专题02 说明文阅读（期末真题好题速递）-【好题汇编】备战2024-2025学年九年级英语上学期期末真题分类汇编（湖南专用）

专题02 阅读理解之说明文阅读 Passage A （湖南省湖湘C13教育联盟2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末） On Oct 11, robot history was made when Ai-Da, a human - like robot artist talked at a meeting in the UK. The topic for the meeting was " A Creative Future ". Ai-Da paints using cameras in her eyes and robotic arms. She " thinks " and answers questions using AI algorithms （算法）. She has painted the UK queen and had her work presented in galleries（画廊）. Describing herself, Ai-Da told people at the meeting that " I am a robot and I depend on computer programs and algorithms " and " although not alive, I can still create art ". Amusingly, at the meeting, Ai-Da " slept "- it shut down and had to be restarted. But her ability to answer questions in real time shows the huge developments of AI. These are developments that will continue. One person who seems interested in this is Elon Musk. He is planning on creating his own Al robots for his company, Tesla. Musk presented Tesla's human - like robot, named Optimus, at Tesla's AI Day on Sept 30. Tesla showed videos of their robot doing simple tasks like carrying boxes and watering plants, said CNN. With robots becoming more and more part of our daily lives, we may have to learn to live with them. But will people be happy to have these robotic friends or will they feel threatened(威胁的)by them? As Ai-Da said," Technology can be both a threat and an opportunity. " 27．What's the topic for the meeting in the UK? A．Ai-Da - a human - like robot artist. B．A Creative Future. C．The history of AI. 28．Which of the following is TRUE about Ai-Da? A．She can create art. B．She can answer people's questions in real time. C．She can create her own programs. 29．According to the passage, Tesla's robot can do the following things EXCEPT____. A．carrying boxes B．watering flowers C．creating art 30．What might the writer think of robots? A．They are the best friends of human beings. B．They bring both threats and opportunities. C．People will live a much happier life with robots. Passage B （永州市冷水滩区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末） The opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games marked the richest and most skillful use of AR (增强现实技术) in history. "Technologies such as AR have allowed us to express more, " said Sha Xiaolan, director of the opening ceremony. "We've fully put AR into the opening ceremony. It offers people special experience to feel Chinese culture in Hangzhou. " At 8 p. m. on Saturday at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, the opening ceremony started with an amazing performance. It showed the culture, history and natural beauty of Hangzhou and Zhejiang. The technologies were fully used into each of the programs from beginning to end. It started with Kongming Lanterns and ended up with digital (数字的) fireworks and a digital torchbearer（火炬手）. All of these meant Hangzhou's promise to be an environmentally friendly Asian Games. "You saw a little AR during the closing ceremony at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. But it was fully a part of the performance and brought things like water to life at this ceremony. " Sha Xiaolan said. "Because of it, the opening ceremony was beyond expectations（超出预期）. " 28．From Sha Xiaolan, we can know that the opening ceremony ____. A．made full use of technologies B．showed the spirit of teamwork C．was designed in a traditional way 29．What did the opening ceremony end up with? A．Kongming Lanterns and Digital fireworks. B．Kongming Lanterns and a digital torchbearer. C．Digital fireworks and a digital torchbearer. 30．What does"it"refer to in Paragraph 5? A．AR. B．The opening ceremony. C．The Beijing Olympic Winter Games. 31．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To explain the history of the Hangzhou Asian Games. B．To show new technology used in the Hangzhou Asian Games. C．To encourage people to watch the Hangzhou Asian Games. Passage C （娄底市新化县2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） Every day in China, about 200 million children go to school. Many of them take school buses. What should we do to keep these students safe on the road? On April 5th, the State Council (国务院) published new rules about school bus safety. These new rules are stricter than the old ones. Under the new rules, local governments must make sure that students go to nearby schools or boarding schools to reduce traffic risks. Also, local governments must help kids in the countryside reach their school buses. From now on, school buses have a speed limit (限制) of 80 km/h on highways and 60 km/h on normal roads. While on the road, other cars must let school buses go first. The new rules also say that school buses must never be overloaded (超载的). There are many other rules as well. A school bus must have more than seven seats. On each bus, there must be at least one adult to keep an eye on the kids. Each school bus must have a fire extinguisher (灭火器), a first-aid kit (急救箱) and a GPS. Last year, a series of school bus accidents happened in China. To stop such accidents, the Central Government decided to strengthen (加强) the rules for school buses. The most serious accident happened in November in Gansu, when a nine-seat minibus crashed (碰撞). There were 62 children inside, and 21 of them died. 28. The underlined word “reduce” in paragraph 3 means “________” in Chinese? A. 加强 B. 禁止 C. 减少 29. Under the new rules, which of the following is NOT true? A. School buses can go first when there are other cars. B. School buses must drive 80km/h or less on highways. C. School buses must drive 80 km/h or less on normal roads. 30. According to the passage, the government made new rules because ________. A. 21 students died in school bus accidents last year B. school buses in China were not safe enough before C. 200 million children in China go to school by bus every day 31. What is the best title of this passage? A. A school bus must have more than seven seats. B. Local governments must help kids. C. Safety first on the school bus. Passage D（衡阳市衡山县多校2023-2024学年九年级上学期1月期末） One of the things to be learnt in a foreign language is guessing. You guess what kind of thing to come when listening to someone talking. People do this all the time in their own language, so it is necessary(必要的) to do this in a foreign language, too. Here are some examples. 1. " What's thematter?""I went to a party last night, so I…" 2. "I feel so tired these days. "" I think you'd better..." 3. " Of course, she never stops talking. She is one of the most..." You can see from the above three examples that the context(上下文) helps a lot in understanding what is being talked about. So" guessing " is very important in understanding English, especially(尤其) spoken English. 16．This passage tells us mainly about ____. A．the importance of guessing in learning a foreign language B．how to guess what one is going to talk about C．some examples of right guessing 17．From the context, we can infer maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE 1 is ____. A．"… so I didn't have a good time." B．"… so I went to bed very late." C．"… so I got up very early." 18．Maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE 2 is ____. A．"I think you'd better have a good rest and take good care of yourself." B．"I think you'd better have something to drink." C．"I think you'd better get some help from your friends." 19．Maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE 3 is ____. A．"… she is one of the most beautiful women." B．"… she is one of the most famous speakers." C．"… she is one of the most talkative women." 20．From the passage we can infer that guessing is ____ in learning a foreign language. A．more important in spoken English than in written English B．more important than any other way C．more important in written English than in spoken English Passage E （常德市鼎城区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） Thousands of years ago, in the south of ancient China, there lived Shen Nong, a man who had an ox (牛) head and human body. Seeing that local people were suffering from disease, he built ladders and houses on a high mountain to store hundreds of medical plants. To remember him, people named the place Shennongjia. The legend (传说) makes Shennongjia in Hubei an inviting place for tourists. Traveling there is a unique experience, as you can see scenery of the four seasons from different altitudes (海拔). “When the bottom of the mountain is summer, the top is spring and while the foothill is autumn, the top is covered with ice,” local people say of the special climate of Shennongjia. Shennongjia is also home to 5, 000 species of animals and plants. Many animals in danger live there, such as the golden monkey, the clouded leopard and the Asian black bear. One interesting and mysterious thing about Shennongjia is its legend of wild men. Some people once claimed (声称) that they saw big prints or big-foot creatures. Yet so far, scientists haven’t proved it is true and some say they are just bears. The beautiful place has received a new title. On July 17, 2016, Shennongjia Forestry District was added to United Nations World Heritage list as a natural site. China now has 50 world heritage sites (遗址), second only to Italy in the world. 12. The story of Shen Nong tells that ________. A. Shen Nong had an ox body B. Shen Nong helped the local people C. Shen Nong hid medical plants for himself 13. From the passage, we know ________. A. some wild men live in Shennongjia B. Shennongjia is home to 5,000 special animals C. Shennongjia is one of the world heritage sites 14. Which country has the most world heritage sites? A. Italy. B. China. C. The UN. 15. What is the best title of the passage? A. The Amazing Shennongjia B. The Legend of Shen Nong C. China’s World Heritage Sites Passage F （永州市江华县2022-2023学年九年级上学期期末考试） Mom and Dad are two of the most important persons in your life. Over your lifetime, they may influence you more than anyone else you will meet. So if your mom loves to read, you just might grow up carrying a book wherever you go, just as she does. But parents do a lot more than just pass on their hobbies. Moms and Dads need to care for their kids the minute their kids are born. Most parents will do this as long as they live. Here are some ways you can stay close, get along well, and build a strong relationship with your parents. ◆ Spend time together. Instead of playing computer games or watching TV, ask your mom and dad to play with you. Go outside together, or do some reading. ◆ Be kind. Little things might mean a lot to your mom or dad. You can brighten a parent's day with a hug, a card, or a joke. It's also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room without being asked. And if you try not to fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents will be so happy! ◆ Do your best at whatever you do. You don't have to be perfect, but when you do your best, you make your parents proud. It makes them happy to see how you're turning into a great kid. Why? Because it lets them know they're doing a good job. 23．