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专题07 阅读理解之说明文（名校期末真题速递，20篇） （23-24九年级上·江苏宿迁·期末）China covers a large land and there are 56 ethnic groups in it. So China has many types of Chinese food with different but mouth-watering flavor (风味). In general, Chinese food can be mainly divided into eight cuisines (菜系). Let’s have a look at some of them. Sichuan cuisine is hot, spicy and sour. It has something to do with the wet weather of that area and people need hot food to stay away from the wet. There are many popular dishes that stand for Sichuan cuisine like Kung Pao Chicken. Zhejiang cuisine is from the local dishes of Hangzhou, Ningbo and Shaoxing. Food in Zhejiang has a pleasant smell and it tastes fresh. And most of the dishes are perfectly made. If you visit Zhejiang, you must taste Dongpo Pork. Fujian cuisine often uses materials from the sea to cook. It tastes light and the color is beautiful. You can enjoy different kinds of soup in Fujian, because many dishes of Fujian cuisine are served in soup, like Fo Tiao Qiang. Shandong cuisine is very famous in northern China. It includes much seafood which tastes light and fresh. It is also the symbol of cooking culture along the Yellow River. Its most famous dish is Sweet and Sour Carp. 1．Sichuan cuisine helps local people ________. A．become strong B．keep away from the wet C．stay cool D．keep warm 2．Both of the materials of Fujian cuisine and Shandong cuisine mainly come from ________. A．the sea B．the field C．the mountain D．the forest 3．From the passage, we can learn that ________. A．most of the Chinese prefer Sichuan cuisine B．Chinese cuisines are becoming more popular around the world C．visitors can enjoy different kinds of soup in Zhejiang D．different cuisines are formed because of different living conditions （23-24九年级上·江苏无锡·期末） Have you ever seen “dopamine (多巴胺) dressing” on the Internet? It’s one of the most popular fashion styles for 2023. Dopamine dressing was first created by a US fashion psychologist (心理学家) Karen, he suggested that this style is dressing for joy. Through brightness and purity of colors. Science showed long ago that different colors can influence people. They could make us feel warmer or cooler and also influence our feelings. For example, bright colors can make people feel happy while colors like black and grey may make people feel ______. In the last few years, COVID—19 has put everything into question. “Usually, we are dressing for reasons such as the weather, during the pandemic (疫情), there was a change. Since no one was around to tell you what to wear. Now, many people take this style to fight against bad feelings and show themselves. “I have seen shy people put on colorful clothes and become free. Their whole mood changes when they wear clothes that show who they really are.” Karen said. 1．Which part of a magazine is the passage most probably taken from? A．Sports. B．Fashion. C．Study. D．Business. 2．Which word is the most suitable for ________? A．relaxed B．sad C．angry D．excited 3．What does the text want to tell us? A．People feel happy to wear clothes of bright colours. B．People read more articles about fashion than before. C．People spend more money in their clothes than before. D．People have a better understanding of different colours. （23-24九年级上·江苏常州·期末）Do you want to improve your English pronunciation? Today we will talk about the things you can do to sound more like a native (本地的) speaker. Record and listen to yourself Choose a story from our website. Listen to the recording while looking at the words. Make a note of any word you think may be hard to say, and then read them aloud. Then record yourself when reading it slowly and clearly. Listen to your recording. Speaking more slowly than you normally do and speaking loudly with confidence can make it easier for others to understand you. Take selfie (自拍) videos You can also learn how to improve your pronunciation by taking selfie videos. Record a few sentences. Watch the video and ask yourself: Is my voice loud enough? Did I say all of the words clearly? Listen to an online dictionary Our final piece of advice is to listen to recordings from an online dictionary. Try using a dictionary app, which gives you the correct pronunciation in an audio file (音频文件). Now you have got our advice. What do you tell your friends about improving pronunciation? Write to us and tell us your own suggestions. Our email is learningenglish@voanews.com. 1．How many suggestions are talked about in the passage? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 2．Using a dictionary app is helpful to improve your pronunciation because ________. A．it can help you build up your confidence B．it makes it easier for others to understand you C．it gives the correct pronunciation in an audio file D．it can help you communicate with others 3．How can we get in touch with the writer? A．By writing a letter and posting it to the writer. B．By asking for the telephone number and calling him. C．By asking the friends for their advice to see how. D．By sending an email to the writer at the email address. （23-24九年级上·江苏宿迁·期末） The Magic and Mystery of Trees E-book $10.99 Hardcover $16.99 ·Written by Jen Green ·Pictures drawn by Claire McElfatrick ·Published by DK Children The book tells us that: ☆ Every part of a tree plays an important role in its growth; ☆ Trees help humans a lot; ☆ Humans damage (损害) trees because of pollution; ☆ There are fun activities such as planting your own tree and knowing a tree’s age. Reviews Kelly My daughter loves it because there are many beautiful pictures. She can read it herself and get a lot of pleasure from the book. Johnson I teach Grade One and this book shows the importance of trees. It helps my students become more interested in nature. 1．Who drew the pictures in the book? A．Kelly Green. B．Jen Green. C．Claire McElfatrick. D．DK Children. 2．What can’t we learn from the book? A．Fun activities about planting trees. B．What the mysteries of humans are. C．How important every part of a tree is. D．The relationship between trees and humans. 3．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Johnson may be a teacher in Grade Nine. B．We can find the reading above in a guide book. C．Kelly’s daughter loves the book because of its pictures. D．It’s more expensive to buy e-book version (版本) of the book. （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）Have you ever seen lions dancing in the streets? The lions dance to the beat of a drum (鼓). Of course, they are not real lions. They are dancers in lion costumes (服饰). Lion dancing first started in China centuries ago. It is meant to bring good luck in the coming year. Usually, a lion is made up of two dancers. One dancer controls the head. The other controls the tail. “I think of it as a sport,” says Anthony Huang, aged 16. He is a member of the New York Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club. Anthony performs (表演) as the lion’s head. It can weigh 20 pounds. Lion dancing is important to Anthony. “This tradition really lifts me up,” he says. In the past, lion dancing was performed mostly by men. But it is different today. LionDanceMe is a lion dancing group in San Francisco, California. There are boys and girls on its team. They dance together. “Anyone can take up lion dancing. You have to believe that you can do it,” says Ananda Tang-Lee, a 17-year-old girl. Lion dancing will continue to evolve. But a team’s sense of community will never change. “We call it a family,” Ananda says, “It’s really great, because we always have each other’s backs. ” 1．Why do people perform lion dancing? A．To sell lion-dancing costumes. B．To protect the lions in the wild. C．To wish for a lucky new year. D．To show skills of playing the drum. 2．Which role does Anthony play in lion dancing? A．The lion’s head. B．The lion’s tail. C．The drummer. D．The dresser. 3．What does the underlined word “evolve” mean? A．延期 B．模仿 C．举办 D．演变 4．What can we infer (推断) from Ananda’s words “We call it a family” in the last paragraph? A．They bring happiness to the family. B．They call lion dancing a family game. C．They support each other like a family. D．They live together in a big family. （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）You are running around in the park. But then suddenly, you fall and hurt yourself. “Ow!” you cry. This sound is very familiar to us all. Crying out when we get hurt is a natural reaction. But what is it about this sound that makes us shout it out? Scientists from the National University of Singapore now believe they’ve found the answer. The effort of shouting the word “ow” actually interferes (干预) with pain messages traveling to the brain. So by shouting it out, it distracts us from the feeling of pain. The scientists tested how long volunteers could hold their hands in very cold water. There were five rounds of the test. In the first round, they were allowed to shout “ow” when they felt pain. In another round, they had to stay silent. The results showed that volunteers were able to keep their hands in the cold water for longer when they were allowed to shout out. They managed around 30 seconds on average, five seconds more than when they had to remain silent. “We found that a simple vocal act such as saying ‘ow’ helps individuals deal with pain,” the report from the scientists stated. What’s more, expressions of pain are shared among languages. While cries of “ow” or “ouch” are heard in English, South Africans yell “eina”, Italians shout “ahia” and Chinese “aiyo”. Scientists said in the report: “Shared among these languages is a sound during which the mouth simply opens, the tongue lies flat (水平的) and the lips unrounded. It is a simple sound that requires little control while maximizing (充分利用) the volume.” So these sounds are useful to shout if we feel pain. 1．What does the underlined word “distracts” mean in Paragraph 2? A．表达 B．分散 C．增加 D．消失 2．According to the passage, the scientists found ________. A．pain messages don’t travel to the brain B．a simple sound such as saying “ow” makes people happy C．people in different countries express pain in the same language D．shouting out “ow” reduces the feeling of pain 3．What do we know about the test? A．Volunteers were allowed to shout out in every round. B．Volunteers felt less pain when they weren’t allowed to shout out. C．Volunteers stayed longer in cold water in the first round than in the second. D．Volunteers all shouted the “ow” sound out in the test. 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．Any language is more exciting when we feel pain. B．Shouting out is useful and helpful if you feel pain. C．We should shout every day to stay healthy. D．People shout to better express their feelings. （22-23九年级上·江苏·期末）All about the FIFA World Cup: an exciting festival of football On 20 November, the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar. Around five billion football fans around the world are expected to watch live on TV as the best mens’ teams battle it out for football’s final prize. Who are some of the star players to watch? From Son Hueng-min to Gareth Bale, there will be more top talent on show than ever. Sadly, it’s likely to be the last World Cup for two of the greatest players in the game: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. It’s a chance for some fresh talent to shine, however, look out for younger players such as England’s Jude Bellingham, Germany’s Jamal Musiala and Pedri for Spain. Which teams will be at the World Cup? Thirty-two teams will compete for the medal. For the first time ever, Qatar will take part in the match. As hosts, they qualified automatically (自动地) but the other 31 teams had to win a number of matches. The next World Cup in 2026 will be even bigger—forty-eight teams will be in competition. Which teams are the favourites to win? France are the current champions and one of the favourites to win again with some famous players. Other European teams hoping to do well include England, Germany, Portugal and Spain. Argentina, Brazil and Senegal are some of the strongest nations outside Europe. Wales are playing in their first World Cup since 1958, but Scotland and Northern Ireland failed. How does the match work? The 32 teams have been divided into eight groups of four. The teams in each group play each other once in a mini-league, then a quarter-final and a semi-final to reach the final on 18 December. As well as the World Cup medal for the winning team, there are medals for the best player (Golden Ball) and top scorer (Golden Boot). 1．Who is likely not to attend the next World Cup in 2026? A．Lionel Messi. B．Gareth Bale. C．Son Hueng-min. D．Jude Bellingham. 2．Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．Senegal is one of the strongest nations outside Europe. B．Qatar had to win a number of qualifying matches to be qualified. C．Golden Boot will be awarded to the best player. D．48 teams are in Qatar World Cup competition. 3．Where can we probably read the article? A．In a story book. B．In the newspaper. C．In a travel guide. D．