21世纪英文包：攻克中考英语阅读 67. Bears’ garbage diet 讲义
【英语备考】人教版中考英语阅读理解10篇经典(1)
一、中考英语阅读理解汇编1．阅读理解Sun bears（马来熊）are the smallest of the world's eight bears species（物种）. They have a black coat and a white or golden colour on their bodies. Their homes are in the tropical（热带雨林）of Southeast Asia. They live in trees and eat both plants and animals. They can grow to be1.4 metres in height and 65 kilograms in weight. They usually live alone and are happy to spend most of their time by themselves.Scientists studied sun bears in the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center. They found that although sun bears live alone, they have developed a surprising social skill. They can copy （模仿）other sun bear's facial expression （面部表情）as a form of communication. They can even copy exact muscular （肌肉的） movements that other sun bears make— such as making a face.The ability to copy facial expressions is found in humans, gorilla's （大猩猩）, some monkeysand some other animals. But until now, only humans and gorillas have the ability to exactly copy facial expressions. However, scientists found that sun bears can copy facial expression as well as humans and gorillas. This surprised them because sun bears are alone and they have no close relationship with human beings.Although they live alone in the wild, the sun bears in the study often played gently with each other. Sometimes they played with faster actions as hitting and biting. Scientists are still not surewhat messages the sun bears were sending to one another.（1）According to the passage, where do sun bears usually live?A. In caves.B. In trees.C. By the river.D. On the ice.（2）From the passage, we can learn something about sun bears EXCEPT that _______________.A. they like to live alone in the wild and only eat animalsB. they can copy other sun bears' facial expressions for communicationsC. they can copy exact muscular movements of other sun bearsD. they have no close relationship with human beings（3）Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. A warm home on the earthB. A brave animal in the forestC. A new friend of human beingsD. A surprising skill of sun bears【答案】（1）B（2）A（3）D【解析】【分析】文章大意：文章主要介绍了世界上八个熊类物种中最小的马来熊的栖息环境，生活习性以及他们所拥有的能力。
Day1每日英语阅读21世纪报七年级下册：牛精神
the Year of ...年 believe 相信 many positive meanings 许多积极的含义 Chinese culture中国的文化
The ox stands for the spirit of hard work and selflessness (无私). We often say that the ox is enduring (忍耐的) and geners. Cows give people milk. Yaks (牦牛) help people carry things around.
one of + 最高级+N（复数）...之一 one of China’s most famous writers 中国最著名的作家之一 help others and ask nothing for themselves帮助别人不求回报 A different animal in the West
Cowherd and the Weaver Fairy (牛郎织女)”, a loyal cow helps a man marry
a fairy (仙女). Later, it gives its skin (皮) to the man to help him meet his wife over the Milky Way (银河).
so...that...如此...以至于... paint picture of 绘出....的照片 make paper-cut 制作剪纸 well-known adj. 著名的；众所周知的 loyal adj. 忠诚的，忠心的 give ...to...把...给...
