1. Be
谷爱凌、苏翊鸣：成为更好的自己
Two young Chinese names shone(闪耀)brightly at the Beijing 2022 Winter Games:skier Gu Ailing and snowboarder Su Yiming. Both 18 years old,they won medals and made history.People call them “prodigies(天才)”，but they don’t quite agree on it.
Gu was born in the US. She started to ski at 3 and began professional training(专业训练)at 8.Now she’s an Olympic champion(冠军),a fashion model,and going to Stanford University this fall.How can she achieve(实现)so much?“Only 1 percent (百分之)of it came from my gift(天分)，”said Gu.“People don’t see how I train,fall (摔倒)and make mistakes(犯错) every day.
Su Yiming is a boy from Jilin.He began to learn snowboarding at the age of 4.In 2015, the news came that Beijing would hold the 2022 Games.Su was in primary school then. “I promised(承诺) myself that I would try to make it to my home Olympics.To many people,it sounded like an unrealistic(不切实际的)goal,” said Su.Now with a gold (金的)and a silver hung around his neck,Su is “so proud”of himself.”If you have a goal, go for it!”said Su after his Olympic win.”Hard work never cheats(欺骗)you.”
A. 问答型
1. Who are the two young Chinese shone at the Beijing Winter Games?
2. Where was Gu Ailing born?
3. How old did Gu begin professional training?
4. What does the underlined phrase “make it” in paragraph 3 mean?
5. How many medals did Su Yiming win?
B. 选择型
( )1.Why do people call Gu Ailing and Su Yiming “Prodigies”?
A.Because they are skiers and skateboarders.
B.Because they are both 18 years old.
C.Because they are shone brightly at the Beijing 2002 Winter Games.
D.Because they won medals and made history at a very young age.
( )2.According to the passage(根据文章), what do they think of being called prodigies?
A. They do agree on it.
B. Only one percent of it came from the gift.
C. They don’t quite agree on it.
D. It sounded like an unrealistic goal.
( )3.What is Gu going to do after the Olympic Games?
A. She is going to be a fashion model.
B. She is going to Stanford University this fall.
C. She is going to begin professional training.
D. She is going to be an olympic champion.
( )4.According to the passage. which of the statements is not true?
A. Both Gu and Su are 18 years old.
B. Su began to learn snowboarding at the age of three.
C. Su promised himself But he would try to make it He was in primary school.
D. Their gift is the key to success.
( )5.What’s the main idea (主要意思)of Paragraph 3?
A. Su Yiming is so proud of himself.
B. Su Yiming’s experience,from a primary school student to an Olympic champion.
C. Hard work never cheats you.
D. Su has a gold medal and silver medal hung around his neck.
2. Go,Webb!
韦伯望远镜有多厉害？
Well done,Webb! US James Webb Space Telescope(詹姆斯·韦伯太空望远镜) went into space in December 2021.It is the largest and most powerful telescope.On January 25, Webb arrived at (到达)its new home in space.It is 1.5 million (百万)kilometers away from Earth.
Webb is as tall as a three-story building.
Webb’s sunshield(遮光板)is as big as a tennis court(网球场).It protects(保护) Webb from the sun’s heat.
Webb “sees”by collecting (收集) light with its mirror(镜子). Webb’s main mirror is 6.5 meters wide.The bigger the mirror,the farther it can see.
Webb ‘sees’ faraway and old stars
Webb can”see”infrared(红外的)light.This helps it “see”stars over 13.6 billion (十亿)light-years away.
In fact,the faraway stars Webb “sees”are very old.That’s because the light of the stars takes time to travel in space.For example,a star gave off light billions of years ago.The light then traveled for billions of years to reach us.
Webb’s jobs
*Learn about how galaxies(星系)form(形成)
* Take pictures of planets in our solar system(太阳系)，
* Study the planets outside our solar system.
( )1.How far is Webb’s new home from Earth?
A. Over 13.6 billion light years.
B. 6.5 meters wide.
C. 1.5 million kilometers.
D. About 25 light years.
( )2.What is the sunshield used for?
A.It helps Webb “see”stars over 13.6 billion (十亿)light-years away.
B.It tells Webb about how galaxies form.
C.It makes Webb as big as a tennis court.
D.It protects Webb from the sun’s heat.
( )3.Why are the faraway starts Webb sees very old?A.Webb can see infrared light that help it see faraway stars.
B.The bigger the mirror, the father it can see.
C.That’s because the light of the stars takes time to travel in space.
