the past few years, cheerleading has
also taught me how to trust and work with
others. At first, dancing in the group was
not easy for me, but my team members have
always been there to help me. We've become
good friends. And now I do think that the
success of our team is much more important
than my own!
Cheerleading is more than just a sport
to me. Thanks to it, I have become a better
student and team player. Being on the
cheerleading team has made me the person I
am today.
I.Choose the best answer.
1. What was the author like when she was a little girl?
A.She felt comfortable speaking in public.
B. She was very interested in cheerleading.
C. She didn't like to talk with her classmates.
D. She was afraid of being silly in front of others.
2. What can we know about the author's cheerleading experience?
A. She practised hard in order to improve her dancing skills.
B.After many performances, she didn't make mistakes any more.
C.She joined the cheerleading team when she was a primary school student.
D. Her teacher taught her how to avoid making mistakes during performances.
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3. The author learned allthe following from cheerleading except___.
A.how to trust others
B.how to become popular
C.how to work with others
D.how to build up confidence
4.According to the article, which of the following statements is true?
A.Dancing in the group was easy for the author.
B. To the author,cheerleading is nothing but a sport.
C. Cheerleading has changed the author for the better.
D.The author didn't care about the success of the performances.
Ⅱ. Complete each sentence with one given word from the box.Each word can be used
” only once.
1.He lost____when he failed the exam.
2.I offered her an apology,but she wouldn't____it.
3. The party was a big____Everyone had a good time.
4. Her health has____since she started on this new diet.
5.You can___her because she always does things by the rules.
6.His written English is very good but he needs to____his spoken English.
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.Our teacher taught me how to perform in front of many people.(改为否定句)
Our teacher
_____me how to perform in front of many people.
2. Dancing in the group was not easy for me.(改为反意疑问句)
Dancing in the group was not easy for me,____________?
3. We've become good friends.(改为一般疑问句)
good friends?
4. Thanks to it, I have become a better student and team player.(保持句意基本不变)
it, I have become a better student and team player.
5.classmates, was,she, making,of,in front of, afraid, her,mistakes(连词成句)
A.accept
B.confidence
C.improved
D.practise
E.success
F.trust
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MONDAY
WEEK
8 Shout Your
Stress Away
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：194
难度：3级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：身心健康
On October 18,a group of young people gathered in a London
park. They waited for the signal and then shouted as loudly as
they could. This was a “Scream Club”event, created to help
participants release stress and feel free.
Scream therapy originally came from the United States and
has recently become very popular on TikTok. During the event, participants first shared what made
them feel sad,angry,or lonely. Then they all screamed together. Though it looked unusual, many
found it fun and helpful. Some passers-by were surprised to see so many people shouting together in
the park.
Most participants were in their twenties. "I didn't realize how much I was holding in until I
screamed,"said one young woman. Mona Sharif, the event organizer, started a TikTok group for
the club. Over a thousand people signed up within just three days, many of them women. A teacher
among them commented, "Women are often told to stay calm under pressure. It feels good to finally
express our feelings freely.”
Through such events, young people find a safe way to let out emotions they usually keep inside,
leaving them feeling relaxed and happy.
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MONDAY | Shout Your Stress Away
Choose the best answer.
1.What is the main purpose of the “Scream Club”?
A.To organize social activities.
B. To help people release stress.
C. To become popular on TikTok.
D.To surprise people in the park.
2.What do participants do before they scream together?
A. They sing a song.
B.They talk to passers-by.
C.They share their feelings.
D. They watch TikTok videos.
3.According to the article, what was the direct result of starting the TikTok group?
A.It won support from many old people.
B.Over a thousand people signed up quickly.
C. Similar clubs appeared in many other cities.
D.People learned the history of scream therapy.
4.Why did the teacher think the event was helpful for women?
A.They are often told to stay calm.
B. Most participants were women.
C. The organizer was a woman.
D. Women have more stress.
5.How do participants feel after the event?
A. Sad and lonely.
B. Tired and bored.
C. Relaxed and happy.
D. Surprised and curious.
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WEEK
TUESDAY
8 TheDangers of
Thirdhand Smoke
HH
语篇类型：说明文
词数：176
难度：3级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：身心健康
We allknow smoking and secondhand smoke are harmful. But
have you heard of thirdhand smoke?
When people smoke, harmful chemicals from the smoke
stick to walls, clothes, and other surfaces long after the smoke is
gone. This is called thirdhand smoke. Experts say it may also be
dangerous to our health.
Doctors are studying thirdhand smoke to understand why some non-smokers still get lung
cancer.A 2013 lab study showed it could even damage human DNA, which might increase the risk
of disease.
Thirdhand smoke can stay for weeks, months,or even years. It can't be removed by simply
opening windows.What's more, when nicotine(尼古丁)in the smoke reacts with air, it can form
cancer-causing substances.
Although it's hard to prove that it directly causes diseases, we should still be careful. Babies and
young children are at higher risk because they often touch objects and then put their hands in their
mouths. Pets may also be affected when they lick their fur.
It's important to be aware of this hidden danger and try to avoid it.
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TUESDAY | The Dangers of Thirdhand Smoke
Choose the best answer.
1. What is thirdhand smoke?
A.Anew type of cigarette invented recently.
B. Smoke that comes directly from a cigarette.
C. Smoke that non-smokers breathe in from the air.
D. Harmful chemicals that stay on surfaces after smoking
2. What did a 2013 lab study show about thirdhand smoke?
A.It makes clothes smell bad.
B. It can damage human DNA.
C.It helps people stop smoking.
D. It only affects babies and pets.
3. What does the underlined word “reacts” in Paragraph 4 mean about nicotine and air?
A.cleans
B. disappears
C.moves away
D.combines and changes
4.Who are most at risk from thirdhand smoke according to the article?
A. Teenagers at school.
B.Only people who smoke.
C. Babies and young children.
D.Adults who work outdoors.
5. What is the main idea of the article?
A.Pets are not affected by smoking
B.Smoking should be allowed only at home.
C. Opening windows can remove all harmful chemicals.
D. Thirdhand smoke is a hidden danger we should avoid.
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8
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WEDNESDAY
WEEK
8 Airport
Pups Help Calm
Nervous Flyers
H
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：188
难度：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：志愿服务与公共服务
Flying can be scary for many people. To help passengers stay
1 ,an airport in Mexico has a new team of workers. They are
not pilots or guards, but friendly,2 dogs!
The airport recently started this project. The goal is to help
passengers feel less stressed and more relaxed 3 their flights.
The team has many cute dogs, such as Marshall, a fluffy Samoyed(萨摩耶),and Delta, a small
Dachshund(腊肠犬). There is also a Labrador(拉布拉多)and a French bulldog(法国斗牛犬).
These dogs 4 the airport with their handlers(训犬师).They 5 people who are waiting
to board their planes. Passengers are 6 to pet the dogs or give them a cuddle(拥抱)."We
already consider them as co-workers(同事),"said a handler. “We 7 them, and they help
people to relieve stress(缓解压力)and calm down a little bit."
The dogs are still 8 puppies, so they only work for about an hour at a time. The airport is
now looking at how 9 the program has been. If it goes well, more furry helpers may appear at
other airports in Mexico. Next time you travel to the country,10 a wagging tail!
1.A.alert
B.awake
C.calm
D. silent
2.A.cute
B.hungry
C.strong
D.trained
3.A.after
B.before
C.during
D.until
4.A.clean up
B.look for
C.run away
D.walk through
5.A.follow
B. meet
C.hug
D.visit
6.A.forced
B.encouraged
C.taught
D.paid
7.A.guide
B. raise
C.remember
D.find
8.A.busy
B.clever
C.tired
D.young
9.A.expensive
B.popular
C.strange
D. successful
10.A.listen to
B.look out for
C.pay for
D.wait for
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THURSDAY
WEEK
The Art of
the Brick
8
HH
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：169
难度：3级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：优秀的艺术家及其艺
术成就
LEGO bricks(乐高积木)are among the world's most popular
toys. They can be a great hobby for both children and adults. For
some adults,like Nathan Sawaya,Lego can even be a career.
Sawaya was a lawyer in the late 1990s. He would often do a
creative activity after work. At first, he drew and painted. Then, one
day, he thought of his childhood hobby. He began building works of
Lego art. When he posted his works online,people loved them.
In 2004,Sawaya decided to leave his job and become a full-time Lego artist. Many people
didn't understand this, but he didn't care. Three years later, Sawaya held his first exhibition The
Art of the Lego Brick. It has been on display all over the world. At the exhibition, you'll find almost
everything.Landscapes, animals and many everyday items have been turned into Lego art.
The artist hopes more people will be inspired by his work. “Maybe you can also build something
for yourself using Lego bricks," he said.
Answer the questions.
1.What was Nathan Sawaya's job before becoming a Lego artist?
2.When did Sawaya decide to become a full-time Lego artist?
3.Why do you think Sawaya posted his Lego works online?
4. What kinds of things can people see at Sawaya's exhibition?
5. What does Sawaya hope his work will do for people?
6.Why do you think creative hobbies like building with Lego are important?
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FRIDAY
WEEK
8 Eat Your Way
Around Thailand
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
语篇类型：说明文
词数：199
难度：2级
建议用时：11分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：世界主要国家
的文化习俗
Hello,my name
is Yuri and I come
from Thailand.
Trying new dishes
is a good way to
explore a new place.
Here are some of the most popular foods in my
country.
Pad Thai(泰式炒粉)
Pad Thai is Thailand's national dish. It can be
found at most Thai restaurants and street stands
(货摊)in Thailand. It is made of rice noodles,
vegetables, eggs and meat. When you are
wandering around the night markets, the local
pad Thai stand is a great place to take a break.
Enjoy the food and the sights of Thailand!
Mango sticky rice(芒果糯米饭)
Mango is a popular fruit in Southeast Asia.
The fruit can be used to make a number of
mouth-watering desserts. One example is mango
sticky rice. The dessert is a combination of sweet
ripe(成熟的)mango,sticky rice and coconut
sauce. It gives people a refreshing feeling during
the summer heat.
Papaya salad(青木瓜沙拉)
A papaya salad has the four main flavours
of Thai dishes—saltiness, sweetness, spiciness
and sourness. When a customer orders a papaya
salad, the cook will mix and crush together
papaya, tomatoes,chili, palm sugar(椰糖),fish
sauce and lime juice. Papaya salad tastes fresh
and is one of the simplest Thai dishes.
I.Choose the best answer.
1.According to the article, what is needed to make Pad Thai?
①Rice noodles.
②Vegetables.
③Fish.
④Meat.
⑤Eggs.
A.①②③④
B.①②④⑤
C.①③④⑤
D.①②③⑤
2.According to the article, what are used to make mango sticky rice?
①Mango.
②Noodles.
③Sticky rice.
④Coconut sauce.
⑤Tomato sauce.
A.①②③
B.①④⑤
C.①③④
D.②③⑤
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3.According to the article, which of the following statements is true about papaya salad?
A.A papaya salad is difficult to make.
B.A papaya salad has six ingredients(配料).
C.The papaya salad is Thailand's national dish.
D.The papaya salad has three different flavours of Thai dishes.
4.In the article,Yuri talks about the following topics except___
A.how a papaya salad is prepared
B. where tourists can enjoy Pad Thai
C.how to explore a new place as a tourist
D.how to pick out the best mango for a dessert
I.Complete each sentence with one given item from the box. Each item can be used
only once.
A.explore
B. heat
C.main
D.national
E.order
F.sights
1.The best way to___the countryside is on foot.
2.We eat our_ ____meal of the day in the evening.
3. We're going to Paris for the weekend to see the____.
4.The aim is to improve services at both the local and___level.
5.The local people get out of the city to escape the summer___.
6.A surprising number of customers___the same sandwich every day.
Ⅲ.Complete the following sentences as required.
1.I come from Thailand.(对画线部分提问)
you come from?
2. Trying new dishes is a good way to explore a new place.(改为反意疑问句)
Trying new dishes is a good way to explore a new place,__________ _?
3. It is made of rice noodles, vegetables,eggs and meat.(对画线部分提问)
it made of?
4.Enjoy the food and the sights of Thailand!(改为反意疑问句)
Enjoy the food and the sights of Thailand,___________?
5.an English newspaper,your,a good way,to, is,improve,language ability, reading(连
词成句)
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MONDAY
WEEK
9 Waikiki Clears the
Way for Seals
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语篇类型：专题报道
词数：208
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：与自然和谐共生
Waikiki(威基基),Hawaii, is known around the world for its
beautiful beaches. On April 14,a Hawaiian monk seal(夏威夷僧海
豹)gave birth to her fifth child on one of the beaches. The 12-year-
old seal is named Kaiwi. She and her baby seal will stay on the
beach for about two months. During this time, Kaiwi will carefully
care for and nurture her young baby there until it is strong enough to live alone.
The Hawaiian monk seal is the most endangered seal species in US waters(水域). There
are fewer than 1,600 of them living in the world today. To protect Kaiwi and her newborn baby,
Hawaiian officials have closed off the beach where they are resting. A temporary fence has been
erected around part of the beach to keep people away. And guards have been patrolling(巡逻)the
beach area and nearby waters day and night to ensure their safety.
Some tourists visiting Waikiki are upset about the closure of part of the beach. But most of them
understand and support the officials'decision. “After all, the beach belongs not only to us humans,
but also to all other animals," said one visitor. Many people feel happy to see the mother seal and
her baby being protected in their natural home.
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MONDAY | Waikiki Clears the Way for Seals
Choose the best answer.
1.Why is the beach in Waikiki partially closed?
A.To clean up the sand and water.
B. To build a new tourist attraction.
C.Because the weather conditions are dangerous.
D. To protect a mother seal and her newborn baby.
2.How long will Kaiwi and her baby probably stay on the beach?
