任务型阅读。阅读短文，然后回答后边的问题（每题2分，共6分）-优题课

根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Monet’s Gardens

Follow in Monet’s footsteps and enjoy yourselves in Monet’s Gardens. Here is some useful information about planning a visit to Monet’s Gardens.

Online ticketing

Tickets can be bought online. Sale starts from Sunday, May 12th, 2024.

Opening times

Monet’s Gardens are open every day from March 29th, 2024 to November 1st, 2024, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. The latest entry（进入）is 5:30 pm.

Prices

•Adults: €11

•Children over 7 and students: €6.50

•Children under 7: free

Safety

•Pets are not allowed.

•Picnic, painting, and drawing are not allowed.

•Bags over the size of 55cm×35cm×20cm are not allowed.

（1）When can people begin to buy tickets to Monet’s Gardens online?

A．	On May 1st, 2024.	B．	On May 12th, 2024.
C．	On March 29th, 2024.	D．	On November 1st, 2024.

（2）How many hours are Monet’s Gardens open every day?

A．

6.5 hours.

B．

7.5 hours.

C．

8.5 hours.

D．

9.5 hours.

（3）If Mr. Lee and Mrs. Lee with their 6-year-old son visit Monet’s Gardens, how much should they pay?

A．

€11.

B．

€17.50.

C．

€22.

D．

€28.50.

（4）Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A．	You can take pets into Monet’s Gardens.
B．	You can’t have a picnic in Monet’s Gardens.
C．	You can take a bag over the size of 55cm×35cm×20cm.
D．	You can’t enter Monet’s Gardens at 5:00 pm on opening days.

（5）What is the main purpose of the text?

A．	To list the reasons for visiting Monet’s Gardens.
B．	To introduce different activities in Monet’s Gardens.
C．	To compare different prices of visiting Monet’s Gardens.
D．	To give some information about visiting Monet’s Gardens.

阅读下面短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

We all want to do things well. For example, as students all of us want to have a good performance in study and get good grades. However, growing up also includes accepting when things go wrong. In fact, mistakes can lead to some of the most interesting and meaningful results.

Aiming for good results can help you focus on（关注）your goals, but it’s also important to focus on enjoying the process. Getting too hung up on whether things go as planned can put a lot of pressure on you and lead to worry. That’s why it’s good to leave some room for mistakes and imperfections.

Dr. Rekha Vara is a doctor who helps people with their mental health（心理健康）. She says getting things wrong is part of growing up. “We also have to experience the uncomfortable feeling when we get things wrong. This helps us to become stronger,” says Dr. Vara. “Or we’ll be too scared to make mistakes. This fear can lead us to put off doing difficult things or avoid trying new things.”

Learning from your mistakes is necessary during growing up. The most important thing is what you choose to do next. Try not to take it too seriously, blame（责备）yourself or feel too disappointed or upset. Dr. Vara explains, “Remember you’re a common man. Humans make mistakes.” ▲ , then these feelings will soon pass and then you’ll feel happier.

Instead, thinking about what you might do differently next time helps a lot. In one study, if students were reminded to forgive（宽恕）and be kind to themselves when they failed a test, they felt more encouraged to try again, while other students were less pleased to have a second try.

（1）What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．

执迷

B．

懊悔

C．

遗憾

D．

忽略

（2）Which of the following would Dr. Vara agree with?

A．	Fear leads us to try new things.
B．	Failure is normal in growing up.
C．	Good results make us stronger.
D．	People hardly ever get things wrong.

（3）Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 4?

A．	Everyone will grow up	B．	Process is really important
C．	You should enjoy your feelings	D．	You might feel uncomfortable at first

（4）How does the writer support his idea in the last Paragraph?

A．	By telling stories.	B．	By giving an example.
C．	By listing numbers.	D．	By describing a problem.

（5）What’s the best title for the passage?

A．	Stick to your goals	B．	Avoid making mistakes
C．	Imperfection can be a gift	D．	Pressure is the key to success

阅读下面短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

Anna Mary Robertson was a famous American painter. It is often said that Anna first took up painting when she was nearly 80 years old. In fact, when she was a little girl, she drew whenever she had a chance.

Long before she became known, Anna lived a life full of challenges. She always kept busy with farm chores, housework, and children, but she never really stopped pursuing（追求）art.

In Anna’s late age, she pictured some scenes in her mind before painting. She would close her eyes and recall a happy time from her early life. She would remember helping her father on the farm. She would see the people, the farm buildings, and the animals. She would imagine the blue mountains and the softly falling snow.

Anna’s friends and family members loved the paintings. She gave them away as gifts. A friend hung several of the paintings in a local store. One day a stranger came into the store and bought every one of her paintings. He took her paintings to New York City and showed them to some art collectors. One of these collectors, Dr. Kallir, liked the paintings. He hung some of them in his gallery（画廊）. The newspaper did a story about the art show. The reporter called Anna “Grandma Moses.” From then on almost everyone called her that way. Grandma Moses kept on painting. Her paintings got better, and they got more popular.

