专题03 阅读理解之记叙文（浙江专用）-【好题汇编】备战2024-2025学年九年级英语上学期期中真题分类汇编

专题03 阅读理解之记叙文 Passage1（23-24九年级上·浙江杭州·期末） The Sahara Desert in Northern Africa is the largest hot desert in the world. It is about 1,800 km from the north to the south and about 4,800 km from the east to the west. Temperatures can reach 58℃ in the daytime and can fall to -6℃ at night. More than 8,000 years ago, the Sahara was a rich land where farmers grew food and plants grew well. As the rainfall in the area gradually went down every year, it became a huge desert. Most areas of this desert have less than 13 cm of rain every year. Gary Smith and a few of his brave friends decided to hike across the Sahara. Supporters in cars, who carried food and water for the group, stayed with them together. One day, Smith walked alone and then he couldn’t find the rest of the group. Even worse, he could not find out which direction to go. Then a sandstorm covered the area. When the storm was over, Smith was even more worried. In the heat that he couldn’t stand, he quickly finished his water. He had to spend that night out in the open, and he almost felt he couldn’t survive (生存). The next day, he walked on. After the second night, he started to worry about dying. He realized that his friends might not find him in time. It was late on the third day that Smith lost his sense and fell over. When Smith awoke, he was in the car with his friends. He had been found by a group of Bedouin who were traveling in a truck. In such a large desert with the weather conditions, this made it possible for him to survive. Then Bedouin returned to his group of friends. Smith was so lucky. 1．How did the Sahara turn into a desert according to the text? A．People cut down more and more plants. B．There was less and less rain. C．The temperature was higher and higher. D．There were more and more visitors. 2．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? a. Gary Smith got lost in the desert. b. Gary Smith fell over on the desert. c. There was a sandstorm in the area. d. Gary Smith was saved by some travelers. A．a-d-b-c B．a-d-c-b C．a-c-b-d D．c-b-a-d 3．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 5 refer to? A．Being in this kind of weather. B．Traveling in a truck. C．Returning to a group of friends. D．Being found by Bedouin. 4．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the text? A．To encourage us to go through the Sahara. B．To show that the Sahara is in great danger. C．To give some basic information about the Sahara. D．To show surviving in the Sahara can be challenging. Passage2（23-24九年级上·浙江温州·期中） An old man arrived in New York by plane. He came a long way—from eighty miles outside White Horse, Canada. He left the desolate* place for a good reason: to collect his prize. Several days earlier, he had received a colorful document which wrote: Mr. Peter Finch Rural Delivery, 33Y White Horse, Canada You, Mr. Finch, have won $1,000,000 US dollars from The American Magazine Company. A more skeptical* person would have read the small print, but Mr. Finch wasn’t a skeptic. Junk* mail wasn’t junk for him. Since he had no relatives or friends, junk mail was as close to a warm greeting. Before his journey, Mr. Finch had shown his prize document to the villagers. Everyone was amazed. He took a taxi from the airport to The American Magazine Company and was led to the receptionist, Betsy Anderson. “I won the big prize,” Mr. Finch said proudly. Betsy greeted him. Since they’d already identified all the real winners, obviously Mr. Finch was a loser. But she pretended to carefully check the document. “I’m afraid you didn’t win, Mr. Finch. I’ve checked the numbers,” Betsy said, “I’m very sorry.” “But it says that I’ve won,” Mr. Finch replied. “It’s in the small print. It says that you may have been a winner,” Betsy said. Mr. Finch didn’t believe it and refused to leave. Betsy had to call the Chairman to come. Mr. Finch told him about how he knew he must have won, and how he had read the magazine for over 50 years. It had helped keep him alive during the cold winters. He told of a thousand uses of the magazine. The American Magazine just couldn’t cheat him, he knew that. After hours of discussion, the Chairman said they would be happy to pay his air ticket. Indeed, he thought it would be a good idea to do a story on Mr. Finch’s dependence on The American Magazine and would even pay him royalties*. When Mr. Finch returned home with a photographer and a writer, he became famous. The villagers treated him like a celebrity*. When the story was published, they even bought one hundred magazine copies. Of course Mr. Finch never showed any signs of great wealth. Still, he seemed much happier for having visited New York. He also liked to describe to the villagers the huge building of the famous magazine. When Mr. Finch, the White Horse Winner, died, he’d always be remembered and his experience filled many dark winters for the people of the desolate area of White Horse. 5．After Mr. Finch received the document, he ________. A．felt very pleased about it B．kept it secret from other people C．thought it was junk mail D．read all the words in it carefully 6．Why was Mr. Finch refused to get the prize? A．His document was not true. B．There were no real winners at all. C．He didn’t get the winning number. D．Someone wanted to take away the prize. 7．What was the attitude of the magazine company towards Mr. Finch? A．They couldn’t wait to ask Mr. Finch to leave the company. B．They were willing to make Mr. Finch famous in White Horse. C．They’d like to pay him and publish his story with the magazine. D．They were moved by Mr. Finch and admitted him to be the winner. Passage3（23-24九年级上·浙江温州·期中） It’s the eighth autumn since my father died. I don’t remember him saying “I love you.” in Chinese, his mother tongue. In the past, we always had a few communication problems. But when he introduced me to fries, ice creams, and sugary drinks in his love language, it didn’t seem to matter, even though his English wasn’t good, or my Chinese was bad. Junk food became our secret language: some chicken nuggets and chips on a camping trip, a Happy Meal on our fishing trip; two liters of Cola before my mother came home. I felt honored (荣幸的) until I began to understand that he kept secrets from me too. In the third grade, I came home and told him the dangers of cigarettes. He promised to stop smoking, but I kept smelling smoke in his clothes and car. My father was not virtuous (道德高尚的). He was a man of quick pleasure: fast food, cigarettes... I didn’t understand why he kept on these. I didn’t ask him why. I had plans for my future, I promised to never be addicted (上瘾) to smoking or drinking. My father died at 49. I was sad that I never fully knew him. I used to be angry with my father for his bad habits. But the older I get, the more I see myself compromising (妥协的) too. And so, each autumn, I think: now I’m at the age at which my father followed his wife to a country where he didn’t speak the language; now I’m at the age at which he was fired from his job... I can imagine the difficulties my father must have when he moved to the US. I can imagine how excited he felt to discover a place like McDonald’s. It’s his preferred place of everyday life. It was cheaper than fish, and much simpler than a long-distance phone call to Beijing, in which he had to hide his difficulties and his loneliness. I can imagine how it might be happier to eat golden nuggets, even if they finally shorten our lives by a day or a week or a year—because first we have to get through this day, this week, this year. The next time I think of my father, I’ll have a nugget or two or four. And in that moment, I will understand my father completely. 8．What secret did the writer share with his father? A．Going on a fishing trip. B．Communicating problems. C．Enjoying junk food together. D．Saying “I love you” in Chinese. 9．What can you know about the writer’s father from the passage? A．He once lost his job. B．He gave up smoking at last. C．He couldn’t afford junk food. D．He enjoyed his life in the US. 10．After his father died, the writer realised ______. A．he didn’t follow in his father’s steps. B．he liked McDonald’s because it was delicious. C．he would die young because he ate junk food. D．golden nuggets could comfort his father and him. 11．The best title of the passage is ______. A．Father’s Death Made Me Sad B．Secrets Between Father and Son C．A Family Tradition Changed Me D．Chicken Nugguts—the Love Language Passage4（23-24九年级上·浙江·期中） Once upon a time, there lived a kind-hearted king. He loved birds and animals, and had a huge bird sanctuary (禁猎区) in his kingdom. He hated harming the animals and birds. He did not kill them for meat. One day, the king was sent two beautiful birds by a businessman. The king ordered the trainer to make them feel comfortable in their country. One day, the king saw one bird fly very high, very quickly. However, the other bird just sat on the branch (树枝) and didn’t move even a step. The trainer said that he had tried everything he could but still failed to make the bird move. Later, the king decided to find someone in the country to make it move and fly. A few weeks later, an old man reached the king’s palace and assured him that he would make the bird fly like the other one. The king asked the trainer to take the old man to train the bird. The next day, the king went to visit the old man. He was surprised to see the other bird fly like the first one to great height at rapid speed. The king was very happy and sent the old man quite a few gold coins and asked the old man what he had done to make the bird fly in a day. The old man simply replied, “I just cut down the branch of the tree where the bird used to sit on.” Many of us are like this. We have wings to fly; we know how to fly, and where to fly. Still we sit doing nothing or doing something that makes us inferior (较差的) to others. 12．What did the king do after he got the two birds? A．He sent them to a businessman in the forest. B．He kept them on the branch of a tree. C．He asked the trainer to take care of them. D．He set them free and let them fly away. 13．What does the underlined word “assured” probably mean? A．Made sb. agree. B．Let sb. believe. C．Helped sb. fly. D．Cheered sb. up. 14．Why did the king go to visit the old man the next day? A．To see if the man’s words were true. B．To have a talk with the trainer. C．To make the other bird fly in the sky. D．To give the old man some money. 15．What can we infer from the passage? A．The businessman became the richest man in the world. B．The trainer was successful in making both birds fly. C．The king killed the two birds for meat in the end. D．The old man used a simple way to make the bird fly. Passage5（23-24九年级上·浙江·期中） There’s a small brick house I visit from time to time. It’s not the house that is special, but the person who lives inside. I met Miss White about forty-five years ago when she was my sister’s kindergarten teacher, I remember wishing I was her student. Miss White created a safe place where we could be whatever we wanted to be at that moment. My parents promised me I could start school when I was 4. Though, when I turned 4 in spring, I couldn’t understand why I had to wait until September. When I graduated, I became a teacher. I couldn’t wait to invite Miss White to my classroom. She arrived one day, and I saw joy on my students’ faces singing the same songs I sang with her as a child. As a new teacher, I was amazed by how she connected with children for years. Miss White volunteered in my classroom. Over the years we have shared with each other’s ups and downs. She asks me about my family and friends, and she tells me about hers. I am here for her now as the time to sell her house is near, I bring up boxes from her basement (地下室). We look through every painting a student has given her, every thank-you note a parent has written and her teaching aids (教具). I find my own name printed in green marker. Suddenly, my mind goes back to Room 3. More than 40 years ago, Miss White sat on a chair while my classmates, and I sat on the carpet (地毯) at her feet. We learned about the letters and their sounds. Now, Miss White sits on her rocking chair (摇椅), and I find myself sitting at her feet. Over tea, we talk for hours. I listen carefully because I know I still have more to learn from her. Our friendship is one that neither one of us expected. Making friends with your favorite teacher is truly a valuable gift. 16．Forty-five years ago, what’s the relationship between Miss White and me? A．Miss White taught my sister and me. B．I wished to be Miss White’s student. C．Miss White often visited my house as a friend. D．Miss White was my middle school teacher. 17．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．After I graduated, Miss White invited me to her class. B．As a teacher, I could connect with my students very well. C．As the time to sell Miss White’s house is near, I helped her organize her things. D．My parents wrote Miss White a thank-you note when they knew she was moving. 18．According to the passage, what can we infer about Miss White? A．She is nice but she doesn’t have any friends. B．She is very excellent because she has made a big difference to my life. C．She teaches on her rocking chair and drinking tea during breaks. D．She creates a safe place for children in her small brick house. 19．Which one is the best title for the passage? A．Unbelievable Experience B．Unforgettable Childhood C．Unusual School D．Unexpected Friendship Passage6（23-24九年级上·浙江杭州·期中） He was 11 years old and went fishing every chance he got at his family’s small house on an island in the middle of a New Hampshire lake. On the day before the bass (鲈鱼) season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening. Before long, when his pole doubled over, he knew something huge was on the other end. His father watched him with admiration as the boy worked the fish alongside the bank and he successfully lifted the fish from the water. The boy and his father looked at the handsome fish, the fish jumped up and down in the moonlight. The father looked at his watch. It was 10 P.M. — two hours before the season opened. He looked at the fish, then at the boy. “You will have to put it back,” he said. “I have never seen such a big fish before,” cried the boy. “There will be other fish”, said his father. The boy looked around the lake. No other fishermen or boats were anywhere around in the moonlight. He looked again at his father. Even though no one had seen them, nor could anyone ever know what time he caught the fish, and he could tell by his father’s voice that it couldn’t be changed. He slowly put the bass into the water. That was 34 years ago. And he has never again caught such a beautiful fish as the one he landed that night long ago. But he does see the fish again and again — every time he comes up against a question of ethics (伦理). As his father taught him, ethics are simple matters of right and wrong, but the practice of ethics is difficult. We will learn the truth if we are taught to put the fish back when we are young. The decision to do right lives fresh in our memory. It is a story we need to tell our friends and children. 20．Why did the father ask the son to put the fish back? A．Because someone knew when they went fishing. B．Because it was not a right time to take the bass away. C．Because the fish jumped up and down in the moonlight. D．Because the fish was too big for them to take away. 21．What does the underlined phrase “it” most probably refer to? A．Catching the fish. B．Putting the fish back. C．Looking around the lake. D．Changing the father’s decision. 22．What can we infer from the text? A．Fishing is a good hobby not only for teens but also adults. B．The boy and his father are examples of the practice of ethics. C．The bass is not permitted to catch in New Hampshire lake. D．It’s important to balance fishing the bass and protect it. 23．What’s the writer’s purpose of telling the story? A．To tell us the boy has happy childhood. B．To tell us getting a handsome fish is a very great experience. C．To tell us to do the right thing when we come up against a question of ethics. D．To tell us the practice of ethics is only simple matters of right and wrong. Passage7（23-24九年级上·浙江金华·期中） ①A set of photos of a boy carrying his tennis rackets in a bamboo basket has gone viral. They have attracted widespread attention from people. ②The boy, Wang Fa, 14, is a member of the Va ethnic group (佤族) from Yunnan. After wining the under-14 title (冠军) in the Guangzhou stop of the 2022 ASICS Tennis Junior Tour, an audience member from Yunnan gave him the bamboo basket as a gift and the photos were taken. ③“We always carry bamboo baskets when we work in the field. This is a typical farming tool of the Va ethnic group. I carried my rackets in this basket to honor my hometown,” Wang said after the match. ④Before tennis, Wang was just an ordinary boy from a village. But in 2016, he was chosen by a local club as one of the first 10 local children to learn to play professional tennis, “I was nervous at the beginning because the outside world was so different from my home,” he said, adding that tennis has helped him make more friends and get a better education. ⑤Over the past six years, Wang, along with other players at the Yunnan Wild Elephants Tennis Club, has trained hard to improve his skills and physical strength. The children would get up at 6:30 a.m, and practice for more than six hours a day. Every day, they need to swing a racket more than 7,000 times and run 9 kilometers. ⑥“If it were not for tennis, I would still be helping out my family with farm work back home,” Wang said. ⑦Wang’s parents didn’t want him to learn tennis at first because they couldn’t afford it. But the tennis club offered to teach him for free. Wang’s hometown, the mountainous Cangyuan Va autonomous county, was just lifted out of poverty (脱贫) in 2019, reported China Daily. For Wang, winning the ASICS Tennis Junior Tour title was the beginning of a hopeful future. “I will aim for the top spots (位置) on the professional stage,” he said. 24．What does the underlined word “viral” in the first paragraph mean? A．Clear. B．Popular. C．Lively. D．Different. 25．How old was Wang Fa when he started to play professional tennis? A．Six. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine. 26．Paragraph 4 is written to ________. A．describe Wang’s life in the club B．show how Wang’s life has changed C．explain why Wang chose this activity D．present Wang’s talents in his young age 27．What do we know about Wang Fa? A．He is hopeful about his future. B．He helped his family out of poverty. C．His parents don’t support his dream. D．He needs to make more money for the club. Passage8（23-24九年级上·浙江金华·期中） When you are little, the whole world feels like a big playground. I was living in Conyers, Georgia the summer it all happened. I was a second grader, but my best friend Stephanie was only in the first grade. Both of our parents were at work and most of the time they let us go our own way. It was a hot afternoon and we decided to have an adventure in Stephanie’s basement. As I opened the basement door, before us lay the biggest room, full of amazing things like guns, dolls, and old clothes. I ran downstairs, and spotted a red steel can. It was paint. I looked beyond it and there lay even more paint in bright colors like purple, orange, blue and green. “Stephanie, just found us a project for the day. Get some paintbrushes. We are fixing to paint.” She screamed with excitement as I told her of my secret plans and immediately we got to work. We gathered all the brushes we could find and moved all of our materials to my yard. There on the road in front of my house, we painted big stripes (条纹) of colors across the pavement (人行道). Stripe by stripe, our colors turned into a beautiful rainbow. It was wonderful! The sun was starting to sink. I saw a car in the distance and jumped up as I recognized the car. It was my mother. ________. The car pulled slowly into the driveway and from the look on my mother’s face, I could tell that I was in deep trouble. My mother shut the car door and walked towards me. Her eyes glaring, she shouted, “What in the world were you thinking? I understood when you made castles out of leaves, and climbed the neighbors’ trees, but this! Come inside right now!” I stood there glaring back at her for a minute, angry because she had insulted (侮辱) my art. “Now go clean it up!” Mother and I began cleaning the road. Tears ran down my cheeks as I saw my beautiful rainbow turn into black cement. Though years have now passed, I still wonder where my rainbow has gone. I wonder if, maybe when I get older, I can find my rainbow and never have to brush it away. I guess we all need some sort of rainbow to brighten our lives from time to time and to keep our hopes and dreams colorful. 28．Which of the following can be put in ________. A．I couldn’t wait to show her my artwork B．I couldn’t wait to introduce Stephanie to her C．I couldn’t wait to put the materials back in the yard D．I couldn’t wait to stop her from seeing my painting 29．In his mother’s eyes, the writer ________. A．was a born artist B．worked very hard C．was a problem solver D．always caused trouble 30．What’s the best title for the passage? A．A naughty boy B．Stripes of colors C．Rainbow on the pavement D．A beautiful artwork 31．It can be learned from the passage that parents should ________. A．encourage children to paint B．value friendship among children C．discover the hidden talent in children D．protect rather than destroy children’s dreams. Passage9（23-24九年级上·浙江金华·期中） A stranger gave Danielle and her husband Nathan a box of onions, however, they later found they didn’t need it, so Danielle decided to pass the kindness on. Thinking of many families trying to feed their loved ones, Danielle put the onions outside her home, with a sign encouraging others to “take what you need, share what you can”. Now, one year on, their stand (小摊), called the “Waverley Co-op”, provides thousands of people with 500kg of fruit, vegetables, and bread each week. “others add their things to the stand, too.” Says Danielle. “A common story we hear is that the things people take from the stand help them to save a few dollars so they can afford to buy meat that week.” For a new mum, 33-year-old Stacey, it’d been the lifeline she needed to keep food on the table for her family. Last year, Stacey’s one-year-old son Kaidan ran into a hot fire, badly burning his hands. Then, her husband lost his job. “Without the help of the Waverley Co-op, we wouldn’t have had food,” says Stacey, who discovered the volunteer-led stand by word of mouth. “It has been a blessing to hear the stories and meet the people in our community,” says Danielle, who couldn’t be happier that a box of onions brought so many people together. “The trust, support, and connection—that’s been the biggest success!” 32．How did Danielle deal with the onions? A．She fed her family on them. B．She gave them to a stand. C．She let others take them away. D．She sold them for fresh fruit. 33．From the passage, we learn that Stacey ________. A．lost her job at the age of 33. B．heard about the stand from others. C．was burned in a fire with her son. D．helped to add things to the stand. 