专题05 阅读理解 任务型阅读（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（北京专用）

专题05 任务型阅读 北京市海淀区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末练习英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 At-home Farming in Cities Farming used to be an attraction in the countryside. But nowadays, farms can even be found high up on balconies (阳台) in cities. According to a recent report, sales of vegetable seeds, soil, and gardening tools have doubled compared with the same period last year. Among the people buying them, most were born after 1995. Zhang Chao, from Anhui province, is a young “city farmer” in his 20s. He took up the hobby of planting when he lived with his grandpa in the countryside. “Being a farmer his whole life, my grandpa likes to plant seasonal vegetables in our backyard garden,” Zhang said. “Inspired (启发) by his strong interest, I also learned to grow my own vegetables.” Though sometimes farming can be really tiring, Zhang said he had a sense of achievement when he saw seeds gradually grow into plants. Although Zhang has recently moved to a place without a yard, he continues his hobby with a balcony garden. “Growing fruits and vegetables not only brings me delicious and safe food, but also reminds me of the happy moments with my grandpa,” said Zhang. Unlike Zhang, Fang Min from Shenzhen considers planting a garden as a good way to relax and develop patience. To reduce much pressure from schoolwork, the 16-year-old girl started planting vegetables on her balcony in 2021. Most of the seeds were given by her friends. She just planted them and waited patiently. After half a year, her balcony became a “small garden”, covered by different flowers and herbs (香草). After long hours of homework, Fang likes to walk around her balcony garden. “Seeing the various colors and breathing fresh air, I feel closer to nature and refreshed,” Fang said. “The vegetables and herbs may not be the main food on our table, but they will surely add different tastes to our dishes and add excitement to our busy days.” Planting vegetables is now more than just a way to survive. It also brings joy and purpose to young people’s lives. 33．Where can farms be found in cities nowadays? 34．When did Zhang Chao take up the hobby of planting? 35．How does Fang Min feel when she walks around her balcony garden? 36．What do you think of at-home farming in cities? Why do you think so? 北京市东城区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末统一检测英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 More and more Chinese students have added extracurricular (课外的) activities to their timetables for summer vacations. This has led to a rise in tourism packages (套餐) involving study trips and experimental programs at home and abroad. Sightseeing places in China, including Guizhou province (省), Anyang in Henan province, and coastal provinces, have been among the most popular for parents and their children. In these places, children have more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and they can also take part in experimental programs such as papermaking and wax printing. This summer, Singapore has become the most popular place for students to study abroad. Many Chinese students have signed up for university classes there to learn more about subjects like robots, programming, and environmental science. According to a Beijing Times survey, the most popular tourism packages are those related to history and culture, the great outdoors and nature exploration (探索), as well as science and technology. Some homestays that offer experiences including farming, local history, and nature walks are also very popular. The busiest times for family visits and graduation tours are from June to July. This is because families with preschool-aged children and students between the ages of 18 and 22 are the main groups. Tourism packages for family travel and study purposes average (平均) about 6,000 yuan per person. Chen Juan, a tour guide, said, “Student tourists want to take a walk with instructors at cultural sites like museums because they want to find out what’s behind the art and get ideas by seeing more of the world. But some study trips can be in a rush, with little time for students to fully take in the information they are learning.” Liu Shuang, the mother of a 14-year-old boy in Beijing, signed her son up for a writing workshop. In the workshop, teens read interesting stories by famous Chinese writers. They also visited some writers’ hometowns. “The trip is very tiring, as my son has to walk or ride a coach for a long time. But the study trip helps him to step outside our home in Beijing and put away his computer for a while. It is also a great chance for him to experience life in the beautiful countryside and discover his love of writing,” said Liu Shuang. 34．What are some of the most popular sightseeing places in China? 35．What are the most popular tourism packages? 36．What did Liu Shuang’s son do in the writing workshop? 37．Would you like to take a study trip during your vacations? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons. ) 北京市西城区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 During my childhood, I didn’t have much interest in reading. However, when I entered middle school. I began listening to audiobooks and grew to love it. Now, I manage to finish a couple of audiobooks each month. While reading a printed book allows more freedom to re-read paragraphs that you didn’t quite catch, go back to look something up from earlier in the book or even write down some notes in the margin (页边空白) , audiobooks have their own benefits. They are especially enjoyable and convenient for both kids and adults. Besides, you ca multitask while listening and get through books faster. I often listen to audiobooks before reading paper ones in order to better understand some difficult parts. Listening is necessary for all kinds of learning, including reading. I can now enjoy longer books that I might not have had the patience to read, and my ability to focus on audiobooks carries over to my skill in focusing on a written text. To me, the coolest thing about audiobooks is the role of the narrator (朗读者) . When you listen to audiobooks, the narrators do much of the “work” for you, which can be very pleasing when they are skilled. I like the sense of reading with someone who understands and loves the material. I remember listening to Charlie ana the Chocolate Factory narrated by the author (作者) himself. It was a truly magical experience! Audiobooks have become a big part of my life. At home, I love sitting on the sofa, losing myself in a good story, and then I share my thoughts with my parents. It’s not just about enjoying a good book; it’s about creating shared moments and conversations. Audiobooks have changed my life. They make reading fun by bringing stories to life through skilled narrators and discussing audiobooks with family adds a joyful richness to my everyday moments. 34．When did the write begin listening to audiobook? 35．Why does the writer often listen to audiobook before reading paper ones? 36．What kind of narrators does the writer like? 37．Do you like listening to audiobooks? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) 北京市朝阳区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Tough Guy: A race to the limit What is Tough Guy? Every January, more than 3,000 people take part in one of the most difficult races on Earth: the Tough Guy competition. To finish the course, players need to run, swim and climb 15 kilometres. It is a special race because these runners have to crawl (爬) through tunnels, run across a field of nettles (荨麻) and jump over fire. What’s more, the competition takes place in January, so temperatures are freezing—sometimes as low as -6℃. But people travel from all over the world to take part in it. Why do people take part? The competition is very dangerous and every year there are accidents. Injuries like broken bones and cuts are common. The race is very hard: one-third of players do not finish it. Runners have to be fit and healthy. Most people train all year to prepare for the race. It is also the first race like it in the world. Many people take part in the competition because it is so famous. In order to make the competition stay exciting and challenging, the organizers make some changes to the race and add new things every year. The course The diagram shows an example of the Tough Guy course. First, players run for 1 kilometre along a muddy road. Next, they crawl under low net s on the ground. After the nets, the runners jump off a high platform into a lake and swim for another 1 kilometre. After swimming, they run across a field of fire and jump over small bonfires (火堆). Next, players must crawl through a long tunnel. The tunnel is partly underwater. Finally, the runners run 2 kilometres through nettles before they reach the finish line. 34．