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2025-2026学年一线教师制作新课程英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新课程英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Module 1 Wonders of the world 单元话题阅读理解进阶练15篇 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练5篇 （24-25九年级上·陕西渭南·阶段练习）Here is some information about some of the wonders of the world. I am sure you will be interested in them. The Pyramids of EgyptThere are about ninety pyramids known today. The most well-known was built for Pharao (法老) Khufu. It is known as the “Great Pyramid”. It’s also the largest one. Workers used about 2.3 million blocks of stones and spent 20 years building it. The Hanging Garden of BabylonThe garden sat on a hill. It was a large and wonderful building. Many parts of the garden were high up on large columns (支柱), There were many big and green trees with lovely flowers. Although there are many different ideas about the garden, scientists are still not sure whether this wonder ever existed (存在)! The Lighthouse of AlexandriaThe Lighthouse of Alexandria was built about 2,000 years ago. It was in Egypt, too. It was one of the ancient wonders of the world, about 135 meters high. It was once the highest building in the world. Although it doesn’t exist now, many people come to see its relic (遗迹) every year. 1．It took workers________ to build the “Great Pyramid”. A．15 years B．20 years C．23 years D．25 years 2．________ was once the highest building in the world. A．The Pyramids of Egypt B．The Hanging Garden of Babylon C．The Lighthouse of Alexandria D．The Stonehenge 3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the text? A．The Lighthouse of Alexandria was in Egypt. B．People used many stones to build the Great Pyramid. C．The writer introduced three world wonders in the text. D．Scientists said that the Hanging Garden of Babylon has never existed. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了世界七大奇迹中的三个：埃及的金字塔、巴比伦的空中花园和亚历山大的灯塔。文章详细描述了这些奇迹的建造过程、特点以及它们的现状，展现了人类历史上的伟大成就。 1．细节理解题。根据文章中关于“The most well-known was built for Pharao (法老) Khufu... Workers used about 2.3 million blocks of stones and spent 20 years building it.”的描述，可知建造“大金字塔”花费了工人20年的时间。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章中关于“The Lighthouse of Alexandria was built about 2,000 years ago... It was once the highest building in the world.”的描述，可知亚历山大的灯塔曾经是世界上最高的建筑。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章中关于“The Hanging Garden of Babylon... Although there are many different ideas about the garden, scientists are still not sure whether this wonder ever existed (存在)!”的描述，可知科学家们对于巴比伦的空中花园是否存在仍然不确定，并没有明确表示它从未存在过。因此，选项D“Scientists said that the Hanging Garden of Babylon has never existed.”是不正确的。故选D。 （24-25九年级·辽宁·开学考试）①My choice for a modern wonder of the world is the Simplon Tunnel (辛普朗隧道) in Switzerland. It’s actually two tunnels-railway tracks run through both of them. ②They’re each almost twenty kilometres long. They’re not the longest tunnels in the world now, but they were when they were built, back in the beginning of the 20th century. The first one was started in 1898 and opened in 1906. The other one was started in 1912 and was opened in 1921, so each one was taken about eight years to build. The first tunnel was built by drilling (钻孔) in both directions—when the two drill-holes met in 1905, they were only two centimeters out of alignment (不在一条直线上). In those days, that was a tremendous success. ③While it was being built, about 3,000 people worked on the construction (建造) every day. The working conditions weren’t very good—for example, it was often very hot inside and more than sixty people died during the building of the tunnel. ④The tunnel joins Switzerland and Italy, and it has helped to make the travel between the two countries a lot easier than it was before. Now, people can put their car on the train and take it through the tunnel, so they don’t have to drive over the Simplon Pass. ⑤I think this was a great thing to build all those years ago and it has made a big difference to the whole of that part of Europe. 1．The two tunnels took about _________ years to build. A．eight B．sixteen C．twenty D．forty 2．What does the underlined word “tremendous” probable mean? A．Fantastic. B．Natural. C．Simple. D．National. 3．Which of the following is TRUE about the Simplon Tunnel? A．About 3,000 people died during the building. B．The tunnel connects France and Italy. C．Cars can’t be put on the train through it. D．It was difficult to construct the tunnel. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the text? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了作者眼中现代世界奇迹之一的辛普朗隧道，包括其建造历史、建造条件、作用以及对欧洲的影响。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“The first one was started in 1898 and opened in 1906. The other one was started in 1912 and was opened in 1921, so each one was taken about eight years to build.”可知，第一条隧道建造了8年，第二条隧道也建造了8年，所以两条隧道一共建造了16年。故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据画线词上文“when the two drill-holes met in 1902, they were only two centimeters out of alignment”可知，当两个钻孔在1902年相遇时，它们只有两厘米不在一条直线上，结合画线词后文“success”及选项可知，在那个时候，这是一个巨大的成功，所以画线词意思是“巨大的，极好的”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“The working conditions weren’t very good—for example, it was often very hot inside and more than sixty people died during the building of the tunnel.”可知，辛普朗隧道的建造过程很艰难。故选D。 4．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段引出了这项成就；第二段到第四段讲述了隧道的一些细节；最后一段进行总结，表述自己的观点。故选A。 （2025九年级·安徽·专题练习）There are a lot of canals (运河) in the world. Some of them are famous. Have you ever heard of them? The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand CanalChinese people started to build the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in the Spring and Autumn Period. As the oldest and longest man-made canal in the world, it starts from Beijing in the north and ends in Hangzhou in the south with a total length of about 1,794 kilometers. The Suez CanalThe Suez Canal is a man-made canal through Egypt, connecting (连接) the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. In March, 2021, a ship called Ever Given got stuck (搁浅) in the Suez Canal. The ship is about 400 meters long — that’s bigger than the Empire State Building in New York, the US. The Panama CanalThe Panama Canal is an important waterway connecting the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean. It’s in Panama. The whole canal is 65 kilometers long, and is known as one of the seven engineering wonders of the world. It was built and opened by the United States in 1914. Its opening has greatly made the shipping distance (距离) between the two oceans much shorter. The Kiel CanalThe Kiel Canal in Germany goes through the middle of Schleswig-Holstein and it is 98 kilometers long. The Kiel Canal is a two-way waterway that connects the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. Every year, about 32, 000 ships pass through the Kiel Canal. 1．When did people begin to build the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal? A．About 98 years ago. B．In March, 2021. C．In the year of 1914. D．In the Spring and Autumn Period. 2．Where is the Suez Canal? A．In China. B．In Egypt. C．In Panama. D．In Germany. 3．The Panama Canal has made the shipping distance between ________ and ________ much shorter. A．Beijing; Hangzhou B．the Atlantic; the Pacific Ocean C．the Mediterranean; the Red Sea D．the Baltic Sea; the North Sea 4．What is the Kiel Canal like? A．It is 65 kilometers long. B．It is the oldest man-made canal in the world. C．About 32,000 ships pass through it every year. D．It is a one-way waterway in Germany. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文介绍世界上几条著名运河，包括京杭大运河、苏伊士运河、巴拿马运河和基尔运河的相关信息。 1．细节理解题。根据“Chinese people started to build the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in the Spring and Autumn Period.”可知，人们在春秋时期开始修建京杭大运河。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“The Suez Canal is a man-made canal through Egypt, connecting (连接) the Mediterranean and the Red Sea.”可知，苏伊士运河在埃及。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“The Panama Canal is an important waterway connecting the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean...Its opening has greatly made the shipping distance (距离) between the two oceans much shorter.”可知，巴拿马运河缩短了大西洋和太平洋之间的航运距离。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Every year, about 32, 000 ships pass through the Kiel Canal.”可知，每年约有32000艘船通过基尔运河。故选C。 （24-25九年级·广东东莞·阶段练习）National parks are large areas of public land. They give a safe home for local plants and animals. They help keep the air and water clean. They also give us the best trips. Today, there are nearly 7,000 national parks around the world. Forbes has listed 12 of the most beautiful ones in the world that will surprise you with their amazing landscapes, geographic wonders and colorful plants and animals. The Grand Canyon (大峡谷) National Park of the US is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It is best known for its size and depth. It is 446 kilometers long, up to 29 kilometers wide and 6 kilometers deep. The immensity of the canyon makes people think big. Every year, about 5million people visit here. Taking a tour in the South Rim offers visitors the park's full views, while the North Rim shows beautiful wild flowers. If you love animals, you'll like the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The “Big Five” live here. They are the lion, African elephant, African leopard, black rhinoceros and African buffalo. The name “Big Five” came from the five animals that were the hardest to catch. Now they are what people most want to see in the wild. If you visit the park, you should never miss the migration (迁徙) of over 5 million wildebeest (角马) and 250,000 zebras every year. This is the most famous sight of the park. 1．