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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500L~800L的文章，
并综合考虑题目难度和6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，还通过回答问题、
填空、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。
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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。第3辑新增该
板块，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。
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定语从句，修饰先行词 the bear。
5.定语从句时态为现在完成时，表示到现在为止增重
最多的脚。
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
1.刮开本书封面涂层，用手机或其他设备扫描
二维码，即可获取全书所有文章的朗读音频
及每周精读的视频讲解课程。
2.本书音视频资源仅可通过封面二维码获取，
不可下载。
3.注意：为保护版权，一本书只能绑定一个手
机号码(不限设备数),请在扫码前确认本
书今后常使用的手机号码。
目录 Contents
Week 1
● 阅读理解 Big"Chunk"Wins Fat Bear Week 大块头“胖墩”问鼎肥熊周冠军⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯1
● 阅读理解 Four Letters Can't Tell the Full Story 四个字母无法概括全部⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯2
● 完形填空 Is Your Chatbot Making Your Brain Lazy?你的聊天机器人会让你的大脑变懒吗?⋯⋯⋯4
●短文填空 Hainan Bans Fuel-Driven Cars by 2030海南2030年起禁售燃油汽车⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯5
●每周精读 AVillage Without Roads一个没有道路的村庄⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯6
● 阅读理解 Robot Xueba 01 Becomes a PhD Student机器人“学霸01”成为博士生⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯8
阅读理解 Old “Bestie”Friendship千年“闺蜜”情⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯10
●完形填空 The Boy Who Dreams of a Million Chickens 梦想拥有一百万只鸡的男孩⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯12
●回答问题A Miniature World of LEGO乐高的微型世界⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯13
每周精读 Beauty out of Trash 垃圾中的美⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯14
阅读理解A Super Mario Adventure Among the Stars 超级马力欧的星际冒险⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯16
阅读理解 AFrench Chef with a Chinese Stomach 法国大厨的中国胃⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯18
Week 2
Week 3
完形填空 ALucky Find in a Charity Shop慈善商店里的幸运发现⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯20
七选五Let's Go on a Trip!一起去旅行吧!⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯21
每周精读 The History of Traffic Signs 交通标志的历史⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯22
● 阅读理解 Row,Row, Row Your Boat, Rowing to the World 棹桨逐浪，竞渡全球⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯24
Week 4
● 阅读理解Level Up! The Youngest Male Game Developer 升级!最年轻的男性游戏开发者⋯⋯⋯26
完形填空 Searching for the “Queen”寻找“女王”⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯28
选词填空Why Do Baby Deer Have Spots?小鹿为什么会长斑点?⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯29
●每周精读Spiderman Collects Garbage on a Cliff蜘蛛侠在悬崖上收集垃圾⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯30
●阅读理解 Building a House with..Diapers?用尿布盖房子?⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯32
●阅读理解Plastic Flying Rings: A Threat to Seals 塑料飞环：海豹的一大威胁⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯3
Week 5
●完形填空A Huge Fluffy Planet一颗巨大的“蓬松”行星⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯34
●回答问题Let's Go on a Bike Tour!让我们开启骑行之旅吧!⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯35
●每周精读Unfolding a Big Win“折”出大奖⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯36
Week 6
● 阅读理解 From "Little Mozart" to World Champion从“小莫扎特”到世界冠军⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯38
● 阅读理解 Skiing Down from the Top of the World 从世界之巅飞驰而下⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯40
完形填空Help! Help!救命!救命!⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯42
 回答问题 Listen to Them Patiently 请耐心倾听他们的声音⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯43
· 每周精读Hainanese Chicken Rice海南鸡饭⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯4
Week 7
●阅读理解 First Barbie with Type 1 Diabetes 首款1型糖尿病主题芭比娃娃问世⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯46
● 阅读理解 Leaving the “Door”Open留一扇“门”⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯47
● 完形填空 Owl Toys for Ancient Children 古代儿童的猫头鹰玩具⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯48
●短文填空 Wild Bison Return to Britain 野牛重返英国⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯49
● 每周精读Volunteering in a Charity Shop在慈善商店做志愿者⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯50
Week 8
●阅读理解 Finding Four-Legged Friends 寻找四脚挚友⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯52
阅读理解 Too Much Screen Time? Denmark Says “No”屏幕时间过长?丹麦说“不”⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯54
完形填空“Heart-Felt”Portraits of Cats用“心”制作的猫咪肖像⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯56
七选五□Lighting People's Way Home with Cartoons and Love用漫画与爱，照亮人们回家的路⋯⋯57
· 每周精读Everyday Life in London伦敦的日常生活⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯58
Week 9
阅读理解 Australian Woman Officer Breaks Pull-Up Record澳大利亚女警刷新引体向上世界纪录⋯⋯60
· 阅读理解 Seven-Year-Old Starts a Cool T-Shirt Company 7岁男孩创办酷炫T恤衫公司⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯62
●完形填空 Heating the City with Sand用沙子为城市供暖⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯64
·回答问题New“Buzz”Stops新型“嗡嗡”巴士站⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯65
·每周精读 Confucianism in China 中国的儒家思想⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯6
Week 10
●阅读理解 Weekend Rides for Pets in Shanghai上海宠物周末巴士专线⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯68
·阅读理解 Amazon Trees Are Growing Bigger亚马逊雨林树木正不断生长壮⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯70
● 完形填空“My Body Is Built to Live in Antarctica!”“我的身体天生就适合生活在南极洲!”⋯⋯72
●表格填空 An Unforgettable Trip to Iceland一次难忘的冰岛之旅⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯73
·每周精读 The History of Sushi寿司的历史⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯74
 阅读理解 Now, She's Seen Differently 如今，她已被另眼相看⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯76
阅读理解 Australia's New Koala Kingdom澳大利亚打造考拉新家园⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯78
Week 11
●完形填空“ICan Read Your Words!”“我能‘读’懂你的话!”⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯80
● 选词填空 The World's Hottest Places全球最热之地⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯81
● 每周精读Notice for Speech Contest 演讲比赛通知〇⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯82
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
表格填空
每周精读
阅读理解 Famous Glacier Is Melting知名冰川正在消融⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯84
阅读理解 Dafen Village's New Look 大芬村的全新面貌⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯86
完形填空 “Is My Dream Too Crazy?”“我的梦想太疯狂了吗?”⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯8
短文填空 A14-Year-Old's Bedroom Museum一个14岁少年的卧室博物馆⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯89
 每周精读A Story of Tom Sawyer汤姆·索亚的故事⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯90
● 阅读理解 Strange Life Seen in Deep Ocean 深海惊现奇异生⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯92
●阅读理解 What's Inside the Pyramid?金字塔内部藏着什么?⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯93
完形填空 Good Helpers for Farmers 农民的好帮手⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯94
● 回答问题Owl Dotes on Dog猫头鹰宠爱小狗⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯95
●每周精读 Mini Food Maker迷你食物制作者⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯96
阅读理解 A Rare Bird Flies in Kent After 200 Years绝迹两百年，珍稀鸟类重现肯特郡 ⋯⋯⋯⋯98
阅读理解 Hello, Sniffer Squirrels!你好，嗅探松鼠!⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯9
完形填空 Dear Seals, We Need Your Help!亲爱的海豹，快来帮帮我们!⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯100
七选五 Making Friends Online 网上交友⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯101
每周精读Lion Becomes Man's Best Friend狮子成了人类最好的朋友⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯102
阅读理解 The Miracle of Spring 春日奇迹⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯104
「阅读理解 What's Hiding in the Clouds?云朵里藏着什么?⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯106
完形填空 Oops!What Has Gone Wrong?哎呀!哪里出问题了?⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯108
回答问题What Is Age?年龄是什么?⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯109
每周精读 Love and Happiness 爱和幸福⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯10
阅读理解 Three Brothers Break Pacific Row Record 三兄弟刷新横渡太平洋划船纪录⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯12
阅读理解 The Secret to Happiness 幸福的秘诀⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯114
完形填空China on Stage《舞台上的中国》⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯16
Happy Birthday, Sister!生日快乐，妹妹!⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯17
How to Make Friends如何交朋友⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯18
Week 17
·阅读理解 Can't Find a Book? Write One!寻书不获?那就自己写一本吧!⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯120
●阅读理解 World Wildlife Day 世界野生动植物日⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯121
●完形填空Meet Scruff, the Eco Dog认识环保狗狗斯克拉⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯12
·回答问题 It's All Just the Beginning这一切才刚刚开始⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯123
●每周精读Meet the Teacher!来认识一下老师吧!⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯124
●阅读理解 Heroes Come to Life with Costume Changes换装演绎，英雄“活”起来⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯126
●阅读理解 Italian Town Names Street for Taylor Swift's Ancestor 意大利小镇以泰勒·斯威夫特先祖
之名命名街道⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯128
●完形填空 A Letter to Roger Federer致罗杰·费德勒的一封信⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯129
·回答问题 Doggies Make Us Smile!狗狗让我们笑容满面!⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯130
● 每周精读 A Pear Tree 一棵梨树⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯131
Week 18
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Do you think being fat can be a good thing? In Alaska, it sure is! Every year since 2014, the
park has held an online event called Fat Bear Week. People all over the world vote for the bear that
has gained the most weight before winter. The contest is fun. But it also shows how important fat(脂
肪)is for bears to survive.
This year's winner is a huge brown bear named Chunk. At the start of summer, Chunk had a
broken jaw,and many viewers worried he wouldn't be able to eat. But Chunk surprised everyone.
He kept eating salmon(三文鱼)from the Brooks River and grew bigger and bigger.
Brown bears must eat a lot before winter because they hibernate for several months. During this
time,they do not move or eat,so they lose a lot of weight. To survive, they need to be as fat as possible.
Thanks to the thousands of salmon swimming upstream, Chunk had plenty of food. Viewers saw
his amazing change through live(实况转播的)“bear cams(摄像头)”. They compared his "before”
and “after”photos and voted for him again and again. Now Chunk weighs about 544 kilograms. He
is not just the winner of Fat Bear Week—he is a true survivor.
Choose the best answer.
1.Why is gaining weight important for bears in Fat Bear Week?
A.To win a prize and become famous.B. To survive the winter without eating.
C.To attract more tourists to the park. D. To show they are the strongest bears.
2. What made Chunk's victory special this year?
A.He was the youngest bear in the contest.
B.He won with the highest number of votes ever.
C.He overcame a jaw injury to gain enough weight.
D. He travelled the farthest to find food.
3.The underlined word “hibernate” in Paragraph 3 means the bears____.
A.move to warmer places
B.sleep through the winter
C.hunt for more food
D.play in the snow
4. Which is NOT mentioned about how people followed the contest?
A. Watching bears through online cameras.
B.Comparing bears'photos from different times.
C.Visiting the park to see the bears in person.
D. Voting for their favourite bears repeatedly.
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TUESDAY
WEEK
1 Four Letters Can't Tell
the Full Story
HH
语篇类型：说明文
词数：278
难度：4级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：生活与学习
“You're an ENFP?! I'm an ENFP,too!”You may have heard
a conversation like this. It's all about the Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator(MBTI) personality test(性格测试).You've probably
seen it online and maybe you've taken a free test yourself.
The MBTI personality test uses four pairs of letters to group
people into 16 personality types. These letter pairs are:
E/I:where you get energy—being with people(E)vs. being alone (I)
S/N:how you take in information—details (S)vs.big ideas(N)
T/F:how you make decisions—logic(逻辑)(T) vs.feelings(F)
J/P:how you deal with plans—organized (J) vs. go with the flow(P)
You answer questions about how you think,feel, and act. After that, you'll get a four-letter
“type”, like ENFPor ISTJ.
MBTI is popular because it's quick,easy,and fun.People often use it as an icebreaker(破
冰方式)to talk about themselves. Friends talk and joke about their types. Some companies even use
it when they're hiring(聘用)people.
But MBTI has a bad side,too. It
labels(贴标签)us. Once someone
has a type, others may start to see
them only through those four letters.
For example,an“I-person”may be
seen as quiet all the time. People may
even use the label as an excuse. They
might think, I'm a“P”,so I cannot
make good plans. Then, they won't
even try.
Four letters can't sum up a whole
person. MBTI can help you learn
about yourself, but don't let it box
you in(束缚).People grow and
change all the time. An “F-person”
ESFJ
ISFJ
ESTJ
ISTJ
nPn
洲
ESFP
ISFP
ISFP
ESTP
ENFP
INFP ENFJ
INFJ
ENTP
INTP
ENTJ
INTJ
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can have logical thinking,and an “I-person” can stillspeak up. What matters most is not your type
but your effort and choices.
Choose the best answer.
1. What does the MBTI test do?
A. It tells people their future jobs.
B. It changes people's personalities.
C. It teaches people how to make friends.
D. It puts people into different personality types.
2.According to the MBTI test,a “P”person probably____.
A.prefers to stay alone
B. likes to keep plans flexible
C.follows a detailed plan
D.finishes work long before the deadline
3.According to the article, MBTI can become a problem if____.
A.people see themselves and others as labels
B.people use it to choose friends and workers
C.people change their personalities to fit a type
D.people stop talking to others with different types
4.Which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with?
A.MBTI is useful if you take the test more than once.
B.MBTI is useless because four letters cannot describe anyone.
C.MBTI is helpful as long as people remember it's not everything.
D.MBTI is helpful because it clearly shows how people will act in real life.
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1
3
WEDNESDAY
WEEK
1 Is Your Chatbot Making
Your Brain Lazy?
HH
语篇类型：说明文
词数：235
难度：4级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：积极的学习体验，恰
当的学习方法与策略，勤学善思
Is an AI chatbot(AI聊天机器人)your bestie for homework?
Asking a chatbot is fast and easy, but here's a surprise: Using a
traditional search engine might help you 1 more than asking
AI.
Researchers tested over 10,000 people. They were asked to
research 2 topics, like how to grow a garden or how to lead a
healthier life. Some used AI chatbots while others used 3 web searches. After that, they wrote
down what they had learned as advice for a friend. What happened?People who searched the web
developed 4 knowledge.
Why? Using AI is like riding a bus. You get to the destination(目的地)fast, but you don't
really know the 5 .You just sit and wait for the ride to end. But searching the web is like hiking
on your own. You have to 6 the map, choose the right path, and notice the landmarks like
signs or special buildings. This brain workout(锻炼)helps you really understand and 7 the
information.
The study also found something interesting. Even when the AI chatbots gave links to websites,
75of people did not 8 to click them. They didn't want to learn more once they had the 9
answer.
So,next time you are curious, do not just ask a chatbot for the answer. Be a real 10 !Go
information hunting on the web, and your brain will thank you for the extra work.
1.A.create
B.guess
C.learn
D.share
2.A.different
B.easy
C.same
D.simple
3.A.popular
B.quick
C.regular
D.slow
4.A.basic
B.deeper
C.common
D.wider
5.A.answer
B.reason
C. result
D.way
6.A.look around
B.look at
C. look forward to
D.look out
7.A.change
B.collect
C.remember
D.rewrite
8.A.bother
B.expect
C.fail
D.manage
9.A.correct
B. detailed
C. fast
D.long
10.A.explorer
B.inventor
C.leader
D.teacher
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WEEK
HainanBans Fuel-Driven
Cars by 2030
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语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：182
难度：3级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：环保意识和行为
Fill in each blank with a proper word or the proper form of the
word in brackets.
Hainan Island will no 1.______(long) sell fuel-driven
cars(燃油汽车)by 2030. Instead,new energy cars(NEVs,新能
源汽车)will be encouraged. The island's government made these
goals clear in a plan.
The plan 2.______(aim) to reduce carbon emissions and develop new energy across the
island. It makes Hainan the 3.______province in China to make such an effort. The island has
a rich supply of renewable energies. These include wind, wave and solar energy.
The island’s 4.
___(nature) conditions also make it a great place to use NEVs. Most of
these cars on the market now run on batteries.In winter, low temperatures make the batteries last for
5._________(few) hours than normal. This,however,won't be a big 6._______in Hainan.
It's 7._
_on the island throughout the year. Besides, the island covers a relatively small
area.NEVowners won't have to worry about 8.______(die) batteries.
All of these conditions give the island its unique strengths to carry out 9._____(it)
plan. As climate change continues to be a threat to our world, such efforts will be needed in
10.______(many)places.
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FRIDAY
WEEK
1 A Village Without
Roads
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
HH
语篇类型：说明文
词数：181
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
文化习俗与文化景观
Fairy tales may
not be real, but
you can visit a real
village that looks
like a fairy-tale
setting.
Welcome to Giethoorn(羊角村)in the
north of the Netherlands(荷兰). The view of
this water village is amazing. Some people
even think it's too beautiful to be real.
The village is called the“Venice(威尼
斯)of the Netherlands”. There are no roads
and people get around by boat. If they have
a car, they have to park it outside the village.
Wooden bridges connect homes and stores,
but some houses can only be reached by water.
That's why the postmen there have to send
letters by boat.
Giethoorn is a quiet village. Only about
2,600 people live there. There are no noisy cars
or other engines. The loudest sound you can
hear is the quacking of ducks or the singing of
other birds.
The quietness of the village doesn't mean
it's not popular with tourists. Many come
to enjoy delicious meals at the waterside
restaurants and to take boat rides.
What do you think of this village? Will
you visit it if you can?
I.Answer the questions.
1.Giethoorn is famous for its fairy tales, isn't it?
2. Where is Giethoorn?
3. Why do people call Giethoorn the “Venice of the Netherlands”?
4. Why do Giethoorn's postmen have to send letters by boat?
5. What do tourists usually do in Giethoorn?
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6. What is special about Giethoorn?(List at least two points.)
Ⅱ.Complete each sentence with one given item from the box.Each item can be used only
once.
1.Is that a toy car or the___________thing?
2.Please
__this letter before Saturday
3.He did not_
______the house until midnight.
4.Chocolate sauce is always________
with children.
5. This railway is built to_____Beijing to Shanghai.
6.The_______from our window is one of beautiful green countryside.
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.Some people even think it's too beautiful to be real.(保持句意基本不变)
Some people even think it's _______beautiful_______
be real.
2.People get around by boat.(对画线部分提问)
_people get around?
3. If they have a car,they have to park it outside the village.(对画线部分提问)
If they have a car,
____they______to park it?
4. There are no noisy cars or other engines.(改为反意疑问句)
There are no noisy cars or other engines,
__ ______?
5.wooden bridges, homes,are,connect, built, and,to,stores(连词成句)_______.
A.connect
B.popular
C. reach
D.real
E.send
F.view
WEEK
1
7
WEEK
MONDAY
2 RobotXueba O1 Becomes
a PhD Student
HH
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：科学技术与工程，人
类发明与创新
Have you ever seen a robot go to college? In China, a robot
named Xueba 01 is now a PhD student! He's going to study at the
Shanghai Theatre Academy(上海戏剧学院), a top art school. People
are talking about him online.
The robot is 1.75 metres tall. He looks like a handsome young
man.He wears a pair of glasses and a light blue shirt. He can speak
Chinese, make different expressions,and even run. He once won third place in a robot race. The
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology(上海理工大学)built him.
This September,the robot willbegin a four-year PhD programme. He willstudy Chinese opera
and learn how to act and write plays. He
will also learn to design sets(布景)for the
stage. His teacher,Professor Yang, said that
Xueba 01 would work with other students
and write a final paper.
Some people are excited about the
new robot; others aren't sure if a robot can
truly understand art. Xueba 01 made a
joke about the question. He said, "If I fail,
maybe I'll become a museum piece. That's
not so bad!” No matter what happens, this
robot is making history.
Choose the best answer.
1.What is the main reason why Xueba 01 is special?
A.It is the tallest robot ever built in China.
B.It is the first robot to win a running race against humans.
C.It is believed to be the first robot to study for a PhD degree.
D.It is the only robot that can speak Chinese fluently.
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MONDAY | Robot Xueba 01 Becomes a PhD Student
2.Based on thé article, what can we infer about the Shanghai Theatre Academy's decision?
A. They are unsure if robots can be good students.
B. They are open to trying new and unusual ideas in education.
C. They think robots are better at art than human students.
D. They needed a new robot to help clean the university.
3. The underlined phrase “making history” in the last paragraph suggests that Xueba 01 is
—_.
A.writing a book about Chinese opera
B.doing something that has never been done before
C.becoming a famous actor in the theatre
D.winning many prizes for his university
4. Which of the following is NOT part of Xueba 01's planned PhD studies?
A. Learning how to design stage backgrounds.
B. Studying the performance techniques of Chinese opera.
C. Teaching other students how to build robots.
D. Writing a final research paper at the end of the programme.
5. What is the main purpose of this article?
A. To explain why robots are smarter than humans.
B. To describe a university that builds robots.
C. To report on an unusual and groundbreaking(开创性的)event.
D.To convince more people to study Chinese opera.
WEEK
2
9
TUESDAY
WEEK
2 Old
“Bestie”
Friendship
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：207
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：身份认同与文化自信
A pair of best friends recently became famous online. Both
girls have their hair in double buns(圆发髻). They wear robes
with crossed collars, wide sleeves and long skirts. A lot of people
come to visit and take pictures with them.
So,who are the two “besties”? They are actually a pair of
painted pottery figurines(彩色陶俑)at the Luoyang Museum.
The figurines are more than 1,500 years old. They were found in the tomb of Yang Ji. He was an
important leader from the Northern Wei dynasty(386-534). They are only 17 centimetres tall and
appear to stand side by side. They hold each other's hands and seem to be saying, "Look!We are
the best friends in the world!”
Shen Yu is a 25-year-old girl from Hangzhou. She and her best friend saw the figurines on
social media and rushed to Luoyang right away. “There was a very long line of people waiting to
see them. Everyone seemed very excited,"she said.
Shen and her friend liked the figurines'traditional clothing and make-up a lot. “We wear the
same dresses as theirs, we have the same make-up,and we hold our hands like them. Then we take
photos with them. That's what true besties do!" she said.
Choose the best answer.
1. What is true about the two "besties" that became famous online?
A. They are two girls who work at the Luoyang Museum.
B.They are real-life friends who always wear traditional clothes.
C.They are ancient pottery figures showing a close friendship.
D. They are characters from a popular social media video.
2.Based on the article, why did Shen Yu and her friend rush to Luoyang?
A.To learn about the history of the Northern Wei dynasty.
B.To see the ancient pottery figures they saw online and take photos with them.
C. To buy replicas(复制品)of the pottery figurines from the museum shop.
D.To meet the important leader,Yang Ji, in person.