When is the Tough Guy competition? 35．How do the organizers make Tough Guy an exciting and challenging competition? 36．What would the runners do after swimming during the Tough Guy course? 37．Would you like to take part in Tough Guy? Why or why not? 北京市昌平区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末质量抽测英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Into the Deep: Ocean Exploration Salt water covers about 71% of the Earth’s surface, and yet we have spent much more time exploring the Earth’s mountains, forests, and deserts than studying its oceans. Scientists say that we know more about the moon than we know about our own oceans. And today, we continue to put more effort on space exploration than on ocean exploration. Why is it that we know so little about the oceans that surround us? Perhaps it is because, for centuries, people thought of the ocean as just a travel network. Ocean exploration was also prevented by the conditions below the surface. The high pressure of the water would kill an unprotected diver. Water temperature on the ocean floor was not inviting either. Openings on the ocean floor have temperatures as high as 123℃. To explore below the surface of the ocean, humans needed special equipment. Early diving suits from the late eighteenth century and early nineteenth century were not very useful. One type enclosed the diver’s body in a cylinder, making it difficult to move around. A later type of diving suit replaced the large cylinder with a heavy metal helmet. Air from above the surface traveled through a tube into the helmet. These early diving suits allowed people to descend (下降) fifty feet below the ocean surface for about an hour. In 1872, the first ship equipped for ocean exploration set out on a four-year trip around the world. The ship had two labs, and it carried the most advanced scientific equipment of the time. Scientists on the ship tested and gathered information of sea water. They discovered an underwater mountain chain and more than 4,000 new species (物种). The results of this expedition encouraged interest in exploring farther below the ocean surface. The work of deep-sea explorers has given us a picture of life far below the surface. There is now greater understanding of the diversity of life in the ocean. We are now more aware of the importance of healthy oceans. Still, less than one tenth of 1% of the deep ocean has been explored. Sylvia Earle, one of the leading experts on oceans, says, “We’re in a new century, and most of the planet has yet to be seen.” 34．How much of the Earth’s surface is covered with salt water? 35．What prevented ocean exploration for centuries? 36．What did the scientists on the first ship equipped for exploration in 1872 discover? 37．Do you think people should put more effort on space exploration or on ocean exploration? Why? (Please give two reasons.) 北京市大兴区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末检测英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 A Southern California student named Madison Atkinson is regarded as her family’s hero. Madison, a 15-year-old girl, used CPR skills that she learned at school to help save her 3-year-old relative during a holiday gathering. It happened on Thanksgiving as family members were preparing dinner. Relatives at the Northridge home thought 3-year-old Maxine was inside playing with other kids. But surveillance (监控) video shows the little girl wandering into the backyard and leaning over the side of the pool, and then jumping or falling in. No one else was outside at the time, but a few minutes later Maxine’s uncle walked out to the yard and found her face down in the pool. He jumped in, pulled the little girl from the water and yelled for help. Several adults came outside but were only able to watch helplessly when efforts were made to revive (苏醒) the girl. When Madison saw what was happening, she knew exactly what to do. “I saw that he was trying the Heimlich (海姆利克氏操作法),” she recalled. “But I knew in that case we needed CPR because Maxine didn’t seem like she was breathing. I told everyone I knew CPR and it calmed everyone down.” “Then they just laid her down on the ground and I started CPR.” The little girl soon revived and her family says she has since recovered. Damian Gilbert says he is very proud of his stepdaughter. She was the only one in the house with CPR training and he finds it remarkable that she was able to take control and save a life. “I’m literally watching a 15-year-old girl basically bring back our niece, a 3-year-old, to life,” Gilbert said. “It was something that I’ll remember for the rest of my life.” 34．What did Madison use to help save her relative? 35．Who pulled the little girl from the water? 36．How does Damian Gilbert feel about his stepdaughter? 37．What do you think of Madison? Why do you think so? (Please give two reasons.) 北京市石景山区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Every Sunday at 2 pm, Marisela Godinez, the owner of a Mexican restaurant in Texas, used to fill a big bag with more than 50 liters of leftover (未食用的) food which is unsold from the restaurant’s all-you-can-eat lunch buffet (自助餐). “We threw out a lot of food,” she said. But a few months ago, Ms. Godinez signed up to use an app called Too Good To Go. Now, 10 customers pick up “surprise bags” of her leftover food for $ 5.99 each and she sends far fewer leftovers to the bin. Around the country, restaurants and grocery stores throw away huge amounts of unsold food every day. Apps that connect customers to businesses with unsold food have begun to spread. The idea of apps like Too Good To Go is to help businesses sell unsold food at a low price rather than throw it away. They say that the businesses and buyers are helping the environment because the food would otherwise become food waste, a big contributor (导致因素) to climate change. Food production itself is a big contributor to greenhouse gas release (释放). It is responsible for nearly a third of gas release in the world. Each step of the process—growing, harvesting, processing, packaging, storing and preparing for food—releases carbon dioxide (CO2) and other planet-warming gases. When the food is wasted, greenhouse gas releases. In addition, once unused food reaches the bins, it breaks down and releases more greenhouse gases. Too Good To Go has tried to make buying unsold food a game. In the United States, customers in 12 cities can book “surprise bags” that typically cost about $ 4 to $ 6 each on the app. The food in the bags would have been firstly priced at about three times that amount. Then, they can pick up the bags at a certain time window. According to interviews with several companies selling on Too Good To Go, there are at least a few things that buyers don’t think of as “food waste”. An owner of a company which sells drinks said he only used the app to sell discontinued products but also new-flavored drinks in hopes of attracting new customers. 34．Who is Marisela Godinez?　                  　 35．What is the idea of apps like Too Good To Go?                　 36．How do customers in America buy unsold food on Too Good To Go? 　                  　 37．Would you use apps like Too Good To Go to buy unsold food? Why or why not? (Please give at least two reasons.) 