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Contents 目录
Reading 阅读
Questions 题目
Vocabulary 词汇
Useful Structures 常用结构
Comprehension Questions 阅读理解问题
Reading 阅读
The Unexpected Storm
Last Saturday, Ethan and his best friend, Lucas, went cycling in a park near their town. The weather was warm and sunny, so they decided to explore a path they had never taken before. They brought some water, sandwiches, and a map.
After cycling for almost an hour, they stopped beside a small lake to rest. Suddenly, dark clouds appeared in the sky. A strong wind began to blow, and within minutes, heavy rain started falling. The boys quickly put on their jackets and looked for somewhere to hide.
They noticed a small wooden shelter near the lake and ran towards it. While waiting for the rain to stop, Lucas realized that he had lost his phone. He remembered using it to take pictures by the lake, but neither boy wanted to go back out into the storm.
About twenty minutes later, the rain finally stopped. They returned to the lake and searched the ground carefully. Luckily, Ethan found the phone under a bench. It was wet, but it still worked.
The boys were relieved and decided to cycle home before the weather changed again. Although their trip had not gone as planned, they agreed that it had been an unforgettable adventure.
Questions 题目
Questions 1–5
Questions 1–4
Do the following statements agree with the information in the passage?
Write TRUE, FALSE, or NOT GIVEN.
1. In the past, most people went to stores to buy things.
Answer
TRUE
2. People can only shop online during the daytime.
Answer
FALSE
3. Clothes bought online may not fit properly.
Answer
TRUE
4. Older people prefer shopping in physical stores.
Answer
NOT GIVEN
Questions 5–7
Choose the correct answer, A, B, C, or D.
5. Why is online shopping convenient?
A. People can buy things without leaving home.
B. All products are cheaper online.
C. People can try on clothes online.
D. All products arrive on the same day.
Answer
A
6. What is one problem with online shopping?
A. Customers cannot compare prices.
B. Customers cannot buy clothes.
C. Customers may need to wait for delivery.
D. Customers must visit a store to pay.
Answer
C
7. Why do some people prefer physical stores?
A. They can buy everything for free.
B. They can try on clothes before buying them.
C. They can always find cheaper products.
D. They do not need to pay for delivery.
Answer
B
Questions 8–10
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer.
8. People can compare prices and read ________ before buying things online.
Answer
reviews
9. Customers can ask store ________ for help.
Answer
employees
10. The best way to shop depends on what people ________.
Answer
need
Vocabulary 词汇
| advantages | /ədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/ | 优点；优势 |
| disadvantages | /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/ | 缺点；劣势 |
| popular | /ˈpɑpyələr/ | 受欢迎的 |
| convenient | /kənˈvinyənt/ | 方便的 |
| compare | /kəmˈpɛr/ | 比较 |
| prices | /ˈpraɪsɪz/ | 价格（复数） |
| reviews | /rɪˈvyuz/ | 评价；评论 |
| deliver | /dɪˈlɪvər/ | 配送；递送 |
| directly | /dəˈrɛktli/ | 直接地 |
| customers | /ˈkʌstəmərz/ | 顾客；消费者 |
| especially | /ɪˈspɛʃəli/ | 尤其；特别 |
| products | /ˈprɑdəkts/ | 产品；商品 |
| properly | /ˈprɑpərli/ | 正确地；合适地 |
| orders | /ˈɔrdərz/ | 订单（复数） |
| return | /rɪˈtərn/ | 退还；退回 |
| immediately | /ɪˈmidiətli/ | 立即；马上 |
Useful Structures 常用结构
be part of something 是某事物的一部分
Shopping is part of everyday life.
购物是日常生活的一部分。
both A and B A和B两者都
Both ways have their advantages and disadvantages.
这两种购物方式都有各自的优点和缺点。
be popular because… 因为……而受欢迎
Online shopping is popular because it is convenient.
网上购物很受欢迎，因为它很方便。
without doing something 不做某事；无需做某事
People can buy things at any time without leaving home.
人们可以随时购物，而不需要离开家。
before doing something 在做某事之前
People can compare prices and read reviews before buying something.
人们可以在购买商品之前比较价格并阅读评价。
be helpful for someone 对某人有帮助
This is especially helpful for people who are busy.
这对忙碌的人来说尤其有帮助。
instead of doing something 而不是做某事
They can also take their purchases home immediately instead of waiting for delivery.
他们还可以立即把购买的商品带回家，而不必等待配送。
depend on something 取决于某事物
The best choice depends on what they need.
最好的选择取决于他们需要什么。
Comprehension Questions 阅读理解问题
Shopping Online or in Stores?
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Shopping is part of everyday life. People buy food, clothes, and other things they need. In the past, most people went to stores to shop. Today, many people also buy things online. Both ways have their advantages and disadvantages.
How did most people shop in the past?
Most people went to stores to shop in the past.
过去，大多数人去实体店购物。
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Online shopping is popular because it is convenient. People can buy things at any time without leaving home. They can also compare prices and read reviews before buying something. Many online stores deliver products directly to customers’ homes. This is especially helpful for people who are busy.
Why is online shopping popular?
Online shopping is popular because it is convenient and allows people to buy things without leaving home.
网上购物很受欢迎，因为它很方便，而且人们不用出门就能买东西。
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However, online shopping has some problems. Customers cannot touch or try on products before buying them. For example, clothes may not fit properly. Sometimes, customers must wait several days for their orders. If they are unhappy with a product, they may need to return it.
Why might customers need to return products bought online?
They might need to return products because the products may not fit properly or meet their expectations.
他们可能需要退货，因为商品可能不合适或不符合他们的预期。
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Shopping in physical stores also has advantages. Customers can see products, try on clothes, and ask employees for help. They can also take their purchases home immediately instead of waiting for delivery.
Why do some people prefer shopping in physical stores?
They prefer shopping in physical stores because they can see products, try on clothes, and take their purchases home immediately.
他们更喜欢在实体店购物，因为他们可以亲自查看商品、试穿衣服，并立即把购买的商品带回家。
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Today, many people use both ways of shopping. They may buy some things online and visit stores for others. The best choice depends on what they need.
What determines the best way for people to shop?
The best way for people to shop depends on what they need.
人们最适合采用哪种购物方式，取决于他们的需求。