Unit 10 单元话题阅读理解练习-2024-2025学年九年级英语全一册单元重难点易错题精练（人教版）

Unit 10 You are supposed to shake hands. 单元话题阅读理解练习 （24-25九年级上·山东滨州·阶段练习）In the eyes of many foreigners, Chinese are the best hosts (主人) and the worst guests (客人) in the world. And western hosts sometimes look rude (粗鲁的) in the eyes of Chinese guests. It is because the guest-host relationship in China is quite different from that in some western countries. In China, guests are almost like gods. Whenever I enter a Chinese friend’s home, there is always fruit on the table for me, and someone is quick to bring me a cup of tea or water. In the west, generally the guest is not a god. Acting according to the host’s way of doing things is usual behavior for a guest. My wife’s mother, a very kind Chinese lady, doesn’t smoke. When I see some of her guests smoking in her house, as a non-smoker, I feel unhappy. Usually, I want to stop them directly, but I realize that in China, to be a good host, she must not let me do that. In most North American homes, if you are a guest, and the hosts are not smokers, you should not smoke in their house. At the very least, you should ask, “Is it OK if I smoke?” But don’t be surprised if they say, “No, you can’t smoke.” In my culture, if you smoke in their house, you are a bad guest, but if they don’t allow you to smoke in their house, they are not rude hosts. In a word, no matter where you are, the best way to be a good guest is to adapt to (适应) the habits of your hosts. 1．When a western guest visits a Chinese family, he often ________. A．buys some fruit B．brings a cup of tea C．smokes D．feels like a god 2．What will the writer probably say if a guest wants to smoke in his house? A．Let’s smoke together. B．Sorry, you can’t smoke here. C．Smoking is a bad habit. D．It’s OK if you smoke here. 3．Which of the following is right according to the passage? A．Guests should act according to the host’s way of doing things in the west. B．When a guest smokes, my wife’s mother feels unhappy. C．The hosts are rude if they don’t allow you to smoke in their house. D．All over the world, guests are just like gods for the hosts. 4．What can be learned from the passage? A．A friend in need is a friend indeed. B．Where there is a will, there is a way. C．When in Rome, do as the Romans do. D．Actions speak louder than words. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．The Best Hosts B．The Best Guests C．Different Cultures in Different Countries D．Different Guest-host Relationships in Different Cultures （23-24九年级上·宁夏银川·期中）China covers large areas and has a great population. Different living habits are always an interesting topic (话题) in the country. Recently, another difference between southern Chinese and northern Chinese became a hot one: the way people shop at markets. People from southern China say that they always buy what they need for just one or two meals. It is normal for them to buy half of a Chinese cabbage, two potatoes and 0.25 kilogram of beef at a time. However, one may be laughed at if he does this in the north. Instead, buying vegetables and meat enough for a week is usual. Also, you can buy a small amount (数量) of fruit, such as a single apple or pear, each time in the south. Shop owners even help you peel and cut them. But shop owners in the north hardly offer such service. And they sell many fruits in baskets and boxes. The difference could be due to the different weather. Food can be kept for a long time in the north, as it is usually cold and dry there. Many northern Chinese have the habit of storing food, especially for the long winter. But the hot and wet weather in the south makes southern Chinese buy just enough food for one meal or one day, or else the food may go bad. 1．From Paragraph 1, we can learn that Chinese people ________. A．speak in different ways B．compete in different areas C．shop at different markets D．have different living habits 2．When you buy a pear in southern China, ________. A．the shop owner may peel it for you B．the shop owner will sell pears in boxes C．people around you may laugh at you D．you must offer the shop owner some help 3．The underlined phrase “due to” most probably has the similar meaning with “ ________ “. A．able to B．good for C．instead of D．because of 4．What is the best title for the text? A．China and Its People and Weather B．Different Fruit and Vegetables in China C．Different Shopping Habits in China D．Difference between North and South China （23-24九年级上·浙江宁波·期中）Many westerners find it interesting that Chinese people always carry a vacuum cup (保温杯). If you go to a western restaurant, they usually serve you a cup of cold water with ice. And when you ask if they can change to hot water, you may receive a strange look from the waiter or people nearby. Hot water? Seriously? So hot water VS cold water, which one is better? By 1930s, the water supplies (供水) was polluted. In order to prevent people from diseases, the government suggested drinking boiled water, because they considered it a way to kill off bacteria (细菌). People at that time always boiled water and stored it in vacuum bottle to keep it warm for the day. Even now, you can find hot water everywhere, in schools, factories, and offices across the country. While for western countries, many people died of the plague (鼠疫) .They took water quality seriously from then on, so that people can drink water directly rather than boil it. You may also discover that Chinese people prefer hot meals. Some parents always teach their children to drink hot soup with meals, because they think mixing cold water with hot meals is really bad for the stomach, and cold water may cause digestive (消化) problems, while hot water helps digestion. According to the eating habits in western countries, they prefer “raw” food, so they also prefer their water “raw”. They also like hamburgers and fried food, which are all with high calorie (高热量), so they need cold drinks to cool them off. Drinking hot or cold water also has something to do with medicine beliefs. In traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese people consider drinking hot water increases blood circulation(循环) and washes away the coldness in one’s body, and thus eases pain. However, most westerners believe that drinking hot water may weaken your body. Drinking hot water too often will make your body unable to stand water below your body temperature. You may find out that there is no answer to this question. The causes are various, so don’t feel strange next time you see a Chinese ask for hot water, just show your respect. 