A.For about two weeks.
B. For about one month.
C.For about two months.
D.For about one year.
3.The underlined word “endangered” in Paragraph 2 most likely means____
A.new to science
B.very large in size
C.active during the day
D.at risk of dying out
4.What is the main job of the guards near the beach?
A. To guide tourists to other beaches.
B.To teach people about seal species.
C. To keep the mother and baby seal safe.
D. To stop people from swimming in the ocean.
5.What is the main idea of this article?
A.Waikiki is the most beautiful beach in Hawaii.
B. Many tourists are unhappy about the beach closure.
C. Hawaiian monk seals often give birth on busy beaches.
D.People are taking action to protect an endangered seal family.
WEEK
9
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TUESDAY
WEEK
9 80- Year-Old Becomes Oldest
Woman to Finish Ironman
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：186
难度：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：日常体育活动
On October 11,2025,crowds cheered as 80-year-old Natalie
Grabow crossed the finish line in Hawaii(夏威夷).She had just
finished the Ironman World Championship(铁人三项世界锦标
赛). Many younger athletes gave up halfway. But Ms.Grabow
kept going for 16 hours and 45 minutes. She had made history as
the oldest woman to finish the race.
The Ironman is one of the hardest races in the world. It has three parts: a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-
mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run. It tests both the body and mind. Most people can't imagine
finishing it.
Ms. Grabow has been active all her life. She played tennis when her kids were young. Later,
she started running. But she didn't know how to swim until she was 59 years old. She took lessons
so she could join her friends in Ironman races. Since then, she has finished 11 Ironman races. “It's
important to find something you enjoy," she said. “It keeps you excited every day.”
Now,Ms. Grabow is planning her next challenge. She will sign up for two more Ironman races
next year. For her,age is just a number.
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Choose the best answer.
1. What record did Natalie Grabow set?
A. The fastest woman in the Ironman.
B. The first woman to finish the Ironman.
C. The oldest woman to finish the Ironman.
D.The woman who trained the longest for the Ironman.
2. How long did it take Grabow to finish the race?
A.11 hours and 40 minutes.
B.12 hours and 55 minutes.
C.16 hours and 45minutes.
D.26 hours and 20 minutes.
3. When did Grabow learn to swim?
A.When she was a child.
B. When she was in college.
C. When she was 59 years old.
D. When she was 80 years old.
4.How many Ironman races has Grabow finished so far?
A.2 races.
B.3 races.
C.11 races.
D.16 races.
5. What is the main message of the article?
A.Ironman races are only for young people.
B. Winning is the most important thing in sports.
C.Swimming is the hardest part of the Ironman race.
D.Age should not stop you from achieving your goals.
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WEDNESDAY
WEEK
9 Who
Is the
World's Cutest Panda?
HH
语篇类型：随笔
词数：271
难度：3级
建议用时：9分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：动物的特征与生存环境
Hey buddy, buddy, tell me, which panda do you think is the
cutest in the world?
Did you say Meng Lan(萌兰)? Haha,I’m1 many of you
did! 2 I was born in July 2015,I've been the cutest, smartest,
friendliest, and most handsome panda in the world!
Now,I'm living at the Beijing Zoo.I'm the most 3 panda here.Do you want to see me? Well, rush
towards me as soon as the zoo opens at 7:30 am! If you're not a good runner,then I'm 4 the only thing
you're going to be able to see is a very large crowd outside of my room.
I'm also the busiest(my keepers use the word "naughtiest", but I think it should be "busiest”)
panda in the zoo.I've kept a few birds as my 5 .I6 them daily. Most of them have become
as chubby(胖乎乎的)and cute as me. I enjoy digging tunnels in my room, too.However, every
time I do this,my keepers come inside of my room and stand behind me. Then, I have to pretend
that I'm 7 some grass to eat.
I’m also 8 working out. I'm good at doing splits(劈叉),and I do sit-ups(仰卧起坐)
almost every day. I've even tried to 9 the wall of my room. I want to shake hands with my fans!
Every time my keepers tell me not to do this,I 10 my head. But as soon as they're gone, I start
planning out my next climb!
I enjoy being the cutest, smartest, friendliest, and most handsome panda in the world! Come to
Beijing and see me!
1.A.sorry
B.glad
C.angry
D.worried
2.A.Since
B. Before
C. Until
D. Though
3.A.lazy
B.quiet
C.popular
D.dangerous
4.A.afraid
B.happy
C.sure
D. proud
5.A.pets
B.toys
C. tools
D.food
6.A.eat
B. watch
C.catch
D.feed
7.A.asking for
B.waiting for
C.paying for
D.looking for
8.A.tired of
B.interested in
C.afraid of
D.satisfied with
9.A.jump over
B.climb up
C.run along
D.walk around
10.A.turn
B. shake
C.nod
D.raise
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HerHidden Name
9
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：244
难度：4级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：历史的发展
Fillin each blank with a proper word or the proper form of the
word in the brackets.
Many people like to write something on the books they read.
But perhaps a few will leave 1.______(visible) marks on
them. 2._______(recent), such marks were found in an ancient
book.
Scientists used a new technology to study artifacts from the Bodleian Library(博德莱安
图书馆)in England. They 3D-scanned(三维扫描)the artifacts to find 3.______(hide)
information in them. One of the artifacts was a manuscript of a biblical text(《圣经》文本). It
was produced in England in the 4.______(eight) century. In it, scientists found some marks.A
lady named Eadburg may have 5._____(leave) these marks.
This lady used the dry point of a quill(羽毛笔),without ink, to write these marks. Her name,
“EADBURG”, is 6.______(write) in fullfive times in the manuscript. It appears 7._ ___
(other)ten times in short forms. They include “E”,“EAD”and “EADB”.
The marks also include some simple drawings of human figures. One of the 8._______(draw)
has two people in it. The one on the left raises his left hand.And the other man on the right holds out
his arms.
At that time,a woman was among the most educated in society if she could read and write. So
who was this "Eadburg”? Scientists have a list of nine possible women.But they haven't gotten the
answer yet.
Scientists will study the signatures and the drawings 9.______(far) in the coming months.
"The answer 10._______(lie) in this manuscript," said one scientist. "It speaks across the
centuries.”
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9Why
Do Our Teeth
Become Sensitive?
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：148
难度：3级
建议用时：11分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：身心健康
When you
drink cold water,
your teeth
may have an
uncomfortable
even a deep breath of cold air can cause pain.
feeling. If you've ever experienced this feeling,
you may have sensitive teeth. It's a common
problem shared by millions of people around
the world.
Scientists have found that several factors can
cause you to have sensitive teeth. For example,
brushing your teeth too hard can wear down the
enamel(牙釉质)on your teeth. Foods that are
acidic,such as sodas and tomatoes, can also wear
down enamel over time.
People with sensitive teeth may experience
feelings of pain when they eat or drink
something cold, hot, sweet or sour. Sometimes
If your teeth are sensitive, there are a
number of ways to help reduce the pain. Using
a soft toothbrush and brushing your teeth
carefully and gently will help. Watching what
you eat and drink can help,too.
I.Answer the questions.
1.Do many people around the world have the problem of sensitive teeth?
2.According to the article,if you have sensitive teeth, what may you experience?
3. Why may brushing your teeth too hard cause you to have sensitive teeth?
4.List two foods that are acidic.
5. What can you do to reduce the pain if your teeth are sensitive?
6. Why should we protect our teeth?List at least two reasons.
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Ⅱ. Complete each sentence with one given word from the box.
A.breath
B.common
C.reduced
D.shared
E.uncomfortable
F.watched
1.He___the chocolate cake with her.
2. The doctor told me to take a deep___.
3. The price is______from 99 cents to 85 cents.
4. I couldn't sleep because the bed was so___.
5.I had dinner and__TV for a couple of hours.
6.Oil pollution is the most_____cause of death for seabirds.
Ⅲ.Complete the following sentences as required.
1.It's a common problem shared by millions of people around the world.(改为一般疑
问句)
_______a common problem shared by millions of people around the
world?
2. Scientists have found that several factors can cause you to have sensitive teeth.(对画
线部分提问)
scientists found?
3.Using a soft toothbrush and brushing your teeth carefully and gently will help.(改为
否定句)
Using a soft toothbrush and brushing your teeth carefully and gently_______
—__.
4. Watching what you eat and drink can help,too.(改为否定句)
Watching what you eat and drink______help,______.
5.over time, will, carefully, the,teeth, and,gently, help, brushing,reduce,your,pain(连
词成句)
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10 You're Not Sick Anymore—Why
Are You Still Coughing?
语篇类型：说明文
词数：178
难度：4级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：身心健康
Have you ever had a cold or flu that was gone, but the cough
stayed for weeks? You're not alone. Many people experience this.
Doctors say some patients cough for up to eight weeks even
after the virus has left their bodies. "We can't detect the virus
anymore,yet they're still coughing,"says expert Michael Shilho.
Why does this happen?Scientists are stillstudying it. They believe it has to do with nerves in
our airways(气道).
Coughing is a natural reflex(反射)that protects our throat from water or food. When nerves in
the airway sense something irritating,they signal the brain to cough.
During an infection,our airways become inflamed(发炎的).This makes the nerves extra sensitive.
Even after we recover,these nerves may stay overly reactive for some time.
As researcher Lorcan McGarvey explains, simple actions like breathing deeply, laughing, or going
out into cold air—things that aren't harmful—can trigger coughing long after the illness is over.
In short, a lasting cough doesn't always mean you're still sick. It may just be your body's nerves
taking time to calm down.
Choose the best answer.
1.According to the article,how long can a cough last after the virus is gone?
A.For a few days.
B. For up to eight weeks.
C.Only during the illness.
D. For more than three months.
2. Why might someone still cough after recovering from a cold?
A.They need to take more medicine.
B. The virus is still active in their body.
C. Their airway nerves remain sensitive.
D. Their lungs are permanently damaged.
3. The underlined word “trigger” in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to“_____”.
A. stop something
B. record something
C.cause something to start
D.help something get better
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4.According to the research, what can trigger coughing in recovered patients?
A.Eating spicy food.
B.Talking too much.
C.Drinking cold water.
D. Breathing deeply or laughing.
5. What is the main idea of this article?
A.Coughing only happens during illness.
B.Doctors don't understand why people cough.
C.Alasting cough may be caused by sensitive nerves, not sickness.
D.Coughing, especially long-lasting one,is always a sign of serious illness.
不
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TUESDAY
WEEK
10 Around
the Bed
in 60 Days
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：239
难度：3级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：航天事业发展
Many people don't like getting up early in the morning, but
most of us have to get out of bed to make money. What if you could
get paid without leaving your bed? Well, a group of 12 volunteers
has just done exactly that.
All the volunteers were between the ages of 20 and 45.
They spent two fullmonths in a special lab in France. There they stayed in bed 24 hours a day
for 60 days without any breaks. That meant no getting up for meals, no showers, and not even
getting up for bathroom breaks. They ate, read, and did everything lying down. How much
were they paid for their unusual “work”? Each person received $18,300!But it's certainly
not easy money, right? Staying in bed for so long can make your body feel weak and stiff
(僵硬的).
These volunteers were part of an important scientific experiment. Scientists conducted the
study to observe changes to the human body during long-term bed rest. Lying down for a long time
is similar to how astronauts'bodies are affected in space, where there is no gravity. The research
may help scientists find better ways to keep astronauts healthy during long space trips. It can also
help people who must stay in bed for long periods due to illness. So, while it might sound like a
simple way to earn money, these volunteers have actually helped advance science through their
unusual effort.
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Choose the best answer.
1.How long did the volunteers stay in bed for the experiment?
A.For 24 hours.
B.For 45 days.
C. For 60 days.
D.For two weeks.
2.How did the volunteers do everything during the experiment?
A. Sitting down.
B. Standing up.
C.Lying down.
D. Walking around.
3. Why did scientists conduct this bed rest study?
A.To test new beds for hospitals.
B.To help people earn money easily.
C.To find ways to make people stronger.
D.To understand how astronauts'bodies change in space.
4. What was the main challenge for the volunteers?
A.They didn’t get enough money.
B.They felt bored and sleepy allday.
C. Their bodies became weak and stiff.
D. They couldn't read books, take a shower,or go to the bathroom.
5. What is the main purpose of the article?
A.To show the difficulties of space travel.
B.To describe an easy way to make money.
C. To encourage people to become astronauts.
D.To explain how a bed rest experiment helps science.
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No,
10
They're Not
Photographs
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：224
难度：3级
建议用时：11分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：优秀的艺术家及其艺术成就
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At first sight, these images look like 1 photographs. But in fact, they are all acrylic
paintings(丙烯画)created by Jason de Graaf.
Jason is a Canadian 2 .He first studiedillustration and design in college. It was during this
time that an artist visited his class and displayed personal works. This 3 made Jason fall in love
with painting. Later,after watching 4 artist paint with acrylics,he was inspired and began to
develop his own unique style.
The artist now lives and works in Quebec. He often sits for hours, fully 5 creating his
artworks. His 6 is very detailed. He always begins by taking photos of his subjects. Then, he
carefully draws them on canvas with a pencil to create an outline. In the end,he 7 uses acrylic
paints to colour(给⋯⋯上色)them in. The 8 process can take several days or even longer.
The 9_results are always amazing and look incredibly real.
10,Jason doesn't just paint exactly what he sees. He always 11 his own imagination
to his works. If you look 12 ,you will find many nice and surprising details in these paintings. Such
13 may not exist in real photographs.14 these creative details, he is able to turn everyday items
into beautiful displays of colour and wonder.Doesn't he have a pair of 15 hands?
