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1、阅读下面短文,根据括号内所给汉语注释写出单词的正确形式。(每空一词)
One beautiful winter morning, a young boy stepped into a shop that had a public telephone. He found a wooden box, climbed on top, and reached for the phone buttons to dial (号码). He asked a lady on the phone, "Madam, would you give me a (机会)to cut the lawn of your garden?"
The woman on the other end said, "Sorry, kid. (尽管)you are kind, I already have somebody for my garden."
The boy kept saying, "Madam, I'll cut your lawn for half the (价格)of your current(现在的) service provider."
The woman said, "I'm quite (满意的)with the person who is now taking care of my lawn. He is doing an excellent job."
"Madam, I'll even sweep your doorway. I promise your lawn will be the (干净的)in Palm Beach, Florida, by Sunday," the boy said. "No, thank you," the woman replied. With a smile, the little boy (挂)up the phone. The store owner was touched by the boy's positive spirit. He went up to the boy and said, "Son, I would like to (提供)you a job."
To the store owner's surprise, the boy (礼貌地) refused him."No, thanks, but I already have a job."
"Weren't you just asking for a job from the lady on the phone?" asked the store owner.
The little boy (解释), "No, sir. I was just checking how well I'm doing at the job I already have. I'm the one working for the lady I talked to.""
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2、阅读下面句子,用方框中所给单词或词组的适当形式填空(每词限用一次)。
especial hobby even if their work out
I'm a math problem collector. I enjoy the time spent with these challenging questions, it always takes me over one hour to solve one of them.
Besides collecting and solving those questions, I also like to create some fun questions by myself, when I don't have any math problems to solve. Sometimes I give the newly created ones to my friends. And they give me in return! Creating questions is much more difficult than The ready-made ones.
Because of these strange, I do well in math tests. Moreover, I have discovered the beauty of math, and will stick to it for a long time!
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3、 阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
"Hey! Ms. Woodall!" I was at the backyard of my house when I heard a voice call out my name. I turned around and saw William, one of my1 ,who loved plants and always smiled.
It was true. William was a joy in my class. When other students were having trouble understanding the lessons, he always cheered them up and brought them2 moments. However, because of his poor grades, I couldn't help3 I kept wondering if William could pass the exams because he didn't make any progress in study.
Things didn't change4 we started to study the life cycle of plants. As a class project, each child planted a sunflower. I did this every year with different results in different parts. At first, it was5 for many of the students to plant the sunflowers.6 ,most kids had little patience for the growing part. They lost interest and forgot to7 the sunflowers except William. I'd never seen him show such great8 in class.
Every afternoon, William made sure all the sunflowers were watered.9 even offered to care for them well during the summer holiday. To help the little sunflowers get plenty of sunlight, we10 moved them to the perfect place behind the library with William. All of us hoped the twenty sunflowers could11 the best.
About a month into the summer vacation, I happened to drive by the school. There, behind the library, stood William's sunflowers. I counted all12 of them. They must have been at least 12 feet tall with faces to the sun.
Looking at the sunflowers, I realized we teachers should13 what was planted in our children and tried our best to nurture (培育) it. This was also14 I chose to be a teacher, I thought. At that moment, I knew I didn't have to worry about William. And I believed that one day he would bloom and shine15 his sunflowers.
(1)A 、 friends B 、 students C 、 teachers D 、 classmates(2)A 、 simple B 、 free C 、 quiet D 、 bright(3)A 、 worrying B 、 accepting C 、 crying D 、 laughing(4)A 、 though B 、 unless C 、 until D 、 because(5)A 、 boring B 、 tiring C 、 exciting D 、 moving(6)A 、 Besides B 、 However C 、 Luckily D 、 Suddenly(7)A 、 talk about B 、 pick up C 、 think of D 、 look after(8)A 、 wish B 、 interest C 、 regret D 、 courage(9)A 、 He B 、I C 、 She D 、 They(10)A 、 secretly B 、 proudly C 、 politely D 、 carefully(11)A 、 grow B 、 feel C 、 turn D 、 smell(12)A 、two B 、 four C 、 twelve D 、 twenty(13)A 、 create B 、 trust C 、 change D 、 teach(14)A 、 why B 、 when C 、 how D 、 where(15)A 、 as B 、 for C 、 like D 、 with -
4、 下面文章共有五处内容缺失,请从以下选项(A、B、C、D、和E)中选出合适的内容,填入空格处。
Ways to Go Green and Save Green
Climate(气候)change is in the news. We're glad you want to take action, too. Luckily, many of the steps we can take to stop climate change can make our lives better. Let's start now.
