专题04 阅读理解（说明文）（期中真题汇编，新疆专用）九年级英语上学期

专题04 阅读理解-说明文 主题01 人与社会——历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·新疆喀什地区英吉沙县·期中） The Mid-Autumn Festival has a history of 2000 years. All the celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Festival show the happiness and excitement of people. The main celebrations during the Mid-Autumn Festival are admiring the moon, eating moon cakes together and making Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns. In some places in China people celebrate the festival in different ways. In Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, people eat taro (芋头) to celebrate the festival, because the taro harvest happens at the same time. They eat taro and hope the harvest is good in the next year. In Nanjing, people cook duck with sweet-scented osmanthus (桂花), because Nanjing people think sweet-scented osmanthus is a symbol (象征) of peace. In some places people make fires inside towers to celebrate the festival, because they think the fire is a symbol of good business. In the literary history of China, many poets (诗人) gave words to the moon of mid-autumn night. The following is one of the best of those poems. Thoughts in the Silent Night —Li Bai The moonlight is shinning through the window, And it makes me wonder if it is the frost on the ground, Looking up to see the moon, Looking down I miss so much about my hometown. Li Bai used his lines to show his homesickness at the Moon Festival. 1．All the celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Festival show ________. A．the happiness of people B．the differences of people C．the importance of the Festival D．the happiness and excitement of people 2．Why do people make fires inside towers to celebrate the festival in some places? A．Because they think the fire is a symbol of peace. B．Because they think the fire is a symbol of good business. C．Because they hope the harvest is good in the next year. D．Because they hope they will be healthier in the next year. 3．What does the underlined word “frost” mean in Chinese? A．霜 B．雾 C．影 D．光 4．What did Li Bai write to show his homesickness at the Moon Festival? A．A story of Moon. B．A poem named Thoughts in the Silent Night. C．A song called Thoughts in the Silent Night. D．A joke. Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·新疆维吾尔自治区克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州第二中学、第一中学·期中） The year 2023 is a big year for sports in China. That’s because of the 31st Summer Universiade in Chengdu and the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023. Hangzhou is the third Chinese city to host the Asian Games after Beijing and Guangzhou in 1990 and 2010. The first Asian Games was held in 1951. It is the largest sport event in Asia. It also means a lot to China. The Beijing Asian Games was the first large international sports event to be hosted by China. To make the Games successful, Chinese people worked hard to prepare. Beijing built a great number of roads and gyms, including the famous Beijing Olympic Sports Center and Asian Games Village. The Games helped the world see China and its achievements (成就). And from then on, China improved its global image (国际形象). For the 2023 Asian Games, Hangzhou started building 33 sports gyms. The themes of the Hangzhou Asian Games are “green, smart, economical (节俭的) and civilized (文明的)”. All the 19th Asian Games’buildings are environmentally friendly. 1．Which city hosted the 2023 Asian Games? A．Hangzhou. B．Guangzhou. C．Beijing. D．Chengdu. 2．According to the passage, how did the Beijing Asian Games influence (影响) China? A．It helped China make a lot of money. B．It helped Guangzhou to win the hosting right for 2010 Asian Games. C．It helped the world see China and its achievements. D．It helped China become the strongest. 3．What are the themes of the Hangzhou Asian Games? A．Higher, faster, and stronger. B．Together for a shared future. C．Thrilling Games, Harmonious Asia. D．Green, smart, economical and civilized. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Guangzhou was the third city to hold Asian Games in China. B．China held the Asian Games three times. C．All the Asian Games’buildings are environmentally friendly. D．Beijing Asian Games is the most successful. Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·新疆喀什·期中） The light bulb Thomas Edison developed the first practical light bulb in 1879. Before the invention of the light bulb, people had to use oil lamps, gas lamps or candles to see at night. With light bulbs, people can do as many things in the evenings as they can in the daytime. Can you imagine living without it? The Kongming Lantern and the hot-air balloon The Kongming Lantern is very popular all over Asia. It is a kind of paper lantern with a closed top and a small candle inside. The candle heats the air inside the lantern and makes it rise. People use the Kongming Lantern on important days and during festivals. During the time of Three Kingdoms, Zhuge Liang used such lanterns to give signals in battles. The Kongming lantern led to the invention of the hot-air balloon. 