专题01 阅读理解（记叙文）（期中真题汇编，河南专用）九年级英语上学期

专题01 阅读理解 （记叙文） 主题01 人与自我-人物经历 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·河南省南阳市西峡县·期中） In 2015, car designer and artist Brian Peterson moved to Santa Ana, California. Outside his apartment, he often heard a homeless man shouting on the street corner. Brian would pass by the man on his way to work, but they never spoke. However, one day, he decided to talk to the poor man. Brian learned that the man’s name was Matthew. He came to California to follow his dream of becoming a musician. However, he soon fell on hard times and ended up living on the street for over ten years. Brian found the beauty in Matthew’s story, face, and dreams. He asked Matthew if it would be okay for him to paint (画) his portrait (肖像), and Matthew agreed. Brian knew that art could do something pretty big, so he founded his project “Faces of Santa Ana” with the hope of encouraging more artists to help the homeless. Before long, “Faces of Santa Ana” became “Faces of Mankind” and expanded (扩展) to other cities. To this day, the project has painted portraits of over 150 people experiencing homelessness. The artists sold these portraits and then helped their “models” get back on their feet with the money. 1．Matthew came to California in order to ________. A．share his stories with Brian B．have his portrait painted by Brian C．help the homeless there D．make his musical dream come true 2．Which of the following is the correct order according to the passage? a. Brian moved to Santa Ana. b. Brian painted a portrait of Matthew. c. Brian’s project spread to other cities. d. Brian started “Faces of Santa Ana”. A．a-b-d-c B．a-c-b-d C．b-c-a-d D．c-b-d-a 3．What does the phrase “get back on their feet” mean in Chinese? A．不离不弃 B．妙手回春 C．东山再起 D．大器晚成 4．Which of the following can best describe Brian? A．Kind-hearted. B．Serious. C．Polite. D．Brave. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．A poor homeless. B．A helpful artist. C．A great project. D．A beautiful portrait. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·河南省信阳市·期中） Our youth group decided to do something nice for our city. We saw a young woman drove to the gas station and parked her car. She didn’t get out of her car. Instead, she began looking through her wallet. Then she put her hands and head on her steering wheel (方向盘) and began to cry. The leader told us to politely knock on the window and offer a free gas card to her. Hearing the knock, the lady tried to calm herself down and then rolled down the window. I said to her, “Here is a free twenty-five-dollar gas card for you. We just want you to know that someone loves you.” The young woman began to cry again. After calming down for the second time, she accepted the gas card and then told us her story. She was a single mom who had been out of a job for a long time. She didn’t have enough money to live but was hopeful about a job interview that day. In fact, she was on her way to it. Her gas ran out, and she thought she had one last ten-dollar bill in her wallet. But she couldn’t find it. “Boys, you know how badly I need this job,” She looked at us and said. “You have no idea what you have done for me. Thank you so much!” We went back to the leader and told him what had happened. The leader thought for a moment and then he gave us four more gas cards and a rose to give to the young mom. She was in surprise when we returned with the rose and the cards. “You all have done enough for me. I can’t take anything else from you.” We insisted (坚持), and she finally accepted the gifts. We have continued the tradition of handing out roses and gas cards for twelve years. The action makes a difference in our lives because we get to take part in something that is bigger than ourselves. If you have a chance, why not have a try? 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why did the woman cry? A．Because she couldn’t find the money in her wallet. B．Because her son was lost. C．Because her car was broken. D．Because she couldn’t find her way home. 2．What was the woman probably going to do after leaving the gas station? A．Have her car repaired. B．Pick up her son. C．Attend an interview. D．Go shopping. 3．How did the woman feel when the writer returned? A．Excited. B．Surprised. C．Frightened. D．Nervous. 4．What did the woman get from the writer in total? A．Four gas cards. B．Only a rose. C．Four gas cards and a rose. D．Five gas cards and a rose. 5．What is the writer’s purpose in writing this text? A．To tell us the best way to help others. B．To let us know how to help people. C．To show us how great he is. D．To encourage us to do something to make a difference. Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·河南省郑州市外国语集团·期中） When I was young, I loved paper cutting and I was pretty good at it. As I grew up, I became busy and didn’t have much time for it. Later, I stopped doing it. However, the news I came across online touched my heart and changed my mind. A little girl from Jieyang, Guangdong was practicing lion dance when a professional lion dance performance team passed by. As soon as they saw the girl practicing, they started to beat drums and gongs for her and quickly she did lion dance in return. People around all cheered for her. Her love for the ancient Chinese culture evoked my strong memories of paper cutting. I remembered the happy times of making paper cuttings with my teacher and friends in the club. When I was ten, I joined the paper cutting club. Every Monday and Friday, I learned to make paper cuttings there. Our teacher, Ms. Li, was very talented and knowledgeable. With a pair of scissors and a piece of paper, she could create lively works. That amazed us. And we also learned that its history dates back to the 6th century during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. It has been practiced in China for over 1,500 years. Together, we created lots of works. They covered many topics, including animals, flowers and things about Chinese history. Every time we held a paper cutting show, our works attracted many visitors. The girl in the news encouraged me to go on with paper cutting. I want to be an inheritor (继承者) of the ancient Chinese culture. Together with other inheritors, I hope to pass down our excellent culture because it is a cultural treasure that expresses the spirit and values of Chinese. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What did the girl do after the team began to beat drums and gongs for her? A．She watched their show carefully. B．She did lion dance in return. C．She cheered for the team. D．She made a paper cutting for the team. 2．The underlined word “evoked” means “________” in Paragraph 2. A．brought back B．took away C．cut off D．depended on 3．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3 about? A．The long history of paper cutting. B．The steps of making paper cuttings. C．The writer’s sweet memories in the club. D．The writer’s works of paper cutting in the club. 4．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The writer wasn’t good at paper cutting at a young age. B．Now the writer practices paper cutting twice a week. C．The writer hopes to be an inheritor of paper cutting. D．After watching the news, the writer decided to learn lion dance. 5．What’s the best title of the text? A．Rediscovering Love for Paper Cutting. B．The Story of a Little Girl in Jieyang. C．Paper Cutting: An Ancient Chinese Culture. D．Learning to Make Paper Cuttings. Passage 4 （23-24九年级上·河南省河南师范大学附属中学·期中） Last Sunday, Mark’s grandma invited him to her pottery studio (陶艺工作室) . He was excited, because Grandma never invited her other grandsons to her studio. As soon as Mark stepped into the studio, he began to look forward to putting his hands into some wet clay (黏土) and placing his bowl into the hot kiln (窑). “Be careful with that,” Grandma said as Mark picked up one of her bowls. The boy carefully put the bowl back on the table. Then Grandma showed him some of her bowls and asked him to make one himself. Mark started happily. However, five hours later, Mark was sad. His first bowl, a blue one, looked more like a rock. His second bowl, a red one, was hardly any better. “I’ll never make it”. Mark said angrily, looking at this work. Hearing this, Grandma stopped what she was doing and went to Mark. After seeing what he had made, she said, “Don’t worry. You just need to be more patient”. She sat next to Mark and helped him with his work. About one  and a half hours later, they finished making a beautiful yellow bowl together. Mark was happy when he looked at his work. “Thanks,” he said to Grandma. Grandma looked at him and smiled. “You’re great. Remember not to give up easily no matter what you do in the future,” she said. Mark said he would follow Grandma’s words. 1．How did Mark feel when he first arrived at the studio? A．Upset. B．Excited. C．Tired. D．Surprised. 2．What  does  the  underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．The kiln. B．The clay. C．The hand. D．The bowl. 3．What problem did Mark have? A．He couldn’t decide what to make. B．He felt uncomfortable in the studio. C．He failed to make a good bowl twice. D．He was nervous about asking Grandma for help. 4．How did Mark’s relationship (关系) with his grandma probably change after Mark’s visit to the pottery studio? A．Mark lost interest in spending time with his grandma. B．They became closer and more understanding of each other. C．They started fighting and not agreeing with each other more often. D．Mark’s grandma was not happy with his pottery skill and felt down. 5．What lesson can we get from the story? A．Be happy with what you have. B．Parents are children’s best teachers. C．Don’t give up in the face of difficulties. D．Don’t be afraid to ask for help when in trouble. Passage 5 （23-24九年级上·河南省平顶山市第九中学·期中） A little boy, Pinty Tailor, enjoyed doing all sorts of things, except for art and writing. One day Pinty found a pencil, and he tried drawing a circle. As ever, it did not go well, and he was about to throw the pencil away when his drawing began to speak to him. “You aren’t going to leave me like this, are you? Come on, you can draw me a pair of eyes!” said the drawing. Pinty was shocked, but he tried to draw two little spots (点) inside the circle. “Much better, now I can see myself,” said the circle. “Arghh! But what have you done to me?” “I don’t draw very well,” said Pinty, trying to make excuses. “OK, no problem,” said the drawing, “I’m sure that if you try again you’ll do better. Go on, rub me out!” So Pinty rubbed the circle with an eraser and drew another one. The circle would not stop saying “Rub this out, but carefully; it hurts” or “draw me some hair...” After spending nearly the whole afternoon together, Pinty could already draw much better than most of his classmates. “Don’t you see that you’ve been practicing a lot? I bet that’s the first time you've done that!" Pinty stopped to think. He never practiced more than ten minutes at a time, and he had always done it angrily. From that day on, whenever Pinty tried to draw or paint, or do anything else, he always had fun imagining the result of his work saying “Come on, my friend, do me a bit better than that! I can’t go to the party looking like this!” 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1．What may Pinty like doing? A．Drawing. B．Writing. C．Painting. D．Playing basketball. 2．When Pinty heard the drawing speaking to him, Pinty felt _________. A．Happy B．excited C．surprised D．moving 3．The meaning of the underlined word “rub” means _________ in Chinese. A．擦掉 B．涂改 C．放出 D．增加 4．Which of the following is NOT true? A．Pinty could draw much better with the help of his drawing. B．Pinty practiced a lot on an evening. C．Pinty couldn’t draw circles well at first. D．Pinty drew circles again and again. 5．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Pinty and his drawing became good friends. B．Pinty could do something more patiently than before. C．Pinty became an artist when he grew up. D．Pinty couldn’t practice for long all the time. Passage 6 （23-24九年级上·河南省郑州外国语学校·期中） For most teenagers, the kitchen may be a mysterious place. But Flynn McGarry is already able to take charge of (掌管) a kitchen. At the age of 15, he was already a well-known teenage chef in the US. He has opened his own dining club at home and works with some of the best restaurants in his country. McGarry’s love for cooking started at the age of 10. He practiced his knife skills after school and taught himself from books and the Internet. In his room, there are no video games, basketballs or movie posters, but pots, cutting boards and pans (平底锅). When he was 11, McGarry’s parents helped turn his bedroom into a monthly supper club called Eureka. Each month, he hosted his mother’s friends and soon won the title of “culinary prodigy (烹饪神童)”. Now, people pay MYM160 (979 yuan) per person to eat at Eureka. McGarry does not stick with just simple types of cuisine (菜肴). He likes creating interesting dishes. “I could take a carrot and raise it to this amazing level that you’d never think you’re eating a carrot,” he said. The New York Times described his meals as “creative enough to make an experienced chef inferior (逊色的). ” As for the future, McGarry dreams of being a Michelin starred chef. He plans to open his own restaurant by 19 and make it, as he puts it, “the best restaurant in the world.” 1．What do we know about McGarry? A．He started cooking at 15. B．He works for a restaurant. C．He learned to cook by himself. D．He loves playing basketball. 2．Which of the following is TRUE? A．People can eat at Eureka for free. B．McGarry’s parents supported his hobby. C．McGarry hosts Eureka for his friends. D．McGarry started Eureka at 10. 3．The underlined word “raise” means ________. A．举起 B．提高 C．饲养 D．募集 4．According to The New York Times, McGarry’s dishes are ________. A．strange B．cheap C．colorful D．delicious 5．What is McGarry’s dream for the future? A．To become a wealthy cook. B．To open his own restaurant. C．To cook for movie stars. D．To work at a famous restaurant. 主题02 人与自我-家庭 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·河南省实验中学·期中） My wife’s birthday falls at the beginning of spring. On that day, I came home from work, stopped her from entering the kitchen and asked her to eat out. “Has Lily called? ” She asked. I shook my head. The atmosphere (气氛) at the dinner was oppressive. My wife kept glancing at her phone, showing no signs of appetite (胃口). Early the next morning, my wife got up, dark rings (黑眼圈) around her eyes. We only have one child. When Lily still lived at home, every year we would start the grand preparations days in advance for her birthday. And after she left for college, my wife would call her countless times from morning till night. How could she ignore (忽视) all our love and forget her mum’s birthday? On the way to work, I texted Lily, “Your mum didn’t sleep well last night. ” The next day, we were about to go to bed when there was a sound of a key rattling in the lock. In came our daughter, face red with cold, a birthday cake in hand. “Sorry, Mum. Happy birthday!” she said, tears welling up. Immediately, my wife pulled Lily into a hug, complaining (责备), “You silly girl, why do you come all the way back at such a time? Don’t you know it is cold outside?” Lily just stayed two hours in case of missing her classes. Seeing Lily boarding the train, my wife started blaming me for that message, yet in a better mood. I did feel I handled this matter perfectly both for my wife and my child’s growth. Later, I called my parents and told them about it. I never thought they would respond with a long silence, and then said: “How many times have you forgotten our birthdays? Has either of us ever complained?” 1．What does the underlined word “oppressive” mean in paragraph 1? A．Relaxing. B．Funny. C．Unusual. D．Heavy. 2．Lily burst into tears on seeing her mother because ________. A．she was excited to see her mother. B．she felt sorry about forgetting her mother’s birthday. C．she was crying for being half-frozen all the way back. D．she was afraid to be scolded (责骂) for ignoring her parents’ love. 3．What will probably happen after the story? A．The father will be happy for his parents’ words. B．The father will remember and celebrate his parents’ birthdays every year. C．The father will call his daughter and tell her to remember her grandparents’ birthdays. D．The father will be angry with his wife for not remembering his parents’ birthdays. 4．What can we know from the story? A．The wife celebrated her birthday with her husband and daughter. B．The parents prepared for Lily’s birthday in advance every year. C．The wife felt unhappy for Lily’s late celebration the next day. D．Lily only stayed two hours because she didn’t want to miss her classes. 5．What’s the best title for the text? A．Love is a two-way street B．Birthday party is a must C．All parental love is for a return D．