专题01 期中复习之阅读理解15篇（上海期中真题）-2024-2025学年九年级英语上学期期中复习查缺补漏冲刺满分（牛津上海版）

期中复习之阅读理解15篇 (上海期中真题) （23-24九年级上·上海静安·期中）Emergencies don’t happen very often. But when they do, you want to get help first. No one wants to spend time looking up the phone numbers. In 1968, the Untied States government wanted one number that people could call for emergencies. They decided that 911 was easy to remember and people could dial it quickly. The very first 911 call was made on February 16, 1968, in Alabama. Today, 911 is used for emergencies in most parts of the United States and many parts of Canada. Other countries may use other numbers. In Great Britain, it’s 999. If you’re not sure which emergency number is used in your area, check your phone book. When to call Never call 911 as a joke or just to see what might happen. The only time you should call 911 is when a person is badly hurt in danger right now! So call when there is a fire, a car accident, or sudden sickness, etc. When in an emergency call When you dial the 911 operator (接线员), it’s always OK to give out your information. Speak slowly and clearly when you explain what’s happening. What happened? Where are you? Who needs help? Don’t hang up (挂断)！ If you have to call 911, do not hang up until the operator tells you it’s OK to do so, That way, you can be sure that the operator has all the information to offer help fast. A dog named Faith dialed 911 when her owner who was in a wheelchair fell and needed help. She had been taught to use a speed dial (快递拨号) function. 1．The emergency number 911 was first used in __________ in the USA． A．1958 B．1968 C．1978 D．1999 2．Why was 911 chose to be the emergency call? A．Because other countries also used the number. B．Because it was suggested by the phone company. C．Because it was simple and easy to remember and dial. D．Because it was also used in many parts of Canada. 3．999 is used as the emergency number in __________. A．China B．Canada C．the USA D．Great Britain 4．People can’t call 911 when __________. A．a bus hits a boy badly B．a girl feels bored C．an old lady falls off the stairs, unable to stand up D．some people can’t get out of a burning building 5．If you call the emergency number, you should __________. A．wait for the operator’s words to end the call B．tell the operator what has happened and hang up C．test if your phone can get through to 911 D．tell the operator everything as quickly as possible 6．Which is NOT true according to the passage? A．911 is an emergency number almost throughout the United States. B．Different countries have different emergency numbers. C．Usually phone books list emergency call numbers. D．The dog Faith pressed the three numbers 9-1-1. （23-24九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Choose the best answer.（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案） Prince Philip got into a car accident on January 17, 2019. He hit another car with a passenger and a baby on board. Days after the accident, the victim (受害者) complained that she still hadn’t heard any sort of apology from the Royals (皇家). Finally, on January 27, Prince Philip did his part to make things right. He sent the woman, Emma Fairweather, a letter of apology: Dear Mrs Fairweather, I would like you to know how sorry I am for my part in the accident at the Babingley cross-roads. I have been across that crossing any number of times and I know very well the amount of traffic that uses that main road. It was a bright sunny day and at about three in the afternoon, the sun was low over the Wash. In other words, the sun was shining low over the main road. In normal conditions, I would have no difficulty in seeing traffic coming from the Dersingham direction, but I can only imagine that I failed to see the car coming, and I am very contrite about the bad results. I was somewhat shaken after the accident, but I was greatly relieved that non e of you were seriously injured. As a crowd was beginning to gather, I was advised to return to Sandringham House by a local Police Officer. I have since learned that you suffered a broken arm. I am deeply sorry about this injury. I wish you a speedy recovery from a very distressing (痛苦的) experience. Yours sincerely, Philip 1．According to the passage, Philip ________. A．caused a traffic accident B．was injured in a car accident C．lost his memory after a car accident D．used some rude words after an accident 2．According to Philip, the accident was caused by ________. A．the poor road conditions B．his failure to see the car coming C．the fact that the weather was terrible D．the fact that there were no reliable directions 3．The underlined word “contrite” probably means “________”? A．worried B．terrible C．sorry D．surprised 4．The Police Officer advised Philip to return to Sandringham House after the accident probably because ________. A．Philip had to attend an important meeting B．Philip looked frightened and tired after the accident C．lots of people were coming to see what had happened D．someone was waiting for Philip at Sandringham House 5．By writing this letter, Philip mainly wanted to ________. A．express his regret about what he did B．share an awful experience he recently had C．express his thanks to the local Police Officer D．explain that he is not responsible for the accident 6．Which of the following statements is true according to the text? A．No one was killed or injured in the accident. B．Philip is unfamiliar with the road conditions. C．The victim made complaints to the public about improper behavior of the Royals. D．Philip wrote the letter right after the accident took place. （23-24九年级上·上海长宁·期中）Choose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) FIRE INSTRUCTIONS IN SCHOOLS The person who sees a fire must: 1. Start the nearest fire alarm. This will cause the Alarm Bell to ring. And also send a signal to the fire station. 2. Put out the fire with available equipment, if it is safe to do so. FIRE ALARM BELLS The Fire Alarm Bells will ring either in the area of A Block (Workshops and Administration offices) (行政办公室), or in the area of B Block (Classrooms) and C Block (Sports Hall). Those in the area where the Alarm Bells are ringing should take action as instructions below. Others should continue with their work. On hearing the fire alarm: 1. Those in class: will go to the Meeting Place under instructions given by the teacher. 2. Those elsewhere: will go to Assembly Area by the most suitable route, and stay near the Head of their Department. MEETING PLACE The Meeting Place is the playing field which is south of the Sports Hall. Here names of the students will be checked. 1．We can see this notice ________. A．in a hospital B．in a hotel C．in a school D．in a shop 2．When a person sees a fire, he should ________ at first. A．start the alarm bells B．ask for help C．try to put it out himself D．call the fire station 3．________ is the area where the students study. A．Block A B．Block B C．Block C D．Assembly Hall 4．Everyone in the block where the fire bell has rung must gather together ________. A．in another block B．in the administration office C．in the playing field D．in the sports hall 5．Imagine you are a typist in the administration office. When a fire breaks out in the sports hall, what should you do according to the fire instructions? ________ A．Collect all your personal belongings. B．Go quickly to the Assembly Area. C．Find the most suitable route to escape. D．Go on with the work you are doing. 6．Suppose you are a teacher. What is your first duty in case of a fire? ________ A．To check the names of your students from a list. B．To lead your students out of the building. C．To get detailed instructions from your Head of Department. D．To examine the stairs and the playing field. （23-24九年级上·上海金山·期中）A speech competition needs you to use your speaking skills. While preparing, you should try to express your ideas clearly to make yourself understood. With growing competition, it is difficult to draw the attention of the listeners. But don’t worry! Follow the points below and you can do what you want to. ① Choose a topic Make the topic of your speech in one single sentence and then start to present. This will help you make a better expression of your idea. Try to research more and learn what others say when we choose a topic. ② Organize your speech Before starting, always remember that the introduction is the most important part as you need to catch the attention of the listeners. Here you can raise funny questions, give an attractive fact, or take a celebrity (名人) as an example. The middle part of your speech should be full of interest. You can add stories. Every point should make a connection with the next. The ending can always be made in a way that makes your listeners think or has a great influence (影响) on them. ③ Present yourself *Your voice should be clear and natural. Use a friendly tone (语气) and make sure that you are heard by everyone. *Keep looking at your listeners to bring a sense of connectivity between you and them. *Add stops to your speech and don’t start speaking quickly if you become nervous. *All your body languages should show enough confidence. 1．We can express our idea better by ________. A．making a topic short B．trying to research more C．learning what others say D．preparing speaking skills 2．In the writer’s opinion, the following are the ways of the introduction except ________. A．raising funny questions B．telling some personal experiences C．giving an attractive fact D．taking a celebrity as an example 3．Adding stories can help to make the middle part of the speech ________. A．special B．believable C．interesting D．clear 4．We should ________ when we are nervous in a speech. A．look at your listeners B．use a friendly tone C．show great influence D．try to speak slowly 5．Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A．A good ending must always have a great influence on the listeners. B．We can use our body languages to show our confidence. C．It is helpful to search more and learn what others say when we choose a topic. D．We can show our sense of connectivity with listeners by keeping looking at them. 6．We can learn ________ from the passage. A．how to use speaking skills B．what topics to choose C．how to make a wonderful speech D．who to ask for help when meeting with trouble （23-24九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Articles Wanted ▲ Articles should be typewritten (打印的) and double spaced, using only one side of the page. ▲ Your name, year of birth, school name (and English teacher), home address and e-mail address must be included. ▲ For photos, place the information on the back of each envelope(信封): PLEASE  DON% FOLD． ▲ Please keep copies of your text, pictures or photos. ▲ The sentence MUST BE WRITTEN with your name on each work, and make sure your work is completely original (原创的). ▲ If your article is chosen, you will receive a copy of School Life and a special gift. SEND IT ALL SUMMER! For more information, please contact (联系) us! Tel: (02) 92136116 E-mail: schoollife@acpmagazines.com.au Mail: School Life. Box 5252, Sydney, NSW 200 1．All the information about the writer must be included except his/her ________. A．school name B．e-mail address C．year of birth D．telephone number 2．Who do you think will write articles for School Life? A．Students who are interested in writing. B．Teachers who love writing and taking photos. C．Parents who wish their kids to be popular writers. D．Readers who had a happy time in their childhood. 3．What is required for the articles wanted according to the passage? A．They must be fully created by the writers themselves. B．They must be typed in single apace and on both sides. C．They must be provided with photos and descriptions. D．They must be sent with the copies of the texts and pictures. 4．According to the passage, you can send your articles ________. A．within 3 weeks B．all summer C．all the year round D．during the whole term 5．When will you receive a copy of School Life and a special gift? A．When the article is typewritten. B．When copies of your text, pictures or photos are kept. C．When your work is completely original. D．When your article is chosen. 6．How many ways can you find in the passage to contact School Life? A．1 B．2 C．3 D．4 （22-23九年级上·上海嘉定·期中）根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案。 