任务型阅读(每空一词)
What is DIY? Why do many people like it? Yang Chen works for a computer business in Beijing. He enjoys his work, but it is not easy for him to relax after work. One day when he saw many toy dogs in a toy shop, he had an idea. “Why not make them myself?” Then he began to make model planes, model ships and something else. He has great interest in it because it brings him lots of fun and makes life colourful. So what is DIY? Yes, it is making or creating (创造) things on your own, with your own hands.
It may take much time, but some people, now known as DIYers—do-it-yourselfers, enjoy doing it very much. They enjoy it because it is fun. And they also say it helps them save money, too. What’s more, they think it is a good way to protect the environment (环境). It is a kind of green life. In fact, DIY is not a modern thing in China. Many people remember when it was once a way of life in the past. During the 1960s and 1970s, when there were not enough living things for people to live on, they had to use their own hands to do many things. If you wanted something, you had to do it yourself, and if you needed something, you made it yourself.
Times have changed and DIY also has different meanings.
Yang Chen’s story |
It is_____for him to relax after work. He had the idea of DIY and soon was ____in it. DIY brings him fun and makes life____. |
What is DIY |
It is making or creating things by_____. |
Why DIY is popular |
It is fun. It helps people _____ money. And it is a kind of______life. |
DIY in the__ |
It was once a____ of life. People had to choose DIY____there were not enough living things. They had to do many things their hands. |
根据短文内容,简要回答下列问题。
China has the world’s largest population and there are also a lot of poor people. So the government uses a different way from the UN to tell how many of her people live in poverty(贫困). Chinese living on less than 637 yuan a year are in terrible poverty. Those who live on less than 882 yuan are in the low income (低收入) group.
In 1978, 250 million Chinese lived in extreme(极端) poverty. Today, 29 million, or 3 percent of the population, are still very poor. Most are farmers from Central (中部的) and Western China.
Since 1980, the government has spent more than 102 billion yuan building roads and giving clean water to poor people.
To make life better for them, the government also plans to put 12 billion yuan into helping the poor this year.
The government also plans to help farmers find jobs in cities by teaching them new skills (技能).
They hope that one day no one will have to worry about where to work or where the next meal will come from.
Which country has the largest population in the world?
How many Chinese lived in extreme poverty in 1978?
How much has the government spent in building roads and giving clean water to poor people?
How does the government plan to help farmers find jobs in cities?
What’s the main idea of this passage?
a.Empty plate b. fight back c. my friends and I are shocked d. he-girl e. big mama |
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From China radio international :The Chinese term is short for a sentence, which lies in an article written by a pupil. The students said his little friends and he were surprised after finding out where Chinese rice dumplings originated. Since then, the sentence has been widely used to describe people’s shock after discovering a new or hot fact.
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This is a word used by online friends. The word has come to mean the act of an underdog(屌丝), succeeding through hard work and efforts.
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BBC’s list translates this as “ female man”, and gives the following definition: The term refers to a boyish girl or a woman with men’s characteristics. In August 2013, photos of a Russian model spread quickly. The woman had a pretty face and extremely muscle(肌肉). Since then, the term has been widely used in China to describe women with masculine features.
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ABC says this phrase comes from a Chinese term “dama”, referring to those ”bargain hunting”, middle-aged Chinese women who have a family purse in her hand, and keep an eye on the gold prices in jewelry shops.
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It’s just a play on words. This term uses the same characters as used for optional disk(e.g. CD or DVD). But in 2013 it stood for a campaign which is called on by chairman Xi Jinping. It is a call to the people, especially government officials to finish all the food on their plates and not waste food.
Winners Club
Winners Club is a bank account (账户) specially for teenagers. It has been sep up to help you better manage your money. The club is a bank account where you receive a key-card, so you can enjoy dealing with your money 24/7 — that’s 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
Here are the features (特点) of the club.
? No account keeping fees (费用)!
You’re not a rich man, so we don’t expect you to pay large fees. In fact, it’s free for all the service!
? Excellent interest rates (利率)!
