Passage 1: My Daily Routine (我的日常)
This is a great passage for beginners, focusing on simple present tense and daily activities.
Reading Passage:
My name is Tom. I am a 14-year-old student. I have a busy but happy daily routine.
I usually get up at 6:30 in the morning. After brushing my teeth and washing my face, I do some morning exercises for about 15 minutes. Then I have my breakfast. My mother always prepares delicious food for me, like eggs and milk.
I go to school by bus at 7:15. School starts at 8:00. I have four classes in the morning and three in the afternoon. My favorite subject is English because I find it interesting and useful. After school, I sometimes play basketball with my friends in the playground.
When I get home at around 5:30 PM, I do my homework first. After finishing my homework, I help my mom with the housework. In the evening, I like to read books or watch TV with my family. I usually go to bed at 10:00 PM. I think a good routine helps me study better and stay healthy.
重点词汇:
- routine /ruːˈtiːn/ n. 日常作息；惯例
- brush /brʌʃ/ v. 刷
- prepare /prɪˈpeə(r)/ v. 准备；做（饭）
- subject /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ n. 科目；学科
- playground /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/ n. 操场
- housework /ˈhaʊswɜːk/ n. 家务活
中文翻译:
我叫汤姆,我是一名14岁的学生，我有一个忙碌但快乐的日常作息。
我通常早上6:30起床，刷牙洗脸后，我会做大约15分钟的晨练，然后吃早餐，妈妈总是为我准备美味的食物，比如鸡蛋和牛奶。
我早上7:15坐公交车去上学，8:00开始上课，上午我有四节课，下午有三节，我最喜欢的科目是英语，因为我发现它很有趣也很有用，放学后，我有时会和朋友们在操场上打篮球。
我下午大约5:30到家，首先会做作业，完成作业后，我会帮妈妈做家务，晚上，我喜欢看书或者和家人一起看电视，我通常晚上10:00睡觉，我认为一个好的作息能帮助我更好地学习并保持健康。
Comprehension Questions (理解题):
- What time does Tom usually get up?
- How does he go to school?
- What is his favorite subject and why?
- What does he do after he gets home in the afternoon?
- Do you think a daily routine is important? Why or why not?
Passage 2: The Little Hero (小英雄)
This passage tells a simple story, focusing on the past tense and narrative structure.
Reading Passage:
Last Sunday was a sunny day. Li Hua, a 12-year-old boy, was walking in the park near his home. He saw a little cat crying on a tree branch. It was stuck and couldn't get down.
Li Hua wanted to help the cat. He tried to climb the tree, but it was too high for him. He also tried to find a long stick, but it was too short. He was a little worried.
Just then, he saw a firefighter walking by. Li Hua ran to him quickly and said, "Uncle, please help! There's a cat on the tree." The firefighter smiled and said, "Don't worry, little boy. I can help."
The firefighter was very tall. He easily climbed up the tree and gently took the cat in his arms. Then he came down and gave the cat back to Li Hua. The cat was not afraid anymore and started to purr. Li Hua was very happy. He thanked the firefighter and felt proud of himself for being brave and helpful.
重点词汇:
- hero /ˈhɪərəʊ/ n. 英雄
- stuck /stʌk/ adj. 卡住的；动不了的
- branch /brɑːntʃ/ n. 树枝
- firefighter /ˈfaɪəfaɪtə(r)/ n. 消防员
- gently /ˈdʒentli/ adv. 轻轻地
- proud /praʊd/ adj. 自豪的；骄傲的
中文翻译:
上周日是个晴天,12岁的李华正在他家附近的公园里散步，他看到一只小猫在树枝上哭，它卡住了，下不来了。
李华想帮助那只小猫,他试着爬树，但对来说他来说树太高了，他也试着找一根长棍子，但棍子太短了，他有点担心。
就在这时,他看到一个消防员走过，李华快跑过去对他说：“叔叔，请帮帮忙！有只猫在树上。”消防员笑了笑说：“别担心，小男孩，我能帮忙。”
那个消防员个子很高,他轻松地爬上树，温柔地把猫抱在怀里，然后他爬下来，把猫还给了李华，那只猫不再害怕了，还发出了呼噜声，李华非常高兴，他感谢了消防员，并为自己勇敢和乐于助人而感到自豪。
Comprehension Questions (理解题):
- Where did Li Hua see the little cat?
- Why couldn't the cat get down?
- Who did Li Hua ask for help?
- How did the firefighter help the cat?
- How did Li Hua feel at the end of the story?
Passage 3: The Importance of Trees (树木的重要性)
This passage is a short expository text, focusing on environmental topics and reason-and-effect relationships.
Reading Passage:
Trees are one of the most important things on our planet. They are not just tall plants; they are our best friends and they do many good things for us and the environment.
First, trees are the lungs of the Earth. They take in carbon dioxide, which we breathe out, and produce oxygen, which we need to live. Without trees, we could not breathe. Second, trees provide homes for many animals, like birds, squirrels, and insects. They are like big apartment buildings for the animal world.
Third, trees help the soil. Their roots hold the soil together, so it doesn't wash away when it rains. This helps to prevent floods and landslides. Finally, trees are good for our mood. It feels great to walk under a green tree on a hot summer day. A park with many trees is a peaceful and beautiful place to relax.
Unfortunately, people are cutting down too many trees. We must protect them. We should plant more trees and stop cutting them down. Let's work together to make our world greener and healthier.
重点词汇:
- planet /ˈplænɪt/ n. 行星；星球
- lung /lʌŋ/ n. 肺
- carbon dioxide /ˌkɑːbən daɪˈɒksaɪd/ n. 二氧化碳
- oxygen /ˈɒksɪdʒən/ n. 氧气
- root /ruːt/ n. 根
- landslide /ˈlændslaɪd/ n. 滑坡；山崩
- unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/ adv. 不幸地
中文翻译:
树木是地球上最重要的东西之一,它们不仅仅是高大的植物；它们是我们最好的朋友，为我们和环境做了许多有益的事情。
树木是地球的肺,它们吸收我们呼出的二氧化碳，并制造出我们生存所需的氧气，没有树木，我们就无法呼吸，树木为许多动物提供了家园，比如鸟、松鼠和昆虫，它们就像是动物世界里的大公寓楼。
第三,树木有助于保护土壤，它们的根系能将土壤固定在一起，所以在下雨时土壤不会被冲走，这有助于防止洪水和山体滑坡，树木对我们的心情有益，在炎热的夏天，在绿树荫下散步感觉非常棒，一个有很多树的公园是一个宁静美丽、可以放松的地方。
不幸的是,人们正在砍伐太多的树木，我们必须保护它们，我们应该种更多的树，并且停止砍伐，让我们一起努力，让我们的世界变得更加绿色和健康。
Comprehension Questions (理解题):
- Why are trees called "the lungs of the Earth"?
- Name three benefits of trees mentioned in the passage.
- What problem does cutting down too many trees cause?
- What should we do to protect trees?
- What do you think is the most important
