2025北京版新教材英语高考第一轮
主题群四 文学、艺术与体育
五年高考
七选五
Passage(2021北京) 主题 音乐 词数 240
Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people. 1. The mental health benefits from music can't be argued. Music could also be helping you with many other health problems behind the scenes.
2. However, for the same reason, music can be very beneficial if one is in pain. By distracting (分心) the mind from the pain, music, people say, can lower stress and anxiety levels. This, of course, can lead to less pain.
Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed. 3. While the validity of the idea is still being assessed, the lowered stress can even be tied back to blood pressure. Similarly, according to researchers, listening to just 30 minutes of soft music every day may help with healthy blood sugar levels, through the lowering of stress and anxiety.
When it comes to heart health, there is speculation (推测) that it's not the style of music, but rather the tempo that makes it so good for your heart health. In one European study, participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure. 4. On the other hand, when the music slowed, the participants' stress and anxiety levels became lower and the effects on heart rates appeared to follow suit.
5. But there is a whole range of other health issues that turning up the radio could be beneficial for, which is what makes music so valuable.
A. This feeling can also result in many other health problems.
B. Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud.
C. This idea is a little off-the-wall but still has scientific backing.
D. They say it can play a big role in calming the brain enough to sleep.
E. The implications of music on overall well-being are really impressive.
F. It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety.
G. Interestingly, the more cheerful the music was, the faster their heart rates were.
三年模拟
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Cloze 1(2024届朝阳期中) 主题 体育精神 词数 247
Last night was the last game for my son's soccer team. Everyone in the team had trained very hard for it and thus confidently expected a big win.
It was the final quarter. The score was two to one, my son's team in the 1 . Parents encircled the field, offering encouragement. With less than ten seconds remaining, the ball rolled in front of my son's teammate, Mickey O'Donnell. With shouts of “ 2 it!” across the field, Mickey took the chance and gave it everything he had. All round me the crowd erupted. He had 3 !
However, everyone realized immediately that Mickey did it, but in the 4 goal, ending the game in a draw. For a moment there was total 5 . The air seemed to be at a standstill. You see, Mickey has Down's syndrome, a condition in which a person is born with learning difficulties, and for him all goals should be celebrated. He had 6 been known to hug the opposing players when they won a point.
Not knowing what was happening, Mickey ran over to my son excitedly, “I made it! I made it! Everybody won!” For a moment I held my breath, not sure how my son would 7 . I need not have worried. I watched, through tears, my son 8 his hand in the classic high-five gesture and started shouting, “ Way to go Mickey! Way to go Mickey!” Within moments both teams surrounded Mickey, joining my son to 9 him on his goal.
Later that night, when my daughter asked who had won, I smiled as I replied, “It was a 10 . Everybody won.”
1. A. way B. position C. lead D. back
2. A. Leave B. Pick C. Throw D. Kick
3. A. missed B. scored C. performed D. slipped
4. A. clear B. wrong C. specific D. decisive
5. A. silence B. anger C. whisper D. laughter
6. A. rather B. hardly C. almost D. even
7. A. admit B. react C. guess D. defend
8. A. drew back B. put down C. looked at D. threw up
9. A. congratulate B. comfort C. consult D. instruct
10. A. relief B. key C. tie D. pity
Cloze 2(2023房山一模) 主题 体育精神 词数 239
I glanced to my left and right as I got ready at the starting line. The sight of other competitors who had confident and fierce-looking faces got me goose bumps and I was even more 1 than before.
“On your mark, get set... Go!” shouted the race official. I pushed myself forward with all my 2 and started running as though a pride of man-eating lions were coming after me. As I ran, I could see the other competitors catching up with me. All of a sudden, I fell down on my knees. A hundred pairs of eyes bored into me, watching me 3 to get up. But no matter how hard I tried, I just could not do it.
“No, it cannot end like this. I have to 4 this race.” I thought to myself. However, the pain from my injury was so unbearable that I felt totally 5 . I really wanted to give up.
Out of despair, I gazed up at the finishing line. Just then, a kind competitor 6 her hand to me.
“Thank you...” I whispered 7 as I grabbed her hand and she pulled me up.
She lent me her shoulder for support, and I 8 forward. The crowd cheered at this brilliant display of 9 . Together, both of us crossed the finishing line.
Even though I never got the chance to learn her name, I will always remember her as the one who stepped forward to help me when I was in 10 .
1. A. tired B. confused C. nervous D. regretful
2. A. joy B. might C. trouble D. shame
3. A. attempt B. hesitate C. wait D. pretend
4. A. organize B. evaluate C. appreciate D. complete
5. A. defeated B. inspired C. shocked D. relaxed
6. A. waved B. extended C. showed D. pointed
7. A. proudly B. cautiously C. awkwardly D. gratefully
8. A. moved B. fell C. bent D. looked
9. A. partnership B. sportsmanship C. leadership D. friendship
10. A. anger B. doubt C. need D. silence
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Passage 1(2024届八中期中,A) 主题 建筑 词数 413
THE OLYMPIC STUDIES CENTRE
YOUR SOURCE OF REFERENCE FOR OLYMPIC KNOWLEDGE
The IOC Olympic Studies Centre is the world source of reference for Olympic knowledge. Our mission is to share this knowledge with professionals and researchers through providing information, giving access to our unique collections, enabling research and stimulating intellectual exchange.
As part of the IOC, we are uniquely placed to collect and share the most up-to-date and accurate information on Olympism. Our collections include the IOC archives (档案), the official publications of the IOC and the Organising Committees of the Olympic Games as well as books, articles and journals.
HERE TO HELP
Whatever your interest in the Olympic Movement—academic or professional—we will help you find the information you need, quickly and easily. We're here to:
Answer your questions: share factual and historical information, Games results and statistics
Give personalized guidance: help you find what you need in our extensive library and archives
Lend you books and publications, even internationally
Give you online access: to our electronic documents
Award research grants: to PhD students and established researchers
Connect you to our network: of academic experts in Olympic studies
Join the academic community interested in Olympic studies
One of our key roles is to facilitate communication and cooperation between the IOC and the international academic community in order to promote research and stimulate intellectual exchange.