You want your money to grow, right? If you put money into the club without taking it out for a year, the club will give you a good rate of interest.
? Convenient (方便)!
Teenagers are busy — we get that. You may never need to come to a bank at all. With the club you can choose to use handy tellers and to bank from home using the phone and the Internet. This could be your pocket money or your pay from your part-time job!
? A free magazine included!
Besides your account report, you will receive a free magazine full of good ideas about making more money. There are also other fantastic offers only for the club members.
? Easy to be a member!
It is so easy to join. Simply fill in an application form (申请表). By the way, one of your parents must agree on it. Then you can become a member of the club.
Now you see the club is a great choice for teenagers. We can’t wait to have you as a Winners Club member.
Is Winners Club specially for teenagers?
How many features of Winners Club are mentioned in the passage?
How do you make your money in Winners Club grow?
What ideas can the club members read on the magazine?
What does the writer mainly tell teenagers?
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容,回答下列问题。
①Getting recognition(认可)from National Geographic, a famous US magazine, is the dream for many photographers. A Chinese teenage photographer has made this dream come true.
②With his work Weed(野草)on the Wall, Gong Zijie, a 14-year-old boy from Changsha, Hunan, won the 2014 International Photography Competition for Kids in China. It was hosted by National Geographic Kids. Gong got the first place for the subject Wild Vacation. His photo shows the shadow of a weed on the Forbidden City’s red walls. In photographer Li Shaobai’s words, “The picture is silent but powerful.”
③Gong learned photography from his father, a professional photographer working for Hunan TV. Since the age of 4, he has been following his father to take pictures of nature and society.
④Gong is a patient photographer. When he finds something amazing, he can spend hours waiting for the perfect time to catch the moment. In his first work, Gong took the beautiful view of the sunset near his hometown. It looked simple, but Gong worked for four days to take the best photo.
⑤Now, the young photographer cares more about social (社会的)problems. In Gong’s pictures of Liuyang River, hundreds of dead fish show us the deadly results of pollution. He has made up his mind to document polluted rivers at least once every year to make people pay more attention to environmental protection.
⑥ “Now photography is not only a hobby, but also a duty(责任)for me.” said Gong.
What’s the name of the photo that helped Gong Zijie get the first place?
What does photographer Li Shaobai think of Gong’s work?
Did Gong learn photography by himself?
What does the writer want to tell us about Gong in Paragraph 4?
What can you learn from Gong?
I have a friend. His name is Jack. ③He is healthy because(因为) he plays sports. He runs every day. He runs to his ___①____ in the morning and he runs ____②____ after school in the afternoon. He can run fast. He likes playing soccer, volleyball, tennis, basketball , ping-pong and more. He has three soccer balls, two volleyballs, six tennis rackets, four basketballs and many ping-pong balls. They are in his room. He plays sports with his friends every day. He likes many sports stars and he often watches them on TV. All my classmates say Jack is sporty (爱好体育)。
根据短文内容在①②处各填一词。
___________ ______________
划线单词them指___________ ___________
根据短文内容回答问题。Where are Jack’s volleyballs? __________________________________________________________________
把③译成汉语。
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在文中找出文章的标题。
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The missing flight MH 370 attracted the most attention all over the world. The final result was that there were no survivors. Since 1985, Australian professor Ed Galea has interviewed over 2,000 survivors of 105 plane crashes, searching for the keys to keep alive
1. Sitting with your family
If you are traveling in a family group, you should be together with your family. Why? If you sit away from each other, it's only natural that you must want to join your family group when the accident happens. If you do that it’s going to cause more problems.
2. The seat belt
How do you undo your seat belt in your car? You press a button. In a plane, you lift a latch(插销). If you can't undo your seat belt then, you -can't escape and you will lose chances of survival.
3. Facing backward
We would all be safer if airline seats faced backward. But the difficulty with this is that the passengers don't like traveling with their back facing the direction of travel. Experts suggest that the direction of seats should be changed.