In America, history is still a required subject at lower levels and students still choose to study it at higher levels. However, there is an ongoing discussion about whether schools should continue to teach History or whether they should spend the money on other subject. This article will deal with the arguments against and in favour of teaching History in school, concluding that we should teach History. Many of my classmates suggest that History is one of the less interesting school subjects and that governments should spend the time and money on subjects that are more useful. They argue that Maths and English are more important so we can have a society with a good basic education. Others say that we should spend the money on teaching Science, as this can move a country forward and benefit the economy. Yet, there are a number of reasons why it is a good idea to teach History. Teaching History is important because students should be able to understand the background to present situations in the news. This will create better-informed citizens. Another reason is that it helps pupils to understand their culture and background, which also helps them to understand the society they live in. In addition to learning about the past, History can help students to think for themselves. Finally, it also improves pupils’ reading and writing skills, which can help them become better students. In conclusion, although there are clear arguments on both sides, it seems to me that teachers should teach children about the past because the value of the subject goes beyond the classroom. I would say that the teaching of History helps to create generations of well-educated and knowledgeable individuals. 1．The writer is probably a ________. A．parent B．journalist C．teacher D．student 2．The passage mainly talks about whether ________. A．school should teach History or not B．school should teach history at higher levels C．more money should be spent on History D．students should choose the subjects they study 3．Some people think ________ is good for basic education. A．focusing on math and English B．teaching History at lower levels. C．offering more required subjects D．teaching science instead of History 4．The underlined word “this” refers to “________”. A．education B．science C．money D．society 5．Why do students need to learn about culture? A．It teaches them to think of themselves. B．It helps them to become better students. C．It helps them to understand the society. D．It teaches them to respect each other. 6．Which of the following would the writer agree with? A．Government spending on History education should be reduced. B．The benefits of History education are useful in further study. C．Teaching History brings many economic benefits to a country. D．Covering History in the classroom is perhaps a waste of time. （22-23九年级上·上海普陀·期中）Alex ran out of the house with a football. Usually he would practice his skills till sunset all by himself. But today was different. Today Alex met Leo. Alex’s mom said that a couple and their son from Columbia were moving in next door. It had been a week. But Alex hadn’t seen the boy yet. Alex crossed the yard and knocked confidently at the door and almost immediately Leo appeared. “Hi, my name is Alex,” Alex said, holding out his hand. Leo smiled shyly and shook Alex’s hand. “Leo ... my name is Leo,” said the dark-haired boy quietly. “I haven’t seen you around school yet, have you started? Do you play any sports? How do you like the neighborhood? ...” Alex kept asking questions at the wide-eyed Leo. Shaking his head, Leo looked rather uncomfortable and uneasy. “Oh,” thought Alex, “he doesn’t understand me.” Alex presented his football to Leo and said, “Do you want to play?” He wished Leo would understand his action, if not his words. The smile on Leo’s face was the answer. “Great!” responded Alex. Next moment they were passing the ball back and forth. Leo played well and they just hit it off so great. Hours sped by, and Alex’s mom called out that dinner was ready. Alex stopped playing and pantomimed putting a fork to his mouth and eating. “It’s time for dinner,” he said regretfully. Leo grinned and repeated, “It’s time for dinner.” “Exactly,” said Alex, “Can we play again tomorrow after school?” Alex asked, not sure if Leo would understand. Yet he could tell Leo didn’t get him. Suddenly Alex got a great idea. He pulled the confused boy toward his house. There he started searching his bookshelf. Moments later, he found an orange book — a Spanish dictionary! He fingered the pages to look up the words for tomorrow, after and school. Then Alex looked directly at Leo, held up the football, and said mañana, despué de, and la escuela, not sure if what he said really translated into what he wanted. His face brightened as Leo smiled and eagerly nodded his head. “Mañana!” Alex repeated. “Mañana!” agreed Leo. 1．Alex knocked at Leo’s door today to ________. A．see what Leo looked like B．invite Leo to play football with him C．show off his football skill D．see if Leo could understand him 2．Alex presented his football to Leo because ________. A．Alex wanted to give Leo the football as a present B．Leo was unwilling to play football with Alex C．Alex aimed to make Leo understand him D．Leo was too shy to play football with his new neighbor Alex 3．The underlined word “pantomime” in the seventh paragraph means “________”. A．to make up B．to act out C．to shout out D．to focus on 4．Alex and Leo were similar to each other in the way that _________. A．they spoke the same language B．their moms preferred them to have dinner on time C．they both went to the same football training center D．they shared an interest in playing football 5．We can infer (推测) from the passage that _________. A．Alex was a rather outgoing boy and so was Leo B．Leo could understand Alex from time to time C．Alex and Leo could communicate freely with one another D．Leo wasn’t fond of playing football at all 6．The passage is mainly about ________. A．the exciting football match Alex and Leo held in the yards after school B．the process of Alex and Leo’s finding ways to communicate C．the promise that Alex and Leo would play football together tomorrow D．Alex’s efforts to help quiet Leo get familiar with the new neighborhood （22-23九年级上·上海奉贤·期中）Choose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) J. K. Rowling is probably the most famous author alive today. Her books about the adventures of a young wizard (魔法师) named Harry Potter have sold more than 325 million copies. They have also been translated into 64 different languages. Joanne Kathleen Rowling was born in 1965 in England. She always dreamt of becoming a writer, and began writing stories when she was six years old. After she studied French at university, in 1990 she decided to move to Manchester, and went there to look for a flat. Her journey back to London was long and boring. But on that journey the idea for the Harry Potter stories first entered her mind. Over the next year, she worked hard on her novel. Then, her mother died from a long and difficult illness. She was only 45. To forget her grief, Rowling moved to Portugal (葡萄牙) to work as an English teacher. There, she had a lot of free time to work on her book, and rewrote many parts of the story. When she arrived back in Britain in 1994, she had a baby daughter and very little money. She moved to Edinburgh to live near her sister, and worked on her novel. Whenever her daughter fell asleep, Rowling would write as quickly as she could. After several months, she finished the book. It may be surprising, but no publishers wanted to buy her book at first. They thought that people today would not like a story about magic. In 1996, after a year of searching, she found a company that would publish the novel. It soon became a bestseller, and was later turned into a successful film. People around the world have gone crazy for Harry Potter ever since. 1．The numbers in the first paragraph shows the book Harry Potter is ________. A．expensive B．difficult C．popular D．harmless 2．J. K. Rowling began writing at the age of ________. A．6 B．16 C．25 D．45 3．She first had the idea for the Harry Potter stories in ________. A．1965 B．1990 C．1994 D．1996 4．J. K. Rowling finished writing her novel when she was in ________. A．Portugal B．France C．America D．Britain 5．J. K. Rowling was able to make her dream come true because ________. A．she traveled to many places B．she kept working hard C．her sister helped her a lot D．she was very young 6．According to the passage, which of the following is Not True? A．J. K. Rowling studied French at university. B．J. K. Rowling was very sad about her mother’s death. C．J. K. Rowling went to Portugal to teach French. D．It was not easy for her to find a publisher for the book. （21-22九年级上·上海黄浦·期中）Choose the best answer（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案）     We arrived at the hospital to find Dad was very weak, but his smile was the same as ever. It was another attack of pneumonia (肺炎). My husband and I stayed with him for the weekend but had to return to our jobs on Monday. Local relatives would help Dad get home from hospital and look after him. But I was eager to find a way to let him know that we cared too, even when we weren’t with him.     Then I remembered a family tradition when our children were small. When leaving their grandparents’ home after a visit, each child would write a love note to their grandparents. They hid notes in cereal (麦片) box, under a hairbrush or next to the phone. For days, their grandparents would smile as they discovered these reminders (提示) of our love.     So as I tidied Dad’s kitchen and made up a bed for him downstairs in the living room, I wrote some notes. Some were practical: “Dad, I put the food in the fridge so it wouldn’t go bad.” Some expressed my love: “Dad, I hope you will sleep well in your new bed.” Most notes were downstairs where he would stay for several weeks, but one note I hid upstairs under his pillow (枕头), “Dad, if you have found this note, you must be feeling better. We are so glad!”     Just like his medicines made him better physically, these “emotional vitamins” would improve his health, too. Several weeks later, in one of our regular phone calls, I asked Dad how he was going. He said, “Pretty good. I just found your note under my pillow upstairs!” 1．The author’s dad was in hospital probably because ________. A．he suffered the same illness again B．the author didn’t have time to care for him C．he felt too lonely D．he got hurt in an accident 2．The author’s dad got home from hospital with the help of ________. A．the nurses from the hospital B．their local friends C．the volunteers from his community D．their local relatives 3．The author’s dad probably slept in the ________ for several weeks after he went back home. A．kitchen B．old bedroom C．living room D．room upstairs 4．The children hid notes in their grandparent’s home in order to ________. A．let more people know the tradition B．play tricks on their grandparents C．make their grandparents notice them D．give their grandparents a pleasant surprise 5．The underlined part “emotional vitamins” refers to ________. A．the notes upstairs under the author’s dad’s pillow B．the medicines the author’s dad got from the hospital C．the notes the author had left in her dad’s house D．the regular phone calls the author made to her dad 6．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The author thanked her children for looking after her dad. B．The author’s dad was getting better and finally able to walk upstairs. C．The author stayed at home for several weeks to look after her dad. D．