(全)2021中考英语-阅读理解-专项精练-含答案
中考英语-阅读理解-专项精练-含答案The city zoo bought a new kangaroo(袋鼠) from Australia. It was famous for jumping very high. The zoo keeper was worried that the kangaroo would run away. He built special walls around it. But the next morning, people found that the animal was playing around outside. So the zoo keeper made the height of the walls 5 meters. But the kangaroo got out again the following day. The zoo keeper felt very angry, so he made the walls as high as 10 meters, but the kangaroo still got out.“How high do you think he'll keep on building the walls？”a giraffe asked the kangaroo.“I don't know，”said the kangaroo. “Maybe they'll reach 300 meters. But it isn't important to me. I can still go out of the zoo if the zoo keeper doesn't remember to close the door.”( )11. What was this new kangaroo good at?A. Climbing.B. Jumping.C. Running.D. Walking.( )12. What did the zoo keeper do to stop the kangaroo from getting out?A. He built the high walls.B. He closed the door.C. He stayed with the kangaroo.D. He didn't give the kangaroo food.( )13. How high did the zoo keeper make the walls for the second time?A. 3 meters.B. 5 meters.C. 10 meters.D. 300 meters.( )14. What do you think of the zoo keeper?A. Smart.B. Friendly.C. Kind.D. Careless.参考答案：BA CDWalt Disney began to make cartoon movies when he was young. But he didn’t have much money and he didn’t always have enough to eat. One day a mouse ran near his desk when he worked in his small office. “Would you like to be my pet? ”Disney asked the mouse. He caught the mouse and kept it as a pet. A few years later, Disney decided to make a cartoon about it.“I am making a cartoon about a mouse named Mortimer,”he told his wife.“Mortimer Mouse? I think Mickey Mouse would be a better name.”She said.“You are right!”Disney agreed and made many Mickey Mouse cartoons.People all over the world saw Mickey and loved it. Mickey Mouse made Disney famous. Then come Donald Duck, and Goofy Dog and others. Disney began to make full length cartoons. Then he made cartoon movies for television.Millions of children watched the shows every week.In 1955, Disney opened a wonderful land of make-believe in California. Real boats, castles, trains, mountains, rivers, all in one beautiful park. Millions of people came to Disneyland.He died in 1966, but the world will not forget him quickly. Mickey Mouse and all his cartoons will help us to remember him.1. When Disney began making cartoon movies, ________.A．he was very poor B．the mouse helped himC．his wife knew nothing about it D．People didn’t like Cartoons at all 2. This passage mainly tells us ________.A．how Disney make Cartoon movies B．how Disney built DisneylandC．something about Disney’s childhood D．something about Disney’s life3. We can learn from this passage that disneyland is________.A. a parkB. a cityC. islandD. a castle4. Disneyland was built________.A. when disney was youngB. after nineteen eighty sixC. as soon as mickey mouse became popularD. in the middle of the 1950S5. Which of the flowing sentences is true?A．Disney’s wife asked him to make a cartoon about the mouse. B．Mickey Mouse was the name suggested by Disney’s wife. C．Disney caught a mouse and made a cartoon about it at once. D．People will remember Disney because of the Disneyland.参考答案：B D A D BJuly 20th, 1969 was an important day. Two American landed on the moon. Their names were Armstrong and Aldrin. They went there in a spaceship. Its name was Apollo 11.Apollo 11 left Cape Kennedy on July 16th and went three hundred and eighty-five thousand kilometres. It took the two American three days to get there. On July 20th the spaceship landed in the Sea ofTranquility .Armstrong first stepped onto the moon. They picked up some rocks and put them in the spaceship. They jumped up and down. They were tired after their moonwalk, so they rested.On July 21st, Apollo 11 left the moon and returned to the Earth. Three days later, it came down in the Pacific Ocean. A ship took the men to America.1.Apollo was the name of _______.A.an AmericanB.a machineC.a spaceshipD.an invention2.Here,"the Sea of Tranquility" means _______.A.the worldB.the earthC.the sunD.the moon3.The word "stepped" in the sentence "Armstrong first stepped onto the moon." Means ______.A.walkedB.stoppedC.flewD.ran4.It's _______ kilometers from the earth to the moon.A.385B.2,850C.38,500D.384,0005.July 20th,1969 was an important day,because _______.A.Apollo landed on the moon.B.it was the first time for humans to land on the moon.C.two Americans had seen the moon.D.it was the first time for humans to make a spaceship参考答案：1-5:CDADBThomas Edison lost the first job. For the next five years he went around the country from job to job. At last Edison went to New York. He had little money. He could not buy enough food to eat. He had no place to sleep.For many days Edison looked for work. He was hungry. At last he found work fixing machines. He could fix the old machines. He also made new ones. The head man liked Edison’s new machines. He was going to giveEdison $ 40,000 for them. Edison would now have money to do what he wanted.Thomas Edison was then 23. He used the money to build a shop in New Jersey. He had many people working for him. But he worked more than any of them. He rested very little. Soon he was making more than 40 new things at one time.In 1876 Alexander Graham Bell made a telephone. But it could carry voices only a little way. Edison wanted to make a better telephone. He soon made one. It could carry voices a long way.根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