Who may influence you more than anyone else you will meet according to the passage? A．Teachers. B．Friends. C．Parents. 24．Which of the following can't help you build a strong relationship with your parents? A．Playing computer games or watching TV. B．Spending time together. C．Doing your best at whatever you do. 25．Your parents will be unhappy if you ____. A．clean up their room without being asked B．fight with your brothers or sisters C．try your best to do something 26．What does the underlined "It" in the last paragraph mean? A．To be perfect B．Do your best C．They do well in their office work Passage G （娄底市双峰县2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末英语考试） In 2019, Wu Zhengan lost his left arm at work. He looked for a new job many times after that, but it was difficult because he had only one hand. At that time One day in March 2020, Wu found some information about a bionic （仿生的） hand called OHand in an online video. Without thinking（产品）. He said the decision changed his life. With the help of the bionic hand, Wu can not only perform simple everyday tasks such as getting dressed, but also ride a bike and use a computer. At last, he was able to find a new job. OHand has signal sensors （信号传感器） to get the user's thoughts. The bionic hand can do 27 groups of movements （动作）. This can help disabled people carry out daily activities. Ni Hualiang, says he hopes people can live a normal life and find a job with his products. He says some foreign products are too expensive. Their products are as good as those in Europe and America. But they are much cheaper. Ni and his teammates are trying hard to help more people in the future. 26．What happened to Wu Zhengan in 2019? A．He left home to work. B．He lost his arm. C．He got a new job. 27．How did Wu Zhengan probably feel after learning about OHand? A．Worried. B．Hopeless. C．Interested. 28．What can the signal sensors do? A．Get the user's thoughts. B．Do simple movements. C．Get the online information. 29．Why does Ni Hualiang make the products like OHand? A．To compete （竞争） with European and American products. B．To make excellent products for foreign people. C．To help more people like Wu Zhengan. 30．What is the best title of the article? A．The story of Wu Zhengan. B．The story of Ni Hualiang. C．OHand helps disabled people carry out daily activities. Passage H （株洲市渌口区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） Different countries have different customs. When you are in different countries, you should follow their customs. ·In China, it’s impolite to talk when eating dinner. And you’re not supposed to start eating first if there are older people at the table. ·Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip (付小费). It is usual to tip waiters, taxi drivers and porters who help carry your bags. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount (数量). ·In Spain it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late, and restaurants do not generally open until after 9:00 p.m. ·In Saudi Arabia, men kiss one another on the cheek (脸颊). Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite of you to do the same. ·In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don’t put it into your pocket as soon as you get it. The person expects you to read it. 4. How many countries are mentioned in this passage? A. Five. B. Six. C. Seven. 5. What does the underlined word “porters” mean in Chinese? A. 搬运工 B. 水电工 C. 建筑工 6. If you travel to the US, and you spend $100 on a taxi ride, how much are you supposed to tip? A. $10. B. $15. C. $20. 7. Which of the following is true? A. You are expected to kiss your host on the cheek in Japan. B. Generally, restaurants don’t offer dinner after 9:00 p.m. in Spain. C. It’s impolite to eat first if there are older people at the table in China. Passage I （株洲市炎陵县2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） Motuo (墨脱) lies in the south of the Himalayas in Tibet. It is known as the “Natural Museum of Tibet”. It is home to all kinds of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, plants and animals. Its special geographic location (地理位置) makes it a beautiful place. It was one of the hardest places to reach and was the last city in China without a highway. The construction (施工) of the first highway to Motuo started in the 1960s. However, it was not completed until over 50 years later. In 2014, the construction of its second highway—the Paimo Highway started. In October 2022, the construction of the main body of the highway was completed. They are great engineering projects. In this area, earthquakes and heavy rains happened very often. There could be falling rocks or even landslides (滑坡). People must build many walls and nets to protect the two highways. Another challenge was the snow. Plenty of snow sometimes destroyed rocks and roads. As a result, the construction of the highways to Motuo was stopped several times. To solve this problem, people built a tunnel (隧道) that goes through the mountain area. The two highways stand for the Chinese spirit of “never giving up”. They are ways to connect Motuo to the outside world and show how China cares about people in the far areas. 28. Where is Motuo? A. It’s in the south of the Himalayas. B. It’s in the north of the Himalayas. C. It’s in the east of the Himalayas. 29. When did the construction of the first highway to Motuo start? A. In the 1980s. B. In the 1970s. C. In the 1960s. 30. How must people deal with the falling rocks or even landslides according to the passage? A. People must build a tunnel. B. People must build a bridge. C. People must build many walls and nets. 31. What’s the main idea of the article? A. To introduce the two highways to Motuo. B. To explain the importance of Motuo C. To show the beauty of Motuo. Passage J （衡阳市衡东县天英中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末） Avoid Giving Certain Flowers in Russia Be careful when giving flowers to your friend or a business partner in Russia. Yellow flowers mean a trick or a relationship break-up. No red carnations (康乃馨), too. Traditionally, red carnations have something to do with death. Don't Show Up on Time in Venezuela In Venezuela, if you are invited over to someone's home for a meal, it's suggested that you arrive 10 to 15 minutes later than the planned time. Being early or on time is viewed as being rude there. Always Use a Knife and Fork in Norway In Norway, table manners are extremely important. Most meals, including sandwiches, are eaten using knives and forks. Skip the Tab in Turkey When doing business in Turkey, it's the custom for your host to pay for your meal. Request to split (平摊) the bill will be viewed as a polite way but won't be accepted. If you would like to pay your share, Turks suggest inviting your host to a follow-up meal. 4．What color of flowers CAN'T be given at weddings in Russia? A．Blue. B．Yellow. C．Purple. 5．If your friend invites you to her home at 5 p. m. in Venezuela, what is a good time to arrive? A．4:10 p. m. B．4:45 p. m. C．5:13 p. m. 6．According to the text, which country extremely values table manners? A．Russia. B．Turkey. C．Norway. 7．When a man wants to pay for a whole meal for you in Turkey, what should you do? A．Ask for a share of the bill. B．Ask to pay it all instead. C．Invite him for another meal. \ Passage A（长沙市2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） A Humour has been considered a sign of high intelligence throughout human history. For example, people tell jokes to show their cleverness. And while many studies show the close relationship between intelligence and humour in adults, there is less research on the topic in children. Now, new research carried out on Turkish schoolchildren has made a great discovery. For the new study, more than 200 children made comments on 10 newly drawn cartoons. Seven experts then gave scores to them according to the funniness of the comments and their relevance (关联性) to the cartoons. When these children’s intelligence and humour performance were compared, the researchers found that intelligence had a great influence on the children’s humour ability. They also found that children with higher levels of general knowledge were better able to produce humour. Besides, the study also shows that this kind of connection appears to be much stronger in children than in adults. While the study shows intelligence can influence the humour of children and adults differently, the authors say there is one important thing we should pay attention to. Both humour and intelligence are shaped by cultural beliefs and values. A joke considered funny in one culture may be tedious in another. Likewise, an action may be considered a sign of high intelligence in one culture but other cultures may find it improper. Thus, we should keep this in mind when we talk about the influence of intelligence on humorous behaviour. “We are really interested in the quality of humour made by children. Humour is often used for entertainment by adults, but children mostly use it to make themselves better accepted by people around them,” said Professor Ugur. “So, teachers! Next time you look at the ‘class clowns (students in a class who behave in a funny or silly way)’, do not consider them foolish. It is highly likely that those ‘class clowns’, who have great intelligence, are looking for acceptance.” 6. What does the new study find? A. Adults usually use humour to attract friends. B. Children are better at using humour than adults. C. Children’s intelligence has an effect on humour. 7. What does the underlined word “tedious” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Boring. B. Interesting. C. Surprising. 8. What should be considered when we study humour and intelligence? A. One’s culture. B. One’s education. C. One’s body language. 9. Which statement is true? A. A joke which is funny in China must be funny in other countries. B. Children often use humor for entertainment. C. The higher levels of general knowledge children have, the better they can produce humour. 