专题07 期中复习之阅读理解25篇（广州期中真题）-2024-2025学年九年级英语上学期期中复习查缺补漏冲刺满分（牛津深圳版）

期中复习之阅读理解25篇 (广州期中真题) （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）When my family moved to America in 2010 from a small village in Guangdong, China, we brought not only our luggage, customs and culture. One of the rules is that young people should always respect elders. Unluckily, this rule led to my very first embarrassment in the United States. I had a part-time job as a waiter in a Chinese restaurant.One day, when I was serving food to a middle-aged couple, the wife asked me how the food could be served so quickly. I told her that I had made sure they got their food quickly because I always respect the old. As soon as I said that, her face showed great displeasure. Mymanager, who happened to hear what I said, took me inside and gave me a long lecture about how sensitive (敏感), they understood that the problem was caused by cultural differences, so they laughed and were no longer angry. In my village in China, people are proud of being old. Not so many people live to be seventy or eighty, and people who reach such an age have the most knowledge and experience. Young people always respect older people because they know they can learn from their rich experience. However, in the United States, people think “growing old” is a problem since “old” shows that a person is going to retire or that the body is not working well. Here many people try to keep themselves away from growing old by doing exercises or jogging, hoping to look young. When I told the couple in the restaurant that I respect the old, they got angry because this caused them to feel they had failed to stay young. I had told them something they didn’t want to hear. After that, I changed the way I had been with older people. It is not that I don’t respect them any more. I still respect them, but now I don’t show my feelings through words. 1．Jack brought the couple their food very fast because ________. A．the manager asked him to do so B．he respected the elderly C．the couple wanted him to do so D．he wanted more pay 2．When Jack called the couple “elderly”, they became ________. A．nervous B．satisfied C．unhappy D．excited 3．In Jack’s hometown, ________. A．people dislike being called “old”. B．people are proud of being old. C．many people reach the age of seventy or eighty. D．the elderly are the first to get food in restaurants. 4．After this experience, Jack ________. A．lost his job in the restaurant B．made friends with the couple C．no longer respected the elderly D．changed his way with older people （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Little Tommy was doing very badly in math. His parents had tried everything-tutors (家庭教师), cards, special learning centers-in short (天主教的) school. After the first day, little Tommy came home with a very serious look on his face. He didn’t kiss his mother hello. Instead, he went straight to his room and started studying. Books and papers were spread (铺开), he went back to his room, without a word. In no time he was back hitting the books as hard as before. This went on for some time, day after day while the mother tried to understand what was happening. Finally, little Tommy brought home his report card. He quietly put it on the table and went up to his room and hit the books. His mom looked at it and to her surprise, little Tommy got an A in math. She could no longer hold her curiosity (好奇心), “Son, what was it? Was it the nuns (修女)? Little Tommy looked at her and shook his head, “No.” “Well then,” she asked again. “WHAT was it?” Little Tommy looked at her and said, “Well, on the first day of school (钉) to the plus sign (加号), I knew they weren’t joking.” 1．Why did Tommy’s parents send him to a catholic school? A．Because he could eat well there. B．Because he could earn more about nuns. C．Because his parents wanted him to do better in his math. D．Because his parents didn’t want him to learn math any more. 2．Tommy’s mother felt surprised that his son ________. A．was still the same as usual B．ate so much at dinner C．kissed her hello after school D．worked hard but said little 3．“Hitting the books” means “________” in Chinese. A．用功 B．捶书 C．发泄 D．振作 4．From the passage, we can infer (推断) that ________. A．teachers should be strict with their students B．mistaking (误解) might do good sometimes C．a catholic school is much better than other ones D．nuns are good at helping children with their math （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Each of us has dreams and goals for our future. What makes us study and make progress each day is closely connected with our personal dream and goal. But why do you have dreams and goals and still end up with nothing? What separates successful people from the dreamers is their persistent (锲而不舍的) action. If you find your lessons very hard in school, you must work hard and not give up. Try and keep trying, and you’ll be sure to successfully deal with any difficulty you meet with. If we have a hard lesson today, let us try our best to learn it well and then we shall be prepared for a harder one tomorrow. This is the famous formula (公式) for success: Dream > Believe > Achieve Most people have what they want (Dream) and think they can realize their dreams (Believe). And then they do nothing. They just imagine their dreams can come true. When they get tired of waiting and lose a lot, they get bored. They say angrily how terrible their life is. I personally believe that if you really want to achieve your dreams and goals in life, you have to add one thing to your success formula: Dream > Believe > Act > Achieve For me, the act is the most important thing for success and that’s to Take Persistent Action (Act). If you say “I can’t do it” and give up, you can never do anything valuable. However, “I’ll try” creates wonders. Let’s remember that there will be obstacles in our life. We must face them bravely and solve them. Success is not something that falls down from the sky. Most successful people made their dreams come true because of their persistent action. Please remember: Action is the bridge that connects our dreams and goals to reality. 1．What should you do when you find your lessons very hard? A．Ask people for help. B．Try and keep trying. C．Get ready to create wonders. D．Prepare for a harder one. 2．Which does the writer add to the famous formula? A．Act. B．Achieve. C．Connect. D．Create. 3．What does the underlined word “obstacles” mean? A．Dangers. B．Imaginations. C．Wonders. D．Difficulties. 4．The writer uses the formula “Dream> Believe > Act> Achieve” ________. A．to support (支持) his idea B．to ask readers to explain it C．to show what his goals are D．to compare it with a bridge 5．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．Doing Something Valuable B．Studying Hard and Making Progress C．Realizing Dreams with Persistent Action D．Separating Successful People from Dreams （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）About 2, 400 years ago in ancient Greece, Aristotle was born. It was a period when the Greeks highly respected great thinkers and teachers, Socrates, Democritus. Aristotle is called “the father of biology.” Many of his discoveries are still considered correct today. For example, it was Aristotle who first wrote that dolphins are not fish—through close observation, he had found out that they give birth to their babies rather than laying eggs. Aristotle’s way of grouping animals may have been his most important achievement in biological science. Experts used his system for over 2, 000 years. In 1758, a Swedish scientist discovered a new way of grouping animals. Aristotle placed the animals into two groups: those with blood and those without. In fact, though a little bit different, was approximately the same as the modern grouping system of vertebrates and invertebrates. Professor Nardo wrote: “Although Aristotle paid much attention to the importance of evidence (证据), he failed to realize that doing experiment is almost always the best method of finding it. Yet, when he did simple and basic experiments, Aristotle was able to make mostly correct conclusions.” He also wrote that “Aristotle’s influence on the future growth of knowledge was both negative and positive...” For example, Aristotle believed that the planets went around the Earth, not the Sun. Because the later scientists believed in him blindly, their progress in astronomy was stopped. However, he added that many of Aristotle’s ideas brilliantly provided directions for modern discoveries. 1．Which of the following statements is true? A．Pythagoras, Socrates, Democritus, and Plato were not highly respected. B．The ancient Greeks believed that Aristotle was the greatest thinker. C．Aristotle made great contributions to the development of biology. D．Aristotle believed dolphins are not fish because they lay eggs. 2．Why is Aristotle called “the father of biology”? A．He discover that dolphins feed milk to their young. B．He was the first man to find that dolphins are not fish. C．People consider him greater than all the other thinkers. D．People still accept many of his discoveries on biology. 3．What did Nardo think of Aristotle according to the passage? A．Aristotle failed to realize the importance evidence. B．Aristotle’s finding stopped people studying astronomy. C．Aristotle found the best way to make current conclusions. D．Aristotle’s ideas were helpful to modern discoveries in a way. （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中） School is starting soon. Last year I bullied (欺负) a boy. (I’m a girl.) I attacked him even though he’s stronger because I knew he wouldn’t hit a girl. I want to apologize but I don’t know how. I feel bad for doing this. He doesn’t trust me. How should I show him I have changed? Lily Firstly, be proud of yourself for changing. It’s not easy to admit (承认) that you bullied someone or to stop once you start. Offering an apology to someone bullied is a great first step toward starting over. If you can, tell him, “I want to apologize for my actions last year.” Speaking from the heart can help, “I feel really bad for what I did. It’s been on my mind all summer.” People who are bullied often have difficulty trusting others, especially the people who bullied them in the past. So don’t expect the other person to accept your apology easily. Secondly, be patient. It will take time. You’ve probably heard that “actions speak louder than words”. So after offering words of an apology, you then need to show him that you’ve really changed: be kind and helpful to him. Thirdly, you should remember: First, what you’re doing takes courage and you can be proud of the fact that your are taking real steps to change. Second, you’re building some good skills and learning more about yourself and the kind of person you want to be. 1．What’s Lily’s problem? A．The boy doesn’t trust her and doesn’t play with her. B．She wants to tell the boy how she has changed. C．She was bullied by a strong boy last year. D．She wants to apologize but she doesn’t know how. 2．What’s the first step toward starting over? A．Being proud of yourself for changing. B．Accepting others’ apology. C．Offering an apology. D．Choosing the right time to apologize. 3．If a person doesn’t accept your apology, you should ________. A．stay away from him or her. B．write a letter to apologize again. C．be kind and helpful to him or her. D．offer words of apology again. 4．The writer wrote the second part of the passage to ________. A．give advice B．ask for help C．admit the mistakes D．encourage Lily to learn more （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Domestic drama film Better Days (《少年的你》) led the Chinese mainland box office nowadays. It tells the story of two high school students whose fates were changed by an accident. Seventeen-year-old Nian meets Bei, a tough street kid. Nian is the subject of cruel bullying (欺凌) at high school. The film is heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. The movie is set before College Entrance Examination. It offers thoughts of competition between teenagers and national issues of school bullying. Bullying is a sad reality that has affected many kids. What is worse about it is that bullying can lead to more result s such as lowered self-respect, poor performance. and self harm among kids. Here are a few anti-bullying dos and don’ts for you. •Walk away from a bully and tell an adult, It’s OK to be scared and ask for help. •Don’t look down when a bully says something. Stand tall and look into the bully’s eyes. •Take a moment to calm down before responding to a bully. It is tough to think straight, and recall the reply you’ve practised with your parents, if you re scared. •Speak clearly without making the bully angry, say, “I want you to stop laughing at me •Use your best poker face (扑克脸). The less scared or affected you look, the less the bully will do. •Get between a bully and his/her target. Go and stand beside a child who is being bullied. Turn him/her away from the bully, and walk with him/her towards an adult. •Avoid being alone with a bully. Bullying usually happens where adults are not present, so you should avoid empty hall ways, bathrooms or areas of the playground with bad sight lines to an adult. Try to sit near the front of the bus, and be near the cafeteria manager at lunch time. 1．What is the purpose of paragraph 1? ________ A．To give an example. B．To advertise a new film. C．To give a conclusion. D．To introduce the topic. 2．Bullying will cause the following EXCEPT ________. A．Lower self-respect. B．Poor performance. C．Self-harm among kids. D．Competition between teenagers. 3．Which is the right way to deal with the bully according to the passage? ________ A．You can make the bully angry. B．You can use your best poker face. C．You should look down when the bully talks to you. D．You should run away if you see a child being bullied. 4．What’s the purpose of writing the passage? ________ A．To help students build confidence. B．To teach students how to face a bully. C．To teach students how to fight with a bully. D．To encourage students to see the film Better Days. （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Imagine waking up at the age of six and discovering your family is missing! That’s what happened to young Charles Mulli in his Kenyan house one morning. He soon realized he had been abandoned (抛弃) by his very poor parents and seven siblings (兄弟姐妹)! The child was forced to become a street beggar (乞讨者) in order to make a living. Living a poor and hopeless life, he still dreamed of being an important man some day. When Mulli turned 16, he walked for three days to Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, in search of work. In the years that followed, he tried many difficult jobs. Mulli saved his money and bought a car, which he began using as a taxi in 1971. In time, he started a transportation service. The company, called “Mullyways,” became quite successful. Mulli then went on to become the owner of an oil company. All of his hard work turned Mulli into a millionaire and an important man. Yet his life would soon take another surprising turn. Mulli began considering the growing number of homeless children in Kenya. One day Mulli told his wife and children that he was to devote his life to taking care of street kids. Soon the Mulli House was filled with 100 orphans (孤儿), but that was just the beginning! In 1989, Mulli and his wife opened the Mulli Children’s Family (MCF), clothes, medical care and an education. Most importantly, they offered something many of the kids had never experienced—parental love. So far, MCF has helped more than 12, 000 children through its MCF homes and community-based centers. In evaluating his life, Mulli once said, “I believe you can make a difference to the world, one child at a time. As a child, I wanted to be important, but where I am now is important for mankind.” 1．When did he start a transportation service? ________ A．1971. B．1972. C．1989. D．1990. 2．What does the underlined expression “take another surprising turn” in paragraph 5 refer to? ________ A．Mulli made a decision to devote his life helping homeless children. B．Mulli became painful because he had to sell everything. C．Mulli and his wife opened the Mulli Children’s Family. D．The homeless children’s faces reminded him of his childhood. 3．The right order of the following is ________. ①MCF was set up and has helped a large number of homeless children. ②Mulli decided to provide a family for homeless children in Kenya. ③Charles Mulli became a homelss child at the age of six. ④Mulli bought a car and later set up a company called Mullyways. A．①④③② B．③④②① C．②④①③ D．③②①④ 4．What’s the best title for the passage? ________ A．Charles Mulli: Homeless to Greatness B．Mully Children’s Family: Home to Homeless C．Charles Mulli: From a Street Beggar to a Millionaire D．Mully Children’s Family: From a Company to a Family （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Have you ever wanted to sing on stage with your favourite singer, or go to Mars? With virtual reality (虚拟现实), you might be able to do these without even leaving your home. Unlike real reality, virtual reality means completely imaginary (虚拟的) worlds, using high-performance computers, special glasses and gloves. Virtual Reality (VR) has been with us for many years — at least as an idea. Although it’s hard to tell who is the father of this technology, history suggests that it could have been the fruit of not one but at least five key people with different inventions. Thanks to these inventors, the technology has now come into use. Virtual reality is an example of VR technology. It changes the way we communicate experiences in the same way the Internet has changed the way we communicate information. Indeed, VR has become a worldwide reality, with different usages from computer games to medicine, engineering, scientific research, and so on. For example, medical learners are able to train through VR to deal with all kinds of injuries. Designers can check every corner of their buildings and make preparations. And if you are heading to Mars, a trip in VR can help you “see” what you will find before getting there. One example was a doctor who practised an operation on a baby’s heart. With this he could plan out his operation ahead of time, and helped save the baby. VR will make the world even smaller and of course it’s going to bring us closer together. However, virtual reality has some bad effects. The first big danger is disconnection from the real world. People may become less interested in their real lives. Besides this, too much use of VR equipment can create some physical and mental (精神的) dangers. Loss of one’s sense of direction and position, sea sickness and headaches are some signs of the illnesses after using VR equipments for long periods. 