21世纪报文章阅读理解(中考复习)
1. Super food guy勇敢的牙买加少年在美国小城里掀起食物革命。
IN 2010 when Kevon Johnson was 13 years old, he left Jamaica (牙买加) to live with his mother and sisters in Hartford, Connecticut. He quickly found life in the US was new and challenging, 1. e________ when it came to food.“I didn’t like the way the chicken tasted. It tasted spoiled,” Johnson, now 18, recalled. “And the fruit 2.t_______ like it was picked too early.”In his family’s old home in Jamaica, there were goats and chickens everywhere. As 3.____ fresh fruit, “I’d just climb up a tree and pick it 4.m_______,” he said.But in Hartford, Johnson found that fresh food was harder to get. Stores sell a lot of processed foods (加工食品). And his family liked the cheap fast food 5._____ can be found everywhere.With concerns for his family’s 6.h______, larger questions about obesity (肥胖) and how to get fresh food, Johnson joined Grow Hartford. This is a youth program that has been harvesting vegetables on urban (城市的) farms and promoting (提倡) healthy food.Johnson quickly became a top youth leader for Grow Hartford. All while in high school, he worked as an urban farmer and 7.______(教育) people about the lack of full-service supermarkets in poor cities. He has done workshops (讲座) for groups including the Boys and Girls Club and Hartford Parent University.He also wants schools to have tastier and different types of school lunches, such as a weekly meal with Puerto Rican or Western Indian cuisine (饮食). Students would enjoy the different tastes and eat 8._____ junk food, he said.Johnson’s suggestions have been 9._____ (接受)by the Hartford school system. He was also 10._______ as the youth winner of the 2015 Hartford Community Food Security Award because of his outstanding work.2. AS more adults turn to meditation (冥想) for peace, more children are taking up this practice too. 1.______ Here are some simple meditation exercises kids can try.Look at cloudsOn nice days, go outside, lie down on the grass and look up at the sky. The clouds move through the sky. But the sky stays clear, open and free. This is also how our thoughts work. 2.______ Allow your thoughts to come and go. Then you know your mind is clear and free just like the sky. Mindful jarFill a jar (罐) with water. The jar of water stands for our minds. Then add red and blue sand to it. Red stands for our thoughts, and blue represents our feelings and emotions (情绪). Now shake it up.3.______ We need to wait and watch the sand settle (沉淀), as our thoughts, feelings and emotions settle just like the sand.Mindful listeningSit comfortably and hold a bell or anything that makes a simple sound in your hands.4._________ Pay attention to the sound from the very first moment you hear it all way to the end. When you can’t hear the sound anymore, open your eyes or raise your hand.Positive affirmations(正面肯定)This is an exercise for older kids who are between the ages of 9 and 13. 5._________ And say positive affirmations such as “I am strong.”“I’m confident.”Meditation is when people practice training their minds. They self-regulate (自我调节) and clear their heads. People find relaxation and peace through it.3. ALMOST any reader could find the charm in the little library on the Schuster family ’s front yard. The library is in Minnesota, US. Set on a 4-foot (1.22-meter) post, it holds 45 books. Anyone can borrow the books for free, as 1._____ as they return them or exchange it with another one.Mrs. Schuster, or Molly, received the little library 2._____ a Mother ’s Day gift two years ago from her husband, Josh. Their kids Riley, 8, and Rowan, 5, decorated it with some neighborhood pals. “I fell in 3. l______ with it,” said Molly.The Schuster family is not alone. With the mission to promote the love of 4._______(阅读), the nonprofit organization (非营利性机构) the Little Free Library started a new library movement. Now over 25,000 little libraries can be 5. f _____ in more than 70 countries. The Schuster family is one of them.Each Monday, Molly and Riley stock (备货) their library with donated books and 6._______(杂志). Molly has met many people from around town through the library. And as a member of Little Free Library, she has also connected with 7.o_____ little librarians across the country and internationally. “The community,” Molly said, “has been the best part of this library for me.”Their library even has its own Facebook page, 8.____ has more than 200 followers. Through Facebook groups, people 9._____(分享) ideas, exchange books and form friendships.“The attraction is simple ”, says Rowan. “People like to read 10.m_____ books.” The library increased the whole family ’s excitement for reading, Molly adds. “Now my husband, my kids and I, we ’re always reading new books.”4. D.Film makes big splash 幽默喜剧《美人鱼》传递环保意识。