北京市燕山地区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末英语试题 四、任务型阅读 Collecting As a Hobby Collecting must be one of the various human activities, and it’s one that many psychologists (心理学家) find more attractive. Some people collect because they want to make money. This could be called an instrumental (工具性) reason for collecting. They’ll look for antiques (古董，古玩) that they can buy cheaply and expect to sell at a profit (赢利). But there may well be a psychological element, too—buying cheap and selling dear can give the collector a sense of achievement. Another motive for collecting is the desire (渴望) to find something special, such as a rare early recording by a particular singer. Some may spend therir whole lives in a hunt for this, Psychologically, this can give a purpose to a life. There is a danger, though, that if the individual is enough lucky enough to find what they’re looking for, they may feel empty,because the goal that drove them on has gone. If you think about collecting postage stamps, another potential reason is its educational value. Stamp collecting opens a window to other countries, and to the plants, animals, or famous people shown on their stamps. In the 19th century, many collectors collected fossils, animals and plants from around the globe and their collections provided a large amount of information about the natural world. Without those collections, our understanding would be far behind what it is. Not all collectors are interested in learning from their hobbies. Some people collect because of the need for a sense of control. Stamp collectors, for instance, arrange their stamps in albums very neatly according to their preferred principles. 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 34．What is the instrumental reason for collecting? 35．Why do the collectors feel empty when they find their special things? 36．What collections provided the information about the natural world? 37．If you are a collector, what will you collect? And why? 北京市海淀区2022-2023学年九年级上学期期末英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 With just a boat, a paddle（桨）and a bit of water, you can experience fun and exercise in a kayak. Kayaking is a kind of paddling sport, and people often mistake it for canoeing（划独木舟）, but there are some differences. Kayakers sit on the floor of the boat while canoeists sit on a bench. Also, kayak paddles have a wide flat part on either end, but canoe paddles have them on only one end. Within kayaking, there are a few styles that need different levels of skill and fitness. Anyone can enjoy relaxing kayaking, most often paddling on a lake or perhaps a gentle river. Whitewater kayaking is much more exciting because boats travel down fast rivers and even over small waterfalls. Surf kayakers must be both strong-willed and talented as they ride waves on the open ocean. The difficulty involved with kayaking is transportation-a boat several meters long is not exactly easy to carry around. However, a man who had to leave his kayak behind when moving to a smaller apartment borrowed the idea of Japanese paper folding, and made a new type of special kayak—it can be folded into a very thin pack, allowing the kayak to easily fit in a car. In this way, the problem was perfectly solved. Kayaking can offer sightseeing opportunities and a good way to exercise certain parts of the body. Paddling is helpful for strengthening the upper body and it requires continuing turning of your main body, giving it some great exercise. Another advantage is that these movements are gentler on the body’s joints and tissues（关节和组织）than running. Kayaking doesn’t just improve the health of the body, though—it also has been shown to make you less stressed as well. With so many benefits, why not head to the closest water and give it a try? 32．Do kayakers sit on the floor or on a bench of the boat while kayaking? 33．Why is whitewater kayaking much more exciting? 34．What is special about the new type of kayak? 35．Do you think kayaking will become popular in China? Why or why not? （Give at least 2 reasons） 北京市东城区2022-2023学年九年级上学期期末英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 If you ask any 12-year-old what their favorite time of the day is, they’ll tell you it’s lunch! But for Jason, it’s a bit different. He can’t wait to get home and start working on his candle-making business. Jason began creating candles because the candles he bought gave his mom headaches. He was only eight years old at the time. He thought there must be a way to make a safe and all-natural candle. So, he set out to find a cleaner and more natural way to make a candle that his mom could enjoy. He was very interested in the process and the chemistry behind making the candles. Later, he found a kind of wax (蜡) that is chemical-free. He also found natural oils to add scent (香味). With the support of his mom, he started an online store in 2020. His online orders began picking up. In the fall of 2022, he opened a store at a local shopping centre. Now people can buy his candles both online and at the store. The store also sells soaps which are made by Vicky, Jason’s little sister. She was inspired (鼓舞) by her brother to make her own handmade products. Jason started his business to save money for his college education. But running a business is about more than making money for Jason. He also gave some money to the community. The community spent the money supporting the local homeless shelter (救助站) and helping the kids who needed a little help with college. “My future goal is to help people around the world,” he says. His mother is proud of her son and loves to spend time with him as his business grows. She says it is really inspiring to see how his mind works. Jason has a big goal and an even bigger heart. With all the problems that seem to stop many of us from moving forward, Jason has chosen to find a solution that works, not only for himself, but as an inspiration to others. 34．Why did Jason begin creating candles? 35．Where can people buy Jason’s candles? 36．How did Jason deal with the money he made? 37．What do you think of Jason? (List at least two points.) Why do you think so? 北京市西城区2022-2023学年九年级上学期期末英语试题 四、任务型阅读 Sketchnotes, also known as visual（可视的）notes, are visual records of information or an experience using drawings and written text. Sketchnoting creates something new and powerful by using both drawings and words. They work at the same time to help achieve understanding. There are two types of sketchnotes. One is lecture-based. Lecture-based sketchnotes are taken when speakers actively share new ideas or information with listeners, such as in school classes or at work meetings. The other type is experience-based. Such sketchnotes are taken when you experience or learn something personally, like traveling or trying a new restaurant. Lecture-based sketchnotes need to be taken live in the moment, while experience-based sketchnotes need to be taken later or after the fact. Sketchnoting is for anyone who can write. The drawings are all about being recognizable. You don’t have to be an artist to sketchnote. All you have to do is to master a few basics like the dot（点）, the line, and shapes, and then put them together to make simple pictures. Our brains remember the picture and what’s happening in it, not the beauty of the art. So no worries! And what tools do you need to sketchnote? All you need is paper and a pen! You can use whatever paper you want. Remember, we’re not showing off our art skills, so the tools don’t have to be perfect. If you’re just starting out, I suggest you start small: post-its or index cards are perfect! As for pens, quick-drying pens are good choices because the ink（墨水）looks darker than most ball-points and doesn’t take as long as a brush pen to dry. Sketchnoting offers lots of benefits. It can help you center on a task while listening, and help those who have trouble spelling take notes because they can draw! Also, many studies have shown that pairing related pictures with text helps you remember and recall better. Besides, it activates different areas of our brains for better learning. Moreover, it allows self-described “non-artists” to be creative. By the way, it’s easy to read and fun to look at. So just get started with sketchnoting! If you’d like to jump in with learning, you can find many more useful tips online. You’ll be sketchnoting in no time! 34．How does sketchnoting create something new and powerful? 35．What are the two types of sketchnotes? 36．Why are quick-drying pens good choices for sketchnoting? 37．What is the passage mainly about? Would you like to try sketchnoting? Why or why not? 