This worldwide community is mainly composed of over 40 Olympic Studies Centres and hundreds of individual scholars and university students working on academic projects related to the field of Olympic studies.
Thanks to this regular exchange and the work conducted by the academics, we enrich the world's Olympic knowledge, share new analysis on key topics related to the Olympic Movement and can provide guidance to universities wishing to launch initiatives on Olympic studies.
Join our academic mailing list
University professors and researchers are invited to join our academic mailing list to be informed about our future activities and other updates concerning Olympic studies initiatives. To join, email us with a brief description of your academic status and your full contact details.
VISIT US
You'll find us next door to the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. We're open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, except on public holidays and on Christmas. You don't need an appointment to use the library and the study rooms. If you would like to see the historical archives or need personal guidance to find your way around our collections, please fill out our visitor request form.
1. The Olympic Studies Centre mainly aims to .
A. give personalized guidance
B. provide resources on the Olympics
C. receive Olympic fans across the world
D. update information on Olympism for officials
2. What can be learned about the academic community
A. It is organized by Olympic officials. B. It launches projects at universities.
C. It promotes academic exchanges. D. It provides electronic documents.
3. If you want to visit the centre, you have to .
A. fill out a visitor request form B. enter the Olympic Museum
C. make an appointment D. arrive on workdays
Passage 2(2023朝阳期末,A) 主题 文学 词数 303
With many Chicken Soup for the Soul books in development, we are always looking for new talent. So whether you are a regular contributor or new to our family, please share your stories with us.
Here is the recipe for submission.
Story Guidelines
Tell a heartwarming story about something that has happened to you or someone you know.
The story should start “in the action” and draw in the reader. Do not start your story with an introduction about what you are going to say.
Don't try fancy moves with tenses. Writing in the present tense about something that happened in the past rarely works.
Keep your story within 1200 words. Tighten!
Tips about submitting
The only way to submit your stories is to do it on our website. A message, “Thank you! Your information has been received”, is the only confirmation of your submission. There is no email from us. If you have any problems, please write to:webmaster@.
There are many topics in each of our books. If you have a story that you think fits two of the topics, you may submit it to both. Also, there is no limit to the number of stories you may submit for each book.
After publication
If your story is selected to be published, you will be asked to sign our standard permission release agreement. This means that you maintain ownership of your story but you give us the rights to publish it and use it again in any future book or our other products.
After your story is published, you will receive ten free copies of the book your story appears in. You will be entitled to buy cases of your books at half price. You will also receive our monthly newsletter with advance notice of new books.
1. What kind of story is likely to be accepted by Chicken Soup for the Soul
A. A story with an introduction. B. A story of one's own experience.
C. A story with more than 1200 words. D. A story written in the present tense.
2. What can we learn about story submission
A. You can submit your stories by email.
B. A story can just be submitted to one topic.
C. You can submit many stories to the same book.
D. An email will be sent for a successful submission.
3. If your story is published, you will .
A. lose its official ownership B. obtain future books in advance
C. get free cases of your books D. approve of its future publication
Passage 3(2023西城期末,A改编) 主题 建筑 词数 279
THE SOUTHWEST MUSEUM
The collections of the Southwest Museum represent Native American cultures from Alaska to South America. The museum contains some of the finest examples of Indian art and artifacts in the Unites States.
EXHIBITIONS
In its permanent exhibitions, the Southwest Museum presents the remarkable cultural diversity of America's earliest residents. The museum's four main exhibit halls focus on the native people of the Southwest, California, the Great Plains, and the Northwest Coast. Visitors may survey prehistoric Southwest painted earthenware, and enjoy temporary exhibitions and exhibitions that are moved between museums.
PROGRAMS
Throughout the year the museum offers a wide range of programs including:performances, classes, lectures, festivals, films and demonstrations by noted artists and other educational programs for members and the general public. Guided gallery tours are offered by a reservation, for student and adult groups.
MEMBERSHIP
Museum membership provides individuals and families with many chances to join the active and exciting Southwest Museum community. The membership benefits include:free admission to the museum;invitations to exhibition openings and special events;reduced rates on programs and classes;discounts in the museum store;calendars of events;members' newsletter and subscription to the museum's magazine, Masterkey.
MUSEUM STORE
The museum store offers beautifully made Southwest silver jewelry, Pueblo earthenware, and kachina dolls. It also offers folk art from Mexico and Peru. The store carries a large selection of publications on Native American history, and on several famous Native American and Western artists. Museum members receive a 10% discount on all in-store purchases and a 20% discount on all museum publications.
Museum Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Telephone:213-221-2164
Museum Location:
234 Museum Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90065
1. The collections of the Southwest Museum focus on .
A. lifestyles of American residents
B. native cultures of the Americas
C. the diversity of American festivals
D. the development of American arts
2. What can a visitor do at the Southwest Museum
A. Interview noted artists. B. Try painting earthenware.
C. Appreciate traveling exhibitions. D. Survey modern American folk art.
3. Which benefit can a museum member enjoy
A. Free classes and programs.
B. A 10% discount on kachina dolls.
C. The priority to reserve guided tours.
D. The right to invite friends to exhibition openings.
Passage 4(2023海淀一模,D) 主题 科学与艺术相结合 词数 494
At a museum in Vietnam, Lêna Bùi's film Where Birds Dance Their Last reflected on the beauty and vulnerability of Vietnamese feather farms after bird flu. During a festival in Rwanda, Ellen Reid's audio experience Soundwalk was shared in a hopeful discussion about music, parks and mental health. These are a few of the things I have helped bring to life over the years, working at the intersection of scientific research, the arts and advocacy to support science in solving global health challenges.
Science is key to addressing these issues. But it isn't the only key. To achieve its potential and for its advances to be implemented and reach all who could benefit, science depends on trust and good relationships. People might not always see science as relevant, trustworthy or meaningful to their lives. There are reasons why some see science as having a chequered past, from nuclear weapons to eugenics, and are therefore uninterested in, or suspicious of, what it proposes. Others feel excluded by the incomprehensibility of hyper specialist knowledge.
In its capacity to build upon and test an evidence base, science is powerful, but researchers and funders haven't been as good at ensuring this evidence base responds to the needs and interests of diverse communities, or informs policymakers to take action. Science might be perceived as distancing itself from the personal, the poetic and the political, yet it is precisely these qualities that can be most influential when it comes to public interest in a topic or how a government prioritizes a decision.
