期末复习之阅读回答问题20篇（江苏名校真题）-2024-2025学年九年级英语下册重难点讲练全攻略（牛津译林版）

2024-2025学年一线教师制作期末精品复习系列资料，已编校！ 2024-2025学年一线教师制作期末精品复习系列资料，已编校！ 期末复习之阅读回答问题20篇（江苏名校真题） （2024·江苏扬州·一模）阅读并回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过10个词。 “What should I we call you?” I asked. “My name is Captain Nemo,” he told us. “The name of my ship is Nautilus.” Captain Nemo showed me the library, the art gallery and the engine room. “It’s a wonderful ship!” I exclaimed. “I love it as if it were my child,” he replied. “It must have cost a fortune!” “Millions of dollars,” he replied. “However, I have billions!” Ned Land and Conseil were as amazed at the ship as I was, but Ned was still interested in trying to find a way to escape. I told him that he should stop thinking about it for the moment. A few days later, Captain Nemo invited me and my friends to go hunting with him in the forests of Crespo Island under the sea. When returned to the Nautilus, we were tired but amazed by what we had seen during the trip. It was an amazing experience. When we entered the Torres Strait, the Nautilus hit a reef and stopped. We had to wait for the high tide to lift the Nautilus off the reef. We three were allowed to use Captain Nemo’s dinghy to go onto the island. We were excited. When we returned to the island the next day, we were attacked by savages. About one hundred savages followed us and tried to come into the ship. Captain Nemo didn’t worry about them. When they put their hands on the rail, they all fell back and ran away. Captain Nemo had put electricity into the rail. Anybody who touched it would receive an electric shock. One day, Captain Nemo asked me to follow him to another room and help one of his men. A man lay on a bed with a very bad head wound. I looked at it. “What happened?” Captain Nemo answered, “Something broke in the engine. A heavy piece of metal hit his head.” “He is going to die soon,” I said. “Nothing can save him.” Tears filled Captain Nemo’s eyes, and he asked me to leave. We sailed through a sea of milk and huge armies of shell sand, sometimes large crowds of sharks. I realized that I did not really want to escape. 1．What does the underlined word “fortune” mean in English? 2．What does the underlined “it” refer to? 3．Why did the savages fall back and run away when they put their hands on the rail? 4．According to the passage, how many times did “I” leave the Nautilus? 5．What do you think of Captain Nemo according to this passage? 【答案】1．A large amount of money./(A lot of ) Money./Much money./Millions of dollars. 2．To escape./(Trying) to find a way to escape. 3．(Because) Captain Nemo had put electricity into the rail./Because they received an electric shock. 4．Three (times). 5．Rich, clever, and cared for his men. (Any reasonable answer is OK) 【导语】本文讲述了作者一行人和船长Nemo周游海底的故事。 1．根据“‘It must have cost a fortune!’ ‘Millions of dollars,’ he replied.”可知，此处划线部分fortune指一大笔钱。故填A large amount of money./(A lot of ) Money./Much money./Millions of dollars. 2．根据“but Ned was still interested in trying to find a way to escape. I told him that he should stop thinking about it for the moment.”可知，Ned一直想要逃跑，我告诉他现在不是想这个的时候，此处it指代上文提到的“trying to find a way to escape”。故填To escape./(Trying) to find a way to escape. 3．根据“When they put their hands on the rail, they all fell back and ran away. Captain Nemo had put electricity into the rail. Anybody who touched it would receive an electric shock.”可知，当他们把手放在栏杆上时他们都向后倒了然后逃跑了，因为Nemo船长给铁轨通了电，任何触碰它的人都会受到电击。故填(Because) Captain Nemo had put electricity into the rail./Because they received an electric shock. 4．根据“A few days later, Captain Nemo invited me and my friends to go hunting with him in the forests of Crespo Island under the sea”“We three were allowed to use Captain Nemo’s dinghy to go onto the island.”及“We sailed through a sea of milk and huge armies of shell sand, sometimes large crowds of sharks.”可知，作者一共离开Nautilus三次。故填Three (times). 5．开放性试题，答案不唯一，合理即可。参考答案为：Rich, clever, and cared for his men. （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）阅读并回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过8个单词。 One of the oldest arts which dates back to the Han Dynasty has been disappearing from the stage. Different from films, the shadow play (皮影戏) needs more attention. In the past years, Chinese artists have been trying to help it survive. Their effort has got encouragement and support from the government. In 2011, the shadow puppet (木偶) play was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (遗产) list. Most of the puppets were made of leathers from animals, like donkeys and sheep. The leathers must be carefully chosen, and then people make them smooth. When the leathers become smooth enough, the artists would paint the characters on it, and then cut them out with different tools. The body parts of the puppets are separately cut out and joined together, so that they could have 24 movable joints (关节). Puppet players hold them with sticks connected to their most important joints during the performance. The experienced players could act five sticks on one puppet with only one hand. Most of them show interest in puppet performances, so they can play several traditional instruments. They are also needed to sing local operas, and have a good sense of music. Xue Hongquan has found ways to protect it from disappearing. He improved the traditional performance and added modern music, light as well as performing skills. Xue’s puppets could not only perform old plays, but could imitate (模仿) modern dances. “The art could be passed onto only by making more people love it and accept it,” said Xue. “So it is our duty to do something for our traditional art.” 1．When was the shadow puppet play added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list? 2．What were most of the puppets made of? 3．How many steps does it take to make a puppet? 4．What has Xue Hongquan added into the shadow play to help it survive? 5．As a student, what can we do for our traditional art? 【答案】1．In 2011. 2．Leathers from animals. 3．5. 4．Modern music, light as well as performing skills. 5．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：We shall inherit and carry forward traditional arts. 【导语】本文主要介绍了皮影戏历史、制造、表演和传承。 1．根据第一段中的“In 2011, the shadow puppet (木偶) play was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (遗产) list.”可知，2011年，皮影戏加入了联合国教科文组织非物质文化遗产名录。故填In 2011. 2．根据第二段中的“Most of the puppets were made of leathers from animals, like donkeys and sheep.”可知，大多数木偶是用兽皮制成的。故填Leathers from animals. 3．根据第二段中的“The leathers must be carefully chosen, and then people make them smooth. When the leathers become smooth enough, the artists would paint the characters on it, and then cut them out with different tools. The body parts of the puppets are separately cut out and joined together, so that they could have 24 movable joints (关节).”可知，制作木偶需要五个步骤。故填5. 4．根据最后一段中的“He improved the traditional performance and added modern music, light as well as performing skills.”可知，Xue Hongquan在皮影戏中加入了现代音乐、灯光和表演技巧。故填Modern music, light as well as performing skills. 5．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：We shall inherit and carry forward traditional arts. （2024·江苏苏州·二模）请认真阅读下面材料，用英语回答材料后的问题。 The popular talent reality show (真人秀) Riding Wind 2024 (《乘风2024》) came out on April 19. It features 36 female stars from around the world giving amazing performances (表演). One standout (突出的人) has been Chen Lijun, a young Yueju Opera actress. While performing her song Destiny (《天命》), the 32-year-old mixed opera singing with sword (剑) dancing to show the bravery of Chinese women, impressing many. Chen is a member of Zhejiang Xiaobaihua, one of China’s most famous Yueju Opera groups. Born and raised in Shengzhou, Zhejiang, the birthplace of Yueju Opera, Chen began studying the art form at 13. Yueju Opera is famous for its feminine style, as most of its performers are women. With her tall height and bright character, Chen’s teachers encouraged her to play xiaosheng roles or young male characters, said News China magazine. Chen is known and loved by people for her reversed (反串的) role in New Dragon Gate Inn (《新龙门客栈》), a Yueju Opera show. In the show, Chen plays the male role of Jia Ting. Called the “Jade-faced Man (玉面郎君)”, Jia has a handsome look and great charm. In her acting, Chen brings out the chemistry with her costars. For example, with just one arm, she spins a costar around easily. Chen sees her role as a mix of both female and male charms while having a strange sense of beauty. Her performance is helping bring new life and more audiences (观众) to this ancient art form. “At first, most of the audience were common opera fans. But later, newcomers to theater, many of them young people, began showing up,” Chen told China Daily. “Traditional Chinese opera must be passed on, but more importantly, it needs to be brought to a wider audience,” Chen wrote online on April 12. 1．Who are the performers in Riding Wind 2024? 2．Why does Chen play xiaosheng roles? 3．What do you think of Chen’s performance in helping Yueju Opera? Why? 【答案】1．36 female stars. 2．Because she is tall and has a bright character. 3．Wonderful. Because she helps bring new life and more audiences to Yueju Opera. 【导语】本文主要介绍了越剧演员陈丽君的演绎经历及对传统文化传播的影响。 1．根据“The popular talent reality show (真人秀) Riding Wind 2024 (《乘风2024》) came out on April 19. It features 36 female stars from around the world giving amazing performances (表演).”可知在《乘风2024》中由36位女星演出。故填36 female stars. 2．根据“With her tall height and bright character, Chen’s teachers encouraged her to play xiaosheng roles or young male characters”可知陈扮演小生的原因是她又高，又有开朗的性格。故填Because she is tall and has a bright character. 3．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为Wonderful. Because she helps bring new life and more audiences to Yueju Opera. （2024·江苏苏州·一模）请认真阅读下面短文，用英语回答短文后的问题，并将答案写在答题卷标有题号的横线上。 With the development of technology, a screen reading behavior is appearing. More and more people do some reading by their phones rather than paper books. Some people say that e-books are more convenient (方便的) than paper books. People learn at different speeds, and mobile learning allows people to learn in their own way at their own pace (步伐). It is also easier for them to share with friends and read at bedtime. While others say that paper books are more convenient for us to take notes and do less harm to our eyes. And a study shows paper reading can help students get higher scores on a test than online reading. Which do you prefer: Paper Reading or Online Reading? Ann Reading online gives me a large amount of reading. I can read whatever I want and wherever I am. If I want to get more information about something I just read, I can easily search it on the Internet. I always turn off the ads to focus (集中). The wading app will recognize (辨别) my preference for books and prepare books for me. Bobby I don’t prefer online reading. While I am reading online, I get distracted (分散) all the time. Some ads coming up on the screen will cut in my thoughts. This is not helpful to build a thinking system. Maybe when I read something not important such as a comic book. I will choose online reading. But when it comes to something serious, I’d like to choose paper reading. Though the two ways of reading have their own advantages and disadvantages, they both play an important part in our life. And whatever advantages online reading has, it just offers a way of reading. It doesn’t take the place of any of the ways. As long as we choose the right way at the right time, we can get something from it. 1．Who prefers paper reading, Ann or Bobby? 2．What method can be taken from Ann to help Bobby with his online reading problem? 3．Which way of reading do you think is fit for you? Why do you think so? 【答案】1．Bobby. 2．To turn off the ads. 3．I think paper reading is fit for me. Because it does less harm to my eyes and gives me a feeling of reality./I think online reading is fit for me. Because I can read e-books at any time and anywhere.（合理即可） 【导语】本文讲述了大家对纸质阅读和线上阅读的不同看法。 1．根据“But when it comes to something serious, I’d like to choose paper reading.”可知Bobby更喜欢纸质阅读，故填Bobby. 2．根据“I always turn off the ads to focus”可知可以关掉广告，故填To turn off the ads. 3．合理即可。