典范英语点读包
典范英语点读包Title: The Importance of English Point ReadingIn today's fastpaced world, English proficiency is a valuable skill that opens up countless opportunities for individuals. One important aspect of mastering the English language is point reading, which involves understanding and interpreting written English text accurately and efficiently.English point reading is essential for several reasons. Firstly, it helps improve vocabulary and comprehension skills. By reading different types of texts, individuals can learn new words, phrases, and idiomatic expressions, thereby expanding their language proficiency. Additionally, point reading allows individuals to grasp the main ideas and key points of a text, enabling them to better understand and retain information.Furthermore, English point reading is crucial for academic and professional success. Whether it be studying for exams, writing research papers, or preparing for presentations, the ability to read and comprehend English text effectively is essential. Moreover, in today's globalized world, English is widely used in various industries and professions, making it imperative for individuals to have strong point reading skills to excel in their careers.In conclusion, English point reading plays a vital role in enhancing language skills, comprehension, and overall success. By dedicating time and effort to improve point reading abilities, individuals can greatly benefit from increased opportunities and achievements in both academic and professional settings. Mastering English point reading is not only beneficial but also essential in today's competitive and interconnected world.。
21世纪英文包：攻克中考英语阅读 61. Cleaning a mountain 讲义1
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The local government is also setting up stations to sort ( ), recycle and break down garbage collected from the mountain. A group of artists will also try to turn the trash into artwork. They will show these works of art locally to remind people not to leave trash when climbing the mountain.
climb it, and only during spring, CGTN reported.
2013中考英语阅读素材：Bearskin熊皮人
2013中考英语阅读素材：Bearskin熊皮人暑假过后，新初三生们迎来了初中最重要的一年——初三。
为方便2013年中考考生及家长查询相关信息，中考频道特别搜集汇总了中考英语阅读素材以供参考：Once upon a time there was a young fellow who enlisted as a soldier, conducted himself bravely, and was always at the very front when it was raining bullets. As long as the war lasted all went well, but when peace was made he was dismissed, and the captain said he could go wherever he wanted to.His parents were dead, and he had no longer a home, so he went to his brothers and asked them to support him until there was another war.The brothers, however, were hardhearted and said, "What can we do with you? We have no work for you. See that you go and make a living for yourself."The soldier had nothing left but his gun, so, putting it on his shoulder, he went forth into the world. He came to a large heath, on which nothing was to be seen but a circle of trees. Filled with sorrow, he sat down beneath them and thought about his fate."I have no money," he thought, "and the only trade I have learned is that of making war, and now that they have made peace they can no longer use me, so I see that I shall starve."Suddenly he heard a rustling sound, and when he looked around, a strange man was standing before him. He wore a green jacket and looked quite stately, but he had a hideous horse's foot."I know what you are in need of," said the man. "You shall have money and property, as much as you, with all your might, can squander away, but first I must know if you are fearless, sothat I won't be giving away my money for nothing.""A soldier and fear ―― how can those go together?" he answered, "You can put me to the test.""Very well," answered the man, "look behind you."The soldier turned around and saw a large growling bear running towards him."Aha," shouted the soldier, "I'll tickle your nose until you lose your desire for growling." Then taking aim at the bear, he shot it in the snout, and it fell down motionless."I see quite well," said the stranger, "that you do not lack for courage, but there is one more condition that you will have to fulfill.""If it does not endanger my salvation," answered the soldier, who knew quite well who was standing before him. "Otherwise I'll have nothing to do with it.""You'll see about that for yourself," answered Greenjacket. "For the next seven years you are neither to wash yourself, nor comb your beard and hair, nor