The author left altogether three notes in her dad’s house. （21-22九年级上·上海松江·期中）Good Times Await You at the Supertree Grove Measuring between 25 and 50 meters tall, the Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. The large canopies (树冠) provide shade in the day and come alive with displays of light and sound at night. Stand amidst these iconic giants, or walk along the 22-meter-high OCBC Skyway and enjoy overall views of the Gardens and the Marina Bay skyline. IMPORTANT NOTE ◆From November 30 to December 26, visitors are required to have a Christmas Wonderland ticket to access the Supertree Grove and the OCBC Skyway from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Visitors without a Christmas Wonderland ticket are advised to visit before 3 p.m. There are also two admission timings to the OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 2 p.m.) 4 p.m.to 10 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 9 p.m.) For more information on Christmas Wonderland, please visit www.gardensbythebay.com. ADMISSION ◆Admission to the Supertree Grove is free. ◆Please note that charges apply for the OCBC Skyway: Adult: $8 Senior (≥60 years old): $8 Child (3 to 12 years old): $5 Tickets can be purchased at the Ticketing counters or near the entrance of the OCBC Skyway during the specified operating hours. All prices are in Singapore dollars. OPERATING HOURS ◆Supertree Grove: 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily ◆OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Last ticket sale and admission: 8 p.m. Peak hours for the OCBC Skyway are from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Longer wait times may be expected. 1．The Supertree Grove is a popular tourist attraction in ________. A．Europe. B．Asia. C．Africa. D．America. 2．If the visitors have no Christmas Wonderland tickets, what is the best time to visit? A．before 5 a.m. B．after 9 a.m. C．before 3 p.m. D．after 2 p.m 3．A couple want to take their five-year-old son to the OCBC Skyway on New Year’s Day. How much will it cost them? A．16 Singapore dollars. B．13 Singapore dollars C．15 Singapore dollars. D．21 Singapore dollars 4．The underlined “purchased” in the third part ADMISSION probably means ________. A．kept B．bought C．sold D．received 5．Which of the following statements is true? A．The OCBC Skyway offers a perfect bird’s eye view of the whole city. B．Tickets for the OCBC Skyway can only be purchased on the official website of Gardens by the Bay. C．From November 30 to December 26, visitors will pay a lot for visits to the Supertree Grove. D．Visitors have to buy tickets before 8 p.m if they want to visit the OCBC Skyway at ordinary times. 6．The article probably appears in a(n) ________. A．advertisement B．comic strip C．science magazine D．novel （21-22九年级上·上海奉贤·期中）Around the world, kids have different childhoods, but many of them share one thing—the fairy tales of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen (1805—1875). As a great fairy tale writer, Andersen’s stories are popular among generations of children. This April 2 is the 210th anniversary (周年) of his birth. We can still find that his writings are as popular now as they were then. Andersen experienced poverty (贫穷) and difficulties in his youth. But these all inspired him to write wonderful stories. “I have a lot of material.” said Andersen, according to one of his biographies (自传). “It often seems to me as if every little flower is talking to me.” In his fairy tales, children not only see a fancy world but also learn difficult themes of life in simple ways. In The Little Mermaid, to stay with the prince, the little mermaid asks the witch to change her tail into human legs. Although she can walk and dance beautifully on her human legs, she is in great pain when she does so. Sometimes we need to make sacrifices (牺牲) for something or someone we love. That’s what Andersen wanted to explain to us. His other stories also have strong social messages. In The Ugly Duckling, the character everyone makes fun of has inner (内在的) beauty. Andersen wanted to teach children not to judge people by their appearances and that ordinary people can become heroes. The Emperor’s New Clothes is about two tailors (裁缝) who trick a very proud emperor into walking around with no clothes on. It showed Andersen’s anger against the authority (权威) of his time. Today, Andersen’s fairy tales have been translated into more than 100 languages. To honor the great writer, every April 2, on Andersen’s birthday, people celebrate International Children’s Book Day. 1．Hans Christian Andersen died at he age of about ________. A．60 B．70 C．80 D．210 2．The underlined sentence “This April 2 is the 210th anniversary of his birth.” means ________. A．Anderson was 210 years old B．Anderson died on April 2, 210 years ago C．Anderson was born on April 2, 210 years ago D．April 2 was Anderson’s anniversary 3．What inspired Anderson to write wonderful stories is ________. A．a lot of material he had B．every little flower around him C．his poverty and difficulties in his youth D．a fancy world around him 4．In The Little Mermaid, Anderson tied to tel us ________. A．we shouldn’t judge people by their appearances B．we should show anger against the authority C．inner beauty is also very important D．we need to make sacrifices for something or someone we love 5．________ of his stories have been mentioned in this passage. A．TWO B．Three C．Four D．Five 6．Which of the following is Not True? A．Many of us have read about Anderson’s stories. B．Andersen’s stories are popular among generations of children. C．We have celebrations on Andersen’s birthday and international Children’s Book Day. D．Some of his stories have strong social messages. （21-22九年级上·上海徐汇·期中）International Poetry Competition World Poetry Day is a time to appreciate (欣赏) and support poets and poetry around the world. It is celebrated on March 21 each year. Its purpose is to improve people’s ability to read, write, and teach poems all over the world. It is time for students to know more about the poets and learn different types of poetry. Poets may be invited to read and share their work to audiences at book stores, cafes, universities and schools. Awards and other forms or recognition are made to honor poets and their work. This year, the International Poetry Centre is holding a poetry competition to celebrate the festival! The competition is open to all the poets aged 18 and over from all over the world, and they will be divided into two groups: Open Group: open to all the poets aged 18 and over ESL Group: open to all the poets aged 18 and over who can write in English as a Second Language The winners of each group will receive￡1000. RULES: *All the poems must be unpublished (未出版的) works. *Poems will not be returned, so please keep a copy. *The poem(s) must be in English and created by the poet himself/herself. *Poems can be written on any proper subject. No subject on violence (暴力) or drugs. *The competition begins on 3rd March, 2021 and ends on 28th August, 2021. *To enter for the competition, please visit the Centre Shop to pay￡5 for each poem. Once the payment is made, please email the poem(s) to poetrycomp@center.uk.Remember to mark Open or ESL in the top right-hand corner of the document (文档) to show which group to enter before emailing your poem(s). Questions about the competition can be emailed to poetrycomp@center.uk . 1．The world Poetry Day is on ________. A．March 28th B．March 3rd C．March 21st D．August 28th 2．The main purpose of the World Poetry Day is to ________. A．encourage the British to write poems B．help people to read, write and teach poems better C．raise money for the poets from all over the world D．teach children how to read and write poems 3．The International Poetry Centre will ________ in 2021. A．offer poetry lessons to students B．invite poets to read and share their work C．honor poets and their work D．hold an international poetry competition 4．The competition poems should ________. A．be written in English or Chinese B．be published before C．avoid the subject of violence or drugs D．be created by famous poets 5．Poets can get ￡1000 if ________. A．they win in the group B．their poems are published C．they enter the competition D．their poems are written by themselves 6．You can read this page ________. A．in a comic book (连环漫画) B．on a poster of a supermarket C．in a sports section of the Evening Paper D．in a literature (文学) magazine （21-22九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Not all vegetables need lots of sunshine. Mark Hoffmann and his wife own a bed-and-breakfast guesthouse in rural Kempton, Illinois. They often serve their guests fresh food from the garden. The Hoffmanns have been growing food and flowers for over twenty years. For almost ten of those years, Mr. Hoffmann has been experimenting and working with shade (阴凉) planting. He says, “Most plants will produce more in full sun, but if you do not have full sun, there are other choices.” For example, he grows tomatoes near oak trees. Oak trees can produce a lot of shade. But Mr. Hoffmann says his tomato plants grow as long as they get five hours a day of direct (直接的) sunshine, especially the morning sun. Not only does this go against the traditional advice that tomatoes need six, eight, even twelve hours a day of full sun, it also shows how plants and tree roots can share nutrients (营养素) and water. Mr. Hoffman says only plants with wider leaves do better in shady environments. He also found that his potatoes did better partly in shade than in full sun. Moving them out of the sun helped control an insect problem. Mr. Hoffmann does not use pesticides. He planted the potatoes in the shade, especially on the east side of the tree. The potatoes get the morning sun, but they are shaded during the hottest part of the day. Some insects dislike shade, and the hottest part of the day is when they do the worst of their damage. Time of day, brightness of the sun, shadows from trees, walls and buildings-these all influence how much sunlight falls on plants. And people interested in shade planting should also remember something else. The term “shade” can describe different amounts of darkness. It can even mean different things in different parts of the world. 1．Which of the following can best describe Mr. Hoffmann? A．warm-hearted B．Experienced C．Easy-going D．Funny 2．According to Mr. Hoffmann, how many hours of sunshine is enough to keep tomato plants growing regularly? A．Five hours a day B．six hours a day C．Eight hours a day D．Twelve hours a day 3．From the passage we can know that ________. A．plants with wider leaves produce more in full sun B．as a matter of fact, plants don’t need to grow in full sun C．the more sunshine plants get, the more they will produce D．it’s not fit for plants with less wide leaves to grow in shade 4．The underlined word “pesticides” means ________. A．化肥 B．灌溉 C．农药 D．修整 5．The writer probably thinks that ________. A．shade planting needs no sunshine B．shade is also important in plant growing C．it is easy for people to learn shade planting D．vegetables made in the shade are of better taste 6．We may read the passage in a magazine of ________. A．history B．travelling C．agriculture D．sports （22-23九年级上·上海黄浦·期中）Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案） Jack was not a stupid kid, nor was he the cleverest student. He didn’t care for school. With his “I’d rather be fishing” opinion, Jack missed a lot of classes. Knowing that graduating from middle school was not going to be written in his life, Jack left school at the age of fourteen. Jack then was taken to his uncle’s farm in Wisconsin. At the age of eighteen, he went to California. He found a good job at an aircraft (飞机) company there. He had to lie (撒谎) about his education. Worrying that his background (学历) was found out, Jack was employed there. Two years later, Jack got married. To better his life, he got his high school diploma (毕业文凭). He chose to learn automotive technology (汽车技术) as well. Sadly, this was terminated when he took his wife and son back to his uncle’s farm. Jack found a job as a worker in a wire factory. Seven years later, Jack realized he was not going to work there all his life. He wanted to be an automobile engineer, so he left there again. Because of hard work, Jack joined a junior college to learn automotive technology in the state of California. Though it was hard for him to remember, he studied hard for two years and finally received his diploma. Jack went on to work as an automotive technician for an excellent company. Within a year he was an engineer. 1．Why couldn’t Jack finish his middle school education? Because _________. A．he was too stupid. B．he had little interest in school study C．his parents wanted him to work earlier D．he fished every day 2．Jack got a job at the aircraft company in _________. A．Wisconsin B．his uncle’s farm C．a wire factory D．California 3．Jack decided to leave there after he had worked in the wire factory for _________ years. A．4 B．7 C．11 D．15 4．The underlined word “terminated” in Paragraph 3 probably means __________. A．ended B．taught C．received D．reached 5．Why did Jack leave his uncle’s farm again? Because he __________. A．