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期中复习之任务型阅读15篇 (上海期中真题) （23-24九年级上·上海浦东新·期中） Half a year before graduating from college, my son Kevin began to seek a job and soon got an interview. There were only three people for the final interview including him. The interview was very simple, during which the interviewer only chatted with them for a while. The interviewer said to them, “All of you are very good. Please go home and wait for our response.” Three days later, Kevin received a message from the company saying that he had not been offered a job. He felt deeply disappointed. But later in the evening he told me that he had received another message saying that he had been employed by the company. Actually the first message sent to Kevin was also part of the test in the interview. The three men received the same message, but only my son’s reply satisfied the company, so he was given the job. I asked Kevin, “How did all of you reply?” He said, “One did not reply; the other said ‘goodbye’, and I said ‘thank you’.” Only then did I know that my son’s job came in that way. It also makes me know when you feel disappointed, do not forget to say “thank you” to the one who disappoints you. Saying “thank you” shows respect for others’ work and shows your grand generosity（宽宏大量）. Therefore, while under the same condition, you may get more chances than others. 1．What did the writer’s son do before he graduated from college? 2．How many people got the chance for the final interview?   . 3．How did Kevin feel when he received the first message? . 4．The first message wasn’t a part of the test in the interview, was it? , . 5．What does the underlined words “in that way” in paragraph 4 mean? It means Kevin got his job by . 6．What can you learn from Kevin’s experience? If you meeting something disappointing, what will you do? (1) . (2) . （22-23九年级上·上海徐汇·期中）Answer the questions. (根据短文内容回答下列问题) Pleasant Valley School District offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations. Below you can find more information about the Pleasant Valley High School’s clubs and organizations. Competitive Chess Club Different from the Chess Club, this club will compete and host tournaments (联赛) and invite guests to teach and improve our understanding of the game. Students interested in the club from smaller schools will be invited to participate and to help grow the chess-playing community in our area. Playing chess can help develop critical (批判性的) thinking and creativity, increase concentration and memory and improve problem-solving and planning skills. CLUB INFORMATION: Meets in Room #260 CLUB CONTACT: Ian Spangenberg: spangenbergian@pleasval.org Speech Club For students interested in either Large Group Events (one-act play, group musical theatre and more) or Individual Speech Events (solo musical theatre, speech-making, storytelling and more), we have different speech teams. Members can join teams they like as long as they have enough spare time. The contest season runs from January to April with regular, scheduled practices beginning in November. CLUB INFORMATION: Meets in the Theater CLUB CONTACT: Christina Myatt: myattchristina@pleasval.org Ceramics Club In the Ceramics (陶艺) Club, we experiment with large-scale building projects and unique construction designs. Every year, we hold our annual Pottery (陶器) and Ice Cream Sale, in which we sell ice cream in our handmade ceramic bowls. Students in this club will get a deeper look into various clay (陶土) operations and will gain a better understanding of teamwork in pottery. Ceramics Club meets every Thursday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. CLUB INFORMATION: Meets in Room #285/286 CLUB CONTACT: Alex Medenciy: medenciyalex@pleasval.org Astronomy Club This club aims to educate students about the universe beyond their standard Physics courses. Students will visit planetariums (天文馆) and observations, perform their own observations and explore astronomical (天文的) events. Through these activities, students will be introduced to astronomy, both as a hobby and as an opportunity for future study. This club will meet every Thursday after school. CLUB INFORMATION: Meets in Room #242 CLUB CONTACT: Ian Spangenberg: spangenbergian@pleasval.org 1．Why will students from smaller schools be invited to participate Competitive Chess Club? 2．What do students do in Pottery and Ice Cream Sale? 3．Members of Speech Club can join teams for both Group and Individual Speech Events, can’t they? 4．When will students in Astronomy Club meet? 5．What is the passage mainly about? 6．Which club would you like to join? And why? （22-23九年级上·上海徐汇·期中）根据短文内容回答下列问题。 Some people bring out the best in you in a way that you might never have fully realized on your own. My mom was one of those people. My father died when I was nine months old, making my mom a single mother at the age of eighteen. While I was growing up, we lived a very hard life. We had little money, but my mom gave me a lot of love. Each night, she sat me on her lap and spoke the words that would change my life, “Kemmons, you are certain to be a great man and you can do anything in life if you work hard enough to get it.” At fourteen, I was hit by a car and the doctors said I would never walk again. Every day, my mother spoke to me in her gentle, loving voice, telling me that no matter what those doctors said, I could walk again as long as I insisted on practicing walking. She drove that message so deep into my heart that I finally believed her. A year later, I returned to school—walking on my own! When the Great Depression hit, my mom lost her job. Then I left school to support the both of us. At that moment, I was determined never to be poor again. Over the years, I experienced various levels of business success. But the real turning point happened on a vacation I took with my wife and five kids in 1951. I was dissatisfied with the second-class hotels available for families and was angry that they charged an extra $2 for each child. That was too expensive for the average American family. I told my wife that I was going to open a motel (汽车旅馆) for families that would never charge extra for children. Not surprisingly, mom was one of my strongest supporters. She worked behind the desk and even designed the room style. As in any business, we experienced a lot of challenges. But with my mother’s words deeply rooted in my soul, I never doubted we would succeed. Fifteen years later, we had the largest hotel system in the world—Holiday Inn. In 1979, my company had 1,759 inns in more than fifty countries with an income of $ 1 billion a year. You may not have started out life in the best situation. But if you can find a task in life worth working for and believe in yourself, nothing can stop you. 1．What happened when Kemmons’s mother was eighteen? 2．Did Kemmons and his mother live a happy life when he was nine months old? 3．How did Kemmons’s mother spoke to her son after he was hit by a car? 4．When did the real turning point cause Kemmons to start a motel by himself? 5．Which answer can be described Kemmons’ s mother best, please choose A, B, C or D and give one reason. A．Kind, helpful, and hard-working.  B．Loving, supportive and strong-willed. C． Careful, helpful and beautiful.  D．Strict, polite and supportive. 6．What do you think of Kemmons’s success? Why? （23-24九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) Sun Ruifeng, a mother in Beijing, changed some of her plans for her 8-year-old son’s summer vacation. She looked for an English training course, but in the end, she changed it to a swimming training class. “Due to the stricter regulations (规定) on subject-training classes, many parents like me choose sports or other projects for developing interests instead,” Sun said. Sun’s choice is part of the result of the government’s growing efforts to lighten the academic pressure (学业压力) on young students. On July 24 last year, Chinese government introduced a guideline (意见) to ease the burden (负担) of excessive homework and off-campus training for primary and junior high school students. It lists requirements in areas such as reducing the amount and the difficulty of homework and improving the quality of education and after-class services provided by schools. For example, homework for children below the third grade is not allowed, while homework for junior high school students should take no longer than 90 minutes to finish. According to the guideline, training institutions (机构) cannot teach students content that is too advanced for the school curriculum. No training courses can be taught on weekends, national holidays or during winter and summer vacations. According to Global Times, more than 75 percent of Chinese urban children, from Grade 1 to Grade 12, attend training programs. However, some training institutions take part in anxiety marketing, selling unnecessary programs that increase the burden on students. Many parents showed their support for the new moves. “Subject learning is enough at school and we hope to improve the children’s overall quality of life during holidays.” a parent surnamed (姓) Zhou in Guangzhou told Xinhua. However, there are also some concerns. A parent surnamed Chen in Shanxi said that although she agreed on new moves, she worried that/if . 1．Sun Ruifeng didn’t choose the swimming training class for her son at last, did she? 2．What does the guideline require primary and junior high schools to do on homework? 3．How long does it take the children in the junior high school to finish their homework? 4．Who increases the burden on students by selling unnecessary programs? 5．Why did many parents show their support for the new move? 6．What might be filled in the blank in the last paragraph? （23-24九年级上·上海青浦·期中）Answer the questions (根据以下内容回答问题) Once, at the foot of a mountain, there lived a poor farmer and his old mother. They owned a small piece of land and lived a peaceful and happy life. But their kingdom was ruled by a cruel king. He was very afraid of anything that might be a sign of declining (衰退的) health and strength, so he sent out a cruel order: All elderly people were to be killed immediately. In those barbaric (蛮荒的) days, the custom of leaving old people out there to die was not uncommon. The poor farmer loved and respected his  mother very much, and the order made him very sad. But everyone obeyed the king. The poor farmer had no other way. He sighed (叹气) deeply and hopelessly many times. At sunset, after he finished his work. he lifted his helpless old mother onto his back and started on his painful journey to the Obatsuyama, the mountain of the “abandoning of the aged.” The road was long and steep, with narrow paths crossing each other. At one point the poor farmer lost his way, but he did not pay attention. He did not care which path he took. He went on and on. Tears ran down his cheeks as he climbed blindly up towards the bare (荒芜的) peak of the mountain. The old mother’s eyes were not so weak and she could see the dangerous paths around them, and her loving heart grew anxious. She thought that her son did not know the mountain very well, and that his return might be full of danger. So she reached out her hand and broke twigs (小树枝) from the bushes, and quietly dropped some every few steps along the way. At last, they reached the top of the mountain. Tired and sad, the farmer gently laid down his mother and quietly made a comfortable place for her. He wrapped her coat around her shoulders and said goodbye with tearful eyes and a heavy heart. The mother knew it was the last time to speak to her son. Her voice was trembling with unselfish love. “Be careful, my son. The mountain road is dangerous. Look carefully and follow the path with the piles of twigs. They _____5________.” the mother said in a stern (严厉的) tone. The son was surprised and deeply moved. He just couldn’t bear to leave her alone. “No, Mother. I will never leave you. We’ll follow the path of twigs together. I’ll take you home.” 1．