专题02 阅读理解（记叙文）（期中真题汇编，浙江专用）九年级英语上学期

专题02 阅读理解 记叙文 主题01 人与社会——文化、精神传承与保护 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江宁波蛟川书院·期中） One day, a running race started in the forest. Each of the first twelve winners could name a year after themselves. The mouse thought he was the smallest one so he got up as the sun rose. However, the horse, the tiger, and the ox (牛) all caught up with him. They met at the Great River. It moved so fast that the little mouse could not swim across, so he asked other bigger animals for help. The kind-hearted ox agreed. As they were about to reach the other side, the rat jumped off the ox and won first place. The ox came in second, with the tiger right behind him. Jumping across stones, the rabbit came in fourth. The dangerous river was not a big deal for the dragon because he could fly across it. But he stopped to help other animals in need. Just as he arrived, the snake suddenly and quietly appeared, which startled (使受惊吓) the horse, letting the snake arrive in the sixth place. Different from other animals, the sheep, the monkey, and the rooster (公鸡) crossed the river with the help of a raft (木筏). They worked together and made a success. The three agreed to give eighth place to the sheep, who had been the friendliest of them. The dog was a good swimmer but he played in the water for so long that he only came in eleventh. The last one was the pig, who got hungry easily and liked sleeping. This is how each Chinese year is connected with animals in this order. 1. What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. The river. B. The mouse. C. The sun. D. The mouse. 2. Which sentence in this passage shows that the dragon is kind? A. he could fly across it. B. the snake suddenly and quietly appeared. C. he stopped to help other animals in need. D. letting the snake arrive in the sixth place. 3. What makes the sheep, the monkey, and the rooster arrive? A. Luck. B. Dragon’s help. C. Teamwork. D. Swimming skills. 4. What might the pig do on the way? A. He felt sleepy but kept running forward. B. He found some food but walked straight away. C. He talked with his friends for a long time. D. He got hungry on the way and stopped to eat and slept. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了一场森林中的奔跑比赛，前十二名的动物可以用自己的名字命名一年，这就是中国年份与动物顺序的由来。 【1题详解】 词义猜测题。根据“They met at the Great River. It moved so fast that the little mouse could not swim across”可知，it指的是“the Great River”，故选A。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据“The dangerous river was not a big deal for the dragon because he could fly across it. But he stopped to help other animals in need.”可知，龙善良是因为它停下来帮助需要帮助的动物，故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“the sheep, the monkey, and the rooster (公鸡) crossed the river with the help of a raft…made a success”可知，跨过河是因为团队合作，故选C。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据“The last one was the pig, who got hungry easily and liked sleeping.”可推测，猪很容易饿又喜欢睡觉，所以它可能在路上停下来吃东西和睡觉，故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州文渊中学·期中） "Dear mother, this is my admission letter. I got into a police college!" These were heartfelt words of 18-year-old Zheng Xiaoyun as he stood in front of the statue (雕像) of his dead mother at Yunnan Normal University. Zheng's mother He Zhihong lost her life at the age of 35 when a terrible earthquake hit Haiti in January 2010. She was serving on a UN peacekeeping mission（维和行动）. In 2007, He, a police officer, joined the police team that left for Haiti. She left behind her one-year-old son. Before leaving, He wrote a letter to her son, "We are about to leave. What I care about most is you, my dear son. Keep in mind that your mother is a UN peacekeeping officer." He wrote in her diary,"In this big world, I may be just like a small feather (羽毛). But even so, I want this feather to carry the wish for peace." This was her wish, and it also stands for Chinese peacekeepers' commitment(承诺) to peace. Recalling his mother, Zheng said, "My mother is more like' a blank space' in my memory. But as I heard her story from people around me, and looked through her photos over and over again, the blank space got filled up, clear and lively." During high school, Zheng paid full attention to strict physical training as well as his studies to follow his dream of being a police officer. His efforts paid off. In late July 2024, he received an admission letter from Yunnan Police College. For Zheng, becoming a police officer stands for not only continuing his mother's wish but also realizing his own dream. "I will follow in my mother's footsteps, and try to be an excellent police officer and complete her unfinished work," Zheng said. 1. Why is Zheng Xiaoyun's mother like "a blank space" in his memory? A. Because he didn't see his mother once. B. Because his mother cared little about him. C. Because his mother spent too little time with him. D. Because his mother separated from his father and left him behind. 2. What do Zheng Xiaoyun's words at the end of the passage suggest? A. He is unsure about his future as a police officer. B. He plans to choose a different road from his mother. C. He feels pressure to complete his mother's unfinished work. D. He is proud of his mother's achievements and wants to be like her. 3. Put the following events into the correct order according to the passage. a. He Zhihong left for Haiti. b. He Zhihong wrote a letter to her son. c. A terrible earthquake happened in Haiti. d. Zheng stood in front of the statue of his dead mother. e. Zheng received the admission letter from a police college. A. e-c-b-d-a B. c-b-d-a-e C. b-a-c-e-d D. b-a-e-d-c 4. What's the passage mainly about? A. Great peacekeepers in China. B. A terrible earthquake in Haiti. C. A poor son who misses Mother so much. D. A son who follows fallen Mother's wish. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了郑啸云继承母亲遗志，考入警校并立志成为优秀警察的故事。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第1段“left behind her one-year-old son"和“the blank space got filled up..through her photos”可知，母亲因执行任务早逝，陪伴时间极少。故选C。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“follow in my mother's footsteps...complete her unfinished work”可知，郑啸云以母亲为荣并决心继承其事业。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“In 2007,He, a police officer, joined the police team that left for Haiti...Before leaving, He wrote a letter to her son"、"Zheng's mother He Zhihong lost her life at the age of 35 when a terrible earthquake hit Haiti in January 2010."“In late July 2024, he received an admission letter from Yunnan Police College."及“'Dear mother, this is my admission letter. I got into a police college!' These were heartfelt words of 18-year-old Zheng Xiaoyun as he stood in front of the statue(雕像)of his dead mother at Yunnan Normal University.”可知，事件顺序：母亲写信(b）→前往海地(a)→海地地震（c)→收到录取(e)→雕像前告白(d)。正确顺序为b-a-c-e-d。故选C。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。全文核心是郑啸云实现母亲遗愿(最后一段“continuing his mother's wish")，D项“儿子追随逝去母亲的愿望”最贴切。故选D。 Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·浙江台州市临海·期中） From voluntarily collecting historical materials related to the Great Wall in his Shanxi hometown in Province to becoming an official cultural heritage protector, Yuan Xuerui has spent over twenty years safeguarding the ancient wonder. China’s Great Wall is one of the great wonders of the world and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built from 3 BC to the 1800s on the north of the country, the Great Wall has a total length of more than 20,000 kilometers. Yuan, 55, was born in Qingxibao at the foot of the ancient wall in Shanxi’s Daixian county, which is part of the city of Xinzhou. His love for the ancient wall motivated (激励) him to protect it, and when not engaged (从事) in farm work, he spent most of his time walking along the wall to collect bricks that had fallen off due to the long time and prepare for repairs. “What others think as a difficult and dull task of cultural heritage protection often brings me unexpected discoveries,” Yuan said. He officially became a cultural heritage worker in 2018, and since then his duties have expanded from collecting bricks to organizing ancient documents related to the wall to better tell stories about it. As a heritage worker, Yuan has come to understand the meaning of the Great Wall. “Each brick has endured (忍受) the test of time over hundreds of years—in some cases more than a thousand—carrying rich historical memories,” he said. This summer, Yuan organized a campaign to call for people to collect bricks for the future repair of the wall. Many bricks were taken away from the Great Wall by local villagers to build their houses in the 1960s and 1970s. “As villagers’ awareness of the need to protect the wall has grown, nowadays, when locals find fallen bricks along the Great Wall, they will pick them up,” he said. “If they see garbage, they will also pick it up and throw it into bins.” 1. What is Yuan Xuerui’s job now? A. A local farmer. B. A repairman. C. A cultural heritage protector. D. A brick collector. 2. How does Yuan Xuerui view his job? A. Difficult and dull. B. Exciting and popular. C. Tiring and disappointing. D. Surprising and meaningful. 3. What did Yuan Xuerui do as a cultural heritage worker? a. He made speeches. b. He collect bricks. c. He engaged in farm work. d. He organized ancient documents. e. He called for people to join in. A. bde B. bcd C. abc D. cde 4. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage? A. Man’s journey with Great Wall just begins B. Man’s efforts to protect Great Wall paying off C. Man’s love for Great Wall remains unchanged D. Man’s love for Great Wall reaches new heights 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了袁雪瑞从自愿收集家乡山西长城相关历史资料，到成为官方文化遗产保护者的故事。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“From voluntarily collecting historical materials related to the Great Wall in his Shanxi hometown in Province to becoming an official cultural heritage protector, Yuan Xuerui has spent over twenty years safeguarding the ancient wonder.”可知，他现在是官方文化遗产保护者。故选C。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据“‘What others think as a difficult and dull task of cultural heritage protection often brings me unexpected discoveries,’ Yuan said.”可推知，他觉得这份工作让人惊喜又有意义。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“He officially became a cultural heritage worker in 2018, and since then his duties have expanded from collecting bricks to organizing ancient documents related to the wall to better tell stories about it.”和“This summer, Yuan organized a campaign to call for people to collect bricks for the future repair of the wall.”可知，他的工作有：收集砖块、整理文献和号召人们加入。故选A。 【4题详解】 最佳标题题。通读全文，尤其是最后一段可知，袁雪瑞的付出在逐渐被认可，保护长城的意识在不断增强，其努力正在产生效果。选项B“人类保护长城的努力得到了回报”最为合适。故选B。 主题02 人与自我——成长 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江华东师范大学附属杭州学校·期中） Dear Eric, Surprise! I believe you didn't expect a note from your mom in your lunchbox! How is your school day so far? I hope it is going well. You always do your best. I am proud of you! Because I had to leave so early this morning, I wrote this note last night and put it into your lunchbox to wish you well on your speech today. With all of your amazing research, writing, and practice, you are going to do great! I know that you get a little nervous talking in front of large groups - - - everybody does. But just remember what you practiced and you just might forget about being nervous. Here are a few things to remember when you are giving a speech: 1. Make eye contact(眼神交流) with your classmates. 2. Speak clearly and slowly. 3. Look at your note-cards only when you have to. 4.▲. Once you are in front of the class, pretend(假装) that you are a famous expert on your topic and everyone is listening carefully to your EVERY word. (I do that sometimes!) Then, you will certainly enjoy the whole speech! Well, that's all for now. I am thinking of you today and I know you will do great. Do your best and be brave like George Washington. He was an excellent choice for your speech. Good luck Eric! Maybe we can go out for ice-cream after school. Love, Mom 1．Where did Eric probably find this note? A．in his house B．in his school C．in his lunchbox D．in his book 2．What was Eric mainly going to do in school that day? A．To give a speech B．To research his topic C．To have ice-cream D．To write some note-cards 3．Which of the following can be put in"▲"? A．Invite a famous expert B．Don't look at the crowds C．Practice with the class D．Enjoy yourself 4．How does the mother feel from this note? A．proud B．scared C．thankful D．shocked 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．A 【解析】 【导语】文章大意： 母亲通过午餐盒留言鼓励儿子Eric勇敢进行演讲，并给出演讲建议，期待他表现出色，并提议放学后一起吃冰淇淋。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据I believe you didn't expect a note from your mom in your lunchbox! 我相信你没想到午餐盒里会有你妈妈的便条！可知Eric可能在他的午餐盒里发现了这张便条。故答案为C。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据Because I had to leave so early this morning, I wrote this note last night and put it into your lunchbox to wish you well on your speech today. 因为我今天早上必须这么早离开，所以我昨晚写了这张便条，并把它放进你的午餐盒里，祝你今天的演讲顺利。可知Eric那天在学校主要要做的事情是发表演讲。故答案为A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据Once you are in front of the class, pretend that you are a famous expert on your topic and everyone is listening carefully to your EVERY word. 一旦你站在全班面前，就假装自己是这个话题的著名专家，每个人都在仔细聆听你的每一句话。可知妈妈建议Eric站在全班前，想象自己是该领域专家，让同学专注聆听。因此可以推断出所缺的句子内容是专注于自己的演讲内容。选Enjoy yourself故答案为：D。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据I am proud of you! 我为你感到骄傲！，可知母亲在这张便条中感到自豪。故答案为：A。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江金华市金东区·期中） “Milano Cortina 2026 might be my last Winter Olympics. Whatever the result will be, I have only one goal, which is to go beyond my earlier results,” 33-year-old Olympic champion Xu Mengtao said at her book launch party (新书发布会). Xu was born in 1990 in Liaoning Province. Her parents ran a BBQ restaurant, where Xu would help out during holidays. Xu started her sports career at the age of 4 as a gymnast, before changing to freestyle skiing aerials (自由式滑雪空中技巧) at the age of 12, when she was considered too tall to continue gymnastics. Xu has won 55 freestyle skiing aerials championships so far, but they have come at a cost. Xu has had four operations on her knees.When she took part in the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics, there were steel pins (钢钉) in her knees. Just as at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, she wanted to get an Olympic gold medal. Unluckily, she failed to achieve her goal, although she tried her best. But failures, painful injuries and lonely months of recovery didn’t stop her. Xu finally realized her dream at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, by completing three somersaults (空翻) on her final jump. In her book, Xu records her true feelings about her life over the past 30 years, her memories of heart-stopping international competitions, the number of medals she won, the low points she managed to overcome and her full preparation for each competition. “Plan each jump, review each problem and look for every possibility. The real situation is unpredictable, so I have to be fully prepared,” Xu wrote in the book. “I hope my personal experience can encourage more people to go after their dreams,” Xu added. “Don’t stop trying. It’s hard to say when your efforts will pay off, but they will do surely at the most important moment.” 1. Why did Xu take up another sport when she was 12? A. She was too old to do gymnastics. B. She wanted to try something else. C. Her physical condition had changed. D. Her parents didn’t allow her to continue. 2. In Xu’s book,we can learn ________. ①how she got along with her schoolwork ②what honors she received ③what she plans to do in the next ten years ④how she got through those difficult moments A. ①② B. ①③ C. ②④ D. ③④ 3. Which of the following words can best describe Xu? A. Lucky and kind. B. Quiet and patient. C. Calm and talented. D. Strong and hard-working. 4. What does Xu want to tell us through her story? A. Never waste time. B. Keep your goal in mind. C. Be so proud of yourself. D. It’s never too old to learn. 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. D 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍著名的体育运动员徐梦桃，最后告诉我们不要停止尝试，努力了就会有回报，只是时间不定而已。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Xu started her sports career at the age of 4 as a gymnast, before changing to freestyle skiing aerials (自由式滑雪空中技巧) at the age of 12, when she was considered too tall to continue gymnastics.”可知，是因为身高问题。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“In her book, Xu records her true feelings about her life over the past 30 years, her memories of heart-stopping international competitions, the number of medals she won, the low points she managed to overcome and her full preparation for each competition”可知，在她的书中，徐记录了她过去30年来生活的真实感受，她对惊心动魄的国际比赛的记忆，她赢得的奖牌数量，她设法克服的低谷以及她为每场比赛所做的充分准备。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Xu has had four operations on her knees.When she took part in the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics, there were steel pins (钢钉) in her knees.”可知她非常坚强，根据“Plan each jump, review each problem and look for every possibility. The real situation is unpredictable, so I have to be fully prepared”可知，她很努力，很勤奋。故选D。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Whatever the result will be, I have only one goal, which is to go beyond my earlier results”和“Don’t stop trying”及徐的个人经历可知，我们要牢记自己的目标，并不断地尝试，最终会得到回报的。故选B。 Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·浙江宁波慈溪市西部片区·期中） Five years ago, my mother, gave birth to a brother for me when I was 8. I have learned a lot from getting along with him. After he was born, I almost became a babysitter. I had to amuse him after school. I would make faces and sing to him when he was crying. Sometimes I even carried him everywhere in our yard to refresh him while my parents were busy. What I liked to do best was to feed him when looking after him. How cute he was as he tasted his favorite food! My parents often praised me happily, “As an elder brother, you’ve made contributions to looking after your younger brother.” I have got happiness from sharing. When I was young, I was the only child in my family. I could get what I wanted from my parents and get my parents’ whole love. I was a “Little Emperor”. But now, as long as I get something good, I will share it with him. I remembered the year when he was three, he was fond of Rubik’s cubes (魔方). I bought one for him with my lucky money as a birthday present. When he got the toy, he was so happy that he laughed, hugged me and said, “Brother, I love you!” Thanks for spending these years together, with my family. It has taught me what responsibility means, what unselfishness means and what friendship means. Not only should I look after myself, but also I should pay attention to my family and my friends. 1. The underlined word “amuse” in the second paragraph means “________”. A. 开他玩笑 B. 令他开心 C. 令他生气 D. 令他讨厌 2. When looking after his younger brother, the writer did the following EXCEPT________. A. carrying him everywhere B. making faces and singing to him C. feeding him D. telling stories to him 3. Before his younger brother was born, the writer ________. A. was a babysitter in his family B. was a “Little Emperor” in his family C. cooked for his family D. bought a Rubik’s cube for himself 4. How old was the writer when he bought the birthday present for his younger brother? A. 3. B. 8. C. 11. D. 13. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. B 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了作者在弟弟出生后，如何照顾弟弟并从中学到了责任、无私和友谊的意义。通过与弟弟相处，作者从一个“小皇帝”成长为一个懂得分享和关心他人的哥哥。 【1题详解】 词义猜测题。根据下文“I would make faces and sing to him when he was crying”可知，作者放学后要逗弟弟开心，当弟弟哭的时候做鬼脸和唱歌让他高兴起来，因此“amuse”意为“令他开心”，故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文中“I would make faces and sing to him when he was crying. Sometimes I even carried him everywhere in our yard to refresh him while my parents were busy. What I liked to do best was to feed him when looking after him.”可知，作者在照顾弟弟时会做鬼脸、唱歌、带他到院子里、喂他吃东西，但没有提到给他讲故事，故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文中“When I was young, I was the only child in my family. I could get what I wanted from my parents and get my parents’ whole love. I was a ‘Little Emperor’.”可知，弟弟出生前，作者是家里的“小皇帝”，故选B。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据文中“Five years ago, my mother gave birth to a brother for me when I was 8.”和“I remembered the year when he was three, he was fond of Rubik’s cubes (魔方). I bought one for him with my lucky money as a birthday present.”可知，作者8岁时弟弟出生，弟弟3岁时作者给他买了生日礼物，因此当时作者是11岁，故选C。 Passage 4 （24-25九年级上·浙江嵊州市三界片·期中） Both my wife and I are running lovers. I usually run on the track(跑道) in my neighbourhood. Most people walk on the track, so I am faster than them. My speed(速度) seems amazing to the walkers and I often pass by them twenty or more times around the track. This makes me feel proud. One day, a short man came. He didn’t look like much of a runner. I saw him get out of the car and warm up before running when I passed by two walkers. He started running a few metres ahead of me. He was fast but I sped up and managed to catch up with him. I had someone to compete with. But after a lap(圈), I fell behind him and had great difficulty in breathing. After two laps, my foot began to hurt, so I had to slow down and began to run at my usual speed. This time I could breathe again without sounding like I had a lung discase(肺病) and the pain in my foot went away. In a very short time, he was for ahead. He was too fast for me to follow. That day, I learnt several lessons. In life, there will always be those slower and faster. Some have natural talent(天赋), and some have trained harder. Don’t judge(判断) the capacity of a person by how he or she looks. The point is that we each have our own speed. When we are trying to keep up, we often end up hurting ourselves and being out of breath. Slow down or speed up, but run your race to your best. 1. What was the writer’s first impression(印象) of the short man? A. He was an amazing runner. B. He was an experienced driver. C. He wasn’t good at running. D. He was very proud of his speed. 2. What happened to the writer when he slowed down? A. His breath became much heavier. B. His foot didn’t hurt any more. C. He sounded like having an illness. D. He stated to have a pain in his foot. 3. What does the underlined word “capacity” probably mean? A. Age. B. job. C. Hobby. D. Ability. 4. Which can be the best title for the text? A. The Shower, the Healthier B. The Faster, the Better C. Keep Healthy through Running D. Enjoy Your Own Speed 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文通过作者跑步时的亲身经历告诉我们：我们每个人都有自己的速度。当你应该慢速跑的时候，不要跑得快。当你应该走的时候，不要跑。该跑的时候不要走。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“ One day, a short man came. He didn’t look like much of a runner.”可知作者对这个矮个子男人的第一印象是他不善于跑步。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“After two laps, my foot began to hurt, so I had to slow down and began to run at my usual speed. This time I could breathe again without sounding like I had a lung discase（肺病）and the pain in my foot went away.”可知放慢速度以后作者的脚不再疼了。故选B。 【3题详解】 词义猜测题。根据“ In life, there will always be those slower and faster. Some have natural talent（天赋）, and some have trained harder. Don’t judge（判断）the capacity of a person by how he or she looks.”可知生活中人们有快有慢，有的有天赋而有的训练更努力，不要以长相来判断一个人的能力，capacity与ability意思相近。故选D。 【4题详解】 最佳标题题。本文通过作者跑步时的亲身经历告诉我们：我们每个人都有自己的速度。当你应该慢速跑的时候，不要跑得快。当你应该走的时候，不要跑。该跑的时候不要走。用“Enjoy your own speed”做标题最合适。故选D。 Passage 5 （24-25九年级上·浙江温州瑞安龙湾六校·期中） Nina felt nervous this morning. She couldn’t believe that she decided to try out for a talent show. She loved to sing but she disliked singing in front of other people. Taking a deep breath, she pushed open the door of the theater and went inside. The room was filled with laughing children. Nina saw Luz, James and others from her class. The bright, sunny room left her no place to hide. A few teachers sat on chairs. They waited for the children to become quiet. “Hi, Nina!” Luz called out. “I didn’t think you would try out. You are so timid (胆怯的) in front of people.” “That’s not true,” Nina said. “I’m not shy at all.” “Yeah, right,” Luz chuckled (轻声地笑) and ran off to find a seat. One by one the students got up on the stage (舞台) and did their acts. “Nina Martinez!” a voice called out. It was Mrs. Brent, the music teacher. Nina rose from her chair. She felt small as she walked to the huge, empty stage. Her face was hot and her shaking hands were as cold as ice. “I-I-” Nina began, and then stopped. “I can’t,” she said softly. “Close your eyes,” said Mrs. Brent gently. “Forget about everyone else. Just sing.” Nina felt silly, but she gave it a try. She closed her eyes and raised her voice and sang out. Her hands stopped shaking. The song was so nice that everybody enjoyed it. Nina heard Mrs. Brent clap (鼓掌) loudly at the end of her song. “That’s the first time I have really heard your voice,” she said. “You are in the show!” Nina let out a big sigh (叹息) and smiled happily. 