didn’t get high school diploma B．wanted to get married C．wanted to be an automobile engineer D．lost his job 6．We can know from the last paragraph that __________. A．It was easy for Jack to join a junior college B．Jack spent one year finishing his study in the college C．Jack went on to work on his uncle’s farm D．Jack’s dream of being an engineer came true （22-23九年级上·上海杨浦·期中）Choose the best answer （根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） In America, history is still a required subject at lower levels and students still choose to study it at higher levels. However, there is an ongoing discussion about whether schools should continue to teach History or whether they should spend the money on other subject. This article will deal with the arguments against and in favour of teaching History in school, concluding that we should teach History. Many of my classmate suggest that History is one of the less interesting school subjects and that governments should spend the time and money on subjects that are more useful. They argue that Maths and English are more important so we can have a society with a good basic education. Others say that we should spend the money on teaching Science, as this can move a country forward and benefit the economy. Yet, there are a number of reasons why it is a good idea to teach History. Teaching history is important because students should be able to understand the background to present situations in the news. This will create better-informed citizens. Another reason is that it helps pupils to understand their culture and background, which also helps them to understand the society they live in. In addition to learning about the past, History can help students to think for themselves. Finally, it also improves pupils’ reading and writing skills, which can help them become better students. In conclusion, although there are clear arguments on both sides, it seems to me that we should teach children about the past because the value of the subject goes beyond the classroom. I would say that the teaching of History helps to create generations of well-educated and knowledgeable individuals. 1．The writer is probably  ________. A．parents B．journalist. C．teacher. D．students. 2．The passage mainly talks about whether ________. A．we should teach History or not B．we should teach history at higher levels. C．more money should be spent on History D．students should choose the subjects they study 3．Some people think ________ is good for basic education. A．focusing on math and English B．teaching History at lower levels. C．offering more required subjects D．teaching science instead of History 4．The underlined word ‘this’ refers to ‘________’. A．education B．science C．money D．society 5．Why do students need to learn about culture? A．It teaches them to think of themselves. B．It helps them to become better students. C．It helps them to understand the society. D．It teaches them to respect each other. 6．Which of the following would the writer agree with.? A．Government spending on History education should be reduced. B．The benefits of History education are useful in further study. C．Teaching History brings many economic benefits to a country D．Covering History in the classroom is perhaps a waste of time. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 期中复习之阅读理解15篇 (上海期中真题) （23-24九年级上·上海静安·期中）Emergencies don’t happen very often. But when they do, you want to get help first. No one wants to spend time looking up the phone numbers. In 1968, the Untied States government wanted one number that people could call for emergencies. They decided that 911 was easy to remember and people could dial it quickly. The very first 911 call was made on February 16, 1968, in Alabama. Today, 911 is used for emergencies in most parts of the United States and many parts of Canada. Other countries may use other numbers. In Great Britain, it’s 999. If you’re not sure which emergency number is used in your area, check your phone book. When to call Never call 911 as a joke or just to see what might happen. The only time you should call 911 is when a person is badly hurt in danger right now! So call when there is a fire, a car accident, or sudden sickness, etc. When in an emergency call When you dial the 911 operator (接线员), it’s always OK to give out your information. Speak slowly and clearly when you explain what’s happening. What happened? Where are you? Who needs help? Don’t hang up (挂断)！ If you have to call 911, do not hang up until the operator tells you it’s OK to do so, That way, you can be sure that the operator has all the information to offer help fast. A dog named Faith dialed 911 when her owner who was in a wheelchair fell and needed help. She had been taught to use a speed dial (快递拨号) function. 1．The emergency number 911 was first used in __________ in the USA． A．1958 B．1968 C．1978 D．1999 2．Why was 911 chose to be the emergency call? A．Because other countries also used the number. B．Because it was suggested by the phone company. C．Because it was simple and easy to remember and dial. D．Because it was also used in many parts of Canada. 3．999 is used as the emergency number in __________. A．China B．Canada C．the USA D．Great Britain 4．People can’t call 911 when __________. A．a bus hits a boy badly B．a girl feels bored C．an old lady falls off the stairs, unable to stand up D．some people can’t get out of a burning building 5．If you call the emergency number, you should __________. A．wait for the operator’s words to end the call B．tell the operator what has happened and hang up C．test if your phone can get through to 911 D．tell the operator everything as quickly as possible 6．Which is NOT true according to the passage? A．911 is an emergency number almost throughout the United States. B．Different countries have different emergency numbers. C．Usually phone books list emergency call numbers. D．The dog Faith pressed the three numbers 9-1-1. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．A 6．D 【导语】本文主要给我们讲述了美国的紧急电话号码911，这个数字比较容易记住，人们在紧急情况时可以快速拨号。作者还讲述了在使用紧急电话的时候应该注意的一些细节。 1．细节理解题。根据“The very first 911 call was made on February 16, 1968, in Alabama.”可知，1968年，美国首次使用了紧急号码911。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“They decided that 911 was easy to remember and people could dial it quickly.”可知，因为它简单，容易记忆和拨号。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“In Great Britain, it’s 999. If you’re not sure which emergency number is used in your area, check your phone book..”可知，999在英国被用作紧急电话号码。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“Today, 911 is used for emergencies in most parts of the United States and many parts of Canada.”以及“In 1968, the Untied States government wanted one number that people could call for emergencies.”可知，911是美国的紧急电话，应该在遇到紧急情况的时候使用。当一个女孩感到无聊时，人们不能打911。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“If you have to call 911, do not hang up until the operator tells you it’s OK to do so”可知，如果你拨打紧急号码，你应该等待接线员的话来结束通话。故选A。 6．细节理解题。根据“A dog named Faith dialed 911 when her owner who was in a wheelchair fell and needed help. She had been taught to use a speed dial (快递拨号) function.”可知，这只小狗使用的是快递拨号功能。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Choose the best answer.（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案） Prince Philip got into a car accident on January 17, 2019. He hit another car with a passenger and a baby on board. Days after the accident, the victim (受害者) complained that she still hadn’t heard any sort of apology from the Royals (皇家). Finally, on January 27, Prince Philip did his part to make things right. He sent the woman, Emma Fairweather, a letter of apology: Dear Mrs Fairweather, I would like you to know how sorry I am for my part in the accident at the Babingley cross-roads. I have been across that crossing any number of times and I know very well the amount of traffic that uses that main road. It was a bright sunny day and at about three in the afternoon, the sun was low over the Wash. In other words, the sun was shining low over the main road. In normal conditions, I would have no difficulty in seeing traffic coming from the Dersingham direction, but I can only imagine that I failed to see the car coming, and I am very contrite about the bad results. I was somewhat shaken after the accident, but I was greatly relieved that non e of you were seriously injured. As a crowd was beginning to gather, I was advised to return to Sandringham House by a local Police Officer. I have since learned that you suffered a broken arm. I am deeply sorry about this injury. I wish you a speedy recovery from a very distressing (痛苦的) experience. Yours sincerely, Philip 1．According to the passage, Philip ________. A．caused a traffic accident B．was injured in a car accident C．lost his memory after a car accident D．used some rude words after an accident 2．According to Philip, the accident was caused by ________. A．the poor road conditions B．his failure to see the car coming C．the fact that the weather was terrible D．the fact that there were no reliable directions 3．The underlined word “contrite” probably means “________”? A．worried B．terrible C．sorry D．surprised 4．The Police Officer advised Philip to return to Sandringham House after the accident probably because ________. A．Philip had to attend an important meeting B．Philip looked frightened and tired after the accident C．lots of people were coming to see what had happened D．someone was waiting for Philip at Sandringham House 5．By writing this letter, Philip mainly wanted to ________. A．express his regret about what he did B．share an awful experience he recently had C．express his thanks to the local Police Officer D．explain that he is not responsible for the accident 6．Which of the following statements is true according to the text? A．No one was killed or injured in the accident. B．Philip is unfamiliar with the road conditions. C．The victim made complaints to the public about improper behavior of the Royals. D．Philip wrote the letter right after the accident took place. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文讲述了菲利普王子出了车祸，另一辆车上有乘客和婴儿的车，事后受害者抱怨没有听到任何道歉，菲利普王子写信向受害者表达了歉意。 1．细节理解题。根据“Prince Philip got into a car accident on January 11, 2019. He hit another car with a passenger and a baby on board.”可知，菲利普王子引发了一起交通事故。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据信中“In normal conditions, I would have no difficulty in seeing traffic coming from the Dersingham direction, but I can only imagine that I failed to see the car coming”可知，事故是因为菲利普王子没有看到来车。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“but I can only imagine that I failed to see the car coming, and I am very contrite about the bad results.”和常识可知，菲利普王子在信中表达了对事故的歉意，contrite与C选项“抱歉的”意思相近。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据信中“As a crowd was beginning to gather, I was advised to return to Sandringham House by a local Police Officer.”可知，警察建议菲利普王子回到Sandringham House是因为有很多人聚集过来。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据信中“I would like you to know how sorry I am for my part in the accident”可知，菲利普王子写这封信主要是为了表达对事故的歉意。故选A。 6．细节理解题。根据“Days after the accident, the victim (受害者) complained that she still hadn’t heard any sort of apology from the Royals (皇家).”可知，受害者对皇家没有及时道歉表示不满。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·上海长宁·期中）Choose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) FIRE INSTRUCTIONS IN SCHOOLS The person who sees a fire must: 1. Start the nearest fire alarm. This will cause the Alarm Bell to ring. And also send a signal to the fire station. 2. Put out the fire with available equipment, if it is safe to do so. FIRE ALARM BELLS The Fire Alarm Bells will ring either in the area of A Block (Workshops and Administration offices) (行政办公室), or in the area of B Block (Classrooms) and C Block (Sports Hall). Those in the area where the Alarm Bells are ringing should take action as instructions below. Others should continue with their work. On hearing the fire alarm: 1. Those in class: will go to the Meeting Place under instructions given by the teacher. 2. Those elsewhere: will go to Assembly Area by the most suitable route, and stay near the Head of their Department. MEETING PLACE The Meeting Place is the playing field which is south of the Sports Hall. Here names of the students will be checked. 1．We can see this notice ________. A．in a hospital B．