4. Put on a smoke hood(头罩)
"Smoke contains toxic (有毒的) gases, narcotic(麻醉的) gases. It contains irritant (刺激的) gases. If you breathe enough of them you will die," explains Galea. He carries a smoke hood but warns that you must follow his example and learn how to use it. Otherwise you'll waste time trying to put it on time that could be used for making an exit.
5. Listen to the flight attendants
Listen to the flight attendants carefully and read the safety card after you get on the plane. Be prepared. And if you're about to crash, do 1ike this -- head down, ankles behind knees. The brace position is one of the most important things that a passenger should take on board when they fly. It’s designed to reduce your chances of being knocked during a heavy crash.
According to the first paragraph of the passage, what is the correct meaning of “survivors" in Chinese?_
A.黑匣子 | B.遇难者 |
C.幸存者 | D.恐怖分子 |
Is it necessary for us to sit together with our family on the plane?
you follow the example and learn how to use a smoke hood, you'll your time making an exit.
把短文中划线的句子译成汉语。
What is the main idea of the passage?
When Yi Xiaoyang was two,he fell in love with skiing(滑雪).His first time on snow,however,wasn't successful.He slept on the ski lift until the coach found him.He started to learn how to ski from then on.Yi was a fast learner,and at the age of six,he began to ski in other parts of the world.
In 2015,Beijing got the chance to hold the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.Yi felt it hopeful to take part in the Olympics.He decided to take training courses like a professional athlete(职业运动员).
As a student,Yi has to take classes like others.At the same time,he has to train full day on weekends and half day on Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday.In summer,the training goes on.
At the beginning,that was a big challenge(挑战). "When I started to train like an athlete,everything seemed to change, "said Yi, "I lost my interest.I even got angry with my coaches.They talked to my parents and decided to give me a one﹣week break from training. "
Luckily,during that break,he picked up his joy in skiing. "I found that skiing had already become one important part of me, "said Yi.After that,he moved back on his fight for his dreams.
"I might have dreamed of becoming an Olympic champion(冠军)before,but now it comes much clearer.I want to take part in the Olympics,and that will be my goal. "
(1)Was Yi Xiaoyang's first time on snow successful?
(2)When did Beijing get the chance to hold the 2022 Winter Olympic Games?
(3)What makes Yi Xiaoyang a good skier?
(4)Do you think Yi Xiaoyang should stick to the dream of becoming an Olympic champion?
Why or why not?
Have you heard of Peter Pan?Peter Pan was a magic character.He first appeared in Wendy Darling's room and searched for his lost shadow(影子).And Peter Pan has been very famous around the world ever since.The story was created by J.M.Barrie.Do you know how J.M.Barrie created it?
J.M.Barrie was born in Scotland in 1860.He moved to London and became a writer in 1885.Twelve years later,he became friends with Sylvia Davies and her five sons.He enjoyed telling the boys stories and made up the character of Peter Pan to bring them pleasure.He said Peter Pan was based on all the boys,telling them,"That is all Peter is ﹣the spark(创作灵感) I got from you."
A play about Peter Pan was written and shown in December 1904.It was a great success.In 1911,J.M.Barrie wrote a book,Peter and Wendy.The book has been popular sine it was printed for the first time.J.M.Barrie invented the name Wendy,based on Fwendy,the name that he was given as a child.The name Fwendy was based on the word"friend".
(1)Who created Peter Pan? (no more than 3 words)
(2)Where did Peter Pan first appear? (no more than 4 words)
(3)What did J.M.Barrie do in 1885? (no more than 8 words)
(4)Did J.M.Barrie enjoy telling the boys stories? (no more than 3 words)
(5)When did J.M.Barrie write the book Peter and Wendy? (no more than 2 words)
A Friend to the Pilgrims
"I speak English." When the Pilgrims (清教徒前辈美洲移民) heard these words,they were very surprised.The words came from Squanto,a Native American (印第安人).But how did he learn to speak English?As the Pilgrims would soon find out,this happened to be a long story.