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05 任务型阅读 北京市海淀区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末练习英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 At-home Farming in Cities Farming used to be an attraction in the countryside. But nowadays, farms can even be found high up on balconies (阳台) in cities. According to a recent report, sales of vegetable seeds, soil, and gardening tools have doubled compared with the same period last year. Among the people buying them, most were born after 1995. Zhang Chao, from Anhui province, is a young “city farmer” in his 20s. He took up the hobby of planting when he lived with his grandpa in the countryside. “Being a farmer his whole life, my grandpa likes to plant seasonal vegetables in our backyard garden,” Zhang said. “Inspired (启发) by his strong interest, I also learned to grow my own vegetables.” Though sometimes farming can be really tiring, Zhang said he had a sense of achievement when he saw seeds gradually grow into plants. Although Zhang has recently moved to a place without a yard, he continues his hobby with a balcony garden. “Growing fruits and vegetables not only brings me delicious and safe food, but also reminds me of the happy moments with my grandpa,” said Zhang. Unlike Zhang, Fang Min from Shenzhen considers planting a garden as a good way to relax and develop patience. To reduce much pressure from schoolwork, the 16-year-old girl started planting vegetables on her balcony in 2021. Most of the seeds were given by her friends. She just planted them and waited patiently. After half a year, her balcony became a “small garden”, covered by different flowers and herbs (香草). After long hours of homework, Fang likes to walk around her balcony garden. “Seeing the various colors and breathing fresh air, I feel closer to nature and refreshed,” Fang said. “The vegetables and herbs may not be the main food on our table, but they will surely add different tastes to our dishes and add excitement to our busy days.” Planting vegetables is now more than just a way to survive. It also brings joy and purpose to young people’s lives. 33．Where can farms be found in cities nowadays? 34．When did Zhang Chao take up the hobby of planting? 35．How does Fang Min feel when she walks around her balcony garden? 36．What do you think of at-home farming in cities? Why do you think so? 【答案】 33． (High up) on balconies. 34． When he lived with his grandpa in the countryside. 35． She feels closer to nature and refreshed. 36．I think I can get a sense of achievement, because I can learn to grow my own vegetables and see seeds grow into plants gradually./I think it is relaxing, because I can see different colors, breathe fresh air and get closer to nature. 【导语】 本文通过两个年轻人在阳台种水果和蔬菜的经历说明：种植正在走进城市，它给年轻人的生活带来了快乐。 33．根据“But nowadays, farms can even be found high up on balconies (阳台) in cities.”可知农场甚至可以在城市的阳台上找到。故填(High up) on balconies. 34．根据“He took up the hobby of planting when he lived with his grandpa in the countryside.”可知他和爷爷住在乡下时，他开始了种植的爱好。故填When he lived with his grandpa in the countryside. 35．根据“Seeing the various colors and breathing fresh air, I feel closer to nature and refreshed”可知她会感觉更加亲近大自然和神清气爽，故填She feels closer to nature and refreshed. 36．根据“Though sometimes farming can be really tiring, Zhang said he had a sense of achievement when he saw seeds gradually grow into plants.”可知看到种子逐渐长成植物会有种成就感；和“Seeing the various colors and breathing fresh air, I feel closer to nature and refreshed,”可知会感觉更加亲近大自然和神清气爽。故填I think I can get a sense of achievement, because I can learn to grow my own vegetables and see seeds grow into plants gradually/ I think it is relaxing, because I can see different colors, breathe fresh air and get closer to nature. 北京市东城区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末统一检测英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 More and more Chinese students have added extracurricular (课外的) activities to their timetables for summer vacations. This has led to a rise in tourism packages (套餐) involving study trips and experimental programs at home and abroad. Sightseeing places in China, including Guizhou province (省), Anyang in Henan province, and coastal provinces, have been among the most popular for parents and their children. In these places, children have more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and they can also take part in experimental programs such as papermaking and wax printing. This summer, Singapore has become the most popular place for students to study abroad. Many Chinese students have signed up for university classes there to learn more about subjects like robots, programming, and environmental science. According to a Beijing Times survey, the most popular tourism packages are those related to history and culture, the great outdoors and nature exploration (探索), as well as science and technology. Some homestays that offer experiences including farming, local history, and nature walks are also very popular. The busiest times for family visits and graduation tours are from June to July. This is because families with preschool-aged children and students between the ages of 18 and 22 are the main groups. Tourism packages for family travel and study purposes average (平均) about 6,000 yuan per person. Chen Juan, a tour guide, said, “Student tourists want to take a walk with instructors at cultural sites like museums because they want to find out what’s behind the art and get ideas by seeing more of the world. But some study trips can be in a rush, with little time for students to fully take in the information they are learning.” Liu Shuang, the mother of a 14-year-old boy in Beijing, signed her son up for a writing workshop. In the workshop, teens read interesting stories by famous Chinese writers. They also visited some writers’ hometowns. “The trip is very tiring, as my son has to walk or ride a coach for a long time. But the study trip helps him to step outside our home in Beijing and put away his computer for a while. It is also a great chance for him to experience life in the beautiful countryside and discover his love of writing,” said Liu Shuang. 34．What are some of the most popular sightseeing places in China? 35．What are the most popular tourism packages? 36．What did Liu Shuang’s son do in the writing workshop? 37．Would you like to take a study trip during your vacations? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons. ) 【答案】 34． Including Guizhou province, Anyang in Henan province, and coastal provinces. 35． The most popular tourism packages are those related to history and culture, the great outdoors and nature exploration, as well as science and technology. 36． In the workshop, Liu Shuang’s son read interesting stories by famous Chinese writers. He also visited some writers’ hometowns. 37．Yes. Because I have more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and I can learn how to get on well with others. 【导语】本文主要介绍越来越多的中国学生在暑假的时间表中增加了课外活动，包括国内外学习旅行和实验项目。 34．根据第二段中的“Sightseeing places in China, including Guizhou province (省), Anyang in Henan province, and coastal provinces, have been among the most popular for parents and their children.”可知，中国最受欢迎的观光景点有贵州省，河南省安阳市和沿海省份。故填Including Guizhou province, Anyang in Henan province, and coastal provinces. 35．根据第四段中的“According to a Beijing Times survey, the most popular tourism packages are those related to history and culture, the great outdoors and nature exploration (探索), as well as science and technology.”可知，最受欢迎的旅游套餐是与历史文化、户外活动和自然探索以及科技相关的套餐。故填The most popular tourism packages are those related to history and culture, the great outdoors and nature exploration, as well as science and technology. 36．根据倒数第二段中的“In the workshop, teens read interesting stories by famous Chinese writers. They also visited some writers’ hometowns.”可知，在研习班，刘爽的儿子读中国著名作家写的有趣的故事。他还参观了一些作家的家乡。故填In the workshop, Liu Shuang’s son read interesting stories by famous Chinese writers. He also visited some writers’ hometowns. 37．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案：Yes. Because I have more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and I can learn how to get on well with others. 