It is never too late to say sorry Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·河南省新乡市封丘县·期中） My dad lost his job a few years ago. At the time, I thought it didn’t matter much, but I was wrong. That event changed my life. Dad said we had to make some changes. Mom explained that I would have to stop taking dance lessons for a while. My brother Kenny couldn’t go to the summer camp, either. And we would have to save some money by cutting out unnecessary things. The next few months we all helped out. Mom went back to work full-time. We had to cut out going to the movies. Kenny got a part-time job to make money in his free time. He even studied harder in college and got a scholarship (奖学金). As a middle school student, I couldn’t find a part-time job like my brother. I wanted to help, so I took out all the money I had saved to help our family pull through. As my mom was busy doing the job, I took on the responsibility of doing housework. Though it was hard for us, no one gave up and we encouraged each other. After a few months, Dad found a job in the city Dad thanked us for helping out. He said, “We all came together as a family.” Later on, I thought about what Dad said and realized he was right. We were all upset about giving things up, but we did what we could to help each other. Even though it was bad that my dad lost his job, it showed me what a family is all about. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How did the writer feel at first after knowing that Dad lost his job? A．He was worried and upset. B．He felt sorry for his father. C．He didn’t know what to do. D．He thought it didn’t matter much. 2．What changes did the family make? ①Stopping taking dance lessons.          ②Moving into a smaller house. ③Cutting out seeing the movies.          ④Canceling the summer camp. A．①②③ B．①③④ C．②③④ D．①②④ 3．What did the writer do to help out? A．He got a part-time job. B．He did a full-time job. C．He did the housework. D．He refused to eat out. 4．How may the family feel to live in such a family? A．Hard. B．Warm. C．Sorry. D．Sad. 5．What’s the main idea of the text? A．Losing the job is not a big deal. B．It’s important to learn to manage money. C．Family should help and support each other. D．Good communication helps overcome difficulties. 主题02 人与社会-人物经历 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·河南省周口市郸城县·期中） Every Thursday morning, the 89-year-old Wu Pinxian plays beautiful piano music to make patients reduce stress and worries in a hospital of Panyu, Guangzhou. Wu Pinxian is a Panyu local and has been a volunteer piano performer (表演者) since the end of 2023. She learned to play the piano when she was a school student. After she graduated from school, Wu remained her interest in piano music. In 2023, after retiring (退休), when she heard the hospital was looking for volunteers to play the piano, she was glad to join it and be chosen. The hospital holds a piano performance (演出) every Thursday for one and a half hours to relax patients. Wu’s music really works very well. Many patients and their relatives sing along with her piano. Slowly the children became interested. And then Wu found a children’s music textbook so that she could play the children’s songs to interact (互动) with them. She even teaches children to play the piano. In fact, she herself is suffering from (遭受) a big pain. Her husband left her forever last December. Yet, she continues her piano volunteer work. It brings warmth to others and shows the value of life. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why does Wu Pinxian play the piano in the hospital? A．To teach children. B．To show her interest. C．To hold a performance. D．To care for the patients. 2．When did Wu Pinxian learnt to play the piano? A．When she was at school. B．After she graduated. C．In December, 2022. D．At the end of 2023. 3．How long does the piano performance last every Thursday? A．For 120 minutes. B．For 90 minutes. C．For 60 minutes. D．For 30 minutes. 4．The underlined word “ It” refers to (指的是) ________. A．the big pain. B．the patients’ interest C．the piano volunteer work D．the children’s music textbook 5．What is the best title for the text? A．A Famous Musician B．A Perfect Performance C．A Great Music Teacher D．A Special Piano Performer Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·河南省开封市通许县·期中） 75-year-old Yang Weiyun doesn’t sing, dance or sell things on Douyin. She teaches Pinyin. And many of her students are adults (成年人). Yang worked as a Chinese teacher in a primary school for 30 years. Later, she went to work in a kindergarten (幼儿园) and she worked there for 20 years. About 4 years ago, she left the kindergarten. However, she still wanted to do something meaningful. So in May 2021, she began to teach kindergarten kids Pinyin on Douyin. However, she found that many of her students online were adults. Because they are illiterate (不识字的), they feel inferior. They feel they are not as good as the others. They are afraid of going to new places and worried that they can’t teach their children. So Yang added special classes to meet their needs. There are over 37,000,000 illiterate adults in our country. Yang offers an easy and private way for them to learn to read and write. Now she has nearly 300,000 students online. Zhang Mei is one of Yang’s students. She grew up in the countryside and had never been to school. She moved to the city years ago. However, illiteracy made her life very hard. She couldn’t find a job. After taking Yang’s classes, she can read Pinyin and knows how to write her name. She has also found a job. Giving classes online is not an easy thing for Yang, but she tries her best to make her students learn in an easy and interesting way. What a great teacher! 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What does Yang Weiyun do on Douyin? A．She sings songs. B．She sells things. C．She teaches English. D．She teaches Pinyin. 2．What can we know from Paragraph 2? A．Yang Weiyun left the kindergarten in 2010. B．Yang Weiyun taught Chinese in a primary school. C．Yang Weiyun worked in a kindergarten for 30 years. D．Yang Weiyun began to teach on Douyin 4 years ago. 3．What does the underlined word “inferior” mean? A．Not bored. B．Not puzzled. C．Not negative. D．Not confident. 4．Why does the writer use the example of Zhang Mei? A．To show there are many teachers like Yang Weiyun. B．To show there are many illiterate people in our country. C．To show Yang Weiyun's lessons are easy to understand. D．To show Yang Weiyun's lessons are good to her students. 5．What’s the best title for the text? A．A Great Teacher B．A Popular Lesson C．The Lessons on Douyin D．The Importance of Pinyin Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·河南省南阳市·期中） When volunteers Kathy and Ruth walked into our Learning Club four years ago, they thought it as a one-off (一次性事物). But as soon as they met the great group of children, they were all in. Now they are central to the club and have brought about huge changes in the children. Some children don’t have anyone at home who can support their learning. It could be because their single parent is caring for another child with special needs, or any other reasons. So our Learning Club provides a fun out-of-school environment where students receive help with their homework from our volunteers. “If they’re doing something, we give them a lot of praise (赞扬) and encourage them to go on to a next level if they’ re ready. We make afternoon tea for them, mainly just sandwiches and fruit. Then we go out to the library. Usually we’ll get in some reading and homework. Then we’ll do some crafts (手工),” said Kathy. “We mix it up ... We give them lots of encouragement. Then we’ll go on to harder things. So that helps them improve.” Students in need have few chances to meet adults outside their family or teachers. That’s why our volunteers like Kathy and Ruth are so important. They create a safe space where children can open up and feel comfortable asking questions. The best part of Kathy and Ruth’s roles is watching students become more confident in themselves. They will never forget one young student called Karen, who would not look at them, talk or even eat the candy when she first came. By the end of the year, she was taking full part in the activities and had set herself a big goal for the future. “I remember she stood up on stage (舞台) and spoke loudly. She said she wanted to be the Prime Minister (总理) of Australia!” said Kathy. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What did Kathy and Ruth plan to do before they first visited Learning Club? A．Try to become members of it. B．Volunteer only once. C．Change the children deeply. D．Bring lots of food to the children. 2．Why do the children come to Learning Club? A．They have no food. B．They have no parents. C．They can’t afford books. D．They get no help with studies at home. 3．What do children do at Learning Club? A．Do some crafts. B．Learn how to cut fruit. C．Learn how to make tea. D．Tell stories to other kids. 4．What was Karen like when she first came? A．Confident. B．Excited. C．Shy. D．Disappointed. 5．What is the best title for the text? A．Libraries Are Important B．More Learning Clubs Should Be Set Up C．Children Are in Need of Help D．Volunteers Bring out the Best in Students Passage 4 （24-25九年级上·河南省郑州市·期中） Most of us like to know where we are and where we’re going. It can feel strange to be lost—sometimes very uncomfortable, too. But that’s not always the case. When I was about twelve, we were on holiday in Venice. My dad’s a photographer and he said that he was going to get up the following morning at 5 o’clock to take photos. Mum wasn’t interested, but I said I’d go with him, only because he promised I could have the biggest ever bowl of Italian ice cream if I did. Why else would I rise so early? So at 5 a. m. , we left the hotel and started walking. There was almost no one in the streets. As the sun began to come up, Dad started taking photographs and I just looked around. Every time he walked off, I followed him, down small streets and over little bridges. After about an hour and a half, I found we lost our way and felt a bit scared, but Dad just smiled and laughed. “We’re lost!” he said. I told him to get out his map or phone. He looked at me. “Map? Phone? I only brought the camera. Come on, let’s get more lost.” He laughed again. His laughter relaxed me and made me feel safe. We started to walk again. People were appearing on the streets—shops and cafes began to open, and as the sun came up, the narrow (狭窄的) streets started to fill with light. Finally, after about four hours of wandering around, we were back. Mum asked worriedly, “Where have you been?” I said with a big smile, “We got lost.” These days we have so many things to stop us from getting lost—maps, GPS, apps on our phones and so on. But Dad showed me that being lost can sometimes simply be something to enjoy. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why did the writer decide to go with his dad? A．He liked taking photos. B．He enjoyed travelling in Venice. C．He hated staying with his mom. D．He wanted delicious ice cream. 2．What did they take with them during the tour? A．A map. B．A camera. C．A phone. D．A photo. 3．When did they probably get back to the hotel? A．At about 5 a. m B．At about 6: 30 a. m C．At about 8 a. m D．At about 10: 30 a. m. 4．What did the writer think of his morning tour in the end? A．Enjoyable. B．Scary. C．Terrible. D．Challenging. 5．What does the writer want to tell us from the text? A．Small beginnings come great things. B．Don’t trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. C．When we lose something, we get something else. D．Modern technology has a great influence on our life. Passage 5 （24-25九年级上·河南省南阳市新野县·期中） My brother and I were driving home together happily and talking about something interesting. Without paying attention, my brother took a wrong turn. Unfortunately, the wrong turn took us toward a bridge, and we had no way of turning back. To cross the bridge, my brother had to pay. He was clearly upset about the mistake and the cost of $4. As we drove forward, my brother noticed an old black car by the side of the road. A young man was standing nearby, trying to phone someone. I was trying to figure out which way we would go next, but my brother pulled over and asked the man if he needed any help. And he did. He had a flat tire (没气的轮胎). My brother helped him change the flat tire. We started getting to know that the young man was from a neighborhood nearby. He kept thanking us because he really would have no way if we hadn’t come along. After we had finished the job, he thanked us again, pulled out $20, and tried to give it to us. “No, thanks,” I said. “We were never supposed to even get on this bridge. We took a wrong turn, but now we know why we did. It was to help you. Thank you for turning our mistake into an opportunity to help others.” What I loved most was watching my brother throughout this process. He was able to turn his trouble into active energy. He was able to offer help even in a bad situation. That could only come from a calm mind and an open heart. It was the bridge we were meant to cross in life. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why did the writer’s brother make the turn? A．Because he was not careful. B．Because he didn’t know the way. C．Because he wanted to help the young man. D．Because he looked at something interesting. 2．Which of the following has the similar meaning to the underlined phrase “figure out”? A．work out B．come out C．take out D．help out 3．Which of following is the correct order according to the text? a. The writer’s brother took a wrong turn. b. The writer’s brother drove home happily. c. The writer’s brother helped the young man. d. The writer’s brother paid to cross the bridge. e. The writer’s brother noticed a black car by the road. A．b—d—a—e—c B．b—a—d—e—c C．d—a—b—e—c D．d—a—e—c—b 4．Which word can best describe the writer’s brother? A．Polite. B．Popular. C．Easy-going. D．Warm-hearted. 5．What does the last paragraph mainly tell us? A．The brother’s active way of life. B．The writer’s interest in his brother. C．The bridge to cross in the writer’s life. D．Turning a mistake into an opportunity. 主题03 人与社会-科学 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·河南省郑州市新郑市十校联考·期中） One day, Anna Du was walking along Castle Island’s beach. She found there were lots of plastic (塑料) pieces in the sea and some were too small to pick up. She began to think about how to solve the problem. First, she did a survey. The result showed there were already 150 million tons of plastic in the sea, and every year there would be another 8 million tons. She realized something must be done. So she decided to invent a robot that could work underwater. She tried again and again. At last her ROV came out. It could move through water and pick up plastic pieces, especially the small ones. With this ROV, Anna Du took part in the Broadcom Masters competition which is one of the top STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) competitions. It’s for young students around the world. This year, more than 5,000 students were interested in the competition, but only a few got the chance. Anna Du’s ROV caught a lot of attention. It had a camera with three different kinds of lights which could find plastic pieces easily. Dana Yoerger, an expert, said, “The ROV is nicely done for a12-year-old girl. It’s very clever.” In fact, Anna Du is always learning to solve the world problems and her parents are always supporting (支持) her. At the age of five, she began to go to workshops to learn engineering skills. When she was asked about her future plan, she said, “I want to be an engineer because I like building things. I think many world problems can be solved with new inventions. Right now, I’m just caring about plastic problems because there is still a long way to go.” 1．What is ROV? A．A STEM competition. B．An underwater robot. C．A nicely done camera. D．An excellent program. 2．What did Dana Yoerger think of ROV? A．He thought it was pretty and useful. B．He thought it was an easy invention. C．He spoke highly of ROV and its inventor. D．He didn’t think ROV would change the world. 3．Which is the correct order of the following events? a. Anna Du invented her ROV.    b. Anna Du walked along Castle Island’s beach. c. Anna Du did a survey.        d. Anna Du took part in the competition. A．c-b-a-d B．b-d-c-a C．c-a-d-b D．b-c-a-d 4．What did Anna Du mean by saying “there is still a long way to go”? A．There are too many world problems. B．Her ROV will go to further places. C．More work needs to be done to solve the problem. D．She will work hard to become an engineer. 5．What’s Anna like according to the text? A．Creative and helpful. B．Beautiful and clever. C．Active and outgoing. D．Friendly and funny. Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·河南省周口市郸城县优质中学联考·期中） He may be still young, but he may surprise you! If you ask around, many would say that the music world has a new leader—the real king is Jay Chou. As a child, Jay Chou was never too good at his subjects, and when he didn’t get into any college, a lot of people said that he wouldn’t be very hopeful in life. His mom always worried about his future, but he never did. “I knew I still had music to depend on. For everything else, I always believe in myself, but it is for my musical talent that I’m so sure of myself.” he said. Growing up in a single-parent family, Jay lived a lonely childhood. Without many friends, he had a habit of daydreaming, dreaming into his world of music. So how did Jay get into music? At the age of three, he started learning to play the piano. His mother was very strict to make sure he practiced hard. Later, he learned to play the cello. With all the musical talent, it isn’t surprising that Jay started out as a songwriter. Since the age of sixteen, he has been writing songs for many of the most popular singers. Today, he has already written for some of the most popular Asian singers, including Coco Lee, Jacky Wu, etc. It was only in 2000 that Jay put out his own album (专辑) “Jay”. Jay’s soft and smooth voice is especially gentle and calm, making this first album an immediate hit. Each song in the album has its own, different style, and skillfully, Jay used his voice to suit each song’s character. Lyrics (歌词) of Jay’s songs all have a special touch. In his song “Dad, I am back”, the subject is a broken family. “I heard that after war, there is peace. Why do I always see my dad beating my mom? Since I was young, you told me to learn from you, use you as a model. So much pretense. How do you expect me to be like you!” 