D.A star gave off light billions of years ago.
( )4.According to the passage, which of the following statements is not true?
A.Us James Webb Space Telescope is the largest telescope.
B.Webb arrived at its new home in space in December, 2021.
C.Webb’s main mirror is 6.5 meters wide.
D.Webb can see stars over 13.6 billion light-years away.
( )5.Which of the following is not Webb’s job?
A.See stars over 13.6 billion light-years away.
B.Learn about how galaxies form.
C. Take pictures of planets in our solar system.
D. Study the planets outside our solar system.
回答下列问题
1. When did US James Webb Space Telescope go into space and When did it arrive at his new home?
2. How tall is the Webb Telescope?
3. What’s the size of Webb’s sunshield?
4. What’s the possible meaning of the underlined expression “gave off”?
5.What are the jobs of Webb Telescopes?
3 Wake up!Spring is here.
惊蛰到，春雷响，万物长
As the spring
Time to wake up! Not only bugs,but all animals that sleep through the winter—ground squirrels(地松鼠)，bears and even frogs.Do you hear the spring thunder?Do you like the spring showers and gentle winds?It’s time to get up and find food!
Farmers start the year’s work.During this time,most parts of China warm up quickly.There is more sunshine and rain.
That’s good for plants to grow.
As the Chinese saying goes,”The whole year’s work depends on a good start in spring(一年之计在于春).”Everyone seems to be ready for the new year’s work.How about you?
What do we do around Jingzhe?
* Feed the ‘white tiger’
In some old Chinese stories,a white tiger always bites people during Jingzhe.People draw the white tiger on paper,and then put some meat in its mouth.This way,the tiger is fed(喂)and will not bite people.Go away,bad luck!
* Beat the drums
Some stories are about the god of thunder(雷神).He beats’his drum to make spring thunder during Jingzhe.To show their respect(尊敬)，people on Earth also beat drums.
* Eat pears
It’s getting warmer around Jingzhe.Pears are sweet and juicy.People believe that eating pears can stop us getting coughs (咳嗽).
( )1.According to the passage,some changes(变化) happen as the spring
A.The weather warms up.
B.The world
C.The rain falls and the thunder roars.
D. It’s important(重要的) for grains(谷类) to grow(生长).
( )2.When is Jingzhe this year?
A.April 5 B.March 5 C.May 1 D.February 15
( )3.Which is not mentioned(提到) in the passage?
A.All animals get up and find food when Jingzhe
B.More sunshine and rain is good for plants to grow.
C.The grains are be
D.People on earth beat drums to show their respect to the god of thunder.
( )4.What do Chinese people do around Jingzhe?
A.Feed the white tiger,sweep tombs and eat pears.
B.Eat pears, beat the drums and eat meat.
C.Beat the drums, feed the white tiger and eat pears.
D.Eat Jiaozi, beat the drums and feed the white tiger.
( )5.Why do people on earth beat drums during Jingzhe?
A.To show their respect to the god of thunder.
B.To stop people getting coughs.
C.To let bad luck go away.
D.To get ready for the new year’s work.
回答下列问题
1. When is Jingzhe this year?
2. What gets up and find food?Take four kinds(种类) of animals for example(举例).
3. What’s the weather like in most parts of China during this time?
4. What is the Chinese saying about spring?
5. Why do people draw the white tiger on paper and put some meat in its mouth?
6. Why do people eat pears during the time?
7. According to some stories in China，who beats his drum to make spring thunder Jingzhe?
4. How Chinese people count their blessings
中国人常说的“五福临门”是哪五福？
Chinese people often say “wufu linmen”,or “The five blessings(祝福) have descended(降临) upon the house”.What are the“five blessings”?
The“five blessings’”,or wufu,
The character(汉字) fu means blessings,happiness and good luck in Chinese.It appears(出现) in all kinds of things such as(例如) paper-cuts and posters.This shows Chinese people’s wishes for happiness and good luck.For example,people paste (贴)the fu character on doors and walls during Spring Festival.Often,people paste it upside down(倒).The Chinese words for “upside-down”and“to arrive'(到达)”are both pronounced(发音)“dao”,So the phrase“fu upside-dowm”sounds nearly(差不多)the same as the phrase“good luck arrives”.
Fill in the blanks:
选出正确答案
( )1. Which is not included in the five blessins in Chinese?
A.Health. B.Good luck. C.A long life. D.Love of virtue.
( )2. Why have Chinese artists long used five bats to stand for the five blessings?
A.Because Chinese people love bats.