cut your nails, nor say the Lord's prayer. I will give you a jacket and a cloak, which you must wear during this time. If you die during these seven years, you are mine. If you stay alive, you are free, and rich as well, for all the rest of your life."The soldier thought about his desperate situation, and having faced death so often before, he decided to risk it now as well, and he entered into the agreement.The devil took off his green jacket and gave it to the soldier, saying, "Whenever you wear this jacket and reach into its pocket, you will find a handful of money."Then he pulled the skin off the bear and said, "This shall be your cloak, and your bed as well, for you are to sleep on it, andyou are not allowed to lie in any other bed. Because of your clothing you shall you be called Bearskin." With that the devil disappeared.The soldier put on the jacket, immediately reached into the pocket, and found that the promise was really true. Then he put on the bearskin and went forth into the world. He did whatever he pleased, refraining from nothing that did him good and his money harm.During the first year his appearance was still acceptable, but during the second he looked like a monster. His hair covered nearly his entire face. His beard looked like a piece of coarse felt cloth. His fingers had claws, and his face was so covered with dirt that if someone had planted cress on it, it would have grown. Everyone who saw him ran away. However, because everywhere he went he gave money to the poor to pray that he might not die during the seven years, and because he paid well for everything, he always found shelter.In the fourth year he arrived an inn. The innkeeper would not let him enter, refusing even to let him have a place in the stable because he was afraid he would frighten the horses. However, when Bearskin reached into his pocket and pulled out a handful of ducats, the innkeeper softened and gave him a room in an outbuilding. Bearskin, however, had to promise not to let himself be seen, lest the inn should get a bad name.One evening Bearskin was sitting alone, wishing with all his heart that the seven years were over, he heard a loud moaning in a neighboring room. He had a compassionate heart, so he opened the door and saw an old man weeping bitterly and striking his hands together above his head. Bearskin went nearer, but the man jumped to his feet and tried to run away. At last,hearing a human voice, the man let Bearskin talk to him, and with friendly words Bearskin succeeded in getting the old man to reveal the cause of his grief. Slowly but surely the old man had lost his wealth, and now he and his daughters would have to starve. He was so poor that he could not pay the innkeeper and was to be sent to prison."If that is your only problem," said Bearskin, "I have money enough." He called for the innkeeper and paid him, and then put a bag full of gold into the poor man's pocket.When the old man saw that he was freed from all his troubles he did not know how to show his gratitude."Come with me," he said to Bearskin. "My daughters are all miracles of beauty. Choose one of them for your wife. When she hears what you have done for me she will not refuse you. You do look a little strange, to be sure, but she will put you in order again."This pleased Bearskin well, and he went with the old man.When the oldest daughter saw him she was so terrified at his face that she screamed and ran away.The second one stood still and looked at him from head to foot, but then she said, "How can I accept a husband who no longer has a human form? The shaved bear that once was here and passed itself off for a man pleased me far better. At least it was wearing a hussar's fur and white gloves. If ugliness were his only flaw, I could get used to him."The youngest one, however, said, "Father, dear, he must be a good man to have helped you out of your trouble. If you promised him a bride for doing so, your word must be kept."It was a pity that Bearskin's face was covered with dirt and hair, for otherwise they would have seen how his heart laughedwithin his body when he heard these words. He took a ring from his finger, broke it in two, and gave her one half. He kept the other half himself. He then wrote his name inside her half, and her name inside his. He asked her to take good care of her piece.Then he took leave saying, "I must wander about for three more years. If I do not return at that time you are free, for I shall be dead. But ask God to preserve my life."The poor bride-to-be dressed herself entirely in black, and when she thought about her future bridegroom, tears came into her eyes. From her sisters she received nothing but contempt and scorn."Be careful," said the oldest. "If you give him your hand, he will hit you with his claws.""Beware," said the second. "Bears like sweet things, and if he takes a liking to you, he will eat you up.""You must always do what he wants you