专题05 阅读理解说明文&议论文-【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（福建专用）

专题05 阅读理解说明文&议论文 福建泉州实验中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试卷 三、阅读理解 B Most people love animals. Many children’s books use animals as the main characters. Many people look after animals as pets. The love for animals may be why both children and adults (成年人) enjoy going to zoos. In the past, zoos were usually started by rich people. The first zoo was started by a queen in Egypt in 1500 BC． Raising animals was a way for people to show they were wealthy and powerful. Sadly, the animals in the early zoos were not treated well. They didn’t receive enough attention or care. Today, zoos still bring people pleasure, but they try to protect animals and teach people as well. Zoos must follow rules. People must provide animals with a clean place to live, food and water, and health care. In this way, the rules help protect the animals. Some people think the rules are not enough. They want to do more to protect the animals they love. For example, people disapproved of the use of some large animals in shows. They thought the zoos didn’t have enough space for the animals to show. They also thought the animals were not treated properly. With so many people against the shows, the zoos decided to make a change. People see animals in zoos. At the same time, they try to learn about and protect them. Both people and animals can get a lot from each other. 36．Who started the first zoo? A．A queen in Egypt. B．A king in Egypt. C．A queen in England. D．A king in England. 37．How does the writer feel about the animals in the early zoos? A．He doesn’t care about them. B．He feels sad for them. C．He is proud of them. D．He is afraid of them. 38．According to the passage, zoos today must ________. A．train people for shows B．help look after family pets C．provide health care for tourists D．follow the rules to protect animals 39．The phrase “disapproved of” in Paragraph 4 means “________”. A．wrote about B．depended on C．were against D．were good at 40．What is the passage mainly about? A．Large animals in shows. B．Famous zoos around the world. C．Animals in the wild. D．Zoos in the past and today. C Why do We Yawn? Do you yawn? There are about 20 reasons that scientists think are possible for yawning after research. They do not know exactly why yawning happens, but they do know many facts about yawning. We know that everyone yawns in the same way. First you open your mouth slowly. Your mouth stays open for about five seconds. You take in a lot of air and then push it out. Then you quickly close your mouth. We also know that yawning is contagious. When you see someone yawn, you yawn, too. Many people say they yawn because they are bored or tired. That might be true. People do often yawn before they sleep and after they wake up. However, we know that people also yawn when they are excited or nervous. Olympic runners, for example, often yawn before a race. Why is that? In 2007, scientists found that a yawn can help a warm brain cool down. Some scientists believe that yawning makes you notice things more quickly. When you yawn, you breathe deeply. You also stretch (强化) the muscles (肌肉) in your face, mouth, and neck. Your eardrums stretch, too. Maybe this helps you to be quicker to notice things. In some countries, people think yawning is not nice. People put their hands over their mouths to cover a yawn. In other countries, people think yawning is healthy. They think that opening the mouth very big can let good things in. When they breathe out, they think that bad things go out of the body with the air. Scientists do not spend much time studying yawning. That is probably because yawning does not hurt. It is just something we do. 41．What does the underlined word “contagious” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Able to spread quickly. B．Able to breathe easily. C．Able to change easily. D．Able to sleep quickly. 42．Why do Olympic runners often yawn before a race? A．They are too tired or too bored. B．A yawn can let good things in. C．A yawn can help a warm brain cool down. D．A yawn can stretch the muscles in their faces. 43．What is the main idea of Paragraph 5? A．Reasons for yawning. B．Advantages of yawning. C．Disadvantages of yawning. D．Different ideas about yawning. 44．What can we probably infer from the passage? A．People use different ways to yawn. B．Scientists will do further research on yawning. C．It’s hard to notice things quickly while yawning. D．Some scientists think yawning is good for people. 45．What would be the best structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 福建厦门双十中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考英语试题 D History can be a difficult subject for many students. It’s important to remember. However, history is just a collection of stories in fact. Learning history can help us better understand the present and make us wiser. If you have trouble in matching the story and its time, maybe you can memorize them by making a timeline (时间轴). Here are some suggestions to help you make a timeline. Firstly, make a list of important dates. Find key dates from your textbooks and class notes. Combine (整合) this information as a list to make sure your dates are in time order. Secondly, organize your timeline. Draw a straight line from one end of your page to the other. Then, begin filling in your dates in order from the oldest to the latest. Draw a box under each date and begin filling it in with the key information you need to remember. Make sure it includes information about important people, events and places. Thirdly, move forward in time. Continue filling in your dates in your timeline along with descriptions (描述) of what happened and why it is important. Make notes of connections among events by drawing arrows (箭头). Use different colors to make the timeline visually (视觉上地) friendly. This can also help you quickly find important names or other key information that appear in your timeline more than once. Fourthly, test yourself. Once you have finished your timeline, put it away and try to recreate it from your memory. This will tell you what you really know. If you don’t get everything right for the first time, go back to brush up on the parts that you missed. Once you recreate everything from the beginning, you will know that you have your history information memorized. 41．How many suggestions does the writer give the readers? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 42．Which of the following best explains the meaning of “organize your timeline”? A． B．C． D． 43．What does the underlined word “This” refer to in Paragraph 4? A．Writing descriptions. B．Drawing arrows. C．Using different colors. D．Finding important names. 44．What does the underlined phrase “brush up on” mean in the text? A．Review. B．Create. C．Forget. D．Avoid. 45．What’s the purpose (目的) of the text? A．To introduce a class discussion. B．To explain why history is difficult to learn. C．To share the advantages of learning history. D．To give some advice on history learning. 福建省福鼎市第一中学2023-2024学年上学期期中九年级英语试卷 B A restaurant in Beijing has recently warmed people’s hearts with a special set meal offered for free in that cold winter. The “Set Meal A” offered by the food shop includes a bowl of beef noodles, which is worth 22 yuan. It is offered for free to people in need, like new graduates (毕业生) or cleaners. Yu Chenghao, owner of the restaurant, said he came up with the idea because he himself once received such kindness. As a college student in 2012, one day he lost his wallet on a street. Without any money, he felt helpless. It was then that the owner of a nearby rice noodle shop saw Yu and offered him a bowl of rice noodles for free. After the meal, the owner gave Yu five yuan to help him go back to school. Yu said he was moved by the shop owner’s kindness. He started running the restaurant two months ago, and he decided to help people in trouble by offering them free meals in the same way. He said “Set Meal A” is like a secret signal, which is set to help the people in need without harming their dignity (尊严). Yu asks the workers to treat people ordering “Set Meal A” the same as normal guests. After the free set meal policy started, many people went to the restaurant to order a “Set Meal A”, but still paid for the food to show their support for the shop. 51．The underlined word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to _________. A．22 yuan B．The food shop C．The kindness D．A bowl of beef noodles 52．According to the third paragraph, which of the following is TRUE? A．Yu asked for a free meal. B．Yu lost his way back to college. C．Yu didn’t take any money with him. D．Yu lost his money and felt helpless. 53．Why did Yu come up with the idea of offering free meals? A．He was told by a nearby restaurant owner to do so. B．He hoped to offer help in return for the help he received. C．He thought it could bring more guests to his restaurant. D．He wanted to make more money by opening the restaurant. 54．The workers treat people ordering “Set Meal A” like normal guests because _________. A．They want to protect their dignity. B．They want to help people in need. C．They want the guests to support their shop. D．They want more people to come to the restaurant. 55．We may infer from the passage that _________. A．Yu is a warm-hearted person B．food at the restaurant tastes bad C．Yu has a rich family to support his kindness D．everyone ordering “Set Meal A” will pay for it C In many countries, people discovered children with a talent (天赋) for sports early and they encouraged them to become good players by training for hours every day. While some people see this as a good way to improve children’s health, others think that too much training can be harmful. People who are against (反对) training children for so long say that there are many bad sides. Here are some: It takes the child such long hours that it can make the child not close to his or her family. Players who spend too much time training pay less attention to education.    Parents may also care more about the sports results than the child. Dr. Christine Carr, a psychologist (心理学家), suggests that parents take some important steps to let their kids make good use of sports. Carr says that children should learn life lessons from sports. Learning to deal with failure (失败) is an important life skill that kids should learn from sports. Other psychologists point to the importance of letting children make their own decisions. Top player Michael Phelps said that he thanked his parents for letting him decide how much he trained. By allowing Phelps to decide what to do, his mother also saw him improve as a student. Another thing is the importance of developing a close relationship (关系) with the family. Dr. Carr suggests eating dinner together. Raising (培养) a player isn’t easy. Parents should help their children become winners in both sports and life. 56．People are against training children for so long for the following reasons EXCEPT ________. A．it can make children not close to their families B．it is not a good way to improve children’s training C．children may pay less attention to their education D．parents may pay more attention to the sports results 57．What should children do according to Dr. Christine Carr? A．They should be trained at an early age. B．They should make their own decisions. C．They should learn to deal with failure. D．They should pay more attention to education. 58．From the passage, we can know that Michael Phelps ________. A．improved his study B．made decisions for his parents C．used to eat dinner at home D．started training before he went to school 59．The writer mainly develops the passage ________ A．by telling stories B．by asking questions C．by showing examples D．by giving opinions 60．What can be the best title for the passage? A．When to do sports B．How to keep healthy C．Raising a child player D．Learning from sports D Shenzhou-14’s return capsule (太空舱) landed successfully at the Dongfeng landing site at 8:09 p.m on Dec. 4th. Chinese astronauts onboard the Shenzhou-14 spacecraft have returned with the world’s first rice seeds (种子) produced in space. They were in space for 183 days. During that time, they watched and directed the finish of China’s Tiangong space station and several life science experiments. While there have been other rice experiments in space, the goal of the experiment being made on Tiangong is to produce the complete life cycle of the plant. Because it begins with a seed and ends with a fully grown and developed plant which produces new seeds. The experiment began on July 29, and after 120 days in space, they successfully produced new seeds. Since the 1980s, China has been taking rice seeds and other crops to space to help them mutate (变异) and produce more rice once they were planted on Earth. But growing rice in space is a difficult challenge because of the worst conditions of space, such as microgravity (微重力) and so on. The new seeds have been passed to many national technology and science centers in Beijing. They will also be sent to labs in Shanghai for further study. 61．How long is the growth cycle of rice seeds in space? A．For 29 days. B．For 30 days. C．For 120 days. D．For 183 days. 62．What is the purpose of taking rice seeds into space for experiments? A．To produce more rice. B．To get new seeds. C．To save more money. D．To find a new place to plant rice. 63．It is difficult to grow rice in space because ________. A．it costs a lot of money and time B．it’s difficult to do research in space C．scientists know few things about space D．the conditions in space are worse than those on ground 64．What does the underlined word “challenge” in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese? A．挑战 B．机会 C．条件 D．技术 65．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Shenzhou-14 returned successfully. B．China produced rice seeds in space. C．Scientists study why to grow rice in space. D．The rice seeds will be sent for further study. 福建省福州第十八中学2023-2024学年上学期九年级期中考英语试卷 Zhong Kaitong, a fourth-grader from Guangzhou, enjoyed a fun vacation this summer.  Instead of attending English or math  training courses, she played badminton and basketball most of the time. A new guideline（指导方针）introduced by central authorities（中央政府）on July 24 helped Zhong enjoy some free time during the summer. Aiming to ease（减少）the schoolwork burden（负担）on primary and junior high school students, the guideline calls for reducing homework,        improving the quality of education and regulating（规范）after-class activities, Xinhua reported. According to the guideline, children below the third grade will not have homework anymore. It should take no more than 90 minutes for junior high school students to finish their homework. Off-campus tutoring institutions（校外培训机构）are not allowed to offer overseas education courses or advanced（超前的）teaching. No subject-based（基于学科的）training will be allowed on weekends, national holidays or during winter and summer vacations. More than 75 percent of children in Chinese cities from grades 1 to 12 are taking private（私人的）tutoring courses, Global Times reported. “Parents are worried that if their children start behind, they will stay behind. Some training  institutions have taken advantage of（利用）parents’ anxieties（焦虑）to make money,” said Chen Xianzhe, a professor at South China Normal University “ The guideline is meant to calm（安抚） the anxieties of parents and society as a whole.” “But this does not mean the tutoring courses will completely disappear, since exams still exist（存在）” said Chu Zhaohui, a senior researcher at the National Institute of Education Sciences. One-on-one or one-on-two tutoring might see a rise due to this need. “Therefore, schools should improve their education quality, take the main responsibility for students’ education and not push them into tutoring courses,” Chu added. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 36．The aim of the new guideline is to ________. A．make vacations longer for students B．ease the pressure put on teachers C．ease students schoolwork burden D．help students become more competitive 37．Which of the following matches the guideline? A．All tutoring institutions are asked to close. B．Homework is not allowed for primary students. C．Tutoring institutions should offer advanced teaching. D．Junior high schools should reduce their homework. 38．According to the guideline, students CANNOT take ________ courses in tutoring institutions during vacations. A．sports B．math C．computer programming D．public speaking 39．What is Chen Xianzhe’s attitude toward the guideline? A．He supports the guideline. B．He thinks the guideline is useless. C．He is against the guideline. D．We can’t tell from the story. 40．Chu Zhaohui might agree that ________. A．the guideline will stop off-campus tutoring courses B．schools should be responsible for students’ education C．education will become even more unfair D．the guideline will end in failure Historically, most cars have run on gasoline (汽油), but that may change in the future: cars can also run on other liquid fuels (液体燃料) and electricity. Gasoline is from oil. The energy in gasoline comes from hydrocarbons (碳氢化合物). Gasoline provides great power for cars. However, it causes environmental problems, like air pollution and temperature rise. So gasoline can’t be the best fuel. Another choice is electricity. Electricity cars can be as efficient as cars using gasoline, and they produce less pollution. But electric cars themselves are more expensive. Good news is that the cost has been lower and there are more and more places for the cars to get electricity ever since 2010. The other choices are other liquid fuels. Many of these can be stored in the same places as gasoline, and used in the same cars. They can also be friendly to the environment. One way to make such fuels is to get CO2 from the air and put it in water. Through chemical reaction, hydrocarbons can be created. However, these fuels take up more space. Another way is to make such fuels from plants which take in carbon from the air. These fuels are greener in use. But not all of them can be as efficient as gasoline. For a fuel to be the best, people have to be able to afford it. Unluckily, almost every green technology is more expensive than that of using gasoline. Governments and car producers are doing everything they can to cut down the costs. In the end, the best fuel will be both affordable for car users and green for our planet. 41．Gasoline provides cars with ________. A．great power B．fresh air C．clean water D．enough space 42．What does the underlined word “efficient” mean? A．环保的 B．节能的 C．昂贵的 D．效能好的 43．According to Paragraph 3, we can infer that electric cars ________. A．produce less pollution B．will become more and more expensive C．will become more popular D．are more efficient than those using gasoline 44．The structure of the passage may be ________. A． B． C． D． 45．What would be the best title for the passage? A．How Do We Save Our Planet? B．What Are the Fuels’ Difference? C．What Is the Best Fuel for Cars? D．How Do We Make Fuels for Cars? 福建省福州市第三中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中英语试题 For years, humans have fought with the dandelions. Most people consider dandelions as terrible grass for they can get in the way of the crops’ growth: They pull them by the roots or kill the plants against chemicals. But our war with the dandelions may be over soon. Stem It’s no secret that the dandelion has its uses. Young dandelion leaves make a delicious salad. Dandelion plants have many long, thin roots, which allow water and air to mix in and keep soil healthy. Dandelion flowers also attract ladybugs. Ladybugs are good for gardens because they can eat small bad insects. However, most people still think of the dandelion as a wild plant. Their thoughts need to be changed. If you pick a dandelion, you probably notice the milky juice that comes from the stems. Dandelion juice is a natural source of rubber （橡胶）. Around 30,000 different products are made from rubber today. Most of these products are made from rubber that comes from the rubber tree. But there are problems with these products. Some people have a serious allergy （过敏） to this kind of rubber. And a fungus （真菌） is killing out many of the rubber trees on our planet. Scientists are looking for dandelion juice to become a good source of rubber in the future. Dandelions are easy to plant and grow quickly. People who are allergic to rubber products made from rubber trees are not likely to be allergic to dandelion rubber. When we make peace with the dandelion, we’ll be planting it, instead of pulling it. 61．The underline word “They” in paragraph l refers to ________. A．dandelions B．crops C．people D．grass. 62．Match the following things with the information and choose the right answer. ①Leaves                a. Keep soil healthy. ②Stems                b. Attract ladybugs to eat bad insects. ③Roots                c. Make a salad. ④Flowers            d. Make rubber products A．①-c; ②-a; ③-b; ④-d B．①-d; ②-c; ③-a; ④-b C．①-c; ②-b; ③-a; ④-d D．①-c; ②-d; ③-a; ④-b 63．What is the attitude （态度） of scientists towards the dandelion rubber? A．Proud. B．Hopeful. C．Uncaring. D．Doubtful （怀疑的） 64．What can we infer from the passage? A．Dandelions will be less and less. B．Dandelions can’t be killed by fungus. C．Rubber trees will disappear in the future. D．Dandelion rubber has some advantages over rubber from rubber trees. 65．In which part of a newspaper can we most probably read this passage? A．Travel. B．Science. C．Nature. D．Health. 福建省福州外国语学校2023-2024学年上学期九年级期中英语试卷 Everyone needs deep sleep, because our body fixes itself when we are in deep sleep. However, deep sleep doesn’t happen right after we get into bed and close our eyes. It takes time and happens only a few times during sleep. From the picture, we can know the time when deep sleep usually happens. In the picture, REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement (快速动眼睡眠期), and NREM stands for Non-Rapid Eye Movement (非快速动眼睡眠期). During REM sleep, our eyes move quickly from side to side, and that doesn’t happen during NREM sleep. NREM sleep comes after REM sleep, and it has three stages. In the first stage, others can easily wake us up because we are in light sleep. In the second stage, our heart rate (比率) is slow, and our body is cool to get ready for deep sleep. The third stage is deep sleep. It’s more difficult for others to wake us up in this stage because our body is busy fixing itself. But it doesn’t last long. We go back to the stage of REM sleep about 90 minutes after we start to sleep. This stage is part of light sleep, too. And dreams usually happen here. Then NREM sleep comes back. Although we can go back to NREM sleep again, we don’t always get into the third stage. This is why a long sleep doesn’t always make us feel good. The key lies in how much deep sleep we get. And how can we have as much deep sleep as we want? Doctors haven’t got the answer yet. 36．Paragraph 3 is mainly about ________. A．deep sleep B．light sleep C．NREM sleep D．REM sleep 37．According to the passage and the picture, dreams usually happen during Period ________. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 38．What can we learn from the picture? A．REM sleep only happens once. B．After the three stages of NREM sleep, people wake up. C．People first go into NREM sleep, and then REM sleep. D．People won’t get into the third stage of NREM sleep after three hours of sleep. 39．From the passage, we can infer (推断)that ________. A．our eyes move quickly during NREM sleep B．deep sleep lasts for a long time C．deep sleep is good for our bodies D．doctors know how to get more deep sleep 40．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． Many people have always believed that animals hunting for food always catch the ones that are young, old or sick. Till now there is no proof (证据) of this fact. But latest research by French scientists in Paris, France, has proved that it is true. A report on their research came out in The Economist magazine recently. How did they do it? The scientists studied the hunting habits of cats. And they studied the health of birds that were killed by cats and those killed in accidents. They made a careful study of one part of the birds’ bodies which was a sign of its good health. That part was the spleen (脾). The scientists chose the spleen because of a particular (特定的) reason. Healthy birds have larger sized spleens than those which keep getting ill. So from the size of the spleen the French scientists could find out if the birds killed by cats were healthy or sick. They examined more than 500 birds from 18 different species (种类) and made very interesting discoveries. The spleens of birds killed by cats were much smaller than those killed in accidents. It means that they were not very healthy. This was true of 16 out of the 18 species they studied. In a word, the spleens of birds killed in accidents were three times larger than the spleens of birds killed by cats. Also most of the birds killed by the cats were young. Of those that died in accidents, half were young and half were adult. So while it is true that the young and the sick birds are at a greater danger of becoming a cat’s lunch or dinner, old birds are able to take care of themselves. 41．What has the latest research by French scientists proved? A．Many animals catch others for food. B．We should stop hunting to protect animals. C．When animals hunt, they catch the weak ones. D．People are only allowed to hunt the young, old or sick animals. 42．Why did the scientist choose the spleen to do the research? A．Because it’s very useful for cats to catch birds. B．Because it’s important to see if the birds are healthy or sick. C．Because from its size, we can find out if the birds can fly. D．Because it’s the most important part of a bird’s body. 43．Which of the following is TRUE about the research? A．All the 18 species they studied had the same result. B．They caught the healthy birds to examine their spleens. C．The spleens of birds killed in accidents were much smaller. D．Scientists studied over 500 birds from 18 different species. 44．What kind of birds will be more likely to be caught by the cats? A．The adult. B．The old. C．The healthy. D．The young. 45．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．The result of a new research about hunting. B．A way to protect the birds. C．The important part of birds’ body. D．A particular idea about hunting. 福建省集美区杏南中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试卷 “Your hair looks nice today.” This is an example of a compliment. It feels nice when someone notices and praises you for something. But are there cultural differences in making compliments? Sometimes I receive compliments for things that I don’t think it is worth. For example, when a taxi driver says “Wow, your Chinese is so good!” even though the only thing I said to him was “Hello, please take me to the airport.” It feels insincere (不真诚的) to receive a compliment like this for saying just one simple sentence. However, I know he’s just trying to be polite. It also seems like Chinese people are a bit more humble (谦虚的) than others when they receive a compliment. They often think little of the compliments they receive. I enjoy this quality, as people like this are more honest. I’ve noticed that older people are quite humble. When and where should you give compliments? I try my best to compliment people in the service industry. People sometimes complain about the bad service in restaurants, stores and other places. But if I get good service, I’d love to compliment whoever served me, such as by saying “the food was delicious” or something like that. This will encourage them to continue to provide good service to others. 36．What does the underlined word “compliment” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．问候 B．赞美 C．抱怨 D．关注 37．What does the writer think of a compliment after saying one simple sentence? A．Pleasant. B．Dishonest. C．Impolite. D．Humble. 38．What do we know from Paragraph 3? A．The writer often praises taxi drivers. B．The writer speaks Chinese very well. C．Praising others can be a way of being polite. D．Most of the compliments we receive are not true. 39．Chinese people think little of a compliment because they are _________. A．humble B．uncomfortable C．relax D．upset 40．Which statement is TRUE? A．The writer only compliments people in the service industry. B．It is impolite for people to complain about bad service. C．Everyone who served the writer got a compliment from him. D．The writer believes that compliments can be very encouraging. An adult usually spends about 11 hours a day looking at the screen of a cell phone, tablet, television, or computer. What all of these screens have in common is that they give off blue light, which some say is bad for our eyes. Now, a new way to keep our eyes bright could be coming soon to stores. Blue light has been said to trouble natural sleep cycles and be bad for our eyes. This belief is based on a study made on lab mice. In the study, blue light caused harm for part of the mice’s eyes. However, the structure of the human eye is different from that of a mouse’s eye. New studies show that blue light from phone or computer screens is no more harmful than sunlight, the largest source of blue light. Still, to get a good night’s rest, it’s best not to view any kinds of bright light two to three hours before bedtime. In addition, looking at screens for too long may cause eyestrain and could lead to a lot of eye disorders and even blindness. Scientists now believe they have discovered a deep red light of a specific wavelength that could help to improve vision and protect our eyes as we age. In a recent study, people between the ages of 28 and 72 used a device that shone special red light into their eyes once a day. At the end of the study, the ability to detect colors improved by 20% in those over the age of 40. The best part is that the device used is simple, safe, and only costs around $15 to make, so it should be quite affordable when it hits the market. As technology and our life become increasingly connected, it is fitting that technology could end up being both the cause of and solution to our vision problems. We can see that! 41．According to the first paragraph, spending too much time on the screen is bad for our________. A．hands B．eyes C．backs D．stomachs 42．What is TRUE about the study made on lab mice? A．Blue light is bad for the mice’s eyes. B．Blue light is terribly bad for human eyes. C．Mice’s eyes are used to seeing blue light. D．Mice’s eyes are the same as those of humans. 43．What gives off the most blue light? A．A phone screen. B．A TV screen. C．A computer screen. D．The sun. 44．How can we describe the device giving off red light in the recent study? A．Expensive but helpful. B．Difficult to use but cheap. C．Helpful and not expensive. D．Very big and kind of cheap. 45．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．We can’t stay away from blue light at all. B．Technology can help deal with vision problems. C．No one can see the helpful technology come. D．Technology is difficult to connect with our life. 福建省泉州第一中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期11月期中英语试题 Many of us love live music — listening to a singer singing classics we love to sing along to. But while it can be lots of fun nodding our heads to the loud music, it can also harm our hearing. Studies suggest that one in ten adults have made their hearing damaged by loud noises or music. There are lots of tiny hair- like cells (细胞) inside our ears. These cells are known as hair cells because very small stereocilia (静纤毛) sit on top of each cell. These groupings of stereocilia can be damaged when you are in a noisy environment for a long time. Once damaged, these cells cannot respond (作出反应) to sound, and therefore we are left with noise- induced hearing loss, which can be lasting. It can also leave us with ringing sounds in our ears. So, what sounds are too loud? Sound is measured in decibels (dB) (分贝). The safe level of sound humans are thought to be able to stand is 80 dB．The booms of a firework show can reach 120 dB, the sound of a food processor can be around 85 dB, and live music can be around 110 dB．If these sounds continue for a long period of time, it puts our unprotected ears at risk. Your hearing is important, and there are some steps you can take to be as safe as possible. Firstly, when listening to music, especially while using your headphones, make sure you keep it at a proper volume. Also, don’t get too close to the speakers that are playing music. And, if you go to live concerts, why not take some earplugs (耳塞 ) with you? Finally, if you have ringing sounds in your ears, it might be wise to speak to your doctor as soon as possible. 36．The underlined word “damaged” means ________ in Chinese. A．瘫倒 B．损坏 C．取消 D．废除 37．What can we know from Paragraph 1? A．Live music should be canceled. B．People should listen to soft music. C．People are deeply troubled by noise. D．Loud noises could cause hearing damage. 38．The second paragraph is mainly about ________. A．the dangers of loud noises. B．the causes of hearing loss in people. C．what we can do to reduce noises. D．how loud noises affect our hearing. 39．What can be a safe level of sound? A．80 dB． B．85 dB． C．110 dB． D．120 dB． 40．What can you do to protect your ears if you are in a live concert? A．Use headphones. B．Wear earplugs. C．Choose a side seat. D．Stay away from the stage. Hangzhou hosted the 19th Asian Games from September 23rd to October 8th, 2023. The Games are very “smart” thanks to the use of many exciting technologies. The place for the tennis finals is sometimes called the “Small-Lotus (莲花)”. On the top of the stadium (体育场), there are eight “petals” (花瓣). Each petal weighs 160 tons. They can open and close freely. It takes 15 minutes for each petal to open and close. It’s built this way for different kinds of weather. What if there’s an accident during the game and the athletes need first aid? Drones (无人机) can be used to send things over. They can fly as far as 20 kilometers and travel 16 meters in one second. Every dish at the Asian Games should be safe and healthy to eat. In the kitchen of the athletes’ village in Hangzhou, there is a special system that can tell people’s faces. If a “stranger” goes into the kitchen, an alarm will go off to let people know. Do you want to walk around at the stadiums but can’t make it in person? You can try the Hangzhou Asian Games’ metaverse (元宇宙)! You can try it with an app on Alipay. Inside, it’s like an online cartoon world. You can enjoy the charm of the stadiums both from the outside and inside. It will be sad if you can’t find your way. Augmented reality (AR) is here to help. There’s a mini-program called the Hangzhou Asian Games AR service. You can just turn on your phone’s camera, and it will see where you are and then show you the way. 41．What is the “Small Lotus” designed for? A．Making the stadium hold more people. B．Dealing with different weather conditions. C．Presenting the timetable for sporting events. D．Helping drones provide first aid more quickly. 42．Why is an alarm set in the kitchen? A．To make sure the food is safe. B．To test whether dishes are fresh. C．To remind cooks to prepare food. D．To prevent fire accidents during cooking. 43．What can you do in Hangzhou Asian Games’ metaverse? A．Enter the cartoon world in person. B．Communicate with the sports stars. C．Enjoy the beauty of Hangzhou City. D．Experience the charm of the stadiums. 44．The AR service is more attractive to ________. A．tennis fans B．camera lovers C．people who get lost D．players who get hurt 45．We can infer (推断) from the text that the writer feels ________ about the technologies used in Hangzhou Asian Games. A．disappointed B．proud C．hopeful D．puzzled 福建省泉州市晋江市安海片区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中英语试卷 In June, 2021, a flying car—the AirCar finished its test flight (飞行) between two airports in Slovakia,, a country in Europe. Stefan Klein, from the company Klein Vision, is the inventor of the flying car. It took him about two years to make it. And the company spent about 1.7 million pounds in making it. The AirCar can turn from a car into a plane in just 2 minutes and 15 seconds. There is room for two people inside the car. The AirCar can fly at heights of 2,500 meters. When it lands, it turns into a sports car, becoming short and small enough to drive on roads. So far, the flying car has spent about 40 hours in the air, including its first flight between cities, from Nitra to Bratislava, on June 28, 2021. Stefan Klein flew the car himself on the 35-minute flight. After landing in Bratislava, Stefan Klein drove it off the airport runway (跑道) and into the city center. He said the AirCar gave him a feeling of freedom (自由) and that he enjoyed the flight very much. Some people wish that one day flying cars will be a big part of everyday life. They say roads will not be so busy with flying cars. 36．Where did the AirCar make its test flight? A．In Asia. B．In Europe. C．In Africa. D．In America. 37．Before the AirCar turns back into a car, it’s ________. A．longer and bigger B．shorter but bigger C．shorter and smaller D．taller but smaller 38．How long did it take Stefan Klein to get to Bratislava from Nitra in the AirCar? A．2 years. B．35 minutes. C．About 40 hours. D．2 hours and 15 seconds. 39．What can we know from the passage? A．Flying cars will take the place of cars in the future. B．The company spent 1.7 million dollars in making the car. C．It’s not easy for Stefan Klein to make the flying car. D．The AirCar can fly at heights of over 2,500 meters. 40．What did Stefan Klein think of his trip in the AirCar? A．Dangerous. B．Boring. C．Useful. D．Satisfied. How do you feel about nature? After spending hours indoors, do you feel better when you visit your local parks? Most people think that nature is good for our bodies and brains (大脑). However, the number of visitors to Canada’s national parks is getting lower every year. And in countries such as the USA, only 10% of teenagers spend time outside every day. Many doctors feel that this is a problem in the twenty-first century. As a result, some doctors are studying the connection (联系) between nature and health: one example of this is the work of Dr. Matilda in Sweden. The doctor gave people a math test. During the test, their heart rates (心率) were fast. After the test, one group of people sat in a 3D-virtual-reality (虚拟现实) room for fifteen minutes with pictures and sounds of nature. Their heart rates were slower than those people’s in the other group. The virtual touch with nature helped them feel more relaxed. The natural world allows our brains to rest and slow down, and can trigger positive (积极的) feelings and a sense of peace. Another good example of how nature is good for health comes from Canada. In Toronto, researchers studied 31,000 people living in the city. They found that healthier people lived near parks. Because of studies like these, some countries and cities want nature to be part of people’s everyday life. In Dubai, for example, there are plans for a new shopping mall with a large garden so shoppers can relax outside with trees, plants and water. In Switzerland, “forest schools” are popular. School children study their subjects in the forests and do lots of exercise outside. And Republic of Korea is another good example. It has new forests near its cities and around 13 million people visit these forests every year. So after building cities for so long, maybe it’s now time to start rebuilding nature. 41．What does Paragraph 1 mainly talk about? A．Teenagers’ learning in the 21st century. B．Visiting local parks. C．How much time we spend outdoors. D．The tourism in different countries. 42．After the math test, the heart rates of people who sat in a 3D-virtual-reality room were ________ the heart rates of those who didn’t. A．slower than B．faster than C．the same as D．similar to 43．What does the underlined word “trigger” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Cause. B．Take. C．Encourage. D．Reduce. 44．Match the countries or cities with the information and choose the right answer ________. ①The USA a. Children study in the forests and do lots of activities outside. ②Dubai b. About 13 million people visit new forests near its cities every year. ③Switzerland c. A new shopping mall with a large garden will be built. ④Republic of Korea d. 10% of teenagers spend time outside every day. A．①—b ②—d ③—a ④—c B．①—d ②—c ③—a ④—b C．①—a ②—c ③—d ④—b D．①—c ②—b ③—a ④—d 45．In which part of the newspaper can we read the passage? A．Job wanted. B．Travel and food. C．Nature and health. D．Sports and health. 福建省漳州市诏安县初中第一教研片2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试题 三、阅读理解 Sometimes, using hand gestures can be more informative and convenient than using words, especially when you can’t speak someone else’s language. But before you head out into the world using the hand gestures you already know, you may want to do some research first to find out what signs are acceptable — and where. V for Victory? In Asia, "V" stands for victory. But in Western countries, it can mean peace, too. When you make the sign, be sure to have the front of your palm facing outward. Showing people the back of your hand is an impolite gesture in the UK. L for Loser. The letter "L", made with your thumb and index finger, stands for "Loser" and is an insult. So it’s best to avoid making this sign. Blah-blah-blah! This gesture looks like a talking mouth. It is often used to describe someone who is talking too much and doing too little. It’s also a little rude. Fingers Crossed. Crossing the index and middle fingers is used to wish for good luck. Students might make this sign before an exam. Of course, it doesn’t actually help! ILY Sign. This really nice hand gesture is from American Sign Language. It combines the letters "I" "L" and "Y" to mean "I love you". Counting with Fingers. And finally, for the most useful signs — how to count the numbers from one to ten. Notice how English-speaking countries use both hands instead of one. So the next time you go to a market in the US, remember to use these signs to bargain. 26．How many gestures are mentioned in the passage? A．3. B．4. C．5. D．6. 27．When a young man falls in love with a beautiful lady, which of the following signs he may make to her? A．B    lah-blah-blah. B．Fingers Crossed. C．ILY Sign. D．Counting with Fingers. 28．When you make the sign "V", it’s to show people the back of your hand in the UK. A．ictory B．peace C．polite D．rude 29．Lily is hanging out with her mother in the mall now. They may use the sign when shopping. A．V B．Counting with Fingers C．Fingers Crossed D．L 30．According to the passage, which is TRUE? A．It’s best to avoid making "L" sign because it is an insult. B．Crossing the index and your thumb fingers is used to wish for good luck. C．ILY Sign is often used to describe someone who is talking too much and doing too little. D．You can make "V" gesture anywhere because it always stands for victory. 福建省厦门市湖滨中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试题 Studying for exams doesn’t always come easily. Sometimes you can’t pay attention to what you need to do. At other times, you can’t figure out how to organize your study to make good use of time. With the Pomodoro Technique, you will be better at how to plan your time. The Pomodoro Technique is a method with around 25 minutes studying periods divided (分割) into 3 to 5 minutes’ breaks. While you are during a pomodoro (番茄钟) , it’s important not to distract (分心) yourself. That’s why I don’t advise you to study at home. You may be distracted by remembering the floor to sweep, or clothes to wash. It’s better to go to a quiet library, where the Pomodoro Technique will work. But there is something more efficient (高效的) than planning your time. If you have a clear goal, you will work better. Here are more tips to improve your performance. Motivate yourself. Have a goal, make a wish board or watch interviews of successful people who encourage you. It’s up to you to find what motivates you, but when you do, studying will get easier. Get enough sleep. Short sleep will make you unhappy and influence your memory. An irregular sleeping habit may lead to many heart diseases and other illnesses. So you’d better get up or get to bed at the same time every day. Clean your workspace. In a clean environment and with a clear goal, studying will be more pleasant and effective. In fact, there are many ways for us to learn efficiently. Whichever you choose, what suits you is the best. 56．How long can you take a break after 4 pomodoros? A．For 3 to 5 minutes. B．For 10 to 15 minutes. C．For 15 to 25 minutes. D．For 15 to 30 minutes. 57．Why is it hard to use the Pomodoro Technique at home? A．Because it’s too noisy to study at. B．Because it’s not comfortable enough. C．Because you’re easily distracted by chores. D．Because you’re not clear about what to do. 58．Which is “more efficient” according to the text? A．Going to a quiet library. B．Having a clear goal. C．Improving your memory. D．Planning your time. 59．What does the underlined word “irregular” mean? A．不规则的 B．固定的 C．随机的 D．经常的 60．Which question could best help us find out the writer’s purpose? A．Did the writer advise us to do chores? B．Did the writer help us keep healthy? C．Did the writer try to teach us skills? D．Did the writer ask us to be quiet in public? The 19th Asian Games, were held in Hangzhou, China in 2023. It was the largest and most technological Asian Games. The Games included many kinds of cutting-edge (前沿的) technologies to make players and watchers have safe and enjoyable experiences. Facial recognition technology was used to know about players and officials in order to make sure that only related people could enter (进入) Asian Games Village. The facial recognition system was connected with the event’s safety systems, allowing for a safer environment for all players. Drones were used to learn about the event, both on and off the field. The drones were fixed with cameras and sensors (感应器) to provide a full view of the event for the watchers who watched the game on TV. The drones were able to notice any activity, as well as provide real-time events. VR(Virtual Reality) was well used in every area of the Asian Games. With a pair of special glasses, players could train and compete in a virtual(虚拟的) world instead of going into the field. For watchers, it provided a chance to experience the players’ real training. All the people with VR glasses could enjoy the games in different places. 61．Why were cutting-edge technologies used at the Asian Games? A．To show the technological development. B．To provide a full view of the event on TV. C．To control entry to the Asian Games Village. D．To provide a safe and enjoyable experience. 62．Which technology was used to make sure the safety at the Asian Games Village? A．Facial recognition technology. B．Drone technology. C．Sensor technology D．VR technology 63．Why was drones used at the Hangzhou Asian Games? A．To offer a full view of the event to players. B．To provide real-time events and monitor activity. C．To provide watchers with virtual events in time. D．To get information about the daily life of officials. 64．What can players do with VR glasses? A．Enter the Asian Games Village. B．Be fixed with cameras and sensors. C．Have a full view of the event. D．Train and compete in a virtual world. 65．What is the topic of the text? A．Sports. B．Science. C．History. D．Health. 福建省厦门外国语学校石狮分校2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试题 Do We Really Need Smart Cities? Cities around the world are racing to become “smart”. It’s just like a classroom full of hard-working students. Take Toronto, Canada, for example. Technology (Tech) company Google has made a 1,500-page plan. It’s going to remake two neighborhoods with things like snow-melting (融雪的) roads. To build smart cities, we need lots of new technologies, such as robots and artificial intelligence (AI). These technologies will lead to safer and more efficient cities. However, they will also raise questions about privacy (隐私). But there is a more serious problem: Smart cities will be difficult to manage. As we know all too well from our personal lives, sometimes tech products are not dependable. The Internet and our computers break down regularly. Tech products also age quickly. Only a few years into their lives, problems may become more and more common. In smart cities, many basic systems and services, such as water services, are based on such tech products. What if they break down regularly? Can you imagine the result? New technologies in 2020 will be outdated before 2025. If we use smart technologies widely in cities, we will need to be prepared to replace them every few years. But who would want to pay this bill? The most important problem is whether having a smart city will make us better at solving city problems. Smart technologies can’t solve problems on their own. Suppose AI programs discover a road that needs to be repaired. It still requires people to do the job, doesn’t it? As an engineer, I think smart technologies should have a place in cities. However, that place is not everywhere. For many of our city problems, we don’t really need the latest technologies. The best of the old ideas work better. 61．The underlined word “students” in Paragraph 1 refers to “_____”. A．cities in Canada B．advanced technologies C．cities around the world D．people living in the cities 62．What is tech company Google going to do? A．Invent snow-melting roads. B．Remake 2 neighborhoods in Toronto. C．Keep the company more efficient. D．Make a plan for rebuilding Toronto. 63．What do we need to build smart cities according to the passage? A．The best of old ideas. B．Lots of new technologies. C．More building materials. D．The Internet and computers. 64．The example of a road that needs to be repaired is used to show __________. A．tech products break down regularly in smart cities B．it is difficult and expensive to manage a smart city C．smart technologies can't solve problems on their own D．many new technologies become outdated in five years 65．Which of the following titles is also suitable for this passage? A．How People Build a Smart City B．The Smartest City in the World C．The Advantages of Smart Cities D．Why I Don’t Support Smart Cities 福建省漳州市诏安县初中第一教研片2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试题 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 A kind of little cars may take the place of today’s big ones many years later. If everyone drives such cars in the future, there will be less pollution in the air. There will also be more space for parking in cities, and the streets will be less crowded. The little cars of the future will cost less. Driving will be safer, too, since these little cars can go only 65 kilometers an hour. The cars of the future will be fine for going around a city, but they will not be useful for a long way. Little cars will go 450 kilometers before they need to stop for more gasoline (汽油). If big cars are still used with the small ones, two kinds of roads will be needed in the future. Some roads will be needed for the big, faster cars and other roads will be needed for the small, slower ones. 根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 31．There is much pollution in the air today because ________. A．people drive big cars B．people drive little cars C．small cars will go 450 kilometers before they need to stop for more gasoline D．the usual size of cars today is too small 32．The usual size of cars today is ________. A．much smaller than the future one B．as big as the future ones C．as small as the future ones D．bigger than the future ones 33．Which of the following statements (陈述) is NOT true? A．Big cars cost more. B．Big cars are not useful for a long way. C．The cars of the future will be smaller than today’s cars. D．Small cars are slower than big ones. 34．The streets will be less crowded because ________. A．there will be fewer cars in the future B．there will be fewer people in the streets C．three kinds of roads will be built D．future cars will be smaller 35．Two kinds of roads will be needed in the future because ________. A．there will be too many cars in the future B．more and more people will go to cities C．big cars run faster and little cars run slower D．it looks more beautiful to have two kinds of roads It is widely agreed that the overuse of coal and oil has caused serious environmental problems. Scientists are trying to find new clean energies that do not pollute the air, the water or the ground. Solar power(太阳能)is one of them. Solar power is a kind of electricity which is produced by taking energy from the sun, using solar panels(面板，电池板). The power is easy to get and will never be used up. Whenever it is sunny, there is the power. The power is clean and renewable. It helps to reduce waste and pollution, which is great for the environment. For some areas that are too far away to send electricity to, solar power is especially necessary. People there use solar power for lights, TVs, computers, washing machines, fridges and many other things. Therefore, more and more countries, such as China, the USA, Japan and India, encourage scientists to develop practical(实用的)technology to put solar power to use. However, the power is not as widely used as expected(预期的). One of the challenges(挑战)is that a solar power system needs sunshine. Countries or areas with a lot of rain, like the UK, are not suitable to develop such power systems(系统). Secondly, a solar power station requires a very large site(地点)to fix(安装)enough solar panels to collect sunlight and change it into electricity. What’s more, solar panels are expensive at present though the energy itself doesn’t cost anything. Today scientists are working hard to develop more practical and cheaper solar power systems. Maybe one day solar power will be one of the most important clean energies in our life. 36．Solar power is a kind of energy taken from ________. A．the air B．the sun C．the water D．the ground 37．The underlined phrase “be used up” means ________. A．短缺 B．滥用 C．用完 D．习惯 38．Why isn’t the solar power used widely? A．Because a solar system needs sunshine. B．Because solar panels are expensive. C．Because fixing solar panels needs very large sites. D．All of A, B and C． 39．What is the main idea for the Paragraph 4? A．The ways to use solar power. B．The advantages of solar power. C．The places to build the solar power stations. D．The difficulties of putting solar power to use widely. 40．What can we learn from the passage? A．Solar energy itself is expensive. B．Solar power will be used up very soon. C．Solar power is a kind of clean and useful energy. D．Solar power is much better than the other energies. What are fossils? Fossils are the remains of plants or animals. For such remains to be considered fossils, scientists have decided they have to be over 10,000 years old. The word fossil comes from the Latin word “fossilis”, which means, “dig up”. Fossils can be divided into “body fossils” and “trace(痕迹) fossils”. Body fossils are the remains of a plant or animal’s body. Trace fossils are the remains of the activity of an animal, such as footprints, egg shells, and nests. How are fossils formed? Some animals were quickly covered after their death by sediment(沉淀物) like earth, mud or sand. Over time, the parts of the animals that didn’t rot (usually the harder parts like bones and teeth) were covered in the newly formed sediment. Then, a lot of chemical changes happened to the animals bodies. Water with minerals(矿物质) went into the bone and took the place of the chemicals in the bone with rock-like minerals. In the end we get a heavy, rock-like copy of the original object - a fossil. There weren’t any changes in size and shape when an object changed into a fossil, but the fossil of a bone doesn’t have any bone in it! It is chemically more like a rock! According to scientists, fossils have been found on every continent(大陆) on Earth. 41．Trace fossils can’t be formed from the ______ of some kind of animals. A．footprints B．nests C．eggs D．bodies 42．______ brings the rock-like minerals into the bone. A．Sunlight B．Earth C．Water D．Air 43．According to the last paragraph, the fossil is as ______ as the original object. A．heavy B．big C．old D．clean 44．We can know that ______ from the passage. A．scientists think that the fossils may have a history of 100 centuries. B．people haven’t found any fossil on the continent of Africa. C．we can find some real bones in the fossils of a bone. D．there are many kinds of sediment in the fossils. 45．This passage most probably comes from ______. A．an advertisement B．a medical magazine C．a science book D．a notice 福建省长泰第一中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中检测英语试题 As climate change brings dangers to people, we are now facing another problem—underground climate change. With the development of cities, the rising underground temperature is causing the ground to heat up and deform, reported a research team from Northwestern University, US. In the last three years, the team had put more than 150 temperature sensors under Chicago. The places include subway tunnels (隧道), underground parking lots and basements (地下室) of buildings. The temperatures they recorded were surprising. For example, air temperatures in underground structures can be up to 25℃ higher compared to the undisturbed ground temperature. After collecting data in Chicago, the team created computer models to see how temperatures will influence the ground until 2051. When heated, some soft materials may contract (收缩), and other materials, such as stone, may expand (膨胀) in size. The models showed that warmer temperatures can cause the ground to expand upward by as much as 1.2 centimeters, or sink downward by as much as 0.8 centimeters. This may even cause the ground to crack (开裂), leaving people who live and work above in dangerous situations. “The effects can be very bad, but it takes a long time to see them,” Rotta Loria, who led the study, said in a report. As scientists have already known a lot about underground climate change, future plans for cities should take it into consideration. Materials that take in heat can be used to keep the heat from entering the ground. The team also pointed out that the rising temperature could be seen as an opportunity. City planners can try to collect heat underground and send it above for heating. 61．Which place might belong to the “undisturbed ground”? A．Forests. B．Subway tunnels. C．Basements of buildings. D．Underground parking lots. 62．What did the research team find in Chicago? A．Underground climate change is quickening. B．The underground temperature has risen to 25℃. C．Local underground temperatures are rising. D．Climate change affects the underground temperature. 63．Which of following may be caused by underground climate change? A．Cracking in the ground. B．Contractions in buildings. C．Expansions of soft materials. D．More earthquakes. 64．To lower underground temperature, researchers suggested ________. A．we use materials that take in heat B．we collect heat underground C．we cut down human activities D．we protect the underground environment 65．What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．What the team will study in the future. B．How to make use of the rising underground heat. C．How to control the temperature underground. D．What the results will be if we don’t take action. 福建师范大学平潭附属中学2023—2024学年九年级上学期期中英语测试 The population aging has become a serious problem in many countries in the world. How to take good care of the old becomes a big problem . The care homes in London come up with an amazing way to stop old people feeling lonely—giving them hens to look after. The project is dreamed up by a local charity (慈善机构) to reduce loneliness and improve happiness among the old. It’s also used to help patients with dementia, a serious illness of the mind. Workers in care homes have reported a reduction in the use of medicine where hens are in use. Among those taking part in the project is 80-year-old Ruth Xavier. She said, “I used to keep hens when I was younger and had to prepare their breakfast each morning before I went to school. I’ m enjoying the creative activity, and it feels great to have done something useful.” Wendy Wilson, a care manager at 60 Penfold Street, one of the first to take up the project, said, “People really welcome the idea of the project. We are looking forward to the advantages and fun the project can bring to people here.” Lynn Lewis, director of Notting Hill Pathways, said, “We are happy take part in the project. It will really help bring our people together through a shared interest and creative activities.” There are now 700 old people looking after hens in 20 care homes in the northeast. And now the charity is working hard to raise money for the project across the country. 31．What does the underlined word “them” refer to? A．care homes B．old people C．patients D．workers 32．The purpose of the project is to help the old ________. A．improve their health B．reduce the use of medicine C．fight against a mind illness D．reduce loneliness and improve happiness 33．What can we know about the three people in the passage? A．They all used to keep hens at a young age. B．They are in the same community. C．They all like the project. D．They are all in their eighties. 34．What’s the Chinese meaning of the word “dementia” in para 2? A．活动 B．想法 C．机构 D．痴呆 35．What might the passage talk about next? A．How the charity raises money. B．What other people think of the project. C．How old people look after hens. D．How the charity builds care homes around the country. In the world of gestures, the best suggestion is to remember the two A’s-Ask and Aware(意识到). If you see a gesture that is new or puzzling, ask a local person what it means. Then be aware of the body signs around you. Let’s check out three common hand gestures, the OK-Sign, the Thumb-Up and the V-Sign. 1. The OK-Sign This gesture was popular in the USA during the early 19th century by the newspapers that were starting using first letters to shorten common phrases. Use the gesture to tell a French person their cooking is wonderful and maybe they’ll throw you out. In Japan, it can mean money. If you travel internationally, the safest rule is to always ask the locals to show you their insult (侮辱) signs to avoid any possible uncomfortable situations. 2. The Thumb-Up When Europeans count from one to five, they use the Thumb-Up to mean one and the index finger (食指) becomes two; but most English-speaking people count one on the index finger and two on the middle finger, in this case, the Thumb-Up will mean the number five; it’s commonly used by hitch-hikers(搭便车的人) who are thumbing a lift; it is an OK-Sign; and when the thumb is sharply upwards, it becomes an insult. 3. The V-Sign Winston Churchill popularized the V-for-victory sign during the World War II, but his two-fingered gesture was done with the palm (手掌) facing out. What about the palm faces towards the speaker? It would be an insult. 36．The best suggestion in the world of gestures is ________. A．to ask a local person what they mean B．to know the body signs around you C．to check out three common hand gestures D．to remember the two A’s-Ask and Aware 37．When was the OK-Sign gesture popular in the USA? A．During the early 17th century. B．During the late 18thcentury. C．During the early 19th century. D．During the late 19th century. 38．How many meanings about the Thumb-Up gesture are mentioned in the passage? A．2. B．3. C．4. D．5. 39．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．When Europeans count from one to five, they use the Thumb-Up to mean one. B．You can use the OK-Sign gesture to tell a Frenchman their cooking is wonderful. C．Most English-speaking people use the Thumb-Up to mean the number one. D．If you do business with Japanese, you can’t use the OK-Sign gesture to mean money. 40．Which gesture did Winston Churchill use during the World War II? A． B． C． D． There is great excitement and argument（争论）over Artificial Intelligence（AI, 人工智能）. The argument about whether robots will replace teachers in the classroom is very heated. Some people think it is sure to happen in the next ten years. Others think that the value a good teacher brings, not only to the classroom setting. but in developing a child’s confidence and creativity outside lessons, cannot be easily replaced. AI is not new for us and is already being used successfully in many fields, such as medicine, science and so on. So what does this mean for our future? In my view, AI will help kids to think more freely and creatively. Can AI possibly cut down the teaching work in the future, too? Of course. Our teachers are always busy preparing materials for their lessons, Just imagine how happy they would be if they don’t have to copy hundreds of paper, but instead, have this task or others done by machines. However, most importantly, I do not believe AI will be able to imitate the human mental condition totally, especially emotional intelligence（情商）. What makes learning unforgettable is shared experience, human interaction（互相作用）, and long-lasting positive relationships. For example, experienced teachers can comfort a student if he has suffered a serious loss. But it hasn’t been proved that robots can imitate this well. I also believe we need to continue to celebrate our kids’ personality and their ability not only to make decisions but also make the right decisions. These are skills that they can get as they get more life experience and are given the space to experiment. To what degree can teachers use AI in their classes? You can have all the data（数据）you like with the help of AI, but great teachers will also need to depend on their own feelings. 41．The writer starts the passage by ________. A．telling stories B．comparing views C．raising questions D．giving suggestions 42．We can learn that some people think a good teacher might be able to ________. A．use AI as much as possible in the class teaching B．help kids think more freely and creatively than AI C．have high intelligence to deal with the heavy teaching work D．develop a child’s confidence and creativity outside the lessons 43．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．Why teachers can be replaced in classrooms. B．There is argument over Artificial Intelligence. C．How helpful AI can be to both students and teachers. D．AI is only being used successfully in education. 44．What’s the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 45．Which example can be shown that the human teacher is important? A．A teacher gives lessons to students. B．A teacher use modern way to teach students. C．A teacher comforts a student who failed the exam. D．A teacher checks hundreds of paper by himself every day. 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05 阅读理解说明文&议论文 福建泉州实验中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试卷 三、阅读理解 B Most people love animals. Many children’s books use animals as the main characters. Many people look after animals as pets. The love for animals may be why both children and adults (成年人) enjoy going to zoos. In the past, zoos were usually started by rich people. The first zoo was started by a queen in Egypt in 1500 BC． Raising animals was a way for people to show they were wealthy and powerful. Sadly, the animals in the early zoos were not treated well. They didn’t receive enough attention or care. Today, zoos still bring people pleasure, but they try to protect animals and teach people as well. Zoos must follow rules. People must provide animals with a clean place to live, food and water, and health care. In this way, the rules help protect the animals. Some people think the rules are not enough. They want to do more to protect the animals they love. For example, people disapproved of the use of some large animals in shows. They thought the zoos didn’t have enough space for the animals to show. They also thought the animals were not treated properly. With so many people against the shows, the zoos decided to make a change. People see animals in zoos. At the same time, they try to learn about and protect them. Both people and animals can get a lot from each other. 36．Who started the first zoo? A．A queen in Egypt. B．A king in Egypt. C．A queen in England. D．A king in England. 37．How does the writer feel about the animals in the early zoos? A．He doesn’t care about them. B．He feels sad for them. C．He is proud of them. D．He is afraid of them. 38．According to the passage, zoos today must ________. A．train people for shows B．help look after family pets C．provide health care for tourists D．follow the rules to protect animals 39．The phrase “disapproved of” in Paragraph 4 means “________”. A．wrote about B．depended on C．were against D．were good at 40．What is the passage mainly about? A．Large animals in shows. B．Famous zoos around the world. C．Animals in the wild. D．Zoos in the past and today. 【答案】 36．A 37．B 38．D 39．C 40．D 【导语】 本文主要介绍了早期动物园以及如今的动物园的作用，但是我们还需做更多的事情来保护所爱的动物。 36．细节理解题。根据“The first zoo was started by a queen in Egypt in 1500 BC.”可知埃及的一位女王创办了第一个动物园。故选A。 37．推理判断题。根据“Sadly, the animals in the early zoos were not treated well. They didn’t receive enough attention or care.(可悲的是，早期动物园里的动物没有得到很好的对待。它们没有得到足够的关注和照顾。)”可推知作者为它们感到难过。故选B。 38．细节理解题。根据“Today, zoos still bring people pleasure, but they try to protect animals and teach people as well. Zoos must follow rules...In this way, the rules help protect the animals.”可知现在的动物园要遵循规则去保护动物。故选D。 39．词句猜测题。根据“For example, people disapproved of the use of some large animals in shows. They thought the zoos didn’t have enough space for the animals to show.”可知一些人认为动物园没有足够的空间来展示动物，所以应是反对在表演中使用大型动物。划线部分“disapproved of”与C选项“反对”意思相近。故选C。 40．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了早期动物园以及如今的动物园的作用，但是我们还需做更多的事情来保护所爱的动物。故选D。 C Why do We Yawn? Do you yawn? There are about 20 reasons that scientists think are possible for yawning after research. They do not know exactly why yawning happens, but they do know many facts about yawning. We know that everyone yawns in the same way. First you open your mouth slowly. Your mouth stays open for about five seconds. You take in a lot of air and then push it out. Then you quickly close your mouth. We also know that yawning is contagious. When you see someone yawn, you yawn, too. Many people say they yawn because they are bored or tired. That might be true. People do often yawn before they sleep and after they wake up. However, we know that people also yawn when they are excited or nervous. Olympic runners, for example, often yawn before a race. Why is that? In 2007, scientists found that a yawn can help a warm brain cool down. Some scientists believe that yawning makes you notice things more quickly. When you yawn, you breathe deeply. You also stretch (强化) the muscles (肌肉) in your face, mouth, and neck. Your eardrums stretch, too. Maybe this helps you to be quicker to notice things. In some countries, people think yawning is not nice. People put their hands over their mouths to cover a yawn. In other countries, people think yawning is healthy. They think that opening the mouth very big can let good things in. When they breathe out, they think that bad things go out of the body with the air. Scientists do not spend much time studying yawning. That is probably because yawning does not hurt. It is just something we do. 41．What does the underlined word “contagious” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Able to spread quickly. B．Able to breathe easily. C．Able to change easily. D．Able to sleep quickly. 42．Why do Olympic runners often yawn before a race? A．They are too tired or too bored. B．A yawn can let good things in. C．A yawn can help a warm brain cool down. D．A yawn can stretch the muscles in their faces. 43．What is the main idea of Paragraph 5? A．Reasons for yawning. B．Advantages of yawning. C．Disadvantages of yawning. D．Different ideas about yawning. 44．What can we probably infer from the passage? A．People use different ways to yawn. B．Scientists will do further research on yawning. C．It’s hard to notice things quickly while yawning. D．Some scientists think yawning is good for people. 45．What would be the best structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】 41．A 42．C 43．D 44．D 45．B 【导语】 本文主要介绍了关于打哈欠的事实。 41．词义猜测题。根据“When you see someone yawn, you yawn, too.”可知当别人打哈欠时，你也会打哈欠，所以哈欠是会传染的，划线部分单词意为“能够快速传播”。故选A。 42．细节理解题。根据“In 2007, scientists found that a yawn can help a warm brain cool down.”可知科学家发现打哈欠可以帮助温暖的大脑冷静下来。故选C。 43．主旨大意题。根据“In some countries, people think yawning is not nice...In other countries...”以及本段内容可知本文主要介绍了不同国家对于打哈欠的看法。故选D。 44．推理判断题。根据“scientists found that a yawn can help a warm brain cool down”以及“Some scientists believe that yawning makes you notice things more quickly”可知科学家发现打哈欠会帮助大脑冷静下来，能让你更快地注意到事情，由此可推知一些科学家认为打哈欠对人有好处。故选D。 45．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段引出了话题；第二至第五段介绍了关于打哈欠的事实；第六段进行总结。故选B。 福建厦门双十中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考英语试题 D History can be a difficult subject for many students. It’s important to remember. However, history is just a collection of stories in fact. Learning history can help us better understand the present and make us wiser. If you have trouble in matching the story and its time, maybe you can memorize them by making a timeline (时间轴). Here are some suggestions to help you make a timeline. Firstly, make a list of important dates. Find key dates from your textbooks and class notes. Combine (整合) this information as a list to make sure your dates are in time order. Secondly, organize your timeline. Draw a straight line from one end of your page to the other. Then, begin filling in your dates in order from the oldest to the latest. Draw a box under each date and begin filling it in with the key information you need to remember. Make sure it includes information about important people, events and places. Thirdly, move forward in time. Continue filling in your dates in your timeline along with descriptions (描述) of what happened and why it is important. Make notes of connections among events by drawing arrows (箭头). Use different colors to make the timeline visually (视觉上地) friendly. This can also help you quickly find important names or other key information that appear in your timeline more than once. Fourthly, test yourself. Once you have finished your timeline, put it away and try to recreate it from your memory. This will tell you what you really know. If you don’t get everything right for the first time, go back to brush up on the parts that you missed. Once you recreate everything from the beginning, you will know that you have your history information memorized. 41．How many suggestions does the writer give the readers? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 42．Which of the following best explains the meaning of “organize your timeline”? A． B．C． D． 43．What does the underlined word “This” refer to in Paragraph 4? A．Writing descriptions. B．Drawing arrows. C．Using different colors. D．Finding important names. 44．What does the underlined phrase “brush up on” mean in the text? A．Review. B．Create. C．Forget. D．Avoid. 45．What’s the purpose (目的) of the text? A．To introduce a class discussion. B．To explain why history is difficult to learn. C．To share the advantages of learning history. D．To give some advice on history learning. 【答案】 41．B 42．C 43．C 44．A 45．D 【导语】 本文主要讲述了如何通过画时间轴来学习历史。 41．细节理解题。根据“Firstly, make a list of important dates.”、“Secondly, organize your timeline.”、“Thirdly, move forward in time.”及“Fourthly, test yourself.”可知，一共给了四条建议。故选B。 42．细节理解题。根据“Draw a straight line from one end of your page to the other. Then, begin filling in your dates in order from the oldest to the latest. Draw a box under each date and begin filling it in with the key information you need to remember.”可知，从页面的一端到另一端画一条直线。然后，开始按从最早到最近的顺序填写日期。在每个日期下面画一个框，然后开始填上你需要记住的关键信息。C图片符合。故选C。 43．词义猜测题。根据“Use different colors to make the timeline visually (视觉上地) friendly. This can also help you quickly find important names or other key information that appear in your timeline more than once.”可知，使用不同的颜色使时间轴在视觉上地友好。这还可以帮助你快速查找不止一次出现在时间轴中的重要名字或其它关键信息。This指代Use different colors。故选C。 44．词句猜测题。根据“If you don’t get everything right for the first time, go back to brush up on the parts that you missed.”可知，如果第一次没有记对，就回去复习一下你错过的部分，划线单词表示“复习”。故选A。 45．主旨大意题。根据“Here are some suggestions to help you make a timeline.”及全文可知，本文主要讲述了如何通过画时间轴来学习历史。故选D。 福建省福鼎市第一中学2023-2024学年上学期期中九年级英语试卷 B A restaurant in Beijing has recently warmed people’s hearts with a special set meal offered for free in that cold winter. The “Set Meal A” offered by the food shop includes a bowl of beef noodles, which is worth 22 yuan. It is offered for free to people in need, like new graduates (毕业生) or cleaners. Yu Chenghao, owner of the restaurant, said he came up with the idea because he himself once received such kindness. As a college student in 2012, one day he lost his wallet on a street. Without any money, he felt helpless. It was then that the owner of a nearby rice noodle shop saw Yu and offered him a bowl of rice noodles for free. After the meal, the owner gave Yu five yuan to help him go back to school. Yu said he was moved by the shop owner’s kindness. He started running the restaurant two months ago, and he decided to help people in trouble by offering them free meals in the same way. He said “Set Meal A” is like a secret signal, which is set to help the people in need without harming their dignity (尊严). Yu asks the workers to treat people ordering “Set Meal A” the same as normal guests. After the free set meal policy started, many people went to the restaurant to order a “Set Meal A”, but still paid for the food to show their support for the shop. 51．The underlined word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to _________. A．22 yuan B．The food shop C．The kindness D．A bowl of beef noodles 52．According to the third paragraph, which of the following is TRUE? A．Yu asked for a free meal. B．Yu lost his way back to college. C．Yu didn’t take any money with him. D．Yu lost his money and felt helpless. 53．Why did Yu come up with the idea of offering free meals? A．He was told by a nearby restaurant owner to do so. B．He hoped to offer help in return for the help he received. C．He thought it could bring more guests to his restaurant. D．He wanted to make more money by opening the restaurant. 54．The workers treat people ordering “Set Meal A” like normal guests because _________. A．They want to protect their dignity. B．They want to help people in need. C．They want the guests to support their shop. D．They want more people to come to the restaurant. 55．We may infer from the passage that _________. A．Yu is a warm-hearted person B．food at the restaurant tastes bad C．Yu has a rich family to support his kindness D．everyone ordering “Set Meal A” will pay for it 【答案】51．D 52．D 53．B 54．A 55．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了北京有一家餐馆为需要帮助的人提供免费的牛肉面，文章介绍了这一暖心行为的由来。 51．词句猜测题。根据“The ‘Set Meal A’ offered by the food shop includes a bowl of beef noodles, which is worth 22 yuan. It is offered for free to people in need, like new graduates (毕业生) or cleaners.”可知，It指的是一碗牛肉面。故选D。 52．细节理解题。根据“one day he lost his wallet on a street. Without any money, he felt helpless.”可知，他丢了钱，感到无助。故选D。 53．推理判断题。根据“Yu Chenghao, owner of the restaurant, said he came up with the idea because he himself once received such kindness.”可知，余想到这个主意是因为他希望提供帮助以回报他所得到的善意。故选B。 54．细节理解题。根据“He said ‘Set Meal A’ is like a secret signal, which is set to help the people in need without harming their dignity (尊严). Yu asks the workers to treat people ordering ‘Set Meal A’ the same as normal guests.”可知，员工像对待普通客人一样对待点“套餐A”的人是为了保护他们的尊。故选A。 55．推理判断题。根据“A restaurant in Beijing has recently warmed people’s hearts with a special set meal offered for free in that cold winter.”以及“Yu Chenghao, owner of the restaurant, said he came up with the idea because he himself once received such kindness.”可知，余为有需要的人提供免费的套餐，以此回馈社会，说明他是一个热心的人。故选A。 C In many countries, people discovered children with a talent (天赋) for sports early and they encouraged them to become good players by training for hours every day. While some people see this as a good way to improve children’s health, others think that too much training can be harmful. People who are against (反对) training children for so long say that there are many bad sides. Here are some: It takes the child such long hours that it can make the child not close to his or her family. Players who spend too much time training pay less attention to education.    Parents may also care more about the sports results than the child. Dr. Christine Carr, a psychologist (心理学家), suggests that parents take some important steps to let their kids make good use of sports. Carr says that children should learn life lessons from sports. Learning to deal with failure (失败) is an important life skill that kids should learn from sports. Other psychologists point to the importance of letting children make their own decisions. Top player Michael Phelps said that he thanked his parents for letting him decide how much he trained. By allowing Phelps to decide what to do, his mother also saw him improve as a student. Another thing is the importance of developing a close relationship (关系) with the family. Dr. Carr suggests eating dinner together. Raising (培养) a player isn’t easy. Parents should help their children become winners in both sports and life. 56．People are against training children for so long for the following reasons EXCEPT ________. A．it can make children not close to their families B．it is not a good way to improve children’s training C．children may pay less attention to their education D．parents may pay more attention to the sports results 57．What should children do according to Dr. Christine Carr? A．They should be trained at an early age. B．They should make their own decisions. C．They should learn to deal with failure. D．They should pay more attention to education. 58．From the passage, we can know that Michael Phelps ________. A．improved his study B．made decisions for his parents C．used to eat dinner at home D．started training before he went to school 59．The writer mainly develops the passage ________ A．by telling stories B．by asking questions C．by showing examples D．by giving opinions 60．What can be the best title for the passage? A．When to do sports B．How to keep healthy C．Raising a child player D．Learning from sports 【答案】56．B 57．C 58．A 59．D 60．C 【导语】 本文介绍了在很多国家，有运动天赋的孩子从小就开始进行长时间的训练，本文针对这一现象列举了一些看法并就如何以适当的方式培养运动员给出了几点建议。 56．细节理解题。根据“It takes the child such long hours that it can make the child not close to his or her family. Players who spend too much time training pay less attention to education. Parents may also care more about the sports results than the child.”它花了孩子很长时间，它使孩子不能接近他或她的家人。花太多时间训练的球员很少关注教育。父母也可能比孩子更关心运动成绩，由此可知，人们反对训练孩子这么久有很多原因，除了这不是改善孩子训练的好方法，故选B。 57．细节理解题。根据“Carr says that children should learn life lessons from sports. Learning to deal with failure (失败) is an important life skill that kids should learn from sports.”可知，克里斯汀·卡尔博士认为孩子们应该学会面对失败，故选C。 58．细节理解题。根据“Top player Michael Phelps said that he thanked his parents for letting him decide how much he trained. By allowing Phelps to decide what to do, his mother also saw him improve as a student.”可知， 从文章中我们可以知道迈克尔·菲尔普斯提高了他的学习成绩，故选A。 59．细节理解题。根据“In many countries, people discovered children with a talent (天赋) for sports early and they encouraged them to become good players by training for hours every day.”可知，本文主要通过发表意见展开全文，故选D。 60．最佳标题题。根据“In many countries, people discovered children with a talent (天赋) for sports early and they encouraged them to become good players by training for hours every day.”以及整个文章的理解可知，本文主要是介绍了在很多国家，有运动天赋的孩子从小就开始进行长时间的训练，针对这一现象列举了一些看法并就如何以适当的方式培养运动员给出了几点建议，故选C。 D Shenzhou-14’s return capsule (太空舱) landed successfully at the Dongfeng landing site at 8:09 p.m on Dec. 4th. Chinese astronauts onboard the Shenzhou-14 spacecraft have returned with the world’s first rice seeds (种子) produced in space. They were in space for 183 days. During that time, they watched and directed the finish of China’s Tiangong space station and several life science experiments. While there have been other rice experiments in space, the goal of the experiment being made on Tiangong is to produce the complete life cycle of the plant. Because it begins with a seed and ends with a fully grown and developed plant which produces new seeds. The experiment began on July 29, and after 120 days in space, they successfully produced new seeds. Since the 1980s, China has been taking rice seeds and other crops to space to help them mutate (变异) and produce more rice once they were planted on Earth. But growing rice in space is a difficult challenge because of the worst conditions of space, such as microgravity (微重力) and so on. The new seeds have been passed to many national technology and science centers in Beijing. They will also be sent to labs in Shanghai for further study. 61．How long is the growth cycle of rice seeds in space? A．For 29 days. B．For 30 days. C．For 120 days. D．For 183 days. 62．What is the purpose of taking rice seeds into space for experiments? A．To produce more rice. B．To get new seeds. C．To save more money. D．To find a new place to plant rice. 63．It is difficult to grow rice in space because ________. A．it costs a lot of money and time B．it’s difficult to do research in space C．scientists know few things about space D．the conditions in space are worse than those on ground 64．What does the underlined word “challenge” in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese? A．挑战 B．机会 C．条件 D．技术 65．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Shenzhou-14 returned successfully. B．China produced rice seeds in space. C．Scientists study why to grow rice in space. D．The rice seeds will be sent for further study. 【答案】61．C 62．A 63．D 64．A 65．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国在太空种植水稻方面取得的进展，以及在太空中种植的意义、面临的困难。 61．细节理解题。根据“The experiment began on July 29, and after 120 days in space, they successfully produced new seeds.”可知，水稻种子在太空中的生长周期是120天。故选C。 62．细节理解题。根据“Since the 1980s, China has been taking rice seeds and other crops to space to help them mutate (变异) and produce more rice once they were planted on Earth.”可知，是为了生产更多的水稻。故选A。 63．细节理解题。根据“But growing rice in space is a difficult challenge because of the worst conditions of space, such as microgravity (微重力) and so on.”可知，因为太空条件更恶劣。故选D。 64．词义猜测题。根据“But growing rice in space is a difficult challenge because of the worst conditions of space, such as microgravity (微重力) and so on.”可知，后文提到了太空条件是恶劣的，因此划线词是“挑战”。故选A。 65．主旨大意题。根据“Shenzhou-14’s return capsule (太空舱) landed successfully at the Dongfeng landing site at 8:09 p.m on Dec. 4th. Chinese astronauts onboard the Shenzhou-14 spacecraft have returned with the world’s first rice seeds (种子) produced in space.”可知，本文主要介绍了中国在太空种植水稻方面取得的进展。因此选项B“中国在太空中生产了水稻种子”符合题意。故选B。 福建省福州第十八中学2023-2024学年上学期九年级期中考英语试卷 Zhong Kaitong, a fourth-grader from Guangzhou, enjoyed a fun vacation this summer.  Instead of attending English or math  training courses, she played badminton and basketball most of the time. A new guideline（指导方针）introduced by central authorities（中央政府）on July 24 helped Zhong enjoy some free time during the summer. Aiming to ease（减少）the schoolwork burden（负担）on primary and junior high school students, the guideline calls for reducing homework,        improving the quality of education and regulating（规范）after-class activities, Xinhua reported. According to the guideline, children below the third grade will not have homework anymore. It should take no more than 90 minutes for junior high school students to finish their homework. Off-campus tutoring institutions（校外培训机构）are not allowed to offer overseas education courses or advanced（超前的）teaching. No subject-based（基于学科的）training will be allowed on weekends, national holidays or during winter and summer vacations. More than 75 percent of children in Chinese cities from grades 1 to 12 are taking private（私人的）tutoring courses, Global Times reported. “Parents are worried that if their children start behind, they will stay behind. Some training  institutions have taken advantage of（利用）parents’ anxieties（焦虑）to make money,” said Chen Xianzhe, a professor at South China Normal University “ The guideline is meant to calm（安抚） the anxieties of parents and society as a whole.” “But this does not mean the tutoring courses will completely disappear, since exams still exist（存在）” said Chu Zhaohui, a senior researcher at the National Institute of Education Sciences. One-on-one or one-on-two tutoring might see a rise due to this need. “Therefore, schools should improve their education quality, take the main responsibility for students’ education and not push them into tutoring courses,” Chu added. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 36．The aim of the new guideline is to ________. A．make vacations longer for students B．ease the pressure put on teachers C．ease students schoolwork burden D．help students become more competitive 37．Which of the following matches the guideline? A．All tutoring institutions are asked to close. B．Homework is not allowed for primary students. C．Tutoring institutions should offer advanced teaching. D．Junior high schools should reduce their homework. 38．According to the guideline, students CANNOT take ________ courses in tutoring institutions during vacations. A．sports B．math C．computer programming D．public speaking 39．What is Chen Xianzhe’s attitude toward the guideline? A．He supports the guideline. B．He thinks the guideline is useless. C．He is against the guideline. D．We can’t tell from the story. 40．Chu Zhaohui might agree that ________. A．the guideline will stop off-campus tutoring courses B．schools should be responsible for students’ education C．education will become even more unfair D．the guideline will end in failure 【答案】 36．C 37．D 38．B 39．A 40．B 【分析】 本文主要讲述了中央于7月24日出台了一项新的指导方案，旨在减轻中小学生的课业负担，该方针要求减少家庭作业，提高教育质量，规范课外活动。 【详解】 36．细节理解题。根据“Aiming to ease（减少）the schoolwork burden（负担）on primary and junior high school students”可知，目的是减轻中小学生的学业负担，故选C。 37．细节理解题。根据“the guideline calls for reducing homework”可知，指导方针要求减少家庭作业，故选D。 38．细节理解题。根据“No subject-based（基于学科的）training will be allowed on weekends, national holidays or during winter and summer vacations”可知，周末，法定节假日或寒暑假期间不允许进行学科培训，数学属于学科培训，故选B。 39．推理判断题。根据“The guideline is meant to calm（安抚） the anxieties of parents and society as a whole.”可推断，陈教授是支持这个指导方针的，故选A。 40．细节理解题。根据“Therefore, schools should improve their education quality, take the main responsibility for students’ education and not push them into tutoring courses”可知，学校应该对学生的教育负责，故选B。 Historically, most cars have run on gasoline (汽油), but that may change in the future: cars can also run on other liquid fuels (液体燃料) and electricity. Gasoline is from oil. The energy in gasoline comes from hydrocarbons (碳氢化合物). Gasoline provides great power for cars. However, it causes environmental problems, like air pollution and temperature rise. So gasoline can’t be the best fuel. Another choice is electricity. Electricity cars can be as efficient as cars using gasoline, and they produce less pollution. But electric cars themselves are more expensive. Good news is that the cost has been lower and there are more and more places for the cars to get electricity ever since 2010. The other choices are other liquid fuels. Many of these can be stored in the same places as gasoline, and used in the same cars. They can also be friendly to the environment. One way to make such fuels is to get CO2 from the air and put it in water. Through chemical reaction, hydrocarbons can be created. However, these fuels take up more space. Another way is to make such fuels from plants which take in carbon from the air. These fuels are greener in use. But not all of them can be as efficient as gasoline. For a fuel to be the best, people have to be able to afford it. Unluckily, almost every green technology is more expensive than that of using gasoline. Governments and car producers are doing everything they can to cut down the costs. In the end, the best fuel will be both affordable for car users and green for our planet. 41．Gasoline provides cars with ________. A．great power B．fresh air C．clean water D．enough space 42．What does the underlined word “efficient” mean? A．环保的 B．节能的 C．昂贵的 D．效能好的 43．According to Paragraph 3, we can infer that electric cars ________. A．produce less pollution B．will become more and more expensive C．will become more popular D．are more efficient than those using gasoline 44．The structure of the passage may be ________. A． B． C． D． 45．What would be the best title for the passage? A．How Do We Save Our Planet? B．What Are the Fuels’ Difference? C．What Is the Best Fuel for Cars? D．How Do We Make Fuels for Cars? 【答案】 41．A 42．D 43．C 44．B 45．C 【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了几种不同的可供汽车使用的“燃料”，即汽油、电和其他液体燃料。最后得出结论，环境友好型以及价格合适的“燃料”最合适汽车使用。 【详解】 41．细节理解题。根据原文“Gasoline provides great power for cars”可知，汽油为汽车提供了巨大的动力。故选A。 42．词句猜测题。根据原文“Gasoline provides great power for cars”可知，汽油有着高效能，能为汽车提供巨大动力，故此处指的是电动汽车的效能与使用汽油的汽车一样高。故“efficient”有“效能好的”之意。故选D。 43．推理判断题。通读第三段，可得出的直接信息：电动汽车可以和用汽油的车一样效能好；电动汽车产生的污染少；价格比较贵。A选项可直接得出，与题意“推断出”不符合，可排除，根据最后一句“Good news is that the cost has been lower and there are more and more places for the cars to get electricity ever since 2010”可推断，电动汽车的价格将会下降，而且充电越来越方便，因此电动汽车将会越来越受欢迎。故选C。 44．篇章结构题。本文第一段为总结段，介绍车的三大动力来源：汽油、液体燃料和电；第二、三和四段分别介绍了汽油、电力以及其他液体燃料，第五和第六段是对液体燃料的展开介绍，第七段是总结段。故选B。 45．最佳标题。本文是一篇说明文，介绍了几种不同的可供汽车使用的“燃料”，即汽油、电和其他液体燃料。最后得出结论，环境友好型以及价格合适的“燃料”最合适汽车使用。故选C。 福建省福州市第三中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中英语试题 For years, humans have fought with the dandelions. Most people consider dandelions as terrible grass for they can get in the way of the crops’ growth: They pull them by the roots or kill the plants against chemicals. But our war with the dandelions may be over soon. Stem It’s no secret that the dandelion has its uses. Young dandelion leaves make a delicious salad. Dandelion plants have many long, thin roots, which allow water and air to mix in and keep soil healthy. Dandelion flowers also attract ladybugs. Ladybugs are good for gardens because they can eat small bad insects. However, most people still think of the dandelion as a wild plant. Their thoughts need to be changed. If you pick a dandelion, you probably notice the milky juice that comes from the stems. Dandelion juice is a natural source of rubber （橡胶）. Around 30,000 different products are made from rubber today. Most of these products are made from rubber that comes from the rubber tree. But there are problems with these products. Some people have a serious allergy （过敏） to this kind of rubber. And a fungus （真菌） is killing out many of the rubber trees on our planet. Scientists are looking for dandelion juice to become a good source of rubber in the future. Dandelions are easy to plant and grow quickly. People who are allergic to rubber products made from rubber trees are not likely to be allergic to dandelion rubber. When we make peace with the dandelion, we’ll be planting it, instead of pulling it. 61．The underline word “They” in paragraph l refers to ________. A．dandelions B．crops C．people D．grass. 62．Match the following things with the information and choose the right answer. ①Leaves                a. Keep soil healthy. ②Stems                b. Attract ladybugs to eat bad insects. ③Roots                c. Make a salad. ④Flowers            d. Make rubber products A．①-c; ②-a; ③-b; ④-d B．①-d; ②-c; ③-a; ④-b C．①-c; ②-b; ③-a; ④-d D．①-c; ②-d; ③-a; ④-b 63．What is the attitude （态度） of scientists towards the dandelion rubber? A．Proud. B．Hopeful. C．Uncaring. D．Doubtful （怀疑的） 64．What can we infer from the passage? A．Dandelions will be less and less. B．Dandelions can’t be killed by fungus. C．Rubber trees will disappear in the future. D．Dandelion rubber has some advantages over rubber from rubber trees. 65．In which part of a newspaper can we most probably read this passage? A．Travel. B．Science. C．Nature. D．Health. 【答案】 61．C 62．D 63．B 64．D 65．C 【导语】 本文主要讲蒲公英的叶子以及根茎汁的用途，劝人们要改变对蒲公英的看法。 【详解】 61．词义猜测题。根据“Most people consider dandelions as terrible grass for they can get in the way of the crops’ growth”可知，人们认为蒲公英会阻碍植物得生长，所以把蒲公英拔掉，因此“they”指人们。故选C。 62．细节理解题。根据“Young dandelion leaves make a delicious salad.”可知蒲公英的叶子可以做成美味的沙拉，故①对应的是c，排除B项；根据“If you pick a dandelion, you probably notice the milky juice that comes from the stems (茎). Dandelion juice is a natural source of rubber (橡胶).”可知茎中的汁可以做成橡胶。即②对应的是d。故选D。 63．观点态度题。根据“Scientists are looking for dandelion juice to become a good source of rubber in the future”可知科学家在寻找蒲公英汁制成好的橡胶，科学家认为这是有希望的。故选B。 64．推理判断题。根据“Dandelions are easy to plant and grow quickly. People who are allergic to rubber products made from rubber trees are not likely to be allergic to dandelion rubber.”可知有些人对塑料制品的橡胶过敏，但是对蒲公英橡胶制品不会过敏，说明蒲公英橡胶制品有一定的优势。故选D。 65．推理判断题。本文主要讲蒲公英，与自然有关，所以可能在新闻的自然板块看到这篇文章，故选C。 福建省福州外国语学校2023-2024学年上学期九年级期中英语试卷 Everyone needs deep sleep, because our body fixes itself when we are in deep sleep. However, deep sleep doesn’t happen right after we get into bed and close our eyes. It takes time and happens only a few times during sleep. From the picture, we can know the time when deep sleep usually happens. In the picture, REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement (快速动眼睡眠期), and NREM stands for Non-Rapid Eye Movement (非快速动眼睡眠期). During REM sleep, our eyes move quickly from side to side, and that doesn’t happen during NREM sleep. NREM sleep comes after REM sleep, and it has three stages. In the first stage, others can easily wake us up because we are in light sleep. In the second stage, our heart rate (比率) is slow, and our body is cool to get ready for deep sleep. The third stage is deep sleep. It’s more difficult for others to wake us up in this stage because our body is busy fixing itself. But it doesn’t last long. We go back to the stage of REM sleep about 90 minutes after we start to sleep. This stage is part of light sleep, too. And dreams usually happen here. Then NREM sleep comes back. Although we can go back to NREM sleep again, we don’t always get into the third stage. This is why a long sleep doesn’t always make us feel good. The key lies in how much deep sleep we get. And how can we have as much deep sleep as we want? Doctors haven’t got the answer yet. 36．Paragraph 3 is mainly about ________. A．deep sleep B．light sleep C．NREM sleep D．REM sleep 37．According to the passage and the picture, dreams usually happen during Period ________. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 38．What can we learn from the picture? A．REM sleep only happens once. B．After the three stages of NREM sleep, people wake up. C．People first go into NREM sleep, and then REM sleep. D．People won’t get into the third stage of NREM sleep after three hours of sleep. 39．From the passage, we can infer (推断)that ________. A．our eyes move quickly during NREM sleep B．deep sleep lasts for a long time C．deep sleep is good for our bodies D．doctors know how to get more deep sleep 40．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】 36．C 37．C 38．D 39．C 40．D 【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了睡眠的相关信息。 36．主旨大意题。根据第三段NREM sleep comes after REM sleep, and it has three stages.”可知，第三段主要介绍了NREM睡眠。故选C。 37．细节理解题。根据第四段“We go back to the stage of REM sleep about 90 minutes after we start to sleep. This stage is part of light sleep, too. And dreams usually happen here.”可知，梦经常发生在快速动眼睡眠期，即图中③处。故选C。 38．细节理解题。根据图片信息三小时后的显示可知，人们不会在三个小时的睡眠后进入NREM睡眠的第三阶段。故选D。 39．细节理解题。根据第一段“Everyone needs deep sleep, because our body fixes itself when we are in deep sleep.”可知，深度睡眠对我们的身体有好处。故选C。 40．篇章结构题。文章第一段主要介绍了深度睡眠的重要性及其特点；第二段主要介绍了REM和NREM睡眠的定义和区别；第三段主要介绍了NREM睡眠的三个阶段；第四段主要介绍了REM和NREM睡眠的循环及深度睡眠的获取；据此可知，选项D结构图符合题意。故选D。 Many people have always believed that animals hunting for food always catch the ones that are young, old or sick. Till now there is no proof (证据) of this fact. But latest research by French scientists in Paris, France, has proved that it is true. A report on their research came out in The Economist magazine recently. How did they do it? The scientists studied the hunting habits of cats. And they studied the health of birds that were killed by cats and those killed in accidents. They made a careful study of one part of the birds’ bodies which was a sign of its good health. That part was the spleen (脾). The scientists chose the spleen because of a particular (特定的) reason. Healthy birds have larger sized spleens than those which keep getting ill. So from the size of the spleen the French scientists could find out if the birds killed by cats were healthy or sick. They examined more than 500 birds from 18 different species (种类) and made very interesting discoveries. The spleens of birds killed by cats were much smaller than those killed in accidents. It means that they were not very healthy. This was true of 16 out of the 18 species they studied. In a word, the spleens of birds killed in accidents were three times larger than the spleens of birds killed by cats. Also most of the birds killed by the cats were young. Of those that died in accidents, half were young and half were adult. So while it is true that the young and the sick birds are at a greater danger of becoming a cat’s lunch or dinner, old birds are able to take care of themselves. 41．What has the latest research by French scientists proved? A．Many animals catch others for food. B．We should stop hunting to protect animals. C．When animals hunt, they catch the weak ones. D．People are only allowed to hunt the young, old or sick animals. 42．Why did the scientist choose the spleen to do the research? A．Because it’s very useful for cats to catch birds. B．Because it’s important to see if the birds are healthy or sick. C．Because from its size, we can find out if the birds can fly. D．Because it’s the most important part of a bird’s body. 43．Which of the following is TRUE about the research? A．All the 18 species they studied had the same result. B．They caught the healthy birds to examine their spleens. C．The spleens of birds killed in accidents were much smaller. D．Scientists studied over 500 birds from 18 different species. 44．What kind of birds will be more likely to be caught by the cats? A．The adult. B．The old. C．The healthy. D．The young. 45．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．The result of a new research about hunting. B．A way to protect the birds. C．The important part of birds’ body. D．A particular idea about hunting. 【答案】 41．C 42．B 43．D 44．D 45．A 【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，介绍了法国科学家的一项研究，这项研究证实了，寻找食物的动物总是捕捉到年幼、年老或生病的动物。 41．细节理解题。根据第一段“Many people have always believed that animals hunting for food always catch the ones that are young, old or sick.”和“But latest research by French scientists in Paris, France, has proved that it is true.”可知，法国科学家在巴黎进行的最新研究证实了，寻找食物的动物总是捕捉到年幼、年老或生病的动物。故选C。 42．细节理解题。根据第二段“They made a careful study of one part of the birds’ bodies which was a sign of its good health. That part was the spleen (脾).”可知，科学家研究了鸟的脾脏，这个部位是它们健康状况良好的标志。故选B。 43．细节理解题。根据第四段“They examined more than 500 birds from 18 different species (种类) and made very interesting discoveries.”可知，科学家们检查了来自18个不同物种的500多只鸟。D项说法与原文相符，故选D。 44．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Also most of the birds killed by the cats were young.”可知，大多数被猫擒获杀死的鸟都是幼鸟。故选D。 45．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了法国科学家的一项研究，这项研究证实了，寻找食物的动物总是捕捉到年幼、年老或生病的动物。因此本文作者主要是向读者介绍一项有关动物狩猎的新研究。故选A。 福建省集美区杏南中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试卷 “Your hair looks nice today.” This is an example of a compliment. It feels nice when someone notices and praises you for something. But are there cultural differences in making compliments? Sometimes I receive compliments for things that I don’t think it is worth. For example, when a taxi driver says “Wow, your Chinese is so good!” even though the only thing I said to him was “Hello, please take me to the airport.” It feels insincere (不真诚的) to receive a compliment like this for saying just one simple sentence. However, I know he’s just trying to be polite. It also seems like Chinese people are a bit more humble (谦虚的) than others when they receive a compliment. They often think little of the compliments they receive. I enjoy this quality, as people like this are more honest. I’ve noticed that older people are quite humble. When and where should you give compliments? I try my best to compliment people in the service industry. People sometimes complain about the bad service in restaurants, stores and other places. But if I get good service, I’d love to compliment whoever served me, such as by saying “the food was delicious” or something like that. This will encourage them to continue to provide good service to others. 36．What does the underlined word “compliment” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．问候 B．赞美 C．抱怨 D．关注 37．What does the writer think of a compliment after saying one simple sentence? A．Pleasant. B．Dishonest. C．Impolite. D．Humble. 38．What do we know from Paragraph 3? A．The writer often praises taxi drivers. B．The writer speaks Chinese very well. C．Praising others can be a way of being polite. D．Most of the compliments we receive are not true. 39．Chinese people think little of a compliment because they are _________. A．humble B．uncomfortable C．relax D．upset 40．Which statement is TRUE? A．The writer only compliments people in the service industry. B．It is impolite for people to complain about bad service. C．Everyone who served the writer got a compliment from him. D．The writer believes that compliments can be very encouraging. 【答案】 36．B 37．B 38．C 39．A 40．D 【导语】 本文谈论了有关“恭维”的话题。恭维有文化差异，不同国家的人对恭维有不同的反应。中国人在接受称赞时似乎比其他人谦虚一些。他们常常很少考虑别人对他们的赞美。而外国人则会欣然接受。 【详解】 36．词义猜测题。根据文中“Your hair looks nice today.”“This is an example of a compliment. It feels nice when someone notices and praises you for something..”可知，“Your hair looks nice today.”这是一句赞美的话，所以带下划线的“compliment”是“赞美”意思，故选B。 37．细节理解题。根据“even though the only thing I said to him was ‘Hello, please take me to the airport.’ It feels insincere (不真诚的) to receive a compliment like this for saying just one simple sentence.”可知，作者认为不诚实。故选B。 38．推理判断题。根据“It feels insincere (不真诚的) to receive a compliment like this for saying just one simple sentence. However, I know he’s just trying to be polite.”可知，表扬别人是礼貌的一种方式。故选C。 39．细节理解题。根据文中“It also seems like Chinese people are a bit more humble (谦虚的) than others when they receive a compliment. They often think little of the compliments they receive.”可知，中国人很少考虑恭维，因为他们是谦逊的，虚心的，故选A。 40．推理判断题。根据“But if I get good service, I’d love to compliment whoever served me, such as by saying ‘the food was delicious’ or something like that. This will encourage them to continue to provide good service to others.”可知，恭维话是非常鼓舞人心的。故选D。 An adult usually spends about 11 hours a day looking at the screen of a cell phone, tablet, television, or computer. What all of these screens have in common is that they give off blue light, which some say is bad for our eyes. Now, a new way to keep our eyes bright could be coming soon to stores. Blue light has been said to trouble natural sleep cycles and be bad for our eyes. This belief is based on a study made on lab mice. In the study, blue light caused harm for part of the mice’s eyes. However, the structure of the human eye is different from that of a mouse’s eye. New studies show that blue light from phone or computer screens is no more harmful than sunlight, the largest source of blue light. Still, to get a good night’s rest, it’s best not to view any kinds of bright light two to three hours before bedtime. In addition, looking at screens for too long may cause eyestrain and could lead to a lot of eye disorders and even blindness. Scientists now believe they have discovered a deep red light of a specific wavelength that could help to improve vision and protect our eyes as we age. In a recent study, people between the ages of 28 and 72 used a device that shone special red light into their eyes once a day. At the end of the study, the ability to detect colors improved by 20% in those over the age of 40. The best part is that the device used is simple, safe, and only costs around $15 to make, so it should be quite affordable when it hits the market. As technology and our life become increasingly connected, it is fitting that technology could end up being both the cause of and solution to our vision problems. We can see that! 41．According to the first paragraph, spending too much time on the screen is bad for our________. A．hands B．eyes C．backs D．stomachs 42．What is TRUE about the study made on lab mice? A．Blue light is bad for the mice’s eyes. B．Blue light is terribly bad for human eyes. C．Mice’s eyes are used to seeing blue light. D．Mice’s eyes are the same as those of humans. 43．What gives off the most blue light? A．A phone screen. B．A TV screen. C．A computer screen. D．The sun. 44．How can we describe the device giving off red light in the recent study? A．Expensive but helpful. B．Difficult to use but cheap. C．Helpful and not expensive. D．Very big and kind of cheap. 45．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．We can’t stay away from blue light at all. B．Technology can help deal with vision problems. C．No one can see the helpful technology come. D．Technology is difficult to connect with our life. 【答案】 41．B 42．A 43．D 44．C 45．B 【分析】 本文主要讲述了蓝光会伤害我们的眼睛，但随着科技的进步，技术可能会解决人们的视力问题。 【详解】 41．细节理解题。根据“What all of these screens have in common is that they give off blue light, which some say is bad for our eyes.”可知，长时间看屏幕会对我们的眼睛不好。故选B。 42．细节理解题。根据“In the study, blue light caused harm for part of the mice’s eyes.”可知，实验显示蓝光对老鼠的眼睛有害。故选A。 43．细节理解题。根据“New studies show that blue light from phone or computer screens is no more harmful than sunlight, the largest source of blue light.”可知，太阳释放的蓝光最多。故选D。 44．推理判断题。根据“Scientists now believe they have discovered a deep red light of a specific wavelength that could help to improve vision and protect our eyes as we age…and only costs around $15 to make, so it should be quite affordable when it hits the market.”可知，这种设备能够提高视力保护眼睛，且人们能够买得起，因此是有帮助且不贵的。故选C。 45．细节理解题。根据“technology could end up being both the cause of and solution to our vision problems.”可知，技术能够帮助应对视力问题。故选B。 福建省泉州第一中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期11月期中英语试题 Many of us love live music — listening to a singer singing classics we love to sing along to. But while it can be lots of fun nodding our heads to the loud music, it can also harm our hearing. Studies suggest that one in ten adults have made their hearing damaged by loud noises or music. There are lots of tiny hair- like cells (细胞) inside our ears. These cells are known as hair cells because very small stereocilia (静纤毛) sit on top of each cell. These groupings of stereocilia can be damaged when you are in a noisy environment for a long time. Once damaged, these cells cannot respond (作出反应) to sound, and therefore we are left with noise- induced hearing loss, which can be lasting. It can also leave us with ringing sounds in our ears. So, what sounds are too loud? Sound is measured in decibels (dB) (分贝). The safe level of sound humans are thought to be able to stand is 80 dB．The booms of a firework show can reach 120 dB, the sound of a food processor can be around 85 dB, and live music can be around 110 dB．If these sounds continue for a long period of time, it puts our unprotected ears at risk. Your hearing is important, and there are some steps you can take to be as safe as possible. Firstly, when listening to music, especially while using your headphones, make sure you keep it at a proper volume. Also, don’t get too close to the speakers that are playing music. And, if you go to live concerts, why not take some earplugs (耳塞 ) with you? Finally, if you have ringing sounds in your ears, it might be wise to speak to your doctor as soon as possible. 36．The underlined word “damaged” means ________ in Chinese. A．瘫倒 B．损坏 C．取消 D．废除 37．What can we know from Paragraph 1? A．Live music should be canceled. B．People should listen to soft music. C．People are deeply troubled by noise. D．Loud noises could cause hearing damage. 38．The second paragraph is mainly about ________. A．the dangers of loud noises. B．the causes of hearing loss in people. C．what we can do to reduce noises. D．how loud noises affect our hearing. 39．What can be a safe level of sound? A．80 dB． B．85 dB． C．110 dB． D．120 dB． 40．What can you do to protect your ears if you are in a live concert? A．Use headphones. B．Wear earplugs. C．Choose a side seat. D．Stay away from the stage. 【答案】 36．B 37．D 38．D 39．A 40．B 【导语】 本文主要讲述了听大音量的音乐对听力有害，并且论述了噪音如何影响听力，吵闹音乐分贝的标准以及应对措施。 【详解】 36．词义猜测题。根据前句“But while it can be lots of fun nodding our heads to the loud music, it can also harm our hearing.”和常识可知，听大音量的音乐会对人的听力造成损伤。故选B。 37．细节理解题。根据“Studies suggest that one in ten adults have made their hearing damaged by loud noises or music.”可知，研究表明，噪音会对听力造成损伤。故选D。 38．推理判断题。根据“These groupings of stereocilia can be damaged when you are in a noisy environment for a long time.”以及“Once damaged, these cells cannot respond (作出反应) to sound, and therefore we are left with noise- induced hearing loss, which can be lasting.”可知，当人们处于噪杂的环境时，耳朵内毛发细胞中的静纤毛群会受到损伤，细胞就无法对声音作出反应，从而导致听力缺失，这是在说明噪音如何造成耳聋的。故选D。 39．细节理解题。根据“The safe level of sound humans are thought to be able to stand is 80 dB.”可知，人类可以忍受的安全音量分贝是80分贝。故选A。 40．细节理解题。根据“And, if you go to live concerts, why not take some earplugs (耳塞 ) with you?”可知，当你去听音乐会的现场直播时，可以带一些耳塞。故选B。 Hangzhou hosted the 19th Asian Games from September 23rd to October 8th, 2023. The Games are very “smart” thanks to the use of many exciting technologies. The place for the tennis finals is sometimes called the “Small-Lotus (莲花)”. On the top of the stadium (体育场), there are eight “petals” (花瓣). Each petal weighs 160 tons. They can open and close freely. It takes 15 minutes for each petal to open and close. It’s built this way for different kinds of weather. What if there’s an accident during the game and the athletes need first aid? Drones (无人机) can be used to send things over. They can fly as far as 20 kilometers and travel 16 meters in one second. Every dish at the Asian Games should be safe and healthy to eat. In the kitchen of the athletes’ village in Hangzhou, there is a special system that can tell people’s faces. If a “stranger” goes into the kitchen, an alarm will go off to let people know. Do you want to walk around at the stadiums but can’t make it in person? You can try the Hangzhou Asian Games’ metaverse (元宇宙)! You can try it with an app on Alipay. Inside, it’s like an online cartoon world. You can enjoy the charm of the stadiums both from the outside and inside. It will be sad if you can’t find your way. Augmented reality (AR) is here to help. There’s a mini-program called the Hangzhou Asian Games AR service. You can just turn on your phone’s camera, and it will see where you are and then show you the way. 41．What is the “Small Lotus” designed for? A．Making the stadium hold more people. B．Dealing with different weather conditions. C．Presenting the timetable for sporting events. D．Helping drones provide first aid more quickly. 42．Why is an alarm set in the kitchen? A．To make sure the food is safe. B．To test whether dishes are fresh. C．To remind cooks to prepare food. D．To prevent fire accidents during cooking. 43．What can you do in Hangzhou Asian Games’ metaverse? A．Enter the cartoon world in person. B．Communicate with the sports stars. C．Enjoy the beauty of Hangzhou City. D．Experience the charm of the stadiums. 44．The AR service is more attractive to ________. A．tennis fans B．camera lovers C．people who get lost D．players who get hurt 45．We can infer (推断) from the text that the writer feels ________ about the technologies used in Hangzhou Asian Games. A．disappointed B．proud C．hopeful D．puzzled 【答案】 41．B 42．A 43．D 44．C 45．B 【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要向我们介绍了杭州亚运会的科技元素。 41．细节理解题。根据第二段“The place for the tennis finals is sometimes called the ‘Small-Lotus’… It’s built this way for different kinds of weather.”可知，“小荷花”是为适应不同的天气而建造的。故选B。 42．推理判断题。根据第四段“Every dish at the Asian Games should be safe and healthy to eat. In the kitchen of the athletes’ village in Hangzhou, there is a special system that can tell people’s faces. If a ‘stranger’ goes into the kitchen, an alarm will go off to let people know.”可知，亚运会的每一道菜都必须是安全健康的；在杭州亚运村的厨房里有辨别人脸的专门系统，如果有陌生人进入，警报就会响起；据此可以推断，有这样的警报装置是为了保证食物的安全性。故选A。 43．细节理解题。根据第五段“You can enjoy the charm of the stadiums both from the outside and inside.”可知，在杭州亚运会的元宇宙里我们能享受体育馆的魅力。故选D。 44．推理判断题。根据最后一段“It will be sad if you can’t find your way. Augmented reality (AR) is here to help.”可知，找不到路是令人难过的，但是AR随时帮助我们；据此可以推断，AR设备对迷路的人更有用。故选C。 45．推理判断题。综合全文，尤其是第一段“The Games are very ‘smart’ thanks to the use of many exciting technologies.”可知，文章主要介绍了杭州亚运会运用的先进技术，它们使杭州亚运会大放异彩；据此可以推断，作者对杭州亚运会使用的先进技术感到自豪。故选B。 福建省泉州市晋江市安海片区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中英语试卷 In June, 2021, a flying car—the AirCar finished its test flight (飞行) between two airports in Slovakia,, a country in Europe. Stefan Klein, from the company Klein Vision, is the inventor of the flying car. It took him about two years to make it. And the company spent about 1.7 million pounds in making it. The AirCar can turn from a car into a plane in just 2 minutes and 15 seconds. There is room for two people inside the car. The AirCar can fly at heights of 2,500 meters. When it lands, it turns into a sports car, becoming short and small enough to drive on roads. So far, the flying car has spent about 40 hours in the air, including its first flight between cities, from Nitra to Bratislava, on June 28, 2021. Stefan Klein flew the car himself on the 35-minute flight. After landing in Bratislava, Stefan Klein drove it off the airport runway (跑道) and into the city center. He said the AirCar gave him a feeling of freedom (自由) and that he enjoyed the flight very much. Some people wish that one day flying cars will be a big part of everyday life. They say roads will not be so busy with flying cars. 36．Where did the AirCar make its test flight? A．In Asia. B．In Europe. C．In Africa. D．In America. 37．Before the AirCar turns back into a car, it’s ________. A．longer and bigger B．shorter but bigger C．shorter and smaller D．taller but smaller 38．How long did it take Stefan Klein to get to Bratislava from Nitra in the AirCar? A．2 years. B．35 minutes. C．About 40 hours. D．2 hours and 15 seconds. 39．What can we know from the passage? A．Flying cars will take the place of cars in the future. B．The company spent 1.7 million dollars in making the car. C．It’s not easy for Stefan Klein to make the flying car. D．The AirCar can fly at heights of over 2,500 meters. 40．What did Stefan Klein think of his trip in the AirCar? A．Dangerous. B．Boring. C．Useful. D．Satisfied. 【答案】 36．B 37．A 38．B 39．C 40．D 【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种叫AirCar的飞行汽车的相关信息。 【详解】 36．细节理解题。根据第一段“the AirCar finished its test flight between two airports in Slovakia,, a country in Europe.”可知，AirCar在欧洲进行了试飞。故选B。 37．推理判断题。根据第三段“When it lands, it turns into a sports car, becoming short and small enough to drive on roads.”可知，着陆后，它变成了一辆跑车，变得又短又小；据此可以推断，在AirCar变回汽车之前，它是更长更大。故选A。 38．细节理解题。根据第四段“including its first flight between cities, from Nitra to Bratislava, on June 28, 2021. Stefan Klein flew the car himself on the 35-minute flight.”可知，Stefan Klein驾驶AirCar从尼特拉到布拉迪斯拉发花了35分钟。故选B。 39．推理判断题。根据第二段“It took him about two years to make it. And the company spent about 1.7 million pounds in making it.”可知，Stefan Klein花了大约两年的时间才完成这个任务，而且花费了大约170万英镑来制造它；据此可以推断，对于Stefan Klein来说，制造飞行汽车并不容易。故选C。 40．观点态度题。根据倒数第二段“After landing in Bratislava, Stefan Klein drove it off the airport runway and into the city center. He said the AirCar gave him a feeling of freedom and that he enjoyed the flight very much.”可知，Stefan Klein认为AirCar给了他一种自由的感觉，他非常享受这次飞行；据此可以推断，他对这次飞行之旅很满意。故选D。 How do you feel about nature? After spending hours indoors, do you feel better when you visit your local parks? Most people think that nature is good for our bodies and brains (大脑). However, the number of visitors to Canada’s national parks is getting lower every year. And in countries such as the USA, only 10% of teenagers spend time outside every day. Many doctors feel that this is a problem in the twenty-first century. As a result, some doctors are studying the connection (联系) between nature and health: one example of this is the work of Dr. Matilda in Sweden. The doctor gave people a math test. During the test, their heart rates (心率) were fast. After the test, one group of people sat in a 3D-virtual-reality (虚拟现实) room for fifteen minutes with pictures and sounds of nature. Their heart rates were slower than those people’s in the other group. The virtual touch with nature helped them feel more relaxed. The natural world allows our brains to rest and slow down, and can trigger positive (积极的) feelings and a sense of peace. Another good example of how nature is good for health comes from Canada. In Toronto, researchers studied 31,000 people living in the city. They found that healthier people lived near parks. Because of studies like these, some countries and cities want nature to be part of people’s everyday life. In Dubai, for example, there are plans for a new shopping mall with a large garden so shoppers can relax outside with trees, plants and water. In Switzerland, “forest schools” are popular. School children study their subjects in the forests and do lots of exercise outside. And Republic of Korea is another good example. It has new forests near its cities and around 13 million people visit these forests every year. So after building cities for so long, maybe it’s now time to start rebuilding nature. 41．What does Paragraph 1 mainly talk about? A．Teenagers’ learning in the 21st century. B．Visiting local parks. C．How much time we spend outdoors. D．The tourism in different countries. 42．After the math test, the heart rates of people who sat in a 3D-virtual-reality room were ________ the heart rates of those who didn’t. A．slower than B．faster than C．the same as D．similar to 43．What does the underlined word “trigger” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Cause. B．Take. C．Encourage. D．Reduce. 44．Match the countries or cities with the information and choose the right answer ________. ①The USA a. Children study in the forests and do lots of activities outside. ②Dubai b. About 13 million people visit new forests near its cities every year. ③Switzerland c. A new shopping mall with a large garden will be built. ④Republic of Korea d. 10% of teenagers spend time outside every day. A．①—b ②—d ③—a ④—c B．①—d ②—c ③—a ④—b C．①—a ②—c ③—d ④—b D．①—c ②—b ③—a ④—d 45．In which part of the newspaper can we read the passage? A．Job wanted. B．Travel and food. C．Nature and health. D．Sports and health. 【答案】 41．C 42．A 43．A 44．B 45．C 【导语】 本文探讨了大自然和健康之间的关系。研究发现，经常接触大自然对人类的身体和大脑都有好处，不同的国家也采取了相应的措施来改善国民的健康状况。 41．主旨大意题。根据第一段“However, the number of visitors to Canada’s national parks is getting lower every year…Many doctors feel that this is a problem in the twenty-first century.”可知，本段主要以加拿大、美国等国家人们的户外活动时间情况为例，介绍了如今人们的户外活动时间正在逐渐减少。故选C。 42．细节理解题。根据“After the test, one group of people sat in a 3D-virtual-reality (虚拟现实) room for fifteen minutes with pictures and sounds of nature. Their heart rates were slower than those people’s in the other group.”可知，测试后坐在放着大自然声音的3D虚拟现实房间的这些人的心率比其他人更慢。故选A。 43．词句猜测题。根据第三段“The virtual touch with nature helped them feel more relaxed. The natural world allows our brains to rest and slow down, and can trigger positive (积极的) feelings and a sense of peace.”可推知此处是指能够激发积极的感觉。故选A。 44．细节理解题。根据第一段“And in countries such as the USA, only 10% of teenagers spend time outside every day. Many doctors feel that this is a problem in the twenty-first century.”可知在美国等国家，只有10%的青少年每天花时间在户外，故①—d；根据第四段“In Dubai, for example, there are plans for a new shopping mall with a large garden so shoppers can relax outside with trees, plants and water.”可知在迪拜有计划要建造一个新的购物中心，里面有一个大花园，购物者可以在有树、植物和水的户外放松，故②—c；根据第四段“In Switzerland, ‘forest schools’ are popular. School children study their subjects in the forests and do lots of exercise outside.”可知在瑞士，“森林学校”很受欢迎，学生们在森林里学习他们的课程，并在户外做大量的锻炼，故③—a；根据第四段“And Republic of Korea is another good example. It has new forests near its cities and around 13 million people visit these forests every year.”可知韩国附近有新的森林，每年大约有1300万人参观这些森林，故④—b。故选B。 45．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要探讨了大自然和健康之间的关系，可推知在报纸的自然与健康部分能够看到这篇文章。故选C。 福建省漳州市诏安县初中第一教研片2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试题 三、阅读理解 Sometimes, using hand gestures can be more informative and convenient than using words, especially when you can’t speak someone else’s language. But before you head out into the world using the hand gestures you already know, you may want to do some research first to find out what signs are acceptable — and where. V for Victory? In Asia, "V" stands for victory. But in Western countries, it can mean peace, too. When you make the sign, be sure to have the front of your palm facing outward. Showing people the back of your hand is an impolite gesture in the UK. L for Loser. The letter "L", made with your thumb and index finger, stands for "Loser" and is an insult. So it’s best to avoid making this sign. Blah-blah-blah! This gesture looks like a talking mouth. It is often used to describe someone who is talking too much and doing too little. It’s also a little rude. Fingers Crossed. Crossing the index and middle fingers is used to wish for good luck. Students might make this sign before an exam. Of course, it doesn’t actually help! ILY Sign. This really nice hand gesture is from American Sign Language. It combines the letters "I" "L" and "Y" to mean "I love you". Counting with Fingers. And finally, for the most useful signs — how to count the numbers from one to ten. Notice how English-speaking countries use both hands instead of one. So the next time you go to a market in the US, remember to use these signs to bargain. 26．How many gestures are mentioned in the passage? A．3. B．4. C．5. D．6. 27．When a young man falls in love with a beautiful lady, which of the following signs he may make to her? A．B    lah-blah-blah. B．Fingers Crossed. C．ILY Sign. D．Counting with Fingers. 28．When you make the sign "V", it’s to show people the back of your hand in the UK. A．ictory B．peace C．polite D．rude 29．Lily is hanging out with her mother in the mall now. They may use the sign when shopping. A．V B．Counting with Fingers C．Fingers Crossed D．L 30．According to the passage, which is TRUE? A．It’s best to avoid making "L" sign because it is an insult. B．Crossing the index and your thumb fingers is used to wish for good luck. C．ILY Sign is often used to describe someone who is talking too much and doing too little. D．You can make "V" gesture anywhere because it always stands for victory. 【答案】 26．D 27．C 28．D 29．B 30．A 【分析】 文章大意：有时，使用手势比使用文字更能提供信息和方便，特别是当你不能说别人的语言时。但是在你用你已经知道的手势走向世界之前，你可能想先做一些研究，找出哪些手势是可以接受的，以及在哪里。 【详解】 26．细节理解题。根据文中“V for Victory? L for Loser. Blah-blah-blah! Fingers Crossed. ILY Sign. Counting with Fingers.” “V代表胜利？我是失败者。呜呜呜呜！手指交叉。我签名。用手指数数。”可知，文章中提到了6个手势，故答案为D。 27．细节理解题。根据文中“ILY Sign.This really nice hand gesture is from American Sign Language. It combines the letters "I" "L" and "Y" to mean "I love you".” 我签名。这个很好的手势来自美国手语。它把字母“I”“L”和“Y”组合起来表示“我爱你”。可知，当一个年轻人爱上一位美丽的女士时，他可以对她做ly签名标记，故答案为C。 28．细节理解题。根据文中“When you make the sign, be sure to have the front of your palm facing outward. Showing people the back of your hand is an impolite gesture in the UK.” 当你做标志时，一定要让你的手掌正面朝外。在英国，向人们展示你的手背是不礼貌的举动。可知，故答案为D。 29．细节理解题。根据文中“Notice how English-speaking countries use both hands instead of one. So the next time you go to a market in the US, remember to use these signs to bargain.” 注意说英语的国家如何使用双手而不是一只。所以下次你去美国市场时，记得用这些标志来讨价还价。可知，莉莉现在和她妈妈在商场里闲逛。他们购物时可以使用“.用手指计数”这个标志。故答案为B。 30．细节理解题。根据文中“The letter "L", made with your thumb and index finger, stands for "Loser" and is an insult. ” 用拇指和食指写的字母“L”代表“失败者”，是一种侮辱。可知，A. It’s best to avoid making "L" sign because it is an insult.是正确的；根据文中“Crossing the index and middle fingers is used to wish for good luck.” 交叉食指和中指是用来祝好运的。可知B. Crossing the index and your thumb fingers is used to wish for good luck.是错误的；根据文中“Blah-blah-blah!This gesture looks like a talking mouth. It is often used to describe someone who is talking too much and doing too little” 呜呜呜呜！这个手势看起来像一张会说话的嘴。它常被用来形容一个人说得太多做得太少。可知，C. ILY Sign is often used to describe someone who is talking too much and doing too little是错误的；.根据文中“In Asia, "V" stands for victory. But in Western countries, it can mean peace, too” 在亚洲，“V”代表胜利。但在西方国家，这也意味着和平。可知，D. You can make "V" gesture anywhere because it always stands for victory.是错误的，故答案为A。 福建省厦门市湖滨中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试题 Studying for exams doesn’t always come easily. Sometimes you can’t pay attention to what you need to do. At other times, you can’t figure out how to organize your study to make good use of time. With the Pomodoro Technique, you will be better at how to plan your time. The Pomodoro Technique is a method with around 25 minutes studying periods divided (分割) into 3 to 5 minutes’ breaks. While you are during a pomodoro (番茄钟) , it’s important not to distract (分心) yourself. That’s why I don’t advise you to study at home. You may be distracted by remembering the floor to sweep, or clothes to wash. It’s better to go to a quiet library, where the Pomodoro Technique will work. But there is something more efficient (高效的) than planning your time. If you have a clear goal, you will work better. Here are more tips to improve your performance. Motivate yourself. Have a goal, make a wish board or watch interviews of successful people who encourage you. It’s up to you to find what motivates you, but when you do, studying will get easier. Get enough sleep. Short sleep will make you unhappy and influence your memory. An irregular sleeping habit may lead to many heart diseases and other illnesses. So you’d better get up or get to bed at the same time every day. Clean your workspace. In a clean environment and with a clear goal, studying will be more pleasant and effective. In fact, there are many ways for us to learn efficiently. Whichever you choose, what suits you is the best. 56．How long can you take a break after 4 pomodoros? A．For 3 to 5 minutes. B．For 10 to 15 minutes. C．For 15 to 25 minutes. D．For 15 to 30 minutes. 57．Why is it hard to use the Pomodoro Technique at home? A．Because it’s too noisy to study at. B．Because it’s not comfortable enough. C．Because you’re easily distracted by chores. D．Because you’re not clear about what to do. 58．Which is “more efficient” according to the text? A．Going to a quiet library. B．Having a clear goal. C．Improving your memory. D．Planning your time. 59．What does the underlined word “irregular” mean? A．不规则的 B．固定的 C．随机的 D．经常的 60．Which question could best help us find out the writer’s purpose? A．Did the writer advise us to do chores? B．Did the writer help us keep healthy? C．Did the writer try to teach us skills? D．Did the writer ask us to be quiet in public? 【答案】 56．D 57．C 58．B 59．A 60．C 【导语】 本文主要介绍了番茄时间管理法这个简单并行之有效的方法。 【详解】 56．细节理解题。根据图片中“Take a longer 15-30 minutes break”可知，四个番茄钟后，你可以休息15至30分钟。故选D。 57．细节理解题。根据“You may be distracted by remembering the floor to sweep, or clothes to wash.”可知，在家容易被杂务分心，所以很难使用番茄时间管理法。故选C。 58．细节理解题。根据“But there is something more efficient (高效的) than planning your time. If you have a clear goal, you will work better.”可知，有明确的目标会更高效。故选B。 59．词句猜测题。根据“... sleeping habit may lead to many heart diseases and other illnesses. So you’d better get up or get to bed at the same time every day.”可知，建议每天在同一时间起床或上床睡觉，即要建立有规律的睡眠，因为不规律的睡眠容易导致心脏疾病或其他疾病；结合选项可知，“irregular”意为“不规则的”。故选A。 60．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了什么是番茄时间管理法，以及如何让自己工作或学习更加高效的一些技巧；结合选项可知，C选项“作者是否试图教我们技巧？”符合文意。故选C。 The 19th Asian Games, were held in Hangzhou, China in 2023. It was the largest and most technological Asian Games. The Games included many kinds of cutting-edge (前沿的) technologies to make players and watchers have safe and enjoyable experiences. Facial recognition technology was used to know about players and officials in order to make sure that only related people could enter (进入) Asian Games Village. The facial recognition system was connected with the event’s safety systems, allowing for a safer environment for all players. Drones were used to learn about the event, both on and off the field. The drones were fixed with cameras and sensors (感应器) to provide a full view of the event for the watchers who watched the game on TV. The drones were able to notice any activity, as well as provide real-time events. VR(Virtual Reality) was well used in every area of the Asian Games. With a pair of special glasses, players could train and compete in a virtual(虚拟的) world instead of going into the field. For watchers, it provided a chance to experience the players’ real training. All the people with VR glasses could enjoy the games in different places. 61．Why were cutting-edge technologies used at the Asian Games? A．To show the technological development. B．To provide a full view of the event on TV. C．To control entry to the Asian Games Village. D．To provide a safe and enjoyable experience. 62．Which technology was used to make sure the safety at the Asian Games Village? A．Facial recognition technology. B．Drone technology. C．Sensor technology D．VR technology 63．Why was drones used at the Hangzhou Asian Games? A．To offer a full view of the event to players. B．To provide real-time events and monitor activity. C．To provide watchers with virtual events in time. D．To get information about the daily life of officials. 64．What can players do with VR glasses? A．Enter the Asian Games Village. B．Be fixed with cameras and sensors. C．Have a full view of the event. D．Train and compete in a virtual world. 65．What is the topic of the text? A．Sports. B．Science. C．History. D．Health. 【答案】 61．D 62．A 63．B 64．D 65．B 【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了2023年杭州亚运会上的高科技。 【详解】 61．细节理解题。根据“The Games included many kinds of cutting-edge (前沿的) technologies to make players and watchers have safe and enjoyable experiences.”可知，是为了给运动员和观看比赛的人提供一个安全和愉快的体验，故选D。 62．细节理解题。根据“The facial recognition system was connected with the event’s safety systems, allowing for a safer environment for all players.”可知，亚运村使用了人脸识别技术来确保安全，故选A。 63．细节理解题。根据“The drones were fixed with cameras and sensors (感应器) to provide a full view of the event for the watchers who watched the game on TV. The drones were able to notice any activity, as well as provide real-time events.”可知，为在电视上观看比赛的观众提供了整个比赛的全景，并且无人机能够注意到任何活动，并提供实时事件，故选B。 64．细节理解题。根据“With a pair of special glasses, players could train and compete in a virtual(虚拟的) world instead of going into the field.”可知，运动员可以在虚拟世界中训练和比赛，故选D。 65．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了2023年杭州亚运会上的高科技，与科技有关，故选B。 福建省厦门外国语学校石狮分校2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试题 Do We Really Need Smart Cities? Cities around the world are racing to become “smart”. It’s just like a classroom full of hard-working students. Take Toronto, Canada, for example. Technology (Tech) company Google has made a 1,500-page plan. It’s going to remake two neighborhoods with things like snow-melting (融雪的) roads. To build smart cities, we need lots of new technologies, such as robots and artificial intelligence (AI). These technologies will lead to safer and more efficient cities. However, they will also raise questions about privacy (隐私). But there is a more serious problem: Smart cities will be difficult to manage. As we know all too well from our personal lives, sometimes tech products are not dependable. The Internet and our computers break down regularly. Tech products also age quickly. Only a few years into their lives, problems may become more and more common. In smart cities, many basic systems and services, such as water services, are based on such tech products. What if they break down regularly? Can you imagine the result? New technologies in 2020 will be outdated before 2025. If we use smart technologies widely in cities, we will need to be prepared to replace them every few years. But who would want to pay this bill? The most important problem is whether having a smart city will make us better at solving city problems. Smart technologies can’t solve problems on their own. Suppose AI programs discover a road that needs to be repaired. It still requires people to do the job, doesn’t it? As an engineer, I think smart technologies should have a place in cities. However, that place is not everywhere. For many of our city problems, we don’t really need the latest technologies. The best of the old ideas work better. 61．The underlined word “students” in Paragraph 1 refers to “_____”. A．cities in Canada B．advanced technologies C．cities around the world D．people living in the cities 62．What is tech company Google going to do? A．Invent snow-melting roads. B．Remake 2 neighborhoods in Toronto. C．Keep the company more efficient. D．Make a plan for rebuilding Toronto. 63．What do we need to build smart cities according to the passage? A．The best of old ideas. B．Lots of new technologies. C．More building materials. D．The Internet and computers. 64．The example of a road that needs to be repaired is used to show __________. A．tech products break down regularly in smart cities B．it is difficult and expensive to manage a smart city C．smart technologies can't solve problems on their own D．many new technologies become outdated in five years 65．Which of the following titles is also suitable for this passage? A．How People Build a Smart City B．The Smartest City in the World C．The Advantages of Smart Cities D．Why I Don’t Support Smart Cities 【答案】 61．C 62．B 63．B 64．C 65．D 【导语】 本文主要讲述了建设智能城市，我们需要很多新技术以及智能城市的一些弊端。 【详解】 61．词义猜测题。根据“Cities around the world are racing to become ‘smart’. It’s just like a classroom full of hard-working students.”（世界各地的城市都在竞相变得“聪明”。就像教室里挤满了勤奋的学生。）可知这里的学生指的是前句提到的“世界各地的城市”，故选C。 62．细节理解题。根据“Take Toronto, Canada, for example. Technology (Tech) company Google has made a 1,500-page plan. It’s going to remake two neighborhoods with things like snow-melting (融雪的) roads.”可知科技公司谷歌要改造多伦多的两个社区。故选B。 63．细节理解题。根据“To build smart cities, we need lots of new technologies,”可知为了建设智能城市，我们需要很多新技术，故选B。 64．推理判断题。根据“Smart technologies can't solve problems on their own. Suppose AI programs discover a road that needs to be repaired. It still requires people to do the job, doesn’t it?”（智能技术本身无法解决问题。假设人工智能程序发现了一条需要修复的道路。它仍然需要人们来做这项工作，不是吗？）可推知一条需要修理的道路的例子是用来表明智能技术不能单独解决问题，故选C。 65．标题归纳题。根据“As an engineer, I think smart technologies should have a place in cities. However, that place is not everywhere. For many of our city problems, we don’t really need the latest technologies. The best of the old ideas work better.”（作为一名工程师，我认为智能技术应该在城市中占有一席之地。然而，这个地方并不是到处都是。对于我们的许多城市问题，我们并不需要最新的技术。最好的旧想法效果更好。）以及全文可知，作者不太支持智慧城市的想法，故选D。 福建省漳州市诏安县初中第一教研片2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中考试英语试题 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 A kind of little cars may take the place of today’s big ones many years later. If everyone drives such cars in the future, there will be less pollution in the air. There will also be more space for parking in cities, and the streets will be less crowded. The little cars of the future will cost less. Driving will be safer, too, since these little cars can go only 65 kilometers an hour. The cars of the future will be fine for going around a city, but they will not be useful for a long way. Little cars will go 450 kilometers before they need to stop for more gasoline (汽油). If big cars are still used with the small ones, two kinds of roads will be needed in the future. Some roads will be needed for the big, faster cars and other roads will be needed for the small, slower ones. 根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 31．There is much pollution in the air today because ________. A．people drive big cars B．people drive little cars C．small cars will go 450 kilometers before they need to stop for more gasoline D．the usual size of cars today is too small 32．The usual size of cars today is ________. A．much smaller than the future one B．as big as the future ones C．as small as the future ones D．bigger than the future ones 33．Which of the following statements (陈述) is NOT true? A．Big cars cost more. B．Big cars are not useful for a long way. C．The cars of the future will be smaller than today’s cars. D．Small cars are slower than big ones. 34．The streets will be less crowded because ________. A．there will be fewer cars in the future B．there will be fewer people in the streets C．three kinds of roads will be built D．future cars will be smaller 35．Two kinds of roads will be needed in the future because ________. A．there will be too many cars in the future B．more and more people will go to cities C．big cars run faster and little cars run slower D．it looks more beautiful to have two kinds of roads 【答案】 31．A 32．D 33．B 34．D 35．C 【导语】 本文给我们预测了未来人们会驾驶的一种新汽车，这种汽车比我们现在的汽车要更小，速度更慢，消耗也更少。如果人们都开这种小汽车的话，空气污染就会减少，城市里停车的空间会更多，街道也不会那么拥挤。 【详解】 31．推理判断题。根据短文的开头“If everyone drives such cars in the future, there will be less pollution in the air.”可知，在将来人们会开一种小型的汽车，这样可以减少空气中的污染。由此我们可以推测，现在空气污染这么严重是因为人们开大汽车的缘故。故选A。 32．推理判断题。根据短文第一段中“There will also be more space for parking in cities, and the streets will be less crowded”可知，如果未来人们都开那种小汽车的话，在城市里就将会有更多的停车空间，街道也不会那么拥挤。由此我们可以推断，未来的这种小汽车要比我们现在的汽车更小。故选D。 33．推理判断题。根据“The little cars of the future will cost less.”可以推断出现在的大汽车花费多，故A是正确的；根据第一段“There will also be more space for parking in cities, and the streets will be less crowded.”可知，未来的小汽车体型小，故C是正确的；根据“Driving will be safer, too, since these little cars can go only 65 kilometers an hour.”可知，未来的小汽车速度更慢，故D是正确的；根据第二段中“but they will not be useful for a long way”可知，小汽车不适合长途旅行，不是大汽车。故选B。 34．推理判断题。根据短文的第一段中我们可以知道，如果未来人们都开小汽车的话，城市里的停车空间会更多，街道也不会那么拥挤。由此我们可以推断，这是因为未来的这种小汽车体型更小。故选D。 35．细节理解题。根据短文的最后一句话“two kinds of roads will be needed in the future. Some roads will be needed for the big, faster cars and other roads will be needed for the small, slower ones”可知，未来要修建两种道路，一种给速度较快的大汽车，一种给未来的速度较慢的小汽车。故选C。 It is widely agreed that the overuse of coal and oil has caused serious environmental problems. Scientists are trying to find new clean energies that do not pollute the air, the water or the ground. Solar power(太阳能)is one of them. Solar power is a kind of electricity which is produced by taking energy from the sun, using solar panels(面板，电池板). The power is easy to get and will never be used up. Whenever it is sunny, there is the power. The power is clean and renewable. It helps to reduce waste and pollution, which is great for the environment. For some areas that are too far away to send electricity to, solar power is especially necessary. People there use solar power for lights, TVs, computers, washing machines, fridges and many other things. Therefore, more and more countries, such as China, the USA, Japan and India, encourage scientists to develop practical(实用的)technology to put solar power to use. However, the power is not as widely used as expected(预期的). One of the challenges(挑战)is that a solar power system needs sunshine. Countries or areas with a lot of rain, like the UK, are not suitable to develop such power systems(系统). Secondly, a solar power station requires a very large site(地点)to fix(安装)enough solar panels to collect sunlight and change it into electricity. What’s more, solar panels are expensive at present though the energy itself doesn’t cost anything. Today scientists are working hard to develop more practical and cheaper solar power systems. Maybe one day solar power will be one of the most important clean energies in our life. 36．Solar power is a kind of energy taken from ________. A．the air B．the sun C．the water D．the ground 37．The underlined phrase “be used up” means ________. A．短缺 B．滥用 C．用完 D．习惯 38．Why isn’t the solar power used widely? A．Because a solar system needs sunshine. B．Because solar panels are expensive. C．Because fixing solar panels needs very large sites. D．All of A, B and C． 39．What is the main idea for the Paragraph 4? A．The ways to use solar power. B．The advantages of solar power. C．The places to build the solar power stations. D．The difficulties of putting solar power to use widely. 40．What can we learn from the passage? A．Solar energy itself is expensive. B．Solar power will be used up very soon. C．Solar power is a kind of clean and useful energy. D．Solar power is much better than the other energies. 【答案】 36．B 37．C 38．D 39．D 40．C 【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一种新型的清洁能源——太阳能。 【详解】 36．细节理解题。根据“Solar power is a kind of electricity which is produced by taking energy from the sun.”可知，太阳能是一种从太阳获取的能量。故选B。 37．词义猜测题。根据“The power is easy to get and will never be used up. Whenever it is sunny, there is the power.”可知，只要有太阳就有能量，太阳是不会消失殆尽的，所以这种能量是永远不会用完的。故选C。 38．细节理解题。根据“One of the challenges...doesn’t cost anything.”可知，太阳能没有被广泛应用的原因有①太阳能系统需要太阳，而有的国家常年下雨不适合发展这样的电力系统；②太阳能板价格昂贵；③太阳能发电站需要一个非常大的场地。题干中A、B和C表述均符合原文。故选D。 39．段落大意题。根据全段内容可知，本段主要讲述了太阳能目前没有被广泛安装使用的几种挑战，即遇到的困难。故选D。 40．细节理解题。根据“The power is clean and renewable.”和“People there use solar power for lights, TVs, computers, washing machines, fridges and many other things.”可知，人们可以利用太阳能照明和使用家用电器，而且太阳能是一种清洁能源，选项C“太阳能是一种清洁有用的能源”符合原文表述。故选C。 What are fossils? Fossils are the remains of plants or animals. For such remains to be considered fossils, scientists have decided they have to be over 10,000 years old. The word fossil comes from the Latin word “fossilis”, which means, “dig up”. Fossils can be divided into “body fossils” and “trace(痕迹) fossils”. Body fossils are the remains of a plant or animal’s body. Trace fossils are the remains of the activity of an animal, such as footprints, egg shells, and nests. How are fossils formed? Some animals were quickly covered after their death by sediment(沉淀物) like earth, mud or sand. Over time, the parts of the animals that didn’t rot (usually the harder parts like bones and teeth) were covered in the newly formed sediment. Then, a lot of chemical changes happened to the animals bodies. Water with minerals(矿物质) went into the bone and took the place of the chemicals in the bone with rock-like minerals. In the end we get a heavy, rock-like copy of the original object - a fossil. There weren’t any changes in size and shape when an object changed into a fossil, but the fossil of a bone doesn’t have any bone in it! It is chemically more like a rock! According to scientists, fossils have been found on every continent(大陆) on Earth. 41．Trace fossils can’t be formed from the ______ of some kind of animals. A．footprints B．nests C．eggs D．bodies 42．______ brings the rock-like minerals into the bone. A．Sunlight B．Earth C．Water D．Air 43．According to the last paragraph, the fossil is as ______ as the original object. A．heavy B．big C．old D．clean 44．We can know that ______ from the passage. A．scientists think that the fossils may have a history of 100 centuries. B．people haven’t found any fossil on the continent of Africa. C．we can find some real bones in the fossils of a bone. D．there are many kinds of sediment in the fossils. 45．This passage most probably comes from ______. A．an advertisement B．a medical magazine C．a science book D．a notice 【答案】 41．D 42．C 43．B 44．A 45．C 【分析】 文章主要讲述了什么是化石？化石是怎样形成的？ 【详解】 41．根据文章第一段信息：Body fossils are the remains of a plant or animal’s body. Trace fossils are the remains of the activity of an animal, such as footprints, egg shells, and nests.可知，追踪动物的化石是研究动物行为遗留物，比如脚印，蛋壳，或者巢穴。没有提到身体body。故答案为D. 42．根据文章第二段信息：Water with minerals(矿物质) went into the bone and took the place of the chemicals in the bone with rock-like minerals.可知，带有矿物质的水进入到骨头，用像岩石一样的矿物质代替了在骨头里面的化学物质。故答案为C. 43．根据文章最后一段信息：There weren’t any changes in size and shape when an object changed into a fossil, but the fossil of a bone doesn’t have any bone in it!可知，一个物体在变成化石时，在大小，形状上几乎没有变化。故答案为B. 44．根据文章第一段信息：For such remains to be considered fossils, scientists have decided they have to be over 10,000 years old.可知，科学家认为这些化石已经一万年的历史了，也就是历经了100个世纪。故答案为A. 45．根据文章两个标题：What are fossils? How are fossils formed?可知，文章主要讲述了什么是化石？化石是怎样形成的？可知，这篇文章属于科普文章。故答案为C. 福建省长泰第一中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中检测英语试题 As climate change brings dangers to people, we are now facing another problem—underground climate change. With the development of cities, the rising underground temperature is causing the ground to heat up and deform, reported a research team from Northwestern University, US. In the last three years, the team had put more than 150 temperature sensors under Chicago. The places include subway tunnels (隧道), underground parking lots and basements (地下室) of buildings. The temperatures they recorded were surprising. For example, air temperatures in underground structures can be up to 25℃ higher compared to the undisturbed ground temperature. After collecting data in Chicago, the team created computer models to see how temperatures will influence the ground until 2051. When heated, some soft materials may contract (收缩), and other materials, such as stone, may expand (膨胀) in size. The models showed that warmer temperatures can cause the ground to expand upward by as much as 1.2 centimeters, or sink downward by as much as 0.8 centimeters. This may even cause the ground to crack (开裂), leaving people who live and work above in dangerous situations. “The effects can be very bad, but it takes a long time to see them,” Rotta Loria, who led the study, said in a report. As scientists have already known a lot about underground climate change, future plans for cities should take it into consideration. Materials that take in heat can be used to keep the heat from entering the ground. The team also pointed out that the rising temperature could be seen as an opportunity. City planners can try to collect heat underground and send it above for heating. 61．Which place might belong to the “undisturbed ground”? A．Forests. B．Subway tunnels. C．Basements of buildings. D．Underground parking lots. 62．What did the research team find in Chicago? A．Underground climate change is quickening. B．The underground temperature has risen to 25℃. C．Local underground temperatures are rising. D．Climate change affects the underground temperature. 63．Which of following may be caused by underground climate change? A．Cracking in the ground. B．Contractions in buildings. C．Expansions of soft materials. D．More earthquakes. 64．To lower underground temperature, researchers suggested ________. A．we use materials that take in heat B．we collect heat underground C．we cut down human activities D．we protect the underground environment 65．What is the last paragraph mainly about? A．What the team will study in the future. B．How to make use of the rising underground heat. C．How to control the temperature underground. D．What the results will be if we don’t take action. 【答案】 61．A 62．C 63．A 64．A 65．B 【导语】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了地下温度不断地上升，给人们带来危险，然而，科学家认为气温上升可能被视为一个机会，城市规划者可以尝试在地下收集热量，并将其输送到上面供暖。 【详解】 61．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The places include subway tunnels (隧道), underground parking lots and basements (地下室) of buildings. The temperatures they recorded were surprising. For example, air temperatures in underground structures can be up to 25℃ higher compared to the undisturbed ground temperature.”可知，地铁隧道、地下停车场和地下室都属于地下，森林属于地面。故选A。 62．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The temperatures they recorded were surprising. For example, air temperatures in underground structures can be up to 25℃ higher compared to the undisturbed ground temperature.”可知，研究小组在芝加哥发现当地地下温度正在上升。故选C。 63．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This may even cause the ground to crack (开裂), leaving people who live and work above in dangerous situations.”可知，地下气候变化可能会引起地面开裂。故选A。 64．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“Materials that take in heat can be used to keep the heat from entering the ground.”可知，为了降低地下温度，研究人员建议使用吸收热量的材料。故选A。 65．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“The team also pointed out that the rising temperature could be seen as an opportunity. City planners can try to collect heat underground and send it above for heating.”可知，地下温度不断地上升也可以被视为是一个机遇，城市规划者可以尝试在地下收集热量，然后将其送至地面供暖，所以本段主要讲述的是如何利用地下不断上升的热量。故选B。 福建师范大学平潭附属中学2023—2024学年九年级上学期期中英语测试 The population aging has become a serious problem in many countries in the world. How to take good care of the old becomes a big problem . The care homes in London come up with an amazing way to stop old people feeling lonely—giving them hens to look after. The project is dreamed up by a local charity (慈善机构) to reduce loneliness and improve happiness among the old. It’s also used to help patients with dementia, a serious illness of the mind. Workers in care homes have reported a reduction in the use of medicine where hens are in use. Among those taking part in the project is 80-year-old Ruth Xavier. She said, “I used to keep hens when I was younger and had to prepare their breakfast each morning before I went to school. I’ m enjoying the creative activity, and it feels great to have done something useful.” Wendy Wilson, a care manager at 60 Penfold Street, one of the first to take up the project, said, “People really welcome the idea of the project. We are looking forward to the advantages and fun the project can bring to people here.” Lynn Lewis, director of Notting Hill Pathways, said, “We are happy take part in the project. It will really help bring our people together through a shared interest and creative activities.” There are now 700 old people looking after hens in 20 care homes in the northeast. And now the charity is working hard to raise money for the project across the country. 31．What does the underlined word “them” refer to? A．care homes B．old people C．patients D．workers 32．The purpose of the project is to help the old ________. A．improve their health B．reduce the use of medicine C．fight against a mind illness D．reduce loneliness and improve happiness 33．What can we know about the three people in the passage? A．They all used to keep hens at a young age. B．They are in the same community. C．They all like the project. D．They are all in their eighties. 34．What’s the Chinese meaning of the word “dementia” in para 2? A．活动 B．想法 C．机构 D．痴呆 35．What might the passage talk about next? A．How the charity raises money. B．What other people think of the project. C．How old people look after hens. D．How the charity builds care homes around the country. 【答案】 31．B 32．D 33．C 34．D 35．A 【导语】 本文主要介绍了伦敦的养老院想出了一个办法来防止老年人感到孤独。 【详解】 31．词义猜测题。根据第一段“The care homes in London come up with an amazing way to stop old people feeling lonely—giving them hens to look after.”可知，伦敦的养老院想出了一个惊人的方法来让老人不再感到孤独——让他们养鸡。由此可知，them指代老人。故选B。 32．细节理解题。根据第二段“The project is dreamed up by a local charity (慈善机构) to reduce loneliness and improve happiness among the old.”可知，该项目是由当地一家慈善机构想出来的，旨在减少老年人的孤独感，提高他们的幸福感。故选D。 33．细节理解题。根据第三段“I’ m enjoying the creative activity, and it feels great to have done something useful.”，第四段“People really welcome the idea of the project. We are looking forward to the advantages and fun the project can bring to people here.”和第五段“We are happy take part in the project.”可知，文中的三人都很喜欢这个项目。故选C。 34．词义猜测题。根据第二段“It’s also used to help patients with dementia, a serious illness of the mind.”可知，dementia是一种严重的精神疾病，结合选项，“痴呆”符合。故选D。 35．推理判断题。根据最后一段“And now the charity is working hard to raise money for the project across the country.”可知，现在这个慈善机构正在努力为全国的项目筹集资金。由此推测，文章接下来可能要介绍这个慈善机构如何筹集资金。故选A。 In the world of gestures, the best suggestion is to remember the two A’s-Ask and Aware(意识到). If you see a gesture that is new or puzzling, ask a local person what it means. Then be aware of the body signs around you. Let’s check out three common hand gestures, the OK-Sign, the Thumb-Up and the V-Sign. 1. The OK-Sign This gesture was popular in the USA during the early 19th century by the newspapers that were starting using first letters to shorten common phrases. Use the gesture to tell a French person their cooking is wonderful and maybe they’ll throw you out. In Japan, it can mean money. If you travel internationally, the safest rule is to always ask the locals to show you their insult (侮辱) signs to avoid any possible uncomfortable situations. 2. The Thumb-Up When Europeans count from one to five, they use the Thumb-Up to mean one and the index finger (食指) becomes two; but most English-speaking people count one on the index finger and two on the middle finger, in this case, the Thumb-Up will mean the number five; it’s commonly used by hitch-hikers(搭便车的人) who are thumbing a lift; it is an OK-Sign; and when the thumb is sharply upwards, it becomes an insult. 3. The V-Sign Winston Churchill popularized the V-for-victory sign during the World War II, but his two-fingered gesture was done with the palm (手掌) facing out. What about the palm faces towards the speaker? It would be an insult. 36．The best suggestion in the world of gestures is ________. A．to ask a local person what they mean B．to know the body signs around you C．to check out three common hand gestures D．to remember the two A’s-Ask and Aware 37．When was the OK-Sign gesture popular in the USA? A．During the early 17th century. B．During the late 18thcentury. C．During the early 19th century. D．During the late 19th century. 38．How many meanings about the Thumb-Up gesture are mentioned in the passage? A．2. B．3. C．4. D．5. 39．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．When Europeans count from one to five, they use the Thumb-Up to mean one. B．You can use the OK-Sign gesture to tell a Frenchman their cooking is wonderful. C．Most English-speaking people use the Thumb-Up to mean the number one. D．If you do business with Japanese, you can’t use the OK-Sign gesture to mean money. 40．Which gesture did Winston Churchill use during the World War II? A． B． C． D． 【答案】 36．D 37．C 38．D 39．A 40．B 【解析】 本文主要讲述了三个常见的手势：OK手势，大拇指和V手势。 【详解】 36．细节理解题。根据“In the world of gestures, the best suggestion is to remember the two A’s-Ask and Aware(意识到).”可知，最好的建议是要记住去询问和了解，故选D。 37．细节理解题。根据“This gesture was popular in the USA during the early 19th century”可知，OK手势在19世纪早期的美国很流行，故选C。 38．细节理解题。根据“The Thumb-Up”中“When Europeans count from one to five…and when the thumb is sharply upwards, it becomes an insult.”可知，本段描述大拇指向上的手势有5种含义，故选D。 39．推理判断题。根据“When Europeans count from one to five, they use the Thumb-Up to mean one”可知，当欧洲人从一数到五时，他们用大拇指向上表示一，故选A。 40．推理判断题。根据“Winston Churchill popularized the V-for-victory sign during the World War II, but his two-fingered gesture was done with the palm (手掌) facing out.”可知，二战期间，温斯顿·丘吉尔将v字手势推广开来，这个手势通常是掌心朝外，故选B。 There is great excitement and argument（争论）over Artificial Intelligence（AI, 人工智能）. The argument about whether robots will replace teachers in the classroom is very heated. Some people think it is sure to happen in the next ten years. Others think that the value a good teacher brings, not only to the classroom setting. but in developing a child’s confidence and creativity outside lessons, cannot be easily replaced. AI is not new for us and is already being used successfully in many fields, such as medicine, science and so on. So what does this mean for our future? In my view, AI will help kids to think more freely and creatively. Can AI possibly cut down the teaching work in the future, too? Of course. Our teachers are always busy preparing materials for their lessons, Just imagine how happy they would be if they don’t have to copy hundreds of paper, but instead, have this task or others done by machines. However, most importantly, I do not believe AI will be able to imitate the human mental condition totally, especially emotional intelligence（情商）. What makes learning unforgettable is shared experience, human interaction（互相作用）, and long-lasting positive relationships. For example, experienced teachers can comfort a student if he has suffered a serious loss. But it hasn’t been proved that robots can imitate this well. I also believe we need to continue to celebrate our kids’ personality and their ability not only to make decisions but also make the right decisions. These are skills that they can get as they get more life experience and are given the space to experiment. To what degree can teachers use AI in their classes? You can have all the data（数据）you like with the help of AI, but great teachers will also need to depend on their own feelings. 41．The writer starts the passage by ________. A．telling stories B．comparing views C．raising questions D．giving suggestions 42．We can learn that some people think a good teacher might be able to ________. A．use AI as much as possible in the class teaching B．help kids think more freely and creatively than AI C．have high intelligence to deal with the heavy teaching work D．develop a child’s confidence and creativity outside the lessons 43．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．Why teachers can be replaced in classrooms. B．There is argument over Artificial Intelligence. C．How helpful AI can be to both students and teachers. D．AI is only being used successfully in education. 44．What’s the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 45．Which example can be shown that the human teacher is important? A．A teacher gives lessons to students. B．A teacher use modern way to teach students. C．A teacher comforts a student who failed the exam. D．A teacher checks hundreds of paper by himself every day. 【答案】 41．B 42．D 43．C 44．A 45．C 【分析】 本文主要讲了对于人工智能是否可以取代老师的观点，作者提出了自己的看法。 【详解】 41．推理判断题。根据短文开头“There is great excitement and argument（争论）over Artificial Intelligence（AI,人工智能）”可知，关于人工智能有很大的争论，结合下面“Some people think it is sure to happen in the next ten years. Others think that the value a good teacher brings, not only to the classroom setting.”可知，这是在提出两方的观点，所以文章是以比较观点的方式开始短文内容的。故选B。 42．细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后一句“Others think that the value a good teacher brings, not only to the classroom setting. but in developing a child’s confidence and creativity outside lessons, cannot be easily replaced.”可知，另一些人认为，一个好老师所带来的价值，不仅是在课堂上，而且在培养孩子的自信和课外创造力方面，是不能轻易取代的，D选项表述正确，故选D。 43．主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“In my view, AI will help kids to think more freely and creatively. Can AI possibly cut down the teaching work in the future, too? Of course. Our teachers are always busy preparing materials for their lessons.”可知，这是在讲工智能能帮助学生和老师，C项“人工智能对学生和老师都有很大帮助”符合文意。故选C。 44．篇章结构题。第一段总领全文引出话题，第二段是讲了AI的好处，第三段指出AI不会代替人的精神，第四段讲了要鼓励孩子的个性和能力，第五段与第一段呼应，所以短文是总分总的结构。故选A。 45．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“For example, experienced teachers can comfort a student if he has suffered a serious loss. But it hasn’t been proved that robots can imitate this well.”可知，老师可以安慰一个考试失败的学生，但AI做不到。故选C。 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 $$