初中英语阅读理解

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。

In a heartwarming story, Mr. Sun from Fushun, Liaoning province, made a video using AI technology to make his grandma happy. He used a special computer technology to make himself look and sound like his dad, who had been dead. It took him almost half a month to finish it. Then he sent the video to his 91-year-old grandma. Sun had lots of feelings while making the video. He felt a lot of sadness thinking about his dad and how much he missed him.

Sun’s dad died in 2023 because of a serious disease. Sun’s grandma didn’t know about it because her family worried it would make her too sad. They told her that her son was still in hospital far away. However, the grandma missed her son a lot and wanted to talk to him.

Sun got a creative idea from movies. He decided to use a computer program to make a video where he looked like his dad. He even had his hair cut to look more like his dad. With the computer program, he changed his face into his father’s in the video and said, “Mom, it’s Jihai, your son. I’m doing well in Beijing.” The video wasn’t very clear, but the grandma believed it was really her son.

In fact, Sun made the video to help himself say goodbye to his dad as well and to start a new page in his life. Although it’s hard, Sun wants to be strong like his dad and take care of his family. Now, Sun is taking care of his grandma like his dad would have.

（1）What did Mr. Sun use to make the video?

A．

Some stories.

B．

AI technology.

C．

Some movies.

D．

His family photos.

（2）How long did Mr. Sun spend making the video?

A．

Half an hour.

B．

Two days.

C．

Almost a week.

D．

Almost half a month.

（3）Why did Sun’s grandma know nothing about her son’s death?

A．	Because she was too old to remember her son.
B．	Because her family wanted her to start a new page.
C．	Because she was very busy looking after her family.
D．	Because her family worried it would bring her much sadness.

（4）What’s Sun’s possible opinion about AI technology?

A．

It’s helpful.

B．

It’s terrible.

C．

It’s worrying.

D．

It’s unknown.

（5）Which can be the best title for the passage?

A．	The Importance of AI	B．	Mother’s Great Love
C．	A Heartwarming Story	D．	Ways of Saying Goodbye

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Have you ever watched the movie Pegasus 2? It’s a comedy and it’s really exciting. The main character is Zhang Chi. He was once a great racer, but unluckily, he failed in a race and got hurt. Later, he taught people how to drive at a driving school. Although he lived a simple life, he still loved speed. When an old car factory owner offered to help pay for him to enter the Bayanbulak Rally（巴音布鲁克拉力赛）, Zhang said yes at once.

With the help of his two friends, Zhang formed a team. The team also had a young and skilled racer and a student who really wanted to learn and race. They faced many problems and solved them together by working hard. During the race, all the competitors were fast and wanted to win, but Zhang and his teammates were the best. They raced not just for the prize, but also for the fun of competing and the friendship they had. Either way, they knew they were special. Finally, Zhang and his team won the race with their great efforts.

The movie shows that with skills, courage and working together, dreams will come true. For a race team, teamwork is the key to success. The story inspires us to continue our dreams, no matter how hard they seem.

（1）What kind of movie is Pegasus 2?

A．

A comedy.

B．

A cartoon.

C．

An action movie.

D．

A scary movie.

（2）What was Zhang’s job after failing as a racer?

A．

A bus driver.

B．

A taxi driver.

C．

A driving teacher.

D．

A factory boss.

（3）Why did Zhang’s team think they were special?

A．	Because they tried their best.
B．	Because they raced for the prize.
C．	Because they just wanted to complete the race.
D．	Because they enjoyed the race and valued their friendship.

（4）From the passage, what is the most important for a race team to win?

A．

Fun.

B．

Luck.

C．

Teamwork.

D．

Courage.

（5）What is the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “inspires”?

A．

激励

B．

产生

C．

联想

D．

利用

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In China, Sichuan is a very interesting place in many ways. Here are some of the things that make Sichuan special.