1．What is the Kongming lantern made of? A．Paper B．Wood C．Candle D．Air 2．According to the passage, which statement is true? A．People only use the Kongming Lantern during festivals B．After the invention of the light bulb, people used oil lamps C．In battles, Lanterns could be used to give signals D．Thomas Edison developed the first light bulb in 1789. 3．When did people have to use gas lamps? A．In 1880 B．In 1800 C．In 1886 D．In 2000 4．What can we infer(推断) from the passage？ A．With light bulb, people can' t do as many things in the evenings as they can in the daytime. B．The light is very useless. C．the hot-air balloon appears later than Kongming lantern. D．The candle heats the air inside the lantern. Passage 4 （23-24九年级上·新疆喀什地区疏勒县·期中） Everyone has got two personalities (性格) -the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don't show your secret personality when you're awake because you can control yourself, but when you're asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, you often change your sleeping positions. The important position that best shows your secret personality is the one that you go to sleep. If you go to sleep on your back, you're a very open person. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by new ideas. You don't like to make people unhappy, so you never express your real feelings. You're quite shy and you aren't very confident. If you sleep on your stomach, you are a person who likes to keep secrets. You worry a lot and you're always easily becoming sad. You never want to change your ideas, but you are satisfied with your life the way it is. You usually live for today not for tomorrow. If you sleep on curled up (蜷缩), you are probably a very nervous person. You have a low opinion of yourself and often protect yourself from being hurt, so you are very defensive. You're shy and you don't usually like meeting people. You like to be on your own. If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well-balanced (平衡的) personality. You know your strengths and weaknesses. You're usually careful. You have a confident personality. You sometimes feel worried, but you don't often get unhappy. You always say what you think, even if it makes people angry. 1．When does the sleeping position best show your secret personality? A．In the daytime. B．At the beginning of sleep. C．At night. D．During the deep sleep. 2．Tina hardly tells her secrets to her friends. She probably goes to sleep ________. A．on curled up B．on her stomach C．on her back D．on her side 3．What does the word "defensive" mean in the passage? A．易怒的 B．攻击性的 C．外向的 D．有戒心的 4．What does the passage tell us? A．Sleeping on your side is the best way of sleeping. B．Changing positions will cause sleeping problems. C．Sleeping positions show people's secret personalities. D．Enough sleep makes people look better and healthier Passage 5 （24-25九年级上·新疆新疆阿克苏地区·期中） 阅读下面材料，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。 Most cities and towns in China have night markets. They are usually on the same streets every day. In the daytime, these streets are quiet. At night, they become crowded. Usually, sellers arrive at 3:00 or 4:00 in the afternoon. By 6:00 pm, lots of people get to the streets. Night markets are fun places to shop at. Sellers put their things on the streets. You can buy clothes, shoes and many other things. If you feel the price is high, you can bargain (讨价还价) with the sellers. You can also buy lots of delicious food. When you are just a little hungry, you can buy snacks. When you’re really hungry, you can sit down to have a big meal. There are also games to play. In one game, you throw plastic rings around the top of bottles. In another game, you shoot balloons with a toy gun. If you are lucky, you can win a prize. Usually the things at night markets are not expensive! You don’t need a lot of money to have a great time. 1．Where can we find night markets in China? A．In some villages. B．In every small town. C．Only in big cities. D．In most cities and towns. 2．When do sellers usually get to night markets? A．At 6:00 in the evening. B．Before 3:00 in the afternoon. C．At 4:00 in the afternoon. D．After 7:00 in the evening. 3．What can you do at night markets? A．Bargain with the sellers. B．Make clothes yourselves. C．Drive cars. D．Play computer games. 4．How can you win a prize at night markets? A．By buying snacks. B．By playing a game. C．By buying balloons. D．