1．What is NOT TRUE about virtual reality (VR)? A．VR can help you sing with your favourite singer. B．VR can help you go to Mars without leaving home. C．VR means experiencing something in imaginary worlds. D．VR can help you make high-performance computers and gloves. 2．We can learn from Paragraph 2 that ________. A．VR is the result of a group of inventions and ideas B．VR is changing the way we communicate information C．it has taken many years to come up with the idea of VR D．it is possible to discover what people dream about with VR 3．What can we learn from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? A．VR changes the real world. B．VR makes the real world worse. C．VR makes people lose the real world. D．VR keeps people away from the real world. 4．The writer probably agrees that ________. A．VR is a door to the real world B．VR is like a coin with two sides C．VR is responsible for increasing mental problems D．it is harder to communicate experiences through VR （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Did you know that vocabulary is more important than grammar? If you have good vocabulary, you can communicate successfully, even if the grammar is not completely perfect. However, one common problem is learning new words and then forgetting them. So when you want to use a new word in a conversation, you can’t remember it at that moment. Does this often happen to you? The reason for this difficulty is that most students try to learn vocabulary by studying lists and dictionaries and remembering the words. But it may not work if you don’t have a very good memory. The best way to learn vocabulary and remember the words successfully is to learn new words and use them at once. You can do this with a very simple exercise. Every time you learn a new word, for example, from an English lesson or an article, write it down in your vocabulary notebook. Writing is more active than just reading a definition (定义). You should write the word, the definition in English or translation, one example sentence from the article or dictionary and one example sentence that you create. Imagine you just learn the word “generous”. Write in your vocabulary notebook: generous (adjective), definition-giving or willing to give freely. Example one, from the article: Thanks for paying for my dinner. You’re very generous. Example two, my example: My brother is generous because he volunteers at the animal shelter on weekends. It’s best if your example sentences are true to your life, because this creates a personal connection with the new word. The next day, read your vocabulary notebook again and try to add one more example sentence using the new word. It’s helpful for you to remember it. These two simple steps— writing the word and using it at once — help you remember and use new words. Do you have a vocabulary notebook? If not, start now. 1．How can we make the best example sentences according to the writer? A．By asking for help from friends. B．By explaining words’ definitions. C．By connecting them with our life. D．By adding words from the article. 2．What’s the correct order of the following steps of taking vocabulary notes? ① Make your own example sentence. ② Write the word, its English definition or translation. ③ Copy an example sentence from the article or dictionary. ④ Read your notebook again and add one more example sentence. A．②③①④ B．②③④① C．③④②① D．③②①④ 3．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．You can’t communicate successfully if you are not good at grammar. B．Without a good memory, it is impossible for you to remember a new word. C．To learn and remember new words, it is important to use them at once. D．Reading is more active than just writing a definition. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Tips for Translating Words B．Advice on Using Grammar C．Abilities of Creating Examples D．Ways of Learning New Words （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be a hot topic. In which ways has it already changed or will change our lives? A Forbes (福布斯) article explained AI as follows. Finding medicine By dealing with a lot of messages, AI can find new medicines for different illnesses. As we all know, AI helped with the development of COVID-19 vaccines (疫苗). It cut time lines from 10 years to 10 months. It also helped find a protein’s structure (蛋白质结构): This means scientists can create protein-based medicine. Creating virtual (虚拟的) workplaces Many people had the experience of working at home because of COVID-19. In the near future, VR, 5G and AI technologies will improve the virtual workplaces. Companies can copy themselves in a digital (数字的) world. Workers will play a virtual role in these companies as they work at home. They will not only work online, but also communicate virtually. Making the world smarter With high-speed chips (芯片), 5G and AI, smart objects can become faster and smarter. For example, smart customer controls in a clothes store will know what you like and suggest clothes for you. They will let you “try on” the clothes in a smart mirror and show what colors and sizes they have. 1．AI helped COVID-19 vaccines ________. A．work better B．put into use within a shorter time C．deal with more patients D．spread to more places 2．AI will improve virtual workplaces by ________. A．helping companies copy themselves in a digital world B．helping workers work online C．helping workers communicate virtually D．all of the above 3．What can we know about smart customer controls? A．They can suggest comfortable clothes you really like. B．They can guide you to try on different clothes. C．They can show you around the store for free. D．They can follow your advice and walk with you. 4．The main idea of the passage is ________. A．how AI helps find new medicines B．how AI changes our lives C．how AI makes the world smarter D．how Al helps people work online and communicate virtually （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be a hot topic. In which ways has it already changed or will change our lives? A Forbes (福布斯) article explained AI as follows. Finding medicine By dealing with a lot of messages, AI can find new medicines for different illnesses. As we all know, AI helped with the development of COVID-19 vaccines (疫苗). It cut time lines from 10 years to 10 months. It also helped find a protein’s structure (蛋白质结构). This means scientists can create protein-based medicine. Creating virtual (虚拟的) workplaces Many people had the experience of working at home because of COVID-19. In the near future,VR, 5G and AI technologies will improve the virtual workplaces. Companies can replicate themselves in a digital (数字的) world. Workers will play a virtual role in these companies as they work at home. They will not only work online, but also communicate virtually. Making the world smarter With high-speed chips (芯片), 5G and AI, smart objects can become faster and smarter. For example, smart customers controls in a clothes store will know what you like and suggest clothes for you. They will let you “try on” the clothes in a smart mirror and show what colors and sizes they have. 1．AI helped COVID-19 vaccines ________. A．work better B．put into use within a shorter time C．deal with more patients D．spread to more places 2．AI will improve virtual workplaces by ________. A．helping companies copy themselves in a digital world B．helping workers work online C．helping workers communicate virtually D．all of the above 3．What can we know about smart customer controls? A．They can suggest comfortable clothes you really like. B．They can guide you to try on different clothes. C．They can show you around the store for free. D．They can follow your advice and walk with you. 4．The main idea of the passage is ________. A．how AI helps find new medicines B．how AI changes our lives C．how AI makes the world smarter D．how AI helps people work online and communicate virtually （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Two cats were walking through a forest. Suddenly, they found a loaf (条) of bread lying under a tree. Both pounced (猛扑) on it and caught the loaf at the same time. Neither would give up and they fought for a long time. Finally, they decided to divide it into two pieces and take one piece each. “But how do we divide it?” one cat said. A monkey sitting on a branch of a tree saw what had happened between the two cats. He wanted to eat the bread, too. Suddenly, he came up with an idea. “Hi, my dear friends! Can I help you?” the monkey asked. The cats told the monkey what the problem was and asked, “Can you divide the loaf for us?” The monkey agreed. The monkey broke the bread into two pieces. But one piece was a little bigger than the other. “Oh no! I will take a little bite of this bigger piece to make both equal (相等的),” the monkey said. He took a bite from the bigger piece. But the bite he took was too big. “Uh oh! Now it has become smaller than the other piece. I will just have to take a little bite from this piece now,” the monkey said. The monkey took another bite. The two cats sat in front of the monkey, seeing the loaf of bread get smaller and smaller. When the whole loaf was finally gone, the monkey said, “I am sorry. It was really difficult to divide that loaf. I must be going now.” He jumped back into his tree and was gone. “If only we had not fought against each other, we could have stuck together and kept our bread,” the two cats said. 1．What did the cats decide to do after finding the loaf? A．To throw it away. B．To find another piece of bread. C．To break it into two equal pieces. D．To find someone to divide it in two. 2．What did the monkey do when he took the first bite? A．He ate the smaller piece by mistake. B．He exactly made the two pieces equal. C．He took a little bite of the bigger piece. D．He took a big bite of the bread on purpose. 3．Which of the following best describes the monkey? A．Tricky. B．Kind-hearted. C．Faithful. D．Humorous. 4．What lesson might the cats learn from this experience? A．It is wise to ask for help. B．It is hard to divide things fairly. C．It is important to unite to work together. D．It is necessary to get enough food. （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Gravity, the invisible force that keeps our feet on the ground, is a basic concept in physics. Understanding gravity is important in unlocking the secrets of the universe. Gravity is a force of attraction that exists between any two objects in the universe. It makes planets go around the sun and creates stars and galaxies (银河系). Gravity is also what gives weight to objects on Earth and keeps us from floating away. It pulls everything towards the center of the Earth, keeping us firmly on the ground. The strength of gravity depends on two things: how big an object is and how far apart objects are. If something is very big or has a lot of things in it (like the Earth) it has a strong pull of gravity. But if things are far away from each other, the pull of gravity is weaker. That’s why astronauts feel weightless in space because the force of gravity there is much smaller. Gravity is really important in our everyday lives. It makes things fall down when we drop them and keeps us from floating away when we walk or jump. It also affects the tides, making the ocean water rise and fall. Without gravity, the planets wouldn’t stay in their paths, and life as we know wouldn’t exist either. Gravity is important not only on Earth, but also as a force that shapes the entire universe. It keeps galaxies well, allowing stars to form and planets to exist. Gravity also influences events in space such as black holes and the bending (弯曲) of light around large objects. Gravity is a powerful force that controls how things move in space and keeps us on the ground. It affects how objects fall and the rise and fall of the ocean. Therefore, it is essential for our everyday lives. 1．How does the passage bring up the topic? A．Tell stories. B．Ask questions. C．Give a definition. D．Make a comparison. 2．According to the passage, why do we feel weightless in space? A．The force of gravity is weaker in space. B．There is no gravity in space. C．Objects in space have no mass. D．Distance has no effect on gravity in space. 3．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A．The force of gravity is stronger between closer objects. B．Gravity plays a role in the formation of stars and galaxies. C．Gravity is only present on Earth as well as on Mars. D．Gravity is responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the sun. 4．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Gravity is a mysterious force that is not fully understood. B．Gravity only affects celestial bodies and has little impact on our daily lives. C．The influence of gravity extends to various aspects of our lives. D．Gravity is a force that can be ignored in our day- to- day activities. （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Lily was an adventurous and lively spirit, always jumping from one activity to another. But there was one thing that bothered her— she found it challenging to communicate with her parents. One day, Lily found a magic al book in an old bookstore. The book was called The Secret Language of Parents. Lily began reading the book and discovered that it held the key to understanding her parents better. Excited, Lily decided to put her newfound knowledge into practice. She met her parents with a smile and said, “Mom and Dad, I know the secret to a great adventure!” Her parents felt very curious. Lily continued, “It’s called The Land of Listening. You see, when we truly listen to each other, magical things happen!” Attracted by Lily’s passion, her parents nodded, willing to give it a try. From that day on, at dinner time, they built up a new tradition— the “Family Listening Circle”. During the circle, each family member would take turns sharing their days, dreams, and concerns while the rest listened carefully. They learned about each other’s success, hard work. and even silly stories that made everyone laugh. Lily’s dad, who had always been busy with work, realized the importance of quality time spent with his family. He started planning regular outings and adventures to create lasting memories together. Lily’s mom, who often worried about her daughter’s wild thinking, saw how listening to her stories raised Lily’s creativity and encouraged her to pursue her dreams. As the days went by, their communication improved, and the bond within the family grew stronger. They discovered that by truly listening and understanding each other, they could solve problems together, support one another’s dreams, and find joy in even the simplest moments. Lily couldn’t have been happier. She realized that the secret to strong communication with her parents was not simply talking but listening, understanding, and appreciating each other. From that day forward, Lily and her parents built a habit of open and honest communication. They understood that their family was a team, and they could conquer anything together. And so, a new chapter began. Lily and her family became a shining example of how the power of communication could transform relationships and create love-tilled adventures that would last a lifetime. 1．What did Lily discover in the magical book? A．The secret to a great adventure. B．The importance of quality time. C．The Land of Listening. D．The key to translate the language. 2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Lily found it challenging to communicate with her parents. B．Lily realized that her parents had been keeping secrets from her. C．Lily discovered a secret language that only her parents knew. D．Lily’s parents were never interested in understanding her. 3．What did Lily and her family learn through improved communication? A．The value of material possessions. B．The importance of competition and success. C．The significance of individual achievements. D．The power of teamwork and problem-solving. 4．What’s the best title of the passage? A．Lily’s Adventure. B．The Land of Listening. C．Strong Family Bonds. D．The Power of the Magic Book. （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中） Tom: I feel increasingly misunderstood by my parents. They are strict and lack understanding. Wise Sister: You’d better have an open conversation with your parents, expressing your feelings and concerns honestly. Find common ground and understand your parents as well. By joining in respectful communication, I believe you can bridge the gap between yours and build up a more harmonious (和谐的) relationship. Jerry: I am facing difficulties in my relationship with classmates. No one cares about me! I feel lonely! Wise Sister: Calm down. You should try to be confident. Why not explore your interests and hobbies and find like-minded individuals (个体)? By building positive relationships with classmates, you can overcome your feelings of loneliness and build a supportive social circle. Tina: I’m struggling with low self-esteem (自尊) and lack confidence in my abilities. How can I improve my self- image? Wise Sister: Everyone has strengths and weaknesses, and it’s important to focus on your strengths. It’s important to set small goals and celebrate your achievement s no matter how small. You can make friends with positive people and participate in activities that make you happy and help you feel more confident. Betty: I find myself feeling lost and confused about my future. I don’t know which direction to take or what I want to become when I grow up. Wise Sister: Feeling unsure about the future is a common experience and it is okay to feel this way. You can explore different interests and hobbies and engage in various activities. Through these experiences, you will gradually uncover your passions and discover your true calling. 