to," continued the oldest, "or he will begin to growl."And the second added, "But the wedding will be merry, for bears dance well."The bride-to-be said nothing and did not let them irritate her. Bearskin, however, traveled about the world from one place to another, did good wherever he could, and gave generously to the poor that they might pray for him.Finally, at dawn on the last day of the seven years, he went once more out to the heath, and seated himself beneath the circle of trees. Before long the wind began to howl, and the devil stood before him, looking at him angrily. He threw Bearskin's old jacket to him and demanded the return of his own green one."We haven't gotten that far yet," answered Bearskin. "First of all you have to clean me up."Whether the devil wanted to or not, he had to fetch water and wash off Bearskin, comb his hair, and cut his nails. After this he looked like a brave soldier and was much better looking than he had ever been before.When the devil was safely gone Bearskin was quite lighthearted. He went into the town, purchased a splendid velvet jacket, seated himself in a carriage drawn by four white horses, and drove to his bride's house. No one recognized him. The father took him for a distinguished colonel and led him into the room where his daughters were sitting. He was given a seat between the two oldest ones. They poured wine for him, served him the finest things to eat, and thought that they had never seen a more handsome man in all the world.The bride-to-be, however, sat across from him in her black dress without raising her eyes or speaking a word. Finally he asked the father if he would give him one of his daughters for a wife, whereupon the two oldest ones jumped up and ran into their bedrooms to put on splendid dresses, for each of them thought that she was the chosen one.As soon as he was alone with his bride-to-be, the stranger brought out his half of the ring and dropped it into a glass of wine, which he handed across the table to her. She took the wine, but when she had drunk it and found the half ring lying at the bottom, her heart began to beat. She took the other half, which she wore on a ribbon around her neck, put them together, and saw that the two pieces matched perfectly.Then he said, "I am your betrothed bridegroom, whom you saw as Bearskin. Through God's grace I have regained my human form and have become clean again."He went to her, embraced her, and gave her a kiss. In themeantime the two sisters came back in full dress. When they saw that the youngest sister had received the handsome man, and heard that he was Bearskin, they ran out filled with anger and rage. One of them drowned herself in the well. The other hanged herself on a tree.That evening, someone knocked at the door, and when the bridegroom opened it, it was the devil in his green jacket, who said, "You see, I now have two souls for the one of yours."中考相关信息请关注中考频道......。
2021届中考英语专题训练—文化类阅读理解+答案
2021届中考英语专题训练文化类阅读理解+答案Passage 1Most kids in Britain have pet bears. This animal is both furry（毛茸茸的）and friendly. But it cannot move or make any noise. That's because it is a teddy bear. Most teddies are in the shape of a small bear They are usually brown and stuffed（填充）with cotton. Kids love them very much.Paddington bear is one of the most famous teddy bears in the world. Yet there are many types. Do you know Winnie the Pooh? He's another popular bear!Cute, soft teddy bears were born in the 20th century. However, they don't have just one place of birth. Both American and German toymakers made the teddy bear at the same time!Teddy bears have long been a popular kids' toy. They are in songs, stories andfilms. There are even teddy bear museums around the world. And it's not even just kidswho hold teddy bears. It's a popular present for lovers, usually on Valentine's Day.In the UK it is popular for a newborn baby to get a teddy bear as their first gift.The day I was born, my grandmother handed me a teddy bear. She made it herself.That makes him the same age as me! I took him everywhere I went, holding his armat nighttime and falling asleep with him. And I still have that bear with me today. It is the best gift I have ever gotten.1. What do we know about teddy bears from the story?A. They are small and black.B. They are filled with wool.C. They can move or make noise.D. They are very popular in Britain.2. What's the correct Chinese translation of the underlined word “present" Paragraph 4 ?A.物品B.玩具C.礼物D.