By talking with the sellers. Passage 6 （23-24九年级上·新疆维吾尔自治区克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州第二中学、第一中学·期中） The lunar Chinese calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms (节气). Cold Dew is the 17th solar term of the year, which falls on October 8 and ends on October 22 this year. Cold Dew, known as “Hanlu” in Chinese, is regarded as the real end of autumn, when the day comes with a wet land and dewdrops shine over leaves and flowers. It’s much colder than the White Dew. During the Cold Dew, temperatures decrease quickly and sunshine cannot reach deep water. Fish swim to shallow waters where the temperature is higher. It is a good season to enjoy pomegranates (石榴) around Cold Dew. Pomegranates have been praised for their outstanding beauty, smell, color, and health role for centuries. There is a saying that goes “It is time to harvest hawthom (山楂) during Cold Dew.” The fruit has long been used in Chinese medicine. Hawthom is thought to be good for heart health by making blood vessels (血管) strong and stimulating (促进) blood flow. Southern Hunan province is a famous area for producing tea seed oil. Cold Dew is the right time to pick the seeds. 1．Why do fish swim to shallow waters during Cold Dew? A．Because sunshine can reach deep water thoroughly. B．Because they like the leaves there. C．Because the temperature is less higher there. D．Because it’s warmer there. 2．Proper eating of _________ is healthy for our body. A．Pomegranates B．Hawthom C．Tea seed oil D．Pomegranates and hawthorm 3．Which of the following is not right? A．The Cold Dew falls on October 8 and ends on October 22 this year. B．The land is wet during Cold Dew. C．The White Dew is much colder than the Cold Dew. D．Chinese medicine has used hawthomn for a long time. 4．The best title for the passage would be _________. A．Cold Dew is known as “Hanlu” in Chinese B．Plants during Cold Dew C．The history of Cold Dew D．The introduction of Cold Dew Passage 7 （24-25九年级上·新疆新疆阿克苏地区·期中） 阅读下面材料，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。 What is the most important invention of all the time? Is it the written word that helps us to record information? Is it the telephone that lets us talk to people from all over the world? Is it the car that lets us travel at great speeds to meet others? Umberto Eco, an Italian writer, thinks it is something quite different. He says the most important invention might be right in front of your eyes. He is talking about a simple pair of glasses. Modern eye glasses were invented around 1,000 years ago. They were more than just a convenient way to read. Before glasses were invented, writers, scientists and teachers who could not see properly had to memorize everything. After about ten years of poor eyesight, they could not remember well enough and could not work. Glasses meant that people could work in their old age. People who wanted to remember some information could write it down and read it. Eye glasses are one of the world’s greatest inventions and were probably worn by the people who designed (设计) the first telephone and car. 1．What happened after glasses were invented? A．The young people couldn’t use them. B．People could not remember well enough. C．People could not write down anything. D．People could write down some information and read it. 2．Before glasses were invented, writers, scientists and teachers who could not see clearly had to ________. A．memorize everything B．be taught by others C．write down everything D．read everything 3．Umberto Eco thinks ________ is the greatest invention of all time in the passage. A．the telephone B．the car C．a simple pair of glasses D．the paper 4．From the passage, we can know ________. A．the writer of the passage is Chinese B．modern eye glasses were invented around 100 years ago C．people who designed the first telephone and car must wear eye glasses D．people who designed the first telephone and car probably wore eye glasses Passage 8 （24-25九年级上·新疆喀什地区巴楚县·期中） We know many musical instruments (乐器) well, such as pianos, violins, drums and so on. What about the erhu? The erhu is a traditional Chinese instrument. It is the most popular of the huqin family, and it has a long history. The modern erhu developed from the xiqin, which was played by many ethnic minorities (少数民族) during the Tang Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, musicians began to use the erhu to perform different kinds of music, and it became quite a popular instrument. It became an important accompanying (伴奏) instrument in different folk music. At present, it is used in both traditional and modern music, such as in pop, rock and jazz. It has even become a solo (独奏) instrument. One of the most famous musical pieces played on the erhu is Erquan Yingyue. As the erhu was mainly played by common people and the playing skills were passed down orally (口头地), there are few written records about the erhu that can be found. To study the history and the development of the erhu, historians (历史学者) usually turn to ancient paintings. 