Which is NOT right about national parks according to Paragraph 1? A．Wild plants and animals are protected in national parks. B．Forbes has listed twelve of the world’s largest national parks. C．National parks are attractive because of their natural beauty. D．A national park is public land that covers a large area. 2．What does the underlined word “immensity” mean in paragraph 2? A．natural wonder. B．colorful view C．unusual beauty D．great size 3．How many kinds of animals are mentioned in  Paragraph 3? A．Five. B．Six. C．Seven. D．Eight. 4．Which is the best title for this passage? A．Traveling to the Serengeti National Park. B．Seven natural wonders of the world. C．Stepping into the National Park. D．Taking a tour in the Grand Canyon 5．If the author continues to write this article, what would he probably write? A．more national parks in the world. B．his wonderful trip to the Grand Canyon. C．famous historic wonders in Africa. D．ways to keep the air and water clean. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文介绍了国家公园的定义与作用，并重点推荐了美国大峡谷国家公园和坦桑尼亚塞伦盖蒂国家公园。国家公园不仅为野生动植物提供栖息地、净化空气和水源，还以壮丽景观吸引游客。福布斯列出的世界最美国家公园中，大峡谷以规模和深度著称，塞伦盖蒂则因动物迁徙奇观闻名。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Forbes has listed 1 of the most beautiful ones in the world”可知，福布斯列出的是“最美”国家公园，而非“最大”。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。第二段前半部分用具体数据（446公里长、29公里宽、6公里深）描述大峡谷的“size and depth（规模和深度）”，“immensity”后接“makes people think big”，可推断该词意为“巨大的规模”。故选D。 3．细节理解题。第三段提到“Big Five”动物（狮子、非洲象、非洲豹、黑犀牛、非洲水牛），以及角马和斑马，共7种动物。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。文章开篇介绍国家公园的定义与作用，随后以大峡谷和塞伦盖蒂为例展开说明，核心是“介绍国家公园”。故选C。 5．推理判断题。第一段提到福布斯列出12个最美国家公园，第二段和第三段仅介绍了其中2个，按行文逻辑，后续最可能继续介绍“世界上更多国家公园”。故选A。 （24-25九年级·云南昆明·期末）Kunming Stone Forest (Shilin in Chinese) is one of the most popular tourist places in Yunnan. People have known it since the Ming Dynasty (1368—1644) as “the First Wonder (奇观) of the World”. As people say that if you visit Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest, you’re wasting your time. Here’s some useful information about planning a visit to the Stone Forest. Location Shilin Yi Nationality Autonomous County, 120 kilometers and 3 hours’ drive from Kunming Area 350 square kilometers in size Places of Interest Greater &amp; Lesser Stone Forests, Naigu Stone Forest, Zhiyun Cave, Dadieshui Waterfall, Qifeng Cave, Guishan Mountain Ticket ¥130 for an adult; ¥65 for children from 7 to 18 years old and adults from 60 to 70 years old; Free for children under 7 years old or 1.2 meters and adults over 70 years old. Note: The fee (费用) includes the ticket for the Karst Museum inside. Battery Car ¥25 Advised Time for a Visit 3 to 4 hours Opening Hours May to September: 7:00 a. m.—5:30 p. m. October to April: 7:30 a. m.—5:30 p. m. 1．How long does it take if you drive to the Stone Forest from Kunming? A．2 hours. B．3 hours. C．4 hours. D．5 hours. 2．If Mr. White and Mrs. White with their 5-year-old son visit the Stone Forest, how much should they pay? A．¥65. B．¥130. C．¥195. D．¥260. 3．When can visitors get into the Stone Forest? A．At 7:00 a. m. in May. B．At 7:00 a. m. in January. C．At 7:00 a. m. in February. D．At 7:00 a. m. in December. 4．Which of the following is NOT true according to the text? A．The Stone Forest is known as “the First Wonder of the World”. B．You can enjoy a waterfall in the Stone Forest. C．You don’t have to pay for the battery car. D．It may take you about 3 to 4 hours to visit the Stone Forest. 5．What’s the main purpose (目的) of the text? A．To tell the history of the Stone Forest. B．To introduce different places of the Stone Forest. C．To compare different prices of visiting the Stone Forest. D．To give some information about visiting the Stone Forest. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了云南石林的旅游信息。 1．细节理解题。根据“3 hours’ drive from Kunming”可知， 从昆明开车去石林要3小时。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“¥130 for an adult...Free for children under 7 years old”可知，成年人票价为130元，7岁以下的儿童免费。由此推知，怀特夫妇带着5岁的儿子参观石林需支付：130+130+0=260元。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Opening Hours: May to September: 7:00 a. m.—5:30 p. m.”可知，在五月份的时候，游客在早上7点可以进入石林。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Battery Car: ¥25”可知，电动车要收费。因此，选项C“你不需要为电动车付费”表述错误。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。根据“Here’s some useful information about planning a visit to the Stone Forest.”并通读全文可知，本文旨在提供石林旅游信息。故选D。 进阶拓展训练5篇 （24-25九年级·甘肃天水·期末）To most people, Mount Qomolangma is one of the greatest wonders of the world. But only the best climbers reach the top only if they overcome the terrible conditions first. On the mountain, the temperature can fall to -30℃. Climbers must also deal with thin air, high cliffs (悬崖), and changeable weather. Before 1960, no one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side. Mountain climbers even called that way the Death Road, but the climbers from Chinese climbing team made up their mind to make the climb. On 24 May 1960, climbers Liu Lianman, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua and Gong Bu arrived at the Second Step. People said it was so high that even birds could not reach it. Liu allowed his teammates to step on his shoulders. Bit by bit, the climbers pulled themselves up, and they made it past the Second Step. At 4:20 a. m. on 25 May, the Chinese national flag flew above the world’s highest mountain for the first time. In 1975, another Chinese team wanted to do research on Qomolangma. This time, they brought a ladder to the Second Step. Today, most climbers from the north still use the “Chinese Ladder” to reach the top much faster. In 2020, a third team came to Qomolangma to measure its height. Finally, it turned out the highest mountain in the world is 8,848.86 metres high. Climbing Qomolangma is dangerous. Some climbers reach the top successfully, but many fail. Why do people still risk their lives to do it? That’s because human ambition (雄心) cannot be stopped! 1．When did people first reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side? A．In 1960. B．In 1975. C．In 2020. D．In 2024. 2．How did Liu Lianman and his teammates get through the Second Step? A．They made a ladder by themselves. B．They made their bags as light as possible. C．They climbed up with the help of others. D．They stepped on each other’s shoulders to climb up. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 4? A．In 1975, a team measured Qomolangma’s height. B．In 2020, Chinese team brought a ladder to the Second Step. C．The Qomolangma was turned out to be 8, 848.86 metres high. D．Most climbers from the north seldom use the “Chinese Ladder”. 4．Which is the right structure of the passage?(①= Paragraph 1, ②= Paragraph 2,..) A． B． C． D． 5．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Reaching New Heights B．Fight for National Dreams C．Challenge Yourself Bravely D．Wonders of Mount Qomolangma 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了中国登山队在不同时期攀登珠穆朗玛峰的具体经历，如1960年首次从北侧登顶、1975年为研究登山及留下“中国梯”、2020年测量珠峰高度等。 1．细节理解题。根据“Before 1960, no one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side... At 4:20 a.m. on 25 May, the Chinese national flag flew above the world’s highest mountain for the first time.”可知，1960年人们首次从北侧登顶珠峰，故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Liu allowed his teammates to step on his shoulders. Bit by bit, the climbers pulled themselves up, and they made it past the Second Step.”可知，刘连满和队友们是通过踩着他的肩膀爬上了第二台阶，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“In 2020, a third team came to Qomolangma to measure its height. Finally, it turned out the highest mountain in the world is 8,848.86 metres high.”可知，珠穆朗玛峰最终被测量为8848.86米高，故选C。 4．篇章结构题。结合全文可知，第一段引出珠峰攀登的艰难；第二段到第四段文章讲述了1960年中国队首次从北侧登顶的故事，然后提到1975年和2020年中国队在珠峰的行动；第五段点明人类攀登珠峰的意义，所以本文属于“总起—分述—总结” 结构，故选A。 5．最佳标题题。本文主要讲述了中国登山队不断挑战，登上珠峰新高度的故事，选项A“Reaching New Heights”最能概括文章主旨，故选A。 （2024·黑龙江大庆·一模）These are dream places for people who love visiting the wonders of the world. The Grand Canyon, USA The Grand Canyon is as long as 443 kilometers. It is formed by the Colorado River which cuts down through northwest Arizona. Visitors should be much more careful: It’s very dangerous to walk on the edge (边缘). Petra, Jordan The city of Petra was built in rocky cliffs (悬崖) more than 2, 000 years ago. Temples (寺庙) and palaces were all cut out of the cliffs, whose amazing colors give the city its rose-red look. A viewer’s opinion: It’s very difficult to imagine how huge and wonderful it is from photos—you have to see it in person. Venice, Italy Venice lies on 118 islands, and has over 400 bridges. You can visit the Doge’s Palace, the home of many of Venice’s most famous paintings and artists. A viewer’s opinion: Here you can experience great arts and buildings all around you. Koh Samui, Thailand Koh Samui is full of white beaches and blue seas. Whether you want beautiful beaches, great shopping or an exciting night-life, you’ll find it in Koh Samui. A viewer’s opinion: You’d better not go there in the first quarter of the year, because it is the tourist season. 1．If you want to enjoy wonderful works of art, you can to _________. A．