10 What does Professor Ugur probably think of the class clowns? A. They are strange. B. They want to be accepted. C. They are embarrassed. Passage B（长沙市雅礼集团2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） The 2024 Spring Festival Gala official mascot (吉祥物), “Loong Chenchen”, was unveiled (公布) by the China Media Group on Wednesday. The name “Loong Chenchen” includes the Chinese character “Loong”, which translates to “dragon” in English. The dragon has held significant spiritual and cultural importance in China. The mascot “Loong Chenchen” shows great meanings of good luck, peace, health and happiness. The mascot is designed (设计) difficultly, drawing ideas from China’s deep and rich traditional culture. For details, the design of the dragon claw (爪子) in “Loong Chenchen” gets ideas from the pattern of the Nine-Dragon Wall of the Palace Museum in Beijing. The pattern on the dragon stomach is from the cloud and thunder shapes in the Western Zhou Dynasty. The dragon fin (鳍) is based on a Tang Dynasty (618-907) artifact (历史文物) which looks like a moving gold dragon. The color of “Loong Chenchen” has traditional Chinese names, including “Chengxia” and “Chunchen”. “Chengxia” which means red or rosy clouds in English, stands for youth and vitality. The color of “Chunchen” is a symbol of spring, hope and growth. The Spring Festival Gala or “Chunwan” is so popular that it has become an important part of the Lunar New Year celebrations, which is deeply loved by the Chinese people. During the Spring Festival, families throughout China will come together. Broadcasting on the Lunar New Year’s Eve, the Gala is watched by more than one billion people. It symbolizes a time for family gatherings and the joyful beginning of the new year. 24. What is “Loong Chenchen”? A. A mascot. B. A festival. C. A Chinese character. 25. Which of the following is NOT true about the dragon? A. The design of its stomach is from the cloud and thunder shapes. B. The design of its fin is based on a Western Zhou Dynasty artifact. C. The design of its claw gets ideas from the pattern of the Nine-Dragon Wall. 26. What does the underlined word “vitality” mean in paragraph 3? A. 老态龙钟 B. 慈眉善目 C. 朝气蓬勃 27. What's the main idea of the last paragraph? A. The history of the Spring Festival Gala. B. The popularity of the Spring Festival Gala. C. The organization of the Spring Festival Gala. Passage C（长沙市明德教育集团2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） On a boat near Costa Rica (哥斯达黎加), a team of biologist is helping a turtle (海龟), which is having trouble breathing. And the team discovers why—there is something inside its nose. A scientist tries to extract the object, but the turtle cries in pain. Finally, after eight minutes, a long object is pulled out: It is a 10-centimeter plastic straw. The video of the turtle’s rescue (救援) has been posted on YouTube. It has attracted tons of attention to the growing problem: The world’s seas are full of plastic. Since 2000, the plastic production has been increased all around the world, but we only recycle less than one-fifth of it. A lot of this plastic waste ends up in the ocean. Most of this plastic will never biodegrade (生物降解). This ocean plastic hurts millions of sea animals every year. Some fish eat plastic because it is covered with sea plants, and it looks and smells like food. “In some cases, eating sharped pieces of plastic can seriously hurt sea animals and even cause death,” says biologist Matthew Savoca. Plastic is useful to people because it is strong and lasts a long time—but this is bad for sea animals who eat or get stuck in it. According to Savoca, “Single-use” plastics are the worst. These items are used only once before we throw them away. Such as straws, water bottles, and plastic bags. About 700 sea species have been caught in or have eaten this kind of plastic. Luckily, the turtle was sent back into the ocean. How will plastic affect sea animals in the future? “I think we’ll know the answers in 5 to 10 years’ time,” says Debra Lee Magadini from Columbia University. But by then, another 25 million tons of plastic will already be in the ocean. 28. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “extract”? A. 询问 B. 捡起 C. 取出 29. The second paragraph is mainly about ________. A. how many people have watched the rescue B. how long people have used plastic products C. how serious the plastic pollution is in the ocean 30. Why are the seas full of plastic waste? A. Because sea animals consume (消耗) plastic. B. Because more plastic is produced than recycled. C. Because plastic can be biodegraded in the sea quickly. 31. What can we know from the text? A. “Single-use” is people’s favorite. B. Plastic waste can even cause death to sea animals. C. The ocean’s plastic problem will be solved in a decade. Passage D（长沙市雨花区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） Math is very useful. Math is not just an important subject in school. It is also essential (必要的) for many of your daily tasks. You likely use it every day to perform real-life skills, like grocery shopping, cooking and tracking your finances (财务). You learn in math class how to calculate (计算) interest and compound interest (复利). You can use these skills to manage your money now and when you grow up. These skills will also help you decide which credit card is best for you. Calculating is an important math skill. It will be useful when you fit up your future homes. It can help you work out how much paint you need when repainting a room. Geometry (几何学) and trigonometry ( 三角学) can help you do better in sports. It can help you work out the best way to hit a ball or run around a track. You’ll also need it when you want to install (安装) new tiles (瓷砖) in a bathroom or kitchen. People use math skills when they cook. For example, it’s very common to make half of a recipe. In this case, you’ll use proportions (比例) to make the correct calculations for each ingredient. You will use math when you go shopping. Stores often have sales that offer a percentage of the original prices. You will also use math to decide which package of soda is the best deal. Some children say they hate math. They think math is not useful and that the only reason to learn it is to pass exams. They need to learn more about how people use math every day. Once they see how math can be used, they will see its importance and become more interested in the subject. 28. Learning to calculate interest can be helpful in ________. A. cooking dinner B. doing grocery shopping C. managing personal money 29. What may help you do better in sports? A. Geometry and calculating. B. Geometry and trigonometry. C. Trigonometry and calculating. 30. According to Paragraph 5, why do some children learn math? A. To pass exams. B. To learn to cook. C. To learn to install new tiles in the house. 31. How can children become more interested in math? A. By taking more tests. B. By painting more rooms. C. By learning more about how people use math every day. Passage E（长沙市开福区青竹湖湘一外国语学校2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） When talking about basketball, you may think of NBA or CBA. But have you heard of VBA? It means basketball games organized by local people in the countryside, with players being locals. VBA got popular online across China in the summer of 2022 because of the basketball games held in Taipan Village, Guizhou Province. From July 12 to 20, 176 teams took part in the games which were part of a festival. After that, another 27 games were held from July 30 to August 2 in the village as part of Guzhou’s “Beautiful Countryside” basketball competition. Sixteen teams from different towns competed and the final winner got a special prize—a 650-kilogram cow. The games had no superstar players, no advertisements, and no tickets, but the atmosphere (气氛) was warm. All players must be locals over the age of 22 and professional players are not allowed to take part in the competition. The players ran up and down the court (球场) at all times of the day and night. Although the weather was very hot, thousands of people went to watch the games. Some of them even live hundreds of miles away. Online, tens of millions of people watched the games. In fact, local Miao people hold basketball games every year to celebrate the traditional Chixin Festival. In the past, local people had great fun playing basketball on dirty ground and even made baskets by themselves. With support from the government, new standard basketball courts have been built in recent years. This has encouraged more people to exercise. In 2021, the “Beautiful Countryside” basketball competition was held for the first time. Since then, the games have got more attention. VBA not only passes down local culture but also helps create a better life in the countryside. 8. What does “V” in VBA refer to (所指)? A. Vacation. B. Volunteer. C. Village. 9. Which of the following is TRUE about the basketball games in 2022? A. All of them were held for a festival. B. The basketball court was put to good use. C. The weather was cool during the competition. 10. Which of the following does the writer agree with? A. Local Miao people didn’t use to take an interest in basketball. B. Once in a while, some superstar players are invited to play in the games. C. VBA makes it possible to help the countryside have a better development. 11. What is the best title of the text? A. The Rise of VBA across China B. Miao People’s Love for Basketball C. Efforts to Build Beautiful Countryside Passage F （常德市初中教学联盟校2023年下学期协作考试） Different countries have different customs. When you are in different countries, you should follow the customs there. In China, you are not supposed to start eating first if there are older people at the table. Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip (给小费). It is usual to tip waiters，taxi drivers and porters who help carry your bags at a train station, an airport or in a hotel. Waiters expect to get a fifteen percent tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount. In England, you can see people standing in line almost everywhere, at the bus stop, in a bank, in the post office, in the doctor’s waiting room and so on. So when you are in the UK, make sure to wait in a queue even if there are only two of you. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather there. It’s a favorite subject of conversations with the British. In Spain, it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late, and restaurants do not usually open until 9:00 p. m. In Saudi Arabia, men kiss one another on the cheek (脸颊). Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same. In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don’t put it into your pocket soon. The person expects you to read it before you put it away. Don’t forget to be careful of your body language when you express something in conversations. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another. 9. How does the author write the text? A. By telling stories B. By giving examples C. By giving reasons 10. According to Paragraph 2, when you eat in a restaurant in the US and the cost of your meal is $120, you’re supposed to leave _________ as a tip. A. $24 B. $18 C. $15 11. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A. Restaurants in Spain usually close at 9:00 p. m. B. It’s impolite to talk about the weather in England. C. When people in Saudi Arabia meet, they kiss each other on the cheek. 