	Sichuan is home to giant pandas. Bamboo is their favorite food. They are cute with black and white fur（皮毛）, so people all over the world like to go to Sichuan to see them in nature parks. They are so amazing that they become a symbol of China.
	Everyone in China knows Sichuan food is super spicy! The reason is the Sichuan pepper, a special kind of pepper that makes your tongue（舌头）feel like it’s dancing with a little electricity. Try Sichuan hot pot or mapo tofu to taste it!
	In Sichuan, there’s a dream place everyone wants to visit—Jiuzhaigou. The plants there are quite green, the water is very clear and the air is rather fresh. Tourists say when they visit this place, it’s just like walking in a huge painting. You can enjoy the beautiful views and feel close to nature.
	Sichuan is filled with ancient places that are very old and interesting. The Dujiangyan Irrigation System is a great water project. It was built long time ago and it still helps to water the plants and farms now. Besides, Du Fu Thatched Cottage（杜甫草堂）is also worth visiting in Chengdu.

So next time you hear about Sichuan, think about pandas, spicy food, pretty scenery and old interesting places. Sichuan is a lovely place with many amazing stories and cultural treasures to share!

（1）How many kinds of special things are mentioned in the passage?

A．

Two.

B．

Three.

C．

Four.

D．

Five.

（2）Why do people like to see pandas?

A．	Because they are giant.	B．	Because they like eating bamboo.
C．	Because they live in nature parks.	D．	Because they’re cute with black and white fur.

（3）What makes your tongue feel like it’s dancing with a little electricity?

A．

Fresh bamboo.

B．

Sichuan pepper.

C．

Friendly people.

D．

Pretty places.

（4）How do tourists like Jiuzhaigou?

A．

Shining.

B．

Amazing.

C．

Crowded.

D．

Ancient.

（5）What can help water the plants and farms in the passage?

A．	Sichuan hot pot.	B．	Jiuzhaigou.
C．	Du Fu Thatched Cottage.	D．	The Dujiangyan Irrigation System.

阅读下面短文，并从方框里的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文，使原文的意思连贯、完整。

There are many humanistic monuments（人文古迹）and natural scenic spots（景点）in textbooks. Children are always interested in them, and they want to go there in person. （1） This kind of tour allows parents and children to deepen their understanding of the scenes（场景）mentioned in the textbooks.

Many families have taken part in the textbook tour. （2） They can understand the cultural background and experience the historical period in the textbooks. For example, in Fuzhou, parents and children can watch lively shows and visit the museums to learn more about the famous writer Tang Xianzu in the Ming Dynasty. In addition, they can learn about the local customs. （3）

The textbook tour is a connection between “reading thousands of books” and “travelling thousands of miles”. （4） Besides, the textbook tour further increases children’s pride in them other land. It also helps them learn about the excellent traditional culture of China.

The rise of the textbook tour is a great chance for the connection between culture and tourism. For example, the Wen chuan government holds some activities on the birthday of Dayu. （5） This spreads local culture and provides an unforgettable experience for tourists. As the text book tour becomes a new fashion, the government should offer warm services to achieve a win-win situation for both scenic spots and tourists.

A. This further makes their journey colorful. B. That’s why the textbook tour has become popular these days. C. They follow the stories in the textbooks and choose places to travel. D. Cultural workers teach “Dayu culture” to tourists in these activities. E. Through the practice, children can have a deeper understanding of the textbooks. F. Textbooks can broaden my horizons.

阅读下列短文，从下而每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A recent TV series To the Wonder has become China’s breakout TV hit of the year. It has also won praise at a film festival abroad. To the Wonder is based on the award-winning novel of Li Juan, My Altay, and is directed by Teng Congcong. It is very poetic and filled with beautiful wisdom.

The TV drama follows the journey of Li Wenxiu. She once wished to leave Altay, an area in Northern Xinjiang. After failing to realize her dream in the capital of Xinjiang, Li has to move back to her hometown and tries to find a new direction for herself. At first, Li finds it hard to understand her neighbours’ traditional way of thinking. Under the influence of her mother Zhang Fengxia, Li starts to see the place and its people in a new light. Later, she comes to understand their lifestyle and respect for nature.

Fans describe watching the drama as an experience in the wonderland. “It’s like breathing in fresh air or lying under the sun,” said one fan. “It is a unique drama, very different from the usual Chinese series. A must-watch if you want to discover the beauty of the grassland and life there,” another fan said.