The Grand Canyon, USA B．Petra, Jordan C．Venice, Italy D．Koh Samui, Thailand 2．When is the tourist season in Koh Samui? A．From January to March. B．From April to June. C．From July to September. D．From October to December. 3．In which part of a magazine can we read the passage? A．Science. B．Health. C．Travel. D．Sport. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了四个旅游胜地的历史，景观特点以及游客感受等信息。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“Venice lies on 118 islands, and has over 400 bridges. You can visit the Doge’s Palace, the home of many of Venice’s most famous paintings and artists.”可知，威尼斯有许多著名的艺术作品和艺术家，因此如果你想欣赏精彩的艺术作品，可以去威尼斯，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文中“A viewer’s opinion: You’d better not go there in the first quarter of the year, because it is the tourist season.”可知，游客建议不要在第一季度去Koh Samui，因为那是旅游旺季，因此旅游旺季是从一月到三月，故选A。 3．推理判断题。这篇文章介绍了几个世界奇观的旅游胜地，因此可以在杂志的旅游部分看到这篇文章，故选C。 （24-25九年级上·陕西西安·阶段练习）The Great Wall is one of the greatest wonders of the world. With a history of more than 2,000 years, it is a very popular place of interest. It is the longest wall in the world. It’s from Shanhaiguan on the east to Gansu Province in the north-west of China. It is about 8 metres high. The top is 8 metres wide and it gets even wider at the bottom—15 metres. It is made of rock (岩石). The top is hard enough for men to ride horses on. It was very hard to build the Great Wall in the old times. People built it by hand and it took hundreds of years to finish. Thousands of men died when they built it. No one can tell for sure when the ancient Chinese began to build the Great Wall. Now many people think that the ancient Chinese built the wall to protect their people from wars during the early Zhou Dynasty. Then, the first emperor Qin Shi Huang joined to build the wall and made it even bigger. Today, many visitors go to see the Great Wall. When they stand on top of a tower and look down on this wall, they can’t help saying, “Wow, that’s fantastic!” Now some parts of the Great Wall are broken and some even have disappeared from the world, so people begin to protect the Great Wall. 1．The Great Wall has a history of ________ years. A．only 2 thousand B．over 2 hundred C．over 2 thousand D．only 2 hundred 2．The underlined word “disappeared” probably means “________” A．being great to enjoy B．being impossible to see C．being well-known to people D．being possible to find out 3．Which is NOT true about the Great Wall? A．Qin Shi Huang first began to build the Great Wall. B．Ancient people built the Great Wall by using their hands. C．The Great Wall is made of rock and about 8 metres high. D．No one can make sure when ancient Chinese started building the Great Wall. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了长城这一历史名胜。 1．细节理解题。根据“With a history of more than 2,000 years”可知长城有2000多年的历史。故选C。 2．词义猜测题。根据“Now some parts of the Great Wall are broken and some even have disappeared from the world, so people begin to protect the Great Wall.”可知现在长城的一些部分已经损坏，有些甚至已经从世界上消失了，故此处划线部分意为“消失”，即“不可能看到”。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“No one can tell for sure when the ancient Chinese began to build the Great Wall. Now many people think that the ancient Chinese built the wall to protect their people from wars during the early Zhou Dynasty”可知没有人能确切地说出中国古代人什么时候开始修建长城的，现在很多人认为，中国古代人在周朝早期修建长城是为了保护人民免受战争的影响，选项A错误。故选A。 （23-24九年级上·江西宜春·期末）National Parks in Utah Zion National Park It’s perfect for scenic drives and outdoor adventures. One of the park highlights is the Zion Canyons, which offers different hiking opportunities. Late spring or early fall is the best time to visit Zion National Park, since most facilities are open during this time. However, if you don’t mind cold weather, visit during the late fall and winter. Bryce Canyon National Park It’s home to the greatest number of hoodoos (石林) on earth, which are one of the natural wonders of the world. You can see most of Bryce Canyon’s highlights in one day by taking the scenic drive and making stops at various views. Most people visit the park between May and September since the weather is warmer. Canyonlands National Park Although it’s the 23rd largest National Park in the US, Canyonlands is the largest out of the four national parks in Utah. The best time of the year to visit is when the weather is pleasant in the spring and fall. The park has four main parts: The Maze, Island in the Sky, The Needles, and Horseshoe Canyon. If you plan to visit every part, you can go on a boat tour to explore it. Arches National Park Known as a red-rock wonderland, Arches National Park is popular for its stone arches (石拱). The park has over 2,000 stone arches, with Landscape Arch the largest. The park is busiest from March through October. However, the spring and fall temperatures are the most comfortable. So, the best time to visit is April, May, September and October. 1．When is the best time to visit Zion National Park? A．Late spring. B．Early summer. C．Late fall. D．Early winter. 2．What is special about Canyonlands National Park? A．It features hike programs. B．It is known for stone arches. C．It is the largest one in Utah. D．It requires advance bookings. 3．What can you do in Arches National Park? A．Take a journey down a river. B．Explore the Zion Canyons. C．Tour Island in the Sky. D．Admire the red rock. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是说明文。文章分别介绍了犹他州的四个国家公园：锡安国家公园、布莱斯峡谷国家公园、峡谷地国家公园和拱门国家公园的特点以及最佳游览时间。 1．细节理解题。根据“Late spring or early fall is the best time to visit Zion National Park”可知，最佳访时间是晚春和早秋。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Canyonlands is the largest out of the four national parks in Utah.”可知，Canyonlands National Park是犹他州最大的国家公园。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Known as a red-rock wonderland, Arches National Park is popular for its stone arches.”可知，可以欣赏到红色的岩石。故选D。 （24-25九年级上·广东江门·期中）Does the Dead Sea (死海) sound like a place where you’d like to go swimming? What do you expect to see in it? Do you believe there are dead things in the Dead Sea? Lying in southwest Asia, the Dead Sea is about 80 kilometres long, about 18 kilometres wide and about 400 metres deep. It also has some other names, such as the Salt Sea, the East Sea, or the Sea of the Plain. Even though it’s called the Dead Sea, it isn’t a sea at all! It’s a lake. Different from other lakes you might have seen, the Dead Sea is a quite salty lake. In fact, the Dead Sea is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world. The Dead Sea is so salty that nothing can live in it. That’s why it’s called the Dead Sea. And the Dead Sea stays quite salty because it gets only a little rain, and so little fresh water gets into the Dead Sea each year. Don’t let the name of the Dead Sea make you feel scared. The Dead Sea is a surprising place to visit, and many people go to the Dead Sea each year on holiday. One interesting thing is that anyone can float (漂浮) in the Dead Sea. So if you walk on the beach of the Dead Sea on a warm day, perhaps you can see many people floating in its waters. You might even see many of them reading books or magazines! 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving examples. D．By asking questions. 2．What can we learn about the Dead Sea in Paragraph 2? ①Its size.    ②Its history.    ③Its place.    ④Its importance. A．①② B．①③ C．②④ D．③④ 3．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The Dead Sea is a salty lake. B．The Dead Sea has a strange name. C．Almost no rain or fresh water enters the Dead Sea. D．Nothing can live in the Dead Sea—plants or animals! 4．What does the underlined word “scared” mean? A．Tired. B．Lucky. C．Afraid. D．Excited. 5．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To ask for opinions on swimming in the Dead Sea. B．To share travelling experiences around the Dead Sea. C．To encourage more people to read books in the Dead Sea. D．To introduce one of the most surprising natural wonders of the world. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了死海的相关信息。 1．细节理解题。根据“Does the Dead Sea (死海) sound like a place where you’d like to go swimming? What do you expect to see in it? Do you believe there are dead things in the Dead Sea?”可知，作者是通过提出问题来引出文章主题的。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Lying in southwest Asia, the Dead Sea is about 80 kilometres long, about 18 kilometres wide and about 400 metres deep.”可知，本段提到了死海的大小和位置。故选B。 3．主旨大意题。根据第三段描述可知，主要内容是讲述死海是一个非常咸的湖泊，包括其盐度极高的原因及其不能孕育生命的特性。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据“Don’t let the name of the Dead Sea make you feel scared.”可知，不要因死海的名字而感到害怕，此处“scared”的意思是“害怕的”，与“Afraid”语意相近。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了死海的特点及其旅游价值，旨在向读者介绍这个自然奇观。故选D。 