12. What is this passage mainly about? A. Customs in different countries. B. How to use body language. C. Table manners in six countries. Passage G （湖南省株洲市攸县2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试英语试题） .Lantern festivals add magic to celebrations and their designs are deeply inspired (激励) by traditional culture. On Sept 24, 2023, Wan Songtao and his team organized the lantern show at the Aldrich Bay Park in Hong Kong. Later, they hurried back to their hometown of Zigong in Sichuan province, where another grand lantern show was on the way. “The older I grow, the more I like lantern making.” the 54-year-old Wan Songtao tells China Daily. Early in the morning after landing in Zigong, Wan went to work at Chinese Lantern World, an ocean of light and color by huge lanterns in the shape of humans, flowers, animals and buildings to celebrate the traditional Chinese festivals. The show attracted (吸引) over 210,000 visitors from around China to the city, which is known for being home to one of the world’s best lantern shows. Wan has made lanterns for over 30 years. In 2015, he was recognized as a city-level inheritor (继承人). At college, Wan studied painting, which led him to think about how to combine (结合) art with lantern design. Later in his work, he kept trying till now. Each year, he invites a French light artist to exchange, and this year, he introduced the artist to the Chinese Lantern College. “I am excited to make it. Even though it is only a beginning, I am looking forward to seeing more breakthroughs (突破) in creative design for the lanterns,” Wan says. 1. Who organized the lantern show at the Aldrich Bay Park in Hongkong ? A．Yang Xiaoyu. B．Wan Songtao. C．Wan Songtao and his team. 2. How long has Wan Songtao made lanterns? A．Over 50 years. B．Over 30 years. C．Over 20 years. 3. What can we learn from the passage? A．The lantern show in Zigong attracted over 21,000 visitors. B．In 2005, Wan was recognized as a city-level inheritor. C．Wan invites a foreign light artist to exchange every year. 4. We may read this passage in the ________ section of a newspaper. A．culture B．sports C．travel Passage H （长沙市长郡集团期末联考2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末试题） Technology is changing to suit people’s needs. Of course, technology has also made life more complicated (复杂的) and some may say, led to bad effects. However, it is obvious that technology has made life better than before. There’s no doubt that technology has improved the standards of living. Machines can now do the heavier work which human beings find very difficult to do. Industrialization (工业化) has brought about large production, people can get goods at a cheaper price, too. Technology has made every aspect (方面) of life more convenient: computers have made work in the office more efficient and transport systems have made travel cheaper and even more enjoyable. Technology has also improved the quality of social life. The communication technology has brought the world closer, whether for business or for personal relationships. Yet, even though it is true that life has improved with technology, life has also become more complicated as technology becomes more common in our lives. The use of the Internet has changed the way we communicate, socialize and do business, and thus exposed us to risks. As more business deals take place online, there is an increase in cybercrime (网络犯罪). And stolen data has become a huge problem for businesses and banks. Cyberbullying (网络欺凌) is also becoming more widespread today. Still, technology has given us the means to a better life that was unimaginable. To say that technology does not make life better or even makes life worse is a totally wrong conclusion. There are also creative ways to solve the problems that technology has brought about, such as using laws and technology itself to solve the very problems it brings about. For example, some countries have introduced laws that control the use of online information to ensure personal safety is protected. 1. What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A．Machines can increase people’s heavier work. B．Technology can make different aspects of life more convenient. C．Technology can solve all the difficult problems in life. 2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Technology has brought more problems than convenience to human. B．Machines will take the place of human beings in the future. C．Laws can be made to protect personal safety on the Internet. 3. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? (P=Paragraph)? A． B． C． 4. What could be the best title for the passage? A．Can We Protect Ourselves with Technology? B．Can Technology Change the Way We Work? C．Has Technology Made Life Better? 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！22 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题02 阅读理解之说明文阅读 Passage A （湖南省湖湘C13教育联盟2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末） On Oct 11, robot history was made when Ai-Da, a human - like robot artist talked at a meeting in the UK. The topic for the meeting was " A Creative Future ". Ai-Da paints using cameras in her eyes and robotic arms. She " thinks " and answers questions using AI algorithms （算法）. She has painted the UK queen and had her work presented in galleries（画廊）. Describing herself, Ai-Da told people at the meeting that " I am a robot and I depend on computer programs and algorithms " and " although not alive, I can still create art ". Amusingly, at the meeting, Ai-Da " slept "- it shut down and had to be restarted. But her ability to answer questions in real time shows the huge developments of AI. These are developments that will continue. One person who seems interested in this is Elon Musk. He is planning on creating his own Al robots for his company, Tesla. Musk presented Tesla's human - like robot, named Optimus, at Tesla's AI Day on Sept 30. Tesla showed videos of their robot doing simple tasks like carrying boxes and watering plants, said CNN. With robots becoming more and more part of our daily lives, we may have to learn to live with them. But will people be happy to have these robotic friends or will they feel threatened(威胁的)by them? As Ai-Da said," Technology can be both a threat and an opportunity. " 27．What's the topic for the meeting in the UK? A．Ai-Da - a human - like robot artist. B．A Creative Future. C．The history of AI. 28．Which of the following is TRUE about Ai-Da? A．She can create art. B．She can answer people's questions in real time. C．She can create her own programs. 29．According to the passage, Tesla's robot can do the following things EXCEPT____. A．carrying boxes B．watering flowers C．creating art 30．What might the writer think of robots? A．They are the best friends of human beings. B．They bring both threats and opportunities. C．People will live a much happier life with robots. 【答案】27．B 28．A 29．C 30．B 【解析】【分析】文章大意：文章主要介绍了机器人艾达在会议上的发言，通过艾达可以让我们知道，技术既可以是威胁，也可以是机遇。 27．细节理解题。根据文章第一段句子"The topic for the meeting was " A Creative Future "."可知会议的主题是"创造未来"。故选B。 28．细节理解题。根据文章第三段句子"Describing herself, Ai-Da told people at the meeting that " I am a robot and I depend on computer programs and algorithms " and " although not alive, I can still create art "."可知虽然艾达是一个机器人，但是他可以创造艺术，故选A。 29．细节理解题。根据文章第四段句子"Tesla showed videos of their robot doing simple tasks like carrying boxes and watering plants, said CNN.据美国有线电视新闻网报道，特斯拉展示了他们的机器人执行简单任务的视频，比如搬运箱子和给植物浇水。"可知特斯拉的机器人可以搬运箱子和给植物浇水，但是不能创造艺术，故选C。 30．观点态度题。根据文章最后一段句子"But will people be happy to have these robotic friends or will they feel threatened(威胁的)by them? As Ai-Da said," Technology can be both a threat and an opportunity. ""可知作者认为，机器人既可以是威胁，也可以是机遇。故选B。 Passage B （永州市冷水滩区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末） The opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games marked the richest and most skillful use of AR (增强现实技术) in history. "Technologies such as AR have allowed us to express more, " said Sha Xiaolan, director of the opening ceremony. "We've fully put AR into the opening ceremony. It offers people special experience to feel Chinese culture in Hangzhou. " At 8 p. m. on Saturday at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, the opening ceremony started with an amazing performance. It showed the culture, history and natural beauty of Hangzhou and Zhejiang. The technologies were fully used into each of the programs from beginning to end. It started with Kongming Lanterns and ended up with digital (数字的) fireworks and a digital torchbearer（火炬手）. All of these meant Hangzhou's promise to be an environmentally friendly Asian Games. "You saw a little AR during the closing ceremony at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. But it was fully a part of the performance and brought things like water to life at this ceremony. " Sha Xiaolan said. "Because of it, the opening ceremony was beyond expectations（超出预期）. " 28．From Sha Xiaolan, we can know that the opening ceremony ____. A．made full use of technologies B．showed the spirit of teamwork C．was designed in a traditional way 29．What did the opening ceremony end up with? A．Kongming Lanterns and Digital fireworks. B．Kongming Lanterns and a digital torchbearer. C．Digital fireworks and a digital torchbearer. 30．What does"it"refer to in Paragraph 5? A．AR. B．The opening ceremony. C．The Beijing Olympic Winter Games. 31．What is the main purpose of the text? A．To explain the history of the Hangzhou Asian Games. B．To show new technology used in the Hangzhou Asian Games. C．To encourage people to watch the Hangzhou Asian Games. 【答案】28．A 29．C 30．A 31．B 【解析】【分析】大意：文章介绍了杭州亚运会上使用的新技术。 28．细节理解题。根据第二段 We've fully put AR into the opening ceremony. 我们在开幕式中全面采用了 AR 技术，可知从沙晓岚那里，我们可以了解到，开幕式充分利用了各种技术。故选A。 29．细节理解题。根据第三段 It started with Kongming Lanterns and ended up with digital (数字的) fireworks and a digital torchbearer（火炬手）. 它从孔明灯开始，以数字烟花和数字火炬手结束，可知是以数字烟花和数字火炬手结束。故选C。 30．词义猜测题。根据上文 You saw a little AR during the closing ceremony at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. 在北京 2022 年冬奥会闭幕式上，你看到了一个小小的 AR，可知代词it指代AR。故选A。 31．主旨大意题。 文章中提到了杭州亚运会的开幕式上使用了AR技术，并详细描述了这种技术的使用情况和所带来的效果。因此，文章的主要目的是展示杭州亚运会上使用的新技术。故选B。 Passage C （娄底市新化县2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） Every day in China, about 200 million children go to school. Many of them take school buses. What should we do to keep these students safe on the road? On April 5th, the State Council (国务院) published new rules about school bus safety. These new rules are stricter than the old ones. Under the new rules, local governments must make sure that students go to nearby schools or boarding schools to reduce traffic risks. Also, local governments must help kids in the countryside reach their school buses. From now on, school buses have a speed limit (限制) of 80 km/h on highways and 60 km/h on normal roads. While on the road, other cars must let school buses go first. The new rules also say that school buses must never be overloaded (超载的). There are many other rules as well. A school bus must have more than seven seats. On each bus, there must be at least one adult to keep an eye on the kids. Each school bus must have a fire extinguisher (灭火器), a first-aid kit (急救箱) and a GPS. Last year, a series of school bus accidents happened in China. To stop such accidents, the Central Government decided to strengthen (加强) the rules for school buses. The most serious accident happened in November in Gansu, when a nine-seat minibus crashed (碰撞). There were 62 children inside, and 21 of them died. 28. The underlined word “reduce” in paragraph 3 means “________” in Chinese? A. 