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3. The word “bestie” in the title most likely means__.
A. sisters from the same family
B.people who are very good friends
C.historical objects found in a tomb
D.popular social media influencers
4. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Shen Yu and her friend liked the figurines?
A. They were interested in learning how the figurines were made.
B. They admired the traditional clothing and make-up of the figurines.
C. They wanted to copy the way the figurines held hands.
D. They felt the figurines represented a true friendship.
5. What is the main idea of this article?
A.To describe the discovery of an important historical tomb.
B.To explain the clothing styles of the Northern Wei dynasty.
C.To tell how ancient artwork has become popular and inspired modern people.
D.To encourage more visitors to come to the Luoyang Museum.
WEEK
2
11
WEDNESDAY
WEEK
2 The Boy Who Dreams of
a Million Chickens
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：227
难度：3级
建议用时：8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
If you think all boys dream of being superheroes(超级英雄)
or astronauts, think again. In a small village in the U.K.,a little
boy named Archie wants to be a super farmer. He wants to 1
one million chickens on his land.
Archie loves chickens more than most kids love toys. His
family even rented a field for him. With help from his parents and
older siblings(兄弟姐妹), he now 2 about 50 chickens. Each morning before school, he goes
to the field with great excitement. He runs 3 to his favorite hen(母鸡),Nugget, with a bright
smile. Archie believes she might even be the biggest chicken in the whole universe(宇宙).
Archie says his love for farming started 4 his bedroom window faces big, open fields.
When he learned that some chickens lived in poor conditions, he wanted to 5.
The family started with just five chickens in their small garden, but the 6 quickly grew.In
October, they moved to a 7 field.A local shop now sells their eggs. Archie 8 every coin he
earns. One day, he hopes to buy his own 9 .He even wants to build a “chicken fortress(堡垒)”.
When he was asked again 10 chickens he would like to have, Archie laughed and said,"Two
trillion(万亿)," before changing into his school uniform. Tomorrow,he will be back with his flock
(鸡群)again.
1.A.buy
B.find
C.raise
D.watch
2.A. take account of
B. take care of
C.take charge of
D. take hold of
3.A.carefully
B.quietly
C.slowly
D.straight
4.A. because
B.if
C.so
D.though
5.A.catch
B.help
C.keep
D.leave
6.A.number
B.price
C.size
D.weight
7.A.cheaper
B.farther
C.larger
D.smaller
8.A.borrows
B.collects
C.saves
D.spends
9.A.farm
B.garden
C.house
D.shop
10.A.how long
B.how many
C.how much
D.how often
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WEEK
A
Miniature
World of LEGO
2
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：167
难度：3级
建议用时：9分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：敢于创新
Benedek Lampert is a Hungarian(匈牙利的)toy photographer.
He is good at creating photo stories with toys.
The 28-year-old has been a big fan of LEGOs since his early
childhood.In 2016,he decided to create miniature(微型的)worlds
with LEGO toys. Many of his works have been inspired by famous
movies. He usually spends hours building the whole scene. Almost
everything in the scene is done by hand. For example, to create a plume(团)of smoke, he uses
cotton. For snow, he uses powdered sugar(糖粉).
The artist also makes the best use of nature. When he wants to use the light of afternoon for a
picture, he'll wait for an actual sunset. If he needs a beach scene, he'll take his LEGO set with him
and go to the nearest seaside.
The lively and creative pictures taken by Lampert have won him a lot of fans. As he becomes
more and more popular on social media, some brands have even invited him to shoot advertisements
with LEGO toys!
Answer the questions.
1. What is Benedek Lampert's job?
2. What two common materials does he use to create smoke and snow in his scenes?
3. Why does Lampert sometimes go to the seaside with his LEGO toys?
4.Why do you think Lampert waits for an actual sunset instead of using a lamp?
5. What are the two reasons mentioned in the article that show Lampert is successful?
6. If you were a toy photographer, what everyday object would you use to create a cool
effect (like fire,water,or grass) and why?
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WEEK
FRIDAY
2Beauty out of Trash
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：213
难度：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：环保意识与行为
Who do you
think are the heroes
in our lives? Maybe
doctors,policemen,
firemen and so on.
called“The Future Forest”. More than 700
students,100 volunteers and many landfill
(垃圾填埋场)workers joined the project.
Together we collected three tons of plastic
waste. Then, we turned it into a colourful
plastic forest in Mexico City.
Besides them, I think the people who clean up
our rubbish are also great heroes. Thanks to
them, our planet is not completely covered in
trash.
My name is Thomas Dambo. I'm a "trash
artist" and work with these heroes. My job is
to create beauty out of trash. By doing this, I
want to show people that trash is not all ugly
and smelly. We can recycle and use it to create
something beautiful and valuable.
This 500-square-metre forest is filled with
thousands of plastic flowers, trees and animals.
Children can come to my workshop to build
new plants and animals for the forest. In this
way,the forest will keep growing. “The Future
Forest" is now on display. People can visit it
for the next few months.
About two months ago, I started a project
There are many possibilities hidden in the
rubbish. Let's learn to recycle it better and
build a brighter future for the world!
I.Answer the questions.
1.Why are people who clean up our rubbish also considered great heroes?
2. What does a “trash artist”do?
3. Who joined Thomas in his project "The Future Forest"?
4. What can children do in Thomas'workshop?
5. What idea does Thomas want to express through this project?
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FRIDAY | Beauty out of Trash
6.If you could go to Thomas'workshop, what would you want to do? Why?(List at least
two reasons.)
Ⅱ. Complete each sentence with one given item from the box.Each item can be used only
once.
1.I've_
forgotten her name.
2. The cat was.
under the sofa.
3. The girl
her face with her hands.
4.He started.
stamps when he was a little boy.
5.The streets were
with the smell of food cooking.
6.The government plans to.
_______more jobs for young people.
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.About two months ago, I started a project called "The Future Forest".(对画线部分提问)
a project called“The
Future Forest”?
2. Together we collected three tons of plastic waste.(对画线部分提问)
_plastic waste did you collect together?
3. This 500-square-metre forest is filled with thousands of plastic flowers, trees and
animals.(保持句意基本不变)
This 500-square-metre forest is___ _____________ thousands of plastic
flowers,trees and animals.
4.Let's learn to recycle it better and build a brighter future for the world!(改为反意疑问
句)
Let's learn to recycle it better and build a brighter future for the world,
_________?
5.completely, them,not,thanks to, is,covered, the,trash,in, beach(连词成句)
A.collecting
B.completely
C.covered
D.create
E.filled
F.hiding
WEEK
2
15
MONDAY
WEEK
3 A Super Mario Adventure
Among the Stars
HH
语篇类型：专题报道
词数：202
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：中外影视中的文化价
值和作品赏析
Mario and Luigi are back on the silver screen(银幕)! The
Super Mario Galaxy Movie(《超级马力欧银河大电影》)is now
in theaters. It is the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie(《超级
马力欧兄弟大电影》).This time,the brothers leave the Mushroom
Kingdom for a much more exciting journey.
In the sequel, Mario, Luigi,and their new friend, Yoshi,join
Princess Peach and Toad on an adventure into outer space.In the first movie, they stopped Bowser,
a fire-breathing monster, from marrying Princess Peach. But the brothers face a new threat this
time. They must face off(对抗)against Bowser Jr., Bowser's son. He wants to free his father from
captivity(囚禁).
Luckily for fans, the sequel is made by the same team that made the first movie. The cast(演
员阵容)includes all the fan-favourites. Chris Pratt and Charlie Day return as Mario and Luigi,
respectively. And Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Super Mario Bros, is once again one of the
film's producers. He helped the movie stay true to the famous video game.
From the Mushroom Kingdom to outer space, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is ready to level
up the fun. If you enjoyed the first movie, this space adventure may be the next wild ride you've
been waiting for!
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MONDAY | A Super Mario Adventure Among the Stars
Choose the best answer.
1.What is new about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
A. Mario and Luigi return to the Mushroom Kingdom.
B.Bowser tries to marry Princess Peach again.
C. The characters travel to outer space for a new adventure.
D. The story focuses only on Yoshi's journey.
2. The underlined word “sequel”in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to___.
A.a movie that comes before another
B.a movie that continues a previous story
C.a movie that is completely different
D.a movie that has no connection to others
3. Who is the main enemy in the new movie?
A.Yoshi,who tries to stop Mario.
B.A new monster that lives in outer space.
C.Bowser,the fire-breathing monster.
D. Bowser Jr.,who wants to free his father.
4. What can we learn about the movie from Paragraph 3?
A.It is made by a completely new team.
B.It may keep the original game's style and spirit.
C.It focuses more on famous actors than the story.
D. It changes the main characters from the first movie.
5.What is the main idea of this article?
A.To compare two Super Mario movies in detail.
B.To introduce a new movie and attract viewers.
C.To explain how video games are turned into films.
D.To describe the history of Super Mario games.
WEEK
3
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TUESDAY
WEEK
3 AFrench Chef
with a Chinese Stomach
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语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：295
难度：5级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求；文化交流与美食
“Hello, I'm Guangtan!”This friendly greeting comes from
a French chef. In his online videos, he speaks Chinese and cooks
with great passion. With his hands, home-style dishes turn into
wonderful meals.
Today, “Chef Guangtan” has over six million fans on Chinese
social media. He even calls himself“a French chef with a Chinese stomach”.
Guangtan grew up in a small city in northern France. When he was seven, he tried Chinese food
for the first time and fell in love with it. Years later, he came to Beijing as a student. He enjoyed his
classes, but his favourite lessons came outside the classroom—through food. He learned to cook
Chinese food from a kind cleaning lady in his dormitory. In the following four years, Guangtan
travelled across China as a backpacker. He ate his way through every city he visited.
In 2010, during the Shanghai World Expo(上
海世博会),Guangtan came back to China. There,
he began mixing Chinese and Western dishes in
new ways. Since then, Shanghai has become his
home.
Soon, he started posting his cooking videos
online. At first, Guangtan felt a little nervous.
"I was worried that people might say, 'How can
a foreigner cook Chinese food?’”he said. But
to his surprise, he soon got many fans and they
loved his videos very much.“I've learned so much
from the comments," the man said with a smile.
Guangtan has now lived in China for 18 years.
He is married to a Chinese woman,and they enjoy
their life in Shanghai."Food is a wonderful way for
East and West to understand each other," he said.
"Don't be afraid to taste something new. Who
knows? You might find a new favourite dish and
learn about a new culture,just like I did!”
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TUESDAY | A French Chef with a Chinese Stomach
Choose the best answer.
1.Why does Guangtan call himself“a French chef with a Chinese stomach”?
A.He was born in China but grew up in France.
B.He loves Chinese food and has adapted to Chinese eating habits.
C. He can only digest Chinese food now.
D.He cooks French food for Chinese people.
2. The underlined word “backpacker” in the third paragraph probably means that Guangtan
_
A.opened a food store while travelling
B.travelled simply while carrying his belongings
C.studied cooking in different schools
D.worked as a chef in various cities
3. What was Guangtan's initial(最初的)worry when he started posting cooking videos?
A.That his Chinese wasn't good enough.
B. That people wouldn't like his mixing of different foods.
C. That people might doubt a foreigner's ability to cook Chinese food.
D. That the video quality wasn't professional enough.
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the article?
A.How Guangtan first learned to cook Chinese food.
B.The number of fans Guangtan has on social media.
C.The name of Guangtan's restaurant in Shanghai.
D. Where Guangtan grew up in France.
5. What is the main message Guangtan wants to share through his story?
A. Chinese food is the most delicious in the world.
B. French cooking techniques are better than Chinese ones.
C.Everyone should become a chef to understand different cultures.
D.Food can help people from different cultures understand each other.
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WEDNESDAY
WEEK
3 A Lucky Find in
a Charity Shop
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语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：204
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：志愿服务与公共服务
Have you ever given away your old books? One charity shop
in Scotland(苏格兰)is very happy that someone did. Workers
found a 1 book in a pile of donated(捐赠的)books. It was a
special copy of The Hobbit(《霍比特人》).
The Hobbit is a famous fantasy book. It was first published in
1937.The book found in the shop is a special edition. It is more than 50 years old. Only about 1,500
copies of this edition were 2 .Most of them were sent to school libraries. Today, people believe
only 50 copies still 3 .The cover shows a bright picture of the dragon Smaug.
The shop owner was very 4 . "It is a beautiful old book with its own magic,"he said.
"Finding a book like this is a 5 for any bookseller. We never expected something so 6 to
appear among the donations.”
The shop 7 the book for ￡3,000. This was the most money the shop had ever made from
one item. The money will be given to charity to 8 people in need. Sometimes, an old book
can make a big 9 . It also reminds us that small actions, like giving away old things, can bring
10 results.
1.A.common
B.expensive
C.lost
D. rare
2.A.printed
B. read
C. sold
D.written
3.A.appear
B. exist
C.happen
D.live
4.A. calm
B.excited
C. nervous
D.serious
5.A.dream
B.lesson
C. mistake
D.secret
6.A.expensive
B.famous
C.ordinary
D.valuable
7.A. bought
B.borrowed
C.kept
D. sold
8.A.help
B. meet
C.thank
D.visit
9.A.decision
B. difference
C. fortune
D.wish
10.A. boring
B. natural
C. surprising
D.usual
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WEEK
Let's Go
on a Trip!
3
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：252
难度：4级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：不同地区的生态特征
与自然景观
Joy Ryan is 92 years old.1One day that October, her
grandson Brad Ryan invited her on a trip to the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park(大雾山国家公园).
2 They set up their tent there and enjoyed the beauty of
nature. They also spent time observing birds and listening to the
sounds of the forest. This experience made them want to continue
their journey. 3
During their trips to other national parks,the two came across a group of bison(野牛).Whales
and dolphins swam past them. "Bear School" taught them how to stay safe around grey bears.
“4 And I finally got to see it,"said Joy. "It was really fun!”
Along the way,Joy and her grandson have overcome many difficulties together. And they have
become very close to each other. They are now nearing the end of their journey and have only one
more national park left to explore. 5 They plan to celebrate this special journey with their whole
family.
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.I had always wanted to see a bear catch a fish.
B. Her grandson also thought it was a great chance to relax.
C. That weekend, Joy climbed her first mountain with Brad.
D. They also learned how to take beautiful photos of the stars.
E. Until 2015,she had hardly left her small town in Ohio, U.S.A.
F.The two are looking forward to the day they visit their final park!
G. So they set a big goal—to visit all 63 national parks in the country together.
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FRIDAY
3 TheHistory
of Traffic Signs
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：181
难度：3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
When you
visit a new place,
traffic signs are
very helpful. It's
hard to imagine
were made of wood and were placed on iron
columns. In the 1920s, Americans made the
first manual for traffic signs. The book showed
what each sign meant.Now, different countries
have different traffic sign manuals.
a world without traffic signs. You may want to
ask: When were traffic signs invented?
It may sound strange, but the first road
signs were milestones. They were used in
ancient Rome. Back then, ancient Romans
travelled on horseback or on foot. Milestones
were placed every few kilometres. The
milestones let travellers know how far they
were from Rome.
The need for new traffic signs is always
growing and changing. In the future, signs may
be different, but their goal willnot change.
Traffic signs will still need to be able to tell
people what to do on the road quickly.
After cars were invented, signs became
more and more important. Drivers would get
lost without signs. As a result, Americans
began to place signs on busy roads. Early signs
I.Answer the questions.
1.Where were the first road signs used?
2. What was the use of the milestones in ancient Rome?
3. Early traffic signs were made of iron, weren't they?
4. What is the function(功能)of the first manual for traffic signs?
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5.What's the goal of future signs?
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.I'm at a_
2. There were many great_______in the 19th century.(invent)
3.Many children have
4. We watched their ship moving gradually______away.(far)
5.Almost everyone in this group has some musical______.(able)
6.You can always tell the_____
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.Back then, ancient Romans travelled on horseback or on foot.(对画线部分提问)
2. The milestones let travellers know how far they were from Rome.(改为一般疑问句)
3. Drivers would get lost without signs.(保持句意基本不变)
4. Now, different countries have different manuals.(改为反意疑问句)
5.signs,on, drivers, traffic, placed,roads, guide,are,to(连词成句)
________for what to do next. (lose)
______
____between the tourists and the natives.(different)
ancient Romans travel back then?
the milestones_
Drivers would
Now, different countries have different manuals,___
_friends.(imagine)
_travellers know how far they were from
_______without signs._
Rome?
____?
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MONDAY
WEEK
4 Row,
Row,Row Your
Boat, Rowing to the World
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语篇类型：专题报道
词数：228
难度：3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
What sport needs both great strength and close teamwork on
the water? The answer is rowing! In September 2025, Shanghai
welcomed the world's best rowers.
The 2025 World Rowing Championships were held in Qingpu
from September 21 to 28.More than 900 athletes from 56 countries
took part.Along the river, they not only competed but also enjoyed the beautiful views of the city of
Shanghai.
Many famous rowers came for the event. If you are a fan of rowing, you must know Oliver
Zeidler. He was last year's world champion in the men's single sculls(男子单人双桨). From
China, we had Chen Yunxia and Zhang Ling. They won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Many
local fans came to cheer for them.
For lots of visitors,it was their first time in China. Here,they learned not only about rowing, but
also about Shanghai.“The water is so clear," said one audience member. “I can see rowers from all
over the world. It feels like rowing is truly becoming a global sport."
The athletes were excited, too. One rower shared:"The place is beautiful. The facilities are
great. I can see how much effort people put into welcoming us. Everything is wonderful!”
Rowing used to be a less popular sport, but now more people are getting to know it. Through
events like this,rowing is reaching new fans everywhere.
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MONDAY | Row,Row,Row Your Boat, Rowing to the World
Choose the best answer.
1.Where were the 2025 World Rowing Championships held?
A.In Tokyo,Japan.
B.In a district of Shanghai.
C.Along the coast of China.
D.In 56 different countries.
2.How many countries sent athletes to compete in this championship?
A. More than 900.
B.28.
C.56.
D.21.
3.The underlined word“global” in the fourth paragraph suggests that rowing is__.
A.becoming known and practised worldwide
B.only popular in European countries
C.too difficult for most people to learn
D.mainly enjoyed by professional athletes
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the article?
A. The beautiful views along the river in Shanghai.
B.The clear water quality at the competition venue(场地).
C.All athletes trying Chinese food during their stay.
D.The excellent facilities prepared for the event.
5. What is the main purpose of this article?
A.To explain the rules of rowing competitions.
B.To introduce famous rowers from different countries.
C. To report on an international rowing event and its impact.
D.To encourage more Chinese athletes to take up rowing.
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4
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TUESDAY
WEEK
4 Level Up! The Youngest Male
Game Developer
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语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：190
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，
敢于创新
Do you love playing video games?Max,an 11-year-old boy
from the U.K., does more than just play them. He makes his own
games! Not long ago, Max set a world record. He is now the
youngest male video game developer(开发者)in the world.
Earlier last year, Max decided to go for a world record.
Guinness World Records(吉尼斯世界纪录机构)sent him all the
rules and things he needed. Experts watched closely to make sure he did everything on his own.In
just four hours, Max created a new game. It has five fun levels, and each one is different from the
others.
After six months of waiting, Max finally got the news: His record attempt(尝试)was
successful. He said it was “amazing” to achieve his world record. He was really happy to be
recognized for his hard work.
Max first started coding when
he was seven. Since then, he
has made and published(发布)
several of his own games. He also
hopes to become a full-time(全
职的)video game designer in the
future. He added, "I like coding
because whatever you dream of,
you can turn it into code and make
it real."
Choose the best answer.
1.What makes Max special compared to other children?
A.He plays video games better than others.
B.He creates his own video games at a young age.
C.He works for a famous game company.
D.He teaches other children how to code.
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2. Why did experts watch Max closely while he was making the game?
A.To give him advice when he made mistakes.
B. To help him finish the game within four hours.
C.To check that he completed the work by himself.
D.To score each of the five levels he created.
3. What can we learn from the process of Max's record attempt?
A.Creating a five-level game usually takes six months.
B. It takes time for the official organization to check the results.
C.Max was the only person who applied for this record this year.
D.Guinness World Records only accepts 11-year-old applicants.
4. Which of the following best describes Max's view on coding?
A.Coding is a tool that turns imagination into something real.
B.Playing video games is the best way to prepare for a future job.
C.Only children who have coding skills can become record holders.
D.Coding helps him become famous around the world.
5. What is the main purpose of this article?
A.To explain how to create a five-level video game in four hours.
B.To describe the history and the rules of Guinness World Records.
C.To introduce a young boy's achievement and encourage creativity.
D.To warn students not to spend too much time on video games.
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WEEK
WEDNESDAY
4Searching
for the
“Queen”
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：188
难度：3级
建议用时：9分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：历史的发展
Cleopatra VⅡ(克利奥帕特拉七世)was the last queen of
ancient Egypt. She is one of the 1 rulers in history. For a very
long time—almost 2,000 years—the 2 of her tomb has been a
great mystery. But now,some scientists think they might be 3
to solving it.
A team of scientists has been working at an ancient temple in Alexandria(亚历山大),a
city in northern Egypt. While working there,they found 4 amazing: a long tunnel about 13
metres under the ground. This tunnel is very long, about 1.3 kilometres. Inside, the team has found
more than 1,500 5 .These include many statues,beautiful golden pieces, and a lot of coins.
Importantly,many of these coins have the image and_6 of Cleopatra VⅡ on them.
Finding these coins with her name is a big 7 .The scientists now believe that a royal tomb
might be 8 somewhere near this tunnel. They think this tomb could 9 Cleopatra VⅡ.The
team is very excited and will keep searching the area.Everyone is waiting to see if this is finally the
discovery of the famous queen's 10 resting place.
1.A.most ordinary B. most famous
C.first
D.kindest
2.A. story
B.time
C.secret
D.location
3.A. sure
B.key
C.late
D.close
4.A.something
B.anything
C.everything
D.nothing
5.A. people
B.objects
C. stories
D. pictures
6.A.face
B.name
C.foot
D.idea
7.A.problem
B.clue
C.gift
D.dream
8.A.built
B.lost
C. hidden
D.found
9.A.look for
B.ask for
C.think of
D.belong to
10.A.final
B. first
C.next
D.best
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Why
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：197
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
WEEK
Do Baby Deer
Have Spots?
4
Choose the proper words to complete the following passage.