能力综合实践5篇 （24-25九年级上·浙江台州·期中）From voluntarily collecting historical materials related to the Great Wall in his Shanxi hometown in Province to becoming an official cultural heritage protector, Yuan Xuerui has spent over twenty years safeguarding the ancient wonder. China’s Great Wall is one of the great wonders of the world and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built from 3 BC to the 1800s on the north of the country, the Great Wall has a total length of more than 20,000 kilometers. Yuan, 55, was born in Qingxibao at the foot of the ancient wall in Shanxi’s Daixian county, which is part of the city of Xinzhou. His love for the ancient wall motivated (激励) him to protect it, and when not engaged (从事) in farm work, he spent most of his time walking along the wall to collect bricks that had fallen off due to the long time and prepare for repairs. “What others think as a difficult and dull task of cultural heritage protection often brings me unexpected discoveries,” Yuan said. He officially became a cultural heritage worker in 2018, and since then his duties have expanded from collecting bricks to organizing ancient documents related to the wall to better tell stories about it. As a heritage worker, Yuan has come to understand the meaning of the Great Wall. “Each brick has endured (忍受) the test of time over hundreds of years—in some cases more than a thousand—carrying rich historical memories,” he said. This summer, Yuan organized a campaign to call for people to collect bricks for the future repair of the wall. Many bricks were taken away from the Great Wall by local villagers to build their houses in the 1960s and 1970s. “As villagers’ awareness of the need to protect the wall has grown, nowadays, when locals find fallen bricks along the Great Wall, they will pick them up,” he said. “If they see garbage, they will also pick it up and throw it into bins.” 1．What is Yuan Xuerui’s job now? A．A local farmer. B．A repairman. C．A cultural heritage protector. D．A brick collector. 2．How does Yuan Xuerui view his job? A．Difficult and dull. B．Exciting and popular. C．Tiring and disappointing. D．Surprising and meaningful. 3．What did Yuan Xuerui do as a cultural heritage worker? a. He made speeches.   b. He collect bricks.   c. He engaged in farm work. d. He organized ancient documents.   e. He called for people to join in. A．bde B．bcd C．abc D．cde 4．Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage? A．Man’s journey with Great Wall just begins B．Man’s efforts to protect Great Wall paying off C．Man’s love for Great Wall remains unchanged D．Man’s love for Great Wall reaches new heights 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文讲述了袁雪瑞从自愿收集家乡山西长城相关历史资料，到成为官方文化遗产保护者的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“From voluntarily collecting historical materials related to the Great Wall in his Shanxi hometown in Province to becoming an official cultural heritage protector, Yuan Xuerui has spent over twenty years safeguarding the ancient wonder.”可知，他现在是官方文化遗产保护者。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“‘What others think as a difficult and dull task of cultural heritage protection often brings me unexpected discoveries,’ Yuan said.”可推知，他觉得这份工作让人惊喜又有意义。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“He officially became a cultural heritage worker in 2018, and since then his duties have expanded from collecting bricks to organizing ancient documents related to the wall to better tell stories about it.”和“This summer, Yuan organized a campaign to call for people to collect bricks for the future repair of the wall.”可知，他的工作有：收集砖块、整理文献和号召人们加入。故选A。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段可知，袁雪瑞的付出在逐渐被认可，保护长城的意识在不断增强，其努力正在产生效果。选项B“人类保护长城的努力得到了回报”最为合适。故选B。 （2025·黑龙江大庆·模拟预测）When a group of farmers began digging a well in China in 1974, they hoped to find water for their dry crops. Instead, they discovered a surprising secret that had been hidden under the ground for over two thousand years. After the discovery was reported to the government, teams of archaeologists (考古学家) took over. Instead of just a few statues (雕像), archaeologists found a whole army of life-size pottery (陶土) soldiers. Today this army of pottery is known as the Terracotta Warriors. Today two million people a year visit the Terracotta Army Museum outside the city of Xi’an. Inside the large buildings, visitors can view three of the deep pits (坑). Pit 1 is the largest and was the first to be discovered. Covering an area about the size of three football fields, the pit is filled with long lines of warriors as far as the eye can see. Near the back of the building workers are actively repairing more soldiers. Pits 2 and 3 are smaller, but no less interesting. As large as the Terracotta Warriors are, an even greater treasure place waits to be discovered. A tall pile of earth stands less than a mile from the museum. Under it, Qin Shi Huang’s tomb, with all its treasures and secrets, has been hidden for more than two thousand years. Archaeologists won’t excavate it until they know they can do so without harming any weak historical things or making workers work within the deadly mercury (水银) believed to be there. By using modern tools, scientists have found Qin Shi Huang’s tomb to be even larger than once believed. One day, people will find more secrets of the Eighth Wonders of the World. 1．What did the farmers discover when digging the well? A．A few statues B．An army of life-size pottery soldiers C．Qin Shi Huang’s tomb D．Deadly mercury 2．How does the writer introduce the three pits? A．By telling stories. B．By describing. C．By comparing. D．By asking questions. 3．What does the underlined word “excavate” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Dig B．Design C．Repair D．Challenge 4．What is the purpose of this passage? A．To tell how people found the wonder in Xi’an. B．To show why people love to visit the Terracotta Army Museum. C．To introduce how people dig the Qin Shi Huang’s tomb. D．To introduce what people have found and done with the wonder in Xi’an. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了1974年中国农民在挖井时意外发现秦始皇兵马俑的过程，以及后续的考古发现和博物馆建设情况，同时提及尚未发掘的秦始皇陵及其潜在危险。 1．细节理解题。根据“Instead, they discovered…a whole army of life-size pottery soldiers”可知，农民挖井时发现的是一支真人大小的陶土士兵军队，而非少量雕像或陵墓本身。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第3段对三个坑的描写“Pit 1 is the largest…”、“Pits 2 and 3 are smaller, but no less interesting”可知，作者通过比较介绍坑的特点。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章第4段“Archaeologists won’t excavate it until…without harming any weak historical things”可知考古学家不会挖掘它，直到他们知道他们可以这样做，excavate指“挖掘”，与选项A（Dig）同义。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。全文围绕兵马俑的发现（第1-2段）、博物馆现状（第3段）及未发掘的秦始皇陵（第4段）展开，选项D“介绍西安这一奇迹的发现与后续工作”最全面概括。故选D。 （2025·广东广州·一模）Grand Canyon National Park (大峡谷国家公园) is a super popular park in the United States. Every year, around 5.5 million people go to see the Grand Canyon. It is often regarded as one of the Wonders of the World. The “South Rim” (南缘) Most visitors see the Grand Canyon from the “South Rim”. The “South Rim” is open all year long. It includes: uGrand Canyon Village. It can be reached by driving and is served by the Grand Canyon Railway. uScenic Hermit Road west of the village. uDesert View Drive east of the village. A free bus system operates on the “South Rim”. Make your visit easier by parking your car at the Visitor Centre and using the free buses to travel around the “South Rim”. The “North Rim” A much smaller number of people see the canyon from the “North Rim” of the park. The “North Rim” has a short season. It has more limited access due to the snow in winter. During winter months, almost all roads are closed to visitors. Even in good weather, the “North Rim” is harder to get to. Fees and passes Admission (门票费) to Grand Canyon National Park is for seven days and includes both the “North Rim” and the “South Rim”. nVehicle Pass: $35 For one single vehicle and all its passengers. nMotorcycle Pass: $30 For one single motorcycle and its passenger(s). nIndividual Pass: $20 For one individual when entering by bicycle, bus, the Grand Canyon Railway or on foot. Admission is free for individuals 15 years old and younger. n2024 Annual Pass: $70 Valid (有效的) for 12 months from the date of purchase, for unlimited visits to the park. 1．According to the article, the “South Rim” is ________ than the “North Rim” A．more beautiful B．more dangerous C．more popular D．much higher 2．What does the underlined word “access” probably mean? A．Borders. B．Entrances. C．Disasters. D．References. 3．Tom 17 years old, together with his parents (both 45 years old) and his younger sister (eight years old) plans to visit Grand Canyon National Park. They plan to enter by bus. How much do they have to pay in all? A．$60. B．$80. C．$85. D．$90. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了美国大峡谷国家公园的景点、游玩的交通工具、票价及一些优惠政策。 1．细节理解题。根据“Most visitors see the Grand Canyon from the ‘South Rim’.”以及“A much smaller number of people see the canyon from the ‘North Rim’ of the park.”可知，大多数游客从“南缘”看大峡谷，从“北缘”看大峡谷的人要少得多，所以“南缘”比“北缘”更受欢迎。故选C。 2．词义猜测题。根据“It has more limited access due to the snow in winter. During winter months, almost all roads are closed to visitors.”可知，在冬季，几乎所有的道路都不对游客开放，可推测出“access”意为“通道”，与“Entrances”意思相近。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“Individual Pass: $20 For one individual when entering by bicycle, bus, the Grand Canyon Railway or on foot. Admission is free for individuals 15 years old and younger.”可知，15岁及以下的人免门票，汤姆17岁，他的父母45岁，这三人都需要购买个人票，每人20美元，妹妹8岁免票，所以他们需要支付的费用是20*3 = 60（美元）。故选A。 （2025·陕西咸阳·二模）Throughout history, while other areas in Sichuan Province often suffered from floods, Dujiangyan remained safe. The 2000-year-old Dujiangyan Irrigation System (都江堰灌溉系统) still works perfectly today. It’s truly one of the greatest wonders of the world. The Dujiangyan Irrigation System is located on the Chengdu Plain (平原) of the Minjiang River. Built during the Warring States period (475—221 BC), it solved serious flooding problems caused by mountain rivers. Li Bing, the local leader, and his son invented a solution: instead of building a dam (坝), they divided the water. This creative method gave birth to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. The system has three main parts: Yuzui (Fish Mouth Levee), Feishayan (Flying Sand Weir), and Baopingkou (Bottle-Neck Channel). Each part plays a special role. Yuzui divides the Minjiang River into inner and outer rivers. The outer river carries floodwater away, while the inner river supplies water for daily use. Feishayan removes sand from the water. Baopingkou controls the water flow (水流) to the Chengdu Plain. Dujiangyan protects the Chengdu Plain and supports local communities. In 2000, it was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, proving its global importance. 1．When was the Dujiangyan Irrigation System built? A．During the Tang Dynasty. B．During the Warring States Period. C．In the Ming Dynasty. D．In the Qing Dynasty. 2．Why did Li Bing choose to divide the water instead of building a dam? A．To make the river deeper. B．To help ships travel faster. C．To save money and time. D．To solve flooding problems creatively. 3．What is the main purpose of this passage? A．To encourage people to visit Dujiangyan. B．To show the wisdom of ancient Chinese engineering. C．To explain how modern irrigation systems work. D．To describe the beauty of the Minjiang River. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了都江堰灌溉系统是世界上最伟大的奇迹之一，展示了古代中国工程的智慧。 1．细节理解题。根据“ Built during the Warring States period”可知都江堰灌溉系统是在战国时期建造的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“it solved serious flooding problems caused by mountain rivers. Li Bing, the local leader, and his son invented a solution: instead of building a dam (坝), they divided the water. This creative method gave birth to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System”可知李冰选择分水而不是建坝是为了创造性地解决洪水问题。故选D。 3．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了都江堰灌溉系统是世界上最伟大的奇迹之一，展示了古代中国工程的智慧。故选B。 （2025·江苏南京·二模）Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia, was set up in 1949 and put on the UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) list in 1979. The protected area covers over 296.85 square kilometres in central Croatia and is visited by about almost two million people a year. Its name is pronounced “pleet-veet-she” and comes from the Croatian word for “shallow” (浅的) because of its unusual shallow lakes. Special creation It is really an amazing and special place. Visitors are amazed by the brightly coloured lakes and waterfalls in shades of bright blue, green and grey. The colours change often, depending on the minerals or organisms in the water and the angle (角度) of the sunlight. The largest waterfall is 78 metres high. There are 12 upper lakes and 4 lower ones; they are connected to each other by the river system that flows through the park and becomes the Korana River when it leaves the lowest lake. Different trails There are about eight different trails you can follow, from 3 kilometres to 18 kilometres. Some include a boat trip across the Kozjak Lake. Most of the trails are made of stone or wood and are well marked, so you can’t get lost. Hikers have said the experience is like visiting a wonderland, because it is all so beautiful and peaceful. Plants and animals The park is heavily forested and there are at least 1,267 different types of plants, including flowering orchids. A great number of these plants are protected by law, as well as the park’s 50 types of mammals, which include brown bears, grey wolves, red deer and European wildcats. There are also at least 321 types of butterflies! ________ The park has never been a lonely nature reserve. Different groups of humans have lived here for thousands of years, and under Julius Caesar it became part of the Roman Empire. Even today there are 19 small villages within the park where the people try to keep up traditional customs, wear Croatian costumes and give dance shows for visitors. The Plitvice Lakes are a natural wonder of the world. Put them on your to-do list. Autumn is a lovely time to visit because of the beautiful colours, but be warned—everything freezes over in winter! 1．What is the best heading for ________? A．Natural Beauty B．Human History C．Amazing Wildlife D．Village Traditions 2．What can we learn about the way people live with nature in the park? A．Tradition and nature stay in balance. B．Traditions disappear as modern life grows. C．Human activities harm the natural resources. D．People live simply away from the modern world. 3．Sammy wants to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park. Which of her friends would be the best travel partner for her? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了克罗地亚的普利特维采湖群国家公园，包括其历史背景、自然景观、徒步路线、动植物资源以及人文历史等方面。 1．最佳标题题。根据“Different groups of humans have lived here for thousands of years, and under Julius Caesar it became part of the Roman Empire. Even today there are 19 small villages within the park where the people try to keep up traditional customs, wear Croatian costumes and give dance shows for visitors.”可知，不同的群体在这里生活了数千年，在尤利乌斯·凯撒统治时期，这里成为了罗马帝国的一部分。即使在今天，公园内仍有19个小村庄，村民们努力保持传统习俗，穿着克罗地亚服装，为游客表演舞蹈。由此可知，该部分主要介绍了该公园的人类历史和文化传统，因此最适合的标题是选项B“人类历史”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Even today there are 19 small villages within the park where the people try to keep up traditional customs, wear Croatian costumes and give dance shows for visitors.”可知，即使在今天，公园内仍有19个小村庄，村民们努力保持传统习俗，穿着克罗地亚服装，为游客表演舞蹈。由此可推断，公园内的人们在保持传统习俗的同时，也与自然和谐共处，即传统与自然保持平衡。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“There are about eight different trails you can follow, from 3 kilometres to 18 kilometres. Some include a boat trip across the Kozjak Lake. Most of the trails are made of stone or wood and are well marked, so you can’t get lost. Hikers have said the experience is like visiting a wonderland, because it is all so beautiful and peaceful.”可知，公园内有大约八条不同的徒步路线，从3公里到18公里不等。有些路线还包括乘船穿越科兹亚克湖。大多数徒步路线由石头或木头制成，且标记清晰，因此不会迷路。徒步者表示，这种体验就像参观仙境一样，因为一切都如此美丽而宁静。由此可推断，对于想要参观普利特维采湖群国家公园的Sammy来说，一个喜欢徒步旅行、热爱自然的朋友会是最好的旅行伙伴。故选B。 18 同步新课程，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 23 同步新课程，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新课程英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 2025-2026学年一线教师制作新课程英语同步精品系列资料，名师遴选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Module 1 Wonders of the world 单元话题阅读理解进阶练15篇 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练5篇 （24-25九年级上·陕西渭南·阶段练习）Here is some information about some of the wonders of the world. I am sure you will be interested in them. The Pyramids of EgyptThere are about ninety pyramids known today. The most well-known was built for Pharao (法老) Khufu. It is known as the “Great Pyramid”. It’s also the largest one. Workers used about 2.3 million blocks of stones and spent 20 years building it. The Hanging Garden of BabylonThe garden sat on a hill. It was a large and wonderful building. Many parts of the garden were high up on large columns (支柱), There were many big and green trees with lovely flowers. Although there are many different ideas about the garden, scientists are still not sure whether this wonder ever existed (存在)! The Lighthouse of AlexandriaThe Lighthouse of Alexandria was built about 2,000 years ago. It was in Egypt, too. It was one of the ancient wonders of the world, about 135 meters high. It was once the highest building in the world. Although it doesn’t exist now, many people come to see its relic (遗迹) every year. 1．It took workers________ to build the “Great Pyramid”. A．15 years B．20 years C．23 years D．25 years 2．________ was once the highest building in the world. A．The Pyramids of Egypt B．The Hanging Garden of Babylon C．The Lighthouse of Alexandria D．The Stonehenge 3．Which of the following is NOT true according to the text? A．The Lighthouse of Alexandria was in Egypt. B．People used many stones to build the Great Pyramid. C．The writer introduced three world wonders in the text. D．Scientists said that the Hanging Garden of Babylon has never existed. （24-25九年级·辽宁·开学考试）①My choice for a modern wonder of the world is the Simplon Tunnel (辛普朗隧道) in Switzerland. It’s actually two tunnels-railway tracks run through both of them. ②They’re each almost twenty kilometres long. They’re not the longest tunnels in the world now, but they were when they were built, back in the beginning of the 20th century. The first one was started in 1898 and opened in 1906. The other one was started in 1912 and was opened in 1921, so each one was taken about eight years to build. The first tunnel was built by drilling (钻孔) in both directions—when the two drill-holes met in 1905, they were only two centimeters out of alignment (不在一条直线上). In those days, that was a tremendous success. ③While it was being built, about 3,000 people worked on the construction (建造) every day. The working conditions weren’t very good—for example, it was often very hot inside and more than sixty people died during the building of the tunnel. ④The tunnel joins Switzerland and Italy, and it has helped to make the travel between the two countries a lot easier than it was before. Now, people can put their car on the train and take it through the tunnel, so they don’t have to drive over the Simplon Pass. ⑤I think this was a great thing to build all those years ago and it has made a big difference to the whole of that part of Europe. 1．The two tunnels took about _________ years to build. A．eight B．sixteen C．twenty D．forty 2．What does the underlined word “tremendous” probable mean? A．Fantastic. B．