故填I think paper reading is fit for me. Because it does less harm to my eyes and gives me a feeling of reality./I think online reading is fit for me. Because I can read e-books at any time and anywhere. （2024·江苏淮安·中考真题）根据短文内容，回答问题 (每题答案不超过8个词) 。 Wheat Straw Painting (麦秆画) first appeared in the Sui and Tang dynasties. Today, some people are still interested in it, and Zhang Li is one of them. She became interested in Wheat Straw Painting when she was 16 years old. In 2015, she set up her own workroom. Now, Zhang Li realizes that Wheat Straw Painting is what she wants to do for the rest of her life. She collects lots of wheat straw in the countryside. She dries the straw in the sun and then cuts it by hand. Colorful straws, like red, orange and brown can be found in her artworks. “They are all natural.” Zhang Li said. Different colors make her paintings beautiful. In order to develop Wheat Straw Painting, she came up with the idea of mixing it with other traditional Chinese art. So she spent two years learning Suzhou embroidery (苏绣) from some famous artists. One of her greatest works is a bird among flowers. It took her the whole year to finish it. The bird’s smooth-shiny and colorful feathers are made of wheat straw, while the flowers are made of silk. “In my works, you will find paintings and embroideries mix well.” said Zhang Li. Through great effort, Zhang Li successfully brought Wheat Straw Painting to people’s attention. She said, “What I have done is just the very beginning. There is still a long way to go.” 1．When did Zhang Li set up her own workroom? 2．Where does Zhang Li collect lots of wheat straw? 3．What makes Zhang Li’s paintings beautiful? 4．Who did Zhang Li learn Suzhou embroidery from? 5．What does Zhang Li mean by the underlined (画线的) words? 【答案】1．In 2015. 2．In the countryside. 3．Different colors. 4．Some famous artists. 5．She has more work to do. 【导语】本文介绍了张丽对麦秆画的热爱以及她为发展麦秆画所做的努力。 1．根据“In 2015, she set up her own workroom.”可知，张丽在2015年建立了自己的工作室。故填In 2015. 2．根据“She collects lots of wheat straw in the countryside.”可知，张丽在乡下收集了很多麦秆。故填In the countryside. 3．根据“Different colors make her paintings beautiful.”可知，不同的颜色使她的画作美丽。故填Different colors. 4．根据“So she spent two years learning Suzhou embroidery (苏绣) from some famous artists.”可知，张丽向一些著名艺术家学习了苏绣。故填Some famous artists. 5．根据“What I have done is just the very beginning. There is still a long way to go.”可知，张丽认为她所做的只是一个开始，还有很长的路要走，也就是说她还有更多工作要做。故填She has more work to do. （2024·江苏盐城·二模）阅读并回答问题。 Have you ever experienced hui nan tian, or lasting humid (潮湿的) weather? Hui nan tian is a special weather phenomenon (现象) in southern China. It normally appears in spring when temperatures begin to warm up and humidity quickly increases. Before it arrives, there have usually been a few cold days, with a temperature below 12℃. As the cold air goes away, warmer air quickly comes and the temperature rises, creating a lot of water vapor. Small water droplets can be seen on windows and walls. During hui nan tian, the humid weather makes it easy for bacteria (细菌) to grow. Food goes bad easily, clothes stay wet, and sofas can get moldy. Electrical equipment like televisions may break down when they get wet inside, which can be dangerous for people when turning them on. It can also make people feel tired and sick. Catching a cold is common during this time. To cut down on the trouble caused by the lasting humid weather, scientists suggest that people in the south should close their windows in the morning and evening, especially those facing south and southeast. At the same time, they should use an air conditioner to dry the room instead of mopping floors. It’s also useful to put newspapers on the floor, on tables, and at the door to take in water and wet air. 1．Where does hui nan tian usually appear? 2．What can be seen on windows and walls? 3．Why is it easy for bacteria to grow during hui nan tian? 4．How may people feel during hui nan tian? 5．What does scientists advise people influenced by hui nan tian to do in the morning and evening? 【答案】1．In southern China./ In the south of China. 2．Small water droplets. 3．Because of the humid weather./ Because the weather is humid. 4．Tired and sick. 5．To close their/the windows. 【导语】本文主要介绍了一种特殊的气候——回南天。 1．根据“Hui nan tian is a special weather phenomenon (现象) in southern China. ”可知，回南天通常出现在中国的南方，故填In southern China./ In the south of China. 2．根据“Small water droplets can be seen on windows and walls.”可知，在窗户和墙上可以看到小水珠，故填Small water droplets. 3．根据“During hui nan tian, the humid weather makes it easy for bacteria (细菌) to grow”可知，潮湿的天气使细菌很容易生长，故填Because of the humid weather./ Because the weather is humid. 4．根据“ It can also make people feel tired and sick.”可知，在回南天期间，人们可能感到疲惫和不舒服，故填Tired and sick. 5．根据“To cut down on the trouble caused by the lasting humid weather, scientists suggest that people in the south should close their windows in the morning and evening, especially those facing south and southeast.”可知专家建议受回南天影响的人们在上午和晚上要关上窗户，故填To close their/the windows. （23-24九年级上·江苏盐城·期末）Gift giving is common. Over time, different cultures have developed their own gift-giving customs (习俗) and traditions. In China, gifts are given for holidays, such as birthdays or special events like a dinner at a friend’s home. While it’s true that a gift is just a gift, what is more important is the meaning behind the gift. In China, some gifts need to be avoided, including clocks, shoes, umbrellas, knives, anything in groups of four and anything in black or white. Gift Wrapping (包装) Chinese gifts can be wrapped with wrapping paper. Red is for luck. Pink is for happiness. Gold is for wealth. So wrapping paper in these colors is the best. White and black are the symbols of death and should not be used. Red Envelopes(红包) Wrapping money in a red envelope means good wishes. People usually give red envelopes to kids during Chinese New Year. Whether a gift is given or not, greeting cards are often used for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s/Mother’s Day, weddings, and Easter. In America, common gifts are candies or toys for children, and chocolate, fine food, books, clothes and tools for adults. After receiving a gift, people show thanks to the person by saying “Thank you so much.” or “This is too nice.” Hugs or kisses may be exchanged. Returning gifts is not a must, but thank-you cards are very common. And they should usually be sent out in the same week when the gifts are received. In America, gifts are usually opened at the end of an event or a birthday party, except for the wedding. Gifts are never opened during a wedding. They can be opened only after all the guests have left. 回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过6个词。 1．What is the passage mainly about? 2．How many countries are mentioned in the passage? 3．What gifts should be avoided when choosing gifts in China? (One example is OK.) 4．When should Americans send out thank-you cards after receiving the gifts? 5．What would you do when giving gifts after reading the passage? 【答案】1．Gift giving in China and America./Gift-giving customs and traditions. 2．Two countries. 3．Clocks./Shoes./Umbrellas./Knives./Things in groups of four./Things in black or white. 4．In the same week. 5．To wrap the gifts./To choose proper gifts./... 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要分别介绍了中国和美国的送礼习俗。 1．本文是一篇说明文，主要分别介绍了中国和美国的送礼习俗。故填Gift giving in China and America./Gift-giving customs and traditions. 2．根据小标题“In China”和“In America”可知，文章共提及中国和美国两个国家。故填Two countries. 3．根据“In China, some gifts need to be avoided incuding clocks, shoes, umbells, knives, green hats, anyhing in groups of four and anyhing in black or white.”可知，在中国，一些礼物需要避免， 包括钟表、鞋子、雨伞、刀、绿帽子以及任何四个一组的东西以及任何黑色或白色的东西。故填Clocks./Shoes./Umbrellas./Knives./Things in groups of four./Things in black or white. 4．根据“And they should usually be sent out in the same week when the gifts are reeived.”可知，感谢卡通常应该在收到礼物的同一周寄出。故填In the same week. 5．主观题，言之有理即可。读完此篇文章后，可能会包装礼物以及选择合适的礼物，故填To wrap the gifts./To choose proper gifts./... （23-24九年级上·江苏淮安·期末）根据短文内容，回答问题（每题答案不超过8个词）。 More and more people around the world understand, accept and love Chinese music now. Recently, 200 foreign students have learned Chinese music, and brought what they’ve learnt to others. A British student even formed a Chinese folk music band (乐队) with his classmates. “Music has brought people from different cultures closer. I believe Chinese music belongs to the world,” he said. They have learnt the xiao, zhongruan and yangqin for three years. Feng Gong, an artist, said that he was encouraged by President Xi Jinping’s words. President Xi called on artists to listen to the voice of the times. Feng and his team have had many activities in poor areas, and they have felt people’s love for culture and art. People need art. Art also needs people. Artists should work closely with people to feel their joy and sadness, in order to create works that are close to real life. 1．How many foreign students have learned Chinese music recently? 2．Who formed a Chinese folk music band? 3．What did President Xi call on artists to do? 4．Where have Feng and his team had many activities? 5．Does art need people? 【答案】1．200./Two hundred. 2．A British student (and his classmates). 3．Listen to the voice of the times. 4．In poor areas. 5．Yes./Yes, it does. 【导语】本文主要讲述了如今全球越来越多人爱上了中国音乐，艺术家应走进民众，从而创作出更贴近生活的作品。 1．根据“Recently, 200 foreign students have learned Chinese music...”可知，最近有200名外国学生学习了中国音乐。故填200./Two hundred. 2．根据“A British student even formed a Chinese folk music band (乐队) with his classmates.”可知，一个英国学生在其同学们的共同参与下组建了一个中国民乐乐队。故填A British student (and his classmates). 3．根据“President Xi called on artists to listen to the voice of the times.”可知，习主席呼吁艺术家们倾听时代的声音。故填Listen to the voice of the times. 4．根据“Feng and his team have had many activities in poor areas...”可知，冯和他的团队在贫困地区开展了许多活动。故填In poor areas. 5．根据“People need art. Art also needs people.”可知，人民需要艺术，艺术也需要人民。故填Yes./Yes, it does. （23-24九年级上·江苏连云港·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题，每个题目的答案不超过5个单词。 Hello, I’m Kitty from Sunshine Middle School. During the winter holiday, I went to a winter camp. It was about learming Ancient Greek (古希腊语) and classics (古典文学). I’m a fan of classics, and I was glad to meet people with the same interests. The teachers were super friendly and helpful. They shared a lot of interesting knowledge with us. The camp was not just about studying. There were many fun activities. There was a concert and some famous musicians played for us. Besides, there was a parade and a music show. After a hard week of studying Greek, we enjoyed local food at parties and even the teachers joined in. At the end of studying, there was a tradition of the camp. Students acted out a classical piece of play. They acted in an outdoor theater in the classical Greek style. It was like travelling back to the ancient Greek world! How special! If you find a great winter camp like this, you will not want to go anywhere else for your holiday! 1．When did Kitty go to the camp? 2．How were the teachers in the camp? 3．What did the students do at parties? 4．Where did the students act out a classical piece of play? 5．What did Kitty think of this winter camp? 【答案】1．During the winter holiday. 2．Friendly and helpful./They were friendly and helpful. 3．Enjoyed local food./They enjoyed local food. 4．In an outdoor theater. 5．Special./Fun./Great./... 【导语】本文介绍了Kitty参加冬令营的情况。 1．根据第一段“During the winter holiday, I went to a winter camp.”可知，Kitty在寒假的时候去了冬令营，故填During the winter holiday. 2．根据第一段“The teachers were super friendly and helpful. ”可知，冬令营里的老师友好且乐于助人，故填Friendly and helpful./They were friendly and helpful. 3．根据第二段“After a hard week of studying Greek, we enjoyed local food at parties and even the teachers joined in.”可知，在聚会上学生们享受当地的食物，故填Enjoyed local food./They enjoyed local food. 4．根据第二段“They acted in an outdoor theater in the classical Greek style.”可知，学生们在古典希腊风格的户外剧院演出。故填In an outdoor theater. 5．开放性作答，言之有理即可。根据最后一段“If you find a great winter camp like this, you will not want to go anywhere else for your holiday!”可知，Kitty觉得冬令营很棒，故填Special./Fun./Great./... （23-24九年级上·江苏南通·期末）请认真阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。 