A.disappear
B.exactly
C.increase
D.noticed
E.never
F.safe
G. shape
H. strong
I. sunlight
J.throughout
K.weak
L. young
Have you ever watched Disney's animated movie Bambi(动画电影《小鹿斑比》)?Bambi
is a white-tailed deer(白尾鹿). This type of deer is one of the most numerous types in the world.
White-tailed deer, as well as many other types of der, have spots on their backs when they are1.
Do you know why?
A newborn baby deer is very 2 .Its spots
help prevent the newborn from being 3 by
predators(捕食者).In the forest, the 4_falls
on the plants and the forest floor. The white spots
on the baby deer's back look just like the spots of
light. This makes the baby deer blend in with its
environment and helps keep it 5 .The spots
also help break up the deer's 6,making it
harder for predators to recognize it as prey.
In the movie,Bambi's spots 7_as it grows
up. Similarly, most other types of deer lose their
spots around three or four months old. However,
some types of deer 8 lose their spots, such
as the sika deer(梅花鹿). They keep this cute
and helpful gift from nature 9 their lives.
Isn't it amazing how nature provides 10 what
animals need to survive?
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FRIDAY
4
Collects Garbage
on a Cliff
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：159
难度：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：劳动实践，劳动品质
与工匠精神
For twelve
years, Guo
Youshun has
been picking
up litter from
a cliff. The
back and helmet hard.
b
Guo said, "I thought about quitting at that
moment. But it wouldn't be easy to find a new
m
cleaner. So I just felt like I had to keep doing
my job,and I had to do it well.”
m
cliff is located on Yuntai Mountain in Henan
province. It's 30 metres high. Guo has collected
more than 100 tons of garbage over the years.
People call him "Spiderman".
Guo's tools are a piece of strong rope and
an orange helmet. A trash bag and the rope are
tied around his waist.Two colleagues pull the
rope to keep him safe.
 
One day, when Guo had just landed at the
bottom of the cliff, a rock fell from above. It
crashed into pieces just two metres away from
him. Flying pieces from the rock struck Guo's
I.Answer the questions.
1.How many years has Guo been collecting garbage on a cliff?
2.How high is the cliff Guo Youshun works on?
3. What are the tools Guo uses when he is doing his job?
4. What happened in the accident?
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5.According to Guo,why didn't he quit his job after the accident?
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.You can adjust the________of the chair.(high)
2.I can't_
_give an answer to your question.(easy)
3. It's important to know your own______and weaknesses.(strong)
4. What is the exact________of the shop?(locate)
5. The rules are there to ensure everyone's______and enjoyment. (safe)
Ⅲ.Complete the following sentences as required.
1.Guo has collected more than 100 tons of garbage over the years.(改为被动语态)
More than 100 tons of garbage
____ _______by Guo
over the years.
2.Two colleagues pull the rope to keep him safe.(对画线部分提问)
_two colleagues pull the rope?
3.But it wouldn't be easy to find a new cleaner.(改为反意疑问句)
But it wouldn't be easy to find a new cleaner,
?
4. So I just felt like I had to keep doing my job,and I had to do it well.(保持句意基本
不变)
So I just felt like I had to_
_doing my job,and I had to do
it well.
5.we,keep,pick,and, our city,must, rubbish,clean,up(连词成句)
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WEEK
MONDAY
5 Building
a House with..
Diapers?
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语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：194
难度：3级
建议用时：6分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：环保意识和行为
Concrete is one of the most common building materials in the
world. However, making concrete causes a lot of pollution. That's
mainly because it uses a huge amount of sand. Sand mining has
always been bad for the environment as it damages rivers and
ecosystems.
A group of Japanese scientists came up with an unusual idea to help reduce this problem. What
if they could replace some of the sand with used disposable diapers(尿布)? The scientists set
about testing out their idea in the lab. To their joy, this new kind of concrete turned out to be just as
safe and strong as regular concrete. They even used it to build a small house as an experiment!
But the scientists quickly realized a practical problem. If used diapers are going to be mixed
into concrete, someone will have to safely collect, clean and store them first. Will this complex
process work in the long run? Even if they could really figure out a solution, you might stillbe
asking yourself: Would I want to live in a house made with diapers?While the idea helps reduce
waste,many people may feel uncomfortable about it.
Choose the best answer.
1.According to the article, what is the main environmental problem with traditional concrete?
A. It is not very strong.
B. It looks unattractive.
C. It costs a lot of money.
D. It uses too much sand.
2.How did the new concrete perform in tests?
A.It was less safe.
B. It was much weaker.
C. It dried more quickly.
D. It was just as strong.
3. What is the biggest challenge for this new idea?
A.Building tall structures.
B. Finding enough scientists.
C. Handling the used diapers.
D.Making the concrete look nice.
4. What is the main purpose of the article?
A.To present a creative idea.
B.To advertise a new product.
C.To warn about diaper waste.
D.To explain how to make concrete.
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TUESDAY
Plastic Flying Rings:
A Threat to Seals
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：144
难度：1级
建议用时：6分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：环境污染及原因，环
保意识和行为
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5
Beaches in the U.K.are becoming safer for seals! A coastal council has banned plastic flying
rings from local beaches. The rings can be dangerous for young seals. If a seal puts its head through
a ring, it can get stuck. This can cause injuries(伤害)or even death.
The ban is voluntary. That means there will be no fines if someone brings a plastic ring to the
beach. Some big shops near the coast have stopped selling the rings. But people can still play on the
beach using safe toys, like solid frisbees that are not made of plastic.
A wildlife group now wants the government to stop the sale of plastic flying rings across the
country. Many people support this. “"Flying rings are a risk for seals," said an animal lover. “If we
use safer toys, we can help protect these beautiful animals."
Choose the best answer.
1.What is the main purpose of the ban on plastic flying rings?
A.To make beaches tidier and cleaner. B.To protect young seals from getting hurt.
C.To help local shops sell more toys.
D.To stop people from playing on beaches.
2.What does "voluntary" mean in this ban?
A.People must follow it or pay money.
B. People are asked but not forced to follow it.
C.Only children need to follow this rule.
D.The rule is only for shop owners.
3. What kind of toys can people still use on the beach?
A.All kinds of plastic toys.
B.Only balls and swimming rings.
C.Solid frisbees that are safe.
D.No toys are allowed now.
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the article?
A.How the flying rings can harm the seals.
B.What safe toys people can use instead.
C. When the ban will start and end.
D. What the wildlife group wants to do next.
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WEEK
5 A Huge
Fluffy Planet
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：161
难度：2级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：宇宙探秘
Recently,scientists in the U.S.A.1 a huge fluffy planet. It
has the density(密度)of a marshmallow(棉花糖).
The planet is called TOI-3757 b. It is so huge that more than
1,300 Earths could 2 inside it. 3 amazing thing about the
planet is that it's very light. If you could put it in a planet-sized
bathtub(浴缸), it would 4 on the surface of the water!
The planet orbits very close to a red dwarf star(红矮星). Mercury(水星)is the 5 planet
to the Sun in our solar system. It 6 88 days to orbit our star. The fluffy planet,7,orbits its
star every three and a half days.
Since the two are so close to each other, 8 isn't TOI-3757 b getting burned by its star?
Well, red dwarf stars are smaller, less bright and cooler than many other kinds of stars,9 the
Sun. So,like a marshmallow being roasted over a campfire, this furry planet gets 10 warmed.
1.A.looked
B. discovered
C.invented
D.heard
2.A.fit
B.put
C.place
D.hold
3.A.Another
B. Next
C. Then
D.Other
4.A.sink
B.swim
C.float
D. stay
5.A.largest
B.prettiest
C.hottest
D.closest
6.A.spends
B.uses
C.needs
D.takes
7.A. therefore
B.however
C.besides
D.instead
8.A.how
B.when
C.why
D.where
9.A.except
B.besides
C.such as
D.as for
10.A.quickly
B.seriously
C.easily
D.gently
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THURSDAY
Let's Go on a
Bike Tour!
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：260
难度：4级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：自我提升
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Hi,my friends. My name is Jack. When I was a kid, I lived in an orphanage(孤儿院)in
Taiwan, China. I felt lost and was uncertain(不确定的)about my future. But I got lucky. A cycling
team called “Bike Angel” came into my life and changed it forever.
This team was set up by a social worker, Mr.Yang Minzhong(杨民忠). In 2011, he visited my
orphanage. He learned that many of us liked to ride bikes. But we didn't have enough money to buy
our own bikes. Mr. Yang decided to help us realize our dream of travelling by bicycle.
The following summer, Mr. Yang organized a cycling team of 75 people. Among them were 35
young people, including myself. After biking around the island of Taiwan, we cycled from Beijing
to Xiamen. During this 40-day trip, we travelled about 3,200 kilometres. We enjoyed the beautiful
scenery of different cities. In Beijing,for example, we stood at the foot of the Great Wall and visited
the Bird's Nest Stadium. We also developed deep friendships with mainland volunteers(大陆的志
愿者).
After this trip, I became a volunteer for the Bike Angel team. Over the past ten years, more than
900 children and young people from Taiwan, China have taken part in our cycling tours. Thanks to
these trips,many of them found hope and started working hard to create a better life for themselves.
In the future, we will plan more cycling trips. Our final goal is not just to go sightseeing,but to
help young people see the wider world and challenge themselves!
Answer the questions.
1.What is Jack's role in the Bike Angel team now?
2.Why did Mr.Yang set up the cycling team?
3.How has the Bike Angel team helped young people from Taiwan, China?
4.Have you ever taken part in a challenging activity?What did you learn from it?
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FRIDAY
5 Unfoldinga Big Win
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语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：205
难度：4级
建议用时：11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
Can a simple
piece of paper
hold something
very heavy? A
14-year-old boy
named Miles
panels on satellites(卫星)in space.
Miles wanted to use these folds to help
people. He thought they could make strong
shelters for people who lose their homes. He
set up a simple “Iab” in his living room, and
tested 54 different ways to fold paper.
Wu has proved that it can!
Miles has loved origami (the art of folding
paper) since he was eight. He loves making
paper birds and insects. He even sold some of
his works to raise money for charity.
Finally, he discovered one way of folding
the paper that could support more than 10,000
times its own weight! Miles said this was like
piling 4,000 elephants on top of a taxi. The
judges loved his project. Miles won first prize
and $25,000.
Last year, Miles entered a big science
contest(竞赛). He used a special way of
folding paper called the Miura-Ori fold(三浦
折叠法).This fold lets a large map open and
close in one easy move. NASA(美国国家航
空航天局)uses this same idea to open solar
Miles wants to keep exploring. "It is
always worth following your curiosity,"he
said, "because you don't know where it could
lead you.”
I.Choose the best answer.
1.What is special about Miles Wu's science project?
A.It uses paper folding to create very strong structures.
B. It teaches people how to draw and fold large paper maps.
C.It helps scientists repair broken satellites in space.
D. It shows how students can sell origami works for charity.
2. Why did Miles use the Miura-Ori fold in his project?
A.Because it is a simple way to fold birds and insects.
B.Because it allows large structures to open and close easily.
C.Because it is mainly used to decorate large paper maps.
D.Because it can make paper models stronger and waterproof.
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3. The underlined word “shelters” in Paragraph 4 most nearly means___.
A.places where people can stay safely
B.tools used to fold different kinds of paper
C.machines that test how much weight things hold
D.buildings used for science classes or contests
4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Miles Wu in the article?
A.The age when he started learning origami.
B. The number of paper-folding tests he did.
C. The amount of money he won in the contest.
D. The school where he studies now.
5.What lesson does Miles want to share with others?
A.Paper folding is the easiest science experiment.
B. Winning contests is more important than learning new ideas.
C. Following curiosity may lead to unexpected success.
D. Science projects should always be done in a real lab.
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.His words______that he was telling the truth.(proof)
2. She is very______in designing paper models. (create)
3. The little boy has a strong_______about nature.(curious)
4. These old houses can______the homeless from rain and wind.(shelter)
5.After many tests, they made an important______.(discover)
6.He won a prize for one of his best______.(work)
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.Miles has loved origami since he was eight.(对画线部分提问)
has Miles loved origami?
2. He set up a simple “Iab” in his living room.(改为一般疑问句)
he_______up a simple “Iab”in his living room?
3. The judges loved his project.(改为被动语态)
His project_
__by the judges.
4. It is always worth following your curiosity.(保持句意基本不变)
____your curiosity________always worthwhile.
5.Miles wants to keep exploring.(改为否定句)
Miles___
_to keep exploring.
6.use,could,paper,he,folds, make,to,strong, structures(连词成句)
____
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5
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MONDAY
WEEK
6 From
“Little Mozart”
to World Champion
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：274
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
In 2004,a four-year-old boy named Aristo Sham played
Mozart's music at the Shanghai Concert Hall, earning him the
nickname “Little Mozart”. Now 21 years have passed, and he
is back again—but this time, as a world champion(世界冠军)
pianist!
The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition(范·克莱
本国际钢琴比赛)is like the “World Cup” of piano. In 2025,29-year-old Aristo won first prize.
He is now only the second Chinese pianist to achieve this.
Aristo said the timing was just right. "IfI had won earlier,I might not have been ready," he said.
"Now I understand music more deeply, and I know what I want to do next. Patience turned out to be
a good thing!”
Aristo started his music journey early. At the age of 10, he won a prize in an international
contest in Germany. Like Lang Lang, who also gained early recognition in international contests.
People called Aristo a child prodigy. But he said that name sometimes felt heavy. "People still
remember me as a kid,"he said. "But I hope they see who Iam now.”
Unlike what many people think, Aristo never practised all day. He plays the piano for no more
than four hours a day. “The key is to stay 100ocused,"he said.“You should make the best use of
every minute."Aristo believes
that rest is also very important.
Sometimes, he even takes two
weeks off to let his mind and
body fully relax.
On November 8,2025,
Aristo returned to the Shanghai
Concert Hall for his first show
after winning the Van Cliburn
competition. He played his
winning piece and brought us
some truly wonderful music.
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MONDAY | From "Little Mozart"to World Champion
Choose the best answer.
1.Why is the Van Cliburn competition considered important?
A.It is held in Shanghai every year.
B.It requires players to perform Mozart's music.
C.Only child prodigies can take part in it.
D. It is a very famous and top-level piano contest.
2.The term“child prodigy”in the article refers to a child who___.
A.practises the piano all day long
B.is exceptionally talented at a young age
C.wins many sports competitions
D.travels to many different countries
3. What is key to Aristo's success according to the article?
A.Focusing completely during practice time.
B.Practising for more than eight hours daily.
C.Starting to learn piano at a very early age.
D.Never taking breaks from playing the piano.
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Aristo?
A.He feels the name “child prodigy”was sometimes pressure.
B. He plans to teach piano to children in the future.
C.He believes patience played a role in his success.
D. He limits his daily piano practice to four hours.
5. What is the main idea of this article?
A.Learning piano is the best way to become successful.
B.The Van Cliburn competition is the most difficult in the world.
C.A pianist's journey from a talented child to a mature(成熟的)champion.
D.All child prodigies can become world champions when they grow up.
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6
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TUESDAY
WEEK
6 Skiing
Down from the
Top of the World
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：192
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
Andrzej Bargiel, a 37-year-old skier from Poland(波兰),
has just made history. He climbed up Mount Qomolangma and
skied all the way down. What's more, he did it without using extra
oxygen!
Mount Qomolangma is the highest mountain in the world. At
the top of the mountain,the air is very thin. It is hard for climbers
to breathe. Most people use bottled oxygen to help
them breathe while climbing. But Bargiel did not.
He said, "It was very hard. I had never been so high
before. Skiing down Mount Qomolangma without
oxygen was my dream."
So far, more than 6,000 people have successfully
climbed the mountain. But only about 200 have done it
without bottled oxygen. Some people have skied down
part of it, but no one skied down the whole way before
Bargiel.
In an interview,Bargiel said, "Before I went,
no one believed I could do it. Even my brother
wasn't sure. But I learned to be patient. I learned that
only I can make my dream come true."Many people
were proud of him. Even the Polish prime minister wrote
online, "The sky is the limit? Not for Poles(波兰人)!"
Choose the best answer.
1. What was Andrzej Bargiel's main historical achievement?
A. He became the first person to climb Mount Qomolangma.
B.He helped others climb Mount Qomolangma without oxygen.
C.He broke the record for the fastest Mount Qomolangma climb.
D.He was the first to ski down Mount Qomolangma without extra oxygen.
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2. Why is climbing Mount Qomolangma without extra oxygen considered difficult?
A.The weather is always snowy and windy.
B. It takes too long to reach the top.
C.The mountain paths are very dangerous.
D. The air at the top is too thin to breathe easily.
3.“The sky is the limit” in the last paragraph probably means___.
A.the sky is very high above the mountain
B. there's no limit to what someone can achieve
C.flying in the sky is the most difficult thing
D.only Polish people can reach the sky
4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the article?
A.How many people have climbed Mount Qomolangma without oxygen.
B.What Bargiel said about his dream and patience.
C.What kind of skiing equipment Bargiel used.
D. How the Polish prime minister reacted to his success.
5. What is the most important lesson from Bargiel's story?
A.Mountain climbing is the most dangerous sport.
B.Using oxygen helps climbers reach higher places.
C.Skiing down mountains is easier than climbing up.
D. Dreams can be achieved with determination and self-belief.
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6
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WEDNESDAY
WEEK
6 Help!Help!
H
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：187
难度：2级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：热爱与敬畏自然
“Beep—Beep—”Roxane Chantereau was woken up by the
sound of incoming messages. It was early in the morning. Who was
that? Only half awake, she 1 for her phone.
Someone had 2 Roxane a video. The video made her really
3 .In the video,two baby chimpanzees were running after
each other in a dirty room.A third was standing on a dresser(梳妆台). Its arms were 4 over its
head. The senders asked for a large 5 of money. If she didn't pay it, they would kill the animals.
Roxane is the co-founder(联合创始人)of an animal shelter in Congo(刚果). The shelter
6 a home for 40 chimpanzees and 64 monkeys. They had all been 7 from the illegal animal
trade. Roxane immediately 8 the chimpanzees in the video. They were from her shelter. She
had no choice but to report the case to the police.
"This is the first of its 9 in the world,"Roxane said. "But it's impossible to pay the money."
The case has gotten a great deal of public 10 .She hopes that this will make the criminals return
the animals.
1.A.reached
B.looked
C.asked
D.waited
2.A.made
B. taken
C.sent
D.bought
3.A.excited
B.worried
C.happy
D.calm
4.A.tied
B. raised
C. placed
D.folded
5.A.amount
B.piece
C. kind
D.number
6.A.builds
B. buys
C. provides
D.finds
7.A. sold
B. stolen
C.rescued
D.caught
8.A. remembered
B. recognized
C.called
D.found
9.A.kind
B.time
C.place
D.way
10.A.attention
B. discussion
C. meeting
D.help
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THURSDAY
Listen to Them
Patiently
HH
语篇类型：说明文
词数：185
难度：3级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：节假日与庆祝活动
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6
International Stuttering Awareness Day falls on October 22 every year. How much do you know
about this speech disorder(言语障碍)? Millions of people around the world live with stuttering.
However, there are still many wrong ideas about these people and their condition. Let's try to
correct some of these wrong ideas!
● Stutterers are not smart.
Many smart people stutter. Stuttering is linked to a certain area of the brain. However, it doesn't
affect a person's intelligence.
· Are you too nervous?
Nervousness or shyness may cause stutterers to speak less. But they are not the root cause of
stuttering. People who stutter might be afraid of being judged by others. So let them know that they
can trust you.Be patient and don't cut them off. Wait for them to get to the end of their sentence.
● It's just a habit.
Stuttering is not a habit. One can't easily stop stuttering, either. People who stutter may attend
speech therapy(治疗)classes. But these courses don't promise a cure(治愈)for their condition.
They are more about helping the person to build up the confidence to speak.
Answer the questions.
1.According to the article, does stuttering mean a person is not smart?
2. What should you do when talking to someone who stutters?
3. Why is stuttering NOT just a habit?
4. What is the real purpose of speech therapy for people who stutter?
5.When is International Stuttering Awareness Day?
6. If you have a classmate who stutters, how can you make him/her feel more comfortable in class?
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FRIDAY
6 HainaneseChicken Rice
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：169
难度：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：世界主要国家的文化
习俗
Hainanese
chicken rice
is a dish of
poached(水
煮的)chicken
and seasoned
influenced the development of chicken rice.
Wenchang chicken was no longer used.
Instead, white cut chicken, or bai qie ji, was
used because it was softer.
(调好味的)rice. It is seen as one of the national
dishes of Singapore. The dish can also be found
throughout Southeast Asia.In 2011,CNN listed
chicken rice as one of the 50 best foods in the
world.
Today, the first step in making Hainanese
chicken rice is poaching the entire chicken. The
real test for the dish is the rice. Each cook has
his or her own recipe and secret ingredients
for making the best rice. The goal is for the rice
to be tasty enough to be eaten on its own.
From the 1840s to the 1920s, early
immigrants from Hainan came to Singapore.
They brought with them a dish made from
Wenchang chicken(文昌鸡).The chicken meat
was served over rice and it was covered with
thick oil. Later, Cantonese(广东的)cooking
I.Answer the questions.
1. What is Hainanese chicken rice famous as?
2. Who brought Hainanese chicken rice to Singapore?
3.What was later used instead of Wenchang chicken to make Hainanese chicken rice?
4. What might be the most important step in making Hainanese chicken rice?
5. There are different ways to cook Hainanese chicken rice,aren't there?
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Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.She was_______up very strictly. (bring)
2.Will time travel ever become a______?(real)
3. She has very good_______in clothes.(tasty)
4.She_______nothing at breakfast.(eat)
5.People would willingly pay more for better______.(serve)
6.Your tone should be rich and clear—louder and______as needed.(soft)
Ⅲ.Complete the following sentences as required.
1.In 2011, CNN listed chicken rice as one of the 50 best foods in the world.(改为被动
语态)
In 2011, chicken rice
__________by CNN as one of the 50 best
foods in the world.
2. Wenchang chicken was no longer used.(保持句意基本不变)
Wenchang chicken was not used______________.
3. White cut chicken, or bai qie ji, was used because it was softer.(对画线部分提问)
white cut chicken, or bai qie ji,used?
4.Each cook has his or her own recipe and secret ingredients for making the best rice.(改
为反意疑问句)
Each cook has his or her own recipe and secret ingredients for making the best rice,
_?