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Which of the following statement is TRUE about Jay Chou? A．He didn’t do well at school. B．He worried about his future at school. C．His father died when Jay was young. D．He had many friends around him. 2．Jay Chou got into music ________. A．at the age of sixteen B．after he learned to play the piano C．after he put out his first album D．when he began to write songs 3．The underlined word “touch” most probably means ________. A．an act of touching B．feeling by touching C．style or manner in art D．communication 4．What do we know about the song “Dad, I am back”? A．It’s about Jay’s own family. B．It’s about a war which the father took part in. C．It’s about a man who has a son back from a war. D．It’s about the son’s demand of peace in the family. 5．In which part of a magazine can you read the text? A．Health. B．Sports. C．Art. D．Travel. 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·河南省南阳市西峡县·期中） ①The Luling Mountains in Liaoning Province used to be a desolate (荒芜的) area without a single tree. Now, it has become a comfortable home for birds, and tourists are flocking (成群) in. The big change has been brought about by the efforts of Tian Wangui and his wife Lu Min. ②In 1982, the two farmers planned to make a living by planting fruit trees in the mountains. They also bought seeds (种子) of other types of trees and planted them. However, many of these seeds failed to take root (生根). ③Tian and Lu didn’t give up and they continued to plant seeds every year. Finally their efforts paid off. Now, more than 50,000 trees cover the land. And they have a new task—going around and checking their forest to prevent fires. ④A large flock of birds arrived in the mountains in 2000. Now, more than 2,000 birds inhabit (栖息于) the mountains during the warm period every year. ⑤The pair has no plans to stop their work. “We cherish (珍视) the trees just as we cherish our own children,” Lu said. “Even as we grow old, our children will continue to protect the trees and watch over the birds.” 1．The writer starts the passage by ________. A．raising a question B．offering some numbers C．showing some pictures D．comparing some facts 2．Tian and Lu planted fruit trees in the mountains in order to ________. A．make a living B．keep them company C．prevent the sandstorm D．provide a home for birds 3．What changes have taken place in the Luling Mountains? ①Many visitors go there to visit. ②People there live a poor life. ③It has become a home for many birds. ④There are lots of trees in the mountains now. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 4．What would be the best structure of the text? A．①②/③/④⑤ B．①/②③④/⑤ C．①②/③④/⑤ D．①②③/④⑤ 5．In which part of the newspaper can we probably read the passage? A．Travel. B．Culture. C．History. D．Environment. 主题01 人与自我-人物经历 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·河南省郑州外国语学校·期中） On a sunny afternoon, Bob went to a park to take walks. Some people were painting pictures, some were reading poems and some were shooting arrows (射箭). It looked fun so he decided to challenge it himself. He saw one woman pick up an arrow and shoot it after taking a moment to aim (瞄准). The arrow curved (沿曲线移动) through the air beautifully. But it finally fell to the ground and missed the target (靶子). It seemed that she didn’t put enough power into her shot. While Bob was thinking about what he should do, it was his turn to shoot. He focused (使集中) his eyes on the target and shot the arrow with all of his strength. But the arrow missed the target and stuck straight in the grass. He shot three more arrows, but all of them missed. He was upset, but decided to take one more shot. He took a deep breath and put one foot forward to keep his balance (平衡). He focused hard on the target and shot the arrow. This time, he hit the target! He said, “There are many things that are not as simple as we imagine. There are challenges everywhere. But if we focus on one thing at a time and learn from failure, we can succeed in the end. ” 1．Bob went to a park to ________ on a sunny afternoon. A．take walks B．shoot arrows C．paint pictures D．read poems 2．One woman shot an arrow ________. A．after checking it carefully B．after taking a moment to aim C．after keeping her balance D．after thinking for a long time 3．Bob shot his first arrow with all of his strength, but he ________. A．fell B．cried C．succeeded D．failed 4．Bob shot arrows for ________ times in total that afternoon. A．3 B．4 C．5 D．6 5．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Everything is as simple as we imagine. B．Take a deep breath before shooting an arrow. C．We aren’t in the face of challenges everywhere. D．Learn from failure, never give up and you will succeed. Passage 2 （22-23九年级上·河南省郑州市金水区·期中） When we interviewed what the life was like more than 70 years ago, many old soldiers were full of tears in their eyes. They told us that they never forgot those days when they were in the army, during which they lived hard lives but spared no effort to fight against the enemies. Now in the year of 2015 comes the first great parade (阅兵) in the 21st century. September 3rd is the 70th anniversary (纪念) of the victory of the anti-Fascist war. This day is considered as an important moment for China, as well as the world. 49 countries from all over the world, including South Korea and eighteen European countries attended this special occasion. In preparation for the parade, the soldiers worked hard every day. In order to walk well in the three hundred meters distance on the Tian’anmen Square, they had to receive extremely strict training. Each day, they got up early in the morning and started the 10 hours’ practice. When a reporter arrived, it was raining heavily outside, but none of the soldiers stopped training. The reporter asked, “The training is so hard but why does nobody give up?” “It is the first time for me to join in such an important ceremony. I consider it a great honor. I must try my best.” one of the participants (参与者) answered. In fact, everyone takes pride in taking part in the big parade because they want to show the spirit of Chinese army, the power of Chinese army, as well as the determination keeping the world in peace. From the soldiers, we learned the power of dreams. If one has a dream, he will get over any difficulty that get in the way to make the dream come true. 根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。 1．What did the old soldiers do more than 70 years ago? A．They took part in a war. B．They were full of tears. C．They worked hard for the parade. D．They answered a reporter’s questions. 2．How many European countries took part in the parade? A．17. B．49. C．19. D．18. 3．Which of the following phrases can be described as the main idea of Paragraph3? A．A hard training. B．A good reporter. C．The hot weather. D．The heavy rain. 4．According to the passage, the great parade took place in ________. A．South Korea B．America C．China D．A European country 5．Which of the following is true? A．The training of the parade was usually on rainy day. B．It was easy for the soldiers to perform well in the parade. C．Quite many soldiers had taken part in the parade before. D．The soldiers were tired but none of them would give up. Passage 3 （22-23九年级上·河南省郑州市省实验中学·期中） Edward rose early on the New-year morning. He looked in every room and wished a Happy New Year to his family. Then he ran into the street to repeat that to those he might meet. When he came back, his father gave him two bright, new silver dollars. His face lighted up as he took them. He had wished for a long time to buy some pretty books that he had seen at the bookstore. He left the house with a light heart, expecting to buy the books. As he ran down the street, he saw a poor family. "I wish you a Happy New Year," said Edward, as he was passing on. The man shook his head. "You are not from this country," said Edward. The man again shook his head, for he could not understand or speak his language. But he pointed to his mouth and to the children shaking with cold, as if to say, "These little ones have had nothing to eat for a long time." Edward quickly understood that these poor people were in trouble. He took out his dollars, and gave one to the man, and the other to his wife. They were excited and said something in their language, which doubtless meant, "We thank you so much that we will remember you all the time." When Edward came home, his father asked what books he had bought. He hung his head a moment, but quickly looked up. "I have bought no books," said he, "I gave my money to some poor people, who seemed to be very hungry then." He went on, "I think I can wait for my books till next New Year." "My dear boy," said his father, "here are some books for you, more as a prize for your goodness of heart than as a New-year gift." "I saw you give the money cheerfully to the poor German family. It was nice for a little boy to do so. Be always ready to help others and every year of your life will be to you a Happy New Year." 1．Edward expected to ____________ with the money he got from his father. A．help the poor family B．buy something to eat C．buy some pretty books D．learn another language 2．Why did the poor man shake his head when Edward spoke to him? A．He couldn't understand the boy. B．He wouldn't accept the money. C．He didn't like the boy's language. D．He was too cold to say anything. 3．How much did Edward give the poor family? A．One dollar. B．Two dollars. C．Three dollars. D．Four dollars. 4．Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．The boy got a prize for his kind heart. B．The boy had to buy his books next year. C．The poor family bought the books at the bookstore. D．The boy got more money from his father. 5．What's the main idea of the passage? A．We should read more books to improve ourselves. B．Being kind is more important than having gifts. C．Teenagers shouldn't waste money. D．Knowing foreign language can make communication easier. Passage 4 （22-23九年级上·河南省郑州市枫杨外国语学校·期中） Emma looked sadly out of the window of the bus. Only 50 miles outside town was the farm. She thought about the farm all the time, especially the animals. When her family sold the farm and moved to a nearby town. Emma was excited. But when she got to the new school, she found that she had no friend.     The bus came to a stop. “Welcome to the Leinweber Nature Center,” her teacher said. “You’ll help to feed the baby squirrels. Now, find a partner.” Emma didn’t have any friends yet — who would be her partner? Emma got close to Julia. “Could I be your partner?” Emma asked uncertainly. “Sure,” said Julia warmly.     Together, the girls walked into the center. A keeper showed them how to hold the bottle of milk for baby squirrels. Then the girls started to feed their own baby squirrels.     After the babies finished eating, the keeper asked, “Would you like to help feed the adult squirrels, too?” Emma was quick to volunteer, but when the keeper opened the first cage, the squirrel inside jumped out. Emma remained calm, held out her hand, made quiet sounds, and then quickly got it.     The keeper praised Emma and asked her, “Would you be interested in volunteering to help out with the animals at the center?”     “Interested? I would love to work here! What a good chance!” Emma was excited. That afternoon, in the bus on the way back to school, Emma sat next to Julia, her new friend. A rush of new found happiness washed over her. 1．Which of the following words best describe Emma’s feeling when she got to the new school? ______ A．Lonely. B．Lucky. C．Surprised. D．Angry. 2．What does “wash over” most probably mean in Chinese? ______ A．打扰 B．忘记 C．包围 D．摧毁 3．Which paragraphs describe the process of feeding the squirrels by Emma and her partner? ______ A．①② B．③④ C．②③ D．①③ 4．Why did Emma feel happy on the way back to school? ______ A．Because the volunteers welcomed her warmly. B．Because the teacher praised her for her bravery. C．Because she found a place to care for animals and made a friend. D．Because she went back to the farm and learned a lot about animals. 5．What is the best title for the text? ______ A．Find a valuable job. B．Feed some squirrels. C．Make a helpful friend. D．Take the change in life. 主题02 人与社会-人物经历 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·河南省开封市·期中） In Los Angeles, a waiter served a group of teens. The waiter remembered his experience as a young high school student. So he made sure the teens had a nice experience at the restaurant. The waiter made sure of it. After serving all the teens and doing great job, he was left a tip (小费), only $3.28. That was hardly enough to buy a cup of coffee. The waiter went home. And he felt unhappy for the students who did not know the value (价值) of hard work. He thought they looked down on people like him. After several days, the waiter forgot about it. His life went on as usual. But ten days later, he received a letter from the teens. “About a week and a half ago, on October 7, my three friends and I came to eat at this restaurant. It was an exciting experience for us to be here alone, and it was all new to us. And you were the best waiter in this restaurant. You were kind, helpful, and didn’t treat us like babies! So I want to say thank you for making our ‘grown-up’ experience so amazing and fun. I would also like to say sorry on behalf of (代表) my group. Because we were new to all of this, our 13-year-old minds didn’t exactly know how to deal with the bill (账单). The bill was reasonable (合乎情理), but we had completely forgotten (and didn’t know, to be honest) what a tip even was and how much to give. So we emptied our pocket, and all our money added up to $3.28. Having no idea of how small this really was, we left. Later, we realized our mistakes and felt sorry. We knew we had to make it right. So together with this letter, you will find the correct 18% tip. Thank you for your help and kindness and also thank you for making our night fun. Thank you!” 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How did the waiter serve the group of teens? A．He tried to make them pay more. B．He served them like other waiters. C．He treated them as babies. D．He tried to give them a nice experience. 2．Why did the group of teens leave $3.28 as a tip? A．Because they looked down on the waiter. B．Because they didn’t know what a tip meant. C．Because they weren’t happy at this restaurant. D．Because they thought $3.28 was enough. 3．Why did the teens write the letter later? A．Because they found $3.28 was too small. B．Because they didn’t pay for the bill. C．Because they missed the waiter. D．Because they had a hard time at the restaurant. 4．What do restaurant waiters mind most in America? A．What kinds of people they serve. B．What food people usually order. C．Whether they are given reasonable tips. D．Where people work. 5．What did the teens mainly want to say in the letter? A．They were thankful for the waiter’s service. B．They had realized their mistakes and made it right. C．They had a wonderful experience at the restaurant. D．They wanted more customers to go to the restaurant. Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·河南省郑州外国语学校·期中） If you have no special plans for your holidays, why not spend your time helping others? Don’t believe those people who say that young people today often think only of themselves. It’s not true at all. More and more young people in the USA volunteer to spend their school holidays working for others. And they don’t do it for money. Here are some of their stories. Alice Hamilton, 17 I’m going to help the Forest Center build new hiking paths in the mountains. It’s going to be great fun—I’ll spend the whole summer living in a forest and breathing the clean mountain air. I’m going to sleep under the moon and stars. It will be a nice sport, and I’ll be able to do something good at the same time! Jason Moore, 18 This summer, I’m going to work for Special House Program. They build good, less expensive houses and sell them to families that are not very rich. They’ll teach me what to do, so I’ll help people and also have a chance to learn how to build houses. Trish Anderson, 16 I’m going to teach children who have trouble in reading. I’ll work for a program called Reading for Life. Every day, I’m going to help them choose and read books that they like. I want to be a teacher and I love children and reading, so this is going to be a great experience for me. 1．What does the word “volunteer” mean? A．Help parents do the housework. B．Do something and make some money. C．Learn how to build new houses. D．Offer to do something without asking for money. 2．What does Alice plan to do in summer? A．She plans to sleep in the sun. B．She plans to swim in the sea. C．She plans to help build hiking paths in the mountains. D．