Unit 1 The Changing World 单元话题阅读理解练习-2025-2026学年九年级英语上册单元重难点易错题精练（仁爱科普版）

Unit 1 The Changing World 单元话题阅读理解练习 Unit 1 The Changing World单元话题：时代变迁 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 In the past twenty years, many big changes have taken place in my hometown, Zhongxian. Many big companies and factories have been started. Lots of tall buildings are standing here and there. In the past, Zhongxian was only a small mountain town by the Yangtze River. Now it has become a modern city. There will be a new train station in about two years. In the past, people here never saw trains or buses. Few people had bikes. Most people walked if they wanted to leave Zhongxian. Now new train station is being built. And there are more buses to take people to every part of the city and other places. There are also parks, museums and places for people to enjoy sports, music and art. The city government has built more roads. Some people have stopped riding bikes. They have bought cars. The traffic has been very heavy today. It’s a modern city now. Twenty years ago, the population of Zhongxian was not large but now it is much larger. More and more people are coming here to work or live. It has become a new tourist attraction as well. More supermarkets have been opened and you can enjoy beautiful parks, delicious food and some places of great interest. 1．What did Zhongxian use to be like? A．It used to be a modern city. B．It used to be a small mountain town by the Yangtze River. C．It used to be a big city. D．It used to be a beautiful town by the Yangtze River. 2．According to the passage, when can people take the train in Zhongxian? A．It’s about in 2025. B．It’s about in 2028. C．It’s about in 2027. D．It’s about in 2030. 3．How does the writer feel about the great changes in Zhongxian from the passage? A．Excited. B．Disappointed. C．Missed. D．Interested. 4．From the passage, we can learn that we should ______. A．study Chinese hard B．do more sports C．help each other D．be proud of the changes in our hometown 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要描述了作者家乡忠县在过去二十年里发生的巨大变化。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“In the past, Zhongxian was only a small mountain town by the Yangtze River.”可知，忠县过去是长江边的一个小山城。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“There will be a new train station in about two years.”可知，大约两年后会有新火车站；据此可以推断，人们大约能在2027年坐上火车。故选C。 3．推理判断题。综合全文，尤其是根据第一段“In the past, Zhongxian was only a small mountain town by the Yangtze River. Now it has become a modern city.”可知，作者详细描述了自己家乡忠县在过去二十年里发生的巨大变化，由长江边的一个小山城发展成为一个现代化的城市，包括大公司、工厂的建立，高楼大厦的涌现，新火车站的建设，以及城市基础设施和休闲场所的增设等，这些描述都充满了对家乡变化的赞叹和欣喜。因此，可以推断出作者对于忠县的巨大变化是感到兴奋的。故选A。 4．推理判断题。综合全文，尤其是根据第一段“In the past twenty years, many big changes have taken place in my hometown,”可知，文章主要讲述了作者家乡忠县的巨大变化，并展示了这些变化给家乡带来的繁荣和发展；据此可以推断，通过这些描述，我们可以感受到作者对家乡的热爱和自豪。故选D。 There are lots of changes in our town. There is a village called Cang Lang Yuan. It has a population of over 2, 000. There used to be some old and low houses in the village. A lot of houses were built in the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty. In the past there was no factory or school there. To our surprise, now there are some new and tall buildings there. There used to be very dirty and narrow streets. Now the streets are very clean and wide. There are lots of young trees and beautiful flowers on both sides of the street. There used to be a polluted pool in front of the village. Now there is a beautiful park there. But there are still some old houses there. They have been protected. People used to listen to the radio for news and weather information. But now they can get them through TV or the Internet. They are very modern. Now they drive cars to work or travel. Since 1986, there have been great changes in the village. I believe that it will have greater changes in the future. People’s life is getting better and better. 1．Cang Lang Yuan is ▲ . A．a village B．a city C．a country D．a town 2．In the old days, what was the village like? A．There were many tall buildings. B．Some houses were old and low. C．The streets were wide and clean. D．The people were rich. 3．The underlined word “narrow” in the passage means “ ▲ ” in Chinese. A．有趣的 B．无聊的 C．拥挤的 D．狭窄的 4．According to the passage, which of the following is RIGHT? A．There was a school in the village in the past. B．Some old houses have been protected now. C．A beautiful park has been turned into a polluted pool. D．People in the village never travel. 5．What can be the best title of this passage? A．The Old Buildings B．The Changes at Cang Lang Yuan C．People’s Life Is Getting Better and Better D．People Are Friendly in Cang Lang Yuan 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了村庄Cang Lang Yuan的变化。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“There is a village called Cang Lang Yuan.”可知，Cang Lang Yuan是一个村庄。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“There used to be some old and low houses in the village.”可知，在过去，这个村庄的房子既矮又旧。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“There used to be very dirty and narrow streets. Now the streets are very clean and wide.”可知，这是一个前后对比的句子，提到现在的街道又干净又宽阔，对比可推知，以前的街道是又脏又窄，所以划线部分的含义是“狭窄的”。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But there are still some old houses there. They have been protected.”可知，一些老房子现在已经得到了保护。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了村庄Cang Lang Yuan的变化。故选B。 The traditional wallets would not be used in China within ten years, experts said. At the same time, some people believe that by 2023 digital currency will be used everywhere in China. We won’t need to carry a wallet any more. Customers can pay online or over mobile phones for their goods instead of cash (现金). In the near future, customers are gradually giving up the traditional payment—cash. The same thing happened in England. Harrods Company became the latest shop to stop accepting cash. The company has started an activity. In this activity, five people from London will try to pay for their goods online, although some shops still do not accept it, Experts said it is expected to process (处理) $5 billion worth of payments over mobile phones in the year of 2020. 根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。 1．The sentence “traditional wallets will nor be used” means ________ in the passage. A．people will buy the wallets in fashion B．the new-fashioned wallets will be popular C．people will not need to carry a wallet D．people won’t pay for the goods 2．The underlined part “digital currency” means“________”. A．现金 B．数字货币 C．支票 D．借记卡 3．According to the passage, the main traditional payment method is ________. A．by cash B．by check (支票) C．by debit card (借记卡) D．by digital currency 4．Which of the following statements is true? A．Digital currency will be popular in China. B．Many shops accept digital currency now. C．Harrods Company always uses checks as payment. D．Experts expected to process $5 million worth of payments over mobile phones in 2020. 