北京市西城区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末考试英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 During my childhood, I didn’t have much interest in reading. However, when I entered middle school. I began listening to audiobooks and grew to love it. Now, I manage to finish a couple of audiobooks each month. While reading a printed book allows more freedom to re-read paragraphs that you didn’t quite catch, go back to look something up from earlier in the book or even write down some notes in the margin (页边空白) , audiobooks have their own benefits. They are especially enjoyable and convenient for both kids and adults. Besides, you ca multitask while listening and get through books faster. I often listen to audiobooks before reading paper ones in order to better understand some difficult parts. Listening is necessary for all kinds of learning, including reading. I can now enjoy longer books that I might not have had the patience to read, and my ability to focus on audiobooks carries over to my skill in focusing on a written text. To me, the coolest thing about audiobooks is the role of the narrator (朗读者) . When you listen to audiobooks, the narrators do much of the “work” for you, which can be very pleasing when they are skilled. I like the sense of reading with someone who understands and loves the material. I remember listening to Charlie ana the Chocolate Factory narrated by the author (作者) himself. It was a truly magical experience! Audiobooks have become a big part of my life. At home, I love sitting on the sofa, losing myself in a good story, and then I share my thoughts with my parents. It’s not just about enjoying a good book; it’s about creating shared moments and conversations. Audiobooks have changed my life. They make reading fun by bringing stories to life through skilled narrators and discussing audiobooks with family adds a joyful richness to my everyday moments. 34．When did the write begin listening to audiobook? 35．Why does the writer often listen to audiobook before reading paper ones? 36．What kind of narrators does the writer like? 37．Do you like listening to audiobooks? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】 34． When he/she/the writer entered middle school. 35． In order to better understand some difficult parts/Because the writer wants to better understand some difficult parts. 36．Skilled narrators/Narrators who understand and love the material. 37．Yes. Because it makes reading fun and it is very convenient. 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了有声读物，以及作者对有声读物的看法。 34．根据“However, when I entered middle school. I began listening to audiobooks and grew to love it.”可知，当作者上初中时开始听有声读物。故填When he/she/the writer entered middle school. 35．根据“I often listen to audiobooks before reading paper ones in order to better understand some difficult parts.”可知，作者经常先听有声读物再阅读纸质书籍，是为了更好地理解一些难懂的内容。故填In order to better understand some difficult parts/Because the writer wants to better understand some difficult parts. 36．根据“When you listen to audiobooks, the narrators do much of the “work” for you, which can be very pleasing when they are skilled.”和“I like the sense of reading with someone who understands and loves the material.”可知，作者喜欢熟练的，能理解并热爱读物的解说员。故填Skilled narrators/Narrators who understand and love the material. 37．主观开放性试题，言之有理即可。通读全文可知，有声读物能使阅读充满乐趣，并且十分方便。故填Yes. Because it makes reading fun and it is very convenient. 北京市朝阳区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Tough Guy: A race to the limit What is Tough Guy? Every January, more than 3,000 people take part in one of the most difficult races on Earth: the Tough Guy competition. To finish the course, players need to run, swim and climb 15 kilometres. It is a special race because these runners have to crawl (爬) through tunnels, run across a field of nettles (荨麻) and jump over fire. What’s more, the competition takes place in January, so temperatures are freezing—sometimes as low as -6℃. But people travel from all over the world to take part in it. Why do people take part? The competition is very dangerous and every year there are accidents. Injuries like broken bones and cuts are common. The race is very hard: one-third of players do not finish it. Runners have to be fit and healthy. Most people train all year to prepare for the race. It is also the first race like it in the world. Many people take part in the competition because it is so famous. In order to make the competition stay exciting and challenging, the organizers make some changes to the race and add new things every year. The course The diagram shows an example of the Tough Guy course. First, players run for 1 kilometre along a muddy road. Next, they crawl under low net s on the ground. After the nets, the runners jump off a high platform into a lake and swim for another 1 kilometre. After swimming, they run across a field of fire and jump over small bonfires (火堆). Next, players must crawl through a long tunnel. The tunnel is partly underwater. Finally, the runners run 2 kilometres through nettles before they reach the finish line. 34．When is the Tough Guy competition? 35．How do the organizers make Tough Guy an exciting and challenging competition? 36．What would the runners do after swimming during the Tough Guy course? 37．Would you like to take part in Tough Guy? Why or why not? 【答案】 34． Every January./In January./In January every year. 35． The organizers make some changes to the race and add new things every year./By making some changes to the race and adding new things every year. 36． They run across a field of fire and jump over small bonfires. 37．Yes. Because I can challenge myself and experience something new in the race every year./No. Because it’s very dangerous and every year there are accidents. 【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，文章介绍了英国最困难的硬汉比赛。 34．根据“Every January, more than 3,000 people take part in one of the most difficult races on Earth: the Tough Guy competition.”可知这个比赛在每年的一月份举行。故填Every January./In January./In January every year. 35．根据“In order to make the competition stay exciting and challenging, the organizers make some changes to the race and add new things every year.”可知，为了使比赛保持刺激和挑战性，组织者每年都会对比赛进行一些改变，并增加新的内容。故填The organizers make some changes to the race and add new things every year./By making some changes to the race and adding new things every year. 36．根据“After swimming, they run across a field of fire and jump over small bonfires (火堆).”可知游泳后，他们跑过一片火场，跳过小篝火。故填They run across a field of fire and jump over small bonfires. 37．开放性问题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes. Because I can challenge myself and experience something new in the race every year./No. Because it’s very dangerous and every year there are accidents. 北京市昌平区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末质量抽测英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Into the Deep: Ocean Exploration Salt water covers about 71% of the Earth’s surface, and yet we have spent much more time exploring the Earth’s mountains, forests, and deserts than studying its oceans. Scientists say that we know more about the moon than we know about our own oceans. And today, we continue to put more effort on space exploration than on ocean exploration. Why is it that we know so little about the oceans that surround us? Perhaps it is because, for centuries, people thought of the ocean as just a travel network. Ocean exploration was also prevented by the conditions below the surface. The high pressure of the water would kill an unprotected diver. Water temperature on the ocean floor was not inviting either. Openings on the ocean floor have temperatures as high as 123℃. To explore below the surface of the ocean, humans needed special equipment. Early diving suits from the late eighteenth century and early nineteenth century were not very useful. One type enclosed the diver’s body in a cylinder, making it difficult to move around. A later type of diving suit replaced the large cylinder with a heavy metal helmet. Air from above the surface traveled through a tube into the helmet. These early diving suits allowed people to descend (下降) fifty feet below the ocean surface for about an hour. In 1872, the first ship equipped for ocean exploration set out on a four-year trip around the world. The ship had two labs, and it carried the most advanced scientific equipment of the time. Scientists on the ship tested and gathered information of sea water. They discovered an underwater mountain chain and more than 4,000 new species (物种). The results of this expedition encouraged interest in exploring farther below the ocean surface. The work of deep-sea explorers has given us a picture of life far below the surface. There is now greater understanding of the diversity of life in the ocean. We are now more aware of the importance of healthy oceans. Still, less than one tenth of 1% of the deep ocean has been explored. Sylvia Earle, one of the leading experts on oceans, says, “We’re in a new century, and most of the planet has yet to be seen.” 34．