现在3. Which fact is NOT mentioned about the writers teddy bear?A. He got his teddy bear at birth.B. His grandma made a teddy bear for him.C. His teddy is as old as he is.D. His teddy bear looked like a big bear.4. The story mainly talks about.A. how to make a teddy bearB. the history of the teddy bearC. the popularity of the teddy bearD. the introduction of teddy bearsPassage 2A road is a bridge between two places. The Silk Road has been a bridge between East and West for more than 2,000 years.But did you know that the Silk Road is not a single route? It is actually a series of trade and cultural transmission (传送) routes. It started to take shape during the Western Han Dynasty. The traderoute started from the city of Xi'an in Shaanxi province and ended in easternEurope, near today's Turkey and the Mediterranean Sea. The Silk Road was about6,500 kilometers long. It went across one-fourth of the planet.The Silk Road got its name because Chinese silk used to be carried along thisroad. In addition to silk, jade （玉）, tea and iron also went west to Rome. From the West came glass, gems（宝石）, and foods like carrots and sesame.The Silk Road was very important to both China and the rest of the world. In addition to trade, knowledge about science, arts and literature, as well as craftsmanship and technology, was shared across the Silk Road. In this way, languages and cultures developed and influenced each other.Today, various historical sites along the Silk Road are popular travel destinations. such as the Terracotta Warriors（兵马俑）in Xi'an and Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟) in Dunhuang, Gansu.A new train line, the New Orient Express, is running from Beijing across the Silk Road.1. From the story, we know that.A. the Silk Road covered about 650 kilometersB. the Silk Road began during the Eastern Han DynastyC. silk, jade, tea and iron were brought to the east of ChinaD. glass, gems and food were brought to China2. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?A. How the Silk Road got its name.B. Why the Silk Road is important.C. When the Silk Road was built.D. How the Silk Road came into being.3. The underlined word “destinations” in paragraph 5 probably meansA. placesB. museumsC. symbolsD. aimsPassage 3A sea of green gardens surrounds Windsor Castle in the English countryside. It looks out onto the River Thames and sits next to a hunting ground. It was built just outside of London to protect the capital from enemies on the west side.Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied（在使用的）castle in the world. It was built just after 1066. The castle has a long, rich and troubled history. If the castle walls could talk. they'd have many stories to tell.Kings were born and died here. It's been used as a home for kings and queens for centuries. However, it was also used as a prison during the English Civil War（1642-1651）. King Charles I was even a prisoner there. During World War II, the royal family secretly slept at Windsor Castle because it was safer than London's urban areas. All of the windows were blacked out.Today, Windsor Castle is the private home of Queen Elizabeth II. When she is not meeting guests at Buckingham Palace, she stays at Windsor Castle. But that's not all. Windsor Castle is open to the public. It is now one of England's most popular attractions. Visitors can look at some of the world's finest works of art, including the paintings of Rembrandt (伦勃朗）, as well as enjoy its well-kept gardens. What better way to learn about England than to enjoy some of the country's finest scenery?1. Which of the following is TRUE of Windsor Castle?A. It was built to protect London.B. It is the oldest castle in the world.C. It was built in 1076.D. Its walls can talk.2. The Windsor Castle was used as all of the following EXCEPT ______.A. a prisonB. a private home for Queen Elizabeth IIC. a home for kings and queensD. a shelter for the royal family3. Which word has the opposite meaning of “urban” in paragraph 3?A. countrysideB. cityC.townD. central4. what is the story mainly about?A. The Windsor Castle's influence on England.B A brief introduction to the Windsor Castle.C. The reasons why Windsor Castle is famous.D. The royal families who lived in Windsor Castle.Passage4Madame Tussauds is a wax（蜡像）museum in London, UK. French artist Marie Tussaud founded this museum over 200 years ago. It shows waxworks of famous and historic people, as well as popular film characters.There are 16 Madame Tussauds in many big cities around the world, including New York, Tokyo and Sydney. The newly-opened Beijing museum is the fourth Madame Tussauds in China, following Hong Kong, Shanghai and Wuhan.Each year, Madame Tussauds Studio makes about 40 to 50 figures. It takes nearly four months to make each sculpture, from getting the subject's physical measurements to completing the work.Most famous people love to be portrayed (描绘）in wax. Some even donate their own clothes for the works. Boris Johnson, mayor of London, took off his suit and donated it after his sitting. His trousers still have a small hole that he tore（撕裂）on his bicycle chain.However, Madame Tussauds is about more than just wax figures. It plays a role as a witness（见证者）to history. “For most people, history is biography and the story of famous people, and Tussauds are always good at portraying them,” Pamela Pilbeam, author of Madame Tussaud and the History of Waxworks, told The Guardian.1. How many Madame Tussauds are there in China, according to the story?A. Only one.