A moving story well told can be more memorable than a list of facts. This is where the arts come in. Artists can give us different perspectives with which to consider and reimagine the world together. They can redress the proclaimed objectivity in science by bringing stories—subjectivity—into the picture, and this can help foster a sense of connection and hope.
In 2012, I set up artist residencies in medical research centres around the world. Bùi was attached to the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit in Vietnam. The head of the research team was delighted, finding that Bùi, as a Vietnamese artist, had the license to be in, and to share useful insights from, villages where infectious disease researchers weren't welcome. Six years later, I led Wellcome's Contagious Cities program, which established artist residencies worldwide to support locally led explorations of epidemic preparedness. The recent pandemic made this work more noticeable, and has informed our Mindscapes program which is currently sharing experiences of mental health through the work of artists.
With pandemic, climate and mental health crises upon us, rising inequality and what feels like an increasingly broken world, never has there been more need to build and nurture hopeful and imaginative spaces to grow human connection and shared purpose for the common good. Science and the arts can work hand in glove to achieve this.
1. The author lists two works in Paragraph 1 mainly to .
A. reveal the gap between science and art
B. prove his competence in both science and art
C. introduce successful science-related artworks
D. show that science can be promoted in art forms
2. What does the underlined word “chequered” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Recent and remote. B. Good and bad.
C. Usual and unusual. D. Peaceful and scary.
3. Which of the following would the author agree with
A. Policymakers base their decisions on science.
B. Researchers popularize science effectively.
C. Science is well received among the public.
D. The arts help people build connections.
4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A. The Value of the Arts to Science
B. Where Do Science and the Arts Meet
C. A New Way to Fight Pandemic—the Arts
D. Which Matters More, Science or the Arts
Passage 5(2022石景山一模,A) 主题 体育活动 词数 296
Paragliding(滑翔伞运动) is a kind of flying, but instead of the wing being made of metal, wood or plastic, it is made of nylon or polyester. The wing is attached to a harness by lines where a pilot sits, similar to a parachute.
Is it safe
Paragliding, is as safe as sailing and deep-sea diving. The big advantage is that it's probably the slowest form of aviation, so if you do crash, you'll hit the ground quite gently! It's a very relaxing sport as you're mostly sitting down. Yet, you'll probably experience pain in some muscles you didn't know you had while learning, but many of those will be due to the walk up the training hill to launch.
Where do I learn
There are lots of schools, mainly based inland by appropriate hills or mountains, and there are also schools on the coast near spectacular cliffs. These are very attractive, though the prospect of landing in the sea seems to discourage beginners! It takes seven days to get your basic license; then you're free to fly independently at sites across the country.
What do I need
Pilots normally wear warm clothes in case they get very high up, and a helmet in case they stumble on landing. In terms of gear, schools supply basic training, canopies, harnesses, etc. However, you'll probably want to buy your own more sophisticated equipment, which you'll be able to choose much better once you've tried some out on your course.
Who can do it
There's no upper age limit provided your instructor judges you capable, but the youngest is 14. Anybody with good eyesight and good balance is a potential paraglider pilot.
Flying a paraglider is a great sport. We hope to see you in the air with us this season!
1. Which would be the best heading for Paragraph 1
A. What is paragliding B. Who invented paragliding
C. How is paragliding special D. Why is paragliding popular
2. According to the passage, paragliding is .
A. exciting but tiring B. safe and relaxing
C. attractive but expensive D. fast and challenging
3. What can we know from the passage
A. Fit people of any age can take up paragliding.
B. Most paragliding schools are situated by the sea.
C. Pilots need to buy basic equipment on their training course.
D. Learners can fly on their own after at least a week's training.
Passage 6(2022门头沟一模,B) 主题 音乐领域的代表性人物 词数 304
Elvis Presley was one of the greatest musicians in rock and roll history who changed the way people enjoyed music. Born on January 8, 1935, Presley was raised by loving working-class parents. He received his first guitar as a gift on his 11th birthday and had his first taste of musical success a few years later when he won a talent show at his high school. After graduating in 1953, he did a number of jobs while pursuing his musical dream.
In 1955, Presley began to develop a following for his unusual musical style and good looks. That same year, he signed with RCA. After that, Presley was on a roll, scoring his first No.1 single as well as his first No.1 album, and signing a movie contract—all in 1956. From very humble (卑微的) beginnings, he grew into one of the biggest names in rock and roll.
Presley was hugely popular, releasing album after album of perfectly written and performed songs and creating a huge body of work that was the envy of anyone during the rock era. He was also a big influence in the Civil Rights Movement at the moment when black music was becoming popular. His home, Graceland, also became a landmark. After his death, countless fans from around the world visit the famous residence every year.
Figures like Presley helped create the image of the “rock star” as a cultural icon in America. In the mid-20th century, singers and musicians became superstars due to the wider distribution of music and the post-war economic growth, which led to much more free time and income for American families. The rebellious (叛逆的) rock stars inspired them to create their own, more liberated identity outside the cultural norms (准则) in the 1950s. Colorful figures like Presley influenced an entire generation of Americans.
1. What do we know about Presley as a young boy
A. He had a gift for music. B. His family was rich.
C. He received a guitar in 1953. D. His family didn't support his dream.
2. What does the underlined phrase “on a roll” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. Busy with work. B. Successful in the career.
C. Attractive to fans. D. Included in a ranking list.
3. What did figures like Presley bring in the 1950s
A. A loss of identity. B. The growth of the economy.
C. A challenge to standards. D. A change in social status.
4. What is the best title for the text
A. Rock and Roll and Its Origin.
B. Elvis Presley and His Influence.
C. The Influential Figures in Rock and Roll.
D. The Ups and Downs of Elvis Presley's Life.
Passage 7(2022西城二模,C) 主题 音乐 词数 422
Music is a powerful thing. It awakens feelings and has the power to bring people together. But today, artists are not known for their music, but for how flashy their clothing is and how many times their wealthy relatives can get them out of jail (监狱). And thus, their music is lost.