1.A.old
B. clear
C. real
D.famous
2.A.doctor
B.athlete
C.artist
D.scientist
3.A.problem
B.idea
C.experience
D.competition
4.A.another
B.other
C. the other
D.others
5.A.focused on
B.tired of
C.proud of
D.surprised at
6.A.result
B. process
C.purpose
D.problem
7.A.quickly
B.carelessly
C.patiently
D.nervously
8.A. whole
B.easy
C.first
D.main
9.A.final
B. same
C.last
D.direct
10.A. Meanwhile
B. Moreover
C. Therefore
D.However
11.A.removes
B.adds
C.changes
D.forgets
12.A.closely
B.happily
C.suddenly
D. sadly
13.A. sizes
B. stories
C.colours
D. details
14.A.Thanks to
B.According to
C. Instead of
D.In spite of
15.A.busy
B.comfortable
C.magic
D. strong
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语篇类型：随笔
词数：178
难度：2级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：丰富、充实、积极
向上的生活
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My
Harry Potter
Paper Artworks
10
My name is Kristy Edgar. I'm a paper artist.
I've been making paper art for about eight years.
Since I was a kid,I've loved the Harry Potter series.Back in 2017,I started making paper art pieces
of the characters in this series. But I failed—the final pieces didn't turn out the way I wanted them to.
The first movie in the series is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone(《哈利·波特与魔法石》).
It was released in 2001. The year 2021 was its 20th anniversary. To honour it, I re-started my Harry
Potter project during that year.
Of this project, the most difficult part was to show the magical elements. To handle this,I
experimented a lot with different materials. For example,I used vellum(牛皮纸)for the translucent(半透明
的)parts. I brushed nail polish(指甲油)on plastic to make things shiny. AndIeven tried my first 3D piece.
After all the hard work, I finally completed a series of 27 paper art pieces. In making it, both my
creativity and skills have improved. Iloved working on this magical project!
Answer the questions.
1.What kind of artist is Kristy Edgar?
2.Why did she restart her Harry Potter project in 2021?
3.What was the biggest challenge in creating the paper art?
4. Name one special material she used and its purpose.
5.How many paper art pieces did she finally complete?
6. Have you worked hard on a project you loved?What did you learn from the experience?
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WEEK
10 Top
Ski Resorts
in Beijing
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：211
难度：2级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：世界主要国家的文
化习俗与文化景观
Skiing is a
popular winter
sport. Here are
some of the best
ski resorts in
Beijing.
Nanshan Ski Resort(南山滑雪场)
Location:Miyun county(密云县),a 1.5-hour
drive from Tian'anmen Square
Nanshan Ski Resort is the largest ski resort
in northern China. The resort is equipped with
many ski facilities and slopes(斜坡). It offers
over 5,000 sets of ski equipment for renting.
Nanshan has two cable car(缆车)lines. Each
cable car can hold two to four people at a time.
There are also special snowmobile tracks(摩托
雪橇轨道)for children.
Badaling Ski Resort(八达岭滑雪场)
Location: About five kilometres away from
the Badaling Great Wall
Badaling Ski Resort offers tourists a lot
of fun winter activities, such as skiing,ice
sculpture and snow sauna(桑拿浴). The
resort has ski slopes of different difficulty
levels. They can meet the needs of different
skiers. Badaling Ski Resort also has a 2,300-
metre-long snowmobile track. It is the longest
snowmobile track in Beijing.
Beijing Yuyang Ski Resort(北京渔阳国际
滑雪场)
Location:Pinggu district(平谷区),a90-minute
drive from the city centre
Beijing Yuyang Ski Resort is one of the
largest ski resorts around Beijing. It has eleven
different ski slopes. The resort combines
hiking, winter activities,dining and other forms
of entertainment. It is open into the evening.
Skiers can enjoy the night scenery of Beijing
there.
I.Answer the questions.
1.According to the article, which is the largest ski resort in Beijing?
2. Where is Badaling Ski Resort?
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3.How long is the snowmobile track at Badaling Ski Resort?
4. What can visitors do at Yuyang Ski Resort?
5. The article introduces three ski resorts. Which one of them do you like the best?Give
at least two reasons.
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.The twins look alike,but they
2.Her novels have gained in_
3. There were more than 200 people present at the____.(meet)
4.I'm sure you can look forward to an
5.Put some strawberries on the ice cream—what a perfect______!(combine)
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.Nanshan Ski Resort is the largest ski resort in northern China.(保持句意基本不变)
2. It offers over 5,000 sets of ski equipment for renting.(改为被动语态)
3.Each cable car can hold two to four people at a time.(对划线部分提问)
4. The resort has ski slopes of different difficulty levels.(改为反意疑问句)
5.our school,classroom, equipped,in, with, be, will, every, computers(连词成句)
in character.(different)
over recent years.(popular)
____holiday in Shanghai.(enjoy)
Nanshan Ski Resort is
Over 5,000 sets of ski equipment
people can each cable car hold at a time?
The resort has ski slopes of different difficulty levels,_________
__ski resort in
for renting.
__?
northern China.
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MONDAY
11Helping
Babies
Like Her
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语篇类型：专题报道
词数：186
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：科学技术
Grace Haberl was born earlier than expected. She lived in an
incubator(恒温箱)for the first eleven days of her life. Nearly two
decades later, when Grace went to college, she needed to invent
something for a material science(材料科学)project. She immediately
thought of helping early-born babies like her.
It is very important for these babies to stay warm.Incubators can help do this. But many
hospitals in developing countries do not have
enough incubators. As a result,about 140 babies
in the world die every day because of low body
temperatures.
To help solve this problem,Grace invented
a special incubator blanket called Warmilu.
The name stands for“Warm I Love You.”
These blankets are easy to use. Each one has a
special heating pack inside that provides warmth.
The pack can be reused up to 100 times, making
it practical and economical.
To date, these special blankets have been
sent to 19 countries around the world. They have
been used to help more than 37,700 babies stay
warm and healthy! Grace's invention shows how
a simple idea can make a big difference and save
many lives.
Choose the best answer.
1.Why did Grace decide to invent something for early-born babies?
A. Her teacher asked her to do it.
B.Her college project required it.
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C. She worked in a hospital's baby room.
D. She had been an early-born baby herself.
2. What problem does Grace's invention aim to solve?
A.Baby blankets are not warm enough.
B.Incubators are too expensive to make.
C.Hospitals in poor countries lack doctors.
D. Many babies die without enough warming devices.
3.What is special about the Warmilu blanket?
A.It uses electricity.
B. It is very cheap to make.
C. Its heat pack is reusable.
D.It has very beautiful colours and patterns.
4.What does the name “Warmilu” express?
A.A technical term.
B.A caring message.
C.A company's name.
D.A material's feature.
5. What is the main idea of the article?
A. Keeping babies warm is a simple task.
B. Hospitals should buy more modern equipment.
C. College projects are very important for students.
D.A life-saving invention inspired by a personal experience.
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TUESDAY
WEEK
11 From Small Town Girl to
International Star
HH
语篇类型：专题报道
词数：183
难度：3级
建议用时：6分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：优秀的艺术家及其艺
术形式
When it comes to talented actresses in China,Xin Zhilei surely has
her place. Her new movie,The Sun Rises on Us AI(《日掛中天》),
helped her win the Best Actress Award at the Venice Film Festival(威
尼斯电影节). This means a lot to her as her road to fame was never
easy.
Xin was born
into a poor family in Heilongjiang province. She
worked part-time in a fast-food restaurant to earn
money when she was still in school.Later, she
worked as a model to support her family.
Xin's talent was finally discovered in 2005 by
a Hong Kong movie star. But she stayed mostly
unknown for years. Still, Xin never gave up.
Everything changed when the TV drama Blossoms
Shanghai(《繁花》)came out. She plays a
businesswoman in the show.People liked how
confident and charming she looked. She became
known to more people. Not long after that, she
won the Magnolia Award(白玉兰奖)for her
stage play Prima Facie(《初步举证》).
After years of hard work,Xin now can finally
call herself an “international star”. Let's cheer for
her—and look forward to what she will bring us
next.
Choose the best answer.
1. What does Xin Zhilei's recent award show?
A.She is now a famous director.
B. She plans to leave China for Hollywood.
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C. She is now famous around the world.
D. She prefers making movies to TV dramas.
2. How did Xin support herself when she was young?
A.By selling her paintings.
B.By teaching acting classes.
C.By borrowing money from friends.
D.By working in a fast-food restaurant.
3. What finally made Xin widely known to the public?
A.Her work as a model.
B. Her role in Blossoms Shanghai.
C.Her performance in the play Prima Facie.
D. Her award at the Venice Film Festival.
4.Which word best describes Xin's journey to success?
A.Easy.
B.Lucky.
C. Short.
D.Difficult.
5. What is the main message of the article?
A. Never giving up leads to success.
B.International awards are not easy to get.
C.TV dramas are more important than movies.
D.Family plays the biggest role in one'sjourney to success.
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WEEK
1 Let's Play
Ping Pong!
HH
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：217
难度：4级
建议用时：11分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：身心健康
Nenad Bach is a Croatian-American(克罗地亚裔美国籍的)
recording(唱片)artist. For decades, he travelled the world, going
on tours and 1 with many famous musicians. His life was 2
music and excitement.
3 ,in 2010,everything stopped suddenly. Nenad was
diagnosed with Parkinson's disease(帕金森病). This is a kind of nervous system disorder(神经
系统紊乱). It can make it 4 for a person to move. The condition also gets 5 as time goes
by. Nenad shared, "Five years after I was diagnosed, I couldn't even play a single chord(和弦)on
my guitar."He felt very sad because he could 6 play his music.
Then, one day, a friend asked Nenad to play ping pong. Nenad decided to try. He discovered
that he really liked the game. More importantly, the next day,he woke up feeling a strong “desire to
live”. After that,he kept playing ping pong 7.Because of playing ping pong, Nenad started to
feel healthier and much happier.
In 2017, Nenad started a nonprofit organization called Ping Pong Parkinson. The 8 of
this group is to encourage people with Parkinson's and teach them how to play ping pong. Now,
Nenad has a new mission in life: to share the 9 of this sport. He 10 hopes that others with
Parkinson's can benefit from playing ping pong,just like he did.
1.A.meeting
B.performing
C.teaching
D.helping
2.A.short of
B.full of
C.tired of
D. proud of
3.A.Besides
B. Therefore
C.However
D.Finally
4.A.fun
B.easy
C. hard
D.late
5.A.worse
B.better
C.easier
D. stranger
6.A.no doubt
B.no way
C.no matter
D.no longer
7.A.carefully
B.suddenly
C.regularly
D.secretly
8.A.story
B. rule
C.goal
D. problem
9.A.danger
B.power
C.cost
D.history
10.A.possibly
B.hardly
C.truly
D.luckily
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InsectsUp Close
11
HH
语篇类型：专题报道
词数：268
难度：3级
建议用时：9分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：热爱与敬畏自然
Where do you get your inspiration? For Levon Biss, it came
to him while he was looking at some insects from his garden. He
had bought a microscope for his son. For fun, they put an insect
under the lens(镜头)."It was just so beautiful,"said Levon. He
wondered if he could capture that beauty in a photograph.
Levon is from London._1____But the insects gave him a new direction._2_
Each of these pictures takes a few weeks to make.Levon uses a camera with a microscope lens.
The camera is placed on a special rail. He takes a shot,and then moves the camera by seven microns
(微米)for the next shot.3_In the end,he might find himself with about 10,000 shots
of an insect.A computer puts them together into a single picture.
Recently, Levon worked with scientists at the American Museum of Natural History in New
York City. With their help, he took photos of some endangered insects. He also photographed some
specimens of extinct insects._4___
"Around the world, the number of insects is dropping. They are being killed by pesticides(杀虫
剂)and climate change,"said Levon.“5”
Fill in each blank in the article with a proper sentence given below.Each sentence can
be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you will need.
A.He exhibited these photos at the museum.
B.He turned to taking close-up photos of them.
C.He had been taking photos for advertisements.
D.He used a special camera that could fly around the insects.
E. His son helped him choose which insects to photograph first.
F.Seven microns is about one-tenth the thickness of a human hair.
G.I hope my photos can get people to care more about protecting insects.
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11 A Field Trip to
the Aquarium
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：224
难度：1级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：丰富、充实、积
极向上的生活
Last Friday,
our class took a
field trip to the
aquarium. We were
all very excited
about the trip.
There was so much to see at the aquarium.
Our first stop was the penguins'house. The
penguins were cute. They looked funny when
they were walking. However, they looked
graceful when they were swimming. I noticed
that some of them walked together. Others had
baby penguins by their side.
“Why do some of those penguins stay
together?”I asked our teacher Mr. Lin.
"Some kinds of penguins like to stay
together," answered Mr. Lin. “They keep each
other warm and protect their babies."
Then we moved to the next room. There
was a big tank fullof fish. The fish were in
different shapes, colours and sizes. Most of the
fish swam around on their own, but there were
also groups of little fish swimming together.
"Why are those little fish swimming
together?" asked Erica.
"Sometimes small fish swim in a group for
protection," replied Mr. Lin. "If they are alone,
big fish might eat them. But when they swim
together, they look like a big fish. This way, a
real big fish won't realize that the 'big fish’in
front of it is in fact a group of small fish.”
We all learned a lot and had a good time at
the aquarium.
I.Answer the questions.
1. What did the author's class do last Friday?
2.According to the author,how did the penguins look when they walked?
3. Why do some of the penguins like to stay together?
4. Most of the fish swam in groups in the tank, didn't they?
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5.How do small fish protect themselves by swimming together?
6. Suppose you are going to the aquarium. What sea animal do you want to see the most?
Why?