5．The title of the passage is________. A．Digital Currency B．Old-fashioned Wallets C．Customers in China D．Harrods Company 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述的是数字货币的普及和使用，包括传统钱包的消失、数字人民币的应用、移动支付的增长以及Harrods公司停止接受现金等事例。 1．细节理解题。根据“We won’t need to carry a wallet any more.”可知，我们不再需要传统的钱包了。故选C。 2．词义猜测题。根据“We won’t need to carry a wallet any more. Customers can pay online or over mobile phones for their goods instead of cash (现金). ”可以推断出，“digital currency”指的是数字货币，与现金相对应。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“In the near future, customers are gradually giving up the traditional payment—cash.”可知，传统的支付方式是现金cash。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“At the same time, some people believe that by 2023 digital currency will be used everywhere in China. We won’t need to carry a wallet any more...”可知，中国人可以通过网上或手机支付商品费用。因此，可以推断出数字人民币在中国将会很受欢迎，选项A表述正确。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。文章主要讨论了数字货币的普及和使用，以及传统钱包和现金支付的逐渐淘汰。因此，最合适的标题是“数字货币”(Digital Currency)。故选A。 In the last few years, great changes have taken place in our lives. Let’s take a look at how things used to be in the past and what they are like now. Firstly, the way we communicate has changed a lot. In the past, people used to keep in touch with their relatives and friends by writing letters. Writing and sending a letter could take days or even weeks. However, now with the development of technology, we can quickly connect with anyone around the world through emails, social medias and video calls. This has made our lives much more convenient and interconnected. Secondly, our entertainment ways have also seen a great change. In the past, people used to listen to the radio and watch TV for entertainment. They would listen to the radio for news and music, and watch TV programs when they were free. Nowadays, we have many new ways to enjoy ourselves on our smartphones, tablets (平板) and computers. Streaming (流媒体) services like Netflix and Spotify provide us with endless hours of movies, TV shows, and music. What’s more, the way we travel has also changed. In the past, public transportation was the most common travel for most people. Trains, buses, and bicycles were common on the roads. Nowadays, with the rise of private cars and ride-sharing apps, people have more choices when it comes to traveling. Many families now own cars and some even prefer to use electric or hybrid (混合动力) vehicles for a more environmentally friendly travel. Lastly, our living environment has also improved much. In the past, many families lived in small and crowded houses with limited conveniences. However, today, more and more people are moving into large and well-decorated apartments and houses. The quality of life has improved, and people now can get better healthcare and education more easily. In general, the changes that have taken place in our lives over the past few years are truly remarkable. From communication to entertainment, travel, and living environments, we live better and better. 1．What has changed greatly in the last few years according to the passage? A．Our work environments. B．Our communication ways. C．Our food habits. D．Our clothing styles. 2．_________ is NOT mentioned as an entertainment choice in the past. A．Radio B．Television C．Streaming services D．Music 3．According to the passage, which of the following statements about living environments is true? A．People lived in large and well-decorated houses in the past. B．Today, people can have better healthcare and education. C．The quality of life has become worse over the years. D．Many families still live in crowded and small houses today. 4．What’s the best title of this passage? A．Great Changes in Our Life B．We Can Travel Better C．Great Changes in Entertainment D．Ways to Live Better 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了过去生活和现在生活的变化。 1．细节理解题。根据“Firstly, the way we communicate has changed a lot. ”可知，交流方式在过去几年变化显著，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段可得知，过去的娱乐方式包括收音机和电视，听音乐，但并未提及流媒体服务，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“people now can get better healthcare and education more easily.”可知，如今人们能够获得更好的医疗和教育服务，故选B。 4．最佳标题题。根据“Let’s take a look at how things used to be in the past and what they are like now.”及文章的内容可知，本文主要介绍了过去生活和现在生活的变化，故最佳标题为“Great Changes in Our Life”。故选A。 Several years ago, people used to take a bus or taxi to work. However, things have changed nowadays. Many people ride shared bikes to work. Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing and Beijing... wherever you go in China, you’ll see the yellow bicycles of Meituan Bike, the blue bicycles of Hello bike, and the green bicycles of Didi Bike. “This is something five years ago I didn’t see, and suddenly, they’re everywhere. How can this happen in such a short time?” Avery Goldstein, who worked at the University of Pennsylvania, said in an interview. “The shared bikes in China are much more convenient (方便的) to use than those in New York City, as users can unlock (打开) a shared bike with just a smartphone and ride it,” Goldstein added. Goldstein isn’t alone in experiencing the great development and social progress at the amazing China speed. Professor Hormats, a close watcher of China, said that every time he goes to Beijing, he’s impressed (印象深刻的). During his early visits to China, people there wore the same style of clothes and could find only several kinds of shampoo (洗发水) in shops. “For me it was just amazing, people living there may not have noticed the changes day by day, like watching grass grow,” said David Roberts, who first visited China in 1981 and has been visiting the country every year since 1997. “I’d go to China every year and see the exciting changes,” he said. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What do we know about shared bikes in China? A．Shared bikes are everywhere in China nowadays. B．Only four cities in China have shared bikes. C．All kinds of shared bikes are made in China. D．There are just three colours of bikes in China. 2．How did Avery Goldstein feel when he saw shared bikes everywhere? A．Relaxed. B．Worried. C．Upset. D．Surprised. 3．According to Professor Hormats, during his early visits to China, ________. A．people were told to wear the same clothes B．people lived a happy life at that time C．there were only a few kinds of shampoo D．people liked to use the same things 4．In which part of a book can the text be found? A．Friends in China.B．People in China. C．Changes in China. D．Cars in China. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过共享单车表明中国发生了巨大变化。 1．细节理解题。根据“wherever you go in China, you’ll see the yellow bicycles of Meituan Bike, the blue bicycles of Hellobike, and the green bicycles of Didi Bike”可知，共享单车在中国随处可见。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“This is something five years ago I didn’t see, and suddenly, they’re everywhere. How can this happen in such a short time?”可知，共享单车突然无处不在，Goldstein感到惊讶。