It was unusual to leave old people out there to die in those barbaric days, wasn’t it? 2．Why did the bad king want to kill all the old people? 3．Where did the farmer take his mother at sunset? 4．Why did the mother drop twigs on the road? 5．What can be filled in the blank in the fifth paragraph? 6．What do you think of the farmer? Why? （23-24九年级上·上海崇明·期中）根据短文内容回答问题。 Are you carrying too much on your back to school? You’re not alone. Back experts (专家) in the United States are worried that young students are having back and neck problems as a result of carrying too much in their schoolbags. “It hurts my back when I run,” said Oberlin Reyes, a student in Virginia. “It’s hard to go up the stairs with my schoolbag, because it’s too heavy.” Oberlin is among students whose schoolbags were weighed for a week in a recent study. They had regular schoolbags with two straps (带子) to carry them, but a number of students with heavy loads had switched to rolling schoolbags (which have wheels and can roll on the ground). Shirley Park, whose schoolbag weighed 10 kilograms, said she changed to a rolling schoolbag because she was starting to have back pain. How much is too much? Experts say students should carry no more than 10 to 15 percent of their own body weight. A few students had one suggestion to lighten the load: Less homework. 1．Students in America carry too much on their back to school, don’t they? 2．What problems may cause when students carry too much in the schoolbags? 3．Why did Shirley Park switch regular schoolbags to a rolling schoolbag? 4．What does the expression “switched to” in Paragraph 4 perhaps mean? 5．According to the experts, If a student weighs 40 kilograms, how many kilograms can he carry a schoolbag at most? 6．What are your suggestions to lighten the load? (At least 2 suggestions) （23-24九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）根据短文内容回答下列问题。 Mr. Klarke works in an agricultural college. There he taught his students how to keep the seeds and when to sow them and how to look after the plants. He knows much and makes his classes lively and interesting. So he is respected. One day he was asked to give a talk in a town. On his way there, something was wrong with his car at a foot of a hill. He tried to repair it, but he failed and he had to climb up the hill and ask the villagers there for help. It was very hot that day and soon he felt thirsty. He saw a lot of pear trees in a garden. And a young man was picking them in it. “I say, young man!” said the old man, “Could you give me some pears, please?” In fact the young man was one of his students and he recognized him at once. He wanted to have a joke with him. So he answered, “Of course, sir. Do you want the hot ones or cold ones?” It made Mr. Klarke feel strange. He thought to himself, “I’ve never heard of hot pears. Well, let me tell him I want some hot ones.” And he said as he thought. Having heard this, the young man threw some pears to the ground. Mr. Klarke picked them up, blew the dust off them and ate them up. “You said they were hot, but why were they cold?” asked the old man. “What did you blow them for, then, Mr. Klarke?” said the young man with a smile. 1．Does Mr. Klarke do something in the college? 2．How about his classes? They 3．He failed to repair his car, didn’t he? 4．Why did he climb up the hill? 5．What’s the Chinese meaning for the underlined word “dust”? 6．Why did Mr. Klarke blow the pears? What do you think of the young man? （23-24九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）根据短文内容回答下列问题。 Say No to Caged Birds When I was nine years old, my parents bought me cockatie (鸡尾鹦鹉) from a local pet store. I named him Bubba. Like any young kid would be, I was excited to have a new friend. After a few weeks, however, the feelings of excitement wore off. It’s no big surprise that, being a kid, I was not prepared for the huge responsibility of taking care of Bubba. Neither were my parents. Bubba had to live his entire life in a small, dirty cage. Unable to stretch his wings, he was bored out of his mind. The bird ended up living a much shorter life than be would otherwise have done in the wild. It’s a sad story, but, unfortunately, it’s a story that had been all too common. No bird was born to live in a cage, yet millions are kept behind bars. Many of these birds are improperly cared for and die young. Most people buy pet birds on an impulse, as my family did. They have no idea how much time, money and energy will be needed to care for them. When the birds that seemed so cute and beautiful in pet stores turn out to be noisy, many are abandoned. Because of the boredom and loneliness they end with, birds can go mad. They may pull out their own feathers or peck over and over again at the burs of their cage. How can you help? Well, it’s very simple. Please never buy a caged bird. Never support any businesses that keep caged birds as “Decorations.” Let more people know that birds never belong in cages. 1．How did the author feel when his parents bought him a cockatie? 2．Why did Bubba feel bored? 3．Why does the author say “It’s a sad story” in the third paragraph? 4．Why do many pet birds get abandoned in the end? 5．According to that author, what may birds do when they are feeling bored and lonely? 6．After reading the article, what do you want to say to the people who want to buy caged birds? （23-24九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）The word “addiction” usually makes you think of alcohol or drugs, but in modern-day society, we are seeing some new kinds of addictions. Some people are compulsive (难以自制的) shoppers; Some find it impossible to pull themselves away from their work. Still, some spend countless hours watching TV or playing computer games. Over the years, shopping has become a very common activity. Many people enjoy going to stores more and more every day, but it’s more than a common hobby for some of them. They have turned into shopaholics (购物狂). They are people who simply enjoy shopping and walking around spending money without being able to stop doing it. They are hooked on shopping and usually buy things that they don’t need. Even though they don’t have enough money, they buy everything they want. The question is: Why do they have this addiction? There isn’t a specific answer to this. Some people go shopping when they are sad, worried, upset or lonely and they want to feel better. They use this activity as a way to forget their problems. Shopaholics say they feel more important and better after they have bought something. Shopaholics seems to be a harmless addiction, but it can . Some of them can be psychological (心理上的). If this is the case, people addicted to shopping should go to a support group to help them break this habit. However, the process, like for most addictions, is long, and is one in which they can end up suffering a lot. They just think about satisfying their feelings, so they spend money they don’t have. They get deep in debt, and they can even go bankrupt and get sent to prison. 1．There isn’t a specific reason for a person to have an addiction, is there? 2．What does “addiction” mean? 3．Why are some people crazy about shopping? 4．Fill in the blank in paragraph 3 in no more than six words. Shopaholism seems to be a harmless addiction, but it can . 5．How can shopaholics get help? 6．Do you like shopping? Why or why not? (Give at least two reasons.) （22-23九年级上·上海宝山·期中）Answer the questions. (根据短文内容回答下列问题。) Jenna looked at the schedule and sighed (叹气). Even though she looked forward to the new term, she would miss spending her summer vacation drawing. It was so satisfying to see how her drawings could bring life to her storytelling! Unfortunately, Jenna’s parents didn’t understand how much she wanted to be a comic illustrator (漫画插画师). When she talked about her dream job with her parents, she expected them to support her. Instead, they thought that drawing comics was just a hobby, not a career (事业). Jenna couldn’t stop thinking about her parents’ words, so she turned to her elder brother, James. She wanted her brother to help her make their parents believe that drawing comics is an art form and that it can even be a great career. But as she spoke, the look on her brother’s face told her that he was on their parents’ side. Jenna politely listened to her brother, and then she walked back to her room quietly, feeling disappointed. She didn’t know the reasons why all her family members were against her. At school a few weeks later, Jenna’s class teacher, Miss White, noticed that Jenna wasn’t herself. Miss White decided to have a face-to-face talk with Jenna. Jenna was asked to come to her office. At first, Jenna was unwilling to tell others her worries, but it hit Jenna that Miss White was so kind and maybe she could understand her. What’s more, Miss White, who was in charge of the school’s Literature Club (文学社), was also a famous writer in her school. She was high respected by all the students and her readers. With these thoughts in mind, Jenna went to the office and told Miss White that she was upset because her parents didn’t support her choice of becoming a comic illustrator… 1．What was Jenna’s dream job? 2．Why didn’t Jenna’s parents support her? 3．Whom did James agree with, Jenna or their parents? 4．What did Miss White do after she noticed that Jenna wasn’t herself? 5．Why did Jenna finally choose to tell Miss White about her worries? 6．What might Miss White say to Jenna? Write TWO sentences. （22-23九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Answer the questions(根据短文内容回答下列问题） This week, my dog of almost 14 years died. What I lost was not just a pet dog. She was so much more than that. I don’t even remember my life without her. My dog only cost $40. She was among hundreds of dogs at Philadelphia’s Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) . PAWS is the largest animal shelter in my city. It is also a “no-kill” shelter. Many other shelters, however, are unable to be  “no-kill”because of the large number of animals they have. Nearly sixty percent of dogs that enter these shelters end up being euthanized (meaning “killed in a peaceful way”) This number could be lowered if more people decided to adopt an animal rather than purchasing one. When you adopt a pet from a shelter, you are not only giving your chosen animal a loving home. You are also saving the lives of many others as you help to free up space for them. Adopting an animal is much cheaper than buying one. Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, many people have had lower incomes than usual. More people have turned to adopting dogs. The idea behind the adoption of a dog is good. However, some animal shelters are worried that after the pandemic is over, some of these new pet owners might become, busy again and no longer have time to care for their animals. These animals might end up back on the street and in the end being put down. So before you take in an animal, think about why you want to do so. Do you truly love it, or do you just want to save money? I like to think back to when I adopted my dog almost 14 years ago. I’m proud that I gave her the life she deserved. Pets can make wonderful additions to our lives. However, almost any pet, including those without a large price tag, can do this. We should never allow man’s best friend to be let down by a system that kills because there is no room. 1．The dog was just a pet to the writer, wasn’t she? 2．Where did the writer get the pet dog? 3．What caused many people to turn to adopting dogs? 4．According to the writer, what might happen to the newly adopted pets after the pandemic? 5．What does on the streetson the streets  “this” in the last paragraph mean? 6．Do you agree with the writer that adopting is better than purchasing? Why?