In 1605,George Weymouth,an English captain (船长),was exploring America.People from England were interested in the Native Americans of this new land.When Weymouth came to Squanto's village,he captured (俘获) five men.Squanto was not among them,but the little boy was curious (好奇的).He volunteered to go with Weymouth to England.
In England,a friend of Weymouth's took good care of Squanto.But after nine years,Squanto felt homesick.In 1614,two English captains,John Smith and Thomas Hunt,asked Squanto to help them explore America.They promised to take Squanto to his home village after the trip.Squanto was happy and agreed to go.But after the trip,Captain Hunt broke his promise.Instead of bringing Squanto to see his family,he sold him to Spain as a slave (奴隶).
In Spain,some monks (僧侣) saved Squanto and looked after him for three years.Then,he joined another trip to North America.The trip was to Newfoundland.This was still far from Squanto's home.Squanto returned to England in the end.
By now,Squanto had known many important men in England.They liked Squanto and wanted to help him.Finally,Squanto went back to his home village in 1619 with the help of them.But sadly,the village was empty.All of the villagers had died from an illness.
When the Pilgrims arrived in America in 1620,winter would soon come.They needed help.Squanto happened to be living close to their houses.He offered to help.Knowing the language and customs of Englishmen,Squanto helped the Pilgrims in many ways,including teaching them how to catch fish.The Pilgrims were really lucky to have such a good friend!
(1)What did George Weymouth do when he came to Squanto's village?
(2)Who helped Squanto return to his home village in the end?
(3)When did the Pilgrims arrive in America?
(4)How did Squanto help the Pilgrims?
(5)What do you think of Squanto?And why?
Shadow puppetry (皮影戏)started during the Western Han Dynasty and it has a long history of more than 2,000 years.It used to be popular in the countryside because it was simple and cheap.
The puppets are usually made from leather (皮革)or paper.It is hard to make them.The puppet﹣makers have to take 24 steps,which include washing the leather,carving (雕刻) and painting,to make a puppet.
Just like many things that are in danger,traditional arts also face the risk of disappearing. "Many young people still think that shadow puppetry is an old﹣fashioned folk art, " said Liu Chaokan,the sixth﹣generation inheritor (继承人)of shadow puppetry in Yunnan province.
Liu understands why old art forms couldn't interest young people,so he connects new stories with the traditional form of storytelling.In a recent show based on the ancient Chinese novel Journey to the West,Baigujing dances to a Korean pop song.Popular Chinese cartoon characters,together with the modern factors (元素),are Liu's secret in getting the attention of children. "Since they couldn't understand those old stories,why don't we show them the cartoon characters they love in shadow puppetry shows?" said Liu.
To keep the old art forever young,Liu thinks they should respect (尊重)its traditions and protect the basic of the art.
(1)How long has shadow puppetry been in China?
(2)What are the puppets made from?
(3)How do many young people feel about shadow puppetry according to Liu Chaokan?
(4)Which ancient Chinese novel is mentioned in the passage?
(5)Do you think traditional arts like shadow puppetry will disappear?Why or why not?
阅读短文回答问题
Kyra Komac, 28 years old, now has 25 furniture(家具) stores all over the country. The new store, in London’s Camden High Street, takes her back to where it all started. She tells us about how the business began.
When I was little, my mother began selling flowers in Camden Market. She couldn’t leave me at home on my own, so I had to go to the market with her.
To begin with, I didn’t have to do anything. I just sat there, and my mum told me jokes and stories so I didn’t get bored. When I got older, I gave my mum a hand and I really enjoyed it.
Then, one year, my grandma gave me a book for Christmas. It was all about making candles and I loved it. I was 14, and I didn’t have to go to the market any more because mum could leave me at home on my own. I made candles of all shapes and sizes in my free time. I made hundreds of them.
One day, my mother was ill so I had to go to the market on my own. I decided to take some candles with me and see if I could sell them. They were sold out in twenty minutes! The next week, my mum gave me some money to buy some wax(蜡) to make more candles. They sold out really quickly, too.
Nine months later, we decided to stop selling flowers. My mum and I couldn’t make enough candles during the week, so some of my school friends started to give us a hand. I paid them £1 for every candle, and we used to sell them for three or four times that. It was fun and my friends worked with me in the market.