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“During his early visits to China, people there wore the same style of clothes and could find only several kinds of shampoo (洗发水) in shops.”可知，商店里只能找到几种洗发水。故选C。 4．推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章讲述了通过共享单车来观察中国的变化，因此适合放在一本书的“Changes in China”部分。故选C。 It’s clear that the world will be quite different in the year 2045. But what changes might we see? It’s pretty likely that robots and AI technology will bring great changes to jobs. Also, self-driving and flying cars will come into our daily life, making our lives easier. Scientists have even bigger ideas in a video called To the Future. Dr. Juraz believes we might be able to control things round us simply with our thoughts. “Imagine that you could use simple devices (设备) to connect to your mind and control things around you simply by thinking about it. ” Juraz says. According to him, scientists are working on the technologies that can make this happen. They’ve made some progress already. The future has more than just that. Steven says that we’ll be able to create very strong but light things. New materials will change the way we build everything from cars to spacecraft. Imagine cars are safer, more energy-saving, and able to carry heavier things. Lighter spacecraft could mean great cuts in the cost and make more exploration goals possible. Panny believes that our relationship with machines will change. She says, “I think one day we can tell a machine what to do with just a button (按钮) or a few simple words.” For example, pilots have to follow many steps for a plane to take off. But in 2045, according to Panny, “Prepare for taking off, ”and the computer will do the rest. Or maybe, we won’t even need pilots. These are just a few of the many possible changes that 2045 might bring. It makes us wonder what other surprises the future holds. Will there be new forms of energy that change our lives? 1．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．AI that can make our lives become easier. B．The video that shows the new technology. C．The changes that may take place in the future. D．Some inventions that have changed people’s lives. 2．According to Steven, what is the future aircraft like? A．Cheaper. B．Safer. C．Bigger. D．Heavier. 3．How does Panny explain her idea? A．By telling a story. B．By giving an example. C．By listing numbers. D．By making comparisons. 4．What will the writer probably write about after the last paragraph? A．Many possible changes. B．New forms of energy. C．New wonders in 2045. D．Planes without pilots. 5．Which of the following shows the structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文主要探讨了2045年世界可能发生的变化，以及未来可能带来的其他惊喜。 1．段落大意题。根据第四段“Panny believes that our relationship with machines will change. She says, “I think one day we can tell a machine what to do with just a button or a few simple words.”以及后文举例说明了未来可能得变化，可知第四段主要讲述的是未来可能发生的变化。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Imagine cars are safer, more energy-saving, and able to carry heavier things. Lighter spacecraft could mean great cuts in the cost and make more exploration goals possible.”可知，据史蒂文说，未来的飞机更便宜。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“For example, pilots have to follow many steps for a plane to take off. But in 2045, according to Panny, “Prepare for taking off, ”and the computer will do the rest.”可知，潘尼是通过举例子的方式来解释她的想法的。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“These are just a few of the many possible changes that 2045 might bring. It makes us wonder what other surprises the future holds. Will there be new forms of energy that change our lives?”可知，作者在最后一段提出了一个问题，即是否会有新能源来改变我们的生活，由此可推测出，作者接下来可能会写关于新能源的内容。故选B。 5．篇章结构题。文章第一段提出2045年世界将大不同，并引出科技变化；接着第二段、第三段以及第四段分别介绍三位研究者对2045年生活的不同设想；最后一段总结并引发对未来更多可能的思考。可知文章的结构为总-分-总。故选A。 Sandra opened her eyes and jumped out of bed. Most days she hated getting up early. But today was different. Sandra was wide awake and excited. Her family was going on a hike (徒步旅行)! This was Sandra’s first hike. She put on her new shoes and was ready to go. After two hours’ driving, Sandra’s family came to the hiking trail (路径). It was a dirt trail that went into the forest. Sandra, her mother, and her brother James began to walk. Butterflies and bees flew over the flowers. At first the bees made Sandra nervous, but soon she saw that they were more interested in the flowers than they were in her. James had hiked this trail before. He talked about his last hiking experience. Sandra wanted to talk, but she felt out of breath. The trail was steep (陡峭的). They had been walking up the hill for an hour by now. “I’m tired,” Sandra said. “Come on, Sandra,” said James. “You can do it! You’re fifteen years old. That’s old enough to hike.” Sandra kept going. If her brother said she could do it, Sandra knew she could. They kept walking. Sandra looked around at the plants to keep her mind off of how tired she felt. There was green everywhere. There were trees with long leaves that Sandra had never seen before. She even saw a small rabbit by the side of the trail. “Look, Sandra!” her brother called suddenly. The trail ended. They were at a pool at the bottom of a waterfall. Sandra looked up at the water rushing down. How amazing! “Congratulations, Sandra!” said her mother. “You’ve just finished your first hike!” Sandra smiled. She decided that she liked hiking. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What do we know about Sandra from? A．She had a big family. B．She often stayed up late. C．She wanted a new pair of shoes. D．She got up early in excitement for the hike. 2．What does the underlined word “they” refer to? A．The bees. B．The trees. C．The flowers. D．The butterflies. 3．How did James’ words in Paragraph 5 work on Sandra? A．They surprised her. B．They encouraged her. C．They made her feel proud of herself. D．They made her think of some good memories. 4．How did Sandra keep her mind off of her tiredness? A．By singing songs. B．By playing with a small rabbit. C．By enjoying beautiful scenes around her. D．By talking with her mother and brother all the way. 5．What do you learn from the passage? A．Sandra made new friends. B．Sandra has a special hiking trail. C．There’s a dream, it comes true soon. D．Sticking to doing anything can bring success. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了Sandra第一次和家人一起去徒步旅行的经历。虽然一开始她感到疲惫和紧张，但在哥哥的鼓励下，她坚持了下来，并最终欣赏到了美丽的风景，完成了徒步旅行。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“But today was different. Sandra was wide awake and excited. Her family was going on a hike!...She put on her new shoes and was ready to go.”可知，Sandra因为要去徒步旅行而兴奋得早早起床。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“At first the bees made Sandra nervous, but soon she saw that they were more interested in the flowers than they were in her.”可知，一开始蜜蜂让Sandra感到紧张，但很快她发现它们对花比对她更感兴趣。因此，“they”指的是蜜蜂。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第五段“‘Come on, Sandra,’ said James. ‘You can do it! You’re fifteen years old. That’s old enough to hike.’”