Save water to save money.
Take shorter showers to reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating bills, too. Plant drought-tolerant(耐旱的)native plants in your garden. Find out about these plants in your area.
Fix a low-flow shower-head.
They don't cost much, and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back your money.
Eat smart.
Meat costs a lot at the store and it's even more expensive when you consider the related environmental and health costs. When speaking of something to eat, try local products whenever you can.
Purchasing products from local farmers keeps money in the local economy.
Bring a reusable water bottle with you when traveling or at work. Use a water filter(过滤器)to make drinking water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it causes large amounts of container waste.
A. Avoid bottled water.
B. Less gas, more money and better health.
C. If you eat meat, add one meatless meal a week.
D. Many plants need little watering
E. It seems like everyone's "going green".
What else do you usually do to stop climate change? (No more than 20 words)
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5、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
It's common to carry things on bikes, trains and even planes. But do you know small drones (无人机) can help carry packages to your home?
For two years, Google has been working hard in their secret research lab. Their latest project is called Project Wing.
Project Wing is Google's invention of a drone delivery service. It is half plane and half helicopter and is a little bit bigger than a seagull. It can deliver(投递)packages to buyers by drone to door.
The first drone test was made on a farm in Warwick, Australia. It sent sweets and dog treats to a farmer. The drone flew to the farm, hovered (盘旋), and dropped the package with a wire. Delivery is here!
The best thing about drone delivery services is that delivery time will be greatly cut down. You'll be able to order what you like online in the morning. And by noontime, the delivery drone will land your package.
Throughout history, there have been different kinds of inventions that have helped people move things around, said Astro Teller, lead scientist of Google Wing, to CNN. Teller thinks Google drones will be the next big step.
Interestingly, drones are not that young. The US has been using armed drones since 2oo2. But drones may also get another use. Film companies have asked to use drones to shoot videos from the sky.
Yet Google's delivery drones won't be able to fly to buyers any time soon. However, Google has proved that drone delivery is possible. And with Amazon announcing their drone delivery service last year, the further research is going on to make delivery drones safe and suitable for buyers.
(1)、What is Project Wing?A、Armed drones. B、Google's invention. C、New apple APP. D、Wings to help people fly.(2)、What's the usage of the drone in Project Wing according to the passage?A、Taking photos. B、Delivering packages. C、Ordering online. D、Hovering in the sky.(3)、The best thing about drone delivery services is thatA、delivery time will be greatly cut down. B、drop the package with a wire. C、deliver the packages to the door. D、land your package.(4)、From the text we know thatA、The first drone test was made in a company in Australia B、You can order things online and get them by drone quickly C、Astro Teller thinks Google will have another big step about delivery D、Film companies can't use drones to shoot videos -
6、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
"Ne Zha" is a Chinese cartoon film that has won the love of audiences around the world. Released in 2019, the movie is based on a famous Chinese fairy tale character, Ne Zha, who is known for his challenging spirit and heroic deeds. The film tells the story of a young boy born with special powers, destined(注定)to either save or break down the world. Even though he is feared and misunderstood by his community, Ne Zha tries hard to realize his worth and change his fate.
In one of the most exciting parts of the movie, Ne Zha teams up with Ao Bing, a dragon prince, to fight against a powerful enemy. At first, they are rivals(对手), but they soon realize they must work together to protect their world. Their teamwork and friendship become a key part of the story, showing how even the most unlikely friends can achieve great things when they unite. This part of the film is filled with wonderful action and emotional moments, making it a favorite for many viewers.
The cartoon in "Ne Zha" is amazing, with bright colors and exciting action scenes that keep viewers interested. The characters are well-developed, and the story is both touching and inspiring, focusing on themes of self-acceptance, courage, and the power of friendship. The film's success comes from its ability to mix traditional Chinese culture with modern storytelling, making it fun for both young and old audiences.
In my opinion, "Ne Zha" is not just a fun movie but also a meaningful one.It teaches us that our future is not fixed and that we can shape our own road. The film's message of hope and strength is quite common, making it a must-watch for everyone.