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.2. What can be inferred form the story?A. There are 18 Madame Tussauds in the world.B. It takes exactly half a year to make each sculpture.C. Not all famous people like to be portrayed in wax.D. Madame Tussauds never portrays movie characters.3. Who donated his/her clothes for his/her sculpture?A. Madame Tussauds.B. Boris Johns on.C. Pamela Pilbeam.D. Jackie Chan.4. What might be a good title for this story?A. Famous actors love Tussauds.B. The function of Madame Tussauds.C. Madame Tussauds - A Witness to History.D. The origin of Madame Tussauds.Passage 5Few words are spoken more often every day on the streets of Britain than “I'm sorry”. This phrase has become such a common response（普遍的反应）that it has taken on a lot of meanings .Saying “Sorry” means to apologize. This is simple and easy to understand. We learn it both as a native speaker and as a student of foreign languages.But in Britain, it takes on another meaning. It is a cultural expression. Imagine this: a man walks down the street, looking down at his phone. A woman is walking in the opposite direction, towards the man. She sees him, but she can't get out of the way in time. The man bumps into the woman. Who should say sorry? Naturally, the man should say sorry, because it was he who wasn't looking where he was going. Yet in Britain, it is common for both to apologize.It is known that British people, like most people, do not enjoy conflict (冲突）.So to quickly calm the situation, British people will apologize to each other.Other times it may sound funny to hear "sorry". Some of my friends say it at restaurants, as they ask the waiter: “Sorry, but can I order an other drink?” It is not to apologize, but just to express that we need the waiter. In Britain,sorry doesn't always mean exactly what you think.1. What does the phrase “take on” mean in the story?A. 从事B.雇佣C. 呈现D.拿起2. The example in the third paragraph is used toA. describe a situation that people should avoidB. explain why people should say sorry to each otherC. describe how “sorry” has an other meaning in BritainD. show how polite British people are3. The restaurant example shows that “sorry” can be used to.A. apologizeB. calm a situation downC. explain what you're thinking aboutD. ask a waiter to bring something4. What might be a good title for this story?A. “I'm sorry” is more than just an apology.B. Traditional British manners.C. How to best catch others’ attention.D. Finding a way out of a difficult situation.Passage 6What are some successful foods? McDonald's Big Macs are popular. Instant noodles have also become a global success. Now instant noodles are celebrating their 55th birthday!Instant noodles were invented in Japan by Momofuku Ando（安藤百福）.Trying to find a way to make noodles last longer, Ando began experimenting and in 1958, he made the first-ever pack of instant noodles. Now, 55 years on, they're eaten all around the world. In fact, they're so popular the Japanesevoted instant noodles as their best invention!Each year, 95 billion packets of instant noodles are eaten around theworld, according to the World Instant Noodle Association. In the UK, peoplecall instant noodles "pot noodles". University students like them a lot. Duringyour first semester at college, you may be given a gift bag that in eludes instantnoodles! But watch out - people may think you're lazy if you are an instant noodle lover. Why? Because they are cheap and easy to eat!Despite their reputations (名声) for being “lazy food”, the UN often sends instant noodles as part of its food 援助）packages. This is because of their long shelf life and high fat content, which makes people feel full for longer periods.However, instant noodles aren't totally innocent（无辜的）.They're high in fat and salt. Health experts say they're bad for us and we shouldn't eat them too often.1. Which of the following is TRUE?A. Instant noodles were invented by a Japanese man.B. Instant food are celebrating their 55th birthday.C. Japanese people enjoy instant foods.D. In the US, people call instant noodles “pot noodles”.2. Why do people think instant noodle lovers are lazy?A.B ecause instant noodles are unhealthy.B. Because instant noodles are cheap and easy to eat.C. Because they are not good at cooking.D. Because they eat too much junk food.3. The UN's food aid packages include instant noodles because of their ______.A. light weight and good tasteB. low costs and convenienceC. health content and low costD. long shelf life and high fat content4. What is the story mainly about?A. Different attitudes toward instant noodles.B. A brief introduction of instant noodles.C. The history of instant noodles.D. An experiment involving instant noodles.参考答案：Passage 1：DCDDPassage 2：DBAPassage 3：ABABPassage 4：DCBCPassage 5：CCDAPassage 6：ABDB。