1．Who might be the most interested in reading this passage? A．Students who are seeking ways to solve the problems in daily life. B．Parents who are looking for advice on how to understand and connect with their kids. C．Individuals who are seeking tips on improving self-esteem and confidence. D．Teachers who are looking for guidance on supporting students’ emotional well- being. 2．What problem does Jerry need to solve? A．He struggles with low self- esteem and self- confidence. B．He faces difficulties in his relationship with his parents. C．He feels isolated and disconnected from his classmates. D．He has trouble managing his time and completing tasks. 3．What advice did Wise Sister give Tina to improve her self- esteem and confidence? A．Ignore her weaknesses and only focus on her strengths. B．Give up’ on improving her self-image. C．Engage in activities that bring her joy and boost her self- confidence. D．Compare herself to others to gain perspective on her abilities. （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Having a teenager at home can be a real headache. Many teenagers smoke, wear strange hairstyle and even fight. Basically, they are often taking, risks Earlier studies have shown that teenagers are more likely to make irrational (荒谬的) decisions than people from any other age group, including children and adults. Is it that teenagers are too young to tell right from wrong? Not really. So what’s the reason? According to Laurence a teacher from a US university, the reason is that teenagers care a lot about how their peers think of them — that is “peer influence”. As children enter their teenage years, they spend more time with their friends and classmates, and also they care more about what they think of them. This makes teenagers make decisions without thinking about the costs. In a test, a group of teenagers were asked to play a video driving game. When they played with their friends watching around them, they took more chances and drove more carelessly because that would increase their possibility of winning. But when they played alone, they drove more safely. Why do peers have such a big influence on teens’ behavior? As Laurence sees it, a teenager’s brain is like a car with a good accelerator (油门) but a weak brake (刹车). The “accelerator” is fully developed by teenage years while the “brake” is still not fully developed. When teenagers are watched by their peers, they usually push hard on the accelerator. With their weak brake, it is likely that they are going to end up in an accident. But the good news is that a violent (暴力的) teenager doesn’t necessarily become a violent adult. About two thirds to three-quarters of violent youth grow out of it. “They get more self-controlled.” 1．Why are teenagers often taking risks according to the text? A．They like difficult tasks. B．They don’t care about costs. C．They are too young to tell right from wrong. D．They care a lot about what their peers think of them. 2．How does Laurence explain the influence of peer influence on teens’ behavior? A．By using a metaphor (比喻). B．By giving examples. C．By showing research findings. D．By presenting an in-depth analysis (分析). 3．According to the text, with peers around them, teenagers tend to (倾向于) ______. A．use more self-control B．become more careful about what they do C．perform better than when they are alone D．focus more on short-term benefits (利益). 4．What can we learn from the text? A．Teenagers are easy to have traffic accidents. B．Peer influence is bad on teenagers. C．Most of the teenagers become less violent when they grow up. D．Teenagers shouldn’t spend all the free time with their friends. （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Do you help your parents with chores around the house? Can you cook for your family? Do you tidy your bedroom by yourself? To stress the importance of hardworking spirit education (劳动教育) among students of different ages, the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council recently released a guideline. The guideline calls for students to respect work Students should learn basic life skills and form good working habits through such education. The government has been trying to stress the importance of hardworking spirit education. But this has been overlooked in recent years. Many teens do not value the importance of working hard and are uninterested in doing so. According to a study of nearly 3,000 students that was done by Ningbo Evening News in March, only 22 percent of primary and middle school students help with everyday chores around the house. Schools and families play an important role in teaching students about the value of working hard, the guideline says: Primary and middle schools should provide students with hardworking spirit classes every week, according to the guideline. Schools can also hold activities to give students real-world work experience. For example, schools can teach children how to plant trees on Tree-Planting Day. As children’s first teachers, parents should also encourage children to learn how to do chores at home. Students should master one or two life skills every year. These skills can include cooking, washing their own clothes and tidying their rooms. 1．What does the underlined word “chores” in the first paragraph mean? A．jobs B．projects C．housework D．homework 2．What is the purpose of the guideline? A．It wants to develop the students’ ability of working. B．It calls for students to learn some study skills. C．Students cannot do any housework with this guideline. D．Students should respect hard work and know the importance of it. 3．What should schools and families do according to the guideline? ①Schools and families should teach students about the value of hard work. ②Parents should ask children to do the housework as often as possible. ③Schools provide students with classes and activities to learn the work or life skills. ④It is unnecessary for students to learn life skills because they are too busy with their study. A．②③ B．①③ C．①④ D．③④ 4．This passage is most probably from _____. A．a website B．a science report. C．a novel D．a film review （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）It was nearly dark. The sun was dropping down the mountains far away. Little Tom came back home, with tears in his eyes. “What’s the matter, Tom? How’s your trip?” his mother asked with a big smile. “I failed. The mountain was so high and full of big or small stones on the way. I still went ahead. But I was tired and it was so late that I had to come back,” Tom cried. “It doesn’t matter. You are only 14 years old after all. You will have another chance,” his mother said. “But, standing at the top of the mountain is my dream!” Tom said. His father came over and asked, “Did you see the green trees on your way to the mountain?” “Sure, and there were a lot of beautiful flowers by the side of the road,” Tom replied. “Did you hear the birds singing?” his father asked. “There were many kinds of birds singing in the trees, and the sound was very sweet,” Tom said. “Did you feel the beauty of nature?” his father asked. “Yes, the blue sky, the white clouds, the green trees and the colorful flowers made a nice picture,” Tom answered. “That’s enough!” his father smiled and said, “Please remember, my son. For often, achieving what you expect is not the most important thing. Although you didn’t reach the top of the mountain, you have got a lot on the way.” It is true that not every goal will be achieved, not every job will end up with a success, and not every dream will come true. The most beautiful scenery is on the way. 1．Tom got back home ________ when the sun was setting. A．happily B．sadly C．excitedly D．hopefully 2．What’s the main reason that Tom didn’t reach the top of the mountain? A．The mountain was so high. B．The way was full of big or small stones. C．He was tired and it was so late. D．He was only 14 years old. 3．Tom saw a lot of things on the way to the mountain EXCEPT ________. A．clear water B．blue sky C．beautiful flowers D．green trees 4．The writer tries to tell us that ________. A．the goal is not important B．everyone should climb the mountain C．the mountain is very beautiful D．the process is more important than the result （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Once there was a village. The people there only cared about themselves. One day, a traveler arrived. Hungry and tired, he wished to find something to eat. Then he stopped at a house and knocked at the door. A woman opened the door. The traveler asked, “May I have something to eat?” The woman shook her head and closed the door without thinking. Then the traveler picked up a stone and knocked at the door again. “Perhaps you would be interested in my special stone soup!” the traveler said with a smile. The woman was surprised by this unusual suggestion. “Stone soup?” she doubted, wondering what that would be. “Yes. I just need to borrow a pot of hot water, please,” the traveler added. Though she didn’t want to, the woman still gave him some water. Then the traveler put his stone in it. “It already tastes good,” he said. “But if you had a little salt and butter, the soup would taste a lot better!” The woman brought him what he asked for, but she was not patient. Soon the word spread through the village and many people came, wanting to see what this stranger would do. “It’s almost finished,” the traveler said. “But it would be even nicer if there were some carrots and potatoes.” “I have potatoes,” said an old lady. “I have some carrots,” a young man answered. A few minutes later, these were added in. Soon, the air was filled with the nice smell. “Is it ready?” the first woman asked. “Yes, but if we can add some meat to the stone soup, it will taste more delicious,” he replied. “I have beef,” shouted a man who was watching from a window. Having everything he wanted in the pot, the traveler tasted a spoon of the soup. “Perfect!” he laughed. Then, he gave everyone a bowl of his special stone soup. “It’s delicious!” said the villagers happily. At that moment, all of them finally realized the importance of sharing and supporting each other. 1．Why did the traveler stop at a woman’s house? A．To show his soup. B．To have a rest. C．To ask for some food. D．To say hello to her family. 2．At first, what did the woman think of the traveler’s suggestion of stone soup? A．She thought it would be a fantastic idea. B．She didn’t believe it. C．She loved to try something new. D．She knew how to do it. 3．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 8 refer to? A．The soup. B．The meat. C．The stone. D．The beef. 4．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．The traveler was such a clever man. B．Trying something new is the key to success. C．Together we can achieve more. D．We shouldn’t say no to others. （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）What object has the magic ability to provide you with a whole new world, where you can read books, send messages or go online chatting, you know the answer—your handphone. Clearly, the handphone satisfies all our wants and needs, leaving us desiring more. According to a survey report by Connected Life, Singaporean youths spend an average of 3.4 hours a day on their phones. This may not seem like a big number to you, but think: what could you do in three hours? Cycling at the park with your family; reviewing your work, phone addiction must come to a full stop today. How? One way to stop addiction is to download some apps to follow the time you spend on your phone daily. You will find many mobile apps that help track the exact length of time you spend on your phone, telling you if you run over time. Each day you can start afresh with a new goal, with a new sense of what you need to do and what you do not. Another method is to keep your phone off and to place it out of sight. When your phone is off, you would be unable to check it so often. Although there may be a strong desire for your phone, keep in mind the many different tasks you need to do instead and work on them. When you feel like turning it on, “Later!” In short, the most effective way is to busy yourself with other activities and push the complaints of the loss of valuable time with Mr Smartphone out of your mind. After all, these joys are only short-term, and will be your regret in the long run. Now is the time to lock your handphone and unlock your life. Be alive in this world, full of hopes and dreams, beauty and wonders. Cherish your youth while you can. You do not want to regret. 1．The purpose of Paragraph 2 is to tell us ________. A．what handphone addiction is B．the time that was wasted by adults C．the need of cutting down handphone time D．the disadvantages of overusing the handphone 2．What is the best way to stop phone addiction according to the passage? A．Check the phone as much as possible. B．Use some apps to check the time you work. C．Keep yourself busy with many different tasks. D．Spend no more than 3.4 hours on the phone a day. 3．Which of the following saying best describes the second method? A．No pains, no gains. B．Out of sight, out of mind. C．Practice makes perfect. D．Rome was not built in one day. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Keep your mobile off. B．Satisfy your needs. C．Put your handphone away. D．Unlock your life. （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Your third year of middle school was probably a hard and busy time. You may have had trouble getting enough sleep. We all know that not getting enough sleep is bad for our health. But it has been found that less sleep could even make you have fewer friends. According to some scientists, people who don’t get enough sleep may not want to socialize with others. They can be too tired to go out. The scientists did a small study. They tested 18 young people who had just had a good night’s sleep and then tested them again after a sleepless night. During the study, these young people watched videos of people with no expressions walking towards them. When the person on the video got too “close” to them, they pushed a button to stop the video and record how close they allowed the person to get. The results showed that the young people kept the person at a distance of 60% further if they hadn’t got enough sleep. It’s because that made them uncomfortable. But with a good night’s sleep, they allowed the person to get much closer to them. According to lead scientist Matthew Walker, the less sleep you get, the less you may want to socialize with others. In turn, other people may think you are strange and stay away. This can make you feel lonely and make you sleep even less. So if you want to be a more sociable and popular person, sleeping well might help. “One night of good sleep makes you feel more outgoing and confident.” Walker shared. 1．What does the underlined word “socialize” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．To spend time with others in a friendly way. B．To argue with people in an angry way. C．To relax as freely as you can. D．To make fun of others. 2．Why did the scientists do the study? A．To check young people’s sleeping problems. B．To show readers how to get enough sleep. C．To study what makes people have a good sleep. D．To find out the effects of sleep on making friends. 3．The following steps are included in the study EXCEPT ________. A．The tested people took the test more than once. B．The tested people were offered a lot of advice. C．The tested people were provided videos to watch. D．The tested people could stop the videos freely. 4．This passage is most probably taken from ________. A．TRAVELLING AROUND B．AMAZING SPORTS C．SCIENCE NEWS D．HIGH FASHIONS （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Once there was a village. The people there only cared about themselves. One day, a traveler arrived. Hungry and tired, he wished to find something to eat. Then he stopped at a house and knocked at the door. A woman opened the door. The traveler asked, “May I have something to eat?” The woman shook her head and closed the door without thinking. Then the traveler picked up a stone and knocked at the door again. “Perhaps you would be interested in my special stone soup!” the traveler said with a smile. The woman was surprised by this unusual suggestion. “Stone soup?” she doubted, wondering what that would be. “Yes. I just need to borrow a pot of hot water, please,” the traveler added. Though she didn’t want to, the woman still gave him some water. Then the traveler put his stone in it. “It already tastes good,” he said. “But if you had a little salt and butter, the soup would taste a lot better!” The woman brought him what he asked for, but she was not patient. Soon the word spread through the village and many people came, wanting to see what this stranger would do. “It’s almost finished,” the traveler said. “But it would be even nicer if there were some carrots and potatoes.” “I have potatoes,” said an old lady. “I have some carrots,” a young man answered. A few minutes later, these were added in. Soon, the air was filled with the nice smell. “Is it ready?” the first woman asked. “Yes, but if we can add some meat to the stone soup, it will taste more delicious,” he replied. “I have beef,” shouted a man who was watching from a window. Having everything he wanted in the pot, the traveler tasted a spoon of the soup. “Perfect!” he laughed. Then, he gave everyone a bowl of his special stone soup. “It’s delicious!” said the villagers happily. At that moment, all of them finally realized the importance of sharing and supporting each other. 1．Why did the traveler stop at a woman’s house? A．To show his soup. B．To have a rest. C．To ask for some food. D．To say hello to her family. 2．At first, what did the woman think of the traveler’s suggestion of stone soup? A．She thought it would be a fantastic idea. B．She didn’t believe it. C．She loved to try something new. D．She knew how to do it. 3．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 8 refer to? A．The soup. B．The meat. C．The stone. D．The beef. 4．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．The traveler was such a clever man. B．Trying something new is the key to success. C．Together we can achieve more. D．