“People enjoy the wonderful view of Altay. But the key to the success of the series lies in its ability to connect with the viewers on a human level,” said Teng Congcong. “In the drama, everyone communicates sincerely. Even if I disagree with you, I sincerely respect you. In fact, this is a very important part of human nature—the love for truth, goodness and beauty.”

（1）To the Wonder is the name of·________.

A．

a foreign drama

B．

a famous film

C．

a TV series

D．

a beautiful poem

（2）Why does Li Wenxiu come back to Altay?

A．	To look after her mother.	B．	To find herself a new direction.
C．	To help the local people.	D．	To enjoy its beautiful view.

（3）The underlined word “unique” has the closest meaning to ________.

A．

serious

B．

common

C．

special

D．

strange

（4）What is the key to the success of To the Wonder according to Director Teng?

A．	Its sincere respect for nature.	B．	The beautiful wisdom of the writer.
C．	The lifestyle of the local people.	D．	Its sincere connection with viewers.

（5）What is the purpose of the text?

A．	Everyone communicates sincerely	B．	Life requires believing in miracles
C．	A love for truth, goodness, and beauty	D．	Sincerely respect you

阅读下列短文，从下而每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

After a 10-year project to count tuna and other large fish in the world's oceans, scientists have made a very surprising discovery: these fish are almost gone. Because of too much fishing, almost 90 percent of the worldwide population of large fish—the ones we usually eat—has disappeared. If we don’t act, these animals will totally disappear. That will influence every animal in the ocean.

The demand for fish is growing. Almost a billion people around the world get their protein（蛋白质）mostly from fish. Doctors praise seafood for being low in fat. But what seems like a healthy choice for humans is causing a disaster to our oceans. “People are consuming（消费）too much,” says Lance Morgan, a scientist at the Marine Conservation Biology Institute.

A dish of tuna in restaurants costs more than just one animal's life. When fish like tuna disappear from the ecosystem（生态系统）, the ocean’s food chain（链）breaks down. Animals such as sharks, which normally eat tuna, may die because they find no food.

The news may be scary, but taking action from now on can prevent harm that hasn’t happened yet. World organizations are ordering countries to stop fishing too much. The Monterey Bay Aquarium gives seafood choices to anyone hoping to keep healthy without destroying the environment.

“If you care about wildlife, first spend time and think about your own values and beliefs,” says Morgan. “Then decide what you’re going to eat.”

（1）How does the writer start the text?

A．	By giving a fact.	B．	By asking a question.
C．	By telling a story.	D．	By using a saying.

（2）What does the underlined word “demand” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．

Wish.

B．

Support.

C．

Need.

D．

Price.

（3）From Paragraph 3, we know that ________.

A．	if sharks die out, tuna will die out soon	B．	tuna will be more popular in restaurants
C．	tuna plays an important role in the ecosystem	D．	tuna disappeared because they found no food

（4）What’s the purpose of the text?

A．	To tell people to stop polluting our oceans.	B．	To tell people to protect wildlife in oceans.
C．	To tell people to avoid eating too much seafood.	D．	To tell people to live a balanced and healthy life.

（5）What does the last paragraph of the article explain ________.

A．	We need to care about wildlife	B．	We need to eat wild animals
C．	We need to reflect on our own values and beliefs	D．	We don’t want to protect wild animals

阅读下列短文，从下而每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

When he was a teenager, Hunter Adams was very unhappy and he spent many years in a special hospital for people with mental（精神的）health problems.

When he left the hospital, Adams decided to become a doctor, so he went to a medical school in Virginia, the USA. But when he was there, he did things in a different way. For example, he didn’t like the doctors’ white coats, so he wore shirts with flowers on them when he visited his patients and he tried to make them laugh. The doctors at the medical school didn’t like Adams because he was too different.

But Adams believed that people in hospital need more than medicine. He saw unhappy and lonely people, and he tried to help them. He spent a lot of time with children in hospital and often dressed up like a clown to make the children laugh. When he finished medical school and became a doctor, Adams opened his own hospital, called “The Gesundheit Institute”, together with some other doctors. They wanted it to be a place with a different way of working with sick people.