34．In Danielle’s opinion, the Waverley Co-op finally bring ________. A．plenty of onions for mums. B．Moving stories of strangers. C．kindness and warmth among people. D．good business for the community. 35．The best title for the text might be ________. A．A New Mother Saved Her Little Son. B．Kaidan Brought Happiness to People. C．A Small Stand Made All the Difference. D．The Waverley Co-op raised money for people. Passage10（23-24九年级上·浙江金华·期中） The old gentleman looked out at the station as the train came in. He saw a little girl—it was Phyllis—running towards his carriage（马车）. He stood up and leaned out of the window of his carriage. “Please read this,” Phyllis said, and put a letter into his hand. The train left the station. The old gentleman sat down and read the letter. It was from Peter. The letter said: Dear Mr. We do not know your name. Mother is not and the doctor say we most give her some special things. But mother can’ t afford them. He do not know anyone here because Father is away, and we do not know where he lives. Father will pay you, or if he has lost all the money, I will pay you when I am a man. I promise you. Please get all the things on this list, and give them to the station master tomorrow. The letter was signed by Peter, Roberta, and Phyllis. The old gentleman read the letter and smiled. Then he put it in his pocket and started to read his newspaper again. That night the children receive d a parcel（包裹）. The parcel was full of everything on the list of special things to make Mother well again. There was a letter from the old gentleman. It said: Dear Peter, Roberta and Phyllis Here are the things on your list. I am very happy to give them to you, and I hope your mother is soon better. When she asks where the things come from, tell her they are from a friend. When she is well, you can tell her the truth. She may say that you were wrong to ask a stronger for these things. I think you were right. The letter was signed “G. P”. and something that the children could not read. “I think we were right to ask the old gentleman for his help,” Peter said. “The important thing is for Mother to feel better. ” —Adapted from The Railway Children 36．When Mother was ill, Peter, Roberta, and Phyllis tried to get help by ________. A．meeting the station master B．looking for a greater doctor C．waiting for Father at the station D．writing a letter to the old gentleman 37．What does the underlined word “it” in the passage refer to? A．The notice. B．The letter. C．The money. D．The newspaper. 38．Which is the right order of the following events? a. The old gentleman read the letter from Peter. b. Phyllis put a letter into the old gentleman’s hand. c. The old gentleman gave a parcel to the station. master. d Peter, Roberta, and Phyllis read the letter from the old gentleman. A．a-b-d-c B．a-d-b-c C．b-a-c-d D．b-c-đ-a 39．Which of the following best describes the old gentleman? A．Helpful. B．Funny. C．Brave. D．Clever. Passage11（23-24九年级上·浙江金华·期中） Both my wife and I are running lovers. I usually run on the track（跑道）in my neighbourhood. Most people walk on the track, so I am faster than them. My speed（速度）seems amazing to the walkers and I often pass by them twenty or more times around the track. This makes me feel proud. One day, a short man came. He didn’t look like much of a runner. I saw him get out of the car and warm up before running when I passed by two walkers. He started running a few metres ahead of me. He was fast but I sped up and managed to catch up with him. I had someone to compete with. But after a lap（圈）, I fell behind him and had great difficulty in breathing. After two laps, my foot began to hurt, so I had to slow down and began to run at my usual speed. This time I could breathe again without sounding like I had a lung discase（肺病）and the pain in my foot went away. In a very short time, he was for ahead. He was too fast for me to follow. That day, I learnt several lessons. In life, there will always be those slower and faster. Some have natural talent（天赋）, and some have trained harder. Don’t judge（判断）the capacity of a person by how he or she looks. The point is that we each have our own speed. When we are trying to keep up, we often end up hurting ourselves and being out of breath. Slow down or speed up, but run your race to your best. 40．What was the writer’s first impression（印象）of the short man? A．He was an amazing runner. B．He was an experienced driver. C．He wasn’t good at running. D．He was very proud of his speed. 41．What happened to the writer when he slowed down? A．His breath became much heavier. B．His foot didn’t hurt any more. C．He sounded like having an illness. D．He stated to have a pain in his foot. 42．What does the underlined word “capacity” probably mean? A．Age. B．job. C．Hobby. D．Ability. 43．Which can be the best title for the text? A．The Shower, the Healthier B．The Faster, the Better C．Keep Healthy through Running D．Enjoy Your Own Speed Passage12（23-24九年级上·浙江丽水·期中） When things aren’t going so great, there’s a saying to encourage us: when life gives you lemons, make lemonade (柠檬饮料). That’s what 15-year-old Zack Francom has been doing in the past nine years. He does that to improve the lives of people in developing countries. They need wheelchairs but don’t have money for them. It all started in 2010. His school held a fundraiser (募捐会) to raise $86 to buy a wheel-chair for a charity. Although Zack was only 6 years old then, he wanted to keep the fundraising going. “I thought, ‘What if I couldn’t walk or run or ride my bike? What would that be like?” I wanted to help make life easier for those who couldn’t walk or run and didn’t have money for a wheelchair to help them get around,” he said. Now hundreds of people line up in April to buy lemonade from Zack’s store. In 2014, he sold a lot of lemonade; raising $5,300. With that money he was able to buy 37 wheelchairs at a cost of $143 each and ship them to places like Guam and Guatemala, where a wheelchair can cost more than a person would make in one year! Lots of people in poor countries have to pull themselves around with their hands and crawl (爬行) to get around, because wheelchairs are too expensive for them. “We helped one lady in Guatemala who crawled for 10 miles with her baby on her back,” said Zack’s mom. “What a difference it has made in her life! Stories like this are what keeps Zack going.” Zack has no plan to slow down any time soon. In fact, he hopes other kids will follow him. 44．Zack Francom was born in ________. A．2004 B．2007 C．2010 D．2014 45．The fourth paragraph mainly tells us ________. A．how Zack helps the poor B．what Zack does to help the poor C．where Zack buys the wheelchairs D．why Zack buys wheelchairs for the poor 46．According to the passage, a person can make ________ in Guam in a year. A．less than $86 B．less than $143 C．more than $143 D．more than $5,300 47．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 7 refers to ________. A．selling lemonade B．helping the lady C．crawling to get around D．carrying a baby on the back Passage13（23-24九年级上·浙江绍兴·期中） You may have heard of people who are allergic (过敏) to seafood, smoke or pets. But did you know that some people were allergic to Wi-Fi signals (信号)? Rachel Honks, a 44-year-old woman from Britain, first found herself being allergic to Wi-Fi signals in 2015. She had a cough, heart trouble and great pains in her head when she stayed at the places covered with Wi-Fi signals. Rachel has tried many ways to keep away from Wi-Fi signals. In the past six months, she either slept in her car or in tent which she had put up in the woodland or in the fields. She has even tried sleeping in a shed (棚). Being completely tired, Rachel had no choice but to quit her job and moved 370 kilometers away from her home to escape Wi-Fi signals, but failed. Because of the hard life, she got a stomach problem. She is now living in a small house in rural (乡下的) Wales. There are far fewer Wi-Fi signals. However, the house, which belongs to one of her friends, will be sold to others, so she has to move again soon. Rachel is planning to move to a more rural area. She is also planning to buy a camper van (野营车) so that she can drive away from Wi-Fi signals whenever she is feeling uncomfortable. As she has no job and therefore no income, she has to raise money online. She is hoping to raise 15,000 pounds. So far, she has raised over 1,600 pounds. She still has a long way to go. 48．Which is not Rachel’s allergic symptom (症状)? A．Cough. B．Heart problem. C．Headache. D．Stomachache. 49．What did Rachel do to keep away from Wi-Fi signals? A．She slept in tent in the woodland. B．She bought a small house in the countryside. C．She moved to a more rural area. D．She bought a camper van. 50．Why does Rachel have to move again soon? A．Because she wants to move to a new place. B．Because her friends decided to sell the house. C．Because she tries to find a job in a more rural area. D．Because the place she lives in is near the Wi-Fi signals. 51．Which of the following words best describes Rachel’s feeling? A．Helpless. B．Scared. C．Angry. D．Happy. Passage14（23-24九年级上·浙江台州·期中） Once upon a time, a young man wanted to go to a village on business. Halfway there was a mountain. Before he left home, his family reminded him of staying calm even in face of beasts (野兽) and just climbing onto trees. So they couldn’t do anything to him. The young man took the words into his heart and left alone. He walked for a long time carefully and found no beasts were out there. He thought his family’s worries were unnecessary. He put his mind at ease and walked happily. At this right moment, he saw a big tiger running to him and he rushed into a tree. The tiger roared around the tree. It even jumped to reach the man. The young man, who was supposed to hold the branch tightly, fell off the tree just because of panic and right fell on the back of the tiger. He had to hold the tiger closely, which was scared and started running away at once. A passer-by didn’t work it out at the sight and said in admiration, “How cool the man riding the tiger is! He is like a superman!” The man on tiger’s back was actually suffering in silence, “It looks like I am like a superman, but you don’t understand I am riding a tiger and find it hard to get off. I am in panic and almost scared to death.” 52．The young man went to a village to ________. A．visit his friend B．go for work C．have a trip D．buy something 53．Why did the young man feel at ease and walk happily at first? A．He escaped from the beasts successfully. B．He didn’t climb the mountain and changed the way. C．He climbed onto the tree so no beasts noticed him. D．He walked and didn’t meet any dangerous animals. 54．What is the correct order in which events happened? ① The passer-by admired the man a lot. ②The man fell on the back of the tiger. ③The man held the tiger closely. ④The tiger almost jumped to reach the man. A．④②③① B．④③②① C．②③④① D．②④③① 55．What lesson can we get from the story? A．Facts speak louder than words. B．God helps those who help themselves. C．Live your life, don’t admire others easily. D．Believe in yourself, don’t depend on others. Passage15（23-24九年级上·浙江宁波·期中） One day, I happened to meet an Englishman in a store and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be very surprised, gently shaking his head and saying, “You don’t say! You don’t say!” I was puzzled（困惑的）, and I thought, “Perhaps this is not a right thing to talk about. “So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? Have you ever been there?” “Certainly. When I’m back home, everyone will laugh at me if I leave here without seeing it. The Great Wall is wonderful!” he answered. “Yes, it is one of the wonders in the world. And people from all over the world have come to visit it,” I added. As I was telling him more about it, he said again, “You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well, I didn’t ask you to do so, “he answered, greatly surprised. “Didn’t you say ‘You don’t say!’?” I asked again. Hearing this, the foreigner laughed loudly. He began to explain. “ ‘You don’t say!’ means ‘Really?’. Perhaps you know little about English idioms（习惯用语）.” Wow! How foolish I was! Since then I have been careful with English idioms. 56．Why was the writer puzzled? A．Because the Englishman knew the Great Wall so well. B．Because the Englishman had some trouble understanding him. C．Because he thought the Englishman was not very polite. D．Because he thought the Englishman asked him to stop talking. 57．What did the Englishman do after hearing the writer’s question? A．He laughed at the writer. B．He got mad and shouted at the writer. C．He walked away without saying a word. D．He laughed and explained the meaning of the idiom to the writer. 58．In which part of a magazine can we read the text? A．Culture. B．Geography. C．Science. D．Sports. 59．Which statement is TRUE according to the passage? A．The Englishman nodded after the writer asked him how to learn English. B．The writer and the Englishman are good friends. C．The writer and the Englishman met for the first time. D．The writer knew the Englishman before. Passage16（23-24九年级上·浙江杭州·期中） Juan Pablo never knows what the world is like. He was blind when he was born. However, it didn’t stop him from becoming an excellent birdwatcher. Juan doesn’t think of his blindness as a problem. Instead, he tries to understand the world with his ears. Now, at the age of 35, he is a leading expert on the birds of South America. He can find and identify (辨别) each bird by its song. Juan’s interest in nature started when his father took him to the natural museum, where he could touch bird specimens (标本) and feel their feathers (羽毛). When Juan was 12 years old, he started recording bird sounds. At 16, someone taught him how to use a sound recorder. This marked the beginning of Juan’s lifelong love for nature. Walking through the rainforests of eastern South America is difficult for normal people, especially someone who can’t see. However, Juan made it. He listened carefully to find the birds, then put on his headphones (耳机) to guide his microphone (话筒) in the right direction to get the best recording. He created a music CD with sounds of birds from Brazil. When you listen to it, you can imagine being in the Brazilian forest and experiencing a whole day there. Juan makes use of his special skills to improve himself. He believes we all have the ability to enjoy life like he does, but we’re not using it. 60．What main event made Juan realize that he had a strong love for nature? A．Juan’s visit to the natural museum with his father. B．Juan’s finding of a sound recorder at the age of 12. C．Juan’s meeting with someone who taught him how to use a sound recorder at 16. D．Juan’s walking through the rainforests of eastern South America. 61．Which paragraph shows how Juan got the best recording? A．Paragraph 1. B．Paragraph 2. C．Paragraph 3. D．Paragraph 4. 62．What might Juan agree with according to the text? A．Everyone’s ability is not high, especially the disabled. B．Not being able to see can also enjoy life. C．The government should do more to help the disabled. D．It is impossible for blind people to go abroad alone. 63．What’s the passage mainly about? A．A famous natural museum. B．How to become a good birdwatcher. C．The importance of helping the blind. D．An excellent blind birdwatcher. Passage17（23-24九年级上·浙江杭州·期中）   I am the proud owner of three pet dogs. Over the years, I have watched their activities carefully that help me when I travel around the world.     One important lesson that my dog, Cody, taught me is how to deal with little problems in life. From the way he has dealt with his recent serious illness, I have learned how I can face difficult situations when travelling. I’ve learned to try to deal with bad situations in a peaceful way, such as when we miss a train, lose things, and so on.     Another dog of mine, Preston, loves to walk around the yard, spending hours smelling every corner and finding out what it means to him. Taking it slowly is another lesson that’s been very hard for me to learn. As an active traveller, I am usually experiencing less by speeding through everything instead of slowly getting to know a place. Even if it means that you won’t see as many things, going slowly when you travel is the best way to really get to know a new place. Rushing around a foreign city isn’t fun at all. Something bad happened to my dog, Mona, before. And while she has become more relaxed over the years, she is still kind of on edge. She is very careful when faced with any new situation. But once she’s used to her new environment, she is fine. The same goes for our travel experience. No matter where we go, we need to deal with new situations carefully—while at the same time not letting anything turn into fear.     Many thanks to my pets. To me, pets are not just pets, but a part of the family. After all, with the help of them, I am able to learn a lot and live differently. 64．One of the three dogs, Cody, ________. A．once had a serious illness B．is interested in travelling C．once missed a train D．is unable to deal with new situations 65．From Preston, the writer learned that one should ________. A．smell every corner around the yard B．travel to a foreign city C．see as many things as possible when travelling D．travel around slowly and have fun 66．Although Mona has become more relaxed over the years, she is still kind of _________. A．hungry B．nervous C．active D．angry 67．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． Passage18（23-24九年级上·浙江杭州·期中） My hobby is collecting old mobile phones. Even people I don’t know send me their old phones these days when they find out about my strange hobby. It all started when I was eight. I saw my parents using their mobiles all the time and I kept asking them if I could have one. My dad told the guy next door about this and one day he came round with a ten-year-old phone he no longer used. Everyone at school thought it was great when I took it there the next day, even though it didn’t actually work! Everyone has a reason for collecting things. For some, it’s because whatever they’re collecting maybe worth lots of money in the future. Others love having something that could be shown in a museum somewhere. That’s certainly what attracts(吸引) me to it. I often wonder what’s inside them, as they’re so much heavier than modern phones. Some people find my hobby a bit strange. I used to tell everyone about it, but some people just didn’t know what to say, so they ended up feeling uncomfortable, which I’d rather avoid. I can completely understand—not everybody keeps over 150 old mobile phones in their bedroom! Most people find the fact it’s unusual really interesting, and I’m proud to have such an unusual hobby. My mum and dad put up some shelves to keep my collection on. Although there’s probably space for a few more, and there are still some particular(特定的) phones I’d like to find, I may give up collecting them before long. My dad recently gave me the coins he collected when he was my age and they look amazing. It’s a far more expensive hobby but I really love having a go at it. I’ve spent more or less nothing on my phone collection so I’ve managed to save up quite a bit. We’ll see! 68．Who gave the writer the first phone in his collection? A．A stranger. B．A neighbor. C．A classmate. D．A teacher. 69．Why does the writer collect old phones? A．He really wants to know what’s inside the old phones. B．The old phones are more beautiful than modern ones. C．He loves to have things that could be in a museum. D．His collection of phones will be valuable in the future. 70．What do most people think of the writer’s hobby? A．Proud. B．Strange. C．Uncomfortable. D．Interesting. 71．What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Collecting coins. B．Putting up more shelves. C．Selling the phones. D．Finding particular phones. Passage19（23-24九年级上·浙江宁波·期中） The rest of September was hard. I wasn’t used to getting up so early in the morning. I wasn’t used to being given homework. And I got my first “test” at the end of the month. I never got “tests” when Mom home-schooled me. I also didn’t like how I had no free time any more. Before, I could play whenever I wanted to, but now it felt like I always had something to do for school. And being at school was awful in the beginning. Every new class I had was like a new chance for kids to “not look” at me in a strange way. My face would always surprise some kid who maybe hadn’t heard about me. The kid would make the sound you make when you hold your breath before going underwater, a little “uh!” sound. This happened four or five times a day for the first few weeks. In the end, everyone was going to see my face at some time. And I knew after the first couple of days that word had got around me, because from time to time I’d catch a kid pushing his friend to make him or her to notice me as they passed me, or talking behind their hands as I walked by them. I’m not saying they were doing any of these things in an unkind way, not once did any kid laugh or make noises or do anything like that. They were just being normal silly kids. I know that. I even wanted to tell them that. Like”It’s okay, I know I’m strange-looking, take a look, I don’t bite. “Hey, the truth is, if a Wookiee（伍基人）started going to the school all of a sudden, I’d be interested. I’d probably look at him in a strange way! And if I was walking with Jack or Summer, I’d probably speak to them in a low voice: Hey, there’s the Wookiee. And if the Wookiee caught me saving that, he’d know I wasn’t trying to be unkind. I was just pointing out the fact that he’s a Wookiee. 72．Why did the writer compare his homeschooling with the school education? A．To explain that he preferred to stay at home. B．To introduce two different kinds of education. C．To show that it was hard for him to get used to the change. D．To complain that he had no free time at school any more. 73．How did most kids feel at the sight of the writer? A．Angry. B．Excited. C．Afraid. D．Surprised. 74．What can we infer from the last paragraph of the passage? A．The kids in the writer’s school were unfriendly to him. B．The writer could understand why the kids acted like that. C．The kids were excited that the writer was like a Wookiee. D．The writer would fight with the kids if he met them again. 75．The best title for the passage is ________. A．My Hard Beginning at School B．My Unhappiness as a Young Kid C．Those Silly Kids at My School D．