in a hotel C．in a school D．in a shop 2．When a person sees a fire, he should ________ at first. A．start the alarm bells B．ask for help C．try to put it out himself D．call the fire station 3．________ is the area where the students study. A．Block A B．Block B C．Block C D．Assembly Hall 4．Everyone in the block where the fire bell has rung must gather together ________. A．in another block B．in the administration office C．in the playing field D．in the sports hall 5．Imagine you are a typist in the administration office. When a fire breaks out in the sports hall, what should you do according to the fire instructions? ________ A．Collect all your personal belongings. B．Go quickly to the Assembly Area. C．Find the most suitable route to escape. D．Go on with the work you are doing. 6．Suppose you are a teacher. What is your first duty in case of a fire? ________ A．To check the names of your students from a list. B．To lead your students out of the building. C．To get detailed instructions from your Head of Department. D．To examine the stairs and the playing field. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．D 6．B 【导语】这篇短文主要是关于学校的消防指示。当有人发现火灾时, 必须立即启动最近的火警器, 并用可用的设备扑灭火灾。 1．细节理解题。根据倒数第四行“Those in class: will go to the Meeting Place under instructions given by the teacher.”最后一行“Here names of the students will be checked.”可知可以在学校看到。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第一行“The person who sees a fire must: 1.Start the nearest fire alarm.”可知当一个人看到火灾时，他应该首先拉响警报。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第六行“The Fire Alarm Bells will ring either in the area of A Block (Workshops and Administration offices) (行政办公室), or in the area of B Block (Classrooms) and C Block (Sports Hall)”可知B区是学生学习的地方。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据倒数第三行“Those elsewhere: will go to Assembly Area by the most suitable route, and stay near the Head of their Department. MEETING PLACE: The Meeting Place is the playing field which is south of the Sports Hall. Here names of the students will be checked.”可知，每个街区的人都必须在比赛场地集合。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据第七行“Others continue their work.”可知，继续你正在做的工作。故选D。 6．细节理解题。根据倒数第四行“Those class: will to Meeting under given by the teacher.”可知，老师的职责是把学生带出大楼。故选B。 （23-24九年级上·上海金山·期中）A speech competition needs you to use your speaking skills. While preparing, you should try to express your ideas clearly to make yourself understood. With growing competition, it is difficult to draw the attention of the listeners. But don’t worry! Follow the points below and you can do what you want to. ① Choose a topic Make the topic of your speech in one single sentence and then start to present. This will help you make a better expression of your idea. Try to research more and learn what others say when we choose a topic. ② Organize your speech Before starting, always remember that the introduction is the most important part as you need to catch the attention of the listeners. Here you can raise funny questions, give an attractive fact, or take a celebrity (名人) as an example. The middle part of your speech should be full of interest. You can add stories. Every point should make a connection with the next. The ending can always be made in a way that makes your listeners think or has a great influence (影响) on them. ③ Present yourself *Your voice should be clear and natural. Use a friendly tone (语气) and make sure that you are heard by everyone. *Keep looking at your listeners to bring a sense of connectivity between you and them. *Add stops to your speech and don’t start speaking quickly if you become nervous. *All your body languages should show enough confidence. 1．We can express our idea better by ________. A．making a topic short B．trying to research more C．learning what others say D．preparing speaking skills 2．In the writer’s opinion, the following are the ways of the introduction except ________. A．raising funny questions B．telling some personal experiences C．giving an attractive fact D．taking a celebrity as an example 3．Adding stories can help to make the middle part of the speech ________. A．special B．believable C．interesting D．clear 4．We should ________ when we are nervous in a speech. A．look at your listeners B．use a friendly tone C．show great influence D．try to speak slowly 5．Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A．A good ending must always have a great influence on the listeners. B．We can use our body languages to show our confidence. C．It is helpful to search more and learn what others say when we choose a topic. D．We can show our sense of connectivity with listeners by keeping looking at them. 6．We can learn ________ from the passage. A．how to use speaking skills B．what topics to choose C．how to make a wonderful speech D．who to ask for help when meeting with trouble 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了如何准备演讲比赛以及演讲时的技巧。 1．细节理解题。根据“Make the topic of your speech in one single sentence and then start to present. This will help you make a better expression of your idea.”可知，我们可以通过让主题句简短来更好地表达我们的想法。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Here you can raise funny questions, give an attractive fact, or take a celebrity (名人) as an example.”可知，文中没有提到讲述一些个人经历。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“The middle part of your speech should be full of interest. You can add stories.”可知，添加故事有助于使演讲的中间部分变得有趣。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Add stops to your speech and don’t start speaking quickly if you become nervous.”可知，当我们在演讲中感到紧张时，我们应该试着放慢语速。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“The ending can always be made in a way that makes your listeners think or has a great influence (影响) on them.”可知，结尾可以用一种让你的听众思考或者对他们有很大影响的方式。因此，选项A“一个好的结尾一定会对听众产生很大的影响。”表述错误。故选A。 6．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了如何准备演讲比赛以及演讲时的技巧。因此，我们能从文中学到如何做一个精彩的演讲。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Articles Wanted ▲ Articles should be typewritten (打印的) and double spaced, using only one side of the page. ▲ Your name, year of birth, school name (and English teacher), home address and e-mail address must be included. ▲ For photos, place the information on the back of each envelope(信封): PLEASE  DON% FOLD． ▲ Please keep copies of your text, pictures or photos. ▲ The sentence MUST BE WRITTEN with your name on each work, and make sure your work is completely original (原创的). ▲ If your article is chosen, you will receive a copy of School Life and a special gift. SEND IT ALL SUMMER! For more information, please contact (联系) us! Tel: (02) 92136116 E-mail: schoollife@acpmagazines.com.au Mail: School Life. Box 5252, Sydney, NSW 200 1．All the information about the writer must be included except his/her ________. A．school name B．e-mail address C．year of birth D．telephone number 2．Who do you think will write articles for School Life? A．Students who are interested in writing. B．Teachers who love writing and taking photos. C．Parents who wish their kids to be popular writers. D．Readers who had a happy time in their childhood. 3．What is required for the articles wanted according to the passage? A．They must be fully created by the writers themselves. B．They must be typed in single apace and on both sides. C．They must be provided with photos and descriptions. D．They must be sent with the copies of the texts and pictures. 4．According to the passage, you can send your articles ________. A．within 3 weeks B．all summer C．all the year round D．during the whole term 5．When will you receive a copy of School Life and a special gift? A．When the article is typewritten. B．When copies of your text, pictures or photos are kept. C．When your work is completely original. D．When your article is chosen. 6．How many ways can you find in the passage to contact School Life? A．1 B．2 C．3 D．4 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．A 4．B 5．D 6．C 【导语】本文是一篇编辑部的约稿通知，文中提了一些对文章和作者的要求。 1．细节理解题。根据“Your name, year of birth, school name (and English teacher), home address and e-mail address must be included.”可知，没有要求填写作者的电话。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“Your name, year of birth, school name (and English teacher)”可知，作品中要注明学校名称和英语老师是谁，这是对写作感兴趣的学生的约稿。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“The sentence MUST BE WRITTEN with your name on each work, and make sure your work is completely original (原创的).”可知，文章要求作者原创。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“SEND IT ALL SUMMER!”可知，可以整个夏天都可以寄出你的文章。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“If your article is chosen, you will receive a copy of School Life and a special gift.”可知，如果你的文章被选中，你将收到一份《学校生活》和一份特别的礼物。故选D。 6．细节理解题。根据“Tel: (02) 92136116； E-mail: schoollife@acpmagazines.com.au；Mail: School Life. Box 5252, Sydney, NSW 200”可知，给出了电话、邮件地址和邮寄地址三种可联系方式。故选C。 （22-23九年级上·上海嘉定·期中）根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案。 In America, history is still a required subject at lower levels and students still choose to study it at higher levels. However, there is an ongoing discussion about whether schools should continue to teach History or whether they should spend the money on other subject. This article will deal with the arguments against and in favour of teaching History in school, concluding that we should teach History. Many of my classmates suggest that History is one of the less interesting school subjects and that governments should spend the time and money on subjects that are more useful. They argue that Maths and English are more important so we can have a society with a good basic education. Others say that we should spend the money on teaching Science, as this can move a country forward and benefit the economy. Yet, there are a number of reasons why it is a good idea to teach History. Teaching History is important because students should be able to understand the background to present situations in the news. This will create better-informed citizens. Another reason is that it helps pupils to understand their culture and background, which also helps them to understand the society they live in. In addition to learning about the past, History can help students to think for themselves. Finally, it also improves pupils’ reading and writing skills, which can help them become better students. In conclusion, although there are clear arguments on both sides, it seems to me that teachers should teach children about the past because the value of the subject goes beyond the classroom. I would say that the teaching of History helps to create generations of well-educated and knowledgeable individuals. 1．The writer is probably a ________. A．parent B．journalist C．teacher D．student 2．The passage mainly talks about whether ________. A．school should teach History or not B．school should teach history at higher levels C．more money should be spent on History D．students should choose the subjects they study 3．Some people think ________ is good for basic education. A．focusing on math and English B．teaching History at lower levels. C．offering more required subjects D．teaching science instead of History 4．The underlined word “this” refers to “________”. A．education B．science C．money D．society 5．Why do students need to learn about culture? A．It teaches them to think of themselves. B．It helps them to become better students. C．It helps them to understand the society. D．It teaches them to respect each other. 6．Which of the following would the writer agree with? A．Government spending on History education should be reduced. B．The benefits of History education are useful in further study. C．Teaching History brings many economic benefits to a country. D．Covering History in the classroom is perhaps a waste of time. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．A 4．B 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了学校里是否开设历史课程的两种观点，有的人支持，有的人反对。而作者认为学习历史是有必要的。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Many of my classmates suggest that History is one of the less interesting school subjects and that governments should spend the time and money on subjects that are more useful.”许多我的同学建议历史是无趣的学科之一，政府应该花时间和金钱在更有用的学科上。可知作者可能是一名学生。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段中“However, there is an ongoing discussion about whether schools should continue to teach History or whether they should spend the money on other subject. This article will deal with the arguments against and in favour of teaching History in school, concluding that we should teach History.”