加强 B. 禁止 C. 减少 29. Under the new rules, which of the following is NOT true? A. School buses can go first when there are other cars. B. School buses must drive 80km/h or less on highways. C. School buses must drive 80 km/h or less on normal roads. 30. According to the passage, the government made new rules because ________. A. 21 students died in school bus accidents last year B. school buses in China were not safe enough before C. 200 million children in China go to school by bus every day 31. What is the best title of this passage? A. A school bus must have more than seven seats. B. Local governments must help kids. C. Safety first on the school bus. 【答案】28. C 29. C 30. B 31. C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要告诉我们为了提高学生在路上的交通安全性，中央政府对校车安全作出了更严格的新规定。 【28题详解】词句猜测题。根据“On April 5th, the State Council published new rules about school bus safety.”和“traffic risks”可知，该项规定是为了保证校车安全，降低交通风险，由此可猜测，reduce意为“减少”。故选C。 【29题详解】细节理解题。根据“From now on, school buses have a speed limit of 80 km/h on highways and 60 km/h on normal roads.”可知，校车在高速公路上的限速为80公里/小时，在普通道路上的限速为60公里/小时。故选C。 【30题详解】推理判断题。根据“Last year, a series of school bus accidents happened in China.”可知，规定颁布前的校车存在很多安全问题。故选B。 【31题详解】最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了政府为提高校车安全颁布的规定，C项“校车安全第一。”最适合做本文的标题。故选C。 Passage D（衡阳市衡山县多校2023-2024学年九年级上学期1月期末） One of the things to be learnt in a foreign language is guessing. You guess what kind of thing to come when listening to someone talking. People do this all the time in their own language, so it is necessary(必要的) to do this in a foreign language, too. Here are some examples. 1. " What's thematter?""I went to a party last night, so I…" 2. "I feel so tired these days. "" I think you'd better..." 3. " Of course, she never stops talking. She is one of the most..." You can see from the above three examples that the context(上下文) helps a lot in understanding what is being talked about. So" guessing " is very important in understanding English, especially(尤其) spoken English. 16．This passage tells us mainly about ____. A．the importance of guessing in learning a foreign language B．how to guess what one is going to talk about C．some examples of right guessing 17．From the context, we can infer maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE 1 is ____. A．"… so I didn't have a good time." B．"… so I went to bed very late." C．"… so I got up very early." 18．Maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE 2 is ____. A．"I think you'd better have a good rest and take good care of yourself." B．"I think you'd better have something to drink." C．"I think you'd better get some help from your friends." 19．Maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE 3 is ____. A．"… she is one of the most beautiful women." B．"… she is one of the most famous speakers." C．"… she is one of the most talkative women." 20．From the passage we can infer that guessing is ____ in learning a foreign language. A．more important in spoken English than in written English B．more important than any other way C．more important in written English than in spoken English 【答案】16．A 17．B 18．A 19．C 20．A 【解析】【分析】本文通过举例说明"猜测"在学习和理解英语，尤其是口语中的必要性和重要性。 16．文章大意题。根据One of the things to be learnt in a foreign language is guessing在学外语时，要学会猜测，可知因此"猜测"在理解英语，特别是口语中非常重要。故选A。 17．推理判断题。根据"I feel so tired these days."可知，累了要好好休息。故so I went to bed very late所以我睡得很晚适合此处。故选B。 18．推理判断题。根据I feel so tired these days.最近我很累可知，I think you'd better have a good rest and take good care of yourself我认为你最好好好休息，照顾好自己适合此处。表示建议，故选A。 19．推理判断题。根据"she never stops talking"可知，"她"非常健谈。故she is one of the most talkative women她是最健谈的女性之一适合此处，强调她活跃。故选C。 20．细节理解题。根据So guessing is very important in understanding English, especially spoken English所以"猜测"在理解英语，尤其是口语时非常重要。可知因此"猜测"在理解英语，特别是口语中非常重要。故在口语英语中比在书面英语中更重要，故选A。 Passage E （常德市鼎城区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） Thousands of years ago, in the south of ancient China, there lived Shen Nong, a man who had an ox (牛) head and human body. Seeing that local people were suffering from disease, he built ladders and houses on a high mountain to store hundreds of medical plants. To remember him, people named the place Shennongjia. The legend (传说) makes Shennongjia in Hubei an inviting place for tourists. Traveling there is a unique experience, as you can see scenery of the four seasons from different altitudes (海拔). “When the bottom of the mountain is summer, the top is spring and while the foothill is autumn, the top is covered with ice,” local people say of the special climate of Shennongjia. Shennongjia is also home to 5, 000 species of animals and plants. Many animals in danger live there, such as the golden monkey, the clouded leopard and the Asian black bear. One interesting and mysterious thing about Shennongjia is its legend of wild men. Some people once claimed (声称) that they saw big prints or big-foot creatures. Yet so far, scientists haven’t proved it is true and some say they are just bears. The beautiful place has received a new title. On July 17, 2016, Shennongjia Forestry District was added to United Nations World Heritage list as a natural site. China now has 50 world heritage sites (遗址), second only to Italy in the world. 12. The story of Shen Nong tells that ________. A. Shen Nong had an ox body B. Shen Nong helped the local people C. Shen Nong hid medical plants for himself 13. From the passage, we know ________. A. some wild men live in Shennongjia B. Shennongjia is home to 5,000 special animals C. Shennongjia is one of the world heritage sites 14. Which country has the most world heritage sites? A. Italy. B. China. C. The UN. 15. What is the best title of the passage? A. The Amazing Shennongjia B. The Legend of Shen Nong C. China’s World Heritage Sites 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. A 【导语】本文主要讲述的是有关于神农架的事情，从气候，到文化，到自然资源，都作了详细的介绍。 【12题详解】推理判断题。根据“Seeing that local people were suffering from disease, he built ladders and houses on a high mountain to store hundreds of medical plants”可知，这个故事告诉我们神农帮助了当地人民，故选B。 【13题详解】细节理解题。根据“On July 17, 2016, Shennongjia Forestry District was added to United Nations World Heritage List as a natural site”可知，神农架是世界文化遗产之一，故选C。 【14题详解】细节理解题，根据“China now has 50 world heritage sites (遗址), second only to Italy in the world.”可知，中国的世界文化遗产个数仅次于意大利，位居第二位，即意大利有最多的文化遗产，故选A。 【15题详解】最佳标题题，本文主要讲述的是有关于神农架的事情，从气候，到文化，到自然资源，都有详细的介绍，A选项 “神奇的神农架” 作为本文标题最为合适，故选A。 Passage F （永州市江华县2022-2023学年九年级上学期期末考试） Mom and Dad are two of the most important persons in your life. Over your lifetime, they may influence you more than anyone else you will meet. So if your mom loves to read, you just might grow up carrying a book wherever you go, just as she does. But parents do a lot more than just pass on their hobbies. Moms and Dads need to care for their kids the minute their kids are born. Most parents will do this as long as they live. Here are some ways you can stay close, get along well, and build a strong relationship with your parents. ◆ Spend time together. Instead of playing computer games or watching TV, ask your mom and dad to play with you. Go outside together, or do some reading. ◆ Be kind. Little things might mean a lot to your mom or dad. You can brighten a parent's day with a hug, a card, or a joke. It's also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room without being asked. And if you try not to fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents will be so happy! ◆ Do your best at whatever you do. You don't have to be perfect, but when you do your best, you make your parents proud. It makes them happy to see how you're turning into a great kid. Why? Because it lets them know they're doing a good job. 23．Who may influence you more than anyone else you will meet according to the passage? A．Teachers. B．Friends. C．Parents. 24．Which of the following can't help you build a strong relationship with your parents? A．Playing computer games or watching TV. B．Spending time together. C．Doing your best at whatever you do. 25．Your parents will be unhappy if you ____. A．clean up their room without being asked B．fight with your brothers or sisters C．try your best to do something 26．What does the underlined "It" in the last paragraph mean? A．To be perfect B．Do your best C．They do well in their office work 【答案】23．C 24．A 25．B 26．B 【解析】【分析】文章主要讲述了父母在人的成长中的重要作用并详细介绍了几种与父母处理好关系的方法。 23．细节题。根据Mom and Dad are two of the most important persons in your life. Over your lifetime, they may influence you more than anyone else you will meet可知，父母是生命中最重要的两个人，在你的一生中，他们对你产生的影响可能会比你将要遇到的任何人都大。故选C。 24．细节题。根据Spend time together. Instead of playing computer games or watching TV, ask your mom and dad to play with you可知，玩电脑游戏或看电视不能帮助你与父母建立牢固的关系。故选A。 25．细节题。根据And if you try not to fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents will be so happy可知，如果你与你的兄弟姐妹打仗，你的父母会不高兴。故选B。 26．词义猜测题。根据You don't have to be perfect, but when you do your best, you make your parents proud. It makes them happy to see how you're turning into a great kid可知，划线词"It"指代上文中的when you do your best。故选B。 Passage G （娄底市双峰县2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末英语考试） In 2019, Wu Zhengan lost his left arm at work. He looked for a new job many times after that, but it was difficult because he had only one hand. At that time One day in March 2020, Wu found some information about a bionic （仿生的） hand called OHand in an online video. Without thinking（产品）. He said the decision changed his life. With the help of the bionic hand, Wu can not only perform simple everyday tasks such as getting dressed, but also ride a bike and use a computer. At last, he was able to find a new job. OHand has signal sensors （信号传感器） to get the user's thoughts. The bionic hand can do 27 groups of movements （动作）. This can help disabled people carry out daily activities. Ni Hualiang, says he hopes people can live a normal life and find a job with his products. He says some foreign products are too expensive. Their products are as good as those in Europe and America. But they are much cheaper. Ni and his teammates are trying hard to help more people in the future. 26．What happened to Wu Zhengan in 2019? A．He left home to work. B．He lost his arm. C．He got a new job. 27．How did Wu Zhengan probably feel after learning about OHand? A．Worried. B．Hopeless. C．Interested. 28．What can the signal sensors do? A．Get the user's thoughts. B．Do simple movements. C．Get the online information. 29．Why does Ni Hualiang make the products like OHand? A．To compete （竞争） with European and American products. B．To make excellent products for foreign people. C．To help more people like Wu Zhengan. 30．What is the best title of the article? A．The story of Wu Zhengan. B．The story of Ni Hualiang. C．