My Experience of Being a Wookiee Passage20（23-24九年级上·浙江台州·期中） “Save the whales!” That’s what the picture on Jake Smith’s bedroom wall said. Jake liked having a picture that said something important; that showed he cared. He just never expected to get a chance to save a real whale, one right in his own neighborhood. It was a Saturday morning when the newspaper first reported the whales’ coming. A group of the animals were swimming close to the beach in Jake’s hometown. All the local people rushed out to the beach to see them. They were expecting a beautiful show, better than a movie, but nothing they’d have to do anything about. Then one whale swam in their direction, directly towards land. It came in with the waves, and when the waves receded, it stayed. Its huge body rested on the sand. Suddenly, Jake and his family and all the others were no longer sightseers. They had to become rescuers(救助者). A few people ran towards the animal. They pushed and tried to force the whale back into the water, but it was no use. An animal rescue service team soon arrived in a truck with heavy lifting machinery, to help move the animal. Jack and his family couldn’t do much on the beach, so they went back to their house and made sandwiches and hot tea for the rescuers. At least, Jake thought, they could help in some way. Back at the beach, they offered the food to the rescuers and were happy to see that it was needed. It was getting dark. Some people lined up their cars along the beach and shined the headlights on the sand. The rescuers would not give up. After trying many times they were finally able to lift the whale into the water. Everyone cheered when it headed out to sea. It swam out about a mile and then disappeared for a moment under the sea. Then, in what looked like a jump of joy, it rose high above the water—a thank-you to those who had worked so hard to save its life. 76．Why did the local people go down to the beach that morning? A．To swim with the whales. B．To help rescue the whales. C．To see the whales swimming. D．To watch a movie about whales. 77．The underlined word “receded” in Paragraph 3 means ______. A．didn’t move B．went back out C．washed over D．got up 78．How did Jake and his family help save the whale? A．By calling the rescue service. B．By asking their neighbors for help. C．By giving the rescuers food and drink. D．By controlling the people on the beach. 79．In what order did the events of the whale rescue take place? a. The whale disappeared under the sea.            b. People turned on the lights of their cars. c. Rescuers lifted the whale into the water.            d. Animal rescue service brought its truck. e. People pushed the whale towards the sea. A．e-d-b-c-a B．e-b-c-d-a C．d-b-e-a-c D．a-e-b-d-c Passage21（22-23九年级上·浙江丽水·期中） The day of the graduation trip, with excitement, I climbed onto the train to Washington D．C． I was the only nonwhite. We visited the Lincoln Memorial. Together, we read those famous words from Lincoln’s speech: “… that we here highly resolve… that this nation shall have a new birth of freedom…” I looked at Lincoln’s face. He seemed alive and terribly sad. The next morning, I understood a little better why he wasn’t smiling. “Clifton,” our teacher asked, “do you know about the Mason-Dixon line(南北分界线)?” “No,” I said, wondering what she meant. “Before the Civil War,” she explained, “the Mason-Dixon line was the dividing line between the slave and free states. Today, it’s an invisible border between the North and the South. When you cross that invisible line out of Washington D．C． into Maryland, things change.” I wasn’t following it. Why did she look and sound so nervous? “Glen Echo Amusement Park is in Maryland,” she said at last, staring at me, “and doesn’t allow Negroes inside.” I cried. For the first time in my life, I learned what it felt like to be a “nigger”. Frank whispered, “Then I won’t go, either.” Frank wanted to go to that amusement park as much as I did, but there was something even more important than that. Next the room was filled with kids listening to Frank. “They don’t allow Negroes in the park, so I’m staying with Clifton.” “Me, too,” a second boy said. Another muttered, “I’m with you, Clifton.” My heart raced. I was not alone. 11 white boys from Long Island made the decision: “We won’t go.” Just then another teacher came in, waving an envelope. “Boys! I’ve bought 13 tickets to the Senators-Tigers game. Anybody want to go?” The room burst into cheers. None of us had been to a professional baseball game in a real baseball park. On the way to the stadium, we grew silent as our driver paused before the Lincoln Memorial. There was still no smile or sign of hope in his sad and tired eyes. I read his words again. In his words and life, Lincoln made it clear that freedom is not free. Every time the door of a person’s skin keeps him out of an amusement park, the war for freedom begins again. Sometimes the battle is fought with fists and guns, but more often the most effective weapon is a simple act of love and courage. 80．Who is the writer? A．A black. B．A white. C．A teacher. D．A coach. 81．The place the students failed to visit was ____________. A．the Lincoln Memorial B．the Mason-Dixon line C．the Senators-Tigers game D．Glen Echo Amusement Park 82．The reason why all the students stayed with the writer was that ________. A．they were all blacks B．they had a strong fighting spirit C．Lincoln was popular in Maryland D．watching the baseball game is more fun 83．From the last paragraph, we can learn that __________. A．only with fists and weapons can the blacks be truly free B．the doors of all public places will be open to the blacks C．it will take all kinds of struggles for the blacks to be truly free D．in the US the blacks and whites are full of love and courage Passage22（22-23九年级上·浙江丽水·期中） Brian arrived at the San Francisco airport two hours before the flight to Paris. He was wearing three shirts, a jacket, two pairs of socks, a pair of shorts and two pairs of jeans. He was carrying one small backpack, which was very full, but he didn’t have any other luggage. Brian needed to meet a man named Tony before he checked in for his flight. He found Tony near the Air France counter. Tony gave him a round-trip ticket and a small package. “Give this package to Paul at the airport in Paris. He will have a sign with your name on it. I think you can find him easily”, Tony said, “You don’t have any luggage, right?” “Only this backpack”, Brian answered, “You said I could bring one carry-on bag.” “That’s right. One carry-on bag is fine. Have a good trip.” “Thanks.” Is Brian a criminal? Not at all. He is an air courier. And he paid only $110 for the round-trip ticket to Paris. Air courier get a cheap airline tickets because they take important packages and papers to foreign couriers by the next day. Often, the only way they can do this is to use an air-courier company. It is not cheap for a business to send a package with an air courier, but it is quick. Every year about 80,000 people worldwide travel as air couriers. The number of tickets for courier travel is growing by about 10 percent a year. However, air-courier travel isn’t for everyone. But if you have very little money, can be flexible about your travel plans, and don’t mind wearing the same clothes for a week, it can be a great way to take a vacation! 84．Why was Brian wearing so many clothes for his travel? A．Because they were the uniforms for air couriers. B．Because his backpack had no room for his clothes. C．Because that made him easier to be recognized. D．Because he did not have any luggage with him. 85．An air courier is a person who . A．manages a business company in foreign countries B．organizes international flights for tourists C．travels around the world with cheap tickets D．sends papers and packages to foreign countries 86．Why do businesses choose the air-courier service? A．Because it costs less. B．Because it is flexible. C．Because it saves time. D．Because it grows fast. 87．The writer of the text mainly . A．describes the activities of a crime B．suggests an ideal way to travel C．argues against the air-courier travel D．tells us about a developing business Passage23（22-23九年级上·浙江衢州·期中） Rick Hoyt is American. He is in a wheelchair because he has cerebral palsy when he was born. As a result, Rick couldn’t walk or talk, and he has little hope to live a “normal” life. However, he never gave up trying and studying, he learnt to use a computer to communicate with people. When he was 15, he told his father that he wanted to join a 5-mile running race. With the help of his father, they made it in the race. Rick is a happy and successful man. He has a job at Boston College, and he works in computer studies. Rick loves sports too and he takes part in marathons and triathlons. In a triathlon, people swim 4 kilometers, cycle 180 kilometers and then run a marathon, 42 kilometers. Rick can’t run, cycle or swim because he’s in a wheelchair. So how can he take part in a triathlon? Rick can join because he does it with his father, Dick Hoyt. In the running part, his father pushes him in his wheelchair. In the swimming part, Rick lies in a small boat and Dick swims and pulls him. And in the cycling part, Rick sits in a special seat on the front of Dick’s bike. Together, they are “Team Hoyt”. Of course, Team Hoyt never wins the race. The winner of a triathlon usually finishes in about 9 hours. The Hoyts usually take about 14 or 15 hours. “That’s right,” says Dick. “Rick and I never win. But we think that ________.” Rick told his father that he did not feel disabled when he and his father were racing. Rick’s father said: “Our message is—Yes, you can! You can do anything you want to do if you make up your mind.” 88．What does the underlined word “cerebral palsy” in Paragraph 1 mean? A．A health problem. B．A study problem. C．A sports problem. D．A communication problem. 89．Why are some numbers used in Paragraph 4 and Paragraph7? A．To show why Rick wanted to join in a triathlon. B．To show what Rick needed to do in a marathon. C．To show how long the triathlon needed to take. D．To show how difficult the triathlon was for Rick. 90．What’s the correct order of the following sentences? a. Rick pushed Dick in a 5-mile running race. b. Rick had to sit in a wheelchair. c. Rick worked as a teacher in Boston University. d. Dick and Rick made a team to take part in marathon and triathlon. A．b-a-c-d B．b-a-d-c C．a-c-b-d D．a-d-b-c 91．Which of the following is the best to be put in the ________? A．we can fly B．we learn to run C．we always win D．we are never shy Passage24（22-23九年级上·浙江丽水·期中） Once upon a time, there was a happy paper doll that had no face. His whole body was perfectly cut out and painted, except for his face. However, he had a pencil so he could choose whatever face he wanted to have. How lucky! He then spent all day asking everyone he met, “What’s a perfect face like?” “One with a big beak(鸟嘴),” answered the birds. “No. Not one with a beak,” said the trees. “The perfect face is full of leaves.” “Forget the beak and the leaves,” said the flowers. “If you want a perfect face, you fill it with colors.” The doll followed their advice. Then he had a face. However, it turned out that nobody liked it. And now he couldn’t erase it! “I only wanted a face that everyone would like,” he cried. “And now look, what a disaster(灾难)!” A small cloud heard his cries and came to him, “I think I can help you. As I’m a cloud, I can make any face you like. What do you think about me changing faces until there’s one that you like? I’m sure we can fix you a little bit.” The doll again felt hopeful. The cloud made all kinds of faces for him. But none of them was perfect enough. “Never mind,” said the doll. “You’ve been a great friend.” He gave her a big hug and the cloud smiled from ear to ear, happy at having helped. Just then the doll cried excitedly, “That’s it! That’s the face I want! It’s a perfect face!” “Which one?” asked the cloud. “But I haven’t done anything.” “Yes, yes you have! It’s that face you make when I hug you!” The cloud finally realized that he was talking about her big smile. And together they took the pencil and drew the paper doll a big smile, ten times better than beaks, colors and leaves. And that face was indeed the only one that everyone liked because it had the secret ingredient for perfect faces: a big smile that could never be erased. 92．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to _________. A．The beak B．The face C．The advice D．The flower 93．The cloud _________ to help the paper doll. A．hugged the doll and encouraged him B．changed faces to find the perfect face C．helped to paint a beautiful face for the doll D．found out what the perfect face was like by herself 94．According to the passage, how did the doll’s feelings change? A．Happy→Sad→Hopeful→Excited. B．Sad→Excited→Calm→Thankful. C．Excited→Happy→Surprised→Sad. D．Sad→Hopeful→Thankful→Relaxed. 95．We can learn from the passage that ________. A．a perfect face is full of colors B．we should follow others’ advice C．smile is the key to a perfect face D．friendship can’t be never erased Passage25（23-24九年级上·浙江温州·期中） “Where’s Papa going with that ax?” said Fern to her mother as they were laying the table for breakfast. “He went to the pig house,” replied Mrs Arable. “Some pigs were born last night.” “I don’t see why he needs an ax,” continued Fern, who was only eight years old. “Well,” said her mother,  “one of the pigs is a runt. It’s very small and weak, so your father has decided to do away with it.” “Do away with it?” shouted Fern. “ You mean he will kill it? Just because it’s smaller than the others?” Mrs Arable put a pitcher of cream on the table. “Don’t shout, Fern!” she said. “Your father is right. The pig will die anyway.” Fern pushed a chair out of the way and ran outdoors. She caught up with her father. “Please don’t kill it!” she cried. “It’s unfair.” Mr Arable stopped walking. “Fern,” he said softly, “you will have to learn to control yourself.” “Control myself?” shouted Fern. “ __________ , but you talk about controlling myself.” Tears ran down her cheeks and she took hold of the ax and tried to pull it out of her father’s hand. “Fern” said Mr Arable, “I know more about raising pigs than you do. A weakling makes trouble. Now go home!” “But it’s unfair,” cried Fern. “The pig couldn’t help being born small, could it? If I had been very small at birth, would you have killed me? ” Mr Arable smiled. “Certainly not,” he said, looking down at his daughter with love, “But this is different. A little girl is one thing, while a little runty pig is another.” “I see no difference,” replied Fern, still holding on to the ax. “This is the most terrible case of unfairness that I have ever heard.” A strange look came over Mr Arable’s face. He seemed almost ready to cry himself. “All right,” he said. “You go back to the house and I will bring the runt when I come back. I’ll let you look after the baby pig. Then you’ll see what trouble a pig can be.” Half an hour later, Mr Arable returned to the house, carrying a box under his arm. “Put it on her chair!” said Mrs Arable. Mr Arable set the box down at Fern’s place. Fern came slowly down the stairs. Her eyes were red from crying. As she got closer to her chair, the box wobbled, and there was a scratching noise. Fern looked at her father. Then she opened the box. There, inside, looking up at her, was the newborn pig. It was a white one. The morning light shone through its ears, turning them pink. 96．How did Fern feel when she heard his father would kill the newborn pig? A．Sad. B．Angry. C．Bored. D．Surprised. 97．Which of the following can be put in ________. A．It’s my first meeting with the newborn pig B．This is about how to raise a baby pig C．This is a matter of life and death D．It makes me so angry 98．The underlined sentence shows that ________. A．Fern wanted to share her chair with the pig B．Fern needed to look after the pig from then on C．Mrs Arable didn’t like to see the pig D．Mrs Arable was very excited to get the pig back 99．What can we learn from the story? A．Every life matters. B．Life is full of surprises. C．Animals are humans’ best friends. D．A true animal lover loves all animals. Passage26（23-24九年级上·浙江温州·期中） ①With his bald head, thin body and shy nature, Mohandas Gandhi seemed like a kind father. He was a quiet man, however, with a powerful will. His strong beliefs in fairness, freedom, kindness and peace carried him through the difficult years and changed nations. Even many years after his death, the man who was called “The Father of India” continues to encourage people around the world. ②Gandhi was born into a large Hindu family on 2nd October, 1869. His father worked as a local government leader. He often fought for the rights of the local people with the British, who ruled India. From him, Gandhi learned to respect others and their beliefs. ③In 1888, Gandhi went to England to study law. After a few years, Gandhi completed his degree and returned to India. One day, while Gandhi travelled by train, he was refused to sit in the first-class car because he was not a white man. Well-dressed Gandhi explained politely, but the steward turned a deaf ear to him, threw him off the train and beat him. These events brought the suffering of Indians in South Africa to Gandhi’s attention. Later, he did a lot to get the rights for the Indians. Gandhi was arrested and put into prison several times, but these never stopped his beliefs or actions. In 1947, the British finally ended their rule in India. However, disagreements broke out between Hindus and Muslims. Gandhi worked tirelessly to solve the problem and reached a number of peace agreements. No one else was able to do this at that time. ④On 30th January 1948, Gandhi died and left the world. His death saddened people everywhere. Nearly a million people were at his funeral. ⑤His efforts encouraged great leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nelson Mandela, and will continue to encourage people for many years to come. 100．The following words can describe Gandhi’s personality EXCEPT ________. A．caring B．outgoing C．peaceful D．strong-willed 101．What’s the right order of Gandhi’s life experiences? ①Gandhi was born into a large Hindu family. ②In 1888, Gandhi went to England to study law. ③Gandhi was arrested and put into prison several times. ④Gandhi died and he was remembered by the people all over the world. A．①②③④ B．①③②④ C．②①③④ D．③②①④ 102．Which of the following is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 103．What is the main idea of this passage? A．To tell the readers the stories of Gandhi’s childhood. B．To tell the readers about the history of India. C．To ask the readers to visit India. D．To tell the readers about the life and influence of Gandhi. Passage27（23-24九年级上·浙江金华·期中） When I was a little kid, a father was like the light in the fridge. Every house had one, but no one really knew what both of them did when the door was shut. It seemed that there were not many chances for me to understand him. My dad left the house every morning and always seemed glad to see everyone at night. He pushed the door open when no one else could. He was the only one in the house who wasn’t afraid to go in the basement（地下室）by himself. Every time it rained, he got the car and brought it around to the door. When anyone was sick, he went out to get the medicine. He kept busy enough. He swept snow on the road in front of the house. He cut back the roses so the thorns（刺）wouldn’t hurt you when you came to the front door. He repaired my skates, and they went all right. When I got my bike, he ran alongside me for at least a thousand miles until I got the hang of it. He put me to bed early. He took a lot of pictures, but was never in them. I was afraid of everyone else’s father, but not my own. Once I made him tea. It was only sugar water, but he sat on a small chair and said it was delicious. He looked very uncomfortable. Every time I played house, the mother doll had a lot to do. I never knew what to do with the daddy doll, so I had him say “I’m going off to work now” and threw him under the bed. When I was nine years old, my father didn’t get up one morning to go to work. He went to the hospital and died the next day. There were a lot of people in the house who brought all kinds of good food and cakes. We never had so much time being together before. I went to my room and felt under the bed for the father doll. When I found him, I cleaned him and put him on my bed. He never did anything. I didn’t know his leaving would hurt so much. I still don’t know why. 104．The underline simile（比喻）first paragraph tells us that ________. A．the fridge in her house was very big and her father was big too B．the writer didn’t know much about her father when she was young C．the writer loved her father because he put delicious food in the fridge D．the writer considered her father as the light which made the house bright 105．The underlined expression “got the hang of it” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________”. A．could carry the bike B．could repair the bike C．could run as fast as a bike D．could ride the bike well 106．The writer mentioned Daddy Doll in the last paragraph to show that she ________. A．always did cleaning at home B．loved playing dolls C．missed her father after his death D．always acted strangely 107．What can we infer from the passage? _______ A．The writer’s father loved his family very much. B．There were always many people in their house. C．The writer thought her father was cool with everyone. D．The writer was afraid of her father when she was young. Passage28（22-23九年级上·浙江湖州·期中） “How did you know I had a visitor with me?” asked Watson in amazement. “I sometimes believe you have eyes in the back of your head!” “I don’t, but I do have a very well polished silver coffeepot in front of me!” Holmes laughed. “And whom do I have the pleasure of greeting?” he asked． “I am Dr. James Mortimer, Mr. Holmes. It concerns the death of my good friend and patient, Sir Charles Baskerville. Sir Charles Baskerville had no children, so his entire estate (财产) now pass to his nephew, Sir Henry Baskerville, who has been living in America for many years.” Dr. Mortimer took a letter out of his pocket which was given to him by Sir Charles just before his death 3 months ago. “If I may, I would like to read the letter to you.” He adjusted his glasses. “Baskerville Hall, 1742. To my sons, Rodger and John. The legend(传说，传奇)has been told by my father who was told by his father before him. It began 100 years ago in 1642 when this great Baskerville Hall was occupied (占有)by Hugo Baskerville, a wild, ugly, cruel man. Hugo wanted to marry the daughter of a neighboring farmer． One day, with his five evil friends, he rode to the farm and kidnapped the girl. He brought her to Baskerville Hall and locked her in an upstairs room while he and his friends having a drinking party below. The poor girl was very frightened, but she managed to climb out of the window. Hugo, however, soon noticed that she had gone. He chased the girl on his black horse with his hunting dog showing the way. His friends joined the chase to until a strange sight stopped them. There lay two bodies—Hugo’s and the girl’s. Standing over Hugo’s body was a huge black beast(野兽) tearing out his throat.” “I really don’t like fairy tales.” said Holmes, “What exactly is it you want me to do?” “ I need you to advise me what to do with Sir Henry Baskerville who’s arriving here today.” 108．How does Mr. Holmes know there’s a visitor? A．Dr. Watson phoned an hour ago. B．He has eyes in the back of his head. C．He saw it from the mirror. D．A well polished silver coffeepot which serves as a mirror 109．What was the letter that Dr. Mortimer read to Watson and Holmes about? A．A story describing the terrible things running in the Baskerville family. B．A research that Dr. Mortimer had done on the Baskerville family. C．A newspaper article reporting Sir Charles Baskerville’s death. D．A letter that Charles Baskerville had written to Dr. Mortimer. 110．Why did Dr.Mortimer visit Holmes? A．