1. What was the weather like that day? A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Snowy. D. Cloudy. 2. Why did Luz laugh as he ran off to his seat? A. Because he thought Nina looked silly. B. Because he thought Nina was very funny. C. Because he did not believe Nina could sing out loudly. D. Because he did not believe Nina had a good music teacher. 3. What does the underlined sentence mean by Mrs. Brent? A. Mrs. Brent wanted to encourage Nina. B. Mrs. Brent thought Nina’s voice was too soft. C. Mrs. Brent did not think Nina would be in the show. D. Mrs. Brent did not think Nina would remember the song. 4. Which word best describes Nina at the end of the story? A. Silly. B. Lucky. C. Terrible. D. Proud. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 【解析】 【导语】讲述了Nina挑战自我，参加才艺表演试演的经历。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The bright, sunny room left her no place to hide.”可知，房间明亮且阳光明媚，因此那天是晴天。故选B。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Nina saw Luz, James and others from her class. ... ‘I didn’t think you would try out. You are so timid (胆怯的) in front of people.’ ‘That’s not true,’ Nina said. ‘I’m not shy at all.’ ‘Yeah, right,’ Luz chuckled (轻声地笑) and ran off to find a seat.”可知，Luz认为Nina在人前很胆怯，不相信Nina会大声唱歌，因此当他跑去找座位时笑了。故选C。 【3题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“Nina felt silly, but she gave it a try. ... The song was so nice that everybody enjoyed it. Nina heard Mrs. Brent clap (鼓掌) loudly at the end of her song. ‘That’s the first time I have really heard your voice,’ she said. ‘You are in the show!’”可知，Nina唱得很好，Mrs. Brent为她鼓掌并说她第一次真正听到Nina的声音，并告诉她可以参加演出，因此Mrs. Brent的话是为了鼓励Nina。故选A。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Nina let out a big sigh (叹息) and smiled happily.”可知，Nina最后露出了幸福的笑容，因此用Proud“自豪的”最能描述Nina在故事结尾的心情。故选D。 主题03 人与社会——人际交往与社会互助 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州淳安县·期中） How do you usually get to school? By bike, by bus, by car or on foot? Once, there was a bus driver in a small village. His job was to take children to school in his yellow bus. Normally, he would stop at the village center to pick up the children. Then he would drive them to a nearby village a few kilometers away, as their own village had no school. Each trip usually cost 99 cents. However, one day, the bus driver made a special decision. He chose not to charge (收费) the children anything at all, even though his family was living a hard life as well. Many of the children’s parents were jobs, so it was hard for them to save money. He believed this was a good way to help them. The kind bus driver drove the kids to school every day, sunny or cloudy, rainy or snowy. He made sure they got there safely and on time. But after some months, the bus wheels became so worn out that moving around became very difficult. So, all the moms and dads in the village decided to collect enough money to repair the yellow bus. After the repairs, the yellow bus looked as good as new with a fresh coat of paint. It also got new wheels, so it could keep working for a long time. From this, the bus driver learned something important—when you are kind and helpful to others, there will always be someone around to help you out. 1. Why didn’t the bus driver ask the children to pay for the trips? A. Because the school was just a few kilometers away. B. Because the bus was worn out and uncomfortable. C. Because their parents had difficulty making money. D. Because his family was leading a happy life. 2. What happened a few months later? A. The bus had its wheels lost. B. The bus wheels couldn’t work well. C. The bus driver was jobless. D. The parents also took the bus for free. 3. How did the parents in the village react (回应) to the bus driver’s kindness? A. They stopped sending their children to school. B. They collected money to repair the yellow bus. C. They bought a new bus for the driver. D. They asked the driver to charge more for the trips. 4. What is the main lesson of the story? A. Kindness pays off. B. Helping others costs much. C. Together we are stronger. D. Making money comes first. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B 4. A 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了善良的公交车司机免费接送贫困的孩子们上学。后来公交车坏了，村民主动帮助司机修好公交车的故事。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“He chose not to charge (收费) the children anything at all, even though his family was living a hard life as well. Many of the children’s parents were jobs, so it was hard for them to save money. He believed this was a good way to help them.”可知，公交车司机不让孩子们付车费是因为他们的父母赚钱很困难。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“But after some months, the bus wheels became so worn out that moving around became very difficult.”可知，公交车的轮子变得非常磨损，四处走动变得非常困难。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“So, all the moms and dads in the village decided to collect enough money to repair the yellow bus.”可知，他们集资修理那辆公交车。故选B。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文内容可知，本文讲述了善良的公交车司机免费接送贫困的孩子们上学。后来公交车坏了，村民主动帮助司机修好公交车的故事。因此本文说明了“善良会有回报”的道理。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州萧山区钱江片·期中） My daughter and I were driving from Los Angeles to Dallas.We were running low on gas（汽油） somewhere in New Mexico and hoped to meet a gas station soon. But that didn't happen and we realized we were not going to make it to the next town. So my daughter made up a sign that said, "Low on gas. Can you help me？" and held it outside her window，hoping a driver in the next lane(车道) would notice it and stop. There weren't too many cars passing by us at that time. It was a desolate stretch of the road and about 3:30 p.m. on a weekday. A truck was driving along in the neighboring lane ahead of us. We caught up with it in the hope that the driver would notice the sign. An elderly gentleman was driving it and after an expression of confusion(困惑) on his face, he seemed to have noticed the sign and slowed down to pull over. We pulled over right behind him. He was friendly and was willing to help us. At first he thought we didn't have enough money to buy gas，so he offered to buy us gas at the next town Roswell that was about 10 miles' away! When we explained our trouble, he said he was a factory worker and was returning home from work. His factory was about 10 minutes away and they had gas there，so if we could give him 20 minutes，he would head back there, get a can of gas and fill up our car for us. We could not believe our good luck! We were filled with thanks for the kindness of strangers such as this person when we waited for him to return. Sure enough，he was back with the can. He refused to take payment for the gas. Tears came down，as did our warm thanks. 1. What happened to the writer and her daughter while driving to Dallas？ A. They lost their way. B. They were running out of gas. C. Their car broke down. D. They had no money to buy gas. 2. How did the writer and the daughter ask for help？ A. By making a telephone call. B. By waiting at the roadside. C. By hanging out a sign. D. By shouting to passing drivers. 3. What do the underlined words " desolate stretch" in Paragraph 3 probably mean？ A. Dark side. B. Lonely area. C. Crowded crossing. D. Busy part. 4. How did the truck driver help the writer and the daughter？ A. He offered to buy them gas. B. He sent them to his factory. C. He brought some gas for them. D. He wished them good luck. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了女儿和作者在新墨西哥州的一段荒凉公路上因为汽油不足而遇到了困难。女儿举着写着"汽油不足，可以帮帮我吗？"的牌子，希望能得到帮助。一位老绅士开着一辆卡车停下来帮助了她们，最终他回来了，给了她们汽油，并拒绝接受报酬。他们对这位陌生人的善意充满感激。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段My daughter and I were driving from Los Angeles to Dallas.We were running low on gas（汽油）somewhere in New Mexico and hoped to meet a gas station soon.（我和女儿正开车从洛杉矶去达拉斯。我们在新墨西哥州的某个地方快没油了，希望能尽快找到加油站。）可知，他们的汽车没油了。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段So my daughter made up a sign that said， "Low on gas.Can you help me？" and held it outside her window，hoping a driver in the next lane（车道） would notice it and stop.（所以我女儿做了一个标牌，上面写着，"汽油不足。你能帮我吗？"把它举在窗外，希望隔壁车道的司机会注意到它并停下来。）可知，是通过悬挂一个标牌来求助。故选C。 【3题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第三段There weren't too many cars passing by us at that time.（当时没有太多的车从我们身边经过。）可推知，应是荒凉地带，所以desolate stretch应是"荒凉地带"的意思。故选B 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段His factory was about 10 minutes away and they had gas there，so if we could give him 20 minutes，he would head back there，get a can of gas and fill up our car for us.（他的工厂离这里大约10分钟的路程，那里有汽油，所以如果我们能给他20分钟，他会回到那里，拿一罐汽油，为我们的车加满油。）以及最后一段Sure enough，he was back with the can.He refused to take payment for the gas.（果然，他拿着罐子回来了。他拒绝接受油钱。）可知，他给他们带了一些汽油。故选C。 Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·浙江宁波余姚市六校·期中） My husband and I were taking care of Lizzy, our daughter Debra’s pet dog, on April 17 while Debra was in hospital. We received a message from our son-in-law, Joe, that Debra was about to give birth. Tom and I sprang from our chairs suddenly. It’s a tradition in our family to wait at the hospital of a birth. This would be Debra and Joe’s first child, “You take Lizzy out before we leave, and I’ll be waiting for you in the car!” I told Tom. I started the car and waited impatiently. I saw my husband walk out of the front door but at that moment Lizzy shot out and ran down the street at a great speed. My husband ran after the dog and I followed in my car. “Lizzy! Lizzy!” We shouted as fear filled my heart, we ran after her down our Bellwood Street, “She’s running on Wireless Road!” We both cried with fear. Lizzy ran up and down in the busy street. My husband kept running after her, out of breath, I shouted to my husband, “Tom, be careful when you cross the street!” Within minutes, traffic was actually stopped on Wireless Road. Several good people got out of their cars to help us to get the dog back. Soon, she ran into a safer area and back to our street, With the help of six strangers, we caught her within a few minutes, everyone cheered, and we thanked the helpers again and again. With Lizzy safely back inside, we drove straight to the hospital at once and were able to see our daughter in the delivery room (产房). My husband and I were forever thankful to the strangers who might have saved Lizzy’s life and who enabled us to be there at the beginning of a precious new one. 1. The writer was going to the hospital because________. A. she didn’t feel well that day B. her pet dog was hit by a car C. her daughter was giving birth at the hospital D. her daughter was ill in hospital 2. The underlined word “sprang” in Paragraph 1 probably means________. A. moved B. lay C. fell D. jumped 3. How did the writer feel while Tom was running after the dog? A. Worried. B. Excited. C. Thankful. D. bored 4. The writer’s purpose in writing this article is to________. A. show us how they got back their pet dog B. show their thanks to the kind strangers C. tell us what trouble their pet dog made D. tell us how they managed to see their daughter 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了作者和丈夫在女儿生孩子当天照顾女儿养的狗，狗跑丢了，在路人的帮助下找回狗，并及时赶到医院迎接新生命的到来，作者一家非常感激帮助他们的陌生人。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“We received a message from our son-in-law, Joe, that Debra was about to give birth. Tom and I sprang from our chairs suddenly. It’s a tradition in our family to wait at the hospital of a birth.”可知，作者去医院是因为女儿在医院生孩子。故选C。 【2题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段“We received a message from our son-in-law, Joe, that Debra was about to give birth. Tom and I sprang from our chairs suddenly.”及常识可知，听到女儿要生孩子了，作者和丈夫应该是很激动地从椅子上跳了起来。故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“We shouted as fear filled my heart, we ran after her down our Bellwood Street, “She’s running on Wireless Road!” We both cried with fear.”可知，作者丈夫在追狗时，作者感到很担心。故选A。 【4题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“My husband and I were forever thankful to the strangers who might have saved Lizzy’s life and who enabled us to be there at the beginning of a precious new one.”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是向那些善良的陌生人表示感谢。故选B。 主题04 人与自我——自我认知与情绪管理 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州公益中学·期中） This was our last trip before high school. I had been looking forward to it for weeks. But looking at the roller coaster (过山车), my stomach felt too tight to say anything at all. The big girl beside us was Tasha, my best friend Dan’s sister. We came here in her car. She was a singer. She was fantastic on the stage. Just the image of her up there made me think she was so cool. Our roller coaster car pulled up and my friends rushed forward. I felt my legs couldn’t move. All I could think about was the roller coaster might fly off into the sky. Without a word, I turned, ran out of the line. I knew what people were saying about me, but I didn’t care. I just kept moving past the crowd, found a bench near the bathrooms to sit down and put my head in my hands. “Hey! Are you okay?” I looked up. It was Tasha! “Oh, uh, yeah, I just started feeling, um, sick.” I responded. “You know, it’s okay if you were scared. Everyone gets scared.” She said. “You don’t.” I said in a low voice. “I’ve seen you on that stage. You were fearless.” “I’m glad it looks like I’m not scared!” Tasha smiled. “But that’s not true. I get really scared and nervous before I perform.” Before I noticed she was on the bench by my side, her words moved on. “Hey, look, singing is important to me. And I want to share what I love with my people. So, even if I’m scared, I do it anyway. I push through the fear and just get up and do it. Is taking roller coaster important to you?” “Yeah, it is. And I want to be able to look back and remember having fun with my friends. I don’t want to remember running away and sitting alone by the bathrooms.” “Everyone gets scared, but brave people don’t let fear control them.” She looked into my eyes. Still being lost in what she said, I saw my friends coming towards me. I ▲ . When we were leaving, Tasha took a photo of my big smile in front of the coaster. I put it on my door. It stayed there through all four years of my high school, a reminder of what was important to me. 1. What problem did the writer have on this trip? A. He failed in the singing competition. B. He left his photo in the roller coaster. C. He had an argument with his friends. D. He was afraid to get on the roller coaster. 2. What can we learn about Tasha according to the passage? A. She was never scared of anything. B. She felt relaxed on the stage. C. She encouraged the writer to be brave. D. She got sick at the roller coaster. 3. Which of the following sentences can be put in ▲ in the passage? A. said sorry to them and ran away B. played with them on other games C. decided to be on the coaster next time D. got up and went with them to the coaster 4. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “reminder”? A. A person who is important to you. B. A thing that brings back some memories. C. A person who takes a trip with you. D. A thing that gives you more courage. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在上高中前和朋友去坐过山车，在Tasha的帮助下克服恐惧的故事。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据“But looking at the roller coaster, my stomach felt too tight to say anything at all...Our roller coaster car pulled up and my friends rushed forward. I felt my legs couldn’t move. All I could think about was the roller coaster might fly off into the sky.”可知，但看着过山车，我的胃感觉太紧了，什么也说不出来，我们的过山车停了下来，我的朋友们冲了过去，我觉得我的腿动不了，我满脑子想的都是过山车可能会飞向天空，可推测作者害怕坐过山车。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“‘Everyone gets scared, but brave people don’t let fear control them.’ She looked into my eyes.”可知，Tasha对作者说每个人都会害怕，但勇敢的人不会让恐惧控制他们，即Tasha在鼓励作者要勇敢。故选C。 【3题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“Still being lost in what she said, I saw my friends coming towards me...When we were leaving, Tasha took a photo of my big smile in front of the coaster.”可知，结合上下文，我仍然沉浸在她的话中，看到我的朋友们朝我走来，当我们离开时，塔莎在过山车前给我拍了一张笑容灿烂的照片，可推测此处是作者坐了过山车的语句，D选项“我站起来，和他们一起去坐过山车”符合语境。故选D。 【4题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“It stayed there through all four years of my high school, a reminder of what was important to me.”可知，在我高中的四年里，它一直在那里，即一个能让我回忆起对我来说什么是重要的的东西，可推测reminder表示“引起回忆的事物”，B选项“一个能唤起一些回忆的事物。”与其相符。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江温州市·期中） It’s easy to know if the plate I’m washing is my grandfather’s—it will have no food left. My younger brother is the opposite—there’s always food left over. The feel of warm water and the dish soap on dinner plates always comfort me a lot at the end of a busy day. About a year ago, our family dishwasher broke. My dad had just left for a work trip, so I offered to do the dishes by hand to help my busy mum. At first, doing the dishes greatly annoyed me. I was in a rush to get them done because there was endless work waiting for me to do. However, slowly, the task of washing off food leftovers soon led to a transformation in me. So even when we did finally buy a new dishwasher, I still kept washing the dishes by hand after dinner. I always start with the dinner plates. I have learned to turn them over and wash the bottom. Then I move to any bowls that have been used. After the bowls, I turn to the dishes used to cook. Standing in the same place every day, washing the dishes by hand has been more calming and meaningful than I could have ever imagined. For about 15 minutes every day, I can slow down and forget everything in the world as my mind, eyes and hands focus on (专注于) a simple task that would always result in success. Now I’m able to get myself out of all my worries and put myself more wholeheartedly into enjoying the simple task. 1. Why did the writer do the dishes at the beginning? A. Because he had a hard life. B. Because the dishwasher broke. C. Because his father asked him to do it. D. Because he didn’t like doing other work. 2. What do the underlined words “a transformation” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. An accident. B. A problem. C. A change. D. An agreement. 3. What is the correct order of the following events? ①I enjoyed doing the dishes. ②We got a new dishwasher. ③I did the dishes in a hurry. ④I decided to help my mom. A. ④③②① B. ④②③① C. ①④②③ D. ①②④③ 4. What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the passage? A. To tell why he loves his family. B. To show how he can wash the dishes. C. To show when he washes dishes by hand. D. To tell what he’s learnt from washing the dishes. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述了一个关于洗碗的故事，以及作者通过洗碗获得的感悟和成长。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“About a year ago, our family dishwasher broke. My dad had just left for a work trip, so I offered to do the dishes by hand to help my busy mum.”可知，作者一开始因为洗碗机坏了才做饭后洗碗的工作。故选B。 【2题详解】 词义猜测题。根据划线词前“At first, doing the dishes greatly annoyed me.”以及划线词后的“So even when we did finally buy a new dishwasher, I still kept washing the dishes by hand after dinner.”可知，作者最开始不喜欢洗碗，划线词后面提到了家里买了一台新洗碗机，但是晚饭后作者仍然坚持用手洗碗，因此，划线词是说作者因洗碗有了内心的变化，划线词表示“变化”。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“so I offered to do the dishes by hand to help my busy mum.”可知，作者决定帮妈妈洗碗；根据“ I was in a rush to get them done because there was endless work waiting for me to do.”可知，初期洗碗很匆忙；根据“So even when we did finally buy a new dishwasher, I still kept washing the dishes by hand after dinner.”可知，后来买了新的洗碗机，但是作者最终享受做洗碗这件事，因此正确的顺序是④③②①。故选A。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其根据“Standing in the same place every day, washing the dishes by hand has been more calming and meaningful than I could have ever imagined.”以及“Now I’m able to get myself out of all my worries and put myself more wholeheartedly into enjoying the simple task.”可知，作者通过洗碗的过程描述，分享洗碗这件事带给他的心得体会和内心的变化。故选D。 主题05 人与自我——个体心理与情感发展 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州市杭州中学·期中） Chip was in first grade when I arrived at his school as a counselor (辅导员). It was shocking to me that he was described as an angry, uncontrollable and evil (惹人厌的) boy. How could such a little boy, after being in school only one year, be considered “evil”? Over the next several months, I came to know Chip well enough to see that he was neither evil nor uncontrollable. But, one day, Chip threw a chair at his teacher and was sent to my office. I asked him what made him do this. He replied that his teacher hated him. He felt there was no way to ever get her to like him. I asked him if he would tell his teacher this. He nodded, and we called her into my office. When the teacher came, I encouraged Chip to express his feelings. He then said that he knew he was a very, very bad boy, and he didn’t think anyone could ever like him. His teacher listened to him with heartfelt compassion. Then she gave him a big warm hug, telling him she didn’t hate him at all and, actually, she cared very much about him. Only sometimes Chip’s behavior really scared her. It was clear to both Chip and me that she really meant it. I put my left arm on his shoulders and the right hand on his heart. I told him how wonderful and lovely I saw him to be. I praised how special and brave he was to express his hurt feelings. As I was speaking to him, his whole body came to rest on my right hand next to his heart. It was a moment in time unlike anything I had experienced before. From then on, I’m pleased to see his behavior improved through the rest of school years. A child’s mind is clear and sensitive. He receives whatever others say without protection. It is as easy to consider someone hopeless as it is to consider him able in his own special way. 1. From Paragraph 1, we can infer that ________. A. Chip was well-known at school B. Chip trusted the writer very much C. the writer thought Chip must be a good student D. the writer thought differently about Chip 2. What was the correct order in which these events happened? a. We called Chip’s teacher into my office. b. Chip’s teacher gave him a big warm hug. c. Chip was brave to express his hurt feelings. d. Chip threw a chair at his teacher. A. a-c-b-d B. d-a-c-b C. d-a-b-c D. a-d-c-b 3. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 shows that Chip ________. A. accepted the writer B. wanted a rest C. was quite afraid D. felt a little nervous 4. What can we learn from the passage? A. No pains, no gains. B. Love me, love my dog. C. Expect higher, act better. D. Where there is a will, there is a way. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文通过Chip的故事说明如果我们对他人有更高的期望，他们可能会表现得更好，即“期望更高，行动更好”。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“It was shocking to me that he was described as an angry, uncontrollable and evil (惹人厌的) boy.”以及“Over the next several months, I came to know Chip well enough to see that he was neither evil nor uncontrollable.”可知，作者对Chip的看法是不一样的。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“But, one day, Chip threw a chair at his teacher and was sent to my office.”可知，Chip先是扔了椅子被送到办公室；根据“I asked him if he would tell his teacher this.”可知，接着叫了他的老师来；根据“He then said that he knew he was…His teacher listened to him with heartfelt compassion. Then she gave him a big warm hug”可知，Chip表达了他的感受，最后老师给了他一个拥抱。 故选B。 【3题详解】 词句猜测题。根据后面的描述“From then on, I’m pleased to see his behavior improved through the rest of school years.”可知，Chip后来的行为得到了改善，说明Chip接受了辅导员的帮助，他的行为表示接纳和信任。 故选A。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。文章通过Chip的故事说明如果我们对他人有更高的期望，他们可能会表现得更好，即“期望更高，行动更好”。