以及第六段“Sandra kept going. If her brother said she could do it, Sandra knew she could.”可知，James的话鼓励了Sandra，让她坚持走下去。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第六段“Sandra looked around at the plants to keep her mind off of how tired she felt. There was green everywhere. There were trees with long leaves that Sandra had never seen before. She even saw a small rabbit by the side of the trail.”可知，Sandra通过欣赏周围的美丽景色来分散注意力，减轻疲惫感。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，Sandra在徒步旅行中虽然感到疲惫和紧张，但在哥哥的鼓励下坚持了下来，并最终欣赏到了美丽的风景。这告诉我们，坚持做任何事情都能带来成功。虽然文章中没有直接提到“坚持做任何事情都能带来成功”这句话，但通过Sandra的经历可以推断出这个道理。故选D。 At the picnic, Tom and Becky went into the caves with the other children. They took their candles and walked down a small tunnel. Then Tom saw a small opening he had never seen before. He decided to explore. Becky came with him. They made some marks on the wall. This would help them find their way back. They found a large cave with a spring in it. There were a lot of bats hanging on the roof. The bats did not like the candlelight and attacked the children. Tom and Becky ran. They did not watch where they were going. They escaped from the bats and found a lake. They sat down to rest. “We haven’t heard the other children for a long time,” said Becky. “We’d better go back,” suggested Tom. They tried to find a way back without going through the cave with bats. However, they didn’t know how to get back. They began to shout. Nobody answered. Becky began to cry. “Tom, Tom, we can never get out! We should not have left the others!” Tom tried to make her feel better. They walked around for a while. Then they found a spring and stayed there. Tom had some cake from the picnic in his pocket, and he gave it to Becky. He ate a small piece himself. They shouted again and sat down to wait. They fell asleep. They woke up. They drank water. They fell asleep again. They woke up again. They did not know how long they had been there. 1．Why did Tom and Becky make some marks on the wall? A．To explore the cave. B．To tell other children. C．To help them go back. D．To run away from bats. 2．What is the correct order for Tom and Becky? a. They shouted again and waited.  b. They came into a small opening. c. They didn’t know how to get back.  d. They ate some cake near the spring. e. They met a lot of bats and ran away. A．c-b-a-e-d B．c-b-e-d-a C．b-e-c-a-d D．b-e-c-d-a 3．What does the underlined word “it” refer to? A．Cake. B．Picnic C．Water. D．Spring. 4．According to the passage, we infer that Becky ________. A．had no home B．became afraid C．got hurt badly D．found treasure 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了Tom和Becky在野餐时进入洞穴探险，因迷路而陷入困境的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“They made some marks on the wall. This would help them find their way back.”可知，标记的目的是为了返回时认路。故选C。 2．细节理解题。首先，“Then Tom saw a small opening he had never seen before. He decided to explore. Becky came with him.”说明他们先进入了一个小洞口(b)；接着“There were a lot of bats hanging on the roof. The bats did not like the candlelight and attacked the children. Tom and Becky ran.”表明他们遇到了很多蝙蝠并逃跑(e)；然后“However, they didn't know how to get back.”可知他们不知道怎么回去了(c)；再然后“Tom had some cake from the picnic in his pocket, and he gave it to Becky. He ate a small piece himself.”是他们在泉水附近吃了些蛋糕(d)；最后“They shouted again and sat down to wait.”他们又呼喊并等待(a)。所以正确顺序是b-e-c-d-a，故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章第4段“Tom had some cake from the picnic…and he gave it to Becky”可知，Tom把野餐的蛋糕给了Becky，“it”指代蛋糕。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第3段“Becky began to cry…‘We should not have left the others!’”可知，Becky开始哭泣并觉得他们出不去了，这表明她变得害怕了。故选B。 重难语篇提升练 ① Recently, “How-to” videos have been more and more popular on social media platforms. One particular Internet star, known as “Xiaozhang the worker”, has got over 3 million followers online with her videos. These videos cover basic life skills such as how to attend a concert or take the subway. This growing trend has caused heated discussions about the changing search habits of young people. ② Instead of using traditional search engines like Baidu, young people are now turning to social media platforms like Douyin and Bilibili to search for information. Li Zhouzi, a 14-year-old girl from Shanxi, prefers to search on Bilibili. She finds that she can get information more quickly and easily through videos. For example, when using traditional search engines to solve a physics problem, she often finds herself lost in a sea of information that is difficult to understand. However, videos on Bilibili can explain it in a more interesting and creative way. “The video creators make an effort to explain difficult knowledge in a way that is easy to me,” Li Zhouzi remarked. ③ However, not everyone shares the same search habits. Zhou Yaokai, a senior 3 student from Sichuan, prefers to use official websites or trusted search engines like Baidu when forming opinions on heated topics. He believes that these sources provide more reliable (可靠的) information. Many students, like Zhou Yaokai still prefer traditional search engines for more serious and academic needs. ④ It is worth noting that the use of social media platforms for searching is not only happening in China. Young people in other countries are also using these platforms for different searches, including social news, beauty and fashion, diet, and home cleaning. However, it remains uncertain if traditional search engines will finally be displaced by these social media platforms. 1．Why does the writer use the example of “Xiaozhang the worker” in Paragraph 1? A．To introduce what “How-to” videos are. B．To ask readers to learn basic life skills. C．To lead to the topic of this passage. D．To show the importance of social media. 2．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．A sea of information. B．A heated topic. C．Difficult knowledge. D．A physics problem. 3．What is the main topic of the passage? A．“How-to” videos on social media platforms. B．The changing search habits of young people. C．Li Zhouzi and Zhou Yaokai’s search methods. D．The development of social media platforms. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? （P= Paragraph） A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了年轻人使用社交媒体平台进行搜索在世界各地都很流行，并介绍了几个年轻人喜欢的搜索方式。 1．推理判断题。根据“One particular Internet star, known as ‘Xiaozhang the worker’, … This growing trend has caused heated discussions about the changing search habits of young people.”可推知，作者提到“Xiaozhang the worker”的例子是为了引出文章的话题。故选C。 2．词句猜测题。根据“For example, when using traditional search engines to solve a physics problem, … However, videos on Bilibili can explain it in a more interesting and creative way.”可知，在哔哩哔哩上的视频可以用一种有趣和有创造性的方式解决一道物理题，所以这里的“it”指的是“物理题”。故选D。 3．主旨大意题。主要介绍了年轻人使用社交媒体平台进行搜索在世界各地都很流行，并介绍了几个年轻人喜欢的搜索方式。故选B。 4．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，文章①段以“Xiaozhang the worker”的例子引出年轻人搜索习惯的改变，第②、③段介绍了两个年轻人用抖音，哔哩哔哩和传统的百度方式搜索，第④段总结传统搜索引擎是否最终会被这些社交媒体平台取代，目前尚不确定。