Hunter Adams became famous during the 1980s, and in 1998, Universal Pictures made a film about his life. It was very successful. In the film（called Patch Adams）, Robin Williams played Adams. Williams said, “Adams is a really warm person, who believes that patients need a doctor who is a friend. I enjoyed playing him.”

（1）When did Adams have mental health problems?

A．	After he left medical school.	B．	During the 1980s.
C．	When he was a teenage boy.	D．	After the film came out.

（2）Why did the doctors at the medical school dislike Adams?

A．	Because he was a warm person.	B．	Because he had mental health problems.
C．	Because he was a clown.	D．	Because he wasn’t the same as others.

（3）The Gesundheit Institute _________.

A．	was a hospital	B．	belonged to Universal Pictures
C．	could make films	D．	was a medical school

（4）According to the passage, which statement is NOT true?

A．	Adams wore shirts instead of white uniforms when visiting patients.
B．	Robin Williams believed that patients need a doctor who is a friend.
C．	In Adams’ opinion, not only medicine was needed for patients.
D．	Robin Williams was an actor.

（5）The passage mainly tells us about ________.

A．	how to cheer up patients	B．	people with mental health problems
C．	a film about Adams	D．	a doctor named Hunter Adams

根据短文内容，从短文后所给的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

You may be too busy to notice the wonderful world where you live. Taking time to know your own town or city can help you see it in a new light. With the warm weather outside, now is a good time to go exploring（探索）with a trusted adult. （1）

◆Act like a tourist.

Many times, when you live in a place, you never really explore some of the most exciting parts that a visitor might. Start by asking yourself this question: （2） Maybe you can visit a historic building, a nice park, or a new ice cream store.

◆Consider local attractions（景点）.

First, do some research online and talk to an adult about where to go. （3） A local museum or zoo might have a new exhibit. You might also head to a national park for a hike.

◆ （4）

With an adult’s guide, look up walking tours for a whole new way to explore your city. Some cities offer walking tours focused on a theme, like food or local parks. You can also search for free self-guided walking tours in your area.

◆Take a photography（摄影）walk.

（5） Pick a theme for your photos, like special dishes, local waterways, or lovely birds. And at the end of the day, you can look back on all your explorations.

A. Find out a guided tour. B. Here is how to get started. C. Go bike riding in a local park. D. Then try to think about which place is the best to explore. E. If I have never been to the town before, when is the best time to explore? F. If my friends came to town for the first time, where would I advise them to go? G. Another way to see where you live with fresh eyes is to go exploring with your camera.

根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

All around the world, buildings are going green! People are making green buildings. What does it mean to go green or to make a green building? A green building is designed（设计）in a way that is not harmful to the environment. The building uses energy, water, and other materials in ways that are good for the environment.

When planning green buildings, architects（建筑师）must think about how to use energy, water, and materials in an environment-friendly way. There are many ways to save energy. Architects can design buildings to use natural light. Buildings can also be made with solar or wind power to get energy from the sun or the wind. To save water, green buildings can have areas on the roofs to collect rainwater. Kitchens and bathrooms can have sinks（洗池）and toilets（马桶）that conserve water. As for the materials used to build the building, it is important to use materials that do not have chemicals that are harmful to the air or water. Recycled materials can also be used for buildings.

Buildings around the world use all three of these ways to go green. An office building called CH2 in Melbourne, Australia, uses wind and solar power. A cultural center in London, England, is made from recycled train cars and is powered by solar and wind power. The Academy of Sciences building in California in the U. S. has recycled materials, solar energy, and a huge“living roof”of plants. A temple in Thailand is made out of one million recycled glass bottles! This is a good use of recycled material, and it also lets natural light into the temple.

More and more green buildings are being built and they are making the world a better place!

（1）What do we know about a green building?

A．	It is usually painted green outside.	B．	It uses more materials than other buildings.
C．	It is designed by famous architects.	D．	It is built in an environment-friendly way.

（2）Why do architects design buildings to use natural light?

A．	To save energy.	B．	To save materials.
C．	To protect the plants.	D．	To protect the buildings.