The milu deer, one of China’s most beloved animals, is also one of its strangest. How else could you describe an animal that has the face of a horse, the hoofs (蹄) of a cow, the antlers (鹿角) of a red deer, and the tail of a donkey? The history of the species is nearly as strange as its body. The milu deer used to be seen often in China long ago. Like other deer, they lived together and ate grass as well as the soft parts of trees, such as small branches. However, milu deer were often hunted for food or sport in the past. The Ming and Qing dynasties did not protect them and many were killed. In 1900, the milu deer disappeared from China. However, before all the deer were killed in China, some were taken to Europe. The Duke of Bedford from Britain collected all the milu deer from Europe and put them in his deer park. The deer liked the cool, wet weather in England, and their numbers increased year by year. In 1985, 20 milu deer were reintroduced from Britain to China and placed in the Beijing Nanhaizi Milu Park in southern Beijing. The next year another 39 milu deer arrived from the UK to Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve in Jiangsu Province. The milu deer certainly seemed happy to be back in China because their numbers started to grow steadily. There were soon so many of them that 64 milu deer were sent to a newly opened reserve in Shishou, Hubei Province from Beijing in the 1990s. They can move freely in the reserve, feed completely on wild plants, and continue to grow safely. At the moment, the milu deer are still living in reserves where they are being protected and cared for. As a result, their population is now recovering fast. Soon a new chapter will be added to the strange tale of these special animals. The deer are being trained to survive outside the park so that they all can return to the wild one day. The rescue (拯救) of the milu deer is already a success story. Now it is up to us to make sure that the deer live happily ever after. 1．What does the milu deer look like? 2．How did the milu deer live in China long ago? 3．Where did the 39 milu deer from the UK arrive? 4．Why are the milu deer trained to survive outside the park now? 5．What do you think will happen to the milu deer in the future?（请自拟一句话作答） 【答案】1．It has the face of a horse, the hoofs of a cow, the antlers of a red deer, and the tail of a donkey. 2．The milu deer lived together and ate grass as well as the soft parts of trees, such as small branches. 3．Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve in Jiangsu Province. 4．Because they all can return to the wild one day. 5．I think the milu deer will return to the wild and live happily in the future. 【导语】本文主要介绍了麋鹿奇特的外貌和曲折的生存之路。 1．根据“an animal that has the face of a horse, the hoofs (蹄) of a cow, the antlers (鹿角) of a red deer, and the tail of a donkey”可知，麋鹿长着马的脸、牛的蹄、马鹿的角和驴的尾巴。故填It has the face of a horse, the hoofs of a cow, the antlers of a red deer, and the tail of a donkey. 2．根据“Like other deer, they lived together and ate grass as well as the soft parts of trees, such as small branches.”可知，麋鹿群居，它们吃草以及树木柔软的部分，比如小树枝。故填The milu deer lived together and ate grass as well as the soft parts of trees, such as small branches. 3．根据“The next year another 39 milu deer arrived from the UK to Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve in Jiangsu Province.”可知，这39只来自英国的麋鹿到达了江苏省的大丰麋鹿自然保护区。故填Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve in Jiangsu Province. 4．根据“The deer are being trained to survive outside the park so that they all can return to the wild one day.”可知，这些鹿正在接受训练，以便能够在园外生存下去，这样它们终有一天都能回归野外。故填Because they all can return to the wild one day. 5．开放性问答，言之有理即可。题目意为“你认为未来麋鹿会发生什么”，考生可结合文章进行作答。根据“The rescue (拯救) of the milu deer is already a success story. Now it is up to us to make sure that the deer live happily ever after.”可知，目前麋鹿的拯救工作已经成功，要靠我们来确保它们从此过上幸福的生活。故填I think the milu deer will return to the wild and live happily in the future. （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）阅读下面短文，用英语回答短文后的问题（每题回答字数不超过10个词）。 Later the trader Haley and his slaves (黑奴) started their journey on the Ohio River on a steamboat, the La Belle Riviere. It was crowded with people on the deck. One day, Haley went on business at a small town. Later the trader returned with a black woman. She had a baby in her arms. She was smiling and wearing nice clothes with a large box. As the La Belle Riviere started sailing, the woman sat down with her baby. Haley said something to her. She became worried. “I don’t believe it.” Uncle Tom heard her say. “Look here!” said Haley, showing her a document. “This says your master sold you. Your name is Lucy, isn’t it?” “He told me that I was going down to Louisville for a job as cook at the same restaurant where my husband works,” said the woman. Then she became quiet, sat on her box, turned her back to the land and stared at the river. At Louisville, when Lucy got up to the side of the steamboat, hoping to see her husband, a man took her baby and got off— he paid 45 dollars for the baby. When they left Louisville, Lucy returned to her seat and found her baby was missing. “Lucy,” said the trader, “you couldn’t take your child down south. I sold him to a very good family that will take care of him better than you.” Lucy sat down. She looked calm. “I know it’s hard, at first, Lucy,” he started, “but you’re a clever lady and you’ll understand.” “Master, please don’t talk to me now,” said the woman. Uncle Tom went to sit with Lucy, and tried to comfort her, but she didn’t want to listen. Night came and everybody went to sleep, but something woke Tom up at midnight. He saw something move quickly to the side of the boat. And he heard a splash (落水声) in the water. He got up and saw that Lucy, wasn’t there. The next morning Haley wrote her name in his accounts book under losses. All the slaves became more silent. (取材于扬州市“五个一百工程”指定阅读书目《汤姆叔叔的小屋》) 1．What is the La Belle Riviere? 2．Why did Lucy smile at the beginning in this passage? 3．Who sold Lucy’s baby? 4．What happened to Lucy finally? 5．What do you think of Haley? 【答案】1．A steamboat./It’s a steamboat. 2．Because she thought she would/was going to see/work with/live with her husband. 3．The trader Haley (did) . 4．She jumped off the steamboat/jumped into the water/river./She might die. 5．I think he’s a cold/cruel man. (言之有理皆可得分） 【导语】本文选自《汤姆叔叔的小屋》，讲述了露西得知自己和孩子被卖了之后希望破灭，跳了河的故事。 1．根据“on the Ohio River on a steamboat, the La Belle Riviere. ”可知，它是一艘汽船，故填A steamboat./It’s a steamboat. 2．根据“He told me that I was going down to Louisville for a job as cook at the same restaurant where my husband works”可知，她笑是因为她以为她会要和他的丈夫相见了，可以和他一起工作，故填Because she thought she would/was going to see/work with/live with her husband.。 3．根据“‘Lucy,’ said the trader, ‘you couldn’t take your child down south. I sold him to a very good family that will take care of him better than you.’”可知，此处是商人Haley卖了她的孩子，故填The trader Haley (did) . 4．根据“He saw something move quickly to the side of the boat. And he heard a splash (落水声) in the water. He got up and saw that Lucy, wasn’t there.”可知，露西从汽船上跳进了河/水里，结合“The next morning Haley wrote her name in his accounts book under losses.”可知，她可能死了，故填She jumped off the steamboat/jumped into the water/river. /She might die. 5．通读全文可知，商人Haley卖了露西的孩子，并破灭了她的希望，致使露西跳河，从这里可得出，Haley是冷血的，残忍的，故填I think he's a cold/cruel man.（答案不唯一，言之有理即可） （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）阅读并回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过7个词。 The boat arrived at a small town, and Legree and his slaves (奴隶) got off. Tom and the other men walked all the way to the plantation. They stopped in front of a house. It was large, but it looked empty and uncomfortable, the glass of some windows were broken and there were bits of wood and boxes on the ground. Two slaves, Sambo and Quimbo, were Legree’s two main helpers on the plantation, and they arrived with dogs. “Don’t try to ran away,” said Legree to Tom and the others, “or the dogs will follow you.” “Sambo,” said Legree, “take these new slaves down to the cabins.” The slaves followed Sambo to the cabins. They were in a row, near the plantation and far from the house. Tom’s heart sank when he saw them. Each one had only one room, without any furniture. They had to wait in line for their turn to cook a very poor meal. Then they all went to sleep on the floor in the cabins. Every day, from early in the morning until late in the evening, under the hot sun, the slaves picked cotton. When they finished, Legree weighed it, and there was whipping (鞭打) for the slaves who didn’t pick enough cotton. Tom learnt to pick cotton quickly. One day, Tom noticed an older slave Martha was in pain and slow. Her sack was almost empty. Tom went near Martha, and silently put a lot of his cotton into her sack. “No, don’t!” said the woman, looking surprised. “They will punish you.” Just then Sambo arrived, kicked Martha and whipped Tom across his face. Martha fell down. “Work faster, you animal!” But when he left, Tom quickly gave her some more of his cotton. Suddenly, the beautiful new woman put a large quantity of cotton in Tom’s sack. Legree wanted to teach Tom a lesson when he heard Tom kept putting cotton into Martha’s sack...                                                                                                            —Taken from Uncle Tom’s Cabin 1．How did Tom go to the plantation after he arrived at a small town? 2．What did the slaves do from morning till night? 3．What life did Tom and other slaves live in the plantation? 4．Why did Sambo call the older slave Martha animal? 5．What was the new beautiful woman like? Why do you think so? 【答案】1．On foot./He walked to the plantation. 2．They picked cotton. 3．They lived a hard/difficult life. 4．Because he didn’t respect her at all./Because he treated her as an animal. 5．Kind/Helpful. Because she gave Tom some cotton./Because she helped Tom. 【导语】本文节选自《汤姆叔叔的小屋》，描述了奴隶们在种植园里的艰苦生活。 1．根据第一段“Tom and the other men walked all the way to the plantation.”可知，在汤姆到达小镇之后，他一路走到种植园。故填On foot./He walked to the plantation. 2．根据第七段“Every day, from early in the morning until late in the evening, under the hot sun, the slaves picked cotton.”可知，奴隶从早到晚摘棉花。故填They picked cotton. 3．根据第六段“They had to wait in line for their turn to cook a very poor meal. Then they all went to sleep on the floor in the cabins.”和第七段“Every day, from early in the morning until late in the evening, under the hot sun, the slaves picked cotton. When they finished, Legree weighed it, and there was whipping (鞭打) for the slaves who didn’t pick enough cotton.”可知，汤姆和其他奴隶在种植园过着很艰苦的生活，故填They lived a hard/difficult life. 4．根据第七段“When they finished, Legree weighed it, and there was whipping (鞭打) for the slaves who didn’t pick enough cotton.”可知，如果奴隶没有摘到足够的棉花就会被鞭打，说明奴隶得不到尊重，被当作动物一样对待，所以桑博称年长的奴隶玛莎为动物，故填Because he didn’t respect her at all./Because he treated her as an animal. 5．根据倒数第二段“Suddenly, the beautiful new woman put a large quantity of cotton in Tom’s sack.”可知，这个新来的漂亮女人把自己摘的大部分棉花给了汤姆，说明她很善良，乐于助人，故填Kind/Helpful. Because she gave Tom some cotton./Because she helped Tom. （23-24九年级上·江苏·期末）请认真阅读短文，用英语回答短文后的问题，并将答案写在答题卡标有题号的横线上。 It is generally considered bad to tell a lie. But there is an exception-people from around the world come to northwestern England every November to compete for the title (称号) of the World’s Biggest Liar (说谎者). The competition is held in honor of 19th-century Bridge Inn landlord (店主) will Ritson, who was famous for exaggerating (夸张) his experiences to tell exciting stories. Competitors have just five minutes to tell the biggest lie they can think of, without using any tools or telling jokes. Over the years, people have won the contest with different stories, like taking magical journeys to Scotland in rubbish bins that went under the sea. A bishop (主教) reportedly told what may be the greatest lie ever in the competition. His story was just one sentence: “I have never told a lie in my life!” The most celebrated liar in the history of the competition is a British man named John Graham. Between 1994 and 2008 he won seven World’s Biggest Liar titles and is known as Johnny Liar. In 2006, Sue Perkins became the first female to win the competition, telling a story about people riding camels to work as a result of climate change. In 2011, the first place went to Glen Boyland, who told a lie about competing in a snail-racing competition with Prince Charles. Politicians (政客) and lawyers are not allowed to take part in the competition, as they are considered to have an unfair advantage. 