1．How do westerners feel when you ask the waiter to serve a cup of hot water? A．Common. B．Shocked. C．Healthy. D．Glad. 2．From this passage, we can know that ________. A．Westerners need to boil water before drinking. B．Chinese cannot eat dinner without hot soup. C．both westerners and Chinese think water quality important. D．Chinese medicine believes that hot water will weaken your body. 3．What causes are mentioned in this passage? ①History ②Medical beliefs ③Body structure ④Eating habits ⑤Water system A．①②④ B．②③④ C．②④⑤ D．①②③ 4．Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A．Chinese and western culture. B．Why do Chinese like hot water? C．Hot water is good for health. D．Hot water or cold water? （24-25九年级上·吉林松原·期中）Tea and coffee are two of the most popular drinks in the world. However, people usually like one more than the other. These drinks also have very different uses. Tea drinking started in China over 4,000 years ago. Tea is made of leaves. These days, some people drink tea for health, using it to help with stress or losing weight. However, most people in tea-drinking countries think of tea as more than just a healthy drink. In fact, tea drinking in some countries is a part of the culture. In the UK, homes and offices usually have tea time. Tea and other dishes are served at tea time in the afternoon. It is a way of relaxing with friends or co-workers (同事). Coffee came much later than tea, just over 1,000 years ago. Coffee is made from beans (豆). Something in the coffee beans makes a person feel active. Most people do not drink coffee to relax. Instead, they drink coffee to get going. Many people drink coffee in the morning to help them wake up. Others will also drink coffee during short breaks in the afternoon to keep going through the working day. Some people may visit coffee shops just to meet and talk with friends. However, many people in coffee shops drink coffee while working on their computers. Is tea or coffee more common in your country? Between the two, which do you like to drink more? 根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 1．Where did tea drinking start? A．In Japan. B．In China. C．In Turkey. D．In the UK. 2．We can learn from Paragraph 2 that people in the UK ________. A．drink tea to get fat B．offer tea to say goodbye C．think of tea as a bad drink D．have tea to relax themselves 3．What is coffee made from? A．Leaves. B．Sugar. C．Dishes. D．Beans. 4．Which of the following is NOT true according to Paragraph 3? A．Coffee came much earlier than tea. B．Many people drink coffee to wake up. C．Many people work on their computers in coffee shops. D．Some people meet and talk with friends in coffee shops. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．The Smells of Tea and Coffee. B．The Prices of Tea and Coffee. C．The Different Cultures of Tea and Coffee. D．The Different Ways of Making Tea and Coffee. （23-24九年级上·湖北襄阳·期中）China has a rich and colorful cultural history, and masks have played a major role in Chinese tradition in thousands of years. Why do people wear masks? The reasons are to protect their body, to hide themselves, or to do some amusement. In fact, masks are used all over the world. African masks are usually made by a traditional style. There are many different kinds of African masks, but many of them represent animals. African masks are a part of full-body costumes and they are made for dancers. The dancers usually wear the masks in religious events. Japanese masks have been used in many different performances such as dance, theater, festivals or religious events. They represent heroes, devils, ghosts, or some animals in the animals in the performances. Most of them are made of clay, cloth, wood or paper. Greek masks are used to represent the spirits of nature during religious events. Also, theater actors use masks to show different characters. In Rome, devil and other masks are used in carnivals (节日). Today, masks continue to be of great artistic entertaining value. 1．What do most African masks represent? A．Humans. B．Animals. C．Plants. D．Stones. 2．.What materials are used to make masks? A．Water and sand. B．Food and paper. C．Clay and cloth. D．Metal and glass. 3．The underlined word “They” refers to “________” here. A．Masks B．Performances C．Festivals D．Religious events 4．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．People often use masks to have entertainment. B．Many dancers in Africa like to wear masks. C．Masks played a major role in Chinese tradition. D．Masks can be used as many different toys. 5．This article is about ________. A．various masks in the world B．African masks C．reasons for wearing masks D．when to wear masks （23-24九年级上·福建龙岩·阶段练习）When I was 16 years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn’t the first time I had been abroad. Like most English children, I learned French at school and I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn’t understand English. But when I went to America, I was really looking forward to having a nice easy holiday without any language problems. How wrong I was! The misunderstanding began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to give my American friend Danny a ring and tell him that I had arrived. A friendly old man thought I was lost and asked if he could help me. “Yes,” I said. “I want to give my friend a ring.” “Well, that’s nice,” he was surprised. “Are you getting married (结婚)? But aren’t you a bit young?” “Who is talking about marriage?” I replied. “I just want to give my friend a ring to tell him I’ve arrived. Can you tell me where I can find a phone box?” “Oh!” he said. “There’s a phone downstairs.” When at last we met up, Danny explained the misunderstanding to me. “Don’t worry,” he said to me. “I had many difficulties at first. Americans use lots of words differently in meaning from us British. You’ll find they often say some funny things. But you’ll soon get used to these. Most of the time, British and American people can understand each other!” 