(1)、What is the main theme of the movie "Ne Zha"?A、The importance of family B、The power of friendship and self-acceptance C、The dangers of war D、The meaning of ancient fairy tales(2)、What is the main relationship between Ne Zha and Ao Bing in paragraph2?A、enemies and rivals B、teammates and friends C、teacher and students D、parent and son(3)、Which of the following is true according to Paragraph 3?A、The film only attracts young kids. B、The film tells us some historical events C、The film mixes traditional culture with modern storytelling D、The film has colorful scenes without action(4)、The passage is a /anA、poem B、novel C、book review D、film review -
7、It was nearly dark when we got to the wooden bridge. We could see water over the middle of it, and this often happened when the river was high. But the moment my feet touched the first part of the bridge, I was sure something was wrong. I dared not go forward and stopped suddenly.
"Go on, Beauty," said my master, and he touched me with the whip (鞭子). I did not move, so he hit me sharply. I jumped, but I would not go forward.
"There's something wrong, sir,"said John, and he jumped from the carriage(马车) and began to look around. He tried to lead me forward, "Come on, Beauty. What's the matter?"
Of course I could not tell him, but I knew very well that the bridge was not safe. Just then a man ran out of the house on the other side of the bridge. "Stop! Stop!" he cried.
"What's the matter?" shouted my master.
"The bridge is broken in the middle," said the man, "and part of it was carried away. If you come across, you'll fall into the river."
"Thank you, Beauty!" John said to me, and turned me gently round to the right-hand road by the riverside.
It got much darker but quieter now. The wind seemed to have luffed off and the rain stopped as I ran gladly towards home by another much longer road. For some time neither my master nor John spoke, but then my master spoke in a serious voice.
"We were very close to losing our lives in that river, John," he said, "Men may be clever enough to think of things for themselves, but animals know things without thinking, which often saves a man's life, as it has saved ours tonight. We don't realize how wonderful the animals are, nor do we make friends with them as we should."
(Adapted from Black Beauty by Anna Sewell)
(1)、They went to the wooden bridge toA、check if it was broken B、meet the man there C、save a man's life D、cross it to go home(2)、What's the correct order of following actions?①John and the master knew that Black Beauty kept them from danger.
②Black Beauty stopped and wouldn't cross the bridge.
③The man on the other side shouted to them.
④Black Beauty and the carriage reached the bridge.
A、④②③① B、④①②③ C、③④②① D、④②①③(3)、The underlined phrase "luffed off" in the 8th paragraph means"A、become stronger B、changed directions C、died down D、started blowing(4)、What does the master probably mean by saying the last sentence in the passage?A、Animals are smarter than us but they are our friends. B、Animals can feel trouble long before we do. C、We need to respect animals and be kind to them. D、Without animals' help, we can do nothing. -
8、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
Technologies Making School Life "SMART"
E-books
In the future, students may only bring e-books to school. In fact, some schools are already doing this. E-books can store notes and students feel easy with lighter schoolbags.
Robot teachers
There are robot teachers in the schools in some cities. These robots can help students with their studies. They can also help them solve problems.
E-skates
With a pair of e-skates, you can arrive at school faster! E-skates can be tied to your shoes easily. And there are four speed settings you can choose.
Flying aids
If students get hurt and need help at schools, drones (无人机) can be of great use. They can offer help faster than people and they can also carry medicine or clothes.
(1)、How do students feel with lighter schoolbags?A、Worried. B、Relaxed. C、Bored. D、Surprised.(2)、Who can help students with their studies according to the passage?A、The robot teachers. B、The parents. C、The workers. D、The friends.(3)、Which is the best choice if you want to get to school faster?A、Flying aids. B、E-books. C、E-skates. D、Schoolbags. -
9、 听下面一段独白,从A、B、C三个选项中选出正确的选项,回答问题。(1)、When did the panda-themed tourist train start to run?A、On March 20th. B、On March 18th. C、On March 28th.(2)、Who will welcome the passengers?A、Giant pandas. B、Workers with panda toys. C、Drivers with panda-shaped cakes.(3)、Why is the train called a "Moving Star Hotel"?A、Because it provides great service. B、Because it runs in Sichuan. C、Because it has pandas on the train.(4)、How many passengers can each car take?A、12. B、252. C、21.(5)、Which of the following can passengers do on the train?A、Order Hunan food. B、Sing songs. C、Watch real pandas.