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江宁波市余姚市六校·期中） “BANG!” the door caused a reverberation (回声). It was just standing there, with Father standing on one side, and I on the other side. We were both in great anger. “Jack! Never set foot in this house again!” shouted Father. With tears in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street. The street lights were shining, causing my feeling of sadness. I walked about, knowing nowhere to go. A young father who held a child in his arm walked past me. I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space: happy and carefree (无忧无虑). But now…I don’t know whether it is because I have grown up or because Dad is getting old. We are just like two persons coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened. I walked in the streets. My heart was frozen on this hot summer night. I walked on. There were fewer and fewer people on the streets. When I finally reached the apartment block in which I lived, I saw that light was still on. I thought to myself, “Is father waiting for me or is he still angry with me?” In fact, it was nothing. Perhaps, Dad was throwing away some of his old stamps. Perhaps he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps. All the lights were off except Father’s. Dad was always like this. Maybe he didn’t know how to express himself. After shouting at me, he never showed any moments of regret (后悔). However, after an argument he has the habit of tucking (给……盖被子) me in while I am sleeping. He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature. The light was still on. “Am I wrong?” With the key in hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door, tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that iron door that I have imagined between us did not exist at all. Love—it is second to none. 1. Jack felt ________while walking alone on the streets. A. lonely and sad B. nervous and bored C. worried and tired D. afraid and weak 2. The underlined sentence shows that ________. A. it’s Father’s way to express his regret and love B. Father felt worried about his son C. Father couldn’t fall asleep after the argument D. Father didn’t care what his son thought 3. Which of the following is the right order? a. I opened the door and went into the house. b. Sadly I ran out into the street. c. I reached the place where I lived and saw the light was still on. d. I walked about in the streets without any aim. A. bcda B. bdca C. bacd D. bcad 4. From the passage we can learn that ________. A. Father didn’t agree with Jack’s stamp collection B. the story happened on a very cold evening C. Father is actually kind to his son in his heart D. Jack had a failed and unhappy childhood 【答案】1. A 2. A 3. B 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了作者和父亲争吵之后跑出了家，但是作者回到家发现父亲还在开着灯等自己，这让作者意识到父亲在内心是爱自己的。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The street lights were shining, causing my feeling of sadness. I walked about, knowing nowhere to go.”以及“There were fewer and fewer people on the streets.”可知他独自走在街上时，他感到孤独和伤心。故选A。 【2题详解】 词义猜测题。根据“After shouting at me, he never showed any moments of regret (后悔). However, after an argument he has the habit of tucking (给……盖被子) me in while I am sleeping. ”可知在对我大喊大叫之后，他从未表现出任何后悔的时刻，然而，在争吵之后，他有在我睡觉的时候给我盖被子的习惯，这就是父亲对儿子表示懊悔和爱的方式。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.”以及“The street lights were shining, causing my feeling of sadness. I walked about, knowing nowhere to go.”可知他伤心地跑到了街上，四处走动，不知该何去何从，故bd排前两位，排除ACD。故选B。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据“After shouting at me, he never showed any moments of regret (后悔). However, after an argument he has the habit of tucking (给……盖被子) me in while I am sleeping. ”以及“The light was still on”可知虽然作者和父亲发生争吵，父亲毫无悔意，但是当作者睡着时，父亲回给他盖被子，当作者冲动地离开家，父亲还是会留着灯等作者回来，由此可见，在父亲的内心里，他对儿子还是很仁慈的。故选C。 主题06 人与社会——文化交流，体验与贡献 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江宁波市第十五中学·期中） I’m a foreign student at Ningbo University. Can you guess what I’m majoring in? It’s Chinese Language and Literature! When I was young, I found a book in the library, Journey to the West. The story about Tang Monk and his three disciples (徒弟) was so fascinating. After I finished high school, I decided to come to China. But my parents didn’t understand me. In their minds, China was still a developing country, and they couldn’t see why I would like to go there. This July, China had a 72/144-hour visa-free (免签) policy for foreigners, so I invited my parents to travel in China. We started our journey from Ningbo where Ningbo University is located. We went to Tianyige Museum, China’s oldest private library and the Moon Lake Park, feeling the rich history of China. After that, we flew to Chengdu. We visited cute giant pandas and even had the chance to feed them bamboo. We also tried the delicious and spicy Sichuan hot pot, which was truly a unique experience. Finally, we took the high-speed train to Beijing. The train ride was smooth, quiet, and fast. Both my parents and I enjoyed the ride very much. In Beijing, we visited the Forbidden City and Tian’an men Square. Beijing is a modern city, yet it still has its ancient beauty. On the way to the airport, my mother left her passport on the subway. Thankfully, the subway staff were very friendly and quickly found the lost passport. They even delivered it to the airport for us. When it came time for our tearful goodbye, my parents said to me, “Now we understand your choice, and we fully support you.” 1. How many cities did the writer and her parents visit? A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six. 2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The author’s father lost his passport in the taxi. B. The author and her parents visited Chengdu first. C. The author’s parents thought that Beijing was old and boring. D. The author and her parents took the high-speed train to Beijing 3. What is the attitude of the author’s parents at the end of their journey? A. Afraid. B. Happy. C. Don’t care. D. Supportive. 4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. My Parents and Me B. Why I came to China C. My Family Journey to China D. My University Life in Ningbo 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章讲述了一名在宁波大学读书的留学生和父母在中国的旅行经历，包括他们访问的城市以及所见所闻，以及其父母对中国态度的转变。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“We started our journey from Ningbo…we flew to Chengdu…Finally, we took the high-speed train to Beijing.”可知，作者和父母去了宁波，成都，北京三个城市。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Finally, we took the high-speed train to Beijing.”可知，作者和父母乘坐高铁前往北京。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Now we understand your choice, and we fully support you.”可知，旅行最后，作者的父母理解他的选择，并全力支持他。故选D。 【4题详解】 最佳标题题。文章第一段“so I invited my parents to travel in China”作者邀请父母来中国旅游，接下来文章介绍了他们的行程，故本文主要讲述了作者和父母的中国之旅。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江绍兴市上虞区·期中） 61-year-old American Brian Linden wears many hats: traveler, businessman, educator, writer, and founder of the Linden Center hotel. Having lived in a village in South China’s Yunnan province for nearly twenty years, he now considers himself as one of the “cool new Dali people”. Born and raised in Chicago, Linden first visited China in 1984. He received a scholarship (奖学金) from the Chinese government and came to study in Beijing. During his stay, he was deeply attracted by Chinese culture and would love to be its communicator. After working and traveling in over 100 countries, he gave up his job in the US, sold his house and moved to China with his wife and two sons in 2004. He wanted to find a place and create a new lifestyle. After a tour around China, Linden and his wife finally chose Xizhou, a small town not far from Dali. “I’m a fan of China’s traditional buildings. Xizhou is a beautiful town with hundreds of old buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Traditions here remain as alive as ever and the local people treat me like family,” said Linden. With the help of the Dali government, Linden put all his money into repairing a traditional Bai-style house into a hotel for foreign tourists. Now the house is known as Linden Center hotel. It provides international education projects for European and American schools. It also opens 50% of its space to the public, creating a place for more people to communicate with the villagers. It offers free English classes to villagers once a week. When talking about his future plans, Linden said he wants to do more to share with the world the beauty of China. “Our goal is to turn Xizhou into a window for foreigners to learn about China,” said Linden. “I hope that through my efforts, more people can love China.” 1. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs? A. Linden enjoys wearing different hats. B. Linden was born in Yunnan province. C. Linden is truly interested in Chinese culture. D. Linden has built many buildings in the village. 2. Why did Linden come to Xizhou with his family? A. He wanted to find a good job. B. He planned to have a different lifestyle. C. His children wanted to get better education. D. His wife expected to live in traditional buildings. 3. What can villagers do in Linden Center hotel? A. They can learn English there. B. They can stay in the hotel for free. C. They can often communicate with Linden. D. They can get education project from abroad. 4. What is Linden probably going to do according to the passage? A. Encourage villagers to learn English. B. Work as an English teacher in Xizhou. C. Travel around China to get more experience. D. Help more foreigners understand China better. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了定居中国大理的美国作家、旅行家、商人以及教育者——布莱恩·林登。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段和第二段内容可知，Linden对中国文化有浓厚的兴趣，因为他被其深深吸引，并且想要成为文化的传递者。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“He wanted to find a place and create a new lifestyle.”可知，Linden放弃了美国的工作和房子，来到中国是为了创造一种新的生活方式。故选B。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“It offers free English classes to villagers once a week.”可知，Linden Center酒店为村民每周提供一次免费的英语课程。故选A。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“When talking about his future plans, Linden said he wants to do more to share with the world the beauty of China. ‘Our goal is to turn Xizhou into a window for foreigners to learn about China,’ said Linden. ‘I hope that through my efforts, more people can love China.’ ”可知，Linden 的目标是通过他的努力，让更多人了解中国，因此他将来可能会帮助更多外国人更好地理解中国。故选D。 主题07 人与自然——环境与自然体验 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江宁波市江北区惠贞书院·期中） “Henry! Knock it off! If you do that one more time, I’m going to throw you out of this boat,” warned Cameron angrily. “Yeah, right,” said Henry and half-heartedly rowed the boat up the river. Henry and Cameron were chosen to be partners, but they certainly weren’t friends. Cameron looked down on Henry and spent his time at summer camp keeping away from him. Henry never followed the rules, and that drove Cameron crazy. Cameron hated the fact that the boat ride was at least 5 miles long. Just then Cameron felt some small drops of water again on his neck. “Henry!” shouted Cameron loudly. “I said to leave me alone.” “I’m not doing anything!” answered Henry coolly. “If you look up, you will see that Mother Nature is touching you with water.” Sure enough, when Cameron looked up, he could see light rain coming down. Things got quiet in the boat after that. Before long, the small drops turned into large ones, and thunder and lightning began racing across the sky. Cameron didn’t know what to do. All he remembered was hearing stories about never to be on the water during a lightning storm. There was nothing in sight. Where could they get shelter? At that moment, Henry took over. He guided Cameron to control the boat towards some small wooden houses up ahead. By the time they reached the houses, they were all wet. Lightning continued to flash and they took shelter in the house. 1. According to the story, Cameron and Henry _________. A. both enjoyed the boat ride B. worked together to solve a problem C. were friends with each other D. knew each other for a long time 2. Why didn’t Cameron like Henry? A. Because Henry rowed the boat half-heartedly. B. Because Henry warned Cameron angrily. C. Because Henry always broke the rules. D. Because Henry was crazy about rowing. 3. What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “get shelter” in the last paragraph? A. get some food to eat B. get a place to stay safe C. get someone’s help D. get some water to drink 4. According to the passage, which is the right order? a. Cameron and Henry were safe in a house. b. Cameron and Henry rowed the boat carelessly. c. A light rain became lightning storm. d. Cameron and Henry became partners. A. c-b-d-a B. b-d-c-a C. b-d-a-c D. d-b-c-a 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了原本不是朋友的Henry和Cameron被选为搭档一起划船，在划船过程中遇到困难一起解决的故事。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Henry and Cameron were chosen to be partners, but they certainly weren’t friends.”可知，Henry和Cameron是搭档，一起解决问题，故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Henry never followed the rules, and that drove Cameron crazy.”可知，Henry从不遵守规则，这使得Cameron发疯，这就是Cameron不喜欢Henry的原因，故选C。 【3题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“There was nothing in sight. Where could they get shelter?”以及前文内容可知Henry和Cameron遇到电闪雷鸣，雨渐渐变大的情况，需要有地方躲藏，即“找到安全的地方”，故选B。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Henry and Cameron were chosen to be partners”可知，Henry和Cameron先是成为了搭档，“Cameron and Henry rowed the boat carelessly.”一起粗心地划船，“A light rain became lightning storm.”后遇到小雨，逐渐地变成了闪电风暴，“Lightning continued to flash and they took shelter in the house.”但最终他们找到了一所房子，在里面很安全。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江东阳市·期中） I stood by the window, looking at the gray sky and snowy ground. A woman crossed the street, with a thick scarf, looking cold and unhappy. The morning was ideal for reading, so I turned on the light and lay in bed with a book. The phone rang, and I heard my mum agree to something, mentioning my name. Curious, I wondered what was happening. Mum entered and told me Uncle Sam was taking me to Sparrow Hills. Unwilling to leave on such a cold day, I hesitated (犹豫) but didn’t want to disappoint Mum, so I put on my blue sweater. The doorbell rang, and Uncle Sam asked if I was ready. “I suppose,” I replied, grabbing a warm wool hat. We headed to the station, catching the train to Sparrow Hills. The train is warm, and my body started to relax. “Can we just stay on the train?” I said as the train stopped. Uncle Sam softly pulled me up and said, “You will miss all the fun.” Outside, the wind was blowing strongly. The trees were shining and they swung in the wind. “I don’t know how long I can stay out here,” I said as we started to walk uphill. He pulled me closer to the trees and said, “Listen!” At first, I heard only the wind. Then came a jingling and chiming (叮叮当当). “That’s the music in winter,” My uncle said. I pulled my hat up to free my ears. The branches (树枝) sounded like hundreds of bells ringing, jingling and chiming. I was surprised and I stood still, looking at the icy branches hitting each other and leaves swinging in the wind. Then we climbed to the top of Sparrow Hills and looked down. The snow-covered trees made buildings appear brighter. Then the sun broke through the clouds. “The sun is shining!” I shouted. Uncle Sam smiled and said, “The sun is always shining. You just need to climb high enough to see it.” 1. Why did the writer mention the old woman in Paragraph 1? A. To show how lonely she was. B. To show how much she loved reading. C. To show how cold the day was. D. To show how poor the old woman was. 2. What’s the music in winter according to the passage? A. The sound of the train passing nearby. B. The sound of the wind in the mountains. C. The sound of snow falling from the trees. D. The sound of branches and leaves in the wind. 3. How did Marina’s feelings change in the story? A. bored→angry-excited B. worried→pleased→sad C. unhappy→surprised→excited D. unhappy→peaceful→surprised 4. What can we infer (推断) from the story? A. Marina would begin to like going out in winter. B. Marina would prefer to sleep at home in winter. C. Uncle Sam would never take Marina outside again. D. Marina’s mum wasn’t sure if Marina would have fun at first. 【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C 4. A 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了阴冷冬日，作者本欲在家看书，却意外被叔叔带去麻雀山。起初抗拒，后被山顶美景和阳光震撼，领悟到积极面对生活的道理。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据“I stood by the window, looking at the gray sky and snowy ground. A woman crossed the street, with a thick scarf, looking cold and unhappy.”可知，第一段中提到年老的妇人是为了表示那天天气有多冷。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The branches (树枝) sounded like hundreds of bells ringing, jingling and chiming. I was surprised and I stood still, looking at the icy branches hitting each other and leaves swinging in the wind.”可知，冬季的“音乐”是指冰冷的树枝相互撞击发出的“叮叮当当”的声音，故选D。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Unwilling to leave on such a cold day, I hesitated (犹豫) but didn’t want to disappoint Mum, so I put on my blue sweater.”可知，作者不想在这么冷的天气出去，所以应是不开心的；根据“I was surprised and I stood still, looking at the icy branches hitting each other and leaves swinging in the wind.”可知，作者很惊讶；根据“‘The sun is shining!’ I shouted.”可知，站在山顶看到阳光灿烂，作者很激动。故选C。 【4题详解】 推理判断题，根据“I pulled my hat up to free my ears...I was surprised and I stood still, looking at the icy branches hitting each other and leaves swinging in the wind.”和最后1段“‘The sun is shining!’ I shouted.”可知，这里的“阳光灿烂”不仅是天气的描述，也是作者心境的体现，说明作者心情美好，所以推断，作者会开始喜欢在冬天外出，故选A。 主题08 人与自我——个人追求和爱与牺牲 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江宁波蛟川书院·期中） If you walk in the Peking University (北京大学)，you are likely to meet a boy carrying a big bottle of water and a bag of buns (馒头) in his hand. He is ordinary in his looks and wearing, but uncommon in maths achievement. He is Wei Dongyi, a teacher and a math talent in the Peking University. He is known by the public for an interview. He was asked to cheer up the high school students who were about to take the Chinese gaokao, and he just said “Welcome to Peking University. I don’t know what else to say.” It was later learned that this shy boy once won gold medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad (国际奥林匹克数学竞赛). Because of this, he was invited to study at Harvard University, but he refused. His reason is also simple: “I don’t want to go abroad”. Wei’s father is a math professor. This influenced him in some ways. When he was young, he was interested in math while other children loved playing toys. He is a big fan of math. He was always found reading math books by his classmates. Although he was so successful, his life can’t be simpler! He doesn’t like social media (社交媒体) or going to parties. He always takes a bottle of water and refills it with drinking water simply because it is good for the environment. This genius lives in his own world. He doesn’t care about how much he got or outside opinions but he loves his country and math. He is willing to put his whole life into solving math problems. 1. If you want to have a talk with Wei Dongyi, which of the following might interest him most? A. The most popular cloth style. B. The delicious food in canteen. C. Your friend’s birthday party. D. A math problem you met yesterday. 2. Why does Wei Dongyi always carry a bottle of water? A. Because he likes drinking water. B. Because this can protect the environment. C. Because it is convenient to take. D. Because he wants to save some money. 3. What does the underlined word “genius” mean? A. Talent. B. Star. C. Child. D. Fan. 4. What kind of life does Wei Dongyi have? A. Boring and strange. B. Interesting but hard. C. Busy but happy. D. Simple and meaningful. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了北大天才韦东奕，他的意外走红，让人们看到他粗茶淡饭背后的的精神富足。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“He is ordinary in his looks and wearing, but uncommon in maths achievement. He is Wei Dongyi, a teacher and a math talent in the Peking University.”可知，韦东奕是北大的一名数学老师，所以如果你说数学方面的事情会引起他的兴趣，故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“He always takes a bottle of water and refills it with drinking water simply because it is good for the environment.”可知，他总是拿一瓶水，再装满饮用水，仅仅是因为这对环境有好处。故选B。 【3题详解】 词义猜测题。根据“This genius lives in his own world. He doesn’t care about how much he got or outside opinions but he loves his country and math. He is willing to put his whole life into solving math problems.”及全文内容可知，这位天才活在自己的世界里。他不在乎自己得到了多少或外界的意见，但他热爱自己的国家和数学。他愿意把一生都花在解决数学问题上。所以genius意思是“天才”，故选A。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据“He is ordinary in his looks and wearing, but uncommon in maths achievement...He doesn’t care about how much he got or outside opinions but he loves his country and math. He is willing to put his whole life into solving math problems.”可知，他外貌和穿着普通，但是在数学方面有卓越的成就，他不在乎自己得到了多少或外界的意见，但他热爱自己的国家和数学。他愿意把一生都花在解决数学问题上。所以他的生活简单但有意义，故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江衢州市柯城区巨化中学·期中） Delia was a young pianist. Her husband, Joe, was a young artist. Each of them was taking lessons: Joe with a famous art teacher, and Delia with a great pianist from Germany. Their teachers were the very best, so lessons were expensive, more than they could really afford, but ... when you love your art, nothing is too much. But soon the money began to run out, and they couldn’t afford the lessons any more. Then one day Delia came back home and told Joe that she had met a man, whose daughter Sally, wanted to learn the piano, and he was going to pay her $50 an hour. “Delia,” Joe said, “I’ll be much happier if you keep up your lessons.” Delia said it didn’t matter. “When I’ve had some money, I’ll continue.” But Joe also decided to stop his lessons, to draw pictures and sell them. A few days later, Joe came home and proudly took $200 from his pocket. “I met a man from Vermont,” he said, “who bought one of my pictures. And he wants to buy more!” So the two of them were very happy. They didn’t have to worry any more about money. Then, one day, Joe came home and saw that Delia’s hand was wrapped in a bandage (绷带). He asked her what had happened. “Oh,” said Delia. “My student, Sally, asked me to make some coffee for her. I dropped the coffee and burned my hand. Sally went straight to the drugstore and got this bandage for me.” “Delia, what have you been doing the last two weeks?” Joe asked. She tried not to tell him, but the tears came. “Oh Joe, I couldn’t get any students, so I worked as a waitress in a restaurant. Today, I burned my hand with hot water. So I can’t work any more. But we’ll still have money from the man in Vermont, won’t we?” Joe looked at her. “There’s no man in Vermont,” he said. “I’ve been working in a drugstore, and today someone came in to buy bandages for a woman who’d burned her hand. So when I saw you, well, I guessed.” They both laughed. 〔Adapted from a story by O. Henry〕 1. Who are the main characters (人物) of the story ? A. Joe and Sally. B. Delia and O. Henry. C. Delia and Joe. D. Delia and Sally. 2. Which of the following sentences has the same meaning as “run out” in paragraph 3? A. When a document runs out, it’s useless. B. Students run out to see what has happened. C. If our money runs out, we can sell some products. D. The road runs out at the end of the town. 3. Both of them laughed in the end because ________. A. they would go on with their lessons soon B. they had both told lies to make the other happy C. they didn’t have to worry about money any more D. they thought they had done something meaningless 4. From the passage, we can infer (推断) that Delia and Joe are ________. A. helpless B. serious C. impatient D. loving 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了一对年轻的夫妇——Delia和Joe的故事。他们都是艺术爱好者，并为追求艺术而努力。但由于经济问题，他们决定为对方做出牺牲，通过工作来赚钱，从而揭示真相和对彼此的爱。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Delia was a young pianist. Her husband, Joe, was a young artist.”可知，Delia和Joe是这个故事的主要人物。故选C。 【2题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“But soon the money began to run out, and they couldn’t afford the lessons any more.”可知，但很快钱就……了，他们再也付不起学费了，可以推断“run out”意为“用光；耗尽”，与选项C“如果我们的钱用光了，我们可以卖一些产品”中的run out意义一致。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Oh Joe, I couldn’t get any students, so I worked as a waitress in a restaurant. Today, I burned my hand with hot water. So I can’t work any more.” “ ‘There’s no man in Vermont,’ he said. ‘I’ve been working in a drugstore, and today someone came in to buy bandages for a woman who’d burned her hand. So when I saw you, well, I guessed.’ ”可知，Delia谎称自己给学生上钢琴课赚钱，其实是在餐馆当服务员；Joe谎称有位来自佛蒙特的男子买了他的画，其实是在药店工作。为了让对方开心，他们都撒了谎。故选B。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，Delia和Joe为了让对方放心，都撒了善意的谎，他们是“充满爱的”。故选D。 