Because he wanted Holmes to investigate(调查) Sir Charles’ death. B．Because he wanted to make sure that Charles’ brother was dead. C．Because he wanted Holmes to stop Sir Henry going to Baskerville Hall. D．Because he wanted advice about the arrival of Sir Henry. 111．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Hugo Baskerville kidnapped a poor girl and killed her. B．Sir Charles Baskerville is nephew of Sir Henry Baskerville. C．Hugo Baskerville was the owner of Baskerville Hall in 1642. D．Dr. Mortimer was a member of the Baskerville family. Passage29（22-23九年级上·浙江舟山·期中） A young man was taking a walk with a professor. As they went along, they saw a pair of old shoes lying in the path. They thought it belonged to a poor man who worked in a field nearby. The student turned to the professor, saying, “Let us play the man a trick: we will take away his shoes, and conceal ourselves behind those trees, and wait to see what will happen when he cannot find them. That must be very interesting.” “My young friend” answered the professor, “we should never play jokes on others because of their being poor. Put a coin into each shoe, and then we will hide ourselves and watch how the discovery changes him.” The student did so, and they both hid themselves behind the bushes close by. The poor man soon finished his work, and came back. While putting on his coat, he put his foot into one of his shoes. Feeling something hard, he bent down to see what it was and found the coin. Surprise was seen on his face. And he looked it again and again and put the money into his pocket. When he put on the other shoe, he was surprised again to find the other coin. He then looked up to the sky and said aloud some thanksgiving words to the person who gave him the coins. The student stood there deeply moved, and his eyes were filled with tears. “You have taught me a lesson which will never forget. I feel now the truth of these words, which I never understand before: A small act of kindness brings great joy,” he said. 112．The underlined word “conceal” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________. A．enjoy B．lose C．show D．hide 113．The student wanted to play the poor man a trick to ________. A．find the truth B．please himself C．teach him a lesson D．show his wisdom 114．What did the poor man do when he found the second coin in his shoe? A．He put it in his pocket without saying a word. B．He looked around him and hid it in the bushes. C．He thanked the person who gave him the coins. D．He picked up the coin and ran away quickly. 115．The passage tells us the truth that ________ A．seeing is not always believing. B．doing something good makes a big difference. C．god helps those who help themselves. D．playing tricks on others is playing tricks on yourself. Passage30（22-23九年级上·浙江金华·期中） ①Once, there was a bird who realized that his box of valuable coins was missing. So he called the rabbit, the mouse in the forest to help look for the valuable box. ②As a good detective (侦探), the mouse was a bit cleverer than the rabbit. After asking the bird all the places he had just been to, he followed the bird’s footprint and came to the great tunnel (隧道) under the forest. On entering, he saw Mr. Mole, but he didn’t say anything to the mole (鼹鼠) about why he was there, he just carried on looking for the missing coins on his own. ③The rabbit was also a great detective. Before long, he arrived at the tunnel, too. He was not shy at all. The first thing he did after he arrived was to go and ask the mole if he knew where the coins were. The mole felt very pleased and led the rabbit to the coins. They had been working together for several weeks, and finally, they managed to get the box out of the great tunnel. ④So the rabbit and the mole took the coins and were paid for their great work. The mouse, who had been watching all this, learned a lot from it. From then on, he would never allow shyness to ruin (破坏) all his good work. This way of dealing with a person or thing soon turned him into the best detective in the forest. ⑤Don’t be shy. Everyone has some special gift (天赋) to offer to the world. And never be shy about asking for help when meeting difficulties in different situations. I am sure you’ll succeed more easily than before. 116．When the mouse saw Mr. Mole, he was very ________. A．sad B．shy C．angry D．honest 117．Which is the right order of the following events? a. The rabbit had a conversation with the mole. b. The rabbit got to the great tunnel. c. The mole helped the rabbit to find the coin. d. The mouse reached the great tunnel. A．a-b-d-c B．b-c-a-d C．d-b-a-c D．d-c-b-a 118．What can we learn from the passage? A．Never lose our valuable things. B．Don’t give up, and we can succeed. C．Don’t be shy about asking for help. D．Never be afraid of making mistakes. 119．How is the passage organized? A．①-②③④⑤ B．①-②-③④⑤ C．①-②-③④-⑤ D．①-②③④-⑤ Passage31（22-23九年级上·浙江金华·期中） When I was little, I was really little. But my dream was big. I dreamed of being a basketball player. I tried out for the teams at school, but I was never given a chance. As I got older, I did grow a little bigger, but not a lot bigger. On my 12th birthday, I decided to try a new sport: running. I told Grandpa. “I’m going to be an athlete.” “Dave.” Grandpa began gently, “if you can’t be big, you can do something big.” I ran 12 miles on my 12th birthday. On my 13th birthday, I did it again, but I added an extra mile. On my 14th birthday, I ran 14 miles. 15 on my 15th, 16 on my 16th, and you guessed it—17 miles on my 17th birthday. All this running inspired (激发) another big dream. Someday, I’d run the Boston Marathon (波士顿马拉松赛), I told Grandpa about my decision. “But, Dave, you haven’t trained for the marathon. Are you sure you’re ready?” Grandpa asked. But he still promised to walk over and cheer me on. I ran fast that day. But I fell at Mile 18 and was driven to the hospital. Later that night, I called Grandpa and told him I failed. “No,” he said calmly, “you didn’t fail. You discovered something.” “I did?” I asked. “Yes, you discovered that big dreams don’t just come true. They take work. If you train and work hard, I promise to wait for you next year and cheer you on.” I trained every day, running miles and miles. Sadly, just two months into my training, Grandpa died. He wouldn’t be waiting for my second Boston Marathon. I decided I’d run for him. That day, I ran fast. “Keep going! You can do it!” His words filled my head as I forced my legs to make each painful step. As I crossed the finish line, I threw my arms in the air and cried, “Grandpa, we did it!” 120．Why did Dave fail to join the school basketball team? A．He didn’t train well. B．He was too young. C．He was not tall enough. D．He wasn’t a quick learner. 121．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph A refer to? A．Adding one more mile. B．Running on his birthday. C．Training for the marathon. D．Trying out for the basketball team. 122．Which of the following words best describes Grandpa? A．Creative. B．Modest. C．Generous. D．Encouraging. 123．What is the best title for the text? A．Dream Big B．The Boston Marathon C．Think Twice D．The Story of Grandpa Passage32（22-23九年级上·浙江金华·期中） A man had two young children. When the elder boy was at school, he gave a candy to the younger son who was at home. But when the boy was about to eat it, his elder brother returned from school. He took the candy away from his younger brother, put it in his mouth and ran away. The younger brother burst into tears and rushed to his room. He locked the door from inside and fell on his bed, with lots of tears on his face, worrying about the lost candy. After a while, his father learnt about the fact and came to the younger child’s room, carrying a bottle full of candies which he had kept secretly in his safe. He knocked at the door and asked his child to open the door. He even told that he had brought a lot of candies for him. But the child refused to listen to his father. He lay on the bed, paying a deaf ear to his father’s knock and talk. He continued to cry, worrying about his minor loss (小损失). His worry prevented him from getting a much greater joy. We may waste a lot of time, energy and opportunities worrying about the minor losses that have happened in our lives and cursing (诅咒) the persons, who are, in our view, responsible for our losses. But by this foolish action, we are actually refusing to receive greater gifts from life. 124．Who made the younger brother burst into tears? A．Himself. B．His brother. C．His father. D．None. 125．Which of the following words best describes the younger boy’s feeling in the first paragraph? A．Sad. B．Happy. C．Brave. D．Lonely. 126．What didn’t the boy do after the father brought candies to him? A．He refused to listen to his father. B．He lay on the bed. C．He didn’t reply to his father’s knock and talk. D．He fell on his bed and cried. 127．What can we learn from the story? A．The early bird catches the worm. B．Burnt child dreads (畏惧) the fire. C．No pains, no gains. D．It’s foolish to miss the forest for the trees. Passage33（22-23九年级上·浙江宁波·期中） Everyone faces difficulties in their life. Daniel Kish was born with a special eye illness and lost his eyesight when he was only 14 months old. Soon after, however, he started to do an amazing thing. He learned to make clicks (咔哒声) with his tongue（舌头）to help him move around. Kish now moves about using sonar (唢呐). He is so good at it that he can ride a bicycle by himself on public roads. And he started the organization World Access for the Blind (WAFTB) in 2000, teaching others how to use sonar. In the interview with National Geographic, he explains how the sonar works. “When I make a click sound, it produces sound waves. These waves reflect (反射) off surfaces around and return to my ears. My brain then deals with the sound and turns it into pictures in my mind. Each click is like a camera flash, which helps me make a 3-D picture of my surroundings for hundreds of feet. It’s like having a conversation with the environment.” Kish feels it is exciting to ride a bike using sonar, although he needs to click twice a sound, much more than he usually does. “It may sound a bit dangerous to move around the world in this way,” he says. “But most people in the world live in fear of things that they imagine. I love hiking and mountain-biking. I go almost everywhere. And I’ve never had an accident and hurt myself.” He is happy to be able to help more blind children to improve their life. “We’ve served over 10,000 students in nearly 40 countries,” he tells the reporter. “Many students are surprised how quickly results come. Seeing isn’t in the eyes. It’s in the mind.” 128．Daniel Kish had a special eye illness __________. A．when he was born B．when he went to work C．when he was 14 months old D．when he grew up 129．Kish moves around using sonar because __________. A．he is good at making clicks B．it makes him “see” the world C．he has a great interest in science D．it is important for him to keep healthy 130．Which of the following is the right order showing how the sonar works? ①The sound waves reflect off surfaces.    ②The person makes a clicking sound. ③The brain turns the sound into pictures.    ④The sound waves reach the person’s ears. A．①③②④ B．②③①④ C．①④②③ D．②①④③ 131．What can we learn about World Access for the Blind (WAFTB ) from the passage? A．It offers the blind free bicycles. B．It sells sonar products to the blind. C．It teaches the blind to use sonar. D．It helps blind find more friends. Passage34（22-23九年级上·浙江宁波·期中） When our son Mario was eleven, the new bicycle he had received earlier that year was stolen. Owning a bicycle was a big deal to our children when they were little. They spent hours and hours, day after day, on their bicycles, at the front of the house. Bicycling was a great way to get the kids out of the house and into the fresh air without spending any money. Mario had discovered that his bicycle had been stolen from our backyard. He and his sister often went outside for a morning ride. He couldn’t believe that someone would do this. He got a large piece of cardboard, painted a sign for the bicycle to be returned, and tied the sign to the letterbox. The next morning, when I went out to collect the mail, I found a white envelope with the magical words, “Buy yourself a new bicycle”. There was a $100 banknote inside. We were very touched that someone had the heart to do this. We’ve never been able to thank the person but we guess that it may have been one of our wonderful neighbors. Mario painted a big “________!” on the sign and we left it outside for a couple of weeks afterwards, hoping the kind stranger would drive down our street. A delighted Mario was able to buy a new bicycle. As the years went on, the bicycles became bigger and more expensive but remained just as important for those family bicycle rides. Now Mario is 25. Sometimes I miss the days when receiving a bicycle. It was the best thing in the world to them. All these years later we are still thankful for the stranger’s kindness. We were a young family with three little children and it meant a lot to us. We still talk about it and, even now, wonder who the kind stranger was. 132．According to the passage, Mario often ________ when he was a child. A．made signs B．rode a bike C．took a walk D．collected mails 133．Which of the following is the best to fill in the blank in Paragraph 4? A．Thank you B．Come back C．A new bicycle D．A good boy 134．From the action of the stranger, we can learn ________. A．love builds a warm family B．a special memory lasts long C．kindness helps others a lot D．happiness makes a better life 135．The best title for the passage might be ________. A．A Rich Stranger B．A Banknote for the Family C．A Thankful Mother D．A Bicycle from a Stranger Passage35（22-23九年级上·浙江宁波·期中） “Henry! Knock it off! If you do that one more time, I’m going to throw you out of this boat,” warned Cameron angrily. “Yeah, right,” said Henry and half-heartedly rowed the boat up the river. Henry and Cameron were chosen to be partners, but they certainly weren’t friends. Cameron looked down on Henry and spent his time at summer camp keeping away from him. Henry never followed the rules, and that drove Cameron crazy. Cameron hated the fact that the boat ride was at least 5 miles long. Just then Cameron felt some small drops of water again on his neck. “Henry!” shouted Cameron loudly. “I said to leave me alone.” “I’m not doing anything!” replied Henry coolly. “If you look up, you will see that Mother Nature is touching you with water.” Sure enough, when Cameron looked up, he could see light rain coming down. Things got quiet in the boat after that. Before long, the small drops turned into large ones, and thunder and lightning began racing across the sky. Cameron didn’t know what to do. All he remembered was hearing stories about never to be on the water during a lightning storm. There was nothing in sight. Where could they get shelter? At that moment, Henry took over. He guided Cameron to control the boat towards some small wooden houses up ahead. By the time they reached the houses, they were all wet. Lightning continued to flash and they took shelter in the house. 136．According to the story, Cameron and Henry ________. A．both enjoyed the boat ride B．worked together to solve a problem C．were friends with each other D．knew each other for a long time 137．Why didn’t Cameron like Henry? A．Because Henry rowed the boat half-heartedly. B．Because Henry threw water at Cameron. C．Because Henry always broke the rules. D．Because Henry wasn’t a good helper. 138．What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “get shelter” in the last paragraph? A．get help B．get protection C．get freedom D．get everything ready 139．According to the passage, which is the right order? a. Cameron and Henry were safe in a house.     b. Cameron and Henry rowed the boat carelessly. c. A light rain became lightning storm.     d. Cameron and Henry became partners. A．c-b-d-a B．b-d-c-a C．b-d-a-c D．d-b-c-a 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！22 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题03 阅读理解之记叙文 Passage1（23-24九年级上·浙江杭州·期末） The Sahara Desert in Northern Africa is the largest hot desert in the world. It is about 1,800 km from the north to the south and about 4,800 km from the east to the west. Temperatures can reach 58℃ in the daytime and can fall to -6℃ at night. More than 8,000 years ago, the Sahara was a rich land where farmers grew food and plants grew well. As the rainfall in the area gradually went down every year, it became a huge desert. Most areas of this desert have less than 13 cm of rain every year. Gary Smith and a few of his brave friends decided to hike across the Sahara. Supporters in cars, who carried food and water for the group, stayed with them together. One day, Smith walked alone and then he couldn’t find the rest of the group. Even worse, he could not find out which direction to go. Then a sandstorm covered the area. When the storm was over, Smith was even more worried. In the heat that he couldn’t stand, he quickly finished his water. He had to spend that night out in the open, and he almost felt he couldn’t survive (生存). The next day, he walked on. After the second night, he started to worry about dying. He realized that his friends might not find him in time. It was late on the third day that Smith lost his sense and fell over. When Smith awoke, he was in the car with his friends. He had been found by a group of Bedouin who were traveling in a truck. In such a large desert with the weather conditions, this made it possible for him to survive. Then Bedouin returned to his group of friends. Smith was so lucky. 1．How did the Sahara turn into a desert according to the text? A．People cut down more and more plants. B．There was less and less rain. C．The temperature was higher and higher. D．There were more and more visitors. 2．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? a. Gary Smith got lost in the desert. b. Gary Smith fell over on the desert. c. There was a sandstorm in the area. d. Gary Smith was saved by some travelers. A．a-d-b-c B．a-d-c-b C．a-c-b-d D．c-b-a-d 3．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 5 refer to? A．Being in this kind of weather. B．Traveling in a truck. C．Returning to a group of friends. D．Being found by Bedouin. 4．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the text? A．To encourage us to go through the Sahara. B．To show that the Sahara is in great danger. C．To give some basic information about the Sahara. D．To show surviving in the Sahara can be challenging. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了北非的撒哈拉沙漠以及讲述了加里•史密斯和朋友们穿越撒哈拉沙漠的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“As the rainfall in the area gradually went down every year, it became a huge desert.”可知，由于降雨越来越少，所以撒哈拉变成了沙漠。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“One day, Smith walked alone and then he couldn’t find the rest of the group. Even worse, he could not find out which direction to go. Then a sandstorm covered the area. When the storm was over, Smith was even more worried.”可知，史密斯一个人走着，然后他找不到其他人了，他不知道该往哪个方向走，然后一场沙尘暴覆盖了这个地区，因此a“加里·史密斯在沙漠中迷路了。”和c“那个地区有一场沙尘暴。”分别排第一和第二；根据第四段“It was late on the third day that Smith lost his sense and fell over.”可知，第三天晚些时候，史密斯失去了理智，摔倒了，因此b“加里·史密斯在沙漠上摔倒了。”排第三；以及最后一段“When Smith awoke, he was in the car with his friends. He had been found by a group of Bedouin who were traveling in a truck.”可知，当史密斯醒来时，发现自己被一群乘坐卡车的贝都因人救了，因此d“加里·史密斯被一些旅行者救了。”排第四。所以顺序为：a-c-b-d。故选C。 3．词义猜测题。根据最后一段“He had been found by a group of Bedouin who were traveling in a truck. In such a large desert with the weather conditions, this made it possible for him to survive.”可知，在这样一个大沙漠的天气条件下，如果不是一群乘坐卡车的贝都因人救他，他不可能生存下来。据此可以推断“this”指代的是“被贝都因人发现”。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了北非的撒哈拉沙漠残酷的自然环境，以及讲述了加里•史密斯和朋友们穿越撒哈拉沙漠的经历；作者写这篇文章的目的是为了要证明撒哈拉沙漠的自然环境十分恶劣，生存是很有挑战性的。故选D。 Passage2（23-24九年级上·浙江温州·期中） An old man arrived in New York by plane. He came a long way—from eighty miles outside White Horse, Canada. He left the desolate* place for a good reason: to collect his prize. Several days earlier, he had received a colorful document which wrote: Mr. Peter Finch Rural Delivery, 33Y White Horse, Canada You, Mr. Finch, have won $1,000,000 US dollars from The American Magazine Company. A more skeptical* person would have read the small print, but Mr. Finch wasn’t a skeptic. Junk* mail wasn’t junk for him. Since he had no relatives or friends, junk mail was as close to a warm greeting. Before his journey, Mr. Finch had shown his prize document to the villagers. Everyone was amazed. He took a taxi from the airport to The American Magazine Company and was led to the receptionist, Betsy Anderson. “I won the big prize,” Mr. Finch said proudly. Betsy greeted him. Since they’d already identified all the real winners, obviously Mr. Finch was a loser. But she pretended to carefully check the document. “I’m afraid you didn’t win, Mr. Finch. I’ve checked the numbers,” Betsy said, “I’m very sorry.” “But it says that I’ve won,” Mr. Finch replied. “It’s in the small print. It says that you may have been a winner,” Betsy said. Mr. Finch didn’t believe it and refused to leave. Betsy had to call the Chairman to come. Mr. Finch told him about how he knew he must have won, and how he had read the magazine for over 50 years. It had helped keep him alive during the cold winters. He told of a thousand uses of the magazine. The American Magazine just couldn’t cheat him, he knew that. After hours of discussion, the Chairman said they would be happy to pay his air ticket. Indeed, he thought it would be a good idea to do a story on Mr. Finch’s dependence on The American Magazine and would even pay him royalties*. When Mr. Finch returned home with a photographer and a writer, he became famous. The villagers treated him like a celebrity*. When the story was published, they even bought one hundred magazine copies. Of course Mr. Finch never showed any signs of great wealth. Still, he seemed much happier for having visited New York. He also liked to describe to the villagers the huge building of the famous magazine. When Mr. Finch, the White Horse Winner, died, he’d always be remembered and his experience filled many dark winters for the people of the desolate area of White Horse. 5．After Mr. Finch received the document, he ________. A．felt very pleased about it B．kept it secret from other people C．thought it was junk mail D．read all the words in it carefully 6．Why was Mr. Finch refused to get the prize? A．His document was not true. B．There were no real winners at all. C．He didn’t get the winning number. D．Someone wanted to take away the prize. 7．What was the attitude of the magazine company towards Mr. Finch? A．They couldn’t wait to ask Mr. Finch to leave the company. B．They were willing to make Mr. Finch famous in White Horse. C．They’d like to pay him and publish his story with the magazine. D．They were moved by Mr. Finch and admitted him to be the winner. 【答案】5．A 6．C 7．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了加拿大的芬奇先生误以为自己中奖，他去美国领奖，美国杂志的主席把芬奇先生的故事写进了杂志，并向他支付了版税。 5．细节理解题。根据“‘I won the big prize.’ Mr. Finch said proudly.”可知，芬奇先生收到文件后对此感到非常高兴。故选A。 6．细节理解题。根据“I’m afraid you didn’t win. Mr. Finch. I’ve cheeked the numbers.”