Pop and rap music have developed into a shallow, image-addicted industry that lines up with what the public wants to hear and see, removing the focus on the actual music. Mainstream music is no longer composed of emotion, but instead, themes of money and fame. Photos and rumors fly while the music is ignored.
Not all musical groups or individual artists begin like this. Many of these artists are original and talented, but turn to the money side. Often their songs are written by experts who know what is appealing to a certain age group, and the musicians' faces can be seen on countless magazine covers. Soon their supposedly new and improved songs can be heard blasting out of car windows. But these songs are totally empty, lacking creativity and the original thirst of the artist to make an impact or convey (传递) a message.
MTV is not helping. It plays only what the public wants to hear. And unfortunately, the majority seems interested in either sickly sweet, generic pop or stereotypical (刻板的), bleeped-out rap. Kids and teens everywhere are swimming in these songs, which are often degrading to women and minorities, and inappropriate.
Almost all the girls in my dorm are addicted to the same songs. This was the case the previous year, and the year before that. Whenever I try to play music I enjoy, or introduce them to some decent songs, they say that everyone except me likes their music.
Why do most teenagers only listen to pop and rap music when so many other types exist Maybe it's because everywhere we look, we are bombarded with the same music: on the radio, on TV, on the computer. At school, pop and rap are discussed all the time. Perhaps they have never listened to anything else. Or maybe peer pressure is part of it.
There is no solution to the “pop problem”. It's called popular for a reason—many people enjoy it. There's no easy way to change their views. My suggestion is not to buy music like this when you can explore something new. Expand your horizons. Dig up your parents' old records and CDs. You never know what you might find.
1. The author probably prefers .
A. new pop songs meant for girls
B. original songs with deep meaning
C. catchy songs produced by popular singers
D. never-heard-before songs just recently discovered
2. What can we learn from the passage
A. Many artists trade creativity for wealth and fame.
B. The public is responsible for the existence of music.
C. MTV promotes the songs favored by women and minorities.
D. Musicians singing about money is an ineffective way to attract fans.
3. What is most probably the author's suggestion for young people
A. Try to respect your peers' music tastes.
B. Deal with the “pop problem” patiently.
C. Expose yourself to various music styles.
D. Treasure the music from previous generations.
Passage 8(2022石景山期末,C) 主题 体育与健康 词数 332
It's truly never too late to begin exercising, according to the researchers led by Pedro Saint-Maurice of the U.S. National Cancer Institute. Even for people who were “couch potatoes” in their youth, starting regular exercise in middle age can still greatly cut the probability of death from any cause.
The study tracked the lifetime exercise patterns of more than 315,000 people. The investigators found that folks who'd exercised all their lives had a 36 percent lower risk of dying during the study period, compared to people who'd never exercised. But, perhaps surprisingly, people who'd been inactive in youth but decided to get more physical in their 40s and 50s saw almost the same decline—35 percent—in their probability of an early death.
The study also found that a mid-life start to physical activity seemed to cut the probability of death from the two major killers—heart disease and cancer. For people who began exercising in their 40s and 50s, rates of death from heart disease fell by 43 percent compared to people who'd never exercised, and the cancer death rate fell by 16 percent. Those declines were similar to those seen in people who'd exercised all their adult lives.
“This study, once again, indicates the importance of physical activity in relation to one's long-term mortality,” said Dr. Evelina Grayver. “Whether or not you start exercising when you are younger or older, the benefits will always be there. But starting exercising at a later age and still getting the same mortality benefit doesn't mean that one should not exercise in younger years. Overall effects of continuous physical activity decrease the risk of an early death.”
The researchers also noted that while other research linking exercise to longevity has looked at physical activity at just one point in the lifetime, theirs is the first to examine the role of “participation in physical activity throughout the different stages of adulthood.” This new research demonstrates the crucial relationship between physical activity and the prevention of death at any age.
1. What can we infer from the passage
A. Exercising at any age helps one enjoy a happier life.
B. Lifelong exercising can guarantee a lower death rate.
C. Exercising in the 40s and 50s may add years to one's life.
D. Lack of physical activity leads to heart disease and cancer.
2. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To analyse a link between exercise and death rates.
B. To compare the consequences of exercise in different ages.
C. To explain the significant effects of continuous physical activity.
D. To introduce a new study on the benefits of exercise in middle age.
3. What is the author's attitude towards “waiting until middle age to get fit ”
A. Doubtful. B. Disapproving. C. Supportive. D. Neutral.
Passage 9(2022朝阳二模,D) 主题 艺术 词数 445
One of the great things about pictures is that they make no demands on you. You can look as long as you like and walk away at any time. There's a freedom in the arrangement that's different from going to the movies, concerts or the theater. Occasionally, people always say they feel intimidated by art. On the one hand, I get it. Some in the art world, wanting to establish their authority, fall back on abstractions to create a zone of exclusion. It can be insufferable. But on the other hand, what field doesn't see a version of this phenomenon Have you tried understanding cellular biology Contract law In my experience, there is less of this complex talk around art than around most other fields.
Art is a wide field. It's deep. It's diverse. You can come at the subject from countless angles. People seem to have been making art since the beginning, so the subject is an inseparable part of the whole history of humanity. So yes, things can get complicated. But, in the end, we're talking about pictures and sculptures. How hard is it to look at a painting How difficult is it to walk around a sculpture Children get it immediately. They know there's no right or wrong when it comes to looking at art. There are just things to notice, to test against our imperfect sense of the truth, and to fold into our various conceptions of beauty. Things we notice may cause feelings. They may lead to ideas. They might equally provide a release from ideas—a release into wonder, and into new kinds of awareness connected to your body, your senses, and your general state of existential confusion. What I notice will be different from what you notice. That's how it goes with art.
More than the political or economic conditions of any given era, it is art that later generations most want to remember. We remember Picasso and Matisse with more love than General Francisco Franco or Marshall Pétain. And we remember the Beatles and Francis Bacon over the chief ministers of Britain in the 1960s. That's because the arts—and I define the term as broadly as possible—reveal the best of us. It's because they combine the most intelligent and the most feeling of us. They testify, most fundamentally, to the fact that we're alive, that people lived before us, that as a species we're capable of making the most extraordinary things, and that human consciousness and the world beyond it are nothing short of astonishing.