主题01 人与自我——成长 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州保俶塔申花实验学校·期中） I have always been big. I am comfortable with my body but there is a price to pay for being different. In primary school, I was crazy about gymnastics and was actually the team leader in my final year, but I had to make up for my shortcomings. Long after the other girls had left, I would still be in the school hall, trying my best to practice again and again without the coach around. It took months to master the ribbon(带子) and in the early days, I always got my ribbon in a terrible knot(结). However, I carried on and improved a lot. Whenever I went up in a competition, I always got the sense that the crowd did not expect much from an overweight child in front of them. They talked about my weight in low voices. One man even said, "That's the ugliest leotard(紧身衣) I've ever seen and the elephant inside it seems to be much better!" Hearing their words, you could understand my feelings. However, I just kept silent because I decided to let my ribbon do the talking. I worked harder on my ribbon and it showed. I was the winner in National Championship that year, but that was not the best thing I got from hours of tiring practice. The best thing was that my body cannot decide who I am. Society seems to believe that overweight people are unhappy with their weight and have low self-confidence, so they never count much. I do not believe that. I believe I can achieve anything because I am bigger than my body. 1. What team leader was the writer when she was in primary school? A．A soccer team. B．A swimming. C．A basketball. D．A gymnastic team. 2. How did the writer react(回应) to the man's words on her clothing? A．She talked back angrily. B．She changed her clothing. C．She reacted to it with her performance. D．She did nothing but cried. 3. Which is the right order of the following things? ①The crowd talked about the writer's weight. ②The writer was the winner in National Championship. ③The writer was crazy about gymnastics and practiced a lot. ④The writer knew that she could achieve anything because of hard work. A．①②④③ B．③①②④ C．②①③④ D．③②①④ 4. Which words might be the best ones to describe the writer? A．Crazy but shy. B．Unhappy and polite. C．Ugly and big. D．Hardworking and confident. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了作者虽然身材不好，但对体操非常着迷，因此被大家嘲笑，但是她没有放弃，更加的努力练习，后来经过不懈的努力，她获得了全国锦标赛的冠军。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段"Hearing their words, you could understand my feelings. However, I just kept silent because I decided to let my ribbon do the talking. I worked harder on my ribbon and it showed."可知，听了这些话，作者只是保持沉默，她决定让她的丝带说话，变得更努力，所以是作者决定她用表演来回应，故选D。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据I was the winner in National Championship that year, but that was not the best thing I got from hours of tiring practice. The best thing was that my body cannot decide who I am. Society seems to believe that overweight people are unhappy with their weight and have low self-confidence, so they never count much那年我是全国锦标赛的冠军，但这并不是我从几个小时的疲惫训练中得到的最好的东西。最好的事情是我的身体无法决定我是谁。社会似乎认为超重的人对自己的体重不满意并且缺乏自信，因此他们从不重视自己的体重，可知她用自己的表演对此做出了反应。故选C。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文中"In primary school, I was crazy about gymnastics…"、"They talked about my weight in low voices."、"I was the winner in National Championship that year"和" I believe I can achieve anything because I am bigger than my body."可知，这位作家虽然身材不好，但对体操非常着迷，所以经常努力练习。在一次表演中，因为她比其他孩子都重，所以大家都在谈论她的体重。后来经过不懈的努力，她获得了全国锦标赛的冠军。她明白了原来可以通过努力获得任何东西，所以正确顺序为③①②④，故选B。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据文中"I would still be in the school hall, trying my best to practice again and again without the coach around."作者在学校的礼堂里，尽最大的努力练习一次又一次，可知她是努力的；又根据" I believe I can achieve anything because I am bigger than my body."可知，是自信的，故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州风帆中学·期中） He was 11 years old and went fishing every chance he got at his family’s small house on an island in the middle of a New Hampshire lake. On the day before the bass (鲈鱼) season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening. Before long, when his pole bent over, he knew something huge was on the other end. His father watched his son with admiration as he successfully lifted the fish from the water. The boy and his father looked at the handsome fish, the fish jumped up and down in the moonlight. The father looked at his watch. It was 10 P.M.- two hours before the season opened. He looked at the fish, then at the boy. “You will have to put it back,” he said. “I have never seen such a big fish before,” cried the boy. “There will be other fish”, said his father. The boy looked around the lake. No other fishermen or boats were anywhere around in the moonlight. He looked again at his father. Even though no one had seen them, nor could anyone ever know what time he caught the fish, and he could tell by his father’s voice that it couldn’t be changed. He slowly put the bass into the water. That was 34 years ago. And he has never again caught such a beautiful fish as the one he did that night long ago. But he does see the fish again and again--every time he faces a question of ethics (道德准则). As his father taught him, ethics are simple matters of right and wrong, but the practice of doing right is difficult. 1. Why did the father ask the son to put the fish back? A. Because someone knew when they went fishing. B. Because it was not a right time to take the bass away. C. Because the fish jumped up and down in the moonlight. D. Because the fish was too big for them to take away. 2. How did the boy feel when his father asked him to put the bass back into the lake? A. Excited. B. Sad. C. Worried. D. Nervous. 3. What does the underlined word “it”most probably refer to? A. Catching the fish. B. Putting the fish back. C. Looking around the lake. D. Changing the father’s decision. 4. What’s the writer’s purpose of telling the story? A. To tell us the boy has a happy childhood. B. To tell us getting a handsome fish is a very great experience. C. To tell us to do the right thing when we face a question of ethics. D. To tell us the practice of ethics is only simple matters of right and wrong. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. B 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了在男孩11岁那年，在鲈鱼季节开始的前一天晚上，男孩钓到了大鱼却被父亲要求放回水里，因为还没有到开渔时间。通过这件事情，父亲教育儿子要严守规则，以及儿子在后来人生成功道路上所受的影响。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“It was 10 P.M.- two hours before the season opened.”可知，父亲要求儿子把鱼放回去是因为钓鱼季节还未开始，即时间不对，故选B。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据“‘I have never seen such a big fish before,’ cried the boy.”可以推测，男孩感到伤心，因为他钓到了生平未见的大鱼，却不能留住，故选B。 【3题详解】 词义猜测题。根据前文父亲说的“You will have to put it back,”以及划线词后的“He slowly put the bass into the water.”可知，it指的是将鱼放回去这一行为，故选B。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，文章通过父亲让男孩把钓到的鱼放回去的故事，传达了在面对道德问题时要做正确的事情的重要性，故选C。 Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·浙江宁波宋诏桥中学·期中） Tim was known for his special talent in painting, but he was also known for his lack of confidence. He often hid his paintings, fearing they would not be good enough for others to see. One day, an art competition was announced (宣布) in the village. Tim’s friends and family encouraged him to join in, but he was unsure, doubting his abilities. His grandfather, a wise old man, noticed Tim’s hesitation and took him to the village stream. “Look at the stream, Tim,” said his grandfather. “Do you see how the water flows smoothly, even when it meets rocks? It never gives up. It finds a way around or over them.” Tim watched the water, understanding the lesson. His grandfather continued, “Your talent is like the water. It’s powerful and beautiful. Don’t let fear block your path. Flow like the water, and let your talent shine.” Inspired (受启发) by his grandfather’s words, Tim decided to enter the competition. He painted with all his heart, pouring his emotions into the painting. When the day of the competition came, he handed in his painting, still nervous but determined (坚定的). The results were announced, and to everyone’s surprise, Tim won the first prize. His painting was admired for its depth and emotion. Tim learned a valuable lesson that day: confidence comes from within, and it’s important to believe in oneself. From then on, Tim never hid his paintings again. He became a well-known artist, always remembering the day his grandfather taught him to flow like water, overcoming every difficulty with determination. 1. Why did Tim hide his paintings? A. He lacked confidence. B. He didn’t want to show off. C. He wanted to improve his paintings. D. He thought his paintings were too well-known. 2. Which of the following can best describe Tim’s grandfather? A. Smart and outgoing. B. Wise and encouraging. C. Talented and confident. D. Hard-working and smart. 3. What is the main idea of the story? A. The importance of participating in art competitions. B. The journey of an artist from self-doubt to confidence. C. The role of a wise grandfather in a young artist’s life. D. The influence of winning a competition on an artist’s life. 4. What can we learn from Tim’s story? A. Many hands make light work. B. Where there is a will, there is a way. C. Confidence is a gift that others give us. D. Success comes only through natural talent. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. B 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲了Tim从对自己的才华不自信，在他爷爷的鼓励下最终获得自信的故事。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Tim was known for his special talent in painting, but he was also known for his lack of confidence. He often hid his paintings, fearing they would not be good enough for others to see.”可知，Tim之所以藏他的画是因为他缺乏自信。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“His grandfather, a wise old man”以及第五段“Inspired (受启发) by his grandfather’s words”可知，Tim的爷爷很有智慧且善于鼓励人。故选B。 【3题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲了Tim从对自己的才华不自信，在他爷爷的鼓励下最终获得自信的心路历程。故选B。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Tim learned a valuable lesson that day: confidence comes from within, and it’s important to believe in oneself.”以及最后一段“always remembering the day his grandfather taught him to flow like water, overcoming every difficulty with determination.”可知，毅力和信心最终让Tim获得成功。故选B。 主题02 人与社会——社会互助与邻里关系 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州春雷中学·期中） The mountains where I live are full of curvy (弯曲的) and dangerous roads. I was driving down one of those roads last spring. Days of rain made the ground slippery to drive on. As I turned around a curve, I saw a tree that had fallen across the road. It blocked my way. I hit the brakes (刹车) and slowly drove around it. Then I stopped. I knew it was only a matter of time before someone driving faster than I was would run into that tree. I got out of my car and tried to pull the tree into the ditch (沟)，but it was too big and heavy to move. I didn’t know what to do. But 30 seconds later, a white truck appeared and pulled over. Out stepped a young man. “You need a chainsaw (电锯)?” he asked. I said, “Yes!” He pulled one out of the back of his truck. For the next few minutes, he cut the tree into several parts while I carried them across the road and dropped them on the other side. “You never know when you will need a chainsaw,” I joked while my new friend smiled and put his chainsaw back in the truck. I waved goodbye and watched him drive of before heading back to my own car. In this life, you never know when you will need a chainsaw. You do know, however, when you will need a kind and loving heart. 1. What was the road like last spring? A. Curvy and slippery. B. Smooth and clean. C. Straight but wet. D. Dry but dangerous. 2. Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? ①I didn’t go on my way until watching him drive off. ②I failed to move the big and heavy tree into the ditch. ③A fallen tree across the road blocked my way. ④A man cut the tree into parts with a chainsaw. A. ④②③① B. ③②①④ C. ③②④① D. ③④②① 3. Which word can best describe the writer’s feeling at the end of the passage? A. Worried. B. Surprised. C. Relaxed. D. Grateful. 4. What is the best title for the passage? A. A useful chainsaw. B. A kind and helpful act. C. A scary accident. D. A dangerous and tiring journey. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者驾车在山路上被一棵树挡住了去路，作者不知所措，在一位年轻人的帮助下，作者顺利移走了树木，继续前行。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The mountains where I live are full of curvy (弯曲的) and dangerous roads. I was driving down one of those roads last spring. Days of rain made the ground slippery to drive on.”可知，山上的道路很弯曲，雨后路面变得很滑。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据“I saw a tree that had fallen across the road. It blocked my way.”“I got out of my car and tried to pull the tree into the ditch (沟)，but it was too big and heavy to move. I didn’t know what to do.”“he cut the tree into several parts”及“I waved goodbye and watched him drive of before heading back to my own car.”可知，本文的正确顺序为：马路对面一棵倒下的树挡住了我的去路，我没能把那棵又大又重的树移到沟里，一个人用链锯把树锯成了两半，直到看着他开车离开我才上路。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据“I waved goodbye and watched him drive of before heading back to my own car.”及“In this life, you never know when you will need a chainsaw. You do know, however, when you will need a kind and loving heart.”可知，作者因为遇到了帮助他的人而心存感激。故选D。 【4题详解】 最佳标题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了作者驾车在山路上被一棵树挡住了去路，作者不知所措，在一位年轻人的帮助下，作者顺利移走了树木，继续前行，故本文的最佳标题应为“一种善良而有益的行为”。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州滨江区·期中） Ms. Smith was walking her dog, Lucky, past our yard. I touched Lucky gently. “You OK, Lucky? You were barking your head off half the afternoon.” Ms. Smith raised her eyebrows (眉毛). “Really? I hope Lucky didn’t trouble you.” I shook my head. “No, I just noticed it because he usually doesn’t bark much.” The next day, while I was playing the piano, Lucky barked again. I checked but found nothing. I called Ms. Smith at work. She came and took Lucky to the animal doctor. After dinner, Ms. Smith stopped by our house. “Lucky is fine. I had the animal doctor check him out. He said Lucky probably misses Leo.” Ms. Smith’s son, Leo, had started college in September. “Lucky still sleeps in Leo’s bedroom every night. He even looks under the covers for Leo. I’ll have the TV on tomorrow, which should help.” When I got off the bus the next day, I could hear it loud and clear: Lucky’s barking. After calling Ms. Smith, I look Lucky for a walk. We walked around the park three times before the dog calmed down. He kept nuzzling (蹭) my hand. “What’s going on?” I asked. “I wish I could understand you. Missing Leo isn’t your only problem, or you would bark all the time. What are you trying to say, Lucky?” Suddenly, I remembered that I used to see him and Leo playing in their yard every day when I’d get off the bus. “You’re used to chasing (追赶) that ball, aren’t you? You used to do that every afternoon. You want to play!” But Leo was at college, and his mom couldn’t come home early every day. “Poor Lucky,” I said. Maybe they could hire (雇佣) someone, I thought. Then I remembered that college is expensive. Maybe there was another way. Walking toward their house, I remembered Leo teaching me how to throw a baseball. Suddenly, what I needed to do to help was clear. Now, every afternoon, ▲ . And he brings it back—just like he was born to do. It’s been a long time since I’ve heard him barking. 1. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. Lucky played outside in the afternoon. B. Lucky looked for his owner all the afternoon. C. Lucky slept in the yard all the afternoon. D. Lucky barked a lot in the afternoon. 2. What would Ms. Smith do for Lucky after visiting the animal doctor? A. Keep the TV on for him. B. Take him for more walks. C. Ask Leo for help. D. Find someone to play with him. 3. What’s the correct order of the following activities? ①Ms. Smith took Lucky to the animal doctor. ②Leo went to college in September. ③I knew clearly how to help Lucky. ④I walked Lucky around the park. A. ④①③② B. ④③①② C. ②①④③ D. ②④①③ 4. Which can be the best to fill in the blank ▲ in the last paragraph? A. Lucky plays the ball himself in the yard. B. I spend time throwing the ball to Lucky. C. Ms. Smith takes Lucky for a walk outside. D. Leo returns home and plays with Lucky. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了史密斯太太的狗因没人陪它玩球而长时间吠叫，最终作者决定陪它玩球。 【1题详解】 词义猜测题。根据第二段“‘You OK, Lucky? You were barking your head off half the afternoon.’ Ms. Smith raised her eyebrows (眉毛). ‘Really? I hope Lucky didn’t trouble you.’ I shook my head. ‘No, I just noticed it because he usually doesn’t bark much.’”可知，Lucky整个下午都在狂叫，史密斯太太表示希望Lucky没有打扰到作者，作者表示并没有被打扰，他也是刚刚才注意到这个事情。由此可知，it指“Lucky整个下午都在狂叫”这件事。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“I’ll have the TV on tomorrow, which should help.”可知，在带Lucky看过动物医生后，史密斯太太为了Lucky一直开着电视。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“She came and took Lucky to the animal doctor...Ms. Smith’s son, Leo, had started college in September.”和第四段“After calling Ms. Smith, I look Lucky for a walk. We walked around the park three times before the dog calmed down...Suddenly, what I needed to do to help was clear.”可知，事件发生的正确顺序是②①④③。故选C。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“‘You’re used to chasing (追赶) that ball, aren’t you? You used to do that every afternoon. You want to play!’...I remembered Leo teaching me how to throw a baseball. Suddenly, what I needed to do to help was clear.”可知，作者意识到Lucky想要玩球，并记得利奥教他如何扔棒球，突然间，作者知道了需要做什么来帮助Lucky了；再结合第四段“And he brings it back”可推知，空处应表示作者陪Lucky玩球。选项B“我花时间把球扔给Lucky。”符合语境，故选B。 主题03 人与社会——科学技术与安全责任 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州市十三中教育集团·期中） When she was 14 years old, Remya Jose’s life was turned upside down by a family crisis (危机). Remya, who lived in a small village in India, learned that her mother was ill and her father would have to spend his time caring for her. As a result, she and her twin sister had to do most of the housework—including washing clothes. To make things even more difficult, the Jose family couldn’t afford an electric washing machine. Instead, the two girls would have to do the washing all by hand in the local river, and then carefully carry everything back to their home—a task that took several hours. Being a good student interested in engineering, Remya wanted to make a washing machine which could be used without electricity. She started studying electric washers to learn how they worked. Remya then designed (设计) a machine that used bicycle pedals (踏板), she and her father went to a local auto shop. Workers there not only gave her the parts, they helped her make the machine! Here’s how the machine works: Remya used a cylinder (圆筒) to hold the clothes and put it in a cube (立方体). Next, the cylinder cleaned the clothes just like a regular washing machine. Remya’s invention worked! She had created her own human-powered washing machine—and now a task that used to take several hours took only 30 minutes. Remya’s washing machine was chosen from among 25,000 entries as India’s best innovation! She was given India’s National Award and honored by the nation’s former president. The story of this young woman’s creative invention was known around the world. “Remya Jose made a difference,” said Jeanine Thomas of The Borden Project, “Her invention saves time and money for the world’s poor. Her story shows that with creativity, one individual can improve the lives of many.” 1. What was Remya and her twin sister’s main problem? A. Their parents were too busy. B. They couldn’t get good education. C. Their home was far from the river. D. They spent much time washing clothes. 2. Which of the following best shows how Remya solved the problem? ①getting bicycle pedals and chains ②making a human-powered washer ③testing her machine by washing clothes ④studying how washing machines worked A. ③①④② B. ④②①③ C. ①④③② D. ④①②③ 3. What does the underlined word “innovation” in Paragraph 5 most probably mean? A. Prize. B. Invention. C. Request. D. Process. 4. What can we learn from Remya’s story? A. With help, an inventor can win great honor. B. With kindness, one can save the lives of many. C. With courage, a poor girl can change the world. D. With creativity, one can make a great difference. 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B 30. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了印度少女Remya Jose在家庭危机中面对母亲生病的困境，如何凭借自己的创造力和对工程的热爱，发明出无需电力的人力洗衣机，从而减轻了家庭负担。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的描述“As a result, she and her twin sister had to do most of the housework—including washing clothes.…a task that took several hours.”可知，Remya和她的双胞胎妹妹的主要问题是花费大量时间洗衣服。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段和第四段的描述，Remya解决问题的步骤是：首先研究洗衣机的工作原理（④），然后获取自行车踏板和链条（①），接着制作人力洗衣机（②），最后通过洗衣服来测试她的机器（③）。因此，正确的顺序是D选项（④①②③）。故选D。 【3题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第五段中提到“Remya’s washing machine was chosen from among 25,000 entries as India’s best innovation!”可知，Remya的洗衣机从25000件参赛作品中被选为印度最佳创新，因此划线词“innovation”在这里指的是“发明”或“创新”。故选B。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Jeanine Thomas的话“Her invention saves time and money for the world’s poor. Her story shows that with creativity, one individual can improve the lives of many.” 可以推断出，我们可以从Remya的故事中学到的是，通过创造力，一个人可以产生巨大的影响。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江台州市临海·期中） On a Saturday night in January, I was making my way to a sleepover at Nathan’s house. This was going to be a wonderful adventure as I had never been to his place before. I had received the address, 39 Western Avenue, via text message. As I turned the corner and stepped onto Western Avenue, a large cloud moved in front of the moon, leaving a shadow (阴影) over everything. In the dimness, I found it truly hard to see the house numbers clearly. However, not wanting to waste any time, I walked up the driveway of what I thought might be Nathan’s house. I rang the bell and waited patiently, expecting someone to open the door and welcome me. But no one came. Thinking that perhaps they hadn’t heard the first ring, I rang the bell again. After a few moments of waiting, I realized with a sinking feeling that I had made a mistake. I had gone to number 37 instead of 39. Just then, the door of number 37 opened suddenly. The house was completely dark inside, so I could hardly see anything. Suddenly, there was a loud shout and a man rushed past me, running towards the street. Another man quickly followed him. They were in such a great hurry to leave that they dropped most of the things they were carrying. Curiosity (好奇心) getting the better of me, I picked up one of the items so that I could look at it more closely. To my surprise, it was a beautiful brooch. Right then, I understood what had been happening. These men must be thieves! Without hesitation (犹豫), I took out my phone and called the police. I stood on the doorstep, anxiously waiting for what seemed like a long time. After five or ten minutes had passed, an unmarked police car finally arrived. Two policemen got out of the car. One of them immediately went into the house to look for clues while the other policeman asked me about the thieves. “You did extremely well,” he said with admiration. “It was really of you to interrupt (打断) those thieves and chase them away.” I felt a sense of pride and relief knowing that I had done the right thing. 1. The writer went to the wrong house because ______. A. there were no numbers on the houses B. Nathan sent a wrong address via text message C. it was hard to see clearly in the shadow of a cloud D. he was in such a hurry that he didn’t pay attention 2. From the thieves’ behavior, it can be inferred that they were ______. A. so scared that they ran away in no time B. confident that they could beat the police C. so sure that they wouldn’t be caught D. so scared that they threw away all the things 3. According to the context, the most suitable word for “ ” is ______. A. careful B. heroic C. honest D. patient 4. The main lesson that can be learned from the story is that ______. A. curiosity always kills the cat B. we should think before acting C. hesitation may lead to great loss D. courage can be a shield (盾牌) in danger 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B 4. D 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了作者在夜晚因看错门牌号，意外撞见小偷行窃，随后报警，协助警察处理盗窃事件的故事。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据“a large cloud moved in front of the moon, leaving a shadow (阴影) over everything.”和“In the dimness, I found it truly hard to see the house numbers clearly.”