B.Because bats are lovely animals.
C.Because bats can bring good luck to people.
D.Because the Chinese name for bats includes fu.
( )3.According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.The Chinese name for bats includes fu.
B.The five blessings
C.The character fu means blessings, happiness and good luck in Chinese.
D.Chinese people use fu only in paper-cuts and posters.
( )4. Why do Chinese people paste the character fu upside down on doors?
A.Because it can bring happiness and good luck.
B.Because it sounds nearly the same as the phrase “good luck arrives”.
C.Because it stands for the five blessings.
D.Because it was how our ancestors(祖先) did from The Book of Document.
( )5. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?
A.People paste the fu character on doors and the walls during Spring Festival.
B.People often paste the character fu upside down.
C.The character fu shows Chinese people’s wishes for happiness and good luck.
D.The character fu appears in all kinds of things, such as paper-cuts and posters.
5. Venice(威尼斯)，a city on water
Where:in the north of /taly(意大利)
How big? : 414.57 k㎡ (Beijing is about 40 times(倍) bigger than(比) Venice.)
Number of people: 270,660(Beijing has 65 times more people than Venice.)
Language: Italian(意大利语)
Venice is a city different from most cities around the world.In Venice,you may not see many cars.There are a lot of boats. Let’s take a gondola(风多拉，威尼斯特有的一种小尖舟)to travel around this water city.
Gondola—- taxi on water
水上出租车
A gondola is a kind of boat in Venice.It is a wooden(木制的)boat.It is about 11 meters(米)long.A gondola holds (the boatman and five passengers(乘客).The boatman uses only one oar (桨).The left side of the gondola is longer than the right side.This helps the gondola to balance(保持平衡).
Bridge of Sighs
叹息桥
There are hundreds of bridges in Venice.The Bridge of Sighs is the most famous one.It is like a house with windows.In the old times,,criminals(罪犯)walk on the bridge to go to prison (监狱).They see beautiful Venice for the last time from the bridge.They sigh (叹气)because they are sad.That’s how the Bridge of Sighs gets its name.
Piazza San Marco
圣马可广场
Piazza San Marco is in the center of Venice.You can play with thousands of pigeons(鸽子)on the square(广场).At the entrance(入口)of the square there are two big pillars(柱子).A bronze(青铜) Iion is standing on the pillar to the east.The lion is the symbol(标志)of Venice.Every year,there is a carnival(嘉年华）on this square.
Sweet food
甜食天堂
People in Venice have a sweet tooth(爱吃甜食).There are many kinds of sweet foods in Venice like cookies and strudel(果馅卷).You can buy ice cream in every season.There are all kinds of flavors(口味)of ice cream. In cold weather,hot chocolate with cream is a good choice.
Beautiful glass
精美的玻璃制品
Venetian(威尼斯的)glass pieces are very popular(受的).They are all different colors.They look bright and beautiful.There are glass animals,vases,necklaces(项链)and earrings(耳环).Thirty workers can make only four pieces in one day.How do the people of Venice make glass?They keep it top secret(秘密)!
( )1.Where is Venice?
A. In the south of Italy B. In the north of Italy
C. In the south of Beijing D. In the north of Beijing
( )2.According to Paragraph 1, We can learn that _____
A.Venice is 40 times bigger than Beijing.
B.People in Venice speak Italian and English.
C.Beijing has 65 times more people than Venice.
D.The number of people in Beijing is 270,660.
( )3.Which places of interest(名胜) is not mentioned in the passage?
A.Summer Palace and Bridge of sighs.
B.Piazza San Marco and Ti’anmen Square.
C. Piazza San Marco and Bridge of sighs.
D. The Great Wall and Tower Bridge.
( )4.Which of the following is NOT true?
a.You may see many boats instead of (代替) cars in Venice.
b.The left side of the gondola is shorter than the right side.
c.The tiger is the symbol of Venice.
d.You can buy ice cream in summer.
e.Thirty workers can make forty glass pieces in one day.
A. abc B. cde C. acd D. bce
( )5.How does the Bridge of sighs get its name?
A.It is like a house with windows.
B.The criminals that walk on the bridge sigh because they are sad.
C.In the old times, criminals walk on the bridge to go to prison.
D.The criminals see beautiful Venice for the last time from the bridge.
回答下列问题
1. How big is Venice?
2. Why do people call Venice” a city on water”?
3. What is the symbol of Venice?
4. What kind of drink is a good choice in cold weather?
5. How do Venetian(威尼斯的)glass pieces look?