She plans to spend the whole winter living in a forest. 3．The writer’s idea in the passage is that ________. A．school students should do some hiking in summer B．it’s good to do something good for others during vacation C．helping children to choose and read books is a good way D．hiking is good for health 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Young people often think only of themselves. B．Alice will just build hiking paths. C．The houses built by Special House Program are good and cheaper. D．Jason wants to be a teacher in the future. 5．Which is the most possible title for this passage? A．Reading for Life B．A Special House Program C．The Forest Centre D．Young American Volunteers Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·河南省郑州市郑州高新技术产业开发区·期中） Charles Rose lived in the country with his father who taught him to read and to write. Mr. Rose told his son that when his morning lessons were over, he might enjoy himself for one hour as his will. There was a river nearby. On its bank stood the hut (小屋) of a poor fisherman, who lived by selling fish. His careful wife kept her wheel going early and late. But they greatly worried that their only son should never learn to read and to write. They could not teach him themselves, and they were too poor to send him to school. Charles called at the hut of this fisherman one day to ask about his missing dog. He found the little boy, Joe, sitting by the table, on which he was making marks with a piece of chalk. Charles asked him whether he was drawing pictures. “No, I am trying to write,” said little Joe, “but I know only two words.” “If I could only learn to read and write,” said he, “I should be the happiest boy in the world.” “Then I will make you happy,” said Charles. “I am only a little boy, but I can teach you that.” Both Joe and his mother were ready to fall on their knees to thank Charles. On the next day when the hour came, Charles put his book in his pocket, and went to teach Joe. Some time later, a neighbor told Mr. Rose that recently he often saw Charles go to the river. So Mr. Rose went to the river in search of his son. He walked to the hut, and put his head in through the window. There a pleasant sight met his eyes. Charles was sitting at the table covered with copybooks. Joe was listening to him carefully. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What kind of the text is it? A．An interview. B．A story. C．A report. D．An e-mail. 2．In which situation did Charles meet Joe for the first time? A．When playing hide and seek. B．When going fishing with his father. C．When getting back from the town. D．When looking for the missing dog. 3．What made Charles go to the hut again on the next day? A．Joe’s words. B．Joe’s mother’s wishes. C．Joe’s feelings. D．Joe’s mother’s regrets. 4．What is Charles like? A．Brave and careful. B．Smart and silent. C．Helpful and kind. D．Warm-hearted and honest. 5．What’s the best title for this text? A．Never too old to learn B．Like teacher, like pupil C．A big fish in a small pond D．First as a student, then as a teacher Passage 4 （22-23九年级上·河南省信阳市光山县·期中） My twin brother, Jack, and I grew up going to American schools. Well, half a year ago, I was standing in my new home in Zhengzhou. Teachers here are working so hard to teach us. Also, they try their best to help us and give us space to explore. That is the reason why we learn faster and better than most others. In just a few months, I have learned a lot of Chinese. Last month, my parents took Jack and me to Hangzhou by high-speed rail. It was a new, exciting experience for us. Clearly, it’s the easiest, safest and fastest way to travel around. Dad told me China has the longest high-speed rail network（网）in the world now. In Hangzhou, we visited Zhejiang University. It’s really great! Later, my parents took us to both Hong Kong and Macao. On the way, we saw the world’s longest cross-sea bridge, the Hongkong-zhuhai-macao Bridge. In many cities I find people choose to use shared bikes or shared cars to travel around. People all use their mobile phones to pay! And COVID-19 vaccines are free to all!  Wherever I go, I can see people’s smiling faces. I wonder why everything is so amazing in China. The answer quickly comes to my mind: hard work pays off. “Things are changing fast in China,” Mum said. “Everyone is working hard for a better future.” 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．The writer’s family came to China ________. A．a year ago B．two years ago C．six months ago D．nine months ago 2．What are teachers in China like according to the writer? A．Serious and busy. B．Strict and careful. C．Active and proud. D．Hard-working and helpful 3．It’s clear that the writer _________. A．often traveled by high-speed rail in America B．is surprised to see the development of China C．thinks the Chinese network is the fastest D．enjoys riding shared bikes in the city 4．What do the underlined words “hard work pays off” mean in Chinese? A．努力就会有回报 B．努力能弥补一切 C．付出总要有限度 D．付出就不怕失败 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Better China, happier life B．Wonderful places in China C．Chinese schools and teachers D．Differences between China and America 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题01 阅读理解 （记叙文） 主题01 人与自我-人物经历 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·河南省南阳市西峡县·期中） In 2015, car designer and artist Brian Peterson moved to Santa Ana, California. Outside his apartment, he often heard a homeless man shouting on the street corner. Brian would pass by the man on his way to work, but they never spoke. However, one day, he decided to talk to the poor man. Brian learned that the man’s name was Matthew. He came to California to follow his dream of becoming a musician. However, he soon fell on hard times and ended up living on the street for over ten years. Brian found the beauty in Matthew’s story, face, and dreams. He asked Matthew if it would be okay for him to paint (画) his portrait (肖像), and Matthew agreed. Brian knew that art could do something pretty big, so he founded his project “Faces of Santa Ana” with the hope of encouraging more artists to help the homeless. Before long, “Faces of Santa Ana” became “Faces of Mankind” and expanded (扩展) to other cities. To this day, the project has painted portraits of over 150 people experiencing homelessness. The artists sold these portraits and then helped their “models” get back on their feet with the money. 1．Matthew came to California in order to ________. A．share his stories with Brian B．have his portrait painted by Brian C．help the homeless there D．make his musical dream come true 2．Which of the following is the correct order according to the passage? a. Brian moved to Santa Ana. b. Brian painted a portrait of Matthew. c. Brian’s project spread to other cities. d. Brian started “Faces of Santa Ana”. A．a-b-d-c B．a-c-b-d C．b-c-a-d D．c-b-d-a 3．What does the phrase “get back on their feet” mean in Chinese? A．不离不弃 B．妙手回春 C．东山再起 D．大器晚成 4．Which of the following can best describe Brian? A．Kind-hearted. B．Serious. C．Polite. D．Brave. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．A poor homeless. B．A helpful artist. C．A great project. D．A beautiful portrait. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了汽车设计师及艺术家Brian Peterson帮助无家可归的人的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“He came to California to follow his dream of becoming a musician.”可知，他来到加利福尼亚是为了追寻他的音乐梦想。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“In 2015, car designer and artist Brian Peterson moved to Santa Ana, California.”、“He asked Matthew if it would be okay for him to paint (画) his portrait (肖像), and Matthew agreed.”、“Brian knew that art could do something pretty big, so he founded his project ‘Faces of Santa Ana’ with the hope of encouraging more artists to help the homeless.”、“Before long, ‘Faces of Santa Ana’ became ‘Faces of Mankind’ and expanded (扩展) to other cities.”可知，正确的顺序是Brian搬到了圣安娜、Brian画了一幅Matthew的肖像、Brian创办了“圣安娜面孔”、Brian的项目扩展到了其他城市，即a-b-d-c。故选A。 3．词义猜测题。根据“The artists sold these portraits and then helped their ‘models’ get back on their feet with the money.”可知，艺术家们卖掉这些肖像，然后用这些钱帮助他们的“模特”重新站起来。因此划线单词表示“东山再起”。故选C。 4．推理判断题。本文主要讲述了汽车设计师及艺术家Brian Peterson帮助无家可归的人的故事，因此可推知他是善良的。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。本文主要讲述了汽车设计师及艺术家Brian Peterson帮助无家可归的人的故事。因此最佳标题为“一个有帮助的艺术家”。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·河南省信阳市·期中） Our youth group decided to do something nice for our city. We saw a young woman drove to the gas station and parked her car. She didn’t get out of her car. Instead, she began looking through her wallet. Then she put her hands and head on her steering wheel (方向盘) and began to cry. The leader told us to politely knock on the window and offer a free gas card to her. Hearing the knock, the lady tried to calm herself down and then rolled down the window. I said to her, “Here is a free twenty-five-dollar gas card for you. We just want you to know that someone loves you.” The young woman began to cry again. After calming down for the second time, she accepted the gas card and then told us her story. She was a single mom who had been out of a job for a long time. She didn’t have enough money to live but was hopeful about a job interview that day. In fact, she was on her way to it. Her gas ran out, and she thought she had one last ten-dollar bill in her wallet. But she couldn’t find it. “Boys, you know how badly I need this job,” She looked at us and said. “You have no idea what you have done for me. Thank you so much!” We went back to the leader and told him what had happened. The leader thought for a moment and then he gave us four more gas cards and a rose to give to the young mom. She was in surprise when we returned with the rose and the cards. “You all have done enough for me. I can’t take anything else from you.” We insisted (坚持), and she finally accepted the gifts. We have continued the tradition of handing out roses and gas cards for twelve years. The action makes a difference in our lives because we get to take part in something that is bigger than ourselves. If you have a chance, why not have a try? 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why did the woman cry? A．Because she couldn’t find the money in her wallet. B．Because her son was lost. C．Because her car was broken. D．Because she couldn’t find her way home. 2．What was the woman probably going to do after leaving the gas station? A．Have her car repaired. B．Pick up her son. C．Attend an interview. D．Go shopping. 3．How did the woman feel when the writer returned? A．Excited. B．Surprised. C．Frightened. D．Nervous. 4．What did the woman get from the writer in total? A．Four gas cards. B．Only a rose. C．Four gas cards and a rose. D．Five gas cards and a rose. 5．What is the writer’s purpose in writing this text? A．To tell us the best way to help others. B．To let us know how to help people. C．To show us how great he is. D．To encourage us to do something to make a difference. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者和青年团成员给一位年轻女士送加油卡和玫瑰的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“she thought she had one last ten-dollar bill in her wallet. But she couldn’t find it.”可知，女人哭是因为找不到钱包里的钱了。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“She didn’t have enough money to live but was hopeful about a job interview that day. In fact, she was on her way to it.”可知，这位女士准备去参加面试。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“She was in surprise when we returned with the rose and the cards.”可知，当作者回来时，这位女士感到惊讶。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“he gave us four more gas cards and a rose to give to the young mom”以及最初给的一张卡片可知，女士总共得到了五张加油卡和一朵玫瑰。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据“The action makes a difference in our lives because we get to take part in something that is bigger than ourselves. If you have a chance, why not have a try?”可知，作者写这篇文章是想鼓励我们去做一些有意义的事情。故选D。 Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·河南省郑州市外国语集团·期中） When I was young, I loved paper cutting and I was pretty good at it. As I grew up, I became busy and didn’t have much time for it. Later, I stopped doing it. However, the news I came across online touched my heart and changed my mind. A little girl from Jieyang, Guangdong was practicing lion dance when a professional lion dance performance team passed by. As soon as they saw the girl practicing, they started to beat drums and gongs for her and quickly she did lion dance in return. People around all cheered for her. Her love for the ancient Chinese culture evoked my strong memories of paper cutting. I remembered the happy times of making paper cuttings with my teacher and friends in the club. When I was ten, I joined the paper cutting club. Every Monday and Friday, I learned to make paper cuttings there. Our teacher, Ms. Li, was very talented and knowledgeable. With a pair of scissors and a piece of paper, she could create lively works. That amazed us. And we also learned that its history dates back to the 6th century during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. It has been practiced in China for over 1,500 years. Together, we created lots of works. They covered many topics, including animals, flowers and things about Chinese history. Every time we held a paper cutting show, our works attracted many visitors. The girl in the news encouraged me to go on with paper cutting. I want to be an inheritor (继承者) of the ancient Chinese culture. Together with other inheritors, I hope to pass down our excellent culture because it is a cultural treasure that expresses the spirit and values of Chinese. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What did the girl do after the team began to beat drums and gongs for her? A．She watched their show carefully. B．She did lion dance in return. C．She cheered for the team. D．She made a paper cutting for the team. 2．The underlined word “evoked” means “________” in Paragraph 2. A．brought back B．took away C．cut off D．depended on 3．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3 about? A．The long history of paper cutting. B．The steps of making paper cuttings. C．The writer’s sweet memories in the club. D．The writer’s works of paper cutting in the club. 4．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The writer wasn’t good at paper cutting at a young age. B．Now the writer practices paper cutting twice a week. C．The writer hopes to be an inheritor of paper cutting. D．After watching the news, the writer decided to learn lion dance. 5．What’s the best title of the text? A．Rediscovering Love for Paper Cutting. B．The Story of a Little Girl in Jieyang. C．Paper Cutting: An Ancient Chinese Culture. D．Learning to Make Paper Cuttings. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者小时候擅长剪纸，长大后因忙碌而停止，后因一则新闻中女孩对传统文化的热爱唤起自己对剪纸的回忆，从而决定重新开始剪纸并希望传承传统文化的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“As soon as they saw the girl practicing, they started to beat drums and gongs for her and quickly she did lion dance in return.”可知，他们一看到女孩在练习，就开始为她敲锣打鼓，很快她就跳了一个舞狮作为回报。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“People around all cheered for her. Her love for the ancient Chinese culture evoked my strong memories of paper cutting.”可知，周围的人都为她欢呼，她对中国古代文化的热爱……表达了我对剪纸的强烈回忆。作者回忆起自己以前剪纸，所以此处“evoked”的意思是“唤起”，brought back，动词短语，意为“使想起”符合。故选A。 3．主旨大意题。根据通读第三段内容，结合第一句“I remembered the happy times of making paper cuttings with my teacher and friends in the club.”可知，本段主要介绍作者剪纸时的快乐时光。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“I want to be an inheritor (继承者) of the ancient Chinese culture.”可知，作者希望成为剪纸的传承人。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。根据通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了作者小时候擅长剪纸，长大后因忙碌而停止，后因一则新闻中女孩对传统文化的热爱唤起自己对剪纸的回忆，从而决定重新开始剪纸并希望传承传统文化的经历。由此可推测出，A选项“重新发现对剪纸的热爱”最适合做文章的标题。故选A。 Passage 4 （23-24九年级上·河南省河南师范大学附属中学·期中） Last Sunday, Mark’s grandma invited him to her pottery studio (陶艺工作室) . He was excited, because Grandma never invited her other grandsons to her studio. As soon as Mark stepped into the studio, he began to look forward to putting his hands into some wet clay (黏土) and placing his bowl into the hot kiln (窑). “Be careful with that,” Grandma said as Mark picked up one of her bowls. The boy carefully put the bowl back on the table. Then Grandma showed him some of her bowls and asked him to make one himself. Mark started happily. However, five hours later, Mark was sad. His first bowl, a blue one, looked more like a rock. His second bowl, a red one, was hardly any better. “I’ll never make it”. Mark said angrily, looking at this work. Hearing this, Grandma stopped what she was doing and went to Mark. After seeing what he had made, she said, “Don’t worry. You just need to be more patient”. She sat next to Mark and helped him with his work. About one  and a half hours later, they finished making a beautiful yellow bowl together. Mark was happy when he looked at his work. “Thanks,” he said to Grandma. Grandma looked at him and smiled. “You’re great. Remember not to give up easily no matter what you do in the future,” she said. Mark said he would follow Grandma’s words. 1．How did Mark feel when he first arrived at the studio? A．Upset. B．Excited. C．Tired. D．Surprised. 2．What  does  the  underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．The kiln. B．The clay. C．The hand. D．The bowl. 3．What problem did Mark have? A．