5.one of, the dish, foods,as,the, listed,most, is,delicious, the world,in(连词成句)
WEEK
6
45
MONDAY
7 First
Barbie with
Typel Diabetes
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：173
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：身心健康；抗挫能
力；珍爱生命的意识
WEEK
Barbie has had many jobs and looks. Now,for the first time, there is a Barbie with type 1
diabetes(1型糖尿病). This illness makes a person's blood have too much sugar.
The new Barbie wears things that people with this illness use every day. She has a blood sugar
monitor(检测仪)on her arm. It helps check how much sugar there is in her blood. She also has an
insulin pump(胰岛素泵)on her waist. It gives the right amount of insulin after checking her sugar
level. They work together to help her stay healthy.
The doll wears a blue top and skirt with dots. Blue and dots are signs for diabetes care around the
world. The toy company hopes this doll will help children with diabetes feel good about themselves.
Model Lila Moss has type 1 diabetes,too. She was the first to meet the new doll. “I like seeing
the same tools I use every day on the doll. They help make my life easier and I don't need to hide
them," she said.
Choose the best answer.
1. What is the main purpose of creating this new Barbie doll?
A.To teach children how to use medical tools.
B. To show the latest fashion in doll clothing.
C.To help children with a health condition feel represented and positive.
D. To explain the different jobs that people with diabetes can do.
2.According to the passage, how does the insulin pump help the person?
A. It checks the sugar level in the blood.
B. It provides the necessary medicine based on the sugar level.
C. It helps the doll to stand up straight.
D.It is only a fashionable accessory(配饰)for the waist.
3. The underlined phrase “feel good about themselves” in the third paragraph is closest in
meaning to_____.
A.learn about their illness
B. have more self-confidence
C.buy more toys
D.hide their medical tools
4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the new Barbie?
A.A blood sugar monitor on her arm.
B.A small bag for carrying insulin.
C.An insulin pump on her waist.
D.A blue top and skirt with dots.
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TUESDAY
WEEK
Leaving
the “Door”
Open
HH
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：245
难度：4级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：乐于实践，敢于创新7
Cardboard boxes.Broken glass. Old doors. Painted handrails(栏杆). This is American artist Redic's
home in Shanghai. You might think he is living in a rubbish dump(垃圾场). But Redic calls his
house a gallery.
The artist has lived in Shanghai for 13 years. He likes to walk around the city and collect
"rubbish”.Later,he will turn these "useless"items into artworks.
Redic started to create art with recycled materials when he was in college. He first came to
China to visit the 2010 Shanghai Expo. After staying in the city for several days, however,he
decided that he didn't want to leave. He had fallen in love with Shanghai.
Now, Redic is always happy to give people a tour of his “gallery”. He explains the back stories
(幕后故事)of each piece of work. Take “Doors of Life”for example. Redic collected the doors
from different corners of Shanghai. He covered them in his own modern art. While creating these
artworks, the artist often came up with some poetry lines(诗句).And he painted them on the doors.
Redic has always been interested in doors. He says doors deliver “important messages” like “as one
door closes, another opens”.
This year,Redic is heading off to Europe with some of his works. The artist wants to share his
experiences in Shanghai with the world.
The next time you want to throw something away, give it a second look. As Redic has said, we
should always “Ieave the door open”.
Choose the best answer.
1.Why does Redic collect things that others consider rubbish?
A.To help keep the city clean.
B. To save money on art materials.
C. To use them for his art creations.
D. To build a special house for himself.
2.The underlined word “gallery” in the first paragraph most likely refers to___.
A.a place to show his artwork
B.a store that sells old things
C.a factory that makes doors
D.a museum of modern history
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the article?
A.How long Redic has lived in Shanghai.
B.When Redic first started creating art with recycled materials.
C.What kind of job Redic had before becoming an artist.
D. Where Redic plans to take his artworks next.
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WEDNESDAY
WEEK
7 Owl Toys for
Ancient Children
HH
语篇类型：专题报道
词数：166
难度：2级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：历史的发展
More than a hundred years ago,some ancient slate(石板)carvings
were found in Spain. These carvings 1 like owls. They 2
from about 6,500 to 5,500 years ago.
In the past, people thought these carvings had been used for
rituals. But recently, some scientists said that they had 3 been
toys.
In their study, the scientists looked online for children's drawings of owls. They 4 the
carvings with those drawings. The scientists found many similarities between them.
5 ,many of these slates have two holes at the top.According to the scientists,6 could
be put into the holes. This could make these toys look more like owls.
About 5,000 years ago,stone toys became less 7 .Ancient people began using other 8,
such as wood, to make toys. Most of these toys slowly 9 over time.
For this 10,the owl toys are very important. "They help us learn more about the children of
ancient Europe," said one of the scientists.
1.A. see
B.watch
C.look
D.find
2.A.hear
B.date
C.start
D.live
3.A.really
B.hardly
C.clearly
D.likely
4.A.compared
B.matched
C.checked
D.studied
5.A. Besides
B.However
C. Therefore
D.Instead
6.A.sticks
B. stones
C.glass
D.feathers
7.A.useful
B.expensive
C.popular
D.beautiful
8.A.objects
B.materials
C. substances
D.metals
9.A. broke down
B.put out
C. went bad
D.passed away
10.A. reason
B.cause
C.way
D.result
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THURSDAY
WEEK
Wild Bison Return to Britain
7
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：174
难度：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：与自然和谐共生
Fillin each blank with a proper word or the proper form of the
word in brackets.
After thousands of years, wild bison have 1._____ _(final)
returned to the British forests! This 2.__________(excited) project
began in July 2023, when three females and one male were released
into a woodland in England.
Why are people 3.______(bring) bison back? It's 4.______they play a key role
in helping the environment. As large plant-eaters, bison help maintain a healthy and balanced
ecosystem. When they walk through the forest, their strong 5.__________(body) naturally create
new paths. These open spaces allow sunlight to reach the 6._______,which helps plants and
flowers grow. Smaller animals also use these paths.
Bison also help other forest creatures 7._______special ways. During nesting season(筑
巢季节), birds often take bison fur to line(铺，垫)their nests, making them soft and warm. Even
bison dung(粪便)is important—it 8._______food for beetles and 9._________insects,and it
fertilizes the soil, helping new plants grow stronger.
People are excited about the project. They hope more bison will join the project and make the
forest a 10.__________(lively) and healthier place.
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FRIDAY
7 Volunteering
in a
Charity Shop
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：212
难度：4级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：志愿服务与公共服务
I volunteer
at a charity shop
once a week.
Before store
hours, I need
time, I chose a lovely orange dress, and then
found some accessories(配饰)which went really
well with it.
to do some preparation work.
The donations we get include clothes,
books, cameras and more. Today, to begin
with, I went through the items to make sure
that they were all in good condition. Then,
I put each piece of clothing on a hanger and
checked the size tag on it.
After all the preparation work was done,
we opened the store. I greeted our customers
and introduced the goods to them. When there
were no customers, I took the time to learn
more about the items. In this way, I could tell
our guests more information if they asked, such
as the story of a book or the year in which an
old camera was made.
Besides this, we also need to make the
window display. We usually base our design
on one main item or piece of clothing. This
I love this job. It has taught me new skills
and allowed me to gain more experience. If
you want to pay society back like me, why not
give a charity shop a try?
I.Answer the questions.
1.What items are generally given to a charity shop?
2.How did the author deal with each piece of clothing that was in good condition?
3.How do the charity shop staff usually create a window display?
4. What did the author do when the store was open?
5. Why did the author want to learn more about the items?
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6. What do you think of volunteering in a charity shop?Give your reason(s).
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.The boat was
_to sink fast. (begin)
2.The
_unit of society is the family. (base)
3. These backpacks are_______to carry a heavy load.(design)
4.You can join a_______club to make new friends. (society)
5. This book is the perfect____________to the seven continents(洲).(introduce)
6.Children must be__
_____the difference between right and wrong. (teach)
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.Before store hours, I need to do some preparation work.(改为反意疑问句)
Before store hours, I need to do some preparation work,___________?
2.After all the preparation work was done, we opened the store.(保持句意基本不变)
We
the store
______all the preparation work
was done.
3. When there were no customers, I took the time to learn more about the items.(对画线
部分提问)
you take time to do when there were no customers?
4.If you want to pay society back like me, why not give a charity shop a try?(保持句意
基本不变)
If you want to pay society back like me,
giving a charity
shop a try?
5.check, to,are, it, the items,condition,important,whether,good, is,in(连词成句)
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7
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WEEK
MONDAY
8Finding
Four-Legged
Friends
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：145
难度：1级
建议用时：6分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：社会的变迁
Liu Wei often works at night. He searches in parking lots.He hides
himself in dense grass. He carefully checks underground pipelines
(管道). The 35-year-old man from Shanghai is a detective.
He's not catching criminals, though. Instead, he's looking for
people's missing pets.
Since 2012, Liu has helped to find more than 1,000 cats, dogs and even lizards for their owners.
In his experience,cats have a better chance of being discovered."They just hide," he said. "They
wouldn't go far."Dogs, however,are more likely to be stolen. This makes finding a missing dog
more difficult.
The pet detective business has been growing fast in recent years as more people keep pets at
home. Hiring a pet detective is not cheap. It can cost more than 10,000 yuan, but it's worth it for pet
owners.“They're not animals,"Liu said."They're members of the family.”
Choose the best answer.
1.What is special about Liu Wei's job as a detective?
A.He works with the police to solve crimes.
B.He specializes in finding lost animals for families.
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C. He trains dogs to help search for missing items.
D. He only works at night in Shanghai.
2. Why are missing dogs usually harder to find than cats according to Liu Wei's experience?
A.Dogs tend to hide in smaller places.
B. Cats can survive longer without food.
C.Dogs are more likely to be taken by others.
D. Cats leave clearer tracks for detectives.
3.The word“detective” in this article refers to someone who____.
A.arrests people who break the law
B.investigates and solves mysteries about lost pets
C.works mainly in police stations
D.takes care of animals at a rescue centre
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the article about Liu Wei's work?
A.The specific number of pets he has found.
B.The reasons why his business has been growing recently.
C. The different types of places where he searches for pets.
D. The exact training he received to become a pet detective.
5. Why are pet owners willing to pay high fees for Liu Wei's services?
A.Because they consider their pets as family members.
B. Because it's required by law to find missing pets.
C.Because Liu Wei guarantees he will find every lost pet.
D.Because there are no other pet detectives in Shanghai.
WEEK
8
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TUESDAY
WEEK
8 Too Much Screen Time?
Denmark Says “No”
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：162
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：身心健康
Do you spend a lot of time on your phone and social media?
Many kids do.In Denmark,the government is worried about this. They
want to ban social media for children under 15.They said phones were
taking away kids'
childhood.
Phones are good for talking to friends and family.
But social media has bad sides,too.In Denmark, kids
aged 9 to 14 spend about three hours a day on screens.
Many kids see things that are not good for them. This
can make them feel sad or worried. Some have trouble
reading or paying attention in class.
The new rule would stop children under 15 from
using social media. But parents can let their children
use it if their kids are 13 or older
Other countries are acting, too. France, Greece,
and Spain want to limit kids'use of social media.
In the U.K.,companies must protect kids from bad
content. Australia will ban social media for under-16s
soon.
Choose the best answer.
1.What is Denmark planning to do for children under 15?
A. Teach them how to use social media safely.
B.Ban them from using social media.
C.Give them special phones for learning.
D. Reduce their homework time.
2.The underlined word "limit" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to___.
A.encourage
B. restrict
C. record
D.ignore
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3.According to the article, which problem is NOT caused by too much screen time?
A.Feeling sad or worried.
B.Having difficulty reading.
C.Getting lower grades in sports.
D. Finding it hard to pay attention in class.
4.What can we infer from the article about social media use in Denmark?
A.Most parents strongly oppose the new rule.
B.Children under 13 will not be allowed to use social media at all.
C.The government believes childhood should involve more than just phones.
D. Social media companies are helping to solve this problem.
5.What is the main idea of this article?
A. Social media is completely bad for children.
B. Parents should decide when their children can use social media.
C.Children in Denmark use social media more than children in other countries.
D. Denmark and other countries are taking steps to protect children from social media
risks.
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8
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WEEK
WEDNESDAY
8 “Heart-Felt”Portraits
of Cats
hH
语篇类型：说明文
词数：184
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
Our pets are like our family. Losing a pet can be painful. But
a Japanese woman named Sachi is helping many cat owners to
feel better after losing their beloved pets. How is she doing this?
By 1 portraits of their kitties out of wool felt(羊毛毡).
Sachi is a needle felting(针刺毛毡)artist. She first 2 this
form of art in a handicraft(手工艺品)shop.As the 3 of three lovely cats,she wanted to see if
she could make portraits of them out of felted wool.
In 2015, Sachi started a project called“Wakuneco”. The Japanese word means “framed(放在框
中的)cat”in English. Her customers 4_her photos of their cats. She creates her art _5 the
photos.And she tries her best to make the cats look_6 .Each piece has realistic fur. The most
amazing part is the 7_that she uses for each cat's eyes. They look just like real cats'eyes!
"It's hard to 8 the pain of losing your beloved pet," Sachi said. "I can't 9 their pain.
However, I hope my works can help them to 10 some comfort.”
1.A.creating
B.buying
C.drawing
D.finding
2.A.discovered
B.invented
C.made
D.saw
3.A.friend
B. mother
C.owner
D.teacher
4.A.bring
B.take
C. send
D. show
5.A.according to
B. because of
C.instead of
D. thanks to
6.A.beautiful
B.lovely
C. real
D.special
7.A.glass
B. stone
C.plastic
D.wood
8.A.deal with
B.live on
C.agree with
D.depend on
9.A.put away
B. take away
C.throw away
D.give away
10.A. bring
B.find
C. catch
D.give
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WEEK
Lighting
People's Way Home
with Cartoons and Love
8
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：248
难度：4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
Since February 2022,Zhang Hao has been painting on the
streets. He has completely changed the look of an alley(小巷)in
Chengdu with his beautiful mural(壁画)art pieces. Zhang did it
out of love.
"This alley is the closest way from my home to the subway
station. It is very dark at night. My girlfriend once told me that she was afraid of passing through
it at night," Zhang said. He then decided to paint some cute cartoons on one of the alley's walls.
He thought,“1 ”
The 30-year-old artist got started after the 2022 Spring Festival. In his free time,he would spend
12 hours a day painting on the wall. 2
Zhang's girlfriend now has a new job and no longer needs to walk through the old alley. But he
plans to finish the alley's remaining 200 metres.3
Passers-by(路人)often stop to watch him painting on the wall. 4_
"I want to keep doing this because of these people.5 I want these cute paintings on the
wall to light their way home,"Zhang said.
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.It willtake him about a year.
B. They all praise him for his skill.
C.I want more people to see my work.
D.His story has become popular online.
D.His girlfriend feels very proud of him.
F.In this way, she won't be afraid to walk through it.
G. He has now done enough painting to cover over 30 metres of the alley's walls.
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WEEK
FRIDAY
8Everyday
Life
in London
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：218
难度：4级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：跨文化沟通与
交流
As an exchange
student, I have been
in London for about
a year now. Before
I arrived here, I
had no idea what
really. Sometimes it rains; sometimes it is
sunny and beautiful. London's weather can
change very quickly. In fact, Londoners carry
both sunglasses and an umbrella throughout
the year.
Attractions in London
it would be like to study and live in London.
Now, I have a clear answer.
Eating in London
It is easy to find good food in London.
There are lots of restaurants and food markets.
It is possible to try food from all over the
world. Traditional British food includes fish
and chips,pudding(布丁),pies, cheese,tea
and cake.
London has many famous attractions, such
as the London Eye,the Tower of London and
the Science Museum.You can take a double-
decker bus(双层巴士). It will show you
around the city. The buses stop near most
tourist atractions.You can get off at any point.
Outside the city, there is beautiful countryside
and many castles,parks and gardens.
Weather in London
In a word, London is a beautiful city. It is a
good place for visiting and learning.
Does it always rain in London?No,not
I.Answer the questions.
1.What does traditional British food include?
2.Does it always rain in London?
3. Name at least two famous attractions in London.
4.What is there to see outside of the city of London?
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5. What does the author think of London?
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.These medicines may help______the pain.(easy)
2.We need to be prepared.The_____are endless.(possible)
3. The exhibition has____________thousands of visitors. (attraction)
4.The______of their flight was delayed because of heavy fog.(arrive)
5. There's a(n)__________in our family that we have a party on New Year's Eve.
(traditional)
Ⅲ.Complete the following sentences as required.
1.Before I arrived here, I had no idea what it would be like to study and live in London.(改
为反意疑问句)
Before I arrived here, I had no idea what it would be like to study and live in London,
?
2. It is easy to find good food in London.(改为感叹句)
__it is to find good food in London!
3. In fact, Londoners carry both sunglasses and an umbrella throughout the year.(改为否
定句)
In fact, Londoners carry________sunglasses__________ an umbrella
throughout the year.
4.It will show you around the city.(改为被动语态)
You_
__around the city by it.
5.don't,a moving train,get,try,or,to,off, on(连词成句)
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8
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WEEK
MONDAY
9 AustralianWoman Officer
Breaks Pull-Up Record
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：175
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
An Australian polic
An Australian police officer named Jade Henderson has done
something amazing recently. She broke the world record for the
something amazing rece
most pull-ups in one ho
most pull-ups in one hour—she did 733! The old record was 725
pull-ups.
pull-ups.
To reach her goal,
To reach her goal,
Jade did more than 12
Jade did more than 12
pull-ups every minute for a full hour."It was hard," she
said, “but I wanted to test my mind and body.”
At first, she wanted to try the 24-hour pull-up record.
But she hurt her bicep(二头肌)during training. She
had to rest for six weeks. Later, she chose the one-hour
challenge to avoid more injuries.
Jade did not have a big number in mind at first. She
just wanted to beat the old record. Her hard work paid
off, and she was very happy with the result. “I gave it
allI had,"she said. “At that moment, I could not have
done better.”
Jade hopes her record willinspire others. She said
everyone should choose a goal and work hard every
day. She added, "Believe you can, and you are already
halfway there(成功了一半).”
Choose the best answer.
1.How many pull-ups did Jade Henderson do to break the world record?
A.12.
B.725.
C.733.
D.24.
2. Why did Jade change from the 24-hour challenge to the one-hour challenge?
A.She didn't have enough time to train.
B.She wanted to avoid getting injured again.
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C.The 24-hour record was too easy for her.
D.Her police work became too busy.
3. The underlined phrase “paid off" in the fourth paragraph means that Jade's hard
work_
A.cost a lot of money
B. was noticed by her police team
C.was done in her free time
D.brought a good result
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the article?
A. The part of her body Jade hurt during training.
B.The number of pull-ups she did every minute.
C.The specific prize she received for breaking the record.
D. Her hope to inspire others through her achievement.
5. What is the main message Jade wants to share?
A.Only police officers can break world records.
B. Setting a goal and working hard can lead to success.
C. Pull-ups are the best way to exercise the body.
D. Breaking a world record requires a lot of money.
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9
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TUESDAY
WEEK
9 Seven -Year-Old Starts a
CoolT-Shirt Company
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：180
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：职业启蒙，职业精神
What do you do when you want more LEGO bricks(乐高积
木)but don't have enough money to buy them? A seven-year-old
boy named Austin from Auckland(奥克兰)had a clever idea—he
started his own T-shirt company!
Austin created fun characters like a robot called Sus-bot and
The Monster That Ate My Cheese. He wanted to put the characters on his T-shirts. At first, he drew
them by hand. But his drawings didn't look as cool as the ideas in his head.
That's when Austin and his mum found a new way to bring the drawings to life. They learned to
use AI tools to create colourful designs. They tried different colours,fonts(字体),and styles until
the T-shirts looked perfect.
Now Austin picks shirt colours, makes online posts,and even helps press(烫印)the designs
onto the T-shirts. He has sold his T-shirts at markets and also started his own website.
Austin's favourite part? Seeing people happily wearing his T-shirts. "It doesn't matter
how young you are," he says. "If you have a great idea and people help you,you can make it
happen!”
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Choose the best answer.
1.What was the main reason Austin decided to start his T-shirt company?
A.He wanted to become a famous artist.
B. He needed a way to earn money for something he wanted.
C.His mother thought it would be a good hobby for him.
D. He had too many fun drawings and didn't know what to do with them.
2.According to the passage,why did Austin stop drawing the designs by hand?
A.His hands would get tired easily.
B. The real designs did not match the ones in his imagination.
C.He wanted to learn how to use a computer.
D. His mother told him his drawings were not good enough.
3. The phrase "bring the drawings to life"in Paragraph 3 probably means to___.
A.make the drawings look more real and exciting
B.sell the drawings at the market
C.put the drawings in a museum
D.teach the robot character how to live
4. Which of the following is NOT one of Austin's jobs in his company now?
A.Choosing the colours for the T-shirts.
B.Creating online advertisements.
C.Delivering the T-shirts to different countries.
D.Helping to print the designs onto the T-shirts.
5. What is the most important message Austin wants to share?
A.Using AI tools is the best way to design T-shirts.
B.Age is not a problem if you have a good idea and support.
C.Starting a company is very easy for children.
D.Lego bricks are too expensive for children to buy.
WEEK
9
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WEDNESDAY
WEEK
9 Heating
the City
with Sand
HH
语篇类型：说明文
词数：197
难度：3级
建议用时：9分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：科学技术与工程
In cold weather, we often miss the warmth of summer. If only
we could store the summer heat for the cold winter months! Believe
it or not, a new technology has made this idea 1 —by using a
lot of sand.
Have you ever been to a beach on a hot day? If so, then
you'llknow how sand can feel like it's 2 your feet. In fact, sand can be heated to very high
temperatures. It is also very good at 3 that heat. For this reason, some Finnish engineers have
4 a seven-metre-tall sand battery. This large battery tower is 5 with about 100 tons of sand.
The engineers used some solar panels to 6 electricity. The sand can be heated by electricity
to about 500 degrees Celsius(摄氏度)and stay hot for several months. 7,the energy stored
in summer can be used in winter. The heat can be used to warm homes, offices and 8 local
swimming pools.
This green energy technology is still being 9 in Finland. The engineers want to spread it to
the world as soon as possible. They hope this technology can help 10 the use of fossil fuels.