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10、 听下面一段较长对话,回答三个问题。(1)、What does Adam think of inventing things?A、Difficult. B、Interesting. C、Relaxing.(2)、What was Adam's first invention used for?A、Cutting grass. B、Feeding animals. C、Watering flowers.(3)、How long did Adam spend inventing the machine?A、About half a year. B、Less than two years. C、More than two years.
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11、 听下面一段对话,回答两个小题。(1)、Why doesn't Tom like rock music?A、It makes him nervous. B、It makes him bored. C、It makes him tired.(2)、What kind of movies does Tom like?A、Musical movies. B、Educational movies. C、Historical movies.
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12、 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。(1)、When is Lucy's birthday party?A、On Wednesday. B、On Thursday. C、On Friday.(2)、Where are the speakers talking?A、in the museum B、in the hospital C、In the park(3)、What's the weather like today?A、Sunny. B、Cloudy. C、Rainy.(4)、How did the man feel about the film?A、terrible. B、boring C、wonderful(5)、What's the relationship between the two speakers?A、Husband and wife. B、classmates C、Teacher and student.
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13、假如你是张华,你的英国好友Alice想了解你校的"学雷锋月"活动。请根据以下相关信息,选择其中的一项活动,给她回一封邮件并说说你的感受。
I hear that March is the month of "Learning from Lei Feng" in your school.
Can you tell me what you did in the month?
At the nursing home
★ clean up the rooms
★ talk with the old
★ put on a show
★ …
In the community
★ do some cleaning
★ take care of the kids
★ sort the rubbish
★ …
注意:
1.邮件需包含所选活动的至少两点相关信息,可适当发挥;
2.文中不得出现真实姓名、学校等信息;
3.词数80左右;邮件的首尾和第一句已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Alice,
I'm glad you're interested in our "Learning from Lei Feng" activities.
… …
... ...Yours,
Zhang Hua
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14、 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。
WANG WEI, a well-known person from the Tang Dynasty, was a great poet and wonderful painter. His poemspaintings had a special relationship. They influenced each other a lot. As the Song Dynasty poet Su Shi said, "In his poems, you can almost seebeautiful painting; and in his paintings, you can feel the charm of a poem."
Wang Wei(have) a great love for painting. He often painted people, clear rivers, big mountains, and beautiful bamboo(forest). He was the founder of the Southern School of Chinese Landscape Painting. This school was famousits special way of using strong brushstrokes and light ink washes.
He left behind about 400 poems. Among them, 29 are in the famous poetry collection Three Hundred Tang Poems. He was especially god at(write) jueju poems. In just four lines, his poems could show usbeautiful and peaceful the mountains and rivers are! Deer Fence(《鹿柴》) is a good example:
No one(see) in the empty hill;
Only the echoes (回声) of speech are heard.
The setting sun shines deep into the forest;
And lights up the green moss.
Even today, we still remember him as one of the(great) poets and artists in Chinese history.(he) works are still widely read by people all over the world.
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15、阅读下面短文,根据首字母提示或括号内所给汉语注释写出单词的正确、完全形式(每空一词)
How can we save the earth? Jim Barnes, 15, talks about what his family do to save the planet.
A(普通) UK family produces about 90 kilos of rubbish a month. Some of the waste takes hundreds of(年) to break down. It also costs lots of money to keep buying new things to replace the things we(扔) away.
So to help save the planet and money, our family has chosen to(回收利用) everything. This will help reduce a lot of waste. We're also going to grow our(自己) vegetables and we already keep chickens. Soon, we can eat their eggs for bin the morning.
A family like ours uses about one(千) kWh every season for watching TV, using the dishwasher and more. To produce energy, a lot of waste is created. This can cause health problems and global warming.
Because of all this, we have(决定) to do something to save electricity. We watch less TV and use low energy lights now. We don't use the dishwasher any more, (也).Mum also tries to save energy while cooking.
What's more, we have tried other ways to reduce air p.For example, my dad drives to work only once a week. And I often ride my bike to school. How green we are!
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16、将方框中所给词语的适当形式填入短文中,每词仅用一次。
place back travel lucky all kinds of
Around the World in Eighty Days is a famous book by Jules Verne. It tells the story of Phileas Fogg. He said that he couldaround the world in 80 days. But no one believed him.
Fogg's trip started and ended in London, He visited manyHowever, it wasn't easy. Fogg usedpossible ways to travel. After many adventures, he finally cameto London, but found he was five minutes late.