1．Who was the first female to win the competition? 2．Why can’t politicians and lawyers join in the competition? 3．What do you think of this competition? Why? 【答案】1．Sue Perkins. 2．Because they are considered to have an unfair advantage. 3．I think it’s good because it encourages people to be creative/imaginative.（言之有理即可） 【导语】本文作者主要向读者介绍了一个奇怪的“撒谎大赛”。 1．根据“In 2006, Sue Perkins became the first female to win the competition”可知，Sue Perkins成为第一位赢得比赛的女性。故填Sue Perkins. 2．根据“Politicians (政客) and lawyers are not allowed to take part in the competition, as they are considered to have an unfair advantage.”可知，因为他们被认为有不公平的优势。故填Because they are considered to have an unfair advantage. 3．开放性作答，结合文章，言之有理即可。参考答案为I think it’s good because it encourages people to be creative/imaginative. （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）请根据短文内容回答下面问题，每题答案不超过6个单词。 The Little Prince is a clear book, as clear as the water. It writes for adults, teenagers and children. It is a book about life and the lives of the fable (寓言). As the book said, the water on the heart is beneficial. And Little Prince can make people feel warm and fresh. The story is about a boy. He lives on a small planet. He is the only person of the planet. He is a lonely prince. Fortunately, a beautiful rose came in his life. They loved each other. But a little argument separated them. He left the planet which he lives on, started travelling. He went to many planets and met many different people. He liked to watch the sunset when he was sad. He found that people wanted happiness, but always pushed away happiness rudely. At last, he understood how to love each other. Love and life is a very important thing. He is very regretful. He wanted to return to the planet which he lives on. But he didn’t know the road. He chose to drink snake venom (毒液) to end his life because he thought it will be able to cast off (摆脱) his bulky (笨重的) body to go back. Every time when I read “The Little Prince”, I am always moved by it. In real life, I am often busy for the whole day, such as a fly without soul. The passage of time, our childhood, flew away, we grew up and took away a lot of memories, but we also have an oasis in the heart. —Adapted from The Little Prince 1．What does the word beneficial mean in the passage? . 2．When did he want to watch the sunset? . 3．Who is the book suitable for? . 4．What does “a fly without soul” stand for? . 5．What does the writer think of the book? . 【答案】1．(It means) warm and fresh. 2．When he was sad. 3．Adults, teenagers and children. 4．(It stands for) the writer (himself). 5．(He thinks) it’s moving/touching. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，内容为作者对《小王子》的读后感。 1．根据文章第一句话“The Little Prince is a clear book, as clear as the water.”以及第一段最后一句话“And Little Prince can make people feel warm and fresh.”可知，作者描述《小王子》这本书像水一样清澈，且这本书让人感到温暖清新；又由第一段倒数第二句“the water on the heart is beneficial.”可知，书里所说心里的“水”是“beneficial”的，因此可知“beneficial”就是对应“warm and fresh”。故填(It means) warm and fresh. 2．根据第二段“He liked to watch the sunset when he was sad.”可知，他在难过的时候喜欢看日落。故填When he was sad. 3．根据第一段第二句“It writes for adults, teenagers and children.”可知，这本书适合成年人、青少年和儿童。故填Adults, teenagers and children. 4．根据第四段“I am often busy for the whole day, such as a fly without soul.”可知，此处是作者在发表自己的感受，形容自己经常整天忙碌，就像没有灵魂一般，因此“a fly without soul”指的是作者自己。故填(It stands for) the writer (himself). 5．根据最后一段“Every time when I read “The Little Prince”, I am always moved by it.”可知，作者每次读的时候都很感动，因此他认为这本书很感人。故填(He thinks) it’s moving/touching. （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）Deadly flooding has swept China’s central Henan Province. Hundreds of thousands of people have been influenced. Up to August 2, a total of 302 people have been killed and 50 have been missing. Like many other natural disasters, floods can happen with little to no warning. Flash floods move quickly and have strong currents (水流). They are known to bring down trees and destroy buildings. Besides, floods can cause power cuts, traffic jams and other problems. But, the flood itself isn’t the only problem to deal with. After a flood, its influence can be just as deadly, as it may not be possible to send basic supplies such as water and food to the area. So, in the face of a flash flood, how should we save ourselves? ★Avoid bridges that rapidly-moving water is crossing, as floodwaters can cause bridges to break. ★Listen to emergency broadcasts (应急广播) for further instructions. If told to move to another place, do so. ★Stay inside the car if it’s caught in a fast-moving water. Only get out if the water begins to flood the car itself, and then move to the roof of the car. ★If caught within a flooded building, move to the highest floor. Only move to the roof if necessary. Once there, use signs for help, such as drawing SOS on the roof. ★ Stay away from power lines , as they are often destroyed or knocked down during strong storms. Besides, here are also some tips to keep in mind after a flood. Do not drink floodwater, or use it to wash food. Return to your home only after local governments have said it is safe to do so. Use only bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking and bathing. Avoid driving through flooded areas. 根据短文内容回答问题（每小题答案不超过10个单词）。 1．How many people were influenced in the flood in Henan Province? 2．Why should we avoid bridges that rapidly-moving water is crossing? 3．How can we ask for help if caught within a flooded building? 4．When can you return to your home after a flood? 5．What will you do if you are facing a flood? 【答案】1．Hundreds of thousands of people were influenced. 2．Because floodwaters can cause bridges to break. 3．Move to the highest floor and use signs for help. 4．After local governments have said it is safe. 5．I will keep calm and ask for help. 【导语】本文介绍了发生在中国河南的洪灾，以及给出了洪水下人们如何拯救自己的方法。 1．根据“Hundreds of thousands of people have been influenced.”可知，数十万的人受到了影响。故填Hundreds of thousands of people were influenced. 2．根据“Avoid bridges that rapidly-moving water is crossing, as floodwaters can cause bridges to break.”可知，避免在水流湍急的地方过桥，因为洪水会导致桥梁断裂。故填Because floodwaters can cause bridges to break. 3．根据“If caught within a flooded building, move to the highest floor. Only move to the roof if necessary. Once there, use signs for help, such as drawing SOS on the roof.”可知，我们应该到最高层使用标志寻求帮助。故填Move to the highest floor and use signs for help. 4．根据“Return to your home only after local governments have said it is safe to do so. ”可知，只有在当地政府表示安全之后才能回家。故填After local governments have said it is safe. 5．开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为I will keep calm and ask for help. （23-24九年级上·江苏南通·期末）请认真阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。 Zhou Shen is a singer with an attractive voice. He can sing different kinds of songs, from Cantopop to Italian opera. However, he is best known for bringing traditional Chinese ideas into pop music. He helps more people fall in love with guofeng music. In Silver Linings (《光亮》), Zhou sings some words in the Peking Opera style. In Painting Silk (《画绢》), people can hear sounds from the Chinese instrument xiao. Some popular songs have Internet buzzwords in their words. But you can hear Chinese poetry in Zhou’s songs. “These ancient poems and songs in pentatonic scales (五声音阶) are very Chinese,” Zhou told China Daily. “When our lives are full of buzzwords, people may suddenly feel touched when hearing an ancient poem. I have often been surprised at the things our ancient artists made. Their works were simple in words but rich in meaning.” Zhou said music is a good way to spread culture and tell China’s stories. “When I was studying abroad, my teachers listened to my songs for the first time. They felt that Chinese music is so beautiful. They really liked my songs using the Chinese opera style.” Zhou also said that guofeng music is a kind of exchange between the modern and the classic. “We always say art has no boundaries. It’s the same with music.” he said. 1．What is Zhou Shen best known for? 2．In which song does Zhou use the instrument xiao according to the passage? 3．How does Zhou like works by our ancient artists? 4．What role can music play in Zhou Shen’s eyes? 5．How do you understand Zhou Shen’s sentences “We always say art has no boundaries. It’s the same with music.” (请自拟一句话回答) 【答案】1．Zhou Shen is best known for bringing traditional Chinese ideas into pop music and helping more people fall in love with guofeng music. 2．In Painting Silk. 3．He admires the simplicity of their words and richness of their meaning and he is often surprised by their works. 4．In Zhou Shen’s view, music can play a role in spreading culture and telling China’s stories. 5．Zhou means that music, like all art forms, can transcend borders and connect people across different cultures and times. 【导语】本文介绍了周深的音乐。 1．根据“However, he is best known for bringing traditional Chinese ideas into pop music. He helps more people fall in love with guofeng music.”可知，他最出名的是将中国传统思想带入流行音乐。他帮助更多的人爱上国风音乐。故填Zhou Shen is best known for bringing traditional Chinese ideas into pop music and helping more people fall in love with guofeng music. 2．根据“In Painting Silk (《画绢》), people can hear sounds from the Chinese instrument xiao.”可知，他在《画绢》中使用了箫。故填In Painting Silk. 3．根据“I have often been surprised at the things our ancient artists made. Their works were simple in words but rich in meaning.”可知，他经常对古代艺术家创作的东西感到惊讶。他们的作品语言简洁却意味深长。 故填He admires the simplicity of their words and richness of their meaning and he is often surprised by their works. 4．根据“Zhou said music is a good way to spread culture and tell China’s stories.”可知，在他眼中，音乐是传播文化和讲述中国故事的好方法。故填In Zhou Shen’s view, music can play a role in spreading culture and telling China’s stories. 5．开放性试题，言之有理即可。例如：周的意思是，音乐和所有的艺术形式一样，可以跨越国界，将不同文化和时代的人们联系起来。故填Zhou means that music, like all art forms, can transcend borders and connect people across different cultures and times. （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）阅读短文，回答下面 5 个问题。 （每题答案不超过 10 个词） The Ghost wore a black robe. The robe covered its head, its face and its body. The only thing visible was a hand. The Ghost neither spoke nor moved. Scrooge was terrified. “Are you the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come?” asked Scrooge. The Ghost didn’t answer, but it pointed its hand in front of it. “You are going to show me the future,” Scrooge continued. “Am I right, Ghost?” The Ghost nodded its head. That was the only answer Scrooge received. “Ghost of the Future,” he said, “I am more afraid of you than of all the other ghosts. But because I want to be a better man, I will go with you. Please, speak to me.” It didn’t reply. The hand pointed straight in front of them. “Lead on!” said Scrooge. The Ghost moved forwards. Scrooge followed in the shadow of its robe. And the robe carried him along. The city sprang up around them. There they were, in the heart of it. The Ghost stopped beside some businessmen at the Stock Exchange. His hand was pointing to them, so Scrooge listened to their conversation. “I only know he’s dead,” said a great fat man. “When did he die?” asked another. “Last night, I think. ” “What was the matter with him?” asked a third. “God knows”, said the first, with a yawn. “What has he done with his money?” asked a red-faced gentleman. “I don’t know,” said the great fat man, yawning again. “He hasn’t left it to me. That’s all I know.” Everybody laughed. “It will be a very small funeral,” said the great fat man. “I don’t think anybody will go to it.” Scrooge knew the men. And he looked towards the Ghost for an explanation. He didn’t understand why this conversation was important. But he knew it must be. Scrooge looked around the place. He looked at the clock. It was strange. He was usually there at this time but he couldn’t see himself. 1．What does Scrooge ask the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come to show him? 2．Which ghost was Scrooge the most terrified of, the Ghost of the Past, the Ghost of the Present or the Ghost of the Future? 3．