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.He jumped in and
2. She felt secure and
3. The children were jumping up and down with______.(excited)
4.Go straight ahead until you come to a bus______.(stop)
5.She was reading in the room, without_______
6.She refused to face the
ⅢI. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.There was so much to see at the aquarium.(改为反意疑问句)
2.There was a big tank full of fish.(保持句意基本不变)
3.“Sometimes small fish swim in a group for protection,” replied Mr. Lin.(直接引语改
4. We all had a good time at the aquarium.(保持句意基本不变)
5.hard, baby penguins,own,to, their,on, is,live,it, for(连词成句)
__to the opposite bank.(swim)
when she was with him.(protect)
the boy coming.(notice)
_.(real)
There was so much to see at the aquarium,
There was a big tank
为间接引语)
We all_________
____
fish.
Mr. Lin replied that sometimes small fish_________in a group for protection.
at the aquarium.
_?
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MONDAY
“Yes,
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：226
难度：5级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：地球与宇宙探秘
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I Swallowed
the Planet!”
For the first time, scientists have observed a star swallowing a
planet. The amazing event took place in our Milky Way galaxy(银
河系), near the Aquila constellation(天鹰座). This location is
about 12,000 light years away from our Earth.
In this new study, a team of scientists first noticed a strange
star. Its brightness suddenly increased by more than 100 times over a ten-day period, which caught
their attention.
The scientists looked further at the star through telescopes. They found it to be quite similar to
our Sun in size and type. The star swallowed
a planet over a period of about 100 days. The
planet was a hot gas giant(气态巨行星). Its
mass was similar to that of Jupiter(木星).
The planet was orbiting very close to its star.
It completed an entire orbit around the star in
just one Earth day.
The star nibbled at(蚕食)the planet's
edges as it began to swallow it slowly. In the
final ten days, the rest of the planet fell inside
the star completely. When the planet was
totally destroyed, there was a bright explosion
that made the star shine brightly.
According to scientists, most planets will
meet their end when their star runs out of
energy and expands. Earth will meet a similar
end when our Sun grows old—but not for
another five billion years, so we don't need to
worry now.
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Choose the best answer.
1. What first made scientists notice the special star?
A. Its large size.
B. Its unusual colour.
C.Its close distance to Earth.
D. Its sudden increase in brightness.
2.How long did the entire process of the star swallowing the planet take?
A.About ten days.
B.About one day.
C.About one hundred days.
D.About five billion years.
3. What happened to the planet in the final ten days?
A. It became a gas giant.
B. It started to expand in size.
C. It moved away from the star.
D. It was completely destroyed by the star.
4.According to the passage, what will eventually happen to Earth?
A.It willbecome a gas giant.
B.It will be swallowed by Jupiter.
C.It will move away from the Sun.
D.It will be destroyed in the end.
5.What is the main purpose of this article?
A. To warn about dangers to Earth.
B.To explain how stars produce energy.
C.To report a recent scientific discovery.
D.To compare different planets in space.
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12 The Origins of
Ice Sculpting
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：198
难度：2级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：人类发明与创新
Imagine turning a simple block of ice into a flower,a swan, or
even a castle. This is the art of ice sculpting—where frozen water
becomes a canvas(画布)for amazing artworks.
But where did this idea come from? The history of using ice
goes back thousands of years. In the Arctic(北极), the Inuit
people built snow houses long ago. In ancient China, farmers stored ice to keep food fresh. In Rome
and India, rich people enjoyed drinks with ice.
Over time, people began carving ice into different shapes. In the 1600s, fishermen in
Heilongjiang made ice lanterns by freezing water in buckets(桶)and placing candles inside.In 18th-
century Russia,an empress(女皇)even ordered a palace made entirely of ice.
Today, ice sculpting is often taught in cooking schools. It is closely related to fruit and vegetable
carving. This tradition started long ago, when wealthy families used sugar and ice sculptures to
decorate their meals.
Now,ice art is popular worldwide. There are many ice festivals, such as:
● Harbin Ice Festival, China
· Ice Magic Festival, Canada
· Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan
Ice sculpting has even been part of the Olympic cultural events, showing how this frozen art
brings beauty and wonder to people everywhere.
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Choose the best answer.
1.According to the passage, what is ice sculpting?
A.Building houses from snow.
B. Making ice for drinks.
C.Creating art from frozen water.
D.Carving designs into wood and stone.
2. What does the example of the Russian empress show?
A.Ice palaces are easy to build.
B. Russia has the best ice artists.
C.Only rich people enjoyed ice art.
D. People created large ice structures.
3. How did fishermen in Heilongjiang make ice lanterns?
A.By painting on blocks of ice.
B.By using special carving tools.
C.By melting ice into different shapes.
D. By freezing water in buckets with candles inside.
4. Where do many chefs learn ice sculpting today?
A.At art museums.
B.In cooking schools.
C. From Inuit teachers.
D.During ice festivals.
5. What is the main purpose of this article?
A.To teach the steps of making an ice sculpture.
B.To explain why ice is a popular material for art.
C. To compare different ice festivals around the world.
D. To describe the history and development of ice sculpting.
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12 Picturesof Cats Bring Visitors
to an Old Street
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语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：235
难度：4级
建议用时：9分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：社区生活
An old street in Shanghai has become a new hotspot. Artists
have 1 buildings along Middle Fangbang Road with colourful
images of cats,creating a unique outdoor gallery.
All of the pictures are based on real cats raised by Chinese
netizens. Artists also painted the cats'names and their profiles on
the walls 2 their images. The cat street has 3 both local residents and tourists alike. Many
visitors even brought their pet cats along with them to 4 . Some people walk slowly along the
street, looking at each cat picture carefully.
These creative works were created by artist Tango and his team.They are part of the third Bund
Art Season festival.
The "cat street" is about 600 metres long. It had been empty and quiet 5 2018.Now these
lovely cat images are attracting people to make their way down it 6 .They can take a look at the
traditional buildings before these old buildings 7 in the future.
Tango's team saw the empty street as a great outdoor gallery. 8 the “cat street", the team
also provided many other art installations(装置)in Yu Garden and BFC. Visitors can find cat
elements in them too.
"They are a whole series of 9 .This area reflects the humanistic care(人文关怀)for cats
and the symbiotic relationship(共生关系)between cats and people in the city;”Tango said.The
project shows how art can bring 10 to old places.
1.A.cleaned
B. built
C.knocked
D.covered
2.A.away from
B.inside
C.behind
D.next to
3.A.sent
B. warned
C.attracted
D.followed
4.A.have meals
B.take photos
C.play games
D.tell stories
5.A.before
B. since
C. after
D.until
6.A.at once
B.by accident
C.once again
D.in person
7.A.discover
B. disappear
C.improve
D.recycle
8.A. Besides
B. Except
C.Against
D. Without
9.A.designs
B.problems
C.memories
D.messages
10.A.new life
B.bad luck
C.great danger
D.serious trouble
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Let'sRead
More Novels!
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：167
难度：3级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：丰富、充实、积极向
上的生活
World Book Day falls on April 23 every year. What books are
you going to read to celebrate this day?I would like to suggest that
you read novels, because there are many benefits to reading them.
Reading novels can provide fun and relaxation. It is good for
both your physical and mental health. People who read novels have
lower stress levels than those who don't read. And novel readers
have lower rates of mental illness.
Different novelists have different dialects and ways of speaking.When you read their works,
you can learn new words and expressions. This can help you build your language skills.
Reading novels helps you to become more empathetic. As you read, you learn about what
happens to the characters and how it makes them feel. At the same time, certain areas of your brain
become more active. You will feel as if you are experiencing the story yourself. According to one
study,novel readers have higher levels of empathy than nonfiction readers.
Answer the questions.
1.When is World Book Day?
2.How can reading novels benefit our health?
3.How does reading novels help improve language skills?
4. What did the study find about novel readers'empathy levels?
5.Why can reading novels make you feel like you're experiencing the story yourself?
6.What book would you recommend to a friend on World Book Day and why?
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12 Preparing a Picnic
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：165
难度：2级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：丰富、充实、
积极向上的生活
Having a picnic 
is one of the great
joys of summer.
Before you start
hunting for a shady
place to eat your
sandwiches, there are some things you should
think about.
Packing your foods
Before you set off, check if your food box
is shut tight. If it's a hot summer's day,then a
cool box willcome in super handy for keeping
your picnic foods. Don't forget to pack cups or
bottles for drinks.
Food safety
You should keep things like meat pies,fish
and dairy dishes in cold boxes.You'd better
keep your foods on ice for as long as possible
before you eat them. Finally, carry some hand
sanitizer(洗手液). Make sure that everyone's
hands are clean before they touch the foods.
Delicious snacks
After you have prepared the main dishes,
it's time to pack some snacks. Chips, chocolate
bars and cookies are considered great picnic
snacks. They are very delicious, of course, but
be careful not to eat too many of them.
I. Choose the best answer.
1.According to the article, before you set off for a picnic,you should____.
A.find a shady place
B.eat your sandwiches
C. wash your hands
D.check if your food box is shut tight
2.You should pack cups or bottles for___.
A.dairy dishes
B.drinks
C.fish
D.meat pies
3.According to the article,____are considered great picnic snacks.
A.chips
B.hamburgers
C.chocolate drinks
D.fish pies
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4.According to the article, which of the following statements is true?
A.Having a picnic is one of the great joys of winter.
B.You can eat as many snacks as you want at the picnic.
C.You should prepare main dishes after having packed snacks.
D.A cool box is very handy when you go for a picnic in summer.
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.My grandma has become very______in recent years. (forget)
2. He is unable to focus on his work for any________of time.(long)
3. She has never______much about her appearance.(careful)
4.The forecast said that there was a______of snow tonight.(possible)
5. The teacher didn't seem to have done much______for the class. (prepare)
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.Having a picnic is one of the great joys of summer.(保持句意基本不变)
one of the great joys of summer to have a picnic.
2.Don't forget to pack cups or bottles for drinks.(改为反意疑问句)
Don't forget to pack cups or bottles for drinks,_____ ____________?
3.You should keep things like meat pies, fish and dairy dishes in cold boxes.(对画线部
分提问)
we keep things like meat pies,fish and dairy dishes?
4.You'd better keep your foods on ice for as long as possible before you eat them.(保持
句意基本不变)
You'd better keep your foods on ice for as long as_____ _____
before you
eat them.
5.it, when, raining,set, hard, off, was, we(连词成句)
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13 First-Ever3D Scan
of the Titanic
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：210
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：科学技术与工程
The remains of the Titanic lie deep below the surface of the
Atlantic(大西洋). It is the most famous shipwreck(沉船)in
history. There have been a lot of opinions about its sinking. In the
movie Titanic,the ship hit an iceberg. But was this the whole truth?
Magellan Ltd. has been trying to find out the answer to that
question. They have been doing this with the help of new technologies. For example, remote-controlled
submersibles(潜水艇)have taken photos of the shipwreck from every angle possible. The team
spent more than 200 hours carefully examining and photographing the wreck. In total, they collected
700,000 images. Using these images, the company created the first-ever full-sized 3D model of
the shipwreck,showing every part clearly.
The company hopes that this detailed 3D model will help scientists finally work out what really
sank the Titanic. Researchers can now study the ship without going deep into the ocean.
"There is still much to learn from the wreck," said Parks Stephenson, a Titanic researcher."She
has stories to tell. With this full 3D model, I’m seeing new details that none of us have ever seen
before. This has allowed me to see the shipwreck in a completely new light and understand better
what happened that night."
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Choose the best answer.
1.What is the main purpose of creating the 3Dmodel of the Titanic?
A.To help scientists study how it sank.
B.To find valuable items from the ship.
C.To make a new movie about the ship.
D. To attract more tourists to visit the wreck.
2.How did Magellan Ltd.collect images of the shipwreck?
A.By studying old photos and drawings.
B.By interviewing survivors of the disaster.
C. By using remote-controlled submersibles.
D.By sending divers down to the ocean floor.
3.What does Parks Stephenson think of the 3D model?
A.It is not useful for his research.
B. It is less accurate than he expected.
C.It shows nothing new about the ship.
D. It reveals new details about the wreck.
4.According to the article, what was the main challenge in examining the Titanic?
A.The bad weather in the Atlantic.
B.The high cost of the equipment.
C. The poor condition of the wreck.
D. Its location deep under the ocean.
5. How has the new 3D model changed the way researchers study the Titanic?
A.It helps them find survivors of the accident.
B. It allows them to bring the ship to the surface.
C. It shows exactly why the iceberg caused the sinking.
D.It lets them study the wreck without going underwater.
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13 Hail Is Getting Larger and
More Dangerous
语篇类型：说明文
词数：210
难度：5级
建议用时：11分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：自然生态
In May 2024, hail as big as grapefruit fell in Texas. A month
later,people found hailstones almost the size of pineapples. Similar
records are being reported worldwide. Are hailstorms getting
worse?Researchers say yes.
A study from Northern Illinois University shows that larger,
more damaging hail is becoming more common. This is one result of human-caused climate change.
The research predicts that hailstones four centimetres or larger will appear 15to 75more often
in the future, depending on how much greenhouse gas we emit.
Hail forms when raindrops are lifted high into thunderstorms. Strong upward winds carry them
into cold parts of the atmosphere, where they freeze. Moisture in the air then sticks to the ice,
making it grow layer by layer—like an onion.
Why is climate change causing larger hail? Warmer air provides more energy, creating stronger
upward winds. These powerful winds keep hailstones inside storms longer,allowing them to collect
more ice. As study author Victor Gensini explained, "If you want to create a large hailstone, you
really need a strong updraft(上升气流).”
Interestingly, while large hail may become more common, small hail could become less
frequent. As temperatures rise, the freezing level moves higher, so smaller hailstones are more
likely to melt before reaching the ground.
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Choose the best answer.
1. What is the main idea of the article?
A.How hailstorms form in Texas.
B.Ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
C.Why small hail is becoming more frequent.