1．When the writer arrived at the airport, he wanted to ________. A．buy a ring for his friend B．ask the way to his friend’s home C．call his friend up D．call a taxi 2．The old man thought the writer ________. A．wanted to find a phone box B．was old enough to get married C．didn’t need help D．was getting married soon 3．At last, the old man ________. A．understood what the writer wanted to do B．couldn’t understand the writer C．bought a ring for the writer D．took the writer to the phone box 4．What does the underlined word “they” refer to? A．The British. B．The Americans. C．The French. D．The old man and Danny. 5．Which of the following is TRUE? A．This was the first time for the writer to go abroad. B．Danny had no difficulties in America at first. C．There are some differences between American English and British English. D．British people can’t understand the Americans most of the time. （23-24九年级上·河北石家庄·期中）Of course, the main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of a knife and fork, but that’s only superficial (表面的). Besides, in some good restaurants, you can always ask for a knife and fork, if you find the chopsticks not helpful enough. The real difference is that in the West, you have your own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares. If you are being treated to a formal dinner and particularly if the host thinks you’re in the country for the first time, he will do the best to give you a taste of many different types of dishes. The meal usually begins with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes. Soup then will be served (unless in Guangdong style restaurants) to be followed by staple food (主食) ranging from rice, noodles to dumplings. If you wish to have your rice to go with other dishes, you should say so in good time, for most of the Chinese choose to have the staple food last or have none of them at all. Perhaps one of the things that surprise a Western visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food into the plates of their guests. In formal dinners, there are always “public chopsticks and spoons” for this purpose, but some hosts may use their own chopsticks. This is a sign of friendship. It is always polite to eat the food. If you do not eat it, just leave the food in the plate. People in China tend to over-order food, for they will find it embarrassing if all the food is eaten up. When you have had enough, just say no. Or you will always overeat! 1．What’s the real difference on the dinner table between China and the West? A．On the Chinese dinner table, chopsticks replace knives and forks. B．You have your own plate of food in the West while in China everyone shares the dishes. C．The staple food is served last in China. D．The host will do the best to give you a taste of many different types of dishes in China. 2．The underlined part “you should say so in good time” in Paragraph 3 means ________. A．you should say so happily B．you should say so early C．you'd better say so D．you should say so kindly 3．The “public chopsticks and spoons” are used to ________. A．show the politeness to the guests B．share the food together C．put food into the plates of the guests D．show friendship and politeness 4．According to the passage, we can learn that ________. A．the guests think it polite of the Chinese to put food into their plates with their own chopsticks B．the Chinese think it impolite of guests to leave food in the plate. C．the Chinese find it embarrassing if all the food is eaten up D．the Chinese think it impolite of guests to ask for a knife and fork （23-24九年级上·安徽淮南·期中）People may experience culture shock when they’re suddenly in a new culture. Culture shock usually happens in four stages (阶段). During the first stage, a person will feel excited. The excitement usually disappears after a while. In the next stage, a person might have difficulties with the local language or feel frustrated because he or she can’t communicate with others in his or her mother language. The good news is that this stage will slowly pass into the third stage —adjustment (调整). If you decide to make the best of your situation, you will adjust. And finally, you will enter the last stage of culture shock. Once a person is able to accept the new culture and environment, the excitement often returns. How should we deal with culture shock? ·Keep an open mind. As you learn about the country which you’re going to, it is necessary. ·You should also make an effort to learn the local language. ·Make sure you get to know people in your new environment. ·Finally, have a sense of humor. This is very important! Don’t be too hard on yourself if you make a cultural gaffe (失礼). Laugh at yourself and others will laugh with you. 1．Eric feels excited. Which stage may he be in now? A．The first stage and the second stage. B．The first stage and the last stage. C．The third stage and the last stage. D．The second stage and the fourth stage. 2．What should you do when you do something silly in a foreign country? A．Ask a friend for help. B．Take it easy and laugh at yourself. C．Show others that you’re right. D．Avoid talking with the people around you. 3．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Where people will experience culture shock. B．What causes culture shock. C．Tips for people who go travelling. D．