Natural. C．Simple. D．National. 3．Which of the following is TRUE about the Simplon Tunnel? A．About 3,000 people died during the building. B．The tunnel connects France and Italy. C．Cars can’t be put on the train through it. D．It was difficult to construct the tunnel. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of the text? A． B． C． D． （2025九年级·安徽·专题练习）There are a lot of canals (运河) in the world. Some of them are famous. Have you ever heard of them? The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand CanalChinese people started to build the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in the Spring and Autumn Period. As the oldest and longest man-made canal in the world, it starts from Beijing in the north and ends in Hangzhou in the south with a total length of about 1,794 kilometers. The Suez CanalThe Suez Canal is a man-made canal through Egypt, connecting (连接) the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. In March, 2021, a ship called Ever Given got stuck (搁浅) in the Suez Canal. The ship is about 400 meters long — that’s bigger than the Empire State Building in New York, the US. The Panama CanalThe Panama Canal is an important waterway connecting the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean. It’s in Panama. The whole canal is 65 kilometers long, and is known as one of the seven engineering wonders of the world. It was built and opened by the United States in 1914. Its opening has greatly made the shipping distance (距离) between the two oceans much shorter. The Kiel CanalThe Kiel Canal in Germany goes through the middle of Schleswig-Holstein and it is 98 kilometers long. The Kiel Canal is a two-way waterway that connects the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. Every year, about 32, 000 ships pass through the Kiel Canal. 1．When did people begin to build the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal? A．About 98 years ago. B．In March, 2021. C．In the year of 1914. D．In the Spring and Autumn Period. 2．Where is the Suez Canal? A．In China. B．In Egypt. C．In Panama. D．In Germany. 3．The Panama Canal has made the shipping distance between ________ and ________ much shorter. A．Beijing; Hangzhou B．the Atlantic; the Pacific Ocean C．the Mediterranean; the Red Sea D．the Baltic Sea; the North Sea 4．What is the Kiel Canal like? A．It is 65 kilometers long. B．It is the oldest man-made canal in the world. C．About 32,000 ships pass through it every year. D．It is a one-way waterway in Germany. （24-25九年级·广东东莞·阶段练习）National parks are large areas of public land. They give a safe home for local plants and animals. They help keep the air and water clean. They also give us the best trips. Today, there are nearly 7,000 national parks around the world. Forbes has listed 12 of the most beautiful ones in the world that will surprise you with their amazing landscapes, geographic wonders and colorful plants and animals. The Grand Canyon (大峡谷) National Park of the US is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It is best known for its size and depth. It is 446 kilometers long, up to 29 kilometers wide and 6 kilometers deep. The immensity of the canyon makes people think big. Every year, about 5million people visit here. Taking a tour in the South Rim offers visitors the park's full views, while the North Rim shows beautiful wild flowers. If you love animals, you'll like the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The “Big Five” live here. They are the lion, African elephant, African leopard, black rhinoceros and African buffalo. The name “Big Five” came from the five animals that were the hardest to catch. Now they are what people most want to see in the wild. If you visit the park, you should never miss the migration (迁徙) of over 5 million wildebeest (角马) and 250,000 zebras every year. This is the most famous sight of the park. 1．Which is NOT right about national parks according to Paragraph 1? A．Wild plants and animals are protected in national parks. B．Forbes has listed twelve of the world’s largest national parks. C．National parks are attractive because of their natural beauty. D．A national park is public land that covers a large area. 2．What does the underlined word “immensity” mean in paragraph 2? A．natural wonder. B．colorful view C．unusual beauty D．great size 3．How many kinds of animals are mentioned in  Paragraph 3? A．Five. B．Six. C．Seven. D．Eight. 4．Which is the best title for this passage? A．Traveling to the Serengeti National Park. B．Seven natural wonders of the world. C．Stepping into the National Park. D．Taking a tour in the Grand Canyon 5．If the author continues to write this article, what would he probably write? A．more national parks in the world. B．his wonderful trip to the Grand Canyon. C．famous historic wonders in Africa. D．ways to keep the air and water clean. （24-25九年级·云南昆明·期末）Kunming Stone Forest (Shilin in Chinese) is one of the most popular tourist places in Yunnan. People have known it since the Ming Dynasty (1368—1644) as “the First Wonder (奇观) of the World”. As people say that if you visit Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest, you’re wasting your time. Here’s some useful information about planning a visit to the Stone Forest. Location Shilin Yi Nationality Autonomous County, 120 kilometers and 3 hours’ drive from Kunming Area 350 square kilometers in size Places of Interest Greater &amp; Lesser Stone Forests, Naigu Stone Forest, Zhiyun Cave, Dadieshui Waterfall, Qifeng Cave, Guishan Mountain Ticket ¥130 for an adult; ¥65 for children from 7 to 18 years old and adults from 60 to 70 years old; Free for children under 7 years old or 1.2 meters and adults over 70 years old. Note: The fee (费用) includes the ticket for the Karst Museum inside. Battery Car ¥25 Advised Time for a Visit 3 to 4 hours Opening Hours May to September: 7:00 a. m.—5:30 p. m. October to April: 7:30 a. m.—5:30 p. m. 1．How long does it take if you drive to the Stone Forest from Kunming? A．2 hours. B．3 hours. C．4 hours. D．5 hours. 2．If Mr. White and Mrs. White with their 5-year-old son visit the Stone Forest, how much should they pay? A．¥65. B．¥130. C．¥195. D．¥260. 3．When can visitors get into the Stone Forest? A．At 7:00 a. m. in May. B．At 7:00 a. m. in January. C．At 7:00 a. m. in February. D．At 7:00 a. m. in December. 4．Which of the following is NOT true according to the text? A．The Stone Forest is known as “the First Wonder of the World”. B．You can enjoy a waterfall in the Stone Forest. C．You don’t have to pay for the battery car. D．It may take you about 3 to 4 hours to visit the Stone Forest. 5．What’s the main purpose (目的) of the text? A．To tell the history of the Stone Forest. B．To introduce different places of the Stone Forest. C．To compare different prices of visiting the Stone Forest. D．To give some information about visiting the Stone Forest. 进阶拓展训练5篇 （24-25九年级·甘肃天水·期末）To most people, Mount Qomolangma is one of the greatest wonders of the world. But only the best climbers reach the top only if they overcome the terrible conditions first. On the mountain, the temperature can fall to -30℃. Climbers must also deal with thin air, high cliffs (悬崖), and changeable weather. Before 1960, no one was able to reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side. Mountain climbers even called that way the Death Road, but the climbers from Chinese climbing team made up their mind to make the climb. On 24 May 1960, climbers Liu Lianman, Wang Fuzhou, Qu Yinhua and Gong Bu arrived at the Second Step. People said it was so high that even birds could not reach it. Liu allowed his teammates to step on his shoulders. Bit by bit, the climbers pulled themselves up, and they made it past the Second Step. At 4:20 a. m. on 25 May, the Chinese national flag flew above the world’s highest mountain for the first time. In 1975, another Chinese team wanted to do research on Qomolangma. This time, they brought a ladder to the Second Step. Today, most climbers from the north still use the “Chinese Ladder” to reach the top much faster. In 2020, a third team came to Qomolangma to measure its height. Finally, it turned out the highest mountain in the world is 8,848.86 metres high. Climbing Qomolangma is dangerous. Some climbers reach the top successfully, but many fail. Why do people still risk their lives to do it? That’s because human ambition (雄心) cannot be stopped! 1．When did people first reach the top of Qomolangma from the northern side? A．In 1960. B．In 1975. C．In 2020. D．In 2024. 2．How did Liu Lianman and his teammates get through the Second Step? A．They made a ladder by themselves. B．They made their bags as light as possible. C．They climbed up with the help of others. D．They stepped on each other’s shoulders to climb up. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 4? A．In 1975, a team measured Qomolangma’s height. B．In 2020, Chinese team brought a ladder to the Second Step. C．The Qomolangma was turned out to be 8, 848.86 metres high. D．Most climbers from the north seldom use the “Chinese Ladder”. 4．Which is the right structure of the passage?(①= Paragraph 1, ②= Paragraph 2,..) A． B． C． D． 5．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Reaching New Heights B．Fight for National Dreams C．Challenge Yourself Bravely D．