可知，芬奇先生没有得到中奖号码，因此被拒绝领奖。故选C。 7．细节理解题。根据“the Chairman said they would be happy to pay his air ticket. Indeed, he thought it would be a good idea to do a story on Mr. Finch’s dependence on The American Magazine and would even pay him royalties*.”可知，杂志公司要付钱给他，并在杂志上发表他的故事。故选C。 Passage3（23-24九年级上·浙江温州·期中） It’s the eighth autumn since my father died. I don’t remember him saying “I love you.” in Chinese, his mother tongue. In the past, we always had a few communication problems. But when he introduced me to fries, ice creams, and sugary drinks in his love language, it didn’t seem to matter, even though his English wasn’t good, or my Chinese was bad. Junk food became our secret language: some chicken nuggets and chips on a camping trip, a Happy Meal on our fishing trip; two liters of Cola before my mother came home. I felt honored (荣幸的) until I began to understand that he kept secrets from me too. In the third grade, I came home and told him the dangers of cigarettes. He promised to stop smoking, but I kept smelling smoke in his clothes and car. My father was not virtuous (道德高尚的). He was a man of quick pleasure: fast food, cigarettes... I didn’t understand why he kept on these. I didn’t ask him why. I had plans for my future, I promised to never be addicted (上瘾) to smoking or drinking. My father died at 49. I was sad that I never fully knew him. I used to be angry with my father for his bad habits. But the older I get, the more I see myself compromising (妥协的) too. And so, each autumn, I think: now I’m at the age at which my father followed his wife to a country where he didn’t speak the language; now I’m at the age at which he was fired from his job... I can imagine the difficulties my father must have when he moved to the US. I can imagine how excited he felt to discover a place like McDonald’s. It’s his preferred place of everyday life. It was cheaper than fish, and much simpler than a long-distance phone call to Beijing, in which he had to hide his difficulties and his loneliness. I can imagine how it might be happier to eat golden nuggets, even if they finally shorten our lives by a day or a week or a year—because first we have to get through this day, this week, this year. The next time I think of my father, I’ll have a nugget or two or four. And in that moment, I will understand my father completely. 8．What secret did the writer share with his father? A．Going on a fishing trip. B．Communicating problems. C．Enjoying junk food together. D．Saying “I love you” in Chinese. 9．What can you know about the writer’s father from the passage? A．He once lost his job. B．He gave up smoking at last. C．He couldn’t afford junk food. D．He enjoyed his life in the US. 10．After his father died, the writer realised ______. A．he didn’t follow in his father’s steps. B．he liked McDonald’s because it was delicious. C．he would die young because he ate junk food. D．golden nuggets could comfort his father and him. 11．The best title of the passage is ______. A．Father’s Death Made Me Sad B．Secrets Between Father and Son C．A Family Tradition Changed Me D．Chicken Nugguts—the Love Language 【答案】8．C 9．A 10．D 11．D 【导语】本文讲述了作者和父亲语言沟通存在障碍，但他们有爱的语言——鸡块。作者很怀念已故的父亲，成长后的作者也理解了父亲生前的“坏习惯”。 8．细节理解题。根据“Junk food became our secret language...”可知，作者与他父亲分享的秘密是一同享用垃圾食品。故选C。 9．推理判断题。根据“now I’m at the age at which he was fired from his job”可知，作者的父亲曾经失去过工作。故选A。 10．推理判断题。根据“I can imagine how it might be happier to eat golden nuggets...”可知，在父亲死后，作者明白了吃黄金鸡块不仅抚慰了父亲，也抚慰了成长后的自己。故选D。 11．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，垃圾食品增进了作者与父亲的感情，在父子俩生活不如意的时候给他们带来了抚慰，所以D选项“鸡块——爱的语言”符合题意。故选D。 Passage4（23-24九年级上·浙江·期中） Once upon a time, there lived a kind-hearted king. He loved birds and animals, and had a huge bird sanctuary (禁猎区) in his kingdom. He hated harming the animals and birds. He did not kill them for meat. One day, the king was sent two beautiful birds by a businessman. The king ordered the trainer to make them feel comfortable in their country. One day, the king saw one bird fly very high, very quickly. However, the other bird just sat on the branch (树枝) and didn’t move even a step. The trainer said that he had tried everything he could but still failed to make the bird move. Later, the king decided to find someone in the country to make it move and fly. A few weeks later, an old man reached the king’s palace and assured him that he would make the bird fly like the other one. The king asked the trainer to take the old man to train the bird. The next day, the king went to visit the old man. He was surprised to see the other bird fly like the first one to great height at rapid speed. The king was very happy and sent the old man quite a few gold coins and asked the old man what he had done to make the bird fly in a day. The old man simply replied, “I just cut down the branch of the tree where the bird used to sit on.” Many of us are like this. We have wings to fly; we know how to fly, and where to fly. Still we sit doing nothing or doing something that makes us inferior (较差的) to others. 12．What did the king do after he got the two birds? A．He sent them to a businessman in the forest. B．He kept them on the branch of a tree. C．He asked the trainer to take care of them. D．He set them free and let them fly away. 13．What does the underlined word “assured” probably mean? A．Made sb. agree. B．Let sb. believe. C．Helped sb. fly. D．Cheered sb. up. 14．Why did the king go to visit the old man the next day? A．To see if the man’s words were true. B．To have a talk with the trainer. C．To make the other bird fly in the sky. D．To give the old man some money. 15．What can we infer from the passage? A．The businessman became the richest man in the world. B．The trainer was successful in making both birds fly. C．The king killed the two birds for meat in the end. D．The old man used a simple way to make the bird fly. 【答案】12．C 13．B 14．A 15．D 【导语】本文讲述了一个老人砍掉鸟一直待着的树枝，让它像另一只鸟一样飞得又快又高的故事，告诉我们不要安于现状。 12．细节理解题。根据“The king ordered the trainer to make them feel comfortable in their country.”可知，国王命令教练让他们在自己的国家里感到舒适。故选C。 13．词句猜测题。分析“A few weeks later, an old man reached the king’s palace and assured him that he would make the bird fly like the other one.”可知，几个星期后，一位老人来到国王的宫殿，向他保证他会让这只鸟像另一只一样飞起来。assured的意思是“确保”，与“Let sb. believe让某人相信”语意相近。故选B。 14．推理判断题。根据“A few weeks later, an old man reached the king’s palace and assured him that he would make the bird fly like the other one. The king asked the trainer to take the old man to train the bird. The next day, the king went to visit the old man.”可知，老人保证可以将这只鸟训练成功，因此来见老人，也就是想看看是否真的有变化。故选A。 15．细节理解题。根据“I just cut down the branch of the tree where the bird used to sit on.”可知，老人用一种简单的方法使鸟飞起来。故选D。 Passage5（23-24九年级上·浙江·期中） There’s a small brick house I visit from time to time. It’s not the house that is special, but the person who lives inside. I met Miss White about forty-five years ago when she was my sister’s kindergarten teacher, I remember wishing I was her student. Miss White created a safe place where we could be whatever we wanted to be at that moment. My parents promised me I could start school when I was 4. Though, when I turned 4 in spring, I couldn’t understand why I had to wait until September. When I graduated, I became a teacher. I couldn’t wait to invite Miss White to my classroom. She arrived one day, and I saw joy on my students’ faces singing the same songs I sang with her as a child. As a new teacher, I was amazed by how she connected with children for years. Miss White volunteered in my classroom. Over the years we have shared with each other’s ups and downs. She asks me about my family and friends, and she tells me about hers. I am here for her now as the time to sell her house is near, I bring up boxes from her basement (地下室). We look through every painting a student has given her, every thank-you note a parent has written and her teaching aids (教具). I find my own name printed in green marker. Suddenly, my mind goes back to Room 3. More than 40 years ago, Miss White sat on a chair while my classmates, and I sat on the carpet (地毯) at her feet. We learned about the letters and their sounds. Now, Miss White sits on her rocking chair (摇椅), and I find myself sitting at her feet. Over tea, we talk for hours. I listen carefully because I know I still have more to learn from her. Our friendship is one that neither one of us expected. Making friends with your favorite teacher is truly a valuable gift. 16．Forty-five years ago, what’s the relationship between Miss White and me? A．Miss White taught my sister and me. B．I wished to be Miss White’s student. C．Miss White often visited my house as a friend. D．Miss White was my middle school teacher. 17．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．After I graduated, Miss White invited me to her class. B．As a teacher, I could connect with my students very well. C．As the time to sell Miss White’s house is near, I helped her organize her things. D．My parents wrote Miss White a thank-you note when they knew she was moving. 18．According to the passage, what can we infer about Miss White? A．She is nice but she doesn’t have any friends. B．She is very excellent because she has made a big difference to my life. C．She teaches on her rocking chair and drinking tea during breaks. D．She creates a safe place for children in her small brick house. 19．Which one is the best title for the passage? A．Unbelievable Experience B．Unforgettable Childhood C．Unusual School D．Unexpected Friendship 【答案】16．B 17．C 18．B 19．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章描述了作者的幼儿园老师从作者小时候再到毕业后作者成为老师，给作者带来的巨大变化，和自己最喜欢的老师成为了朋友，这是一段珍贵的友谊。 16．细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句“I met Miss White about forty-five years ago when she was my sister’s kindergarten teacher, I remember wishing I was her student.”可知，作者在45年前第一次见到Miss White的时候，她是作者姐姐的幼儿园老师，而作者希望自己能成为她的学生。故选B。 17．细节理解题。根据文章第五段第一句“I am here for her now as the time to sell her house is near, I bring up boxes from her basement (地下室).”可知，作者会在Miss White搬家的时候帮她从地下室搬东西出来。故选C。 18．推理判断题。根据全文可知，作者对于Miss White是很崇拜的，并且因为她而改变了许多。故选B。 19．标题归纳题。本文开篇讲述我经常拜访老师的家，中间讲述了我毕业成为老师后与老师始终保持联系，最后一段表达我与老师的友谊是我们都没想到的，升华了主题，选项D“意想不到的的友谊”符合题意。故选D。 Passage6（23-24九年级上·浙江杭州·期中） He was 11 years old and went fishing every chance he got at his family’s small house on an island in the middle of a New Hampshire lake. On the day before the bass (鲈鱼) season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening. Before long, when his pole doubled over, he knew something huge was on the other end. His father watched him with admiration as the boy worked the fish alongside the bank and he successfully lifted the fish from the water. The boy and his father looked at the handsome fish, the fish jumped up and down in the moonlight. The father looked at his watch. It was 10 P.M. — two hours before the season opened. He looked at the fish, then at the boy. “You will have to put it back,” he said. “I have never seen such a big fish before,” cried the boy. “There will be other fish”, said his father. The boy looked around the lake. No other fishermen or boats were anywhere around in the moonlight. He looked again at his father. Even though no one had seen them, nor could anyone ever know what time he caught the fish, and he could tell by his father’s voice that it couldn’t be changed. He slowly put the bass into the water. That was 34 years ago. And he has never again caught such a beautiful fish as the one he landed that night long ago. But he does see the fish again and again — every time he comes up against a question of ethics (伦理). As his father taught him, ethics are simple matters of right and wrong, but the practice of ethics is difficult. We will learn the truth if we are taught to put the fish back when we are young. The decision to do right lives fresh in our memory. It is a story we need to tell our friends and children. 20．Why did the father ask the son to put the fish back? A．Because someone knew when they went fishing. B．Because it was not a right time to take the bass away. C．Because the fish jumped up and down in the moonlight. D．Because the fish was too big for them to take away. 21．What does the underlined phrase “it” most probably refer to? A．Catching the fish. B．Putting the fish back. C．Looking around the lake. D．Changing the father’s decision. 22．What can we infer from the text? A．Fishing is a good hobby not only for teens but also adults. B．The boy and his father are examples of the practice of ethics. C．The bass is not permitted to catch in New Hampshire lake. D．It’s important to balance fishing the bass and protect it. 23．What’s the writer’s purpose of telling the story? A．To tell us the boy has happy childhood. B．To tell us getting a handsome fish is a very great experience. C．To tell us to do the right thing when we come up against a question of ethics. D．To tell us the practice of ethics is only simple matters of right and wrong. 【答案】20．B 21．B 22．B 23．C 【导语】本文讲述了在男孩11岁那年，在鲈鱼季节开始的前一天晚上，男孩钓到了大鱼却被父亲要求放回水里，因为还没有到开渔时间。通过这件事情，父亲教育儿子要严守规则，以及儿子在后来人生成功道路上所受的影响。 20．细节理解题。根据“The father looked at his watch. It was 10 P.M. — two hours before the season opened.”可知，因为现在还不是带走鲈鱼的时候，所以父亲要求儿子把鲈鱼放了，故选B。 21．推理判断题。根据“He looked at the fish, then at the boy. ‘You will have to put it back,’ he said. ‘I have never seen such a big fish before,’ cried the boy. ‘There will be other fish’, and he could tell by his father’s voice that it couldn’t be changed. He slowly put the bass into the water.”可知，父亲要求儿子把钓到的鱼放回水里，儿子知道改变不了父亲的决定，所以只好把鱼放回去，此处的“it”指代的是“把鱼放回去”这件事情，故选B。 22．细节理解题。根据“And he has never again caught such a beautiful fish as the one he landed that night long ago. But he does see the fish again and again — every time he comes up against a question of ethics (伦理). As his father taught him, ethics are simple matters of right and wrong, but the practice of ethics is difficult.”以及上文的讲述可知，在无人知晓的情况下，父亲还让儿子把钓到的一条大鲈鱼放回去，可知父子两人很诚实，是实践道德操守的模范。故选B。 23．主旨大意题。根据“We will learn the truth if we are taught to put the fish back when we are young. The decision to do right lives fresh in our memory.”以及整个文章的理解可知，文章主要是通过儿子和父亲钓鱼的经历告诉我们：当我们遇到道德问题时，告诉我们做正确的事。故选C。 Passage7（23-24九年级上·浙江金华·期中） ①A set of photos of a boy carrying his tennis rackets in a bamboo basket has gone viral. They have attracted widespread attention from people. ②The boy, Wang Fa, 14, is a member of the Va ethnic group (佤族) from Yunnan. After wining the under-14 title (冠军) in the Guangzhou stop of the 2022 ASICS Tennis Junior Tour, an audience member from Yunnan gave him the bamboo basket as a gift and the photos were taken. ③“We always carry bamboo baskets when we work in the field. This is a typical farming tool of the Va ethnic group. I carried my rackets in this basket to honor my hometown,” Wang said after the match. ④Before tennis, Wang was just an ordinary boy from a village. But in 2016, he was chosen by a local club as one of the first 10 local children to learn to play professional tennis, “I was nervous at the beginning because the outside world was so different from my home,” he said, adding that tennis has helped him make more friends and get a better education. ⑤Over the past six years, Wang, along with other players at the Yunnan Wild Elephants Tennis Club, has trained hard to improve his skills and physical strength. The children would get up at 6:30 a.m, and practice for more than six hours a day. Every day, they need to swing a racket more than 7,000 times and run 9 kilometers. ⑥“If it were not for tennis, I would still be helping out my family with farm work back home,” Wang said. ⑦Wang’s parents didn’t want him to learn tennis at first because they couldn’t afford it. But the tennis club offered to teach him for free. Wang’s hometown, the mountainous Cangyuan Va autonomous county, was just lifted out of poverty (脱贫) in 2019, reported China Daily. For Wang, winning the ASICS Tennis Junior Tour title was the beginning of a hopeful future. “I will aim for the top spots (位置) on the professional stage,” he said. 24．What does the underlined word “viral” in the first paragraph mean? A．Clear. B．Popular. C．Lively. D．Different. 25．How old was Wang Fa when he started to play professional tennis? A．Six. B．Seven. C．Eight. D．Nine. 26．Paragraph 4 is written to ________. A．describe Wang’s life in the club B．show how Wang’s life has changed C．explain why Wang chose this activity D．present Wang’s talents in his young age 27．What do we know about Wang Fa? A．He is hopeful about his future. B．He helped his family out of poverty. C．His parents don’t support his dream. D．He needs to make more money for the club. 【答案】24．B 25．C 26．B 27．A 【导语】本文讲的是一组男孩把网球拍放在竹篮里的照片引起了人们的广泛关注，网球改变了这个男孩的生活，帮助他结交了更多朋友，得到了更好的教育，后来赢得了巡回赛冠军让他对自己的未来充满希望。 24．语义猜测题。clear清晰的；popular受欢迎的；lively生动的；different不同的。由“They have attracted widespread attention from people.”可知吸引了很多人的关注，选项B“popular受欢迎的”符合语境，故选B。 25．推理判断题。由“The boy, Wang Fa, 14, is a member of the Va ethnic group (佤族) from Yunnan.”可知这个男孩如今14岁，又由“Over the past six years, Wang, along with other players at the Yunnan Wild Elephants Tennis Club, has trained hard to improve his skills and physical strength. ”可知他过去六年都很刻苦训练，故推测出他8岁开始打职业网球，故选C。 26．主旨大意题。由“Before tennis, Wang was just an ordinary boy from a village. ”和“But in 2016, he was chosen by a local club as one of the first 10 local children to learn to play professional tennis”可知这个小男孩的生活发生了很大的改变，故选B。 27．细节理解题。由“For Wang, winning the ASICS Tennis Junior Tour title was the beginning of a hopeful future. ‘I will aim for the top spots (位置) on the professional stage,’ he said.”可知赢得冠军是一个未来充满希望的开始，故选A。 Passage8（23-24九年级上·浙江金华·期中） When you are little, the whole world feels like a big playground. I was living in Conyers, Georgia the summer it all happened. I was a second grader, but my best friend Stephanie was only in the first grade. Both of our parents were at work and most of the time they let us go our own way. It was a hot afternoon and we decided to have an adventure in Stephanie’s basement. As I opened the basement door, before us lay the biggest room, full of amazing things like guns, dolls, and old clothes. I ran downstairs, and spotted a red steel can. It was paint. I looked beyond it and there lay even more paint in bright colors like purple, orange, blue and green. “Stephanie, just found us a project for the day. Get some paintbrushes. We are fixing to paint.” She screamed with excitement as I told her of my secret plans and immediately we got to work. We gathered all the brushes we could find and moved all of our materials to my yard. There on the road in front of my house, we painted big stripes (条纹) of colors across the pavement (人行道). Stripe by stripe, our colors turned into a beautiful rainbow. It was wonderful! The sun was starting to sink. I saw a car in the distance and jumped up as I recognized the car. It was my mother. ________. The car pulled slowly into the driveway and from the look on my mother’s face, I could tell that I was in deep trouble. My mother shut the car door and walked towards me. Her eyes glaring, she shouted, “What in the world were you thinking? I understood when you made castles out of leaves, and climbed the neighbors’ trees, but this! Come inside right now!” I stood there glaring back at her for a minute, angry because she had insulted (侮辱) my art. “Now go clean it up!” Mother and I began cleaning the road. Tears ran down my cheeks as I saw my beautiful rainbow turn into black cement. Though years have now passed, I still wonder where my rainbow has gone. I wonder if, maybe when I get older, I can find my rainbow and never have to brush it away. I guess we all need some sort of rainbow to brighten our lives from time to time and to keep our hopes and dreams colorful. 28．Which of the following can be put in ________. A．I couldn’t wait to show her my artwork B．I couldn’t wait to introduce Stephanie to her C．I couldn’t wait to put the materials back in the yard D．I couldn’t wait to stop her from seeing my painting 29．In his mother’s eyes, the writer ________. A．was a born artist B．worked very hard C．was a problem solver D．always caused trouble 30．What’s the best title for the passage? A．A naughty boy B．Stripes of colors C．Rainbow on the pavement D．A beautiful artwork 31．It can be learned from the passage that parents should ________. A．encourage children to paint B．value friendship among children C．discover the hidden talent in children D．protect rather than destroy children’s dreams. 【答案】28．A 29．D 30．C 31．D 【导语】本文通过讲述作者起初开心地画彩虹的过程，到后来被母亲要求把街道清洗干净，到最后的感慨，表明了作者最终想要表达的目的之一是：父母应该支持孩子的某些创造性行为，而不是一味地否定。 28．推理判断题。根据上文“I saw a car in the distance and jumped up as I recognized the car. It was my mother.”可知，“我”看到远处有一辆车，当认出来那是“我”妈妈的车时，“我”就跳起来了。与之对应的此空应是选项A“我迫不及待想给她看我的作品”，表示看到妈妈回来了，就高兴得跳了起来，迫不及待想给她看“我”画的彩虹。故选A。 29．推理判断题。根据“My mother shut the car door and walked towards me. Her eyes glaring, she shouted, ‘What in the world were you thinking? I understood when you made castles out of leaves, and climbed the neighbors’ trees, but this! Come inside right now!’”可知，作者的妈妈很反感作者的一些行为，所以很生气，由此可推断，作者的妈妈认为作者总是制造麻烦。故选D。 30．最佳标题题。通读全文后可知，本文通过讲述作者起初开心地画彩虹的过程，到后来被母亲要求把街道清洗干净，到最后的感慨，表明了作者最终想要表达的目的之一是：父母应该支持孩子的某些创造性行为，而不是一味地否定。文章主要围绕作者在人行道上所画的彩虹展开，所以文章应以选项C“人行道上的彩虹”为标题最合适。故选C。 31．推理判断题。通读全文后可知，本文通过讲述作者起初开心地画彩虹的过程，到后来被母亲要求把街道清洗干净，到最后的感慨，表明了作者最终想要表达的目的之一是：父母应该支持孩子的某些创造性行为，而不是一味地否定。故选D。 Passage9（23-24九年级上·浙江金华·期中） A stranger gave Danielle and her husband Nathan a box of onions, however, they later found they didn’t need it, so Danielle decided to pass the kindness on. Thinking of many families trying to feed their loved ones, Danielle put the onions outside her home, with a sign encouraging others to “take what you need, share what you can”. Now, one year on, their stand (小摊), called the “Waverley Co-op”, provides thousands of people with 500kg of fruit, vegetables, and bread each week. “others add their things to the stand, too.” Says Danielle. “A common story we hear is that the things people take from the stand help them to save a few dollars so they can afford to buy meat that week.” For a new mum, 33-year-old Stacey, it’d been the lifeline she needed to keep food on the table for her family. Last year, Stacey’s one-year-old son Kaidan ran into a hot fire, badly burning his hands. Then, her husband lost his job. “Without the help of the Waverley Co-op, we wouldn’t have had food,” says Stacey, who discovered the volunteer-led stand by word of mouth. “It has been a blessing to hear the stories and meet the people in our community,” says Danielle, who couldn’t be happier that a box of onions brought so many people together. “The trust, support, and connection—that’s been the biggest success!” 32．How did Danielle deal with the onions? A．She fed her family on them. B．She gave them to a stand. C．She let others take them away. D．She sold them for fresh fruit. 33．From the passage, we learn that Stacey ________. A．lost her job at the age of 33. B．heard about the stand from others. C．was burned in a fire with her son. D．helped to add things to the stand. 34．In Danielle’s opinion, the Waverley Co-op finally bring ________. A．plenty of onions for mums. B．Moving stories of strangers. C．kindness and warmth among people. D．good business for the community. 35．The best title for the text might be ________. A．A New Mother Saved Her Little Son. B．