Culture shock in a foreign country. （22-23九年级·重庆九龙坡·自主招生）Many people think things like ghosts and death are scary. But in fact, we just had a festival celebrating these things. Each year, on the 15th day of the seventh month in the Chinese lunar calendar, we celebrate Zhongyuan Festival or Ghost Festival. It was on Aug. 30 this year. On this day, families light lanterns to help dead people find their way home. But at the same time, living people don’t want to stay out at night during Ghost Festival. They believe ghosts may hurt them. In Chinese culture, death is a scary and heavy thing. People are mostly afraid of it. But in some other cultures, death is a less gloomy (阴郁的) thing. In Russia, people remember their ancestors on the Day of Rejoicing in late April or early May, which means birth and happiness. Russians believe that people shouldn’t feel sad for the dead because death means birth in another world. On the Day of Rejoicing, Russians draw beautiful pictures on eggs and put them in front of the tombs. After that they have a picnic together. They hope for good life for both the living and the dead. In the US, people remember the dead on Halloween, which is on Oct. ▲ People wear scary clothes. Children do fun things, like “trick or treat”. In Mexico, the Day of the Dead is a time for the living to connect with the dead, Nov.1 for the children and Nov.2 for the adults. They tell stories about them. There are also parties at night. So, as you see, death is a part of life. Understanding it can help us cherish our time here and live our best lives. 1．________ falls on Aug. 30 this year. A．The Day of the Dead B．Halloween C．The Day of Rejoicing D．Ghost Festival 2．The people from ________ think ghosts may hurt them. A．China B．the US C．Mexico D．Russia 3．The Russians regard death as ________. A．an unhappy thing B．visiting the ancestors C．the start of a new life D．good luck for the living 4．Which of the following sentences can be put in the ▲ ? A．Everyone celebrates it at home. B．But they make it a fun festival. C．The festival is gloomy for the living. D．They think of it as the happiest of a year. 5．The word “cherish” in the last paragraph means ________. A．节约 B．珍惜 C．掌控 D．规划 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 10 You are supposed to shake hands. 单元话题阅读理解练习 （24-25九年级上·山东滨州·阶段练习）In the eyes of many foreigners, Chinese are the best hosts (主人) and the worst guests (客人) in the world. And western hosts sometimes look rude (粗鲁的) in the eyes of Chinese guests. It is because the guest-host relationship in China is quite different from that in some western countries. In China, guests are almost like gods. Whenever I enter a Chinese friend’s home, there is always fruit on the table for me, and someone is quick to bring me a cup of tea or water. In the west, generally the guest is not a god. Acting according to the host’s way of doing things is usual behavior for a guest. My wife’s mother, a very kind Chinese lady, doesn’t smoke. When I see some of her guests smoking in her house, as a non-smoker, I feel unhappy. Usually, I want to stop them directly, but I realize that in China, to be a good host, she must not let me do that. In most North American homes, if you are a guest, and the hosts are not smokers, you should not smoke in their house. At the very least, you should ask, “Is it OK if I smoke?” But don’t be surprised if they say, “No, you can’t smoke.” In my culture, if you smoke in their house, you are a bad guest, but if they don’t allow you to smoke in their house, they are not rude hosts. In a word, no matter where you are, the best way to be a good guest is to adapt to (适应) the habits of your hosts. 1．When a western guest visits a Chinese family, he often ________. A．buys some fruit B．brings a cup of tea C．smokes D．feels like a god 2．What will the writer probably say if a guest wants to smoke in his house? A．Let’s smoke together. B．Sorry, you can’t smoke here. C．Smoking is a bad habit. D．It’s OK if you smoke here. 3．Which of the following is right according to the passage? A．Guests should act according to the host’s way of doing things in the west. B．When a guest smokes, my wife’s mother feels unhappy. C．The hosts are rude if they don’t allow you to smoke in their house. D．All over the world, guests are just like gods for the hosts. 4．What can be learned from the passage? A．A friend in need is a friend indeed. B．Where there is a will, there is a way. C．When in Rome, do as the Romans do. D．Actions speak louder than words. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．The Best Hosts B．The Best Guests C．Different Cultures in Different Countries D．Different Guest-host Relationships in Different Cultures 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍中国人和西方人在当主人和当客人之间的区别。 1．细节理解题。根据“In China, guests are almost like gods”可知，当西方客人拜访中国家庭时，常常觉得自己像神一样。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“When I see some of her guests smoking in her house, as a non-smoker, I feel unhappy. Usually, I want to stop them directly, but I realize that in China, to be a good host, she must not let me do that.”可知，作者会直接阻止客人在他家抽烟。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“In the west, generally the guest is not a god. Acting according to the host’s way of doing things is usual behavior for a guest.”可知，西方国家的客人应按照主人的方式行事。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“In a word, no matter where you are, the best way to be a good guest is to adapt to (适应) the habits of your hosts.”可知，做一个好客人的最好方法就是适应主人的习惯，这与“When in Rome, do as the Romans do（入乡随俗）”的内涵相符，故选C。 5．主旨大意题。根据文章首段内容“It is because the guest-host relationship in China is quite different from that in some western countries.”可知，文章重点在于讨论中西方的主客关系差异。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·宁夏银川·期中）China covers large areas and has a great population. Different living habits are always an interesting topic (话题) in the country. Recently, another difference between southern Chinese and northern Chinese became a hot one: the way people shop at markets. People from southern China say that they always buy what they need for just one or two meals. It is normal for them to buy half of a Chinese cabbage, two potatoes and 0.25 kilogram of beef at a time. However, one may be laughed at if he does this in the north. Instead, buying vegetables and meat enough for a week is usual. Also, you can buy a small amount (数量) of fruit, such as a single apple or pear, each time in the south. Shop owners even help you peel and cut them. But shop owners in the north hardly offer such service. And they sell many fruits in baskets and boxes. The difference could be due to the different weather. Food can be kept for a long time in the north, as it is usually cold and dry there. Many northern Chinese have the habit of storing food, especially for the long winter. But the hot and wet weather in the south makes southern Chinese buy just enough food for one meal or one day, or else the food may go bad. 1．