可知，由于云的阴影让作者难以看清楚门牌号。故选C。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Suddenly, there was a loud shout and a man rushed past me, running towards the street. Another man quickly followed him. They were in such a great hurry to leave that they dropped most of the things they were carrying.”可推知，小偷非常害怕，马上就逃跑了。故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据“‘You did extremely well,’ he said with admiration. ‘It was really…of you to interrupt (打断) those thieves and chase them away.’”可推知，警察认为作者很勇敢。故选B。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。通过作者在看到小偷后勇敢报警并给警察提供信息驱赶小偷的行为告诉我们，在危险中勇气可以是盾牌。故选D。 主题04 人与自我——自我认知与情绪管理 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州萧山区钱江片·期中） I remember that every Saturday right Mama would sit down by the kitchen table and count out the money Papa had brought home in the little envelope. "For the rent(房租)." Mama would say，counting out the big silver pieces. "For the food" Another pile of coins. My sister Christine，my brother Nets and me would watch with worry. At last，Papa would ask, "Is that all？" " Mama would nod，look up and smile. "Good. We do not have to go to the Bank in the city." We were all so proud of Mama's Bank Account(账户). It gave us such a safe feeling. No one else we knew had money in a big bank downtown. I remember when the Jensens were put out because they didn't have money to pay for their rent. We children watched the big strange men carry out the furniture, paying no attention to the tears of Mrs. Jensens. "Might this，could this, happen to us？" I asked my parents. "We have a Bank Account" Mama comforted (安慰) me calmly, and suddenly I would feel safe. Whatever happened, we always knew we still had the Bank to depend upon. That was twenty years ago. Last year I sold my first story. When the check(支票) came, I rushed over to Mama's and put it on her lap. "For you，" I said, "to put in your Bank Account." I noticed for the first time how old Mama and Papa looked. Papa seemed shorter, and Mama's hair was silver now. Mama fingered the check and looked at Papa. "Good," she said, and her eyes were pleased. "Tomorrow," I told Mama, "you must take it to the Bank." "You will go with me Katrin？But…" Mama stopped for a moment and looked at me. "There is no account." she continued. "In all my life, I've never been inside a bank." And when I didn't﹣couldn't﹣answer, Mama said seriously. "It is not good for little ones to be afraid﹣to not feel safe." 1. What can we learn about the family twenty years ago？ A．They lived in a big city. B．They borrowed a lot of money from others. C．They had money in the bank. D．They were careful with money. 2. How did Mama feel when the writer put the check on her lap？ A．She was proud of her daughter. B．She was tired because she was old. C．She was worried for the money. D．She wasn't afraid anymore. 3. Which is the right order of the following events according to the passage？ ①The writer knew they had the Bank to depend upon. ②Papa brought money home once a week and Mama counted over it. ③Mama told the writer that there was no account actually. ④The writer told her Mama to put the money into the account. ⑤The writer sold her first story and get the money. A．④②①⑤③ B．②①⑤④③ C．④⑤③②① D．②④③①⑤ 4. The underlined pert "You will go with me，Katrin？But…" shows Mama wondered ___________. A．how to cheat her child B．how to spend the money C．if she should tell the truth D．if she should go to the Bank 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲了作者小时候妈妈谎称家里有银行账户，以此来让孩子们获得安全感。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据I remember that every Saturday right Mama would sit down by the kitchen table and count out the money Papa had brought home in the little envelope. "For the rent（房租）." Mama would say，counting out the big silver pieces. "For the food" Another pile of coins.（我记得每个星期六，妈妈都会坐在厨房桌旁，把爸爸带回家的钱装在一个小信封里数出来。"付房租。"妈妈一边说，一边数着那些大银币。"买食物"又一堆硬币。）推断二十年前这个家花钱非常谨慎。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节推理题。根据Mama fingered the check and looked at Papa. "Good，" she said，and her eyes were pleased.（妈妈用手指摸着支票，看着爸爸。"很好，"她说，眼里流露出满意的神情。）推断妈妈为女儿骄傲。故选A。 【3题详解】 顺序排列题。根据I remember that every Saturday right Mama would sit down by the kitchen table and count out the money Papa had brought home in the little envelope.（我记得每个星期六，妈妈都会坐在厨房桌旁，把爸爸带回家的钱装在一个小信封里数出来。"）根据Whatever happened，we always knew we still had the Bank to depend upon.（无论发生什么事，我们始终知道我们仍然有银行可以依靠。）根据Last year I sold my first story.When the check（支票） came，I rushed over to Mama's and put it on her lap. "For you，" I said， "to put in your Bank Account."（去年我卖出了我的第一篇小说。支票来了，我冲到妈妈家，把它放在她腿上。"给你，"我说，"存入你的银行账户。"）根据"There is no account，" she continued.（"没有账户，"她继续说。）可知正确的顺序是：②①⑤④③。故选B。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据"There is no account，" she continued.（"没有账户，"她继续说。）推断妈妈犹豫表明她想知道是否该告诉作者真相。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江初中名校发展共同体·期中） In a village near a desert lived a young and successful businessman, named James. Although having a lot, he often felt unhappy because of the endless challenges he faced. One day, an old man came to the village with 100 camels. It’s said he could solve any problem. James went to see him and said, “I’m very unhappy with my life. I always have business worries, family troubles and health problems. Please tell me how to make them disappear.” The old man smiled and said, “I’ll give you an answer tomorrow morning. But first, can you do a small thing for me?” James agreed. The old man asked him to take care of the 100 camels for the night, making sure that they all sat down and rested before he could go to sleep. The next morning, the old man asked James how his night went. James said sadly, “I didn’t sleep at all. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get all the camels to sit together. Even if I managed to get some camels to sit on one side, a few others would stand on the other side.” “That’s true. As noticed last night, some camels sat down on their own, while others required some effort, and yet many camels did not sit even after considerable effort. If you had come back later, you would have seen that some of the camels, even though they didn’t sit at first, eventually sat down on their own,” the old man said. James nodded. The man continued, “Problems are just like camels—some problems get solved by themselves, some get solved when you put in some effort, and some do not$ 专题02 阅读理解 记叙文 主题01 人与社会——文化、精神传承与保护 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江宁波蛟川书院·期中） One day, a running race started in the forest. Each of the first twelve winners could name a year after themselves. The mouse thought he was the smallest one so he got up as the sun rose. However, the horse, the tiger, and the ox (牛) all caught up with him. They met at the Great River. It moved so fast that the little mouse could not swim across, so he asked other bigger animals for help. The kind-hearted ox agreed. As they were about to reach the other side, the rat jumped off the ox and won first place. The ox came in second, with the tiger right behind him. Jumping across stones, the rabbit came in fourth. The dangerous river was not a big deal for the dragon because he could fly across it. But he stopped to help other animals in need. Just as he arrived, the snake suddenly and quietly appeared, which startled (使受惊吓) the horse, letting the snake arrive in the sixth place. Different from other animals, the sheep, the monkey, and the rooster (公鸡) crossed the river with the help of a raft (木筏). They worked together and made a success. The three agreed to give eighth place to the sheep, who had been the friendliest of them. The dog was a good swimmer but he played in the water for so long that he only came in eleventh. The last one was the pig, who got hungry easily and liked sleeping. This is how each Chinese year is connected with animals in this order. 1. What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. The river. B. The mouse. C. The sun. D. The mouse. 2. Which sentence in this passage shows that the dragon is kind? A. he could fly across it. B. the snake suddenly and quietly appeared. C. he stopped to help other animals in need. D. letting the snake arrive in the sixth place. 3. What makes the sheep, the monkey, and the rooster arrive? A. Luck. B. Dragon’s help. C. Teamwork. D. Swimming skills. 4. What might the pig do on the way? A. He felt sleepy but kept running forward. B. He found some food but walked straight away. C. He talked with his friends for a long time. D. He got hungry on the way and stopped to eat and slept. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州文渊中学·期中） "Dear mother, this is my admission letter. I got into a police college!" These were heartfelt words of 18-year-old Zheng Xiaoyun as he stood in front of the statue (雕像) of his dead mother at Yunnan Normal University. Zheng's mother He Zhihong lost her life at the age of 35 when a terrible earthquake hit Haiti in January 2010. She was serving on a UN peacekeeping mission（维和行动）. In 2007, He, a police officer, joined the police team that left for Haiti. She left behind her one-year-old son. Before leaving, He wrote a letter to her son, "We are about to leave. What I care about most is you, my dear son. Keep in mind that your mother is a UN peacekeeping officer." He wrote in her diary,"In this big world, I may be just like a small feather (羽毛). But even so, I want this feather to carry the wish for peace." This was her wish, and it also stands for Chinese peacekeepers' commitment(承诺) to peace. Recalling his mother, Zheng said, "My mother is more like' a blank space' in my memory. But as I heard her story from people around me, and looked through her photos over and over again, the blank space got filled up, clear and lively." During high school, Zheng paid full attention to strict physical training as well as his studies to follow his dream of being a police officer. His efforts paid off. In late July 2024, he received an admission letter from Yunnan Police College. For Zheng, becoming a police officer stands for not only continuing his mother's wish but also realizing his own dream. "I will follow in my mother's footsteps, and try to be an excellent police officer and complete her unfinished work," Zheng said. 1. Why is Zheng Xiaoyun's mother like "a blank space" in his memory? A. Because he didn't see his mother once. B. Because his mother cared little about him. C. Because his mother spent too little time with him. D. Because his mother separated from his father and left him behind. 2. What do Zheng Xiaoyun's words at the end of the passage suggest? A. He is unsure about his future as a police officer. B. He plans to choose a different road from his mother. C. He feels pressure to complete his mother's unfinished work. D. He is proud of his mother's achievements and wants to be like her. 3. Put the following events into the correct order according to the passage. a. He Zhihong left for Haiti. b. He Zhihong wrote a letter to her son. c. A terrible earthquake happened in Haiti. d. Zheng stood in front of the statue of his dead mother. e. Zheng received the admission letter from a police college. A. e-c-b-d-a B. c-b-d-a-e C. b-a-c-e-d D. b-a-e-d-c 4. What's the passage mainly about? A. Great peacekeepers in China. B. A terrible earthquake in Haiti. C. A poor son who misses Mother so much. D. A son who follows fallen Mother's wish. Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·浙江台州市临海·期中） From voluntarily collecting historical materials related to the Great Wall in his Shanxi hometown in Province to becoming an official cultural heritage protector, Yuan Xuerui has spent over twenty years safeguarding the ancient wonder. China’s Great Wall is one of the great wonders of the world and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built from 3 BC to the 1800s on the north of the country, the Great Wall has a total length of more than 20,000 kilometers. Yuan, 55, was born in Qingxibao at the foot of the ancient wall in Shanxi’s Daixian county, which is part of the city of Xinzhou. His love for the ancient wall motivated (激励) him to protect it, and when not engaged (从事) in farm work, he spent most of his time walking along the wall to collect bricks that had fallen off due to the long time and prepare for repairs. “What others think as a difficult and dull task of cultural heritage protection often brings me unexpected discoveries,” Yuan said. He officially became a cultural heritage worker in 2018, and since then his duties have expanded from collecting bricks to organizing ancient documents related to the wall to better tell stories about it. As a heritage worker, Yuan has come to understand the meaning of the Great Wall. “Each brick has endured (忍受) the test of time over hundreds of years—in some cases more than a thousand—carrying rich historical memories,” he said. This summer, Yuan organized a campaign to call for people to collect bricks for the future repair of the wall. Many bricks were taken away from the Great Wall by local villagers to build their houses in the 1960s and 1970s. “As villagers’ awareness of the need to protect the wall has grown, nowadays, when locals find fallen bricks along the Great Wall, they will pick them up,” he said. “If they see garbage, they will also pick it up and throw it into bins.” 1. What is Yuan Xuerui’s job now? A. A local farmer. B. A repairman. C. A cultural heritage protector. D. A brick collector. 2. How does Yuan Xuerui view his job? A. Difficult and dull. B. Exciting and popular. C. Tiring and disappointing. D. Surprising and meaningful. 3. What did Yuan Xuerui do as a cultural heritage worker? a. He made speeches. b. He collect bricks. c. He engaged in farm work. d. He organized ancient documents. e. He called for people to join in. A. bde B. bcd C. abc D. cde 4. Which of the following is the most suitable title for the passage? A. Man’s journey with Great Wall just begins B. Man’s efforts to protect Great Wall paying off C. Man’s love for Great Wall remains unchanged D. Man’s love for Great Wall reaches new heights 主题02 人与自我——成长 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江华东师范大学附属杭州学校·期中） Dear Eric, Surprise! I believe you didn't expect a note from your mom in your lunchbox! How is your school day so far? I hope it is going well. You always do your best. I am proud of you! Because I had to leave so early this morning, I wrote this note last night and put it into your lunchbox to wish you well on your speech today. With all of your amazing research, writing, and practice, you are going to do great! I know that you get a little nervous talking in front of large groups - - - everybody does. But just remember what you practiced and you just might forget about being nervous. Here are a few things to remember when you are giving a speech: 1. Make eye contact(眼神交流) with your classmates. 2. Speak clearly and slowly. 3. Look at your note-cards only when you have to. 4.▲. Once you are in front of the class, pretend(假装) that you are a famous expert on your topic and everyone is listening carefully to your EVERY word. (I do that sometimes!) Then, you will certainly enjoy the whole speech! Well, that's all for now. I am thinking of you today and I know you will do great. Do your best and be brave like George Washington. He was an excellent choice for your speech. Good luck Eric! Maybe we can go out for ice-cream after school. Love, Mom 1．Where did Eric probably find this note? A．in his house B．in his school C．in his lunchbox D．in his book 2．What was Eric mainly going to do in school that day? A．To give a speech B．To research his topic C．To have ice-cream D．To write some note-cards 3．Which of the following can be put in"▲"? A．Invite a famous expert B．Don't look at the crowds C．Practice with the class D．Enjoy yourself 4．How does the mother feel from this note? A．proud B．scared C．thankful D．shocked Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江金华市金东区·期中） “Milano Cortina 2026 might be my last Winter Olympics. Whatever the result will be, I have only one goal, which is to go beyond my earlier results,” 33-year-old Olympic champion Xu Mengtao said at her book launch party (新书发布会). Xu was born in 1990 in Liaoning Province. Her parents ran a BBQ restaurant, where Xu would help out during holidays. Xu started her sports career at the age of 4 as a gymnast, before changing to freestyle skiing aerials (自由式滑雪空中技巧) at the age of 12, when she was considered too tall to continue gymnastics. Xu has won 55 freestyle skiing aerials championships so far, but they have come at a cost. Xu has had four operations on her knees.When she took part in the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics, there were steel pins (钢钉) in her knees. Just as at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics and the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, she wanted to get an Olympic gold medal. Unluckily, she failed to achieve her goal, although she tried her best. But failures, painful injuries and lonely months of recovery didn’t stop her. Xu finally realized her dream at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, by completing three somersaults (空翻) on her final jump. In her book, Xu records her true feelings about her life over the past 30 years, her memories of heart-stopping international competitions, the number of medals she won, the low points she managed to overcome and her full preparation for each competition. “Plan each jump, review each problem and look for every possibility. The real situation is unpredictable, so I have to be fully prepared,” Xu wrote in the book. “I hope my personal experience can encourage more people to go after their dreams,” Xu added. “Don’t stop trying. It’s hard to say when your efforts will pay off, but they will do surely at the most important moment.” 1. Why did Xu take up another sport when she was 12? A. She was too old to do gymnastics. B. She wanted to try something else. C. Her physical condition had changed. D. Her parents didn’t allow her to continue. 2. In Xu’s book,we can learn ________. ①how she got along with her schoolwork ②what honors she received ③what she plans to do in the next ten years ④how she got through those difficult moments A. ①② B. ①③ C. ②④ D. ③④ 3. Which of the following words can best describe Xu? A. Lucky and kind. B. Quiet and patient. C. Calm and talented. D. Strong and hard-working. 4. What does Xu want to tell us through her story? A. Never waste time. B. Keep your goal in mind. C. Be so proud of yourself. D. It’s never too old to learn. Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·浙江宁波慈溪市西部片区·期中） Five years ago, my mother, gave birth to a brother for me when I was 8. I have learned a lot from getting along with him. After he was born, I almost became a babysitter. I had to amuse him after school. I would make faces and sing to him when he was crying. Sometimes I even carried him everywhere in our yard to refresh him while my parents were busy. What I liked to do best was to feed him when looking after him. How cute he was as he tasted his favorite food! My parents often praised me happily, “As an elder brother, you’ve made contributions to looking after your younger brother.” I have got happiness from sharing. When I was young, I was the only child in my family. I could get what I wanted from my parents and get my parents’ whole love. I was a “Little Emperor”. But now, as long as I get something good, I will share it with him. I remembered the year when he was three, he was fond of Rubik’s cubes (魔方). I bought one for him with my lucky money as a birthday present. When he got the toy, he was so happy that he laughed, hugged me and said, “Brother, I love you!” Thanks for spending these years together, with my family. It has taught me what responsibility means, what unselfishness means and what friendship means. Not only should I look after myself, but also I should pay attention to my family and my friends. 1. The underlined word “amuse” in the second paragraph means “________”. A. 开他玩笑 B. 令他开心 C. 令他生气 D. 令他讨厌 2. When looking after his younger brother, the writer did the following EXCEPT________. A. carrying him everywhere B. making faces and singing to him C. feeding him D. telling stories to him 3. Before his younger brother was born, the writer ________. A. was a babysitter in his family B. was a “Little Emperor” in his family C. cooked for his family D. bought a Rubik’s cube for himself 4. How old was the writer when he bought the birthday present for his younger brother? A. 3. B. 8. C. 11. D. 13. Passage 4 （24-25九年级上·浙江嵊州市三界片·期中） Both my wife and I are running lovers. I usually run on the track(跑道) in my neighbourhood. Most people walk on the track, so I am faster than them. My speed(速度) seems amazing to the walkers and I often pass by them twenty or more times around the track. This makes me feel proud. One day, a short man came. He didn’t look like much of a runner. I saw him get out of the car and warm up before running when I passed by two walkers. He started running a few metres ahead of me. He was fast but I sped up and managed to catch up with him. I had someone to compete with. But after a lap(圈), I fell behind him and had great difficulty in breathing. After two laps, my foot began to hurt, so I had to slow down and began to run at my usual speed. This time I could breathe again without sounding like I had a lung discase(肺病) and the pain in my foot went away. In a very short time, he was for ahead. He was too fast for me to follow. That day, I learnt several lessons. In life, there will always be those slower and faster. Some have natural talent(天赋), and some have trained harder. Don’t judge(判断) the capacity of a person by how he or she looks. The point is that we each have our own speed. When we are trying to keep up, we often end up hurting ourselves and being out of breath. Slow down or speed up, but run your race to your best. 1. What was the writer’s first impression(印象) of the short man? A. He was an amazing runner. B. He was an experienced driver. C. He wasn’t good at running. D. He was very proud of his speed. 2. What happened to the writer when he slowed down? A. His breath became much heavier. B. His foot didn’t hurt any more. C. He sounded like having an illness. D. He stated to have a pain in his foot. 3. What does the underlined word “capacity” probably mean? A. Age. B. job. C. Hobby. D. Ability. 4. Which can be the best title for the text? A. The Shower, the Healthier B. The Faster, the Better C. Keep Healthy through Running D. Enjoy Your Own Speed Passage 5 （24-25九年级上·浙江温州瑞安龙湾六校·期中） Nina felt nervous this morning. She couldn’t believe that she decided to try out for a talent show. She loved to sing but she disliked singing in front of other people. Taking a deep breath, she pushed open the door of the theater and went inside. The room was filled with laughing children. Nina saw Luz, James and others from her class. The bright, sunny room left her no place to hide. A few teachers sat on chairs. They waited for the children to become quiet. “Hi, Nina!” Luz called out. “I didn’t think you would try out. You are so timid (胆怯的) in front of people.” “That’s not true,” Nina said. “I’m not shy at all.” “Yeah, right,” Luz chuckled (轻声地笑) and ran off to find a seat. One by one the students got up on the stage (舞台) and did their acts. “Nina Martinez!” a voice called out. It was Mrs. Brent, the music teacher. Nina rose from her chair. She felt small as she walked to the huge, empty stage. Her face was hot and her shaking hands were as cold as ice. “I-I-” Nina began, and then stopped. “I can’t,” she said softly. “Close your eyes,” said Mrs. Brent gently. “Forget about everyone else. Just sing.” Nina felt silly, but she gave it a try. She closed her eyes and raised her voice and sang out. Her hands stopped shaking. The song was so nice that everybody enjoyed it. Nina heard Mrs. Brent clap (鼓掌) loudly at the end of her song. “That’s the first time I have really heard your voice,” she said. “You are in the show!” Nina let out a big sigh (叹息) and smiled happily. 1. What was the weather like that day? A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Snowy. D. Cloudy. 2. Why did Luz laugh as he ran off to his seat? A. Because he thought Nina looked silly. B. Because he thought Nina was very funny. C. Because he did not believe Nina could sing out loudly. D. Because he did not believe Nina had a good music teacher. 