We shouldn’t say no to others. （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Bubble wrap (气泡膜) is a packing material made from plastic that is filled with air bubbles. The air bubbles protect fragile (易碎的) things during transportation. Bubble wrap was invented by two engineers. They first tried to sell it as a kind of wallpaper, but it didn’t sell well. After that, they tried to sell their invention as a material for homes and greenhouses to keep warm. This also failed. The invention took off thanks to computer company IBM. When IBM started transporting computers, they needed something to protect the computers. Bubble wrap was a much better choice than anything else on the market. So IBM started packing its computers in the material. More companies soon followed the example. While bubble wrap is best known as a packing material, it has a variety of other uses as well. For example, it can actually be used as insulation (隔热材料) for windows since it’s a light material that keeps heat well. It can be used as a painting tool to create unique pictures. Most people also know bubble wrap’s most popular use: popping it. Research on popping bubble wrap has shown that it reduces stress, but scientists are not completely sure why that is. The most likely explanation is that it is a repeated action without a certain goal or result. It is meaningless, but it provides the satisfaction of a familiar sound and feeling whenever someone pops one of the bubbles. Given bubble wrap’s many uses, there’s no surprise that it has been popular for so long. 1．At first, bubble wrap was invented to __________. A．keep the houses warm B．be used as a kind of wallpaper C．be used as a painting tool D．protect things during transportation 2．Which of the following can best explain the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3? A．IBM invented bubble wrap first. B．IBM produced the most bubble wrap. C．IBM made bubble wrap popular quickly. D．IBM offered services to other companies. 3．How does the writer develop Paragraph 4? A．By giving examples. B．By telling stories. C．By comparing facts. D．By listing numbers. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Popping bubble wrap is a very meaningful action. B．Bubble wrap plays an important role in many ways. C．Bubble wrap was a great success as soon as it was invented. D．Scientists are very sure why popping bubble wrap reduces stress. （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）School counsellors (辅导员) are the people you can turn to when you need help. They know how to listen and can help kids with life’s challenges. Counsellors have special training in how to help kids solve problems, make decisions That doesn’t mean your counsellor will wave a magic wand and the problem will go away. But it does mean he or she will help you cope with it. Coping is an important word to know. Sometimes, kids and grown﹣ups have difficult problems. Coping means that someone is trying to handle these problems and make things better. Your school counsellor is available for you and wants to make your school experience the best it can be. The counsellor’s job is to take your problem seriously and help you find a solution. The counsellor also wants to help you learn as much as you can in class, be a contributing member of the school community, and be a positive influence on your environment. If someone was bullying (欺凌) you, for instance, facing the problem and trying to correct it is better than living with a bad situation. Having a counsellor’s help means you don’t have to face difficult school problems alone. 1．What is school counsellors’ special training? ①help kids solve problems ②help kids make decisions ③help kids stand up for themselves ④listen and help lads with life’s challenges A．①④ B．②③ C．①②③ D．①②③④ 2．What does the underline word “available” mean? A．usable B．unable C．useless D．unhappy 3．What can counsellor do if someone was bullying a student ? A．The counsellor would give some ideas and strategies on how to deal with the bully. B．The counsellor may talk to kids who saw what happened. C．The counsellor might talk with the student’s teacher about the problem. D．Above of all. 4．Which question does the passage mainly answer ? A．Who is school counsellors? B．How to deal with bully? C．What’s special training for school counsellors? D．What do school counsellors do for kids? （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）In many movies, there are sometimes characters who have chips (芯片) put in their heads. This might come true very soon. Neuralink, US businessman Elon Musk’s company, has developed a chip that was implanted into the head of a pig. On Aug 28, Musk did a livestream on how it works by showing the signal transmission. The chip is the size of a coin. It has over 3,000 electrodes (电极) that can monitor about 1000 neurons (神经元). So in the livestream while the pig was breathing, people could see its brain activity on a large screen. If this technology is used on humans, after the chip picks up signals in the brain, these signals will be sent to nearby computers or APPs and then be translated into actions, such as moving an arm or leg. It’s not a dream for people to use a small chip to change their life with their minds. For now the goal is to use it to help disabled people. They could control artificial limbs (假肢) with their minds and move around more easily. People could even use the technology to play video games or drive cars. However, there is still a long way to make these things happen. The chip can send signals from about 500 neurons in the pig’s brain. However, the human brain has 80 billion neurons. Also, it is not safe to implant the chip yet, it could harm the brain. Hackers (黑客) could also hack into the chip and control others thoughts and feelings. There is another problem, too. When humans are connected to computers, are they still humans? 1．What was Musk’s livestreaming about? A．How the chip works in many movies. B．How the chip in the pig’s head works. C．How to implant a chip into a pig’s head. D．How to use a chip to control a pig. 2．What is the right process of signal transmission according to Paragraph 3? A．brain→chip→computer B．brain→action→computer C．chip→brain→action D．chip→computer→brain 3．What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us about the technology? A．The ability that it has to control brain activity. B．The effects that it will have on people’s life C．The problems that it might bring to humans. D．The way that it works. 4．How does the writer feel about the development of the chip according to the last paragraph? A．Hopeful. B．Excited. C．Pleased. D．Doubtful. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 期中复习之阅读理解25篇 (广州期中真题) （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）When my family moved to America in 2010 from a small village in Guangdong, China, we brought not only our luggage, customs and culture. One of the rules is that young people should always respect elders. Unluckily, this rule led to my very first embarrassment in the United States. I had a part-time job as a waiter in a Chinese restaurant.One day, when I was serving food to a middle-aged couple, the wife asked me how the food could be served so quickly. I told her that I had made sure they got their food quickly because I always respect the old. As soon as I said that, her face showed great displeasure. Mymanager, who happened to hear what I said, took me inside and gave me a long lecture about how sensitive (敏感), they understood that the problem was caused by cultural differences, so they laughed and were no longer angry. In my village in China, people are proud of being old. Not so many people live to be seventy or eighty, and people who reach such an age have the most knowledge and experience. Young people always respect older people because they know they can learn from their rich experience. However, in the United States, people think “growing old” is a problem since “old” shows that a person is going to retire or that the body is not working well. Here many people try to keep themselves away from growing old by doing exercises or jogging, hoping to look young. When I told the couple in the restaurant that I respect the old, they got angry because this caused them to feel they had failed to stay young. I had told them something they didn’t want to hear. After that, I changed the way I had been with older people. It is not that I don’t respect them any more. I still respect them, but now I don’t show my feelings through words. 1．Jack brought the couple their food very fast because ________. A．the manager asked him to do so B．he respected the elderly C．the couple wanted him to do so D．he wanted more pay 2．When Jack called the couple “elderly”, they became ________. A．nervous B．satisfied C．unhappy D．excited 3．In Jack’s hometown, ________. A．people dislike being called “old”. B．people are proud of being old. C．many people reach the age of seventy or eighty. D．the elderly are the first to get food in restaurants. 4．After this experience, Jack ________. A．lost his job in the restaurant B．made friends with the couple C．no longer respected the elderly D．changed his way with older people 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文作者以自己在美国餐馆服务一对中年人为例，讲述了中国人和美国人在对待“老”这个问题上的不同感受。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“I told her that I had made sure they got their food quickly because I always respect the old.”可知作者上菜很快，因为他总是尊敬老人。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“As soon as I said that, her face showed great displeasure.”可知，当作者称呼他们为老人的时候，这对夫妇感到不高兴。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“In my village in China, people are proud of being old.”可知，在作者的家乡，人们都以“老”感到自豪。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“After that, I changed the way I had been with older people. It is not that I don’t respect them any more. I still respect them, but now I don’t show my feelings through words.”可知，这次经历之后，作者改变了对待老年人的方式。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Little Tommy was doing very badly in math. His parents had tried everything-tutors (家庭教师), cards, special learning centers-in short (天主教的) school. After the first day, little Tommy came home with a very serious look on his face. He didn’t kiss his mother hello. Instead, he went straight to his room and started studying. Books and papers were spread (铺开), he went back to his room, without a word. In no time he was back hitting the books as hard as before. This went on for some time, day after day while the mother tried to understand what was happening. Finally, little Tommy brought home his report card. He quietly put it on the table and went up to his room and hit the books. His mom looked at it and to her surprise, little Tommy got an A in math. She could no longer hold her curiosity (好奇心), “Son, what was it? Was it the nuns (修女)? Little Tommy looked at her and shook his head, “No.” “Well then,” she asked again. “WHAT was it?” Little Tommy looked at her and said, “Well, on the first day of school (钉) to the plus sign (加号), I knew they weren’t joking.” 1．Why did Tommy’s parents send him to a catholic school? A．Because he could eat well there. B．Because he could earn more about nuns. C．Because his parents wanted him to do better in his math. D．Because his parents didn’t want him to learn math any more. 2．Tommy’s mother felt surprised that his son ________. A．was still the same as usual B．ate so much at dinner C．kissed her hello after school D．worked hard but said little 3．“Hitting the books” means “________” in Chinese. A．用功 B．捶书 C．发泄 D．振作 4．From the passage, we can infer (推断) that ________. A．teachers should be strict with their students B．mistaking (误解) might do good sometimes C．a catholic school is much better than other ones D．nuns are good at helping children with their math 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述汤米数学成绩很差，被送进了一所天主教的教会学校后成绩得到提高的事情。 1．细节理解题。根据“Little Tommy was doing very badly in math. His parents had tried everything-tutors (家庭教师), cards, special learning centers-in short (天主教的) school.”可知，汤米的数学成绩很差．他的父母尝试了家庭老师、卡片、特殊学习中心、天主教学校。因此最后父母把汤米送到天主教的学校，是想让他把数学学得更好一些。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“After the first day, little Tommy came home with a very serious look on his face. He didn’t kiss his mother hello. Instead, he went straight to his room and started studying.”可知，自从汤米被送到天主教的学校后，一回到家什么也不说，就直接进房间学习，因此汤米的妈妈应是对汤米学习刻苦但是在家的话语很少感到惊讶。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Books and papers were spread (铺开), he went back to his room, without a word. In no time he was back hitting the books as hard as before.”可知，他返回自己的房间，没有说话立刻就又像之前一样……，因此此处指的应是像之前一样用功，hitting the books表示“用功”。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“Little Tommy looked at her and said, ‘Well, on the first day of school (钉) to the plus sign (加号), I knew they weren’t joking.’”可知，汤米看到在天主教学校的标志后，认为如果学不好数学，就会被订到十字架上，所以很努力地学习了。因此从文章中可推断出：误解有时也可以起到好的效果。故选B。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Each of us has dreams and goals for our future. What makes us study and make progress each day is closely connected with our personal dream and goal. But why do you have dreams and goals and still end up with nothing? What separates successful people from the dreamers is their persistent (锲而不舍的) action. If you find your lessons very hard in school, you must work hard and not give up. Try and keep trying, and you’ll be sure to successfully deal with any difficulty you meet with. If we have a hard lesson today, let us try our best to learn it well and then we shall be prepared for a harder one tomorrow. This is the famous formula (公式) for success: Dream > Believe > Achieve Most people have what they want (Dream) and think they can realize their dreams (Believe). And then they do nothing. They just imagine their dreams can come true. When they get tired of waiting and lose a lot, they get bored. They say angrily how terrible their life is. I personally believe that if you really want to achieve your dreams and goals in life, you have to add one thing to your success formula: Dream > Believe > Act > Achieve For me, the act is the most important thing for success and that’s to Take Persistent Action (Act). If you say “I can’t do it” and give up, you can never do anything valuable. However, “I’ll try” creates wonders. Let’s remember that there will be obstacles in our life. We must face them bravely and solve them. Success is not something that falls down from the sky. Most successful people made their dreams come true because of their persistent action. Please remember: Action is the bridge that connects our dreams and goals to reality. 1．What should you do when you find your lessons very hard? A．Ask people for help. B．Try and keep trying. C．Get ready to create wonders. D．Prepare for a harder one. 2．Which does the writer add to the famous formula? A．Act. B．Achieve. C．Connect. D．Create. 3．What does the underlined word “obstacles” mean? A．Dangers. B．Imaginations. C．Wonders. D．Difficulties. 4．The writer uses the formula “Dream> Believe > Act> Achieve” ________. A．to support (支持) his idea B．to ask readers to explain it C．to show what his goals are D．to compare it with a bridge 5．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．Doing Something Valuable B．Studying Hard and Making Progress C．Realizing Dreams with Persistent Action D．Separating Successful People from Dreams 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文主要阐述梦想和成功之间的关系，告诉我们只有通过实际行动才能把梦想变为现实。 1．细节理解题。根据“If you find your lessons very hard in school, you must work hard and not give up. Try and keep trying, and you’ll be sure to successfully deal with any difficulty you meet with.”可知，如果你觉得学校功课很难，你必须努力学习，不要放弃。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“This is the famous formula (公式) for success: Dream > Believe > Achieve”和“...you have to add one thing to your success formula: Dream > Believe > Act > Achieve”可知，作者在著名的成功公式中增加了一项：梦想＞相信＞行动＞实现，作者加的是“行动”。故选A。 3．词义猜测题。根据“We must face them bravely and solve them.”可知，我们必须勇敢地面对并解决它们，“它们”指的是“困难，阻碍”。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“For me, the act is the most important thing for success and that’s to Take Persistent Action (Act).”可知，作者用“Dream > Believe > Act > Achieve”公式是为了支持自己的观点。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。根据全文内容和“Please remember: Action is the bridge that connects our dreams and goals to reality.”可知，本文主要阐述我们要用实际行动实现梦想，选项C“用不懈的行动实现梦想”最符合。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）About 2, 400 years ago in ancient Greece, Aristotle was born. It was a period when the Greeks highly respected great thinkers and teachers, Socrates, Democritus. Aristotle is called “the father of biology.” Many of his discoveries are still considered correct today. For example, it was Aristotle who first wrote that dolphins are not fish—through close observation, he had found out that they give birth to their babies rather than laying eggs. Aristotle’s way of grouping animals may have been his most important achievement in biological science. Experts used his system for over 2, 000 years. In 1758, a Swedish scientist discovered a new way of grouping animals. Aristotle placed the animals into two groups: those with blood and those without. In fact, though a little bit different, was approximately the same as the modern grouping system of vertebrates and invertebrates. Professor Nardo wrote: “Although Aristotle paid much attention to the importance of evidence (证据), he failed to realize that doing experiment is almost always the best method of finding it. Yet, when he did simple and basic experiments, Aristotle was able to make mostly correct conclusions.” He also wrote that “Aristotle’s influence on the future growth of knowledge was both negative and positive...” For example, Aristotle believed that the planets went around the Earth, not the Sun. Because the later scientists believed in him blindly, their progress in astronomy was stopped. However, he added that many of Aristotle’s ideas brilliantly provided directions for modern discoveries. 1．Which of the following statements is true? A．Pythagoras, Socrates, Democritus, and Plato were not highly respected. B．The ancient Greeks believed that Aristotle was the greatest thinker. C．Aristotle made great contributions to the development of biology. D．