1．When did the erhu become a popular instrument? A．In the Tang Dynasty. B．In the Song Dynasty. C．In the Ming Dynasty. D．In recent years. 2．To study the history of the erhu, historians usually ________. A．play the most famous erhu pieces B．listen to different kinds of folk music C．get help from ancient paintings D．read some books about ethnic minorities 3．Which instruments didn’t mentioned in this passage? A．Violins. B．Guitar. C．Piano. D．Erhu. 4．Which is TRUE according to the passage? A．The huqin belongs to the erhu family. B．Folk art stops the development of the erhu. C．People can find plenty of written records about the erhu. D．The erhu is used in both traditional and modern music now. 5．The passage mainly talks about _______. A．top forms of folk music B．the history of the erhu C．the rise of different dynasties D．the development of Chinese instruments 主题01 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 9 （23-24九年级上·新疆吐鲁番市·期中） 根据短文内容，在A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择一个正确答案。 Are you a fast reader or a slow one? Which one is better? In fact, it depends on what you are reading.We need to spend more time understanding fully the ideas and information which are important to remember. However, the slow reader may be not a good reader when he may spend too much time in reading a simple story just for fun. So, neither of them is really a good reader. Knowing why you are reading will often help you to know whether to read quickly or slowly. For example, something like instructions, maths problem, science and storybooks which are full of important information. You must read such things slowly to remember each important step and understand each important idea. And we should read some simple stories for enjoyment, letters from friends and bits of news from hometown papers more quickly. In some of your reading, you must change your speed from fast to slow and slow to fast, as you go along. 1．What do you think is better, reading slowly or reading quickly?  　   　. A．Reading slowly B．Reading quickly C．Both of them D．Neither of them 2．What should you read slowly when you read? A．Letters. B．Newspapers. C．Maths problems. D．Picture books. 3．Why must we read instructions slowly? A．Because we must understand fully the ideas of them. B．Because we must remember the important information of them. C．Because we think the instructions are very funny. D．Because A and B． 4．How can we become a good reader? A．Read as fast as possible and don’t remember them all. B．Change our speed when we read something different. C．Read things quickly throughout. D．Read things slowly throughout. 主题02 人与社会——文化 Passage 10 （23-24九年级上·新疆喀什地区巴楚县·期中） Yum cha is an eating experience. People will drink Chinese tea and eat dim sum (粤式点心) at the same time. Yum cha is Cantonese and it means “drink tea”. Dim Sum means the dishes that you will eat. And there are a lot of kinds for you to choose. Yum cha is a part of the cooking culture of Guangdong. Going to yum cha is a tradition on weekend mornings. It always takes hours to enjoy. Yum cha is a morning tradition for old people to spend a good morning after early morning exercises. They will drink tea, eat dim sum, read newspapers, and watch news on TV. Businessmen will discuss their business during yum cha. It is popular to have a yum cha lunch with workmates during the weekday too. They will talk about their work when they eat. All in all, people love yum cha because it is the time for them to sit together, chat, and enjoy good food at the same time. 1．Which of the following is NOT TRUE about yum cha? A．It is new to people. B．It is an eating experience. C．People will eat and drink at the same time. D．There are many kinds of dim sum to choose. 2．During yum cha, old people will ________. A．sit together to chat B．talk about their work C．do early morning exercises D．read newspapers and watch news 3．It is a tradition for people in Guangdong to go to yum cha ________. A．on weekends B．during the weekdays C．on weekend mornings D．on weekday mornings 4．The passage mainly talks about ________. A．an eating experience B．the tradition of yum cha C．the tradition of dim Sum D．the cooking culture of Guangdong 5．The central message of the passage is that ________. A．we need to enjoy tea and dim sum B．we can chat and eat during yum cha C．yum cha is a local culture in Guangdong D．