（3）What does the underlined word “conserve” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．

Save.

B．

Boil.

C．

Clean.

D．

Produce.

（4）How does the writer support the main idea of paragraph 3?

A．	By asking questions.	B．	By giving examples.
C．	By listing numbers.	D．	By explaining reasons.

（5）What can be the best title for the text?

A．	Designing Buildings	B．	Going Green
C．	Recycling Materials	D．	Using Energy

根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Liu Lingli has been a teacher for hearing-impaired（听力受损的）children for 33 years. Her first communication with hearing-impaired people was with her neighbor, Mrs. Wang. One day, when Liu was playing in her house, Wang used sign language（手语）to communicate with her. But Liu couldn’t understand. Wang’s husband told Liu that Mrs. Wang wanted to make her a scarf.

“I was moved by her kindness, and thought it would be great if she could speak,” Liu said, “so I decided to become a teacher for hearing-impaired students.”

At first, Liu almost gave up because of difficulties. She then thought about her neighbor and the pain on her face when she could not make people understand what she was trying to say. That made Liu stick to her dream of being a “special education” teacher and she succeeded.

Although she was only 18 at that time, she regarded the students as her children. Every day, she spent much time teaching them to speak. One of her students, Jiang Yan, said Liu would show over 100 times how to speak just one word. She also taught the students how to wash their face and clothes, and clip their nails（剪指甲）.

Liu Lingli put lots of efforts to help them live better, too. With her help and encouragement, another student Liu Hanxiang could communicate normally with others. Liu Hanxiang learned dancing and is a member of an art group now.

Thanks to Liu’s devotion（奉献）, more than 20 students have received higher education. “Whenever they tried to say ‘mom’ or ‘dad’ for the first time, I felt it was the sweetest sound in the world,” Liu Lingli said.

（1）Why did Liu Lingli decide to become a teacher of “special education”?

A．	Because she was interested in sign language.
B．	Because she wanted to be a successful teacher.
C．	Because she was moved by her neighbor’s kindness.
D．	Because she wanted to help Wang’s husband to speak.

（2）What did Liu Lingli teach her students to do according to paragraph 4?

a. Speak.

b. Learn art.

c. Clip nails.

d. Wash face and clothes.

A．

a, b, c

B．

a, b, d

C．

b, c, d

D．

a, c, d

（3）What can we know from the text?

A．	Jiang Yan dances well and is a member of an art group now.
B．	Liu Hanxiang advised Liu Lingli to communicate with others.
C．	Liu Lingli makes great efforts to help her students to live better.
D．	Less than 20 of Liu Lingli’s students have got higher education.

（4）Which of the following words can best describe Liu Lingli?

A．

Devoted.

B．

Honest.

C．

Quiet.

D．

Lucky.

（5）In which part of a newspaper can you probably read the text?

A．

People.

B．

Science.

C．

Sports.

D．

Travel.

根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Monet’s Gardens Follow in Monet’s footsteps and enjoy yourselves in Monet’s Gardens. Here is some useful information about planning a visit to Monet’s Gardens. Online ticketing Tickets can be bought online. Sale starts from Sunday, May 12th, 2024. Opening times Monet’s Gardens are open every day from March 29th, 2024 to November 1st, 2024, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. The latest entry（进入）is 5:30 pm. Prices •Adults: €11 •Children over 7 and students: €6.50 •Children under 7: free Safety •Pets are not allowed. •Picnic, painting, and drawing are not allowed. •Bags over the size of 55cm×35cm×20cm are not allowed.

（1）When can people begin to buy tickets to Monet’s Gardens online?

A．	On May 1st, 2024.	B．	On May 12th, 2024.
C．	On March 29th, 2024.	D．	On November 1st, 2024.

（2）How many hours are Monet’s Gardens open every day?

A．

6.5 hours.

B．

7.5 hours.

C．

8.5 hours.

D．

9.5 hours.

（3）If Mr. Lee and Mrs. Lee with their 6-year-old son visit Monet’s Gardens, how much should they pay?

A．

€11.

B．

€17.50.

C．

€22.

D．

€28.50.