From Paragraph 1, we can learn that Chinese people ________. A．speak in different ways B．compete in different areas C．shop at different markets D．have different living habits 2．When you buy a pear in southern China, ________. A．the shop owner may peel it for you B．the shop owner will sell pears in boxes C．people around you may laugh at you D．you must offer the shop owner some help 3．The underlined phrase “due to” most probably has the similar meaning with “ ________ “. A．able to B．good for C．instead of D．because of 4．What is the best title for the text? A．China and Its People and Weather B．Different Fruit and Vegetables in China C．Different Shopping Habits in China D．Difference between North and South China 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国南北方人不同的购物习惯。 1．主旨大意题。根据“China covers large areas and has a great population. Different living habits are always an interesting topic (话题) in the country. Recently, another difference between southern Chinese and northern Chinese became a hot one: the way people shop at markets.”可知，从第一段我们可以了解到中国人有不同的生活习惯。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Also, you can buy a small amount (数量) of fruit, such as a single apple or pear, each time in the south. Shop owners even help you peel and cut them.”可知，当你 在中国南方买梨时，店主可能会帮你削皮。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据“The difference could be due to the different weather. Food can be kept for a long time in the north, as it is usually cold and dry there.”可知，北方的食物可以保存很长时间，因为那里通常又冷又干，故推出划线部分与because of“因为”同义。故选D。 4．最佳标题。根据“China covers large areas and has a great population. Different living habits are always an interesting topic (话题) in the country. Recently, another difference between southern Chinese and northern Chinese became a hot one: the way people shop at markets.”及通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了中国南北方不同的购物习惯，故“中国不同的购物习惯”符合本文标题。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·浙江宁波·期中）Many westerners find it interesting that Chinese people always carry a vacuum cup (保温杯). If you go to a western restaurant, they usually serve you a cup of cold water with ice. And when you ask if they can change to hot water, you may receive a strange look from the waiter or people nearby. Hot water? Seriously? So hot water VS cold water, which one is better? By 1930s, the water supplies (供水) was polluted. In order to prevent people from diseases, the government suggested drinking boiled water, because they considered it a way to kill off bacteria (细菌). People at that time always boiled water and stored it in vacuum bottle to keep it warm for the day. Even now, you can find hot water everywhere, in schools, factories, and offices across the country. While for western countries, many people died of the plague (鼠疫) .They took water quality seriously from then on, so that people can drink water directly rather than boil it. You may also discover that Chinese people prefer hot meals. Some parents always teach their children to drink hot soup with meals, because they think mixing cold water with hot meals is really bad for the stomach, and cold water may cause digestive (消化) problems, while hot water helps digestion. According to the eating habits in western countries, they prefer “raw” food, so they also prefer their water “raw”. They also like hamburgers and fried food, which are all with high calorie (高热量), so they need cold drinks to cool them off. Drinking hot or cold water also has something to do with medicine beliefs. In traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese people consider drinking hot water increases blood circulation(循环) and washes away the coldness in one’s body, and thus eases pain. However, most westerners believe that drinking hot water may weaken your body. Drinking hot water too often will make your body unable to stand water below your body temperature. You may find out that there is no answer to this question. The causes are various, so don’t feel strange next time you see a Chinese ask for hot water, just show your respect. 1．How do westerners feel when you ask the waiter to serve a cup of hot water? A．Common. B．Shocked. C．Healthy. D．Glad. 2．From this passage, we can know that ________. A．Westerners need to boil water before drinking. B．Chinese cannot eat dinner without hot soup. C．both westerners and Chinese think water quality important. D．Chinese medicine believes that hot water will weaken your body. 3．What causes are mentioned in this passage? ①History ②Medical beliefs ③Body structure ④Eating habits ⑤Water system A．①②④ B．②③④ C．②④⑤ D．①②③ 4．Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A．Chinese and western culture. B．Why do Chinese like hot water? C．Hot water is good for health. D．Hot water or cold water? 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文主要探讨了中国人和西方人在饮用热水和冷水方面的不同习惯和观念。同时文章也呼吁对各自的文化习惯保持尊重。 1．细节理解题。根据“When you ask if they can change to hot water, you may receive a strange look from the waiter or people nearby.”可知，当你要求服务员换成热水时，他们通常感到震惊。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“By 1930s, the water supplies was polluted… While for western countries, many people died of the plague .They took water quality seriously from then on”可知，中西方都重视水质。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，提到的原因有历史（History）“By 1930s, the water supplies was polluted.”；医学信仰（Medical beliefs）“In traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese people consider drinking hot water increases blood circulation…”，以及饮食习惯（Eating habits）“According to the eating habits in western countries, they prefer “raw” food…”。故选A。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文内容，根据第二段“So hot waterVS cold water,which one isbetter? ”那么热水和冷水，哪个更好呢？可知，本文主要探讨了中国人和西方人在饮用热水和冷水方面的不同习惯和观念。故最佳标题应为Hot water or cold water?“热水还是冷水？”。故选D。 （24-25九年级上·吉林松原·期中）Tea and coffee are two of the most popular drinks in the world. However, people usually like one more than the other. These drinks also have very different uses. Tea drinking started in China over 4,000 years ago. Tea is made of leaves. These days, some people drink tea for health, using it to help with stress or losing weight. However, most people in tea-drinking countries think of tea as more than just a healthy drink. In fact, tea drinking in some countries is a part of the culture. In the UK, homes and offices usually have tea time. Tea and other dishes are served at tea time in the afternoon. It is a way of relaxing with friends or co-workers (同事). Coffee came much later than tea, just over 1,000 years ago. Coffee is made from beans (豆). Something in the coffee beans makes a person feel active. Most people do not drink coffee to relax. Instead, they drink coffee to get going. Many people drink coffee in the morning to help them wake up. Others will also drink coffee during short breaks in the afternoon to keep going through the working day. Some people may visit coffee shops just to meet and talk with friends. However, many people in coffee shops drink coffee while working on their computers. Is tea or coffee more common in your country? Between the two, which do you like to drink more? 根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 1．Where did tea drinking start? A．In Japan. B．In China. C．In Turkey. D．In the UK. 2．We can learn from Paragraph 2 that people in the UK ________. A．drink tea to get fat B．offer tea to say goodbye C．think of tea as a bad drink D．have tea to relax themselves 3．What is coffee made from? A．Leaves. B．Sugar. C．Dishes. D．Beans. 4．Which of the following is NOT true according to Paragraph 3? A．Coffee came much earlier than tea. B．Many people drink coffee to wake up. C．Many people work on their computers in coffee shops. D．Some people meet and talk with friends in coffee shops. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．The Smells of Tea and Coffee. B．The Prices of Tea and Coffee. C．The Different Cultures of Tea and Coffee. D．The Different Ways of Making Tea and Coffee. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了茶和咖啡是世界上最受欢迎的两种饮料，以及这两种饮料不同的用途。 1．细节理解题。根据“Tea drinking started in China over 4,000 years ago.”可知，饮茶起源于中国。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“In the UK, homes and offices usually have tea time. Tea and other dishes are served at tea time in the afternoon. It is a way of relaxing with friends or co-workers (同事).”可知，英国人喝茶是为了放松。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Coffee is made from beans (豆).”可知，咖啡是由豆子制成的。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Coffee came much later than tea, just over 1,000 years ago.”可知，咖啡的出现比茶晚得多，因此选项A表述错误。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍的是茶和咖啡及其所承载的不同文化，选项C最符合文章主题。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·湖北襄阳·期中）China has a rich and colorful cultural history, and masks have played a major role in Chinese tradition in thousands of years. Why do people wear masks? The reasons are to protect their body, to hide themselves, or to do some amusement. In fact, masks are used all over the world. African masks are usually made by a traditional style. There are many different kinds of African masks, but many of them represent animals. African masks are a part of full-body costumes and they are made for dancers. The dancers usually wear the masks in religious events. Japanese masks have been used in many different performances such as dance, theater, festivals or religious events. They represent heroes, devils, ghosts, or some animals in the animals in the performances. Most of them are made of clay, cloth, wood or paper. Greek masks are used to represent the spirits of nature during religious events. Also, theater actors use masks to show different characters. In Rome, devil and other masks are used in carnivals (节日). Today, masks continue to be of great artistic entertaining value. 1．What do most African masks represent? A．Humans. B．Animals. C．Plants. D．Stones. 2．.What materials are used to make masks? A．Water and sand. B．Food and paper. C．Clay and cloth. D．Metal and glass. 3．The underlined word “They” refers to “________” here. A．Masks B．Performances C．Festivals D．Religious events 4．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．People often use masks to have entertainment. B．Many dancers in Africa like to wear masks. C．Masks played a major role in Chinese tradition. D．Masks can be used as many different toys. 5．This article is about ________. A．various masks in the world B．African masks C．reasons for wearing masks D．when to wear masks 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍世界各地的面具代表了什么含义，它们的用途，以及人们为什么要戴面具。 1．细节理解题。根据“There are many different kinds of African masks, but many of them represent animals”可知非洲面具有很多种，但其中许多代表动物。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Most of them are made of clay, cloth, wood or paper.”可知它们中的大多数是由粘土、布、木头或纸制成的。故选C。 3．词义猜测题。根据“Japanese masks have been used in many different performances such as dance, theater, festivals or religious events. They represent heroes, devils, ghosts, or some animals in the animals in the performances”可知日本面具已被用于许多不同的表演，它们在表演中代表英雄、魔鬼、鬼魂或动物中的一些动物，故此处they指代“面具”。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“The reasons are to protect their body, to hide themselves, or to do some amusement.”可知人们经常戴面具来娱乐；根据“The dancers usually wear the masks in religious events.”可知非洲的许多舞者喜欢戴面具；根据“and masks have played a major role in Chinese tradition in thousands of years”可知面具在中国几千年的传统文化中起着重要作用。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍世界各地的面具代表了什么含义，它们的用途，以及人们为什么要戴面具。故选A。 （23-24九年级上·福建龙岩·阶段练习）When I was 16 years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn’t the first time I had been abroad. Like most English children, I learned French at school and I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn’t understand English. But when I went to America, I was really looking forward to having a nice easy holiday without any language problems. How wrong I was! The misunderstanding began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to give my American friend Danny a ring and tell him that I had arrived. A friendly old man thought I was lost and asked if he could help me. “Yes,” I said. “I want to give my friend a ring.” “Well, that’s nice,” he was surprised. “Are you getting married (结婚)? But aren’t you a bit young?” “Who is talking about marriage?” I replied. “I just want to give my friend a ring to tell him I’ve arrived. Can you tell me where I can find a phone box?” “Oh!” he said. “There’s a phone downstairs.” When at last we met up, Danny explained the misunderstanding to me. “Don’t worry,” he said to me. “I had many difficulties at first. Americans use lots of words differently in meaning from us British. You’ll find they often say some funny things. But you’ll soon get used to these. Most of the time, British and American people can understand each other!” 1．When the writer arrived at the airport, he wanted to ________. A．buy a ring for his friend B．ask the way to his friend’s home C．call his friend up D．call a taxi 2．The old man thought the writer ________. A．wanted to find a phone box B．was old enough to get married C．didn’t need help D．was getting married soon 3．At last, the old man ________. A．understood what the writer wanted to do B．couldn’t understand the writer C．bought a ring for the writer D．took the writer to the phone box 4．What does the underlined word “they” refer to? A．The British. B．The Americans. C．The French. D．The old man and Danny. 5．Which of the following is TRUE? A．This was the first time for the writer to go abroad. B．Danny had no difficulties in America at first. C．There are some differences between American English and British English. D．British people can’t understand the Americans most of the time. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者第一次到美国时因为英式英语和美式英语的不同而导致的语言误解的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“I was looking for a public telephone to give my American friend Danny a ring and tell him that I had arrived.”可知，作者是想给朋友打电话。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“‘Well, that’s nice,’ he was surprised. ‘Are you getting married? But aren’t you a bit young?’”可知，老人认为作者要结婚了。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据第六段“‘Oh!’ he said. ‘There’s a phone downstairs.’”可知，最后老人告诉作者电话在楼下；据此可以推断，老人明白了作者想要打一个电话。故选A。 4．词义猜测题。根据最后一段“I had many difficulties at first. Americans use lots of words differently in meaning from us British. You’ll find they often say some funny things.”可知，美国人使用很多单词的意义与英国人不同，而且他们经常说一些有趣的事情；据此可以推断，划线单词“they”指代上文中的“Americans”。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Americans use lots of words differently in meaning from us British.”可知，美国人使用的许多单词在意思上与英国人不同；选项C“美式英语和英式英语之间存在一些差异。”与原文相符。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·河北石家庄·期中）Of course, the main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of a knife and fork, but that’s only superficial (表面的). Besides, in some good restaurants, you can always ask for a knife and fork, if you find the chopsticks not helpful enough. The real difference is that in the West, you have your own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares. If you are being treated to a formal dinner and particularly if the host thinks you’re in the country for the first time, he will do the best to give you a taste of many different types of dishes. The meal usually begins with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes. Soup then will be served (unless in Guangdong style restaurants) to be followed by staple food (主食) ranging from rice, noodles to dumplings. If you wish to have your rice to go with other dishes, you should say so in good time, for most of the Chinese choose to have the staple food last or have none of them at all. Perhaps one of the things that surprise a Western visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food into the plates of their guests. In formal dinners, there are always “public chopsticks and spoons” for this purpose, but some hosts may use their own chopsticks. This is a sign of friendship. It is always polite to eat the food. If you do not eat it, just leave the food in the plate. People in China tend to over-order food, for they will find it embarrassing if all the food is eaten up. When you have had enough, just say no. Or you will always overeat! 1．What’s the real difference on the dinner table between China and the West? A．On the Chinese dinner table, chopsticks replace knives and forks. B．You have your own plate of food in the West while in China everyone shares the dishes. C．The staple food is served last in China. D．The host will do the best to give you a taste of many different types of dishes in China. 2．The underlined part “you should say so in good time” in Paragraph 3 means ________. A．you should say so happily B．you should say so early C．you'd better say so D．you should say so kindly 3．The “public chopsticks and spoons” are used to ________. A．show the politeness to the guests B．share the food together C．put food into the plates of the guests D．show friendship and politeness 4．According to the passage, we can learn that ________. A．the guests think it polite of the Chinese to put food into their plates with their own chopsticks B．the Chinese think it impolite of guests to leave food in the plate. C．the Chinese find it embarrassing if all the food is eaten up D．the Chinese think it impolite of guests to ask for a knife and fork 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】作者介绍了中西方餐桌文化的不同，在西方国家，人们吃饭有自己的一盘子食物，而在中国大家共用一桌子菜肴。 1．细节理解题。根据“The real difference is that in the West, you have your own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares.”可知，西方用餐时每人一盘食物，而在中国食物摆在桌子上共同分享。故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据“If you wish to have your rice to go with other dishes, you should say so in good time, for most of the Chinese choose to have the staple food last or have none of them at all.”可知，后文提到了大多数中国人选择把主食放在最后，或者根本不吃，因此如果你想要米饭搭配其他菜肴“需要早点说”。