In her lifetime, Moses created about 1,500 works of art. They were cheerful, warm and full of life, just like Grandma herself. Her paintings still remain popular today.

“As I look back on my life, it’s like a good day’s work. It was done and I feel satisfied with it. I knew nothing better than painting and made full use of what life offered. And life is what we make it, always has been, always will be,” she said.

（1）When did Anna first take up painting?

A．	When she was a little girl.
B．	When she was about 80 years old.
C．	When she saw the blue mountains.
D．	When she helped her father on the farm.

（2）According to Paragraph 3, what’s the main theme of Anna’s paintings?

A．	Farming.	B．	Animals.
C．	Country life.	D．	Family members.

（3）What’s the correct order of the following events?

①Anna was known to the public.

②Anna’s friends received her paintings as gifts.

③An art show about Anna’s paintings was reported.

④A man brought Anna’s paintings to New York City.

A．

②④①③

B．

②④③①

C．

①④②③

D．

①④③②

（4）Which of the following words can best describe Anna?

A．	Honest and friendly.	B．	Outgoing and independent.
C．	Clever and well-educated.	D．	Creative and hard-working.

（5）In which part of a magazine can we read this passage?

A．	Language and culture.	B．	Art and people.
C．	Nature and environment.	D．	Science and technology.

阅读下面短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

What year were you born in? Are you a dragon? That is to say, were you born in the Year of the Dragon?

As we know, the Year of the Dragon has arrived with us for a while, and everyone is excited about talking about dragons. Many of them have noticed that more and more people are using the word “loong” instead of “dragon” in their daily life. Actually, the loongs in Chinese culture, believe it or not, are far different from the dragons in Western culture.

First, let’s talk about their origins（起源）. Loongs are connected to stars and rain. They are believed to have to do with the power of emperors in the past. Dragons, however, are related to floods and dangerous waters underground.

Second, let’s dig into their stories. Loongs are like messengers between the sky and the earth. They help out the rulers, who become kings because of them. Dragons, though, are troublemakers. They fight with the rulers and can even beat them! But as time passes, dragons lose their shine and heroes start killing them.

Third, let’s look at what they mean. Since loongs represent（代表）power, they are seen as a symbol of the emperor and an important part of ceremonies and traditions. Dragons, though, are bad news. They are a symbol of evil（恶）, and beating the dragons is seen as a victory over evil.

Lastly, let’s check out how they look. Loongs are like a mix of animals, with heads like camels and necks like snakes. They don’t need wings to fly because they are already skilled at it. Dragons are more like snakes, living underground and causing problems. They don’t have wings either, but people add those to make them look more impressive.

（1）Why does the writer start the passage by asking questions?

A．	To make a report.	B．	To do a survey.
C．	To introduce a normal year.	D．	To catch readers’ interests.

（2）What are loongs connected with according to the passage?

A．	Stars and the moon.	B．	The power of emperors.
C．	Troublemakers and evil.	D．	Dangerous waters underground.

（3）What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．

Rulers.

B．

Snakes.

C．

Heroes.

D．

Loongs.

（4）What can we learn from the passage?

A．	Loongs have wings.	B．	Dragons are good news.
C．	Loongs are used in ceremonies.	D．	Dragons’ heads are like camels.

（5）What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．	The origins of dragons and loongs.	B．	The meanings of dragons and loongs.
C．	The stories between dragons and loongs.	D．	The differences between dragons and loongs.

阅读下面短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

Koalas are cute and easy to recognize, with fluffy ears and a large, spoon-shaped nose. They’re popular with people.

They used to be common across Australia, but the last 200 years haven’t been good for them. Their forests have been cut down and burnt in bushfires. Now, koalas are endangered, so it’s necessary to make sure of koala populations by counting（数）them in different areas. This information can be used to find out where help is most needed. Then it’ll become much easier to protect them and their homes.

（1）Why is it necessary to count koalas?

A．	Because people love them so much.
B．	Because they are easy to recognize.
C．	Because they are common across Australia.
D．	Because their population information is helpful.

（2）How many ways are there to count koalas?

A．

2．

B．

3．

C．

4．

D．

5．

（3）Which of the following is NOT needed to count koalas?

A．

A hat.

B．

A watch.

C．

A smartphone.

D．

A backpack.

（4）What should be done first to count koalas?

A．	Search for koalas.	B．	Go out to the forest.
C．	Record when not seeing a koala.	D．	Fill in personal information.

（5）Who is the passage most probably written for?

A．

Teenagers.

B．

Workers.

C．

Teachers.

D．

Keepers.