In a science magazine. （23-24九年级上·江苏常州·期末）Most people have probably seen a movie about an AI (人工智能) tool or a robot (机器人) that has become so smart that it can control the world. At present, there are no such AI tools or robots. But scientists have been working to improve AI models. Some recent models can create realistic photos from a short written description. Others can recreate anyone’s voice based on a voice recording just a few seconds long. The AI tool that has got the most attention recently is ChatGPT, created by the company OpenAI. When asked a question, ChatGPT answers quickly in perfect sentences. It can make up stories and games, write articles, program computers, and much more. ChatGPT appears to be very intelligent (智能的). But in fact, ChatGPT is simply guessing—based on its training information—which word is most likely to come next, over and over again. In March, OpenAI developed a more powerful model, called GPT-4. GPT-4 can create and explain jokes, and pass tests that are difficult for humans. The rapid progress of recent AI models worries some people. In late March, many computer experts (专家) wrote a letter calling for a six-month pause (暂停) for any work on AI tools. The letter says AI companies race to create smart AI tools that no one can “understand, predict, or...control”. The group behind the letter wants governments to develop laws to make sure AI tools are safe. ChatGPT has caused so much excitement that many companies are likely to keep developing smart AI tools. But the letter has sent a strong warning that many people, including leaders will be thinking about carefully. 1．What can we know from the first paragraph? A．AI models are becoming intelligent. B．Scientists get new ideas from movies. C．Robots will not control the world in the future. D．Things in movies will happen in the real world. 2．Which question is not answered in Paragraph 2? A．Who created ChatGPT. B．What ChatGPT can do. C．How ChatGPT works. D．When was ChatGPT created. 3．Why did many computer experts write the letter? A．They advised people not to use ChatGPT. B．They wanted to explain why GPT-4 was much safer. C．They hoped AI companies could solve real-life problems. D．They warned leaders that AI tools would become dangerous. 4．Which of the following is TRUE?  　   　. A．GPT-4 can do any work instead of humans. B．Computer experts think ChatGPT is good enough. C．AI companies are racing to develop smart AI tools. D．Scientists are working to create AI tools bigger than GPT-4. （23-24九年级上·江苏无锡·期末） Do you know what a resolution is? It’s a kind of promise. Most of the time, we make promises to other people.  (“Mom, I promise I’m going to tidy my room when I get back from school. ”)  However, and the most common kind is New Year’s resolutions. The start of the year is often a time for making resolutions. When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year, we hope that we are going to improve our lives. Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming year. This helps them to remember their resolutions. Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans. There are different kinds of resolutions. Some are about physical health. For example, some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food. Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement. These are about making yourself a better person. Some people might say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos, or learn to play the guitar. Some resolutions have to do with better planning, a student may have to find more time to study. Although there are differences, most resolutions have one thing in common. People hardly ever keep them!There are good reasons for this. Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. Sometimes people just forget about them. For this reason, some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions!How about you? The key to having successful new year’s resolutions, is to find resolutions that are good for us — in other words, resolutions that meet with our lifestyle and interests. Being honest with ourselves and what we want in life can go a long way towards achieving our resolutions. Whether you love setting new resolutions or you’re doing it for the first time, you will be sure to find a resolution that encourages you and make 2024 the best year. 1．When do people make a new year’s resolution? A．At the end of the year. B．In the middle of the year. C．At the beginning of the year. D．During the second month of the year. 2．Which one of the following is a resolution? A．I will learn a new skill in the coming new year. B．I promise, Mom, I will work hard this term. C．Trust me, Dad. I will learn to be brave. D．Miss Yang, you’ll see a better me next term. 3．Why do people make a new year’s resolution? A．To celebrate the new year. B．To be a better self. C．To remember the plan. D．To make parents happy. 4．What is the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the new year’s resolutions? A．Doubtful. B．Curious. C．Supportive. D．Worried. （23-24九年级上·江苏苏州·期末）TV was one of the greatest inventions in the 20th century. Nowadays, nearly every household has at least one TV set. Television came into being (出现1．The signals (信号) were received on a very small screen. It was only about the size of a business card. The pictures were reddish (微红色的) and not clear. In the 1930s, bigger screens appeared with black-and-white pictures. However, a snowy picture was the best many TV viewers (观众) could hope for. Often, they could only get one station, and only when the weather conditions were good. 1．A TV set cost about half the price of a car at that time. The time after World War Ⅱ is considered one of the golden periods of television. Families saved money during the war years, and wanted to buy a lot of things after the war. TV sets were soon put onto the ‘must-have’ list. 1950—1959 was an exciting period for television. Colour television and remote controls came out during this time. By 1955, the cost of TV sets came down a lot. Instead of being equal to half the price of a car, they were now just equal to the cost of a new set of tyres (轮胎) . This marked the beginning of the booming age of TV. 2．Which of the following is true about the early development of TV? A．In the 1930s, TV signals became very easy to receive. B．During World War II, TV sets went into lots of families. C．After World War II, TV was invented. D．TV developed fast in the 1950s. 3．The underlined sentence in the last paragraph means ________. A．People liked TVs less than before B．Nobody wanted a TV in their home C．Every family wanted to buy a TV D．People didn’t know how to use a TV 4．When is considered one of the golden periods of television? A．Before World War II. B．After World War II. C．When World War II. D．In the 1930s. 5．What does the word “booming” mean? A．soon B．slow C．busy D．fast 6．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．The birth of television. B．The development of television. C．How to invent television. D．The price of television. （23-24九年级上·江苏盐城·期末）If you’ve never heard of mineral-color painting (岩彩画), you’re not alone. This form of art is unknown to most people—even many art lovers. It is an ancient form of painting that is being given new life these days. This kind of art is created using materials like rock powder (粉末), colored soil and sand. It can be traced back to the 3rd-century Kucha Grotto murals (龟兹石窟壁画) of Xinjiang. Yet after the Song and Yuan dynasties, with ink wash painting becoming more and more popular, mineral-color art gradually fell out of fashion. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, some countries sent envoys (使节) to China to learn all kinds of things. “They loved mineral-color art and took the art form back to their own country,” said Miao Tong. The artist has been studying this traditional art form for years. In the 1980s, many Chinese artists decided to revive this traditional art form in China. In the 1990s, they renamed it “mineral-color art”. For Miao, the greatest joy in his work is to find the “right earth” to make mineral pigments (颜料). “Every year I go to Wuyi Mountain. It is known for its Danxia land formation (丹霞地貌),” he said. “You can’t imagine how beautiful the earth is there. It is naturally colored in red, green, yellow, purple, etc.” But this soil cannot be directly applied to his works. It first has to go through a number of steps, including washing, filtering (过滤) and sun-drying. After that the soil will be mixed together with a certain kind of glue. According to the artist, one mineral-color painting may take several weeks to several months to complete. The mineral pigments are able to stay safe from the effects of UV light (紫外线). Therefore, their color does not fade (褪色) over time. That’s why, even after thousands of years, the cave paintings in the Kucha Grottos are still very bright and colorful. 1．When did mineral-color painting first appear in the history of China? A．In the third century. B．In the 1980s. C．During the Sui and Tang dynasties. D．In the Song and Yuan dynasties. 2．What does the underlined word “revive” probably mean in Paragraph 4? A．give up B．give new life C．decorate once more D．give a new name 3．What does Paragraph 6 mainly tell us? A．Where to find the right earth. B．How to make the special soil. C．How to draw a mineral-color painting. D．When to get a a mineral-color painting. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．It always takes many years to make a a mineral-color painting. B．People in the Song dynasty liked ink wash paintings very much. C．In Xinjiang people can find natural earth with all kinds of colours. D．Mineral-color paintings can keep the colour as it is for a long time. （23-24九年级上·江苏宿迁·期末）In East London, a new museum built for children is opening its door. The newly opened Young V&A is a three-year project, which has collected creativity and advice from more than 22,000 children, teachers and young people. In it, all kinds of things important to children are laid out, including books, toys, and even superheroes. Young V&A has three galleries (展览馆): Imagine, Play and Design. With different hands-on activities, they were built to meet the needs of children of all ages. There are colorful things for babies to touch, performing and story-telling areas for young readers and writers to use, an open design studio where children can learn from famous artists, and modern shows for teens to enjoy. Different from traditional museums, Young V&A invites visitors to touch the things on show, and being loud is part of their visit. Besides, the museum also encourages playful learning. “This is a museum for playing, imagining, designing and hanging out with your friends,” said Helen Chairman, director of Young V&A． Young V&A was known as the Museum of Childhood in the past, but people have spent about £13 million making the recent shift—it’s now shining as a museum for children. “Young V&A is a free museum designed to show the power of creativity in children’s lives. It can help the children develop the skills and confidence needed in the fast-changing world,” said a spokesperson of Young V&A． 1．Paragraph 2 mainly talks about ________. A．the most popular gallery in Young V&A B．kids’ favorite stories in Young V&A C．rules to follow in Young V&A D．activities included in Young V&A 2．Which of the following about Young V&A is TRUE? A．Kids should be quiet in it. B．Kids can only visit it with family. C．Kids can learn while having fun in it. D．Kids aren’t allowed to touch anything in it. 3．The underlined word “shift” probably means “________”. A．change B．reply C．wish D．promise 4．How can Young V&A help children according to the spokesperson? A．By telling them powerful stories. B．By helping them develop skills and confidence. C．By offering a free place for them to relax. D．By teaching them to design art works. （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）When you open a certain mobile app, there’s usually an open-app advertisement that gets in your way. Some of these ads can send you to another app if you shake your phone a bit. And this has been causing heated discussion online recently. These open-app ads act like “doors”—no matter which app you open, you may always end up in those apps that have more ads. During online shopping festivals, for example, users are usually led to shopping apps like Taobao and JD． There are already a number of rules on this problem. A rule that came out in December 2022 gave specific requirements for how these “shake-to-open” ads should operate. It said that the rotation angle (旋转角度) of the phone should be larger than 35 degrees, and the time spent shaking the phone should be longer than 3 seconds. Starting from May, the ads must have a clear button to let users to close them. However, putting these regulations into action can be difficult. The total number of apps is large, making it hard to look into every app. There were at least 2.59 million new apps in January and February alone, reported Nanfang Daily. However, this shouldn’t be the reason for the mobile apps to step out of these “lines” and take advantage. That way, what all the platforms (平台) really get is people’s complaints. Over 90 percent of users strongly dislike such open-app ads, according to the Jiangsu Consumer Council. Such ads hurt an app’s reputation (声誉) because fewer users may want to use them after being taken to other apps too many times. To attract the users, the apps should respect their choices and provide them with ads that they can choose to click on only if they want to. 1．