Kaidan Brought Happiness to People. C．A Small Stand Made All the Difference. D．The Waverley Co-op raised money for people. 【答案】32．C 33．B 34．C 35．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一对夫妇因一次无意的善举引出了大家后续齐心协力开创的善举小摊。 32．细节理解题。根据第二段“Thinking of many families trying to feed their loved ones, Danielle put the onions outside her home, with a sign encouraging others to “take what you need, share what you can”.”可知，丹尼尔夫妇把那盒洋葱放在了家门口并贴上了一个标签上面写着“拿你所需，尽力分享”。故选C。 33．细节理解题。根据第三段“Stacey, who discovered the volunteer-led stand by word of mouth.”可知，Stacey是通过人们的口口相传得知的小摊。故选B。 34．观点态度题。根据文章丹尼尔说的最后一句话“The trust, support, and connection—that’s been the biggest success!”可知，她认为这种善举才是最大的成功，给人们带来了信任、支持和联系。故选C。 35．最佳标题。根据文章内容可知，主要讲述了由夫妇善举引出的善举小摊给很多人带来了温暖，因此选项C“A Small Stand Made All the Difference”最合理。故选C。 Passage10（23-24九年级上·浙江金华·期中） The old gentleman looked out at the station as the train came in. He saw a little girl—it was Phyllis—running towards his carriage（马车）. He stood up and leaned out of the window of his carriage. “Please read this,” Phyllis said, and put a letter into his hand. The train left the station. The old gentleman sat down and read the letter. It was from Peter. The letter said: Dear Mr. We do not know your name. Mother is not and the doctor say we most give her some special things. But mother can’ t afford them. He do not know anyone here because Father is away, and we do not know where he lives. Father will pay you, or if he has lost all the money, I will pay you when I am a man. I promise you. Please get all the things on this list, and give them to the station master tomorrow. The letter was signed by Peter, Roberta, and Phyllis. The old gentleman read the letter and smiled. Then he put it in his pocket and started to read his newspaper again. That night the children receive d a parcel（包裹）. The parcel was full of everything on the list of special things to make Mother well again. There was a letter from the old gentleman. It said: Dear Peter, Roberta and Phyllis Here are the things on your list. I am very happy to give them to you, and I hope your mother is soon better. When she asks where the things come from, tell her they are from a friend. When she is well, you can tell her the truth. She may say that you were wrong to ask a stronger for these things. I think you were right. The letter was signed “G. P”. and something that the children could not read. “I think we were right to ask the old gentleman for his help,” Peter said. “The important thing is for Mother to feel better. ” —Adapted from The Railway Children 36．When Mother was ill, Peter, Roberta, and Phyllis tried to get help by ________. A．meeting the station master B．looking for a greater doctor C．waiting for Father at the station D．writing a letter to the old gentleman 37．What does the underlined word “it” in the passage refer to? A．The notice. B．The letter. C．The money. D．The newspaper. 38．Which is the right order of the following events? a. The old gentleman read the letter from Peter. b. Phyllis put a letter into the old gentleman’s hand. c. The old gentleman gave a parcel to the station. master. d Peter, Roberta, and Phyllis read the letter from the old gentleman. A．a-b-d-c B．a-d-b-c C．b-a-c-d D．b-c-đ-a 39．Which of the following best describes the old gentleman? A．Helpful. B．Funny. C．Brave. D．Clever. 【答案】36．D 37．B 38．C 39．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述孩子们的母亲生病了，他们写了一封信塞给一位老先生，老先生送给孩子们他们需要的东西。 36．细节理解题。根据“The train left the station. The old gentleman sat down and read the letter. It was from Peter.”可知，母亲生病时，彼得、罗伯塔和菲利斯给老先生写了一封信，试图寻求帮助。故选D。 37．词句猜测题。根据“The old gentleman read the letter and smiled. Then he put it in his pocket and started to read his newspaper again.”可知，老先生读了信，笑了。然后他把它放进口袋，又开始看报纸。此处“it”指的是那封信。故选B。 38．推理判断题。根据“Phyllis said, and put a letter into his hand.”，“The old gentleman sat down and read the letter. It was from Peter.”，“An old gentleman gave this parcel (包裹) to the station master”，“‘An old gentleman gave this parcel (包裹) to the station master,’he said.‘It’s for you.’”和“There was a letter from the old gentleman. It said...”可知，正确的顺序是b-a-c-d。故选C。 39．推理判断题。根据“Here are the things on your list. I am very happy to give them to you, and I hope your mother is soon better. When she asks where the things come from, tell her they are from a friend. When she is well, you can tell her the truth.”可知，老先生给了孩子们需要的东西，并告诉孩子们等妈妈好了再告知真相，由此可知老先生是一位乐于助人的人。故选A。 Passage11（23-24九年级上·浙江金华·期中） Both my wife and I are running lovers. I usually run on the track（跑道）in my neighbourhood. Most people walk on the track, so I am faster than them. My speed（速度）seems amazing to the walkers and I often pass by them twenty or more times around the track. This makes me feel proud. One day, a short man came. He didn’t look like much of a runner. I saw him get out of the car and warm up before running when I passed by two walkers. He started running a few metres ahead of me. He was fast but I sped up and managed to catch up with him. I had someone to compete with. But after a lap（圈）, I fell behind him and had great difficulty in breathing. After two laps, my foot began to hurt, so I had to slow down and began to run at my usual speed. This time I could breathe again without sounding like I had a lung discase（肺病）and the pain in my foot went away. In a very short time, he was for ahead. He was too fast for me to follow. That day, I learnt several lessons. In life, there will always be those slower and faster. Some have natural talent（天赋）, and some have trained harder. Don’t judge（判断）the capacity of a person by how he or she looks. The point is that we each have our own speed. When we are trying to keep up, we often end up hurting ourselves and being out of breath. Slow down or speed up, but run your race to your best. 40．What was the writer’s first impression（印象）of the short man? A．He was an amazing runner. B．He was an experienced driver. C．He wasn’t good at running. D．He was very proud of his speed. 41．What happened to the writer when he slowed down? A．His breath became much heavier. B．His foot didn’t hurt any more. C．He sounded like having an illness. D．He stated to have a pain in his foot. 42．What does the underlined word “capacity” probably mean? A．Age. B．job. C．Hobby. D．Ability. 43．Which can be the best title for the text? A．The Shower, the Healthier B．The Faster, the Better C．Keep Healthy through Running D．Enjoy Your Own Speed 【答案】40．C 41．B 42．D 43．D 【导语】本文通过作者跑步时的亲身经历告诉我们：我们每个人都有自己的速度。当你应该慢速跑的时候，不要跑得快。当你应该走的时候，不要跑。该跑的时候不要走。 40．细节理解题。根据“ One day, a short man came. He didn’t look like much of a runner.”可知作者对这个矮个子男人的第一印象是他不善于跑步。故选C。 41．细节理解题。根据“After two laps, my foot began to hurt, so I had to slow down and began to run at my usual speed. This time I could breathe again without sounding like I had a lung discase（肺病）and the pain in my foot went away.”可知放慢速度以后作者的脚不再疼了。故选B。 42．词义猜测题。根据“ In life, there will always be those slower and faster. Some have natural talent（天赋）, and some have trained harder. Don’t judge（判断）the capacity of a person by how he or she looks.”可知生活中人们有快有慢，有的有天赋而有的训练更努力，不要以长相来判断一个人的能力，capacity与ability意思相近。故选D。 43．最佳标题题。本文通过作者跑步时的亲身经历告诉我们：我们每个人都有自己的速度。当你应该慢速跑的时候，不要跑得快。当你应该走的时候，不要跑。该跑的时候不要走。用“Enjoy your own speed”做标题最合适。故选D。 Passage12（23-24九年级上·浙江丽水·期中） When things aren’t going so great, there’s a saying to encourage us: when life gives you lemons, make lemonade (柠檬饮料). That’s what 15-year-old Zack Francom has been doing in the past nine years. He does that to improve the lives of people in developing countries. They need wheelchairs but don’t have money for them. It all started in 2010. His school held a fundraiser (募捐会) to raise $86 to buy a wheel-chair for a charity. Although Zack was only 6 years old then, he wanted to keep the fundraising going. “I thought, ‘What if I couldn’t walk or run or ride my bike? What would that be like?” I wanted to help make life easier for those who couldn’t walk or run and didn’t have money for a wheelchair to help them get around,” he said. Now hundreds of people line up in April to buy lemonade from Zack’s store. In 2014, he sold a lot of lemonade; raising $5,300. With that money he was able to buy 37 wheelchairs at a cost of $143 each and ship them to places like Guam and Guatemala, where a wheelchair can cost more than a person would make in one year! Lots of people in poor countries have to pull themselves around with their hands and crawl (爬行) to get around, because wheelchairs are too expensive for them. “We helped one lady in Guatemala who crawled for 10 miles with her baby on her back,” said Zack’s mom. “What a difference it has made in her life! Stories like this are what keeps Zack going.” Zack has no plan to slow down any time soon. In fact, he hopes other kids will follow him. 44．Zack Francom was born in ________. A．2004 B．2007 C．2010 D．2014 45．The fourth paragraph mainly tells us ________. A．how Zack helps the poor B．what Zack does to help the poor C．where Zack buys the wheelchairs D．why Zack buys wheelchairs for the poor 46．According to the passage, a person can make ________ in Guam in a year. A．less than $86 B．less than $143 C．more than $143 D．more than $5,300 47．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 7 refers to ________. A．selling lemonade B．helping the lady C．crawling to get around D．carrying a baby on the back 【答案】44．A 45．D 46．B 47．B 【导语】本文讲述了15岁的Zack Francom通过卖柠檬水为发展中国家的穷人买轮椅的事情。 44．推理判断题。根据“It all started in 2010.”和“Although Zack was only 6 years old then,”可知，2010年Zack只有6岁，由此推知Zack Francom出生于2004年。故选A。 45．段落大意题。根据“I wanted to help make life easier for those who couldn’t walk or run and didn’t have money for a wheelchair to help them get around”可知，第4段介绍了为什么Zack要为穷人买轮椅。故选D。 46．推理判断题。根据“With that money he was able to buy 37 wheelchairs at a cost of $143 each and ship them to places like Guam and Guatemala, where a wheelchair can cost more than a person would make in one year!”可知，一台轮椅的价格是143美元，而在关岛和危地马拉等地，一台轮椅的价格可能比一个人一年的收入还要高！由此推知，在关岛，一个人一年的收入不到143美元。故选B。 47．词句猜测题。根据“We helped one lady in Guatemala who crawled for 10 miles with her baby on her back”可知，Zack帮助了危地马拉的一位女士，这对她的生活造成了影响；因此“it”指帮助这位女士。故选B。 Passage13（23-24九年级上·浙江绍兴·期中） You may have heard of people who are allergic (过敏) to seafood, smoke or pets. But did you know that some people were allergic to Wi-Fi signals (信号)? Rachel Honks, a 44-year-old woman from Britain, first found herself being allergic to Wi-Fi signals in 2015. She had a cough, heart trouble and great pains in her head when she stayed at the places covered with Wi-Fi signals. Rachel has tried many ways to keep away from Wi-Fi signals. In the past six months, she either slept in her car or in tent which she had put up in the woodland or in the fields. She has even tried sleeping in a shed (棚). Being completely tired, Rachel had no choice but to quit her job and moved 370 kilometers away from her home to escape Wi-Fi signals, but failed. Because of the hard life, she got a stomach problem. She is now living in a small house in rural (乡下的) Wales. There are far fewer Wi-Fi signals. However, the house, which belongs to one of her friends, will be sold to others, so she has to move again soon. Rachel is planning to move to a more rural area. She is also planning to buy a camper van (野营车) so that she can drive away from Wi-Fi signals whenever she is feeling uncomfortable. As she has no job and therefore no income, she has to raise money online. She is hoping to raise 15,000 pounds. So far, she has raised over 1,600 pounds. She still has a long way to go. 48．Which is not Rachel’s allergic symptom (症状)? A．Cough. B．Heart problem. C．Headache. D．Stomachache. 49．What did Rachel do to keep away from Wi-Fi signals? A．She slept in tent in the woodland. B．She bought a small house in the countryside. C．She moved to a more rural area. D．She bought a camper van. 50．Why does Rachel have to move again soon? A．Because she wants to move to a new place. B．Because her friends decided to sell the house. C．Because she tries to find a job in a more rural area. D．Because the place she lives in is near the Wi-Fi signals. 51．Which of the following words best describes Rachel’s feeling? A．Helpless. B．Scared. C．Angry. D．Happy. 【答案】48．D 49．A 50．B 51．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了对Wi-Fi信号过敏的Rose，一接触到Wi-Fi就咳嗽，心脏不舒服，头疼，结果不得到搬到大山里躲避Wi-Fi。 48．细节理解题。根据“She had a cough, heart trouble and great pains in her head when she stayed at the places covered with Wi-Fi signals.”可知，当Rose待在覆盖Wi-Fi信号的地方时，会咳嗽、心脏病和头痛。没有提到胃疼。故选D。 49．细节理解题。根据“Rose has tried many ways to keep away from Wi-Fi signals. In the past six months, she either slept in her car or in tent which she had put up in the woodland and in the fields. She even tried sleeping in a shed.”可知，罗斯尝试了很多方法来远离Wi-Fi信号。在过去的六个月里，她要么睡在车里，要么睡在树林里和田野里的帐篷里。她甚至试着睡在小屋里。故选A。 50．细节理解题。根据“However, the house, which belongs to her friend, will be sold to others, so she has to move again soon.”可知，因为她的朋友决定要把房子卖了。故选B。 51．推理判断题。根据“As she has no job and therefore no income, she has to raise money online. She is hoping to raise 15,000 pounds. So far, she has raised over 1,600 pounds. She still has a long way to go.”可知，她的感觉应该很无助。故选A。 Passage14（23-24九年级上·浙江台州·期中） Once upon a time, a young man wanted to go to a village on business. Halfway there was a mountain. Before he left home, his family reminded him of staying calm even in face of beasts (野兽) and just climbing onto trees. So they couldn’t do anything to him. The young man took the words into his heart and left alone. He walked for a long time carefully and found no beasts were out there. He thought his family’s worries were unnecessary. He put his mind at ease and walked happily. At this right moment, he saw a big tiger running to him and he rushed into a tree. The tiger roared around the tree. It even jumped to reach the man. The young man, who was supposed to hold the branch tightly, fell off the tree just because of panic and right fell on the back of the tiger. He had to hold the tiger closely, which was scared and started running away at once. A passer-by didn’t work it out at the sight and said in admiration, “How cool the man riding the tiger is! He is like a superman!” The man on tiger’s back was actually suffering in silence, “It looks like I am like a superman, but you don’t understand I am riding a tiger and find it hard to get off. I am in panic and almost scared to death.” 52．The young man went to a village to ________. A．visit his friend B．go for work C．have a trip D．buy something 53．Why did the young man feel at ease and walk happily at first? A．He escaped from the beasts successfully. B．He didn’t climb the mountain and changed the way. C．He climbed onto the tree so no beasts noticed him. D．He walked and didn’t meet any dangerous animals. 54．What is the correct order in which events happened? ① The passer-by admired the man a lot. ②The man fell on the back of the tiger. ③The man held the tiger closely. ④The tiger almost jumped to reach the man. A．④②③① B．④③②① C．②③④① D．②④③① 55．What lesson can we get from the story? A．Facts speak louder than words. B．God helps those who help themselves. C．Live your life, don’t admire others easily. D．Believe in yourself, don’t depend on others. 【答案】52．B 53．D 54．A 55．C 【导语】本文讲述了一个年轻人遇到老虎后惊慌失措地骑在老虎背上逃跑，路人对他的行为赞叹不已，而他自己却感到痛苦和恐慌。 52．细节理解题。根据“Once upon a time, a young man wanted to go to a village on business.”可知，年经人去乡村做生意。故选B。 53．细节理解题。根据“He walked for a long time carefully and found no beasts were out there. He thought his family’s worries were unnecessary. He put his mind at ease and walked happily.”可知，年轻人走了很久都没有遇到危险的动物，因此他一开始放松了下来，故选D。 54．细节理解题。根据“The tiger roared around the tree. It even jumped to reach the man.”可知，老虎甚至跳起来够到那个男人，对应④；根据“The young man, who was supposed to hold the branch tightly, fell off the tree just because of panic and right fell on the back of the tiger.”可知，年轻人从树上掉下来，掉到了老虎的背上，对应②；根据“He had to hold the tiger closely”可知，年轻人紧紧地抱着老虎，对应③；根据“A passer-by didn’t work it out at the sight and said in admiration,”可知，过路人用赞许的眼神看着年轻人，对应①。正确顺序应该是④②③①。故选A。 55．推理判断题。根据“It looks like I am like a superman, but you don’t understand I am riding a tiger and find it hard to get off. I am in panic and almost scared to death.”可知，过路人认为年轻人是个超人，可只有年轻人自己知道自己有多害怕。本文告诫人们过好自己的生活，不要轻易羡慕别人。故选C。 Passage15（23-24九年级上·浙江宁波·期中） One day, I happened to meet an Englishman in a store and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be very surprised, gently shaking his head and saying, “You don’t say! You don’t say!” I was puzzled（困惑的）, and I thought, “Perhaps this is not a right thing to talk about. “So I said to him, “Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? Have you ever been there?” “Certainly. When I’m back home, everyone will laugh at me if I leave here without seeing it. The Great Wall is wonderful!” he answered. “Yes, it is one of the wonders in the world. And people from all over the world have come to visit it,” I added. As I was telling him more about it, he said again, “You don’t say!” I couldn’t help asking, “Why do you ask me not to talk about it?” “Well, I didn’t ask you to do so, “he answered, greatly surprised. “Didn’t you say ‘You don’t say!’?” I asked again. Hearing this, the foreigner laughed loudly. He began to explain. “ ‘You don’t say!’ means ‘Really?’. Perhaps you know little about English idioms（习惯用语）.” Wow! How foolish I was! Since then I have been careful with English idioms. 56．Why was the writer puzzled? A．Because the Englishman knew the Great Wall so well. B．Because the Englishman had some trouble understanding him. C．Because he thought the Englishman was not very polite. D．Because he thought the Englishman asked him to stop talking. 57．What did the Englishman do after hearing the writer’s question? A．He laughed at the writer. B．He got mad and shouted at the writer. C．He walked away without saying a word. D．He laughed and explained the meaning of the idiom to the writer. 58．In which part of a magazine can we read the text? A．Culture. B．Geography. C．Science. D．Sports. 59．Which statement is TRUE according to the passage? A．The Englishman nodded after the writer asked him how to learn English. B．The writer and the Englishman are good friends. C．The writer and the Englishman met for the first time. D．The writer knew the Englishman before. 【答案】56．D 57．D 58．A 59．C 【导语】本文向我们介绍了作者遇到一位英国友人因为不懂英语习惯用语而产生的误会的事。 56．细节理解题。根据文章第一段以及第四段“Why do you ask me not to talk about it.” 可知，作者疑惑为什么不让他谈论这个话题。故选D。 57．细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段话“Hearing this, the foreigner laughed loudly. He began to explain...” 意思是，外国朋友听了，哈哈大笑。他开始解释，You don’t say 意思是“是吗”？也许你对英语习语知之甚少。故选D。 58．推理判断题。根据文章内容来分析，本篇文章主要是讲了文化差异带来的小误会，闹出的笑话，所以本篇文章更大可能性出自杂志中的文化部分。故选A。 59．推理判断题。根据“One day, I happened to meet an Englishman in a store and soon we began to talk. ”可知作者和这个英国人是第一次见面。故选C。 Passage16（23-24九年级上·浙江杭州·期中） Juan Pablo never knows what the world is like. He was blind when he was born. However, it didn’t stop him from becoming an excellent birdwatcher. Juan doesn’t think of his blindness as a problem. Instead, he tries to understand the world with his ears. Now, at the age of 35, he is a leading expert on the birds of South America. He can find and identify (辨别) each bird by its song. Juan’s interest in nature started when his father took him to the natural museum, where he could touch bird specimens (标本) and feel their feathers (羽毛). When Juan was 12 years old, he started recording bird sounds. At 16, someone taught him how to use a sound recorder. This marked the beginning of Juan’s lifelong love for nature. Walking through the rainforests of eastern South America is difficult for normal people, especially someone who can’t see. However, Juan made it. He listened carefully to find the birds, then put on his headphones (耳机) to guide his microphone (话筒) in the right direction to get the best recording. He created a music CD with sounds of birds from Brazil. When you listen to it, you can imagine being in the Brazilian forest and experiencing a whole day there. Juan makes use of his special skills to improve himself. He believes we all have the ability to enjoy life like he does, but we’re not using it. 60．What main event made Juan realize that he had a strong love for nature? A．Juan’s visit to the natural museum with his father. B．Juan’s finding of a sound recorder at the age of 12. C．Juan’s meeting with someone who taught him how to use a sound recorder at 16. D．Juan’s walking through the rainforests of eastern South America. 61．Which paragraph shows how Juan got the best recording? A．Paragraph 1. B．Paragraph 2. C．Paragraph 3. D．Paragraph 4. 62．What might Juan agree with according to the text? A．Everyone’s ability is not high, especially the disabled. B．Not being able to see can also enjoy life. C．The government should do more to help the disabled. D．It is impossible for blind people to go abroad alone. 63．What’s the passage mainly about? A．A famous natural museum. B．How to become a good birdwatcher. C．The importance of helping the blind. D．An excellent blind birdwatcher. 【答案】60．C 61．C 62．B 63．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了Juan Pablo虽然天生失明，却成为了一名顶级观鸟者的故事。 60．细节理解题。根据“At 16, someone taught him how to use a sound recorder. This marked the beginning of Juan’s lifelong love for nature.”可知，16岁时，有人教他如何使用录音机，这使得他意识到自己对自然有着强烈的热爱。故选C。 61．细节理解题。根据“He listened carefully to find the birds, then put on his headphones (耳机) to guide his microphone (话筒) in the right direction to get the best recording.”可知，第三段表明了他如何得到了最好的录音。故选C。 62．推理判断题。根据“Juan makes use of his special skills to improve himself. He believes we all have the ability to enjoy life like he does, but we’re not using it.”可知，他相信我们都有像他一样享受生活的能力，由此可知，他认为即使看不见也可以享受生活。故选B。 63．主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了Juan Pablo虽然天生失明，却利用他特殊的能力提高自己，成为了一名顶级观鸟者的故事。故选D。 Passage17（23-24九年级上·浙江杭州·期中）   I am the proud owner of three pet dogs. Over the years, I have watched their activities carefully that help me when I travel around the world.     One important lesson that my dog, Cody, taught me is how to deal with little problems in life. From the way he has dealt with his recent serious illness, I have learned how I can face difficult situations when travelling. I’ve learned to try to deal with bad situations in a peaceful way, such as when we miss a train, lose things, and so on.     Another dog of mine, Preston, loves to walk around the yard, spending hours smelling every corner and finding out what it means to him. Taking it slowly is another lesson that’s been very hard for me to learn. As an active traveller, I am usually experiencing less by speeding through everything instead of slowly getting to know a place. Even if it means that you won’t see as many things, going slowly when you travel is the best way to really get to know a new place. Rushing around a foreign city isn’t fun at all. Something bad happened to my dog, Mona, before. And while she has become more relaxed over the years, she is still kind of on edge. She is very careful when faced with any new situation. But once she’s used to her new environment, she is fine. The same goes for our travel experience. No matter where we go, we need to deal with new situations carefully—while at the same time not letting anything turn into fear.     