He couldn’t decide what to make. B．He felt uncomfortable in the studio. C．He failed to make a good bowl twice. D．He was nervous about asking Grandma for help. 4．How did Mark’s relationship (关系) with his grandma probably change after Mark’s visit to the pottery studio? A．Mark lost interest in spending time with his grandma. B．They became closer and more understanding of each other. C．They started fighting and not agreeing with each other more often. D．Mark’s grandma was not happy with his pottery skill and felt down. 5．What lesson can we get from the story? A．Be happy with what you have. B．Parents are children’s best teachers. C．Don’t give up in the face of difficulties. D．Don’t be afraid to ask for help when in trouble. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文通过Mark学习做陶艺的经过，告诉我们面对困难时，不要放弃。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“He was excited, because Grandma never invited her other grandsons to her studio.”可知，Mark刚到陶艺工作室时感觉很兴奋，故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段“As soon as Mark stepped into the studio, he began to look forward to putting his hands into some wet clay (黏土) and placing his bowl into the hot kiln (窑).”可知，“that”指是Mark的碗，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“His first bowl, a blue one, looked more like a rock. His second bowl, a red one, was hardly any better.”可知，Mark的两只碗都失败了，故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据最后两段“You’re great. Remember not to give up easily no matter what you do in the future”和“Mark said he would follow Grandma’s words.”可知，经过陶艺工作室之行之后，Mark和奶奶之间关系会更亲密、更理解对方，故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“You’re great. Remember not to give up easily no matter what you do in the future”可知，文章告诉我们面对困难时，不要放弃，故选C。 Passage 5 （23-24九年级上·河南省平顶山市第九中学·期中） A little boy, Pinty Tailor, enjoyed doing all sorts of things, except for art and writing. One day Pinty found a pencil, and he tried drawing a circle. As ever, it did not go well, and he was about to throw the pencil away when his drawing began to speak to him. “You aren’t going to leave me like this, are you? Come on, you can draw me a pair of eyes!” said the drawing. Pinty was shocked, but he tried to draw two little spots (点) inside the circle. “Much better, now I can see myself,” said the circle. “Arghh! But what have you done to me?” “I don’t draw very well,” said Pinty, trying to make excuses. “OK, no problem,” said the drawing, “I’m sure that if you try again you’ll do better. Go on, rub me out!” So Pinty rubbed the circle with an eraser and drew another one. The circle would not stop saying “Rub this out, but carefully; it hurts” or “draw me some hair...” After spending nearly the whole afternoon together, Pinty could already draw much better than most of his classmates. “Don’t you see that you’ve been practicing a lot? I bet that’s the first time you've done that!" Pinty stopped to think. He never practiced more than ten minutes at a time, and he had always done it angrily. From that day on, whenever Pinty tried to draw or paint, or do anything else, he always had fun imagining the result of his work saying “Come on, my friend, do me a bit better than that! I can’t go to the party looking like this!” 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1．What may Pinty like doing? A．Drawing. B．Writing. C．Painting. D．Playing basketball. 2．When Pinty heard the drawing speaking to him, Pinty felt _________. A．Happy B．excited C．surprised D．moving 3．The meaning of the underlined word “rub” means _________ in Chinese. A．擦掉 B．涂改 C．放出 D．增加 4．Which of the following is NOT true? A．Pinty could draw much better with the help of his drawing. B．Pinty practiced a lot on an evening. C．Pinty couldn’t draw circles well at first. D．Pinty drew circles again and again. 5．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Pinty and his drawing became good friends. B．Pinty could do something more patiently than before. C．Pinty became an artist when he grew up. D．Pinty couldn’t practice for long all the time. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文讲述了小男孩品蒂通过反复练习画画，他画得比以前好了。从此，他画画或者做其他时，总要想要做得更好。 1．推理判断题。根据“A little boy, Pinty Tailor, enjoyed doing all sorts of things, except for art and writing.”可知，品蒂不喜欢艺术和写作，因此他可能喜欢打篮球。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Pinty was shocked, but he tried to draw two little spots (点) inside the circle.”可知，品蒂听到画对他说话时，他感到惊讶，故选C。 3．词义猜测题。根据“with an eraser”可知，用橡皮把画的东西擦掉，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“After spending nearly the whole afternoon together, Pinty could already draw much better than most of his classmates.”可知，他一下午练习了很多，因此不是在晚上练习，B项与原文不符，故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“From that day on, whenever Pinty tried to draw or paint, or do anything else, he always had fun imagining the result of his work saying ‘Come on, my friend, do me a bit better than that! I can’t go to the party looking like this!’”可知，品蒂可以比以前更有耐心地做事了。故选B。 Passage 6 （23-24九年级上·河南省郑州外国语学校·期中） For most teenagers, the kitchen may be a mysterious place. But Flynn McGarry is already able to take charge of (掌管) a kitchen. At the age of 15, he was already a well-known teenage chef in the US. He has opened his own dining club at home and works with some of the best restaurants in his country. McGarry’s love for cooking started at the age of 10. He practiced his knife skills after school and taught himself from books and the Internet. In his room, there are no video games, basketballs or movie posters, but pots, cutting boards and pans (平底锅). When he was 11, McGarry’s parents helped turn his bedroom into a monthly supper club called Eureka. Each month, he hosted his mother’s friends and soon won the title of “culinary prodigy (烹饪神童)”. Now, people pay MYM160 (979 yuan) per person to eat at Eureka. McGarry does not stick with just simple types of cuisine (菜肴). He likes creating interesting dishes. “I could take a carrot and raise it to this amazing level that you’d never think you’re eating a carrot,” he said. The New York Times described his meals as “creative enough to make an experienced chef inferior (逊色的). ” As for the future, McGarry dreams of being a Michelin starred chef. He plans to open his own restaurant by 19 and make it, as he puts it, “the best restaurant in the world.” 1．What do we know about McGarry? A．He started cooking at 15. B．He works for a restaurant. C．He learned to cook by himself. D．He loves playing basketball. 2．Which of the following is TRUE? A．People can eat at Eureka for free. B．McGarry’s parents supported his hobby. C．McGarry hosts Eureka for his friends. D．McGarry started Eureka at 10. 3．The underlined word “raise” means ________. A．举起 B．提高 C．饲养 D．募集 4．According to The New York Times, McGarry’s dishes are ________. A．strange B．cheap C．colorful D．delicious 5．What is McGarry’s dream for the future? A．To become a wealthy cook. B．To open his own restaurant. C．To cook for movie stars. D．To work at a famous restaurant. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了烹饪神童Flynn McGarry学习烹饪的经历及未来的计划。 1．细节理解题。根据“McGarry’s love for cooking started at the age of 10. He practiced his knife skills after school and taught himself from books and the Internet.”可知，他放学后练习刀工，并从书上和网上自学。因此他自学烹饪。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“When he was 11, McGarry’s parents helped turn his bedroom into a monthly supper club called Eureka”可知，他的父母把他的卧室变成了一个每月一次的晚餐俱乐部，由此可知，父母支持他的爱好。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据“I could take a carrot and raise it to this amazing level that you’d never think you’re eating a carrot”可知，他能把一个萝卜提高到你从来不会认为你在吃胡萝卜的水平，因此划线单词表示“提高”。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“creative enough to make an experienced chef inferior”可知，《纽约时报》将他的菜肴描述为“创意足以让经验丰富的厨师逊色”，由此可知，他的菜肴很美味。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“He plans to open his own restaurant by 19”可知，未来他计划开自己的餐厅。故选B。 主题02 人与自我-家庭 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·河南省实验中学·期中） My wife’s birthday falls at the beginning of spring. On that day, I came home from work, stopped her from entering the kitchen and asked her to eat out. “Has Lily called? ” She asked. I shook my head. The atmosphere (气氛) at the dinner was oppressive. My wife kept glancing at her phone, showing no signs of appetite (胃口). Early the next morning, my wife got up, dark rings (黑眼圈) around her eyes. We only have one child. When Lily still lived at home, every year we would start the grand preparations days in advance for her birthday. And after she left for college, my wife would call her countless times from morning till night. How could she ignore (忽视) all our love and forget her mum’s birthday? On the way to work, I texted Lily, “Your mum didn’t sleep well last night. ” The next day, we were about to go to bed when there was a sound of a key rattling in the lock. In came our daughter, face red with cold, a birthday cake in hand. “Sorry, Mum. Happy birthday!” she said, tears welling up. Immediately, my wife pulled Lily into a hug, complaining (责备), “You silly girl, why do you come all the way back at such a time? Don’t you know it is cold outside?” Lily just stayed two hours in case of missing her classes. Seeing Lily boarding the train, my wife started blaming me for that message, yet in a better mood. I did feel I handled this matter perfectly both for my wife and my child’s growth. Later, I called my parents and told them about it. I never thought they would respond with a long silence, and then said: “How many times have you forgotten our birthdays? Has either of us ever complained?” 1．What does the underlined word “oppressive” mean in paragraph 1? A．Relaxing. B．Funny. C．Unusual. D．Heavy. 2．Lily burst into tears on seeing her mother because ________. A．she was excited to see her mother. B．she felt sorry about forgetting her mother’s birthday. C．she was crying for being half-frozen all the way back. D．she was afraid to be scolded (责骂) for ignoring her parents’ love. 3．What will probably happen after the story? A．The father will be happy for his parents’ words. B．The father will remember and celebrate his parents’ birthdays every year. C．The father will call his daughter and tell her to remember her grandparents’ birthdays. D．The father will be angry with his wife for not remembering his parents’ birthdays. 4．What can we know from the story? A．The wife celebrated her birthday with her husband and daughter. B．The parents prepared for Lily’s birthday in advance every year. C．The wife felt unhappy for Lily’s late celebration the next day. D．Lily only stayed two hours because she didn’t want to miss her classes. 5．What’s the best title for the text? A．Love is a two-way street B．Birthday party is a must C．All parental love is for a return D．It is never too late to say sorry 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文通过一个家庭的生日庆祝活动来阐述爱的双向付出。 1．词义猜测题。根据“‘Has Lily called?’ She asked. I shook my head.”和“My wife kept glancing at her phone, showing no signs of appetite (胃口).”可知，妻子过生日，女儿忘记妈妈的生日，所以妻子心情是不好的，气氛应该是沉闷的，所以oppressive意为heavy“沉重的”。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“‘Sorry, Mum. Happy birthday!’ she said, tears welling up.”可知，Lily见到妈妈哭了是因为她为忘记妈妈的生日而感到抱歉。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“Later, I called my parents and told them about it. I never thought they would respond with a long silence, and then said: ‘How many times have you forgotten our birthdays? Has either of us ever complained?’”可推测，作者每年都会记得，并庆祝父母的生日。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Lily just stayed two hours in case of missing her classes.”可知，Lily只待了两个小时，因为她不想错过课程。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。通篇阅读可知，故事强调了爱是相互的，所以“爱是双向的街道”是最佳标题。故选A。 Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·河南省新乡市封丘县·期中） My dad lost his job a few years ago. At the time, I thought it didn’t matter much, but I was wrong. That event changed my life. Dad said we had to make some changes. Mom explained that I would have to stop taking dance lessons for a while. My brother Kenny couldn’t go to the summer camp, either. And we would have to save some money by cutting out unnecessary things. The next few months we all helped out. Mom went back to work full-time. We had to cut out going to the movies. Kenny got a part-time job to make money in his free time. He even studied harder in college and got a scholarship (奖学金). As a middle school student, I couldn’t find a part-time job like my brother. I wanted to help, so I took out all the money I had saved to help our family pull through. As my mom was busy doing the job, I took on the responsibility of doing housework. Though it was hard for us, no one gave up and we encouraged each other. After a few months, Dad found a job in the city Dad thanked us for helping out. He said, “We all came together as a family.” Later on, I thought about what Dad said and realized he was right. We were all upset about giving things up, but we did what we could to help each other. Even though it was bad that my dad lost his job, it showed me what a family is all about. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How did the writer feel at first after knowing that Dad lost his job? A．He was worried and upset. B．He felt sorry for his father. C．He didn’t know what to do. D．He thought it didn’t matter much. 2．What changes did the family make? ①Stopping taking dance lessons.          ②Moving into a smaller house. ③Cutting out seeing the movies.          ④Canceling the summer camp. A．①②③ B．①③④ C．②③④ D．①②④ 3．What did the writer do to help out? A．He got a part-time job. B．He did a full-time job. C．He did the housework. D．He refused to eat out. 4．How may the family feel to live in such a family? A．Hard. B．Warm. C．Sorry. D．Sad. 5．What’s the main idea of the text? A．Losing the job is not a big deal. B．It’s important to learn to manage money. C．Family should help and support each other. D．Good communication helps overcome difficulties. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了作者在父亲失业以后，家庭成员不得不做出的转变，虽然家庭的变故让作者感觉糟糕，但让作者明白了家庭的真谛。 1．细节理解题。根据“At the time, I thought it didn’t matter much, but I was wrong.”可知作者当时认为父亲失业是无关紧要的。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Mom explained that I would have to stop taking dance lessons for a while.”可知停掉了舞蹈课；根据“My brother Kenny couldn’t go to the summer camp, either.”可知也不能去夏令营；根据“We had to cut out going to the movies.”可知也取消了看电影的计划。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“As my mom was busy doing the job, I took on the responsibility of doing housework.”可知作者帮忙做家务了。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“Though it was hard for us, no one gave up and we encouraged each other.”以及“We were all upset about giving things up, but we did what we could to help each other.”可知家人们觉得生活在这样的一个家庭是很温馨的。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文，本文介绍了作者在父亲失业以后，家庭成员不得不做出的转变，虽然家庭的变故让作者感觉糟糕，但让作者明白了家庭的真谛。因此这篇文章主要告诉读者家人应该互相帮助和支持。故选C。 主题02 人与社会-人物经历 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·河南省周口市郸城县·期中） Every Thursday morning, the 89-year-old Wu Pinxian plays beautiful piano music to make patients reduce stress and worries in a hospital of Panyu, Guangzhou. Wu Pinxian is a Panyu local and has been a volunteer piano performer (表演者) since the end of 2023. She learned to play the piano when she was a school student. After she graduated from school, Wu remained her interest in piano music. In 2023, after retiring (退休), when she heard the hospital was looking for volunteers to play the piano, she was glad to join it and be chosen. The hospital holds a piano performance (演出) every Thursday for one and a half hours to relax patients. Wu’s music really works very well. Many patients and their relatives sing along with her piano. Slowly the children became interested. And then Wu found a children’s music textbook so that she could play the children’s songs to interact (互动) with them. She even teaches children to play the piano. In fact, she herself is suffering from (遭受) a big pain. Her husband left her forever last December. Yet, she continues her piano volunteer work. It brings warmth to others and shows the value of life. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why does Wu Pinxian play the piano in the hospital? A．To teach children. B．To show her interest. C．To hold a performance. D．To care for the patients. 2．When did Wu Pinxian learnt to play the piano? A．When she was at school. B．After she graduated. C．In December, 2022. D．At the end of 2023. 3．How long does the piano performance last every Thursday? A．For 120 minutes. B．For 90 minutes. C．For 60 minutes. D．For 30 minutes. 4．The underlined word “ It” refers to (指的是) ________. A．the big pain. B．the patients’ interest C．the piano volunteer work D．the children’s music textbook 5．What is the best title for the text? A．A Famous Musician B．A Perfect Performance C．A Great Music Teacher D．A Special Piano Performer 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了一位89岁的老人在广州番禺一家医院弹钢琴，为病人缓解压力的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“Every Thursday morning, the 89-year-old Wu Pinxian plays beautiful piano music to make patients reduce stress and worries in a hospital of Panyu, Guangzhou.”可知，邬品贤弹钢琴是为了让病人减轻压力和担忧，给病人关心、关怀，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“She learned to play the piano when she was a school student.”