OHand helps disabled people carry out daily activities. 【答案】26．B 27．C 28．A 29．C 30．C 【解析】【分析】文章大意：文章主要介绍了一个失去手臂的人发现了仿生手的用处，为残疾人带来了福利的故事。 26．细节理解题。根据文章第一段句子"In 2019, WuZhengan lost his left arm at work."可知吴正安在工作中失去了左臂。故选B。 27．推理判断题。根据文章第二段句子"Without thinking, he decided to try the product"可知他不假思索地决定试一试这种产品，可猜测他是对产品感兴趣的。故选C。 28．细节理解题。根据文章第三段句子"OHand has signal sensors(信号传感器) to get the user's thoughts."可知信号传感器是了解用户的想法。故选A。 29．细节理解题。根据文章第三段句子"This can help disabled people carry out daily activities. Ni Hualiang, says he hopes people can live a normal life and find a job with his products."可知他希望人们能过上正常的生活，用他的产品找到一份工作。故选C。 30．最佳标题题。通读全文以及最后对于Ohand的介绍可知文章主要介绍了一个失去手臂的人发现了仿生手的用处，为残疾人带来了福利的故事。故选C。 Passage H （株洲市渌口区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） Different countries have different customs. When you are in different countries, you should follow their customs. ·In China, it’s impolite to talk when eating dinner. And you’re not supposed to start eating first if there are older people at the table. ·Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip (付小费). It is usual to tip waiters, taxi drivers and porters who help carry your bags. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount (数量). ·In Spain it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late, and restaurants do not generally open until after 9:00 p.m. ·In Saudi Arabia, men kiss one another on the cheek (脸颊). Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite of you to do the same. ·In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don’t put it into your pocket as soon as you get it. The person expects you to read it. 4. How many countries are mentioned in this passage? A. Five. B. Six. C. Seven. 5. What does the underlined word “porters” mean in Chinese? A. 搬运工 B. 水电工 C. 建筑工 6. If you travel to the US, and you spend $100 on a taxi ride, how much are you supposed to tip? A. $10. B. $15. C. $20. 7. Which of the following is true? A. You are expected to kiss your host on the cheek in Japan. B. Generally, restaurants don’t offer dinner after 9:00 p.m. in Spain. C. It’s impolite to eat first if there are older people at the table in China. 【答案】4. A 5. A 6. B 7. B 【解析】【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了不同国家的不同风俗习惯，体现了文化的差异性。 【4题详解】细节理解题。根据“In China,”，“Very often people who travel to the United States…”，“In Spain,”，“In Saudi Arabia (沙特阿拉伯),”和“In Japan,”可知，文章一共提到了5个国家。故选A。 【5题详解】词句猜测题。根据第三段“…who help carry your bags.”可知，他们是能帮你背包的人，所以划线单词“porters”是指“搬运工”。故选A。 【6题详解】推理判断题。根据第三段“Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount (数量).”可知，在美国，服务员期望得到15%的小费，出租车司机也一样想得到15%的小费；所以如果你打的费是100美元，那么其中100元的15%是小费，即15美元。故选B。 【7题详解】细节理解题。根据“People have dinner very late, and restaurants do not generally open until after 9:00 p.m.”可知，一般来说，在西班牙，餐馆一般要到晚上9点以后才开门。故选B。 Passage I （株洲市炎陵县2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） Motuo (墨脱) lies in the south of the Himalayas in Tibet. It is known as the “Natural Museum of Tibet”. It is home to all kinds of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, plants and animals. Its special geographic location (地理位置) makes it a beautiful place. It was one of the hardest places to reach and was the last city in China without a highway. The construction (施工) of the first highway to Motuo started in the 1960s. However, it was not completed until over 50 years later. In 2014, the construction of its second highway—the Paimo Highway started. In October 2022, the construction of the main body of the highway was completed. They are great engineering projects. In this area, earthquakes and heavy rains happened very often. There could be falling rocks or even landslides (滑坡). People must build many walls and nets to protect the two highways. Another challenge was the snow. Plenty of snow sometimes destroyed rocks and roads. As a result, the construction of the highways to Motuo was stopped several times. To solve this problem, people built a tunnel (隧道) that goes through the mountain area. The two highways stand for the Chinese spirit of “never giving up”. They are ways to connect Motuo to the outside world and show how China cares about people in the far areas. 28. Where is Motuo? A. It’s in the south of the Himalayas. B. It’s in the north of the Himalayas. C. It’s in the east of the Himalayas. 29. When did the construction of the first highway to Motuo start? A. In the 1980s. B. In the 1970s. C. In the 1960s. 30. How must people deal with the falling rocks or even landslides according to the passage? A. People must build a tunnel. B. People must build a bridge. C. People must build many walls and nets. 31. What’s the main idea of the article? A. To introduce the two highways to Motuo. B. To explain the importance of Motuo C. To show the beauty of Motuo. 【答案】28. A 29. C 30. C 31. A 【解析】【导语】本文主要介绍了到墨脱的两条高速公路。 【28题详解】细节理解题。根据“Motuo (墨脱) lies in the south of the Himalayas in Tibet.”可知，墨脱位于西藏喜马拉雅山脉的南部。故选A。 【29题详解】细节理解题。根据“The construction (施工) of the first highway to Motuo started in the 1960s.”可知，第一条通往墨脱的高速公路是在20世纪60年代开始建设的，故选C。 【30题详解】细节理解题。根据“There could be falling rocks or even landslides (滑坡). People must build many walls and nets to protect the two highways.”可知，人们必须建造许多墙和网来保护这两条高速公路。故选C。 【31题详解】主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了到墨脱的两条高速公路。故选A。 Passage J （衡阳市衡东县天英中学2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末） Avoid Giving Certain Flowers in Russia Be careful when giving flowers to your friend or a business partner in Russia. Yellow flowers mean a trick or a relationship break-up. No red carnations (康乃馨), too. Traditionally, red carnations have something to do with death. Don't Show Up on Time in Venezuela In Venezuela, if you are invited over to someone's home for a meal, it's suggested that you arrive 10 to 15 minutes later than the planned time. Being early or on time is viewed as being rude there. Always Use a Knife and Fork in Norway In Norway, table manners are extremely important. Most meals, including sandwiches, are eaten using knives and forks. Skip the Tab in Turkey When doing business in Turkey, it's the custom for your host to pay for your meal. Request to split (平摊) the bill will be viewed as a polite way but won't be accepted. If you would like to pay your share, Turks suggest inviting your host to a follow-up meal. 4．What color of flowers CAN'T be given at weddings in Russia? A．Blue. B．Yellow. C．Purple. 5．If your friend invites you to her home at 5 p. m. in Venezuela, what is a good time to arrive? A．4:10 p. m. B．4:45 p. m. C．5:13 p. m. 6．According to the text, which country extremely values table manners? A．Russia. B．Turkey. C．Norway. 7．When a man wants to pay for a whole meal for you in Turkey, what should you do? A．Ask for a share of the bill. B．Ask to pay it all instead. C．Invite him for another meal. 【答案】4．B 5．C 6．C 7．C 【解析】【分析】文章大意：本文主要介绍一些国家的风俗。 4．细节理解题。根据Yellow flowers mean a trick or a relationship break-up. 可知黄色的花意味着欺骗或关系破裂。因此在婚礼上不能给别人。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据In Venezuela, if you are invited over to someone's home for a meal, it's suggested that you arrive 10 to 15 minutes later than the planned time. 可知在委内瑞拉，如果你被邀请到某人家里吃饭，建议你比计划时间晚10到15分钟到达。因此选项中的5: 13 p. m.合适。故选C。 6．细节理解题。根据In Norway, table manners are extremely important. Most meals, including sandwiches, are eaten using knives and forks. 可知在挪威，餐桌礼仪极其重要。故选C。 7．推理判断题。根据If you would like to pay your share, Turks suggest inviting your host to a follow-up meal.可知如果您想支付自己的份额，土耳其人建议邀请你的主人参加后续用餐。因此当一个人想在土耳其为你付全餐费用时，你该请他再吃一顿饭。故选C。 \ Passage A（长沙市2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） A Humour has been considered a sign of high intelligence throughout human history. For example, people tell jokes to show their cleverness. And while many studies show the close relationship between intelligence and humour in adults, there is less research on the topic in children. Now, new research carried out on Turkish schoolchildren has made a great discovery. For the new study, more than 200 children made comments on 10 newly drawn cartoons. Seven experts then gave scores to them according to the funniness of the comments and their relevance (关联性) to the cartoons. When these children’s intelligence and humour performance were compared, the researchers found that intelligence had a great influence on the children’s humour ability. They also found that children with higher levels of general knowledge were better able to produce humour. Besides, the study also shows that this kind of connection appears to be much stronger in children than in adults. While the study shows intelligence can influence the humour of children and adults differently, the authors say there is one important thing we should pay attention to. Both humour and intelligence are shaped by cultural beliefs and values. A joke considered funny in one culture may be tedious in another. Likewise, an action may be considered a sign of high intelligence in one culture but other cultures may find it improper. Thus, we should keep this in mind when we talk about the influence of intelligence on humorous behaviour. “We are really interested in the quality of humour made by children. Humour is often used for entertainment by adults, but children mostly use it to make themselves better accepted by people around them,” said Professor Ugur. “So, teachers! Next time you look at the ‘class clowns (students in a class who behave in a funny or silly way)’, do not consider them foolish. It is highly likely that those ‘class clowns’, who have great intelligence, are looking for acceptance.” 6. What does the new study find? A. Adults usually use humour to attract friends. B. Children are better at using humour than adults. C. Children’s intelligence has an effect on humour. 7. What does the underlined word “tedious” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Boring. B. Interesting. C. Surprising. 8. What should be considered when we study humour and intelligence? A. One’s culture. B. One’s education. C. One’s body language. 9. Which statement is true? A. A joke which is funny in China must be funny in other countries. B. Children often use humor for entertainment. C. The higher levels of general knowledge children have, the better they can produce humour. 10 What does Professor Ugur probably think of the class clowns? A. They are strange. B. They want to be accepted. C. They are embarrassed. 【答案】6. C 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章中讲述了对于儿童智力和幽默之间关系的研究，以及结果。 【6题详解】细节理解题。根据“the researchers found that intelligence had a great influence on the children’s humour ability.”可知，该项研究发现智力对于儿童的幽默能力有着极大的影响。故选C。 【7题详解】词义猜测题。根据“Likewise, an action may be considered a sign of high intelligence in one culture but other cultures may find it improper.”可知，同样，在一种文化中，一个动作可能被认为是高智商的标志，但其他文化可能会认为这是不恰当的。因此推测上文讲述的是同一个有趣的事情，可能在其他国家是“无趣的”。故选A。 【8题详解】细节理解题。根据“Both humour and intelligence are shaped by cultural beliefs and values.”可知，研究智力和幽默时，需要考虑研究对象的文化背景。