Many thanks to my pets. To me, pets are not just pets, but a part of the family. After all, with the help of them, I am able to learn a lot and live differently. 64．One of the three dogs, Cody, ________. A．once had a serious illness B．is interested in travelling C．once missed a train D．is unable to deal with new situations 65．From Preston, the writer learned that one should ________. A．smell every corner around the yard B．travel to a foreign city C．see as many things as possible when travelling D．travel around slowly and have fun 66．Although Mona has become more relaxed over the years, she is still kind of _________. A．hungry B．nervous C．active D．angry 67．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】64．A 65．D 66．B 67．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，作者介绍了自己三只宠物狗，并从它们的行为方式中，学到了很多。 64．推理判断题。根据“From the way he has dealt with his recent serious illness, I have learned how I can face difficult situations when travelling.”（从他最近处理严重疾病的方式中，我学会了在旅行时如何面对困难的情况。），由此可推知这只狗曾经患过严重的疾病。故选A。 65．细节理解题。根据“Even if it means that you won’t see as many things, going slowly when you travel is the best way to really get to know a new place.”（即使这意味着你不会看到那么多的东西，当你旅行时慢慢走是真正了解一个新地方的最好方法。），可知我们应该在旅行的时候慢慢来，重点在享受过程。故选D。 66．推理判断题。根据“And while she has become more relaxed over the years, she is still kind of on edge. She is very careful when faced with any new situation.”可知虽然这些年来她变得更放松了，但她仍然有点紧张。故选B。 67．篇章结构题。根据文章内容可知第一段是主旨，介绍话题，第二、三、四段分别介绍自己的三只宠物狗，最后一段是总结，为“总分总”的结构。故选C。 Passage18（23-24九年级上·浙江杭州·期中） My hobby is collecting old mobile phones. Even people I don’t know send me their old phones these days when they find out about my strange hobby. It all started when I was eight. I saw my parents using their mobiles all the time and I kept asking them if I could have one. My dad told the guy next door about this and one day he came round with a ten-year-old phone he no longer used. Everyone at school thought it was great when I took it there the next day, even though it didn’t actually work! Everyone has a reason for collecting things. For some, it’s because whatever they’re collecting maybe worth lots of money in the future. Others love having something that could be shown in a museum somewhere. That’s certainly what attracts(吸引) me to it. I often wonder what’s inside them, as they’re so much heavier than modern phones. Some people find my hobby a bit strange. I used to tell everyone about it, but some people just didn’t know what to say, so they ended up feeling uncomfortable, which I’d rather avoid. I can completely understand—not everybody keeps over 150 old mobile phones in their bedroom! Most people find the fact it’s unusual really interesting, and I’m proud to have such an unusual hobby. My mum and dad put up some shelves to keep my collection on. Although there’s probably space for a few more, and there are still some particular(特定的) phones I’d like to find, I may give up collecting them before long. My dad recently gave me the coins he collected when he was my age and they look amazing. It’s a far more expensive hobby but I really love having a go at it. I’ve spent more or less nothing on my phone collection so I’ve managed to save up quite a bit. We’ll see! 68．Who gave the writer the first phone in his collection? A．A stranger. B．A neighbor. C．A classmate. D．A teacher. 69．Why does the writer collect old phones? A．He really wants to know what’s inside the old phones. B．The old phones are more beautiful than modern ones. C．He loves to have things that could be in a museum. D．His collection of phones will be valuable in the future. 70．What do most people think of the writer’s hobby? A．Proud. B．Strange. C．Uncomfortable. D．Interesting. 71．What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Collecting coins. B．Putting up more shelves. C．Selling the phones. D．Finding particular phones. 【答案】68．B 69．C 70．D 71．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，作者介绍自己的爱好。 68．细节理解题。根据“My dad told the guy next door about this and one day he came round with a ten-year-old phone he no longer used.”可知，邻居给了作者收藏的第一部手机，故选B。 69．推理判断题。根据“Others love having something that could be shown in a museum somewhere. That’s certainly what attracts(吸引) me to it.”可知，另一些人则喜欢拥有可以在某个地方的博物馆展出的东西，这当然是吸引我的地方。由此可知，作者收藏手机是因为喜欢那些可以进博物馆的东西。故选C。 70．细节理解题。根据“Most people find the fact it’s unusual really interesting”可知，大多数人觉得这个不寻常的事实很有趣，故选D。 71．代词指代题。根据“My dad recently gave me the coins he collected when he was my age and they look amazing. It’s a far more expensive hobby but I really love having a go at it.”可知，我爸爸最近把他在我这个年纪时收集的硬币给了我，它们看起来太棒了。这是一个昂贵得多的爱好，但我真的很喜欢尝试一下。所以此处It指的是“收集硬币”这一爱好，故选A。 Passage19（23-24九年级上·浙江宁波·期中） The rest of September was hard. I wasn’t used to getting up so early in the morning. I wasn’t used to being given homework. And I got my first “test” at the end of the month. I never got “tests” when Mom home-schooled me. I also didn’t like how I had no free time any more. Before, I could play whenever I wanted to, but now it felt like I always had something to do for school. And being at school was awful in the beginning. Every new class I had was like a new chance for kids to “not look” at me in a strange way. My face would always surprise some kid who maybe hadn’t heard about me. The kid would make the sound you make when you hold your breath before going underwater, a little “uh!” sound. This happened four or five times a day for the first few weeks. In the end, everyone was going to see my face at some time. And I knew after the first couple of days that word had got around me, because from time to time I’d catch a kid pushing his friend to make him or her to notice me as they passed me, or talking behind their hands as I walked by them. I’m not saying they were doing any of these things in an unkind way, not once did any kid laugh or make noises or do anything like that. They were just being normal silly kids. I know that. I even wanted to tell them that. Like”It’s okay, I know I’m strange-looking, take a look, I don’t bite. “Hey, the truth is, if a Wookiee（伍基人）started going to the school all of a sudden, I’d be interested. I’d probably look at him in a strange way! And if I was walking with Jack or Summer, I’d probably speak to them in a low voice: Hey, there’s the Wookiee. And if the Wookiee caught me saving that, he’d know I wasn’t trying to be unkind. I was just pointing out the fact that he’s a Wookiee. 72．Why did the writer compare his homeschooling with the school education? A．To explain that he preferred to stay at home. B．To introduce two different kinds of education. C．To show that it was hard for him to get used to the change. D．To complain that he had no free time at school any more. 73．How did most kids feel at the sight of the writer? A．Angry. B．Excited. C．Afraid. D．Surprised. 74．What can we infer from the last paragraph of the passage? A．The kids in the writer’s school were unfriendly to him. B．The writer could understand why the kids acted like that. C．The kids were excited that the writer was like a Wookiee. D．The writer would fight with the kids if he met them again. 75．The best title for the passage is ________. A．My Hard Beginning at School B．My Unhappiness as a Young Kid C．Those Silly Kids at My School D．My Experience of Being a Wookiee 【答案】72．C 73．D 74．B 75．A 【导语】本文讲述了作者从在家上学到了学校上学，感到日子过得很艰难，大多数孩子对作者感到好奇和惊讶。 72．推理判断题。根据“The rest of September was hard. I wasn’t used to getting up so early in the morning. I wasn’t used to being given homework. And I got my first ‘test’ at the end of the month.”（9月剩下的日子很难熬。我不习惯早上起得那么早。我不习惯被布置家庭作业。我在月底有了我的第一次“测试”）以及“I never got ‘tests’ when Mom home-schooled me. I also didn’t like how I had no free time any more. Before, I could play whenever I wanted to, but now it felt like I always had something to do for school.”（妈妈在家教育我的时候，我从来没有“考试”。我也不喜欢我再也没有空闲时间了。以前，我可以在任何我想玩的时候玩，但现在我感觉我总是有事情要做在学校。）可推知作者把在家的教育和学校的教育相比是为了强调改变生活是困难的，故选C。 73．推理判断题。根据“My face would always surprise some kid who maybe hadn’t heard about me. The kid would make the sound you make when you hold your breath before going underwater, a little ‘uh!’ sound. This happened four or five times a day for the first few weeks.”（我的脸总是让那些可能没听说过我的孩子感到惊讶。这个孩子会发出像你潜水前屏住呼吸时发出的声音，一种轻微的“啊！”声音。在最初的几周里，这种情况每天发生四五次。）可推知大多数孩子对于作者是感到惊讶和好奇的，故选D。 74．推理判断题。根据“I’m not saying they were doing any of these things in an unkind way, not once did any kid laugh or make noises or do anything like that. They were just being normal silly kids.”（我并不是说他们做这些事情的方式不友好，没有一个孩子大笑或发出声音或做类似的事情。他们只是普通的傻孩子）以及“I know I’m strange-looking, take a look, I don’t bite.”（我知道我看起来很奇怪，看看，我不咬人）可推知作者可以理解为什么孩子们会那样做。故选B。 75．最佳标题题。根据“The rest of September was hard.”以及“And being at school was awful in the beginning.”结合全文可知，文章讲述了作者从在家上学到了学校上学，感到日子过得很艰难，大多数孩子对作者感到好奇和惊讶。选项A“我在学校的艰难开端”符合主题，故选A。 Passage20（23-24九年级上·浙江台州·期中） “Save the whales!” That’s what the picture on Jake Smith’s bedroom wall said. Jake liked having a picture that said something important; that showed he cared. He just never expected to get a chance to save a real whale, one right in his own neighborhood. It was a Saturday morning when the newspaper first reported the whales’ coming. A group of the animals were swimming close to the beach in Jake’s hometown. All the local people rushed out to the beach to see them. They were expecting a beautiful show, better than a movie, but nothing they’d have to do anything about. Then one whale swam in their direction, directly towards land. It came in with the waves, and when the waves receded, it stayed. Its huge body rested on the sand. Suddenly, Jake and his family and all the others were no longer sightseers. They had to become rescuers(救助者). A few people ran towards the animal. They pushed and tried to force the whale back into the water, but it was no use. An animal rescue service team soon arrived in a truck with heavy lifting machinery, to help move the animal. Jack and his family couldn’t do much on the beach, so they went back to their house and made sandwiches and hot tea for the rescuers. At least, Jake thought, they could help in some way. Back at the beach, they offered the food to the rescuers and were happy to see that it was needed. It was getting dark. Some people lined up their cars along the beach and shined the headlights on the sand. The rescuers would not give up. After trying many times they were finally able to lift the whale into the water. Everyone cheered when it headed out to sea. It swam out about a mile and then disappeared for a moment under the sea. Then, in what looked like a jump of joy, it rose high above the water—a thank-you to those who had worked so hard to save its life. 76．Why did the local people go down to the beach that morning? A．To swim with the whales. B．To help rescue the whales. C．To see the whales swimming. D．To watch a movie about whales. 77．The underlined word “receded” in Paragraph 3 means ______. A．didn’t move B．went back out C．washed over D．got up 78．How did Jake and his family help save the whale? A．By calling the rescue service. B．By asking their neighbors for help. C．By giving the rescuers food and drink. D．By controlling the people on the beach. 79．In what order did the events of the whale rescue take place? a. The whale disappeared under the sea.            b. People turned on the lights of their cars. c. Rescuers lifted the whale into the water.            d. Animal rescue service brought its truck. e. People pushed the whale towards the sea. A．e-d-b-c-a B．e-b-c-d-a C．d-b-e-a-c D．a-e-b-d-c 【答案】76．C 77．B 78．C 79．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章讲述了Jake Smith和当地居民拯救搁浅鲸鱼的故事。 76．细节理解题。根据“A group of the animals were swimming close to the beach in Jake’s hometown. All the local people rushed out to the beach to see them.”可知，当地人那天早上去海滩看鲸鱼游泳。故选C。 77．词义猜测题。根据“It came in with the waves, and when the waves receded, it stayed.”可知，鲸鱼随海浪而来，但是当海浪退去时，鲸鱼留在了沙滩上，“receded”应是went back out“回去”的意思。故选B。 78．细节理解题。根据“Jack and his family couldn’t do much on the beach, so they went back to their house and made sandwiches and hot tea for the rescuers.”可知，Jake一家回到自己的房子里，为拯救鲸鱼的救援人员做了三明治和热茶，间接帮助拯救鲸鱼。故选C。 79．细节理解题。根据第三段“They pushed and tried to force the whale back into the water, but it was no use.”、第四段“An animal rescue service team soon arrived in a truck with heavy lifting machinery, to help move the animal.”、最后一段“Some people lined up their cars along the beach and shined the headlights on the sand...After trying many times they were finally able to lift the whale into the water...It swam out about a mile and then disappeared for a moment under the sea.”可知，事情的发生顺序是：众人把鲸鱼推进海里（但失败了）——动物救援服务队开着一辆装有重型起重机械的卡车来了——人们打开车灯为救援照明——救援队把鲸鱼吊入水中——鲸鱼在海里消失。故选A。 Passage21（22-23九年级上·浙江丽水·期中） The day of the graduation trip, with excitement, I climbed onto the train to Washington D．C． I was the only nonwhite. We visited the Lincoln Memorial. Together, we read those famous words from Lincoln’s speech: “… that we here highly resolve… that this nation shall have a new birth of freedom…” I looked at Lincoln’s face. He seemed alive and terribly sad. The next morning, I understood a little better why he wasn’t smiling. “Clifton,” our teacher asked, “do you know about the Mason-Dixon line(南北分界线)?” “No,” I said, wondering what she meant. “Before the Civil War,” she explained, “the Mason-Dixon line was the dividing line between the slave and free states. Today, it’s an invisible border between the North and the South. When you cross that invisible line out of Washington D．C． into Maryland, things change.” I wasn’t following it. Why did she look and sound so nervous? “Glen Echo Amusement Park is in Maryland,” she said at last, staring at me, “and doesn’t allow Negroes inside.” I cried. For the first time in my life, I learned what it felt like to be a “nigger”. Frank whispered, “Then I won’t go, either.” Frank wanted to go to that amusement park as much as I did, but there was something even more important than that. Next the room was filled with kids listening to Frank. “They don’t allow Negroes in the park, so I’m staying with Clifton.” “Me, too,” a second boy said. Another muttered, “I’m with you, Clifton.” My heart raced. I was not alone. 11 white boys from Long Island made the decision: “We won’t go.” Just then another teacher came in, waving an envelope. “Boys! I’ve bought 13 tickets to the Senators-Tigers game. Anybody want to go?” The room burst into cheers. None of us had been to a professional baseball game in a real baseball park. On the way to the stadium, we grew silent as our driver paused before the Lincoln Memorial. There was still no smile or sign of hope in his sad and tired eyes. I read his words again. In his words and life, Lincoln made it clear that freedom is not free. Every time the door of a person’s skin keeps him out of an amusement park, the war for freedom begins again. Sometimes the battle is fought with fists and guns, but more often the most effective weapon is a simple act of love and courage. 80．Who is the writer? A．A black. B．A white. C．A teacher. D．A coach. 81．The place the students failed to visit was ____________. A．the Lincoln Memorial B．the Mason-Dixon line C．the Senators-Tigers game D．Glen Echo Amusement Park 82．The reason why all the students stayed with the writer was that ________. A．they were all blacks B．they had a strong fighting spirit C．Lincoln was popular in Maryland D．watching the baseball game is more fun 83．From the last paragraph, we can learn that __________. A．only with fists and weapons can the blacks be truly free B．the doors of all public places will be open to the blacks C．it will take all kinds of struggles for the blacks to be truly free D．in the US the blacks and whites are full of love and courage 【答案】80．A 81．D 82．B 83．D 【导语】本文讲述作者在毕业旅行时，因是黑人，故不被允许参观，其余白人同学陪他一起，他感悟到：有时战斗是用拳头和枪，但更多时候最有效的武器是一个简单的爱和勇气的行为。 80．推理判断题。根据“The day of the graduation trip”和“I was the only nonwhite.”可知，作者不是白人，参加毕业旅行，故作者是一个黑人。故选A。 81．细节理解题。根据“11 white boys from Long Island made the decision: ‘We won’t go.’”可知，学生们未能去Glen Echo Amusement Park。故选D。 82．推理判断题。根据“11 white boys from Long Island made the decision: ‘We won’t go.’”可知，因为我不能去，所以同学陪我一起不去，和我待在一起，因为他们具有强烈的反抗精神。故选B。 83．推理判断题。根据“Sometimes the battle is fought with fists and guns, but more often the most effective weapon is a simple act of love and courage.”可知，有时战斗是用拳头和枪，但更多时候最有效的武器是一个简单的爱和勇气的行为。并结合全文，可知，在美国，黑人和白人充满爱和勇气。故选D。 Passage22（22-23九年级上·浙江丽水·期中） Brian arrived at the San Francisco airport two hours before the flight to Paris. He was wearing three shirts, a jacket, two pairs of socks, a pair of shorts and two pairs of jeans. He was carrying one small backpack, which was very full, but he didn’t have any other luggage. Brian needed to meet a man named Tony before he checked in for his flight. He found Tony near the Air France counter. Tony gave him a round-trip ticket and a small package. “Give this package to Paul at the airport in Paris. He will have a sign with your name on it. I think you can find him easily”, Tony said, “You don’t have any luggage, right?” “Only this backpack”, Brian answered, “You said I could bring one carry-on bag.” “That’s right. One carry-on bag is fine. Have a good trip.” “Thanks.” Is Brian a criminal? Not at all. He is an air courier. And he paid only $110 for the round-trip ticket to Paris. Air courier get a cheap airline tickets because they take important packages and papers to foreign couriers by the next day. Often, the only way they can do this is to use an air-courier company. It is not cheap for a business to send a package with an air courier, but it is quick. Every year about 80,000 people worldwide travel as air couriers. The number of tickets for courier travel is growing by about 10 percent a year. However, air-courier travel isn’t for everyone. But if you have very little money, can be flexible about your travel plans, and don’t mind wearing the same clothes for a week, it can be a great way to take a vacation! 84．Why was Brian wearing so many clothes for his travel? A．Because they were the uniforms for air couriers. B．Because his backpack had no room for his clothes. C．Because that made him easier to be recognized. D．Because he did not have any luggage with him. 85．An air courier is a person who . A．manages a business company in foreign countries B．organizes international flights for tourists C．travels around the world with cheap tickets D．sends papers and packages to foreign countries 86．Why do businesses choose the air-courier service? A．Because it costs less. B．Because it is flexible. C．Because it saves time. D．Because it grows fast. 87．The writer of the text mainly . A．describes the activities of a crime B．suggests an ideal way to travel C．argues against the air-courier travel D．tells us about a developing business 【答案】84．B 85．D 86．C 87．D 【导语】本文是以航空快递员布莱恩穿很多件衣服乘飞机的例子阐述了航空快递旅行的相关内容。 84．推理判断题。根据“He was carrying one small backpack, which was very full”可知，他的小背包里面装满了，所以只能把衣服穿在身上。故选B。 85．细节理解题。根据“Air courier get a cheap airline tickets because they take important packages and papers to foreign couriers by the next day.”可知，航空快递员是给跨国公司投送包裹或文件的邮递员。故选D。 86．细节理解题。根据“It is not cheap for a business to send a package with an air courier, but it is quick.”可知，一些公司选择航空快递服务的原因是它的速度非常快，节省时间。故选C。 87．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一个新型的职业——航空快递员。故选D。 Passage23（22-23九年级上·浙江衢州·期中） Rick Hoyt is American. He is in a wheelchair because he has cerebral palsy when he was born. As a result, Rick couldn’t walk or talk, and he has little hope to live a “normal” life. However, he never gave up trying and studying, he learnt to use a computer to communicate with people. When he was 15, he told his father that he wanted to join a 5-mile running race. With the help of his father, they made it in the race. Rick is a happy and successful man. He has a job at Boston College, and he works in computer studies. Rick loves sports too and he takes part in marathons and triathlons. In a triathlon, people swim 4 kilometers, cycle 180 kilometers and then run a marathon, 42 kilometers. Rick can’t run, cycle or swim because he’s in a wheelchair. So how can he take part in a triathlon? Rick can join because he does it with his father, Dick Hoyt. In the running part, his father pushes him in his wheelchair. In the swimming part, Rick lies in a small boat and Dick swims and pulls him. And in the cycling part, Rick sits in a special seat on the front of Dick’s bike. Together, they are “Team Hoyt”. Of course, Team Hoyt never wins the race. The winner of a triathlon usually finishes in about 9 hours. The Hoyts usually take about 14 or 15 hours. “That’s right,” says Dick. “Rick and I never win. But we think that ________.” Rick told his father that he did not feel disabled when he and his father were racing. Rick’s father said: “Our message is—Yes, you can! You can do anything you want to do if you make up your mind.” 88．What does the underlined word “cerebral palsy” in Paragraph 1 mean? A．A health problem. B．A study problem. C．A sports problem. D．A communication problem. 89．Why are some numbers used in Paragraph 4 and Paragraph7? A．To show why Rick wanted to join in a triathlon. B．To show what Rick needed to do in a marathon. C．To show how long the triathlon needed to take. D．To show how difficult the triathlon was for Rick. 90．What’s the correct order of the following sentences? a. Rick pushed Dick in a 5-mile running race. b. Rick had to sit in a wheelchair. c. Rick worked as a teacher in Boston University. d. Dick and Rick made a team to take part in marathon and triathlon. A．b-a-c-d B．b-a-d-c C．a-c-b-d D．a-d-b-c 91．Which of the following is the best to be put in the ________? A．we can fly B．we learn to run C．we always win D．we are never shy 【答案】88．A 89．D 90．A 91．C 【导语】本文主要讲述美国人里克·霍伊特虽然身体残疾，但是和父亲一起参加铁人三项的励志故事。 88．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“He is in a wheelchair”及“Rick couldn’t walk or talk”可知，里克·霍伊特坐在轮椅上，不能走路，也不能说话，可知他的健康出现了问题，推测“cerebral palsy”是一种疾病的名称，意为“脑瘫”。故选A。 89．推理判断题。通读第四段、第五段及第七段可知，在铁人三项比赛中，人们需要游泳4公里，骑自行车180公里，然后跑42公里的马拉松，获胜者通常在9小时内完成比赛，但是由于里克是一位脑瘫患者，他需要在他的父亲的协助下用时14或15个小时完成比赛，由此推断完成铁人三项对里克来说是多么艰难。故选D。 90．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“He is in a wheelchair because he has cerebral palsy when he was born.”可知里克出生时就患了脑瘫，句子b所述内容最先发生，根据第二段“ When he was 15, he told his father that he wanted to join a 5-mile running race”可知句子a所述内容发生，根据第三段中的“He has a job at Boston College, and he works in computer studies.”可知句子c所述内容发生，根据第五段及第六段内容可知句子d所述内容最后发生，所以四个句子排序为b-a-c-d。故选A。 91．推理判断题。根据第七段中的“Rick and I never win.”及第八段、第九段的内容可知，虽然里克和他的父亲从来没赢得过比赛，但是在比赛的时候里克并不觉得自己身患残疾，里克的父亲认为只要下定决心就可以做他们想做的任何事情，所以推断他们认为他们总是赢的，选项C“we always win”符合语境。故选C。 