Again and again, art expresses that astonishment—that mixture of wonder and disappointment, knowing and unknowing, pleasure and pain, joy and fear.
1. What does the underlined word “intimidated” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Misled. B. Inspired. C. Frightened. D. Attracted.
2. What is the main idea of the first two paragraphs
A. Art is complicated but easy.
B. Art is as complex as other fields.
C. Art is insufferable due to its abstraction.
D. Art is an inseparable part of human history.
3. Why does the author mention several famous people in Paragraph 3
A. To emphasize artists are more adorable.
B. To illustrate the superior position of art.
C. To show art can spread in a broader area.
D. To compare political and artistic figures.
4. According to the passage, the author may agree that .
A. abstract concepts can block humans' insights
B. art is a combination of unsettled contradictions
C. humans should try to perfect their thoughts of beauty
D. the appeal of art lies in its reflection of the best of man
七选五
Passage 1(2024届丰台期中) 主题 绘本 词数 269
All the feels
You can make your picture book memorable by concentrating on emotional connection. This works across every principle of writing, regardless of age range or genre (类型), because it is universally recognized. 1.
The reason why emotional connection works is that emotion is a fundamental human experience. 2. It also brings us together and reminds us that although we have differences, people are fundamentally the same. By bringing emotion into your story, you tap into that consciousness. The story feels more real to us. It is consistent with us, and as a result, we have a richer reading experience.
3. This is useful for your picture book writing, such as choosing vocabulary to use or adopting a suitable linguistic style. Once you know the genre of a book, you can think about the kind of emotional storytelling a reader would expect from this genre.
For example, if it's a funny picture book, your reader is clearly expecting to laugh. Make sure they laugh. If it's an adventure story, your reader will be expecting to feel excitement, anticipation and probably a little mild fear. If it's a heartwarming story, your reader expects to feel warm, comforted and overflowing with love. 4.
Another reason for including emotion in your picture book is to really get your reader inside your character's head. Firstly, it helps build on the young reader's emotional development and understanding of self and others. 5. As well as caring about the character, an emotion-filled picture book therefore keeps us on our toes.
If you want your story to stand out amongst other stories, give your reader something to remember—a strong emotional connection.
A. Secondly, it creates interest in the character.
B. It helps us make sense of the world around us.
C. An emotional ending in a picture book works well.
D. When we feel something, we will have sharp minds.
E. This is obviously not a complete list, but it is a starting point.
F. Here is why it works and how you can use it in your picture book writing.
G. Picture books have many different genres and your job is to know which genre your story sits in.
Passage 2(2023门头沟一模) 主题 体育与健康 词数 282
Walking has been considered as one of the best possible exercises. For many people,daily walking offers massive and long-term physical and mental benefits. 1. A Stanford University study found that participants were more creative when walking as opposed to sitting.
2. You've probably heard the phrase “exercise your creativity”,which compares the brain to muscle. Our creative mindset is triggered by physical movement,which is exactly why walking—with your dog, a friend, or alone—feeds creative thinking.
But the scenery is almost as important as the sweat. Just by going outside, you are stepping out of your habitual surroundings and your comfort zone,which is necessary if you want to open your mind to new possibilities. You can walk through a tree-filled neighborhood. 3. Even when you walk down a busy street, you can't help but get distracted by the sweet smells from a food cart or the child pointing to a building you hadn't even noticed before.
Our brains work harder to process in different environments. Therefore, walking outside cultivates our ability to collect new ideas and take in new sights,sounds,smells, and flavors. Shinrin-yoku, a common form of relaxation in Japan, suggests that being in the forest and walking among the trees can lower your stress levels. 4. Research has shown that immersion in nature and the disconnection from multimedia increased performance on a creative problem-solving task in a group of hikers.
So instead of setting a fitness goal, why not set a creativity goal that just starts with walking outdoors 5. For example,you can turn off your phone and give yourself the chance to be present in the world,to hear conversations and natural sounds, and to notice the way people move and the way the sun reflects in a lake. Walk not just for exercise. Walk for wonder.
A. In fact,you often fail to do it by yourself.
B. Engage more closely with your surroundings.
C. Without enough energy, you cannot wonder or create.
D. The physical movement during walking is obviously key.
E. You can walk through a park and observe people relaxing or birds singing.
F. But you don't have to live near a forest to receive the psychological benefits.
G. However, this habit isn't just a healthy habit but a necessary element of creativity.
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Passage 1(2023房山二模) 主题 影视 词数 328
Most companies use advertising to promote their brands, sell their products, and increase their income. For years, businesses have used different strategies in advertising to sell their products or services through written or visual messages.
When creating advertisements, companies tend to design some parts that appeal to our emotions or can be connected to our own lives. This is called memorable advertising. Our brains often pay attention to those parts that appeal to our emotions and forget about the rest of the information we see. So, one way to make memorable advertising is by adding an emotional or personal aspect to the most important part of the advertisement. As a result, there is a greater chance that viewers will remember that. If the scenes that appeal to our emotions manage to, at the same time, highlight the brand and its benefits, viewers will be more likely to build a connection with the brand, which can increase sales.
A good example is an advertisement from a leading consumer goods company. The advertisement showed people of all ages and from all parts of the world. In the advertisement, an artist drew pictures of what people thought they looked like—and compared those pictures to pictures of what their friends thought they looked like. This showed that people often perceive themselves negatively compared with reality—usually people criticize their looks too much. The advertisement encouraged people to see the positives in their looks, rather than the negatives. In this way, the advertisement triggered very strong emotional responses, achieved attention worldwide, and so made more people remember it.
Another way to make memorable advertising is by creating a fictional character that represents the brand. Think of the Michelin Man. The human-like figure consists of stacked white tires. The mascot gives customers a friendly, fun personality to connect and build a relationship with. It is much easier to connect with the friendly fat man than with a faceless tire company.
1. What is memorable advertising
2. According to the passage, what are the two ways to make memorable advertising
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
In the advertisement of a leading consumer goods company, it encouraged people to see their negative aspects and triggered very strong emotional responses.
4. Are you usually influenced by advertisements when you go shopping Why or why not (In about 40 words)
Passage 2(2023顺义二模) 主题 文学 词数 292
The capacity for empathy—to first identify and then understand and share in someone else's feelings—is largely held as a virtue. Yet, there is a knowledge problem that makes being naturally empathetic a struggle. Why As poet John Keats put it, “Nothing ever becomes real until it is experienced.”