(15-20 words) （22-23九年级上·上海嘉定·期中）根据短文内容回答问题。 The Moments (朋友圈) section of WeChat has become a popular part of the social networking platform (平台). You can share everything about your life on it with your friends. Some students had a discussion on whether to allow our parents to see our moments. Yes No Stella, 16: I think it’s meaningful to let parents see our Moments. Some say that without parents’ involvement (参与), they feel free when sharing things online. However, as teenagers, sometimes we do need our parents’ guidance, especially in term of social experiences. What’s more, shutting them off may make the generation gap bigger and bigger, while inviting them in can help us communicate and feel closer to each other. Denny, 16: Most of my friends keep their parents out of their Moments. They argue that if their parents get involved, they will feel upset. However, I feel happy when my parents comment(评论) on my posts in my Moments. It shows their love and care for me. It also makes them happy and stops them from worrying about me. We’ll leave them when we grow up. Why not cherish (珍惜) every opportunity to interact (互动) with them? Robin, 16: I don’t allow my parents to see my Moments. Everyone needs some privacy and we all have our own secrets and lifestyles. If my parents could see my posts there, they may push me around with their ideas, nagging (唠叨) at me to do as they wished, which would be unacceptable to me even though it would show their love and care. After all, appropriate distance unites the family better. Laura, 16: I believe blocking (屏蔽) our parents in Moments is not a bad idea, as the generation gap can be a great problem. Online social media is mainly a way of communicating with friends of our own age. We can have more freedom to develop our thoughts and interests. Besides, we don’t have to worry about our parents’ presence. To enable them to read our daily posts would create a lot of misunderstandings. 1．According to the passage, what can you share with your friends on the Moments section of WeChat? 2．Why does Stella think it’s meaningful to let parents see our Moments? 3．How do most of Denny’s friends deal with their Moments, block their parents or let them see? 4．Robin doesn’t allow his parents to see his Moments, does he? 5．What’s the advantages of blocking our parents in Moments according to Laura’s opinion? 6．Do you think your parents should be allowed to see your Moments? Why or why not? （22-23九年级上·上海黄浦·期中）根据以下内容回答问题。 Every day on Amelia’s way to work she had to pass a slum(贫民窟). Though she was a social worker, she had never paid much attention to it. This changed when she met a boy named Jack. Jack knew that she was the head of social services, and was sure she could help. He reached out his hand to touch her, and said, “Can you help me? I’m looking hard for my dad. ” His hands were so cold that Amelia could not help holding them. She said, “What’s up?” “My mom is sick and too weak to get up. Her birthday is coming. I know my father’s coming back would be the best present. We really love him, and need him. ” “So what’s his name? What does he do?” Amelia asked. He said, “I’ve no idea. My mama said he had left us before I was two years old.” Amelia was deeply moved and said, “Take me to your home, son.” He led her to a small house. Looking around, there was nothing in it except for a small bed. A woman was lying on it. And as Amelia saw her, she knew her life was near its end. The woman said to Amelia, “Please find a home for my son. Please don’t leave him alone in the world.” With tears running from her eyes, Amelia took her hand and said, “I will take care of him and love him as my own son.” In fact, since her husband and she had no child, they had been wanting a child for a long time. Even since Amelia took Jack into her home, life is full of joy and laughter. She got the best present in return for her kindness. 1．Did Amelia pay much attention to a slum on her way to work? 2．Where was Amelia stopped by Jack? 3．Why was Jack looking hard for his dad? 4．When did Jack’s father leave him and his mother? 5．How was Jack’s mother? 6．What can we learn from the story? （20-21九年级上·上海·期中）Peek Into Team Kids Challenge in Action Team Kids' flagship(王牌) program is the school-based, five-week Team Kids Challenge. The Challenge enables an average of 650 students at each middle school to learn about important community issues(问题) and to work alongside police officers, fire-fighters, parent volunteers and Team Kids mentors(导师). Each year, Team Kids hosts a challenge at 30 schools, thanks to the combined efforts of nearly 25,000 students, their families and 35 community partners. Kicking off with an assembly(集会) led by Team Kids staff, police officers and firefighters, the program delivers lessons about important community issues, such as homelessness, hunger and the environment. Every student is invited to participate in a weekly challenge, such as collecting food or clothing. Once a week during lunch recess(休息), sixth and seventh graders volunteer on the Leadership Team, further improving their skills and abilities as leaders. This team plans a school -wide carnival activity to raise money for a charitable cause of their choice, with the aim of helping children and families in need of food, shelter and other care. To give students an even greater sense of impact(影响力), Team Kids ensures that 100% of the money is donated directly to a charity organization selected by students. The organizations that students have chosen include the American Red Cross, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Make - A - Wish Foundation, OC Rescue Mission, Orange-wood Children. Foundation, Second Harvest Food Bank and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Since 2001, Team Kids Challenge participants have raised more than $600,000. The Team Challenge is delivered at no charge to participating students or schools. 1．What is the Team Kids Challenge? 2．What kind of lessons does the Team Kids Challenge deliver? 3．Who does the Leadership Team raise money for? 4．Can the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals get the donation from Team Kids? 5．How much do students need to pay to participate in the Team Kids Challenge? 6．What do you think of the Team Kids Challenge? And why? (Give at least 2 reasons) （19-20九年级上·上海·期中） What will the home of the future look like? A team of architects in Hong Kong say that city homes will be tiny, as populations continue to grow and space becomes more expensive. They have designed “spaceflats” that are only 30 square metres in size. These flats have small rooms: a living room, a bathroom and a bedroom, as well as a balcony（阳台）, but everything is carefully planned to make good use of the limited space. The living room is the main room of the flat. It can be used as an office, a kitchen or even a second bedroom. There is a sofa that can be changed into a bed. The dining table can be changed into a computer desk. And, if not needed, both the sofa-bed and the table can be folded away（折叠收拢）. There is a flat-screen TV, which can also serve as a computer monitor. You can’t see the cooker, the microwave and the small refrigerator because they are all hidden out of sight. The other rooms are small but practical（实用的）. The bathroom contains a toilet and shower. The double bed in the bedroom can also be a sofa, if necessary. The balcony has enough space for two people to sit and you may see an amazing fountain on it. All the rooms have high ceiling to provide as much storage（存储）space as possible, while the flat has large windows to let in plenty of sunlight. “Spaceflats” are now being tested in a building in Hong Kong. “It’s wonderful,” said one citizen, “The flat is so well designed that you feel that there is plenty of space.” 1．Will city homes be tiny according to the architects in Hong Kong? __________________________________________________________________ 2．What can the living room be used as? __________________________________________________________________ 3．How many things are hidden out of sight? __________________________________________________________________ 4．Where can the owner enjoy the nice view? __________________________________________________________________ 5．There is plenty of sunlight in the flats, isn’t there? ___________________________________________________________________ 6．Would you like to live in the “spaceflats”? why? ___________________________________________________________________ （20-21九年级上·上海·期中）Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题） In general, laws for children are a good thing. One hundred years ago in industrial countries, children worked 18 hours a day in a factory at age seven. The factory owner could beat a child who fell asleep or was not fast enough. Both parents and teachers could do the same. Today, there are many laws about children all over the world. Some people think children must obey rules or they should be punished others do not agree. The Inuits or Eskimos in Alaska almost never punish their children. The parents don’t hit them. If the children go too far, the parents punish them by making fun of them. Children in other parts of the world are not as lucky as Eskimo children. American parents can spank（打……臀部） their children at home, but a teacher cannot hit a child in public school. This is also true in Germany. In contrast（对比）, it is against the law for anyone to hit a child in Sweden. Swedish parents cannot spank their children. The children also have a special government official who works for their rights. There is even a plan for children to divorce from their parents though this is not a law yet！ 1．How were children treated in industrial countries 100 years ago？ 2．What does the author mean by “go too far？” 3．Can a teacher in Germany hit his students in public school？ 4．What kind of people can beat children in Sweden？ 5．What does it mean by “a plan for children to divorce from their parents？” 6．How do you think parents in China should educate their children if they don’t behave？ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 期中复习之任务型阅读15篇 (上海期中真题) （23-24九年级上·上海浦东新·期中） Half a year before graduating from college, my son Kevin began to seek a job and soon got an interview. There were only three people for the final interview including him. The interview was very simple, during which the interviewer only chatted with them for a while. The interviewer said to them, “All of you are very good. Please go home and wait for our response.” Three days later, Kevin received a message from the company saying that he had not been offered a job. He felt deeply disappointed. But later in the evening he told me that he had received another message saying that he had been employed by the company. Actually the first message sent to Kevin was also part of the test in the interview. The three men received the same message, but only my son’s reply satisfied the company, so he was given the job. I asked Kevin, “How did all of you reply?” He said, “One did not reply; the other said ‘goodbye’, and I said ‘thank you’.” Only then did I know that my son’s job came in that way. It also makes me know when you feel disappointed, do not forget to say “thank you” to the one who disappoints you. Saying “thank you” shows respect for others’ work and shows your grand generosity（宽宏大量）. Therefore, while under the same condition, you may get more chances than others. 1．What did the writer’s son do before he graduated from college? 2．How many people got the chance for the final interview?   . 3．How did Kevin feel when he received the first message? . 4．The first message wasn’t a part of the test in the interview, was it? , . 5．What does the underlined words “in that way” in paragraph 4 mean? It means Kevin got his job by . 6．What can you learn from Kevin’s experience? If you meeting something disappointing, what will you do? (1) . (2) . 【答案】42．He began to seek a job and soon got an interview. 43．3./Three./Three people. 44．He felt deeply disappointed. 45． Yes it was 46．saying “Thank you” 47． When you feel disappointed, do not forget to say “thank you” to the process. If I meet something disappointing, I will laugh it off and learn from it before starting over again. 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者的儿子因为礼貌、尊重他人的美好品质，获得了工作机会的经历。 1．根据“Half a year before graduating from college, my son Kevin began to seek a job and soon got an interview.”可知，大学毕业前半年时间，作者的儿子凯文开始找工作，很快就得到了面试。故填He began to seek a job and soon got an interview. 2．根据“There were only three people for the final interview including him.”可知，最后的面试只有三个人，包括他。故填3./Three./Three people. 3．根据“He felt deeply disappointed.”可知，在他收到第一条信息后，他非常失望。故填He felt deeply disappointed. 4．根据“Actually the first message sent to Kevin was also part of the test in the interview.”可知，事实上，发给凯文的第一条信息也是面试测试的一部分。因此应作肯定回答。故填Yes；it was. 5．根据“Only then did I know that my son’s job came in that way.”和“Saying “thank you” shows respect for others’ work and shows your grand generosity（宽宏大量）.”可知，凯文收到第一条信息后，虽然很失望，但是仍然礼貌地回复了“谢谢”，这句“谢谢”展示了他对他人劳动成果的尊重以及他自己的宽宏大量，由此可知，凯文是通过说“谢谢”得到了那份工作。介词短语by doing sth表示“通过做某事”。故填saying “Thank you”。 6．本题为开放性题目，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。从凯文的经历可以学到：当你感到失望时，不要忘记对过程说“谢谢”。如果我遇到令我失望的事情，我会一笑置之，总结经验教训后再重新来过。故填When you feel disappointed, do not forget to say “thank you” to the process.；If I meet something disappointing, I will laugh it off and learn from it before starting over again. （22-23九年级上·上海徐汇·期中）Answer the questions. (根据短文内容回答下列问题) Pleasant Valley School District offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations. Below you can find more information about the Pleasant Valley High School’s clubs and organizations. Competitive Chess Club Different from the Chess Club, this club will compete and host tournaments (联赛) and invite guests to teach and improve our understanding of the game. Students interested in the club from smaller schools will be invited to participate and to help grow the chess-playing community in our area. Playing chess can help develop critical (批判性的) thinking and creativity, increase concentration and memory and improve problem-solving and planning skills. CLUB INFORMATION: Meets in Room #260 CLUB CONTACT: Ian Spangenberg: spangenbergian@pleasval.org Speech Club For students interested in either Large Group Events (one-act play, group musical theatre and more) or Individual Speech Events (solo musical theatre, speech-making, storytelling and more), we have different speech teams. Members can join teams they like as long as they have enough spare time. The contest season runs from January to April with regular, scheduled practices beginning in November. CLUB INFORMATION: Meets in the Theater CLUB CONTACT: Christina Myatt: myattchristina@pleasval.org Ceramics Club In the Ceramics (陶艺) Club, we experiment with large-scale building projects and unique construction designs. Every year, we hold our annual Pottery (陶器) and Ice Cream Sale, in which we sell ice cream in our handmade ceramic bowls. Students in this club will get a deeper look into various clay (陶土) operations and will gain a better understanding of teamwork in pottery. Ceramics Club meets every Thursday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. CLUB INFORMATION: Meets in Room #285/286 CLUB CONTACT: Alex Medenciy: medenciyalex@pleasval.org Astronomy Club This club aims to educate students about the universe beyond their standard Physics courses. Students will visit planetariums (天文馆) and observations, perform their own observations and explore astronomical (天文的) events. Through these activities, students will be introduced to astronomy, both as a hobby and as an opportunity for future study. This club will meet every Thursday after school. CLUB INFORMATION: Meets in Room #242 CLUB CONTACT: Ian Spangenberg: spangenbergian@pleasval.org 1．Why will students from smaller schools be invited to participate Competitive Chess Club? 2．What do students do in Pottery and Ice Cream Sale? 3．Members of Speech Club can join teams for both Group and Individual Speech Events, can’t they? 4．When will students in Astronomy Club meet? 5．What is the passage mainly about? 6．Which club would you like to join? And why? 【答案】1．To help grow the chess-playing community in the area. 2．They sell ice-cream in their handmade ceramic bowls. 3．Yes, they can. 4．Every Thursday after school. 5．Information about Pleasant Valley High School’s clubs and organizations. 6．I want to join Speech Club. Because I want to overcome my shyness.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文主要介绍了学校的俱乐部和组织的信息。 1．根据“Students interested in the club from smaller schools will be invited to participate and to help grow the chess-playing community in our area”可知，对俱乐部感兴趣的来自较小学校的学生将被邀请参加，并帮助发展我们地区的国际象棋社区，故填To help grow the chess-playing community in the area. 2．根据“Pottery (陶器) and Ice Cream Sale, in which we sell ice cream in our handmade ceramic bowls”可知，用手工制作的陶瓷碗卖冰淇淋，故填They sell ice-cream in their handmade ceramic bowls. 3．根据“For students interested in either Large Group Events (one-act play, group musical theatre and more) or Individual Speech Events…Members can join teams they like as long as they have enough spare time.”可知，可以组队参加团体和个人演讲活动，故填Yes, they can. 4．根据“This club will meet every Thursday after school”可知，这个俱乐部每周四放学后聚会，故填Every Thursday after school. 5．根据“Below you can find more information about the Pleasant Valley High School’s clubs and organizations”可知，本文介绍了学校的俱乐部和组织的信息，故填Information about Pleasant Valley High School’s clubs and organizations. 6．开放性题，答案合理即可。参考答案为：I want to join Speech Club. Because I want to overcome my shyness. （22-23九年级上·上海徐汇·期中）根据短文内容回答下列问题。 Some people bring out the best in you in a way that you might never have fully realized on your own. My mom was one of those people. My father died when I was nine months old, making my mom a single mother at the age of eighteen. While I was growing up, we lived a very hard life. We had little money, but my mom gave me a lot of love. Each night, she sat me on her lap and spoke the words that would change my life, “Kemmons, you are certain to be a great man and you can do anything in life if you work hard enough to get it.” At fourteen, I was hit by a car and the doctors said I would never walk again. Every day, my mother spoke to me in her gentle, loving voice, telling me that no matter what those doctors said, I could walk again as long as I insisted on practicing walking. She drove that message so deep into my heart that I finally believed her. A year later, I returned to school—walking on my own! When the Great Depression hit, my mom lost her job. Then I left school to support the both of us. At that moment, I was determined never to be poor again. Over the years, I experienced various levels of business success. But the real turning point happened on a vacation I took with my wife and five kids in 1951. I was dissatisfied with the second-class hotels available for families and was angry that they charged an extra $2 for each child. That was too expensive for the average American family. I told my wife that I was going to open a motel (汽车旅馆) for families that would never charge extra for children. Not surprisingly, mom was one of my strongest supporters. She worked behind the desk and even designed the room style. As in any business, we experienced a lot of challenges. But with my mother’s words deeply rooted in my soul, I never doubted we would succeed. Fifteen years later, we had the largest hotel system in the world—Holiday Inn. In 1979, my company had 1,759 inns in more than fifty countries with an income of $ 1 billion a year. You may not have started out life in the best situation. But if you can find a task in life worth working for and believe in yourself, nothing can stop you. 1．What happened when Kemmons’s mother was eighteen? 2．Did Kemmons and his mother live a happy life when he was nine months old? 3．How did Kemmons’s mother spoke to her son after he was hit by a car? 4．When did the real turning point cause Kemmons to start a motel by himself? 5．Which answer can be described Kemmons’ s mother best, please choose A, B, C or D and give one reason. A．Kind, helpful, and hard-working.  B．Loving, supportive and strong-willed. C． Careful, helpful and beautiful.  D．Strict, polite and supportive. 6．What do you think of Kemmons’s success? Why? 【答案】1．Kemmons’s father died./Her husband died. 2．No, they didn’t. 3．She spoke to her son in her gentle, loving voice, telling him that no matter what those doctors said. 1．On a vacation/holiday (he took) with his wife and five kids in 1951. 2．I choose B, because mom was one of my strongest supporters./Mother’s word deeply rooted in my soul. 3．Mom’s encouragement, clear goals, self-confidence and hard work makes him succeed. 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者在母亲的呵护和鼓励下，努力成长并获得成功的故事。 1．根据“My father died when I was nine months old, making my mom a single mother at the age of eighteen.”可知，在母亲十八岁时，作者的父亲去世了。故填Kemmons’s father died./Her husband died. 2．根据“My father died when I was nine months old, making my mom a single mother at the age of eighteen. While I was growing up, we lived a very hard life.”可知，在作者九个月大时，他的父亲过世了，他和母亲过着艰难的生活。故填No, they didn’t. 3．根据“Every day, my mother spoke to me in her gentle, loving voice, telling me that no matter what those doctors said, I could walk again as long as I insisted on practicing walking.”可知，在作者车祸后，母亲用温柔有爱的声音对他说，无论医生说什么，只要你坚持练习就能够走路。故填She spoke to her son in her gentle, loving voice, telling him that no matter what those doctors said. 4．根据“But the real turning point happened on a vacation I took with my wife and five kids in 1951.”可知，真正的转折点发生在1951年，我与妻子和五个孩子一起度假的时候。故填On a vacation/holiday (he took) with his wife and five kids in 1951. 5．根据“We had little money, but my mom gave me a lot of love... Every day, my mother spoke to me in her gentle, loving voice, telling me that no matter what those doctors said, I could walk again as long as I insisted on practicing walking. She drove that message so deep into my heart that I finally believed her.”及“Not surprisingly, mom was one of my strongest supporters...But with my mother’s words deeply rooted in my soul, I never doubted we would succeed.”可知，妈妈是一位有爱心，总是支持我和有着坚强的意志的人。故填I choose B, because mom was one of my strongest supporters./Mother’s word deeply rooted in my soul. 6．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Mom’s encouragement, clear goals, self-confidence and hard work makes him succeed. （23-24九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题) Sun Ruifeng, a mother in Beijing, changed some of her plans for her 8-year-old son’s summer vacation. She looked for an English training course, but in the end, she changed it to a swimming training class. “Due to the stricter regulations (规定) on subject-training classes, many parents like me choose sports or other projects for developing interests instead,” Sun said. Sun’s choice is part of the result of the government’s growing efforts to lighten the academic pressure (学业压力) on young students. On July 24 last year, Chinese government introduced a guideline (意见) to ease the burden (负担) of excessive homework and off-campus training for primary and junior high school students. It lists requirements in areas such as reducing the amount and the difficulty of homework and improving the quality of education and after-class services provided by schools. For example, homework for children below the third grade is not allowed, while homework for junior high school students should take no longer than 90 minutes to finish. According to the guideline, training institutions (机构) cannot teach students content that is too advanced for the school curriculum. No training courses can be taught on weekends, national holidays or during winter and summer vacations. According to Global Times, more than 75 percent of Chinese urban children, from Grade 1 to Grade 12, attend training programs. However, some training institutions take part in anxiety marketing, selling unnecessary programs that increase the burden on students. Many parents showed their support for the new moves. “Subject learning is enough at school and we hope to improve the children’s overall quality of life during holidays.” a parent surnamed (姓) Zhou in Guangzhou told Xinhua. However, there are also some concerns. A parent surnamed Chen in Shanxi said that although she agreed on new moves, she worried that/if . 1．Sun Ruifeng didn’t choose the swimming training class for her son at last, did she? 2．What does the guideline require primary and junior high schools to do on homework? 3．How long does it take the children in the junior high school to finish their homework? 4．Who increases the burden on students by selling unnecessary programs? 5．Why did many parents show their support for the new move? 6．What might be filled in the blank in the last paragraph? 【答案】1．Yes, she did. 2．It requires primary and junior high schools to reduce the amount and the difficulty of homework. 3．No longer than 90 minutes. 4．Some training institutions. 5．Because subject learning is enough at school and they hope to improve the children’s overall quality of life during holidays. 6．what her son would do after school if both parents have no time to be with him/if his son would go into a good high school... 【导语】本文介绍了“双减”政策落地的原因、政策规定及家长反应。 1．根据“She looked for an English training course, but in the end, she changed it to a swimming training class.”可知，孙瑞凤最后给儿子选了游泳训练课。故填Yes, she did. 2．根据“It lists requirements in areas such as reducing the amount and the difficulty of homework and improving the quality of education and after-class services provided by schools.”可知，该指导意见要求小学和初中都要减少家庭作业的量和难度。故填It requires primary and junior high schools to reduce the amount and the difficulty of homework. 3．根据“while homework for junior high school students should take no longer than 90 minutes to finish.”可知，初中生的家庭作业应该在90分钟内完成。故填No longer than 90 minutes. 4．根据“However, some training institutions take part in anxiety marketing, selling unnecessary programs that increase the burden on students.”可知，一些培训机构通过出售不必要的课程来增加学生的负担。故填Some training institutions. 5．根据“Many parents showed their support for the new moves. ‘Subject learning is enough at school and we hope to improve the children’s overall quality of life during holidays.’”可知，许多家长支持这一新举措是因为学校的科目学习已经足够了，他们希望在假期期间提高孩子们的整体生活质量。故填Because subject learning is enough at school and they hope to improve the children’s overall quality of life during holidays. 6．根据“she worried that/if”可知，此处补充出“双减”政策令家长担忧的地方即可。故填what her son would do after school if both parents have no time to be with him/if his son would go into a good high school... （23-24九年级上·上海青浦·期中）Answer the questions (根据以下内容回答问题) Once, at the foot of a mountain, there lived a poor farmer and his old mother. They owned a small piece of land and lived a peaceful and happy life. But their kingdom was ruled by a cruel king. He was very afraid of anything that might be a sign of declining (衰退的) health and strength, so he sent out a cruel order: All elderly people were to be killed immediately. In those barbaric (蛮荒的) days, the custom of leaving old people out there to die was not uncommon. The poor farmer loved and respected his  mother very much, and the order made him very sad. But everyone obeyed the king. The poor farmer had no other way. He sighed (叹气) deeply and hopelessly many times. At sunset, after he finished his work. he lifted his helpless old mother onto his back and started on his painful journey to the Obatsuyama, the mountain of the “abandoning of the aged.” The road was long and steep, with narrow paths crossing each other. At one point the poor farmer lost his way, but he did not pay attention. He did not care which path he took. He went on and on. Tears ran down his cheeks as he climbed blindly up towards the bare (荒芜的) peak of the mountain. The old mother’s eyes were not so weak and she could see the dangerous paths around them, and her loving heart grew anxious. She thought that her son did not know the mountain very well, and that his return might be full of danger. So she reached out her hand and broke twigs (小树枝) from the bushes, and quietly dropped some every few steps along the way. At last, they reached the top of the mountain. Tired and sad, the farmer gently laid down his mother and quietly made a comfortable place for her. He wrapped her coat around her shoulders and said goodbye with tearful eyes and a heavy heart. The mother knew it was the last time to speak to her son. Her voice was trembling with unselfish love. “Be careful, my son. The mountain road is dangerous. Look carefully and follow the path with the piles of twigs. They _____5________.” the mother said in a stern (严厉的) tone. The son was surprised and deeply moved. He just couldn’t bear to leave her alone. “No, Mother. I will never leave you. We’ll follow the path of twigs together. I’ll take you home.” 1．It was unusual to leave old people out there to die in those barbaric days, wasn’t it? 2．Why did the bad king want to kill all the old people? 3．Where did the farmer take his mother at sunset? 4．Why did the mother drop twigs on the road? 5．What can be filled in the blank in the fifth paragraph? 6．What do you think of the farmer? Why? 【答案】1．No, it wasn’t. 2．Because he was very afraid of anything that might be a sign of declining health and strength. 3．To the Obatsuyama (the mountain of the “abandoning of the aged. ”). 4．Because she wanted to leave behind marks. /Because she thought her son did not know the road very well and wanted her son to return safely. 5．They will guide you back to the familiar path below. 6．The farmer was brave and thankful because he saved his mother at the risk of being punished. 【导语】本文主要讲述了一位贫穷的农民和他的老母亲相依为命，国王下令处死所有老人，贫农为了让母亲活下来将其送到山顶，然而母亲却担心儿子对下山的路不熟，沿途丢了树枝做记号。故事告诉我们母爱的伟大。 1．根据第二段第四句“In those barbaric days, the custom of leaving old people out there to die was not uncommon.”（在那个野蛮的年代，把老人留在那里等死的习俗并不少见。）可知，说明这种行为常见，所以回答是否定的。故填No, it wasn’t. 2．根据第二段第二句“He was very afraid of anything that might be a sign of declining health and strength, so he sent out a cruel order：All elderly people were to be killed immediately.”（他非常害怕任何可能是健康和体力衰退的迹象，所以他发出了一个残酷的命令：所有的老人都要立即被杀死。）可知，国王杀老人的原因是他害怕任何可能是健康和体力衰退的迹象。故填Because he was very afraid of anything that might be a sign of declining health and strength. 3．根据第三段第一句和第二句“At sunset, after he finished his work. he lifted his helpless old mother onto his back and started on his painful journey to the Obatsuyama, the mountain of the ‘abandoning of the aged.’”（日落时分，在他完成工作之后。他把无助的老母亲背在背上，开始了他痛苦的 Obatsuyama之旅，the Obatsuyama是“弃老之山”。）可知，the Obatsuyama是农民带母亲去的地方。故填To the Obatsuyama (the mountain of the “abandoning of the aged.”). 4．根据第四段第二句“She thought that her son did not know the mountain very well, and that his return might be full of danger.”（她想她的儿子不太熟悉这座山，他回来可能会充满危险。）可知，老母亲把小树枝扔在路上的原因是因为她想留下痕迹。/因为她认为她的儿子不太熟悉路，希望她的儿子安全返回。故填Because she wanted to leave behind marks. /Because she thought her son did not know the road very well and wanted her son to return safely. 5．根据第四段第二句“She thought that her son did not know the mountain very well, and that his return might be full of danger. ”（她想她的儿子不太熟悉这座山，他回来可能会充满危险。）以及空后“Look carefully and follow the path with the piles of twigs. ”（仔细看，沿着有成堆树枝的小路走。）可知，母亲扔树枝是为了帮助儿子安全回家，所以这里填“will guide you back to the familiar path below”比较合理。故填They will guide you back to the familiar path below. 6．开放性题目，答案言之有理即可。从农民对母亲的爱和尊重，以及他在执行国王命令时的痛苦表现，可以看出他的善良和孝顺。故填The farmer was brave and thankful because he saved his mother at the risk of being punished. （23-24九年级上·上海崇明·期中）根据短文内容回答问题。 Are you carrying too much on your back to school? You’re not alone. Back experts (专家) in the United States are worried that young students are having back and neck problems as a result of carrying too much in their schoolbags. “It hurts my back when I run,” said Oberlin Reyes, a student in Virginia. “It’s hard to go up the stairs with my schoolbag, because it’s too heavy.” Oberlin is among students whose schoolbags were weighed for a week in a recent study. They had regular schoolbags with two straps (带子) to carry them, but a number of students with heavy loads had switched to rolling schoolbags (which have wheels and can roll on the ground). Shirley Park, whose schoolbag weighed 10 kilograms, said she changed to a rolling schoolbag because she was starting to have back pain. How much is too much? Experts say students should carry no more than 10 to 15 percent of their own body weight. A few students had one suggestion to lighten the load: Less homework. 1．Students in America carry too much on their back to school, don’t they? 2．What problems may cause when students carry too much in the schoolbags? 3．Why did Shirley Park switch regular schoolbags to a rolling schoolbag? 4．What does the expression “switched to” in Paragraph 4 perhaps mean? 5．According to the experts, If a student weighs 40 kilograms, how many kilograms can he carry a schoolbag at most? 6．What are your suggestions to lighten the load? (At least 2 suggestions) 【答案】1．Yes, they do. 2．Back and neck problems./It may cause back and neck problems 3．Because she was starting to have back pain. 4．It means “started to use”./It means “changed to”. 5．6 kilograms. 6．Student can put some books in their own book shelves at school./Student can finish some homework at school. 【分析】本文是一篇说明文。谈论了美国学生们因为书包里的东西太多太重而引起背部和颈部的问题，文中也列举了一些能让学生减轻书包的措施。 1．根据第一段“Are you carrying too much on your back to school? You’re not alone.”可知，很多美国学生都背了又多又重的东西去学校。故填Yes, they do. 2．根据第一段“Back experts in the United States are worried that young students are having back and neck problems as a result of carrying too much in their schoolbags.”可知，美国学生因为书包里的东西太多太重产生了背部和颈部的问题。故填Back and neck problems./It may cause back and neck problems 3．根据第五段“She changed to a rolling schoolbag because she was starting to have back pain.”可知，Shirley Park开始背部疼痛了。故填Because she was starting to have back pain. 4．根据第四段“But a number of students with heavy loads had switched to rolling schoolbags.”可知，重负荷的学生已经改用了滚动的背包。所以“switched to”的意思是改用。故填It means “started to use”./It means “changed to”. 5．根据倒数第二段“Experts say students should carry no more than 10 to 15 percent of their own body weight.”可知，学生所背东西的重量不能超过自身重量的10%~15%。所以40千克的学生最多能背的重量为6千克。故填6 kilograms. 6．开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为Student can put some books in their own book shelves at school./Student can finish some homework at school. （23-24九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）根据短文内容回答下列问题。 Mr. Klarke works in an agricultural college. There he taught his students how to keep the seeds and when to sow them and how to look after the plants. He knows much and makes his classes lively and interesting. So he is respected. One day he was asked to give a talk in a town. On his way there, something was wrong with his car at a foot of a hill. He tried to repair it, but he failed and he had to climb up the hill and ask the villagers there for help. It was very hot that day and soon he felt thirsty. He saw a lot of pear trees in a garden. And a young man was picking them in it. “I say, young man!” said the old man, “Could you give me some pears, please?” In fact the young man was one of his students and he recognized him at once. He wanted to have a joke with him. So he answered, “Of course, sir. Do you want the hot ones or cold ones?” It made Mr. Klarke feel strange. He thought to himself, “I’ve never heard of hot pears. Well, let me tell him I want some hot ones.” And he said as he thought. Having heard this, the young man threw some pears to the ground. Mr. Klarke picked them up, blew the dust off them and ate them up. “You said they were hot, but why were they cold?” asked the old man. “What did you blow them for, then, Mr. Klarke?” said the young man with a smile. 1．Does Mr. Klarke do something in the college? 2．How about his classes? They 3．He failed to repair his car, didn’t he? 4．Why did he climb up the hill? 5．What’s the Chinese meaning for the underlined word “dust”? 6．Why did Mr. Klarke blow the pears? What do you think of the young man? 【答案】1．Yes. 2．They are lively and interesting. 3．Yes, he did. 4．Because he wanted to ask the villagers there for help. 5．灰尘。 6．Because the pears were dirty. The young man was so clever and naughty that he played a trick on Mr. Klarke. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了克拉克先生和他的一个学生之间的幽默故事。 1．根据“Mr. Klarke works in an agricultural college. There he taught his students how to keep the seeds and when to sow them and how to look after the plants.”可知，克拉克先生在一所农业学院教他的学生如何保存种子、何时播种以及如何照顾植物。故填Yes. 2．根据“He knows much and makes his classes lively and interesting.”可知，他知识渊博，他的课生动有趣。故填They are lively and interesting. 3．根据“He tried to repair it, but he failed and he had to climb up the hill and ask the villagers there for help.”可知，他试图修理它，但他失败了，他不得不爬上小山，向那里的村民寻求帮助。故填Yes, he did. 4．根据“…he had to climb up the hill and ask the villagers there for help.”可知，他爬上小山是因为他想向那里的村民寻求帮助。故填Because he wanted to ask the villagers there for help. 5．根据“Having heard this, the young man threw some pears to the ground. Mr. Klarke picked them up, blew the dust off them and ate them up.”可知，年轻人把梨子扔到地上，这样梨子表面上就粘上了地面上的灰尘，由此可推断“dust”意为“灰尘”。故填：灰尘。 6．根据语境可知，因为年轻人把梨子扔在了地上，梨子表面就粘上了灰尘，有点脏，克平克先生在吃梨子之前，就必须把梨子表面的灰尘吹掉。第二问，根据“In fact the young man was one of his students and he recognized him at once. He wanted to have a joke with him.”和“‘What did you blow them for, then, Mr. Klarke?’ said the young man with a smile.”可知，年轻人认出了老师，但面对老师的求助，他竟然开起了玩笑，说明年轻人有点淘气；后来面对老师的询问为什么梨子不是热的时，学生能机智地回答：梨子不是热的，那你为什么要吹呢？故填Because they were dirty. The young man was so clever and naughty that he played a trick on Mr. Klarke. （23-24九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）根据短文内容回答下列问题。 Say No to Caged Birds When I was nine years old, my parents bought me cockatie (鸡尾鹦鹉) from a local pet store. I named him Bubba. Like any young kid would be, I was excited to have a new friend. After a few weeks, however, the feelings of excitement wore off. It’s no big surprise that, being a kid, I was not prepared for the huge responsibility of taking care of Bubba. Neither were my parents. Bubba had to live his entire life in a small, dirty cage. Unable to stretch his wings, he was bored out of his mind. The bird ended up living a much shorter life than be would otherwise have done in the wild. It’s a sad story, but, unfortunately, it’s a story that had been all too common. No bird was born to live in a cage, yet millions are kept behind bars. Many of these birds are improperly cared for and die young. Most people buy pet birds on an impulse, as my family did. They have no idea how much time, money and energy will be needed to care for them. When the birds that seemed so cute and beautiful in pet stores turn out to be noisy, many are abandoned. Because of the boredom and loneliness they end with, birds can go mad. They may pull out their own feathers or peck over and over again at the burs of their cage. How can you help? Well, it’s very simple. Please never buy a caged bird. Never support any businesses that keep caged birds as “Decorations.” Let more people know that birds never belong in cages. 1．How did the author feel when his parents bought him a cockatie? 2．Why did Bubba feel bored? 3．Why does the author say “It’s a sad story” in the third paragraph? 4．Why do many pet birds get abandoned in the end? 5．According to that author, what may birds do when they are feeling bored and lonely? 6．After reading the article, what do you want to say to the people who want to buy caged birds? 【答案】1．He felt excited. 2．Because he was unable to stretch his wings. 3．Many of these birds are improperly cared for and die young. 4．Because their owners become bored with them after their feelings of excitement have worn off. 5．They may pull out their own feathers or peck over and over again at the burs of their cage. 6．Please never buy a caged bird. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了作者养鸡尾鹦鹉的经历，告诉我们不应该把鸟关在笼子里，应该给鸟自由。 1．根据“Like any young kid would be, I was excited to have a new friend.”可知，当作者收到鸡尾鹦鹉的时候，很激动。故填He felt excited. 2．根据“Unable to stretch his wings, he was bored out of his mind.”可知，因为不能伸展翅膀，所以感觉很无聊。故填Because he was unable to stretch his wings. 3．根据“Many of these birds are improperly cared for and die young.”可知，很多鸟受到虐待，在很小的时候就死了。故填Many of these birds are improperly cared for and die young. 4．根据“Most people buy pet birds on an impulse, as my family did. They have no idea how much time, money and energy will be needed to care for them. When the birds that seemed so cute and beautiful in pet stores turn out to be noisy, many are abandoned.”可知，很多人是冲动买的鸟，当新鲜感一过就会觉得很无聊。故填Because their owners become bored with them after their feelings of excitement have worn off. 5．根据“Because of the boredom and loneliness they end with, birds can go mad. They may pull out their own feathers or peck over and over again at the burs of their cage.”可知，感到无聊或孤独的鸟，会一遍又一遍拔自己的羽毛。故填They may pull out their own feathers or peck over and over again at the burs of their cage. 6．根据“How can you help? Well, it’s very simple. Please never buy a caged bird.”可知，可以对想买鸟的人说不要购买鸟。故填Please never buy a caged bird. （23-24九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）The word “addiction” usually makes you think of alcohol or drugs, but in modern-day society, we are seeing some new kinds of addictions. Some people are compulsive (难以自制的) shoppers; Some find it impossible to pull themselves away from their work. Still, some spend countless hours watching TV or playing computer games. Over the years, shopping has become a very common activity. Many people enjoy going to stores more and more every day, but it’s more than a common hobby for some of them. They have turned into shopaholics (购物狂). They are people who simply enjoy shopping and walking around spending money without being able to stop doing it. They are hooked on shopping and usually buy things that they don’t need. Even though they don’t have enough money, they buy everything they want. The question is: Why do they have this addiction? There isn’t a specific answer to this. Some people go shopping when they are sad, worried, upset or lonely and they want to feel better. They use this activity as a way to forget their problems. Shopaholics say they feel more important and better after they have bought something. Shopaholics seems to be a harmless addiction, but it can . Some of them can be psychological (心理上的). If this is the case, people addicted to shopping should go to a support group to help them break this habit. However, the process, like for most addictions, is long, and is one in which they can end up suffering a lot. They just think about satisfying their feelings, so they spend money they don’t have. They get deep in debt, and they can even go bankrupt and get sent to prison. 1．There isn’t a specific reason for a person to have an addiction, is there? 2．What does “addiction” mean? 3．Why are some people crazy about shopping? 4．Fill in the blank in paragraph 3 in no more than six words. Shopaholism seems to be a harmless addiction, but it can . 5．How can shopaholics get help? 6．Do you like shopping? Why or why not? (Give at least two reasons.) 【答案】1．No, there isn’t. 2．It means alcohol or drugs, but in modern society, we have seen some new types of addiction. 3．Because they want to use this activity as a way to forget their problems. 4．cause many problems 5．They should go to a support group to help them break this habit. 6．开放性试题，答案合理即可。No, I don’t. Because shopping not only costs, but also wastes time. 【导语】本文讲述了一些令人上瘾的东西，其中主要列举了购物癖及其危害。 1．根据“Why do they have this addiction? There isn’t a specific answer to this.”可知，一个人上瘾没有具体的原因。故填No, there isn’t. 2．根据“The word “addiction” usually makes you think of alcohol or drugs, but in modern-day society, we are seeing some new kinds of addictions.”可知，“成瘾”这个词通常会让你想到酒精或毒品，但在现代社会，我们看到了一些新的成瘾类型。故填It means alcohol or drugs, but in modern society, we have seen some new types of addiction. 3．根据“They use this activity as a way to forget their problems.”可知，他们利用这种活动来忘记自己的问题。故填Because they want to use this activity as a way to forget their problems. 4．根据“Some of them can be psychological (心理上的).”可知，上文提到购物癖看起来是没有害处的瘾，但是……，所以要从有害的角度来说，下文也是从这个角度谈论的，即造成很多问题，cause“造成”，情态动词后加动词原形；很多问题；many problems。故填cause many problems。 5．根据“If this is the case, people addicted to shopping should go to a support group to help them break this habit.”可知，他们应该去一个支持小组帮助他们改掉这个习惯。故填They should go to a support group to help them break this habit. 6．开放性试题，答案合理即可。故填No, I don’t. Because shopping not only costs, but also wastes time. （22-23九年级上·上海宝山·期中）Answer the questions. (根据短文内容回答下列问题。) Jenna looked at the schedule and sighed (叹气). Even though she looked forward to the new term, she would miss spending her summer vacation drawing. It was so satisfying to see how her drawings could bring life to her storytelling! Unfortunately, Jenna’s parents didn’t understand how much she wanted to be a comic illustrator (漫画插画师). When she talked about her dream job with her parents, she expected them to support her. Instead, they thought that drawing comics was just a hobby, not a career (事业). Jenna couldn’t stop thinking about her parents’ words, so she turned to her elder brother, James. She wanted her brother to help her make their parents believe that drawing comics is an art form and that it can even be a great career. But as she spoke, the look on her brother’s face told her that he was on their parents’ side. Jenna politely listened to her brother, and then she walked back to her room quietly, feeling disappointed. She didn’t know the reasons why all her family members were against her. At school a few weeks later, Jenna’s class teacher, Miss White, noticed that Jenna wasn’t herself. Miss White decided to have a face-to-face talk with Jenna. Jenna was asked to come to her office. At first, Jenna was unwilling to tell others her worries, but it hit Jenna that Miss White was so kind and maybe she could understand her. What’s more, Miss White, who was in charge of the school’s Literature Club (文学社), was also a famous writer in her school. She was high respected by all the students and her readers. With these thoughts in mind, Jenna went to the office and told Miss White that she was upset because her parents didn’t support her choice of becoming a comic illustrator… 1．What was Jenna’s dream job? 2．Why didn’t Jenna’s parents support her? 3．Whom did James agree with, Jenna or their parents? 4．What did Miss White do after she noticed that Jenna wasn’t herself? 5．Why did Jenna finally choose to tell Miss White about her worries? 6．What might Miss White say to Jenna? Write TWO sentences. 【答案】1．A comic illustrator. 2．Because they thought that drawing comics was just a hobby, not a career. 3．Their parents. 4．She decided to have a face-to-face talk with Jenna. 5．Because Miss White was very kind and maybe she could understand her. Also, as a famous writer in her school, she was in charge of the school’s Literature Club and was respected by all the students and her readers. 6．Sometimes it isn’t very easy to pursue your dream. You could find a way to persuade your family and show them what you are capable of. (本题为开放性试题，只要言之有理即可。) 【导语】本文主要讲述了詹娜喜欢画漫画，但是父母不支持她，后来老师想找她谈话，她想把她的烦恼告诉老师，希望得到老师的支持和鼓励。 1．根据“Unfortunately, Jenna’s parents didn’t understand how much she wanted to be a comic illustrator (漫画插画师).”不幸的是，詹娜的父母不明白她有多想成为一名漫画插画师。可知她的梦想是成为一名漫画插画师。故填A comic illustrator. 2．根据“Instead, they thought that drawing comics was just a hobby, not a career (事业).”相反，他们认为画漫画只是一种爱好，而不是事业。可知父母认为画漫画只是一种爱好，而不是事业。故填Because they thought that drawing comics was just a hobby, not a career. 3．根据“But as she spoke, the look on her brother’s face told her that he was on their parents’ side.”但当她说话时，她哥哥脸上的表情告诉她，他站在他们父母一边。可知哥哥同意父母的观点。故填Their parents. 4．根据“Miss White decided to have a face—to—face talk with Jenna.”怀特小姐决定与詹娜面对面交谈。可知老师想和她面对面的谈谈。故填She decided to have a face-to-face talk with Jenna. 5．根据“Miss White was so kind and maybe she could understand her. What’s more, Miss White, who was in charge of the school’s Literature Club (文学社), was also a famous writer in her school. She was high respected by all the students and her readers.”怀特小姐很善良，也许她能理解她。更重要的是，负责学校文学俱乐部的怀特小姐也是她所在学校的著名作家。她深受所有学生和读者的尊敬。由于这些原因，最后她想告诉老师她的烦恼。故填Because Miss White was very kind and maybe she could understand her. Also, as a famous writer in her school, she was in charge of the school’s Literature Club and was respected by all the students and her readers. 6．通读全文，可以猜测老师可能会说：“有时追求梦想并不容易。你可以找到一种方法来说服你的家人，并向他们展示你的能力。”故填Sometimes it isn’t very easy to pursue your dream. You could find a way to persuade your family and show them what you are capable of. (本题为开放性试题，只要言之有理即可。) （22-23九年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Answer the questions(根据短文内容回答下列问题） This week, my dog of almost 14 years died. What I lost was not just a pet dog. She was so much more than that. I don’t even remember my life without her. My dog only cost $40. She was among hundreds of dogs at Philadelphia’s Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) . PAWS is the largest animal shelter in my city. It is also a “no-kill” shelter. Many other shelters, however, are unable to be  “no-kill”because of the large number of animals they have. Nearly sixty percent of dogs that enter these shelters end up being euthanized (meaning “killed in a peaceful way”) This number could be lowered if more people decided to adopt an animal rather than purchasing one. When you adopt a pet from a shelter, you are not only giving your chosen animal a loving home. You are also saving the lives of many others as you help to free up space for them. Adopting an animal is much cheaper than buying one. Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, many people have had lower incomes than usual. More people have turned to adopting dogs. The idea behind the adoption of a dog is good. However, some animal shelters are worried that after the pandemic is over, some of these new pet owners might become, busy again and no longer have time to care for their animals. These animals might end up back on the street and in the end being put down. So before you take in an animal, think about why you want to do so. Do you truly love it, or do you just want to save money? I like to think back to when I adopted my dog almost 14 years ago. I’m proud that I gave her the life she deserved. Pets can make wonderful additions to our lives. However, almost any pet, including those without a large price tag, can do this. We should never allow man’s best friend to be let down by a system that kills because there is no room. 1．The dog was just a pet to the writer, wasn’t she? 2．Where did the writer get the pet dog? 3．What caused many people to turn to adopting dogs? 4．According to the writer, what might happen to the newly adopted pets after the pandemic? 5．What does on the streetson the streets  “this” in the last paragraph mean? 6．Do you agree with the writer that adopting is better than purchasing? Why?(15-20 words) 【答案】1．No, she didn’t. 2．At PAWS. 3．People’s lower incomes. 4．Some owners might become busy again and the dogs might end up back on the street. 5．Making wonderful additions to our lives. 6．No, I don’t agree. People will value the animals more when they buy them. 【导语】本文作者主要讲述自己养狗的经历，呼吁大家真正的爱护这些动物，减少杀戮和遗弃。 1．根据“What I lost was not just a pet dog. She was so much more than that.我失去的不只是一只宠物狗。她远不止于此。”可知，狗对作者来说不仅仅是一个宠物。故填No, she didn’t. 2．根据“My dog only cost $40. She was among hundreds of dogs at Philadelphia’s Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). PAWS is the largest animal shelter in my city.”可知，作者的狗是从动物收容所(PAWS)买回来的。故填At PAWS. 3．根据“Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, many people have had lower incomes than usual. More people have turned to adopting dogs.”可知，自2019新冠爆发以来，许多人的收入比平时更低了，从而导致越来越多的人转向收养狗。由此说明，人们收入更低导致许多人转向收养狗。故填People’s lower incomes. 4．根据“However, some animal shelters are worried that after the pandemic is over, some of these new pet owners might become, busy again and no longer have time to care for their animals. These animals might end up back on the street and in the end being put down.”可知，作者认为疫情过后，因为一些人会再次忙碌，没有时间照看动物，而把它们再次遗弃街头。故填Some owners might become busy again and the dogs might end up back on the street. 5．根据“Pets can make wonderful additions to our lives. However, almost any pet, including those without a large price tag, can do this.”可知，几乎所有的宠物，包括那些价格不高的宠物，都可以给我们的生活增添精彩。因此this指上文提到的“给我们的生活增添精彩。”故填Making wonderful additions to our lives. 6．开放性作答，言之有理即可，参考答案为：No, I don’t agree. People will value the animals more when they buy them. （22-23九年级上·上海嘉定·期中）根据短文内容回答问题。 The Moments (朋友圈) section of WeChat has become a popular part of the social networking platform (平台). You can share everything about your life on it with your friends. Some students had a discussion on whether to allow our parents to see our moments. Yes No Stella, 16: I think it’s meaningful to let parents see our Moments. Some say that without parents’ involvement (参与), they feel free when sharing things online. However, as teenagers, sometimes we do need our parents’ guidance, especially in term of social experiences. What’s more, shutting them off may make the generation gap bigger and bigger, while inviting them in can help us communicate and feel closer to each other. Denny, 16: Most of my friends keep their parents out of their Moments. They argue that if their parents get involved, they will feel upset. However, I feel happy when my parents comment(评论) on my posts in my Moments. It shows their love and care for me. It also makes them happy and stops them from worrying about me. We’ll leave them when we grow up. Why not cherish (珍惜) every opportunity to interact (互动) with them? Robin, 16: I don’t allow my parents to see my Moments. Everyone needs some privacy and we all have our own secrets and lifestyles. If my parents could see my posts there, they may push me around with their ideas, nagging (唠叨) at me to do as they wished, which would be unacceptable to me even though it would show their love and care. After all, appropriate distance unites the family better. Laura, 16: I believe blocking (屏蔽) our parents in Moments is not a bad idea, as the generation gap can be a great problem. Online social media is mainly a way of communicating with friends of our own age. We can have more freedom to develop our thoughts and interests. Besides, we don’t have to worry about our parents’ presence. To enable them to read our daily posts would create a lot of misunderstandings. 1．According to the passage, what can you share with your friends on the Moments section of WeChat? 2．Why does Stella think it’s meaningful to let parents see our Moments? 3．How do most of Denny’s friends deal with their Moments, block their parents or let them see? 4．Robin doesn’t allow his parents to see his Moments, does he? 5．What’s the advantages of blocking our parents in Moments according to Laura’s opinion? 6．Do you think your parents should be allowed to see your Moments? Why or why not? 【答案】1．We can share everything about our life with our friends. 2．Because she thinks it can help us communicate with our parents and feel closer to each other. 3．They block their parents. 4．No, he doesn’t. 5．We can have more freedom and don’t have to worry about our parents’ presence. 6．Yes(, I do). Because seeing our Moments enables our parents to know us better and feel closer to us. No(, I don’t). Because we need freedom and space to express ourselves. 【导语】本文讲的是微信朋友圈已成为社交网络平台的一部分。该文就是否让我们的父母看朋友圈给出了四个同学的观点。 1．根据文中“You can share everything about your life on it with your friends. ”可知我们可以与朋友分享关于生活的一切，故答案为：We can share everything about our life with our friends. 2．根据文中“What’s more, shutting them off may make the generation gap bigger and bigger, while inviting them in can help us communicate and feel closer to each other.”可知他们可以帮助我们沟通和感觉更接近对方。故答案为：Because she thinks it can help us communicate with our parents and feel closer to each other. 3．根据文中“Most of my friends keep their parents out of their Moments. ”可知丹尼大多数朋友不让他们父母看朋友圈。故答案为：They block their parents. 4．根据文中“I don’t allow my parents to see my Moments.”可知罗宾不让他父母看朋友圈。故答案为：No, he doesn’t. 5．根据文中“We can have more freedom to develop our thoughts and interests.”可知劳拉认为阻止父母看朋友圈可以让他们更自由，而且不必担心父母的存在。故答案为：We can have more freedom and don’t have to worry about our parents’ presence. 6．本题为开放题，言之有理即可。答案示例：Yes(, I do). Because seeing our Moments enables our parents to know us better and feel closer to us. No(, I don’t). Because we need freedom and space to express ourselves. （22-23九年级上·上海黄浦·期中）根据以下内容回答问题。 Every day on Amelia’s way to work she had to pass a slum(贫民窟). Though she was a social worker, she had never paid much attention to it. This changed when she met a boy named Jack. Jack knew that she was the head of social services, and was sure she could help. He reached out his hand to touch her, and said, “Can you help me? I’m looking hard for my dad. ” His hands were so cold that Amelia could not help holding them. She said, “What’s up?” “My mom is sick and too weak to get up. Her birthday is coming. I know my father’s coming back would be the best present. We really love him, and need him. ” “So what’s his name? What does he do?” Amelia asked. He said, “I’ve no idea. My mama said he had left us before I was two years old.” Amelia was deeply moved and said, “Take me to your home, son.” He led her to a small house. Looking around, there was nothing in it except for a small bed. A woman was lying on it. And as Amelia saw her, she knew her life was near its end. The woman said to Amelia, “Please find a home for my son. Please don’t leave him alone in the world.” With tears running from her eyes, Amelia took her hand and said, “I will take care of him and love him as my own son.” In fact, since her husband and she had no child, they had been wanting a child for a long time. Even since Amelia took Jack into her home, life is full of joy and laughter. She got the best present in return for her kindness. 1．Did Amelia pay much attention to a slum on her way to work? 2．Where was Amelia stopped by Jack? 3．Why was Jack looking hard for his dad? 4．When did Jack’s father leave him and his mother? 5．How was Jack’s mother? 6．What can we learn from the story? 【答案】1．No, she didn’t. 2．Near a slum. 3．Because he wanted to give his mother the best birthday present./Because he thought his father’s coming back would be the best present for his mother. /Because his mom was very sick, he wanted his father to come back. 4．Jack’s father left them before he was two years old. 5．She was sick and too weak to get up./She was dying./She was very sick and her life was near its end. 6．When we help others, we may help ourselves at the same time./Mother’s love is the greatest of all./We should lend a helping hand whenever and wherever we can. (Any reasonable answer is acceptable) 【导语】本文主要讲述了Amelia是一名社区工作者，机缘巧合之下把一个贫民窟男孩Jack带回了家，她家就充满了快乐和笑声。 1．根据“Though she was a social worker, she had never paid much attention to it.”可知虽然她是一名社会工作者，但她从来没有关注过它，此处作否定回答。故填No, she didn’t. 2．根据全文内容可知，Jack是住在贫民窟，所以Amelia是在贫民窟附近遇见的Jack。故填Near a slum. 3．根据“Her birthday is coming. I know my father’s coming back would be the best present”可知Jack妈妈的生日快到了，他想给他妈妈一个生日礼物，他认为他爸爸回来就是最好的礼物。故填Because he wanted to give his mother the best birthday present./Because he thought his father’s coming back would be the best present for his mother. /Because his mom was very sick, he wanted his father to come back. 4．根据“My mama said he had left us before I was two years old”可知他爸爸在Jack两岁的时候离开了他们。故填Jack’s father left them before he was two years old. 5．根据“A woman was lying on it. And as Amelia saw her, she knew her life was near its end”可知他妈妈病得很重，生命快要到尽头了。故填She was sick and too weak to get up./She was dying./She was very sick and her life was near its end. 6．开放性试题。通读全文可知，从这个故事中我们可以学到帮助别人同时也是帮助自己，或者妈妈的爱是世界上最伟大，或者我们应该随时随地伸出援手。故填When we help others, we may help ourselves at the same time./Mother’s love is the greatest of all./We should lend a helping hand whenever and wherever we can. (Any reasonable answer is acceptable) （20-21九年级上·上海·期中）Peek Into Team Kids Challenge in Action Team Kids' flagship(王牌) program is the school-based, five-week Team Kids Challenge. The Challenge enables an average of 650 students at each middle school to learn about important community issues(问题) and to work alongside police officers, fire-fighters, parent volunteers and Team Kids mentors(导师). Each year, Team Kids hosts a challenge at 30 schools, thanks to the combined efforts of nearly 25,000 students, their families and 35 community partners. Kicking off with an assembly(集会) led by Team Kids staff, police officers and firefighters, the program delivers lessons about important community issues, such as homelessness, hunger and the environment. Every student is invited to participate in a weekly challenge, such as collecting food or clothing. Once a week during lunch recess(休息), sixth and seventh graders volunteer on the Leadership Team, further improving their skills and abilities as leaders. This team plans a school -wide carnival activity to raise money for a charitable cause of their choice, with the aim of helping children and families in need of food, shelter and other care. To give students an even greater sense of impact(影响力), Team Kids ensures that 100% of the money is donated directly to a charity organization selected by students. The organizations that students have chosen include the American Red Cross, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Make - A - Wish Foundation, OC Rescue Mission, Orange-wood Children. Foundation, Second Harvest Food Bank and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Since 2001, Team Kids Challenge participants have raised more than $600,000. The Team Challenge is delivered at no charge to participating students or schools. 1．What is the Team Kids Challenge? 2．What kind of lessons does the Team Kids Challenge deliver? 3．Who does the Leadership Team raise money for? 4．Can the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals get the donation from Team Kids? 5．How much do students need to pay to participate in the Team Kids Challenge? 6．What do you think of the Team Kids Challenge? And why? (Give at least 2 reasons) 【答案】1．A school-based, five-week Team Kids’ flagship program. 2．The program delivers lessons about important community issues, such as homelessness, hunger and the environment. 3．For a charitable cause of their choice, with the aim of helping children and families in need of food, shelter and other care. 1．Yes, it can. 2．None. 3．开放性题，答案合理即可。参考答案为：I think it is helpful and powerful. Because this team plans a school-wide carnival activity to raise money for a charitable cause of their choice, and it has chosen many organizations and has raised much money. 【分析】本文介绍了孩子团队的王牌节目《孩子团队的挑战》，这个节目不但锻炼了中学生处理问题的能力，同时也为慈善机构筹集资金，帮助需要的孩子和家庭。 1．根据“Team Kids' flagship(王牌) program is the school-based, five-week Team Kids Challenge”，可知，它是一个基于学校，为期五周的团队挑战节目，故填A school-based, five-week Team Kids’ flagship program. 2．根据“the program delivers lessons about important community issues, such as homelessness, hunger and the environment”，可知，这个项目提供关于重要社区问题的课程，如无家可归，饥饿和环境等，故填The program delivers lessons about important community issues, such as homelessness, hunger and the environment. 3．根据“This team plans a school -wide carnival activity to raise money for a charitable cause of their choice, with the aim of helping children and families in need of food, shelter and other care”，可知，为他们选择的慈善事业筹集资金，目的是帮助需要食物、住所和其他照顾的儿童和家庭，故填For a charitable cause of their choice, with the aim of helping children and families in need of food, shelter and other care. 4．根据“The organizations that students have chosen include the American Red Cross, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals”，可知，美国防止虐待动物协会可以得到捐款，故填Yes, it can. 5．根据“The Team Challenge is delivered at no charge to participating students or schools”，可知，学生是免费参加的，故填None. 6．开放性题，答案合理即可。我认为它是很有帮助的也很有影响力。因为该团队计划一个全校范围的嘉年华活动来为他们选择的慈善事业筹集资金，目的是帮助需要食物、住所和其他照顾的儿童和家庭，因此它是很有帮助的。他们选择了很多组织并筹集了很多资金，因此它是很有影响力的。I think it is helpful and powerful. Because this team plans a school-wide carnival activity to raise money for a charitable cause of their choice, and it has chosen many organizations and has raised much money. （19-20九年级上·上海·期中） What will the home of the future look like? A team of architects in Hong Kong say that city homes will be tiny, as populations continue to grow and space becomes more expensive. They have designed “spaceflats” that are only 30 square metres in size. These flats have small rooms: a living room, a bathroom and a bedroom, as well as a balcony（阳台）, but everything is carefully planned to make good use of the limited space. The living room is the main room of the flat. It can be used as an office, a kitchen or even a second bedroom. There is a sofa that can be changed into a bed. The dining table can be changed into a computer desk. And, if not needed, both the sofa-bed and the table can be folded away（折叠收拢）. There is a flat-screen TV, which can also serve as a computer monitor. You can’t see the cooker, the microwave and the small refrigerator because they are all hidden out of sight. The other rooms are small but practical（实用的）. The bathroom contains a toilet and shower. The double bed in the bedroom can also be a sofa, if necessary. The balcony has enough space for two people to sit and you may see an amazing fountain on it. All the rooms have high ceiling to provide as much storage（存储）space as possible, while the flat has large windows to let in plenty of sunlight. “Spaceflats” are now being tested in a building in Hong Kong. “It’s wonderful,” said one citizen, “The flat is so well designed that you feel that there is plenty of space.” 1．Will city homes be tiny according to the architects in Hong Kong? __________________________________________________________________ 2．What can the living room be used as? __________________________________________________________________ 3．How many things are hidden out of sight? __________________________________________________________________ 4．Where can the owner enjoy the nice view? __________________________________________________________________ 5．There is plenty of sunlight in the flats, isn’t there? ___________________________________________________________________ 6．Would you like to live in the “spaceflats”? why? ___________________________________________________________________ 【答案】1．Yes, they will. 2．It can be used as an office, a kitchen even a second bedroom. 3．Three/3. 4．On the balcony. 5．Yes, there is. 6．Yes, I’d like to. Because I can enjoy the sunlight in spaceflat.（答案不唯一） 【分析】本文介绍了未来城市住宅的样子，面积虽然不大，但是功能齐全。 1．根据第一段中“A team of architects in Hong Kong say that city homes will be tiny”可知，香港的一个建筑师团队说，城市住宅将会很小，所以此处是肯定回答。故填Yes, they will. 2．根据第三段中“It can be used as an office, a kitchen or even a second bedroom.”可知，客厅可以用作办公室，厨房，甚至是第二个卧室。故填It can be used as an office, a kitchen or even a second bedroom. 3．根据第三段中“You can’t see the cooker, the microwave and the small refrigerator because they are all hidden out of sight”可知，你看不到炊具、微波炉和小冰箱，因为它们都藏在视线之外，所以一共有3样东西藏在视线之外。故填Three/3. 4．根据第四段中“The balcony has enough space for two people to sit and you may see an amazing fountain on it.”可知，阳台有足够的空间让两个人坐下，你可以在上面看到一个令人惊叹的喷泉，所以在阳台上可以欣赏到美景。故填On the balcony. 5．根据第四段中“All the rooms have high ceiling to provide as much storage（存储）space as possible, while the flat has large windows to let in plenty of sunlight. ”可知，所有的房间都有高高的天花板，以提供尽可能多的存储空间，而公寓有大窗户可以让充足的阳光进入，所以公寓里是有充足阳光的，此处用肯定回答。故填Yes, there is. 6．本题为开放性题目，答案言之有理即可。题目为一般疑问句，用yes或no回答，并陈述自己的理由。故填：Yes, I’d like to. Because I can enjoy the sunlight in spaceflat. （20-21九年级上·上海·期中）Answer the questions（根据短文内容回答下列问题） In general, laws for children are a good thing. One hundred years ago in industrial countries, children worked 18 hours a day in a factory at age seven. The factory owner could beat a child who fell asleep or was not fast enough. Both parents and teachers could do the same. Today, there are many laws about children all over the world. Some people think children must obey rules or they should be punished others do not agree. The Inuits or Eskimos in Alaska almost never punish their children. The parents don’t hit them. If the children go too far, the parents punish them by making fun of them. Children in other parts of the world are not as lucky as Eskimo children. American parents can spank（打……臀部） their children at home, but a teacher cannot hit a child in public school. This is also true in Germany. In contrast（对比）, it is against the law for anyone to hit a child in Sweden. Swedish parents cannot spank their children. The children also have a special government official who works for their rights. There is even a plan for children to divorce from their parents though this is not a law yet！ 1．How were children treated in industrial countries 100 years ago？ 2．What does the author mean by “go too far？” 3．Can a teacher in Germany hit his students in public school？ 4．What kind of people can beat children in Sweden？ 5．What does it mean by “a plan for children to divorce from their parents？” 6．How do you think parents in China should educate their children if they don’t behave？ 【答案】1．They were treated badly. 2．Do something improper too much. 3．No. he can't. 4．None can do that. 5．A plan for ending the children’s relationship with their parents. 6．They should learn from Swedish parents and never beat their children. （合理即可） 【分析】本文介绍了世界各地有许多关于儿童的法律。有些国家的父母和老师不打孩子们，但是有些国家的父母和老师打孩子们。 1．根据One hundred years ago in industrial countries, children worked 18 hours a day in a factory at age seven. The factory owner could beat a child who fell asleep or was not fast enough. Both parents and teachers could do the same.可知，在100年前，孩子们很小就在工厂工作很长时间，工厂主人会打孩子们，老师和父母也打孩子们，因此孩子们受到了恶劣地对待。故填They were treated badly. 2．根据the parents punish them by making fun of them.可知，父母会惩罚他们，因此表示他们做了很多不正确的事，故填Do something improper too much. 3．根据American parents can spank（打……臀部） their children at home, but a teacher cannot hit a child in public school. This is also true in Germany.可知，在德国，老师不能在公立学校打孩子。因此用否定回答，故填No, he can't. 4．根据In contrast（对比）, it is against the law for anyone to hit a child in Sweden. Swedish parents cannot spank their children.可知，在瑞典，任何人打小孩都是违法的。瑞典父母不能打孩子屁股。因此在瑞典没有人可以打孩子，故填None can do that. 5．There is even a plan for children to divorce from their parents though this is not a law yet！表示甚至还有一个让孩子与父母分离的计划，尽管这还不是法律!因此这表示是一个结束孩子和父母关系的计划。故填A plan for ending the children’s relationship with their parents. 6．根据Swedish parents cannot spank their children.可知，瑞典的父母不打他们的孩子，因此中国的父母，应该向瑞典的父母学习，从来不打他们的孩子们。故填They should learn from Swedish parents and never beat their children. 【点睛】认真阅读问题，根据问题要求，在文中寻找答案所在的语句或段落，进行分析理解，概括归纳，写出正确的答案。例如小题4，根据In contrast（对比）, it is against the law for anyone to hit a child in Sweden. Swedish parents cannot spank their children.可知，在瑞典，任何人打小孩都是违法的。瑞典父母不能打孩子屁股。因此在瑞典没有人可以打孩子，故填None can do that. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$