选项B符合题意。故选B。 While the dream of most university graduates is to start a successful career in a big city, more and more young people are choosing to stay in their own hometowns so they can stay with their family and friends. For some young people, it is also a matter of improving life quality for other people in their hometowns. Besides, they also have an idea to improve the natural and economic environments in their hometowns for future generations. Li Dan, born in a small village in Southwest China, found that returning home to work in agriculture (农业) could bring her both challenges and a good life. Unlike most of her classmates who chose to work in big cities after graduation, she returned to her village and started her own fruit - growing business. Working hard over the last several years, and taking advantage of new technology and the Internet, she even started agritourism (农业旅游). Now her company makes 6 million yuan yearly and has created more than 50 new jobs. Her success has helped reduce poverty and improve the lives of many people in her village. The Chinese government knows agriculture remains important and young graduates can help come up with better ways to grow crops and develop new creative farming methods by using modern technology. To support these young people, the government offers bank loans (银行贷款) and helpful policies, which are having a positive effect. “Life in big cities is not all it’s cracked up to be”, said Zhang Tao, from Binchuan county in Yunnan Province, “The air is not so fresh, the traffic is terrible, and it is not easy to make a proper living”, he explained. However, what life in one’s hometown offers is a strong supporting network. More importantly, this network is also a good helper for starting new agricultural businesses. Thus, it is no surprise that more new graduates are now attracted to live in the countryside, where they can both achieve their personal dreams and build better hometowns. 1．What is the main change among young university graduates according to the passage? A．Most of them still prefer to work in big cities. B．An increasing number of them are choosing to stay in their hometowns. C．They are generally dissatisfied with the living conditions in big cities. D．They believe that agricultural work is the best career choice. 2．Why does the passage mention Li Dan’s story? A．To show that agriculture is a business to make lots of money. B．To prove that university graduates cannot succeed in big cities. C．To provide an example of how personal efforts can help local development. D．To show that agritourism is the future of agriculture. 3．Why does Zhang Tao believe more graduates are attracted to live in the countryside? A．The countryside offers better career opportunities than cities. B．The strong support network in hometowns helps new businesses succeed easily. C．Graduates prefer the natural environment of the countryside over the pollution in cities. D．The jobs offered in big cities are becoming less popular. 4．According to the passage, what advantage can returning university graduates bring to their hometowns? A．It can lead to a big increase in city populations. B．It can help reduce poverty and improve the local economy. C．It can reduce the need for modern technology in farming. D．It can ensure that all graduates become successful business men. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文探讨大学毕业生就业选择的变化趋势——越来越多年轻人选择返乡而非留在大城市。通过李丹的成功案例和政府政策支持，说明返乡创业既能实现个人价值，又能带动家乡经济发展、改善民生。最后引用张涛的观点，强调家乡的人际网络支持对创业的重要作用。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“While the dream of most university graduates is to start a successful career in a big city, more and more young people are choosing to stay in their own hometowns”可知，年轻大学生主要的改变在于越来越多的他们正选择回到家乡工作。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“Li Dan, born in a small village in Southwest China, found... helped reduce poverty and improve the lives of many people in her village.”可知，李丹的案例中，她通过个人努力 (创业、运用技术) 带动家乡经济 (创造就业、减少贫困)，故推测出文中提及李丹的案例，是为了提供一个靠个人力量如何帮助当地发展的例子。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“However, what life in one’s hometown offers is a strong supporting network. More importantly, this network is also a good helper for starting new agricultural businesses.”可知，张涛认为更多毕业生被吸引到农村工作是因为家乡提供强大的支持网络，助力创业。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段“Her success has helped reduce poverty and improve the lives of many people in her village.”以及第三段“The Chinese government knows agriculture remains important and young graduates can help come up with better ways to grow crops and develop new creative farming methods by using modern technology.”可知，大学生返乡就业的优势是推动农业和经济发展。故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 1 The Changing World 单元话题阅读理解练习 Unit 1 The Changing World单元话题：时代变迁 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 In the past twenty years, many big changes have taken place in my hometown, Zhongxian. Many big companies and factories have been started. Lots of tall buildings are standing here and there. In the past, Zhongxian was only a small mountain town by the Yangtze River. Now it has become a modern city. There will be a new train station in about two years. In the past, people here never saw trains or buses. Few people had bikes. Most people walked if they wanted to leave Zhongxian. Now new train station is being built. And there are more buses to take people to every part of the city and other places. There are also parks, museums and places for people to enjoy sports, music and art. The city government has built more roads. Some people have stopped riding bikes. They have bought cars. The traffic has been very heavy today. It’s a modern city now. Twenty years ago, the population of Zhongxian was not large but now it is much larger. More and more people are coming here to work or live. It has become a new tourist attraction as well. More supermarkets have been opened and you can enjoy beautiful parks, delicious food and some places of great interest. 1．What did Zhongxian use to be like? A．It used to be a modern city. B．It used to be a small mountain town by the Yangtze River. C．It used to be a big city. D．It used to be a beautiful town by the Yangtze River. 2．According to the passage, when can people take the train in Zhongxian? A．It’s about in 2025. B．It’s about in 2028. C．It’s about in 2027. D．It’s about in 2030. 3．How does the writer feel about the great changes in Zhongxian from the passage? A．Excited. B．Disappointed. C．Missed. D．Interested. 4．From the passage, we can learn that we should ______. A．study Chinese hard B．do more sports C．help each other D．