At the age of 22, my uncle helped me to open my first shop in Portobello Road by lending me some money. Since then, I’venever looked back, even in difficulties. In the first store, we only sold candles, but now we sell everything from furniture to paintings. Oh, and candles, of course.
How many furniture stores does Kyra Komac have now?
Where did Kyra’s mother sell flowers? (no more than 3 words)
What did Kyra do in her free time when she was fourteen?
Who helped when Kyra and her mum couldn’t make enough candles?(no more than 5 words)
How did Kyra’s uncle help her to open her first shop?
任务型阅读。(共6分,每小题2分)
Most new babies were born in the developing countries. These countries are found in Africa, South America and parts of Asia. In the developed countries of Europe and North America, the population is growing very slowly. This is because women in these countries have, on average (平均), only one or two children. In the developing countries, many women have five or more children. In 1950, about one quarter of the world’s population lived in the developed countries. By 2050, these countries will be home to only about one tenth of the world’s people.
In the developing countries, more than one billion people are still living below the poverty(贫困) line. These people do not have enough food to eat and they live in poor housing conditions. Children get little time at school and suffer (遭受痛苦) from many kinds of diseases.
At the beginning of the 21st century, the world’s population was around six billion. The U.N. has said that the world’s population will level off (平稳下降) at 12.5 billion by the year 2100. Other groups think the world’s population will continue to grow, reaching 14 billion before it becomes stable (稳定的), or even falls.
根据短文内容,回答下列问题。
In 1950, what percent of the world’s population lived in developing countries?
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There will be twelve and a half billion people on the earth in 2100, won’t there?
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将文中画线部分翻译成汉语。
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The twentieth Brazil World Cup(巴西世界杯) began in June 13,
2014. The football fans are all excited about it.
Dimitar Berbatov(贝尔巴托夫)is one of the best football players
in the world. He has many fans all over the world. They love him very much. He is someone special to them. He is a great football player.
Dimitar Berbatov is from Bulgaria(保加利亚). He is 189cm tall. He is very strong. He was born in 1980. He is 33 years old. He is a strike(前锋).Dimitar works hard and has many goals(目标). He wants to do things well. He tries his best to work. But some people still say he is a little lazy. In fact, he is very hard-working. He only plays in his own way.
Dimitar is confident(自信的). He has some money now by playing football well. He is kind and you can find him in some charity(慈善)parties. He says money is not everything. He enjoys his life very much and likes to help others. As a football superstar, he makes people excited and happy.
What does Dimitar Berbatov look like?(In 4 words) ___________ _
How old is Dimitar Berbatov? (In 5 words) ___________________________
How do you know Dimitar Berbatov is kind?( In 8 words) ___________________________
Where does Dimitar Berbatov come from? (In 4 words) ___________________________
What does Dimitar Berbatov enjoy very much? (In 6 words) ___________________________
A famous story about happiness
Mrs Jones, a 92—year—old lady, dresses__1___ well each morning before 8 o’clock. This morning she got up early, dressed up as before, because she would move to a nursing home.
After many hours of waiting in the lobby(通道),she __2__ sweetly when a young lady told her that her room was ready,.“ I love it,”she answered___3___ , like a 8---year---- old girl who has just received a new gift.
“Mrs Jones, you haven’t seen the room……just wait. You __4__here for such a long time, I’m very sorry……”
“It doesn't matter” ,she said.“ Happiness is something you decide on. I don’t mind how the furniture(家具) is placed or anything else in the room. I have already ____5___ to love it. Every morning I get out of the bed, feeling thankful for my body parts that work,. Each day is a _6_. As my eyes open, I’ll focus on (专注于) the __7__day and all the happy things……”
Please _8__:Happiness is an attitude(心态)。
用下列词语的正确形式填空(每空1分)
gift decide wait her smile remember happy new
回答下列问题, 每题 1 分
(1)why did this old lady move to the nursing home?
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(2)What do you think about happiness?
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