So how can someone else's perspective (视角) and emotions ever become real enough for us to develop empathy Reading fiction may provide an answer.
Studies show that when you read fiction, it not only activates the language processing center of the brain but also increases global flow in the brain. It speeds up the part involved in physical movement and areas of the brain linked to sensory experiences. In other words, reading fiction lights up the brain in ways that copy the neural (神经) activities of the experience you're reading about. For example, if you read a well-written passage about a character hiking through the wilderness, your brain reacts as if you're on that hike.
To really cultivate empathy, you need to be internally more aware of and connected to those around you. And again, reading fiction is associated with just such a skill. One study, which assesses one's ability to determine someone else's emotions based on their facial expression alone, showed that fiction readers scored higher than non-readers and readers of nonfiction. The researchers assumed that reading fiction allows people to practice taking on someone else's perspective and thus improves their social awareness. This suggests that reading fiction improves one's theory of mind and emotional intelligence.
The takeaway lesson is simple: If you want to build empathy, try reading more fiction, more often—especially fiction by and about people whose experiences are different from your own.
1. What does the author think can help develop empathy
2. How does reading fiction light up our mind
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Non-readers and readers of nonfiction can better determine someone else's emotions based on their facial expression alone.
4. In addition to the benefits mentioned above, what do you think are some other benefits of reading fiction (In about 40 words)
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Writing 1(2023朝阳期末) 主题 体育与健康
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你班交换生Jim打算利用寒假在家锻炼身体,发来邮件向你咨询。请你给他写一封回信,内容包括:
1. 推荐一款应用程序和推荐理由;
2. 给出运动建议。
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
Yours,
Li Hua
Writing 2(2023东城期末) 主题 文学
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。市青年联合会面向全球发起“青春之歌”主题原创诗歌征集活动。请你用英文给英国好友Jim写一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1. 介绍活动;
2. 邀请参与。
参考词汇:青年联合会Youth Federation
注意:1. 词数100左右;
2. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
Yours,
Li Hua
主题群四 文学、艺术与体育
五年高考
七选五
Passage(2021北京) 主题 音乐 词数 240
Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people. 1. The mental health benefits from music can't be argued. Music could also be helping you with many other health problems behind the scenes.
2. However, for the same reason, music can be very beneficial if one is in pain. By distracting (分心) the mind from the pain, music, people say, can lower stress and anxiety levels. This, of course, can lead to less pain.
Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed. 3. While the validity of the idea is still being assessed, the lowered stress can even be tied back to blood pressure. Similarly, according to researchers, listening to just 30 minutes of soft music every day may help with healthy blood sugar levels, through the lowering of stress and anxiety.
When it comes to heart health, there is speculation (推测) that it's not the style of music, but rather the tempo that makes it so good for your heart health. In one European study, participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure. 4. On the other hand, when the music slowed, the participants' stress and anxiety levels became lower and the effects on heart rates appeared to follow suit.
5. But there is a whole range of other health issues that turning up the radio could be beneficial for, which is what makes music so valuable.
A. This feeling can also result in many other health problems.
B. Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud.
C. This idea is a little off-the-wall but still has scientific backing.
D. They say it can play a big role in calming the brain enough to sleep.
E. The implications of music on overall well-being are really impressive.
F. It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety.
G. Interestingly, the more cheerful the music was, the faster their heart rates were.
答案
1. F 2. B 3. D 4. G 5. E
三年模拟
完形填空
Cloze 1(2024届朝阳期中) 主题 体育精神 词数 247
Last night was the last game for my son's soccer team. Everyone in the team had trained very hard for it and thus confidently expected a big win.
It was the final quarter. The score was two to one, my son's team in the 1 . Parents encircled the field, offering encouragement. With less than ten seconds remaining, the ball rolled in front of my son's teammate, Mickey O'Donnell. With shouts of “ 2 it!” across the field, Mickey took the chance and gave it everything he had. All round me the crowd erupted. He had 3 !
However, everyone realized immediately that Mickey did it, but in the 4 goal, ending the game in a draw. For a moment there was total 5 . The air seemed to be at a standstill. You see, Mickey has Down's syndrome, a condition in which a person is born with learning difficulties, and for him all goals should be celebrated. He had 6 been known to hug the opposing players when they won a point.
Not knowing what was happening, Mickey ran over to my son excitedly, “I made it! I made it! Everybody won!” For a moment I held my breath, not sure how my son would 7 . I need not have worried. I watched, through tears, my son 8 his hand in the classic high-five gesture and started shouting, “ Way to go Mickey! Way to go Mickey!” Within moments both teams surrounded Mickey, joining my son to 9 him on his goal.
Later that night, when my daughter asked who had won, I smiled as I replied, “It was a 10 . Everybody won.”
1. A. way B. position C. lead D. back
2. A. Leave B. Pick C. Throw D. Kick
3. A. missed B. scored C. performed D. slipped
4. A. clear B. wrong C. specific D. decisive
5. A. silence B. anger C. whisper D. laughter
6. A. rather B. hardly C. almost D. even
7. A. admit B. react C. guess D. defend
8. A. drew back B. put down C. looked at D. threw up
9. A. congratulate B. comfort C. consult D. instruct
10. A. relief B. key C. tie D. pity
答案
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. D 9. A 10. C
Cloze 2(2023房山一模) 主题 体育精神 词数 239
I glanced to my left and right as I got ready at the starting line. The sight of other competitors who had confident and fierce-looking faces got me goose bumps and I was even more 1 than before.
“On your mark, get set... Go!” shouted the race official. I pushed myself forward with all my 2 and started running as though a pride of man-eating lions were coming after me. As I ran, I could see the other competitors catching up with me. All of a sudden, I fell down on my knees. A hundred pairs of eyes bored into me, watching me 3 to get up. But no matter how hard I tried, I just could not do it.
“No, it cannot end like this. I have to 4 this race.” I thought to myself. However, the pain from my injury was so unbearable that I felt totally 5 . I really wanted to give up.
Out of despair, I gazed up at the finishing line. Just then, a kind competitor 6 her hand to me.