Wonders of Mount Qomolangma （2024·黑龙江大庆·一模）These are dream places for people who love visiting the wonders of the world. The Grand Canyon, USA The Grand Canyon is as long as 443 kilometers. It is formed by the Colorado River which cuts down through northwest Arizona. Visitors should be much more careful: It’s very dangerous to walk on the edge (边缘). Petra, Jordan The city of Petra was built in rocky cliffs (悬崖) more than 2, 000 years ago. Temples (寺庙) and palaces were all cut out of the cliffs, whose amazing colors give the city its rose-red look. A viewer’s opinion: It’s very difficult to imagine how huge and wonderful it is from photos—you have to see it in person. Venice, Italy Venice lies on 118 islands, and has over 400 bridges. You can visit the Doge’s Palace, the home of many of Venice’s most famous paintings and artists. A viewer’s opinion: Here you can experience great arts and buildings all around you. Koh Samui, Thailand Koh Samui is full of white beaches and blue seas. Whether you want beautiful beaches, great shopping or an exciting night-life, you’ll find it in Koh Samui. A viewer’s opinion: You’d better not go there in the first quarter of the year, because it is the tourist season. 1．If you want to enjoy wonderful works of art, you can to _________. A．The Grand Canyon, USA B．Petra, Jordan C．Venice, Italy D．Koh Samui, Thailand 2．When is the tourist season in Koh Samui? A．From January to March. B．From April to June. C．From July to September. D．From October to December. 3．In which part of a magazine can we read the passage? A．Science. B．Health. C．Travel. D．Sport. （24-25九年级上·陕西西安·阶段练习）The Great Wall is one of the greatest wonders of the world. With a history of more than 2,000 years, it is a very popular place of interest. It is the longest wall in the world. It’s from Shanhaiguan on the east to Gansu Province in the north-west of China. It is about 8 metres high. The top is 8 metres wide and it gets even wider at the bottom—15 metres. It is made of rock (岩石). The top is hard enough for men to ride horses on. It was very hard to build the Great Wall in the old times. People built it by hand and it took hundreds of years to finish. Thousands of men died when they built it. No one can tell for sure when the ancient Chinese began to build the Great Wall. Now many people think that the ancient Chinese built the wall to protect their people from wars during the early Zhou Dynasty. Then, the first emperor Qin Shi Huang joined to build the wall and made it even bigger. Today, many visitors go to see the Great Wall. When they stand on top of a tower and look down on this wall, they can’t help saying, “Wow, that’s fantastic!” Now some parts of the Great Wall are broken and some even have disappeared from the world, so people begin to protect the Great Wall. 1．The Great Wall has a history of ________ years. A．only 2 thousand B．over 2 hundred C．over 2 thousand D．only 2 hundred 2．The underlined word “disappeared” probably means “________” A．being great to enjoy B．being impossible to see C．being well-known to people D．being possible to find out 3．Which is NOT true about the Great Wall? A．Qin Shi Huang first began to build the Great Wall. B．Ancient people built the Great Wall by using their hands. C．The Great Wall is made of rock and about 8 metres high. D．No one can make sure when ancient Chinese started building the Great Wall. （23-24九年级上·江西宜春·期末）National Parks in Utah Zion National Park It’s perfect for scenic drives and outdoor adventures. One of the park highlights is the Zion Canyons, which offers different hiking opportunities. Late spring or early fall is the best time to visit Zion National Park, since most facilities are open during this time. However, if you don’t mind cold weather, visit during the late fall and winter. Bryce Canyon National Park It’s home to the greatest number of hoodoos (石林) on earth, which are one of the natural wonders of the world. You can see most of Bryce Canyon’s highlights in one day by taking the scenic drive and making stops at various views. Most people visit the park between May and September since the weather is warmer. Canyonlands National Park Although it’s the 23rd largest National Park in the US, Canyonlands is the largest out of the four national parks in Utah. The best time of the year to visit is when the weather is pleasant in the spring and fall. The park has four main parts: The Maze, Island in the Sky, The Needles, and Horseshoe Canyon. If you plan to visit every part, you can go on a boat tour to explore it. Arches National Park Known as a red-rock wonderland, Arches National Park is popular for its stone arches (石拱). The park has over 2,000 stone arches, with Landscape Arch the largest. The park is busiest from March through October. However, the spring and fall temperatures are the most comfortable. So, the best time to visit is April, May, September and October. 1．When is the best time to visit Zion National Park? A．Late spring. B．Early summer. C．Late fall. D．Early winter. 2．What is special about Canyonlands National Park? A．It features hike programs. B．It is known for stone arches. C．It is the largest one in Utah. D．It requires advance bookings. 3．What can you do in Arches National Park? A．Take a journey down a river. B．Explore the Zion Canyons. C．Tour Island in the Sky. D．Admire the red rock. （24-25九年级上·广东江门·期中）Does the Dead Sea (死海) sound like a place where you’d like to go swimming? What do you expect to see in it? Do you believe there are dead things in the Dead Sea? Lying in southwest Asia, the Dead Sea is about 80 kilometres long, about 18 kilometres wide and about 400 metres deep. It also has some other names, such as the Salt Sea, the East Sea, or the Sea of the Plain. Even though it’s called the Dead Sea, it isn’t a sea at all! It’s a lake. Different from other lakes you might have seen, the Dead Sea is a quite salty lake. In fact, the Dead Sea is one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world. The Dead Sea is so salty that nothing can live in it. That’s why it’s called the Dead Sea. And the Dead Sea stays quite salty because it gets only a little rain, and so little fresh water gets into the Dead Sea each year. Don’t let the name of the Dead Sea make you feel scared. The Dead Sea is a surprising place to visit, and many people go to the Dead Sea each year on holiday. One interesting thing is that anyone can float (漂浮) in the Dead Sea. So if you walk on the beach of the Dead Sea on a warm day, perhaps you can see many people floating in its waters. You might even see many of them reading books or magazines! 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By listing numbers. C．By giving examples. D．By asking questions. 2．What can we learn about the Dead Sea in Paragraph 2? ①Its size.    ②Its history.    ③Its place.    ④Its importance. A．①② B．①③ C．②④ D．③④ 3．What’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The Dead Sea is a salty lake. B．The Dead Sea has a strange name. C．Almost no rain or fresh water enters the Dead Sea. D．Nothing can live in the Dead Sea—plants or animals! 4．What does the underlined word “scared” mean? A．Tired. B．Lucky. C．Afraid. D．Excited. 5．What is the purpose of the passage? A．To ask for opinions on swimming in the Dead Sea. B．To share travelling experiences around the Dead Sea. C．To encourage more people to read books in the Dead Sea. D．To introduce one of the most surprising natural wonders of the world. 能力综合实践5篇 （24-25九年级上·浙江台州·期中）From voluntarily collecting historical materials related to the Great Wall in his Shanxi hometown in Province to becoming an official cultural heritage protector, Yuan Xuerui has spent over twenty years safeguarding the ancient wonder. China’s Great Wall is one of the great wonders of the world and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built from 3 BC to the 1800s on the north of the country, the Great Wall has a total length of more than 20,000 kilometers. Yuan, 55, was born in Qingxibao at the foot of the ancient wall in Shanxi’s Daixian county, which is part of the city of Xinzhou. His love for the ancient wall motivated (激励) him to protect it, and when not engaged (从事) in farm work, he spent most of his time walking along the wall to collect bricks that had fallen off due to the long time and prepare for repairs. “What others think as a difficult and dull task of cultural heritage protection often brings me unexpected discoveries,” Yuan said. He officially became a cultural heritage worker in 2018, and since then his duties have expanded from collecting bricks to organizing ancient documents related to the wall to better tell stories about it. As a heritage worker, Yuan has come to understand the meaning of the Great Wall. “Each brick has endured (忍受) the test of time over hundreds of years—in some cases more than a thousand—carrying rich historical memories,” he said. This summer, Yuan organized a campaign to call for people to collect bricks for the future repair of the wall. Many bricks were taken away from the Great Wall by local villagers to build their houses in the 1960s and 1970s. “As villagers’ awareness of the need to protect the wall has grown, nowadays, when locals find fallen bricks along the Great Wall, they will pick them up,” he said. “If they see garbage, they will also pick it up and throw it into bins.” 1．What is Yuan Xuerui’s job now? A．A local farmer. B．A repairman. C．A cultural heritage protector. D．A brick collector. 2．How does Yuan Xuerui view his job? A．Difficult and dull. B．Exciting and popular. C．Tiring and disappointing. D．Surprising and meaningful. 3．What did Yuan Xuerui do as a cultural heritage worker? a. He made speeches.   