可知，她还是一名学生时就学会了弹钢琴，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“The hospital holds a piano performance (演出) every Thursday for one and a half hours to relax patients.”可知，医院每周四举行的钢琴表演是一个半小时，即90分钟，故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“Yet, she continues her piano volunteer work. It brings warmth to others and shows the value of life.”可知，钢琴志愿工作给别人带来温暖，显示了生命的价值，这里的it指的是“钢琴志愿工作”。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知文章主要讲述了钢琴演奏志愿者邬品贤在医院弹钢琴，用音乐传递温暖的故事，D项表示“一位特别的钢琴演奏者”，符合文意，故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·河南省开封市通许县·期中） 75-year-old Yang Weiyun doesn’t sing, dance or sell things on Douyin. She teaches Pinyin. And many of her students are adults (成年人). Yang worked as a Chinese teacher in a primary school for 30 years. Later, she went to work in a kindergarten (幼儿园) and she worked there for 20 years. About 4 years ago, she left the kindergarten. However, she still wanted to do something meaningful. So in May 2021, she began to teach kindergarten kids Pinyin on Douyin. However, she found that many of her students online were adults. Because they are illiterate (不识字的), they feel inferior. They feel they are not as good as the others. They are afraid of going to new places and worried that they can’t teach their children. So Yang added special classes to meet their needs. There are over 37,000,000 illiterate adults in our country. Yang offers an easy and private way for them to learn to read and write. Now she has nearly 300,000 students online. Zhang Mei is one of Yang’s students. She grew up in the countryside and had never been to school. She moved to the city years ago. However, illiteracy made her life very hard. She couldn’t find a job. After taking Yang’s classes, she can read Pinyin and knows how to write her name. She has also found a job. Giving classes online is not an easy thing for Yang, but she tries her best to make her students learn in an easy and interesting way. What a great teacher! 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What does Yang Weiyun do on Douyin? A．She sings songs. B．She sells things. C．She teaches English. D．She teaches Pinyin. 2．What can we know from Paragraph 2? A．Yang Weiyun left the kindergarten in 2010. B．Yang Weiyun taught Chinese in a primary school. C．Yang Weiyun worked in a kindergarten for 30 years. D．Yang Weiyun began to teach on Douyin 4 years ago. 3．What does the underlined word “inferior” mean? A．Not bored. B．Not puzzled. C．Not negative. D．Not confident. 4．Why does the writer use the example of Zhang Mei? A．To show there are many teachers like Yang Weiyun. B．To show there are many illiterate people in our country. C．To show Yang Weiyun's lessons are easy to understand. D．To show Yang Weiyun's lessons are good to her students. 5．What’s the best title for the text? A．A Great Teacher B．A Popular Lesson C．The Lessons on Douyin D．The Importance of Pinyin 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文介绍了年过七旬的退休教师杨维云在网上直播，免费教授拼音的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“75-year-old Yang Weiyun doesn’t sing, dance or sell things on Douyin. She teaches Pinyin.”可知，杨维云在抖音上教授的是拼音。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Yang worked as a Chinese teacher in a primary school for 30 years. ”可知，杨老师曾经在小学教语文，故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据第三段“However, she found that many of her students online were adults. Because they are illiterate (不识字的), they feel inferior. They feel they are not as good as the others.”可知，她网上的学生是成年人，他们不识字，故而感到自卑，觉得自己不如其他人。故划线单词“inferior”意为“不自信”。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“However, illiteracy made her life very hard. She couldn’t find a job. After taking Yang’s classes, she can read Pinyin and knows how to write her name. She has also found a job.”可知，作者使用张梅的例子是为了展示杨维云的课程对她的学生有所帮助。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。本文主要讲述了杨维云教授拼音的故事，她的课程对成年文盲有很大帮助，她是一位杰出的教师。故最佳标题为：一位伟大的老师。故选A。 Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·河南省南阳市·期中） When volunteers Kathy and Ruth walked into our Learning Club four years ago, they thought it as a one-off (一次性事物). But as soon as they met the great group of children, they were all in. Now they are central to the club and have brought about huge changes in the children. Some children don’t have anyone at home who can support their learning. It could be because their single parent is caring for another child with special needs, or any other reasons. So our Learning Club provides a fun out-of-school environment where students receive help with their homework from our volunteers. “If they’re doing something, we give them a lot of praise (赞扬) and encourage them to go on to a next level if they’ re ready. We make afternoon tea for them, mainly just sandwiches and fruit. Then we go out to the library. Usually we’ll get in some reading and homework. Then we’ll do some crafts (手工),” said Kathy. “We mix it up ... We give them lots of encouragement. Then we’ll go on to harder things. So that helps them improve.” Students in need have few chances to meet adults outside their family or teachers. That’s why our volunteers like Kathy and Ruth are so important. They create a safe space where children can open up and feel comfortable asking questions. The best part of Kathy and Ruth’s roles is watching students become more confident in themselves. They will never forget one young student called Karen, who would not look at them, talk or even eat the candy when she first came. By the end of the year, she was taking full part in the activities and had set herself a big goal for the future. “I remember she stood up on stage (舞台) and spoke loudly. She said she wanted to be the Prime Minister (总理) of Australia!” said Kathy. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What did Kathy and Ruth plan to do before they first visited Learning Club? A．Try to become members of it. B．Volunteer only once. C．Change the children deeply. D．Bring lots of food to the children. 2．Why do the children come to Learning Club? A．They have no food. B．They have no parents. C．They can’t afford books. D．They get no help with studies at home. 3．What do children do at Learning Club? A．Do some crafts. B．Learn how to cut fruit. C．Learn how to make tea. D．Tell stories to other kids. 4．What was Karen like when she first came? A．Confident. B．Excited. C．Shy. D．Disappointed. 5．What is the best title for the text? A．Libraries Are Important B．More Learning Clubs Should Be Set Up C．Children Are in Need of Help D．Volunteers Bring out the Best in Students 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要描述了志愿者如何帮助孩子们，并让他们逐渐变得自信。 1．细节理解题。根据“When volunteers Kathy and Ruth walked into our Learning Club four years ago, they thought it as a one-off”可知，Kathy和Ruth一开始计划只志愿服务一次，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Some children don’t have anyone at home who can support their learning.”可知，孩子们去学习俱乐部是因为在家得不到学习上的支持，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Then we’ll do some crafts (手工)”可知，孩子们在学习俱乐部做一些手工，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“who would not look at them, talk or even eat the candy when she first came.”可知，Karen刚来的时候很害羞，故选C。 5．最佳标题题。根据全文内容，特别是“Now they are central to the club and have brought about huge changes in the children.”可知，文章主要讲述志愿者对孩子们产生的积极影响，以选项D“志愿者激发学生的最佳潜能”为标题最合适。故选D。 Passage 4 （24-25九年级上·河南省郑州市·期中） Most of us like to know where we are and where we’re going. It can feel strange to be lost—sometimes very uncomfortable, too. But that’s not always the case. When I was about twelve, we were on holiday in Venice. My dad’s a photographer and he said that he was going to get up the following morning at 5 o’clock to take photos. Mum wasn’t interested, but I said I’d go with him, only because he promised I could have the biggest ever bowl of Italian ice cream if I did. Why else would I rise so early? So at 5 a. m. , we left the hotel and started walking. There was almost no one in the streets. As the sun began to come up, Dad started taking photographs and I just looked around. Every time he walked off, I followed him, down small streets and over little bridges. After about an hour and a half, I found we lost our way and felt a bit scared, but Dad just smiled and laughed. “We’re lost!” he said. I told him to get out his map or phone. He looked at me. “Map? Phone? I only brought the camera. Come on, let’s get more lost.” He laughed again. His laughter relaxed me and made me feel safe. We started to walk again. People were appearing on the streets—shops and cafes began to open, and as the sun came up, the narrow (狭窄的) streets started to fill with light. Finally, after about four hours of wandering around, we were back. Mum asked worriedly, “Where have you been?” I said with a big smile, “We got lost.” These days we have so many things to stop us from getting lost—maps, GPS, apps on our phones and so on. But Dad showed me that being lost can sometimes simply be something to enjoy. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why did the writer decide to go with his dad? A．He liked taking photos. B．He enjoyed travelling in Venice. C．He hated staying with his mom. D．He wanted delicious ice cream. 2．What did they take with them during the tour? A．A map. B．A camera. C．A phone. D．A photo. 3．When did they probably get back to the hotel? A．At about 5 a. m B．At about 6: 30 a. m C．At about 8 a. m D．At about 10: 30 a. m. 4．What did the writer think of his morning tour in the end? A．Enjoyable. B．Scary. C．Terrible. D．Challenging. 5．What does the writer want to tell us from the text? A．Small beginnings come great things. B．Don’t trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. C．When we lose something, we get something else. D．Modern technology has a great influence on our life. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者和爸爸在晨间之旅时迷路了，但是一路上看到了别样的风景。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Mum wasn’t interested, but I said I’d go with him, only because he promised I could have the biggest ever bowl of Italian ice cream if I did.”可知，作者决定和他爸爸一起去，是因为他想要美味的冰淇淋。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“I only brought the camera.”可知，他们在旅行中只带了相机。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“So at 5 a. m. , we left the hotel and started walking.”和倒数第二段“Finally, after about four hours of wandering around, we were back.”可知，他们5点出发，逛了四个小时后回去了，最有可能在10:30回到宾馆。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“But Dad showed me that being lost can sometimes simply be something to enjoy.”可知，作者认为这次的晨间之旅很快乐。故选A。 5．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了作者和爸爸在晨间之旅时迷路了，但是一路上看到了别样的风景。作者是想要告诉我们，当我们失去一些东西时，我们也会得到其它的东西。故选C。 Passage 5 （24-25九年级上·河南省南阳市新野县·期中） My brother and I were driving home together happily and talking about something interesting. Without paying attention, my brother took a wrong turn. Unfortunately, the wrong turn took us toward a bridge, and we had no way of turning back. To cross the bridge, my brother had to pay. He was clearly upset about the mistake and the cost of $4. As we drove forward, my brother noticed an old black car by the side of the road. A young man was standing nearby, trying to phone someone. I was trying to figure out which way we would go next, but my brother pulled over and asked the man if he needed any help. And he did. He had a flat tire (没气的轮胎). My brother helped him change the flat tire. We started getting to know that the young man was from a neighborhood nearby. He kept thanking us because he really would have no way if we hadn’t come along. After we had finished the job, he thanked us again, pulled out $20, and tried to give it to us. “No, thanks,” I said. “We were never supposed to even get on this bridge. We took a wrong turn, but now we know why we did. It was to help you. Thank you for turning our mistake into an opportunity to help others.” What I loved most was watching my brother throughout this process. He was able to turn his trouble into active energy. He was able to offer help even in a bad situation. That could only come from a calm mind and an open heart. It was the bridge we were meant to cross in life. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Why did the writer’s brother make the turn? A．Because he was not careful. B．Because he didn’t know the way. C．Because he wanted to help the young man. D．Because he looked at something interesting. 2．Which of the following has the similar meaning to the underlined phrase “figure out”? A．work out B．come out C．take out D．help out 3．Which of following is the correct order according to the text? a. The writer’s brother took a wrong turn. b. The writer’s brother drove home happily. c. The writer’s brother helped the young man. d. The writer’s brother paid to cross the bridge. e. The writer’s brother noticed a black car by the road. A．b—d—a—e—c B．b—a—d—e—c C．d—a—b—e—c D．d—a—e—c—b 4．Which word can best describe the writer’s brother? A．Polite. B．Popular. C．Easy-going. D．Warm-hearted. 5．What does the last paragraph mainly tell us? A．The brother’s active way of life. B．The writer’s interest in his brother. C．The bridge to cross in the writer’s life. D．Turning a mistake into an opportunity. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者的兄弟在开车回家的路上无意中走错了路，最后在错误的道路上有机会帮助了一个需要帮助的人，这次意外的错误成为了他们帮助他人的机会。 1．细节理解题。根据“My brother and I were driving home together happily and talking about something interesting. Without paying attention, my brother took a wrong turn.”可知，错过弯道是因为没有注意，故选A。 2．词义猜测题。根据“I was trying to figure out which way we would go next”可知，是想搞清楚接下来要走哪条路，figure out和“work out”都有“解决，弄清楚”的意思，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“My brother and I were driving home together happily... my brother took a wrong turn....To cross the bridge, my brother had to pay. He was clearly upset about the mistake and the cost of $4...As we drove forward, my brother noticed an old black car by the side of the road... My brother helped him change the flat tire.”可知，故事情节顺序：愉快地开车回家(b)—转错弯(a)—付钱过桥(d)—注意到路边一辆黑色车(e)—帮助年轻人换轮胎(c)，故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“My brother helped him change the flat tire.”可知，作者的哥哥是个热心肠的人，故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据“What I loved most was watching my brother throughout this process. He was able to turn his trouble into active energy. He was able to offer help even in a bad situation.That could only come from a calm mind and an open heart.”可知，最后一段强调作者的哥哥在整个过程中。他能把烦恼转化为积极的能量。即使在困难的情况下，他也能提供帮助，也就是他积极的生活方式，故选A。 主题03 人与社会-科学 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·河南省郑州市新郑市十校联考·期中） One day, Anna Du was walking along Castle Island’s beach. She found there were lots of plastic (塑料) pieces in the sea and some were too small to pick up. She began to think about how to solve the problem. First, she did a survey. The result showed there were already 150 million tons of plastic in the sea, and every year there would be another 8 million tons. She realized something must be done. So she decided to invent a robot that could work underwater. She tried again and again. At last her ROV came out. It could move through water and pick up plastic pieces, especially the small ones. With this ROV, Anna Du took part in the Broadcom Masters competition which is one of the top STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) competitions. It’s for young students around the world. This year, more than 5,000 students were interested in the competition, but only a few got the chance. Anna Du’s ROV caught a lot of attention. It had a camera with three different kinds of lights which could find plastic pieces easily. Dana Yoerger, an expert, said, “The ROV is nicely done for a12-year-old girl. It’s very clever.” In fact, Anna Du is always learning to solve the world problems and her parents are always supporting (支持) her. At the age of five, she began to go to workshops to learn engineering skills. When she was asked about her future plan, she said, “I want to be an engineer because I like building things. I think many world problems can be solved with new inventions. Right now, I’m just caring about plastic problems because there is still a long way to go.” 1．What is ROV? A．A STEM competition. B．An underwater robot. C．A nicely done camera. D．An excellent program. 2．What did Dana Yoerger think of ROV? A．He thought it was pretty and useful. B．He thought it was an easy invention. C．He spoke highly of ROV and its inventor. D．He didn’t think ROV would change the world. 3．Which is the correct order of the following events? a. Anna Du invented her ROV.    b. Anna Du walked along Castle Island’s beach. c. Anna Du did a survey.        d. Anna Du took part in the competition. A．c-b-a-d B．b-d-c-a C．c-a-d-b D．b-c-a-d 4．What did Anna Du mean by saying “there is still a long way to go”? A．There are too many world problems. B．Her ROV will go to further places. C．More work needs to be done to solve the problem. D．She will work hard to become an engineer. 5．What’s Anna like according to the text? A．Creative and helpful. B．Beautiful and clever. C．Active and outgoing. D．Friendly and funny. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了Anna Du为解决海洋垃圾问题发明ROV的过程。 1．细节理解题。根据“So she decided to invent a robot that could work underwater. She tried again and again. At last her ROV came out.”可知，Anna Du决定发明一个可以在水下工作的机器人，经过努力后ROV问世了，所以ROV是一款水下工作的机器人。