Why did the Ghost stopped beside some businessmen at the Stock Exchange? 4．Who do you think the dead man is? 5．Was Scrooge a good friend of theirs? What do you think a good friend is like? 【答案】1．The future. 2．The Ghost of the Future. 3．Because the ghost wanted Scrooge to listen to their conversation./To let Scrooge listen to their conversation. 4．Scrooge. 5．No, he wasn’t. Kind./Generous./Honest.（第二问为开放性试题，言之成理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。是《圣诞颂歌》里的一个片段，主要讲述的是斯克罗吉见到一个幽灵，这个幽灵将展示给他看他的未来，于是幽灵带着他到市中心的证券交易所听了几个商人之间的对话。 1．根据“You are going to show me the future”可知，斯克罗吉想要幽灵为他展示未来。故答案为The future. 2．根据“‘Ghost of the Future,’ he said, ‘I am more afraid of you than of all the other ghosts. But because I want to be a better man, I will go with you. Please, speak to me.’”可知，斯克罗吉最怕未来的幽灵。故答案为The Ghost of the Future. 3．根据“His hand was pointing to them, so Scrooge listened to their conversation.”可知，幽灵想要斯克罗吉听商人们的对话。故答案为Because the ghost wanted Scrooge to listen to their conversation./To let Scrooge listen to their conversation. 4．根据“He was usually there at this time but he couldn’t see himself.”可知，斯克罗吉没出现在他常出现的地方，由此可猜测他死了。故答案为Scrooge. 5．根据“I don’t think anybody will go to it.”可知，没人会去斯克罗吉的葬礼，因此他不是他们的朋友。好的朋友应该有很多优点，比如友善、慷慨和诚实。故答案为No, he wasn’t. Kind./Generous./Honest.（第二问为开放性试题，言之成理即可） （2024·江苏盐城·一模）阅读并回答问题。 The art of Chinese paper cutting, or jianzhi, has a history of thousands of years. The art form is said to date back to the Han Dynasty. During that time, paper was very expensive. During the Tang Dynasty, Chinese people started using paper for artistic expression. Paper cutting became popular. Common themes of paper cutting include animals, plants and traditional Chinese characters like fu, shou and xi. They are often seen during Chinese New Year. In the past, paper cutting was usually used as decorations for festivals. It was put up on windows and doors for good luck. Chinese paper cutting has become more than just a traditional art form. It is also a symbol of Chinese culture. In recent years, Chinese paper cutting has been enjoyed by people all over the world. It is not only for decorative purposes, but also in fashion, design, advertising and more areas. Chinese paper cutting is a fragile (脆弱的) art form. On the one hand, the beautifully shaped designs can easily be broken. On the other hand, the traditional skills used to create them are at risk of being lost. Luckily, some people are trying to keep this tradition alive. Groups such as the China National Paper-Cutting Association (中国剪纸协会) are working to promote the art form. They want to make sure that it will be passed down to many more generations. 回答下列5个问题，每题答案不超过6个词。 1．When did paper cutting become popular in China? 2．What are common themes of Chinese paper-cutting? 3．Where was Chinese paper cutting often seen in the past? 4．What’s the problem of the traditional skills in paper-cutting now? 5．What does the writer want to remind us to do? 【答案】1．During the Tang Dynasty. 2．Animals, plants and traditional Chinese characters. 3．On windows and doors. 4．At risk of being lost. 5．To pass down the art form./To protect our traditional art forms./To love our traditional culture. 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国的剪纸艺术。 1．根据“During the Tang Dynasty, Chinese people started using paper for artistic expression. Paper cutting became popular.”可知，唐朝时期剪纸开始流行，故填During the Tang Dynasty. 2．根据“Common themes of paper cutting include animals, plants and traditional Chinese characters like fu, shou and xi.”可知，剪纸常见的主题包括动物、植物和传统汉字，如福、寿、喜。故填Animals, plants and traditional Chinese characters. 3．根据“In the past, paper cutting was usually used as decorations for festivals. It was put up on windows and doors for good luck.”可知，过去，剪纸通常被用作节日的装饰，它被贴在窗户和门上以求好运。故填On windows and doors. 4．根据“On the other hand, the traditional skills used to create them are at risk of being lost.”可知，传统的剪纸艺术面临着失传的风险，故填At risk of being lost. 5．根据“They want to make sure that it will be passed down to many more generations.”及全文可知，作者是希望将我们热爱、保护/传承中国剪纸艺术，故填To pass down the art form./To protect our traditional art forms./To love our traditional culture. （23-24九年级上·江苏南通·期末）请认真阅读下面短文， 并根据短文内容回答问题。 Face-to-face with a mother who doesn’t immediately praise every gift, my children have learned to be very careful in choosing gifts. But a couple of weeks ago, they came together to give me a gift that really blew me away. For years now, I’ve been wanting to sell our house where my children grew up. But there are the funny little love hearts they drew just near their beds. The attic (阁楼) is full of the old clothes they couldn’t wear. The high shelves still have lots of novels for children, like The Night Before Christmas and The Muddle-Headed Wombat. But those are not the reasons for being sad about leaving this house. There is much more to tie me to the home where I brought up our kids. In the front room, there is a wall. On that wall are hundreds of pencil marks, names and dates. They recorded the way the children grew. Of all the objects, all the memories, it’s this one place in our home that makes it hard for me to leave. Over dinner, over the years, I’ve talked about how much I would hate leaving that wall, even though the last marks were made ten years ago when my kids stopped growing. So one day, while I was at work, my children decided to do something about the wall. Here was a chance to remove the last traces (痕迹) of their babyhood, but they didn’t do that. Instead, they hired Jack, a professional photographer, to come to our house to take photos of the pencil marks, names and dates and then changed them into one photo. At last the gift made its way to me, one meaningful photo. Representing love and growth, it’s a gift that I will cherish forever. 1．When did the mother get the surprising gift? 2．What is the attic filled with? 3．Why are the marks on the wall so important to the mother? 4．How did Jack make the traces on the wall into a gift? 5．Do you like this kind of gift? Why or why not? 【答案】1．A couple of weeks ago. 2．The attic is full of the old clothes (the children couldn’t wear). 3．Because they recorded the way the children grew. 4．By taking photos of the pencil marks, names and dates and changing them into one photo./By taking photos of the trace and changing them into one photo./He took photos of the pencil marks, names and dates and changed them into one photo./He took photos of the traces and changed them into one photo. 5．Yes. Because it represents love and growth. 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者一直想卖掉住的房子，但是房子里有一面特殊的墙，墙上留下了作者与孩子相处的点点滴滴。最后，作者的孩子们请来摄影师，将墙上的各种涂画，名字，日期等拍摄成照片做成一幅家庭历史照片送给了作者，作者因此感到非常开心和欣慰。 1．根据“But a couple of weeks ago, they came together to give me a gift that really blew me away.”可知，几周前作者收到了这份礼物，故填A couple of weeks ago. 2．根据“The attic (阁楼) is full of the old clothes they couldn’t wear.”可知，阁楼装满了孩子们不能穿的旧衣服，故填The attic is full of the old clothes (the children couldn’t wear). 3．根据“On that wall are hundreds of pencil marks, names and dates. They recorded the way the children grew.”可知，因为它们记录了孩子们的成长过程，故填Because they recorded the way the children grew. 4．根据“Instead, they hired Jack, a professional photographer, to come to our house to take photos of the pencil marks, names and dates and then changed them into one photo.”可知，聘请了专业摄影师来家里拍摄铅笔标记、名字和日期的照片，然后将它们合并成一张照片，故填By taking photos of the pencil marks, names and dates and changing them into one photo./By taking photos of the trace and changing them into one photo./He took photos of the pencil marks, names and dates and changed them into one photo./He took photos of the traces and changed them into one photo. 5．开放性题，答案合理即可，参考答案为Yes. Because it represents love and growth. （2024·江苏苏州·二模）请认真阅读下面短文，用英文回答后面的问题。 My 100 Days Without a Mobile Phone When was the last time you left home without your mobile phone? Can you imagine yourself living a month, or even a year without checking your mobile phone from time to time? As a busy modern person with lots of social connections, plans and responsibilities, I just cannot afford to not be in touch with the rest of the world. Staying connected to other people is a big part of my life. However, sometimes it can be bothersome (恼人的). One day I discovered I was terribly tired out. I tried turning notifications (通知) off. But the fear of missing out something important made me check the phone more often than before. So, I simply stopped using my phone. Well, to tell the truth, it was not simple at all. For the first couple of days, I had a big fear that all of my friends would soon forget about me. When I had a free moment, I had no idea what to get myself distracted (分心的) with, and the worries mixed with boredom kept bothering me. However, after three weeks without a mobile phone, I started noticing changes — changes which I liked, and which drove me to not just continue the experiment, but in fact to reorganize some of my habits. First of all, I noticed that I became much more focused (专注的). Before, while doing something, I would often find myself wondering what was going on online. After a month of staying away from my mobile phone, I found that the urge (冲动) was already not that strong and that my ability to focus improved. I discovered that the world is a beautiful place. Before, I would look at it through my camera mostly: take a photo, post it, get some likes. Now, I saw beautiful people walking around and I sensed the seasons change. I could understand the actual beauty of the world, and I did not need anyone else to prove the value of this beauty through likes or shares. Now, as 100 days have passed, I can say that the experiment was worth it. I am planning to stay away from my phone for as long as possible. 1．Why did the writer check the phone more often than before when he was terribly tired out? 2．What changes did the writer have after three weeks without a mobile phone? 3．（开放性设问）Would you like to follow the writer’s example? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) 【答案】1．Because of the fear of missing out something important. 2．He had two changes—He became much more focused and he found the world is a beautiful place through his own eyes. 3．Yes, I’d like to. Because I also want to be more focused, and I would like to see the beautiful world through my eyes. (开放性试题，言之有理即可。) 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者100天不使用手机的经历；一开始不使用手机会让作者很焦虑，但是三周后发生了很多可喜的变化，作者注意力更集中，可以更好地发现这个世界的美。 1．根据第三段“But the fear of missing out something important made me check the phone more often than before.”可知，作者比以前更频繁地查看手机，因为害怕错过一些重要的东西。故填Because of the fear of missing out something important. 2．根据第六段“First of all, I noticed that I became much more focused.”和第七段“I discovered that the world is a beautiful place…I could understand the actual beauty of the world, and I did not need anyone else to prove the value of this beauty through likes or shares.”可知，三个星期不用手机后，作者有了两个方面的变化，其一是更加专注了，其二是通过自己的眼睛发现这个世界的美。故填He had two changes—He became much more focused and he found the world is a beautiful place through his own eyes. 3．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes, I’d like to. Because I also want to be more focused, and I would like to see the beautiful world through my own eyes. 2 相信自己实力强，期末之战我称王！ 1 相信自己实力强，期末之战我称王！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年一线教师制作期末精品复习系列资料，已编校！ 2024-2025学年一线教师制作期末精品复习系列资料，已编校！ 期末复习之阅读回答问题20篇（江苏名校真题） （2024·江苏扬州·一模）阅读并回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过10个词。 “What should I we call you?” I asked. “My name is Captain Nemo,” he told us. “The name of my ship is Nautilus.” Captain Nemo showed me the library, the art gallery and the engine room. “It’s a wonderful ship!” I exclaimed. “I love it as if it were my child,” he replied. “It must have cost a fortune!” “Millions of dollars,” he replied. “However, I have billions!” Ned Land and Conseil were as amazed at the ship as I was, but Ned was still interested in trying to find a way to escape. I told him that he should stop thinking about it for the moment. A few days later, Captain Nemo invited me and my friends to go hunting with him in the forests of Crespo Island under the sea. When returned to the Nautilus, we were tired but amazed by what we had seen during the trip. It was an amazing experience. When we entered the Torres Strait, the Nautilus hit a reef and stopped. We had to wait for the high tide to lift the Nautilus off the reef. We three were allowed to use Captain Nemo’s dinghy to go onto the island. We were excited. When we returned to the island the next day, we were attacked by savages. About one hundred savages followed us and tried to come into the ship. Captain Nemo didn’t worry about them. When they put their hands on the rail, they all fell back and ran away. Captain Nemo had put electricity into the rail. Anybody who touched it would receive an electric shock. One day, Captain Nemo asked me to follow him to another room and help one of his men. A man lay on a bed with a very bad head wound. I looked at it. “What happened?” Captain Nemo answered, “Something broke in the engine. A heavy piece of metal hit his head.” “He is going to die soon,” I said. “Nothing can save him.” Tears filled Captain Nemo’s eyes, and he asked me to leave. We sailed through a sea of milk and huge armies of shell sand, sometimes large crowds of sharks. I realized that I did not really want to escape. 1．What does the underlined word “fortune” mean in English? 2．What does the underlined “it” refer to? 3．Why did the savages fall back and run away when they put their hands on the rail? 4．According to the passage, how many times did “I” leave the Nautilus? 5．What do you think of Captain Nemo according to this passage? （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）阅读并回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过8个单词。 One of the oldest arts which dates back to the Han Dynasty has been disappearing from the stage. Different from films, the shadow play (皮影戏) needs more attention. In the past years, Chinese artists have been trying to help it survive. Their effort has got encouragement and support from the government. In 2011, the shadow puppet (木偶) play was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (遗产) list. Most of the puppets were made of leathers from animals, like donkeys and sheep. The leathers must be carefully chosen, and then people make them smooth. When the leathers become smooth enough, the artists would paint the characters on it, and then cut them out with different tools. The body parts of the puppets are separately cut out and joined together, so that they could have 24 movable joints (关节). Puppet players hold them with sticks connected to their most important joints during the performance. The experienced players could act five sticks on one puppet with only one hand. Most of them show interest in puppet performances, so they can play several traditional instruments. They are also needed to sing local operas, and have a good sense of music. Xue Hongquan has found ways to protect it from disappearing. He improved the traditional performance and added modern music, light as well as performing skills. Xue’s puppets could not only perform old plays, but could imitate (模仿) modern dances. “The art could be passed onto only by making more people love it and accept it,” said Xue. “So it is our duty to do something for our traditional art.” 1．When was the shadow puppet play added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list? 2．What were most of the puppets made of? 3．How many steps does it take to make a puppet? 4．What has Xue Hongquan added into the shadow play to help it survive? 5．As a student, what can we do for our traditional art? （2024·江苏苏州·二模）请认真阅读下面材料，用英语回答材料后的问题。 The popular talent reality show (真人秀) Riding Wind 2024 (《乘风2024》) came out on April 19. It features 36 female stars from around the world giving amazing performances (表演). One standout (突出的人) has been Chen Lijun, a young Yueju Opera actress. While performing her song Destiny (《天命》), the 32-year-old mixed opera singing with sword (剑) dancing to show the bravery of Chinese women, impressing many. Chen is a member of Zhejiang Xiaobaihua, one of China’s most famous Yueju Opera groups. Born and raised in Shengzhou, Zhejiang, the birthplace of Yueju Opera, Chen began studying the art form at 13. Yueju Opera is famous for its feminine style, as most of its performers are women. With her tall height and bright character, Chen’s teachers encouraged her to play xiaosheng roles or young male characters, said News China magazine. Chen is known and loved by people for her reversed (反串的) role in New Dragon Gate Inn (《新龙门客栈》), a Yueju Opera show. In the show, Chen plays the male role of Jia Ting. Called the “Jade-faced Man (玉面郎君)”, Jia has a handsome look and great charm. In her acting, Chen brings out the chemistry with her costars. For example, with just one arm, she spins a costar around easily. Chen sees her role as a mix of both female and male charms while having a strange sense of beauty. Her performance is helping bring new life and more audiences (观众) to this ancient art form. “At first, most of the audience were common opera fans. But later, newcomers to theater, many of them young people, began showing up,” Chen told China Daily. “Traditional Chinese opera must be passed on, but more importantly, it needs to be brought to a wider audience,” Chen wrote online on April 12. 1．Who are the performers in Riding Wind 2024? 2．Why does Chen play xiaosheng roles? 3．What do you think of Chen’s performance in helping Yueju Opera? Why? （2024·江苏苏州·一模）请认真阅读下面短文，用英语回答短文后的问题，并将答案写在答题卷标有题号的横线上。 With the development of technology, a screen reading behavior is appearing. More and more people do some reading by their phones rather than paper books. Some people say that e-books are more convenient (方便的) than paper books. People learn at different speeds, and mobile learning allows people to learn in their own way at their own pace (步伐). It is also easier for them to share with friends and read at bedtime. While others say that paper books are more convenient for us to take notes and do less harm to our eyes. And a study shows paper reading can help students get higher scores on a test than online reading. Which do you prefer: Paper Reading or Online Reading? Ann Reading online gives me a large amount of reading. I can read whatever I want and wherever I am. If I want to get more information about something I just read, I can easily search it on the Internet. I always turn off the ads to focus (集中). The wading app will recognize (辨别) my preference for books and prepare books for me. Bobby I don’t prefer online reading. While I am reading online, I get distracted (分散) all the time. Some ads coming up on the screen will cut in my thoughts. This is not helpful to build a thinking system. Maybe when I read something not important such as a comic book. I will choose online reading. But when it comes to something serious, I’d like to choose paper reading. Though the two ways of reading have their own advantages and disadvantages, they both play an important part in our life. And whatever advantages online reading has, it just offers a way of reading. It doesn’t take the place of any of the ways. As long as we choose the right way at the right time, we can get something from it. 1．Who prefers paper reading, Ann or Bobby? 2．What method can be taken from Ann to help Bobby with his online reading problem? 3．Which way of reading do you think is fit for you? Why do you think so? （2024·江苏淮安·中考真题）根据短文内容，回答问题 (每题答案不超过8个词) 。 Wheat Straw Painting (麦秆画) first appeared in the Sui and Tang dynasties. Today, some people are still interested in it, and Zhang Li is one of them. She became interested in Wheat Straw Painting when she was 16 years old. In 2015, she set up her own workroom. Now, Zhang Li realizes that Wheat Straw Painting is what she wants to do for the rest of her life. She collects lots of wheat straw in the countryside. She dries the straw in the sun and then cuts it by hand. Colorful straws, like red, orange and brown can be found in her artworks. “They are all natural.” Zhang Li said. Different colors make her paintings beautiful. In order to develop Wheat Straw Painting, she came up with the idea of mixing it with other traditional Chinese art. So she spent two years learning Suzhou embroidery (苏绣) from some famous artists. One of her greatest works is a bird among flowers. It took her the whole year to finish it. The bird’s smooth-shiny and colorful feathers are made of wheat straw, while the flowers are made of silk. “In my works, you will find paintings and embroideries mix well.” said Zhang Li. Through great effort, Zhang Li successfully brought Wheat Straw Painting to people’s attention. She said, “What I have done is just the very beginning. There is still a long way to go.” 1．When did Zhang Li set up her own workroom? 2．Where does Zhang Li collect lots of wheat straw? 3．What makes Zhang Li’s paintings beautiful? 4．Who did Zhang Li learn Suzhou embroidery from? 5．What does Zhang Li mean by the underlined (画线的) words? （2024·江苏盐城·二模）阅读并回答问题。 Have you ever experienced hui nan tian, or lasting humid (潮湿的) weather? Hui nan tian is a special weather phenomenon (现象) in southern China. It normally appears in spring when temperatures begin to warm up and humidity quickly increases. Before it arrives, there have usually been a few cold days, with a temperature below 12℃. As the cold air goes away, warmer air quickly comes and the temperature rises, creating a lot of water vapor. Small water droplets can be seen on windows and walls. During hui nan tian, the humid weather makes it easy for bacteria (细菌) to grow. Food goes bad easily, clothes stay wet, and sofas can get moldy. Electrical equipment like televisions may break down when they get wet inside, which can be dangerous for people when turning them on. It can also make people feel tired and sick. Catching a cold is common during this time. To cut down on the trouble caused by the lasting humid weather, scientists suggest that people in the south should close their windows in the morning and evening, especially those facing south and southeast. At the same time, they should use an air conditioner to dry the room instead of mopping floors. It’s also useful to put newspapers on the floor, on tables, and at the door to take in water and wet air. 1．Where does hui nan tian usually appear? 2．What can be seen on windows and walls? 3．Why is it easy for bacteria to grow during hui nan tian? 4．How may people feel during hui nan tian? 5．What does scientists advise people influenced by hui nan tian to do in the morning and evening? （23-24九年级上·江苏盐城·期末）Gift giving is common. Over time, different cultures have developed their own gift-giving customs (习俗) and traditions. In China, gifts are given for holidays, such as birthdays or special events like a dinner at a friend’s home. While it’s true that a gift is just a gift, what is more important is the meaning behind the gift. In China, some gifts need to be avoided, including clocks, shoes, umbrellas, knives, anything in groups of four and anything in black or white. Gift Wrapping (包装) Chinese gifts can be wrapped with wrapping paper. Red is for luck. Pink is for happiness. Gold is for wealth. So wrapping paper in these colors is the best. White and black are the symbols of death and should not be used. Red Envelopes(红包) Wrapping money in a red envelope means good wishes. People usually give red envelopes to kids during Chinese New Year. Whether a gift is given or not, greeting cards are often used for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s/Mother’s Day, weddings, and Easter. In America, common gifts are candies or toys for children, and chocolate, fine food, books, clothes and tools for adults. After receiving a gift, people show thanks to the person by saying “Thank you so much.” or “This is too nice.” Hugs or kisses may be exchanged. Returning gifts is not a must, but thank-you cards are very common. And they should usually be sent out in the same week when the gifts are received. In America, gifts are usually opened at the end of an event or a birthday party, except for the wedding. Gifts are never opened during a wedding. They can be opened only after all the guests have left. 回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过6个词。 1．What is the passage mainly about? 2．How many countries are mentioned in the passage? 