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“In formal dinners, there are always “public chopsticks and spoons” for this purpose, but some hosts may use their own chopsticks.”以及上下文内容提供给了明确说明，“public chopsticks and spoons”是用来把食物放进客人盘子里的。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“People in China tend to over-order food, for they will find it embarrassing if all the food is eaten up.”可知，中国人饭菜供过于求，因为他们觉得全部吃完会很尴尬。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·安徽淮南·期中）People may experience culture shock when they’re suddenly in a new culture. Culture shock usually happens in four stages (阶段). During the first stage, a person will feel excited. The excitement usually disappears after a while. In the next stage, a person might have difficulties with the local language or feel frustrated because he or she can’t communicate with others in his or her mother language. The good news is that this stage will slowly pass into the third stage —adjustment (调整). If you decide to make the best of your situation, you will adjust. And finally, you will enter the last stage of culture shock. Once a person is able to accept the new culture and environment, the excitement often returns. How should we deal with culture shock? ·Keep an open mind. As you learn about the country which you’re going to, it is necessary. ·You should also make an effort to learn the local language. ·Make sure you get to know people in your new environment. ·Finally, have a sense of humor. This is very important! Don’t be too hard on yourself if you make a cultural gaffe (失礼). Laugh at yourself and others will laugh with you. 1．Eric feels excited. Which stage may he be in now? A．The first stage and the second stage. B．The first stage and the last stage. C．The third stage and the last stage. D．The second stage and the fourth stage. 2．What should you do when you do something silly in a foreign country? A．Ask a friend for help. B．Take it easy and laugh at yourself. C．Show others that you’re right. D．Avoid talking with the people around you. 3．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Where people will experience culture shock. B．What causes culture shock. C．Tips for people who go travelling. D．Culture shock in a foreign country. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了移居到外国时可能会经历的文化冲击，以及如何应对文化冲击。 1．推理判断题。根据“During the first stage, a person will feel excited. ”及“Once a person is able to accept the new culture and environment, the excitement often returns.”可推断在第一阶段和最后阶段都可能感到兴奋。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Don’t be too hard on yourself if you make a cultural gaffe (失礼). Laugh at yourself and others will laugh with you.”可知，如果某方面做的失礼了，不要太在意，幽默地嘲笑自己一下。故选B。 3．主旨大意题。根据“People may experience culture shock when they’re suddenly in a new culture.”以及下文都在介绍文化冲击及应对方法，可知本文主要介绍了文化冲击。故选D。 （22-23九年级·重庆九龙坡·自主招生）Many people think things like ghosts and death are scary. But in fact, we just had a festival celebrating these things. Each year, on the 15th day of the seventh month in the Chinese lunar calendar, we celebrate Zhongyuan Festival or Ghost Festival. It was on Aug. 30 this year. On this day, families light lanterns to help dead people find their way home. But at the same time, living people don’t want to stay out at night during Ghost Festival. They believe ghosts may hurt them. In Chinese culture, death is a scary and heavy thing. People are mostly afraid of it. But in some other cultures, death is a less gloomy (阴郁的) thing. In Russia, people remember their ancestors on the Day of Rejoicing in late April or early May, which means birth and happiness. Russians believe that people shouldn’t feel sad for the dead because death means birth in another world. On the Day of Rejoicing, Russians draw beautiful pictures on eggs and put them in front of the tombs. After that they have a picnic together. They hope for good life for both the living and the dead. In the US, people remember the dead on Halloween, which is on Oct. ▲ People wear scary clothes. Children do fun things, like “trick or treat”. In Mexico, the Day of the Dead is a time for the living to connect with the dead, Nov.1 for the children and Nov.2 for the adults. They tell stories about them. There are also parties at night. So, as you see, death is a part of life. Understanding it can help us cherish our time here and live our best lives. 1．________ falls on Aug. 30 this year. A．The Day of the Dead B．Halloween C．The Day of Rejoicing D．Ghost Festival 2．The people from ________ think ghosts may hurt them. A．China B．the US C．Mexico D．Russia 3．The Russians regard death as ________. A．an unhappy thing B．visiting the ancestors C．the start of a new life D．good luck for the living 4．Which of the following sentences can be put in the ▲ ? A．Everyone celebrates it at home. B．But they make it a fun festival. C．The festival is gloomy for the living. D．They think of it as the happiest of a year. 5．The word “cherish” in the last paragraph means ________. A．节约 B．珍惜 C．掌控 D．规划 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文讲述了各个国家对死亡的看法。 1．细节理解题。根据题干“Each year, on the 15th day of the seventh month in the Chinese lunar calendar, we celebrate Zhongyuan Festival or Ghost Festival. It was on Aug. 30 this year.”可知，今年的中元节在8月30日。故选D。   2．细节理解题。根据题干“Each year, on the 15th day of the seventh month in the Chinese lunar calendar, we celebrate Zhongyuan Festival or Ghost Festival…But at the same time, living people don’t want to stay out at night during Ghost Festival. They believe ghosts may hurt them.”可知，中国人认为鬼会伤害他们。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据题干“Russians believe that people shouldn’t feel sad for the dead because death means birth in another world.”可知，俄罗斯人认为死亡是新生活的开始。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据题干“In the US, people remember the dead on Halloween, which is on Oct...People wear scary clothes. Children do fun things, like ‘trick or treat’.”可知，美国人在万圣节穿着可怕的衣服，孩子们做有趣的事情，比如“不给糖就捣蛋”，所以万圣节是一个有趣的节日。选项B“但他们让它成为一个有趣的节日。”符合，故选B。 5．词句猜测题。根据题干“Understanding it can help us cherish our time here and live our best lives.”可知，理解死亡可以帮助我们珍惜在这里的时间，过上最好的生活。因此意思是“珍惜”，故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$