D.Climate change is making large hail more common
2.According to the study, what will happen to large hail?
A.It willbecome smaller.
B. It will appear more often.
C.It will only happen in Texas.
D. It will completely disappear.
3.How does hail grow larger?
A.By absorbing sunlight.
B. By collecting layers of ice.
C.By mixing with rainwater.
D.By moving faster in the wind.
4. Why are stronger winds important for large hail?
A.They make the air colder.
B. They make hail fall faster.
C. They keep hail in storms longer.
D. They prevent hail from melting.
5. What might happen to small hail in the future?
A. It will grow into large hail.
B. It will cause more damage.
C. It will freeze at lower levels.
D. It might become less common.
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13 Trash for
Toilet Use
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语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：231
难度：3级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：环保意识和行为
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In recent years, tourism has developed quickly in Western China. This 1 has led to a huge
increase in trash, with most of it left behind by tourists. In 2021, photos showing piles of plastic
waste along the Qinghai-Xizang Highway were 2 shared online. These 3 made many
people worried about the local environment and the impact of tourism.
Local governments and nonprofits have 4 many different ways to deal with this problem.
One creative project uses a(n)5 idea: trash for toilet use. The project 6 special restrooms
in popular scenic areas(景区).For example, there is one such restroom on Mount Zheduo(折多山).
To use it, visitors must first 7 an empty plastic bottle into an intelligent box. The box will then
give them a“green coin”. They can use this green coin to 8 the restroom door.
Green River,an environmental organization, is 9 the project. “Tens of thousands of visitors
10 his project," the nonprofit said in a post on Weibo."Millions of pieces of trash have been
11 through this method."
For some visitors, however,the project can be 12 .One visitor shared his 13 on social
media. "It's a good and environmental idea," he said. “But it's 14 for visitors to always have
an empty bottle on hand when they need to use the restroom.”This might be a 15 .What do you
think of this project?
1.A.growth
B.pollution
C.beauty
D. safety
2.A.slowly
B.widely
C. secretly
D.suddenly
3.A.maps
B.news
C.songs
D.images
4.A.tried
B. forgotten
C.avoided
D. refused
5.A. boring
B.interesting
C.traditional
D.dangerous
6.A. sets up
B.closes down
C.looks for
D. passes by
7.A. sell
B.keep
C.throw
D.buy
8.A.paint
B.clean
C.repair
D.unlock
9.A.behind
B.against
C.under
D. above
10.A.have taken part in B.have taken care ofC.have paid for D.have laughed at
11.A.burned
B.produced
C.collected
D.hidden
12.A.confusing
B.exciting
C. relaxing
D.satisfying
13.A.job
B.experience
C.dream
D. plan
14.A.impossible
B.easy
C.necessary
D.popular
15.A.choice
B. reason
C.problem
D.chance
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World Radio Day
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：170
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：历史的发展
Fillin each blank with a proper word or the proper form of the
word in brackets.
World Radio Day falls on February 13 every year. Do you
know 1.____created radio?
Guglielmo Marconi was an 2.____(Italy)scientist. He was
born in 1874.At the age of 21,he 3.____(build) the world's
first wireless telegraph(无线电报机).He succeeded in 4.____(send) messages by radio waves
instead of wires. This machine was the starting point of radio.
How does radio work? Well, the sounds are turned into radio waves. These waves travel
5.____the air. And the radio receiver turns them back into the sounds we 6.___.
In the early 1920s, radio became 7.___(wide) used. There were more than 500 radio
stations for news, sports, music shows and more. People spent hours listening to these shows every
day.This was the 8.____(begin) of the “Golden Age of Radio”.
By now, radio has been around for 9.____(century). And it continues to grow. World Radio
Day highlights the 10.____(important) of this great invention. Tune in to your favourite radio
station and enjoy!
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13Friendship
Between
Two Dogs
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：185
难度：2级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：动物之间和谐共处
Spanky is
six years old
and Roman is
eight.The two
dogs have been
keep an eye on the dogs when they were away.
good friends since they were puppies. They
sleep together, eat together and play together.
One day,in the video, the owners saw
Spanky dragging his bed towards Roman.
After that, they both lay very close to each
other on it. Spanky brought his bed to Roman
so that Roman would be more comfortable and
they would be closer to each other.
Once, their owners noticed that one of
Roman's ears was puffy(肿胀的). The vet said
that he was sick with ear problems. Roman
needed an operation, but he had to wait a few
weeks. So his owners decided to set up a video
camera in their home. This way, they could
The owners shared the video on the
internet. The friendship between Spanky and
Roman moved many people. Now,Roman has
had his operation and he is doing much better.
The two dogs are happy to be close to each
other again.
I.Choose the best answer.
1.Which of the following statements is true according to the article?
A.Spanky and Roman are the same age.
B. Spanky is two years older than Roman.
C. Roman is two years older than Spanky.
D. Spanky and Roman don't sleep together.
2. What does the underlined word“he"” refer to in Paragraph 2?
A. Roman.
B.Spanky.
C. The vet.
D.One of the owners of Spanky and Roman.
3. Why did the owners set up a video camera?
A.Because the vet asked them to do so.
B. Because they wanted to share the videos with internet users.
C.Because they wanted to watch the dogs while they were away.
D.Because they wanted to film the house while they were not at home.
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4.Now Roman____.
A.is still sick
B.is getting better
C.has more health problems
D.is waiting to have his operation
5. The friendship between Spanky and Roman___.
① is very moving
②has lasted for a few weeks
③began when they were puppies
④ended when one of them got sick
A.①②
B.②③
C.①③
D.①④
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.She has been off work because of
_.(sick)
2.Don't leave your
to the last moment. (decide)
3.He was
seated in his usual chair.(comfortable)
4. There isn't an empty table. Would you mind_
_?(share)
5. The first thing I____
about the room was the smell.(notice)
6.I_
_for her outside while she went in to see the doctor. (wait)
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.The two dogs have been good friends since they were puppies.(对画线部分提问)
have the two dogs been good friends?
2. Spanky brought his bed to Roman so that Roman would be more comfortable and they
would be closer to each other.(保持句意基本不变)
Spanky brought his bed to Roman
Roman would be more comfortable and they would be closer to each other.
3. The friendship between Spanky and Roman moved many people.(改为被动语态)
Many people_
the friendship between
Spanky and Roman.
4.I, asked, an,away,eye,a lady,to,keep,on,my bag,I,when,was(连词成句)
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14 cean Exploration
Matters
语篇类型：说明文
词数：193
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：地球与宇宙探秘
In the past, people explored the oceans to find new trade routes.
Today, we explore to understand the ocean itself.
New technology is helping scientists reach deeper into the
sea. Better submarines,robots,and cameras allow us to go where
humans couldn't go before. A new Chinese vessel(轮船)named
Mengxiang, with the world's deepest drilling(钻探)ability, can now reach 11,000 metres below
the surface. It will help us learn more about the ocean and protect it.
Surprisingly, we know less about the deep ocean than about space. Only three people have
reached the deepest point of the Mariana Trench(马里亚纳海沟),while twelve have walked on the
moon.Although the ocean covers 71of Earth,95of it remains unexplored.
Why is the deep sea so hard to study? The pressure is extremely high—like having 50 jumbo
jets(大型喷气式飞机)on top of you. It is also completely dark, making it difficult to see
anything.
Still, exploring the ocean is important for everyone. It affects our air,food, weather,and climate.
Deep waters contain fish, oil, gas, and rare minerals. They may even provide future medicines.
Understanding the ocean helps us protect our planet and discover new resources.
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Choose the best answer.
1.What is the main goal of ocean exploration today?
A.To collect rare minerals.
B. To find new trade routes.
C.To understand the ocean itself.
D. To compete with space exploration.
2. How deep can the Chinese vessel Mengxiang reach?
A.11,000 metres.
B.95of the ocean.
C.Deeper than space.
D. The Mariana Trench.
3.According to the article, why is the deep ocean difficult to explore?
A. It is smaller than space.
B.There are too many fish.
C.It is too bright and warm.
D.The pressure is extremely high.
4. What does the article say about the Mariana Trench?
A.Twelve people have visited it.
B.It is easier to reach than the moon.
C.It contains most of the world's oil and gas.
D. Fewer people have reached it than the moon.
5. What does the author suggest about ocean exploration?
A.It is important for our future.
B.It is too dangerous to continue.
C.It is easier than space exploration.
D.It is only useful for finding oil and gas.
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14 Disposing
of E-Waste
Responsibly
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语篇类型：应用文
词数：226
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：环保意识和行为
In 2019,the world produced 50 million tons of e-waste, but
less than 20was recycled. Many old electronics were burned
or buried,and the problem is getting worse.Do you have a
broken mouse or an old e-reader in your drawer? Here are some
responsible ways to deal with them.
1.Use devices longer
Before buying a new device,ask yourself if you really need it. Try to use your device for a
longer time. You can even give it a new purpose—for example, turn an old e-reader into a digital
clock.
2.Give devices to others
Ask your family, friends or neighbours if they need your old devices. Don't just leave them
sleeping in a drawer.
3. Repair old devices
Repairing is a great choice. You can visit iFixit, which offers over 90,000 repair guides for
phones, computers and cameras. There are also many helpful repair videos on Bilibili. If you're not
sure about repairing it yourself,find a good local repair shop.
4.Recycle correctly
Check if the brand has a
recycling program. Many big
companies, like Apple,will
recycle your old devices. They
may even take old cables.
5.Sell old devices
You can sell your old
devices to make some money.
Even broken ones can be
sold for parts. Cleaning and
repairing them first can help
you get a better price.
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Choose the best answer.
1.What is the main problem discussed in the article?
A. The high cost of new electronics.
B.The difficulty of repairing devices.
C. The large amount of unrecycled e-waste.
D. The poor quality of some electronic devices.
2.According to the article, what should you do before buying a new device?
A.Read reviews from other users.
B. Think about if you really need it.
C. Compare prices in different stores.
D.Check the device's functions carefully.
3. What does the iFixit website help people do?
A. Find local repair shops.
B.Learn how to fix devices.
C.Sell old devices for money.
D.Buy new electronic devices.
4.How can you get more money for an old device?
A.By selling it with cables.
B. By keeping its original box.
C.By selling it to big companies.
D. By cleaning and repairing it first.
5. What is the author's main purpose in this article?
A.To explain why devices break easily.
B. To introduce new electronic devices.
C. To compare different recycling programs.
D. To suggest ways to handle e-waste properly.
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14 World Bee Day
语篇类型：说明文
词数：204
难度：3级
建议用时：9分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：节假日
World Bee Day 1 on May 20 every year. This special day
highlights the importance of bees and beekeeping. Do you know
just how 2 these little insects are to our planet?
Bees are very important for our food.They pollinate(为⋯⋯授粉)
about 75 per cent of the world's major crops,including many fruits
and vegetables we eat every day. The insects help to keep the 3 between life forms and their
environment.They help plants grow and make seeds.
However, scientists say bees are now in more 4 than before. They face 5 like climate
change, diseases and habitat loss. According to the United Nations,about one thousand bee species
are facing extinction. This is very 6 for our world.
What can we do to7 bees then?Well, bees eat nectar(花蜜).In cities, most nectar comes
from gardens and backyards. You can grow more flowers and other plants in your balcony garden
or backyard. Don't cut the grass too short. Don't use pesticides too 8 .Let the plants grow wild.
Don't 9 insects'nests when you see them. This way,you can make your balcony or backyard a
good place for bees! These small 10 can help protect these important insects.
1.A.calls
B. starts
C.appears
D.falls
2.A.harmful
B.dangerous
C.beautiful
D.helpful
3.A.peace
B.difference
C.balance
D. relationship
4.A.safety
B.danger
C. health
D.need
5.A.questions
B.mysteries
C.changes
D.problems
6.A.simple
B.serious
C.common
D. strange
7.A.feed
B. watch
C.help
D.catch
8.A.often
B.early
C.suddenly
D.mainly
9.A.build
B.bother
C.study
D.save
10.A.plans
B.ideas
C.programs
D.actions
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Learning
a Skill, Enriching
Your Life
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：361
难度：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：勤于动手
In my opinion, it is necessary for everyone to have his or her
own unique skill. I am very fond of baking cakes.1.
So, I picked up this skill to help myself relax.
At a young age, I often watched people bake cakes on TV.
Their cakes looked so nice and delicious that I could almost smell
and taste them through the screen.2__. From then on, I began to learn this skill from my
mum. With her encouragement and my continuous trying,my skill at baking cakes has been getting
better and better.
Once, I was trying to decorate a cake by myself for my sister's birthday. I tried my best.
However, I still couldn't do it well. My hands shook when I started drawing on the cake. My mum
told me that I was too nervous. "Just try doing it.3,"she told me. “Also, it shows
your sister that you care for her."At the birthday party,my sister and I had a good time and she said
that my cake was beautiful and delicious. It was then that I understood sharing with others gives us
happiness.
Now,I'm able to bake different kinds of cakes. It's my unique cakes.4___. Most
importantly, baking cakes allows me to feel the happiness of being active,and it enriches my life.
Therefore, I am trying to make my cakes tastier and more attractive.
As the saying goes, “If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well.”The same goes for baking.
5___Baking is my unique skill. What's yours?
Fill in each blank in the article with a proper sentence given below.Each sentence can
be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you will need.
A.Ifeel as free as a bird while baking
B.I hope to open my own cake shop one day
C.My favourite cake to bake is a rich chocolate cake
D.A skill is not only useful, but also enriches our lives
E.Even if you can't do it very well, it's fine as long as you have done your best
F. It was then that I discovered how interesting and relaxing it is to bake cakes
G.Not only can I eat yummy cakes, but I can also have the great joy of sharing them
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语篇类型：对话
词数：190
难度：1级
建议用时：11分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：良好的人际关系与
人际交往
14Renting a Flat
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
T—Tom
S—Sunshine Real Estate Agency
S: Good morning! This is Sunshine Real
Estate Agency. What can I do for you?