然而，关于学校是否应该继续教授历史或是把钱花在别的学科上的讨论依旧再继续，这篇文章会讨论反对和赞成学校教授历史的问题，最后得出结论我们应该教历史。可知文章主要讨论学校该不该教历史。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段中“They argue that Maths and English are more important so we can have a society with a good basic education.”他们认为数学和英语是更重要的，因此我们能有一个基础教育良好的社会。可知人们认为数学和英语有利于基础教育。故选A。 4．词义猜测题。根据第二段中“Others say that we should spend the money on teaching Science, as this can move a country forward and benefit the economy.”其他人认为我们应该花钱在科学上，因为这能让一个国家发展并对经济有利。可知“this”指代的是“Science”。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Another reason is that it helps pupils to understand their culture and background, which also helps them to understand the society they live in.”另一个原因是它帮助学生去理解他们的文化和北京，也能帮助他们理解他们所在的社会。可知了解文化有利于他们了解社会。故选C。 6．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“it seems to me that teachers should teach children about the past because the value of the subject goes beyond the classroom. I would say that the teaching of History helps to create generations of well-educated and knowledgeable individuals.”可知作者认为我们应该教孩子历史，因为这有助于创造一代又一代接受良好教育和知识渊博的人，可推出作者认为历史的教育有利于进一步的学习。故选B。 （22-23九年级上·上海普陀·期中）Alex ran out of the house with a football. Usually he would practice his skills till sunset all by himself. But today was different. Today Alex met Leo. Alex’s mom said that a couple and their son from Columbia were moving in next door. It had been a week. But Alex hadn’t seen the boy yet. Alex crossed the yard and knocked confidently at the door and almost immediately Leo appeared. “Hi, my name is Alex,” Alex said, holding out his hand. Leo smiled shyly and shook Alex’s hand. “Leo ... my name is Leo,” said the dark-haired boy quietly. “I haven’t seen you around school yet, have you started? Do you play any sports? How do you like the neighborhood? ...” Alex kept asking questions at the wide-eyed Leo. Shaking his head, Leo looked rather uncomfortable and uneasy. “Oh,” thought Alex, “he doesn’t understand me.” Alex presented his football to Leo and said, “Do you want to play?” He wished Leo would understand his action, if not his words. The smile on Leo’s face was the answer. “Great!” responded Alex. Next moment they were passing the ball back and forth. Leo played well and they just hit it off so great. Hours sped by, and Alex’s mom called out that dinner was ready. Alex stopped playing and pantomimed putting a fork to his mouth and eating. “It’s time for dinner,” he said regretfully. Leo grinned and repeated, “It’s time for dinner.” “Exactly,” said Alex, “Can we play again tomorrow after school?” Alex asked, not sure if Leo would understand. Yet he could tell Leo didn’t get him. Suddenly Alex got a great idea. He pulled the confused boy toward his house. There he started searching his bookshelf. Moments later, he found an orange book — a Spanish dictionary! He fingered the pages to look up the words for tomorrow, after and school. Then Alex looked directly at Leo, held up the football, and said mañana, despué de, and la escuela, not sure if what he said really translated into what he wanted. His face brightened as Leo smiled and eagerly nodded his head. “Mañana!” Alex repeated. “Mañana!” agreed Leo. 1．Alex knocked at Leo’s door today to ________. A．see what Leo looked like B．invite Leo to play football with him C．show off his football skill D．see if Leo could understand him 2．Alex presented his football to Leo because ________. A．Alex wanted to give Leo the football as a present B．Leo was unwilling to play football with Alex C．Alex aimed to make Leo understand him D．Leo was too shy to play football with his new neighbor Alex 3．The underlined word “pantomime” in the seventh paragraph means “________”. A．to make up B．to act out C．to shout out D．to focus on 4．Alex and Leo were similar to each other in the way that _________. A．they spoke the same language B．their moms preferred them to have dinner on time C．they both went to the same football training center D．they shared an interest in playing football 5．We can infer (推测) from the passage that _________. A．Alex was a rather outgoing boy and so was Leo B．Leo could understand Alex from time to time C．Alex and Leo could communicate freely with one another D．Leo wasn’t fond of playing football at all 6．The passage is mainly about ________. A．the exciting football match Alex and Leo held in the yards after school B．the process of Alex and Leo’s finding ways to communicate C．the promise that Alex and Leo would play football together tomorrow D．Alex’s efforts to help quiet Leo get familiar with the new neighborhood 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．B 6．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了艾利克斯和利欧虽然语言不通，但是通过努力，最终能够明白彼此的意思。 1．细节理解题。根据“Alex presented his football to Leo and said, “Do you want to play?””可知，艾利克斯想要邀请利欧一起踢足球。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“he doesn’t understand me.”可知，艾利克斯发现利欧不理解他，所以想通过把足球递给他，让他理解。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据上文“Hours sped by, and Alex’s mom called out that dinner was ready.”可知，艾利克斯的妈妈示意晚饭已经做好，所以艾利克斯停了下来，并做出了把餐具送入嘴中和吃东西的动作。选项B“to act out”意为“演出，做出……的动作”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Usually he would practice his skills till sunset all by himself.”以及“Leo played well and they just hit it off so great.”可知，艾利克斯和利欧都是足球爱好者。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据““Leo ... my name is Leo,” said the dark-haired boy quietly.”以及“The smile on Leo’s face was the answer.”可知，在艾利克斯和利欧沟通交流的过程中，虽然语言不通，但利欧有的时候也是能明白艾利克斯的意思。故选B。 6．主旨大意题。文章从开始二人沟通不顺，到通过肢体语言找到共同爱好踢足球，再到最后找到西语词典，顺利沟通。二人的沟通从受到阻碍，到明白对方的意思。故选B。 （22-23九年级上·上海奉贤·期中）Choose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案) J. K. Rowling is probably the most famous author alive today. Her books about the adventures of a young wizard (魔法师) named Harry Potter have sold more than 325 million copies. They have also been translated into 64 different languages. Joanne Kathleen Rowling was born in 1965 in England. She always dreamt of becoming a writer, and began writing stories when she was six years old. After she studied French at university, in 1990 she decided to move to Manchester, and went there to look for a flat. Her journey back to London was long and boring. But on that journey the idea for the Harry Potter stories first entered her mind. Over the next year, she worked hard on her novel. Then, her mother died from a long and difficult illness. She was only 45. To forget her grief, Rowling moved to Portugal (葡萄牙) to work as an English teacher. There, she had a lot of free time to work on her book, and rewrote many parts of the story. When she arrived back in Britain in 1994, she had a baby daughter and very little money. She moved to Edinburgh to live near her sister, and worked on her novel. Whenever her daughter fell asleep, Rowling would write as quickly as she could. After several months, she finished the book. It may be surprising, but no publishers wanted to buy her book at first. They thought that people today would not like a story about magic. In 1996, after a year of searching, she found a company that would publish the novel. It soon became a bestseller, and was later turned into a successful film. People around the world have gone crazy for Harry Potter ever since. 1．The numbers in the first paragraph shows the book Harry Potter is ________. A．expensive B．difficult C．popular D．harmless 2．J. K. Rowling began writing at the age of ________. A．6 B．16 C．25 D．45 3．She first had the idea for the Harry Potter stories in ________. A．1965 B．1990 C．1994 D．1996 4．J. K. Rowling finished writing her novel when she was in ________. A．Portugal B．France C．America D．Britain 5．J. K. Rowling was able to make her dream come true because ________. A．she traveled to many places B．she kept working hard C．her sister helped her a lot D．she was very young 6．According to the passage, which of the following is Not True? A．J. K. Rowling studied French at university. B．J. K. Rowling was very sad about her mother’s death. C．J. K. Rowling went to Portugal to teach French. D．It was not easy for her to find a publisher for the book. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了《哈利·波特》的作者J. K. Rowling著作这本书的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据“Her books about the adventures of a young wizard (魔法师) named Harry Potter have sold more than 325 million copies. They have also been translated into 64 different languages.”（她的书讲述了一个名叫哈利·波特的年轻巫师的冒险故事，销量超过3.25亿册。它们还被翻译成64种不同的语言。）可知《哈利·波特》很受欢迎，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“began writing stories when she was six years old”可知J. K. Rowling六岁开始写作，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“in 1990 she decided to move to Manchester, and went there to look for a flat. Her journey back to London was long and boring. But on that journey the idea for the Harry Potter stories first entered her mind.”可知1990年她第一次有了写《哈利·波特》这本书的想法，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“When she arrived back in Britain in 1994...After several months, she finished the book.”可知J. K. Rowling在英国时完成了她的小说。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据“Whenever her daughter fell asleep, Rowling would write as quickly as she could.”（每当女儿睡着时，罗琳就会以最快的速度写作。）可推知J. K. Rowling能够让自己的梦想成真，因为她一直在努力工作，故选B。 6．细节理解题。根据“Rowling moved to Portugal (葡萄牙) to work as an English teacher.”可知Rowling搬到了葡萄牙去当英语老师，不是法语，故选C。 （21-22九年级上·上海黄浦·期中）Choose the best answer（根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案）     We arrived at the hospital to find Dad was very weak, but his smile was the same as ever. It was another attack of pneumonia (肺炎). My husband and I stayed with him for the weekend but had to return to our jobs on Monday. Local relatives would help Dad get home from hospital and look after him. But I was eager to find a way to let him know that we cared too, even when we weren’t with him.     Then I remembered a family tradition when our children were small. When leaving their grandparents’ home after a visit, each child would write a love note to their grandparents. They hid notes in cereal (麦片) box, under a hairbrush or next to the phone. For days, their grandparents would smile as they discovered these reminders (提示) of our love.     So as I tidied Dad’s kitchen and made up a bed for him downstairs in the living room, I wrote some notes. Some were practical: “Dad, I put the food in the fridge so it wouldn’t go bad.” Some expressed my love: “Dad, I hope you will sleep well in your new bed.” Most notes were downstairs where he would stay for several weeks, but one note I hid upstairs under his pillow (枕头), “Dad, if you have found this note, you must be feeling better. We are so glad!”     Just like his medicines made him better physically, these “emotional vitamins” would improve his health, too. Several weeks later, in one of our regular phone calls, I asked Dad how he was going. He said, “Pretty good. I just found your note under my pillow upstairs!” 1．The author’s dad was in hospital probably because ________. A．he suffered the same illness again B．the author didn’t have time to care for him C．he felt too lonely D．he got hurt in an accident 2．The author’s dad got home from hospital with the help of ________. A．the nurses from the hospital B．their local friends C．the volunteers from his community D．their local relatives 3．The author’s dad probably slept in the ________ for several weeks after he went back home. A．kitchen B．old bedroom C．living room D．room upstairs 4．The children hid notes in their grandparent’s home in order to ________. A．let more people know the tradition B．play tricks on their grandparents C．make their grandparents notice them D．give their grandparents a pleasant surprise 5．The underlined part “emotional vitamins” refers to ________. A．the notes upstairs under the author’s dad’s pillow B．the medicines the author’s dad got from the hospital C．the notes the author had left in her dad’s house D．the regular phone calls the author made to her dad 6．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The author thanked her children for looking after her dad. B．The author’s dad was getting better and finally able to walk upstairs. C．The author stayed at home for several weeks to look after her dad. D．The author left altogether three notes in her dad’s house. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．D 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述作者的父亲病重，作者通过在她父亲家里放便条来传达她对父亲的关爱，最终父亲在“情感维生素”的帮助下康复。 1．细节理解题。根据“It was another attack of pneumonia.”可知，作者的父亲住院的原因是因为又得了肺炎。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Local relatives would help Dad get home from hospital and look after him.”可知，作者的父亲在当地亲戚的帮助下回了家。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“So as I tidied Dad’s kitchen and made up a bed for him downstairs in the living room,”可知，作者的父亲回家之后睡在楼下的客厅。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“For days, their grandparents would smile as they discovered these reminders of our love.”可知，孩子们藏便条是为了给爷爷奶奶传达他们的爱，是给爷爷奶奶的意外惊喜。故选D。 5．词义猜测题。根据“Most notes were downstairs where he would stay for several weeks, but one note I hid upstairs under his pillow,”可知，此处的emotional vitamins是指上文提到的放在作者父亲屋子里的便条。故选C。 6．推理判断题。根据“Pretty good. I just found your note under my pillow upstairs!”可以推出，作者的父亲康复了，能够上楼拿到枕头底下的便条。故选B。 （21-22九年级上·上海松江·期中）Good Times Await You at the Supertree Grove Measuring between 25 and 50 meters tall, the Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore. The large canopies (树冠) provide shade in the day and come alive with displays of light and sound at night. Stand amidst these iconic giants, or walk along the 22-meter-high OCBC Skyway and enjoy overall views of the Gardens and the Marina Bay skyline. IMPORTANT NOTE ◆From November 30 to December 26, visitors are required to have a Christmas Wonderland ticket to access the Supertree Grove and the OCBC Skyway from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Visitors without a Christmas Wonderland ticket are advised to visit before 3 p.m. There are also two admission timings to the OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 2 p.m.) 4 p.m.to 10 p.m. (last ticket sale and admission at 9 p.m.) For more information on Christmas Wonderland, please visit www.gardensbythebay.com. ADMISSION ◆Admission to the Supertree Grove is free. ◆Please note that charges apply for the OCBC Skyway: Adult: $8 Senior (≥60 years old): $8 Child (3 to 12 years old): $5 Tickets can be purchased at the Ticketing counters or near the entrance of the OCBC Skyway during the specified operating hours. All prices are in Singapore dollars. OPERATING HOURS ◆Supertree Grove: 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily ◆OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Last ticket sale and admission: 8 p.m. Peak hours for the OCBC Skyway are from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Longer wait times may be expected. 1．The Supertree Grove is a popular tourist attraction in ________. A．Europe. B．Asia. C．Africa. D．America. 2．If the visitors have no Christmas Wonderland tickets, what is the best time to visit? A．before 5 a.m. B．after 9 a.m. C．before 3 p.m. D．after 2 p.m 3．A couple want to take their five-year-old son to the OCBC Skyway on New Year’s Day. How much will it cost them? A．16 Singapore dollars. B．13 Singapore dollars C．15 Singapore dollars. D．21 Singapore dollars 4．The underlined “purchased” in the third part ADMISSION probably means ________. A．kept B．bought C．sold D．received 5．Which of the following statements is true? A．The OCBC Skyway offers a perfect bird’s eye view of the whole city. B．Tickets for the OCBC Skyway can only be purchased on the official website of Gardens by the Bay. C．From November 30 to December 26, visitors will pay a lot for visits to the Supertree Grove. D．Visitors have to buy tickets before 8 p.m if they want to visit the OCBC Skyway at ordinary times. 6．The article probably appears in a(n) ________. A．advertisement B．comic strip C．science magazine D．novel 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．D 6．A 【分析】本文主要介绍了新加坡的著名景点，票价以及售票的时间等。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Measuring between 25 and 50 meters tall, the Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore”可知海湾花园中的Supertree Grove高25至50米，是新加坡最受欢迎的旅游景点之一。新加坡是亚洲国家，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Visitors without a Christmas Wonderland ticket are advised to visit before 3 p.m.”可知没有圣诞仙境门票的游客建议在下午3点之前参观，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文中ADMISSION“Adult: $8 Senior (≥60 years old): $8 Child (3 to 12 years old): $5”可知一对夫妻需要$16，5岁的儿子需要$5，总共$21，故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据文中ADMISSION“Tickets can be purchased at the Ticketing counters or near the entrance of the OCBC Skyway during the specified operating hours. All prices are in Singapore dollars.”可知此处是指在售票台或OCBC Skyway入口附近购买门票，所以purchased表示“买”，与bought“买”同义。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据文中OPERATING HOURS“◆OCBC Skyway: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Last ticket sale and admission: 8 p.m.”可知如果游客想在平时参观OCBC Skyway，必须在晚上8点前购买门票，故选D。 6．推理判断题。根据第一段“Measuring between 25 and 50 meters tall, the Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore.”以及通读全文，可知文章介绍了新加坡的著名景点及售票方式等，所以应该会出现在广告中。故选A。 （21-22九年级上·上海奉贤·期中）Around the world, kids have different childhoods, but many of them share one thing—the fairy tales of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen (1805—1875). As a great fairy tale writer, Andersen’s stories are popular among generations of children. This April 2 is the 210th anniversary (周年) of his birth. We can still find that his writings are as popular now as they were then. Andersen experienced poverty (贫穷) and difficulties in his youth. But these all inspired him to write wonderful stories. “I have a lot of material.” said Andersen, according to one of his biographies (自传). “It often seems to me as if every little flower is talking to me.” In his fairy tales, children not only see a fancy world but also learn difficult themes of life in simple ways. In The Little Mermaid, to stay with the prince, the little mermaid asks the witch to change her tail into human legs. Although she can walk and dance beautifully on her human legs, she is in great pain when she does so. Sometimes we need to make sacrifices (牺牲) for something or someone we love. That’s what Andersen wanted to explain to us. His other stories also have strong social messages. In The Ugly Duckling, the character everyone makes fun of has inner (内在的) beauty. Andersen wanted to teach children not to judge people by their appearances and that ordinary people can become heroes. The Emperor’s New Clothes is about two tailors (裁缝) who trick a very proud emperor into walking around with no clothes on. It showed Andersen’s anger against the authority (权威) of his time. Today, Andersen’s fairy tales have been translated into more than 100 languages. To honor the great writer, every April 2, on Andersen’s birthday, people celebrate International Children’s Book Day. 1．Hans Christian Andersen died at he age of about ________. A．60 B．70 C．80 D．210 2．The underlined sentence “This April 2 is the 210th anniversary of his birth.” means ________. A．Anderson was 210 years old B．Anderson died on April 2, 210 years ago C．Anderson was born on April 2, 210 years ago D．April 2 was Anderson’s anniversary 3．What inspired Anderson to write wonderful stories is ________. A．a lot of material he had B．every little flower around him C．his poverty and difficulties in his youth D．a fancy world around him 4．In The Little Mermaid, Anderson tied to tel us ________. A．we shouldn’t judge people by their appearances B．we should show anger against the authority C．inner beauty is also very important D．we need to make sacrifices for something or someone we love 5．________ of his stories have been mentioned in this passage. A．TWO B．Three C．Four D．Five 6．Which of the following is Not True? A．Many of us have read about Anderson’s stories. B．Andersen’s stories are popular among generations of children. C．We have celebrations on Andersen’s birthday and international Children’s Book Day. D．Some of his stories have strong social messages. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．B 6．C 【分析】本文介绍安徒生诞辰210周年纪念日以及他的代表作品和重要影响。 1．细节理解题。根据“Danish author Hans Christian Andersen (1805—1875)”，可知1875－1805=70岁，所以安徒生在70岁左右去世，故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“This April 2…of his birth”，可知安徒生生于210年前的4月2日，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Andersen experienced poverty and difficulties in his youth. But these all inspired him to write wonderful stories”，可知是他年轻时的贫困和苦难激发了他写故事，故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据“In The Little Mermaid to stay with the prince…Sometimes we need to make sacrifices for something or someone we love. That’s what Andersen wanted to explain to us”可知，安徒生在《小美人鱼》中告诉我们，我们需要为所爱的人或事做出牺牲，故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据短文中提到的“The Little Mermaid…The Ugly Duckling…The Emperor’s New Clothes”，可知是三个故事，故选B。 6．细节理解题。根据“To honor the great writer, every April 2, on Andersen’s birthday, people celebrate International Children’s Book Day.”，可知每年的4月2日，在安徒生的生日，人们庆祝国际儿童书日，而不是庆祝安徒生的生日和儿童书日，C选项陈述错误，故选C。 （21-22九年级上·上海徐汇·期中）International Poetry Competition World Poetry Day is a time to appreciate (欣赏) and support poets and poetry around the world. It is celebrated on March 21 each year. Its purpose is to improve people’s ability to read, write, and teach poems all over the world. It is time for students to know more about the poets and learn different types of poetry. Poets may be invited to read and share their work to audiences at book stores, cafes, universities and schools. Awards and other forms or recognition are made to honor poets and their work. This year, the International Poetry Centre is holding a poetry competition to celebrate the festival! The competition is open to all the poets aged 18 and over from all over the world, and they will be divided into two groups: Open Group: open to all the poets aged 18 and over ESL Group: open to all the poets aged 18 and over who can write in English as a Second Language The winners of each group will receive￡1000. RULES: *All the poems must be unpublished (未出版的) works. *Poems will not be returned, so please keep a copy. *The poem(s) must be in English and created by the poet himself/herself. *Poems can be written on any proper subject. No subject on violence (暴力) or drugs. *The competition begins on 3rd March, 2021 and ends on 28th August, 2021. *To enter for the competition, please visit the Centre Shop to pay￡5 for each poem. Once the payment is made, please email the poem(s) to poetrycomp@center.uk.Remember to mark Open or ESL in the top right-hand corner of the document (文档) to show which group to enter before emailing your poem(s). Questions about the competition can be emailed to poetrycomp@center.uk . 1．The world Poetry Day is on ________. A．March 28th B．March 3rd C．March 21st D．August 28th 2．The main purpose of the World Poetry Day is to ________. A．encourage the British to write poems B．help people to read, write and teach poems better C．raise money for the poets from all over the world D．teach children how to read and write poems 3．The International Poetry Centre will ________ in 2021. A．offer poetry lessons to students B．invite poets to read and share their work C．honor poets and their work D．hold an international poetry competition 4．The competition poems should ________. A．be written in English or Chinese B．be published before C．avoid the subject of violence or drugs D．be created by famous poets 5．Poets can get ￡1000 if ________. A．they win in the group B．their poems are published C．they enter the competition D．their poems are written by themselves 6．You can read this page ________. A．in a comic book (连环漫画) B．on a poster of a supermarket C．in a sports section of the Evening Paper D．in a literature (文学) magazine 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．A 6．D 【分析】本文介绍了国际诗歌比赛的相关情况，介绍了它的目的，比赛规则等情况。 1．细节理解题。根据“It is celebrated on March 21 each year. ”可知，是在每年的3月21日，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Its purpose is to improve people’s ability to read, write, and teach poems all over the world”可知，目的是提高人们读、写和教世界各地的诗歌的能力，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“This year, the International Poetry Centre is holding a poetry competition to celebrate the festival”可知，国际诗歌中心举办了一场诗歌比赛来庆祝这个节日，故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Poems can be written on any proper subject. No subject on violence (暴力) or drugs”可知，参赛诗歌应避免暴力或毒品的主题，故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“The winners of each group will receive￡1000”可知，如果他们在小组中获胜，可以获得1000英镑，故选A。 