1.A.possible
B.difficult
C.interesting
D.important
2.A.washing
B.burning
C.touching
D.moving
3.A.producing
B.creating
C. storing
D.finding
4.A.found
B.bought
C.discovered
D.created
5.A.covered
B.filled
C. built
D.made
6.A. save
B.produce
C.keep
D. stop
7.A.However
B. Therefore
C.Besides
D.Instead
8.A.ever
B.even
C.yet
D.so
9.A.used
B.tested
C. sold
D. shown
10.A. turn down
B.put down
C.cut down
D.break down
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WEEK
New“Buzz”Stops
9
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：206
难度：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：与自然和谐共生
Humans need bees to help grow plants. When these insects visit
flowers, they collect pollen(花粉).Without bees moving pollen from
one flower to another,many plants can't grow fruits.
In recent years, scientists have noticed a sharp drop in bee numbers.
What has happened? In brief, the insects have lost their food source.
As humans have taken over more and more land for cities,natural areas have disappeared. Take
England for example. It has lost about 97 percent of its wildflower fields since World War Ⅱ.
To help out bees, Britain is building “bee bus stops”across the country. These bus stops look
ordinary. But there's a small garden on each of their roofs. The gardens are full of flowers. They
attract bees. Because the soil for these gardens is heavy,gardeners have to take care of them twice a
year. Other than that, not much is needed to keep the gardens going.
The idea of bee bus stops isn't new.Several years ago,the Netherlands turned more than 300
of its bus stops into bee bus stops. This project is working. Bee numbers have grown since these
bus stops were put into place,according to research. This is certainly good news for the British
government.
Answer the questions.
1.Why are bees important for plants to grow fruits?
2. What is the main reason for the drop in bee numbers according to the article?
3.How do "bee bus stops"help bees?
4.Why do gardeners only need to take care of the bee bus stop gardens twice a year?
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FRIDAY
9 Confucianismin
China
◎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：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：身份认同与文化自信
Confucius
(孔子)is one
of China's most
famous thinkers.
He lived be-
main virtues in Confucianism:
★ Ren for being kind
★ Yi for believing in justice
★ Li for having good habits and respecting
other people
tween 551 and 479 B.C. Confucius was a
government official. He believed that a
good government was important for a happy
society. And a good government needed good
officials. A good official had to be“Ren”一
kind to other people.Later, Confucius decided
to become a teacher.He went to many places
and spread his ideas all around the country.
He had more than 3,000 students. Many of
them later became famous in history.
★ Zhi for having much knowledge
★ Xin for being loyal
Chinese people have followed Confucianism
for more than 2,000 years. It has also spread to
other countries like Japan.
After Confucius died, Mengzi and Dong
Zhongshu(董仲舒)added more values to
Confucianism(儒家思想). There are five
I.Answer the questions.
1.When did Confucius live?
2.In Confucius'view, what was important for a happy society?
3.According to the article, what does "Ren" refer to?
4.How many students did Confucius have?
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5.Among the five main virtues in Confucianism, which one do you think is the most
important? Why?
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.I wanted to thank them for all their_______.(kind)
2. The disease causes thousands of_______a year.(die)
3. The children are playing___________with their toys. (happy)
4.He was able to provide the police with some______information.(value)
5.We moved to a small town where my mother_______at a primary school and
my father worked as a cook.(teacher)
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.He believed that a good government was important for a happy society.(改为否定句)
He
that a good government was important for a happy
society.
2.He had more than 3,000 students.(改为反意疑问句)
He had more than 3,000 students,
___
_?
3.After Confucius died, Mengzi and Dong Zhongshu added more values to Confucianism.
(对画线部分提问)
more values to Confucianism after Confucius died?
4. Chinese people have followed Confucianism for more than 2,000 years.(对画线部分
提问)
_______have Chinese people followed Confucianism?
5.we,decided, here, don't, so,move,like, we've,to,it(连词成句)
_________·
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9
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MONDAY
WEEK
10 Weekend Rides for Pets
in Shanghai
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：157
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：和谐家庭与社区生活
Pets in Shanghai can now ride their own bus! This new pet-
friendly service runs every weekend. It has quickly become
popular among animal lovers.
Each weekend, this bus takes pets and their owners to parks and
shopping malls. The trip lasts about 100 minutes. A ticket costs 20
yuan for a person and their pet. Tickets should be booked online before riding. Pets must be under 40 cm
tall and have a health record,and they must also stay on a leash(拴狗绳).
Inside the bus, there are soft cushions and free snacks for pets. Safety staff check papers and
make sure all pets are doing well.
The pet bus is getting lots of attention.Videos of it have become popular online. In China, there
are now over 120 million cats and dogs in cities. The pet economy is growing fast. People hope this
new idea will help more pets ride safely and make life better for pet lovers.
Choose the best answer.
1.What is one main reason why the pet bus service is needed in Shanghai?
A. There are not enough taxis for people with pets.
B. Regular buses do not allow any animals to get on.
C. The number of pet cats and dogs in cities is very large.
D.Pets need to learn how to behave on public transportation.
2.According to the rules, which of the following pets would be allowed to ride on the bus?
A.A healthy 45cm tall dog with a leash.
B.A35 cm tall cat without a health record.
C.A healthy 38cm talldog on a leash.
D.A bird in a cage with its health record.
3.The word "economy" in the sentence "The pet economy is growing fast." probably refers
to the___.
A.rules about keeping pets in cities
B.business and money related to pets
C. health of the pet population in China
D.number of people who work as safety staff
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4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the pet bus?
A.It provides comfortable seats for the animals.
B. It offers free food for the pets.
C. It has staff to ensure the pets'safety and check documents.
D. It allows pets to run around and play freely during the trip.
5. What is the main idea of this article?
A.To explain why Shanghai is a great city for pet owners.
B.To describe a new and convenient service for pet owners and their animals.
C.To tell people how to book tickets for a special bus tour in Shanghai.
D.To compare the new pet bus with other kinds of public transportation.
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TUESDAY
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10 Amazon
Trees Are
Growing Bigger
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：154
难度：3级
建议用时：6分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：热爱与敬畏自然，与
自然和谐共生
rainforest—its trees
are getting bigger!
A new study
shows that trees in
the forest have been
growing about 3larger every ten years. That may
not sound like much, but across millions of trees, it's
huge! The reason may be that there is more carbon
dioxide in the air, which plants use to grow.“This is good
news," said one scientist. "The trees are still healthy and
growing.”
But there are still problems. People are cutting
down trees, and the weather is getting hotter. These
changes can hurt the forest.
The Amazon is the biggest rainforest in the world.
It is home to thousands of animals and plants. It is often
called the “lungs of the Earth(地球之肺)” because it
helps clean the air we breathe. Its trees take in carbon
dioxide and give out oxygen. Scientists say we must
protect it before it's too late.
Scientists have some exciting news about the Amazon
Choose the best answer.
1.Why are the trees in the Amazon growing bigger according to the study?
A. Because people are planting more trees.
B.Because there is more of a gas in the air that plants use.
C.Because the weather is getting much cooler.
D. Because scientists are helping them grow.
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2. The Amazon is called the "lungs of the Earth"because it____.
A. has the biggest trees in the world
B.takes in harmful gas and gives out oxygen
C.provides a home for thousands of animals
D.makes the weather around the world cooler
3. What is the main problem facing the Amazon despite the good news?
A.The trees are growing too slowly.
B.There are too many animals eating the plants.
C. It is becoming too big to manage.
D.Trees are being cut down and the climate is getting hotter.
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the article?
A.How much larger the trees are growing each year.
B.Why the increase in tree size is important.
C. What dangers the Amazon rainforest is facing.
D. What scientists think we should do.
5.What is the main idea of this article?
A.The Amazon rainforest is in great danger and will disappear soon.
B.The Amazon trees are getting larger, but the forest still needs protection.
C.Scientists have found a new way to help the Amazon rainforest grow.
D.People have stopped cutting down trees in the Amazon rainforest.
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“My
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Body Is Built
to Live in Antarctica!”
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：198
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
Adélie penguins are the most 1 penguins in Antarctica(南
极洲). But why are they able to live there so well? Read on to learn
some of the secrets of their bodies!
Adélie penguins have webbed(有蹼的)feet. They use their
feet and small wings to 2 in the water. They also have nails on
their feet. The penguins usually nest on rocky cliffs(嶙峋的悬崖). Their nails help them 3 the
cliffs.
The penguins'feathers keep them 4 and dry. The bottoms of their feathers are fluffy. This
helps them to hold in their body 5 .The tops of their feathers are stiff and have tiny pieces on
them. 6 these pieces, the feathers are able to join together and form a barrier(屏障).This
way, water can't 7 the penguins'skin.
The penguins drink salty seawater and eat food full of salt. Most other animals would become
8 after eating so much salt. These penguins, 9,have special glands(腺体)above their eyes.
These glands help the penguins'bodies 10 the salt. When the birds sneeze or shake their heads,
drops of salty water come out of their noses. This can sometimes make them look like they have
runny noses!
1.A.similar
B. common
C.usual
D.normal
2.A.walk
B.fly
C.jump
D.swim
3.A.climb up
B.look for
C.clean up
D. break down
4.A.warm
B.cool
C. soft
D.light
5.A.energy
B. weight
C. heat
D.size
6.A.As for
B.Except for
C. Thanks to
D.Instead of
7.A.touch
B. reach
C.arrive
D.enter
8.A.angry
B. strong
C.tired
D.ill
9.A.however
B. therefore
C. besides
D.finally
10.A. take in
B.give out
C.take part in
D.get rid of
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An Unforgettable
Trip to Iceland
10
HH
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：267
难度：5级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：不同地区的生态特征
与自然景观
Last December 22,my parents and I arrived in Iceland for a
vacation. This country only gets about five hours of sunshine in
December. The sun doesn't rise until about an hour before noon
and sets at around 4 p.m. The next morning, when we left for our
glacier hike(冰川徒步旅行)at 8 am., it was very dark. It felt like
we were travelling at night
Before the hike,our guide asked us to put on protective helmets(防护头盔)and special shoes.
This way, we wouldn't fall or get hurt easily while walking on the ice. Our guide led us on our climb
up the glacier and on our visit to a huge ice cave(冰洞). The cave was so cool!
On the third day, we visited an old lava tunnel(熔岩隧道). Iceland is home to more than 130
volcanoes(火山). The tunnel had been formed by a volcanic eruption(爆发)a long time ago.
The dried lava formed many interesting shapes.
Around 1 a.m. on our fourth day, we were allin a deep sleep when the hotel front desk woke us
up with a Northern Lights alarm call(叫醒电话).We put on our warm clothing,ran downstairs and
saw the Northern Lights! The green,purple, red and yellow lights were displayed in many amazing
patterns. It was like these lights were dancing in the sky. After more than half an hour,the light show
stopped. We went back to bed, but I was still super excited!
During the next few days, we visited many other places in Iceland. After finishing our
week-long trip,we came back home. This tour was so wonderful!
Complete the table below according to the article.
Iceland Trip
Day 1
◆We got to Iceland.
Day 2
◆ Our guide led us to 1._____.
◆ We visited a huge 2._______.
◆We entered the lava tunnel, which 3.____by a volcanic eruption a
Day3
long time ago.
◆ We saw red lava which had dried into many 4._____.
Day 4
◆ We ran downstairs at around 5._____and saw the Northern Lights.
◆ We watched the light show for more than 6.____.
The rest of the trip
We visited many other places in Iceland.
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10 TheHistory of Sushi
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：157
难度：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：世界主要国家的文化
习俗
Sushi is
popular all
over the world.
It has a history
of at least
1,800 years.
The earliest form of sushi appeared in
China in 200 A.D. At that time, sushi was a
way of preserving food. Fish was placed in
rice to ferment(发酵). In this way, people
could preserve the fish for some time. The rice
was thrown away and the fish was eaten when
it was wanted.
By the 7th century, this method of
preserving food had spread to Japan. The
Japanese began to eat the rice with the fish. In
the early 19th century, Hanaya Yohei(华屋与
兵卫)placed a piece of fresh fish on top of an
oblong-shaped piece of seasoned rice. That is
now the common way of eating Japanese sushi.
Sushi is still changing. People create new
styles of sushi every year. The history of sushi
is far from over.
I. Choose the best answer.
1.According to the article, sushi has a history of at least_____years.
A.2,400
B.2,200
C.2,000
D.1,800
2. Sushi was_____ _in China in 200 A.D.
A.a kind of fish
B.a kind of rice
C.a way of keeping food
D.a way of cooking rice
3. What is the common way of eating Japanese sushi now?
A.People wrap a piece of fish with rice and then eat it.
B.People take a bite of the fish and then a bite of the rice.
C.People place a piece of fish on top of an oblong-shaped piece of rice and eat it.
D.People place an oblong-shaped piece of rice on top of a piece of fish and eat it.
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4. Which of the following statements is true according to the article?
A.Hanaya Yohei invented sushi.
B. Sushi first appeared in Japan.
C. Sushi willnot have new styles in the future.
D. The common way of eating Japanese sushi was formed in the 19th century.
Ⅱ.Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.He made his first TV_
_at the age of six.(appear)
2.Our products enjoy
throughout the world.(popular)
3.He had been working in the company since its________in 1989.(create)
4.Plastic is one of the most
_used materials in the world. (common)
5. Notes on how to use this dictionary can be found at the______of the book.
(begin)
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1. Fish was placed in rice to ferment.(对画线部分提问)
fish placed in rice?
2. In the early 19th century, Hanaya Yohei placed a piece of fresh fish on top of an
oblong-shaped piece of seasoned rice.(改为被动语态)
In the early 19th century, a piece of fresh fish_____ _____by
Hanaya Yohei on top of an oblong-shaped piece of seasoned rice.
3. That is now the common way of eating Japanese sushi.(改为反意疑问句)
That is now the common way of eating Japanese sushi,____________?
4.least,an hour,you, have,at, will, wait,to(连词成句)
____.
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11 Now,
She's
Seen Differently
HH
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：274
难度：4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
As an actress, Michelle Yeoh is often seen on the big screen.
However,the Malaysian(马来西亚人)always wants people to see
her differently.
Yeoh started out in Hong Kong. That was forty years ago.
Back then, actresses could usually only play young, helpless
women. Most of the time, they were seen being protected by men—their “heroes”. Yeoh wanted
something different. She wanted to be a “hero” and kick people in the face. The actress worked hard
to learn martial arts(武术). She started to play alongside Jackie Chan(成龙)and Jet Li(李连杰).
And people started to see her differently.
Yeoh quickly became famous in Asia. Soon, she began to get calls from Hollywood. The actress
was excited. But when she got there,she felt let down. Most people in Hollywood were white. They
cared little about people from other cultures. For an Asian actress,chances were rare.
But Yeoh tried to be seen differently. In 1997, she
starred in the James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies
People saw a very different “Bond Girl(邦女郎)”. Instead
of waiting to be saved, Yeoh's character saved 007's life.
She could do the same thing as the man.
Few believed someone from Asia could win the
Oscar for Best Actress. On March 13,2023, however,
Yeoh did just that. She made history for her performance
in Everything Everywhere All at Once(《瞬息全宇宙》).
People around the world now see Yeoh differently.
And because of her,they see Asian actors and actresses
differently.
Most teenagers today like young actors and
actresses. They are unlikely to idolise(崇拜)Yeoh(she's
in her sixties). But now that you've found out more
about her, do you see her differently?
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Choose the best answer.
1.What was Michelle Yeoh's main goal as an actress early in her career?
A. To become the most famous actress in Malaysia.
B.To play stronger female roles instead of helpless women.
C.To work only with famous actors like Jackie Chan.
D.To make more money by doing dangerous stunts(特技表演).
2.The underlined phrase “felt let down”in Paragraph 3 suggests that Hollywood___.
A.gave her exactly what she expected
B.disappointed her expectations
C.offered her too many movie roles
D.welcomed her with great excitement
3. How was Yeoh's character in the James Bond movie different from traditional Bond
Girls?
A. She was younger and more beautiful than the previous Bond Girls.
B. She needed to be rescued by James Bond multiple times.
C.She could actually save James Bond instead of just being saved.
D.She couldn't do any martial arts or fighting scenes.
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the article?
A.The specific age when Yeoh started her acting career.
B.The name of the movie for which she won her Oscar.
C.The problem she found with Hollywood's culture.
D. The country where Michelle Yeoh was born.
5. What is the main idea this article wants to convey about Michelle Yeoh?
A. She became successful mainly because of her beauty.
B. She proved that older actors are better than younger ones.
C. She wanted to be famous only in Asia rather than in Hollywood.
D.She changed how people see Asian actors through her groundbreaking roles.
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11 Australia'sNew Koala
Kingdom
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：183
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
Koalas will soon have a new safe home in Australia. The
government has come up with a plan for a Great Koala National
Park. They say it will help protect koalas in the wild. The park
will be very big,about 476,000 hectares(公顷).That is nearly three-
quarters the size of Shanghai!
The park will ink many smaller parks in New South
Wales(新南威尔士州). For now, cutting down trees
has been banned in this area. That is important because
koalas live in trees and eat only eucalyptus leaves(桉
树叶). Without trees, they lose their food and home.
Koalas look cute and sleepy. But their life
in the wild is hard. They're at risk of extinction.
Experts say koalas could disappear by 2050 if nothing
is done.
Not everyone is happy about the plan. Some
timber(木材)workers worry about losing jobs. The
government says it will pay workers during the ban. It
willalso create new jobs in the park.
Nature lovers, however,are excited. They say the
park can protect more than 12,000 koalas. One scientist
called it“great news for koalas and for people,too”.
Choose the best answer.
1.What is the main goal of creating the Great Koala National Park?
A.To attract more tourists to Australia.
B.To protect wild koalas and their living environment.
C.To plant more eucalyptus trees for koalas.
D.To help timber workers find new jobs.
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2. Why has cutting down trees been banned in the planned park area?
A. Because the government wants to sell the wood at a higher price later.
B. Because the area will be used for building new houses.
C.Because scientists want to study how trees grow in this area.
D. Because trees are necessary for koalas'survival as their home and food source.
3. The underlined word “extinction”in Paragraph 3 most likely means that koalas might___.
A. become more active during the day
B.completely disappear from the world
C.move to other countries
D.change their eating habits
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the article about the koala park plan?
A.The exact number of koalas living in the park now.
B.The size of the planned national park.
C.Some workers'worries about their jobs.
D.The government's help for affected workers.
5. What is the main idea of this article?
A. Koalas are very lazy animals that sleep all day long.
B. The new park will be the biggest national park in the world.
C. All people in Australia agree with building the Great Koala National Park.
D.Australia is creating a large national park to save koalas while dealing with different
opinions.
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11 “I Can Read
Your Words!”
HH
语篇类型：说明文
词数：213
难度：4级
建议用时：11分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：人类发明与创新
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Dan Scarfe's grandfather has a hearing problem. At a big family gathering last Christmas,Dan
noticed his grandfather sitting alone. The old man couldn't 1 the conversations and felt left out.
This made Dan sad.He thought,"My grandpa uses captions(字幕)to watch TV. Why can't we
have captions for real-life 2 ?”
Dan decided to 3 . He worked with his team for about half a year to 4 a solution:XRAI
smart glasses. These special glasses help people with hearing loss “read”conversations.
Here is how they 5 .The glasses are connected to a smartphone. A small microphone(麦克
风)on the glasses 6 the audio(音频)from the person you are talking to. This audio is 7
to the phone. A special app on the phone then turns the spoken words into text. Finally, the captions
8 on the lenses(镜片)of the glasses in real time.
You can use them for face-to-face chats or phone calls. The words appear as white text, 9
the user to see what is being said and respond quickly.
Dan's company began selling the glasses,and they quickly became 10 .Users find them
life-changing. One user 11 ,"I can keep up with my friends'conversations much better now.I
feel more involved than ever before!”
Thanks to Dan's 12 idea, his grandfather and many others can now 13 every
conversation.This technology is truly making a(n)14 in people's lives. The glasses have brought
15 and connection to many families.
1.A.hear
B. follow
C.understand
D.join
2.A.talks
B.conversations
C.discussions
D.situations
3.A.think
B.act
C.help
D.try
4.A.find
B.develop
C. create
D. discover
5.A.work
B. run
C.operate
D.function
6.A.takes up
B. picks up
C.puts up
D.catches up
7.A.given
B. passed
C.sent
D.brought
8.A.show
B. display
C.appear
D.see
9.A.making
B.letting
C.allowing
D.helping
10.A. famous
B.popular
C.successful
D.useful
11.A.guessed
B. told
C. shared
D.spoke
12.A. strange
B.clever
C.simple
D.basic
13.A.join
B. enter
C.attend
D. take
14.A.change
B.difference
C.improvement
D. progress
15.A.wealth
B.joy
C.confidence
D. worry
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The World's
Hottest Places
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：185
难度：4级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：不同地区的生态特
征与自然景观
Choose the proper words to complete the following passage.
A. behind
B.dropping
C.enjoy
D.fire
E.hard
F.imagine
G.numbers
H.oil
I. reach
J.rising
K.recorded
L.round
Our planet has some extremely hot places where the heat can
be_1 to imagine. These areas are not only known for their high temperatures but also for their
unique stories and reasons 2 the heat. Let's take a look at three of the world's hottest places.
Kuwait(科威特)City, Kuwait
Temperatures in this city can 3 more than 50 degrees Celsius. And the temperatures there are
4 every year. The city heavily relies on the drilling(钻探)and selling of_5 .This may be
part of the reason for its climate change.
The Flaming Mountains(火焰山),China
There are many interesting old stories about these mountains in Xinjiang. In one of these stories,
the Monkey King used a big fan to put out a large 6 in the area. The mountains have 7
some of the hottest land surface temperatures on Earth. These 8 have reached more than 70℃!
Dallol,Ethiopia(埃塞俄比亚)
Can you 9 living in a place where it's hot throughout the entire year? In Dallol, the
average temperature is 35℃all year 10 .This makes Dallol the hottest inhabited(有人居住的)
place on Earth!
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11 Noticefor Speech Contest
①本篇配视频讲解课程
Dear students,
语篇类型：应用文
词数：180
难度：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：多彩、安全、有意
义的学校生活
Interesting
after-school
activities are
important for
the development
of each one of you. These activities are
important because they give you the chance to
express yourselves creatively. For this reason,
the school has organized an English speech
contest for students. The competition will be
held at the school auditorium(礼堂)on April
25,2026.All students can participate in it.
students and Grade Three students. The
contest will have two phases: the initial and
the final. In the initial phase, contestants are
free to choose their topics. English teachers
will be invited to be the judges. The top five
contestants in each group will go through to the
final. In the final, each contestant will be given
a topic. The top three will be the final winners.