T: Good morning! I am looking for a flat
to rent. Could you help me?
S: Yeah, sure. Where do you want the flat
to be?
T:I'd like a flat in Pudong New District.
My office is near Century Avenue. A flat close
to it would be great.
S: OK. There is one flat for rent nearby.
It has one bedroom, one kitchen and one
bathroom.
S: It is 3,000 yuan per month. The security
deposit(保证金)is 3,000 yuan.
T: Are pets allowed?
S: Small pets are allowed, but there will be
an extra security deposit of 500 yuan.
T:OK. The rent is a little bit high. Can I
get a discount?
S: I'm not sure. I will ask the landlord.
T: Thank you. Can I come to see the flat
tomorrow morning?
S: Sure. Is 10 o'clock okay with you?
T:Yes, that will be fine.
S:OK. See you then.
T: See you.
T: That's perfect.How much is the rent?
I.Answer the questions.
1.Where is Tom's office?
2.According to the real estate agency,what does the flat have?
3.How much security deposit will Tom have to pay if he moves in with a cat?
4. The real estate agency offers Tom a discount, doesn't it?
5. When will Tom go to see the flat?
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6.If you are going to rent a flat, what do you expect the flat to have?
Ⅱ.Complete each sentence with one given item from the box.Each item can be used
only once.
1.We can walk to the mall—it's very_____
2.Don't worry—I'm_ ____________it won't be a problem.
3. I'm not very hungry. A sandwich will be_
_for me.
4.If there is a cafe_ ________,we could stop for a cup of coffee.
5. The curtains look great—they're a(n)_
match for the sofa.
6. If a student does not attend all the classes, he or she will not be__________to take
the exam.
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.What can I do for you?(保持句意基本不变)
______can I______you?
2. The rent is a little bit high.(改为反意疑问句)
The rent is a little bit high,
_?
3. The security deposit is 3,000 yuan.(对画线部分提问)
the security deposit?
4.be,a, close,the,would, airport, great, flat,to(连词成句)
A.allowed
B.close
C.fine
D.nearby
E.perfect
F.sure
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15 ArtistBrings Historical
Figures Back to Life
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：196
难度：4级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：人类发明与创新
What did famous people in history—such as William Shakespeare
and Vincent van Gogh—look like? It seems impossible for us to
know.However, Becca Saladin Segovia is working to bring them
back to life.
Segovia is an American artist. She turns paintings and statues of
historical figures into realistic portraits.
"I loved history a lot. But I felt like
it was not so real,"Segovia said.“There
is too much dry content(枯燥无味的内
容).And none of it can show us what
people in history looked like. I like
making them look more realistic.In this
way,we can be reminded that history is
real. It's all about real events and real
people.”
To create her portraits, Segovia
mainly uses Photoshop.AI tools also
help her to do the work. Each portrait
takes her three to eight hours to finish.
Sometimes, she has to spend more time
on a portrait. That's usually because the
design of the figure's clothing includes
many small details.
Segovia also faces some other
difficulties. The biggest of them all is to
find accurate paintings of the figures.
To solve this problem, she usually uses
modern descriptions of the historical
figures to create her portraits.
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Choose the best answer.
1.What does Segovia create in her project?
A.Famous statues.
B.AI tools for artists.
C. Historical paintings.
D. Realistic portraits of historical figures.
2. Why does Segovia do this work?
A.To show her painting skills.
B.To teach people about art history.
C.To make money from history fans.
D.To make history feel more real to people.
3. What tool does Segovia mainly use?
A.Photoshop.
B.Paint brushes.
C.A special camera.
D. Sculpting tools.
4.What is the most difficult part of her work?
A.Using AI tools correctly.
B. Drawing the clothing details.
C.Choosing which figures to draw.
D. Finding accurate paintings of the figures.
5.How does Segovia solve her biggest problem?
A.By using her imagination.
B.By skipping those figures.
C.By using modern descriptions.
D.By asking other artists for help.
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TUESDAY
15 Kids
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：219
难度：3级
建议用时：6分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：勤于动手，乐于实践，
敢于创新
WEEK
Help Find
8,000-Year-Old Village
In Northern Ireland(北爱尔兰),a group of archaeologists
were looking for a 400-year-old castle. But instead, they found
something much older and more surprising—an 8,000-year-old
village!
The team was digging near a riverbank when they made the
discovery. They found the remains of an ancient house that had
been buried for thousands of years. They also uncovered tiny tools left by people from that long-ago
time. Some of the tools were made of flint(燧石). These sharp stones were once used for hunting
animals and fishing in the river.
Pupils from a local primary school joined the dig to help. They worked with other volunteers to
support the scientists. The young helpers were very excited about their findings. Ten-year-old Niamh
found a small piece of flint in the soil. "I didn't know what it was at first,"she said. “Then a man
told me it was thousands of years old!”Another student added, "It's fun but messy. You have to dig
carefully with your hands in the mud."
An archaeologist said the location was perfect for early people to settle. "It's flat,near the river
for water, with lots of fish and birds for food,"she explained. "It's mind-blowing(令人惊叹的)to
find something this old right here where people live today!” The discovery helps us understand how
ancient people lived in this area.
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Choose the best answer.
1. What did the archaeologists find unexpectedly?
A.A400-year-old castle.
B.An 8,000-year-old village.
C.A modern building.
D.A valuable treasure box.
2. What were the flint tools used for?
A.Building houses.
B. Writing messages.
C.Cooking food.
D. Hunting and fishing.
3.How did the primary school students help?
A.By drawing maps of the area.
B.By cleaning the tools in a lab.
C.By digging carefully at the site.
D.By writing reports about the find.
4. Why was the location good for early people?
A.It was far from other villages.
B. It had strong walls for protection.
C. It was near water and food sources.
D.It was easy to defend from enemies.
5. How did Niamh probably feel when she learned the age of her find?
A.Disappointed.
B. Worried.
C. Excited.
D.Confused.
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WEDNESDAY
WEEK
15 Marie Curie
—a Great Woman
HH
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：250
难度：4级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：对世界、国家、人民
和社会进步有突出贡献的人物
In the course of human history there have been many great
minds who have contributed to the fields of science, math, literature
and more.1 them,my favourite is a woman scientist: Marie
Curie.
Marie was born on November 7,1867.Her parents were both
educators. Marie's mother was a principal and her father taught
science in the school. But life at that time was very hard. Marie's mother and sister died from 2
for which there were no cures.
When Marie was old enough, she found a job and waited for a chance to 3 higher education.
4 ,she was able to enrol in a college in Paris and studied math and science there.
While in college,she met a man named Pierre. Pierre also showed a(an) 5 in science. They
married and did experiments in a lab with only simple equipment. After some time, they found a
new element they named Radium(镭).Years later, their 6 was approved by the government,
and they won the Nobel Prize!
The couple were so excited. When Marie was standing on the stage 7 her award, she said:
“The discovery of Radium 8 all of us,not just me.”
The fact that a woman could contribute to science and persist in her experiments to achieve such
great success 9 me. She was also very humble by stating that her invention was everyone's and not
just her own.Marie was a clever and persistent woman who set a good 10 for future generations.
1.A.Against
B. Beside
C.Among
D.Beyond
2.A.accidents
B. diseases
C.wars
D.fears
3.A.offer
B. refuse
C.receive
D. need
4.A. Recently
B. Suddenly
C. Finally
D.Immediately
5.A.pride
B. doubt
C.interest
D.trust
6.A.discovery
B.invention
C.suggestion
D. story
7.A.expecting
B.creating
C.designing
D.accepting
8.A.depends on
B. belongs to
C.agrees with
D.comes from
9.A.challenged
B. worried
C.encouraged
D.disappointed
10.A.example
B. task
C. record
D.goal
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An UnexpectedJoy
15
HH
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：235
难度：3级
建议用时：9钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：丰富、充实、积极
向上的生活
Have you ever been fascinated by a beautiful cloud in the sky, or
given a great present that you hadn't expected? These unexpected joys
appear in everyone's life,and Iam no exception.
It was a sunny Sunday morning, and that day was my 9th birthday.
"What am I going to get for my birthday? I wish that mummy could
come back home,”I thought. My mother left home three days before
on a business trip and only my father was at home. The party was fun,
and the games I played with my friends were interesting, but I couldn't help feeling sad.On such a
special day,all I wanted was my mother.
The day soon passed and my friends left. My father was cleaning the messy room. For a long time,
the room was in silence. Finally, my father said, "Shawn! It's time for your birthday present! You
definitely won't know what it is!”I didn't know,that was for sure,and felt pretty curious about it.
“Knock... Knock...”I heard the sound of the door and went to open it. It was my mother! “Happy
birthday, Shawn!" she said and gave me a big hug. I didn't expect that my mother would come home
before the business trip ended. She was my birthday present!
Have you ever had similar amazing moments of unexpected joy in your life? They're really
enjoyable and fun!
Answer the questions.
1.Why was the author sad on his birthday?
2.What was the author's biggest wish for his birthday?
3. What was the father doing after the party?
4. Who was the “birthday present”?
5. What does “unexpected joy” mean in this story?
6.The author values “unexpected joy”. What is one small, unexpected thing that can make a
normal day better for you?
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15 Different Rules
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
Hh
语篇类型：说明文
词数：205
难度：3级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：公共秩序与法律
法规
Before you
visit a country, you
should learn about
its social rules.
Because if you
don't, you might
remember one simple rule: Don't eat anything
with your hands. In this country, table manners
are very important. You should use knives
and forks, even when you eat hamburgers and
French fries.
find yourself in an awkward situation.Here
are some interesting rules in different countries.
In Thailand,you can see that the Thai
people are almost always smiling. They are
very friendly. However, a simple thing can
quickly ruin a Thai person's mood. In this
country, you can't touch anyone's head,
because Thai people believe that the soul is in
the head.
If you are going to visit Chile(智利),
In most parts of the world, people prefer
others to be on time for every event. However,
Mexicans(墨西哥人)think it's impolite to
do so.In Mexico,people are always late for a
friend's party. If they have a business meeting
to attend, they won't be in a hurry. It is
considered to be impolite to arrive anywhere
on time. This tradition has a very simple
explanation. For a very long time,this country
had big problems with public transportation.
So, being late has become a habit now.
I.Answer the questions.
1.Why should we learn about different social rules?
2. Thai people are very friendly, aren't they?
3.Why do Thai people get unhappy if you touch their heads?
4.What shouldn't you do at the table in Chile?
5.Why are Mexicans used to being late for parties and meetings?
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6. What are some social rules in China?What is/are the possible reason(s) behind them?
Ⅱ. Complete each sentence with one given word from the box.Each word can be used
only once.
1.He was invited to_
_the meeting in Paris.
2.We left in such a(n)
__that we forgot to bring our tickets.
3.I'd like some time to
______before I make a decision.
4.I'd_ ________to stay at home but I don't have much choice.
5.I've never been to Singapore,but I hope to_______it next year
6. I'm trying to break the_____of turning on the TV when I come home at
night.
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.Before you visit a country,you should learn about its social rules.(对画线部分提问)
I_
_before I visit a country?
2.Don't eat anything with your hands.(改为反意疑问句)
Don't eat anything with your hands,
_?
3.It is considered to be impolite to arrive anywhere on time.(改为反意疑问句)
It is considered to be impolite to arrive anywhere on time,___
A.attend
B.consider
C.habit
D.hurry
E.prefer
F.visit
_?
4.For a very long time,this country had big problems with public transportation.(改为一般
疑问句)
this country______big problems with public transportation for a
long time?
5.have,to, be,if, you,attend,a, meeting,on time, should,you(连词成句)
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16 How Dogs Could Make
Children Better Readers
HH
语篇类型：说明文
词数：189
难度：3级
建议用时：6分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：积极的学习体验
Dogs are not just pets—they can also help children learn to
read. Research shows that reading with a dog can make a real
difference.
Camille Rousseau, a doctoral student, studied 17 children in
Grades 1 to 3. She asked them to read aloud with a dog and its
handler(引导员)present, and again with only the handler. Before the study, each child was tested
so they could read stories that were slightly challenging.
The results were clear:children spent more time reading and showed greater persistence when a
dog was in the room. They also said they felt more interested and more capable.
Why are dogs so helpful? It may be because they listen without judging. When children make
mistakes, they feel less pressure around dogs. "If they're practicing with a dog, they don't mind
making the mistake,"said Francine Alexander,a children's book publisher.
More schools and libraries are now using therapy dogs in reading programs. Rousseau
hopes her research will help children who struggle with reading. Her study was the first to use
carefully selected challenging books. She continues to study how dogs can support learning in
other ways.
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Choose the best answer.
1.What did the research find about children reading with dogs?
A.They read faster.
B.They read for longer.
C.They chose harder books.
D.They made fewer mistakes.
2.Why are dogs helpful for children's reading?
A.They can correct mistakes.
B.They listen without judging.
C.They make reading more fun.
D.They help understand stories.
3. What was special about Rousseau's study?
A.It used therapy dogs.
B. It tested reading speed.
C.It used challenging books.
D. It involved very young children.
4.How did children feel when reading with dogs?
A.More nervous.
B.Less interested.
C.More capable.
D.Less comfortable.
5. What is the main idea of the article?
A.Dogs make good pets for children.
B. Dogs can help children learn to read.
C. Reading aloud improves reading skills.
D.Schools should have more therapy dogs.
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16Walking
by
the River
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：315
难度：3级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：丰富、充实、积极向
上的生活
Whenever the weather is nice,my daughters and I take a walk
around the city. One recent Sunday, we set out from Nanyuan Park
(南园公园)in Huangpu District.