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Dana Yoerger, an expert, said, ‘The ROV is nicely done for a12-year-old girl. It’s very clever.’”可知，专家说ROV是一个12岁女孩做出来的，做得很好且很聪明，可见专家对ROV及其发明者评价很高。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“One day, Anna Du was walking along Castle Island’s beach.”、“First, she did a survey.”、“At last her ROV came out.”和“With this ROV, Anna Du took part in the Broadcom Masters competition...”可知，Anna Du在沿着城堡岛的海边散步时决定解决海里垃圾的问题，接着她先进行了调查，经过一系列努力后机器人ROV问世，之后她带着ROV参加了大师赛。对应的题干顺序为b-c-a-d。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“I think many world problems can be solved with new inventions. Right now, I’m just caring about plastic problems because there is still a long way to go.”可知，Anna Du认为许多世界问题可以通过新的发明来解决，现在她只关心塑料的问题，可见未来解决这个问题还需要做很多的工作。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“She found there were lots of plastic pieces in the sea and some were too small to pick up. She began to think about how to solve the problem.”和“At last her ROV came out.”可知，Anna Du发现海洋垃圾后开始想办法解决这个问题，经过努力并最终研发出ROV，可见她是愿意帮助别人且富有创意的人。故选A。 Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·河南省周口市郸城县优质中学联考·期中） He may be still young, but he may surprise you! If you ask around, many would say that the music world has a new leader—the real king is Jay Chou. As a child, Jay Chou was never too good at his subjects, and when he didn’t get into any college, a lot of people said that he wouldn’t be very hopeful in life. His mom always worried about his future, but he never did. “I knew I still had music to depend on. For everything else, I always believe in myself, but it is for my musical talent that I’m so sure of myself.” he said. Growing up in a single-parent family, Jay lived a lonely childhood. Without many friends, he had a habit of daydreaming, dreaming into his world of music. So how did Jay get into music? At the age of three, he started learning to play the piano. His mother was very strict to make sure he practiced hard. Later, he learned to play the cello. With all the musical talent, it isn’t surprising that Jay started out as a songwriter. Since the age of sixteen, he has been writing songs for many of the most popular singers. Today, he has already written for some of the most popular Asian singers, including Coco Lee, Jacky Wu, etc. It was only in 2000 that Jay put out his own album (专辑) “Jay”. Jay’s soft and smooth voice is especially gentle and calm, making this first album an immediate hit. Each song in the album has its own, different style, and skillfully, Jay used his voice to suit each song’s character. Lyrics (歌词) of Jay’s songs all have a special touch. In his song “Dad, I am back”, the subject is a broken family. “I heard that after war, there is peace. Why do I always see my dad beating my mom? Since I was young, you told me to learn from you, use you as a model. So much pretense. How do you expect me to be like you!” 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．Which of the following statement is TRUE about Jay Chou? A．He didn’t do well at school. B．He worried about his future at school. C．His father died when Jay was young. D．He had many friends around him. 2．Jay Chou got into music ________. A．at the age of sixteen B．after he learned to play the piano C．after he put out his first album D．when he began to write songs 3．The underlined word “touch” most probably means ________. A．an act of touching B．feeling by touching C．style or manner in art D．communication 4．What do we know about the song “Dad, I am back”? A．It’s about Jay’s own family. B．It’s about a war which the father took part in. C．It’s about a man who has a son back from a war. D．It’s about the son’s demand of peace in the family. 5．In which part of a magazine can you read the text? A．Health. B．Sports. C．Art. D．Travel. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了著名歌手周杰伦。 1．细节理解题。根据“As a child, Jay Chou was never too good at his subjects”可知小的时候，他功课不好。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“So how did Jay get into music? At the age of three, he started learning to play the piano”可知他在学习弹钢琴时进入音乐圈。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据“Lyrics (歌词) of Jay’s songs all have a special touch. In his song ‘Dad, I am back’, the subject is a broken family”可知他的歌曲《爸，我回来了》的主题是破碎的家庭，所以他的歌词有特殊的风格，故此处划线部分意为“艺术中的风格或方式”。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“I heard that after war, there is peace. Why do I always see my dad beating my mom? Since I was young, you told me to learn from you, use you as a model. So much pre- tense. How do you expect me to be like you”可知他的歌曲《爸，我回来了》的主题是破碎的家庭，他听说战争后有和平，他小时候看到爸爸在打妈妈，所以他借这首歌曲表达了一个儿子对家庭和睦的要求。故选D。 5．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了著名歌手周杰伦，故文章可能出现在艺术部分。故选C。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·河南省南阳市西峡县·期中） ①The Luling Mountains in Liaoning Province used to be a desolate (荒芜的) area without a single tree. Now, it has become a comfortable home for birds, and tourists are flocking (成群) in. The big change has been brought about by the efforts of Tian Wangui and his wife Lu Min. ②In 1982, the two farmers planned to make a living by planting fruit trees in the mountains. They also bought seeds (种子) of other types of trees and planted them. However, many of these seeds failed to take root (生根). ③Tian and Lu didn’t give up and they continued to plant seeds every year. Finally their efforts paid off. Now, more than 50,000 trees cover the land. And they have a new task—going around and checking their forest to prevent fires. ④A large flock of birds arrived in the mountains in 2000. Now, more than 2,000 birds inhabit (栖息于) the mountains during the warm period every year. ⑤The pair has no plans to stop their work. “We cherish (珍视) the trees just as we cherish our own children,” Lu said. “Even as we grow old, our children will continue to protect the trees and watch over the birds.” 1．The writer starts the passage by ________. A．raising a question B．offering some numbers C．showing some pictures D．comparing some facts 2．Tian and Lu planted fruit trees in the mountains in order to ________. A．make a living B．keep them company C．prevent the sandstorm D．provide a home for birds 3．What changes have taken place in the Luling Mountains? ①Many visitors go there to visit. ②People there live a poor life. ③It has become a home for many birds. ④There are lots of trees in the mountains now. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 4．What would be the best structure of the text? A．①②/③/④⑤ B．①/②③④/⑤ C．①②/③④/⑤ D．①②③/④⑤ 5．In which part of the newspaper can we probably read the passage? A．Travel. B．Culture. C．History. D．Environment. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了辽宁省田万贵、陆敏夫妇植树造林的故事。 1．推理判断题。根据“The Luling Mountains in Liaoning Province used to be a desolate (荒芜的) area without a single tree. Now, it has become a comfortable home for birds, and tourists are flocking (成群) in.”可知，文章开头通过对比过去和现在的变化来引入主题。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“In 1982, the two farmers planned to make a living by planting fruit trees in the mountains.”可知，田和陆是为了谋生而种植果树。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“and tourists are flocking (成群) in”，“Now, more than 50,000 trees cover the land.”和“Now, more than 2,000 birds inhabit (栖息于) the mountains during the warm period every year.”可知，鹭岭的变化包括游客增多、成为许多鸟儿的栖息地以及树木增多。故选C。 4．篇章结构题。通读全文后可知，第一段总起介绍田万贵、陆敏夫妇植树造林；第二段、第三段和第四段讲述种树的过程、结果和影响；第五段讲述了田万贵、陆敏夫妇未来的打算。B与之相符，故选B。 5．推理判断题。通读全文后可知，本文主要讲述了辽宁省田万贵、陆敏夫妇植树造林的故事，内容与环境变化和生态保护有关，有可能刊登在报纸上的“环境”版块。故选D。 主题01 人与自我-人物经历 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·河南省郑州外国语学校·期中） On a sunny afternoon, Bob went to a park to take walks. Some people were painting pictures, some were reading poems and some were shooting arrows (射箭). It looked fun so he decided to challenge it himself. He saw one woman pick up an arrow and shoot it after taking a moment to aim (瞄准). The arrow curved (沿曲线移动) through the air beautifully. But it finally fell to the ground and missed the target (靶子). It seemed that she didn’t put enough power into her shot. While Bob was thinking about what he should do, it was his turn to shoot. He focused (使集中) his eyes on the target and shot the arrow with all of his strength. But the arrow missed the target and stuck straight in the grass. He shot three more arrows, but all of them missed. He was upset, but decided to take one more shot. He took a deep breath and put one foot forward to keep his balance (平衡). He focused hard on the target and shot the arrow. This time, he hit the target! He said, “There are many things that are not as simple as we imagine. There are challenges everywhere. But if we focus on one thing at a time and learn from failure, we can succeed in the end. ” 1．Bob went to a park to ________ on a sunny afternoon. A．take walks B．shoot arrows C．paint pictures D．read poems 2．One woman shot an arrow ________. A．after checking it carefully B．after taking a moment to aim C．after keeping her balance D．after thinking for a long time 3．Bob shot his first arrow with all of his strength, but he ________. A．fell B．cried C．succeeded D．failed 4．Bob shot arrows for ________ times in total that afternoon. A．3 B．4 C．5 D．6 5．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Everything is as simple as we imagine. B．Take a deep breath before shooting an arrow. C．We aren’t in the face of challenges everywhere. D．Learn from failure, never give up and you will succeed. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了新手鲍勃学习射箭的故事，这个故事告诉我们——要从失败当中学习，不要放弃，那么你就会成功。 1．细节理解题。根据“ On a sunny afternoon, Bob went to a park to take walks. ”可知，鲍勃是去公园散步的。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“ He saw one woman pick up an arrow and shoot it after taking a moment to aim (瞄准).”可知，一个女人射箭的时候，是在花费一段时间瞄准之后。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“ But the arrow missed the target and stuck straight in the grass.”可知，箭没有射中掉地上了，因此鲍勃失败了。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“ He shot three more arrows, ”、“ He was upset, but decided to take one more shot.”可知，第一次失败那箭加上后面总共四箭，所以总计五次。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。根据“ But if we focus on one thing at a time and learn from failure, we can succeed in the end. ”可知，本文告诉我们一个道理：要从失败当中学习，不要放弃，那么你就会成功。故选D。 Passage 2 （22-23九年级上·河南省郑州市金水区·期中） When we interviewed what the life was like more than 70 years ago, many old soldiers were full of tears in their eyes. They told us that they never forgot those days when they were in the army, during which they lived hard lives but spared no effort to fight against the enemies. Now in the year of 2015 comes the first great parade (阅兵) in the 21st century. September 3rd is the 70th anniversary (纪念) of the victory of the anti-Fascist war. This day is considered as an important moment for China, as well as the world. 49 countries from all over the world, including South Korea and eighteen European countries attended this special occasion. In preparation for the parade, the soldiers worked hard every day. In order to walk well in the three hundred meters distance on the Tian’anmen Square, they had to receive extremely strict training. Each day, they got up early in the morning and started the 10 hours’ practice. When a reporter arrived, it was raining heavily outside, but none of the soldiers stopped training. The reporter asked, “The training is so hard but why does nobody give up?” “It is the first time for me to join in such an important ceremony. I consider it a great honor. I must try my best.” one of the participants (参与者) answered. In fact, everyone takes pride in taking part in the big parade because they want to show the spirit of Chinese army, the power of Chinese army, as well as the determination keeping the world in peace. From the soldiers, we learned the power of dreams. If one has a dream, he will get over any difficulty that get in the way to make the dream come true. 根据材料内容，选择最佳答案。 1．What did the old soldiers do more than 70 years ago? A．They took part in a war. B．They were full of tears. C．They worked hard for the parade. D．They answered a reporter’s questions. 2．How many European countries took part in the parade? A．17. B．49. C．19. D．18. 3．Which of the following phrases can be described as the main idea of Paragraph3? A．A hard training. B．A good reporter. C．The hot weather. D．The heavy rain. 4．According to the passage, the great parade took place in ________. A．South Korea B．America C．China D．A European country 5．Which of the following is true? A．The training of the parade was usually on rainy day. B．It was easy for the soldiers to perform well in the parade. C．Quite many soldiers had taken part in the parade before. D．The soldiers were tired but none of them would give up. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文介绍了阅兵式的艰苦训练，每个人都很自豪地参加这次阅兵，因为他们想展示中国军队的精神，中国军队的力量，以及保持世界和平的决心。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“When we interviewed what the life was like more than 70 years ago...when they were in the army, during which they lived hard lives but spared no effort to fight against the enemies.”可知，70多年前，老士兵们参加了一场战争。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“49 countries from all over the world, including South Korea and eighteen European countries attended this special occasion.”可知，18个欧洲国家参加了阅兵式。故选D。 3．段落大意题。根据第三段中“In preparation for the parade, the soldiers worked hard every day.”和全段可知，本段主要介绍了士兵们为参加阅兵式进行艰苦的训练。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据第二段中“This day is considered as an important moment for China, as well as the world.”可知，这伟大的阅兵式发生在中国。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据第四段中“The reporter asked, ‘The training is so hard but why does nobody give up?’”可知，虽然训练非常艰苦，但没有人放弃。故选D。 Passage 3 （22-23九年级上·河南省郑州市省实验中学·期中） Edward rose early on the New-year morning. He looked in every room and wished a Happy New Year to his family. Then he ran into the street to repeat that to those he might meet. When he came back, his father gave him two bright, new silver dollars. His face lighted up as he took them. He had wished for a long time to buy some pretty books that he had seen at the bookstore. He left the house with a light heart, expecting to buy the books. As he ran down the street, he saw a poor family. "I wish you a Happy New Year," said Edward, as he was passing on. The man shook his head. "You are not from this country," said Edward. The man again shook his head, for he could not understand or speak his language. But he pointed to his mouth and to the children shaking with cold, as if to say, "These little ones have had nothing to eat for a long time." Edward quickly understood that these poor people were in trouble. He took out his dollars, and gave one to the man, and the other to his wife. They were excited and said something in their language, which doubtless meant, "We thank you so much that we will remember you all the time." When Edward came home, his father asked what books he had bought. He hung his head a moment, but quickly looked up. "I have bought no books," said he, "I gave my money to some poor people, who seemed to be very hungry then." He went on, "I think I can wait for my books till next New Year." "My dear boy," said his father, "here are some books for you, more as a prize for your goodness of heart than as a New-year gift." "I saw you give the money cheerfully to the poor German family. It was nice for a little boy to do so. Be always ready to help others and every year of your life will be to you a Happy New Year." 1．Edward expected to ____________ with the money he got from his father. A．help the poor family B．buy something to eat C．buy some pretty books D．learn another language 2．Why did the poor man shake his head when Edward spoke to him? A．He couldn't understand the boy. B．He wouldn't accept the money. C．He didn't like the boy's language. D．He was too cold to say anything. 3．How much did Edward give the poor family? A．One dollar. B．Two dollars. C．Three dollars. D．Four dollars. 4．Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．The boy got a prize for his kind heart. B．The boy had to buy his books next year. C．The poor family bought the books at the bookstore. D．The boy got more money from his father. 5．What's the main idea of the passage? A．We should read more books to improve ourselves. B．Being kind is more important than having gifts. C．Teenagers shouldn't waste money. D．Knowing foreign language can make communication easier. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．B 【来源】河南省郑州市省实验中学2020-2021学年九年级上学期期中英语试题（含听力） 【分析】文章主要讲述了一个叫爱德华的小男孩，用父亲给自己的两美元去帮助更需要的穷人，最后小男孩不仅从爸爸那得到了喜欢的书作为新年礼物并且还得到了比新年礼物更重要的奖励——他人的感谢。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“He had wished for a long time to buy some pretty books that he had seen at the bookstore. He left the house with a light heart, expecting to buy the books.”可知，爱德华想用从父亲那里得到的钱去买书。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文中“The man again shook his head, for he could not understand or speak his language.”可知，那个可怜的人摇头是因为他听不懂小男孩的意思，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文中“He took out his dollars, and gave one to the man, and the other to his wife.”可知，爱德华给了贫困家庭两美元，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据文中“here are some books for you, more as a prize for your goodness of heart than as a New-year gift.”可知，爱德华因善良的心获得了一个奖励，故选A。 5．主旨大意题。