They will be awarded prizes by the principal
of our school.
Contestants will be divided into three
groups: Grade One students, Grade Two
If you are interested,please come to the
Student Union Office in Room 203 of Teaching
Building Ⅱ. For more information, please call
Mr. Zhang at 88413677-6203.
Student Union
I.Choose the best answer.
1.The English speech contest is held to___.
A.test students'language abilities
B.help students improve English skills
C.give students a chance to express their ideas
D.help students build interest in after-school activities
2. Who can take part in the English speech contest?
A.Grade One students.
B. Grade Two students.
C. Grade Three students.
D.All the students at the school.
3. Which of the following statements is true about the contest?
A. Ten contestants will go through to the final.
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B. The principal will be invited to be the judge.
C.Only three contestants will be awarded prizes.
D. Contestants will be given a topic in the initial phase.
4. The aim of the article is to___.
A.encourage students to join the Student Union
B.give information about the English speech contest
C.introduce the importance of after-school activities
D.tell students how to prepare for the speech contest
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.I've_ ___________a special gift for her. (choose)
2. The meeting will be______in the hall next week.(hold)
3. It's important to be able to______your feelings. (express)
4. How can we make science lessons more______?(interest)
5. Carlos was_______first prize in the essay competition.(award)
6. They_
___a meeting between the teachers and students yesterday. (organize)
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1. These activities are important because they give you the chance to express yourselves
creatively.(对画线部分提问)
these activities__________?
2.They will be awarded prizes by the principal of our school.(改为主动语态)
The principal of our school will
_____to them.
3. Come to the Student Union Office in Room 203 of Teaching BuildingⅡ.(改为反意疑
问句)
Come to the Student Union Office in Room 203 of Teaching Building Ⅱ,_____
_______?
4.Please call Mr. Zhang at 88413677-6203.(改为否定句)
_______Mr.Zhang at 88413677-6203.
5.two,the Seine River, divides,Paris, areas,into(连词成句)
________.
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12 Famous
Glacier
Is Melting
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语篇类型；新闻报道
词数：196
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：不同地区的生态特征
与自然景观
For 100 years, the Perito Moreno Glacier did not change much.
But now,it is getting smaller faster than ever before.
The glacier used to be held tightly by a big rock. Now,it is
slowly losing contact with the rock.This is causing more ice pieces
to break off. The glacier is moving backwards little by little.
Scientists are
watching closely. They flew over the glacier with
special tools to measure the ice. They also used
satellites to watch it from space. They say the glacier
is melting because the Earth is geting warmer. This
slow change is an important sign of climate change.
Every year, many visitors come to see this
beautiful glacier. It is part of a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Visitors watch big pieces of ice break
off and fall into the lake below. The loud crack(噼
啪声)and splash(泼溅声)are exciting to hear.
But melting glaciers can make sea levels rise. This
can cause problems for people who live near the
ocean.
Glaciers like Perito Moreno are very important.
They help form the land and give us fresh water.
Scientists hope people will act to protect them before
they are gone forever.
Choose the best answer.
1.What is the main problem happening to the Perito Moreno Glacier now?
A.It is being damaged by too many visitors.
B.It is shrinking at a faster rate than in the past.
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C. It is moving forward and covering more land.
D. It is no longer part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. Which method are scientists NOT using to study the glacier?
A.Placing special tools on the glacier's surface by hand.
B.Flying over the glacier with special measuring equipment.
C. Using satellites to observe it from space.
D. Watching it closely and recording its changes.
3. The underlined phrase “Iosing contact with the rock” in Paragraph 2 suggests that the
glacier is___.
A.becoming less attached to the rock and pulling away
B.pushing the rock into the lake below
C.changing the colour of the rock behind it
D.using the rock to stop itself from melting
4.Which of the following is a possible negative effect of the glacier melting mentioned in
the article?
A.It will make the area less popular for tourists.
B.The loud cracking sounds will become too noisy.
C.It could lead to higher sea levels.
D.The lake below the glacier will disappear completely.
5. What is the main purpose of this article?
A.To encourage more people to visit the Perito Moreno Glacier.
B.To explain how glaciers are formed and how they move.
C.To describe a scientist's job of studying glaciers.
D.To report on a glacier's melting as a sign of a larger environmental issue.
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12 Dafen Village's New Look
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语篇类型：专题报道
词数：246
难度：4级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：家乡和社会的变迁
In 2016,a documentary called China's van Goghs(《中国梵
高》)made Dafen village popular. It's a small village in Shenzhen.
From van Gogh to Rembrandt(伦勃朗), the village made almost
70 percent of the world's art copies. No wonder people call it the
“First Oil Painting Village in China”.
But things are not easy for Dafen these years. Since 2018,its art sales have gone down. In 2020,
sales even dropped by half. The village had to face a fact: It was time to change. So, the painters
began to try new ways to make a living.
Instead of copying, many started to create their original works. Zhao Xiaoyong was one of
them. Eight years ago, he started making his own art. And this year, he held his first exhibition in
Shenzhen. The show had around 40 of his original works.
Zhao is just one of many in the village. Dafen used to have over 1,800 workshops, but many
of them have closed over the years. The rest no longer sell cheap copies. They now take high-end
orders like painting portraits or making their own art.
Dafen has also grown popular with young people and tourists. Many workshops have become coffee
shops or art stores. For only 50 yuan, visitors can try their hand at painting or even making their own pottery.
Dafen village is opening a new and exciting story. What will it become next? Will it keep
changing?Or willitbe forgotten? Only time can tell.
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Choose the best answer.
1. What was the main reason that caused Dafen village to start changing its business model?
A.A new documentary made the village too crowded with tourists.
B. The painters became tired of making copy paintings.
C.The sales of art products dropped significantly.
D.Young people lost interest in traditional painting techniques.
2.The underlined phrase “high-end orders” in Paragraph 4 most likely refers to___
A.cheap and fast painting services
B.expensive and high-quality artwork
C.painting lessons for beginners
D.large numbers of copy paintings
3.From Zhao Xiaoyong's story, we can infer that___.
A.it's easy to become successful by creating original art
B.the village still mainly depends on making copy paintings
C.some painters are trying new paths and achieving success
D.most workshops have been turned into coffee shops
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a change in Dafen village?
A.Painters are creating their own original artworks.
B. Some workshops now offer painting experiences to visitors.
C. The village has become a popular tourist attraction.
D.Painters have started to learn digital painting techniques.
5. What is the main purpose of this article?
A. To introduce the history of copy paintings in China.
B.To describe how a village is transforming to meet new challenges.
C.To explain why art sales have gone down in recent years.
D.To encourage more people to visit Dafen village.
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12 “IsMy Dream Too Crazy?"
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：158
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
Have you ever had any crazy dreams?Kerry Haulotte,a
64-year-old man from Chicago, U.S.A.,has just 1 one such
dream.
Three years ago, Haulotte started a(n) 2 project—building
a special floating suit(漂浮服).He 3 hundreds of hours
making the suit out of 1,150 wine corks(葡萄酒的软木塞)!
Recently, Haulotte finished his suit. He took the 6-kilogram suit out on a boat trip on a lake.
The man 4 the suit and jumped into the lake. Just as he had hoped, he was able to successfully
5 on the water!
Since then, Haulotte has often worn the cork suit to 6 in the water. He also likes to let
others 7 .Everyone who floats in the suit signs and dates it.
"I was 8 that people would think I was crazy," said Haulotte. "But 9 they really like
it." His interesting suit has brought 10 to many passers-by. And of course, many have also had
fun floating in it!
1.A.realized
B. imagined
C.described
D.finished
2.A.unusual
B.difficult
C.different
D.common
3.A.used
B. spent
C.took
D.cost
4.A.put on
B.put off
C.took on
D. took off
5.A.fly
B. swim
C. sink
D.float
6.A.take notes
B.do homework
C.have fun
D.make plans
7.A. send it back
B.try it on
C.put it away
D.set it aside
8.A. satisfied
B. sad
C.happy
D.worried
9.A.in fact
B.however
C. therefore
D.otherwise
10.A.worry
B.trouble
C.laughter
D.wonder
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14-Year-Old's
Bedroom Museum
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语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：202
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，自我管理，
自我提升
Fill in each blank with a proper word or the proper form of the
word in brackets.
What is inside your bedroom?Most kids have books, toys,
or posters. But for 14-year-old Xie Zhaoyutong from Zhengzhou,
Henan, his room is like a time machine! Every corner of his room is
filled 1.
_pottery, old coins, and ancient bricks(古砖).
The boy has turned his bedroom 2._______a mini museum.
Xie’s love for history began when he was only six years old, after he 3._______(visit) the
Zhengzhou Museum. Since then, he 4.______(spend) almost all his pocket money on antiques
(古董).He even wears socks with holes just to save
money for his 5._____(collect)! One of his
6.______(cool) treasures is a pottery stove(陶
灶)from the Han dynasty. It was once 7._____
(use) as a burial object(陪葬品). He also has a rare
spade coin(布币). It could sell for hundreds of yuan,
8.______Xie says the coin is “just average”.
Now,Xie has become a star on social media.
He shares videos of his “bedroom museum”,and
millions of people have watched 9.一_______.
In the videos, Xie speaks like a wise professor. He
10.______pick up any old item and tell its
secret story. "My bed holds my body,"says Xie.
"But everything else in this room holds my spirit
(灵魂).”
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12A Story of Tom
Sawyer
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was written
in 1876. It is one of the best-loved works of
American author Mark Twain.
Tom Sawyer is a young boy. The thing he
seems to enjoy most is getting into trouble.
One day,Tom and his friend Huckleberry Finn
decide to meet in the graveyard(墓地)at midnight
to test a method of curing a skin disease. At
the graveyard, they witness a murder.Injun
Joe kills Dr. Robinson and tries to blame it on
the drunken(喝醉的)Muff Porter. Injun Joe
doesn't know that the boys have seen what he's
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：182
难度：4级
建议用时：11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
done.
Huckleberry and Tom decide not to tell
anyone what they have seen because they are
afraid that Injun Joe will hurt them. However,
Tom feels bad when Muff goes to jail for
Robinson's murder.
Finally, Tom decides to tell everyone
the truth. Thanks to him, Muff is released.
However, Injun Joe escapes through a window.
In the final part of the novel, Injun Joe dies
inside a cave. Tom and Huckleberry later
discover his box of gold.
I.Choose the best answer.
1. Tom Sawyer seems to enjoy____most.
A.curing diseases
B.going to school
C.witnessing murders
D.getting into trouble
2. Who is the murderer?
A.Injun Joe.
B. Muff Porter.
C. Dr.Robinson.
D.Huckleberry Finn.
3. Why does Tom decide to tell everyone the truth in the end?
A.Because he wants to be a hero.
B. Because he feels sorry for Muff.
C. Because Huckleberry asks him to do so.
D. Because Injun Joe wants to hurt him.
4.According to the article, which of the following statements is true?
A.In the end, Muff is released because of Tom's bravery.
B.Injun Joe is sent to jail after Tom tells the truth.
C.Nobody knows where Injun Joe ends up after he runs away.
D.Injun Joe knows that Tom and Huckleberry have seen what he's done.
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Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.A lion has _________from its cage.(escape)
2. She
__that she wanted to live in London. (decide)
3. Students will be_______at the end of the semester.(test)
4.Emma_______her back when she fell off her horse. (hurt)
5. The cause of the accident may never be__________.(discover)
6. She was_________after the soldiers realized their mistake. (release)
Ⅲ.Complete the following sentences as required.
1.Tom and his friend decide to meet in the graveyard at midnight to test a method of cur-
ing a skin disease.(对画线部分提问)
_Tom and his friend______to meet in the grave-
yard at midnight?
2. Huckleberry and Tom decide not to tell anyone what they have seen.(改为宾语从句)
Huckleberry and Tom decide that
anyone what they have seen.
3. Injun Joe doesn't know that the boys have seen what he's done.(改为反意疑问句)
Injun Joe doesn'tknow that the boys have seen what he's done,_
_?
4. Thanks to him, Muff is released.(保持句意基本不变)
him, Muff is released.
5.he,get into trouble, through,a,so,to,window,he, want, escaped, didn't(连词成句)
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13Strange
Life Seen
in Deep Ocean
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语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：144
难度：3级
建议用时：6分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：热爱与敬畏自然，与
自然和谐共生
Imagine going so deep in the ocean that there's no sunlight at
all. Recently, a team of Chinese scientists did just that. They rode in
a small submarine to explore deep parts of the Pacific Ocean(太
平洋).They went down more than 9,500 metres!
Down in the dark, the scientists saw amazing creatures.There were
clams(蛤蜊),ice-like bacteria(细菌),and strange worms. These
creatures live without sunlight.They get energy from chemicals.
Before this trip, the deepest-sea animal ever recorded was found at 8,336 metres below the surface.
This time, the team went deeper and found more life than anyone had expected. Some creatures had
never been seen before.
The submarine is called Fendouzhe. It can carry three people and stay underwater for many
hours. “If you look through the window at the bottom of the sea," said one of the scientists,"you
will be amazed!”
Choose the best answer.
1.How do the deep-sea creatures get energy without sunlight?
A.They eat food that falls from the surface. B.They get energy from chemicals.
C. They use special lights to make food.D. They only come out at night.
2. The underlined word “recorded”in Paragraph 3 most likely means_
A.filmed with a camera
B.written down or reported
C. sung in a song
D. remembered in mind
3. Which of these is NOT mentioned about the submarine Fendouzhe?
A.It can carry three people.
B.It can stay underwater for many hours.
C. It has windows to look through.
D. It can go faster than other submarines.
4. What makes this discovery particularly special?
A. The scientists found gold and treasure.
B.They found life deeper than ever before.
C.The creatures could speak to humans.
D. They discovered a new ocean.
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What's
Inside the
Pyramid?
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：189
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
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The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is the oldest of the seven wonders of the ancient world.The
structure was built more than 4,500 years ago. It has never stopped surprising us in its long history.
Scientists have recently discovered a hidden passage inside the pyramid.
The passage is just above the main entrance to the pyramid.It's about nine metres long and two
metres wide. It has a triangular ceiling. The pyramid has three known chambers. They were built
as the resting place of King Khufu and his queen. But what about the newly discovered passage?
Nobody knows for sure.
There might be“something important" below the passage. "It was very likely created to protect
the chambers,"said an Egyptian official(官员),“for example, by reducing the stress from the weight
of the building materials on the pyramid."
The discovery was part of the ScanPyramids project. The project began in October 2015.A group of
scientists from across the world are taking part in it. Thanks to modern technology, they're now able
to “see” the internal structures of the pyramid. We expect more discoveries in the near future.
Choose the best answer.
1.What is the main discovery recently made inside the Great Pyramid?
A.A new burial chamber for the king.
B.A hidden passage near the entrance.
C.An ancient treasure room.
D.A secret message on the wall.
2. The underlined word “chambers” in Paragraph 2 most likely means___.
A.long passages inside a pyramid
B.special rooms built for a purpose
C.ancient Egyptian tools
D.doors to enter the pyramid
3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the newly discovered passage?
A.Its exact length and width.
B.The shape of its ceiling.
C.What is hidden inside it.
D. Its location in the pyramid.
4.How did scientists find this hidden passage?
A.By digging deep under the pyramid. B.By using modern scanning technology.
C.By reading ancient Egyptian books. D.By following a map found nearby.
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13 Good Helpers
for Farmers
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：243
难度：4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
In Madagascar(马达加斯加), farmers have cut down large
areas of the rainforest. They did this to make more farmland for
growing food. Some bats used to live in this rainforest. After the
trees were 1,the bats did not fly away to a new home. 2,
they now live in the few trees that are left nearby. Every night, they
fly out to forage(觅食)in the crop fields(庄稼地).
Ricardo Rocha is an ecologist. He wanted to know how these bats were 3 the environment
there. To 4 ,he and his team went to the fields at night. They carefully 5 some bats with
special nets. They were very gentle. They collected the animals'poop(粪便)and then set them
6 .Back in the lab, the team analysed the poop to find out what the bats were eating.
The results were 7 .Rocha's team found that the animals were eating many harmful pests.
This means that the bats are actually helping the farmers. They keep the crops 8 and help
farmers produce more food. The bats also eat insects that can spread diseases to humans, which
helps keep people healthy.
Now, Rocha is sharing these important findings with local farmers. He teaches them about all the
good things bats bring. He hopes that once farmers understand this, they will stop 9 more trees.
That way,bats and many other animals can be better protected and 10 to live in the area.
1.A.left
B.planted
C.cut
D.lost
2.A.However
B. Besides
C.Otherwise
D.Instead
3.A.changing
B.helping
C.hurting
D. affecting
4.A.find out
B.look for
C. think about
D.ask for
5.A.found
B.saw
C.captured
D.watched
6.A.alone
B.out
C.loose
D.free
7.A.surprising
B.interesting
C.satisfying
D.worrying
8.A.clean
B.warm
C.healthy
D.heavy
9.A.taking care
B.cutting down
C.looking for
D.burning down
10.A. stay
B. continue
C.prefer
D.return
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OwlDotes on Dog
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语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：162
难度：2级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：与自然和谐共生
We human beings make friends with each other, but it's not just
us. Different animals can also become good friends. Tanja Brandt,
a falconer(训隼者),shared the friendship story of her pet dog
and a little owl.
Poldi, the owl,met the dog,Ingo, when Brandt adopted the owl
and brought him home. A friendship soon started between the two animals. They enjoy taking walks
together. Sometimes they sit comfortably in the grass as the owl rubs his body against the dog's face.
And when the owl wants attention, he might give Ingo a quick bite on the ear.
Though he is small, the bird often acts as Ingo's bodyguard. Once, they were on a walk in
the forest with Brandt. There was another owl shrieking(尖叫)above their heads. Poldi then
shrieked right back at it.“It was as if he were saying, 'Back off from my friend’,”Brandt explained.
According to Brandt, “Poldi may have been smaller, but he was the boss.”
Answer the questions.
1.What are the names of the owl and the dog in the story?
2. How did the owland the dog become friends?
3.What does the owl do when he wants the dog's attention?
4.Why did Poldi shriek at the other owl in the forest?
5.According to Brandt,who was the “boss” in this friendship?
6. Have you ever seen animals become friends? Tell us about it.
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13 MiniFood Maker
◎本篇配视频讲解课程
HH
语篇类型：记叙文
词数：203
难度：3级
建议用时：11分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：劳动实践，劳动品质
与工匠精神
Roz Mac-
Lean is a 41-
year-old doll-
house lover.
Four years ago,
she began to
comes the “delicious” food! Then, she will put
the dishes in her beautiful dollhouse.
teach herself to make tiny designs by watching
videos on the internet. Since then, she has been
making lovely mini food to fill her dollhouse.
Roz's designs include everything from
lemon cakes to salt pork. After she posted
photos of them on the internet, many people
from different parts of the world wanted to buy
her works. The prices for these “little meals”
range from $7 to $35.
Each of the dishes Roz makes is no bigger
than a large coin. How does she do that? Well,
first, she moulds the clay(黏土)into different
shapes. Then, she uses chalk pastels(彩色粉
笔), a small knife and even a toothbrush to
get the details. Finally, she puts the dishes in
the oven and heats them for 30 minutes. Here
Now Roz even has a tiny food workshop
in her home. Her two young boys, aged
nine and four, sometimes help her with the
designs. "I've always loved tiny things and
enjoyed building up my shop," said Roz. “It
has brought in some income—and, more
importantly, so much joy!”
I.Answer the questions.
1.Roz MacLean learned how to make tiny designs by herself, didn't she?
2. What does Roz usually use to make the details of her tiny dishes?
3.How did people from all over the world know about Roz's works?
4.How much did Roz's “Iittle meals”cost?
5. What does Roz think of her hobby of making tiny food?
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6. What is your biggest hobby?Do you want to turn it into your future career? Why?(Write
at least three sentences.)
Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.The ice will melt if it is_______.(heat)
2. These cakes are______with cream.(fill)
3. He has______ _dresses for many famous people. (design)
4.Before becoming a writer, she
_for several years. (teach)
5.I______this novel last month and I still haven't finished it. (begin)
6.I must______that parcel or she won't get it in time for her birthday. (post)
Ⅲ.Complete the following sentences as required.
1.Four years ago,she began to teach herself to make tiny designs by watching videos on the
internet.(改为一般疑问句)
_she___
_to teach herself to make tiny designs by watching
videos on the internet four years ago?
2. Since then, she has been making lovely mini food to fill her dollhouse.(对画线部分提问)
_has she been making lovely mini food to fill her dollhouse?
3. Each of the dishes Roz makes is no bigger than a large coin.(保持句意基本不变)
Each of the dishes Roz makes is not ________ a large
coin.
4.Now Roz even has a tiny food workshop in her home.(对画线部分提问)
Roz even_ ___in her home now?
5."I've always loved tiny things and enjoyed building up my shop,"said Roz.(改为间接引
语)
Roz said
_____always loved tiny things and enjoyed building up
her shop.
6. studying, since then,to, I, prepare for, the, been, have,exam,every day(连词成句)
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14A
Rare Bird Flies in
Kent After 200 Years
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语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：142
难度：2级
建议用时：6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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Great news from Kent, England(英国肯特郡)—a rare bird is back after 200 years! It's called
red-billed chough(红嘴山鸦),a clever black bird from the crow family. Long ago, these birds
lived in Kent, but they disappeared because people hunted them and they lost their homes. Now,
wildlife experts are helping the choughs return. They raise young birds and set them free in nature.
Recently, a young chough took its first flight in the wild—the first in over 200 years! It shows that
the birds can find food, build nests,and even start families.
There is a five-year plan to bring around 50 choughs to Kent. Experts are making the area safe
for them. They plant wildflowers and keep insects for the birds to eat.
People in Kent are excited, too. They hope that soon the sky will be filled with these amazing
birds again.
Choose the best answer.
1.Why did the red-billed chough disappear from Kent long ago?
A.The weather became too cold for them.
B. People hunted them and destroyed their homes.
C. They flew away to find better food.
D.Other birds took over their living space.
2. What does the first flight of a young chough in the wild show?
A. The birds need more help from wildlife experts.
B. The birds are learning to follow other birds.
C. The birds can survive and live independently.
D. The birds prefer to live near human homes.
3.In the five-year plan, experts are making the area safe by___.