When we reached the southern end of the park, we saw some
boys pointing at the Huangpu River and shouting happily. “What
a big ship!"my younger daughter exclaimed as she took a picture.
“Where is it from?”my other girl asked. I looked closely at the ship. Its name,on its stern(船
尾), is the Asian Spirit and it sails under the flag of Liberia(利比里亚).“Shanghai has one of the
world's busiest ports,"I said to my daughters. "There are a lot of foreign friends here.”
We walked on and took the ferry from Huajing(华泾)to Sanlin(三林).My younger daughter
was excited about the trip. It was her first time on a ferry.
The ferry station at Huajing has been rebuilt and looks modern. The one at Sanlin is still old.
I took a picture of an old tree there. It was there the first time I took the ferry at Sanlin. I was with
my mother. Now, I was with my daughters. The ships on the river come and go. So do the ferry
passengers. Only the trees have stayed. They look at everything in silence. If they could speak, what
stories would they tell?
We ended our walk at Qiantan(前滩). My girls were tired, but they said they had had a good
day.
This summer, will you also take a walk around Shanghai?As you walk,you'll see many interesting
buildings, ships,trees, animals and people. You'll have more fun than spending just another day
looking at your phone.
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Choose the best answer.
1.What did the family see on the Huangpu River?
A.A famous bridge.
B.A large foreign ship.
C.Anew ferry station.
D. Some swimming boys.
2.How did the younger daughter feel about the ferry ride?
A. She was bored.
B. She was excited.
C. She was scared.
D. She was tired.
3. What does the author notice about the trees at Sanlin?
A. They are too old.
B.They need more water.
C.They should be cut down.
D.They have seen many changes.
4. What does the underlined word “they” refer to in Paragraph 4?
A.The ships.
B. The trees.
C.The ferry passengers.
D.The author's daughters.
5.What is the author's main suggestion to readers?
A.Learn about ships.
B.Take more photos.
C.Visit Nanyuan Park.
D.Take a walk around the city.
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WEDNESDAY
WEEK
16 What's Your Expectation of an
Ideal Life in the Future?
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语篇类型：随笔
词数：360
难度：3级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：丰富、充实、积极向
上的学校生活
People often talk about
what their ideal life would be
like, especially students who
have so much future ahead of
them. Have you ever asked
yourself what your ideal life
would be like? If you have, do you 1 what an ideal life
means?
2,to live an ideal life means to do something you are
interested in, something you would enjoy doing. But that's not
always a(n) 3 thing to do. I believe that if you want to
have the spectacular and magnificent ideal life you dream of,
you need to work hard now. We all know that if a farmer wants
to spend the winter 4 ,he must work hard during spring,
summer and autumn. So,an ideal life can only be realized by
rolling up our sleeves and getting to work.
As for me, I have 5 several ideal lives and I would like
to share them with you.
My first ideal life is to be a programmer and use technology
to benefit as many people as I can. When I was a child, I started
to study programming. Several years later, I got quite a few
6 in different programming competitions. At the age of 11,
I fell in love with science and am still very curious about what I
can learn. I always watch videos and read articles about science
and technology to study and practice more. I hope this will help
me make my ideal life 7 in the future.
The second is to study pandas. The panda is considered
a national 8 in our country. When I was little,my father
showed me around the zoo. I liked the pandas best because they
were lovely and cute. At the age of 12, I began to read books
1.A.forget
B. remember
C.understand
D.explain
2.A.In fact
B.In my opinion
C.In addition
D. In return
3.A.easy
B.hard
C.important
D. special
4.A.comfortably
B. busily
C.lonely
D.freely
5.A.created
B.imagined
C. discovered
D.recorded
6.A.prizes
B. scores
C.gifts
D.messages
7.A.come true
B.go wrong
C.fall apart
D.slow down
8.A.award
B.treasure
C. secret
D.duty
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about pandas. The books showed me the wonderful movements
pandas can do,such as rolling with their cute and fat bodies. 9
scientists know much about them,I still think it is worth studying
them.
As spectacular as my ideal life could be, it might be difficult
to realize. I think, though, that if you stay 10 achieving your
ideal life, you might actually get there.
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9.A.Unless
10.A.tired of
B. Because
B.proud of
C.Although
C.worried about
D. Until
D.focused on
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WEEK
16 Creating
Art Like
a Child
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：264
难度：4级
建议用时：9钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：中外优秀的艺术家
A few years ago,I saw an exhibition of Pablo Picasso's sculptures
(雕塑作品). Maybe, because he thought of himself as a painter first,
he was freer to play with the art of sculpture. For example, what
can you do with a pair of bicycle handlebars(把手)and a saddle
(车座)? The Spanish artist turned them into a “bull(公牛)”. The
exhibition brought to mind Picasso's famous quote(引语),“Every child is an artist. The problem is
how to remain an artist once we grow up."
I’m a writer and illustrator(插图画家)of children's books. Sometimes, I go into schools and
read my stories to children. I also draw with them. I show them how to draw the characters in my
books. These children draw
after me. Their drawings,
however, always make
mine seem lifeless. I'm
always surprised by them.
Children just put their ideas
out there. They do not
overthink. Adults worry
about how other people
judge them. They often
think a lot before putting
pen to paper.
Recently, I've been
working with a primary school. I see six-year-olds expressing themselves freely through their
drawings. However, when they leave at the age of eleven,many of them feel uncomfortable about
the act of drawing. They have learned that there is a "right"way to draw,and a “wrong” way. There
isn't. The most important thing is to draw and to express yourself through your work.
Picasso painted and sculpted like a child.He expressed himself freely. He cared little about
what other people thought of him. Perhaps this is why his paintings and sculptures are still
popular today.
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Answer the questions.
1.What two objects did Picasso use to make a "bull"?
2.According to Picasso's quote, what is the main problem for adults?
3. What surprises the author when he draws with kids?
4.Why do children's drawings make the author's seem “lifeless”?
5. How do children's feelings about drawing change between ages 6 and 11?
6.Do you think expressing yourself is the most important goal in art? Why?
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FRIDAY
16Mark Twainon Stage
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：337
难度：4级
建议用时：11分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：对世界、国家、人民
和社会进步有突出贡献的人物
Mark Twain,
as we all know,
was a world-
famous writer. He
was best known
for havingcreated
the characters, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry
Finn. But in his lifetime, Twain was almost as
famous as a public speaker as he was as a writer.
In 1866,Twain was an unknown reporter. He
wrote travel articles for newspapers and had yet
to publish any major work. Later that year,Twain
travelled to Hawaii. While he was on the island,
he wrote about his adventures for newspapers
in California. His writings drew public interest.
After he got back, Twain was invited to give
a speech about his experiences in Hawaii. His
sudden popularity shocked him.He wrote about
his first speech in his book Roughing It: "Ifelt so
frightened... I pretended to be ill" However,that
first speech was a great success.
read from his writings when he gave a speech.He
always had his audience in mind and carefully
prepared for each of his speeches. Twain was
not a professional entertainer(表演者),but he
tried to entertain his audience. He talked about
the customs and habits in Hawaii in an amusing
way. As his curtain(幕布)fell, Twain jokingly
apologised for having so many people spend
time listening to him.“But I need the money!”
he would say. The audience would always give
Twain a standing ovation(长时间起立鼓掌).
People loved his humour so much that no matter
where he went,he could fill a lecture hall.
After his 1866 speech tour,Twain published
The Innocents Abroad,a book about his travels
in Europe. Slowly, his fame grew across the
United States.
Hundreds of public speeches were then
arranged across California.They all focused on
Twain's adventures in Hawaii. Twain did not
By 1872,Twain had grown tired of giving
lectures. He hoped he would soon be able to
retire from giving these speeches. However,
his public appearances greatly helped his book
sales, so he returned to the stage again and
again. Twain didn't stop giving speeches until
the late 1890s.
I.Choose the best answer.
1.Before 1866,Mark Twain____.
A.often travelled to Hawaii
B.was hardly known to the world
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C.had become a world-famous writer
D. had created Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn
2. We can learn from the article that before his first speech,Twain felt___.
A.confident
B.excited
C. sad
D.worried
3.According to the article,Twain's speeches were____.
①amusing
②boring
③long
④popular
A.①②
B.②③
C.③④
D.①④
4. Although Twain wanted to stop giving speeches, he returned to the stage again and
again because_
A.he wanted to meet his readers
B.he wanted to sell more of his books
C.he wanted to get some ideas for new books
D.he could make lots of money through his speeches
Ⅱ.Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.They held a dinner to celebrate his_____.(retire)
2. It is always____to hear other people's points of view.(interest)
3.My second attempt at making bread was a little more______.(success)
4. The teacher didn't seem to have done much_____for the class. (prepare)
5. She complained to the company, and they sent her a written________.(apologise)
Ⅲ.Complete the following sentences as required.
1.Twain did not read from his writings when he gave a speech.(改为反意疑问句)
Twain did not read from his writings when he gave a speech,_
?
2.As his curtain fell, Twain jokingly apologised for having so many people spend time
listening to him.(对画线部分提问)
Twain jokingly apologise for as his curtain fell?
3. Twain didn't stop giving speeches until the late 1890s.(保持句意基本不变)
the late 1890s that Twain stopped giving
speeches.
4.I, book,this,reading,am tired of,kind of(连词成句)
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MONDAY
17 The Best Is Yet
to Come
语篇类型：专题报道
词数：194
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：重大体育赛事
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Coco Gauff is living her dream. On September 10,2023, the 19-year-old tennis player from
Florida won the US Open. She is the first American teenager to win this big tennis game since
Serena Williams did it in 1999.
Many famous people came to watch her play. They all cheered when she won. Even Barack
Obama, a former US President, said he was proud of her.“We know you will do even greater things
in the future,"he wrote on Instagram.
Gauff first became famous in 2019.At just 15 years old,she played at Wimbledon(温布尔登
网球锦标赛). It was her first Grand Slam debut,and she did very well, reaching the fourth round.
In 2022,she was the runner-up(亚军)at the French Open.
Gauff always looked up to Serena and Venus Williams as her idols. "When I was growing up,
they showed me that my tennis dream was possible,"she said. “Winning a Grand Slam title was
always my biggest dream since I started playing.”
Now that her childhood dream has come true, what will she do next? “I want to keep winning
more tournaments,"said the happy young champion. "That will be my new goal."
Choose the best answer.
1. What did Coco Gauff achieve in September 2023?
A.She won her first Wimbledon title.B. She met former President Obama
C. She became the US Open champion.D.She became a professional tennis player.
2. The underlined word“idols” in Paragraph 4 means“____”.
A.teammates
B.coaches
C. role models
D.close friends
3.Who inspired Gauff when she was growing up?
A.Barack Obama.
B. Her tennis coaches.
C. The Williams sisters.
D.Other American teenagers.
4.What is the main idea of this article?
A. Serena Williams was a great tennis player.
B. Tennis is the most popular sport in America.
C. The US Open is the most important tennis game.
D.A young tennis player achieved her big dream.
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Let the Music
Continue!
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语篇类型：随笔
词数：266
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：丰富、充实、积极向
上的生活
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1
My name is Evelyn Jiang. I was born and raised in Indonesia(印度尼西亚), but my family
came from China. My great-grandparents moved to Indonesia many years ago. From the time I
was a little girl, I had the idea to go to university in China.
Ten years ago, I applied to study at Tongji University. I wanted to study in the College of
Architecture and Urban Planning(建筑与城市规划学院). However, I was turned down. So I
decided to study Chinese at Tongji for a year.This would help me to prepare for my application next year.
During that time, I joined a guitar club at Tongji by accident. At our first rehearsal, a student
played the guitar and sang a song he had written. The song had very beautiful lyrics(歌词). It
ignited my passion for music.
Later, I joined a band called Nevers. I spent three years studying and performing with the band
members. After they graduated, I joined another band called ET. We took part in many different
activities and competitions. We studied during the day and rehearsed in the evening.
However,my fellow band members became busier and busier. We had less and less time to
practice together. I began to enter competitions on my own. I also started writing my own songs.
So far, I have published more than ten songs of my own. One of them is called The Warmest
Companion. I wrote it for my friends,classmates and teachers in Shanghai.
I am now pursuing my graduate studies at TongjiUniversity. I'm ready to continue my story
and my dream of pursuing music here!
Choose the best answer.
1.Why did Evelyn first go to Tongji University?
A.To study music and join a band.
B.To find ajob in Urban Planning.
C.To visit the country of her ancestors.
D. To learn Chinese for future studies.
2. What made Evelyn very interested in music at first?
A. Hearing a student's song.
B.Winning a music competition.
C.Starting her own band called Nevers.
D. Writing The Warmest Companion.
3.Why did Evelyn start performing alone?
A. She wanted to be more famous.
B. She didn't like her band's music.
C.Her university studies required it.
D. Her band members became too busy.
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WEEK
17 An Unforgettable
Bazaar
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：239
难度：3级
建议用时：11分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：志愿服务与公共服务
There are many amazing and exciting experiences in our lives
that help us 1 .Recently, I had a wonderful experience and I
want to share it with you.
In our school, we have many different activities every week,
one of which was a bazaar held a couple of weeks ago and,for me,
it was unforgettable. At this bazaar, we sold our 2 things, such as books,toys and so on. But
it was more than that. All the money we received was for donation and that made the whole event
3 .
In order to 4 attention, our class carefully designed a lucky draw and decided to sell goods
in turn. First,my classmate Peter sold a cloth tiger. It symbolizes China's lucky traditional culture.