Passage24（22-23九年级上·浙江丽水·期中） Once upon a time, there was a happy paper doll that had no face. His whole body was perfectly cut out and painted, except for his face. However, he had a pencil so he could choose whatever face he wanted to have. How lucky! He then spent all day asking everyone he met, “What’s a perfect face like?” “One with a big beak(鸟嘴),” answered the birds. “No. Not one with a beak,” said the trees. “The perfect face is full of leaves.” “Forget the beak and the leaves,” said the flowers. “If you want a perfect face, you fill it with colors.” The doll followed their advice. Then he had a face. However, it turned out that nobody liked it. And now he couldn’t erase it! “I only wanted a face that everyone would like,” he cried. “And now look, what a disaster(灾难)!” A small cloud heard his cries and came to him, “I think I can help you. As I’m a cloud, I can make any face you like. What do you think about me changing faces until there’s one that you like? I’m sure we can fix you a little bit.” The doll again felt hopeful. The cloud made all kinds of faces for him. But none of them was perfect enough. “Never mind,” said the doll. “You’ve been a great friend.” He gave her a big hug and the cloud smiled from ear to ear, happy at having helped. Just then the doll cried excitedly, “That’s it! That’s the face I want! It’s a perfect face!” “Which one?” asked the cloud. “But I haven’t done anything.” “Yes, yes you have! It’s that face you make when I hug you!” The cloud finally realized that he was talking about her big smile. And together they took the pencil and drew the paper doll a big smile, ten times better than beaks, colors and leaves. And that face was indeed the only one that everyone liked because it had the secret ingredient for perfect faces: a big smile that could never be erased. 92．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 5 refer to _________. A．The beak B．The face C．The advice D．The flower 93．The cloud _________ to help the paper doll. A．hugged the doll and encouraged him B．changed faces to find the perfect face C．helped to paint a beautiful face for the doll D．found out what the perfect face was like by herself 94．According to the passage, how did the doll’s feelings change? A．Happy→Sad→Hopeful→Excited. B．Sad→Excited→Calm→Thankful. C．Excited→Happy→Surprised→Sad. D．Sad→Hopeful→Thankful→Relaxed. 95．We can learn from the passage that ________. A．a perfect face is full of colors B．we should follow others’ advice C．smile is the key to a perfect face D．friendship can’t be never erased 【答案】92．B 93．B 94．A 95．C 【导语】本文主要讲述纸娃娃给自己画完美脸的故事。 92．词句猜测题。根据“The doll followed their advice. Then he had a face. However, it turned out that nobody liked it”可知，it指的是face。故选B。 93．细节理解题。根据“I think I can help you. As I’m a cloud, I can make any face you like. What do you think about me changing faces until there’s one that you like? I’m sure we can fix you a little bit.”可知，云换了各种各样的脸，帮助娃娃找到完美的脸。故选B。 94．细节理解题。根据“Once upon a time, there was a happy paper doll that had no face.”和“‘I only wanted a face that everyone would like,’ he cried. ‘And now look, what a disaster!’”和“The doll again felt hopeful.”和“Just then the doll cried excitedly,”可知，纸娃娃的感觉是从“快乐—悲伤—充满希望—激动”。故选A。 95．推理判断题。根据“And that face was indeed the only one that everyone liked because it had the secret ingredient for perfect faces: a big smile that could never be erased.”可知，那张脸确实是每个人都喜欢的唯一一张脸，因为它有完美面孔的秘密成分：灿烂笑容，永远无法抹去。故我们能从文章中了解到：笑容是完美面孔的关键。故选C。 Passage25（23-24九年级上·浙江温州·期中） “Where’s Papa going with that ax?” said Fern to her mother as they were laying the table for breakfast. “He went to the pig house,” replied Mrs Arable. “Some pigs were born last night.” “I don’t see why he needs an ax,” continued Fern, who was only eight years old. “Well,” said her mother,  “one of the pigs is a runt. It’s very small and weak, so your father has decided to do away with it.” “Do away with it?” shouted Fern. “ You mean he will kill it? Just because it’s smaller than the others?” Mrs Arable put a pitcher of cream on the table. “Don’t shout, Fern!” she said. “Your father is right. The pig will die anyway.” Fern pushed a chair out of the way and ran outdoors. She caught up with her father. “Please don’t kill it!” she cried. “It’s unfair.” Mr Arable stopped walking. “Fern,” he said softly, “you will have to learn to control yourself.” “Control myself?” shouted Fern. “ __________ , but you talk about controlling myself.” Tears ran down her cheeks and she took hold of the ax and tried to pull it out of her father’s hand. “Fern” said Mr Arable, “I know more about raising pigs than you do. A weakling makes trouble. Now go home!” “But it’s unfair,” cried Fern. “The pig couldn’t help being born small, could it? If I had been very small at birth, would you have killed me? ” Mr Arable smiled. “Certainly not,” he said, looking down at his daughter with love, “But this is different. A little girl is one thing, while a little runty pig is another.” “I see no difference,” replied Fern, still holding on to the ax. “This is the most terrible case of unfairness that I have ever heard.” A strange look came over Mr Arable’s face. He seemed almost ready to cry himself. “All right,” he said. “You go back to the house and I will bring the runt when I come back. I’ll let you look after the baby pig. Then you’ll see what trouble a pig can be.” Half an hour later, Mr Arable returned to the house, carrying a box under his arm. “Put it on her chair!” said Mrs Arable. Mr Arable set the box down at Fern’s place. Fern came slowly down the stairs. Her eyes were red from crying. As she got closer to her chair, the box wobbled, and there was a scratching noise. Fern looked at her father. Then she opened the box. There, inside, looking up at her, was the newborn pig. It was a white one. The morning light shone through its ears, turning them pink. 96．How did Fern feel when she heard his father would kill the newborn pig? A．Sad. B．Angry. C．Bored. D．Surprised. 97．Which of the following can be put in ________. A．It’s my first meeting with the newborn pig B．This is about how to raise a baby pig C．This is a matter of life and death D．It makes me so angry 98．The underlined sentence shows that ________. A．Fern wanted to share her chair with the pig B．Fern needed to look after the pig from then on C．Mrs Arable didn’t like to see the pig D．Mrs Arable was very excited to get the pig back 99．What can we learn from the story? A．Every life matters. B．Life is full of surprises. C．Animals are humans’ best friends. D．A true animal lover loves all animals. 【答案】96．B 97．C 98．B 99．A 【导语】本文讲述一个名叫弗恩的小女孩与她的父亲关于是否要杀掉一只刚出生的病弱小猪的争论。弗恩坚决反对她的父亲杀掉这只小猪，她认为这是极其不公平的。最后，她的父亲被她的坚持和爱心所打动，同意让她照顾这只小猪。 96．推理判断题。根据“ ‘Do away with it? ’ shouted Fern.‘ You mean he will kill it? Just because it’s smaller than the others? ’ ”可推知，当弗恩听说他的父亲要杀死刚出生的小猪时，她是生气的。故选B。 97．推理判断题。根据“ Fern pushed a chair out of the way and ran outdoors.She caught up with her father. ‘Please don’t kill it!’ she cried. ‘It’s unfair.’ ”以及第七段“but you talk about controlling myself.”可推知，选项C表达“这是生死攸关的事”符合语境。故选C。 98．推理判断题。根据“ ‘All right, ’ he said. ‘You go back to the house and I will bring the runt when I come back. I’ll let you look after the baby pig. Then you’ll see what trouble a pig can be.’ ”以及最后一段“ ‘Put it on her chair!’ said Mrs Arable.Mr Arable set the box down at Fern’s place.”可推知，划线的句子表明，从那时起，弗恩需要照顾这只猪。故选B。 99．主旨大意题。根据“‘Put it on her chair!’ said Mrs Arable. Mr Arable set the box down at Fern’s place. Fern came slowly down the stairs. Her eyes were red from crying. As she got closer to her chair, the box wobbled, and there was a scratching noise. Fern looked at her father. Then she opened the box. There, inside, looking up at her, was the newborn pig. It was a white one. The morning light shone through its ears, turning them pink.”和结合上文可推知，本文主要介绍了弗恩的小女孩与她的父亲关于是否要杀掉一只刚出生的病弱小猪的争论，故事告诉我们每个生命都很重要。故选A。 Passage26（23-24九年级上·浙江温州·期中） ①With his bald head, thin body and shy nature, Mohandas Gandhi seemed like a kind father. He was a quiet man, however, with a powerful will. His strong beliefs in fairness, freedom, kindness and peace carried him through the difficult years and changed nations. Even many years after his death, the man who was called “The Father of India” continues to encourage people around the world. ②Gandhi was born into a large Hindu family on 2nd October, 1869. His father worked as a local government leader. He often fought for the rights of the local people with the British, who ruled India. From him, Gandhi learned to respect others and their beliefs. ③In 1888, Gandhi went to England to study law. After a few years, Gandhi completed his degree and returned to India. One day, while Gandhi travelled by train, he was refused to sit in the first-class car because he was not a white man. Well-dressed Gandhi explained politely, but the steward turned a deaf ear to him, threw him off the train and beat him. These events brought the suffering of Indians in South Africa to Gandhi’s attention. Later, he did a lot to get the rights for the Indians. Gandhi was arrested and put into prison several times, but these never stopped his beliefs or actions. In 1947, the British finally ended their rule in India. However, disagreements broke out between Hindus and Muslims. Gandhi worked tirelessly to solve the problem and reached a number of peace agreements. No one else was able to do this at that time. ④On 30th January 1948, Gandhi died and left the world. His death saddened people everywhere. Nearly a million people were at his funeral. ⑤His efforts encouraged great leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nelson Mandela, and will continue to encourage people for many years to come. 100．The following words can describe Gandhi’s personality EXCEPT ________. A．caring B．outgoing C．peaceful D．strong-willed 101．What’s the right order of Gandhi’s life experiences? ①Gandhi was born into a large Hindu family. ②In 1888, Gandhi went to England to study law. ③Gandhi was arrested and put into prison several times. ④Gandhi died and he was remembered by the people all over the world. A．①②③④ B．①③②④ C．②①③④ D．③②①④ 102．Which of the following is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 103．What is the main idea of this passage? A．To tell the readers the stories of Gandhi’s childhood. B．To tell the readers about the history of India. C．To ask the readers to visit India. D．To tell the readers about the life and influence of Gandhi. 【答案】100．B 101．A 102．C 103．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了印度国父甘地的生平事迹。 100．细节理解题。根据第一段“With his bald head, thin body and shy nature, Mohandas Gandhi seemed like a kind father.He was a quiet man, however, with a powerful will.”可知，甘地是体贴的、文静的、强大意志的人，没有提及外向的性格。故选B。 101．细节理解题。根据第二段“Gandhi was born into a large Hindu family on 2nd October, 1869.”、“In 1888, Gandhi went to England to study law.”、“Gandhi was arrested and put into prison several times, but these never stopped his beliefs or actions.”以及第四段“On 30th January 1948, Gandhi died and left the world.His death saddened people everywhere.Nearly a million people were at his funeral.”可知，甘地的生活经历正确顺序为①②③④。故选A。 102．篇章结构题。根据第一段“Even many years after his death, the man who was called ‘The Father of India’ continues to encourage people around the world.”可知，第一段引出下文，第二段、第三段和第四段讲述了甘地的事迹。再根据最后一段“His efforts encouraged great leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr.and Nelson Mandela, and will continue to encourage people for many years to come.”可知，最后一段在总结全文，可知文章结构为总﹣分﹣总。故选C。 103．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Even many years after his death, the man who was called ‘The Father of India’ continues to encourage people around the world.”以及第二段“Gandhi was born into a large Hindu family on 2nd October, 1869.His father worked as a local government leader.He often fought for the rights of the local people with the British, who ruled India.From him, Gandhi learned to respect others and their beliefs.”可知，本文主要告诉读者甘地的生平和影响。故选D。 Passage27（23-24九年级上·浙江金华·期中） When I was a little kid, a father was like the light in the fridge. Every house had one, but no one really knew what both of them did when the door was shut. It seemed that there were not many chances for me to understand him. My dad left the house every morning and always seemed glad to see everyone at night. He pushed the door open when no one else could. He was the only one in the house who wasn’t afraid to go in the basement（地下室）by himself. Every time it rained, he got the car and brought it around to the door. When anyone was sick, he went out to get the medicine. He kept busy enough. He swept snow on the road in front of the house. He cut back the roses so the thorns（刺）wouldn’t hurt you when you came to the front door. He repaired my skates, and they went all right. When I got my bike, he ran alongside me for at least a thousand miles until I got the hang of it. He put me to bed early. He took a lot of pictures, but was never in them. I was afraid of everyone else’s father, but not my own. Once I made him tea. It was only sugar water, but he sat on a small chair and said it was delicious. He looked very uncomfortable. Every time I played house, the mother doll had a lot to do. I never knew what to do with the daddy doll, so I had him say “I’m going off to work now” and threw him under the bed. When I was nine years old, my father didn’t get up one morning to go to work. He went to the hospital and died the next day. There were a lot of people in the house who brought all kinds of good food and cakes. We never had so much time being together before. I went to my room and felt under the bed for the father doll. When I found him, I cleaned him and put him on my bed. He never did anything. I didn’t know his leaving would hurt so much. I still don’t know why. 104．The underline simile（比喻）first paragraph tells us that ________. A．the fridge in her house was very big and her father was big too B．the writer didn’t know much about her father when she was young C．the writer loved her father because he put delicious food in the fridge D．the writer considered her father as the light which made the house bright 105．The underlined expression “got the hang of it” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________”. A．could carry the bike B．could repair the bike C．could run as fast as a bike D．could ride the bike well 106．The writer mentioned Daddy Doll in the last paragraph to show that she ________. A．always did cleaning at home B．loved playing dolls C．missed her father after his death D．always acted strangely 107．What can we infer from the passage? _______ A．The writer’s father loved his family very much. B．There were always many people in their house. C．The writer thought her father was cool with everyone. D．The writer was afraid of her father when she was young. 【答案】104．B 105．D 106．C 107．A 【导语】本文主要描述了作者小时候对父亲的认识和感受。父亲在家庭中扮演着重要的角色，但作者并不了解他的日常生活，直到后来父亲去世后，作者才意识到他的离开给自己带来了巨大的伤痛， 至今仍然不明白为什么。 104．语义猜测题。根据“It seemed that there were not many chances for me to understand him.”可知，该句告诉我们：作者年轻时对她父亲了解不多。故选B。 105．词义猜测题。根据“When I got my bike, he ran alongside me for at least a thousand miles until I got the hang of it.”可知，在作者骑自行车时，父亲在作者旁边跑了至少一千英里，直到作者能很好的自己骑了，此处“got the hang of it”是指“能很好地骑自行车了”。故选D。 106．推理判断题。根据“Every time I played house, the mother doll had a lot to do. I never knew what to do with the daddy doll, so I had him say “I’m going off to work now” and threw him under the bed.”以及“I went to my room and felt under the bed for the father doll. When I found him, I cleaned him and put him on my bed. He never did anything.”可知，作者在父亲死后想念他。故选C。 107．推理判断题。根据“My dad left the house every morning and always seemed glad to see everyone at night...When anyone was sick, he went out to get the medicine.”可知，作者的父亲非常爱他的家人。故选A。 Passage28（22-23九年级上·浙江湖州·期中） “How did you know I had a visitor with me?” asked Watson in amazement. “I sometimes believe you have eyes in the back of your head!” “I don’t, but I do have a very well polished silver coffeepot in front of me!” Holmes laughed. “And whom do I have the pleasure of greeting?” he asked． “I am Dr. James Mortimer, Mr. Holmes. It concerns the death of my good friend and patient, Sir Charles Baskerville. Sir Charles Baskerville had no children, so his entire estate (财产) now pass to his nephew, Sir Henry Baskerville, who has been living in America for many years.” Dr. Mortimer took a letter out of his pocket which was given to him by Sir Charles just before his death 3 months ago. “If I may, I would like to read the letter to you.” He adjusted his glasses. “Baskerville Hall, 1742. To my sons, Rodger and John. The legend(传说，传奇)has been told by my father who was told by his father before him. It began 100 years ago in 1642 when this great Baskerville Hall was occupied (占有)by Hugo Baskerville, a wild, ugly, cruel man. Hugo wanted to marry the daughter of a neighboring farmer． One day, with his five evil friends, he rode to the farm and kidnapped the girl. He brought her to Baskerville Hall and locked her in an upstairs room while he and his friends having a drinking party below. The poor girl was very frightened, but she managed to climb out of the window. Hugo, however, soon noticed that she had gone. He chased the girl on his black horse with his hunting dog showing the way. His friends joined the chase to until a strange sight stopped them. There lay two bodies—Hugo’s and the girl’s. Standing over Hugo’s body was a huge black beast(野兽) tearing out his throat.” “I really don’t like fairy tales.” said Holmes, “What exactly is it you want me to do?” “ I need you to advise me what to do with Sir Henry Baskerville who’s arriving here today.” 108．How does Mr. Holmes know there’s a visitor? A．Dr. Watson phoned an hour ago. B．He has eyes in the back of his head. C．He saw it from the mirror. D．A well polished silver coffeepot which serves as a mirror 109．What was the letter that Dr. Mortimer read to Watson and Holmes about? A．A story describing the terrible things running in the Baskerville family. B．A research that Dr. Mortimer had done on the Baskerville family. C．A newspaper article reporting Sir Charles Baskerville’s death. D．A letter that Charles Baskerville had written to Dr. Mortimer. 110．Why did Dr.Mortimer visit Holmes? A．Because he wanted Holmes to investigate(调查) Sir Charles’ death. B．Because he wanted to make sure that Charles’ brother was dead. C．Because he wanted Holmes to stop Sir Henry going to Baskerville Hall. D．Because he wanted advice about the arrival of Sir Henry. 111．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Hugo Baskerville kidnapped a poor girl and killed her. B．Sir Charles Baskerville is nephew of Sir Henry Baskerville. C．Hugo Baskerville was the owner of Baskerville Hall in 1642. D．Dr. Mortimer was a member of the Baskerville family. 【答案】108．D 109．A 110．D 111．C 【导语】本文是一篇小说的片段，节选自《巴斯克维尔猎犬》。主要讲述是华生带着詹姆斯·莫蒂默医生拜访福尔摩斯的故事。 108．细节理解题。根据“‘I don’t, but I do have a very well polished silver coffeepot in front of me!’ Holmes laughed.” 可知，福尔摩斯知道有访客的原因是他面前有一只磨得很亮的银咖啡壶，充当了镜子的作用。故选D。 109．主旨大意题。根据第四、五自然段的内容可知，莫蒂默医生给华生和福尔摩斯读的信内容主要是讲述了发生在巴斯克维尔庄园的故事，其中雨果·巴斯克维尔的残忍行为导致他和一位女孩的死亡。选项A“描述了发生在巴斯克维尔家族可怕事情的故事。”可概括为信的主要内容。故选A。 110．细节理解题。根据“I need you to advise me what to do with Sir Henry Baskerville who’s arriving here today.”可知，莫蒂默医生想福尔摩斯建议他怎么面对今天即将来拜访的亨利·巴斯克维尔爵士。故选D。 111．细节理解题。根据“It began 100 years ago in 1642 when this great Baskerville Hall was occupied（占有） by Hugo Baskerville”可知，莫蒂默医生读的传说开始于100年前的1642年，那时巴斯克维尔庄园被雨果·巴斯克维尔占据。选项C“雨果·巴斯克维尔是1642年巴斯克维尔庄园的主人。” 符合原文。故选C。 Passage29（22-23九年级上·浙江舟山·期中） A young man was taking a walk with a professor. As they went along, they saw a pair of old shoes lying in the path. They thought it belonged to a poor man who worked in a field nearby. The student turned to the professor, saying, “Let us play the man a trick: we will take away his shoes, and conceal ourselves behind those trees, and wait to see what will happen when he cannot find them. That must be very interesting.” “My young friend” answered the professor, “we should never play jokes on others because of their being poor. Put a coin into each shoe, and then we will hide ourselves and watch how the discovery changes him.” The student did so, and they both hid themselves behind the bushes close by. The poor man soon finished his work, and came back. While putting on his coat, he put his foot into one of his shoes. Feeling something hard, he bent down to see what it was and found the coin. Surprise was seen on his face. And he looked it again and again and put the money into his pocket. When he put on the other shoe, he was surprised again to find the other coin. He then looked up to the sky and said aloud some thanksgiving words to the person who gave him the coins. The student stood there deeply moved, and his eyes were filled with tears. “You have taught me a lesson which will never forget. I feel now the truth of these words, which I never understand before: A small act of kindness brings great joy,” he said. 112．The underlined word “conceal” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________. A．enjoy B．lose C．show D．hide 113．The student wanted to play the poor man a trick to ________. A．find the truth B．please himself C．teach him a lesson D．show his wisdom 114．What did the poor man do when he found the second coin in his shoe? A．He put it in his pocket without saying a word. B．He looked around him and hid it in the bushes. C．He thanked the person who gave him the coins. D．He picked up the coin and ran away quickly. 115．The passage tells us the truth that ________ A．seeing is not always believing. B．doing something good makes a big difference. C．god helps those who help themselves. D．playing tricks on others is playing tricks on yourself. 【答案】112．D 113．B 114．C 115．B 【导语】本文讲述了一位教授通过往鞋子里放硬币的故事，告诉学生一个道理，小小的善举能带来巨大的欢乐。 112．词义猜测题。根据“we will take away his shoes, and conceal ourselves behind those trees, and wait to see what will happen when he cannot find them”可知，学生的想法是把鞋子拿走，然后自己藏在树后面，看看当穷人找不到鞋时会发生什么，所以“conceal”表示“隐藏”，与“hide”同义，故选D 113．细节理解题。根据“Let us play the man a trick: we will take away his shoes, and conceal ourselves behind those trees, and wait to see what will happen when he cannot find them. That must be very interesting.”可知，学生想跟穷人开一个玩笑，是因为他觉得这件事情很有趣，故选B。 114．细节理解题。根据“He then looked up to the sky and said aloud some thanksgiving words to the person who gave him the coins.”可知，当他发现第二枚硬币时，他向给他硬币的好心人说一些感谢的话，故选C。 115．主旨大意题。根据“A small act of kindness brings great joy”及全文的描述可知，本文讲述了一位教授通过往鞋子里放硬币的故事，告诉学生一个道理，小小的善举能带来巨大的欢乐，即做一些好事会有很大的不同，故选B。 Passage30（22-23九年级上·浙江金华·期中） ①Once, there was a bird who realized that his box of valuable coins was missing. So he called the rabbit, the mouse in the forest to help look for the valuable box. ②As a good detective (侦探), the mouse was a bit cleverer than the rabbit. After asking the bird all the places he had just been to, he followed the bird’s footprint and came to the great tunnel (隧道) under the forest. On entering, he saw Mr. Mole, but he didn’t say anything to the mole (鼹鼠) about why he was there, he just carried on looking for the missing coins on his own. ③The rabbit was also a great detective. Before long, he arrived at the tunnel, too. He was not shy at all. The first thing he did after he arrived was to go and ask the mole if he knew where the coins were. The mole felt very pleased and led the rabbit to the coins. They had been working together for several weeks, and finally, they managed to get the box out of the great tunnel. ④So the rabbit and the mole took the coins and were paid for their great work. The mouse, who had been watching all this, learned a lot from it. From then on, he would never allow shyness to ruin (破坏) all his good work. This way of dealing with a person or thing soon turned him into the best detective in the forest. ⑤Don’t be shy. Everyone has some special gift (天赋) to offer to the world. And never be shy about asking for help when meeting difficulties in different s$$