be proud of the changes in our hometown There are lots of changes in our town. There is a village called Cang Lang Yuan. It has a population of over 2, 000. There used to be some old and low houses in the village. A lot of houses were built in the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty. In the past there was no factory or school there. To our surprise, now there are some new and tall buildings there. There used to be very dirty and narrow streets. Now the streets are very clean and wide. There are lots of young trees and beautiful flowers on both sides of the street. There used to be a polluted pool in front of the village. Now there is a beautiful park there. But there are still some old houses there. They have been protected. People used to listen to the radio for news and weather information. But now they can get them through TV or the Internet. They are very modern. Now they drive cars to work or travel. Since 1986, there have been great changes in the village. I believe that it will have greater changes in the future. People’s life is getting better and better. 1．Cang Lang Yuan is ▲ . A．a village B．a city C．a country D．a town 2．In the old days, what was the village like? A．There were many tall buildings. B．Some houses were old and low. C．The streets were wide and clean. D．The people were rich. 3．The underlined word “narrow” in the passage means “ ▲ ” in Chinese. A．有趣的 B．无聊的 C．拥挤的 D．狭窄的 4．According to the passage, which of the following is RIGHT? A．There was a school in the village in the past. B．Some old houses have been protected now. C．A beautiful park has been turned into a polluted pool. D．People in the village never travel. 5．What can be the best title of this passage? A．The Old Buildings B．The Changes at Cang Lang Yuan C．People’s Life Is Getting Better and Better D．People Are Friendly in Cang Lang Yuan The traditional wallets would not be used in China within ten years, experts said. At the same time, some people believe that by 2023 digital currency will be used everywhere in China. We won’t need to carry a wallet any more. Customers can pay online or over mobile phones for their goods instead of cash (现金). In the near future, customers are gradually giving up the traditional payment—cash. The same thing happened in England. Harrods Company became the latest shop to stop accepting cash. The company has started an activity. In this activity, five people from London will try to pay for their goods online, although some shops still do not accept it, Experts said it is expected to process (处理) $5 billion worth of payments over mobile phones in the year of 2020. 根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。 1．The sentence “traditional wallets will nor be used” means ________ in the passage. A．people will buy the wallets in fashion B．the new-fashioned wallets will be popular C．people will not need to carry a wallet D．people won’t pay for the goods 2．The underlined part “digital currency” means“________”. A．现金 B．数字货币 C．支票 D．借记卡 3．According to the passage, the main traditional payment method is ________. A．by cash B．by check (支票) C．by debit card (借记卡) D．by digital currency 4．Which of the following statements is true? A．Digital currency will be popular in China. B．Many shops accept digital currency now. C．Harrods Company always uses checks as payment. D．Experts expected to process $5 million worth of payments over mobile phones in 2020. 5．The title of the passage is________. A．Digital Currency B．Old-fashioned Wallets C．Customers in China D．Harrods Company In the last few years, great changes have taken place in our lives. Let’s take a look at how things used to be in the past and what they are like now. Firstly, the way we communicate has changed a lot. In the past, people used to keep in touch with their relatives and friends by writing letters. Writing and sending a letter could take days or even weeks. However, now with the development of technology, we can quickly connect with anyone around the world through emails, social medias and video calls. This has made our lives much more convenient and interconnected. Secondly, our entertainment ways have also seen a great change. In the past, people used to listen to the radio and watch TV for entertainment. They would listen to the radio for news and music, and watch TV programs when they were free. Nowadays, we have many new ways to enjoy ourselves on our smartphones, tablets (平板) and computers. Streaming (流媒体) services like Netflix and Spotify provide us with endless hours of movies, TV shows, and music. What’s more, the way we travel has also changed. In the past, public transportation was the most common travel for most people. Trains, buses, and bicycles were common on the roads. Nowadays, with the rise of private cars and ride-sharing apps, people have more choices when it comes to traveling. Many families now own cars and some even prefer to use electric or hybrid (混合动力) vehicles for a more environmentally friendly travel. Lastly, our living environment has also improved much. In the past, many families lived in small and crowded houses with limited conveniences. However, today, more and more people are moving into large and well-decorated apartments and houses. The quality of life has improved, and people now can get better healthcare and education more easily. In general, the changes that have taken place in our lives over the past few years are truly remarkable. From communication to entertainment, travel, and living environments, we live better and better. 1．What has changed greatly in the last few years according to the passage? A．Our work environments. B．Our communication ways. C．Our food habits. D．Our clothing styles. 2．_________ is NOT mentioned as an entertainment choice in the past. A．Radio B．Television C．Streaming services D．Music 3．According to the passage, which of the following statements about living environments is true? A．People lived in large and well-decorated houses in the past. B．Today, people can have better healthcare and education. C．The quality of life has become worse over the years. D．Many families still live in crowded and small houses today. 4．What’s the best title of this passage? A．Great Changes in Our Life B．We Can Travel Better C．Great Changes in Entertainment D．Ways to Live Better Several years ago, people used to take a bus or taxi to work. However, things have changed nowadays. Many people ride shared bikes to work. Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing and Beijing... wherever you go in China, you’ll see the yellow bicycles of Meituan Bike, the blue bicycles of Hello bike, and the green bicycles of Didi Bike. “This is something five years ago I didn’t see, and suddenly, they’re everywhere. How can this happen in such a short time?” Avery Goldstein, who worked at the University of Pennsylvania, said in an interview. “The shared bikes in China are much more convenient (方便的) to use than those in New York City, as users can unlock (打开) a shared bike with just a smartphone and ride it,” Goldstein added. Goldstein isn’t alone in experiencing the great development and social progress at the amazing China speed. Professor Hormats, a close watcher of China, said that every time he goes to Beijing, he’s impressed (印象深刻的). During his early visits to China, people there wore the same style of clothes and could find only several kinds of shampoo (洗发水) in shops. “For me it was just amazing, people living there may not have noticed the changes day by day, like watching grass grow,” said David Roberts, who first visited China in 1981 and has been visiting the country every year since 1997. “I’d go to China every year and see the exciting changes,” he said. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What do we know about shared bikes in China? A．Shared bikes are everywhere in China nowadays. B．Only four cities in China have shared bikes. C．All kinds of shared bikes are made in China. D．There are just three colours of bikes in China. 2．How did Avery Goldstein feel when he saw shared bikes everywhere? A．Relaxed. B．Worried. C．Upset. D．Surprised. 3．According to Professor Hormats, during his early visits to China, ________. A．people were told to wear the same clothes B．people lived a happy life at that time C．there were only a few kinds of shampoo D．people liked to use the same things 4．In which part of a book can the text be found? A．Friends in China.B．People in China. C．Changes in China. D．Cars in China. It’s clear that the world will be quite different in the year 2045. But what changes might we see? It’s pretty likely that robots and AI technology will bring great changes to jobs. Also, self-driving and flying cars will come into our daily life, making our lives easier. Scientists have even bigger ideas in a video called To the Future. Dr. Juraz believes we might be able to control things round us simply with our thoughts. “Imagine that you could use simple devices (设备) to connect to your mind and control things around you simply by thinking about it. ” Juraz says. According to him, scientists are working on the technologies that can make this happen. They’ve made some progress already. The future has more than just that. Steven says that we’ll be able to create very strong but light things. New materials will change the way we build everything from cars to spacecraft. Imagine cars are safer, more energy-saving, and able to carry heavier things. Lighter spacecraft could mean great cuts in the cost and make more exploration goals possible. Panny believes that our relationship with machines will change. She says, “I think one day we can tell a machine what to do with just a button (按钮) or a few simple words.” For example, pilots have to follow many steps for a plane to take off. But in 2045, according to Panny, “Prepare for taking off, ”and the computer will do the rest. Or maybe, we won’t even need pilots. These are just a few of the many possible changes that 2045 might bring. It makes us wonder what other surprises the future holds. Will there be new forms of energy that change our lives? 1．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．AI that can make our lives become easier. B．The video that shows the new technology. C．The changes that may take place in the future. D．Some inventions that have changed people’s lives. 2．According to Steven, what is the future aircraft like? A．Cheaper. B．Safer. C．Bigger. D．Heavier. 3．How does Panny explain her idea? A．By telling a story. B．By giving an example. C．By listing numbers. D．By making comparisons. 4．What will the writer probably write about after the last paragraph? A．Many possible changes. B．New forms of energy. C．New wonders in 2045. D．Planes without pilots. 5．Which of the following shows the structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． Sandra opened her eyes and jumped out of bed. Most days she hated getting up early. But today was different. Sandra was wide awake and excited. Her family was going on a hike (徒步旅行)! This was Sandra’s first hike. She put on her new shoes and was ready to go. After two hours’ driving, Sandra’s family came to the hiking trail (路径). It was a dirt trail that went into the forest. Sandra, her mother, and her brother James began to walk. Butterflies and bees flew over the flowers. At first the bees made Sandra nervous, but soon she saw that they were more interested in the flowers than they were in her. James had hiked this trail before. He talked about his last hiking experience. Sandra wanted to talk, but she felt out of breath. The trail was steep (陡峭的). They had been walking up the hill for an hour by now. “I’m tired,” Sandra said. “Come on, Sandra,” said James. “You can do it! You’re fifteen years old. That’s old enough to hike.” Sandra kept going. If her brother said she could do it, Sandra knew she could. They kept walking. Sandra looked around at the plants to keep her mind off of how tired she felt. There was green everywhere. There were trees with long leaves that Sandra had never seen before. She even saw a small rabbit by the side of the trail. “Look, Sandra!” her brother called suddenly. The trail ended. They were at a pool at the bottom of a waterfall. Sandra looked up at the water rushing down. How amazing! “Congratulations, Sandra!” said her mother. “You’ve just finished your first hike!” Sandra smiled. She decided that she liked hiking. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What do we know about Sandra from? A．She had a big family. B．She often stayed up late. C．She wanted a new pair of shoes. D．She got up early in excitement for the hike. 2．What does the underlined word “they” refer to? A．The bees. B．The trees. C．The flowers. D．The butterflies. 3．How did James’ words in Paragraph 5 work on Sandra? A．They surprised her. B．They encouraged her. C．They made her feel proud of herself. D．They made her think of some good memories. 4．How did Sandra keep her mind off of her tiredness? A．By singing songs. B．By playing with a small rabbit. C．By enjoying beautiful scenes around her. D．By talking with her mother and brother all the way. 5．What do you learn from the passage? A．Sandra made new friends. B．Sandra has a special hiking trail. C．There’s a dream, it comes true soon. D．Sticking to doing anything can bring success. At the picnic, Tom and Becky went into the caves with the other children. They took their candles and walked down a small tunnel. Then Tom saw a small opening he had never seen before. He decided to explore. Becky came with him. They made some marks on the wall. This would help them find their way back. They found a large cave with a spring in it. There were a lot of bats hanging on the roof. The bats did not like the candlelight and attacked the children. Tom and Becky ran. They did not watch where they were going. They escaped from the bats and found a lake. They sat down to rest. “We haven’t heard the other children for a long time,” said Becky. “We’d better go back,” suggested Tom. They tried to find a way back without going through the cave with bats. However, they didn’t know how to get back. They began to shout. Nobody answered. Becky began to cry. “Tom, Tom, we can never get out! We should not have left the others!” Tom tried to make her feel better. They walked around for a while. Then they found a spring and stayed there. Tom had some cake from the picnic in his pocket, and he gave it to Becky. He ate a small piece himself. They shouted again and sat down to wait. They fell asleep. They woke up. They drank water. They fell asleep again. They woke up again. They did not know how long they had been there. 