Then, the raisin scones(提子松饼)Alice made were loved by everyone. What an artist! Next, it
was my 5 .Standing in front of everyone in my class, I felt frightened and nervous 6 then
Jill came to encourage me. She told me to 7 and enjoy it. With her help, I successfully sold
many of my interesting storybooks. How fun that was! The bazaar finished quickly. To my surprise,
we raised 715 yuan altogether. We all hope the money will be of some help to 8 children in
mountainous areas.
There is no 9 that this precious experience enriched my daily life. I learned that 10 is
difficult for anyone who makes the effort.
1.A.give up
B.look up
C.grow up
D. stay up
2.A.expensive
B.beautiful
C.unwanted
D. popular
3.A.meaningful
B.peaceful
C.powerful
D.careful
4.A.attract
B.avoid
C.achieve
D.accept
5.A.time
B.turn
C.order
D.silence
6.A.and
B. since
C.so
D.or
7.A.work
B.study
C.try
D. relax
8.A.poor
B.rich
C.lazy
D.shy
9.A.doubt
B.idea
C.way
D. reason
10.A.nothing
B.something
C.everything
D.anything
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MyDancing Shoes
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语篇类型：随笔
词数：301
难度：4级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：丰富、多彩、积极向
上的生活
Fill in each blank with a proper word or the proper form of the
word in brackets.
Looking at the dancing shoes on the windowsill(窗台),I
recalled many memories with them. They have been with me for
four years, a constant reminder of my journey.
What I remembered so vividly was my 1.____(one)
time dancing on the big stage. I was so nervous 2.______my hands were sweating. I held
my costume tightly, full of fear that I would forget my moves and screw up the show.But as soon
as the music started,and I felt the familiar floor beneath my shoes, I began to relax.Wearing my
dancing shoes, I felt light and free,as if I were dancing on clouds. My 3._____(confident)
and strength seemed to return to me with every step I took. The shoes were like a good friend,
supporting me 4._ _______(silence)
I treat my dancing shoes as if they are a great treasure. 5.______colour is a soft, flesh
pink,like a beautiful dress ready for a party. There is a thin strap(带子)attached to each side,
which I tie neatly, like a ribbon on a gift. These shoes provide perfect 6._____(protect) so
that I won't fall when I jump or turn. They are small but very exquisite, shining under the stage
lights like two lovely girls. They carry my deep love for dancing and hold all the precious memories
of my practices and 7.____(perform). I truly enjoy the happiness and 8.______(free)
that dancing brings me.
The dancing shoes will stay
with me all the way through my
dancing life.9._____they
are a little worn out now,and
some scratches mark their surface,
I will always remember them and
cherish our time together. They have
taught me to dance more seriously
and to always dance with my own
10._____(imagine) and joy.
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初中
FRIDAY
WEEK
17 A Speech on
Losing Weight
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语篇类型：演讲
词数：199
难度：2级
建议用时：9分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：身心健康
I'm happy to be
here today to share my
experience with you.
Three years ago,my
doctor told me that I
had to lose weight to stay healthy. So, I made
up my mind that I would change my lifestyle.
I believe that the key to losing weight is
having a positive mind. During the past three
years, whenever I faced difficulties, I would
encourage myself. That's how I could keep
going.
Next, I had to change my diet. I threw
away all of the junk food in my house.When I
went shopping, I only bought healthy food for
myself. I suggest that when you get home, you
should check the food in your fridge. Will it
help you become the healthy person you want
to be?
Lastly, I also started exercising. I tried
to get out of my room and spend more time
outside. At first, it was difficult for me. But as
time went by, I started doing more and more
exercise. Now,I'm able to run 5 kilometres
every day.
Losing weight is allabout making the right
choices for your health. I've made it. And I
want to tell you that you can, too!
I.Choose the best answer.
1.In this speech, the author shares his experience of___.
A. seeing a doctor
B.encouraging himself
C. changing his lifestyle
D.living a successful life
2. What happened to the author three years ago?
A.He became tired ofjunk food.
B. He became tired of staying in his room all day long.
C. His doctor told him that he should spend more time outside.
D. His doctor told him that he should lose weight to stay healthy.
3. The author believes that the key to losing weight is___.
A.doing exercise
B.thinking positively
C.changing one's diet
D.aiming for a higher goal
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4.According to the article, which of the following statements is true?
A. When the author went shopping,he bought more healthy food than junk food.
B.As soon as the author started exercising,he was able to run 5 kilometres every day.
C.The author thought that losing weight was all about making the right choices for his
health.
D. The author was able to keep going in losing weight because he went to see his doctor
regularly.
Ⅱ. Complete each sentence with one given item from the box. Each item can be used
only once.
1. The_
__to success is to be ready from the start.
2.He had the body of a man and the_
_____of a child.
3. This diet is designed for those who wants to lose______ fast.
4. I think the problem can be got over without too much
_____.
5.In my ___,,people generally smile back if you smile at them.
6.The new teaching methods
___children to think for themselves.
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.So,I made up my mind that I would change my lifestyle.(保持句意基本不变)
So,I
my lifestyle.
2.I believe that the key to losing weight is having a positive mind.(改为反意疑问句)
I believe that the key to losing weight is having a positive mind,________
______?
3. I threw away allof the junk food in my house.(保持句意基本不变)
I ____
all of the junk food in my house.
4. I suggest that when you get home, you should check the food in your fridge.(对划线
部分提问)
What do you suggest
when I get home?
5. Now,I'm able to run 5 kilometres every day.(对画线部分提问)
_are you able to run every day now?
6.photography, catching,all about,in time,moment,is,a(连词成句)
A.difficulty
B.encourage
C.experience
D.key
E.mind
F.weight
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18 A
Bear Called
Paddington
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：217
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：中外文学史上有代表
性的作品
He wears a red hat and a blue coat, carrying an old suitcase. A tag around his neck says,"Please
look after this bear.”
This is Paddington Bear,one of the most beloved characters in children's books.
Sixty-seven years ago, British writer Michael Bond introduced Paddington to the world. In the
story, the bear arrives in London alone and meets the kind Brown family. They take him home and
treat him as family.
Bond once bought a teddy bear from a London store as a gift for his wife. He named it
Paddington because he lived near Paddington Station. That little bear later became the star of his
books.
Bond wrote more than 20 stories about Paddington. These books have sold over 35 million
copies around the world and have been translated into 40 languages. Paddington also became famous
in movies and TV shows. Many toys and souvenirs were made based on him.
Why do people love Paddington so much? It's not just because he looks cute. More importantly, he
is polite, kind,and always optimistic. No matter what trouble he meets, he stays positive. As Bond
said, “He has the naivety(天真)of a child and the sophistication(成熟)of an adult.”
Paddington is a timeless character. He helps many children fall in love with reading.
Choose the best answer.
1.How did Paddington Bear get his name?
A.From Bond's childhood toy.
B. From a famous London park.
C.From the Brown family's home.
D. From the station near Bond's home.
2. What happened after the Brown family met Paddington?
A. They bought him new clothes.
B. They took him home.
C. They gave him money for a hotel.
D. They helped him find his real family.
3. How many Paddington books has Bond written?
A.About 10.
B. More than 20.
C. Exactly 35.
D.Over 40.
4.According to the article, why is Paddington so popular?
A. He looks very funny.
B.He has many adventures.
C. He never makes mistakes.
D.He is kind and always positive.
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Green Teen
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：200
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：环境保护
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On weekends, 15-year-old Mateo Lange sorts bottles and cans in his hometown of Indian River,
Michigan. He runs a recycling program to help his community.
Mateo started the program in 2020.He was a baseball player with the Northern Michigan
Cyclones. His team needed money for competitions,so Mateo came up with a plan.
He noticed many empty cans and bottles on the streets. In Michigan,people can return these for
money. Mateo and his father organized a bottle and can drive. They raised $7,500—much more than
expected. We made so much money, Mateo thought. Why don't we keep this going?
Since then, his program has collected over two million bottles and cans. It has helped keep his
hometown clean and raised $350,000. The money has supported at least fifty youth groups.
Sometimes people had trouble returning bottles. So Mateo and his dad started a pickup service.
Mateo used his grandpa's truck to collect bottles from homes. He would knock on doors and
say, "I’m here to pick up."People gladly gave him their bottles. Then he and his dad sorted them
and took them to recycling plants.
Mateo's idea not only helped the environment but also brought people together.
Choose the best answer.
1.Why did Mateo start the recycling program at first?
A.To help his father.
B. To buy a new truck.
C. To clean his hometown.
D.To raise money for his baseball team.
2.How did Mateo feel about the first $7,500?
A.Disappointed.
B. Surprised.
C. Worried.
D.Confused.
3. What is the “pickup service”?
A.A service to repair trucks.
B.A service to deliver goods.
C.A service to collect bottles.
D.A service to teach recycling.
4. What is the main idea of the article?
A. Baseball teams need money.
B. Young people should help their families.
C. Recycling is the best way to protect nature.
D.A teen's recycling project helps his community.
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My
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Thoughts
on Matilda
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语篇类型：读后感
词数：216
难度：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：中外文学史上有代表
性的作家和作品
During the winter vacation, I read the famous novel Matilda
by Roald Dahl, and was 1 impressed by Matilda, the main
character in the book.
Matilda is bright and wise from a(n)2 age and, by the
age of five, had already read most classic writings. Unfortunately,
even though she is very smart,she has the most vulgar(粗俗的)
and snobbish(势利的)parents and a vicious(恶毒的)principal. But Matilda doesn't
lose 3 .She finds her own way to 4 them. While battling with Principal Trunchbull, Matilda
develops a 5 friendship with her kind teacher, Miss Honey. And something amazing happens—
she discovers that she actually has superpowers! With her intelligence and these special powers, she
successfully defeats the vicious headmaster and 6 her vulgar and snobbish parents.
After reading Matilda, I was greatly inspired. I realize that I am very 7 in my life. My
parents care a lot for me, whether in daily life or in my studies. They often encourage and help me
when I am 8 .They have selflessly(无私地)and patiently taught me how to be a good person
who helps others. 9 this,I've decided to study hard and be there for those who need me. Most
importantly, I will not 10 any difficulties I meet in life and willface them bravely,just like
Matilda did!
1.A.luckily
B.deeply
C.finally
D.hardly
2.A.old
B.average
C.early
D.low
3.A.way
B.time
C.mind
D.hope
4.A.deal with
B.look for
C.talk about
D.think of
5.A.new
B.close
C.true
D.short
6.A.looks after
B. waits for
C.gets rid of
D.thinks about
7.A.busy
B.poor
C.brave
D.lucky
8.A.in school
B.in bed
C.in trouble
D.in time
9.A.According to
B.Instead of
C. Because of
D.As for
10.A.be proud of
B.be afraid of
C.be good at
D.be interested in
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THURSDAY
WEEK
TravellingGreen Cases
18
HH
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：177
难度：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：优秀的艺术家
及其艺术成就
Put landscapes into your suitcase and bring them home. That idea
sounds nice but a little crazy, doesn't it? In fact, Kathleen Vance has
been doing just that.
Vance is not a magician; she is an artist. She is famous for creating
miniature landscapes inside old suitcases. All her pieces use real soil, grass,
plants and water.These works are living and breathing.
Vance grew up on a farm in Maryland. She lived in New York City after graduating from university.
In that big city,she often wanted to get close to nature. She also hoped to bring nature into people's
everyday lives.And so the “Travelling Landscapes”series was born.
By putting nature into boxes, the artist shows that the environment belongs to each one of us.“I
want people to enjoy nature and think about how they would personally be able to protect it. We all
exist on the Earth, and some people are lucky enough to own parts of the land. How they take care of
it is something they should consider," she explained.
Answer the questions.
1. What kind of artworks does Kathleen Vance create?
2. Why did she start making “Travelling Landscapes”?
3. What message does Vance want to share through her art?
4.What materials does Vance use to make her suitcase landscapes real and living?
5.How might Vance have felt about nature while living in New York City?
6.If you could protect one part of nature near your home,what would it be and why?
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WEEK
FRIDAY
HH
语篇类型：应用文
词数：154
难度：2级
建议用时：9分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：日常体育活动
18Gym
Safety
Notice
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
Please use the equipment in this gym in a safe and responsible way at all times and remember
these points:
★ Appropriate clothing and shoes for exercise should be worn.
★Do not use any equipment if you are drunk.
★No food or drinks(except water).No smoking.
★Do not use the equipment shortly after having eaten.
★Do not wear jewellry during your workouts.
★Please follow any instructions that are included with each piece of equipment.
★Weight lifting should be done with a friend or trainer.
★Do not lean on the equipment. Keep your hands away from any moving parts.
★Please report faults to gym staff.
★ Carry a mobile phone when exercising to call for help in case of difficulty or emergency.
★Please return all quipment to its place and wipe down equipment after use.
★ Children under 18must be accompanied by an adult.
1.Answer the questions.
1.What should we avoid before our gym workouts?
2. According to the notice, which equipment should be used with the help of another
person?
3.Why should we keep our phones by our side during our workouts?
4.What are we supposed to do after using the gym equipment?
5.A17-year-old boy cannot use the equipment in the gym alone, can he?
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6.Do you think the gym safety notice is necessary? Give your reason(s).
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms. Fill in each
1. The girl
2.I was deeply______by the story. (moving)
3.Breakfast usually______bread,milk and eggs.(include)
4.Lightning flashed among the_______dark clouds.(distance)
5. He looked forward to______to his hometown. (return)
6.I have grown up now and I have to face up to my_______.(responsible)
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.Do not wear jewellry during your workouts.(改为被动语态)
2.Do not lean on the equipment.(改为反意疑问句)
3.Temperature will be taken before members and guests are allowed to enter the gym.(对
4.are,foods,in,and,gym, allowed,drinks,not, the(连词成句)
blank with only one word.
________the heavy suitcase by herself. (carry)
Jewellry
Do not lean on the equipment,_
画线部分提问)
during your workouts.
?
temperature be taken?
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