How much of the Earth’s surface is covered with salt water? 35．What prevented ocean exploration for centuries? 36．What did the scientists on the first ship equipped for exploration in 1872 discover? 37．Do you think people should put more effort on space exploration or on ocean exploration? Why? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】 34． About 71% of the Earth’s surface. 35． People thought of the ocean as just a travel network. Ocean exploration was also prevented by the conditions below the surface. 36． They discovered an underwater mountain chain and more than 4,000 new species. 37．I think people should put more effort on space exploration. Because space is very big and there are more areas for us to explore. We may find another planet to live in the future. /I think people should put more effort on ocean exploration. Because ocean covers most surface of our Earth. We should learn more about it, so that we can protect it better. 【导语】本文主要讲述了人类对海洋的探索，多种原因导致人类对海洋的了解很少。 34．根据“Salt water covers about 71% of the Earth’s surface,”可知盐水覆盖地球表面约百分之七十一，故填About 71% of the Earth’s surface. 35．根据“ Perhaps it is because, for centuries, people thought of the ocean as just a travel network. Ocean exploration was also prevented by the conditions below the surface. ”可知人们认为海洋仅仅是一个旅行网络，而且海洋探索也被海洋表面下的情况所阻止。故填People thought of the ocean as just a travel network. Ocean exploration was also prevented by the conditions below the surface. 36．根据“They discovered an underwater mountain chain and more than 4,000 new species(物种).”可知在1872年科学家发现了水下山脉和4000多种新的物种。故填They discovered an underwater mountain chain and more than 4,000 new species. 37．开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为I think people should put more effort on space exploration. Because space is very big and there are more areas for us to explore. We may find another planet to live in the future./ I think people should put more effort on ocean exploration. Because ocean covers most surface of our Earth. We should learn more about it, so that we can protect it better. 北京市大兴区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末检测英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 A Southern California student named Madison Atkinson is regarded as her family’s hero. Madison, a 15-year-old girl, used CPR skills that she learned at school to help save her 3-year-old relative during a holiday gathering. It happened on Thanksgiving as family members were preparing dinner. Relatives at the Northridge home thought 3-year-old Maxine was inside playing with other kids. But surveillance (监控) video shows the little girl wandering into the backyard and leaning over the side of the pool, and then jumping or falling in. No one else was outside at the time, but a few minutes later Maxine’s uncle walked out to the yard and found her face down in the pool. He jumped in, pulled the little girl from the water and yelled for help. Several adults came outside but were only able to watch helplessly when efforts were made to revive (苏醒) the girl. When Madison saw what was happening, she knew exactly what to do. “I saw that he was trying the Heimlich (海姆利克氏操作法),” she recalled. “But I knew in that case we needed CPR because Maxine didn’t seem like she was breathing. I told everyone I knew CPR and it calmed everyone down.” “Then they just laid her down on the ground and I started CPR.” The little girl soon revived and her family says she has since recovered. Damian Gilbert says he is very proud of his stepdaughter. She was the only one in the house with CPR training and he finds it remarkable that she was able to take control and save a life. “I’m literally watching a 15-year-old girl basically bring back our niece, a 3-year-old, to life,” Gilbert said. “It was something that I’ll remember for the rest of my life.” 34．What did Madison use to help save her relative? 35．Who pulled the little girl from the water? 36．How does Damian Gilbert feel about his stepdaughter? 37．What do you think of Madison? Why do you think so? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】 34． She used CPR skills that she learned at school. 35． Maxine’s uncle pulled the little girl from the water. 36． He is very proud of his stepdaughter. 37．She is calm and knowledgeable. When She knew what was happening, she was calm and knew exactly what to do. When she saw that the little girl wasn’t breathing, she used CPR to save her life. 【导语】本文主要讲述了15岁女孩Madison使用学校学习到的CPR技术救了一个3岁小女孩的性命的故事。 34．根据“Madison, a 15-year-old girl, used CPR skills that she learned at school to help save her 3-year-old relative during a holiday gathering.”可知，她使用了在学校学到的CPR技术。故填She used CPR skills that she learned at school. 35．根据“No one else was outside at the time, but a few minutes later Maxine’s uncle walked out to the yard and found her face down in the pool. He jumped in, pulled the little girl from the water and yelled for help.”可知，是Maxine的叔叔把小女孩从水里捞了起来。故填Maxine’s uncle pulled the little girl from the water. 36．根据“Damian Gilbert says he is very proud of his stepdaughter.”可知，他为他的继女感到骄傲。故填He is very proud of his stepdaughter. 37．本题为开放性题目，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。故填She is calm and knowledgeable. When She knew what was happening, she was calm and knew exactly what to do. When she saw that the little girl wasn’t breathing, she used CPR to save her life. 北京市石景山区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Every Sunday at 2 pm, Marisela Godinez, the owner of a Mexican restaurant in Texas, used to fill a big bag with more than 50 liters of leftover (未食用的) food which is unsold from the restaurant’s all-you-can-eat lunch buffet (自助餐). “We threw out a lot of food,” she said. But a few months ago, Ms. Godinez signed up to use an app called Too Good To Go. Now, 10 customers pick up “surprise bags” of her leftover food for $ 5.99 each and she sends far fewer leftovers to the bin. Around the country, restaurants and grocery stores throw away huge amounts of unsold food every day. Apps that connect customers to businesses with unsold food have begun to spread. The idea of apps like Too Good To Go is to help businesses sell unsold food at a low price rather than throw it away. They say that the businesses and buyers are helping the environment because the food would otherwise become food waste, a big contributor (导致因素) to climate change. Food production itself is a big contributor to greenhouse gas release (释放). It is responsible for nearly a third of gas release in the world. Each step of the process—growing, harvesting, processing, packaging, storing and preparing for food—releases carbon dioxide (CO2) and other planet-warming gases. When the food is wasted, greenhouse gas releases. In addition, once unused food reaches the bins, it breaks down and releases more greenhouse gases. Too Good To Go has tried to make buying unsold food a game. In the United States, customers in 12 cities can book “surprise bags” that typically cost about $ 4 to $ 6 each on the app. The food in the bags would have been firstly priced at about three times that amount. Then, they can pick up the bags at a certain time window. According to interviews with several companies selling on Too Good To Go, there are at least a few things that buyers don’t think of as “food waste”. An owner of a company which sells drinks said he only used the app to sell discontinued products but also new-flavored drinks in hopes of attracting new customers. 34．Who is Marisela Godinez?　                  　 35．What is the idea of apps like Too Good To Go?                　 36．How do customers in America buy unsold food on Too Good To Go? 　                  　 37．