3. What does the underlined sentence mean by Mrs. Brent? A. Mrs. Brent wanted to encourage Nina. B. Mrs. Brent thought Nina’s voice was too soft. C. Mrs. Brent did not think Nina would be in the show. D. Mrs. Brent did not think Nina would remember the song. 4. Which word best describes Nina at the end of the story? A. Silly. B. Lucky. C. Terrible. D. Proud. 主题03 人与社会——人际交往与社会互助 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州淳安县·期中） How do you usually get to school? By bike, by bus, by car or on foot? Once, there was a bus driver in a small village. His job was to take children to school in his yellow bus. Normally, he would stop at the village center to pick up the children. Then he would drive them to a nearby village a few kilometers away, as their own village had no school. Each trip usually cost 99 cents. However, one day, the bus driver made a special decision. He chose not to charge (收费) the children anything at all, even though his family was living a hard life as well. Many of the children’s parents were jobs, so it was hard for them to save money. He believed this was a good way to help them. The kind bus driver drove the kids to school every day, sunny or cloudy, rainy or snowy. He made sure they got there safely and on time. But after some months, the bus wheels became so worn out that moving around became very difficult. So, all the moms and dads in the village decided to collect enough money to repair the yellow bus. After the repairs, the yellow bus looked as good as new with a fresh coat of paint. It also got new wheels, so it could keep working for a long time. From this, the bus driver learned something important—when you are kind and helpful to others, there will always be someone around to help you out. 1. Why didn’t the bus driver ask the children to pay for the trips? A. Because the school was just a few kilometers away. B. Because the bus was worn out and uncomfortable. C. Because their parents had difficulty making money. D. Because his family was leading a happy life. 2. What happened a few months later? A. The bus had its wheels lost. B. The bus wheels couldn’t work well. C. The bus driver was jobless. D. The parents also took the bus for free. 3. How did the parents in the village react (回应) to the bus driver’s kindness? A. They stopped sending their children to school. B. They collected money to repair the yellow bus. C. They bought a new bus for the driver. D. They asked the driver to charge more for the trips. 4. What is the main lesson of the story? A. Kindness pays off. B. Helping others costs much. C. Together we are stronger. D. Making money comes first. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州萧山区钱江片·期中） My daughter and I were driving from Los Angeles to Dallas.We were running low on gas（汽油） somewhere in New Mexico and hoped to meet a gas station soon. But that didn't happen and we realized we were not going to make it to the next town. So my daughter made up a sign that said, "Low on gas. Can you help me？" and held it outside her window，hoping a driver in the next lane(车道) would notice it and stop. There weren't too many cars passing by us at that time. It was a desolate stretch of the road and about 3:30 p.m. on a weekday. A truck was driving along in the neighboring lane ahead of us. We caught up with it in the hope that the driver would notice the sign. An elderly gentleman was driving it and after an expression of confusion(困惑) on his face, he seemed to have noticed the sign and slowed down to pull over. We pulled over right behind him. He was friendly and was willing to help us. At first he thought we didn't have enough money to buy gas，so he offered to buy us gas at the next town Roswell that was about 10 miles' away! When we explained our trouble, he said he was a factory worker and was returning home from work. His factory was about 10 minutes away and they had gas there，so if we could give him 20 minutes，he would head back there, get a can of gas and fill up our car for us. We could not believe our good luck! We were filled with thanks for the kindness of strangers such as this person when we waited for him to return. Sure enough，he was back with the can. He refused to take payment for the gas. Tears came down，as did our warm thanks. 1. What happened to the writer and her daughter while driving to Dallas？ A. They lost their way. B. They were running out of gas. C. Their car broke down. D. They had no money to buy gas. 2. How did the writer and the daughter ask for help？ A. By making a telephone call. B. By waiting at the roadside. C. By hanging out a sign. D. By shouting to passing drivers. 3. What do the underlined words " desolate stretch" in Paragraph 3 probably mean？ A. Dark side. B. Lonely area. C. Crowded crossing. D. Busy part. 4. How did the truck driver help the writer and the daughter？ A. He offered to buy them gas. B. He sent them to his factory. C. He brought some gas for them. D. He wished them good luck. Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·浙江宁波余姚市六校·期中） My husband and I were taking care of Lizzy, our daughter Debra’s pet dog, on April 17 while Debra was in hospital. We received a message from our son-in-law, Joe, that Debra was about to give birth. Tom and I sprang from our chairs suddenly. It’s a tradition in our family to wait at the hospital of a birth. This would be Debra and Joe’s first child, “You take Lizzy out before we leave, and I’ll be waiting for you in the car!” I told Tom. I started the car and waited impatiently. I saw my husband walk out of the front door but at that moment Lizzy shot out and ran down the street at a great speed. My husband ran after the dog and I followed in my car. “Lizzy! Lizzy!” We shouted as fear filled my heart, we ran after her down our Bellwood Street, “She’s running on Wireless Road!” We both cried with fear. Lizzy ran up and down in the busy street. My husband kept running after her, out of breath, I shouted to my husband, “Tom, be careful when you cross the street!” Within minutes, traffic was actually stopped on Wireless Road. Several good people got out of their cars to help us to get the dog back. Soon, she ran into a safer area and back to our street, With the help of six strangers, we caught her within a few minutes, everyone cheered, and we thanked the helpers again and again. With Lizzy safely back inside, we drove straight to the hospital at once and were able to see our daughter in the delivery room (产房). My husband and I were forever thankful to the strangers who might have saved Lizzy’s life and who enabled us to be there at the beginning of a precious new one. 1. The writer was going to the hospital because________. A. she didn’t feel well that day B. her pet dog was hit by a car C. her daughter was giving birth at the hospital D. her daughter was ill in hospital 2. The underlined word “sprang” in Paragraph 1 probably means________. A. moved B. lay C. fell D. jumped 3. How did the writer feel while Tom was running after the dog? A. Worried. B. Excited. C. Thankful. D. bored 4. The writer’s purpose in writing this article is to________. A. show us how they got back their pet dog B. show their thanks to the kind strangers C. tell us what trouble their pet dog made D. tell us how they managed to see their daughter 主题04 人与自我——自我认知与情绪管理 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州公益中学·期中） This was our last trip before high school. I had been looking forward to it for weeks. But looking at the roller coaster (过山车), my stomach felt too tight to say anything at all. The big girl beside us was Tasha, my best friend Dan’s sister. We came here in her car. She was a singer. She was fantastic on the stage. Just the image of her up there made me think she was so cool. Our roller coaster car pulled up and my friends rushed forward. I felt my legs couldn’t move. All I could think about was the roller coaster might fly off into the sky. Without a word, I turned, ran out of the line. I knew what people were saying about me, but I didn’t care. I just kept moving past the crowd, found a bench near the bathrooms to sit down and put my head in my hands. “Hey! Are you okay?” I looked up. It was Tasha! “Oh, uh, yeah, I just started feeling, um, sick.” I responded. “You know, it’s okay if you were scared. Everyone gets scared.” She said. “You don’t.” I said in a low voice. “I’ve seen you on that stage. You were fearless.” “I’m glad it looks like I’m not scared!” Tasha smiled. “But that’s not true. I get really scared and nervous before I perform.” Before I noticed she was on the bench by my side, her words moved on. “Hey, look, singing is important to me. And I want to share what I love with my people. So, even if I’m scared, I do it anyway. I push through the fear and just get up and do it. Is taking roller coaster important to you?” “Yeah, it is. And I want to be able to look back and remember having fun with my friends. I don’t want to remember running away and sitting alone by the bathrooms.” “Everyone gets scared, but brave people don’t let fear control them.” She looked into my eyes. Still being lost in what she said, I saw my friends coming towards me. I ▲ . When we were leaving, Tasha took a photo of my big smile in front of the coaster. I put it on my door. It stayed there through all four years of my high school, a reminder of what was important to me. 1. What problem did the writer have on this trip? A. He failed in the singing competition. B. He left his photo in the roller coaster. C. He had an argument with his friends. D. He was afraid to get on the roller coaster. 2. What can we learn about Tasha according to the passage? A. She was never scared of anything. B. She felt relaxed on the stage. C. She encouraged the writer to be brave. D. She got sick at the roller coaster. 3. Which of the following sentences can be put in ▲ in the passage? A. said sorry to them and ran away B. played with them on other games C. decided to be on the coaster next time D. got up and went with them to the coaster 4. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “reminder”? A. A person who is important to you. B. A thing that brings back some memories. C. A person who takes a trip with you. D. A thing that gives you more courage. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江温州市·期中） It’s easy to know if the plate I’m washing is my grandfather’s—it will have no food left. My younger brother is the opposite—there’s always food left over. The feel of warm water and the dish soap on dinner plates always comfort me a lot at the end of a busy day. About a year ago, our family dishwasher broke. My dad had just left for a work trip, so I offered to do the dishes by hand to help my busy mum. At first, doing the dishes greatly annoyed me. I was in a rush to get them done because there was endless work waiting for me to do. However, slowly, the task of washing off food leftovers soon led to a transformation in me. So even when we did finally buy a new dishwasher, I still kept washing the dishes by hand after dinner. I always start with the dinner plates. I have learned to turn them over and wash the bottom. Then I move to any bowls that have been used. After the bowls, I turn to the dishes used to cook. Standing in the same place every day, washing the dishes by hand has been more calming and meaningful than I could have ever imagined. For about 15 minutes every day, I can slow down and forget everything in the world as my mind, eyes and hands focus on (专注于) a simple task that would always result in success. Now I’m able to get myself out of all my worries and put myself more wholeheartedly into enjoying the simple task. 1. Why did the writer do the dishes at the beginning? A. Because he had a hard life. B. Because the dishwasher broke. C. Because his father asked him to do it. D. Because he didn’t like doing other work. 2. What do the underlined words “a transformation” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. An accident. B. A problem. C. A change. D. An agreement. 3. What is the correct order of the following events? ①I enjoyed doing the dishes. ②We got a new dishwasher. ③I did the dishes in a hurry. ④I decided to help my mom. A. ④③②① B. ④②③① C. ①④②③ D. ①②④③ 4. What’s the writer’s purpose of writing the passage? A. To tell why he loves his family. B. To show how he can wash the dishes. C. To show when he washes dishes by hand. D. To tell what he’s learnt from washing the dishes. 主题05 人与自我——个体心理与情感发展 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州市杭州中学·期中） Chip was in first grade when I arrived at his school as a counselor (辅导员). It was shocking to me that he was described as an angry, uncontrollable and evil (惹人厌的) boy. How could such a little boy, after being in school only one year, be considered “evil”? Over the next several months, I came to know Chip well enough to see that he was neither evil nor uncontrollable. But, one day, Chip threw a chair at his teacher and was sent to my office. I asked him what made him do this. He replied that his teacher hated him. He felt there was no way to ever get her to like him. I asked him if he would tell his teacher this. He nodded, and we called her into my office. When the teacher came, I encouraged Chip to express his feelings. He then said that he knew he was a very, very bad boy, and he didn’t think anyone could ever like him. His teacher listened to him with heartfelt compassion. Then she gave him a big warm hug, telling him she didn’t hate him at all and, actually, she cared very much about him. Only sometimes Chip’s behavior really scared her. It was clear to both Chip and me that she really meant it. I put my left arm on his shoulders and the right hand on his heart. I told him how wonderful and lovely I saw him to be. I praised how special and brave he was to express his hurt feelings. As I was speaking to him, his whole body came to rest on my right hand next to his heart. It was a moment in time unlike anything I had experienced before. From then on, I’m pleased to see his behavior improved through the rest of school years. A child’s mind is clear and sensitive. He receives whatever others say without protection. It is as easy to consider someone hopeless as it is to consider him able in his own special way. 1. From Paragraph 1, we can infer that ________. A. Chip was well-known at school B. Chip trusted the writer very much C. the writer thought Chip must be a good student D. the writer thought differently about Chip 2. What was the correct order in which these events happened? a. We called Chip’s teacher into my office. b. Chip’s teacher gave him a big warm hug. c. Chip was brave to express his hurt feelings. d. Chip threw a chair at his teacher. A. a-c-b-d B. d-a-c-b C. d-a-b-c D. a-d-c-b 3. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 shows that Chip ________. A. accepted the writer B. wanted a rest C. was quite afraid D. felt a little nervous 4. What can we learn from the passage? A. No pains, no gains. B. Love me, love my dog. C. Expect higher, act better. D. Where there is a will, there is a way. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江宁波市余姚市六校·期中） “BANG!” the door caused a reverberation (回声). It was just standing there, with Father standing on one side, and I on the other side. We were both in great anger. “Jack! Never set foot in this house again!” shouted Father. With tears in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street. The street lights were shining, causing my feeling of sadness. I walked about, knowing nowhere to go. A young father who held a child in his arm walked past me. I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space: happy and carefree (无忧无虑). But now…I don’t know whether it is because I have grown up or because Dad is getting old. We are just like two persons coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened. I walked in the streets. My heart was frozen on this hot summer night. I walked on. There were fewer and fewer people on the streets. When I finally reached the apartment block in which I lived, I saw that light was still on. I thought to myself, “Is father waiting for me or is he still angry with me?” In fact, it was nothing. Perhaps, Dad was throwing away some of his old stamps. Perhaps he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps. All the lights were off except Father’s. Dad was always like this. Maybe he didn’t know how to express himself. After shouting at me, he never showed any moments of regret (后悔). However, after an argument he has the habit of tucking (给……盖被子) me in while I am sleeping. He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature. The light was still on. “Am I wrong?” With the key in hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door, tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that iron door that I have imagined between us did not exist at all. Love—it is second to none. 1. Jack felt ________while walking alone on the streets. A. lonely and sad B. nervous and bored C. worried and tired D. afraid and weak 2. The underlined sentence shows that ________. A. it’s Father’s way to express his regret and love B. Father felt worried about his son C. Father couldn’t fall asleep after the argument D. Father didn’t care what his son thought 3. Which of the following is the right order? a. I opened the door and went into the house. b. Sadly I ran out into the street. c. I reached the place where I lived and saw the light was still on. d. I walked about in the streets without any aim. A. bcda B. bdca C. bacd D. bcad 4. From the passage we can learn that ________. A. Father didn’t agree with Jack’s stamp collection B. the story happened on a very cold evening C. Father is actually kind to his son in his heart D. Jack had a failed and unhappy childhood 主题06 人与社会——文化交流，体验与贡献 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江宁波市第十五中学·期中） I’m a foreign student at Ningbo University. Can you guess what I’m majoring in? It’s Chinese Language and Literature! When I was young, I found a book in the library, Journey to the West. The story about Tang Monk and his three disciples (徒弟) was so fascinating. After I finished high school, I decided to come to China. But my parents didn’t understand me. In their minds, China was still a developing country, and they couldn’t see why I would like to go there. This July, China had a 72/144-hour visa-free (免签) policy for foreigners, so I invited my parents to travel in China. We started our journey from Ningbo where Ningbo University is located. We went to Tianyige Museum, China’s oldest private library and the Moon Lake Park, feeling the rich history of China. After that, we flew to Chengdu. We visited cute giant pandas and even had the chance to feed them bamboo. We also tried the delicious and spicy Sichuan hot pot, which was truly a unique experience. Finally, we took the high-speed train to Beijing. The train ride was smooth, quiet, and fast. Both my parents and I enjoyed the ride very much. In Beijing, we visited the Forbidden City and Tian’an men Square. Beijing is a modern city, yet it still has its ancient beauty. On the way to the airport, my mother left her passport on the subway. Thankfully, the subway staff were very friendly and quickly found the lost passport. They even delivered it to the airport for us. When it came time for our tearful goodbye, my parents said to me, “Now we understand your choice, and we fully support you.” 1. How many cities did the writer and her parents visit? A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six. 2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The author’s father lost his passport in the taxi. B. The author and her parents visited Chengdu first. C. The author’s parents thought that Beijing was old and boring. D. The author and her parents took the high-speed train to Beijing 3. What is the attitude of the author’s parents at the end of their journey? A. Afraid. B. Happy. C. Don’t care. D. Supportive. 4. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. My Parents and Me B. Why I came to China C. My Family Journey to China D. My University Life in Ningbo Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江绍兴市上虞区·期中） 61-year-old American Brian Linden wears many hats: traveler, businessman, educator, writer, and founder of the Linden Center hotel. Having lived in a village in South China’s Yunnan province for nearly twenty years, he now considers himself as one of the “cool new Dali people”. Born and raised in Chicago, Linden first visited China in 1984. He received a scholarship (奖学金) from the Chinese government and came to study in Beijing. During his stay, he was deeply attracted by Chinese culture and would love to be its communicator. After working and traveling in over 100 countries, he gave up his job in the US, sold his house and moved to China with his wife and two sons in 2004. He wanted to find a place and create a new lifestyle. After a tour around China, Linden and his wife finally chose Xizhou, a small town not far from Dali. “I’m a fan of China’s traditional buildings. Xizhou is a beautiful town with hundreds of old buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Traditions here remain as alive as ever and the local people treat me like family,” said Linden. With the help of the Dali government, Linden put all his money into repairing a traditional Bai-style house into a hotel for foreign tourists. Now the house is known as Linden Center hotel. It provides international education projects for European and American schools. It also opens 50% of its space to the public, creating a place for more people to communicate with the villagers. It offers free English classes to villagers once a week. When talking about his future plans, Linden said he wants to do more to share with the world the beauty of China. “Our goal is to turn Xizhou into a window for foreigners to learn about China,” said Linden. “I hope that through my efforts, more people can love China.” 1. What can we learn from the first two paragraphs? A. Linden enjoys wearing different hats. B. Linden was born in Yunnan province. C. Linden is truly interested in Chinese culture. D. Linden has built many buildings in the village. 2. Why did Linden come to Xizhou with his family? A. He wanted to find a good job. B. He planned to have a different lifestyle. C. His children wanted to get better education. D. His wife expected to live in traditional buildings. 3. What can villagers do in Linden Center hotel? A. They can learn English there. B. They can stay in the hotel for free. C. They can often communicate with Linden. D. They can get education project from abroad. 4. What is Linden probably going to do according to the passage? A. Encourage villagers to learn English. B. Work as an English teacher in Xizhou. C. Travel around China to get more experience. D. Help more foreigners understand China better. 主题07 人与自然——环境与自然体验 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江宁波市江北区惠贞书院·期中） “Henry! Knock it off! If you do that one more time, I’m going to throw you out of this boat,” warned Cameron angrily. “Yeah, right,” said Henry and half-heartedly rowed the boat up the river. Henry and Cameron were chosen to be partners, but they certainly weren’t friends. Cameron looked down on Henry and spent his time at summer camp keeping away from him. Henry never followed the rules, and that drove Cameron crazy. Cameron hated the fact that the boat ride was at least 5 miles long. Just then Cameron felt some small drops of water again on his neck. “Henry!” shouted Cameron loudly. “I said to leave me alone.” “I’m not doing anything!” answered Henry coolly. “If you look up, you will see that Mother Nature is touching you with water.” Sure enough, when Cameron looked up, he could see light rain coming down. Things got quiet in the boat after that. Before long, the small drops turned into large ones, and thunder and lightning began racing across the sky. Cameron didn’t know what to do. All he remembered was hearing stories about never to be on the water during a lightning storm. There was nothing in sight. Where could they get shelter? At that moment, Henry took over. He guided Cameron to control the boat towards some small wooden houses up ahead. By the time they reached the houses, they were all wet. Lightning continued to flash and they took shelter in the house. 1. According to the story, Cameron and Henry _________. A. both enjoyed the boat ride B. worked together to solve a problem C. were friends with each other D. knew each other for a long time 2. Why didn’t Cameron like Henry? A. Because Henry rowed the boat half-heartedly. B. Because Henry warned Cameron angrily. C. Because Henry always broke the rules. D. Because Henry was crazy about rowing. 