, he travelled east and crossed the International Date Line. This gave him one more day. That means he finished the journey on time. He won!
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17、 阅读下面短文,掌握大意,然后从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Bruce saw the "Speak Up! Stand Out!"" poster in class and felt worried. Speaking English in front of others always made him1 .Last time, when he talked about sea lions, his2 sounded strange. His classmate, Jake cried, "Bruce sounds like a nervous duck!"" Everyone laughed. Now, he hid behind his sweater, thinking, "If Mrs. Lee calls me, I'll just say3 and sit down."
On Thursday, Mrs. Lee asked Bruce to stay after class. She said, "Your facts about sea lions were great,4 you spoke too fast. Your ideas are important, and people need to hear5 clearly." Bruce looked down, saying "I just can't make it." Mrs. Lee smiled, "Be confident! Even great6 practise in front of mirrors to improve their speech." Bruce nodded, feeling a little7 .
For ten minutes every day, Bruce 8 his speech in front of his bedroom mirror. "Imagine the mirror is my friend," he told himself. At first, his voice trembled (颤抖), but9 ,he got better. Finally, the big day came. Bruce's mouth felt dry as he walked to the front of the class. Again, Jake10 ,"Tell us duck jokes!" But Mrs. Lee came forward and said warmly, "Take it easy, Bruce. Your 11 knowledge is great."
Taking a deep breath, Bruce began, "Do you know ice can reflect (反射) sunlight? If it turns into water, the oceans will get warm faster." He spoke12 this time. When he finished, the class was quiet for a moment. Then, they all cheered. "Bruce made ice sound so interesting!" someone said. After class, Mrs. Lee gave him a note: "Don't13 whether others like your voice. Being confident means trying your best."
Now, he often volunteers to be the 14 to read aloud in class. Last week, he even politely15 Jake's wrong facts about polar bears. Who knew the "nervous duck" had been hiding such a strong voice?
(1)A 、 confident B 、 excited C 、 bored D 、 nervous(2)A 、 voice B 、 reply C 、 plan D 、 song(3)A 、 Thanks B 、 Sorry C 、 Never D 、 Hello(4)A 、 SO B 、 but C 、 her D 、 them(5)A 、 it B 、 him C 、 because D 、 if(6)A 、 dancers B 、 singers C 、 speakers D 、 writers(7)A 、 hopeful B 、 proud C 、 surprised D 、 tired(8)A 、 shared B 、 wrote C 、 practiced D 、 printed(9)A 、 slowly B 、 strangely C 、 suddenly D 、 seriously(10)A 、 smiled B 、 shouted C 、 answered D 、 warned(11)A 、 science B 、 art C 、 maths D 、 history(12)A 、 hurriedly B 、 carelessly C 、 politely D 、 clearly(13)A 、 look out B 、 find out C 、 care about D 、 talk about(14)A 、 best B 、 corrected C 、 accepted D 、 copied(15)A 、 learned B 、corrected C 、 only D 、 first -
18、 阅读下面材料,从方框中所给的A-E五个选项中选出正确选项(其中一项是多余选项),将其序号填入各小题,并回答问题。
Do you know Nezha? Liu Yang and Kate are talking about the movie Nezha 2. Let's read and find out what they think of this great movie!
K: Hi, Liu Yang! Have you seen the movie Nezha 2?
L: Of course! I love it from start to finish.
K: Me too!
L: I really like the part where Nezha learned to control his new magic. At first, he made a lot of mistakes, but he kept practicing. Finally, he did it perfectly.
K: Yeah, that's cool! What about Nezha and Ao Bing's friendship?
L: Even though their families were different, they worked together when their town was in danger.
K: True. And Nezha really wanted to protect the people in his town. Why do you think he cared so much?
L: I think Nezha is a responsible person who loves his home and the people there. Even when it was dangerous, he felt it was his duty to help.
K: The movie has so many exciting scenes (场景).
L: The fight between Nezha and the big demon! The special effects are so cool- it felt like I was in the fight!
K: I want to watch it again! What did you learn from the movie?
L: I learned that we should never give up, no matter how hard things are. The movie is fun but also teaches us important lessons.