we can do business during yum cha / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解-说明文 主题01 人与社会——历史、社会与文化 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·新疆喀什地区英吉沙县·期中） The Mid-Autumn Festival has a history of 2000 years. All the celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Festival show the happiness and excitement of people. The main celebrations during the Mid-Autumn Festival are admiring the moon, eating moon cakes together and making Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns. In some places in China people celebrate the festival in different ways. In Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, people eat taro (芋头) to celebrate the festival, because the taro harvest happens at the same time. They eat taro and hope the harvest is good in the next year. In Nanjing, people cook duck with sweet-scented osmanthus (桂花), because Nanjing people think sweet-scented osmanthus is a symbol (象征) of peace. In some places people make fires inside towers to celebrate the festival, because they think the fire is a symbol of good business. In the literary history of China, many poets (诗人) gave words to the moon of mid-autumn night. The following is one of the best of those poems. Thoughts in the Silent Night —Li Bai The moonlight is shinning through the window, And it makes me wonder if it is the frost on the ground, Looking up to see the moon, Looking down I miss so much about my hometown. Li Bai used his lines to show his homesickness at the Moon Festival. 1．All the celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Festival show ________. A．the happiness of people B．the differences of people C．the importance of the Festival D．the happiness and excitement of people 2．Why do people make fires inside towers to celebrate the festival in some places? A．Because they think the fire is a symbol of peace. B．Because they think the fire is a symbol of good business. C．Because they hope the harvest is good in the next year. D．Because they hope they will be healthier in the next year. 3．What does the underlined word “frost” mean in Chinese? A．霜 B．雾 C．影 D．光 4．What did Li Bai write to show his homesickness at the Moon Festival? A．A story of Moon. B．A poem named Thoughts in the Silent Night. C．A song called Thoughts in the Silent Night. D．A joke. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了中秋节的历史，庆祝活动等相关情况。 1．细节理解题。根据“All the celebrations of the Mid-Autumn Festival show the happiness and excitement of people.”可知，所有的中秋节庆祝活动都显示了人们的幸福和兴奋。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“In some places people make fires inside towers to celebrate the festival, because they think the fire is a symbol of good business.”可知，在一些地方，人们在塔内生火庆祝节日，因为他们认为火是好生意的象征。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据“And it makes me wonder if it is the frost on the ground,”可知，这是李白《静夜思》中的一句诗，此句的意思是“疑是地上霜”，frost在这里的意思是“霜”。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Li Bai used his lines to show his homesickness at the Moon Festival.”可知，李白在中秋节用他的诗句表达了他的乡愁。故选B。 Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·新疆维吾尔自治区克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州第二中学、第一中学·期中） The year 2023 is a big year for sports in China. That’s because of the 31st Summer Universiade in Chengdu and the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023. Hangzhou is the third Chinese city to host the Asian Games after Beijing and Guangzhou in 1990 and 2010. The first Asian Games was held in 1951. It is the largest sport event in Asia. It also means a lot to China. The Beijing Asian Games was the first large international sports event to be hosted by China. To make the Games successful, Chinese people worked hard to prepare. Beijing built a great number of roads and gyms, including the famous Beijing Olympic Sports Center and Asian Games Village. The Games helped the world see China and its achievements (成就). And from then on, China improved its global image (国际形象). For the 2023 Asian Games, Hangzhou started building 33 sports gyms. The themes of the Hangzhou Asian Games are “green, smart, economical (节俭的) and civilized (文明的)”. All the 19th Asian Games’buildings are environmentally friendly. 1．Which city hosted the 2023 Asian Games? A．Hangzhou. B．Guangzhou. C．Beijing. D．Chengdu. 2．According to the passage, how did the Beijing Asian Games influence (影响) China? A．It helped China make a lot of money. B．It helped Guangzhou to win the hosting right for 2010 Asian Games. C．It helped the world see China and its achievements. D．It helped China become the strongest. 3．What are the themes of the Hangzhou Asian Games? A．Higher, faster, and stronger. B．Together for a shared future. C．Thrilling Games, Harmonious Asia. D．Green, smart, economical and civilized. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Guangzhou was the third city to hold Asian Games in China. B．China held the Asian Games three times. C．