A.building special houses for the birds
B.planting wildflowers and keeping insects
C.asking people to feed the birds regularly
D.preventing all other animals from entering
4. What is the main purpose of this article?
A.To describe different kinds of birds in Kent.
B. To explain how to take care of young birds.
C. To report the return of a rare bird species.
D.To teach people about wildlife photography.
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语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：138
难度：1级
建议用时：6分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：社会的变迁
Hello,
Sniffer
Squirrels!
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Sniffer dogs now have some competition. Police in Chongqing have managed to train a group
of six squirrels to sniff out drugs.
"The squirrels have a good sense of smell," said their trainer Yin Jin.“Thankfully, we now have
better ways of training them." Once they find drugs in, for example,a box,the animals will use their
claws to scratch the box.
In China, there are already more than 120 species of sniffer dogs. Why then are we taking
the time to train squirrels? It's partly because they're smaller than dogs. They grow to about 21
centimetres in length. This allows them to get into tiny spaces easily. What's more, squirels can live
up to 15 years in captivity.
The six squirrels are now ready to begin work.Wish them all the best in their new job!
Choose the best answer.
1.What is the main use of the trained squirrels in Chongqing?
A. To perform in animal shows.
B.To help find illegal drugs.
C. To search for lost people.
D.To guard police stations.
2. Why are squirrels sometimes better for this work than sniffer dogs?
A. Their small size lets them reach small places.
B.They are stronger and can work longer hours.
C. They are cheaper to train and to keep.
D.They have a much better sense of smell.
3.The underlined word "captivity" in the third paragraph most likely means___.
A.the wild
B. a state of being kept by humans
C.a cold environment
D.a dangerous situation
4. What is the main purpose of this article?
A. To explain why dogs are no longer useful for police work.
B. To report on a new and unusual method for drug detection(侦查).
C.To encourage people to keep squirrels as pets.
D.To describe the different types of police animals in China.
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Your Help!
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：162
难度：2级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：热爱与敬畏自然
Collecting data from undersea ice is important to some
scientific research. But it's always 1 to get this information.
Recently,an international team 2 to some special “researchers”
for help. These researchers didn't need beakers(烧杯)or lab coats.
They were some seals!
First, scientists 3 glued sensors(传感器)to the seals'heads. These sensors could 4 the
seals'behaviour and location. They could also 5 the water temperature and the amount of salt
in the water. Once these seals got 6 ,they quickly swam away. They then dived up to about two
kilometres under the sea ice. During this time, the sensors'data was 7 to the scientists.
"The seals can go where boats can’'t,"said one of the scientists. “So this data is very 8 .”
With the help of these seals, scientists were able to 9 more about how climate change is
10 the animals in the oceans. We would like to give these seals an A?in science class!
1.A.hard
B.easy
C.fast
D.slow
2.A. spoke
B.asked
C.turned
D.talked
3.A.harmlessly
B.uselessly
C.heavily
D.generally
4.A.control
B.monitor
C.manage
D.direct
5.A. record
B.remember
C.keep
D.save
6.A.discovered
B.caught
C.improved
D.released
7.A.called back
B.written back
C.sent back
D.held back
8.A.interesting
B.difficult
C.important
D.confusing
9.A.learn
B.teach
C.tell
D.show
10.A.affecting
B.helping
C.feeding
D.finding
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：288
难度：5级
建议用时：8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
Today, we can make friends not only face-to-face, but also
online. Do you think teenagers should make more friends on the
internet? Here are some pros and cons of having online friends.
Pros
·1 If you like movies, for example,you can join an
online group of movie lovers and meet new people.
· On the internet,it's easier for shy people to start a conversation with a stranger.2
· You don't have to go to the movies or go out to eat with your online friends.You can just
relax at home and talk to them.
·3You can learn about each other's culture.
Cons
· When you chat with your online friends, you have no way of knowing certain things. These
include their body language and their tone of voice.4
· An online friend may lie to you. It can be very dangerous to meet your online friends in real
life. As a teenager, you should be careful when making online friends.
· Your online friends may disappear. 5 If you argue with them, they may hit the "delete
friend”button when they get angry.In these cases, it will become difficult for you to reach them.
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.Even your best friend may get mad at you sometimes.
B.You can take your time to write and send your first message.
C. They may stop using their social media account, for example.
D. I should try to talk with my friends when a problem comes up.
E.You can make friends online with people who share your interests.
F.As a result, you may misunderstand the meaning behind their messages.
G.Making online friends from different countries can be a good experience.
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：194
难度：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：热爱与敬畏自然
It is said
that dogs are
man's best
friend. But for
one animal
lover,a lion is his best friend.
Frikkie Von Solns has taken care of a
16-year-old lion since it was born. The lion's
name is Zion.
Zion's mother was in a zoo when she gave
birth to him. Zion was taken away from his
mother because people feared his father would
hurt him. Frikkie brought the baby lion up.
When he was young, Zion needed feeding
every four hours. At that time, Frikkie even
Becomes
Man's Best Friend
shared a bed with the lion.
"I have learned so much from Zion,"
Frikkie said, "It is a once-in-a-lifetime(一生
仅有一次的)experience to grow up with him.
Zion is a gentle big cat. He has never hurt a
human. I trust him."
Frikkie and Zion love taking walks
together. But before their walks, Frikkie always
takes his shoes off because Zion doesn't like
the noises they make. The bond between the
two is very strong.
The friendship between Frikkie and Zion
is really special. But as normal people, we
should be careful around lions and other wild
animals.
I.Answer the questions.
1.How long has Frikkie taken care of Zion?
2.According to the article, where was Zion born?
3. Why was Zion taken away from his mother after birth?
4.What does Frikkie always do before he takes walks together with Zion?
5. Which animal do you want to make friends with?Give your reason(s).
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Ⅱ. Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.She laid the baby down ____ on the bed.(gentle)
2.We spent a_
week by the sea this year.(love)
3. He's very_____
in looking after animals.(experience)
4. She didn't have the_
_______to walk any further.(strong)
5. It was so__
that we couldn't hear ourselves speak.(noise)
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1.It is said that dogs are man's best friend.(保持句意基本不变)
Dogs are
_____man's best friend.
2.Frikkie brought the baby lion up.(改为被动语态)
The baby lion
by Frikkie.
3. When he was young, Zion needed feeding every four hours.(对画线部分提问)
did Zion need feeding when he was young?
4. He has never hurt a human.(改为反意疑问句)
He has never hurt a human, _______________?
5.he, himself, care,to, of,enough,old,take,is(连词成句)
·
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15 The Miracle
of Spring
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语篇类型：散文
词数：321
难度：5级
建议用时：9分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：社会热点
By a chatbot
Spring is an amazing season. Its arrival is celebrated by
children and adults alike.
Spring is a season of new beginnings. As the days become
longer and warmer, the Earth slowly comes back to life. Trees start
to bud,and birds start to chirp(吱喳叫). The colourful flowers start
to grow; their sweet smellfills the air.
For kids, spring is a time to go outside and be with friends. They can take part in all kinds of fun
activities like biking,flying kites and learning about the different animals around them.
Spring is a season of miracles(奇迹), as the world renews itself. It is a reminder that life is
full of hope and possibilities. It is the perfect time for children to learn about the beauty of nature
and its importance in our lives.
By Larry White
In Canada,my country, winter is long. For months, there is only a dull landscape(景色)like
an old photograph. Nature is quiet, sleeping, waiting. Then things begin to change.
One week, the lawn(草坪)in front of my house is blanketed with snow.The next week, the
snow has become small white islands in a sea of green grass. As people unwind their thick scarves, I
begin to see many lovely smiling faces again, too.
There is a nature path near my home.As I walk there, I can feel the Earth vibrate(颤动).Seeds
are opening up and the new growth is pushing its way to the surface.In a week, perhaps two, the
path will be a long carpet of tiny blue and yellow flowers.
This is the miracle of spring. It is the miracle of new life and the miracle of new hope—hope for
nature,for me,for all of us.
AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT look so smart! Will they put people out of work?Our staff
writer Larry says no. He believes you will always like his articles more...
Choose the best answer.
1. What is the main topic shared by both the chatbot's and Larry's articles?
A.The problems caused by long winters.
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B. The beauty and wonder of spring's arrival.
C. Different outdoor activities for children.
D.How to protect the environment in spring.
2.According to the last paragraph, what does Larry believe?
A.Chatbots will soon replace human writers completely.
B.People should stop using AI for writing.
C.ChatGPT can write better articles than humans.
D.His own writing will always be more appreciated by readers.
3. The underlined word“unwind” in Larry's article most likely means to___.
A.tie something tightly
B.remove something wrapped
C.buy something new
D. wear something warm
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in either article?
A.The changing appearance of plants in spring.
B. Specific dates when spring begins each year.
C.Children's outdoor activities during spring.
D.The feelings of hope that spring brings.
5. What is the main purpose of publishing these two articles together?
A. To show that AI can write more beautifully than humans.
B.To teach readers how to write good articles about nature.
C.To prove that winter is better than spring in different countries.
D.To compare how a chatbot and a human writer describe the same topic.
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TUESDAY
15What'sHiding
in the Clouds?
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：222
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
What do you see when you look up at the sky?If you do this on
a nice day,you may be able to see some beautiful clouds. You may
even get inspired on occasion to take photos of such clouds.
Chris Judge, an Irish artist, goes a step further. He turns these
clouds into playful cartoon characters. The 46-year-old artist first
began to create cloud art out of boredom. One day, some pink
clouds caught his eye. Those clouds looked like a monkey and a bear. The man took photos of them
and drew some very simple pencil lines on top of these photos.He then shared his creations on social
media. To his surprise,people liked them very much. Since then, he has been making one every day.
Judge imagines clouds as many different characters. Sometimes the shapes are easy to see,and
other times he needs to use his imagination. He now often finds faces in unexpected places.But no
matter what, the artist doesn't want his doodles to end up covering up too much of the cloud."So I
try to draw as few lines as possible,"he said.
The artist has a book coming out next year called Cloud Babies. After hearing his story, would
you like to try your hand at making your own cloud art?
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Choose the best answer.
1.Why did Chris Judge start creating cloud art?
A.He wanted to become a famous artist online.
B. He was inspired by a book about clouds.
C.He felt bored and noticed interesting cloud shapes.
D.His friends asked him to share funny pictures.
2. How does Judge create his cloud artwork?
A.He paints clouds directly in the sky.
B.He takes photos and adds simple drawings to them.
C.He uses computer software to change cloud shapes.
D.He waits for clouds to form perfect shapes before photographing.
3. The underlined word“doodles” in Paragraph 3 refers to__.
A.photos of different weather
B.simple and quick drawings
C.social media posts
D.cartoon movies
4. Which is NOT true about Judge's cloud art?
A.He tries to keep his drawings simple.
B.He creates one piece every day.
C.He always sees obvious shapes in clouds.
D. He doesn't want his drawings to cover too much of the cloud.
5. What is the main purpose of this article?
A.To teach readers how to identify different cloud types.
B.To introduce an artist who turns clouds into creative art.
C. To encourage everyone to become a professional artist.
D. To explain why clouds form interesting shapes.
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WEEK
15 Oops!
What Has
Gone Wrong?
语篇类型：说明文
词数：185
难度：3级
建议用时：7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
Have you ever had this experience before? When you watch a
video or play video games, something goes 1 on your screen.
Square cubes spread across your screens.When this 2 ,we call it
a glitch(小故障). It stops the video or game for a short time before
everything goes back to normal. Isn't it 3 ?
Not to everyone. Some artists are in fact 4 glitches in their
art. Hsu Tung Han is one such artist from Taiwan, China. He uses glitch art in his wood sculptures.
Han 5 each of his works to be like a puzzle. First, he draws a simple picture on paper. Then
he works it out with the help of clay. 6 ,he builds the final version out of wood. Cubes of wood
together form human or animal figures. His artworks give people the 7 that they are looking at
computer art.
The artist started making these special wood sculptures in 2010. "Human beings are 8
influenced by digital technology,” Han said. "I hope to express that influence 9 my wood
sculptures. This is very 10 to me.”
1.A.bad
B. wrong
C.broken
D.strange
2.A.arrives
B.develops
C.happens
D.lasts
3.A. satisfying
B.interesting
C.exciting
D.annoying
4.A.making use of
B.looking for
C.thinking about
D.talking about
5.A.builds
B. writes
C.solves
D.guesses
6.A. So far
B.At last
C.In fact
D.For example
7.A.idea
B.hope
C.feeling
D.dream
8.A.really
B.highly
C.fully
D.deeply
9.A.from
B. without
C.through
D.with
10.A.helpful
B. thankful
C.useful
D.important
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词数：233
难度：3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
WhatIs Age?
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In many ways, Alena Analeigh is just like you.The girl is thirteen years old. She enjoys singing,
watching movies and chatting with her friends. But in at least one way, Alena is very much unlike
other teenagers. The American girl is now studying medicine(医学)at a university. Her dream is
to use her knowledge to help people in need.
Alena showed an interest in STEM at an early age. (“STEM” is short for science,technology,
engineering and maths.) She is always hungry for knowledge. When she was in fifth grade,the girl
started to attend high school-level classes online after school. She “flew through”many hard books.
Learning new skills was like a walk in the park for her.
But Alena is not a bookworm. A year and a half ago, she started the “Brown STEM Girls”
programme. Of all the scientists and engineers in America today, only about 30 percent are women.
Alena wants to change this. Through this programme, she is helping many other girls like her to
experience success.
What can you learn from Alena's story? Must you also attend high school or university-level
classes after school?Of course not. But now you know that age is just a number. You are not too
young to do anything. Just think about what you are able to do as a teenager. Then, put your heart
and mind into it.
Answer the questions.
1.What does the underlined phrase “a walk in the park”tell us about learning for Alena?
2. What is the name of the programme Alena started,and what is its goal?
3.Why does the author say"age is just a number"?
4.According to the article, what is the main lesson we can learn from Alena?
5.What is something you are good at or interested in? How do you“put your heart and mind
into it"?
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15 Love and Happiness
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：215
难度：3级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：自我认识，自我管理，
自我提升
In ancient
Greece, there
was a philo-
sopher named
Socrates(苏
格拉底).He
had a student named Plato(柏拉图). One day,
Plato asked his teacher what love was.
Socrates said, “Go across this field and
bring back the best wheat.You can't go
backwards,and you only have one chance."
After a long time, the student came back
with nothing. Sadly, he said, "I did see the best
wheat plant. But I was always thinking that
there would be some better ones ahead. So I
gave it up. As I moved on,there was nothing
better than the one that came before."
Socrates replied, "This is love. It's the best
thing that can happen to us. But we usually
don't realize its value until it's gone.”
A few days later, Plato asked Socrates
what happiness was. Socrates told his student
to go across the field again and pick the most
beautiful flower this time.
Soon afterwards, Plato returned with a
pretty flower. He said with a smile, "When I
walked across the field, I saw this flower and
picked it. Even though there were many other
beautiful flowers, I still believed this was the
prettiest one.”
Then Socrates said, "This is happiness. It's
being content with what you have,even when
you know there are better ones out there.”
I.Answer the questions.
1.Plato didn't bring anything back from the field the first time, did he?
2. When do we usually realize the value of love?
3. What did Socrates ask Plato to do in order to explain happiness?
4. What did Plato bring back from the field to explain happiness?
5.According to Socrates, what is happiness?
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6. What do you think love and happiness are?Write at least one sentence for each one.
Ⅱ. Complete each sentence with one given item from the box. Each item can be used
only once.
1.They didn't____the danger they were in.
2. If you give me a__to speak, I'll explain.
3. The photographs are of great historical___.
4. She has brought us so much____over the years.
5.I gave her a choice of several toys and she______a doll.
6.She left South Africa at the age of 15 and has never___.
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1. Plato asked his teacher what love was.(改为直接引语)
Plato asked his teacher,“_
__________?”
2.After a long time, the student came back with nothing.(改为一般疑问句)
the student _________back with________after a long time?
3. There was nothing better than the one that came before.(改为反意疑问句)
There was nothing better than the one that came before,_______________?
4.I believed this was the prettiest one.(改为否定句)
I
__________the prettiest one.
5.it, not, did,of,the,he,love,until, he, realize,lost,value(连词成句)
A.chance
B.happiness
C.picked
D.realize
E.returned
F.value
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16 Three Brothers Break
Pacific Row Record
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：211
难度：3级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：交流与合作，团队
精神
Recently, three brothers set a world record by rowing across
the Pacific Ocean. Altogether, they travelled more than 14,000
kilometres. People cheered excitedly when they finally reached land.
The brothers are now the first team ever to finish this journey.
The trip was very difficult. Strong storms hit their small boat.
At one point, one of the brothers fell off the boat. But he climbed
back safely. Food once ran low. They had to row harder to reach land to get food. Despite all
these difficulties, they finished the trip in just 139 days. More than 50 family members and
friends were waiting to welcome them back. The brothers waved flags happily as they arrived.
People hugged them and cheered.
The brothers broke the old record of 160 days. It was set by a Russian rower(俄罗斯划船手)
in 2014.
But for the brothers, the journey wasn't just about records. They also raised more than $1.6
million.They planned to use the money to bring clean water to 40,000 people.
"This journey is the hardest thing we've ever done," said the brothers right after arriving. "We
feel happy but really tired."They added that the journey also taught them to enjoy simple things in
life—like taking a shower or sleeping in a bed.
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Choose the best answer.
1.How far did the three brothers row in total?
A.139 kilometres.
B.1.6 million kilometres.
C.14,000 kilometres.
D.160 kilometres.
2. What happened when their food ran low?
A.They had to eat less and row faster to find more.
B.They caught fish from the ocean to eat.
C.They called for help to get more food.
D. They stopped rowing to save energy.
3.Besides breaking the record, what else did the brothers achieve?
A.They found a new way across the Pacific.
B.They collected money for a clean water project.
C. They wrote a book about their adventure.
D.They started a new rowing competition.
4.How did the brothers feel after finishing the journey?
A. Sad and disappointed.
B.Energetic and excited.
C.Happy but exhausted.
D. Scared and nervous.
5. What is the main purpose of this article?
A.To encourage more people to take up rowing.
B.To show how dangerous the Pacific Ocean can be.
C. To report on a record-breakingjourney and its meaning.
D.To teach people how to prepare for long trips.
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16 The Secret to Happiness
语篇类型：随笔
词数：267
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
“Dad, are you happy today?”My younger daughter asked me
as I picked her up from school on March 20.
"Am I happy?”I tried to answer her question. “Why are you
asking this?”
"Today is the International Day of Happiness," she replied. “It's
a day to be happy!”
“So did you have a happy day?”
“Of course! I learned how to draw a picture of bamboo today.”
“Good,”I said. “If you are happy, then I am, too.”
My daughter nodded with a smile. She seemed happy about my answer. But the conversation
made me think deeply about happiness.
What is happiness? How can I get it? It's hard to answer these two questions. Maybe I should
feel happy when my wife praises my cooking. But I know she's very kind. I know I’m not really a
good cook. The more I think this way, the less happy I feel. Maybe I should feel happy whenever my
daughters tell me that they had a good day at school. But when they think I'm interested in their day;
they'll talk and talk about it. Then, I often have to stay up late to write my articles. I'll feel tired—
and unhappy.
My daughters don't think so much about happiness. And they seem to be happy on most days.
They are happy when their teachers praise them. They are happy when I take them to the zoo (they
love animals).
Perhaps I can learn something from my daughters(and from you, too) about how to be happy.
Perhaps I'll feel happier ifI stop thinking too much about happiness.
Choose the best answer.
1.What was the special day when the conversation happened?
A.Father's Day.
B. The International Day of Happiness.
C.The girl's birthday.
D.The first day of spring.
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2. What made the writer's daughter feel happy that day?
A.Her father picked her up from school.
B. She learned to draw something new.
C.She didn't have any homework.
D. Her mother cooked her favourite food.
3. The writer feels less happy about his cooking because he___.
A.thinks his wife is just being kind
B. doesn't like to cook at all
C. believes he is the best cook
D.wants to eat at restaurants
4. Which of the following is NOT a reason why the writer sometimes feels unhappy?
A.He has to stay up late to work after listening to his daughters.
B.He thinks too much about whether he is happy or not.
C. His daughters don't tell him about their school life.
D. He knows his wife praises his cooking even though it's not perfect.
5. What is the main lesson the writer might be learning?
A.Children are always happier than adults.
B.Happiness comes from simple things and not overthinking.
C.People need special days to remember to be happy.
D. Teachers can make students happier than parents can.
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16 China on Stage
语篇类型：说明文
词数：173
难度：2级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：身份认同与文化自信
Many traditional Chinese performing arts are hundreds of
years old. They are unique in their sights and sounds. Over the past
few decades, more and more Chinese artists have been working to
bring Chinese art 1.
You can see such 2 in a new documentary series, China on
Stage. The series is a joint production(联合制片)between China and the U.K.You can watch
it on the BBC's(英国广播公司)website and on Bilibili.The Chinese video site Bilibili is one of
the series'3.
The series 4 the interviews of more than twenty Chinese artists. These artists have been
working on 5 different Chinese art forms with fresh global influences. The art forms include
6 arts such as Peking Opera and shadow play(皮影戏).You can also see imported art forms
such as ballet and opera(歌剧).
7 do you know about these performing arts? Find out more by 8 the series! It would
be great if you could 9 Chinese art forms to your foreign friends. Let's help 10 Chinese
culture around the world!
1.A.up to date
B.on time
C.in style
D.out of date
2.A.sights
B. sounds
C.efforts
D.arts
3.A.actors
B.producers
C.directors
D. writers
4.A.includes
B. makes
C.shows
D.creates
5.A.making
B.keeping
C.comparing
D.combining
6.A.new
B.modern
C.traditional
D.popular
7.A.How many
B. How
C. How much
D. Which
8.A.making
B.watching
C.reading
D.looking
9.A.bring
B. send
C.sell
D.introduce
10.A.make
B. spread
C. share
D.develop
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词数：236
难度：3级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：和谐家庭与社区生活
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Happy
Birthday,
Sister!
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Hi, everyone! Glad to meet you all. My name is Bob. I want to share with you one of my
experiences during the summer holidays. It was about helping my parents prepare a surprise party.