（4）Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A．	You can take pets into Monet’s Gardens.
B．	You can’t have a picnic in Monet’s Gardens.
C．	You can take a bag over the size of 55cm×35cm×20cm.
D．	You can’t enter Monet’s Gardens at 5:00 pm on opening days.

（5）What is the main purpose of the text?

A．	To list the reasons for visiting Monet’s Gardens.
B．	To introduce different activities in Monet’s Gardens.
C．	To compare different prices of visiting Monet’s Gardens.
D．	To give some information about visiting Monet’s Gardens.

阅读下面短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

We all want to do things well. For example, as students all of us want to have a good performance in study and get good grades. However, growing up also includes accepting when things go wrong. In fact, mistakes can lead to some of the most interesting and meaningful results.

Aiming for good results can help you focus on（关注）your goals, but it’s also important to focus on enjoying the process. Getting too hung up on whether things go as planned can put a lot of pressure on you and lead to worry. That’s why it’s good to leave some room for mistakes and imperfections.

Dr. Rekha Vara is a doctor who helps people with their mental health（心理健康）. She says getting things wrong is part of growing up. “We also have to experience the uncomfortable feeling when we get things wrong. This helps us to become stronger,” says Dr. Vara. “Or we’ll be too scared to make mistakes. This fear can lead us to put off doing difficult things or avoid trying new things.”

Learning from your mistakes is necessary during growing up. The most important thing is what you choose to do next. Try not to take it too seriously, blame（责备）yourself or feel too disappointed or upset. Dr. Vara explains, “Remember you’re a common man. Humans make mistakes.” ▲ , then these feelings will soon pass and then you’ll feel happier.

Instead, thinking about what you might do differently next time helps a lot. In one study, if students were reminded to forgive（宽恕）and be kind to themselves when they failed a test, they felt more encouraged to try again, while other students were less pleased to have a second try.

（1）What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．

执迷

B．

懊悔

C．

遗憾

D．

忽略

（2）Which of the following would Dr. Vara agree with?

A．	Fear leads us to try new things.
B．	Failure is normal in growing up.
C．	Good results make us stronger.
D．	People hardly ever get things wrong.

（3）Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 4?

A．	Everyone will grow up	B．	Process is really important
C．	You should enjoy your feelings	D．	You might feel uncomfortable at first

（4）How does the writer support his idea in the last Paragraph?

A．	By telling stories.	B．	By giving an example.
C．	By listing numbers.	D．	By describing a problem.

（5）What’s the best title for the passage?

A．	Stick to your goals	B．	Avoid making mistakes
C．	Imperfection can be a gift	D．	Pressure is the key to success

阅读下面短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

Anna Mary Robertson was a famous American painter. It is often said that Anna first took up painting when she was nearly 80 years old. In fact, when she was a little girl, she drew whenever she had a chance.

Long before she became known, Anna lived a life full of challenges. She always kept busy with farm chores, housework, and children, but she never really stopped pursuing（追求）art.

In Anna’s late age, she pictured some scenes in her mind before painting. She would close her eyes and recall a happy time from her early life. She would remember helping her father on the farm. She would see the people, the farm buildings, and the animals. She would imagine the blue mountains and the softly falling snow.

Anna’s friends and family members loved the paintings. She gave them away as gifts. A friend hung several of the paintings in a local store. One day a stranger came into the store and bought every one of her paintings. He took her paintings to New York City and showed them to some art collectors. One of these collectors, Dr. Kallir, liked the paintings. He hung some of them in his gallery（画廊）. The newspaper did a story about the art show. The reporter called Anna “Grandma Moses.” From then on almost everyone called her that way. Grandma Moses kept on painting. Her paintings got better, and they got more popular.

In her lifetime, Moses created about 1,500 works of art. They were cheerful, warm and full of life, just like Grandma herself. Her paintings still remain popular today.

“As I look back on my life, it’s like a good day’s work. It was done and I feel satisfied with it. I knew nothing better than painting and made full use of what life offered. And life is what we make it, always has been, always will be,” she said.

（1）When did Anna first take up painting?

A．	When she was a little girl.
B．	When she was about 80 years old.
C．	When she saw the blue mountains.
D．	When she helped her father on the farm.