6．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了国际诗歌比赛的相关情况，与文学有关，故选D。 （21-22九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Not all vegetables need lots of sunshine. Mark Hoffmann and his wife own a bed-and-breakfast guesthouse in rural Kempton, Illinois. They often serve their guests fresh food from the garden. The Hoffmanns have been growing food and flowers for over twenty years. For almost ten of those years, Mr. Hoffmann has been experimenting and working with shade (阴凉) planting. He says, “Most plants will produce more in full sun, but if you do not have full sun, there are other choices.” For example, he grows tomatoes near oak trees. Oak trees can produce a lot of shade. But Mr. Hoffmann says his tomato plants grow as long as they get five hours a day of direct (直接的) sunshine, especially the morning sun. Not only does this go against the traditional advice that tomatoes need six, eight, even twelve hours a day of full sun, it also shows how plants and tree roots can share nutrients (营养素) and water. Mr. Hoffman says only plants with wider leaves do better in shady environments. He also found that his potatoes did better partly in shade than in full sun. Moving them out of the sun helped control an insect problem. Mr. Hoffmann does not use pesticides. He planted the potatoes in the shade, especially on the east side of the tree. The potatoes get the morning sun, but they are shaded during the hottest part of the day. Some insects dislike shade, and the hottest part of the day is when they do the worst of their damage. Time of day, brightness of the sun, shadows from trees, walls and buildings-these all influence how much sunlight falls on plants. And people interested in shade planting should also remember something else. The term “shade” can describe different amounts of darkness. It can even mean different things in different parts of the world. 1．Which of the following can best describe Mr. Hoffmann? A．warm-hearted B．Experienced C．Easy-going D．Funny 2．According to Mr. Hoffmann, how many hours of sunshine is enough to keep tomato plants growing regularly? A．Five hours a day B．six hours a day C．Eight hours a day D．Twelve hours a day 3．From the passage we can know that ________. A．plants with wider leaves produce more in full sun B．as a matter of fact, plants don’t need to grow in full sun C．the more sunshine plants get, the more they will produce D．it’s not fit for plants with less wide leaves to grow in shade 4．The underlined word “pesticides” means ________. A．化肥 B．灌溉 C．农药 D．修整 5．The writer probably thinks that ________. A．shade planting needs no sunshine B．shade is also important in plant growing C．it is easy for people to learn shade planting D．vegetables made in the shade are of better taste 6．We may read the passage in a magazine of ________. A．history B．travelling C．agriculture D．sports 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．B 6．C 【分析】大多数植物在阳光充足的情况下产量会更高，但并不是所有的植物都需要大量的阳光，这篇短文就给我们介绍了霍夫曼先生试验和研究的阴凉种植。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“For almost ten of those years, Mr. Hoffmann has been experimenting and working with shade (阴凉) planting.”可知，霍夫曼先生试验和研究阴凉种植有将近十年了，由此可知他是一个有经验的种植者。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“But Mr. Hoffmann says his tomato plants grow as long as they get five hours a day of direct (直接的) sunshine, especially the morning sun.”可知，霍夫曼先生认为西红柿每天只需要5个小时的阳光照射即可。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Mr. Hoffman says only plants with wider leaves do better in shady environments.”可知，霍夫曼先生说叶子更宽的植物在阴凉环境中生长得更好。D选项与这句话同义，故选D。 4．词义猜测题。根据语境“Moving them out of the sun helped control an insect problem. Mr. Hoffmann does not use pesticides.”可知，这个词应该是用来帮助控制昆虫的一种东西，C选项符合语境，故选C。 5．推理判断题。文章中介绍了霍夫曼先生的阴凉种植，结合最后一段“Time of day, brightness of the sun, shadows from trees, walls and buildings-these all influence how much sunlight falls on plants.”，一天的时间、太阳的亮度、树木的阴影、墙壁和建筑物——这些都会影响照射在植物上的阳光的多少。由此可推断，在种植植物的时候，阴凉也是非常重要的。故选B。 6．推理判断题。根据文意可知，这篇短文通过介绍霍夫曼先生的阴凉种植，告诉我们阴凉在种植植物时也很重要。文章内容与农业相关，故选C。 （22-23九年级上·上海黄浦·期中）Choose the best answer（根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案） Jack was not a stupid kid, nor was he the cleverest student. He didn’t care for school. With his “I’d rather be fishing” opinion, Jack missed a lot of classes. Knowing that graduating from middle school was not going to be written in his life, Jack left school at the age of fourteen. Jack then was taken to his uncle’s farm in Wisconsin. At the age of eighteen, he went to California. He found a good job at an aircraft (飞机) company there. He had to lie (撒谎) about his education. Worrying that his background (学历) was found out, Jack was employed there. Two years later, Jack got married. To better his life, he got his high school diploma (毕业文凭). He chose to learn automotive technology (汽车技术) as well. Sadly, this was terminated when he took his wife and son back to his uncle’s farm. Jack found a job as a worker in a wire factory. Seven years later, Jack realized he was not going to work there all his life. He wanted to be an automobile engineer, so he left there again. Because of hard work, Jack joined a junior college to learn automotive technology in the state of California. Though it was hard for him to remember, he studied hard for two years and finally received his diploma. Jack went on to work as an automotive technician for an excellent company. Within a year he was an engineer. 1．Why couldn’t Jack finish his middle school education? Because _________. A．he was too stupid. B．he had little interest in school study C．his parents wanted him to work earlier D．he fished every day 2．Jack got a job at the aircraft company in _________. A．Wisconsin B．his uncle’s farm C．a wire factory D．California 3．Jack decided to leave there after he had worked in the wire factory for _________ years. A．4 B．7 C．11 D．15 4．The underlined word “terminated” in Paragraph 3 probably means __________. A．ended B．taught C．received D．reached 5．Why did Jack leave his uncle’s farm again? Because he __________. A．didn’t get high school diploma B．wanted to get married C．wanted to be an automobile engineer D．lost his job 6．We can know from the last paragraph that __________. A．It was easy for Jack to join a junior college B．Jack spent one year finishing his study in the college C．Jack went on to work on his uncle’s farm D．Jack’s dream of being an engineer came true 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．C 6．D 【分析】这是一篇讲述杰克一生的学习工作经历的记叙文。主要讲述了他小时候不爱学习，十四岁就辍学去了舅舅的农场，十八岁谎报自己的学历去了加利福尼亚工作又被解雇了，两年后结婚，然后选修学习了汽车技术专业毕业，却去了电线厂工作。七年后，他在加利福尼亚的专科学校继续学习，通过他的不懈努力，最终成为了一名工程师。 1．细节理解题。根据文中He didn’t care for school. With his “I’d rather be fishing” opinion, Jack missed a lot of classes.可知，他宁愿花时间去钓鱼，也不愿学习，说明他对学习不感兴趣，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文中At the age of eighteen, he went to California. He found a good job at an aircraft (飞机) company there.可知，他是在18岁的时候，去了加利福尼亚，找到了一份不错的工作在飞机公司，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据文中Jack found a job as a worker in a wire factory. Seven years later, Jack realized he was not going to work there all his life. 杰克在一家电线厂找到了一份工人的工作。七年后，杰克意识到他一辈子都不打算在那里工作。可知，是七年后意识到这个问题，故选B。 4．词义猜测题。ended结束；taught教；received接收；reached到达；根据句前的Sadly可知，这里应该是发生不好的是事情，所以这里指的是“结束”的意思，故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据文中Jack realized he was not going to work there all his life. He wanted to be an automobile engineer, so he left there again.可知，他想成为一名工程师，所以他又离开了，故选C。 6．推理归纳题。根据最后一段内容可知，最后一段主要是讲述经过他的不懈努力，最终还是实现了自己想成为工程师的梦想，故选D。 （22-23九年级上·上海杨浦·期中）Choose the best answer （根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案） In America, history is still a required subject at lower levels and students still choose to study it at higher levels. However, there is an ongoing discussion about whether schools should continue to teach History or whether they should spend the money on other subject. This article will deal with the arguments against and in favour of teaching History in school, concluding that we should teach History. Many of my classmate suggest that History is one of the less interesting school subjects and that governments should spend the time and money on subjects that are more useful. They argue that Maths and English are more important so we can have a society with a good basic education. Others say that we should spend the money on teaching Science, as this can move a country forward and benefit the economy. Yet, there are a number of reasons why it is a good idea to teach History. Teaching history is important because students should be able to understand the background to present situations in the news. This will create better-informed citizens. Another reason is that it helps pupils to understand their culture and background, which also helps them to understand the society they live in. In addition to learning about the past, History can help students to think for themselves. Finally, it also improves pupils’ reading and writing skills, which can help them become better students. In conclusion, although there are clear arguments on both sides, it seems to me that we should teach children about the past because the value of the subject goes beyond the classroom. I would say that the teaching of History helps to create generations of well-educated and knowledgeable individuals. 1．The writer is probably  ________. A．parents B．journalist. C．teacher. D．students. 2．The passage mainly talks about whether ________. A．we should teach History or not B．we should teach history at higher levels. C．more money should be spent on History D．students should choose the subjects they study 3．Some people think ________ is good for basic education. A．focusing on math and English B．teaching History at lower levels. C．offering more required subjects D．teaching science instead of History 4．The underlined word ‘this’ refers to ‘________’. A．education B．science C．money D．society 5．Why do students need to learn about culture? A．It teaches them to think of themselves. B．It helps them to become better students. C．It helps them to understand the society. D．It teaches them to respect each other. 6．Which of the following would the writer agree with.? A．Government spending on History education should be reduced. B．The benefits of History education are useful in further study. C．Teaching History brings many economic benefits to a country D．Covering History in the classroom is perhaps a waste of time. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．A 4．B 5．C 6．B 【分析】文章大意：本文将讨论反对和赞成在学校教历史的论点，得出我们应该教历史的结论。教历史是个好主意有很多原因。历史教学是很重要的，因为学生应该能够理解新闻的背景和现状。这将创造更多知情的公民。另一个原因是它帮助学生了解他们的文化和背景，这也有助于他们了解他们所生活的社会。除了了解过去，历史还能帮助学生独立思考。最后，它还能提高学生的阅读和写作能力，帮助他们成为更好的学生。最后，虽然双方都有明确的争论，但在我看来，我们应该教孩子们关于过去的知识，因为这门课的价值超出了课堂。历史教学有助于创造一代又一代受过良好教育和知识渊博的人。 1．细节理解题。根据Many of my classmate suggest that History is one of the less interesting school subjects and that governments should spend the time and money on subjects that are more useful. 我的许多同学认为历史是一门不太有趣的学科，政府应该把时间和金钱花在更有用的学科上。可知，作者可能是一个学生，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据However, there is an ongoing discussion about whether schools should continue to teach History or whether they should spend the money on other subject. 然而，关于学校是否应该继续教授历史或是否应该把钱花在其他学科上的讨论仍在继续。可知，文章主要讨论的是我们应该教历史还是不教，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据They argue that Maths and English are more important so we can have a society with a good basic education他们认为数学和英语更重要，这样我们才能有一个基础教育良好的社会。可知，有些人认为基础教育很好，专注于数学和英语，故选A。 4．理解猜测题。根据Teaching history is important because students should be able to understand the background to present situations in the news. This will create better-informed citizens.历史教学是很重要的，因为学生应该能够理解新闻的背景和现状。这将创造更多知情的公民。可知，带下划线的“this”是指科学，故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据Another reason is that it helps pupils to understand their culture and background, which also helps them to understand the society they live in.另一个原因是它帮助学生了解他们的文化和背景，这也有助于他们了解他们所生活的社会。可知，这有助于他们了解社会。故选C。 6． 推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，在作者看来，我们应该教孩子们关于过去的知识，因为这门课的价值超出了课堂。历史教学有助于创造一代又一代受过良好教育和知识渊博的人。可知，历史教育的好处在进一步的学习中是有用的。故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$