“Thank you...” I whispered 7 as I grabbed her hand and she pulled me up.
She lent me her shoulder for support, and I 8 forward. The crowd cheered at this brilliant display of 9 . Together, both of us crossed the finishing line.
Even though I never got the chance to learn her name, I will always remember her as the one who stepped forward to help me when I was in 10 .
1. A. tired B. confused C. nervous D. regretful
2. A. joy B. might C. trouble D. shame
3. A. attempt B. hesitate C. wait D. pretend
4. A. organize B. evaluate C. appreciate D. complete
5. A. defeated B. inspired C. shocked D. relaxed
6. A. waved B. extended C. showed D. pointed
7. A. proudly B. cautiously C. awkwardly D. gratefully
8. A. moved B. fell C. bent D. looked
9. A. partnership B. sportsmanship C. leadership D. friendship
10. A. anger B. doubt C. need D. silence
答案
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. D 8. A 9. B 10. C
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Passage 1(2024届八中期中,A) 主题 建筑 词数 413
THE OLYMPIC STUDIES CENTRE
YOUR SOURCE OF REFERENCE FOR OLYMPIC KNOWLEDGE
The IOC Olympic Studies Centre is the world source of reference for Olympic knowledge. Our mission is to share this knowledge with professionals and researchers through providing information, giving access to our unique collections, enabling research and stimulating intellectual exchange.
As part of the IOC, we are uniquely placed to collect and share the most up-to-date and accurate information on Olympism. Our collections include the IOC archives (档案), the official publications of the IOC and the Organising Committees of the Olympic Games as well as books, articles and journals.
HERE TO HELP
Whatever your interest in the Olympic Movement—academic or professional—we will help you find the information you need, quickly and easily. We're here to:
Answer your questions: share factual and historical information, Games results and statistics
Give personalized guidance: help you find what you need in our extensive library and archives
Lend you books and publications, even internationally
Give you online access: to our electronic documents
Award research grants: to PhD students and established researchers
Connect you to our network: of academic experts in Olympic studies
Join the academic community interested in Olympic studies
One of our key roles is to facilitate communication and cooperation between the IOC and the international academic community in order to promote research and stimulate intellectual exchange.
This worldwide community is mainly composed of over 40 Olympic Studies Centres and hundreds of individual scholars and university students working on academic projects related to the field of Olympic studies.
Thanks to this regular exchange and the work conducted by the academics, we enrich the world's Olympic knowledge, share new analysis on key topics related to the Olympic Movement and can provide guidance to universities wishing to launch initiatives on Olympic studies.
Join our academic mailing list
University professors and researchers are invited to join our academic mailing list to be informed about our future activities and other updates concerning Olympic studies initiatives. To join, email us with a brief description of your academic status and your full contact details.
VISIT US
You'll find us next door to the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland. We're open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, except on public holidays and on Christmas. You don't need an appointment to use the library and the study rooms. If you would like to see the historical archives or need personal guidance to find your way around our collections, please fill out our visitor request form.
1. The Olympic Studies Centre mainly aims to .
A. give personalized guidance
B. provide resources on the Olympics
C. receive Olympic fans across the world
D. update information on Olympism for officials
2. What can be learned about the academic community
A. It is organized by Olympic officials. B. It launches projects at universities.
C. It promotes academic exchanges. D. It provides electronic documents.
3. If you want to visit the centre, you have to .
A. fill out a visitor request form B. enter the Olympic Museum
C. make an appointment D. arrive on workdays
答案
1. B 2. C 3. D
Passage 2(2023朝阳期末,A) 主题 文学 词数 303
With many Chicken Soup for the Soul books in development, we are always looking for new talent. So whether you are a regular contributor or new to our family, please share your stories with us.
Here is the recipe for submission.
Story Guidelines
Tell a heartwarming story about something that has happened to you or someone you know.
The story should start “in the action” and draw in the reader. Do not start your story with an introduction about what you are going to say.
Don't try fancy moves with tenses. Writing in the present tense about something that happened in the past rarely works.
Keep your story within 1200 words. Tighten!
Tips about submitting
The only way to submit your stories is to do it on our website. A message, “Thank you! Your information has been received”, is the only confirmation of your submission. There is no email from us. If you have any problems, please write to:webmaster@.
There are many topics in each of our books. If you have a story that you think fits two of the topics, you may submit it to both. Also, there is no limit to the number of stories you may submit for each book.
After publication
If your story is selected to be published, you will be asked to sign our standard permission release agreement. This means that you maintain ownership of your story but you give us the rights to publish it and use it again in any future book or our other products.
After your story is published, you will receive ten free copies of the book your story appears in. You will be entitled to buy cases of your books at half price. You will also receive our monthly newsletter with advance notice of new books.
1. What kind of story is likely to be accepted by Chicken Soup for the Soul
A. A story with an introduction. B. A story of one's own experience.
C. A story with more than 1200 words. D. A story written in the present tense.
2. What can we learn about story submission
A. You can submit your stories by email.
B. A story can just be submitted to one topic.
C. You can submit many stories to the same book.
D. An email will be sent for a successful submission.
3. If your story is published, you will .
A. lose its official ownership B. obtain future books in advance
C. get free cases of your books D. approve of its future publication
答案
1. B 2. C 3. D
Passage 3(2023西城期末,A改编) 主题 建筑 词数 279
THE SOUTHWEST MUSEUM
The collections of the Southwest Museum represent Native American cultures from Alaska to South America. The museum contains some of the finest examples of Indian art and artifacts in the Unites States.
EXHIBITIONS
In its permanent exhibitions, the Southwest Museum presents the remarkable cultural diversity of America's earliest residents. The museum's four main exhibit halls focus on the native people of the Southwest, California, the Great Plains, and the Northwest Coast. Visitors may survey prehistoric Southwest painted earthenware, and enjoy temporary exhibitions and exhibitions that are moved between museums.
PROGRAMS
Throughout the year the museum offers a wide range of programs including:performances, classes, lectures, festivals, films and demonstrations by noted artists and other educational programs for members and the general public. Guided gallery tours are offered by a reservation, for student and adult groups.