3. What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “get shelter” in the last paragraph? A. get some food to eat B. get a place to stay safe C. get someone’s help D. get some water to drink 4. According to the passage, which is the right order? a. Cameron and Henry were safe in a house. b. Cameron and Henry rowed the boat carelessly. c. A light rain became lightning storm. d. Cameron and Henry became partners. A. c-b-d-a B. b-d-c-a C. b-d-a-c D. d-b-c-a Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江东阳市·期中） I stood by the window, looking at the gray sky and snowy ground. A woman crossed the street, with a thick scarf, looking cold and unhappy. The morning was ideal for reading, so I turned on the light and lay in bed with a book. The phone rang, and I heard my mum agree to something, mentioning my name. Curious, I wondered what was happening. Mum entered and told me Uncle Sam was taking me to Sparrow Hills. Unwilling to leave on such a cold day, I hesitated (犹豫) but didn’t want to disappoint Mum, so I put on my blue sweater. The doorbell rang, and Uncle Sam asked if I was ready. “I suppose,” I replied, grabbing a warm wool hat. We headed to the station, catching the train to Sparrow Hills. The train is warm, and my body started to relax. “Can we just stay on the train?” I said as the train stopped. Uncle Sam softly pulled me up and said, “You will miss all the fun.” Outside, the wind was blowing strongly. The trees were shining and they swung in the wind. “I don’t know how long I can stay out here,” I said as we started to walk uphill. He pulled me closer to the trees and said, “Listen!” At first, I heard only the wind. Then came a jingling and chiming (叮叮当当). “That’s the music in winter,” My uncle said. I pulled my hat up to free my ears. The branches (树枝) sounded like hundreds of bells ringing, jingling and chiming. I was surprised and I stood still, looking at the icy branches hitting each other and leaves swinging in the wind. Then we climbed to the top of Sparrow Hills and looked down. The snow-covered trees made buildings appear brighter. Then the sun broke through the clouds. “The sun is shining!” I shouted. Uncle Sam smiled and said, “The sun is always shining. You just need to climb high enough to see it.” 1. Why did the writer mention the old woman in Paragraph 1? A. To show how lonely she was. B. To show how much she loved reading. C. To show how cold the day was. D. To show how poor the old woman was. 2. What’s the music in winter according to the passage? A. The sound of the train passing nearby. B. The sound of the wind in the mountains. C. The sound of snow falling from the trees. D. The sound of branches and leaves in the wind. 3. How did Marina’s feelings change in the story? A. bored→angry-excited B. worried→pleased→sad C. unhappy→surprised→excited D. unhappy→peaceful→surprised 4. What can we infer (推断) from the story? A. Marina would begin to like going out in winter. B. Marina would prefer to sleep at home in winter. C. Uncle Sam would never take Marina outside again. D. Marina’s mum wasn’t sure if Marina would have fun at first. 主题08 人与自我——个人追求和爱与牺牲 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江宁波蛟川书院·期中） If you walk in the Peking University (北京大学)，you are likely to meet a boy carrying a big bottle of water and a bag of buns (馒头) in his hand. He is ordinary in his looks and wearing, but uncommon in maths achievement. He is Wei Dongyi, a teacher and a math talent in the Peking University. He is known by the public for an interview. He was asked to cheer up the high school students who were about to take the Chinese gaokao, and he just said “Welcome to Peking University. I don’t know what else to say.” It was later learned that this shy boy once won gold medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad (国际奥林匹克数学竞赛). Because of this, he was invited to study at Harvard University, but he refused. His reason is also simple: “I don’t want to go abroad”. Wei’s father is a math professor. This influenced him in some ways. When he was young, he was interested in math while other children loved playing toys. He is a big fan of math. He was always found reading math books by his classmates. Although he was so successful, his life can’t be simpler! He doesn’t like social media (社交媒体) or going to parties. He always takes a bottle of water and refills it with drinking water simply because it is good for the environment. This genius lives in his own world. He doesn’t care about how much he got or outside opinions but he loves his country and math. He is willing to put his whole life into solving math problems. 1. If you want to have a talk with Wei Dongyi, which of the following might interest him most? A. The most popular cloth style. B. The delicious food in canteen. C. Your friend’s birthday party. D. A math problem you met yesterday. 2. Why does Wei Dongyi always carry a bottle of water? A. Because he likes drinking water. B. Because this can protect the environment. C. Because it is convenient to take. D. Because he wants to save some money. 3. What does the underlined word “genius” mean? A. Talent. B. Star. C. Child. D. Fan. 4. What kind of life does Wei Dongyi have? A. Boring and strange. B. Interesting but hard. C. Busy but happy. D. Simple and meaningful. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江衢州市柯城区巨化中学·期中） Delia was a young pianist. Her husband, Joe, was a young artist. Each of them was taking lessons: Joe with a famous art teacher, and Delia with a great pianist from Germany. Their teachers were the very best, so lessons were expensive, more than they could really afford, but ... when you love your art, nothing is too much. But soon the money began to run out, and they couldn’t afford the lessons any more. Then one day Delia came back home and told Joe that she had met a man, whose daughter Sally, wanted to learn the piano, and he was going to pay her $50 an hour. “Delia,” Joe said, “I’ll be much happier if you keep up your lessons.” Delia said it didn’t matter. “When I’ve had some money, I’ll continue.” But Joe also decided to stop his lessons, to draw pictures and sell them. A few days later, Joe came home and proudly took $200 from his pocket. “I met a man from Vermont,” he said, “who bought one of my pictures. And he wants to buy more!” So the two of them were very happy. They didn’t have to worry any more about money. Then, one day, Joe came home and saw that Delia’s hand was wrapped in a bandage (绷带). He asked her what had happened. “Oh,” said Delia. “My student, Sally, asked me to make some coffee for her. I dropped the coffee and burned my hand. Sally went straight to the drugstore and got this bandage for me.” “Delia, what have you been doing the last two weeks?” Joe asked. She tried not to tell him, but the tears came. “Oh Joe, I couldn’t get any students, so I worked as a waitress in a restaurant. Today, I burned my hand with hot water. So I can’t work any more. But we’ll still have money from the man in Vermont, won’t we?” Joe looked at her. “There’s no man in Vermont,” he said. “I’ve been working in a drugstore, and today someone came in to buy bandages for a woman who’d burned her hand. So when I saw you, well, I guessed.” They both laughed. 〔Adapted from a story by O. Henry〕 1. Who are the main characters (人物) of the story ? A. Joe and Sally. B. Delia and O. Henry. C. Delia and Joe. D. Delia and Sally. 2. Which of the following sentences has the same meaning as “run out” in paragraph 3? A. When a document runs out, it’s useless. B. Students run out to see what has happened. C. If our money runs out, we can sell some products. D. The road runs out at the end of the town. 3. Both of them laughed in the end because ________. A. they would go on with their lessons soon B. they had both told lies to make the other happy C. they didn’t have to worry about money any more D. they thought they had done something meaningless 4. From the passage, we can infer (推断) that Delia and Joe are ________. A. helpless B. serious C. impatient D. loving 主题01 人与自我——成长 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州保俶塔申花实验学校·期中） I have always been big. I am comfortable with my body but there is a price to pay for being different. In primary school, I was crazy about gymnastics and was actually the team leader in my final year, but I had to make up for my shortcomings. Long after the other girls had left, I would still be in the school hall, trying my best to practice again and again without the coach around. It took months to master the ribbon(带子) and in the early days, I always got my ribbon in a terrible knot(结). However, I carried on and improved a lot. Whenever I went up in a competition, I always got the sense that the crowd did not expect much from an overweight child in front of them. They talked about my weight in low voices. One man even said, "That's the ugliest leotard(紧身衣) I've ever seen and the elephant inside it seems to be much better!" Hearing their words, you could understand my feelings. However, I just kept silent because I decided to let my ribbon do the talking. I worked harder on my ribbon and it showed. I was the winner in National Championship that year, but that was not the best thing I got from hours of tiring practice. The best thing was that my body cannot decide who I am. Society seems to believe that overweight people are unhappy with their weight and have low self-confidence, so they never count much. I do not believe that. I believe I can achieve anything because I am bigger than my body. 1. What team leader was the writer when she was in primary school? A．A soccer team. B．A swimming. C．A basketball. D．A gymnastic team. 2. How did the writer react(回应) to the man's words on her clothing? A．She talked back angrily. B．She changed her clothing. C．She reacted to it with her performance. D．She did nothing but cried. 3. Which is the right order of the following things? ①The crowd talked about the writer's weight. ②The writer was the winner in National Championship. ③The writer was crazy about gymnastics and practiced a lot. ④The writer knew that she could achieve anything because of hard work. A．①②④③ B．③①②④ C．②①③④ D．③②①④ 4. Which words might be the best ones to describe the writer? A．Crazy but shy. B．Unhappy and polite. C．Ugly and big. D．Hardworking and confident. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州风帆中学·期中） He was 11 years old and went fishing every chance he got at his family’s small house on an island in the middle of a New Hampshire lake. On the day before the bass (鲈鱼) season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening. Before long, when his pole bent over, he knew something huge was on the other end. His father watched his son with admiration as he successfully lifted the fish from the water. The boy and his father looked at the handsome fish, the fish jumped up and down in the moonlight. The father looked at his watch. It was 10 P.M.- two hours before the season opened. He looked at the fish, then at the boy. “You will have to put it back,” he said. “I have never seen such a big fish before,” cried the boy. “There will be other fish”, said his father. The boy looked around the lake. No other fishermen or boats were anywhere around in the moonlight. He looked again at his father. Even though no one had seen them, nor could anyone ever know what time he caught the fish, and he could tell by his father’s voice that it couldn’t be changed. He slowly put the bass into the water. That was 34 years ago. And he has never again caught such a beautiful fish as the one he did that night long ago. But he does see the fish again and again--every time he faces a question of ethics (道德准则). As his father taught him, ethics are simple matters of right and wrong, but the practice of doing right is difficult. 1. Why did the father ask the son to put the fish back? A. Because someone knew when they went fishing. B. Because it was not a right time to take the bass away. C. Because the fish jumped up and down in the moonlight. D. Because the fish was too big for them to take away. 2. How did the boy feel when his father asked him to put the bass back into the lake? A. Excited. B. Sad. C. Worried. D. Nervous. 3. What does the underlined word “it”most probably refer to? A. Catching the fish. B. Putting the fish back. C. Looking around the lake. D. Changing the father’s decision. 4. What’s the writer’s purpose of telling the story? A. To tell us the boy has a happy childhood. B. To tell us getting a handsome fish is a very great experience. C. To tell us to do the right thing when we face a question of ethics. D. To tell us the practice of ethics is only simple matters of right and wrong. Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·浙江宁波宋诏桥中学·期中） Tim was known for his special talent in painting, but he was also known for his lack of confidence. He often hid his paintings, fearing they would not be good enough for others to see. One day, an art competition was announced (宣布) in the village. Tim’s friends and family encouraged him to join in, but he was unsure, doubting his abilities. His grandfather, a wise old man, noticed Tim’s hesitation and took him to the village stream. “Look at the stream, Tim,” said his grandfather. “Do you see how the water flows smoothly, even when it meets rocks? It never gives up. It finds a way around or over them.” Tim watched the water, understanding the lesson. His grandfather continued, “Your talent is like the water. It’s powerful and beautiful. Don’t let fear block your path. Flow like the water, and let your talent shine.” Inspired (受启发) by his grandfather’s words, Tim decided to enter the competition. He painted with all his heart, pouring his emotions into the painting. When the day of the competition came, he handed in his painting, still nervous but determined (坚定的). The results were announced, and to everyone’s surprise, Tim won the first prize. His painting was admired for its depth and emotion. Tim learned a valuable lesson that day: confidence comes from within, and it’s important to believe in oneself. From then on, Tim never hid his paintings again. He became a well-known artist, always remembering the day his grandfather taught him to flow like water, overcoming every difficulty with determination. 1. Why did Tim hide his paintings? A. He lacked confidence. B. He didn’t want to show off. C. He wanted to improve his paintings. D. He thought his paintings were too well-known. 2. Which of the following can best describe Tim’s grandfather? A. Smart and outgoing. B. Wise and encouraging. C. Talented and confident. D. Hard-working and smart. 3. What is the main idea of the story? A. The importance of participating in art competitions. B. The journey of an artist from self-doubt to confidence. C. The role of a wise grandfather in a young artist’s life. D. The influence of winning a competition on an artist’s life. 4. What can we learn from Tim’s story? A. Many hands make light work. B. Where there is a will, there is a way. C. Confidence is a gift that others give us. D. Success comes only through natural talent. 主题02 人与社会——社会互助与邻里关系 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州春雷中学·期中） The mountains where I live are full of curvy (弯曲的) and dangerous roads. I was driving down one of those roads last spring. Days of rain made the ground slippery to drive on. As I turned around a curve, I saw a tree that had fallen across the road. It blocked my way. I hit the brakes (刹车) and slowly drove around it. Then I stopped. I knew it was only a matter of time before someone driving faster than I was would run into that tree. I got out of my car and tried to pull the tree into the ditch (沟)，but it was too big and heavy to move. I didn’t know what to do. But 30 seconds later, a white truck appeared and pulled over. Out stepped a young man. “You need a chainsaw (电锯)?” he asked. I said, “Yes!” He pulled one out of the back of his truck. For the next few minutes, he cut the tree into several parts while I carried them across the road and dropped them on the other side. “You never know when you will need a chainsaw,” I joked while my new friend smiled and put his chainsaw back in the truck. I waved goodbye and watched him drive of before heading back to my own car. In this life, you never know when you will need a chainsaw. You do know, however, when you will need a kind and loving heart. 1. What was the road like last spring? A. Curvy and slippery. B. Smooth and clean. C. Straight but wet. D. Dry but dangerous. 2. Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? ①I didn’t go on my way until watching him drive off. ②I failed to move the big and heavy tree into the ditch. ③A fallen tree across the road blocked my way. ④A man cut the tree into parts with a chainsaw. A. ④②③① B. ③②①④ C. ③②④① D. ③④②① 3. Which word can best describe the writer’s feeling at the end of the passage? A. Worried. B. Surprised. C. Relaxed. D. Grateful. 4. What is the best title for the passage? A. A useful chainsaw. B. A kind and helpful act. C. A scary accident. D. A dangerous and tiring journey. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州滨江区·期中） Ms. Smith was walking her dog, Lucky, past our yard. I touched Lucky gently. “You OK, Lucky? You were barking your head off half the afternoon.” Ms. Smith raised her eyebrows (眉毛). “Really? I hope Lucky didn’t trouble you.” I shook my head. “No, I just noticed it because he usually doesn’t bark much.” The next day, while I was playing the piano, Lucky barked again. I checked but found nothing. I called Ms. Smith at work. She came and took Lucky to the animal doctor. After dinner, Ms. Smith stopped by our house. “Lucky is fine. I had the animal doctor check him out. He said Lucky probably misses Leo.” Ms. Smith’s son, Leo, had started college in September. “Lucky still sleeps in Leo’s bedroom every night. He even looks under the covers for Leo. I’ll have the TV on tomorrow, which should help.” When I got off the bus the next day, I could hear it loud and clear: Lucky’s barking. After calling Ms. Smith, I look Lucky for a walk. We walked around the park three times before the dog calmed down. He kept nuzzling (蹭) my hand. “What’s going on?” I asked. “I wish I could understand you. Missing Leo isn’t your only problem, or you would bark all the time. What are you trying to say, Lucky?” Suddenly, I remembered that I used to see him and Leo playing in their yard every day when I’d get off the bus. “You’re used to chasing (追赶) that ball, aren’t you? You used to do that every afternoon. You want to play!” But Leo was at college, and his mom couldn’t come home early every day. “Poor Lucky,” I said. Maybe they could hire (雇佣) someone, I thought. Then I remembered that college is expensive. Maybe there was another way. Walking toward their house, I remembered Leo teaching me how to throw a baseball. Suddenly, what I needed to do to help was clear. Now, every afternoon, ▲ . And he brings it back—just like he was born to do. It’s been a long time since I’ve heard him barking. 1. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. Lucky played outside in the afternoon. B. Lucky looked for his owner all the afternoon. C. Lucky slept in the yard all the afternoon. D. Lucky barked a lot in the afternoon. 2. What would Ms. Smith do for Lucky after visiting the animal doctor? A. Keep the TV on for him. B. Take him for more walks. C. Ask Leo for help. D. Find someone to play with him. 3. What’s the correct order of the following activities? ①Ms. Smith took Lucky to the animal doctor. ②Leo went to college in September. ③I knew clearly how to help Lucky. ④I walked Lucky around the park. A. ④①③② B. ④③①② C. ②①④③ D. ②④①③ 4. Which can be the best to fill in the blank ▲ in the last paragraph? A. Lucky plays the ball himself in the yard. B. I spend time throwing the ball to Lucky. C. Ms. Smith takes Lucky for a walk outside. D. Leo returns home and plays with Lucky. 主题03 人与社会——科学技术与安全责任 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州市十三中教育集团·期中） When she was 14 years old, Remya Jose’s life was turned upside down by a family crisis (危机). Remya, who lived in a small village in India, learned that her mother was ill and her father would have to spend his time caring for her. As a result, she and her twin sister had to do most of the housework—including washing clothes. To make things even more difficult, the Jose family couldn’t afford an electric washing machine. Instead, the two girls would have to do the washing all by hand in the local river, and then carefully carry everything back to their home—a task that took several hours. Being a good student interested in engineering, Remya wanted to make a washing machine which could be used without electricity. She started studying electric washers to learn how they worked. Remya then designed (设计) a machine that used bicycle pedals (踏板), she and her father went to a local auto shop. Workers there not only gave her the parts, they helped her make the machine! Here’s how the machine works: Remya used a cylinder (圆筒) to hold the clothes and put it in a cube (立方体). Next, the cylinder cleaned the clothes just like a regular washing machine. Remya’s invention worked! She had created her own human-powered washing machine—and now a task that used to take several hours took only 30 minutes. Remya’s washing machine was chosen from among 25,000 entries as India’s best innovation! She was given India’s National Award and honored by the nation’s former president. The story of this young woman’s creative invention was known around the world. “Remya Jose made a difference,” said Jeanine Thomas of The Borden Project, “Her invention saves time and money for the world’s poor. Her story shows that with creativity, one individual can improve the lives of many.” 1. What was Remya and her twin sister’s main problem? A. Their parents were too busy. B. They couldn’t get good education. C. Their home was far from the river. D. They spent much time washing clothes. 2. Which of the following best shows how Remya solved the problem? ①getting bicycle pedals and chains ②making a human-powered washer ③testing her machine by washing clothes ④studying how washing machines worked A. ③①④② B. ④②①③ C. ①④③② D. ④①②③ 3. What does the underlined word “innovation” in Paragraph 5 most probably mean? A. Prize. B. Invention. C. Request. D. Process. 4. What can we learn from Remya’s story? A. With help, an inventor can win great honor. B. With kindness, one can save the lives of many. C. With courage, a poor girl can change the world. D. With creativity, one can make a great difference. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江台州市临海·期中） On a Saturday night in January, I was making my way to a sleepover at Nathan’s house. This was going to be a wonderful adventure as I had never been to his place before. I had received the address, 39 Western Avenue, via text message. As I turned the corner and stepped onto Western Avenue, a large cloud moved in front of the moon, leaving a shadow (阴影) over everything. In the dimness, I found it truly hard to see the house numbers clearly. However, not wanting to waste any time, I walked up the driveway of what I thought might be Nathan’s house. I rang the bell and waited patiently, expecting someone to open the door and welcome me. But no one came. Thinking that perhaps they hadn’t heard the first ring, I rang the bell again. After a few moments of waiting, I realized with a sinking feeling that I had made a mistake. I had gone to number 37 instead of 39. Just then, the door of number 37 opened suddenly. The house was completely dark inside, so I could hardly see anything. Suddenly, there was a loud shout and a man rushed past me, running towards the street. Another man quickly followed him. They were in such a great hurry to leave that they dropped most of the things they were carrying. Curiosity (好奇心) getting the better of me, I picked up one of the items so that I could look at it more closely. To my surprise, it was a beautiful brooch. Right then, I understood what had been happening. These men must be thieves! Without hesitation (犹豫), I took out my phone and called the police. I stood on the doorstep, anxiously waiting for what seemed like a long time. After five or ten minutes had passed, an unmarked police car finally arrived. Two policemen got out of the car. One of them immediately went into the house to look for clues while the other policeman asked me about the thieves. “You did extremely well,” he said with admiration. “It was really of you to interrupt (打断) those thieves and chase them away.” I felt a sense of pride and relief knowing that I had done the right thing. 