Last Saturday was my younger sister Lucy's eighth birthday. Early in the morning, Mum took
Lucy to visit my grandparents. This way, Lucy wouldn't know about the surprise we had planned for
her. Dad and I stayed at home. We first cleaned up the house. Then, we decorated our living room with
colourful balloons and flowers. The room looked beautiful and bright. At last, Dad placed a big cake
on the table in the living room. And I put eight candles on the cake.
We had sent invitations to some relatives and friends on WeChat. In the afternoon,all the guests
arrived. When Lucy came home with Mum and my grandparents, she was surprised. My little sister
was very happy to see all of these guests in our house!
In the evening, the party started. Mum led Lucy to her birthday cake,and I lit the candles on it.
Everyone then began singing"Happy Birthday" to her. When the song was over, the birthday girl
blew out the candles. We then ate the cake,gave her presents and had a great time together. Lucy
was all smiles! I was also very happy to have successfully helped to prepare her birthday party!
Complete the table below according to the article.
Person(s)
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
·I8._____the candles
Lucy
We went to visit We 3.
with
on my birthday cake.
Lucy's grandparents.
● I felt 9.________and
Lucy's grandparents.
Mum
10.______about this
birthday party!
Dad
We cleaned up our
I placed 4.
on the table.
house and
Me
1.______
I put 5.
on· We wished Lucy a happy
the cake.
birthday.
Lucy and her mum
· We shared the cake and had
Grandparents 2.
We went to 6.
11.
us.
_with her and her mum.
together.
Friends and
other relatives
/
We 7.
Lucy's house.
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16 How to Make Friends
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语篇类型：说明文
词数：192
难度：3级
建议用时：10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
Friendship
is an import-
ant part of life,
but not every
child is good at
making friends.
That is OK. Making friends is a skill that can
be learned. Here is some helpful advice.
Build your conversational skills
Learning how to have conversations with
others is a skill that you will need. To start a
conversation, you can use simple questions like
"What do you do for fun?"or "Do you have any
pets?”. Don't ask questions that are too private.
Work on your social skills
Part of being a good friend is having good
social skills. You need to learn to empathize
with others. For example, you could make
cookies for a child whose pet is sick. Taking
time to show someone that you care is a great
way to make a new friend.
Don't be sad if you don't have many
friends. Maybe that's because you don't have
enough chances to meet them. Try to play with
children who have similar hobbies. It is a great
way to find new friends. With a little practice
and patience, you will soon have a friend or
two.
I.Choose the best answer.
1.According to the article, which of the following is not needed for people to make
friends?
A. Social skills.
B. Conversational skills.
C. Chances to meet people.
D.A wide range of interests.
2.To start a conversation, you cannot use questions like“____”.
A.Do you have any pets?
B. What do you do for fun?
C. How much do you weigh?
D.Do you have any hobbies?
3.You can learn to empathize with others by___.
A. making fun of others
B.showing off your new phone
C.letting others copy your homework
D.sending flowers to a sick friend
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4. Choose the best answer to complete the subtitle(小标题)for the last paragraph in the
article.
A. Take more practice
B.Have more patience
C.Look for more chances
D. Spend more time on hobbies
Ⅱ.Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.She has been off work because of_
_.(sick)
2.Our neighbours have always been very
to us.(friend)
3.Be________to look both ways when you cross the road.(care)
4. Dinner will be ready in half an hour—just be_ _________!(patience)
5.You can enjoy all the water sports,or_ _________lie on the beach.(simple)
Ⅲ. Complete the following sentences as required.
1. Friendship is an important part of life, but not every child is good at making friends.(改
为反意疑问句)
Friendship is an important part of life, but not every child is good at making friends,
_?
2.Don't ask questions that are too private.(改为反意疑问句)
Don't ask questions that are too private,___________?
3. It is a great way to find new friends.(改为感叹句)
great way it is to find new friends!
4. With a little practice and patience,you will soon have a friend or two.(对画线部分提
问)
you soon have a friend or two?
5.the students, this class, good,most,are,at, of, mathematics,in(连词成句)
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4 Can't
Find a Book?
Write One!
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：163
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
Have you ever wanted a book but could not find it? Hephzibah,a 12-year-old from Britain, had
the same problem. To solve this,she started to write her own books when she was 10.
Hephzibah felt there weren't enough books with main characters from minority groups.Her
mum gave her an idea. She said, "Don't just complain. Try to change it."Luckily, Hephzibah loved
to write. She also had many good ideas. So she started her first book.
Her first book tells the story of a black girl who travels to the future. She must stop robots from
taking over the world.Her second book continues the adventure. Hephzibah hopes her stories could
become a TV show or a film one day.
Now, children can borrow her books from the library. She is also a finalist(入围决赛者)in
the BBC's Make a Difference Awards(改变世界奖)2025. She is happy that there are more books
with minority characters now."But we stillneed more,"she says.
Choose the best answer.
1.What was the best advice Hephzibah's mother gave her?
A. Stop reading science fiction books.
B.Try to change things instead of just complaining.
C.Write only about her own life experiences.
D. Wait until she's older to start writing.
2. What does Hephzibah hope will happen to her stories in the future?
A. They will be translated into many languages.
B. They willbecome a TV show or a film.
C. They will win many writing awards.
D. They will be sold in every bookstore.
3.Where can children read Hephzibah's books now?
A.They can buy them in bookstores.
B. They can borrow them from the library.
C. They can read them online for free.
D.They can get them from her school.
4.What is the main message of this story?
A. Writing books is the best way to solve problems.
B. Children should wait for adults to solve problems.
C. One person can take action to make a positive change.
D.Libraries need more books about robot adventures.
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WorldWildlife
Day
语篇类型：说明文
词数：183
难度：3级
建议用时：7分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：节假日
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World Wildlife Day falls on March 3 every year. It is a global celebration of allthe wonderful
wild animals and plants on the planet. What can we do to make the world a better place for them?
Check out the tips below!
· Learn more about the wildlife in your area. You can visit your local wildlife rescue centre
and botanical garden. Reading books about wildlife is also a good choice.
● If you find a wild animal or plant somewhere, don't take it home. You can take a picture of
it instead. Wild animals and plants need to stay in their home environment to survive.
· Don't feed wild animals human food. Some animals can get sick from eating human food.
Others may become dependent on your food and forget how to forage on their own.
· Don't throw food waste or other trash on the road. Wild animals may be attracted to
dangerous roads by the trash.
● If you find an injured wild animal, call your local wildlife rescue centre. The staff there will
help care for the animals.
Choose the best answer.
1.What is the main purpose of World Wildlife Day?
A. To tell people to stop eating wild animals.
B.To celebrate and protect wild animals and plants.
C. To ask people to visit zoos and botanical gardens.
D.To teach people how to take photos of wild animals.
2.The underlined word “forage” in the third tip most likely means to___.
A.look for food in the wild
B.depend on human help
C.learn new skills from people
D.play with other animals
3. What is the main idea of this article?
A. To introduce the history of World Wildlife Day.
B. To explain why wild animals are in danger.
C.To provide tips on how to protect wildlife.
D.To describe different kinds of wild animals.
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1 Meet Scruff,
the Eco Dog
HH
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：220
难度：3级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与自然
内容要求：环保意识和行为
Every year, the world 1 about 400 million tonnes(吨)of
plastic waste. That's a huge 2 ! Sadly, only about ten percent
of this waste gets recycled. But here comes some good 3 —a
lovely dog is doing his part to help with this big problem.
The dog's name is Scruff. He is a 13-year-old border collie(边
境牧羊犬). Back in 2021, he started to show a special 4 in plastic bottles. Whenever he went
out for a walk with his owners, his eyes were always_5 bottles. He would pick up one bottle
with his mouth and carry it 6 he found another one on the street.
At first, Scruff's owners thought this habit was a bit 7 .Then, they had a better idea. They
decided to train him. They taught Scruff to drop every bottle he found right at their feet. They would
then collect all these bottles in a big bag and take them back home for recycling. Over the past year,
this hard-working dog has 8 more than 1,000 plastic items! His owners are very 9 of him
and shared his story online. Soon, Scruff became famous and got a cool nickname—“the eco dog”.
Think about it: If a dog can 10 the importance of protecting the environment, what about
us? What can you do to help?
1.A.invents
B.produces
C.creates
D.throws
2.A.number
B.amount
C.lot
D.count
3.A.story
B.idea
C.news
D.hope
4.A.fun
B.hobby
C.interest
D.job
5.A.finding
B. seeing
C.watching out
D.looking for
6.A.until
B.when
C.after
D. because
7.A.funny
B.bad
C.strange
D.wrong
8.A.caught
B.picked
C.taken
D.collected
9.A.proud
B.happy
C.careful
D.aware
10.A.learn
B.smell
C.understand
D.remember
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It'sAll Just
the Beginning
语篇类型：议论文
词数：285
难度：4级
建议用时：12钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：恰当的学习方法
17
Last month, I asked some of my students about their future plans. One of them told me he
wanted to study computer science. When I asked him why, he answered, "Because I’m good at it."
"What if you weren't good at it? What if you always got C's?”I asked."That's impossible. I always
get good scores in computer science.”
I was a bit disappointed at his answers. This student does have the ability to do well in
computer science. However,he may not become an expert ifhe never fails. Does this sound strange?
Well, believe me—until you fail at something, you may never know if you truly want to keep
working hard at it.
An artist friend of mine was once rejected from a master's degree(硕士学位)programme. The
failure left him heartbroken. But he didn't want to give up. He waited for two years and tried again.
This time, he was accepted. He knew he was lucky, so he worked harder. A few years later, his art
became popular. Even The New York Times wrote about him.
Early success, on the other hand, can be a bad thing. When I was a teenager, my teachers
praised everything I wrote. I could get high marks on my writing without really trying. In college,I
felt I had nothing to learn about writing. I cared litle about others'views on my articles. After college,I
worked as a writer. Iexperienced failures and criticism. That was when I really started to grow.
I hope that student of mine will have greater success in computer science. But more importantly,
I hope he will be able to keep working hard at it even if he fails sometimes.
Answer the questions.
1. Why was the author disappointed at the student's answer?
2. What did the artist friend do after his failure?
3. Why was the author's early success in writing a bad thing?
4.Do you think failure is a necessary part of success? Why or why not?
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17 Meetthe
Teacher!
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语篇类型：应用文
词数：187
难度：3级
建议用时：11分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：职业启蒙，职业精神
Hello,my name is Miss Williams, and I
am your sixth-grade English teacher. This will
be my fourth year teaching sixth graders at
Guangming Secondary School.I am so excited
to meet you and have you in my class. I am
sure we are going to have a school year full of
fun and learning.
English Education from Sunshine University in
2017.
Welcome to the sixth grade!
My favourites
Food: sandwiches
Drink: hot chocolate
Flower: rose
Season: summer
Sports: swimming, hiking
Hobbies: travelling, writing
Book: The Little Prince
Subjects: Science, Art
Education
I graduated with a master's degree in
I am pleased to welcome you to the 2026-
2027 school year! You will learn a lot of new
knowledge this year. As a student, your job
is to learn, think,ask questions and make
mistakes. My goal is to help you develop a
love for learning. I will also focus on teaching
life skills in my class. I am looking forward to
a wonderful school year with all of you!
Contact me
Please feel free to contact me at any time
with questions.
E-mail: meganwilliams@gmss.edu.com
Tel:420-564-1516
I.Choose the best answer.
1.What subject does Miss Williams teach?
A.Art.
B.P.E.
C.English.
D.Science.
2. What can we know about Miss Williams?
A.She can't swim.
B. She loves winter best.
C.She is interested in science and art.
D. She loves hot dogs better than any other food.
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3. What is Miss Williams'goal?
A.To help students get high marks.
B. To teach as many students as possible.
C. To stop her students from making mistakes.
D.To help students develop an interest in learning.
4.Which of the following statements is true?
A.Miss Williams used to teach at Sunshine University.
B. This is Miss Williams'first time as a sixth-grade teacher.
C.Students can contact Miss Williams by both email and telephone.
D. Miss Williams has been teaching for six years at Guangming Secondary School.
Ⅱ.Complete the sentences with the given words in their proper forms.
1.I've been trying to_______you all day. (contact)
2.When I finished college, I went_______for six months. (travel)
3. It was_______to know that the plan had gone so well. (pleased)
4.I've____ ____a lot about computers since I started work here.(learn)
5. They waited and waited for something_
_to happen.(excited)
6.I'm looking for a job which will enable me to_
_______my skills. (develop)
Ⅲ.Complete the following sentences as required.
1.This will be my fourth year teaching sixth graders at Guangming Secondary School.(改
为一般疑问句)
this
_____fourth year teaching sixth graders at
Guangming Secondary School?
2. I graduated with a master's degree in English Education from Sunshine University in
2017.(对画线部分提问)
_with a master's degree in
English Education from Sunshine University?
3.You will learn a lot of new knowledge this year.(改为被动语态)
A lot of new knowledge
____ ______this year.
4. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions.(改为反意疑问句)
Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions,____________?
5.you,should,as,studying, student,a,focus on(连词成句)
__
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WEEK
18 Heroes Come to Life with
Costume Changes
HH
语篇类型：专题报道
词数：220
难度：3级
建议用时：8分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：文化自信
When you were a kid, did you ever dream of being a hero like
Sun Wukong or Ne Zha? One person made that dream come true!
His name is Zhu Tiexiong. His short videos bring these classic
heroes to life.
Since 2021,Zhu's short videos have become very popular. He
got over 10 million followers in less than one year. His videos are about friendship, love for the
country,and doing what's right. Some people say they even cry because the videos are so moving.
Zhu brings classic heroes to life in a new and fun way. In those videos, he mixes traditional Chinese
culture with modern ideas. He also uses cool special effects in his videos. Now people call him “the
Chinese costume change master”.
Zhu says technology helps him make his childhood dream come true. "If I can think of it, I can
make it happen,"he says. "When I was a kid,my mind was full of wild ideas. I had a strong wish to
perform and loved traditional culture. I used to think these ideas could only stay in my head, but now
I can show them to everyone—it's wonderful!”
What's next for Zhu Tiexiong? He's planning to explore Chinese cultural heritage—our
country's rich traditions—for new ideas.We can't wait to see what he creates next!
Choose the best answer.
1.Zhu Tiexiong's videos are popular because they____.
A.feature famous actors
B.tell his own life stories
C.are very short and funny
D.mix traditional culture with modern ideas
2.According to the article, which of the following themes is NOT mentioned in Zhu's videos?
A.Friendship.
B. Foreign cultures.
C. Doing what is right.
D.Love for the country.
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3. What does Zhu mean when he says, “IfI can think of it, I can make it happen”?
A. Making videos is very easy.
B. His ideas are always simple.
C.He likes to think more than to act.
D.He can use technology to create his ideas.
4.Why do some people cry when watching Zhu's videos?
A.The special effects are scary.
B. They don't understand the stories.
C. The videos are about some very sad stories.
D. The videos are very touching and emotional.
5. What is the main idea of the article?
A.Everyone should learn to use special effects.
B. Short videos are the best way to learn about culture.
C.A man uses new ways to show Chinese cultural stories.
D. Sun Wukong and Ne Zha are the most popular heroes.
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WEEK
18 Italian Town Names Street for
Taylor Swift's Ancestor
语篇类型：新闻报道
词数：142
难度：1级
建议用时：6分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：家乡和社会的变迁
A small town in Italy is honouring pop star Taylor Swift—not
for her music,but for her family.
The town has a special connection to Taylor Swift. Her great-
great-grandfather(曾曾祖父)was born there. To celebrate this,
the town has named a street after him. They hope this will make
Taylor want to visit it someday.
Taylor Swift is more than just a singer. She also brings a lot of money to the places she visits.
Last year, her concerts in London brought about ￡300 million(3亿英镑)to the city. This is called
the“Swift effect(斯威夫特效应)”.
The town mayor said the town had invited Taylor to come the previous year, but she was
performing in Milan(米兰)at that time. People in the town haven't given up. They are planning to
invite her again.They even want to make her an honorary citizen(荣誉市民)of their village.
Choose the best answer.
1.The“Swift effect"mentioned in the article refers to Taylor Swif's ability to____.
A.write very popular songs quickly
B.change people's minds with her music
C.help the economy of the places she visits
D.find her family roots in different countries
2. Which of the following is NOT true according to the article?
A.Taylor Swift's ancestor was born in this Italian town.
B. Taylor Swift accepted the town's invitation last year.
C.The town hopes Taylor Swift will visit them someday.
D. Taylor Swift's concerts can bring a lot of money to a city.
3. What is the main idea of this article?
A.Taylor Swift is looking for her family roots in Italy.
B. Many towns in Italy want Taylor Swift to visit them.
C. Taylor Swift's music is becoming more popular in Italy.
D.An Italian town is finding special ways to connect with Taylor Swift.
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初中
WEDNESDAY
A
Letter to
Roger Federer
H
语篇类型：说明文
词数：246
难度：4级
建议用时：12分钟
主题语境：人与社会
内容要求：体育精神
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Dear Mr.Roger Federer,
It's really a great honour for me to write to you and I'm doing so to tell you that I'm a huge 1
of yours. You devoted your enthusiasm to just one thing,tennis, a sport and hobby you've 2
for over 20 years.
I came to know you because of my father who always 3 highly of you. He never 4
any of your matches on TV, enjoying your every appearance and performance. And every time
he watches you, there's always a little 5
beside him watching, too—ME!We love you
sooooooooooo madly
Because of my father, I have 6 to love the
sport. I've learnt so much about it just by watching
it and I've learnt about your 7 career.
I am so deeply impressed by your perseverance
(毅力).As a(n)8 of 13 Stefan Edberg
Sportsmanship Awards,19 ATP Fans'Favourite awards,
20 Grand Slam singles titles(单打冠军头衔),103
ATP singles titles, you've been such a perfect 9
for millions of teenagers, including me.
From you, I've learnt that great performance
comes from not only great strength but also strong
10 and perseverance. I will take my hobbies
and studies 11 .I willnot 12 any piano
lessons by saying “next time”as an excuse for not
being willing to practise.
Your fighting spirit will always enlighten
me and inspire me to 13 . I will follow your
14 to success.
15 you all the best!
Your faithful fan,
Carol
1.A.fan
B.player
C.student
D. listener
2.A.started
B.loved
C.learned
D.waited
3.A.talks
B.speaks
C.says
D.tells
4.A.misses
B.loses
C.forgets
D.avoids
5.A.person
B.figure
C.child
D.boy
6.A.grown
B.refused
C.continued
D.hoped
7.A.long
B.short
C.whole
D.glorious
8.A.manager
B.winner
C. developer
D.creator
9.A.example
B.role model
C.hero
D.star
10.A.mind
B. will
C.heart
D.thought
11.A.carefully
B.seriously
C. strictly
D.closely
12.A.miss
B.skip
C.avoid
D.leave
13.A. slow down
B.calm down
C.put on
D.carry on
14.A.roads
B.ways
C.paths
D.steps
15.A.Giving
B. Taking
C. Wanting
D. Wishing
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18 Doggies
Make
Us Smile!
HH
语篇类型：说明文
词数：171
难度：3级
建议用时：9分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：多彩的学校生活
Scientists studied 105 students between the ages of eight and
nine. Twenty-three trained dogs and their trainers also took part
in the experiment. The children were divided into three groups.The
students in the first group spent 20 minutes with a dog and its trainer.
They did this twice a week for four weeks. The second group spent the
same amount of time doing relaxation exercises. The last group did neither ofthese things.
During this time, the scientists recorded the students'cortisol levels(皮质醇水平). Cortisol is
a stress hormone(激素). The more stressed you feel, the more cortisol you will have in your body.
What did the scientists find? Both the second and third groups showed rises in cortisol levels. The
first group,however,showed no big increase. And the children had the lowest cortisol levels right
after playing with the dogs.
But here comes the next question: Is 20 minutes of playtime with a dog the best amount of time?
Scientists are going to keep working to find out the answer.
Answer the questions.
1.How old were the children in the study?
2. What does the amount of cortisol in our bodies tell us?
3. Which group of children had the lowest stress levels after four weeks?
4. Why do you think scientists are going to do more research?
5. What is the main finding of this study?
6.What is your favourite way to relax when you feel stressed? Why?
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APear Tree
18
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语篇类型：记叙文
词数：197
难度：2级
建议用时：10分钟
主题语境：人与自我
内容要求：自我认识，自我管理，
自我提升
Once upon
a time, there
was a man who
had four sons.
One day, he
told each of his
sons to go and see what a pear tree looked like
during winter, spring, summer and autumn.
After a year,he gathered them together to ask
them what they had seen.
The first son answered that the tree had
been bare and ugly.
The second son said, "No! It was covered
with new green leaves. The tree had bright
hopes."
The third son shook his head.He said
the pear tree had been full of flowers. They
smelled so sweet and looked so beautiful.
"There were many pears on the tree,but no
flowers," the fourth son disagreed. “I saw the
joy of a good harvest."
The man then said to his sons that they
were all right. They got different answers
because each of them had seen only one season
in the life of the pear tree.
"You cannot judge a tree,a person or your
life by just one season. If you give up in the
winter, you will miss the hope of your spring,
the beauty of your summer and the harvest of
your autumn."
I.Answer the questions.
1.What did the man ask his four sons to do at the beginning of the story?
2.According to the first son,the pear tree was full of hope, wasn't it?
3. What had the fourth son seen on the pear tree?
4. Who got the right answer to the father's question?
5. Why did the four sons give different answers to their father's question?
6. What can you learn from the story? Write at least two sentences.
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Ⅱ. Complete each sentence with one given item from the box.Each item can be used only
once.
1.She tried to____her face with her hands.
2. The room looks_____ _without the furniture.
3. Students should not be____only by exam results.
4.I___the start of the class because my bus was late.
5. We never gave up____that she would be found alive.
6.Every time one of these big trucks goes by,all the houses____
Ⅲ.Complete the following sentences as required.
1. The third son shook his head.(改为一般疑问句)
the third son_______his head?
2.They smelled so sweet.(改为感叹句)
they smelled!
3.The man then said to his sons that they were all right.(改为直接引语)
The man then said to his sons,“_
all right."
4.They got different answers because each of them had seen only one season in the life of
the pear tree.(对画线部分提问)
__
they get different answers?
5.You cannot judge a tree, a person or your life by just one season.(改为反意疑问句)
You cannot judge a tree,a person or your life by just one season,________
?
6.that, he, was,full, shelf,of,found,the,books(连词成句)
A.cover
B.different
C.hope
D.judged
E.missed
F.shake