What does the phrase “gets in your way” mean in Paragraph 1? A．Prevents you from entering the app. B．Leads you to another app. C．Forces you to buy something useless. D．Steals your personal information. 2．In Paragraph 2, Taobao and JD are used as examples of ________. A．apps that have open-app ads B．apps that open-app ads lead to C．apps that were discussed heatedly recently D．apps that many people go shopping online with 3．It is difficult to put these rules into action because ________. A．it’s difficult to manage the app developers B．users really need these open-app ads C．apps have more new ways to present ads D．it’s hard to make rules for all apps 4．What is probably the writer’s opinion? A．More ads will give apps good rules. B．Users mind products more than ads in apps. C．Apps should let users decide whether to open the ads. D．Apps have made too much money from open-app ads. （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）When we see babies or pets, we can’t help gently touching them to show our love. And they give us happy feelings back. But a recent study shows that it’s different for plants. In fact, ▲ . That’s because touching changes their genes and, even worse, can slow their growth. Professor Jim Whelan of the La Trobe Institute in Australia gave an explanation. “The lightest touch from a human, or even plants touching each other in the wind, leads to a huge gene change in the plant.” In order to test the idea, the scientists did an experiment on plants. They grew a number of plants to the age of four weeks. Then they touched them with a paintbrush every 12 hours over a 36-hour period. They found that as a result, the mitochondria (线粒体) in the plants had been partly hurt. The mitochondria are the “powerhouse of the cell”. The mitochondria produce energy for the rest of the cell in both animals and plants. If this “powerhouse” is weakened, the plants will lose a large amount of energy that should have supported their growth. Whelan further explained, “If the touching is repeated, then plant growth is reduced by up to 30 percent.” According to Science Alert, repeated touching or moving plants will make them grow shorter than others. Although the touching does have a strong effect on plants, it’s not always bad. The researches believe, in some ways, it could be helpful. It may help plants fight against insects and bad weather. The new research findings have led to a deeper understanding of the plants’ reply to touching. And the research might also “open up new ways to optimize (优化) growth in the future.” Science Alert reported. 1．Which of the following is the best for “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 2? A．people like touching plants B．plants don’t “like” to be touched C．plants won’t grow if they are touched D．people should touch plants as much as possible 2．How many times did people touch the plants during the experiment? A．1. B．3. C．6. D．12. 3．According to the passage, scientists found that repeated touching could ________. A．shorten the life of plants B．help plants produce more energy C．make plants grow more slowly D．cause the death of plants 4．The main purpose of the passage is to tell us ________. A．to touch plants often to show our love B．some ways of helping plants grow better C．advantages and disadvantages of touching plants D．the differences of touching the plants and the animals （23-24九年级上·江苏无锡·期末） William Wilkie Collins (1824—1889) was an English short-story writer. Most of his stories were seen in magazines. He was good at making just enough suspense (悬念) to keep the readers interested in the following part in the next week’s magazine. Make no mistake—The Moonstone is not a “short” story. Nearly three times as long as a detective novel, it will take some time to get to the bottom of it. But that does not make it boring. In fact, it just adds to its complicated plots. Told through 11 different voices, Wilkie Collins’ novel is a classic mystery that will leave you guessing and guessing again until the final pages. Written in 1868, using only what they know. That means the reader is always filling in the gaps as the story goes on, wanting to know what happens next. The story is about a large, yellow diamond called the moonstone. The stone is very sacred (神圣的) in India. It was first stolen from India in 1799. It finds its way to a young English girl named Rachel about 50 years later. But on the night of her 18th birthday, it is stolen again! From there the reader is taken on a crazy journey, through the eyes of all the different characters and suspects. That means suspects changes from character to character. For example, first you think the waitress is the thief, but she is soon found dead and a new character is suspected of stealing the diamond. The story also touches on the history between India and England. While the English are wondering who stole “their” diamond, the Indians are angry because the English stole it from them first. So, who stole the diamond? Why not read it and find out! 1．This reading text mainly introduces _________. A．a pet B．a book C．a club D．a writer 2．The Moonstone tells a story about _________. A．how the moonstone is lost B．who has stolen the moonstone C．what the moonstone is made of D．why the moonstone is stolen 3．According to the first two paragraphs, we can know _________. A．most William Wilkie Collins’s works were seen in films B．it takes you a little time to finish reading the story C．you can’t find out the result until the very end of the story D．the story is the first short-length detective story （23-24九年级上·江苏宿迁·期末）Water is important for all living things on Earth. The water cycle is a natural process that takes water from the ground and the sky and brings it back to the earth again. It is a cycle that happens the whole year and is most active from March to May in China. In this article, we will explore the water cycle and discuss its importance for Earth. The water cycle always begins with water vapour (蒸汽). When it’s hot outside, you can see clouds forming in the sky. These clouds are made of water vapour that comes from the ground, plants and rivers. As water vapour rises into the sky, it cools down and becomes clouds. After that, clouds travel through the sky and fall back to Earth as rain or snow. Then, water runs through rivers and oceans and finally returns to the earth again in different forms like rainwater or snow. The water cycle plays an important role in protecting our Earth’s climate. It provides us with water to drink and keeps our climate healthy. On top of that, it takes water from rivers and oceans and brings it to the areas that don’t have enough water. Without the cycle, we would face many problems. When there is too much water in one place, it becomes a flood. When water is badly in need, it becomes a drought (旱灾). Besides, water vapour can take heat from the sun and keep our planet cool. The water cycle is a natural process that keeps our planet alive. It’s important for plants and animals to drink water and for our rivers to stay flowing with water. Understanding the water cycle can help us enjoy the beauty of nature, know how our planet works and develop better methods to protect our Earth. And that is a responsibility (责任) we should take on. 1．Which season might have the most active water cycle in China? A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Autumn. D．Winter. 2．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Earth’s climate. B．The water cycle. C．Water vapour. D．Drinking water. 3．Which is the right order of the water cycle according to the text? ①Water returns to the ground.    ②Rain or snow falls down. ③Water vapour rises up.        ④Clouds are formed in the sky. A．③②④① B．④②③① C．④③②① D．③④②① 4．What is the writer’s purpose in writing the last paragraph? A．To ask people to water plants. B．To encourage people to save water. C．To call on people to protect our planet. D．To inspire people to get close to nature. （23-24九年级上·江苏宿迁·期末）Big data (大数据) is a lot of sets (组) of information that are put together, so they can be used by a computer program. The program looks for different kinds of answers in the data. Big data can have different kinds of information from many sources (来源), such as information that comes from schools, social media sites, companies and governments. One set of data can have people’s names and addresses. Another set can have what they like, where they go to school, and how much time they spend on the computer. Big data can be used in many ways. The government uses it to understand how many people travel on buses or trains. This information is then used to make bus or train systems better. Some schools use big data to understand which children may need extra help in class. The teacher can then give certain students more help or support so they can succeed in school. Companies use big data, too. It helps them understand who buys their products. For example, one company uses weather data to see when people eat the most ice cream. Big data can be used for good reasons. Some hospitals use big data to predict (预测) if a baby who is born too early will get sick. The hospital can then take extra action to take care of that baby, so the baby does not get sick. Big data can also be used for bad reasons. It can be used to predict which kinds of people are likely to break the law or hurt others, even if they have not done anything wrong. 1．What kind of information may be included in big data from Paragraph 1? A．People’s addresses. B．People’s plans. C．People’s minds. D．People’s personalities. 2．How does the writer show his ideas in Paragraph 2? A．By showing numbers. B．By giving examples. C．By telling stories. D．By drawing mindmaps. 3．What does the underlined word “they” refer to? A．Students at school. B．Students who succeed in school. C．Some certain top students. D．Students who need more help than others. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Big data, good or bad? B．Big data — Best helper C．Facts about big data D．Many sources of big data （23-24九年级上·江苏宿迁·期末）Where did you go yesterday? Did you hear music at any of those places? There is a good chance that you did. Today most stores and restaurants play music. You might even hear music in an office or on a farm. Scientists believe that music affects the way people behave. According to some scientists, the sound of western classical music(Mozart and Bach) makes people feel richer. When a restaurant plays classical music, people spend more money on food and drinks. When the restaurant plays modern music, people spend less money. With no background music, people spend even less. Scientists also believe that loud, fast music makes people eat faster. People actually chew their food faster when the music gets faster. Some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours. This gets people to eat faster and leave quickly. Restaurants can make more money this way. Some scientists think that music makes you think and learn better. They say that music helps students to be more alert. It is true that people learn better when they are relaxed. And listening to music can help you relax. The next time you hear music somewhere, be careful, it might change the way you behave. 1．What kind of music makes people feel richer? A．Modern music. B．Pop music. C．Classical music. D．Country music. 2．The underlined word “affects” in the passage means ________. A．improves B．influences C．controls D．decides 3．Why do some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours? A．To make people feel hungrier. B．To make people feel thirstier. C．To make people eat faster. D．To make the food tasted better. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Music and money B．Music and food C．Music and behavior D．Music and study （23-24九年级上·江苏·期末） Grass on the Ancient Plain (草原) in Farewell (告别) to a Friend By Bai Juyi Wild grasses spread over ancient plain; With spring and fall they come and go. Wild fire can’t burn them up again; They rise when vernal breezes blow. Their fragrance overruns the way; Their green invades the ruined town. To see my friend go far away; My sorrow grows like grass overgrown. The poem “Grass on the Ancient Plain in Farewell to a Friend” is a famous poem by Bai Juyi of the Tang Dynasty. Through the description of the weeds (野草) on the ancient plain, the poem expresses the feeling of farewell to a friend. His friendship is like the overgrown grass on the ancient plain. It can be seen as an ode (颂歌) to weeds and life. The first four lines focus on the beauty of the life of the weeds through time, while the second four lines focus on their beauty of one time. The poem “Wild fire can’t burn them up again; They rise when vernal breezes blow.” shows a kind of “difficulty” and has been recited for thousands of years. This poem is the author’s practice work for the examination. According to the record, the author entered the capital for the first time. When he visited the famous people Gu Kuang, he showed this poem. At first, Gu Kuang looked at the young man and said, “Living is not easy with rice prices here staying high.” Although he was joking about Bai Juyi’s name, he also meant something more: the capital was not a good place to make a living. However, after reading the two lines of “wildfire can’t burned”, he can’t help appreciating (欣赏) it and said: “Living can be easy with great sight (洞察力).” And it was widely praised. It can be seen that this poem was thought highly of at that time. 1．