根据文中“I saw you give the money cheerfully to the poor German family. It was nice for a little boy to do so. Be always ready to help others and every year of your life will be to you a Happy New Year.”以及整个文章的理解可知，小男孩把自己买书的钱用来帮助了穷人，不仅从爸爸那得到了喜欢的书作为新年礼物并且还得到了比新年礼物更重要的奖励，所以善良比有礼物更重要。故选B。 Passage 4 （22-23九年级上·河南省郑州市枫杨外国语学校·期中） Emma looked sadly out of the window of the bus. Only 50 miles outside town was the farm. She thought about the farm all the time, especially the animals. When her family sold the farm and moved to a nearby town. Emma was excited. But when she got to the new school, she found that she had no friend.     The bus came to a stop. “Welcome to the Leinweber Nature Center,” her teacher said. “You’ll help to feed the baby squirrels. Now, find a partner.” Emma didn’t have any friends yet — who would be her partner? Emma got close to Julia. “Could I be your partner?” Emma asked uncertainly. “Sure,” said Julia warmly.     Together, the girls walked into the center. A keeper showed them how to hold the bottle of milk for baby squirrels. Then the girls started to feed their own baby squirrels.     After the babies finished eating, the keeper asked, “Would you like to help feed the adult squirrels, too?” Emma was quick to volunteer, but when the keeper opened the first cage, the squirrel inside jumped out. Emma remained calm, held out her hand, made quiet sounds, and then quickly got it.     The keeper praised Emma and asked her, “Would you be interested in volunteering to help out with the animals at the center?”     “Interested? I would love to work here! What a good chance!” Emma was excited. That afternoon, in the bus on the way back to school, Emma sat next to Julia, her new friend. A rush of new found happiness washed over her. 1．Which of the following words best describe Emma’s feeling when she got to the new school? ______ A．Lonely. B．Lucky. C．Surprised. D．Angry. 2．What does “wash over” most probably mean in Chinese? ______ A．打扰 B．忘记 C．包围 D．摧毁 3．Which paragraphs describe the process of feeding the squirrels by Emma and her partner? ______ A．①② B．③④ C．②③ D．①③ 4．Why did Emma feel happy on the way back to school? ______ A．Because the volunteers welcomed her warmly. B．Because the teacher praised her for her bravery. C．Because she found a place to care for animals and made a friend. D．Because she went back to the farm and learned a lot about animals. 5．What is the best title for the text? ______ A．Find a valuable job. B．Feed some squirrels. C．Make a helpful friend. D．Take the change in life. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍Emma转学到了一个新环境有些孤独，但通过给松鼠喂食交到了新朋友变得开心起来的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“But when she got to the new school, she found that she had no friend.”可知，她到新学校感到孤独。故选A。 2．词义猜测题。根据“Emma was excited. That afternoon, in the bus on the way back to school, Emma sat next to Julia, her new friend. A rush of new found happiness washed over her.”可知，Emma现在很开心，所以应该是快乐包围着她。故推测“wash over”应该是“包围”的意思。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“ Together, the girls walked into the center...”和第四段“After the babies finished eating, the keeper asked, ‘Would you like to help feed the adult squirrels, too?’ ”可知，这两段写了女孩们给松鼠喂食的过程。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“Emma looked sadly out of the window of the bus. Only 50 miles outside town was the farm. She thought about the farm all the time, especially the animals.”以及“ ‘Interested? I would love to work here! What a good chance!' Emma was excited.”可知，Emma找到了照顾动物的地方，也找到了新朋友，所以才开心，故选C。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了Emma转学到了一个新环境后一开始有些孤独，但后来通过给松鼠喂食交到了新朋友变得开心起来的故事。因此D选项“接受生活的改变”符合题意。故选D。 主题02 人与社会-人物经历 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·河南省开封市·期中） In Los Angeles, a waiter served a group of teens. The waiter remembered his experience as a young high school student. So he made sure the teens had a nice experience at the restaurant. The waiter made sure of it. After serving all the teens and doing great job, he was left a tip (小费), only $3.28. That was hardly enough to buy a cup of coffee. The waiter went home. And he felt unhappy for the students who did not know the value (价值) of hard work. He thought they looked down on people like him. After several days, the waiter forgot about it. His life went on as usual. But ten days later, he received a letter from the teens. “About a week and a half ago, on October 7, my three friends and I came to eat at this restaurant. It was an exciting experience for us to be here alone, and it was all new to us. And you were the best waiter in this restaurant. You were kind, helpful, and didn’t treat us like babies! So I want to say thank you for making our ‘grown-up’ experience so amazing and fun. I would also like to say sorry on behalf of (代表) my group. Because we were new to all of this, our 13-year-old minds didn’t exactly know how to deal with the bill (账单). The bill was reasonable (合乎情理), but we had completely forgotten (and didn’t know, to be honest) what a tip even was and how much to give. So we emptied our pocket, and all our money added up to $3.28. Having no idea of how small this really was, we left. Later, we realized our mistakes and felt sorry. We knew we had to make it right. So together with this letter, you will find the correct 18% tip. Thank you for your help and kindness and also thank you for making our night fun. Thank you!” 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．How did the waiter serve the group of teens? A．He tried to make them pay more. B．He served them like other waiters. C．He treated them as babies. D．He tried to give them a nice experience. 2．Why did the group of teens leave $3.28 as a tip? A．Because they looked down on the waiter. B．Because they didn’t know what a tip meant. C．Because they weren’t happy at this restaurant. D．Because they thought $3.28 was enough. 3．Why did the teens write the letter later? A．Because they found $3.28 was too small. B．Because they didn’t pay for the bill. C．Because they missed the waiter. D．Because they had a hard time at the restaurant. 4．What do restaurant waiters mind most in America? A．What kinds of people they serve. B．What food people usually order. C．Whether they are given reasonable tips. D．Where people work. 5．What did the teens mainly want to say in the letter? A．They were thankful for the waiter’s service. B．They had realized their mistakes and made it right. C．They had a wonderful experience at the restaurant. D．They wanted more customers to go to the restaurant. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文讲述了一个服务员在招待完一群青少年后，仅仅得到了3.28美元的小费。过了10天后，他收到了那群青少年的信，他们对服务员表示了感谢，同时为没有给足够的小费而道歉，因为当时他们身上的钱加起来只有3.28美元。 1．细节理解题。根据“So he made sure the teens had a nice experience at the restaurant. The waiter made sure of it.”可知，他想要确保孩子们在这家餐馆里有一个愉快的体验，故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“The bill was reasonable (合乎情理), but we had completely forgotten (and didn’t know, to be honest) what a tip even was and how much to give.”可知，这群青少年留下3.28美元作为小费，是因为他们不知道小费是什么意思，故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“Having no idea of how small this really was, we left. Later, we realized our mistakes and felt sorry.”可知，因为他们后来发现自己的错误，他们发现3.28美元太少了，因此他们给这位服务员写信道歉。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“After serving all the teens and doing great job, he was left a tip (小费), only $3.28.That was hardly enough to buy a cup of coffee. The waiter went home. And he felt unhappy for the students who did not know the value (价值) of hard work.”可知，他得到的小费少，感到不高兴，因为那些学生不知道努力的价值，因此推断在美国，餐馆服务员最介意是否得到合理的小费，故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“Later, we realized our mistakes and felt sorry. We knew we had to make it right. So together with this letter, you will find the correct 18% tip.”可知，这群青少年主要想在信中说他们已经认识到自己的错误，并加以纠正。故选B。 Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·河南省郑州外国语学校·期中） If you have no special plans for your holidays, why not spend your time helping others? Don’t believe those people who say that young people today often think only of themselves. It’s not true at all. More and more young people in the USA volunteer to spend their school holidays working for others. And they don’t do it for money. Here are some of their stories. Alice Hamilton, 17 I’m going to help the Forest Center build new hiking paths in the mountains. It’s going to be great fun—I’ll spend the whole summer living in a forest and breathing the clean mountain air. I’m going to sleep under the moon and stars. It will be a nice sport, and I’ll be able to do something good at the same time! Jason Moore, 18 This summer, I’m going to work for Special House Program. They build good, less expensive houses and sell them to families that are not very rich. They’ll teach me what to do, so I’ll help people and also have a chance to learn how to build houses. Trish Anderson, 16 I’m going to teach children who have trouble in reading. I’ll work for a program called Reading for Life. Every day, I’m going to help them choose and read books that they like. I want to be a teacher and I love children and reading, so this is going to be a great experience for me. 1．What does the word “volunteer” mean? A．Help parents do the housework. B．Do something and make some money. C．Learn how to build new houses. D．Offer to do something without asking for money. 2．What does Alice plan to do in summer? A．She plans to sleep in the sun. B．She plans to swim in the sea. C．She plans to help build hiking paths in the mountains. D．She plans to spend the whole winter living in a forest. 3．The writer’s idea in the passage is that ________. A．school students should do some hiking in summer B．it’s good to do something good for others during vacation C．helping children to choose and read books is a good way D．hiking is good for health 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Young people often think only of themselves. B．Alice will just build hiking paths. C．The houses built by Special House Program are good and cheaper. D．Jason wants to be a teacher in the future. 5．Which is the most possible title for this passage? A．Reading for Life B．A Special House Program C．The Forest Centre D．Young American Volunteers 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了一些美国学生用自己的假期做志愿者帮助别人的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“More and more young people in the USA volunteer to spend their school holidays working for others. And they don’t do it for money. Here are some of their stories.”可知，志愿者为别人工作，但是没有钱。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“I’m going to help the Forest Center build new hiking paths in the mountains.”可知，爱丽丝夏天在山里帮忙建造徒步步道。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“If you have no special plans for your holidays, why not spend your time helping others?”可知，作者建议假期没有事情做的话，就去做志愿者帮助别人，因此可以推断作者认为这是一件好事。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“They build good, less expensive houses and sell them to families that are not very rich.”可知，特殊房屋项目建造的房子既好又便宜。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。本文主要讲述了一些美国学生用自己的假期做志愿者帮助别人的故事。故选D。 Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·河南省郑州市郑州高新技术产业开发区·期中） Charles Rose lived in the country with his father who taught him to read and to write. Mr. Rose told his son that when his morning lessons were over, he might enjoy himself for one hour as his will. There was a river nearby. On its bank stood the hut (小屋) of a poor fisherman, who lived by selling fish. His careful wife kept her wheel going early and late. But they greatly worried that their only son should never learn to read and to write. They could not teach him themselves, and they were too poor to send him to school. Charles called at the hut of this fisherman one day to ask about his missing dog. He found the little boy, Joe, sitting by the table, on which he was making marks with a piece of chalk. Charles asked him whether he was drawing pictures. “No, I am trying to write,” said little Joe, “but I know only two words.” “If I could only learn to read and write,” said he, “I should be the happiest boy in the world.” “Then I will make you happy,” said Charles. “I am only a little boy, but I can teach you that.” Both Joe and his mother were ready to fall on their knees to thank Charles. On the next day when the hour came, Charles put his book in his pocket, and went to teach Joe. Some time later, a neighbor told Mr. Rose that recently he often saw Charles go to the river. So Mr. Rose went to the river in search of his son. He walked to the hut, and put his head in through the window. There a pleasant sight met his eyes. Charles was sitting at the table covered with copybooks. Joe was listening to him carefully. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What kind of the text is it? A．An interview. B．A story. C．A report. D．An e-mail. 2．In which situation did Charles meet Joe for the first time? A．When playing hide and seek. B．When going fishing with his father. C．When getting back from the town. D．When looking for the missing dog. 3．What made Charles go to the hut again on the next day? A．Joe’s words. B．Joe’s mother’s wishes. C．Joe’s feelings. D．Joe’s mother’s regrets. 4．What is Charles like? A．Brave and careful. B．Smart and silent. C．Helpful and kind. D．Warm-hearted and honest. 5．What’s the best title for this text? A．Never too old to learn B．Like teacher, like pupil C．A big fish in a small pond D．First as a student, then as a teacher 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了小男孩查尔斯和父亲住下乡下，父亲教他读书写字。一次偶然的机会遇到渔夫的儿子乔伊，看到他条件艰苦仍想学习，于是决定利用自己的空余时间教他读书写字。 1．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了小男孩查尔斯帮助贫穷的乔伊读书写字的故事，因此是一篇记叙文。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Charles called at the hut of this fisherman one day to ask about his missing dog. He found the little boy, Joe, sitting by the table...”可知，查尔斯来到渔夫家，询问关于他走失的狗，他发现一个叫乔伊的小男孩正坐在桌子旁。由此可见，查尔斯是在寻找走失的狗时第一次见到乔伊。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“‘If I could only learn to read and write,’ said he, ‘I should be the happiest boy in the world.’”和“‘Then I will make you happy,’ said Charles. ‘I am only a little boy, but I can teach you that.’”可知，乔伊说如果他能学习读书写字，他就成了世界上最幸福的男孩，查尔斯为了让乔伊幸福，决定教乔伊读书写字。由此可见，是乔伊说的话让查尔斯第二天再次来到渔夫家开始给乔伊上课。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，查尔斯在发现贫穷的乔伊不会写字的事情后，主动帮助乔伊学习，由此可见，查尔斯是一个善良且乐于助人的男孩。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，查尔斯是一个正在学习读书写字的小男孩，知道乔伊想要学习后，当起了他的“小老师”，空闲时间教乔伊读书写字。因此D项“先当学生，后当老师”最适合作为标题。故选D。 Passage 4 （22-23九年级上·河南省信阳市光山县·期中） My twin brother, Jack, and I grew up going to American schools. Well, half a year ago, I was standing in my new home in Zhengzhou. Teachers here are working so hard to teach us. Also, they try their best to help us and give us space to explore. That is the reason why we learn faster and better than most others. In just a few months, I have learned a lot of Chinese. Last month, my parents took Jack and me to Hangzhou by high-speed rail. It was a new, exciting experience for us. Clearly, it’s the easiest, safest and fastest way to travel around. Dad told me China has the longest high-speed rail network（网）in the world now. In Hangzhou, we visited Zhejiang University. It’s really great! Later, my parents took us to both Hong Kong and Macao. On the way, we saw the world’s longest cross-sea bridge, the Hongkong-zhuhai-macao Bridge. In many cities I find people choose to use shared bikes or shared cars to travel around. People all use their mobile phones to pay! And COVID-19 vaccines are free to all!  Wherever I go, I can see people’s smiling faces. I wonder why everything is so amazing in China. The answer quickly comes to my mind: hard work pays off. “Things are changing fast in China,” Mum said. “Everyone is working hard for a better future.” 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．The writer’s family came to China ________. A．a year ago B．two years ago C．six months ago D．nine months ago 2．What are teachers in China like according to the writer? A．Serious and busy. B．Strict and careful. C．Active and proud. D．Hard-working and helpful 3．It’s clear that the writer _________. A．often traveled by high-speed rail in America B．is surprised to see the development of China C．thinks the Chinese network is the fastest D．enjoys riding shared bikes in the city 4．What do the underlined words “hard work pays off” mean in Chinese? A．努力就会有回报 B．努力能弥补一切 C．付出总要有限度 D．付出就不怕失败 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Better China, happier life B．Wonderful places in China C．Chinese schools and teachers D．Differences between China and America 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了来自美国的作者和父母去杭州的一次令人激动的经历，看到中国发展的如此迅速，变化如此之大，他们感到十分吃惊。 1．细节理解题。根据“Well, half a year ago, I was standing in my new home in Zhengzhou.”可知，他们半年前来到了中国。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Teachers here are working so hard to teach us. Also, they try their best to help us and give us space to explore.”可知，教师非常努力并且有帮助。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“I wonder why everything is so amazing in China.”可知，很明显，作者对中国的发展感到惊讶。故选B。 4．词义猜测题。根据“The answer quickly comes to my mind: hard work pays off.”以及“Everyone is working hard for a better future.”可知，此处划线单词指的是“努力就会有回报”。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了来自美国的作者和父母去杭州的一次令人激动的经历，看到中国发展的如此迅速，变化如此之大，他们感到十分吃惊。因此本文的最佳标题是“更美好的中国，更幸福的生活”。故选A。 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$