3．What gifts should be avoided when choosing gifts in China? (One example is OK.) 4．When should Americans send out thank-you cards after receiving the gifts? 5．What would you do when giving gifts after reading the passage? （23-24九年级上·江苏淮安·期末）根据短文内容，回答问题（每题答案不超过8个词）。 More and more people around the world understand, accept and love Chinese music now. Recently, 200 foreign students have learned Chinese music, and brought what they’ve learnt to others. A British student even formed a Chinese folk music band (乐队) with his classmates. “Music has brought people from different cultures closer. I believe Chinese music belongs to the world,” he said. They have learnt the xiao, zhongruan and yangqin for three years. Feng Gong, an artist, said that he was encouraged by President Xi Jinping’s words. President Xi called on artists to listen to the voice of the times. Feng and his team have had many activities in poor areas, and they have felt people’s love for culture and art. People need art. Art also needs people. Artists should work closely with people to feel their joy and sadness, in order to create works that are close to real life. 1．How many foreign students have learned Chinese music recently? 2．Who formed a Chinese folk music band? 3．What did President Xi call on artists to do? 4．Where have Feng and his team had many activities? 5．Does art need people? （23-24九年级上·江苏连云港·期末）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题，每个题目的答案不超过5个单词。 Hello, I’m Kitty from Sunshine Middle School. During the winter holiday, I went to a winter camp. It was about learming Ancient Greek (古希腊语) and classics (古典文学). I’m a fan of classics, and I was glad to meet people with the same interests. The teachers were super friendly and helpful. They shared a lot of interesting knowledge with us. The camp was not just about studying. There were many fun activities. There was a concert and some famous musicians played for us. Besides, there was a parade and a music show. After a hard week of studying Greek, we enjoyed local food at parties and even the teachers joined in. At the end of studying, there was a tradition of the camp. Students acted out a classical piece of play. They acted in an outdoor theater in the classical Greek style. It was like travelling back to the ancient Greek world! How special! If you find a great winter camp like this, you will not want to go anywhere else for your holiday! 1．When did Kitty go to the camp? 2．How were the teachers in the camp? 3．What did the students do at parties? 4．Where did the students act out a classical piece of play? 5．What did Kitty think of this winter camp? （23-24九年级上·江苏南通·期末）请认真阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。 The milu deer, one of China’s most beloved animals, is also one of its strangest. How else could you describe an animal that has the face of a horse, the hoofs (蹄) of a cow, the antlers (鹿角) of a red deer, and the tail of a donkey? The history of the species is nearly as strange as its body. The milu deer used to be seen often in China long ago. Like other deer, they lived together and ate grass as well as the soft parts of trees, such as small branches. However, milu deer were often hunted for food or sport in the past. The Ming and Qing dynasties did not protect them and many were killed. In 1900, the milu deer disappeared from China. However, before all the deer were killed in China, some were taken to Europe. The Duke of Bedford from Britain collected all the milu deer from Europe and put them in his deer park. The deer liked the cool, wet weather in England, and their numbers increased year by year. In 1985, 20 milu deer were reintroduced from Britain to China and placed in the Beijing Nanhaizi Milu Park in southern Beijing. The next year another 39 milu deer arrived from the UK to Dafeng Milu Nature Reserve in Jiangsu Province. The milu deer certainly seemed happy to be back in China because their numbers started to grow steadily. There were soon so many of them that 64 milu deer were sent to a newly opened reserve in Shishou, Hubei Province from Beijing in the 1990s. They can move freely in the reserve, feed completely on wild plants, and continue to grow safely. At the moment, the milu deer are still living in reserves where they are being protected and cared for. As a result, their population is now recovering fast. Soon a new chapter will be added to the strange tale of these special animals. The deer are being trained to survive outside the park so that they all can return to the wild one day. The rescue (拯救) of the milu deer is already a success story. Now it is up to us to make sure that the deer live happily ever after. 1．What does the milu deer look like? 2．How did the milu deer live in China long ago? 3．Where did the 39 milu deer from the UK arrive? 4．Why are the milu deer trained to survive outside the park now? 5．What do you think will happen to the milu deer in the future?（请自拟一句话作答） （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）阅读下面短文，用英语回答短文后的问题（每题回答字数不超过10个词）。 Later the trader Haley and his slaves (黑奴) started their journey on the Ohio River on a steamboat, the La Belle Riviere. It was crowded with people on the deck. One day, Haley went on business at a small town. Later the trader returned with a black woman. She had a baby in her arms. She was smiling and wearing nice clothes with a large box. As the La Belle Riviere started sailing, the woman sat down with her baby. Haley said something to her. She became worried. “I don’t believe it.” Uncle Tom heard her say. “Look here!” said Haley, showing her a document. “This says your master sold you. Your name is Lucy, isn’t it?” “He told me that I was going down to Louisville for a job as cook at the same restaurant where my husband works,” said the woman. Then she became quiet, sat on her box, turned her back to the land and stared at the river. At Louisville, when Lucy got up to the side of the steamboat, hoping to see her husband, a man took her baby and got off— he paid 45 dollars for the baby. When they left Louisville, Lucy returned to her seat and found her baby was missing. “Lucy,” said the trader, “you couldn’t take your child down south. I sold him to a very good family that will take care of him better than you.” Lucy sat down. She looked calm. “I know it’s hard, at first, Lucy,” he started, “but you’re a clever lady and you’ll understand.” “Master, please don’t talk to me now,” said the woman. Uncle Tom went to sit with Lucy, and tried to comfort her, but she didn’t want to listen. Night came and everybody went to sleep, but something woke Tom up at midnight. He saw something move quickly to the side of the boat. And he heard a splash (落水声) in the water. He got up and saw that Lucy, wasn’t there. The next morning Haley wrote her name in his accounts book under losses. All the slaves became more silent. (取材于扬州市“五个一百工程”指定阅读书目《汤姆叔叔的小屋》) 1．What is the La Belle Riviere? 2．Why did Lucy smile at the beginning in this passage? 3．Who sold Lucy’s baby? 4．What happened to Lucy finally? 5．What do you think of Haley? （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）阅读并回答下面5个问题，每题答案不超过7个词。 The boat arrived at a small town, and Legree and his slaves (奴隶) got off. Tom and the other men walked all the way to the plantation. They stopped in front of a house. It was large, but it looked empty and uncomfortable, the glass of some windows were broken and there were bits of wood and boxes on the ground. Two slaves, Sambo and Quimbo, were Legree’s two main helpers on the plantation, and they arrived with dogs. “Don’t try to ran away,” said Legree to Tom and the others, “or the dogs will follow you.” “Sambo,” said Legree, “take these new slaves down to the cabins.” The slaves followed Sambo to the cabins. They were in a row, near the plantation and far from the house. Tom’s heart sank when he saw them. Each one had only one room, without any furniture. They had to wait in line for their turn to cook a very poor meal. Then they all went to sleep on the floor in the cabins. Every day, from early in the morning until late in the evening, under the hot sun, the slaves picked cotton. When they finished, Legree weighed it, and there was whipping (鞭打) for the slaves who didn’t pick enough cotton. Tom learnt to pick cotton quickly. One day, Tom noticed an older slave Martha was in pain and slow. Her sack was almost empty. Tom went near Martha, and silently put a lot of his cotton into her sack. “No, don’t!” said the woman, looking surprised. “They will punish you.” Just then Sambo arrived, kicked Martha and whipped Tom across his face. Martha fell down. “Work faster, you animal!” But when he left, Tom quickly gave her some more of his cotton. Suddenly, the beautiful new woman put a large quantity of cotton in Tom’s sack. Legree wanted to teach Tom a lesson when he heard Tom kept putting cotton into Martha’s sack...                                                                                                            —Taken from Uncle Tom’s Cabin 1．How did Tom go to the plantation after he arrived at a small town? 2．What did the slaves do from morning till night? 3．What life did Tom and other slaves live in the plantation? 4．Why did Sambo call the older slave Martha animal? 5．What was the new beautiful woman like? Why do you think so? （23-24九年级上·江苏·期末）请认真阅读短文，用英语回答短文后的问题，并将答案写在答题卡标有题号的横线上。 It is generally considered bad to tell a lie. But there is an exception-people from around the world come to northwestern England every November to compete for the title (称号) of the World’s Biggest Liar (说谎者). The competition is held in honor of 19th-century Bridge Inn landlord (店主) will Ritson, who was famous for exaggerating (夸张) his experiences to tell exciting stories. Competitors have just five minutes to tell the biggest lie they can think of, without using any tools or telling jokes. Over the years, people have won the contest with different stories, like taking magical journeys to Scotland in rubbish bins that went under the sea. A bishop (主教) reportedly told what may be the greatest lie ever in the competition. His story was just one sentence: “I have never told a lie in my life!” The most celebrated liar in the history of the competition is a British man named John Graham. Between 1994 and 2008 he won seven World’s Biggest Liar titles and is known as Johnny Liar. In 2006, Sue Perkins became the first female to win the competition, telling a story about people riding camels to work as a result of climate change. In 2011, the first place went to Glen Boyland, who told a lie about competing in a snail-racing competition with Prince Charles. Politicians (政客) and lawyers are not allowed to take part in the competition, as they are considered to have an unfair advantage. 1．Who was the first female to win the competition? 2．Why can’t politicians and lawyers join in the competition? 3．What do you think of this competition? Why? （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）请根据短文内容回答下面问题，每题答案不超过6个单词。 The Little Prince is a clear book, as clear as the water. It writes for adults, teenagers and children. It is a book about life and the lives of the fable (寓言). As the book said, the water on the heart is beneficial. And Little Prince can make people feel warm and fresh. The story is about a boy. He lives on a small planet. He is the only person of the planet. He is a lonely prince. Fortunately, a beautiful rose came in his life. They loved each other. But a little argument separated them. He left the planet which he lives on, started travelling. He went to many planets and met many different people. He liked to watch the sunset when he was sad. He found that people wanted happiness, but always pushed away happiness rudely. At last, he understood how to love each other. Love and life is a very important thing. He is very regretful. He wanted to return to the planet which he lives on. But he didn’t know the road. He chose to drink snake venom (毒液) to end his life because he thought it will be able to cast off (摆脱) his bulky (笨重的) body to go back. Every time when I read “The Little Prince”, I am always moved by it. In real life, I am often busy for the whole day, such as a fly without soul. The passage of time, our childhood, flew away, we grew up and took away a lot of memories, but we also have an oasis in the heart. —Adapted from The Little Prince 1．