Which of the following rhymes with “plain”? A．Go. B．Again. C．Blow. D．Way. 2．What did the writer want to express with the weeds on the ancient plain? A．The feeling of farewell to a friend. B．The hard life in the capital. C．A kind of difficulty. D．The beauty of the life of the weeds. 3．What does underlined word “sorrow” in the poem mean? A．Happiness. B．Excitement. C．Sadness. D．Surprise. 4．According to the passage, which of the following is true? A．Bai Juyi wrote the poem for his friend Gu Kuang. B．Gu Kuang appreciated the language in the poem. C．Gu Kuang liked joking about others’ names. D．Gu Kuang didn’t think Bai Juyi could make a living in the capital. （23-24九年级上·江苏苏州·期末）①More and more people believe that technologies are great for learning. Today, such teaching tools as iPads are used in a lot of courses, including language, history and science. ②Many teachers are supporters of using iPads in language learning. They say that students now have much more time for discussion in the classroom. Instead of spending valuable class time listening to texts or watching teaching videos, students can do this on their own and come to class prepared for discussion. ③The teachers also say that iPads allow students to learn at their own pace. Some students might listen to a conversation only once and understand it, so they can save time for doing other things. Other students, however, might need to listen to the same conversations again and again to understand it. Using iPads is especially helpful to students who are learning a language at different paces. ④The students who are using the new tool in some courses are also happy. They believe that using iPads is a more enjoyable way to learn (such as listening to stories and watching movies) . The class has become much more interesting and creative. ⑤There are other advantages for students. By using iPads, they can pay more attention to the material and learn more. Teaching notes are stored in their iPads and are easy to find. Some students spend more time studying now. “I can listen to my language material or watch teaching videos on the bus, instead of having to wait until I get home,” a student explained. ⑥Many adults complain that technologies such as iPads are doing harm to students. They worry that students might use iPads to download teaching notes and use them to cheat during exams. Some believe that iPads may separate students from each other. If a student spends more time watching videos on an iPad, he will have fewer opportunities to have face-to-face communication with others. ⑦However, technologies are already a part of most students’ day-to-day lives. As for cheating, teachers can ask students to hand in their iPads when they take exams. Education needs to make changes with the times as technology is playing an important part. We should look forward to a wonderful future when iPads and other technologies can add a lot to the classroom. 1．What does the expression “at their own pace” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．According to their own timetable. B．Without their teachers’ help. C．Because of their wonderful goals. D．Against their parents’ hope. 2．According to the passage, which is one of the reasons, why some adults feel worried about technologies used in education? A．They do harm to students eyes. B．They make students less interested in learning. C．They influence the relationship between students. D．They cause the students to be more stressed. 3．The writer probably agrees that ________. A．teachers can take control of students’ learning B．exam results depend a lot on new technology C．technology in education has a bright future D．note-taking is as helpful as video-watching 4．What’s the best title of this passage? A．New technology changes learning B．The wonderful future of iPads C．A more enjoyable way to learn D．How to use iPads properly 5．What is the correct structure of the passage? A．①/②③/④⑤⑥/⑦ B．①/②③/④⑤/⑥⑦ C．①②③/④⑤/⑥/⑦ D．①②③/④⑤/⑥⑦ 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题07 阅读理解之说明文（名校期末真题速递，20篇） （23-24九年级上·江苏宿迁·期末）China covers a large land and there are 56 ethnic groups in it. So China has many types of Chinese food with different but mouth-watering flavor (风味). In general, Chinese food can be mainly divided into eight cuisines (菜系). Let’s have a look at some of them. Sichuan cuisine is hot, spicy and sour. It has something to do with the wet weather of that area and people need hot food to stay away from the wet. There are many popular dishes that stand for Sichuan cuisine like Kung Pao Chicken. Zhejiang cuisine is from the local dishes of Hangzhou, Ningbo and Shaoxing. Food in Zhejiang has a pleasant smell and it tastes fresh. And most of the dishes are perfectly made. If you visit Zhejiang, you must taste Dongpo Pork. Fujian cuisine often uses materials from the sea to cook. It tastes light and the color is beautiful. You can enjoy different kinds of soup in Fujian, because many dishes of Fujian cuisine are served in soup, like Fo Tiao Qiang. Shandong cuisine is very famous in northern China. It includes much seafood which tastes light and fresh. It is also the symbol of cooking culture along the Yellow River. Its most famous dish is Sweet and Sour Carp. 1．Sichuan cuisine helps local people ________. A．become strong B．keep away from the wet C．stay cool D．keep warm 2．Both of the materials of Fujian cuisine and Shandong cuisine mainly come from ________. A．the sea B．the field C．the mountain D．the forest 3．From the passage, we can learn that ________. A．most of the Chinese prefer Sichuan cuisine B．Chinese cuisines are becoming more popular around the world C．visitors can enjoy different kinds of soup in Zhejiang D．different cuisines are formed because of different living conditions 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国的几个菜系。 1．细节理解题。根据“It has something to do with the wet weather of that area and people need hot food to stay away from the wet”可知，川菜可以帮助人们远离潮湿。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Fujian cuisine often uses materials from the sea to cook.”和“It includes much seafood which tastes light and fresh.”可知，福建菜和山东菜的材料多来自于海洋。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“China covers a large land and there are 56 ethnic groups in it. So China has many types of Chinese food with different but mouth-watering flavor”可知，中国幅员辽阔，因为不同的生活条件形成了不同的菜系。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·江苏无锡·期末） Have you ever seen “dopamine (多巴胺) dressing” on the Internet? It’s one of the most popular fashion styles for 2023. Dopamine dressing was first created by a US fashion psychologist (心理学家) Karen, he suggested that this style is dressing for joy. Through brightness and purity of colors. Science showed long ago that different colors can influence people. They could make us feel warmer or cooler and also influence our feelings. For example, bright colors can make people feel happy while colors like black and grey may make people feel ______. In the last few years, COVID—19 has put everything into question. “Usually, we are dressing for reasons such as the weather, during the pandemic (疫情), there was a change. Since no one was around to tell you what to wear. Now, many people take this style to fight against bad feelings and show themselves. “I have seen shy people put on colorful clothes and become free. Their whole mood changes when they wear clothes that show who they really are.” Karen said. 1．Which part of a magazine is the passage most probably taken from? A．Sports. B．Fashion. C．Study. D．Business. 2．Which word is the most suitable for ________? A．relaxed B．sad C．angry D．excited 3．What does the text want to tell us? A．People feel happy to wear clothes of bright colours. B．People read more articles about fashion than before. C．People spend more money in their clothes than before. D．People have a better understanding of different colours. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了“多巴胺着装”的时尚趋势。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Have you ever seen “dopamine (多巴胺) dressing” on the Internet? It’s one of the most popular fashion styles for 2023.” 可知，本文主要介绍了“多巴胺着装”的时尚趋势，故推断文章来自于杂志的时尚专栏。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“bright colors can make people feel happy”以及后文while表示转折，可知后文表达黑色和灰色让人感觉不快乐，因此此处选sad“悲伤的” 符合题意。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“bright colors can make people feel happy”和最后一段“Now, many people take this style to fight against bad feelings and show themselves.”可知，这篇文章想告诉我们人们喜欢穿颜色鲜艳的衣服。故选A。 （23-24九年级上·江苏常州·期末）Do you want to improve your English pronunciation? Today we will talk about the things you can do to sound more like a native (本地的) speaker. Record and listen to yourself Choose a story from our website. Listen to the recording while looking at the words. Make a note of any word you think may be hard to say, and then read them aloud. Then record yourself when reading it slowly and clearly. Listen to your recording. Speaking more slowly than you normally do and speaking loudly with confidence can make it easier for others to understand you. Take selfie (自拍) videos You can also learn how to improve your pronunciation by taking selfie videos. Record a few sentences. Watch the video and ask yourself: Is my voice loud enough? Did I say all of the words clearly? Listen to an online dictionary Our final piece of advice is to listen to recordings from an online dictionary. Try using a dictionary app, which gives you the correct pronunciation in an audio file (音频文件). Now you have got our advice. What do you tell your friends about improving pronunciation? Write to us and tell us your own suggestions. Our email is learningenglish@voanews.com. 1．How many suggestions are talked about in the passage? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 2．Using a dictionary app is helpful to improve your pronunciation because ________. A．it can help you build up your confidence B．it makes it easier for others to understand you C．it gives the correct pronunciation in an audio file D．it can help you communicate with others 3．How can we get in touch with the writer? A．By writing a letter and posting it to the writer. B．By asking for the telephone number and calling him. C．By asking the friends for their advice to see how. D．By sending an email to the writer at the email address. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了如何提高英语发音的方法，包括记录并倾听自己的声音、拍自拍视频、听在线词典的录音。最后鼓励读者分享自己的建议。 1．细节理解题。根据小标题“Record and listen to yourself”“Take selfie (自拍) videos”及“Listen to an online dictionary”可知，本文共提到了三条建议。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“Try using a dictionary app, which gives you the correct pronunciation in an audio file (音频文件).”可知，字典应用程序在音频文件中会给出正确的发音。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Write to us and tell us your own suggestions. Our email is learningenglish@voanews.com.”可知，可以写邮件与作者联系。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·江苏宿迁·期末） The Magic and Mystery of Trees E-book $10.99 Hardcover $16.99 ·Written by Jen Green ·Pictures drawn by Claire McElfatrick ·Published by DK Children The book tells us that: ☆ Every part of a tree plays an important role in its growth; ☆ Trees help humans a lot; ☆ Humans damage (损害) trees because of pollution; ☆ There are fun activities such as planting your own tree and knowing a tree’s age. Reviews Kelly My daughter loves it because there are many beautiful pictures. She can read it herself and get a lot of pleasure from the book. Johnson I teach Grade One and this book shows the importance of trees. It helps my students become more interested in nature. 1．Who drew the pictures in the book? A．Kelly Green. B．Jen Green. C．Claire McElfatrick. D．DK Children. 2．What can’t we learn from the book? A．Fun activities about planting trees. B．What the mysteries of humans are. C．How important every part of a tree is. D．The relationship between trees and humans. 3．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Johnson may be a teacher in Grade Nine. B．We can find the reading above in a guide book. C．Kelly’s daughter loves the book because of its pictures. D．It’s more expensive to buy e-book version (版本) of the book. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文介绍了《树木的奥秘》这本书。 1．细节理解题。根据“·Pictures drawn by Claire McElfatrick”可知，图片是由Claire McElfatrick绘制的。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据细读“The book tells us that”这一部分可知，没有提及到人类的奥秘是什么。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Kelly My daughter loves it because there are many beautiful pictures.”可知，Kelly的女儿喜欢这本书因为书里漂亮的图画。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）Have you ever seen lions dancing in the streets? The lions dance to the beat of a drum (鼓). Of course, they are not real lions. They are dancers in lion costumes (服饰). Lion dancing first started in China centuries ago. It is meant to bring good luck in the coming year. Usually, a lion is made up of two dancers. One dancer controls the head. The other controls the tail. “I think of it as a sport,” says Anthony Huang, aged 16. He is a member of the New York Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club. Anthony performs (表演) as the lion’s head. It can weigh 20 pounds. Lion dancing is important to Anthony. “This tradition really lifts me up,” he says. In the past, lion dancing was performed mostly by men. But it is different today. LionDanceMe is a lion dancing group in San Francisco, California. There are boys and girls on its team. They dance together. “Anyone can take up lion dancing. You have to believe that you can do it,” says Ananda Tang-Lee, a 17-year-old girl. Lion dancing will continue to evolve. But a team’s sense of community will never change. “We call it a family,” Ananda says, “It’s really great, because we always have each other’s backs. ” 1．Why do people perform lion dancing? A．To sell lion-dancing costumes. B．To protect the lions in the wild. C．To wish for a lucky new year. D．To show skills of playing the drum. 2．Which role does Anthony play in lion dancing? A．The lion’s head. B．The lion’s tail. C．The drummer. D．The dresser. 3．What does the underlined word “evolve” mean? A．延期 B．模仿 C．举办 D．演变 4．What can we infer (推断) from Ananda’s words “We call it a family” in the last paragraph? A．They bring happiness to the family. B．They call lion dancing a family game. C．They support each other like a family. D．They live together in a big family. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国的传统舞狮，它在不断地演变，也获得了很多人的喜爱。   1．细节理解题。根据“It is meant to bring good luck in the coming year.”可知舞狮意在来年带来好运。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Anthony performs (表演) as the lion’s head”可知他扮演狮头。故选A。 3．词义猜测题。根据“In the past, lion dancing was performed mostly by men. But it is different today”以及“Lion dancing will continue to evolve”可知舞狮过去只有男性扮演，现在男性和女性都可以，说明舞狮在不断地演变，故此处划线部分意为“演变”。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“We call it a family,” Ananda says, “It’s really great, because we always have each other’s backs”可知他们把它叫作家庭，因为他们总是互相支持。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）You are running around in the park. But then suddenly, you fall and hurt yourself. “Ow!” you cry. This sound is very familiar to us all. Crying out when we get hurt is a natural reaction. But what is it about this sound that makes us shout it out? Scientists from the National University of Singapore now believe they’ve found the answer. The effort of shouting the word “ow” actually interferes (干预) with pain messages traveling to the brain. So by shouting it out, it distracts us from the feeling of pain. The scientists tested how long volunteers could hold their hands in very cold water. There were five rounds of the test. In the first round, they were allowed to shout “ow” when they felt pain. In another round, they had to stay silent. The results showed that volunteers were able to keep their hands in the cold water for longer when they were allowed to shout out. They managed around 30 seconds on average, five seconds more than when they had to remain silent. “We found that a simple vocal act such as saying ‘ow’ helps individuals deal with pain,” the report from the scientists stated. What’s more, expressions of pain are shared among languages. While cries of “ow” or “ouch” are heard in English, South Africans yell “eina”, Italians shout “ahia” and Chinese “aiyo”. Scientists said in the report: “Shared among these languages is a sound during which the mouth simply opens, the tongue lies flat (水平的) and the lips unrounded. It is a simple sound that requires little control while maximizing (充分利用) the volume.” So these sounds are useful to shout if we feel pain. 1．What does the underlined word “distracts” mean in Paragraph 2? A．表达 B．分散 C．增加 D．消失 2．According to the passage, the scientists found ________. A．pain messages don’t travel to the brain B．a simple sound such as saying “ow” makes people happy C．people in different countries express pain in the same language D．shouting out “ow” reduces the feeling of pain 3．What do we know about the test? A．Volunteers were allowed to shout out in every round. B．Volunteers felt less pain when they weren’t allowed to shout out. C．Volunteers stayed longer in cold water in the first round than in the second. D．Volunteers all shouted the “ow” sound out in the test. 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．Any language is more exciting when we feel pain. B．Shouting out is useful and helpful if you feel pain. C．We should shout every day to stay healthy. D．People shout to better express their feelings. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了一些有助于减缓疼痛的简单声音及它们减缓疼痛的原因。 1．词句猜测题。根据“The effort of shouting the word ‘ow’ actually interferes with pain messages traveling to the brain. So by shouting it out, it distracts us from the feeling of pain.”可知，喊出“哦”这个词实际上会干扰疼痛信息传递到大脑，即大声喊出来会分散我们对疼痛感的注意力，可推测distract表示“分散”。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“We found that a simple vocal act such as saying ‘ow’ helps individuals deal with pain”可知，科学家们发现简单的发声行为，例如说“哦”，可以帮助人们应对疼痛，可推测当我们喊出“哦”时，可以减轻疼痛感。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“In the first round, they were allowed to shout ‘ow’ when they felt pain. In another round, they had to stay silent. The results showed that volunteers were able to keep their hands in the cold water for longer when they were allowed to shout out. They managed around 30 seconds on average, five seconds more than when they had to remain silent.”可知，第一轮实验志愿者允许大声喊“哦”，第二轮必须保持沉默，实验结果显示，当志愿者被允许大声喊叫时，他们的手能够在冷水中停留更长时间，他们平均坚持了30秒左右，比必须保持沉默时多了5秒，即实验中志愿者第一轮在冷水中停留的时间比第二轮更长。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文通篇主要介绍了一些有助于减缓疼痛的简单声音及它们减缓疼痛的原因，即如果您感到疼痛，大声喊叫是有用且有帮助的。故选B。 （22-23九年级上·江苏·期末）All about the FIFA World Cup: an exciting festival of football On 20 November, the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Qatar. Around five billion football fans around the world are expected to watch live on TV as the best mens’ teams battle it out for football’s final prize. Who are some of the star players to watch? From Son Hueng-min to Gareth Bale, there will be more top talent on show than ever. Sadly, it’s likely to be the last World Cup for two of the greatest players in the game: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. It’s a chance for some fresh talent to shine, however, look out for younger players such as England’s Jude Bellingham, Germany’s Jamal Musiala and Pedri for Spain. Which teams will be at the World Cup? Thirty-two teams will compete for the medal. For the first time ever, Qatar will take part in the match. As hosts, they qualified automatically (自动地) but the other 31 teams had to win a number of matches. The next World Cup in 2026 will be even bigger—forty-eight teams will be in competition. Which teams are the favourites to win? France are the current champions and one of the favourites to win again with some famous players. Other European teams hoping to do well include England, Germany, Portugal and Spain. Argentina, Brazil and Senegal are some of the strongest nations outside Europe. Wales are playing in their first World Cup since 1958, but Scotland and Northern Ireland failed. How does the match work? The 32 teams have been divided into eight groups of four. The teams in each group play each other once in a mini-league, then a quarter-final and a semi-final to reach the final on 18 December. As well as the World Cup medal for the winning team, there are medals for the best player (Golden Ball) and top scorer (Golden Boot). 1．Who is likely not to attend the next World Cup in 2026? A．Lionel Messi. B．Gareth Bale. C．Son Hueng-min. D．Jude Bellingham. 2．Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．Senegal is one of the strongest nations outside Europe. B．Qatar had to win a number of qualifying matches to be qualified. C．Golden Boot will be awarded to the best player. D．48 teams are in Qatar World Cup competition. 3．Where can we probably read the article? A．In a story book. B．In the newspaper. C．In a travel guide. D．In a science magazine. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．B 【导语】本文是说明文，主要介绍了2022年在卡塔尔举行的世界杯足球赛。 1．细节理解题。根据“Sadly, it’s likely to be the last World Cup for two of the greatest players in the game: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.”可知，2022年世界杯可能是莱昂内尔·梅西和克里斯蒂亚诺·罗纳尔多的最后一次世界杯，他们可能不会参加2026年的世界杯。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Argentina, Brazil and Senegal are some of the strongest nations outside Europe.”可知，塞内加尔是欧洲外的强队，说法正确。根据“For the first time ever, Qatar will take part in the match. As hosts, they qualified automatically (自动地) but the other 31 teams had to win a number of matches.”可知，卡塔尔自动晋级，无需赢得预选赛，故B项错误；根据“there are medals for the best player (Golden Ball) and top scorer (Golden Boot)”可知，最佳射手将被授予金靴奖，故C项错误；根据“Thirty-two teams will compete for the medal.”可知，有32支球队参与比赛，故D项错误。故选A。 3．推理判断题。该篇文章主要介绍了2022年卡塔尔世界杯，所以最有可能出现在报纸上。故选B。 （23-24九年级上·江苏常州·期末）Most people have probably seen a movie about an AI (人工智能) tool or a robot (机器人) that has become so smart that it can control the world. At present, there are no such AI tools or robots. But scientists have been working to improve AI models. Some recent models can create realistic photos from a short written description. Others can recreate anyone’s voice based on a voice recording just a few seconds long. The AI tool that has got the most attention recently is ChatGPT, created by the company OpenAI. When asked a question, ChatGPT answers quickly in perfect sentences. It can make up stories and games, write articles, program computers, and much more. ChatGPT appears to be very intelligent (智能的). But in fact, ChatGPT is simply guessing—based on its training information—which word is most likely to come next, over and over again. In March, OpenAI developed a more powerful model, called GPT-4. GPT-4 can create and explain jokes, and pass tests that are difficult for humans. The rapid progress of recent AI models worries some people. In late March, many computer experts (专家) wrote a letter calling for a six-month pause (暂停) for any work on AI tools. The letter says AI companies race to create smart AI tools that no one can “understand, predict, or...control”. The group behind the letter wants governments to develop laws to make sure AI tools are safe. ChatGPT has caused so much excitement that many companies are likely to keep developing smart AI tools. But the letter has sent a strong warning that many people, including leaders will be thinking about carefully. 1．What can we know from the first paragraph? A．AI models are becoming intelligent. B．Scientists get new ideas from movies. C．Robots will not control the world in the future. D．Things in movies will happen in the real world. 2．Which question is not answered in Paragraph 2? A．Who created ChatGPT. B．What ChatGPT can do. C．How ChatGPT works. D．When was ChatGPT created. 3．Why did many computer experts write the letter? A．They advised people not to use ChatGPT. B．They wanted to explain why GPT-4 was much safer. C．They hoped AI companies could solve real-life problems. D．They warned leaders that AI tools would become dangerous. 4．Which of the following is TRUE?  　   　. A．GPT-4 can do any work instead of humans. B．Computer experts think ChatGPT is good enough. C．AI companies are racing to develop smart AI tools. D．Scientists are working to create AI tools bigger than GPT-4. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了科学家们一直在努力改进人工智能模型，最近一些模型可以根据简短的描述创建逼真的照片，也可以根据几秒钟的录音重现任何人的声音。最近受到关注的人工智能工具是ChatGPT，它可以快速回答问题、编写文章、编程等，看起来非常智能。然而，一些人担心人工智能模型的快速进展，呼吁暂停人工智能工具的开发，并要求政府制定法律确保人工智能工具的安全。尽管ChatGPT引起了很多兴奋，但这封信发出了强烈的警告，许多人，包括领导者，都会认真考虑。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Some recent models can create realistic photos from a short written description. Others can recreate anyone’s voice based on a voice recording just a few seconds long.”可知，人工智能模型正在变得智能。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“The AI tool that has got the most attention recently is ChatGPT, created by the company OpenAI. When asked a question, ChatGPT answers quickly in perfect sentences. It can make up stories and games, write articles, program computers, and much more ... ChatGPT is simply guessing—based on its training information — which word is most likely to come next, over and over again.”可知，这一段介绍了谁创造了ChatGPT，ChatGPT能做什么以及ChatGPT是如何工作的，并未提及ChatGPT是什么时候创建的。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The group behind the letter wants governments to develop laws to make sure AI tools are safe.”可知，许多计算机专家写这封信是为了警告领导人，人工智能工具将变得危险。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“ChatGPT has caused so much excitement that many companies are likely to keep developing smart AI tools.”可知，人工智能公司正在竞相开发智能人工智能工具。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·江苏无锡·期末） Do you know what a resolution is? It’s a kind of promise. Most of the time, we make promises to other people.  (“Mom, I promise I’m going to tidy my room when I get back from school. ”)  However, and the most common kind is New Year’s resolutions. The start of the year is often a time for making resolutions. When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year, we hope that we are going to improve our lives. Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming year. This helps them to remember their resolutions. Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans. There are different kinds of resolutions. Some are about physical health. For example, some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food. Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement. These are about making yourself a better person. Some people might say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos, or learn to play the guitar. Some resolutions have to do with better planning, a student may have to find more time to study. Although there are differences, most resolutions have one thing in common. People hardly ever keep them!There are good reasons for this. Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. Sometimes people just forget about them. For this reason, some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions!How about you? The key to having successful new year’s resolutions, is to find resolutions that are good for us — in other words, resolutions that meet with our lifestyle and interests. Being honest with ourselves and what we want in life can go a long way towards achieving our resolutions. Whether you love setting new resolutions or you’re doing it for the first time, you will be sure to find a resolution that encourages you and make 2024 the best year. 1．When do people make a new year’s resolution? A．At the end of the year. B．In the middle of the year. C．At the beginning of the year. D．During the second month of the year. 2．Which one of the following is a resolution? A．I will learn a new skill in the coming new year. B．I promise, Mom, I will work hard this term. C．Trust me, Dad. I will learn to be brave. D．Miss Yang, you’ll see a better me next term. 3．Why do people make a new year’s resolution? A．To celebrate the new year. B．To be a better self. C．To remember the plan. D．To make parents happy. 4．What is the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the new year’s resolutions? A．Doubtful. B．Curious. C．Supportive. D．Worried. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了什么是新年决心，以及人们通常会制定什么样的决心。 1．细节理解题。根据文中第1段“The start of the year is often a time for making resolutions”可知年初人们制定新年决心。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据文中第2段“Many resolutions have to do with self—improvement.”可知，许多决心都与自我提升有关。所以A选项“我将学习一项新技能”符合。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文中第4段“Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement. These are about making yourself a better person.”可知，许多决心都与自我完善有关。这些都是为了让自己成为一个更好的人。故选B。 4．观点态度题。根据文中最后1段“Whether you love setting new resolutions or you’re doing it for the first time, you will be sure to find a resolution that encourages you and make 2024 the best year.”（无论你是喜欢制定新的决心还是第一次这样做，你一定会找到一个鼓励你的决心，让2024年成为最好的一年）可知，作者很支持。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·江苏苏州·期末）TV was one of the greatest inventions in the 20th century. Nowadays, nearly every household has at least one TV set. Television came into being (出现1．The signals (信号) were received on a very small screen. It was only about the size of a business card. The pictures were reddish (微红色的) and not clear. In the 1930s, bigger screens appeared with black-and-white pictures. However, a snowy picture was the best many TV viewers (观众) could hope for. Often, they could only get one station, and only when the weather conditions were good. 1．A TV set cost about half the price of a car at that time. The time after World War Ⅱ is considered one of the golden periods of television. Families saved money during the war years, and wanted to buy a lot of things after the war. TV sets were soon put onto the ‘must-have’ list. 1950—1959 was an exciting period for television. Colour television and remote controls came out during this time. By 1955, the cost of TV sets came down a lot. Instead of being equal to half the price of a car, they were now just equal to the cost of a new set of tyres (轮胎) . This marked the beginning of the booming age of TV. 2．Which of the following is true about the early development of TV? A．In the 1930s, TV signals became very easy to receive. B．During World War II, TV sets went into lots of families. C．After World War II, TV was invented. D．TV developed fast in the 1950s. 3．The underlined sentence in the last paragraph means ________. A．People liked TVs less than before B．Nobody wanted a TV in their home C．Every family wanted to buy a TV D．People didn’t know how to use a TV 4．When is considered one of the golden periods of television? A．Before World War II. B．After World War II. C．When World War II. D．In the 1930s. 5．What does the word “booming” mean? A．soon B．slow C．busy D．fast 6．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．The birth of television. B．The development of television. C．How to invent television. D．The price of television. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了电视的发展。 1．细节理解题。根据“1950—1959 was an exciting period for television.”可知，1950年到1959年，也就是20世纪50年代，是电视快速发展的时期。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据“TV sets were soon put onto the ‘must-have’ list.”可知，电视机很快就被列入了“必备”清单，因此应表示每个家庭都想买电视。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“The time after World War Ⅱ is considered one of the golden periods of television.”可知，第二次世界大战后被认为是电视的黄金时期之一。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“Instead of being equal to half the price of a car, they were now just equal to the cost of a new set of tyres (轮胎).”可知，它们不再相当于一辆汽车价格的一半，而是相当于一套新轮胎的价格。由此可见，电视成了人们能够消费的起的商品，从此电视飞速发展。因此“booming”意为“飞速发展的”。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，主要介绍了电视的发展。故选B。 （23-24九年级上·江苏盐城·期末）If you’ve never heard of mineral-color painting (岩彩画), you’re not alone. This form of art is unknown to most people—even many art lovers. It is an ancient form of painting that is being given new life these days. This kind of art is created using materials like rock powder (粉末), colored soil and sand. It can be traced back to the 3rd-century Kucha Grotto murals (龟兹石窟壁画) of Xinjiang. Yet after the Song and Yuan dynasties, with ink wash painting becoming more and more popular, mineral-color art gradually fell out of fashion. During the Sui and Tang dynasties, some countries sent envoys (使节) to China to learn all kinds of things. “They loved mineral-color art and took the art form back to their own country,” said Miao Tong. The artist has been studying this traditional art form for years. In the 1980s, many Chinese artists decided to revive this traditional art form in China. In the 1990s, they renamed it “mineral-color art”. For Miao, the greatest joy in his work is to find the “right earth” to make mineral pigments (颜料). “Every year I go to Wuyi Mountain. It is known for its Danxia land formation (丹霞地貌),” he said. “You can’t imagine how beautiful the earth is there. It is naturally colored in red, green, yellow, purple, etc.” But this soil cannot be directly applied to his works. It first has to go through a number of steps, including washing, filtering (过滤) and sun-drying. After that the soil will be mixed together with a certain kind of glue. According to the artist, one mineral-color painting may take several weeks to several months to complete. The mineral pigments are able to stay safe from the effects of UV light (紫外线). Therefore, their color does not fade (褪色) over time. That’s why, even after thousands of years, the cave paintings in the Kucha Grottos are still very bright and colorful. 1．When did mineral-color painting first appear in the history of China? A．In the third century. B．In the 1980s. C．During the Sui and Tang dynasties. D．In the Song and Yuan dynasties. 2．What does the underlined word “revive” probably mean in Paragraph 4? A．give up B．give new life C．decorate once more D．give a new name 3．What does Paragraph 6 mainly tell us? A．Where to find the right earth. B．How to make the special soil. C．How to draw a mineral-color painting. D．When to get a a mineral-color painting. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．It always takes many years to make a a mineral-color painting. B．People in the Song dynasty liked ink wash paintings very much. C．In Xinjiang people can find natural earth with all kinds of colours. D．Mineral-color paintings can keep the colour as it is for a long time. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国传统文化——岩彩画。 1．细节理解题。根据“It can be traced back to the 3rd-century Kucha Grotto murals (龟兹石窟壁画) of Xinjiang”可知岩彩画最早出现在3世纪。故选A。 2．词义猜测题。根据“In the 1980s, many Chinese artists decided to revive this traditional art form in China”可知许多中国艺术家决定在中国复兴这种传统艺术形式，故此处划线部分和选项B“给予新生命”意义相近。故选B。 3．主旨大意题。根据“But this soil cannot be directly applied to his works. It first has to go through a number of steps, including washing, filtering (过滤) and sun-drying...”可知本段主要介绍了如何制作特殊土壤。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“That’s why, even after thousands of years, the cave paintings in the Kucha Grottos are still very bright and colorful.”可知即使经过数千年，龟兹石窟的洞穴绘画仍然非常明亮多彩，可见岩彩画可以保持颜色很长一段时间不变。故选D。 （23-24九年级上·江苏宿迁·期末）In East London, a new museum built for children is opening its door. The newly opened Young V&A is a three-year project, which has collected creativity and advice from more than 22,000 children, teachers and young people. In it, all kinds of things important to children are laid out, including books, toys, and even superheroes. Young V&A has three galleries (展览馆): Imagine, Play and Design. With different hands-on activities, they were built to meet the needs of children of all ages. There are colorful things for babies to touch, performing and story-telling areas for young readers and writers to use, an open design studio where children can learn from famous artists, and modern shows for teens to enjoy. Different from traditional museums, Young V&A invites visitors to touch the things on show, and being loud is part of their visit. Besides, the museum also encourages playful learning. “This is a museum for playing, imagining, designing and hanging out with your friends,” said Helen Chairman, director of Young V&A． Young V&A was known as the Museum of Childhood in the past, but people have spent about £13 million making the recent shift—it’s now shining as a museum for children. “Young V&A is a free museum designed to show the power of creativity in children’s lives. It can help the children develop the skills and confidence needed in the fast-changing world,” said a spokesperson of Young V&A． 1．Paragraph 2 mainly talks about ________. A．the most popular gallery in Young V&A B．kids’ favorite stories in Young V&A C．rules to follow in Young V&A D．activities included in Young V&A 2．Which of the following about Young V&A is TRUE? A．Kids should be quiet in it. B．Kids can only visit it with family. C．Kids can learn while having fun in it. D．Kids aren’t allowed to touch anything in it. 3．The underlined word “shift” probably means “________”. A．change B．reply C．wish D．promise 4．How can Young V&A help children according to the spokesperson? A．By telling them powerful stories. B．By helping them develop skills and confidence. C．By offering a free place for them to relax. D．By teaching them to design art works. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍Young V&A博物馆。 1．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Young V&A has three galleries (展览馆): Imagine, Play and Design. With different hands-on activities, they were built to meet the needs of children of all ages.”及整段内容可知，主要介绍了Young V&A博物馆所包含的活动。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“Besides, the museum also encourages playful learning.”可知，博物馆还鼓励寓教于乐的学习，所以孩子们可以在玩乐中学习。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段“Young V&A was known as the Museum of Childhood in the past, but people have spent about £13 million making the recent shift—it’s now shining as a museum for children.”可知，Young V&A过去被称为“童年博物馆”，现在作为儿童博物馆而闪闪发光，这是Young V&A博物馆所发生的变化，所以划线词shift含义是“变化”。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“It can help the children develop the skills and confidence needed in the fast-changing world”可知，Young V&A博物馆能够帮助孩子们培养技能和信心。故选B。 （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）When you open a certain mobile app, there’s usually an open-app advertisement that gets in your way. Some of these ads can send you to another app if you shake your phone a bit. And this has been causing heated discussion online recently. These open-app ads act like “doors”—no matter which app you open, you may always end up in those apps that have more ads. During online shopping festivals, for example, users are usually led to shopping apps like Taobao and JD． There are already a number of rules on this problem. A rule that came out in December 2022 gave specific requirements for how these “shake-to-open” ads should operate. It said that the rotation angle (旋转角度) of the phone should be larger than 35 degrees, and the time spent shaking the phone should be longer than 3 seconds. Starting from May, the ads must have a clear button to let users to close them. However, putting these regulations into action can be difficult. The total number of apps is large, making it hard to look into every app. There were at least 2.59 million new apps in January and February alone, reported Nanfang Daily. However, this shouldn’t be the reason for the mobile apps to step out of these “lines” and take advantage. That way, what all the platforms (平台) really get is people’s complaints. Over 90 percent of users strongly dislike such open-app ads, according to the Jiangsu Consumer Council. Such ads hurt an app’s reputation (声誉) because fewer users may want to use them after being taken to other apps too many times. To attract the users, the apps should respect their choices and provide them with ads that they can choose to click on only if they want to. 1．What does the phrase “gets in your way” mean in Paragraph 1? A．Prevents you from entering the app. B．Leads you to another app. C．Forces you to buy something useless. D．Steals your personal information. 2．In Paragraph 2, Taobao and JD are used as examples of ________. A．apps that have open-app ads B．apps that open-app ads lead to C．apps that were discussed heatedly recently D．apps that many people go shopping online with 3．It is difficult to put these rules into action because ________. A．it’s difficult to manage the app developers B．users really need these open-app ads C．apps have more new ways to present ads D．it’s hard to make rules for all apps 4．What is probably the writer’s opinion? A．More ads will give apps good rules. B．Users mind products more than ads in apps. C．Apps should let users decide whether to open the ads. D．Apps have made too much money from open-app ads. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了用户打开某个手机应用程序时弹出的开放应用广告问题以及解决此问题的建议。 1．词义猜测题。根据下文“Some of these ads can send you to another app if you shake your phone a bit.”可知，如果用户稍微摇晃一下手机，其中一些广告会让用户转到另一个应用程序，也就是说这些开放应用广告阻挡用户进入想要打开的应用程序，据此可以推断“gets in your way”意为“阻止你进入你要打开的应用程序”。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“These open-app ads act like ‘doors’—no matter which app you open, you may always end up in those apps that have more ads.”可知，这些开放式应用广告就像一扇扇“门”——无论你打开哪个应用，最终都会进入那些广告较多的应用程序，比如说在网购节期间，用户通常会被引向淘宝和京东等购物应用；据此可以推断，作者在此将淘宝和京东应用程序作为例子，就是想说明这两个程序是含广告较多的应用程序。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“The total number of apps is large, making it hard to look into every app.”可知，应用程序的总数很大，很难查看每个应用程序，所以这些规定付诸实施可能很困难。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据最的一段“To attract the users, the apps should respect their choices and provide them with ads that they can choose to click on only if they want to.”可知，作者认为，为了吸引用户，应用程序可以提供广告，但要尊重用户的选择，让用户自行决定是否打开广告。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）When we see babies or pets, we can’t help gently touching them to show our love. And they give us happy feelings back. But a recent study shows that it’s different for plants. In fact, ▲ . That’s because touching changes their genes and, even worse, can slow their growth. Professor Jim Whelan of the La Trobe Institute in Australia gave an explanation. “The lightest touch from a human, or even plants touching each other in the wind, leads to a huge gene change in the plant.” In order to test the idea, the scientists did an experiment on plants. They grew a number of plants to the age of four weeks. Then they touched them with a paintbrush every 12 hours over a 36-hour period. They found that as a result, the mitochondria (线粒体) in the plants had been partly hurt. The mitochondria are the “powerhouse of the cell”. The mitochondria produce energy for the rest of the cell in both animals and plants. If this “powerhouse” is weakened, the plants will lose a large amount of energy that should have supported their growth. Whelan further explained, “If the touching is repeated, then plant growth is reduced by up to 30 percent.” According to Science Alert, repeated touching or moving plants will make them grow shorter than others. Although the touching does have a strong effect on plants, it’s not always bad. The researches believe, in some ways, it could be helpful. It may help plants fight against insects and bad weather. The new research findings have led to a deeper understanding of the plants’ reply to touching. And the research might also “open up new ways to optimize (优化) growth in the future.” Science Alert reported. 1．Which of the following is the best for “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 2? A．people like touching plants B．plants don’t “like” to be touched C．plants won’t grow if they are touched D．people should touch plants as much as possible 2．How many times did people touch the plants during the experiment? A．1. B．3. C．6. D．12. 3．According to the passage, scientists found that repeated touching could ________. A．shorten the life of plants B．help plants produce more energy C．make plants grow more slowly D．cause the death of plants 4．The main purpose of the passage is to tell us ________. A．to touch plants often to show our love B．some ways of helping plants grow better C．advantages and disadvantages of touching plants D．the differences of touching the plants and the animals 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了外界的触摸对植物而言，给其带来的坏处和好处。 1．推理判断题。根据“That’s because touching changes their genes and, even worse, can slow their growth.”可知，触摸会影响植物的生长速度，所以事实上“植物并不喜欢被触摸”符合原文内容。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Then they touched them with a paintbrush every 12 hours over a 36-hour period.”可知，在36小时内每12小时会触摸一次植物，所以一共触摸三次。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“repeated touching or moving plants will make them grow shorter than others”可知，反复地触摸或移动植物会使它们生长得更短小，即更缓慢。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据“That’s because touching changes their genes and, even worse, can slow their growth.”和“The researches believe, in some ways, it could be helpful.”并结合全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了触摸植物的优点和缺点。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·江苏无锡·期末） William Wilkie Collins (1824—1889) was an English short-story writer. Most of his stories were seen in magazines. He was good at making just enough suspense (悬念) to keep the readers interested in the following part in the next week’s magazine. Make no mistake—The Moonstone is not a “short” story. Nearly three times as long as a detective novel, it will take some time to get to the bottom of it. But that does not make it boring. In fact, it just adds to its complicated plots. Told through 11 different voices, Wilkie Collins’ novel is a classic mystery that will leave you guessing and guessing again until the final pages. Written in 1868, using only what they know. That means the reader is always filling in the gaps as the story goes on, wanting to know what happens next. The story is about a large, yellow diamond called the moonstone. The stone is very sacred (神圣的) in India. It was first stolen from India in 1799. It finds its way to a young English girl named Rachel about 50 years later. But on the night of her 18th birthday, it is stolen again! From there the reader is taken on a crazy journey, through the eyes of all the different characters and suspects. That means suspects changes from character to character. For example, first you think the waitress is the thief, but she is soon found dead and a new character is suspected of stealing the diamond. The story also touches on the history between India and England. While the English are wondering who stole “their” diamond, the Indians are angry because the English stole it from them first. So, who stole the diamond? Why not read it and find out! 1．This reading text mainly introduces _________. A．a pet B．a book C．a club D．a writer 2．The Moonstone tells a story about _________. A．how the moonstone is lost B．who has stolen the moonstone C．what the moonstone is made of D．why the moonstone is stolen 3．According to the first two paragraphs, we can know _________. A．most William Wilkie Collins’s works were seen in films B．it takes you a little time to finish reading the story C．you can’t find out the result until the very end of the story D．the story is the first short-length detective story 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文介绍了威尔基·柯林斯是一位英国短篇小说作家，大部分作品都发表在杂志上。他擅长制造足够的悬念，让读者对下一期杂志感兴趣。并介绍了《月亮宝石》的内容。 1．细节理解题。根据“The story is about a large, yellow diamond called the moonstone.”以及结合上下文，主要是介绍了《月亮宝石》这本书的内容，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“ It was first stolen from India in 1799. It finds its way to a young English girl named Rachel about 50 years later. But on the night of her 18th birthday, it is stolen again!”可知是关于谁偷了月亮宝石，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Wilkie Collins’ novel is a classic mystery that will leave you guessing and guessing again until the final pages.”可知威尔基·柯林斯的小说能让你一次又一次地猜测结果，直到最后几页，因此你要等到故事的最后才能知道结果。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·江苏宿迁·期末）Water is important for all living things on Earth. The water cycle is a natural process that takes water from the ground and the sky and brings it back to the earth again. It is a cycle that happens the whole year and is most active from March to May in China. In this article, we will explore the water cycle and discuss its importance for Earth. The water cycle always begins with water vapour (蒸汽). When it’s hot outside, you can see clouds forming in the sky. These clouds are made of water vapour that comes from the ground, plants and rivers. As water vapour rises into the sky, it cools down and becomes clouds. After that, clouds travel through the sky and fall back to Earth as rain or snow. Then, water runs through rivers and oceans and finally returns to the earth again in different forms like rainwater or snow. The water cycle plays an important role in protecting our Earth’s climate. It provides us with water to drink and keeps our climate healthy. On top of that, it takes water from rivers and oceans and brings it to the areas that don’t have enough water. Without the cycle, we would face many problems. When there is too much water in one place, it becomes a flood. When water is badly in need, it becomes a drought (旱灾). Besides, water vapour can take heat from the sun and keep our planet cool. The water cycle is a natural process that keeps our planet alive. It’s important for plants and animals to drink water and for our rivers to stay flowing with water. Understanding the water cycle can help us enjoy the beauty of nature, know how our planet works and develop better methods to protect our Earth. And that is a responsibility (责任) we should take on. 1．Which season might have the most active water cycle in China? A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Autumn. D．Winter. 2．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Earth’s climate. B．The water cycle. C．Water vapour. D．Drinking water. 3．Which is the right order of the water cycle according to the text? ①Water returns to the ground.    ②Rain or snow falls down. ③Water vapour rises up.        ④Clouds are formed in the sky. A．③②④① B．④②③① C．④③②① D．③④②① 4．What is the writer’s purpose in writing the last paragraph? A．To ask people to water plants. B．To encourage people to save water. C．To call on people to protect our planet. D．To inspire people to get close to nature. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了地球上的水循环。了解水循环可以帮助我们享受自然之美，了解我们的地球是如何运作的，并找到更好的方法来保护我们的地球。 1．细节理解题。根据“It is a cycle that happens the whole year and is most active from March to May in China.”可知，水循环在三月到五月最为活跃，即春季。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“The water cycle plays an important role in protecting our Earth’s climate. It provides us with water to drink and keeps our climate healthy.”可知，水循环在保护地球气候方面起着重要作用。它为我们提供饮用水，并保持我们的气候健康。即it代指水循环。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“The water cycle always begins with water vapour.”可知，水循环从水蒸气开始；根据“As water vapour rises into the sky, it cools down and becomes clouds.”可知，然后是水蒸气遇冷变成云；根据“After that, clouds travel through the sky and fall back to Earth as rain or snow.”可知，接下来云向地面降水；根据“Then, water runs through rivers and oceans and finally returns to the earth again in different forms like rainwater or snow.”可知，最后水以雨水或雪的形式回到地面。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“Understanding the water cycle can help us enjoy the beauty of nature, know how our planet works and develop better methods to protect our Earth. And that is a responsibility we should take on.”可知，了解水循环可以帮助我们欣赏大自然的美丽，了解我们的星球是如何运作的，并制定更好的方法来保护我们的地球。这是我们应该承担的责任。可见，在最后一段里，作者是想让我们保护地球。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·江苏宿迁·期末）Big data (大数据) is a lot of sets (组) of information that are put together, so they can be used by a computer program. The program looks for different kinds of answers in the data. Big data can have different kinds of information from many sources (来源), such as information that comes from schools, social media sites, companies and governments. One set of data can have people’s names and addresses. Another set can have what they like, where they go to school, and how much time they spend on the computer. Big data can be used in many ways. The government uses it to understand how many people travel on buses or trains. This information is then used to make bus or train systems better. Some schools use big data to understand which children may need extra help in class. The teacher can then give certain students more help or support so they can succeed in school. Companies use big data, too. It helps them understand who buys their products. For example, one company uses weather data to see when people eat the most ice cream. Big data can be used for good reasons. Some hospitals use big data to predict (预测) if a baby who is born too early will get sick. The hospital can then take extra action to take care of that baby, so the baby does not get sick. Big data can also be used for bad reasons. It can be used to predict which kinds of people are likely to break the law or hurt others, even if they have not done anything wrong. 1．What kind of information may be included in big data from Paragraph 1? A．People’s addresses. B．People’s plans. C．People’s minds. D．People’s personalities. 2．How does the writer show his ideas in Paragraph 2? A．By showing numbers. B．By giving examples. C．By telling stories. D．By drawing mindmaps. 3．What does the underlined word “they” refer to? A．Students at school. B．Students who succeed in school. C．Some certain top students. D．Students who need more help than others. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Big data, good or bad? B．Big data — Best helper C．Facts about big data D．Many sources of big data 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述大数据可以在许多方面发挥重要作用，但也存在一些潜在的风险和滥用问题。 1．细节理解题。根据“One set of data can have people’s names and addresses.”可知，人们的住址可能会被纳入大数据。故选A。 2．推理判断题。通读第二段可知，作者先用“Big data can be used in many ways.”总起整段，然后用“The government”、“Some schools”、“Companies”等举例说明大数据的多种使用方式。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据“Some schools use big data to understand which children may need extra help in class. The teacher can then give certain students more help or support so they can succeed in school.”可知，一些学校使用大数据来了解哪些孩子在课堂上可能需要额外的帮助，然后老师可以给这些学生帮助或支持，这样这些学生就可以在学校取得成功。“they”指代“在课堂上可能需要额外的帮助的学生”。故选D。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述大数据的概念，用途以及它潜在的风险，选项C“关于大数据的事实”最适合作为本文的标题。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·江苏宿迁·期末）Where did you go yesterday? Did you hear music at any of those places? There is a good chance that you did. Today most stores and restaurants play music. You might even hear music in an office or on a farm. Scientists believe that music affects the way people behave. According to some scientists, the sound of western classical music(Mozart and Bach) makes people feel richer. When a restaurant plays classical music, people spend more money on food and drinks. When the restaurant plays modern music, people spend less money. With no background music, people spend even less. Scientists also believe that loud, fast music makes people eat faster. People actually chew their food faster when the music gets faster. Some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours. This gets people to eat faster and leave quickly. Restaurants can make more money this way. Some scientists think that music makes you think and learn better. They say that music helps students to be more alert. It is true that people learn better when they are relaxed. And listening to music can help you relax. The next time you hear music somewhere, be careful, it might change the way you behave. 1．What kind of music makes people feel richer? A．Modern music. B．Pop music. C．Classical music. D．Country music. 2．The underlined word “affects” in the passage means ________. A．improves B．influences C．controls D．decides 3．Why do some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours? A．To make people feel hungrier. B．To make people feel thirstier. C．To make people eat faster. D．To make the food tasted better. 4．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Music and money B．Music and food C．Music and behavior D．Music and study 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文主要是介绍音乐对人们的行为方式有着深刻的影响。 1．细节理解题。根据“According to some scientists, the sound of western classical music (Mozart and Bach) makes people feel richer.”可知，根据一些科学家的研究，西方古典音乐(莫扎特和巴赫)的声音会让人感觉更富有。故选C。 2．词义猜测题。根据“When a restaurant plays classical music, people spend more money on food and drinks. When the restaurant plays modern music, people spend less money. With no background music, people spend even less”可知，当餐馆播放古典音乐时，人们会在食物和饮料上花更多的钱。当餐厅播放现代音乐时，人们会花更少的钱。没有背景音乐，人们花的钱更少，也就是音乐会影响人们的行为，所以划线单词与influences“影响”同义。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours. This gets people to eat faster and leave quickly”可知，餐厅这样做是为了让人们快点吃，然后快点离开。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要是介绍音乐对人们的行为方式有着深刻的影响，所以C选项“Music and behavior”符合本文标题。故选C。 （23-24九年级上·江苏·期末） Grass on the Ancient Plain (草原) in Farewell (告别) to a Friend By Bai Juyi Wild grasses spread over ancient plain; With spring and fall they come and go. Wild fire can’t burn them up again; They rise when vernal breezes blow. Their fragrance overruns the way; Their green invades the ruined town. To see my friend go far away; My sorrow grows like grass overgrown. The poem “Grass on the Ancient Plain in Farewell to a Friend” is a famous poem by Bai Juyi of the Tang Dynasty. Through the description of the weeds (野草) on the ancient plain, the poem expresses the feeling of farewell to a friend. His friendship is like the overgrown grass on the ancient plain. It can be seen as an ode (颂歌) to weeds and life. The first four lines focus on the beauty of the life of the weeds through time, while the second four lines focus on their beauty of one time. The poem “Wild fire can’t burn them up again; They rise when vernal breezes blow.” shows a kind of “difficulty” and has been recited for thousands of years. This poem is the author’s practice work for the examination. According to the record, the author entered the capital for the first time. When he visited the famous people Gu Kuang, he showed this poem. At first, Gu Kuang looked at the young man and said, “Living is not easy with rice prices here staying high.” Although he was joking about Bai Juyi’s name, he also meant something more: the capital was not a good place to make a living. However, after reading the two lines of “wildfire can’t burned”, he can’t help appreciating (欣赏) it and said: “Living can be easy with great sight (洞察力).” And it was widely praised. It can be seen that this poem was thought highly of at that time. 1．Which of the following rhymes with “plain”? A．Go. B．Again. C．Blow. D．Way. 2．What did the writer want to express with the weeds on the ancient plain? A．The feeling of farewell to a friend. B．The hard life in the capital. C．A kind of difficulty. D．The beauty of the life of the weeds. 3．What does underlined word “sorrow” in the poem mean? A．Happiness. B．Excitement. C．Sadness. D．Surprise. 4．According to the passage, which of the following is true? A．Bai Juyi wrote the poem for his friend Gu Kuang. B．Gu Kuang appreciated the language in the poem. C．Gu Kuang liked joking about others’ names. D．Gu Kuang didn’t think Bai Juyi could make a living in the capital. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文介绍了白居易的一首诗以及对这首诗的解析和评价。 1．推理判断题。根据“Wild grasses spread over ancient plain”和“Wild fire can’t burn them up again”结合这是一首诗可知，plain和again很押韵，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Through the description of the weeds (野草) on the ancient plain, the poem expresses the feeling of farewell to a friend.”可知，诗人想用古代平原上的杂草来表达告别朋友的感觉。故选A。 3．词义猜测题。根据“To see my friend go far away”可知，和朋友告别的场景应该是悲伤的，故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“However, after reading the two lines of ‘wildfire can’t burned’, he can’t help appreciating (欣赏) it and said: ‘Living can be easy with great sight (洞察力).’”可知，Gu Kuang欣赏这首诗中的语言。故选B。 （23-24九年级上·江苏苏州·期末）①More and more people believe that technologies are great for learning. Today, such teaching tools as iPads are used in a lot of courses, including language, history and science. ②Many teachers are supporters of using iPads in language learning. They say that students now have much more time for discussion in the classroom. Instead of spending valuable class time listening to texts or watching teaching videos, students can do this on their own and come to class prepared for discussion. ③The teachers also say that iPads allow students to learn at their own pace. Some students might listen to a conversation only once and understand it, so they can save time for doing other things. Other students, however, might need to listen to the same conversations again and again to understand it. Using iPads is especially helpful to students who are learning a language at different paces. ④The students who are using the new tool in some courses are also happy. They believe that using iPads is a more enjoyable way to learn (such as listening to stories and watching movies) . The class has become much more interesting and creative. ⑤There are other advantages for students. By using iPads, they can pay more attention to the material and learn more. Teaching notes are stored in their iPads and are easy to find. Some students spend more time studying now. “I can listen to my language material or watch teaching videos on the bus, instead of having to wait until I get home,” a student explained. ⑥Many adults complain that technologies such as iPads are doing harm to students. They worry that students might use iPads to download teaching notes and use them to cheat during exams. Some believe that iPads may separate students from each other. If a student spends more time watching videos on an iPad, he will have fewer opportunities to have face-to-face communication with others. ⑦However, technologies are already a part of most students’ day-to-day lives. As for cheating, teachers can ask students to hand in their iPads when they take exams. Education needs to make changes with the times as technology is playing an important part. We should look forward to a wonderful future when iPads and other technologies can add a lot to the classroom. 1．What does the expression “at their own pace” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．According to their own timetable. B．Without their teachers’ help. C．Because of their wonderful goals. D．Against their parents’ hope. 2．According to the passage, which is one of the reasons, why some adults feel worried about technologies used in education? A．They do harm to students eyes. B．They make students less interested in learning. C．They influence the relationship between students. D．They cause the students to be more stressed. 3．The writer probably agrees that ________. A．teachers can take control of students’ learning B．exam results depend a lot on new technology C．technology in education has a bright future D．note-taking is as helpful as video-watching 4．What’s the best title of this passage? A．New technology changes learning B．The wonderful future of iPads C．A more enjoyable way to learn D．How to use iPads properly 5．What is the correct structure of the passage? A．①/②③/④⑤⑥/⑦ B．①/②③/④⑤/⑥⑦ C．①②③/④⑤/⑥/⑦ D．①②③/④⑤/⑥⑦ 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了iPads新技术手段在教学中的优点和缺点。作者认为iPads及其他的技术在教育中将有光明的前景。 1．词句猜测题。根据“Some students might listen to a conversation only once and understand it, so they can save time for doing other things. … Using iPads is especially helpful to students who are learning a language at different paces.”可知，此处应指iPads可以让学生按照自己的节奏学习。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Many adults complain that technologies such as iPads are doing harm to students. … Some believe that iPads may separate students from each other. If a student spends more time watching videos on an iPad, he will have fewer opportunities to have face-to-face communication with others.”可知，一些成年人对教育中使用的技术感到担忧的原因之一他们认为iPads可能会使学生之间产生隔阂。如果一个学生花更多的时间在iPad上看视频，他与他人面对面交流的机会就会减少。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“We should look forward to a wonderful future when iPads and other technologies can add a lot to the classroom.”可知，作者可能同意教育技术有一个光明的未来。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。根据“More and more people believe that technologies are great for learning.”以及通读全文可知，越来越多的人相信技术对学习很有帮助。因此“新技术改变学习”应为最佳标题。故选A。 5．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段总领全文引出主题；第二段和第三段主要讲述了许多老师支持在语言学习中使用iPads，并且iPads可以让学生按照自己的节奏学习；第四段到第五段讲述了学生使用iPads学习的优点；第六段讲述使用iPad的缺点；第七段主要讲述了我们应该期待教育技术有一个光明的未来，总结全文。故选B。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$