b. He collect bricks.   c. He engaged in farm work. d. He organized ancient documents.   e. He called for people to join in. A．bde B．bcd C．abc D．cde 4．Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage? A．Man’s journey with Great Wall just begins B．Man’s efforts to protect Great Wall paying off C．Man’s love for Great Wall remains unchanged D．Man’s love for Great Wall reaches new heights （2025·黑龙江大庆·模拟预测）When a group of farmers began digging a well in China in 1974, they hoped to find water for their dry crops. Instead, they discovered a surprising secret that had been hidden under the ground for over two thousand years. After the discovery was reported to the government, teams of archaeologists (考古学家) took over. Instead of just a few statues (雕像), archaeologists found a whole army of life-size pottery (陶土) soldiers. Today this army of pottery is known as the Terracotta Warriors. Today two million people a year visit the Terracotta Army Museum outside the city of Xi’an. Inside the large buildings, visitors can view three of the deep pits (坑). Pit 1 is the largest and was the first to be discovered. Covering an area about the size of three football fields, the pit is filled with long lines of warriors as far as the eye can see. Near the back of the building workers are actively repairing more soldiers. Pits 2 and 3 are smaller, but no less interesting. As large as the Terracotta Warriors are, an even greater treasure place waits to be discovered. A tall pile of earth stands less than a mile from the museum. Under it, Qin Shi Huang’s tomb, with all its treasures and secrets, has been hidden for more than two thousand years. Archaeologists won’t excavate it until they know they can do so without harming any weak historical things or making workers work within the deadly mercury (水银) believed to be there. By using modern tools, scientists have found Qin Shi Huang’s tomb to be even larger than once believed. One day, people will find more secrets of the Eighth Wonders of the World. 1．What did the farmers discover when digging the well? A．A few statues B．An army of life-size pottery soldiers C．Qin Shi Huang’s tomb D．Deadly mercury 2．How does the writer introduce the three pits? A．By telling stories. B．By describing. C．By comparing. D．By asking questions. 3．What does the underlined word “excavate” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Dig B．Design C．Repair D．Challenge 4．What is the purpose of this passage? A．To tell how people found the wonder in Xi’an. B．To show why people love to visit the Terracotta Army Museum. C．To introduce how people dig the Qin Shi Huang’s tomb. D．To introduce what people have found and done with the wonder in Xi’an. （2025·广东广州·一模）Grand Canyon National Park (大峡谷国家公园) is a super popular park in the United States. Every year, around 5.5 million people go to see the Grand Canyon. It is often regarded as one of the Wonders of the World. The “South Rim” (南缘) Most visitors see the Grand Canyon from the “South Rim”. The “South Rim” is open all year long. It includes: uGrand Canyon Village. It can be reached by driving and is served by the Grand Canyon Railway. uScenic Hermit Road west of the village. uDesert View Drive east of the village. A free bus system operates on the “South Rim”. Make your visit easier by parking your car at the Visitor Centre and using the free buses to travel around the “South Rim”. The “North Rim” A much smaller number of people see the canyon from the “North Rim” of the park. The “North Rim” has a short season. It has more limited access due to the snow in winter. During winter months, almost all roads are closed to visitors. Even in good weather, the “North Rim” is harder to get to. Fees and passes Admission (门票费) to Grand Canyon National Park is for seven days and includes both the “North Rim” and the “South Rim”. nVehicle Pass: $35 For one single vehicle and all its passengers. nMotorcycle Pass: $30 For one single motorcycle and its passenger(s). nIndividual Pass: $20 For one individual when entering by bicycle, bus, the Grand Canyon Railway or on foot. Admission is free for individuals 15 years old and younger. n2024 Annual Pass: $70 Valid (有效的) for 12 months from the date of purchase, for unlimited visits to the park. 1．According to the article, the “South Rim” is ________ than the “North Rim” A．more beautiful B．more dangerous C．more popular D．much higher 2．What does the underlined word “access” probably mean? A．Borders. B．Entrances. C．Disasters. D．References. 3．Tom 17 years old, together with his parents (both 45 years old) and his younger sister (eight years old) plans to visit Grand Canyon National Park. They plan to enter by bus. How much do they have to pay in all? A．$60. B．$80. C．$85. D．$90. （2025·陕西咸阳·二模）Throughout history, while other areas in Sichuan Province often suffered from floods, Dujiangyan remained safe. The 2000-year-old Dujiangyan Irrigation System (都江堰灌溉系统) still works perfectly today. It’s truly one of the greatest wonders of the world. The Dujiangyan Irrigation System is located on the Chengdu Plain (平原) of the Minjiang River. Built during the Warring States period (475—221 BC), it solved serious flooding problems caused by mountain rivers. Li Bing, the local leader, and his son invented a solution: instead of building a dam (坝), they divided the water. This creative method gave birth to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. The system has three main parts: Yuzui (Fish Mouth Levee), Feishayan (Flying Sand Weir), and Baopingkou (Bottle-Neck Channel). Each part plays a special role. Yuzui divides the Minjiang River into inner and outer rivers. The outer river carries floodwater away, while the inner river supplies water for daily use. Feishayan removes sand from the water. Baopingkou controls the water flow (水流) to the Chengdu Plain. Dujiangyan protects the Chengdu Plain and supports local communities. In 2000, it was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, proving its global importance. 1．When was the Dujiangyan Irrigation System built? A．During the Tang Dynasty. B．During the Warring States Period. C．In the Ming Dynasty. D．In the Qing Dynasty. 2．Why did Li Bing choose to divide the water instead of building a dam? A．To make the river deeper. B．To help ships travel faster. C．To save money and time. D．To solve flooding problems creatively. 3．What is the main purpose of this passage? A．To encourage people to visit Dujiangyan. B．To show the wisdom of ancient Chinese engineering. C．To explain how modern irrigation systems work. D．To describe the beauty of the Minjiang River. （2025·江苏南京·二模）Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia, was set up in 1949 and put on the UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) list in 1979. The protected area covers over 296.85 square kilometres in central Croatia and is visited by about almost two million people a year. Its name is pronounced “pleet-veet-she” and comes from the Croatian word for “shallow” (浅的) because of its unusual shallow lakes. Special creation It is really an amazing and special place. Visitors are amazed by the brightly coloured lakes and waterfalls in shades of bright blue, green and grey. The colours change often, depending on the minerals or organisms in the water and the angle (角度) of the sunlight. The largest waterfall is 78 metres high. There are 12 upper lakes and 4 lower ones; they are connected to each other by the river system that flows through the park and becomes the Korana River when it leaves the lowest lake. Different trails There are about eight different trails you can follow, from 3 kilometres to 18 kilometres. Some include a boat trip across the Kozjak Lake. Most of the trails are made of stone or wood and are well marked, so you can’t get lost. Hikers have said the experience is like visiting a wonderland, because it is all so beautiful and peaceful. Plants and animals The park is heavily forested and there are at least 1,267 different types of plants, including flowering orchids. A great number of these plants are protected by law, as well as the park’s 50 types of mammals, which include brown bears, grey wolves, red deer and European wildcats. There are also at least 321 types of butterflies! ________ The park has never been a lonely nature reserve. Different groups of humans have lived here for thousands of years, and under Julius Caesar it became part of the Roman Empire. Even today there are 19 small villages within the park where the people try to keep up traditional customs, wear Croatian costumes and give dance shows for visitors. The Plitvice Lakes are a natural wonder of the world. Put them on your to-do list. Autumn is a lovely time to visit because of the beautiful colours, but be warned—everything freezes over in winter! 1．What is the best heading for ________? A．Natural Beauty B．Human History C．Amazing Wildlife D．Village Traditions 2．What can we learn about the way people live with nature in the park? A．Tradition and nature stay in balance. B．Traditions disappear as modern life grows. C．Human activities harm the natural resources. D．People live simply away from the modern world. 3．Sammy wants to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park. Which of her friends would be the best travel partner for her? A． B． C． D． 12 同步新课程，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 17 同步新课程，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$