故选A。 【9题详解】细节理解题。根据“They also found that children with higher levels of general knowledge were better able to produce humour.”可知，儿童的常识水平越高，他们就越能产生幽默。故选C。 【10题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段教授说的“do not consider them foolish…who have great intelligence, are looking for acceptance.”可以得知在班上哗众取宠的“班级小丑”是为了让大家接受他。故选B。 Passage B（长沙市雅礼集团2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） The 2024 Spring Festival Gala official mascot (吉祥物), “Loong Chenchen”, was unveiled (公布) by the China Media Group on Wednesday. The name “Loong Chenchen” includes the Chinese character “Loong”, which translates to “dragon” in English. The dragon has held significant spiritual and cultural importance in China. The mascot “Loong Chenchen” shows great meanings of good luck, peace, health and happiness. The mascot is designed (设计) difficultly, drawing ideas from China’s deep and rich traditional culture. For details, the design of the dragon claw (爪子) in “Loong Chenchen” gets ideas from the pattern of the Nine-Dragon Wall of the Palace Museum in Beijing. The pattern on the dragon stomach is from the cloud and thunder shapes in the Western Zhou Dynasty. The dragon fin (鳍) is based on a Tang Dynasty (618-907) artifact (历史文物) which looks like a moving gold dragon. The color of “Loong Chenchen” has traditional Chinese names, including “Chengxia” and “Chunchen”. “Chengxia” which means red or rosy clouds in English, stands for youth and vitality. The color of “Chunchen” is a symbol of spring, hope and growth. The Spring Festival Gala or “Chunwan” is so popular that it has become an important part of the Lunar New Year celebrations, which is deeply loved by the Chinese people. During the Spring Festival, families throughout China will come together. Broadcasting on the Lunar New Year’s Eve, the Gala is watched by more than one billion people. It symbolizes a time for family gatherings and the joyful beginning of the new year. 24. What is “Loong Chenchen”? A. A mascot. B. A festival. C. A Chinese character. 25. Which of the following is NOT true about the dragon? A. The design of its stomach is from the cloud and thunder shapes. B. The design of its fin is based on a Western Zhou Dynasty artifact. C. The design of its claw gets ideas from the pattern of the Nine-Dragon Wall. 26. What does the underlined word “vitality” mean in paragraph 3? A. 老态龙钟 B. 慈眉善目 C. 朝气蓬勃 27. What's the main idea of the last paragraph? A. The history of the Spring Festival Gala. B. The popularity of the Spring Festival Gala. C. The organization of the Spring Festival Gala. 【答案】24. A 25. B 26. C 27. B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了2024年的春节吉祥物“龙辰辰”和“春晚”。 【24题详解】细节理解题。根据“The 2024 Spring Festival Gala official mascot, “Loong Chenchen”, was unveiled by the China Media Group on Wednesday.”可知，龙辰辰是个吉祥物。故选A。 【25题详解】细节理解题。根据“The dragon fin is based on a Tang Dynasty (618-907) artifact which looks like a moving gold dragon.”可知，龙鳍是根据意见唐朝的历史文物设计的。故选B。 【26题详解】词句猜测题。根据“stands for youth”可知，vitality的词意与youth“年轻的”相近，意为“有活力的，朝气蓬勃的”。故选C。 【27题详解】主旨大意题。根据“The Spring Festival Gala or “Chunwan” is so popular that it has become an important part of the Lunar New Year celebrations, which is deeply loved by the Chinese people.”可知，文章最后一段主要说明了“春晚”在中国非常受欢迎。故选B。 Passage C（长沙市明德教育集团2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） On a boat near Costa Rica (哥斯达黎加), a team of biologist is helping a turtle (海龟), which is having trouble breathing. And the team discovers why—there is something inside its nose. A scientist tries to extract the object, but the turtle cries in pain. Finally, after eight minutes, a long object is pulled out: It is a 10-centimeter plastic straw. The video of the turtle’s rescue (救援) has been posted on YouTube. It has attracted tons of attention to the growing problem: The world’s seas are full of plastic. Since 2000, the plastic production has been increased all around the world, but we only recycle less than one-fifth of it. A lot of this plastic waste ends up in the ocean. Most of this plastic will never biodegrade (生物降解). This ocean plastic hurts millions of sea animals every year. Some fish eat plastic because it is covered with sea plants, and it looks and smells like food. “In some cases, eating sharped pieces of plastic can seriously hurt sea animals and even cause death,” says biologist Matthew Savoca. Plastic is useful to people because it is strong and lasts a long time—but this is bad for sea animals who eat or get stuck in it. According to Savoca, “Single-use” plastics are the worst. These items are used only once before we throw them away. Such as straws, water bottles, and plastic bags. About 700 sea species have been caught in or have eaten this kind of plastic. Luckily, the turtle was sent back into the ocean. How will plastic affect sea animals in the future? “I think we’ll know the answers in 5 to 10 years’ time,” says Debra Lee Magadini from Columbia University. But by then, another 25 million tons of plastic will already be in the ocean. 28. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “extract”? A. 询问 B. 捡起 C. 取出 29. The second paragraph is mainly about ________. A. how many people have watched the rescue B. how long people have used plastic products C. how serious the plastic pollution is in the ocean 30. Why are the seas full of plastic waste? A. Because sea animals consume (消耗) plastic. B. Because more plastic is produced than recycled. C. Because plastic can be biodegraded in the sea quickly. 31. What can we know from the text? A. “Single-use” is people’s favorite. B. Plastic waste can even cause death to sea animals. C. The ocean’s plastic problem will be solved in a decade. 【答案】28. C 29. C 30. B 31. B 【导语】本文主要通过海龟误食塑料的例子来说明海洋里充满了塑料垃圾及它们所带来的危害。 【28题详解】词义猜测题。根据“there is something inside its nose. A scientist tries to extract the object, but the turtle cries in pain.”可知，海龟的鼻子里有东西，因此科学家是努力取出这个东西，故划线单词表示“取出”。故选C。 【29题详解】主旨大意题。根据“It has attracted tons of attention to the growing problem: The world’s seas are full of plastic.”及本段内容可知，本段主要讲述了海洋中的塑料污染有多严重。故选C。 【30题详解】细节理解题。根据“Since 2000, the plastic production has been increased all around the world, but we only recycle less than one-fifth of it. A lot of this plastic waste ends up in the ocean.”可知，因为生产的塑料多于回收的塑料，很多塑料垃圾最终进入大海，从而使得海洋里充满了塑料垃圾。故选B。 【31题详解】细节理解题。根据“In some cases, eating sharped pieces of plastic can seriously hurt sea animals and even cause death”可知，塑料垃圾甚至会导致海洋动物的死亡。故选B。 Passage D（长沙市雨花区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） Math is very useful. Math is not just an important subject in school. It is also essential (必要的) for many of your daily tasks. You likely use it every day to perform real-life skills, like grocery shopping, cooking and tracking your finances (财务). You learn in math class how to calculate (计算) interest and compound interest (复利). You can use these skills to manage your money now and when you grow up. These skills will also help you decide which credit card is best for you. Calculating is an important math skill. It will be useful when you fit up your future homes. It can help you work out how much paint you need when repainting a room. Geometry (几何学) and trigonometry ( 三角学) can help you do better in sports. It can help you work out the best way to hit a ball or run around a track. You’ll also need it when you want to install (安装) new tiles (瓷砖) in a bathroom or kitchen. People use math skills when they cook. For example, it’s very common to make half of a recipe. In this case, you’ll use proportions (比例) to make the correct calculations for each ingredient. You will use math when you go shopping. Stores often have sales that offer a percentage of the original prices. You will also use math to decide which package of soda is the best deal. Some children say they hate math. They think math is not useful and that the only reason to learn it is to pass exams. They need to learn more about how people use math every day. Once they see how math can be used, they will see its importance and become more interested in the subject. 28. Learning to calculate interest can be helpful in ________. A. cooking dinner B. doing grocery shopping C. managing personal money 29. What may help you do better in sports? A. Geometry and calculating. B. Geometry and trigonometry. C. Trigonometry and calculating. 30. According to Paragraph 5, why do some children learn math? A. To pass exams. B. To learn to cook. C. To learn to install new tiles in the house. 31. How can children become more interested in math? A. By taking more tests. B. By painting more rooms. C. By learning more about how people use math every day. 【答案】28. C 29. B 30. A 31. C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了数学不仅仅是学校里的一门重要科目，它在日常生活中也是必不可少的。 【28题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段“You learn in math class how to calculate (计算) interest and compound interest (复利). You can use these skills to manage your money now and when you grow up.”可知，学习计算利息有助于管理个人资金，故选C。 【29题详解】细节理解题。根据第三段“Geometry (几何学) and trigonometry ( 三角学) can help you do better in sports.”可知，几何和三角可以帮助你在运动中做得更好，故选B。 【30题详解】细节理解题。根据第五段“Some children say they hate math. They think math is not useful and that the only reason to learn it is to pass exams.”可知，有些孩子学习数学的原因是为了通过考试，故选A。 【31题详解】细节理解题。根据第五段“They need to learn more about how people use math every day. Once they see how math can be used, they will see its importance and become more interested in the subject.”可知，通过了解更多关于人们每天如何使用数学知识，孩子们会对数学越来越感兴趣。故选C。 Passage E（长沙市开福区青竹湖湘一外国语学校2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试） When talking about basketball, you may think of NBA or CBA. But have you heard of VBA? It means basketball games organized by local people in the countryside, with players being locals. VBA got popular online across China in the summer of 2022 because of the basketball games held in Taipan Village, Guizhou Province. From July 12 to 20, 176 teams took part in the games which were part of a festival. After that, another 27 games were held from July 30 to August 2 in the village as part of Guzhou’s “Beautiful Countryside” basketball competition. Sixteen teams from different towns competed and the final winner got a special prize—a 650-kilogram cow. The games had no superstar players, no advertisements, and no tickets, but the atmosphere (气氛) was warm. All players must be locals over the age of 22 and professional players are not allowed to take part in the competition. The players ran up and down the court (球场) at all times of the day and night. Although the weather was very hot, thousands of people went to watch the games. Some of them even live hundreds of miles away. Online, tens of millions of people watched the games. In fact, local Miao people hold basketball games every year to celebrate the traditional Chixin Festival. In the past, local people had great fun playing basketball on dirty ground and even made baskets by themselves. With support from the government, new standard basketball courts have been built in recent years. This has encouraged more people to exercise. In 2021, the “Beautiful Countryside” basketball competition was held for the first time. Since then, the games have got more attention. VBA not only passes down local culture but also helps create a better life in the countryside. 