1. The writer went to the wrong house because ______. A. there were no numbers on the houses B. Nathan sent a wrong address via text message C. it was hard to see clearly in the shadow of a cloud D. he was in such a hurry that he didn’t pay attention 2. From the thieves’ behavior, it can be inferred that they were ______. A. so scared that they ran away in no time B. confident that they could beat the police C. so sure that they wouldn’t be caught D. so scared that they threw away all the things 3. According to the context, the most suitable word for “ ” is ______. A. careful B. heroic C. honest D. patient 4. The main lesson that can be learned from the story is that ______. A. curiosity always kills the cat B. we should think before acting C. hesitation may lead to great loss D. courage can be a shield (盾牌) in danger 主题04 人与自我——自我认知与情绪管理 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江杭州萧山区钱江片·期中） I remember that every Saturday right Mama would sit down by the kitchen table and count out the money Papa had brought home in the little envelope. "For the rent(房租)." Mama would say，counting out the big silver pieces. "For the food" Another pile of coins. My sister Christine，my brother Nets and me would watch with worry. At last，Papa would ask, "Is that all？" " Mama would nod，look up and smile. "Good. We do not have to go to the Bank in the city." We were all so proud of Mama's Bank Account(账户). It gave us such a safe feeling. No one else we knew had money in a big bank downtown. I remember when the Jensens were put out because they didn't have money to pay for their rent. We children watched the big strange men carry out the furniture, paying no attention to the tears of Mrs. Jensens. "Might this，could this, happen to us？" I asked my parents. "We have a Bank Account" Mama comforted (安慰) me calmly, and suddenly I would feel safe. Whatever happened, we always knew we still had the Bank to depend upon. That was twenty years ago. Last year I sold my first story. When the check(支票) came, I rushed over to Mama's and put it on her lap. "For you，" I said, "to put in your Bank Account." I noticed for the first time how old Mama and Papa looked. Papa seemed shorter, and Mama's hair was silver now. Mama fingered the check and looked at Papa. "Good," she said, and her eyes were pleased. "Tomorrow," I told Mama, "you must take it to the Bank." "You will go with me Katrin？But…" Mama stopped for a moment and looked at me. "There is no account." she continued. "In all my life, I've never been inside a bank." And when I didn't﹣couldn't﹣answer, Mama said seriously. "It is not good for little ones to be afraid﹣to not feel safe." 1. What can we learn about the family twenty years ago？ A．They lived in a big city. B．They borrowed a lot of money from others. C．They had money in the bank. D．They were careful with money. 2. How did Mama feel when the writer put the check on her lap？ A．She was proud of her daughter. B．She was tired because she was old. C．She was worried for the money. D．She wasn't afraid anymore. 3. Which is the right order of the following events according to the passage？ ①The writer knew they had the Bank to depend upon. ②Papa brought money home once a week and Mama counted over it. ③Mama told the writer that there was no account actually. ④The writer told her Mama to put the money into the account. ⑤The writer sold her first story and get the money. A．④②①⑤③ B．②①⑤④③ C．④⑤③②① D．②④③①⑤ 4. The underlined pert "You will go with me，Katrin？But…" shows Mama wondered ___________. A．how to cheat her child B．how to spend the money C．if she should tell the truth D．if she should go to the Bank Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江初中名校发展共同体·期中） In a village near a desert lived a young and successful businessman, named James. Although having a lot, he often felt unhappy because of the endless challenges he faced. One day, an old man came to the village with 100 camels. It’s said he could solve any problem. James went to see him and said, “I’m very unhappy with my life. I always have business worries, family troubles and health problems. Please tell me how to make them disappear.” The old man smiled and said, “I’ll give you an answer tomorrow morning. But first, can you do a small thing for me?” James agreed. The old man asked him to take care of the 100 camels for the night, making sure that they all sat down and rested before he could go to sleep. The next morning, the old man asked James how his night went. James said sadly, “I didn’t sleep at all. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get all the camels to sit together. Even if I managed to get some camels to sit on one side, a few others would stand on the other side.” “That’s true. As noticed last night, some camels sat down on their own, while others required some effort, and yet many camels did not sit even after considerable effort. If you had come back later, you would have seen that some of the camels, even though they didn’t sit at first, eventually sat down on their own,” the old man said. James nodded. The man continued, “Problems are just like camels—some problems get solved by themselves, some get solved when you put in some effort, and some do not get solved even after you have tried your best. Leave such problems to time. At the right time, these problems themselves will come to an end.” James felt a sense of understanding. It completely changed the way he saw life’s challenges. 1. What was James’ problem? A. He felt unhappy about endless problems. B. He didn’t have enough to live a better life. C. He didn’t like his wife or other family members. D. He didn’t know how to get away from business. 2. How might James feel that night? A. Excited B. upset. C. Scared. D. Bored. 3. How did the old man teach James? A. By comparing problems to camel sleeping. B. By showing the importance of working hard. C. By giving an example of common people’s lives. D. By explaining the scientific reasons behind problems. 4. What did James learn from this experience? A. All problems can be solved with effort. B. Some problems resolve themselves over time. C. Problems are like puzzles, endless and challenging. D. Problems should be unnoticed until they disappear. 主题05 人与社会——公益与服务 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江金华义乌市稠州中学·期中） Working for a big company in London on a salary (薪水)of over £100, 000, you might expect Grayden Reece-Smith to have a luxurious (奢侈) lifestyle, going on expensive holidays or driving a sports car around south London, where he lives. In fact, the 28-year-old leads a very different life from his colleagues. He gives away everything he earns over £42, 000–a number that he thought he could comfortably live on. Over the past five years, Reece-Smith has handed over more than £250, 000 to organizations such as International Care Ministries, which helps poor families in the Philippines, and the Against Malaria Foundation. He is part of a growing number of young people described as "influential altruists". Influential altruists donate regularly to a charity which they think will have a great impact(影响). Some change careers to make more money, which can then be given away. Reece-Smith considered working in the charity after graduating from university, but thought that he could make a bigger difference by donating a large part of his salary. He had volunteered as a teacher at a school in Tanzania, but then realized that earning and giving would be more effective. "The cost of my flights there could have paid the salaries of two teachers for an entire year, " he says. Instead, he could "stay at home, living a nice life and still make a huge difference in the world". He is not mean with money-last year he went to Cuba on holiday, and spent several thousand pounds on a new sofa. But his lifestyle isn't as luxurious as some of the people he works with. "I usually don't buy supermarket-branded food products, but I don't own a car. Other people on my salary might have a bigger house. Some of my colleagues have four-bedroom houses, but we only bought what we needed-a two-bedroom flat. £42, 000 is more than enough to live on and still save, " he says. 1. How much money does Grayden spend on donation every year? A．over £42, 000. B．Over £100. 000. C．£250, 000. D．Any income over £42, 000. 2. What may an "influential altruist" do according to the text? A．Donate to impactful charities. B．Make more money to enjoy lives. C．Create a good public image. D．Enter a teaching profession. 3. Why did Grayden decide to donate money but not work in the charity sector? A．To access his inner life. B．To create a stronger effect. C．To give away all of his salary. D．To be a teacher at a school. 4. What can be inferred about Grayden from the text? A．He leads an expensive lifestyle. B．He buys food produced by supermarkets. C．He lives in a four-bedroom house. D．He balances his life and donation. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江衢州市柯城区巨化中学·期中） Haili Smith, 16, says she and her sister, Brooke, “have very different tastes in books.” Haili likes horror stories. Brooke, 13, prefers fantasy. What they both believe is that kids would like to read more if they are connected with a book’s characters (人物). That’s why, in 2020, they started Books Like Me. The group donates (捐赠) culturally different children’s books to schools. “We didn’t really like reading a few years ago”, Haili told TIME for Kids. “Then we started to look for books that had characters we saw ourselves in. It made us want to read more. We thought we could share that with students, because we knew that this wasn’t something that changed us only.” Haili and Brooke started with an Amazon Wish List of books they liked. They shared the list on social media, asking for donations of these titles. Soon, they began receiving boxes of new books to give away to schools. Also, requests have come in from schools nationwide. So far, Haili and Brooke have given away more than 16,000 books. Anitra Carter teaches fourth grade at a primary school in Florida. She says donations from Books Like Me have gotten her students more interested in reading. “It excites them when seeing a character that may represent (代表；象征) them or look similar to them,” Carter says. Over the years, Haili and Brooke have been invited to speak with educators about the importance of culturally diverse books. They’ve also taken books directly to students. At a book fair in Florida, “I was at a table showing kids the books and they were picking them out,” Haili recalls. “They all looked so happy when they found a book that really connected with them.” That, of course, is the goal. “I hope, and I think,” Haili says, “that all kids should ▲ so that they enjoy reading.” 1. Why did the Smith sisters start Books Like Me? A. To get kids more interested in reading. B. To provide the teachers with more books. C. To find more books to read for themselves. D. To make more friends by giving away books. 2. How do the Smith sisters get the books they want for Books Like Me? A. By writing books for children. B. By raising money on social media. C. By listing needs and asking for donations. . D. By getting help from teachers and parents. 3. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A. The books. B. The teachers. C. The students. D. The characters. 4. Which of the following can probably be put into ▲ in the last paragraph? A. give away their favourite books B. see themselves represented in books C. write book reports after reading books D. know the real world in different cultures Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·浙江温州市第二实验中学·期中） Back in New York, I am fighting fires as the assistant captain (副队长) of a volunteer fire company. I still remember my first fire. I was the second volunteer on the scene, so there was a pretty good chance I was going to get in. When I found the captain, he was having a very engaging conversation with the homeowner (房主), who was surely having one of the worst days of her life. At midnight, she was standing outside in the pouring rain, under an umbrella, barefoot, while her house was in flames (在燃烧中). The other volunteer, who had arrived just before me, was asked to go inside and save the homeowner’s dog. The dog! I was stunned with jealousy. For the rest of his life, he could tell people that he went into a burning building to save a living creature (动物)! Just because he arrived five seconds earlier than me. Well, I was next. The captain then waved me over. He said, “Bezos, I need you to go upstairs past the fire, and get this woman a pair of shoes.” So, not exactly what I was hoping for, but off I went up the stairs, down the hall, past the “real” firefighters, who were pretty much done putting out the fire at this point, into the master bedroom to get a pair of shoes. Now I know what you’re thinking, but I’m no hero. I carried the shoes downstairs where I met the other volunteer with the precious dog. We took our treasures outside to the homeowner, where, not surprisingly, his received much more attention than mine. A few weeks later, the company received a letter from the homeowner thanking us for saving her home. The act of kindness she noted above all others was that someone had even gotten her a pair of shoes. So don’t wait until you make your first million to make a difference in somebody’s life. If you have something to give, give it now. ▲, but every day gives us a chance to influence (影响) one. So get in the game. Save the shoes. Mark Bezos, From TED 1. Where was the woman when Mark arrived? A. She was wet in the rain without an umbrella. B. She stood outside her house without any shoes. C. She was in her burning house waiting for help. D. She was sitting in her car with her dog beside her. 2. What was Mark’s first task when he arrived at the fire scene? A. To get a pair of shoes for the homeowner. B. To put out the fire with other volunteers. C. To save the homeowner’s dog immediately. D. To have a conversation with the homeowner. 3. What does the word “stunned” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Angry. D. Bored. 4. Which of the following can be put in the ▲ in the last paragraph? A. Life is full of surprising moments. B. The world needs more kind people. C. Not each day brings a life-saving chance. D. Every moment is important in our lives. 主题06 人与社会——社会交往利益与信息传播 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江衢州市实验学校教育集团·期中） “Shylock!” yelled Antonio. “Are you going to lend us the money or not? Answer me!” Shylock answered him slowly. “Do you remember all of those times that you insulted (侮辱) me in a loud voice that everyone could hear? You even called me a dog. And now you want to borrow money from me, a dog!” “Look! I’m not asking you a favour. You can charge me any interest (利息) you want. I don’t mind. My ships will arrive any day now.” “Alright, Antonio. I’m willing to lend you the money. I won’t even charge you any interest. Just pay me back on time.” Antonio couldn’t believe his ears. “______” “I said you didn’t know me. I will help you. I won’t even charge you a single ducat (达克特，以前欧洲的一种钱币). However, there is something I’m worried about. What if you don’t pay me back?” “Don’t worry, Shylock. I’ll pay you back.” “Well, I need some kind of a guarantee, don’t I? Three thousand ducats is a lot of money. If you don’t pay me back on time, I want a pound of flesh (肉). I’ll take a pound of flesh from any part of your body.” Antonio didn’t like what Shylock said. “No. I’d rather pay some interest if I’m late on the payment.” “I’m afraid that’s no good,” said Shylock as he laughed. “Do you think I’d take money from another moneylender? Besides, this agreement is only a joke! Do you think that any lawyer or judge would believe me? Would they really believe that I want a pound of your flesh? You don’t have to worry about anything!” Antonio agreed to the conditions. They went to a lawyer and signed an agreement. From The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare 1. We can see from the passage that Shylock ______. A. is in need of money greatly B. is willing to lend money to Antonio C. feels sad to talk with Antonio D. wants to get interest from Antonio 2. Which of the following sentences can be put in the blank “______”? A. What did you say? B. Do you trust me? C. Are you kidding me? D. Why do you help me? 3. The underlined word “guarantee” in Paragraph 8 means ______. A. suggestion B. message C. promise D. present 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. Shylock and Antonio were friends in the past. B. Antonio would give back the money on time. C. Shylock would take a pound of flesh from Antonio soon. D. Antonio believed what Shylock said and borrowed the money. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江嵊州市三界片·期中） Jackson was walking home from school one afternoon when his untied shoelaces (散开的鞋带) caught his foot. He almost fell. He put down his backpack and tied them. Eva and Dave were riding down the other side of the street. Suddenly, Dave stopped and pointed. “Whoa! Did you see that?” he asked. “Jackson just totally fell down there!” “Oh, no! Is he okay?” asked Eva. “It looks like he hurt his knee.” Just as they were still talking about this, Mandy caught up with them. “What are you guys talking about?” she asked. “Jackson just fell and hurt his knee,” said Eva. “Was he bleeding (流血)?” asked Mandy. The story began to spread. Within an hour, Kevin heard the whole story. “Jackson got hit by a car on his way home. There was blood everywhere, and he was sent to hospital.” That night, Oliver got more information. “____▲___. He doesn’t even remember anything! He won’t be at school for at least four weeks.” The next morning, everybody at school was talking about Jackson. “Lucky Jackson,” Maya said. “He gets to miss so much school.” “The poor guy can’t even move, and you think he’s lucky?” said Kathy. Bob shook his head sadly, “He was so good at soccer—what if he can never play again?” “Maybe we should send him a card or visit him in the hospital,” suggested Bill. “Will he even remember us?” asked Gina. “I can’t believe he lost his memory!” Lisa cried. Just then, Jackson came around the corner and walked over to Gina and Lisa. “Hey guys, what’s going on?” he asked. Everyone stopped talking and stared (盯着) at him. 1. What was Jackson doing when he almost fell? A. Tying his shoelaces. B. Riding his bike home. C. Walking in the street. D. Putting down his backpack. 2. Which of the following is the best to fill in the “▲” in the passage? A. Jackson fell down and hurt his knee. B. Jackson got hit by a car and kept bleeding. C. Jackson got caught by his shoelaces and fell. D. Jackson broke his leg and his head was hurt. 3. How might everyone feel according to the last underlined sentence of the passage? A. Shocked. B. Excited. C. Sad. D. Angry. 4. Which can be the best title for the passage? A. A Funny Friend B. He Said, She Said C. A Terrible Accident D. He Hurt, She Cared 主题07 人与自我——个人追求与自我保护 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·浙江绍兴市柯桥区·期中） Tommy loved ice cream. It was his favorite dessert. His parents let him have a small dish each night after dinner if he ate all of his vegetables. Tommy loved eating ice cream at home. He always tried a new kind of ice cream each time. When he turned eight, he had a checkup at the doctor’s office. Dr. Katz said, “It’s fine to have a little ice cream once in a while, but not every night.” That night at supper, Tommy ate all his vegetables. But there was no ice cream for dessert. Instead, Mom came up with a new rule. “If we want to eat ice cream, we’ll have to earn it by walking to the ice cream stand,” she said. Tommy would like to give it a try, so they decided to take their walk on Saturday afternoon. According to the map, the ice cream stand was a mile away. Saturday was a sunny day. The sun was so bright that he had to almost close his eyes. Tommy asked, “How much farther is it?” Mom checked the map on her phone and then said, “We’re not even halfway yet. Do you want to turn around?” Tommy did want to turn around, but he also wanted ice cream. Walking was the only way to get it. The sun beat down so strongly that even Mom was sweating(流汗). Tommy’s legs felt heavy. He wanted to sit down, but there were no chairs. He wanted to give up. He looked up to tell Mom he was ready to turn around. But when he did, he could see the purple flag at the top of the ice cream stand. They were almost there! Tommy started to walk faster. He could almost taste the cool, creamy ice cream already. It was a long walk, but it was certainly worth the effort. 1. What can be inferred from Dr. Katz’s words in Paragraph 1? A. It is best to eat ice cream during the day. B. Tommy should eat something else instead. C. Ice cream is many children’s favorite food. D. Eating too much ice cream is bad for health. 2. What does the underlined word “earn” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Sell. B. Get. C. Share. D. Create. 3. How did Jimmy feel when he was on the way to the stand? A. Hot and tired. B. Excited and active. C. Thirsty and hungry. D. Relaxed and happy. 4. What’s the best title for the passage? A. Enjoying the view along the way. B. Mother’s encouragement. C. Keeping your eyes on the prize. D. The boy’s favorite food. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·浙江绍兴新昌县七星中学·期中） Hannay was nervous. His enemies (敌人) were searching for him. All around him were grassy hills without trees. He had nowhere to hide. How could he escape? Hannay walked along the country road for a long time. Then he saw a road worker, who was working alone, fixing the road. Hannay could see the road worker was not feeling well. Hannay came up to him and said, “How are you?” “My head hurts,” the road worker said. “I can’t do it. I want to go home. My daughter got married yesterday, and I drank a lot of wine with my friends. That’s the problem!” Hannay agreed that he should be home in bed. “Yes, and I would have been,” he replied. “But yesterday I received a message saying that the new surveyor (测量员) was coming to check my work. If he comes and finds me away, I’ll be in trouble.” Suddenly, Hannay had a bright idea—he could act as the road worker and get away from his enemies. “You go off to bed,” Hannay said. “I’ll do your job until the new surveyor comes.” The road worker was pleased with his idea. He gave Hannay his hat and his old coat. Then he went home to sleep and perhaps to drink a bit more. Hannay put on the road worker’s hat and coat and began to fix the road. About an hour later, he heard a voice. “Are you the road worker?” it asked. It was the new surveyor. He was a young man with a clean face. He sat in a small car. Hannay said yes. The surveyor told him about some work he wanted him to do before he came by again and drove off. Hannay continued with his work. Then a village boy came by. “What has happened to the road worker?” he asked. “He stayed at home today,” Hannay replied. “He’s sick.” At about midday, a large car came down the hill and stopped near Hannay. Three men got out of the car. Hannay’s heart beat fast. He knew his enemies were coming. 1. What is this passage probably taken from? A. A history book. B. A travel book. C. A novel. D. A science book. 2. Why was the road worker feeling ill? A. Because he had a cold. B. Because he hadn’t eaten all day. C. Because he had been working all day. D. Because he drank too much. 3. Who did not come while Hannay was working on the road? A. The new surveyor. B. The road worker’s daughter. C. Hannay’s enemies. D. A village boy. 4. What can we infer from the story? A. Hannay helped the road worker because he was warm-hearted. B. The grassy hills were a perfect hiding place for Hannay. C. The new surveyor had a lot of working experience. D. The village boy knew the road worker. 5. What is the correct order of the story? ① Hannay met a sick road worker and offered to take over from him. ② Hannay was worried because his enemies were looking for him. ③ A car stopped near Hannay and three men got out. ④ Hannay acted as the road worker when the new surveyor came by. ⑤ The village boy wondered what had happened to the road worker. A. ②→①→④→⑤→③ B. ②→①→④→③→⑤ C. ①→④→②→⑤→③ D. ①→④→②→③→⑤ / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $