专题04 主题语境阅读理解20篇【考题猜想】-2024-2025学年九年级英语上学期期中考点大串讲（鲁教版五四制）

2024-2025学年九年级英语上学期期中考点大串讲（鲁教版五四制） 专题04 主题语境阅读理解20篇（考题猜想）（原卷版） Passage 1 Jane, a reporter, is collecting information for the local newspaper. She is interested in the following things introduced in a magazine. Smart Schoolbag Forget to pack the books you need into your schoolbag in the morning rush? A schoolboy aged 11 has invented a schoolbag. It tells you which books to pack. A small computer and a scanner (扫描装置) are fixed in the bag. As each book is put into the bag, it is checked by the scanner. If any book is missing, a message will be shown on the computer screen to remind you. Weather Sweets Can you eat weather? A university makes that happen. It uses a 3D printer to create sweets based on the weather information of a certain day. The shapes of the sweets are decided by wind speed. The colors of the sweets are decided by temperature. The sweets act as a weather record of the day when they are made. Sunrise Bed It’s hard for you to get up in the morning, isn’t it? To help you get up, a company (公司) has created a “tool”—a sunrise bed. It wakes you up gently as a sunrise does. Lights built into the bed turn on and start to get brighter and brighter. When the lights are fully on, soft music will begin to play. It will be louder and louder until you turn it off. The company explains, “The gentle light tells your body that it is morning.” 1．Who has invented the smart schoolbag? A．A reporter. B．A schoolboy. C．A university. D．A company. 2．What can the smart schoolbag do? A．Help you repair computers. B．Tell you when to pack books. C．Teach you how to fix screens. D．Remind you of the missing books. 3．Which of the following shows how a sunrise bed wakes you up? A．lights on→music on→lights brighter→music louder B．music on→music louder→lights on→lights brighter C．lights on→lights brighter→music on→music louder D．music on→lights on→music louder→lights brighter 4．In which part of the magazine has Jane most probably found the information? A．Wonderful food. B．Future schools. C．Amazing inventions. D．Modern tools. Passage 2 According to UNESCO, a large number of children in villages in some African countries like Kenya and Tanzania do not go to school. They have to work to make money for their family. And more than half of people in these countries live without electricity. A company is now working to solve both of these problems. It has created a special solar (太阳的) power station, which is in the shape of a cow, called “Solar Cow”, The company encourages parents in those poor villages to send their children to school by setting up Solar Cows at schools. Just as its name suggests, the Solar Cow can charge batteries (给电池充电) called “Solar Milks”. The Solar Milks provide electricity for the families. The batteries can only be charged using the Solar Cow, so children have to go to school to get the electricity. Every day, children put their batteries into the bottom of their school’s Solar Cow. They go to class while the batteries are being charged. At the end of the day, they take the charged batteries home. Each fully- charged Solar Milk battery can charge a mobile phone three or four times, or a radio once or twice. The battery is also a flashlight, and it can provide ten hours of light. “My father used to travel two to three hours to the charging shop to charge his phone, and it cost a lot,” a boy said. “But now, he can use the battery I bring from school to charge his phone at home.” Since 2018, this company has set up two Solar Cows in Kenya and one in Tanzania. The company also started to raise money for more Solar Cows to help the poor children in Africa. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案 1．How does the writer lead into the topic in Paragraph 1? A．By asking a question. B．By telling a joke. C．By using an old saying. D．By giving a survey’s result. 2．What is a Solar Cow in Paragraph 2? A．An animal which can produce milk. B．A solar battery in the shape of milk. C．A mobile phone in the shape of a cow. D．A solar power station in the shape of a cow. 3．What is the correct order for children to get the electricity for their families? a. Children go to school with batteries. b. Children take the charged batteries home. c. Children have classes while the batteries are being charged. d. Children put the batteries into the bottom of their school’s Solar Cow. A．a-d-c-b B．a-c-d-b C．b-d-c-a D．b-a-c-d 4．What can each fully-charged Solar Milk battery do? A．It can charge a radio three or four times. B．It can provide electricity for a Solar Cow. C．It can provide ten hours of light as a flashlight. D．It can charge a mobile phone seven or eight times. 5．What does this passage mainly talk about? A．Solar Cows have provided electricity for the schools. B．Some African children don’t go to school because they have to work. C．More than half of people in Kenya and Tanzania live without electricity. D．Solar Cows are solving the problems of electricity and helping the poor children in some African countries. Passage 3 Every year, on the second Saturday in September, people celebrate World First Aid Day. It’s a day to raise awareness (意识) about how important first aid is. This year’s theme is First Aid in the Digital (数字的) World. Technology not only makes our lives more convenient, it can also save lives. People who have sudden health emergencies (紧急情况) like heart attacks or accidents may only have a few minutes to live unless they get help. We can use technology to offer help faster. Let’s look at some technological inventions that are helping save lives. Smart app If someone needs first aid, even if you call an ambulance straight away, you may need to wait a while. There is often traffic on the roads. Some people in the US made an app called PulsePoint. It invites common people trained in CPR (心肺复苏) to use it. The app knows the user’s locations. If someone needs first aid nearby, a user will get a message asking them to help. Magic gel The gel (凝胶) called Vetigel is magic! It can stop someone bleeding in just 10 seconds, said the website Medical Device Network. The gel is made from plants. It can stick to a wound and help seal (密封) it. It was invented more than 10 years ago but was only allowed to be used on animals. Now in the US, it has been allowed to be used on humans, too. And get this: according to CGTN, the person from the US was only 17 years old when he invented it! Flying aid If people get injured or need help in hard-to-reach areas, drones (无人机) can be of great use. Because they can fly, drones can often offer help faster than people. And they can also make helping people safer for rescuers (救援者) working in dangerous conditions. The drones can have a camera that can watch your health. They can also carry useful things, like blankets or a life vest to save someone from drowning (溺水). 1．How many technological inventions are mentioned in the article? A．2 B．3 C．4 D．5 2．We can know that ________ in paragraph 3 and 4. A．it’s hard for people to use the smart app B．a user of the app can send a message to someone in need C．the magic gel is a new invention D．the magic gel can be used on both animals and people 3．Which word has the same meaning of the underlined word “injured”? A．Helpless. B．Hopeless. C．Hurt. D．Excited. 4．What’s the best title of the passage? A．First Aid in the Digital World. B．Technology is important. C．Technology helps save lives faster. D．Some technological inventions. Passage 4 One day, Anna Du was walking along Castle Island’s beach. She found there were lots of plastic (塑料) pieces in the sea and some were too small to pick up. She began to think about how to solve the problem. First, she did a survey. The result showed there were already 150 million tons of plastic in the sea, and every year there would be another 8 million tons. She realized something must be done. So she decided to invent a robot that could work underwater. She tried again and again. At last her ROV came out. It could move through water and pick up plastic pieces, especially the small ones. With this ROV, Anna Du took part in the Broadcom Masters competition which is one of the top STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) competitions. It’s for young students around the world. This year, more than 5,000 students were interested in the competition, but only a few got the chance. Anna Du’s ROV caught a lot of attention. It had a camera with three different kinds of lights which could find plastic pieces easily. Dana Yoerger, an expert, said, “The ROV is nicely done for a12-year-old girl. It’s very clever.” In fact, Anna Du is always learning to solve the world problems and her parents are always supporting (支持) her. At the age of five, she began to go to workshops to learn engineering skills. When she was asked about her future plan, she said, “I want to be an engineer because I like building things. I think many world problems can be solved with new inventions. Right now, I’m just caring about plastic problems because there is still a long way to go.” 1．What is ROV? A．A STEM competition. B．An underwater robot. C．A nicely done camera. D．An excellent program. 2．What did Dana Yoerger think of ROV? A．He thought it was pretty and useful. B．He thought it was an easy invention. C．He spoke highly of ROV and its inventor. D．He didn’t think ROV would change the world. 3．Which is the correct order of the following events? a. Anna Du invented her ROV.    b. Anna Du walked along Castle Island’s beach. c. Anna Du did a survey.        d. Anna Du took part in the competition. A．c-b-a-d B．b-d-c-a C．c-a-d-b D．b-c-a-d 4．What did Anna Du mean by saying “there is still a long way to go”? A．There are too many world problems. B．Her ROV will go to further places. C．More work needs to be done to solve the problem. D．She will work hard to become an engineer. 5．What’s Anna like according to the text? A．Creative and helpful. B．Beautiful and clever. C．Active and outgoing. D．Friendly and funny. Passage 5     Rules are everywhere and very important to us. Rules are also important in sports. So a teacher named Lisa interviewed one of her students, Edward. She wanted to know students’ opinions about rules. (L= Lisa   E= Edward) L: Hello, Edward. What are you doing? E: I am writing a report about rules. Our P. E. teacher told us that rules are important in sports. L: What do you think of the rules in sports? E: I think rules can tell players what they can do and cannot do. If a player breaks a rule, he will be punished and the competition will be interrupted (打断). So every member must follow the rules. L: Could you please tell me what your P. E. teacher said? E: Sure. Firstly, he took the basketball rules as an example. Players score points by putting the ball into another team’s basket. Their shooting (投篮) can be worth (值……) one, two, or three points. Players must move the ball and they can pass it to a teammate. L: And I have heard that players may not keep the ball or run with it. Is it right? E: Quite right! Because this would not allow other players to get the ball. L: Oh, I know. Anything else? E: Then the teacher also talked about football rules. The game lasts for 90 minutes and is divided into the first half and the second half. In each half of the game, the chief referees (首席裁判) should make sure that the rest time is enough. And they can also decide the time spent in changing players. L: Thanks for your explanation. 根据表格内容，选择正确答案。 1．Lisa interviewed her student Edward to know _____. A．if Edward was excellent B．more about her students C．how Edward thought of rules D．what Edward’s P.E. teacher was like 2．How did Edward like the rules? A．Important. B．Useless. C．Difficult. D．Boring. 3．Which of the following doesn’t belong to the basketball rules? A．The game lasts for 90 minutes. B．Players may not keep the ball or run with it. C．The shooting can be worth one, two, or three points. D．Players must move the ball and they can pass it to a teammate. 4．What does the underlined word “they” refer to in the passage? A．Students. B．The players. C．The chief referees. D．Scores. 5．What kind of writing is the text? A．A story. B．A poem. C．News. D．An interview. Passage 6 Many people like to go to the library because it’s a quiet and bright place for reading. But there must be some differences between your action in the library and your action at home. Here are some rules for you to learn before you enter a library. Time The library opens from 7:30 till 22:00 from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 till 21:00 on Saturday and Sunday. Dos and Don’ts. Each person can borrow three books at most each time. Everyone can keep these books for only one month. Turn off your phone or make it silent when you go to the library. If a call must be made, go outside to make it. Speak in a low voice. If you want to discuss things with your study group, find a study room for your group. Don’t eat or drink when you are in the library. Put the book back where it is after reading. Golden Rule Remember the golden rule: always treat others the way you want to be treated. If you follow this rule, you will enjoy yourself in the library. Suggestions Libraries are places for people to read and study. You are responsible (有责任的) for creating a quiet and beautiful environment for yourself and others. Please remember the above rules and put them into practice. 1．People enjoy reading and studying in the library because of the ________. A．strict rules B．fast network C．good environment D．rich resources 2．If Jimmy wants to borrow some books, when can he go to the library? A．At 7:00 a. m. on Saturday. B．At 7:00 p. m. on Thursday. C．At 10:00 p. m. on Sunday. D．At 10:00 p. m. on Wednesday. 3．跨学科  What does the underlined sentence mean in Chinese? A．少说话，多做事。 B．己所不欲，勿施于人。 C．种瓜得瓜，种豆得豆。 D．千里之行，始于足下。 4．文章出处  Where can you see the notice? A．On the website of the library. B．In a dictionary in the library. C．In a magazine in the library. D．On the radio in the library. Passage 7 We all want to live comfortable and safely here, so here are a few simple rules which we think all residents should follow. Rubbish Rubbish collection is on Tuesdays. Please don’t leave rubbish bags out before Tuesday as birds and animals can break into them and they smell. Cleaning The main stairs are cleaned twice a week by the Association (协会), so please try to keep them tidy and clean and don’t leave furniture or bags on the stairs or in the hallways. Lights The main lights are on a timer (计时器) and they stay on for five minutes when you press them. Please tell the Association if any lights aren’t working. Noise Residents are asked to keep quiet. Loud music can disturb other people and the Association will talk with you if you make too much noise. Safety Make sure the main outside door is always locked and don’t let anyone into the main building unless you know who they are. Sometimes people try to get into the main stairs and then break into apartments, so don’t let people in unless they are coming to see you. Parking Each apartment has one car parking space. These are numbered and are at the back of the building. Don’t use another resident’s space. If you have more than one car, you will have to park it on the road. Problems If you have any problems or questions, please call the Association at 0800-096-9000. 1．How often are the main stairs cleaned? A．Every week. B．Every month. C．Everyday. D．Twice a week. 2．How many car parking spaces does each apartment have? A．1. B．2. C．3. D．4. 3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A．If any lights aren’t working, you can tell the Association. B．You can leave rubbish bags out before Tuesday. C．You can let people in if they are coming to see you. D．Residents should keep quiet. Passage 8 When you want to ask your teacher a question during class, what do you do? Do you simply shout out your question as soon as it enters your mind? Or do you raise your hand and wait until the teacher calls your name? If you politely raise your hand first, it’s probably because your teacher requires what you are allowed to do when you have a question. Can you imagine what it would be like if everyone can talk whenever they want during class? Instead of a peaceful learning environment, a class without rules would be chaotic (乱的)! When you learn to drive, you will realize how many rules you have to follow. The rules for driving share a common purpose (目的) with many rules you must follow in your daily life to keep your safe. As an ancient Chinese saying goes, “No rules, no standards.” If you make a list of the rules you follow each day, you will quickly realize how many of them can keep you safe and make your life more enjoyable as a result. Although sometimes you feel like a rule is unfair, don’t break it. Instead, decide what you can do to change the rule. Working within the rules to change the rules is what you need to do. 1．What does the writer start the passage? A．By giving examples. B．By describing a situation. C．By asking some questions. 2．To keep order in the class, what can teachers do according to paragraph 2 ? A．Change some rules. B．Teach students how important the rules are. C．Make some rules in advance. 3．What does the underlined sentence mean in Chinese? A．不以规矩，不能成方圆。B．有则改之，无则加勉。 C．吃一堑，长一智。 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．We need to pay attention to unfair rules. B．We can’t make an effort to change the rules. C．Follow the rules can give you a safe and happy life in a way. 5．What is the passage mainly about ________. A．The ways of making fair rules B．The importance of rules C．The rules can influence our lives Passage 9 In northern Scotland, there is a long, deep lake called Loch Ness. More than 200 meters deep, it is the largest lake in the UK. People say a big monster (怪兽) lives in its dark, cold waters. It weighs more than 1,000 kilos and is at least 10 meters long. Some people say it has a head like a horse. Others say it looks like a snake. Many people travel to Loch Ness to look for this strange monster, but only a few people have seen it. The Loch Ness Monster remains a mystery. People have made up so many stories about it, so it has become a famous legend (传说). The first story about the monster in Loch Ness was told more than 500 years ago, but it spread widely only in the twentieth century. In 1933, a couple reported that they saw a big monster in the middle of the lake. After that, a number of people said that they had seen a monster in Loch Ness. Several people had taken photos, but at least one of them was a hoax. They were just trying to catch people’s eyes. During the 1960s, a team was formed to look for the monster. They took many photos and made movies, but they were never able to find a monster. There is no real fact that a monster lives in Loch Ness, but there is also no fact that one doesn’t live. One thing is true about Loch Ness: there are a lot of tourists there. 1．Some people say that the monster in Loch Ness ________. A．weighs about 100 kilos B．is one meter long C．has a tail like a horse D．looks like a snake 2．The first story about the monster was told ________. A．200 years ago B．over 500 years ago C．in 1933 D．in the 1960s 3．What does the underlined word “hoax” in the second paragraph mean? A．Trick. B．Difference. C．Goal. D．Truth. 4．What was the purpose of the team going to Loch Ness? A．To kill the monster. B．To search for the monster. C．To take photos of the lake. D．To make a hoax about the monster. 5．What does this passage mainly talk about? A．People who saw a monster. B．A trip to Loch Ness. C．The mystery of the Loch Ness Monster. D．Some facts about Loch Ness. Passage 10 Along with the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Great Sphinx is one of the greatest monuments (历史遗迹) in human history. Carved (雕) out of a single piece of stone of hundreds of tons, the Sphinx is the head of a man resting on the body of a lion. The nose, eyes and ears have been carved in accurate proportion (比例). That’s not easy for an object 72 meters long and 20 meters high. The Sphinx was built in about 2500 BC． But no one knows what tools were used or by whom. The Egyptians wrote very little about the building of the Sphinx. No one knows what the Sphinx looked like when it was first finished because both natural erosion (侵蚀) and people’s damage have changed its shape. Many earlier pictures of the Sphinx show it with wings, the body of a lion, and the face of a man. Today only the man and the lion can be seen. To this day, people can’t agree with each other on the true role of the Sphinx. 1．The writer wrote this text to tell us ________. A．some information about the Great Sphinx B．something about the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt C．what the Great Sphinx looks like today D．to visit the Great Sphinx 2．Many parts of the Sphinx are mentioned in the passage except ________. A．the nose B．the mouth C．the eyes D．the ears 3．Which of the following about the Sphinx is known to people? A．The date of building it. B．The size of it. C．The way of building it. D．The people who built it. 4．Which of the following used to be a part of the Sphinx? A．Wings. B．The head of an ox. C．The body of a man. D．The face of a lion. 5．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The Sphinx was made of a lot of big stones. B．Both Nature and people damaged the Sphinx. C．The Sphinx today looks the same as what it used to be. D．People protected the Sphinx very well. Passage 11 Every time I came home from work at midnight, I often saw a shadow (影子) walking in our neighborhood. Was it “a night walker?” Someone walked alone in the dark and this always made me scared. I thought it was “a sleeping walker”. So I never bothered about it. But one night, when I walked past it quietly and quickly as usual, I heard a low voice. “Do you often have to work at night?” I was a little afraid. I looked around, but no one was nearby. I ran home as quickly as possible. Later on, I heard it was a neighbor, an old man who has been living alone at home. He’s not “a sleeping walker”. He enjoys having a walk at night. So I seldom see him in the neighborhood in the day. It’s said that he was a soldier many years ago. He has two children—a son and a daughter. His son has a family in Shanghai. His daughter went abroad in Sydney. He has been living alone since his wife died several years ago. Without any child living with him, he feels lonely and helpless. I feel sorry for the old man. We might care less about our parents living alone. When we grow up, our parents get old. We should often go back home even though we’re busy with work. 1．How did the writer feel when he saw “the night walker”? A．Excited. B．Happy. C．Boring. D．Scared. 2．What did the old neighbor do when he was young? A．A soldier. B．An artist. C．An engineer. D．A biologist. 3．The writer mainly wants to tell us ________. A．we shouldn’t work at night for money B．life is full of the unexpected C．it’s best to live with our parents D．we should often go back home to see our parents Passage 12 How bloody a scene!     Blood Falls in Antarctica is a waterfall (瀑布) which shoots blood-red water into a river. The sight is a perfect background for a horror film: mysterious and of course bloody. Its special color was long believed to be caused by red algae (红藻). Until 2017, the true cause of the so-called blood was proved to be oxidized iron in saltwater. ______________     Impressive yet a dangerous sight, frozen bubbles (气泡) can be seen in winters at Abraham Lake in Canada. When methane (甲烷) gas gets crowded underwater and freezes, it will finally form this special sights—frozen bubbles. Such plenty of methane is highly risky. So even a lit match nearby can cause an explosion (爆炸). Mirror of the Sky     During the new moon and full moon periods, tourist can see a clear reflection of the sky in the waters of Sasaran Beach in Malaysia. The smooth sand and lowest water level create such an unbelievable sight. Also known as the “Mirror of the Sky”, this water beach is an amazing place to take pictures and thus a perfect travel destination. 1．In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news? A．PEOPLE. B．PHYSICS. C．TRAVEL. D．NATURE. 2．What really cause (s) the water shot by Blood Falls to be blood-red? A．Oxidized iron. B．Red algae. C．Methane gas. D．Horrible films. 3．The best heading for the second news would be ________. A．How Beautiful a lake! B．Too dangerous to visit! C．Special frozen bubbles! D．Here come Explosions! 4．Which of the following can best describe picture 3? A．A woman dances freely in the sky. B．A girl in the dress is mirrored in the water beach. C．A lady takes special photos there. D．Two people stay in the same position upside down. 5．What do the three pieces of news above have in common? A．They can be seen only by water. B．They have drawn many tourists’ attention. C．They introduce places fit for visiting D．They show the causes of the special sights. Passage 13 Five young girl students at Shanghai Theatre Academy have become famous online by singing pop songs to the tunes (曲调) of Beijing Opera. Li Wei, a young man, likes to watch the students’ videos. He said, “Thanks to them, I have got a better understanding of my parents’ deep love for Beijing Opera.” The students, mainly roommates from Room 416 at the academy, are known on the Internet as the “416 girls”. They have put their singing on short-video platforms (平台) since 2019. Over the past three years, the students have gradually won a large number of fans. In one of their videos, which has been watched more than 50 million times and received 2.5 million “likes”, they sing the pop song Tan Chuang to a Beijing Opera tune. Young people such as the “416 girls” have increased audience (观众) numbers for Beijing Opera, which has a history of more than 200 years. Guo Jing, 27, a primary school teacher, has about 2.5 million followers on the Douyin short-video platform. In her videos, she performs songs while dancing to Beijing Opera movements, or discusses interesting stories about the art form. “I want to be one of the best art vloggers, and I see it as my task to shorten the distance between art and life,” Guo said. Pan Yan, a leader of the China Performance Industry Association, said, “Beijing Opera has a special charm (魅力) that people can sense without having to understand it. Audience experience the art form’s beauty by watching short videos, and they also spread news and knowledge about Beijing Opera after watching videos.” 1．What do Li Wei’s words mean? A．He used to love Beijing Opera as a child. B．His parents enjoy Beijing Opera very much. C．He did not understand the “416 girls” at first. D．His parents don’t like to watch the students’ videos. 2．Why is the group of the five girls called “416 girls”? A．Their first video received 416 “likes”. B．They had only 416 fans at first. C．They started their videos on April 16. D．Most of them live in Room 416. 3．What do the “416 girls” and Guo Jing have in common? A．They get more people to enjoy Beijing Opera. B．They try to learn the history of Beijing Opera. C．They have got 2.5 million followers on Douyin. D．They’re good at making up Beijing Opera stories. 4．What does the underlined word “distance” in the passage mean? A．Space. B．Difference. C．Understanding. D．Communication. 5．What can we learn from Pan Yan’s words in the last paragraph? A．It is hard to sense the special charm of other operas. B．Audience need to understand Beijing Opera completely. C．Short videos help spread news and knowledge of Beijing Opera. D．Short videos are the best way to enjoy the beauty of Beijing Opera. Passage 14 How can you remember a song for a long time? Why does your teacher use songs to teach you English? There is a scientific reason for this. Researchers (研究者) are studying the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. “Singing could be a new way of learning, especially for a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things in a catchy (悦耳易记的) and relaxing way. For example, children can remember difficult words quickly when they are in a song,” said Dr. Karen Ludke. If children find it difficult to learn foreign languages, this new way may help. On his blog (博客), Dr. Ludke wrote, “A listen-and-repeat singing way can help to learn foreign languages and open the door for future research in this area.” Many language teachers know the importance of music and they often use it in teaching and learning. Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington D．C．, likes using songs in teaching Chinese. She said, “I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids, we usually use English songs but teach them the Chinese lyrics. Not only does it work, but it is fun for children. Sometimes I think if I learned English that way when I was young, maybe I could speak English much better.” Our brain likes music in learning languages, especially for remembering. If you are still having problems in learning a language, why not try singing it out? 1．Why can singing help people learn foreign languages? A．Because people can learn languages from the lyrics. B．Because it’s easier for brain to remember things in this way. C．Because singing songs is very popular all around the world. D．Because singing makes people happy. 2．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refer to (指的是)? A．Little kids. B．English songs. C．Languages. D．Chinese lyrics. 3．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A．Many language teachers often use music in teaching and learning. B．Our brain can easily remember things in a slow and difficult way. C．Playing computer games is a new way to learn a foreign language. D．Hua Zhuying is a student at a Chinese language school in Washington D．C． 4．According to this text, who likes using songs in teaching Chinese? A．A researcher. B．Dr. Karen Ludke. C．Hua Zhuying. D．The writer. 5．What’s the best title of this passage? A．The Importance of Music B．A Great Foreign Language Teacher C．Learning Foreign Languages in Music D．How to Remember a Song for a Long Time Passage 15 You must have read or heard of the sad love story between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. But can you imagine the two singing opera (歌剧) in English rather than speaking poetic Chinese? Jia and Lin are two characters from the Chinese novel A Dream of Red Mansions (《红楼 梦》), written by Cao Xueqin (1715—1763). Now the book has been made into an English-language opera. After being performed in San Francisco, the US, the performance came to Beijing, Changsha and Wuhan in 2017. Many of the opera’s creators have backgrounds in both Chinese and American cultures, including the director and playwrights (剧作家). Their understanding of both cultures helped them change a Chinese classic into a foreign-language opera. The book, which covers the rise and fall of the Jia family, has 120 chapters and hundreds of characters. But opera writer David Henry Hwang cut down the number of characters to just seven. Hwang, a Chinese-American, focused on the love story between Jia and Lin and tried to write a tragedy (悲剧) that everyone would understand. The art director Timmy Yip, from Hong Kong, tried to help foreign people understand the characters by using costumes (服装) and stage decorations. He compared Lin to water and gave her a light green costume. When Lin showed up on stage, there was usually water around her on the stage. The creators considered the work of introducing a Chinese classic to Western audience was worth doing. Hwang told China Daily he was happy to “have made a contribution (贡献) to the land where my parents were born”. 1．What do we know about A Dream of Red Mansions from Paragraph 4? A．It is mainly about the rise and greatness of the Jia family. B．It tells a love story between Jia and Lin with a happy ending. C．The book is very long and there are many different characters. D．The book has always been made into an English-language opera. 2．Why did Timmy Yip compare Lin to water? A．Because of her dressing style. B．Because of her character. C．Because of her appearance. D．Because of her life habits. 3．What can we infer from the text? A．A Dream of Red Mansions is written by Cao Xueqin. B．Hwang’s parents were born in United States of America. C．The English-language opera was shown in four cities in China. D．Timmy Yip knows a lot about Chinese and American cultures. 4．What do the creators of the opera think of their job? A．Difficult and unbelievable. B．Stressful and difficult. C．Satisfying and meaningful. D．Painful and challenging. Passage 16 If you are comfortable showing off your moves on the dance floor, you may know what to do if someone asks you to join them in a twist (扭动), a jive (跳摇摆舞), a hustle (猛拉), a pogo (原地上下跳) or even a bit of moshing (狂舞)! But if they ask you to join them for a street dance, which moves would you make? Of course, you might be a little confused. The truth is, street dance is a mix of several forms of dance, coming from different periods of time and even different countries. The name “street dance” is connected to those forms of dance which are popular in the streets, parks, clubs and alleyways (小巷) of cities like London and New York. But it covers everything from break dancing (霹雳舞) to body popping (震感舞), body locking and house dancing. There are very few rules. Street dance is often improvised (即兴表演) and done among friends while listening to a mobile music player. It is open to anyone of any age, anywhere and any time. Because it is a social activity, it has provided many young people, especially those in poorer city areas with a strong gang (帮派) culture, helping these young people getting into trouble. For example, the street dance group-Diversity, was formed when a group of brothers and friends from East London and Essex got together. The group has achieved fame because of a popular television talent show-Britain’s Got Talent. For others, the inspiration may be a local street-dance club led by a professional instructor (教练), or a local group of friends who get together just for fun. 1．Where could you probably read this passage? A．Nature magazines. B．Traveling websites. C．Science fiction novels. D．Dance documentaries. 2．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．The music player. B．The social activity. C．The street dance. D．The gang culture. 3．How is street dance performed according to the passage? A．Strictly performed on stage. B．Freely acted among friends. C．Mainly led by trained dancers. D．Carefully planned by instructors. 4．What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? A．The importance of gang culture. B．The trouble caused by street dance. C．The good sides of street dance brings. D．Kids get much fame from street dance. 5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The moves of street dance are rather tiring. B．Street dance mixes together many forms of dance. C．people get inspiration from a strong gang in the city. D．People learn many rules when they learn street dance. Passage 17 What things are acceptable (可接受的) when you are at the dinner table and what things are serious breaches (违犯) of manners? I will tell you some of the most important American table manners. When you sit down to eat, you should place the napkin on your lap. You should never talk with your mouth full and should chew with your mouth closed. If someone asks you a question while you are chewing, you should finish chewing and then swallow (吞下) the food before answering. You should never drop scraps on the table. Instead, place them on a spare plate. Salt, and pepper (胡椒粉) will be on the table, but you should taste your food before adding any. Only put food on someone else plate if they ask for it. And if they say they do not want anything else to eat or drink then you should not give them anything else. Do not use your knife or fork to point at others because it is considered rude. In China I know it is rude to point with your chopsticks. It is common practice to place food into a friends bowl and to put drink in their glass even after they have said they do not want any more. It is fine to drop the scraps onto the table. Though salt and pepper are not always on the table, vinegar (醋) and soy sauce (酱油) usually are. Talking while you’re eating is not considered impolite. Manners are different all over the world and can even be different in different parts of a country. Have you ever seen foreigners do anything impolite? Is there anything you have done that they might view as impolite? 1．The underlined word “scraps” in paragraph 2 means “________” in Chinese. A．残羹 B．筷子 C．米饭 D．餐巾 2．What’s the structure of the passage? A．①②/③/④ B．①/②③/④ C．①/②/③④ D．①②/③④ 3．If someone asks you a question while you are chewing in America, you should ________. A．answer it right away B．ask him to repeat it C．be chewing while answering D．chew and swallow the food before answering 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．American Table Manners B．Chinese Table Manners C．American and Chinese Table Manners D．Manners All over the World Passage 18 In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”, you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go. You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to go.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there. 1．What can you do when a British friend says, “Drop in any time”? A．Visit him or her at any time. B．Say no time to him or her seriously. C．Visit him or her soon. D．Telephone him or her before visiting. 2．What does the underlined word “RSVP” probably mean in Chinese? A．请自便 B．请回复 C．请接受 D．请来访 3．What should you do if your British friend sends you an invitation but you do not want to go? A．Do not give him or her an answer. B．Tell another friend to go instead of you. C．Tell him or her that you can’t be there for some reason. D．Tell him or her that you don’t want to go there. 4．Which of the following is considered impolite in Britain? A．Refuse the invitation without telling anyone. B．Buy small presents when invited. C．Write a thank­you note after a visit. D．Give a telephone call after a visit. 5．Where would you probably see this passage? A．In an invitation. B．In a guidebook. C．On a poster. D．On a postcard. Passage 19 In China, a thumb­up sign is used to praise someone for being “good” “great” and “smart”. In America, a thumb­up sign means “It’s good” or “It’s OK” while a thumb­down sign means the opposite (相反的) . But in some countries, a thumb­up sign has other meanings. For example, in Japan, that also means “man” “your father” and “the highest”. In South Korea, it also means “the chief” “one’s own father” “minister” and “captain”. As for French people and Indians, this gesture can be used when asking for a ride. Pointing at others with your forefinger (食指) is very impolite in Europe and America. In the United States, holding your forefinger up and stationary (不动的) means you want to ask someone to wait. French people ask for answering questions by using this gesture. In Myanmar, it means “please”. In Singapore, it shows something or someone is the most important. Holding out your forefinger and middle finger and making the “v” word can mean “victory (胜利) ” in Britain, France and other countries. Because “v” is the first letter of victory. But in Serbia, the gesture stands for “heroism” and in the Netherlands, it stands for “freedom”. Besides, the “OK” sign means “money” in Japan while it means bad behavior in Latin America. 1．What does the underlined word “that” refer to? A．The thumb­down sign. B．The thumb­up sign. C．The hand­up sign. D．The hand­down sign. 2．What CAN’T we learn from the passage? A．The thumb­down sign may mean “It’s bad” or “I don’t agree” in America. B．People will be unhappy if you point at others with your forefinger in America. C．People in Singapore usually hold their forefinger up and stationary to show “please”. D．The meaning of “OK” sign in Latin America is different from that in Japan. 3．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Different Meanings of Sign Languages B．Sign Languages in Western Countries C．Different Countries Have Different Cultures D．Body Language in the World Is All Different Passage 20 It’s important to teach your children good manners. Teaching good manners should begin long before they know how to walk or talk. In life, you have to set a good example for them. But how do we teach them good manners? There is a good book, How to behave and Why. It is written by Munro Leaf. I read it with my first grade students and we love the book. It tells good manners that every child should know. The words in the book are not difficult and there are pictures in it. They make the book easy to comprehend. In daily life, before children are going to school or a friend’s house, tell them the importance of good manners. In your family, you can make a list of family manners. This helps children learn good manners anytime. And you can have a manner’s competition. It makes learning manners more interesting. What are good manners for children? At school, they should respect teachers and other classmates. They shouldn’t be noisy in class. And they should say “hello” or “goodbye” to teachers and classmates, and “thank you” when they get help from others. Good table manners are important, too. For example, teach your children not to talk with their mouth full. Tell them that old people should eat first. Teach your children not to be late for classes, parties, meetings and so on. In fact, good manners will provide a lot of help for your children in their daily life. So teach them to your children and learn with your children. 1．From paragraph 1, we know the passage may be written for ________. A．friends B．parents C．teachers D．students 2．What does the underlined word “comprehend” mean? A．Record. B．Print. C．Buy. D．Understand. 3．Which paragraphs show us examples of teaching children good manners? A．Paragraphs 1 & 2. B．Paragraphs 2 & 3. C．Paragraphs 3 & 4. D．Paragraphs 4 & 5. 4．What does the writer think of children learning good manners? A．Helpful. B．Creative. C．Useless. D．Boring. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年九年级英语上学期期中考点大串讲（鲁教版五四制） 专题04 主题语境阅读理解20篇（考题猜想）（解析版） Passage 1 Jane, a reporter, is collecting information for the local newspaper. She is interested in the following things introduced in a magazine. Smart Schoolbag Forget to pack the books you need into your schoolbag in the morning rush? A schoolboy aged 11 has invented a schoolbag. It tells you which books to pack. A small computer and a scanner (扫描装置) are fixed in the bag. As each book is put into the bag, it is checked by the scanner. If any book is missing, a message will be shown on the computer screen to remind you. Weather Sweets Can you eat weather? A university makes that happen. It uses a 3D printer to create sweets based on the weather information of a certain day. The shapes of the sweets are decided by wind speed. The colors of the sweets are decided by temperature. The sweets act as a weather record of the day when they are made. Sunrise Bed It’s hard for you to get up in the morning, isn’t it? To help you get up, a company (公司) has created a “tool”—a sunrise bed. It wakes you up gently as a sunrise does. Lights built into the bed turn on and start to get brighter and brighter. When the lights are fully on, soft music will begin to play. It will be louder and louder until you turn it off. The company explains, “The gentle light tells your body that it is morning.” 1．Who has invented the smart schoolbag? A．A reporter. B．A schoolboy. C．A university. D．A company. 2．What can the smart schoolbag do? A．Help you repair computers. B．Tell you when to pack books. C．Teach you how to fix screens. D．Remind you of the missing books. 3．Which of the following shows how a sunrise bed wakes you up? A．lights on→music on→lights brighter→music louder B．music on→music louder→lights on→lights brighter C．lights on→lights brighter→music on→music louder D．music on→lights on→music louder→lights brighter 4．In which part of the magazine has Jane most probably found the information? A．Wonderful food. B．Future schools. C．Amazing inventions. D．Modern tools. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了三种令人惊叹的发明：智能书包、天气糖果和日出床，分别解决了学生忘记带书、记录天气和早晨起床困难的问题。 1．细节理解题。根据“A schoolboy aged 11 has invented a schoolbag.”可知，一个11岁的男生发明了智能书包。故选B。 2． 细节理解题。根据“As each book is put into the bag, it is checked by the scanner. If any book is missing, a message will be shown on the computer screen to remind you.”可知，智能书包通过扫描仪检查放入的书籍，如果发现有遗漏的书籍，会在电脑屏幕上显示消息来提醒你。因此，智能书包的作用是提醒你遗漏的书籍，故选D。 3． 细节理解题。根据“It wakes you up gently as a sunrise does. Lights built into the bed turn on and start to get brighter and brighter. When the lights are fully on, soft music will begin to play. It will be louder and louder until you turn it off.”可知，日出床的工作流程是：床内的灯光亮起并逐渐变亮，当灯光完全亮起时，柔和的音乐开始播放，并且音乐声会逐渐变大，直到你关掉它。因此，答案是“灯光亮起→灯光变亮→音乐响起→音乐声变大”。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据文章的内容可知本文介绍了三种令人惊叹的发明，这些发明都是关于日常生活中的创新和解决方案。最有可能在杂志的“Amazing inventions（惊人发明）”部分找到这些信息。故选C。 Passage 2 According to UNESCO, a large number of children in villages in some African countries like Kenya and Tanzania do not go to school. They have to work to make money for their family. And more than half of people in these countries live without electricity. A company is now working to solve both of these problems. It has created a special solar (太阳的) power station, which is in the shape of a cow, called “Solar Cow”, The company encourages parents in those poor villages to send their children to school by setting up Solar Cows at schools. Just as its name suggests, the Solar Cow can charge batteries (给电池充电) called “Solar Milks”. The Solar Milks provide electricity for the families. The batteries can only be charged using the Solar Cow, so children have to go to school to get the electricity. Every day, children put their batteries into the bottom of their school’s Solar Cow. They go to class while the batteries are being charged. At the end of the day, they take the charged batteries home. Each fully- charged Solar Milk battery can charge a mobile phone three or four times, or a radio once or twice. The battery is also a flashlight, and it can provide ten hours of light. “My father used to travel two to three hours to the charging shop to charge his phone, and it cost a lot,” a boy said. “But now, he can use the battery I bring from school to charge his phone at home.” Since 2018, this company has set up two Solar Cows in Kenya and one in Tanzania. The company also started to raise money for more Solar Cows to help the poor children in Africa. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案 1．How does the writer lead into the topic in Paragraph 1? A．By asking a question. B．By telling a joke. C．By using an old saying. D．By giving a survey’s result. 2．What is a Solar Cow in Paragraph 2? A．An animal which can produce milk. B．A solar battery in the shape of milk. C．A mobile phone in the shape of a cow. D．A solar power station in the shape of a cow. 3．What is the correct order for children to get the electricity for their families? a. Children go to school with batteries. b. Children take the charged batteries home. c. Children have classes while the batteries are being charged. d. Children put the batteries into the bottom of their school’s Solar Cow. A．a-d-c-b B．a-c-d-b C．b-d-c-a D．b-a-c-d 4．What can each fully-charged Solar Milk battery do? A．It can charge a radio three or four times. B．It can provide electricity for a Solar Cow. C．It can provide ten hours of light as a flashlight. D．It can charge a mobile phone seven or eight times. 5．What does this passage mainly talk about? A．Solar Cows have provided electricity for the schools. B．Some African children don’t go to school because they have to work. C．More than half of people in Kenya and Tanzania live without electricity. D．Solar Cows are solving the problems of electricity and helping the poor children in some African countries. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了一家公司发明了特殊太阳能发电站，致力于解决像肯尼亚和坦桑尼亚这样的一些非洲国家的孩子无法上学及人民缺少电能的问题。 1． 细节理解题。第一段提供了一些统计结果，比如“a large number of children in villages in some African countries…do not go to school”以及“more than half of people in these countries live without electricity”，以此引出话题。故选D。 2． 细节理解题。根据第二段“It has created a special solar power station, which is in the shape of a cow, called ‘Solar Cow’.”可知，Solar Cow是一个牛形状的太阳能发电站。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“The batteries can only be charged using the Solar Cow, so children have to go to school to get the electricity. Every day, children put their batteries into the bottom of their school’s Solar Cow. They go to class while the batteries are being charged. At the end of the day, they take the charged batteries home.”可知孩子们为家庭供电的正确顺序是：孩子们带着电池上学(a)→孩子们把电池放在学校太阳能牛的底部(d)→孩子们上课期间电池在充电(c)→孩子们把已充电的电池带回家(b)。故选A。   4．细节理解题。根据“The battery is also a flashlight, and it can provide ten hours of light.”可知，每个充满电的Solar Cow的电池可以作为手电筒提供10小时的光线。故选C。   5．主旨大意题。文章主要介绍“Solar Cow”，这一发明在一些非洲国家同时解决了儿童不上学和多半人没有电用两个问题。故选D。 Passage 3 Every year, on the second Saturday in September, people celebrate World First Aid Day. It’s a day to raise awareness (意识) about how important first aid is. This year’s theme is First Aid in the Digital (数字的) World. Technology not only makes our lives more convenient, it can also save lives. People who have sudden health emergencies (紧急情况) like heart attacks or accidents may only have a few minutes to live unless they get help. We can use technology to offer help faster. Let’s look at some technological inventions that are helping save lives. Smart app If someone needs first aid, even if you call an ambulance straight away, you may need to wait a while. There is often traffic on the roads. Some people in the US made an app called PulsePoint. It invites common people trained in CPR (心肺复苏) to use it. The app knows the user’s locations. If someone needs first aid nearby, a user will get a message asking them to help. Magic gel The gel (凝胶) called Vetigel is magic! It can stop someone bleeding in just 10 seconds, said the website Medical Device Network. The gel is made from plants. It can stick to a wound and help seal (密封) it. It was invented more than 10 years ago but was only allowed to be used on animals. Now in the US, it has been allowed to be used on humans, too. And get this: according to CGTN, the person from the US was only 17 years old when he invented it! Flying aid If people get injured or need help in hard-to-reach areas, drones (无人机) can be of great use. Because they can fly, drones can often offer help faster than people. And they can also make helping people safer for rescuers (救援者) working in dangerous conditions. The drones can have a camera that can watch your health. They can also carry useful things, like blankets or a life vest to save someone from drowning (溺水). 1．How many technological inventions are mentioned in the article? A．2 B．3 C．4 D．5 2．We can know that ________ in paragraph 3 and 4. A．it’s hard for people to use the smart app B．a user of the app can send a message to someone in need C．the magic gel is a new invention D．the magic gel can be used on both animals and people 3．Which word has the same meaning of the underlined word “injured”? A．Helpless. B．Hopeless. C．Hurt. D．Excited. 4．What’s the best title of the passage? A．First Aid in the Digital World. B．Technology is important. C．Technology helps save lives faster. D．Some technological inventions. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了科技有助于更快地拯救生命，并具体介绍了三种技术发明。 1．细节理解题。根据“Smart app”、“Magic gel (凝胶)”和“Flying aid”可知，文章提到了三个技术发明，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“It was invented more than 10 years ago but was only allowed to be used on animals. Now in the US, it has been allowed to be used on humans, too. ”可知，这种神奇的凝胶既可以用于动物，也可以用于人。故选D。 3．词义猜测题。根据“If people get injured or need help in hard-to-reach areas, drones (无人机) can be of great use.”可知，此处是指如果有人在难以到达的地区受伤，无人机就会发挥很大的作用，故划线部分和Hurt意义相近。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。根据“Technology not only makes our lives more convenient, it can also save lives.”和“Let’s look at some technological inventions that are helping save lives.”可知本文主要介绍了科技有助于更快地拯救生命，并具体介绍了三种技术发明。故选C。 Passage 4 One day, Anna Du was walking along Castle Island’s beach. She found there were lots of plastic (塑料) pieces in the sea and some were too small to pick up. She began to think about how to solve the problem. First, she did a survey. The result showed there were already 150 million tons of plastic in the sea, and every year there would be another 8 million tons. She realized something must be done. So she decided to invent a robot that could work underwater. She tried again and again. At last her ROV came out. It could move through water and pick up plastic pieces, especially the small ones. With this ROV, Anna Du took part in the Broadcom Masters competition which is one of the top STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) competitions. It’s for young students around the world. This year, more than 5,000 students were interested in the competition, but only a few got the chance. Anna Du’s ROV caught a lot of attention. It had a camera with three different kinds of lights which could find plastic pieces easily. Dana Yoerger, an expert, said, “The ROV is nicely done for a12-year-old girl. It’s very clever.” In fact, Anna Du is always learning to solve the world problems and her parents are always supporting (支持) her. At the age of five, she began to go to workshops to learn engineering skills. When she was asked about her future plan, she said, “I want to be an engineer because I like building things. I think many world problems can be solved with new inventions. Right now, I’m just caring about plastic problems because there is still a long way to go.” 1．What is ROV? A．A STEM competition. B．An underwater robot. C．A nicely done camera. D．An excellent program. 2．What did Dana Yoerger think of ROV? A．He thought it was pretty and useful. B．He thought it was an easy invention. C．He spoke highly of ROV and its inventor. D．He didn’t think ROV would change the world. 3．Which is the correct order of the following events? a. Anna Du invented her ROV.    b. Anna Du walked along Castle Island’s beach. c. Anna Du did a survey.        d. Anna Du took part in the competition. A．c-b-a-d B．b-d-c-a C．c-a-d-b D．b-c-a-d 4．What did Anna Du mean by saying “there is still a long way to go”? A．There are too many world problems. B．Her ROV will go to further places. C．More work needs to be done to solve the problem. D．She will work hard to become an engineer. 5．What’s Anna like according to the text? A．Creative and helpful. B．Beautiful and clever. C．Active and outgoing. D．Friendly and funny. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了Anna Du为解决海洋垃圾问题发明ROV的过程。 1．细节理解题。根据“So she decided to invent a robot that could work underwater. She tried again and again. At last her ROV came out.”可知，Anna Du决定发明一个可以在水下工作的机器人，经过努力后ROV问世了，所以ROV是一款水下工作的机器人。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Dana Yoerger, an expert, said, ‘The ROV is nicely done for a12-year-old girl. It’s very clever.’”可知，专家说ROV是一个12岁女孩做出来的，做得很好且很聪明，可见专家对ROV及其发明者评价很高。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“One day, Anna Du was walking along Castle Island’s beach.”、“First, she did a survey.”、“At last her ROV came out.”和“With this ROV, Anna Du took part in the Broadcom Masters competition...”可知，Anna Du在沿着城堡岛的海边散步时决定解决海里垃圾的问题，接着她先进行了调查，经过一系列努力后机器人ROV问世，之后她带着ROV参加了大师赛。对应的题干顺序为b-c-a-d。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“I think many world problems can be solved with new inventions. Right now, I’m just caring about plastic problems because there is still a long way to go.”可知，Anna Du认为许多世界问题可以通过新的发明来解决，现在她只关心塑料的问题，可见未来解决这个问题还需要做很多的工作。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“She found there were lots of plastic pieces in the sea and some were too small to pick up. She began to think about how to solve the problem.”和“At last her ROV came out.”可知，Anna Du发现海洋垃圾后开始想办法解决这个问题，经过努力并最终研发出ROV，可见她是愿意帮助别人且富有创意的人。故选A。 Passage 5     Rules are everywhere and very important to us. Rules are also important in sports. So a teacher named Lisa interviewed one of her students, Edward. She wanted to know students’ opinions about rules. (L= Lisa   E= Edward) L: Hello, Edward. What are you doing? E: I am writing a report about rules. Our P. E. teacher told us that rules are important in sports. L: What do you think of the rules in sports? E: I think rules can tell players what they can do and cannot do. If a player breaks a rule, he will be punished and the competition will be interrupted (打断). So every member must follow the rules. L: Could you please tell me what your P. E. teacher said? E: Sure. Firstly, he took the basketball rules as an example. Players score points by putting the ball into another team’s basket. Their shooting (投篮) can be worth (值……) one, two, or three points. Players must move the ball and they can pass it to a teammate. L: And I have heard that players may not keep the ball or run with it. Is it right? E: Quite right! Because this would not allow other players to get the ball. L: Oh, I know. Anything else? E: Then the teacher also talked about football rules. The game lasts for 90 minutes and is divided into the first half and the second half. In each half of the game, the chief referees (首席裁判) should make sure that the rest time is enough. And they can also decide the time spent in changing players. L: Thanks for your explanation. 根据表格内容，选择正确答案。 1．Lisa interviewed her student Edward to know _____. A．if Edward was excellent B．more about her students C．how Edward thought of rules D．what Edward’s P.E. teacher was like 2．How did Edward like the rules? A．Important. B．Useless. C．Difficult. D．Boring. 3．Which of the following doesn’t belong to the basketball rules? A．The game lasts for 90 minutes. B．Players may not keep the ball or run with it. C．The shooting can be worth one, two, or three points. D．Players must move the ball and they can pass it to a teammate. 4．What does the underlined word “they” refer to in the passage? A．Students. B．The players. C．The chief referees. D．Scores. 5．What kind of writing is the text? A．A story. B．A poem. C．News. D．An interview. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要是Lisa对学生Edward进行采访来了解学生们对规则的看法。 1．细节理解题。根据“So a teacher named Lisa interviewed one of her students, Edward. She wanted to know students’ opinions about rules.”可知，Lisa对学生Edward进行采访来了解Edward是如何看待规则的。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“I think rules can tell players what they can do and cannot do. If a player breaks a rule, he will be punished and the competition will be interrupted (打断). So every member must follow the rules.”可知，Edward认为规则可以告诉球员他们可以做什么和不能做什么，如果球员违反规则，他将受到惩罚，比赛将中断，所以每个成员都必须遵守规则，可推知，Edward认为规则很重要。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Then the teacher also talked about football rules. The game lasts for 90 minutes”可知，足球比赛持续90分钟，所以A项叙述错误。故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据“In each half of the game, the chief referees (首席裁判) should make sure that the rest time is enough. And they can also decide the time spent in changing players.”可知，在每半场比赛中，首席裁判应确保有足够的休息时间，他们还可以决定更换球员所花费的时间，所以划线部分指代的是上文中的“the chief referees”。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“So a teacher named Lisa interviewed one of her students, Edward. She wanted to know students’ opinions about rules.”并结合全文可知，本文是一篇采访。故选D。 Passage 6 Many people like to go to the library because it’s a quiet and bright place for reading. But there must be some differences between your action in the library and your action at home. Here are some rules for you to learn before you enter a library. Time The library opens from 7:30 till 22:00 from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 till 21:00 on Saturday and Sunday. Dos and Don’ts. Each person can borrow three books at most each time. Everyone can keep these books for only one month. Turn off your phone or make it silent when you go to the library. If a call must be made, go outside to make it. Speak in a low voice. If you want to discuss things with your study group, find a study room for your group. Don’t eat or drink when you are in the library. Put the book back where it is after reading. Golden Rule Remember the golden rule: always treat others the way you want to be treated. If you follow this rule, you will enjoy yourself in the library. Suggestions Libraries are places for people to read and study. You are responsible (有责任的) for creating a quiet and beautiful environment for yourself and others. Please remember the above rules and put them into practice. 1．People enjoy reading and studying in the library because of the ________. A．strict rules B．fast network C．good environment D．rich resources 2．If Jimmy wants to borrow some books, when can he go to the library? A．At 7:00 a. m. on Saturday. B．At 7:00 p. m. on Thursday. C．At 10:00 p. m. on Sunday. D．At 10:00 p. m. on Wednesday. 3．跨学科  What does the underlined sentence mean in Chinese? A．少说话，多做事。 B．己所不欲，勿施于人。 C．种瓜得瓜，种豆得豆。 D．千里之行，始于足下。 4．文章出处  Where can you see the notice? A．On the website of the library. B．In a dictionary in the library. C．In a magazine in the library. D．On the radio in the library. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了图书馆里应遵守的一些规则。 1．细节理解题。根据“Many people like to go to the library because it’s a quiet and bright place for reading.”可知，许多人喜欢去图书馆，因为那是一个安静而明亮的阅读场所，即人们喜欢在图书馆读书和学习，因为那里的环境很好。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“The library opens from 7:30 till 22:00 from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 till 21:00 on Saturday and Sunday.”可知，图书馆的开放时间为周一至周五7:30至22:00，周六和周日8:00至21:00。所以吉米可以在周四晚上7点去。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“always treat others the way you want to be treated.”可知，这句话的字面意思是“你希望别人怎样对待你，你就怎样对待别人”，也就是“己所不欲，勿施于人”。故选B。 4．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了图书馆里应遵守的一些规则，应是在图书馆网站上可以看到这篇文章。故选A。 Passage 7 We all want to live comfortable and safely here, so here are a few simple rules which we think all residents should follow. Rubbish Rubbish collection is on Tuesdays. Please don’t leave rubbish bags out before Tuesday as birds and animals can break into them and they smell. Cleaning The main stairs are cleaned twice a week by the Association (协会), so please try to keep them tidy and clean and don’t leave furniture or bags on the stairs or in the hallways. Lights The main lights are on a timer (计时器) and they stay on for five minutes when you press them. Please tell the Association if any lights aren’t working. Noise Residents are asked to keep quiet. Loud music can disturb other people and the Association will talk with you if you make too much noise. Safety Make sure the main outside door is always locked and don’t let anyone into the main building unless you know who they are. Sometimes people try to get into the main stairs and then break into apartments, so don’t let people in unless they are coming to see you. Parking Each apartment has one car parking space. These are numbered and are at the back of the building. Don’t use another resident’s space. If you have more than one car, you will have to park it on the road. Problems If you have any problems or questions, please call the Association at 0800-096-9000. 1．How often are the main stairs cleaned? A．Every week. B．Every month. C．Everyday. D．Twice a week. 2．How many car parking spaces does each apartment have? A．1. B．2. C．3. D．4. 3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A．If any lights aren’t working, you can tell the Association. B．You can leave rubbish bags out before Tuesday. C．You can let people in if they are coming to see you. D．Residents should keep quiet. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 【导语】本文居民楼的一些简单的规则，希望居民们能遵守。 1．细节理解题。根据“The main stairs are cleaned twice a week by the Association (协会)”可知，主楼梯每周清洁两次。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Each apartment has one car parking space.”可知，每个公寓有一个停车位。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Rubbish collection is on Tuesdays. Please don’t leave rubbish bags out before Tuesday as birds and animals can break into them and they smell.”可知，周二前不能把垃圾放在外面。故选B。 Passage 8 When you want to ask your teacher a question during class, what do you do? Do you simply shout out your question as soon as it enters your mind? Or do you raise your hand and wait until the teacher calls your name? If you politely raise your hand first, it’s probably because your teacher requires what you are allowed to do when you have a question. Can you imagine what it would be like if everyone can talk whenever they want during class? Instead of a peaceful learning environment, a class without rules would be chaotic (乱的)! When you learn to drive, you will realize how many rules you have to follow. The rules for driving share a common purpose (目的) with many rules you must follow in your daily life to keep your safe. As an ancient Chinese saying goes, “No rules, no standards.” If you make a list of the rules you follow each day, you will quickly realize how many of them can keep you safe and make your life more enjoyable as a result. Although sometimes you feel like a rule is unfair, don’t break it. Instead, decide what you can do to change the rule. Working within the rules to change the rules is what you need to do. 1．What does the writer start the passage? A．By giving examples. B．By describing a situation. C．By asking some questions. 2．To keep order in the class, what can teachers do according to paragraph 2 ? A．Change some rules. B．Teach students how important the rules are. C．Make some rules in advance. 3．What does the underlined sentence mean in Chinese? A．不以规矩，不能成方圆。B．有则改之，无则加勉。 C．吃一堑，长一智。 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．We need to pay attention to unfair rules. B．We can’t make an effort to change the rules. C．Follow the rules can give you a safe and happy life in a way. 5．What is the passage mainly about ________. A．The ways of making fair rules B．The importance of rules C．The rules can influence our lives 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍规则的重要性 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“When you want to ask your teacher a question during class, what do you do? Do you simply shout out your question as soon as it enters your mind? Or do you raise your hand and wait until the teacher calls your name?”可知，作者是通过提问一些问题来开篇的，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“If you politely raise your hand first, it’s probably because your teacher has a rule that regulates (规定) what you are allowed to do when you have a question…Instead of a peaceful learning environment, a classroom without rules would be chaotic (乱的)!”可知，教师通过预设一些规则来维护教室的秩序，故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词“No rules, no standards.”中的“rules”可知，这个谚语和制定规则相关，所以选项A“不以规矩，不能成方圆。”符合。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“If you make a list of the rules you follow each day, you will quickly realize how many of them can keep you safe and make your life more enjoyable as a result.”可知，遵循这些规则可以在某种程度上给你一个安全快乐的生活，故选C。 5．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Although sometimes you feel like a rule is unjust (不公平的), don’t break it. Instead, decide what you can do to change the rule. Working within the rules to change the rules is what you need to do.”可知，本文主要是关于为什么社会需要规则，即规则的重要性。故选B。 Passage 9 In northern Scotland, there is a long, deep lake called Loch Ness. More than 200 meters deep, it is the largest lake in the UK. People say a big monster (怪兽) lives in its dark, cold waters. It weighs more than 1,000 kilos and is at least 10 meters long. Some people say it has a head like a horse. Others say it looks like a snake. Many people travel to Loch Ness to look for this strange monster, but only a few people have seen it. The Loch Ness Monster remains a mystery. People have made up so many stories about it, so it has become a famous legend (传说). The first story about the monster in Loch Ness was told more than 500 years ago, but it spread widely only in the twentieth century. In 1933, a couple reported that they saw a big monster in the middle of the lake. After that, a number of people said that they had seen a monster in Loch Ness. Several people had taken photos, but at least one of them was a hoax. They were just trying to catch people’s eyes. During the 1960s, a team was formed to look for the monster. They took many photos and made movies, but they were never able to find a monster. There is no real fact that a monster lives in Loch Ness, but there is also no fact that one doesn’t live. One thing is true about Loch Ness: there are a lot of tourists there. 1．Some people say that the monster in Loch Ness ________. A．weighs about 100 kilos B．is one meter long C．has a tail like a horse D．looks like a snake 2．The first story about the monster was told ________. A．200 years ago B．over 500 years ago C．in 1933 D．in the 1960s 3．What does the underlined word “hoax” in the second paragraph mean? A．Trick. B．Difference. C．Goal. D．Truth. 4．What was the purpose of the team going to Loch Ness? A．To kill the monster. B．To search for the monster. C．To take photos of the lake. D．To make a hoax about the monster. 5．What does this passage mainly talk about? A．People who saw a monster. B．A trip to Loch Ness. C．The mystery of the Loch Ness Monster. D．Some facts about Loch Ness. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了尼斯湖怪兽的神秘传说。 1．细节理解题。根据“Others say it looks like a snake.”可知，有人说尼斯湖怪兽看起来像蛇，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“The first story about the monster in Loch Ness was told more than 500 years ago, but it spread widely only in the twentieth century.”可知，关于怪兽的第一个故事是在500多年前，故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据“Several people had taken photos, but at least one of them was a hoax. They were just trying to catch people’s eyes.”可知，后文提到了他们只是想吸引人们的眼球，因此推测hoax是指“骗局”，与“Trick”同义。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“During the 1960s, a team was formed to look for the monster.”可知，组建团队是为了寻找怪兽，故选B。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据“There is no real fact that a monster lives in Loch Ness…there are a lot of tourists there.”可知，本文主要讲述了尼斯湖怪兽的神秘传说，故选C。 Passage 10 Along with the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Great Sphinx is one of the greatest monuments (历史遗迹) in human history. Carved (雕) out of a single piece of stone of hundreds of tons, the Sphinx is the head of a man resting on the body of a lion. The nose, eyes and ears have been carved in accurate proportion (比例). That’s not easy for an object 72 meters long and 20 meters high. The Sphinx was built in about 2500 BC． But no one knows what tools were used or by whom. The Egyptians wrote very little about the building of the Sphinx. No one knows what the Sphinx looked like when it was first finished because both natural erosion (侵蚀) and people’s damage have changed its shape. Many earlier pictures of the Sphinx show it with wings, the body of a lion, and the face of a man. Today only the man and the lion can be seen. To this day, people can’t agree with each other on the true role of the Sphinx. 1．The writer wrote this text to tell us ________. A．some information about the Great Sphinx B．something about the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt C．what the Great Sphinx looks like today D．to visit the Great Sphinx 2．Many parts of the Sphinx are mentioned in the passage except ________. A．the nose B．the mouth C．the eyes D．the ears 3．Which of the following about the Sphinx is known to people? A．The date of building it. B．The size of it. C．The way of building it. D．The people who built it. 4．Which of the following used to be a part of the Sphinx? A．Wings. B．The head of an ox. C．The body of a man. D．The face of a lion. 5．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The Sphinx was made of a lot of big stones. B．Both Nature and people damaged the Sphinx. C．The Sphinx today looks the same as what it used to be. D．People protected the Sphinx very well. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了神秘的狮身人面像。 1．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了狮身人面像的一些信息。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The nose, eyes and ears have been carved in accurate proportion (比例).”可知，文中提到了鼻子、眼睛和耳朵。但没有提到嘴巴。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“That’s not easy for an object 72 meters long and 20 meters high.”可知，大家知道狮身人面像的尺寸。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Many earlier pictures of the Sphinx show it with wings, the body of a lion, and the face of a man.”可知，许多早期的狮身人面像照片显示它有翅膀、狮子的身体和男人的脸。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“...both natural erosion (侵蚀) and people’s damage have changed its shape”可知，自然侵蚀和人为破坏都改变了它的形状。故选B。 Passage 11 Every time I came home from work at midnight, I often saw a shadow (影子) walking in our neighborhood. Was it “a night walker?” Someone walked alone in the dark and this always made me scared. I thought it was “a sleeping walker”. So I never bothered about it. But one night, when I walked past it quietly and quickly as usual, I heard a low voice. “Do you often have to work at night?” I was a little afraid. I looked around, but no one was nearby. I ran home as quickly as possible. Later on, I heard it was a neighbor, an old man who has been living alone at home. He’s not “a sleeping walker”. He enjoys having a walk at night. So I seldom see him in the neighborhood in the day. It’s said that he was a soldier many years ago. He has two children—a son and a daughter. His son has a family in Shanghai. His daughter went abroad in Sydney. He has been living alone since his wife died several years ago. Without any child living with him, he feels lonely and helpless. I feel sorry for the old man. We might care less about our parents living alone. When we grow up, our parents get old. We should often go back home even though we’re busy with work. 1．How did the writer feel when he saw “the night walker”? A．Excited. B．Happy. C．Boring. D．Scared. 2．What did the old neighbor do when he was young? A．A soldier. B．An artist. C．An engineer. D．A biologist. 3．The writer mainly wants to tell us ________. A．we shouldn’t work at night for money B．life is full of the unexpected C．it’s best to live with our parents D．we should often go back home to see our parents 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 【导语】本文讲述了作者经常半夜遇到一位老人的奇特经历，以此告诉我们要多回家看望父母。 1．细节理解题。根据“Someone walked alone in the dark and this always made me scared.”可知，作者那时很害怕。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“It’s said that he was a soldier many years ago.”可知，这个邻居年轻时是一名士兵。故选A。 3．主旨大意题。根据“We should often go back home even though we’re busy with work.”以及通读全文可知，本文讲述了作者经常半夜遇到一位老人的奇特经历，以此告诉我们要多回家看望父母。故选D。 Passage 12 How bloody a scene!     Blood Falls in Antarctica is a waterfall (瀑布) which shoots blood-red water into a river. The sight is a perfect background for a horror film: mysterious and of course bloody. Its special color was long believed to be caused by red algae (红藻). Until 2017, the true cause of the so-called blood was proved to be oxidized iron in saltwater. ______________     Impressive yet a dangerous sight, frozen bubbles (气泡) can be seen in winters at Abraham Lake in Canada. When methane (甲烷) gas gets crowded underwater and freezes, it will finally form this special sights—frozen bubbles. Such plenty of methane is highly risky. So even a lit match nearby can cause an explosion (爆炸). Mirror of the Sky     During the new moon and full moon periods, tourist can see a clear reflection of the sky in the waters of Sasaran Beach in Malaysia. The smooth sand and lowest water level create such an unbelievable sight. Also known as the “Mirror of the Sky”, this water beach is an amazing place to take pictures and thus a perfect travel destination. 1．In which SECTION of the newspaper can we read the news? A．PEOPLE. B．PHYSICS. C．TRAVEL. D．NATURE. 2．What really cause (s) the water shot by Blood Falls to be blood-red? A．Oxidized iron. B．Red algae. C．Methane gas. D．Horrible films. 3．The best heading for the second news would be ________. A．How Beautiful a lake! B．Too dangerous to visit! C．Special frozen bubbles! D．Here come Explosions! 4．Which of the following can best describe picture 3? A．A woman dances freely in the sky. B．A girl in the dress is mirrored in the water beach. C．A lady takes special photos there. D．Two people stay in the same position upside down. 5．What do the three pieces of news above have in common? A．They can be seen only by water. B．They have drawn many tourists’ attention. C．They introduce places fit for visiting D．They show the causes of the special sights. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是三则新闻，介绍了世界上的三个奇妙的自然景象。 1．推理判断题。本文介绍了世界上的三个奇妙的自然景象。因此可在报纸上的自然版块看到这篇文章。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Its special color was long believed to be caused by red algae (红藻). Until 2017, the true cause of the so-called blood was proved to be oxidized iron in saltwater.”可知，血瀑布的特殊颜色长期以来被认为是由红藻引起的。直到2017年，所谓血液的真正原因被证明是盐水中的氧化铁。故选A。 3．最佳标题题。根据“Impressive yet a dangerous sight, frozen bubbles (气泡) can be seen in winters at Abraham Lake in Canada.”可知，第二个新闻介绍的是在加拿大的亚伯拉罕湖，冬天可以看到冰冻的气泡，这是一个令人印象深刻但又很危险的景象。选项C“特别的冰冻气泡”作为标题最为合适。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“During the new moon and full moon periods, tourist can see a clear reflection of the sky in the waters of Sasaran Beach in Malaysia. The smooth sand and lowest water level create such an unbelievable sight.”可知，在新月和满月期间，游客可以在马来西亚萨萨兰海滩的水域看到清晰的天空倒影。光滑的沙子和最低的水位创造了如此令人难以置信的景象。因此，第三幅图片描绘的是一个穿着连衣裙的女孩倒映在水上海滩上。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“Its special color was long believed to be caused by red algae (红藻). Until 2017, the true cause of the so-called blood was proved to be oxidized iron in saltwater.”可知，血瀑布的特殊颜色长期以来被认为是由红藻引起的。直到2017年，所谓血液的真正原因被证明是盐水中的氧化铁。根据“When methane (甲烷) gas gets crowded underwater and freezes, it will finally form this special sights—frozen bubbles”可知，当甲烷(甲烷) 气体在水下拥挤并结冰，最终会形成这种特殊的景象——结冰的气泡。根据“During the new moon and full moon periods, tourist can see a clear reflection of the sky in the waters of Sasaran Beach in Malaysia. The smooth sand and lowest water level create such an unbelievable sight.”可知，在新月和满月期间，游客可以在马来西亚萨萨兰海滩的水域看到清晰的天空倒影。光滑的沙子和最低的水位创造了如此令人难以置信的景象。由此可知，这三则新闻的共同之处就是它们都解释了这些特殊景象的成因。故选D。 Passage 13 Five young girl students at Shanghai Theatre Academy have become famous online by singing pop songs to the tunes (曲调) of Beijing Opera. Li Wei, a young man, likes to watch the students’ videos. He said, “Thanks to them, I have got a better understanding of my parents’ deep love for Beijing Opera.” The students, mainly roommates from Room 416 at the academy, are known on the Internet as the “416 girls”. They have put their singing on short-video platforms (平台) since 2019. Over the past three years, the students have gradually won a large number of fans. In one of their videos, which has been watched more than 50 million times and received 2.5 million “likes”, they sing the pop song Tan Chuang to a Beijing Opera tune. Young people such as the “416 girls” have increased audience (观众) numbers for Beijing Opera, which has a history of more than 200 years. Guo Jing, 27, a primary school teacher, has about 2.5 million followers on the Douyin short-video platform. In her videos, she performs songs while dancing to Beijing Opera movements, or discusses interesting stories about the art form. “I want to be one of the best art vloggers, and I see it as my task to shorten the distance between art and life,” Guo said. Pan Yan, a leader of the China Performance Industry Association, said, “Beijing Opera has a special charm (魅力) that people can sense without having to understand it. Audience experience the art form’s beauty by watching short videos, and they also spread news and knowledge about Beijing Opera after watching videos.” 1．What do Li Wei’s words mean? A．He used to love Beijing Opera as a child. B．His parents enjoy Beijing Opera very much. C．He did not understand the “416 girls” at first. D．His parents don’t like to watch the students’ videos. 2．Why is the group of the five girls called “416 girls”? A．Their first video received 416 “likes”. B．They had only 416 fans at first. C．They started their videos on April 16. D．Most of them live in Room 416. 3．What do the “416 girls” and Guo Jing have in common? A．They get more people to enjoy Beijing Opera. B．They try to learn the history of Beijing Opera. C．They have got 2.5 million followers on Douyin. D．They’re good at making up Beijing Opera stories. 4．What does the underlined word “distance” in the passage mean? A．Space. B．Difference. C．Understanding. D．Communication. 5．What can we learn from Pan Yan’s words in the last paragraph? A．It is hard to sense the special charm of other operas. B．Audience need to understand Beijing Opera completely. C．Short videos help spread news and knowledge of Beijing Opera. D．Short videos are the best way to enjoy the beauty of Beijing Opera. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲的是上海戏剧学院的五名年轻女学生因用京剧曲调唱流行歌曲而成为网红的事。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Thanks to them, I have got a better understanding of my parents’ deep love for Beijing Opera.”可知，李伟认为，多亏了这些学生的视频，他更好地理解了父母对京剧的热爱；可推断出他的父母非常喜欢京剧。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“The students, mainly roommates from Room 416 at the academy, are known on the Internet as the ‘416 girls’.”可知，这些学生主要是学院416房间的室友，在网上被称为“416女生”。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段中“Young people such as the “416 girls” have increased audience numbers for Beijing Opera, which has a history of more than 200 years.”以及第六段中“In her videos, she performs songs while dancing to Beijing Opera movements, or discusses interesting stories about the art form.”可知，像“416女孩”这样的年轻人增加了京剧的观众人数；在郭静的视频中，她一边随着京剧动作跳舞一边唱歌，或者讨论关于这种艺术形式的有趣故事；可推断出“416女孩”和郭静的共同特点是她们让更多的人欣赏京剧。故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据第六段中“In her videos, she performs songs while dancing to Beijing Opera movements, or discusses interesting stories about the art form.”以及第七段中“I want to be one of the best art vloggers, and I see it as my task to shorten the distance between art and life”可知，在郭静的视频中，她一边随着京剧动作跳舞一边唱歌，或者讨论关于这种艺术形式的有趣故事；郭静想成为最好的艺术视频博主之一，她认为缩短艺术与生活之间的距离是她的任务；可推测出“distance”意为“距离”，与“space”意思相近。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Audience experience the art form’s beauty by watching short videos, and they also spread news and knowledge about Beijing Opera after watching videos.”可知，观众通过观看短视频来体验京剧艺术的美，并在观看视频后传播有关京剧的新闻和知识；可推断出短视频有助于传播京剧的新闻和知识。故选C。 Passage 14 How can you remember a song for a long time? Why does your teacher use songs to teach you English? There is a scientific reason for this. Researchers (研究者) are studying the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. “Singing could be a new way of learning, especially for a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things in a catchy (悦耳易记的) and relaxing way. For example, children can remember difficult words quickly when they are in a song,” said Dr. Karen Ludke. If children find it difficult to learn foreign languages, this new way may help. On his blog (博客), Dr. Ludke wrote, “A listen-and-repeat singing way can help to learn foreign languages and open the door for future research in this area.” Many language teachers know the importance of music and they often use it in teaching and learning. Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington D．C．, likes using songs in teaching Chinese. She said, “I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids, we usually use English songs but teach them the Chinese lyrics. Not only does it work, but it is fun for children. Sometimes I think if I learned English that way when I was young, maybe I could speak English much better.” Our brain likes music in learning languages, especially for remembering. If you are still having problems in learning a language, why not try singing it out? 1．Why can singing help people learn foreign languages? A．Because people can learn languages from the lyrics. B．Because it’s easier for brain to remember things in this way. C．Because singing songs is very popular all around the world. D．Because singing makes people happy. 2．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refer to (指的是)? A．Little kids. B．English songs. C．Languages. D．Chinese lyrics. 3．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A．Many language teachers often use music in teaching and learning. B．Our brain can easily remember things in a slow and difficult way. C．Playing computer games is a new way to learn a foreign language. D．Hua Zhuying is a student at a Chinese language school in Washington D．C． 4．According to this text, who likes using songs in teaching Chinese? A．A researcher. B．Dr. Karen Ludke. C．Hua Zhuying. D．The writer. 5．What’s the best title of this passage? A．The Importance of Music B．A Great Foreign Language Teacher C．Learning Foreign Languages in Music D．How to Remember a Song for a Long Time 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了音乐与学习外语之间的关系。 1．推理判断题。根据“Singing could be a new way of learning, especially for a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things in a catchy and relaxing way.”可知，唱歌能帮助人们学习外语是因为用这种方式记住事情对大脑来说是容易的。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“For little kids, we usually use English songs but teach them the Chinese lyrics.”可知，对于小孩子，我们通常使用英文歌，但教小孩子中文歌词，可推测此处them指代little kids“小孩子”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Many language teachers know the importance of music and they often use it in teaching and learning....”可知，许多语言教师都知道音乐的重要性，他们经常在教学中使用音乐。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington D.C., likes using songs in teaching Chinese.”可知，Hua Zhuying喜欢用歌曲教中文。故选C。 5．标题归纳题。根据全文可知，文章主要介绍了音乐与学习外语之间的关系，即在音乐中学习外语。故选C。 Passage 15 You must have read or heard of the sad love story between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. But can you imagine the two singing opera (歌剧) in English rather than speaking poetic Chinese? Jia and Lin are two characters from the Chinese novel A Dream of Red Mansions (《红楼 梦》), written by Cao Xueqin (1715—1763). Now the book has been made into an English-language opera. After being performed in San Francisco, the US, the performance came to Beijing, Changsha and Wuhan in 2017. Many of the opera’s creators have backgrounds in both Chinese and American cultures, including the director and playwrights (剧作家). Their understanding of both cultures helped them change a Chinese classic into a foreign-language opera. The book, which covers the rise and fall of the Jia family, has 120 chapters and hundreds of characters. But opera writer David Henry Hwang cut down the number of characters to just seven. Hwang, a Chinese-American, focused on the love story between Jia and Lin and tried to write a tragedy (悲剧) that everyone would understand. The art director Timmy Yip, from Hong Kong, tried to help foreign people understand the characters by using costumes (服装) and stage decorations. He compared Lin to water and gave her a light green costume. When Lin showed up on stage, there was usually water around her on the stage. The creators considered the work of introducing a Chinese classic to Western audience was worth doing. Hwang told China Daily he was happy to “have made a contribution (贡献) to the land where my parents were born”. 1．What do we know about A Dream of Red Mansions from Paragraph 4? A．It is mainly about the rise and greatness of the Jia family. B．It tells a love story between Jia and Lin with a happy ending. C．The book is very long and there are many different characters. D．The book has always been made into an English-language opera. 2．Why did Timmy Yip compare Lin to water? A．Because of her dressing style. B．Because of her character. C．Because of her appearance. D．Because of her life habits. 3．What can we infer from the text? A．A Dream of Red Mansions is written by Cao Xueqin. B．Hwang’s parents were born in United States of America. C．The English-language opera was shown in four cities in China. D．Timmy Yip knows a lot about Chinese and American cultures. 4．What do the creators of the opera think of their job? A．Difficult and unbelievable. B．Stressful and difficult. C．Satisfying and meaningful. D．Painful and challenging. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了中国古典名著《红楼梦》被改编成歌剧。 1．细节理解题。根据“The book, which covers the rise and fall of the Jia family, has 120 chapters and hundreds of characters.”可知，《红楼梦》这部小说很长，有很多不同的人物。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“The art director Timmy Yip, from Hong Kong, tried to help foreign people understand the characters by using costumes (服装) and stage decorations.”可知，Timmy Yip试图通过服装和舞台装饰来帮助外国人理解这些角色，所以Timmy Yip把林黛玉比作水是因为她的性格，故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“Many of the opera’s creators have backgrounds in both Chinese and American cultures, including the director and playwrights (剧作家).”可知，这部歌剧的许多创作者都有中美文化背景，包括导演和剧作家，由此推测，导演Timmy Yip对中国和美国文化都很了解。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The creators considered the work of introducing a Chinese classic to Western audience was worth doing. Hwang told China Daily he was happy to ‘have made a contribution (贡献) to the land where my parents were born’.”可知，创作者认为向西方观众介绍中国经典作品是值得的，Hwang表示很高兴能为父母的出生地做出贡献。由此推知，创作者认为他们的工作是令人满意且有意义的，故选C。 Passage 16 If you are comfortable showing off your moves on the dance floor, you may know what to do if someone asks you to join them in a twist (扭动), a jive (跳摇摆舞), a hustle (猛拉), a pogo (原地上下跳) or even a bit of moshing (狂舞)! But if they ask you to join them for a street dance, which moves would you make? Of course, you might be a little confused. The truth is, street dance is a mix of several forms of dance, coming from different periods of time and even different countries. The name “street dance” is connected to those forms of dance which are popular in the streets, parks, clubs and alleyways (小巷) of cities like London and New York. But it covers everything from break dancing (霹雳舞) to body popping (震感舞), body locking and house dancing. There are very few rules. Street dance is often improvised (即兴表演) and done among friends while listening to a mobile music player. It is open to anyone of any age, anywhere and any time. Because it is a social activity, it has provided many young people, especially those in poorer city areas with a strong gang (帮派) culture, helping these young people getting into trouble. For example, the street dance group-Diversity, was formed when a group of brothers and friends from East London and Essex got together. The group has achieved fame because of a popular television talent show-Britain’s Got Talent. For others, the inspiration may be a local street-dance club led by a professional instructor (教练), or a local group of friends who get together just for fun. 1．Where could you probably read this passage? A．Nature magazines. B．Traveling websites. C．Science fiction novels. D．Dance documentaries. 2．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．The music player. B．The social activity. C．The street dance. D．The gang culture. 3．How is street dance performed according to the passage? A．Strictly performed on stage. B．Freely acted among friends. C．Mainly led by trained dancers. D．Carefully planned by instructors. 4．What is the main idea of Paragraph 4? A．The importance of gang culture. B．The trouble caused by street dance. C．The good sides of street dance brings. D．Kids get much fame from street dance. 5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The moves of street dance are rather tiring. B．Street dance mixes together many forms of dance. C．people get inspiration from a strong gang in the city. D．People learn many rules when they learn street dance. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章介绍了街舞的相关信息。 1．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其根据“The truth is, street dance is a mix of several forms of dance, coming from different periods of time and even different countries.”可知，文章主要讲述了舞蹈，因此可以在舞蹈纪录片中看到这篇文章。故选D。 2．词义猜测题。根据“Street dance is often improvised (即兴表演) and done among friends while listening to a mobile music player. It is open to anyone of any age, anywhere and any time.”可知，上文提到了街舞通常是即兴表演，因此it指的是街舞。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Street dance is often improvised (即兴表演) and done among friends while listening to a mobile music player.”可知，街舞通常是在朋友之间自由的表演出来。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据“Because it is a social activity, it has provided many young people, especially those in poorer city areas with a strong gang (帮派) culture, helping these young people getting into trouble.”可知，这一段讲述了街舞带来的好处。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“But it covers everything from break dancing (霹雳舞) to body popping (震感舞), body locking and house dancing.”可知，街舞混合了多种舞蹈形式。故选B。 Passage 17 What things are acceptable (可接受的) when you are at the dinner table and what things are serious breaches (违犯) of manners? I will tell you some of the most important American table manners. When you sit down to eat, you should place the napkin on your lap. You should never talk with your mouth full and should chew with your mouth closed. If someone asks you a question while you are chewing, you should finish chewing and then swallow (吞下) the food before answering. You should never drop scraps on the table. Instead, place them on a spare plate. Salt, and pepper (胡椒粉) will be on the table, but you should taste your food before adding any. Only put food on someone else plate if they ask for it. And if they say they do not want anything else to eat or drink then you should not give them anything else. Do not use your knife or fork to point at others because it is considered rude. In China I know it is rude to point with your chopsticks. It is common practice to place food into a friends bowl and to put drink in their glass even after they have said they do not want any more. It is fine to drop the scraps onto the table. Though salt and pepper are not always on the table, vinegar (醋) and soy sauce (酱油) usually are. Talking while you’re eating is not considered impolite. Manners are different all over the world and can even be different in different parts of a country. Have you ever seen foreigners do anything impolite? Is there anything you have done that they might view as impolite? 1．The underlined word “scraps” in paragraph 2 means “________” in Chinese. A．残羹 B．筷子 C．米饭 D．餐巾 2．What’s the structure of the passage? A．①②/③/④ B．①/②③/④ C．①/②/③④ D．①②/③④ 3．If someone asks you a question while you are chewing in America, you should ________. A．answer it right away B．ask him to repeat it C．be chewing while answering D．chew and swallow the food before answering 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．American Table Manners B．Chinese Table Manners C．American and Chinese Table Manners D．Manners All over the World 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了美国和中国餐桌礼仪的一些区别。 1．词句猜测题。根据下文“Instead, place them on a spare plate.”和“on the table.”可知，吃的时候，掉落在桌子上的应该是残羹。故选A。 2．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段提出关于餐桌礼仪的问题；第二、三段分别介绍美国和中国的餐桌礼仪；最后一段总结了世界各地的餐桌礼仪是不同的。全文为总—分—总结构。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“If someone asks you a question while you are chewing, you should finish chewing and then swallow (吞下) the food before answering.”可知，如果有人在你咀嚼的时候问了你一个问题，你应该在咀嚼完并吞下食物之后再回答。故选D。 4．最佳标题题。根据“I will tell you some of the most important American table manners.”及第三段的“In China I know it is rude to point at others with your chopsticks.”可知，这篇短文主要讲述了美国和中国的餐桌礼仪。故选C。 Passage 18 In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”, you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go. You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to go.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there. 1．What can you do when a British friend says, “Drop in any time”? A．Visit him or her at any time. B．Say no time to him or her seriously. C．Visit him or her soon. D．Telephone him or her before visiting. 2．What does the underlined word “RSVP” probably mean in Chinese? A．请自便 B．请回复 C．请接受 D．请来访 3．What should you do if your British friend sends you an invitation but you do not want to go? A．Do not give him or her an answer. B．Tell another friend to go instead of you. C．Tell him or her that you can’t be there for some reason. D．Tell him or her that you don’t want to go there. 4．Which of the following is considered impolite in Britain? A．Refuse the invitation without telling anyone. B．Buy small presents when invited. C．Write a thank­you note after a visit. D．Give a telephone call after a visit. 5．Where would you probably see this passage? A．In an invitation. B．In a guidebook. C．On a poster. D．On a postcard. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了英国的一些礼仪文化。 1．细节理解题。根据“It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home”可知，拜访某人之前最好先打电话。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。画线部分是RSVP, 根据“you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go”可知，你应该回复别人，所以邀请函上写的是“请回复”。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there”可知，如果你收到了一个邀请函但你不想去，你应该尽快告诉他或她你因为某种原因无法到场。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there”可知，如果要拒绝别人的邀请需要提前告诉他们，不告诉别人就拒绝邀请是不礼貌的。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，主要讲述了一些在英国社会交际中英国注意的问题，所以最有可能是出自一本指南类的书。故选B。 Passage 19 In China, a thumb­up sign is used to praise someone for being “good” “great” and “smart”. In America, a thumb­up sign means “It’s good” or “It’s OK” while a thumb­down sign means the opposite (相反的) . But in some countries, a thumb­up sign has other meanings. For example, in Japan, that also means “man” “your father” and “the highest”. In South Korea, it also means “the chief” “one’s own father” “minister” and “captain”. As for French people and Indians, this gesture can be used when asking for a ride. Pointing at others with your forefinger (食指) is very impolite in Europe and America. In the United States, holding your forefinger up and stationary (不动的) means you want to ask someone to wait. French people ask for answering questions by using this gesture. In Myanmar, it means “please”. In Singapore, it shows something or someone is the most important. Holding out your forefinger and middle finger and making the “v” word can mean “victory (胜利) ” in Britain, France and other countries. Because “v” is the first letter of victory. But in Serbia, the gesture stands for “heroism” and in the Netherlands, it stands for “freedom”. Besides, the “OK” sign means “money” in Japan while it means bad behavior in Latin America. 1．What does the underlined word “that” refer to? A．The thumb­down sign. B．The thumb­up sign. C．The hand­up sign. D．The hand­down sign. 2．What CAN’T we learn from the passage? A．The thumb­down sign may mean “It’s bad” or “I don’t agree” in America. B．People will be unhappy if you point at others with your forefinger in America. C．People in Singapore usually hold their forefinger up and stationary to show “please”. D．The meaning of “OK” sign in Latin America is different from that in Japan. 3．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Different Meanings of Sign Languages B．Sign Languages in Western Countries C．Different Countries Have Different Cultures D．Body Language in the World Is All Different 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 【导语】本文列举了几个常见的手势在不同文化中的意义。 1．词句猜测题。根据上文“In China, a thumbup sign is used ... In America, a thumbup sign means ... But in some countries, a thumbup sign has other meanings.”可知，上文讲在中国和美国竖大拇指的含义，此处是讲在日本竖大拇指的含义。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“In Myanmar, it means “please”. In Singapore, it shows something or someone is the most important.”可知，缅甸人通常伸出食指表示“请”，而新加坡人是表示某物或某人是最重要的。故选C。 3．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Here are some common gestures in different cultures.”及全文内容可知，本文主要讲了手势语在不同文化中的含义不同。故选A。 Passage 20 It’s important to teach your children good manners. Teaching good manners should begin long before they know how to walk or talk. In life, you have to set a good example for them. But how do we teach them good manners? There is a good book, How to behave and Why. It is written by Munro Leaf. I read it with my first grade students and we love the book. It tells good manners that every child should know. The words in the book are not difficult and there are pictures in it. They make the book easy to comprehend. In daily life, before children are going to school or a friend’s house, tell them the importance of good manners. In your family, you can make a list of family manners. This helps children learn good manners anytime. And you can have a manner’s competition. It makes learning manners more interesting. What are good manners for children? At school, they should respect teachers and other classmates. They shouldn’t be noisy in class. And they should say “hello” or “goodbye” to teachers and classmates, and “thank you” when they get help from others. Good table manners are important, too. For example, teach your children not to talk with their mouth full. Tell them that old people should eat first. Teach your children not to be late for classes, parties, meetings and so on. In fact, good manners will provide a lot of help for your children in their daily life. So teach them to your children and learn with your children. 1．From paragraph 1, we know the passage may be written for ________. A．friends B．parents C．teachers D．students 2．What does the underlined word “comprehend” mean? A．Record. B．Print. C．Buy. D．Understand. 3．Which paragraphs show us examples of teaching children good manners? A．Paragraphs 1 & 2. B．Paragraphs 2 & 3. C．Paragraphs 3 & 4. D．Paragraphs 4 & 5. 4．What does the writer think of children learning good manners? A．Helpful. B．Creative. C．Useless. D．Boring. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了教育孩子良好礼仪的重要性，以及如何教育孩子良好礼仪的方法和建议。 1．推理判断题。根据“It’s important to teach your children good manners... In life, you have to set a good example for them.”可知，作者主要是在向家长们解释如何教育孩子良好的礼仪，所以这篇文章可能是写给家长的。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“The words in the book are not difficult and there are pictures in it. They make the book easy to comprehend.”可知，这本书的文字不难，还有图片，这使得这本书容易理解，所以comprehend的意思是“理解”。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“In your family, you can make a list of family manners. This helps children learn good manners anytime...”及第四段“At school, they should respect teachers and other classmates. They shouldn’t be noisy in class... Teach your children not to be late for classes, parties, meetings and so on.”可知，第三、四段给出了教孩子良好礼仪的具体例子。故选C。 4．观点态度题。根据“In fact, good manners will provide a lot of help for your children in their daily life. So teach them to your children and learn with your children.”可知，作者认为教孩子良好的礼仪对他们的日常生活有很大的帮助。故选A。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$