Would you use apps like Too Good To Go to buy unsold food? Why or why not? (Please give at least two reasons.) 【答案】 34． Marisela Godinez is the owner of a Mexican restaurant in Texas. 35． The idea is to help businesses sell unsold food at a low price rather than throw it away. 36．Customers can buy unsold food by booking “surprise bags” on the app. 37．I would use apps like Too Good To Go to buy unsold food. The first reason is that these apps help to reduce food waste, which is beneficial for the environment. The second reason is that I can get high-quality food at a lower price by purchasing unsold food through these apps. 【导语】本文主要介绍了美国和全球范围内餐厅和食品商店如何处理未售出的食物，以及一款名为Too Good To Go的应用如何帮助商家减少浪费并减少温室气体排放。 34．根据“Marisela Godinez, the owner of a Mexican restaurant in Texas”可知他是德克萨斯州一家墨西哥餐馆的老板。故填Marisela Godinez is the owner of a Mexican restaurant in Texas. 35．根据“The idea of apps like Too Good To Go is to help businesses sell unsold food at a low price rather than throw it away”可知Too Good To Go等应用程序的理念是帮助企业以低价出售未售出的食品，而不是将其扔掉。故填The idea is to help businesses sell unsold food at a low price rather than throw it away. 36．根据“In the United States, customers in 12 cities can book ‘surprise bags’ that typically cost about 6 each on the app”可知12个城市的顾客可以在应用程序上预订“惊喜包”。故填Customers can buy unsold food by booking “surprise bags” on the app. 37．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为I would use apps like Too Good To Go to buy unsold food. The first reason is that these apps help to reduce food waste, which is beneficial for the environment. The second reason is that I can get high-quality food at a lower price by purchasing unsold food through these apps. 北京市燕山地区2023-2024学年九年级上学期期末英语试题 四、任务型阅读 Collecting As a Hobby Collecting must be one of the various human activities, and it’s one that many psychologists (心理学家) find more attractive. Some people collect because they want to make money. This could be called an instrumental (工具性) reason for collecting. They’ll look for antiques (古董，古玩) that they can buy cheaply and expect to sell at a profit (赢利). But there may well be a psychological element, too—buying cheap and selling dear can give the collector a sense of achievement. Another motive for collecting is the desire (渴望) to find something special, such as a rare early recording by a particular singer. Some may spend therir whole lives in a hunt for this, Psychologically, this can give a purpose to a life. There is a danger, though, that if the individual is enough lucky enough to find what they’re looking for, they may feel empty,because the goal that drove them on has gone. If you think about collecting postage stamps, another potential reason is its educational value. Stamp collecting opens a window to other countries, and to the plants, animals, or famous people shown on their stamps. In the 19th century, many collectors collected fossils, animals and plants from around the globe and their collections provided a large amount of information about the natural world. Without those collections, our understanding would be far behind what it is. Not all collectors are interested in learning from their hobbies. Some people collect because of the need for a sense of control. Stamp collectors, for instance, arrange their stamps in albums very neatly according to their preferred principles. 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 34．What is the instrumental reason for collecting? 35．Why do the collectors feel empty when they find their special things? 36．What collections provided the information about the natural world? 37．If you are a collector, what will you collect? And why? 【答案】 34． To make money. 35． Because the goal that drove them on has gone. 36． Fossils, animals and plants from around the globe provided the information about the natural world. 37．If I am a collector, I will collect car models because I love cars and receive car models as gifts on every special occasion, which serve as a reminder of my carefree childhood and the cherished love from my beloved ones. Each car model carries a distinct touching story and pleasant moment during my growth. 【导语】本文主要介绍了收藏是一种爱好，并说明了收藏的不同原因。 34．根据第二段“Some people collect because they want to make money. This could be called an instrumental reason for collecting.”可知，有些人收藏是因为他们想赚钱。故填To make money. 35．根据第三段“There is a danger, though, that if the individual is enough lucky enough to find what they’re looking for, they may feel empty,because the goal that drove them on has gone.”可知，收藏者在发现自己的特殊物品时会感到空虚是因为推动他们前进的目标已经不复存在，故填Because the goal that drove them on has gone. 36．根据第四段“In the 19th century, many collectors collected fossils, animals and plants from around the globe and their collections provided a large amount of information about the natural world.”可知，化石、动物和植物提供了大量关于自然世界的信息，故填Fossils, animals and plants from around the globe provided the information about the natural world. 37．开放性试题，言之有理即可。故填If I am a collector, I will collect car models because I love cars and receive car models as gifts on every special occasion, which serve as a reminder of my carefree childhood and the cherished love from my beloved ones. Each car model carries a distinct touching story and pleasant moment during my growth. 北京市海淀区2022-2023学年九年级上学期期末英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 With just a boat, a paddle（桨）and a bit of water, you can experience fun and exercise in a kayak. Kayaking is a kind of paddling sport, and people often mistake it for canoeing（划独木舟）, but there are some differences. Kayakers sit on the floor of the boat while canoeists sit on a bench. Also, kayak paddles have a wide flat part on either end, but canoe paddles have them on only one end. Within kayaking, there are a few styles that need different levels of skill and fitness. Anyone can enjoy relaxing kayaking, most often paddling on a lake or perhaps a gentle river. Whitewater kayaking is much more exciting because boats travel down fast rivers and even over small waterfalls. Surf kayakers must be both strong-willed and talented as they ride waves on the open ocean. The difficulty involved with kayaking is transportation-a boat several meters long is not exactly easy to carry around. However, a man who had to leave his kayak behind when moving to a smaller apartment borrowed the idea of Japanese paper folding, and made a new type of special kayak—it can be folded into a very thin pack, allowing the kayak to easily fit in a car. In this way, the problem was perfectly solved. Kayaking can offer sightseeing opportunities and a good way to exercise certain parts of the body. Paddling is helpful for strengthening the upper body and it requires continuing turning of your main body, giving it some great exercise. Another advantage is that these movements are gentler on the body’s joints and tissues（关节和组织）than running. Kayaking doesn’t just improve the health of the body, though—it also has been shown to make you less stressed as well. With so many benefits, why not head to the closest water and give it a try? 32．Do kayakers sit on the floor or on a bench of the boat while kayaking? 33．Why is whitewater kayaking much more exciting? 34．What is special about the new type of kayak? 35．Do you think kayaking will become popular in China? Why or why not? （Give at least 2 reasons） 【答案】 32． (They/Kayakers sit) on the floor (of the boat). 33． Because boats travel down fast rivers and even over small waterfalls. 34． It can be folded into a very thin pack (allowing the kayak to easily fit in a car.) 35．Yes. (I think kayaking will become popular in China.) Because in many parts of China, there are a lot of rivers and lakes, it’s easy to paddle on a lake or a gentle river. Besides, kayaking is a good way to enjoy the beautiful view and work out at the same time, and people will love it. 【导语】 本文是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了皮划艇这种划水运动。 32．根据“Kayakers sit on the floor of the boat while canoeists sit on a bench.”可知，皮划艇运动员坐在船的地板上，故填(They/Kayakers sit) on the floor (of the boat). 33．根据“Whitewater kayaking is much more exciting because boats travel down fast rivers and even over small waterfalls.”可知，白水皮划艇更令人兴奋，因为船沿着湍急的河流行驶，甚至越过小瀑布。故填Because boats travel down fast rivers and even over small waterfalls. 34．根据“...and made a new type of special kayak-it can be folded into a very thin pack, allowing the kayak to easily fit in a car.”可知，新型的特殊皮划艇可以折叠成一个非常薄的包，让皮划艇可以很容易地放在车里。故填It can be folded into a very thin pack (allowing the kayak to easily fit in a car.) 35．开放性问题，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes. (I think kayaking will become popular in China.) Because in many parts of China, there are a lot of rivers and lakes, it’s easy to paddle on a lake or a gentle river. Besides, kayaking is a good way to enjoy the beautiful view and work out at the same time, and people will love it. 北京市东城区2022-2023学年九年级上学期期末英语试题 四、任务型阅读 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 If you ask any 12-year-old what their favorite time of the day is, they’ll tell you it’s lunch! But for Jason, it’s a bit different. He can’t wait to get home and start working on his candle-making business. Jason began creating candles because the candles he bought gave his mom headaches. He was only eight years old at the time. He thought there must be a way to make a safe and all-natural candle. So, he set out to find a cleaner and more natural way to make a candle that his mom could enjoy. He was very interested in the process and the chemistry behind making the candles. Later, he found a kind of wax (蜡) that is chemical-free. He also found natural oils to add scent (香味). With the support of his mom, he started an online store in 2020. His online orders began picking up. In the fall of 2022, he opened a store at a local shopping centre. Now people can buy his candles both online and at the store. The store also sells soaps which are made by Vicky, Jason’s little sister. She was inspired (鼓舞) by her brother to make her own handmade products. Jason started his business to save money for his college education. But running a business is about more than making money for Jason. He also gave some money to the community. The community spent the money supporting the local homeless shelter (救助站) and helping the kids who needed a little help with college. “My future goal is to help people around the world,” he says. His mother is proud of her son and loves to spend time with him as his business grows. She says it is really inspiring to see how his mind works. Jason has a big goal and an even bigger heart. With all the problems that seem to stop many of us from moving forward, Jason has chosen to find a solution that works, not only for himself, but as an inspiration to others. 34．Why did Jason begin creating candles? 35．Where can people buy Jason’s candles? 36．How did Jason deal with the money he made? 37．What do you think of Jason? (List at least two points.) Why do you think so? 【答案】 34． Because the candles he bought gave his mom headaches. 35． Both online and at his store at a local shopping centre. 36．He saved money for his college education, and he also gave some money to the community. 37．I think Jason has a big goal and an even bigger heart. Because he gives some of the money he makes from his business back to the community. The community uses the money to support local homeless shelters and help kids who need a little college help. 【导语】 本文介绍了Jason开始和经营蜡烛制作业务的故事。他在8岁时因为买的蜡烛使他的母亲感到头疼，所以开始尝试制作更安全、更自然的蜡烛。在母亲的支持下，他在2020年开始在线销售蜡烛，并在2022年秋天在当地购物中心开设了实体店。他的业务不仅为自己上大学筹集资金，而且还回馈社区，支持当地的流浪者收容所和帮助需要帮助的孩子们上大学。 34．根据“Jason began creating candles because the candles he bought gave his mom headaches.”可知，Jason开始制作蜡烛，因为他买的蜡烛让他妈妈头疼。故填Because the candles he bought gave his mom headaches. 35．根据“In the fall of 2022, he opened a store at a local shopping centre. Now people can buy his candles both online and at the store.”可知，人们可以在网上和当地一家购物中心的实体店里买到他的蜡烛。故填Both online and at his store at a local shopping centre. 36．根据“Jason started his business to save money for his college education.”及“He also gave some money to the community.”可知，Jason用他赚得钱支付大学费用，还把一部分钱捐给社区。故填He saved money for his college education, and he also gave some money to the community. 37．开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案为：I think Jason has a big goal and an even bigger heart. Because he gives some of the money he makes from his business back to the community. The community uses the money to support local homeless shelters and help kids who need a little college help. 北京市西城区2022-2023学年九年级上学期期末英语试题 四、任务型阅读 Sketchnotes, also known as visual（可视的）notes, are visual records of information or an experience using drawings and written text. Sketchnoting creates something new and powerful by using both drawings and words. They work at the same time to help achieve understanding. There are two types of sketchnotes. One is lecture-based. Lecture-based sketchnotes are taken when speakers actively share new ideas or information with listeners, such as in school classes or at work meetings. The other type is experience-based. Such sketchnotes are taken when you experience or learn something personally, like traveling or trying a new restaurant. Lecture-based sketchnotes need to be taken live in the moment, while experience-based sketchnotes need to be taken later or after the fact. Sketchnoting is for anyone who can write. The drawings are all about being recognizable. You don’t have to be an artist to sketchnote. All you have to do is to master a few basics like the dot（点）, the line, and shapes, and then put them together to make simple pictures. Our brains remember the picture and what’s happening in it, not the beauty of the art. So no worries! And what tools do you need to sketchnote? All you need is paper and a pen! You can use whatever paper you want. Remember, we’re not showing off our art skills, so the tools don’t have to be perfect. If you’re just starting out, I suggest you start small: post-its or index cards are perfect! As for pens, quick-drying pens are good choices because the ink（墨水）looks darker than most ball-points and doesn’t take as long as a brush pen to dry. Sketchnoting offers lots of benefits. It can help you center on a task while listening, and help those who have trouble spelling take notes because they can draw! Also, many studies have shown that pairing related pictures with text helps you remember and recall better. Besides, it activates different areas of our brains for better learning. Moreover, it allows self-described “non-artists” to be creative. By the way, it’s easy to read and fun to look at. So just get started with sketchnoting! If you’d like to jump in with learning, you can find many more useful tips online. You’ll be sketchnoting in no time! 34．How does sketchnoting create something new and powerful? 35．What are the two types of sketchnotes? 36．Why are quick-drying pens good choices for sketchnoting? 37．What is the passage mainly about? Would you like to try sketchnoting? Why or why not? 【答案】 34． By using both drawings and words. 35． Lecture-based and experience-based. 36． Because the ink looks darker than most ball-points and doesn’t take as long as a brush pen to dry. 37．The passage is mainly about sketchnotes. I would like to try sketchnoting. Because it helps me center on a task while listening, and helps me when I have trouble spelling take notes. 【导语】本文主要讲述了速写笔记。 34．根据“Sketchnoting creates something new and powerful by using both drawings and words.”可知，速写笔记是通过使用图形和文字创造出新的、强大的东西的。故填By using both drawings and words. 35．根据“There are two types of sketchnotes. One is lecture-based ... The other type is experience-based.”可知，速写笔记的两种类型是以课堂为基础和以经验为基础。故填Lecture-based and experience-based. 36．根据“quick-drying pens are good choices because the ink（墨水）looks darker than most ball-points and doesn’t take as long as a brush pen to dry.”可知，速干笔是速写笔记的好选择是因为墨水看起来比大多数球点都黑，而且不需要像画笔那样长的时间就可以变干。故填Because the ink looks darker than most ball-points and doesn’t take as long as a brush pen to dry. 37．根据“Sketchnotes, also known as visual（可视的）notes, are visual records of information or an experience using drawings and written text.”可知，本文主要是关于速写笔记的；根据“Sketchnoting offers lots of benefits. It can help you center on a task while listening, and help those who have trouble spelling take notes because they can draw!”可知，速写笔记有很多好处，它可以帮助我在听的时候集中精力完成任务，并帮助我在拼写困难时做笔记，所以我愿意尝试速写。故填The passage is mainly about sketchnotes. I would like to try sketchnoting. 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