What does the word beneficial mean in the passage? . 2．When did he want to watch the sunset? . 3．Who is the book suitable for? . 4．What does “a fly without soul” stand for? . 5．What does the writer think of the book? . （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）Deadly flooding has swept China’s central Henan Province. Hundreds of thousands of people have been influenced. Up to August 2, a total of 302 people have been killed and 50 have been missing. Like many other natural disasters, floods can happen with little to no warning. Flash floods move quickly and have strong currents (水流). They are known to bring down trees and destroy buildings. Besides, floods can cause power cuts, traffic jams and other problems. But, the flood itself isn’t the only problem to deal with. After a flood, its influence can be just as deadly, as it may not be possible to send basic supplies such as water and food to the area. So, in the face of a flash flood, how should we save ourselves? ★Avoid bridges that rapidly-moving water is crossing, as floodwaters can cause bridges to break. ★Listen to emergency broadcasts (应急广播) for further instructions. If told to move to another place, do so. ★Stay inside the car if it’s caught in a fast-moving water. Only get out if the water begins to flood the car itself, and then move to the roof of the car. ★If caught within a flooded building, move to the highest floor. Only move to the roof if necessary. Once there, use signs for help, such as drawing SOS on the roof. ★ Stay away from power lines , as they are often destroyed or knocked down during strong storms. Besides, here are also some tips to keep in mind after a flood. Do not drink floodwater, or use it to wash food. Return to your home only after local governments have said it is safe to do so. Use only bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking and bathing. Avoid driving through flooded areas. 根据短文内容回答问题（每小题答案不超过10个单词）。 1．How many people were influenced in the flood in Henan Province? 2．Why should we avoid bridges that rapidly-moving water is crossing? 3．How can we ask for help if caught within a flooded building? 4．When can you return to your home after a flood? 5．What will you do if you are facing a flood? （23-24九年级上·江苏南通·期末）请认真阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容回答问题。 Zhou Shen is a singer with an attractive voice. He can sing different kinds of songs, from Cantopop to Italian opera. However, he is best known for bringing traditional Chinese ideas into pop music. He helps more people fall in love with guofeng music. In Silver Linings (《光亮》), Zhou sings some words in the Peking Opera style. In Painting Silk (《画绢》), people can hear sounds from the Chinese instrument xiao. Some popular songs have Internet buzzwords in their words. But you can hear Chinese poetry in Zhou’s songs. “These ancient poems and songs in pentatonic scales (五声音阶) are very Chinese,” Zhou told China Daily. “When our lives are full of buzzwords, people may suddenly feel touched when hearing an ancient poem. I have often been surprised at the things our ancient artists made. Their works were simple in words but rich in meaning.” Zhou said music is a good way to spread culture and tell China’s stories. “When I was studying abroad, my teachers listened to my songs for the first time. They felt that Chinese music is so beautiful. They really liked my songs using the Chinese opera style.” Zhou also said that guofeng music is a kind of exchange between the modern and the classic. “We always say art has no boundaries. It’s the same with music.” he said. 1．What is Zhou Shen best known for? 2．In which song does Zhou use the instrument xiao according to the passage? 3．How does Zhou like works by our ancient artists? 4．What role can music play in Zhou Shen’s eyes? 5．How do you understand Zhou Shen’s sentences “We always say art has no boundaries. It’s the same with music.” (请自拟一句话回答) （23-24九年级上·江苏扬州·期末）阅读短文，回答下面 5 个问题。 （每题答案不超过 10 个词） The Ghost wore a black robe. The robe covered its head, its face and its body. The only thing visible was a hand. The Ghost neither spoke nor moved. Scrooge was terrified. “Are you the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come?” asked Scrooge. The Ghost didn’t answer, but it pointed its hand in front of it. “You are going to show me the future,” Scrooge continued. “Am I right, Ghost?” The Ghost nodded its head. That was the only answer Scrooge received. “Ghost of the Future,” he said, “I am more afraid of you than of all the other ghosts. But because I want to be a better man, I will go with you. Please, speak to me.” It didn’t reply. The hand pointed straight in front of them. “Lead on!” said Scrooge. The Ghost moved forwards. Scrooge followed in the shadow of its robe. And the robe carried him along. The city sprang up around them. There they were, in the heart of it. The Ghost stopped beside some businessmen at the Stock Exchange. His hand was pointing to them, so Scrooge listened to their conversation. “I only know he’s dead,” said a great fat man. “When did he die?” asked another. “Last night, I think. ” “What was the matter with him?” asked a third. “God knows”, said the first, with a yawn. “What has he done with his money?” asked a red-faced gentleman. “I don’t know,” said the great fat man, yawning again. “He hasn’t left it to me. That’s all I know.” Everybody laughed. “It will be a very small funeral,” said the great fat man. “I don’t think anybody will go to it.” Scrooge knew the men. And he looked towards the Ghost for an explanation. He didn’t understand why this conversation was important. But he knew it must be. Scrooge looked around the place. He looked at the clock. It was strange. He was usually there at this time but he couldn’t see himself. 1．What does Scrooge ask the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come to show him? 2．Which ghost was Scrooge the most terrified of, the Ghost of the Past, the Ghost of the Present or the Ghost of the Future? 3．Why did the Ghost stopped beside some businessmen at the Stock Exchange? 4．Who do you think the dead man is? 5．Was Scrooge a good friend of theirs? What do you think a good friend is like? （2024·江苏盐城·一模）阅读并回答问题。 The art of Chinese paper cutting, or jianzhi, has a history of thousands of years. The art form is said to date back to the Han Dynasty. During that time, paper was very expensive. During the Tang Dynasty, Chinese people started using paper for artistic expression. Paper cutting became popular. Common themes of paper cutting include animals, plants and traditional Chinese characters like fu, shou and xi. They are often seen during Chinese New Year. In the past, paper cutting was usually used as decorations for festivals. It was put up on windows and doors for good luck. Chinese paper cutting has become more than just a traditional art form. It is also a symbol of Chinese culture. In recent years, Chinese paper cutting has been enjoyed by people all over the world. It is not only for decorative purposes, but also in fashion, design, advertising and more areas. Chinese paper cutting is a fragile (脆弱的) art form. On the one hand, the beautifully shaped designs can easily be broken. On the other hand, the traditional skills used to create them are at risk of being lost. Luckily, some people are trying to keep this tradition alive. Groups such as the China National Paper-Cutting Association (中国剪纸协会) are working to promote the art form. They want to make sure that it will be passed down to many more generations. 回答下列5个问题，每题答案不超过6个词。 1．When did paper cutting become popular in China? 2．What are common themes of Chinese paper-cutting? 3．Where was Chinese paper cutting often seen in the past? 4．What’s the problem of the traditional skills in paper-cutting now? 5．What does the writer want to remind us to do? （23-24九年级上·江苏南通·期末）请认真阅读下面短文， 并根据短文内容回答问题。 Face-to-face with a mother who doesn’t immediately praise every gift, my children have learned to be very careful in choosing gifts. But a couple of weeks ago, they came together to give me a gift that really blew me away. For years now, I’ve been wanting to sell our house where my children grew up. But there are the funny little love hearts they drew just near their beds. The attic (阁楼) is full of the old clothes they couldn’t wear. The high shelves still have lots of novels for children, like The Night Before Christmas and The Muddle-Headed Wombat. But those are not the reasons for being sad about leaving this house. There is much more to tie me to the home where I brought up our kids. In the front room, there is a wall. On that wall are hundreds of pencil marks, names and dates. They recorded the way the children grew. Of all the objects, all the memories, it’s this one place in our home that makes it hard for me to leave. Over dinner, over the years, I’ve talked about how much I would hate leaving that wall, even though the last marks were made ten years ago when my kids stopped growing. So one day, while I was at work, my children decided to do something about the wall. Here was a chance to remove the last traces (痕迹) of their babyhood, but they didn’t do that. Instead, they hired Jack, a professional photographer, to come to our house to take photos of the pencil marks, names and dates and then changed them into one photo. At last the gift made its way to me, one meaningful photo. Representing love and growth, it’s a gift that I will cherish forever. 1．When did the mother get the surprising gift? 2．What is the attic filled with? 3．Why are the marks on the wall so important to the mother? 4．How did Jack make the traces on the wall into a gift? 5．Do you like this kind of gift? Why or why not? （2024·江苏苏州·二模）请认真阅读下面短文，用英文回答后面的问题。 My 100 Days Without a Mobile Phone When was the last time you left home without your mobile phone? Can you imagine yourself living a month, or even a year without checking your mobile phone from time to time? As a busy modern person with lots of social connections, plans and responsibilities, I just cannot afford to not be in touch with the rest of the world. Staying connected to other people is a big part of my life. However, sometimes it can be bothersome (恼人的). One day I discovered I was terribly tired out. I tried turning notifications (通知) off. But the fear of missing out something important made me check the phone more often than before. So, I simply stopped using my phone. Well, to tell the truth, it was not simple at all. For the first couple of days, I had a big fear that all of my friends would soon forget about me. When I had a free moment, I had no idea what to get myself distracted (分心的) with, and the worries mixed with boredom kept bothering me. However, after three weeks without a mobile phone, I started noticing changes — changes which I liked, and which drove me to not just continue the experiment, but in fact to reorganize some of my habits. First of all, I noticed that I became much more focused (专注的). Before, while doing something, I would often find myself wondering what was going on online. After a month of staying away from my mobile phone, I found that the urge (冲动) was already not that strong and that my ability to focus improved. I discovered that the world is a beautiful place. Before, I would look at it through my camera mostly: take a photo, post it, get some likes. Now, I saw beautiful people walking around and I sensed the seasons change. I could understand the actual beauty of the world, and I did not need anyone else to prove the value of this beauty through likes or shares. Now, as 100 days have passed, I can say that the experiment was worth it. I am planning to stay away from my phone for as long as possible. 1．Why did the writer check the phone more often than before when he was terribly tired out? 2．What changes did the writer have after three weeks without a mobile phone? 3．（开放性设问）Would you like to follow the writer’s example? Why or why not? (Please give two reasons.) 14 相信自己实力强，期末之战我称王！ 19 相信自己实力强，期末之战我称王！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$