1．Why did Tom and Becky make some marks on the wall? A．To explore the cave. B．To tell other children. C．To help them go back. D．To run away from bats. 2．What is the correct order for Tom and Becky? a. They shouted again and waited.  b. They came into a small opening. c. They didn’t know how to get back.  d. They ate some cake near the spring. e. They met a lot of bats and ran away. A．c-b-a-e-d B．c-b-e-d-a C．b-e-c-a-d D．b-e-c-d-a 3．What does the underlined word “it” refer to? A．Cake. B．Picnic C．Water. D．Spring. 4．According to the passage, we infer that Becky ________. A．had no home B．became afraid C．got hurt badly D．found treasure 重难语篇提升练 ① Recently, “How-to” videos have been more and more popular on social media platforms. One particular Internet star, known as “Xiaozhang the worker”, has got over 3 million followers online with her videos. These videos cover basic life skills such as how to attend a concert or take the subway. This growing trend has caused heated discussions about the changing search habits of young people. ② Instead of using traditional search engines like Baidu, young people are now turning to social media platforms like Douyin and Bilibili to search for information. Li Zhouzi, a 14-year-old girl from Shanxi, prefers to search on Bilibili. She finds that she can get information more quickly and easily through videos. For example, when using traditional search engines to solve a physics problem, she often finds herself lost in a sea of information that is difficult to understand. However, videos on Bilibili can explain it in a more interesting and creative way. “The video creators make an effort to explain difficult knowledge in a way that is easy to me,” Li Zhouzi remarked. ③ However, not everyone shares the same search habits. Zhou Yaokai, a senior 3 student from Sichuan, prefers to use official websites or trusted search engines like Baidu when forming opinions on heated topics. He believes that these sources provide more reliable (可靠的) information. Many students, like Zhou Yaokai still prefer traditional search engines for more serious and academic needs. ④ It is worth noting that the use of social media platforms for searching is not only happening in China. Young people in other countries are also using these platforms for different searches, including social news, beauty and fashion, diet, and home cleaning. However, it remains uncertain if traditional search engines will finally be displaced by these social media platforms. 1．Why does the writer use the example of “Xiaozhang the worker” in Paragraph 1? A．To introduce what “How-to” videos are. B．To ask readers to learn basic life skills. C．To lead to the topic of this passage. D．To show the importance of social media. 2．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．A sea of information. B．A heated topic. C．Difficult knowledge. D．A physics problem. 3．What is the main topic of the passage? A．“How-to” videos on social media platforms. B．The changing search habits of young people. C．Li Zhouzi and Zhou Yaokai’s search methods. D．The development of social media platforms. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? （P= Paragraph） A． B． C． D． While the dream of most university graduates is to start a successful career in a big city, more and more young people are choosing to stay in their own hometowns so they can stay with their family and friends. For some young people, it is also a matter of improving life quality for other people in their hometowns. Besides, they also have an idea to improve the natural and economic environments in their hometowns for future generations. Li Dan, born in a small village in Southwest China, found that returning home to work in agriculture (农业) could bring her both challenges and a good life. Unlike most of her classmates who chose to work in big cities after graduation, she returned to her village and started her own fruit - growing business. Working hard over the last several years, and taking advantage of new technology and the Internet, she even started agritourism (农业旅游). Now her company makes 6 million yuan yearly and has created more than 50 new jobs. Her success has helped reduce poverty and improve the lives of many people in her village. The Chinese government knows agriculture remains important and young graduates can help come up with better ways to grow crops and develop new creative farming methods by using modern technology. To support these young people, the government offers bank loans (银行贷款) and helpful policies, which are having a positive effect. “Life in big cities is not all it’s cracked up to be”, said Zhang Tao, from Binchuan county in Yunnan Province, “The air is not so fresh, the traffic is terrible, and it is not easy to make a proper living”, he explained. However, what life in one’s hometown offers is a strong supporting network. More importantly, this network is also a good helper for starting new agricultural businesses. Thus, it is no surprise that more new graduates are now attracted to live in the countryside, where they can both achieve their personal dreams and build better hometowns. 1．What is the main change among young university graduates according to the passage? A．Most of them still prefer to work in big cities. B．An increasing number of them are choosing to stay in their hometowns. C．They are generally dissatisfied with the living conditions in big cities. D．They believe that agricultural work is the best career choice. 2．Why does the passage mention Li Dan’s story? A．To show that agriculture is a business to make lots of money. B．To prove that university graduates cannot succeed in big cities. C．To provide an example of how personal efforts can help local development. D．To show that agritourism is the future of agriculture. 3．Why does Zhang Tao believe more graduates are attracted to live in the countryside? A．The countryside offers better career opportunities than cities. B．The strong support network in hometowns helps new businesses succeed easily. C．Graduates prefer the natural environment of the countryside over the pollution in cities. D．The jobs offered in big cities are becoming less popular. 4．According to the passage, what advantage can returning university graduates bring to their hometowns? A．It can lead to a big increase in city populations. B．It can help reduce poverty and improve the local economy. C．It can reduce the need for modern technology in farming. D．It can ensure that all graduates become successful business men. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$