8. What does “V” in VBA refer to (所指)? A. Vacation. B. Volunteer. C. Village. 9. Which of the following is TRUE about the basketball games in 2022? A. All of them were held for a festival. B. The basketball court was put to good use. C. The weather was cool during the competition. 10. Which of the following does the writer agree with? A. Local Miao people didn’t use to take an interest in basketball. B. Once in a while, some superstar players are invited to play in the games. C. VBA makes it possible to help the countryside have a better development. 11. What is the best title of the text? A. The Rise of VBA across China B. Miao People’s Love for Basketball C. Efforts to Build Beautiful Countryside 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C 11. A 【导语】本文主要介绍了贵州太盘村的“村BA”比赛情况。 【8题详解】推理判断题。根据“But have you heard of VBA? It means basketball games organized by local people in the countryside, with players being locals.”可知，VBA是由当地人在农村组织的篮球比赛，球员也是当地人，由此可推知V指代的是village。故选C。 【9题详解】推理判断题。根据“With support from the government, new standard basketball courts have been built in recent years. This has encouraged more people to exercise.”可知，在政府的支持下，近年来新建了标准篮球场，这鼓励了更多的人锻炼身体，可见篮球场得到了很好的利用。故选B。 【10题详解】细节理解题。根据“VBA not only passes down local culture but also helps create a better life in the countryside.”可知，VBA不仅传承了当地文化，还有助于创造农村的美好生活。故选C。 【11题详解】最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了贵州太盘村的“村BA”的比赛情况，选项A“VBA在中国的崛起”符合主题，故选A。 Passage F （常德市初中教学联盟校2023年下学期协作考试） Different countries have different customs. When you are in different countries, you should follow the customs there. In China, you are not supposed to start eating first if there are older people at the table. Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip (给小费). It is usual to tip waiters，taxi drivers and porters who help carry your bags at a train station, an airport or in a hotel. Waiters expect to get a fifteen percent tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount. In England, you can see people standing in line almost everywhere, at the bus stop, in a bank, in the post office, in the doctor’s waiting room and so on. So when you are in the UK, make sure to wait in a queue even if there are only two of you. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather there. It’s a favorite subject of conversations with the British. In Spain, it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late, and restaurants do not usually open until 9:00 p. m. In Saudi Arabia, men kiss one another on the cheek (脸颊). Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same. In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don’t put it into your pocket soon. The person expects you to read it before you put it away. Don’t forget to be careful of your body language when you express something in conversations. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another. 9. How does the author write the text? A. By telling stories B. By giving examples C. By giving reasons 10. According to Paragraph 2, when you eat in a restaurant in the US and the cost of your meal is $120, you’re supposed to leave _________ as a tip. A. $24 B. $18 C. $15 11. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A. Restaurants in Spain usually close at 9:00 p. m. B. It’s impolite to talk about the weather in England. C. When people in Saudi Arabia meet, they kiss each other on the cheek. 12. What is this passage mainly about? A. Customs in different countries. B. How to use body language. C. Table manners in six countries. 【答案】9. B 10. B 11. C 12. A 【导语】本文主要介绍了六个国家不同的风俗习惯。 【9题详解】细节理解题。根据“In China, you are not supposed to start eating first if there are older people at the table.”、“Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip”、“In England, you can see people standing in line almost everywhere”、“In Spain, it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon”、“In Saudi Arabia, men kiss one another on the cheek (脸颊).”及“In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other”可知，本文通过讲述六个国家不同文化的例子来表述文章。故选B。 【10题详解】推理判断题。根据“Waiters expect to get a fifteen percent tip on the cost of your meal.”可知，在美国，服务员希望能从你的餐费中得到15%的小费，即120×0.15=18美元。故选B。 【11题详解】细节理解题。根据“In Saudi Arabia, men kiss one another on the cheek (脸颊). Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks.”可知，在沙特阿拉伯，人们亲吻彼此的脸颊。故选C。 【12题详解】主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了六个国家不同的风俗习惯。故选A。 Passage G （湖南省株洲市攸县2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试英语试题） .Lantern festivals add magic to celebrations and their designs are deeply inspired (激励) by traditional culture. On Sept 24, 2023, Wan Songtao and his team organized the lantern show at the Aldrich Bay Park in Hong Kong. Later, they hurried back to their hometown of Zigong in Sichuan province, where another grand lantern show was on the way. “The older I grow, the more I like lantern making.” the 54-year-old Wan Songtao tells China Daily. Early in the morning after landing in Zigong, Wan went to work at Chinese Lantern World, an ocean of light and color by huge lanterns in the shape of humans, flowers, animals and buildings to celebrate the traditional Chinese festivals. The show attracted (吸引) over 210,000 visitors from around China to the city, which is known for being home to one of the world’s best lantern shows. Wan has made lanterns for over 30 years. In 2015, he was recognized as a city-level inheritor (继承人). At college, Wan studied painting, which led him to think about how to combine (结合) art with lantern design. Later in his work, he kept trying till now. Each year, he invites a French light artist to exchange, and this year, he introduced the artist to the Chinese Lantern College. “I am excited to make it. Even though it is only a beginning, I am looking forward to seeing more breakthroughs (突破) in creative design for the lanterns,” Wan says. 1. Who organized the lantern show at the Aldrich Bay Park in Hongkong ? A．Yang Xiaoyu. B．Wan Songtao. C．Wan Songtao and his team. 2. How long has Wan Songtao made lanterns? A．Over 50 years. B．Over 30 years. C．Over 20 years. 3. What can we learn from the passage? A．The lantern show in Zigong attracted over 21,000 visitors. B．In 2005, Wan was recognized as a city-level inheritor. C．Wan invites a foreign light artist to exchange every year. 4. We may read this passage in the ________ section of a newspaper. A．culture B．sports C．travel 参考答案：1. C 2.B 3.C 4.A 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要四川自贡的盛大灯会以及灯笼制作人Wan Songtao。 【小题1】细节理解题。根据第一段中的“0n Sept 24, 2023, Wan Songtao and his team organized the lantemm show at the Aldrich BayPark in Hong Kong.”可知，组织了香港爱秩序湾公园的灯会的是Wan Songtao和他的团队。故选C。 【小题2】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的" Wan has made lanters for over 30years.”可知，Wan做灯笼已经有30多年了。故选B 【小题3】细节理解题，根据最后一段中的“Each year, he invites a French light artist to exchange, and this year, he introduced theartist to the Chinese Lantern College.”可知，Wan每年邀请一名外国灯光艺术家进行交流。故选C。 【小题4】推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要四川自贡的盛大灯会以及灯笼制作人Wan Songta0，所以我们可以在报纸上的文化板块看到这篇文章。故选A。 Passage H （长沙市长郡集团期末联考2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末试题） Technology is changing to suit people’s needs. Of course, technology has also made life more complicated (复杂的) and some may say, led to bad effects. However, it is obvious that technology has made life better than before. There’s no doubt that technology has improved the standards of living. Machines can now do the heavier work which human beings find very difficult to do. Industrialization (工业化) has brought about large production, people can get goods at a cheaper price, too. Technology has made every aspect (方面) of life more convenient: computers have made work in the office more efficient and transport systems have made travel cheaper and even more enjoyable. Technology has also improved the quality of social life. The communication technology has brought the world closer, whether for business or for personal relationships. Yet, even though it is true that life has improved with technology, life has also become more complicated as technology becomes more common in our lives. The use of the Internet has changed the way we communicate, socialize and do business, and thus exposed us to risks. As more business deals take place online, there is an increase in cybercrime (网络犯罪). And stolen data has become a huge problem for businesses and banks. Cyberbullying (网络欺凌) is also becoming more widespread today. Still, technology has given us the means to a better life that was unimaginable. To say that technology does not make life better or even makes life worse is a totally wrong conclusion. There are also creative ways to solve the problems that technology has brought about, such as using laws and technology itself to solve the very problems it brings about. For example, some countries have introduced laws that control the use of online information to ensure personal safety is protected. 1. What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A．Machines can increase people’s heavier work. B．Technology can make different aspects of life more convenient. C．Technology can solve all the difficult problems in life. 2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Technology has brought more problems than convenience to human. B．Machines will take the place of human beings in the future. C．Laws can be made to protect personal safety on the Internet. 3. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? (P=Paragraph)? A． B． C． 4. What could be the best title for the passage? A．Can We Protect Ourselves with Technology? B．Can Technology Change the Way We Work? C．Has Technology Made Life Better? 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学技术发展给人们的生活带来的便利与问题。 【小题1】细节理解题。根据“Technology has made every aspect of life more convenient: computers have made work in the ofice moreeficient and transport systems have made travel cheaper and even more enjoyable.”可知，科技使生活的方方面面更加便利。故洗B 【小题2】细节理解题，根据最后一段"some countries have introduced laws that control the use of online information to ensure personal safety is protected.”可知，一些国家已经出台了控制在线信息使用的法律，以确保个人安全得到保护。故选C。 【小题3】篇章结构题，综合全文可知，第一段，简述科学技术的发展对人们生活的影响，引出话题;第二段至第四段介绍了科学技术的发展给人们带来的好处及弊端;第五段，书写总结:科学技术为我们提供了通往美好生活的途径，创造性的方法会解决技术带来的问题;因此本文的结构是总--分一一总。故选A。 【小题4】最佳标题题。根据第一段"However, it is obvious that technology has made life better than before."和最后一段"Stil,technologyhas &iven us the means to a beter life that was unimaginable,”可知，科学技术让我们的生活比以前更好:选项C“科学技术让生活更好了吗?”适合作为文章的标题。故选C。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！22 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$