（2）According to Paragraph 3, what’s the main theme of Anna’s paintings?

A．	Farming.	B．	Animals.
C．	Country life.	D．	Family members.

（3）What’s the correct order of the following events?

①Anna was known to the public.

②Anna’s friends received her paintings as gifts.

③An art show about Anna’s paintings was reported.

④A man brought Anna’s paintings to New York City.

A．

②④①③

B．

②④③①

C．

①④②③

D．

①④③②

（4）Which of the following words can best describe Anna?

A．	Honest and friendly.	B．	Outgoing and independent.
C．	Clever and well-educated.	D．	Creative and hard-working.

（5）In which part of a magazine can we read this passage?

A．	Language and culture.	B．	Art and people.
C．	Nature and environment.	D．	Science and technology.

阅读下面短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

What year were you born in? Are you a dragon? That is to say, were you born in the Year of the Dragon?

As we know, the Year of the Dragon has arrived with us for a while, and everyone is excited about talking about dragons. Many of them have noticed that more and more people are using the word “loong” instead of “dragon” in their daily life. Actually, the loongs in Chinese culture, believe it or not, are far different from the dragons in Western culture.

First, let’s talk about their origins（起源）. Loongs are connected to stars and rain. They are believed to have to do with the power of emperors in the past. Dragons, however, are related to floods and dangerous waters underground.

Second, let’s dig into their stories. Loongs are like messengers between the sky and the earth. They help out the rulers, who become kings because of them. Dragons, though, are troublemakers. They fight with the rulers and can even beat them! But as time passes, dragons lose their shine and heroes start killing them.

Third, let’s look at what they mean. Since loongs represent（代表）power, they are seen as a symbol of the emperor and an important part of ceremonies and traditions. Dragons, though, are bad news. They are a symbol of evil（恶）, and beating the dragons is seen as a victory over evil.

Lastly, let’s check out how they look. Loongs are like a mix of animals, with heads like camels and necks like snakes. They don’t need wings to fly because they are already skilled at it. Dragons are more like snakes, living underground and causing problems. They don’t have wings either, but people add those to make them look more impressive.

（1）Why does the writer start the passage by asking questions?

A．	To make a report.	B．	To do a survey.
C．	To introduce a normal year.	D．	To catch readers’ interests.

（2）What are loongs connected with according to the passage?

A．	Stars and the moon.	B．	The power of emperors.
C．	Troublemakers and evil.	D．	Dangerous waters underground.

（3）What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．

Rulers.

B．

Snakes.

C．

Heroes.

D．

Loongs.

（4）What can we learn from the passage?

A．	Loongs have wings.	B．	Dragons are good news.
C．	Loongs are used in ceremonies.	D．	Dragons’ heads are like camels.

（5）What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．	The origins of dragons and loongs.	B．	The meanings of dragons and loongs.
C．	The stories between dragons and loongs.	D．	The differences between dragons and loongs.

阅读下面短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

Koalas are cute and easy to recognize, with fluffy ears and a large, spoon-shaped nose. They’re popular with people.

They used to be common across Australia, but the last 200 years haven’t been good for them. Their forests have been cut down and burnt in bushfires. Now, koalas are endangered, so it’s necessary to make sure of koala populations by counting（数）them in different areas. This information can be used to find out where help is most needed. Then it’ll become much easier to protect them and their homes.

（1）Why is it necessary to count koalas?

A．	Because people love them so much.
B．	Because they are easy to recognize.
C．	Because they are common across Australia.
D．	Because their population information is helpful.

（2）How many ways are there to count koalas?

A．

2．

B．

3．

C．

4．

D．

5．

（3）Which of the following is NOT needed to count koalas?

A．

A hat.

B．

A watch.

C．

A smartphone.

D．

A backpack.

（4）What should be done first to count koalas?

A．	Search for koalas.	B．	Go out to the forest.
C．	Record when not seeing a koala.	D．	Fill in personal information.

（5）Who is the passage most probably written for?

A．

Teenagers.

B．

Workers.

C．

Teachers.

D．

Keepers.