MEMBERSHIP
Museum membership provides individuals and families with many chances to join the active and exciting Southwest Museum community. The membership benefits include:free admission to the museum;invitations to exhibition openings and special events;reduced rates on programs and classes;discounts in the museum store;calendars of events;members' newsletter and subscription to the museum's magazine, Masterkey.
MUSEUM STORE
The museum store offers beautifully made Southwest silver jewelry, Pueblo earthenware, and kachina dolls. It also offers folk art from Mexico and Peru. The store carries a large selection of publications on Native American history, and on several famous Native American and Western artists. Museum members receive a 10% discount on all in-store purchases and a 20% discount on all museum publications.
Museum Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Telephone:213-221-2164
Museum Location:
234 Museum Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90065
1. The collections of the Southwest Museum focus on .
A. lifestyles of American residents
B. native cultures of the Americas
C. the diversity of American festivals
D. the development of American arts
2. What can a visitor do at the Southwest Museum
A. Interview noted artists. B. Try painting earthenware.
C. Appreciate traveling exhibitions. D. Survey modern American folk art.
3. Which benefit can a museum member enjoy
A. Free classes and programs.
B. A 10% discount on kachina dolls.
C. The priority to reserve guided tours.
D. The right to invite friends to exhibition openings.
答案
1. B 2. C 3. B
Passage 4(2023海淀一模,D) 主题 科学与艺术相结合 词数 494
At a museum in Vietnam, Lêna Bùi's film Where Birds Dance Their Last reflected on the beauty and vulnerability of Vietnamese feather farms after bird flu. During a festival in Rwanda, Ellen Reid's audio experience Soundwalk was shared in a hopeful discussion about music, parks and mental health. These are a few of the things I have helped bring to life over the years, working at the intersection of scientific research, the arts and advocacy to support science in solving global health challenges.
Science is key to addressing these issues. But it isn't the only key. To achieve its potential and for its advances to be implemented and reach all who could benefit, science depends on trust and good relationships. People might not always see science as relevant, trustworthy or meaningful to their lives. There are reasons why some see science as having a chequered past, from nuclear weapons to eugenics, and are therefore uninterested in, or suspicious of, what it proposes. Others feel excluded by the incomprehensibility of hyper specialist knowledge.
In its capacity to build upon and test an evidence base, science is powerful, but researchers and funders haven't been as good at ensuring this evidence base responds to the needs and interests of diverse communities, or informs policymakers to take action. Science might be perceived as distancing itself from the personal, the poetic and the political, yet it is precisely these qualities that can be most influential when it comes to public interest in a topic or how a government prioritizes a decision.
A moving story well told can be more memorable than a list of facts. This is where the arts come in. Artists can give us different perspectives with which to consider and reimagine the world together. They can redress the proclaimed objectivity in science by bringing stories—subjectivity—into the picture, and this can help foster a sense of connection and hope.
In 2012, I set up artist residencies in medical research centres around the world. Bùi was attached to the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit in Vietnam. The head of the research team was delighted, finding that Bùi, as a Vietnamese artist, had the license to be in, and to share useful insights from, villages where infectious disease researchers weren't welcome. Six years later, I led Wellcome's Contagious Cities program, which established artist residencies worldwide to support locally led explorations of epidemic preparedness. The recent pandemic made this work more noticeable, and has informed our Mindscapes program which is currently sharing experiences of mental health through the work of artists.
With pandemic, climate and mental health crises upon us, rising inequality and what feels like an increasingly broken world, never has there been more need to build and nurture hopeful and imaginative spaces to grow human connection and shared purpose for the common good. Science and the arts can work hand in glove to achieve this.
1. The author lists two works in Paragraph 1 mainly to .
A. reveal the gap between science and art
B. prove his competence in both science and art
C. introduce successful science-related artworks
D. show that science can be promoted in art forms
2. What does the underlined word “chequered” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Recent and remote. B. Good and bad.
C. Usual and unusual. D. Peaceful and scary.
3. Which of the following would the author agree with
A. Policymakers base their decisions on science.
B. Researchers popularize science effectively.
C. Science is well received among the public.
D. The arts help people build connections.
4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A. The Value of the Arts to Science
B. Where Do Science and the Arts Meet
C. A New Way to Fight Pandemic—the Arts
D. Which Matters More, Science or the Arts
答案
1. D 2. B 3. D 4. A
Passage 5(2022石景山一模,A) 主题 体育活动 词数 296
Paragliding(滑翔伞运动) is a kind of flying, but instead of the wing being made of metal, wood or plastic, it is made of nylon or polyester. The wing is attached to a harness by lines where a pilot sits, similar to a parachute.
Is it safe
Paragliding, is as safe as sailing and deep-sea diving. The big advantage is that it's probably the slowest form of aviation, so if you do crash, you'll hit the ground quite gently! It's a very relaxing sport as you're mostly sitting down. Yet, you'll probably experience pain in some muscles you didn't know you had while learning, but many of those will be due to the walk up the training hill to launch.
Where do I learn
There are lots of schools, mainly based inland by appropriate hills or mountains, and there are also schools on the coast near spectacular cliffs. These are very attractive, though the prospect of landing in the sea seems to discourage beginners! It takes seven days to get your basic license; then you're free to fly independently at sites across the country.
What do I need
Pilots normally wear warm clothes in case they get very high up, and a helmet in case they stumble on landing. In terms of gear, schools supply basic training, canopies, harnesses, etc. However, you'll probably want to buy your own more sophisticated equipment, which you'll be able to choose much better once you've tried some out on your course.
Who can do it
There's no upper age limit provided your instructor judges you capable, but the youngest is 14. Anybody with good eyesight and good balance is a potential paraglider pilot.
Flying a paraglider is a great sport. We hope to see you in the air with us this season!
1. Which would be the best heading for Paragraph 1
A. What is paragliding B. Who invented paragliding
C. How is paragliding special D. Why is paragliding popular
2. According to the passage, paragliding is .
A. exciting but tiring B. safe and relaxing
C. attractive but expensive D. fast and challenging
3. What can we know from the passage
A. Fit people of any age can take up paragliding.
B. Most paragliding schools are situated by the sea.
C. Pilots need to buy basic equipment on their training course.
D. Learners can fly on their own after at least a week's training.
答案
1. A 2. B 3. D