A. Who do you like best?
B. They experienced a lot and got much closer.
C. Which one do you like most?
D. We should be brave and care about others.
E. What is your favorite part?
Do you think Nezha is a hero? Why or why not? (不超过 15 词)
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19、 阅读理解
What happens if you don't get enough sleep? Randy Gardner, a high 54 school student in the US, wanted to find out. He did an experiment on the effect of sleeplessness for a science project and stayed awake for about 264 hours.
After 24 hours without sleep, Gardner started having trouble reading and watching television. The words and pictures were blurry. By the third day, he was having trouble doing things with his hands. By the fourth day, Gardner was hallucinating (产生幻觉). Over the next few days, Gardner's speech became hard to understand. By the eleventh day, Gardner couldn't pass a counting test. He simply stopped counting in the middle and couldn't remember what he was doing.
When Gardner finally went to bed, he slept for 14 hours and 45 minutes. The second night he slept for twelve hours, the third night he slept for ten and one-half hours, and by the fourth night, he had returned to his usual sleeping time. Even though Gardner became well again quickly, scientists believe going without sleep can be dangerous and say people shouldn't repeat Randy's experiment.
Has anyone stayed awake longer than Gardner? Yes! Maureen Weston from the UK holds the record for staying awake the longest in 1977.She went 18 days and 17 hours without sleep!
During your lifetime, you will likely spend 1/3 or more of your life sleeping. But why? Surprisingly, scientists don't know for sure. Scientists used to think we "turned our brains (大脑) off" when we went to sleep. But now, however, they know our brains are very active when we sleep. Some scientists think we sleep to refresh brain cells. Other scientists think sleep helps the body to grow and feel relaxed. Whatever the reason, we know it's important to get enough sleep.
(1)、How long did Gardner stay awake in the experiment?A、24 hours. B、14 hours. C、About 11 days. D、Around 18 days.(2)、What does the underlined word "blurry" probably mean in Paragraph 2?A、Unclear. B、Colorless. C、Funny. D、Exciting.(3)、What can we learn from the text?A、Gardner stayed awake the longest in the world. B、Scientists can tell why sleep takes a long time in our life. C、Gardner slept as usual on the first night ater the experiment. D、Scientists have found our brains are active while we are sleeping.(4)、What is the main purpose of the text?A、To show a special experiment. B、To introduce an American student. C、To tell people the truth of sleep. D、To advise people to sleep enough. -
20、 阅读理解
Yangge is a popular folk dance among the Han people in northern China. It has a long history and lots of interesting stories, filled with rich cultural meanings, and is one of the first national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) items in China.
It began a long time ago when farmers were working in the fields. During rice-planting seasons, many farmers, with the help of women and children, would head to the fields. To make the hard work more fun, someone would beat a big drum. As the drums sounded, people sang and worked together, creating a lively and exciting environment. Over time, this activity turned into Yangge dance we see today.
Yangge is a very old tradition in northern Shaanxi. It started a long time ago in the Northern Song Dynasty. At first, it was named "Yang Ge", meaning "the song of spring". During festivals or important celebrations, people of all ages get together in the streets. Dancers wear colorful clothes and big smiles. They move to the lively sound of gongs and drums (锣鼓). Their dancing makes the air full of joy and draws many people to watch.
There are several reasons why Yangge dance is so unusual. Firstly, it is full of energy. The simple and lively dance steps let people show their feelings freely. Secondly, it brings people closer. When people dance Yangge together, they talk and work together. This helps make their community a happy and friendly place. Thirdly, it is a very important part of our culture. Passed down from age to age, it keeps our traditional culture alive.
In modern times, Yangge dance is not only a traditional activity but also a popular form of exercise and pleasure. People often dance it in parks and squares. It shows up in international cultural activities, becoming something that stands for and spreads Chinese culture around the world.
(1)、What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A、Where people sang and worked together. B、Why people beat drums in Yangge dance. C、How today's Yangge dance first started. D、What farmers did during rice-planting seasons.(2)、Why do people play gongs and drums in Yangge dance?A、To make the dance harder. B、To show their music skills. C、To make the dance fun and lively. D、To have a competition with others.(3)、What makes Yangge dance so special?①It is active.②It connects people.
③It keeps Chinese culture alive.④It is a modern exercise.
A、①②③ B、①②④ C、①③④ D、②③④(4)、Which can be the best title of the text?A、Yangge Dance and Festivals B、The History of Yangge Dance C、Yangge Dance in Northern Shaanxi D、Yangge Dance, a Special Folk Dance