Aristotle believed dolphins are not fish because they lay eggs. 2．Why is Aristotle called “the father of biology”? A．He discover that dolphins feed milk to their young. B．He was the first man to find that dolphins are not fish. C．People consider him greater than all the other thinkers. D．People still accept many of his discoveries on biology. 3．What did Nardo think of Aristotle according to the passage? A．Aristotle failed to realize the importance evidence. B．Aristotle’s finding stopped people studying astronomy. C．Aristotle found the best way to make current conclusions. D．Aristotle’s ideas were helpful to modern discoveries in a way. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了亚里士多德在生物方面的贡献。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Aristotle is called ‘the father of biology.’ Many of his discoveries are still considered correct today.”可知亚里士多德对生物学发展做出了巨大贡献。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Aristotle is called ‘the father of biology.’ Many of his discoveries are still considered correct today.”可知是因为人们仍然认同亚里士多德的许多发现。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“However, he added that many of Aristotle’s ideas brilliantly provided directions for modern discoveries.”可知纳多认为亚里士多德的思想在某种程度上有助于现代发现。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中） School is starting soon. Last year I bullied (欺负) a boy. (I’m a girl.) I attacked him even though he’s stronger because I knew he wouldn’t hit a girl. I want to apologize but I don’t know how. I feel bad for doing this. He doesn’t trust me. How should I show him I have changed? Lily Firstly, be proud of yourself for changing. It’s not easy to admit (承认) that you bullied someone or to stop once you start. Offering an apology to someone bullied is a great first step toward starting over. If you can, tell him, “I want to apologize for my actions last year.” Speaking from the heart can help, “I feel really bad for what I did. It’s been on my mind all summer.” People who are bullied often have difficulty trusting others, especially the people who bullied them in the past. So don’t expect the other person to accept your apology easily. Secondly, be patient. It will take time. You’ve probably heard that “actions speak louder than words”. So after offering words of an apology, you then need to show him that you’ve really changed: be kind and helpful to him. Thirdly, you should remember: First, what you’re doing takes courage and you can be proud of the fact that your are taking real steps to change. Second, you’re building some good skills and learning more about yourself and the kind of person you want to be. 1．What’s Lily’s problem? A．The boy doesn’t trust her and doesn’t play with her. B．She wants to tell the boy how she has changed. C．She was bullied by a strong boy last year. D．She wants to apologize but she doesn’t know how. 2．What’s the first step toward starting over? A．Being proud of yourself for changing. B．Accepting others’ apology. C．Offering an apology. D．Choosing the right time to apologize. 3．If a person doesn’t accept your apology, you should ________. A．stay away from him or her. B．write a letter to apologize again. C．be kind and helpful to him or her. D．offer words of apology again. 4．The writer wrote the second part of the passage to ________. A．give advice B．ask for help C．admit the mistakes D．encourage Lily to learn more 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了一个女孩在新学年即将开始时，对去年欺负一个男孩感到内疚，想要道歉，但她不知道如何向他道歉。文中就此给出了一些建议。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“I want to apologize but I don’t know how. I feel bad for doing this.”可知，莉莉的问题是她想道歉，但不知道如何去做。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Offering an apology to someone bullied is a great first step toward starting over”可知，向被欺负的人道歉是重新开始的第一步。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段“So after offering words of an apology, you then need to show him that you’ve really changed: be kind and helpful to him.”可知，如果一个人不接受你的道歉，要和蔼并帮助他或她。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据第二段“Firstly, be proud of yourself for changing.”，第五段“Secondly, be patient.”和最后一段“Thirdly, you should remember:..”可知，作者写第二部分是为了给出建议。故选A。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Domestic drama film Better Days (《少年的你》) led the Chinese mainland box office nowadays. It tells the story of two high school students whose fates were changed by an accident. Seventeen-year-old Nian meets Bei, a tough street kid. Nian is the subject of cruel bullying (欺凌) at high school. The film is heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. The movie is set before College Entrance Examination. It offers thoughts of competition between teenagers and national issues of school bullying. Bullying is a sad reality that has affected many kids. What is worse about it is that bullying can lead to more result s such as lowered self-respect, poor performance. and self harm among kids. Here are a few anti-bullying dos and don’ts for you. •Walk away from a bully and tell an adult, It’s OK to be scared and ask for help. •Don’t look down when a bully says something. Stand tall and look into the bully’s eyes. •Take a moment to calm down before responding to a bully. It is tough to think straight, and recall the reply you’ve practised with your parents, if you re scared. •Speak clearly without making the bully angry, say, “I want you to stop laughing at me •Use your best poker face (扑克脸). The less scared or affected you look, the less the bully will do. •Get between a bully and his/her target. Go and stand beside a child who is being bullied. Turn him/her away from the bully, and walk with him/her towards an adult. •Avoid being alone with a bully. Bullying usually happens where adults are not present, so you should avoid empty hall ways, bathrooms or areas of the playground with bad sight lines to an adult. Try to sit near the front of the bus, and be near the cafeteria manager at lunch time. 1．What is the purpose of paragraph 1? ________ A．To give an example. B．To advertise a new film. C．To give a conclusion. D．To introduce the topic. 2．Bullying will cause the following EXCEPT ________. A．Lower self-respect. B．Poor performance. C．Self-harm among kids. D．Competition between teenagers. 3．Which is the right way to deal with the bully according to the passage? ________ A．You can make the bully angry. B．You can use your best poker face. C．You should look down when the bully talks to you. D．You should run away if you see a child being bullied. 4．What’s the purpose of writing the passage? ________ A．To help students build confidence. B．To teach students how to face a bully. C．To teach students how to fight with a bully. D．To encourage students to see the film Better Days. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文主要是教学生如何面对欺凌者，提供了一些反欺凌的建议和方法。 1．推理判断题。根据“Domestic drama film Better Days (《少年的你》) led the Chinese mainland box office nowadays....Nian is the subject of cruel bullying (欺凌) at high school....It offers thoughts of competition between teenagers and national issues of school bullying.”可知，第一段的目的是引出话题，通过介绍电影《少年的你》来引出校园欺凌的问题。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“What is worse about it is that bullying can lead to more results such as lowered self-respect, poor performance and self-harm among kids.”可知，校园欺凌会导致自尊心下降、表现不佳和自残等问题，但不会导致青少年之间的竞争。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Use your best poker face (扑克脸). The less scared or affected you look, the less the bully will do.”可知，面对欺凌者时可以使用扑克脸（即保持冷静、不受影响的表情），这样欺凌者就不会继续欺负你。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“Here are a few anti-bullying dos and don’ts for you.”可知，本文提供了一些反欺凌的建议和方法，所以其主要目的是教学生如何面对霸凌。故选B。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Imagine waking up at the age of six and discovering your family is missing! That’s what happened to young Charles Mulli in his Kenyan house one morning. He soon realized he had been abandoned (抛弃) by his very poor parents and seven siblings (兄弟姐妹)! The child was forced to become a street beggar (乞讨者) in order to make a living. Living a poor and hopeless life, he still dreamed of being an important man some day. When Mulli turned 16, he walked for three days to Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, in search of work. In the years that followed, he tried many difficult jobs. Mulli saved his money and bought a car, which he began using as a taxi in 1971. In time, he started a transportation service. The company, called “Mullyways,” became quite successful. Mulli then went on to become the owner of an oil company. All of his hard work turned Mulli into a millionaire and an important man. Yet his life would soon take another surprising turn. Mulli began considering the growing number of homeless children in Kenya. One day Mulli told his wife and children that he was to devote his life to taking care of street kids. Soon the Mulli House was filled with 100 orphans (孤儿), but that was just the beginning! In 1989, Mulli and his wife opened the Mulli Children’s Family (MCF), clothes, medical care and an education. Most importantly, they offered something many of the kids had never experienced—parental love. So far, MCF has helped more than 12, 000 children through its MCF homes and community-based centers. In evaluating his life, Mulli once said, “I believe you can make a difference to the world, one child at a time. As a child, I wanted to be important, but where I am now is important for mankind.” 1．When did he start a transportation service? ________ A．1971. B．1972. C．1989. D．1990. 2．What does the underlined expression “take another surprising turn” in paragraph 5 refer to? ________ A．Mulli made a decision to devote his life helping homeless children. B．Mulli became painful because he had to sell everything. C．Mulli and his wife opened the Mulli Children’s Family. D．The homeless children’s faces reminded him of his childhood. 3．The right order of the following is ________. ①MCF was set up and has helped a large number of homeless children. ②Mulli decided to provide a family for homeless children in Kenya. ③Charles Mulli became a homelss child at the age of six. ④Mulli bought a car and later set up a company called Mullyways. A．①④③② B．③④②① C．②④①③ D．③②①④ 4．What’s the best title for the passage? ________ A．Charles Mulli: Homeless to Greatness B．Mully Children’s Family: Home to Homeless C．Charles Mulli: From a Street Beggar to a Millionaire D．Mully Children’s Family: From a Company to a Family 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了Charles Mulli从一个无家可归的孩子成长为一个成功的百万富翁，并最终致力于帮助无家可归的孩子们的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“Mulli saved his money and bought a car, which he began using as a taxi in 1971. In time, he started a transportation service.”可知，Mulli在1971年开始了运输服务。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Yet his life would soon take another surprising turn.”和“Mulli began considering the growing number of homeless children in Kenya. One day Mulli told his wife and children that he was to devote his life to taking care of street kids.”可知，Mulli决定将自己的生活奉献给帮助无家可归的孩子们，这是他生活的另一个惊人转折。故选A。   3．细节理解题。根据“Imagine waking up at the age of six and discovering your family is missing!”；“Mulli saved his money and bought a car, which he began using as a taxi in 1971. In time, he started a transportation service.”；“One day Mulli told his wife and children that he was to devote his life to taking care of street kids. Soon the Mulli House was filled with 100 orphans (孤儿), but that was just the beginning!”和“In 1989, Mulli and his wife opened the Mulli Children’s Family (MCF), clothes, medical care and an education.”可知，Mulli六岁时成为无家可归的孩子③→然后他买了一辆车并成立了Mullyways公司④→接着他决定为无家可归的孩子们提供一个家②→最后成立了MCF并帮助了大量无家可归的孩子①。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了Charles Mulli从一个无家可归的孩子成长为一个成功的百万富翁，并且他还致力于帮助无家可归的孩子们。故选A。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Have you ever wanted to sing on stage with your favourite singer, or go to Mars? With virtual reality (虚拟现实), you might be able to do these without even leaving your home. Unlike real reality, virtual reality means completely imaginary (虚拟的) worlds, using high-performance computers, special glasses and gloves. Virtual Reality (VR) has been with us for many years — at least as an idea. Although it’s hard to tell who is the father of this technology, history suggests that it could have been the fruit of not one but at least five key people with different inventions. Thanks to these inventors, the technology has now come into use. Virtual reality is an example of VR technology. It changes the way we communicate experiences in the same way the Internet has changed the way we communicate information. Indeed, VR has become a worldwide reality, with different usages from computer games to medicine, engineering, scientific research, and so on. For example, medical learners are able to train through VR to deal with all kinds of injuries. Designers can check every corner of their buildings and make preparations. And if you are heading to Mars, a trip in VR can help you “see” what you will find before getting there. One example was a doctor who practised an operation on a baby’s heart. With this he could plan out his operation ahead of time, and helped save the baby. VR will make the world even smaller and of course it’s going to bring us closer together. However, virtual reality has some bad effects. The first big danger is disconnection from the real world. People may become less interested in their real lives. Besides this, too much use of VR equipment can create some physical and mental (精神的) dangers. Loss of one’s sense of direction and position, sea sickness and headaches are some signs of the illnesses after using VR equipments for long periods. 1．What is NOT TRUE about virtual reality (VR)? A．VR can help you sing with your favourite singer. B．VR can help you go to Mars without leaving home. C．VR means experiencing something in imaginary worlds. D．VR can help you make high-performance computers and gloves. 2．We can learn from Paragraph 2 that ________. A．VR is the result of a group of inventions and ideas B．VR is changing the way we communicate information C．it has taken many years to come up with the idea of VR D．it is possible to discover what people dream about with VR 3．What can we learn from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? A．VR changes the real world. B．VR makes the real world worse. C．VR makes people lose the real world. D．VR keeps people away from the real world. 4．The writer probably agrees that ________. A．VR is a door to the real world B．VR is like a coin with two sides C．VR is responsible for increasing mental problems D．it is harder to communicate experiences through VR 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文主要是关于VR技术的利弊讨论，引发人们对VR技术发展的思考。 1．细节理解题。根据文中第一段“Unlike real reality, virtual reality means completely imaginary (虚拟的) worlds, using high-performance computers, special glasses and gloves.”可知，VR是使用高性能计算机、特殊眼镜和手套，而不是制造高性能的电脑和手套。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“Although it’s hard to tell who is the father of this technology, history suggests that it could have been the fruit of not one but at least five key people with different inventions. Thanks to these inventors, the technology has now come into use.”可知，虚拟现实是一组发明和想法的结果。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据文中“However, virtual reality has some bad effects. The first big danger is disconnection from the real world. People may become less interested in their real lives.”可知，VR使得人们可能对现实生活变得不那么感兴趣。故选D。 4．观点态度题。根据“VR will make the world even smaller and of course it’s going to bring us closer together. Like any technology, however, virtual reality has its negative effects.”可知，VR使得世界更小了，但是它也有不好的一面，因此作者认为VR具有两面性。故选B。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Did you know that vocabulary is more important than grammar? If you have good vocabulary, you can communicate successfully, even if the grammar is not completely perfect. However, one common problem is learning new words and then forgetting them. So when you want to use a new word in a conversation, you can’t remember it at that moment. Does this often happen to you? The reason for this difficulty is that most students try to learn vocabulary by studying lists and dictionaries and remembering the words. But it may not work if you don’t have a very good memory. The best way to learn vocabulary and remember the words successfully is to learn new words and use them at once. You can do this with a very simple exercise. Every time you learn a new word, for example, from an English lesson or an article, write it down in your vocabulary notebook. Writing is more active than just reading a definition (定义). You should write the word, the definition in English or translation, one example sentence from the article or dictionary and one example sentence that you create. Imagine you just learn the word “generous”. Write in your vocabulary notebook: generous (adjective), definition-giving or willing to give freely. Example one, from the article: Thanks for paying for my dinner. You’re very generous. Example two, my example: My brother is generous because he volunteers at the animal shelter on weekends. It’s best if your example sentences are true to your life, because this creates a personal connection with the new word. The next day, read your vocabulary notebook again and try to add one more example sentence using the new word. It’s helpful for you to remember it. These two simple steps— writing the word and using it at once — help you remember and use new words. Do you have a vocabulary notebook? If not, start now. 1．How can we make the best example sentences according to the writer? A．By asking for help from friends. B．By explaining words’ definitions. C．By connecting them with our life. D．By adding words from the article. 2．What’s the correct order of the following steps of taking vocabulary notes? ① Make your own example sentence. ② Write the word, its English definition or translation. ③ Copy an example sentence from the article or dictionary. ④ Read your notebook again and add one more example sentence. A．②③①④ B．②③④① C．③④②① D．③②①④ 3．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．You can’t communicate successfully if you are not good at grammar. B．Without a good memory, it is impossible for you to remember a new word. C．To learn and remember new words, it is important to use them at once. D．Reading is more active than just writing a definition. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Tips for Translating Words B．Advice on Using Grammar C．Abilities of Creating Examples D．Ways of Learning New Words 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了词汇的重要性，以及记单词的方法。 1．细节理解题。根据“It’s best if your example sentences are true to your life, because this creates a personal connection with the new word.”可知，最好的例句是将它们与我们的生活联系起来。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“You should write the word, the definition in English or translation, one example sentence from the article or dictionary and one example sentence that you create.”和“The next day, read your vocabulary notebook again and try to add one more example sentence using the new word.”可知，记单词笔记的步骤是：写下这个单词的英文定义或翻译；从文章或字典中抄一个例句；自己造例句；再读一遍你的笔记本，再加一个例句。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“The best way to learn vocabulary and remember the words successfully is to learn new words and use them at once.”可知，学习词汇并成功记住单词的最佳方法是学习新单词并立即使用它们。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。根据全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了词汇的重要性，以及记单词的一些方法，选项D“学习新单词的方法”符合文章主题。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be a hot topic. In which ways has it already changed or will change our lives? A Forbes (福布斯) article explained AI as follows. Finding medicine By dealing with a lot of messages, AI can find new medicines for different illnesses. As we all know, AI helped with the development of COVID-19 vaccines (疫苗). It cut time lines from 10 years to 10 months. It also helped find a protein’s structure (蛋白质结构): This means scientists can create protein-based medicine. Creating virtual (虚拟的) workplaces Many people had the experience of working at home because of COVID-19. In the near future, VR, 5G and AI technologies will improve the virtual workplaces. Companies can copy themselves in a digital (数字的) world. Workers will play a virtual role in these companies as they work at home. They will not only work online, but also communicate virtually. Making the world smarter With high-speed chips (芯片), 5G and AI, smart objects can become faster and smarter. For example, smart customer controls in a clothes store will know what you like and suggest clothes for you. They will let you “try on” the clothes in a smart mirror and show what colors and sizes they have. 1．AI helped COVID-19 vaccines ________. A．work better B．put into use within a shorter time C．deal with more patients D．spread to more places 2．AI will improve virtual workplaces by ________. A．helping companies copy themselves in a digital world B．helping workers work online C．helping workers communicate virtually D．all of the above 3．What can we know about smart customer controls? A．They can suggest comfortable clothes you really like. B．They can guide you to try on different clothes. C．They can show you around the store for free. D．They can follow your advice and walk with you. 4．The main idea of the passage is ________. A．how AI helps find new medicines B．how AI changes our lives C．how AI makes the world smarter D．how Al helps people work online and communicate virtually 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了人工智能在不同的领域对人们生活产生不同的影响。 1．细节理解题。根据“AI helped with the development of COVID-19 vaccines (疫苗). It cut time lines from 10 years to 10 months.”可知，AI帮助缩短了新冠疫苗的开发时间，让其在较短时间内投入使用。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Companies can copy themselves in a digital (数字的) world. Workers will play a virtual role in these companies as they work at home. They will not only work online, but also communicate virtually.”可知，AI通过帮助公司在数字世界中复制自己、帮助员工在线工作和虚拟交流来改善虚拟工作场所。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“smart customer controls in a clothes store will know what you like and suggest clothes for you.”可知，智能顾客控制可以建议你真正喜欢的舒适的衣服。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据“Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be a hot topic. In which ways has it already changed or will change our lives?”并结合全文可知，本文主要介绍了人工智能在不同的领域对人们生活产生不同的影响。故选B。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be a hot topic. In which ways has it already changed or will change our lives? A Forbes (福布斯) article explained AI as follows. Finding medicine By dealing with a lot of messages, AI can find new medicines for different illnesses. As we all know, AI helped with the development of COVID-19 vaccines (疫苗). It cut time lines from 10 years to 10 months. It also helped find a protein’s structure (蛋白质结构). This means scientists can create protein-based medicine. Creating virtual (虚拟的) workplaces Many people had the experience of working at home because of COVID-19. In the near future,VR, 5G and AI technologies will improve the virtual workplaces. Companies can replicate themselves in a digital (数字的) world. Workers will play a virtual role in these companies as they work at home. They will not only work online, but also communicate virtually. Making the world smarter With high-speed chips (芯片), 5G and AI, smart objects can become faster and smarter. For example, smart customers controls in a clothes store will know what you like and suggest clothes for you. They will let you “try on” the clothes in a smart mirror and show what colors and sizes they have. 1．AI helped COVID-19 vaccines ________. A．work better B．put into use within a shorter time C．deal with more patients D．spread to more places 2．AI will improve virtual workplaces by ________. A．helping companies copy themselves in a digital world B．helping workers work online C．helping workers communicate virtually D．all of the above 3．What can we know about smart customer controls? A．They can suggest comfortable clothes you really like. B．They can guide you to try on different clothes. C．They can show you around the store for free. D．They can follow your advice and walk with you. 4．The main idea of the passage is ________. A．how AI helps find new medicines B．how AI changes our lives C．how AI makes the world smarter D．how AI helps people work online and communicate virtually 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了人工智能对人们的生活产生的影响。 1．细节理解题。根据“As we all know, AI helped with the development of COVID-19 vaccines (疫苗). It cut time lines from 10 years to 10 months.”可知，人工智能帮助新冠肺炎疫苗在更短时间内投入使用。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“In the near future,VR, 5G and AI technologies will improve the virtual workplaces.”以及“They will not only work online, but also communicate virtually.”可知，人工智能将通过帮助公司在数字世界中复制自己来改善虚拟工作场所，帮助员工在线工作，帮助员工进行虚拟沟通。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“For example, smart customers controls in a clothes store will know what you like and suggest clothes for you. They will let you ‘try on’t the clothes in a smart mirror and show what colors and sizes they have.”可知，人工智能可以给你推荐你喜欢的舒适的衣服。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据“Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be a hot topic. In which ways has it already changed or will change our lives? ”可知，本文主要介绍了人工智能在不同的领域对人们生活产生不同的影响。故选B。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Two cats were walking through a forest. Suddenly, they found a loaf (条) of bread lying under a tree. Both pounced (猛扑) on it and caught the loaf at the same time. Neither would give up and they fought for a long time. Finally, they decided to divide it into two pieces and take one piece each. “But how do we divide it?” one cat said. A monkey sitting on a branch of a tree saw what had happened between the two cats. He wanted to eat the bread, too. Suddenly, he came up with an idea. “Hi, my dear friends! Can I help you?” the monkey asked. The cats told the monkey what the problem was and asked, “Can you divide the loaf for us?” The monkey agreed. The monkey broke the bread into two pieces. But one piece was a little bigger than the other. “Oh no! I will take a little bite of this bigger piece to make both equal (相等的),” the monkey said. He took a bite from the bigger piece. But the bite he took was too big. “Uh oh! Now it has become smaller than the other piece. I will just have to take a little bite from this piece now,” the monkey said. The monkey took another bite. The two cats sat in front of the monkey, seeing the loaf of bread get smaller and smaller. When the whole loaf was finally gone, the monkey said, “I am sorry. It was really difficult to divide that loaf. I must be going now.” He jumped back into his tree and was gone. “If only we had not fought against each other, we could have stuck together and kept our bread,” the two cats said. 1．What did the cats decide to do after finding the loaf? A．To throw it away. B．To find another piece of bread. C．To break it into two equal pieces. D．To find someone to divide it in two. 2．What did the monkey do when he took the first bite? A．He ate the smaller piece by mistake. B．He exactly made the two pieces equal. C．He took a little bite of the bigger piece. D．He took a big bite of the bread on purpose. 3．Which of the following best describes the monkey? A．Tricky. B．Kind-hearted. C．Faithful. D．Humorous. 4．What lesson might the cats learn from this experience? A．It is wise to ask for help. B．It is hard to divide things fairly. C．It is important to unite to work together. D．It is necessary to get enough food. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文讲述了两只猫找猴子分面包的故事，告诉我们合作比争吵更有益，只有团结一致才能获得更多的利益。 1．细节理解题。根据“Finally, they decided to divide it into two pieces and take one piece each”可知，它们决定把面包分成两片，每人一片。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“He took a bite from the bigger piece. But the bite he took was too big”可知，猴子故意咬一大口的面包。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“He took a bite from the bigger piece. But the bite he took was too big. ‘Uh oh! Now it has become smaller than the other piece. I will just have to take a little bite from this piece now,’ the monkey said.”可知，猴子故意每次咬一口大一点的面包的目的就是一点一点地吃完所有的面包，故可推测猴子很狡猾。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“If only we had not fought against each other, we could have stuck together and kept our bread”可知，如果这两只猫不互相争斗就可以保住面包，由此可推断我们要学会合作。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Gravity, the invisible force that keeps our feet on the ground, is a basic concept in physics. Understanding gravity is important in unlocking the secrets of the universe. Gravity is a force of attraction that exists between any two objects in the universe. It makes planets go around the sun and creates stars and galaxies (银河系). Gravity is also what gives weight to objects on Earth and keeps us from floating away. It pulls everything towards the center of the Earth, keeping us firmly on the ground. The strength of gravity depends on two things: how big an object is and how far apart objects are. If something is very big or has a lot of things in it (like the Earth) it has a strong pull of gravity. But if things are far away from each other, the pull of gravity is weaker. That’s why astronauts feel weightless in space because the force of gravity there is much smaller. Gravity is really important in our everyday lives. It makes things fall down when we drop them and keeps us from floating away when we walk or jump. It also affects the tides, making the ocean water rise and fall. Without gravity, the planets wouldn’t stay in their paths, and life as we know wouldn’t exist either. Gravity is important not only on Earth, but also as a force that shapes the entire universe. It keeps galaxies well, allowing stars to form and planets to exist. Gravity also influences events in space such as black holes and the bending (弯曲) of light around large objects. Gravity is a powerful force that controls how things move in space and keeps us on the ground. It affects how objects fall and the rise and fall of the ocean. Therefore, it is essential for our everyday lives. 1．How does the passage bring up the topic? A．Tell stories. B．Ask questions. C．Give a definition. D．Make a comparison. 2．According to the passage, why do we feel weightless in space? A．The force of gravity is weaker in space. B．There is no gravity in space. C．Objects in space have no mass. D．Distance has no effect on gravity in space. 3．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A．The force of gravity is stronger between closer objects. B．Gravity plays a role in the formation of stars and galaxies. C．Gravity is only present on Earth as well as on Mars. D．Gravity is responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the sun. 4．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Gravity is a mysterious force that is not fully understood. B．Gravity only affects celestial bodies and has little impact on our daily lives. C．The influence of gravity extends to various aspects of our lives. D．Gravity is a force that can be ignored in our day- to- day activities. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了重力这一物理概念，包括它的定义、作用以及对宇宙和日常生活的重要性。 1．推理判断题。根据“Gravity, the invisible force that keeps our feet on the ground, is a basic concept in physics. Understanding gravity is important in unlocking the secrets of the universe.”可知，文章通过给出重力的定义来引出话题，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“That’s why astronauts feel weightless in space because the force of gravity there is much smaller.”可知，我们在太空中感觉失重是因为那里的重力小得多，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Gravity is a force of attraction that exists between any two objects in the universe.”可知，重力存在于宇宙中任何两个物体之间，而不仅仅是在地球和火星上，故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“Gravity is important not only on Earth, but also as a force that shapes the entire universe. It keeps galaxies well, allowing stars to form and planets to exist. Gravity also influences events in space such as black holes and the bending (弯曲) of light around large objects.”可知，重力的影响延伸到我们生活的各个方面，故选C。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Lily was an adventurous and lively spirit, always jumping from one activity to another. But there was one thing that bothered her— she found it challenging to communicate with her parents. One day, Lily found a magic al book in an old bookstore. The book was called The Secret Language of Parents. Lily began reading the book and discovered that it held the key to understanding her parents better. Excited, Lily decided to put her newfound knowledge into practice. She met her parents with a smile and said, “Mom and Dad, I know the secret to a great adventure!” Her parents felt very curious. Lily continued, “It’s called The Land of Listening. You see, when we truly listen to each other, magical things happen!” Attracted by Lily’s passion, her parents nodded, willing to give it a try. From that day on, at dinner time, they built up a new tradition— the “Family Listening Circle”. During the circle, each family member would take turns sharing their days, dreams, and concerns while the rest listened carefully. They learned about each other’s success, hard work. and even silly stories that made everyone laugh. Lily’s dad, who had always been busy with work, realized the importance of quality time spent with his family. He started planning regular outings and adventures to create lasting memories together. Lily’s mom, who often worried about her daughter’s wild thinking, saw how listening to her stories raised Lily’s creativity and encouraged her to pursue her dreams. As the days went by, their communication improved, and the bond within the family grew stronger. They discovered that by truly listening and understanding each other, they could solve problems together, support one another’s dreams, and find joy in even the simplest moments. Lily couldn’t have been happier. She realized that the secret to strong communication with her parents was not simply talking but listening, understanding, and appreciating each other. From that day forward, Lily and her parents built a habit of open and honest communication. They understood that their family was a team, and they could conquer anything together. And so, a new chapter began. Lily and her family became a shining example of how the power of communication could transform relationships and create love-tilled adventures that would last a lifetime. 1．What did Lily discover in the magical book? A．The secret to a great adventure. B．The importance of quality time. C．The Land of Listening. D．The key to translate the language. 2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Lily found it challenging to communicate with her parents. B．Lily realized that her parents had been keeping secrets from her. C．Lily discovered a secret language that only her parents knew. D．Lily’s parents were never interested in understanding her. 3．What did Lily and her family learn through improved communication? A．The value of material possessions. B．The importance of competition and success. C．The significance of individual achievements. D．The power of teamwork and problem-solving. 4．What’s the best title of the passage? A．Lily’s Adventure. B．The Land of Listening. C．Strong Family Bonds. D．The Power of the Magic Book. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文讲述了莉莉与父母沟通存在困难，后来她通过一本魔法书找到了改善沟通的方法，即倾听，从而加强了家庭关系的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“She met her parents with a smile and said, ‘Mom and Dad, I know the secret to a great adventure!’ ‘It’s called The Land of Listening.’”可知，莉莉在魔法书中发现了“倾听之地”，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“But there was one thing that bothered her— she found it challenging to communicate with her parents.”可知，莉莉发现与父母沟通很有挑战性，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“They discovered that by truly listening and understanding each other, they could solve problems together, support one another’s dreams, and find joy in even the simplest moments. Lily and her family became a shining example of how the power of communication could transform relationships and create love - filled adventures that would last a lifetime.”可知，莉莉和她的家人通过改善沟通，学会了团队合作和解决问题的力量，故选D。 4．最佳标题题。文章主要讲述了莉莉通过一本魔法书，发现了与父母更好沟通的关键是倾听，从而建立了“家庭倾听圈”，改善了家庭关系，强调了倾听的力量，所以“The Land of Listening”是最合适的标题，故选B。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中） Tom: I feel increasingly misunderstood by my parents. They are strict and lack understanding. Wise Sister: You’d better have an open conversation with your parents, expressing your feelings and concerns honestly. Find common ground and understand your parents as well. By joining in respectful communication, I believe you can bridge the gap between yours and build up a more harmonious (和谐的) relationship. Jerry: I am facing difficulties in my relationship with classmates. No one cares about me! I feel lonely! Wise Sister: Calm down. You should try to be confident. Why not explore your interests and hobbies and find like-minded individuals (个体)? By building positive relationships with classmates, you can overcome your feelings of loneliness and build a supportive social circle. Tina: I’m struggling with low self-esteem (自尊) and lack confidence in my abilities. How can I improve my self- image? Wise Sister: Everyone has strengths and weaknesses, and it’s important to focus on your strengths. It’s important to set small goals and celebrate your achievement s no matter how small. You can make friends with positive people and participate in activities that make you happy and help you feel more confident. Betty: I find myself feeling lost and confused about my future. I don’t know which direction to take or what I want to become when I grow up. Wise Sister: Feeling unsure about the future is a common experience and it is okay to feel this way. You can explore different interests and hobbies and engage in various activities. Through these experiences, you will gradually uncover your passions and discover your true calling. 1．Who might be the most interested in reading this passage? A．Students who are seeking ways to solve the problems in daily life. B．Parents who are looking for advice on how to understand and connect with their kids. C．Individuals who are seeking tips on improving self-esteem and confidence. D．Teachers who are looking for guidance on supporting students’ emotional well- being. 2．What problem does Jerry need to solve? A．He struggles with low self- esteem and self- confidence. B．He faces difficulties in his relationship with his parents. C．He feels isolated and disconnected from his classmates. D．He has trouble managing his time and completing tasks. 3．What advice did Wise Sister give Tina to improve her self- esteem and confidence? A．Ignore her weaknesses and only focus on her strengths. B．Give up’ on improving her self-image. C．Engage in activities that bring her joy and boost her self- confidence. D．Compare herself to others to gain perspective on her abilities. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 【导语】本文是一个名为“Wise Sister”的栏目，针对青少年在日常生活中遇到的各种问题提供建议和解决方案。 1．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，这段对话主要是针对学生在日常生活中遇到的问题提供建议，如与父母的沟通、与同学的关系、自我自尊和未来方向等，所以最感兴趣的可能是学生，他们正在寻求解决日常生活中问题的方法，故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Jerry: I am facing difficulties in my relationship with classmates. No one cares about me! I feel lonely!”可知，Jerry在与同学的关系上遇到了困难，他感到孤独，觉得没有人关心他，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Wise Sister: Everyone has strengths and weaknesses, and it’s important to focus on your strengths. It’s important to set small goals and celebrate your achievement s no matter how small. You can make friends with positive people and participate in activities that make you happy and help you feel more confident.”可知，Wise Sister建议Tina关注自己的优点，设定小目标并庆祝自己的成就，与积极的人交朋友，参加让自己快乐的活动，这些都有助于提高她的自尊和自信，故选C。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Having a teenager at home can be a real headache. Many teenagers smoke, wear strange hairstyle and even fight. Basically, they are often taking, risks Earlier studies have shown that teenagers are more likely to make irrational (荒谬的) decisions than people from any other age group, including children and adults. Is it that teenagers are too young to tell right from wrong? Not really. So what’s the reason? According to Laurence a teacher from a US university, the reason is that teenagers care a lot about how their peers think of them — that is “peer influence”. As children enter their teenage years, they spend more time with their friends and classmates, and also they care more about what they think of them. This makes teenagers make decisions without thinking about the costs. In a test, a group of teenagers were asked to play a video driving game. When they played with their friends watching around them, they took more chances and drove more carelessly because that would increase their possibility of winning. But when they played alone, they drove more safely. Why do peers have such a big influence on teens’ behavior? As Laurence sees it, a teenager’s brain is like a car with a good accelerator (油门) but a weak brake (刹车). The “accelerator” is fully developed by teenage years while the “brake” is still not fully developed. When teenagers are watched by their peers, they usually push hard on the accelerator. With their weak brake, it is likely that they are going to end up in an accident. But the good news is that a violent (暴力的) teenager doesn’t necessarily become a violent adult. About two thirds to three-quarters of violent youth grow out of it. “They get more self-controlled.” 1．Why are teenagers often taking risks according to the text? A．They like difficult tasks. B．They don’t care about costs. C．They are too young to tell right from wrong. D．They care a lot about what their peers think of them. 2．How does Laurence explain the influence of peer influence on teens’ behavior? A．By using a metaphor (比喻). B．By giving examples. C．By showing research findings. D．By presenting an in-depth analysis (分析). 3．According to the text, with peers around them, teenagers tend to (倾向于) ______. A．use more self-control B．become more careful about what they do C．perform better than when they are alone D．focus more on short-term benefits (利益). 4．What can we learn from the text? A．Teenagers are easy to have traffic accidents. B．Peer influence is bad on teenagers. C．Most of the teenagers become less violent when they grow up. D．Teenagers shouldn’t spend all the free time with their friends. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了青少年经常做一些危险的事情，但研究表明暴力青少年并不一定会成为暴力成年人。 1．细节理解题。根据“the reason is that teenagers care a lot about how their peers (同龄人) view them—that is ‘peer influence’”可知，青少年在意同龄人对他们的看法。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“As Laurence sees it, a teenager’s brain is like a car with a good accelerator (油门) but a weak brake (刹车)”可知，劳伦斯把青少年的大脑比喻成汽车，因此使用了比喻进行解释。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“This makes teenagers make decisions without thinking about the costs.”可知，青少年在同龄人面前时，做决定不考虑成本更关注短期利益。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“About two-thirds to three-quarters of violent youth grow out of it. ‘They get more self-controlled’”可知，大多数青少年长大后变得不那么暴力。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Do you help your parents with chores around the house? Can you cook for your family? Do you tidy your bedroom by yourself? To stress the importance of hardworking spirit education (劳动教育) among students of different ages, the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council recently released a guideline. The guideline calls for students to respect work Students should learn basic life skills and form good working habits through such education. The government has been trying to stress the importance of hardworking spirit education. But this has been overlooked in recent years. Many teens do not value the importance of working hard and are uninterested in doing so. According to a study of nearly 3,000 students that was done by Ningbo Evening News in March, only 22 percent of primary and middle school students help with everyday chores around the house. Schools and families play an important role in teaching students about the value of working hard, the guideline says: Primary and middle schools should provide students with hardworking spirit classes every week, according to the guideline. Schools can also hold activities to give students real-world work experience. For example, schools can teach children how to plant trees on Tree-Planting Day. As children’s first teachers, parents should also encourage children to learn how to do chores at home. Students should master one or two life skills every year. These skills can include cooking, washing their own clothes and tidying their rooms. 1．What does the underlined word “chores” in the first paragraph mean? A．jobs B．projects C．housework D．homework 2．What is the purpose of the guideline? A．It wants to develop the students’ ability of working. B．It calls for students to learn some study skills. C．Students cannot do any housework with this guideline. D．Students should respect hard work and know the importance of it. 3．What should schools and families do according to the guideline? ①Schools and families should teach students about the value of hard work. ②Parents should ask children to do the housework as often as possible. ③Schools provide students with classes and activities to learn the work or life skills. ④It is unnecessary for students to learn life skills because they are too busy with their study. A．②③ B．①③ C．①④ D．③④ 4．This passage is most probably from _____. A．a website B．a science report. C．a novel D．a film review 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍教育部为什么要加强大中小学生的劳动教育，以及家长、学校要如何做。 1．词句猜测题。根据“Do you help your parents with chores around the house? Can you cook for your family? Do you tidy your bedroom by yourself?”可知，此处的chores指的是家务活。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“The guideline calls for students to respect work… Many teens do not value the importance of working hard and are uninterested in doing so.”可知，指导方针的目的是让学生尊重劳动并了解其重要性。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Schools and families play an important role in teaching students about the value of working hard, the guideline says… Schools can also hold activities to give students real-world work experience.”可知，学校和家庭在教育学生努力工作的价值方面发挥着重要作用，与①对应，学校还可以举办活动，让学生获得真实的工作经验，与③对应。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据文章内容和结构，本文可能来自于一个网站，旨在传播教育相关的信息。故选A。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）It was nearly dark. The sun was dropping down the mountains far away. Little Tom came back home, with tears in his eyes. “What’s the matter, Tom? How’s your trip?” his mother asked with a big smile. “I failed. The mountain was so high and full of big or small stones on the way. I still went ahead. But I was tired and it was so late that I had to come back,” Tom cried. “It doesn’t matter. You are only 14 years old after all. You will have another chance,” his mother said. “But, standing at the top of the mountain is my dream!” Tom said. His father came over and asked, “Did you see the green trees on your way to the mountain?” “Sure, and there were a lot of beautiful flowers by the side of the road,” Tom replied. “Did you hear the birds singing?” his father asked. “There were many kinds of birds singing in the trees, and the sound was very sweet,” Tom said. “Did you feel the beauty of nature?” his father asked. “Yes, the blue sky, the white clouds, the green trees and the colorful flowers made a nice picture,” Tom answered. “That’s enough!” his father smiled and said, “Please remember, my son. For often, achieving what you expect is not the most important thing. Although you didn’t reach the top of the mountain, you have got a lot on the way.” It is true that not every goal will be achieved, not every job will end up with a success, and not every dream will come true. The most beautiful scenery is on the way. 1．Tom got back home ________ when the sun was setting. A．happily B．sadly C．excitedly D．hopefully 2．What’s the main reason that Tom didn’t reach the top of the mountain? A．The mountain was so high. B．The way was full of big or small stones. C．He was tired and it was so late. D．He was only 14 years old. 3．Tom saw a lot of things on the way to the mountain EXCEPT ________. A．clear water B．blue sky C．beautiful flowers D．green trees 4．The writer tries to tell us that ________. A．the goal is not important B．everyone should climb the mountain C．the mountain is very beautiful D．the process is more important than the result 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文主要通过讲述了汤姆去爬山没爬到山顶就伤心地回来了的故事，告诉我们不管做什么事，要认识到其实过程比结果更重要。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“Little Tom came back home, with tears in his eyes.”可知，Tom回家时眼里含着泪水，说明他是伤心的，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文中“But I was tired and it was so late that I had to come back.”可知，Tom没有到达山顶的主要原因是他累了，而且天色已晚，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文中“the blue sky, the white clouds, the green trees and the colorful flowers made a nice picture.”可知，Tom在路上看到了蓝天、白云、绿树和美丽的花，但没有提到清澈的水，此题为选非题。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据文中“Please remember, my son. For often, achieving what you expect is not the most important thing. Although you didn’t reach the top of the mountain, you have got a lot on the way.”可知，作者想告诉我们过程比结果更重要。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Once there was a village. The people there only cared about themselves. One day, a traveler arrived. Hungry and tired, he wished to find something to eat. Then he stopped at a house and knocked at the door. A woman opened the door. The traveler asked, “May I have something to eat?” The woman shook her head and closed the door without thinking. Then the traveler picked up a stone and knocked at the door again. “Perhaps you would be interested in my special stone soup!” the traveler said with a smile. The woman was surprised by this unusual suggestion. “Stone soup?” she doubted, wondering what that would be. “Yes. I just need to borrow a pot of hot water, please,” the traveler added. Though she didn’t want to, the woman still gave him some water. Then the traveler put his stone in it. “It already tastes good,” he said. “But if you had a little salt and butter, the soup would taste a lot better!” The woman brought him what he asked for, but she was not patient. Soon the word spread through the village and many people came, wanting to see what this stranger would do. “It’s almost finished,” the traveler said. “But it would be even nicer if there were some carrots and potatoes.” “I have potatoes,” said an old lady. “I have some carrots,” a young man answered. A few minutes later, these were added in. Soon, the air was filled with the nice smell. “Is it ready?” the first woman asked. “Yes, but if we can add some meat to the stone soup, it will taste more delicious,” he replied. “I have beef,” shouted a man who was watching from a window. Having everything he wanted in the pot, the traveler tasted a spoon of the soup. “Perfect!” he laughed. Then, he gave everyone a bowl of his special stone soup. “It’s delicious!” said the villagers happily. At that moment, all of them finally realized the importance of sharing and supporting each other. 1．Why did the traveler stop at a woman’s house? A．To show his soup. B．To have a rest. C．To ask for some food. D．To say hello to her family. 2．At first, what did the woman think of the traveler’s suggestion of stone soup? A．She thought it would be a fantastic idea. B．She didn’t believe it. C．She loved to try something new. D．She knew how to do it. 3．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 8 refer to? A．The soup. B．The meat. C．The stone. D．The beef. 4．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．The traveler was such a clever man. B．Trying something new is the key to success. C．Together we can achieve more. D．We shouldn’t say no to others. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了一位旅行者来到一个村庄，这里的人们都不喜欢分享，他用了一个巧妙的方法让村民学会分享的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“The traveler asked, ‘May I have something to eat?’ ”可知，是为了要食物。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“‘Stone soup?’ she doubted, wondering what that would be.”可知，起初她并不相信。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据“Yes, but if we can add some meat to the stone soup, it will taste more delicious,”可知，前文提到了加肉在石头汤里，这样石头汤的味道会更好，因此it指代的是“汤”。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据最后一段“At that moment, all of them finally realized the importance of sharing and supporting each other.”可知，作者想通过这个故事告诉我们：通过分享我们可以一起取得更大的成就。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）What object has the magic ability to provide you with a whole new world, where you can read books, send messages or go online chatting, you know the answer—your handphone. Clearly, the handphone satisfies all our wants and needs, leaving us desiring more. According to a survey report by Connected Life, Singaporean youths spend an average of 3.4 hours a day on their phones. This may not seem like a big number to you, but think: what could you do in three hours? Cycling at the park with your family; reviewing your work, phone addiction must come to a full stop today. How? One way to stop addiction is to download some apps to follow the time you spend on your phone daily. You will find many mobile apps that help track the exact length of time you spend on your phone, telling you if you run over time. Each day you can start afresh with a new goal, with a new sense of what you need to do and what you do not. Another method is to keep your phone off and to place it out of sight. When your phone is off, you would be unable to check it so often. Although there may be a strong desire for your phone, keep in mind the many different tasks you need to do instead and work on them. When you feel like turning it on, “Later!” In short, the most effective way is to busy yourself with other activities and push the complaints of the loss of valuable time with Mr Smartphone out of your mind. After all, these joys are only short-term, and will be your regret in the long run. Now is the time to lock your handphone and unlock your life. Be alive in this world, full of hopes and dreams, beauty and wonders. Cherish your youth while you can. You do not want to regret. 1．The purpose of Paragraph 2 is to tell us ________. A．what handphone addiction is B．the time that was wasted by adults C．the need of cutting down handphone time D．the disadvantages of overusing the handphone 2．What is the best way to stop phone addiction according to the passage? A．Check the phone as much as possible. B．Use some apps to check the time you work. C．Keep yourself busy with many different tasks. D．Spend no more than 3.4 hours on the phone a day. 3．Which of the following saying best describes the second method? A．No pains, no gains. B．Out of sight, out of mind. C．Practice makes perfect. D．Rome was not built in one day. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Keep your mobile off. B．Satisfy your needs. C．Put your handphone away. D．Unlock your life. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了如何戒掉手机瘾的方法，并劝说我们不要沉溺于手机，而是开启生活。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“This may not seem like a big number to you, but think: what could you do in three hours? Cycling at the park with your family; reviewing your work, phone addiction must come to a full stop today. How?”可知，每天花费在手机上的时间可以做很多事情，作者写这一段内容的目的是告诉我们减少手机时间的原因。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据最后一段“In short, the most effective way is to busy yourself with other activities and push the complaints of the loss of valuable time with Mr Smartphone out of your mind.”可知，戒掉手机瘾的最有效的方法就是让自己忙于其他活动。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“Another method is to keep your phone off and to place it out of sight.”可知，第二个方法就是把手机放在看不见的地方，也就是“眼不见，心不烦”。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。根据最后一段“Now is the time to lock your handphone and unlock your life.”并结合全文可知，本文主要讲述了如何戒掉手机瘾的方法，也劝说我们不要沉溺于手机，而是开启生活。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Your third year of middle school was probably a hard and busy time. You may have had trouble getting enough sleep. We all know that not getting enough sleep is bad for our health. But it has been found that less sleep could even make you have fewer friends. According to some scientists, people who don’t get enough sleep may not want to socialize with others. They can be too tired to go out. The scientists did a small study. They tested 18 young people who had just had a good night’s sleep and then tested them again after a sleepless night. During the study, these young people watched videos of people with no expressions walking towards them. When the person on the video got too “close” to them, they pushed a button to stop the video and record how close they allowed the person to get. The results showed that the young people kept the person at a distance of 60% further if they hadn’t got enough sleep. It’s because that made them uncomfortable. But with a good night’s sleep, they allowed the person to get much closer to them. According to lead scientist Matthew Walker, the less sleep you get, the less you may want to socialize with others. In turn, other people may think you are strange and stay away. This can make you feel lonely and make you sleep even less. So if you want to be a more sociable and popular person, sleeping well might help. “One night of good sleep makes you feel more outgoing and confident.” Walker shared. 1．What does the underlined word “socialize” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．To spend time with others in a friendly way. B．To argue with people in an angry way. C．To relax as freely as you can. D．To make fun of others. 2．Why did the scientists do the study? A．To check young people’s sleeping problems. B．To show readers how to get enough sleep. C．To study what makes people have a good sleep. D．To find out the effects of sleep on making friends. 3．The following steps are included in the study EXCEPT ________. A．The tested people took the test more than once. B．The tested people were offered a lot of advice. C．The tested people were provided videos to watch. D．The tested people could stop the videos freely. 4．This passage is most probably taken from ________. A．TRAVELLING AROUND B．AMAZING SPORTS C．SCIENCE NEWS D．HIGH FASHIONS 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是加州大学研究人员的实验表明，如果一个人没有足够的睡眠，他就更不愿意与别人交往。他会很少有朋友，因为他感到很累而不愿出去。 1．词义猜测题。根据“They can be too tired to go out.”可知，是不想与别人相处，由此推断socialize是“友好地与他人相处”的意思。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“The results showed that the young people kept the person at a distance of 60% further if they hadn’t got enough sleep. It’s because that made them uncomfortable. But with a good night’s sleep, they allowed the person to get much closer to them.”可知，是为了找出睡眠对交友的影响。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“The scientists did a small study. They tested 18 young people who had just had a good night’s sleep and then tested them again after a sleepless night. During the study, these young people watched videos of people with no expressions walking towards them. When the person on the video got too “close” to them, they pushed a button to stop the video and record how close they allowed the person to get.”可知，没有“接受测试的人得到了很多建议”。故选B。 4．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了睡眠对交友的影响，所以可能来自“科学新闻”。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Once there was a village. The people there only cared about themselves. One day, a traveler arrived. Hungry and tired, he wished to find something to eat. Then he stopped at a house and knocked at the door. A woman opened the door. The traveler asked, “May I have something to eat?” The woman shook her head and closed the door without thinking. Then the traveler picked up a stone and knocked at the door again. “Perhaps you would be interested in my special stone soup!” the traveler said with a smile. The woman was surprised by this unusual suggestion. “Stone soup?” she doubted, wondering what that would be. “Yes. I just need to borrow a pot of hot water, please,” the traveler added. Though she didn’t want to, the woman still gave him some water. Then the traveler put his stone in it. “It already tastes good,” he said. “But if you had a little salt and butter, the soup would taste a lot better!” The woman brought him what he asked for, but she was not patient. Soon the word spread through the village and many people came, wanting to see what this stranger would do. “It’s almost finished,” the traveler said. “But it would be even nicer if there were some carrots and potatoes.” “I have potatoes,” said an old lady. “I have some carrots,” a young man answered. A few minutes later, these were added in. Soon, the air was filled with the nice smell. “Is it ready?” the first woman asked. “Yes, but if we can add some meat to the stone soup, it will taste more delicious,” he replied. “I have beef,” shouted a man who was watching from a window. Having everything he wanted in the pot, the traveler tasted a spoon of the soup. “Perfect!” he laughed. Then, he gave everyone a bowl of his special stone soup. “It’s delicious!” said the villagers happily. At that moment, all of them finally realized the importance of sharing and supporting each other. 1．Why did the traveler stop at a woman’s house? A．To show his soup. B．To have a rest. C．To ask for some food. D．To say hello to her family. 2．At first, what did the woman think of the traveler’s suggestion of stone soup? A．She thought it would be a fantastic idea. B．She didn’t believe it. C．She loved to try something new. D．She knew how to do it. 3．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 8 refer to? A．The soup. B．The meat. C．The stone. D．The beef. 4．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．The traveler was such a clever man. B．Trying something new is the key to success. C．Together we can achieve more. D．We shouldn’t say no to others. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了一位旅行者来到一个村庄，这里的人们都不喜欢分享，他用了一个巧妙的方法让村民学会分享的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“The traveler asked, ‘May I have something to eat?’ ”可知，是为了要食物。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“ ‘Stone soup?’ she doubted, wondering what that would be.”可知，起初她并不相信。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据“Yes, but if we can add some meat to the stone soup, it will taste more delicious,”可知，前文提到了加肉在石头汤里，这样石头汤的味道会更好，因此it指代的是“汤”。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据“At that moment, all of them finally realized the importance of sharing and supporting each other.”可知，作者想通过这个故事告诉我们：通过分享我们可以一起取得更大的成就。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）Bubble wrap (气泡膜) is a packing material made from plastic that is filled with air bubbles. The air bubbles protect fragile (易碎的) things during transportation. Bubble wrap was invented by two engineers. They first tried to sell it as a kind of wallpaper, but it didn’t sell well. After that, they tried to sell their invention as a material for homes and greenhouses to keep warm. This also failed. The invention took off thanks to computer company IBM. When IBM started transporting computers, they needed something to protect the computers. Bubble wrap was a much better choice than anything else on the market. So IBM started packing its computers in the material. More companies soon followed the example. While bubble wrap is best known as a packing material, it has a variety of other uses as well. For example, it can actually be used as insulation (隔热材料) for windows since it’s a light material that keeps heat well. It can be used as a painting tool to create unique pictures. Most people also know bubble wrap’s most popular use: popping it. Research on popping bubble wrap has shown that it reduces stress, but scientists are not completely sure why that is. The most likely explanation is that it is a repeated action without a certain goal or result. It is meaningless, but it provides the satisfaction of a familiar sound and feeling whenever someone pops one of the bubbles. Given bubble wrap’s many uses, there’s no surprise that it has been popular for so long. 1．At first, bubble wrap was invented to __________. A．keep the houses warm B．be used as a kind of wallpaper C．be used as a painting tool D．protect things during transportation 2．Which of the following can best explain the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3? A．IBM invented bubble wrap first. B．IBM produced the most bubble wrap. C．IBM made bubble wrap popular quickly. D．IBM offered services to other companies. 3．How does the writer develop Paragraph 4? A．By giving examples. B．By telling stories. C．By comparing facts. D．By listing numbers. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Popping bubble wrap is a very meaningful action. B．Bubble wrap plays an important role in many ways. C．Bubble wrap was a great success as soon as it was invented. D．Scientists are very sure why popping bubble wrap reduces stress. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了气泡膜的发展历史和用途。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Bubble wrap was invented by two engineers. They first tried to sell it as a kind of wallpaper, but it didn’t sell well.”可知，发明人最初试图把它作为一种墙纸出售。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段“When IBM started transporting computers, they needed something to protect the computers. Bubble wrap was a much better choice than anything else on the market. So IBM started packing its computers in the material. More companies soon followed the example.”可知，IBM电脑公司开始选用气泡膜作为包装材料，更多的公司很快仿效；据此可以推断，划线句子“The invention took off thanks to computer company IBM.”意为“这项发明的飞黄腾达是IMB电脑公司的功劳”；选项C“IBM电脑公司使气泡膜包装迅速流行起来。”符合题意。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“For example, it can actually be used as insulation for windows since it’s a light material that keeps heat well. It can be used as a painting tool to create unique pictures. Most people also know bubble wrap’s most popular use: popping it.”可知，本段通过举例子介绍气泡膜的其他用途。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段“While bubble wrap is best known as a packing material, it has a variety of other uses as well.”和最后一段“Given bubble wrap’s many uses, there’s no surprise that it has been popular for so long.”以及全文可知，气泡膜在很多方面都扮演着重要的角色。故选B。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）School counsellors (辅导员) are the people you can turn to when you need help. They know how to listen and can help kids with life’s challenges. Counsellors have special training in how to help kids solve problems, make decisions That doesn’t mean your counsellor will wave a magic wand and the problem will go away. But it does mean he or she will help you cope with it. Coping is an important word to know. Sometimes, kids and grown﹣ups have difficult problems. Coping means that someone is trying to handle these problems and make things better. Your school counsellor is available for you and wants to make your school experience the best it can be. The counsellor’s job is to take your problem seriously and help you find a solution. The counsellor also wants to help you learn as much as you can in class, be a contributing member of the school community, and be a positive influence on your environment. If someone was bullying (欺凌) you, for instance, facing the problem and trying to correct it is better than living with a bad situation. Having a counsellor’s help means you don’t have to face difficult school problems alone. 1．What is school counsellors’ special training? ①help kids solve problems ②help kids make decisions ③help kids stand up for themselves ④listen and help lads with life’s challenges A．①④ B．②③ C．①②③ D．①②③④ 2．What does the underline word “available” mean? A．usable B．unable C．useless D．unhappy 3．What can counsellor do if someone was bullying a student ? A．The counsellor would give some ideas and strategies on how to deal with the bully. B．The counsellor may talk to kids who saw what happened. C．The counsellor might talk with the student’s teacher about the problem. D．Above of all. 4．Which question does the passage mainly answer ? A．Who is school counsellors? B．How to deal with bully? C．What’s special training for school counsellors? D．What do school counsellors do for kids? 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍学校辅导员能帮孩子解决什么问题，告诉我们遇到问题时不要逃避，更不要独自承担，要大胆求助，要在学校辅导员的帮助下，解决问题。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Counsellors have special training in how to help kids solve problems, make decisions”可知，辅导员在如何帮助孩子解决问题、做决定和维护自己方面接受过特殊培训。选项C符合题意。故选C。 2．词义猜测题。根据第三段“The counsellor’s job is to take your problem seriously and help you find a solution.”辅导员的工作是认真对待你的问题，帮助你找到解决办法。由此可知，辅导员的工作对你很有帮助。因此推断，划线部分单词available是“有用的，有帮助的”的意思，与选项A“可用的”意思相近。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“If someone was bullying you, for instance, facing the problem and trying to correct it is better than living with a bad situation. Having a counsellor’s help means you don’t have to face difficult school problems alone.”可知，如果有人欺负你，辅导员会和你一起面对问题并试图纠正它，有了辅导员的帮助你就不用独自面对校园问题。选项ABC中所表达的意思都能很好的诠释题干“如果有人霸凌学生，辅导员能做很多事帮助该生”。如果有人欺负学生，辅导员可以给出如何对付恶霸的想法和策略；可以和恶霸交谈，甚至可能和看到事情发生的孩子交谈。还可以和学生的老师谈谈这个问题。综合几个选项可知，选项Ｄ涵盖了选项ABC的意思，符合题意。故选D。 4．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍学校辅导员能帮孩子解决什么问题，告诉我们遇到问题时不要逃避，更不要独自承担，要大胆求助，要在学校辅导员的帮助下，解决问题。因此，本文主要回答“学校辅导员为孩子们做什么？”这个问题。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·广东广州·期中）In many movies, there are sometimes characters who have chips (芯片) put in their heads. This might come true very soon. Neuralink, US businessman Elon Musk’s company, has developed a chip that was implanted into the head of a pig. On Aug 28, Musk did a livestream on how it works by showing the signal transmission. The chip is the size of a coin. It has over 3,000 electrodes (电极) that can monitor about 1000 neurons (神经元). So in the livestream while the pig was breathing, people could see its brain activity on a large screen. If this technology is used on humans, after the chip picks up signals in the brain, these signals will be sent to nearby computers or APPs and then be translated into actions, such as moving an arm or leg. It’s not a dream for people to use a small chip to change their life with their minds. For now the goal is to use it to help disabled people. They could control artificial limbs (假肢) with their minds and move around more easily. People could even use the technology to play video games or drive cars. However, there is still a long way to make these things happen. The chip can send signals from about 500 neurons in the pig’s brain. However, the human brain has 80 billion neurons. Also, it is not safe to implant the chip yet, it could harm the brain. Hackers (黑客) could also hack into the chip and control others thoughts and feelings. There is another problem, too. When humans are connected to computers, are they still humans? 1．What was Musk’s livestreaming about? A．How the chip works in many movies. B．How the chip in the pig’s head works. C．How to implant a chip into a pig’s head. D．How to use a chip to control a pig. 2．What is the right process of signal transmission according to Paragraph 3? A．brain→chip→computer B．brain→action→computer C．chip→brain→action D．chip→computer→brain 3．What does Paragraph 4 mainly tell us about the technology? A．The ability that it has to control brain activity. B．The effects that it will have on people’s life C．The problems that it might bring to humans. D．The way that it works. 4．How does the writer feel about the development of the chip according to the last paragraph? A．Hopeful. B．Excited. C．Pleased. D．Doubtful. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了在大脑中植入芯片的一项新技术。目前已经成功植入到猪的大脑里，未来可能会植入到人的大脑里，但是会给人类带来好处同时也存在很多风险。 1．细节理解题。根据“On Aug 28, Musk did a livestream on how it works by showing the signal transmission.”可知直播内容是关于芯片在猪的脑子里是如何工作的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“If this technology is used on humans … such as moving an arm or leg.”可知正确的信号传输过程是：大脑→芯片→计算机。故选A。 3．主旨大意题。根据“It’s not a dream for people to use a small chip to change their life with their minds.”及后面举例可知，本段主要讲了芯片可能对人们的生活产生的影响。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“However, the human brain has 80 billion neurons … When humans are connected to computers, are they still humans?”可推断作者对这项技术应用到人类身上表示担忧，因此是持怀疑的态度。故选D。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$