All the Asian Games’buildings are environmentally friendly. D．Beijing Asian Games is the most successful. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文介绍了2023年在中国举办的两大体育盛事，分别是成都的第31届世界大学生夏季运动会和杭州的第19届亚运会，并着重说明了北京亚运会对中国的影响及杭州亚运会的筹备情况。 1．细节理解题。根据“The year 2023 is a big year for sports in China. That’s because of the 31st Summer Universiade in Chengdu and the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023.”可知，2023年的亚运会是在杭州举办的。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“The Games helped the world see China and its achievements (成就).”可知，北京亚运会帮助世界看到中国及其成就。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“The themes of the Hangzhou Asian Games are ‘green, smart, economical (节俭的) and civilized (文明的)’”可知，杭州亚运会的主题是绿色、智能、节俭和文明。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“and the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023. Hangzhou is the third Chinese city to host the Asian Games after Beijing and Guangzhou in 1990 and 2010.”可知，中国已举办过三次亚运会，分别在北京、广州和杭州。故选B。 Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·新疆喀什·期中） The light bulb Thomas Edison developed the first practical light bulb in 1879. Before the invention of the light bulb, people had to use oil lamps, gas lamps or candles to see at night. With light bulbs, people can do as many things in the evenings as they can in the daytime. Can you imagine living without it? The Kongming Lantern and the hot-air balloon The Kongming Lantern is very popular all over Asia. It is a kind of paper lantern with a closed top and a small candle inside. The candle heats the air inside the lantern and makes it rise. People use the Kongming Lantern on important days and during festivals. During the time of Three Kingdoms, Zhuge Liang used such lanterns to give signals in battles. The Kongming lantern led to the invention of the hot-air balloon. 1．What is the Kongming lantern made of? A．Paper B．Wood C．Candle D．Air 2．According to the passage, which statement is true? A．People only use the Kongming Lantern during festivals B．After the invention of the light bulb, people used oil lamps C．In battles, Lanterns could be used to give signals D．Thomas Edison developed the first light bulb in 1789. 3．When did people have to use gas lamps? A．In 1880 B．In 1800 C．In 1886 D．In 2000 4．What can we infer(推断) from the passage？ A．With light bulb, people can' t do as many things in the evenings as they can in the daytime. B．The light is very useless. C．the hot-air balloon appears later than Kongming lantern. D．The candle heats the air inside the lantern. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了两个发明：电灯泡和孔明灯。 1． 细节理解题。根据“It is a kind of paper lantern with a closed top and a small candle inside.”可知，它是一种带有封闭顶部和小蜡烛的纸灯笼，因此孔明灯是由纸制成的。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“During the time of Three Kingdoms, Zhuge Liang used such lanterns to give signals in battles.”可知，在三国时期，诸葛亮用这种灯笼在战斗中传递信号。选项C“在战斗中，灯笼可以用来传递信号”符合原文。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Thomas Edison developed the first practical light bulb in 1879. Before the invention of the light bulb, people had to use oil lamps, gas lamps or candles to see at night.”可知，托马斯•爱迪生于1879年发明了第一款实用的电灯泡。在电灯泡发明之前，人们晚上只能用油灯、煤气灯或蜡烛照明，因此人们在1879年之前不得不使用煤气灯。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“The Kongming lantern led to the invention of the hot-air balloon.”可知，孔明灯导致了热气球的发明，因此可推断热气球出现的时间比孔明灯晚。故选C。 Passage 4 （23-24九年级上·新疆喀什地区疏勒县·期中） Everyone has got two personalities (性格) -the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don't show your secret personality when you're awake because you can control yourself, but when you're asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, you often change your sleeping positions. The important position that best shows your secret personality is the one that you go to sleep. If you go to sleep on your back, you're a very open person. You normally trust people and you are easily influenced by new ideas. You don't like to make people unhappy, so you never express your real feelings. You're quite shy and you aren't very confident. If you sleep on your stomach, you are a person who likes to keep secrets. You worry a lot and you're always easily becoming sad. You never want to change your ideas, but you are satisfied with your life the way it is. You usually live for today not for tomorrow. If you sleep on curled up (蜷缩), you are probably a very nervous person. You have a low opinion of yourself and often protect yourself from being hurt, so you are very defensive. You're shy and you don't usually like meeting people. You like to be on your own. If you sleep on your side, you have usually got a well-balanced (平衡的) personality. You know your strengths and weaknesses. You're usually careful. You have a confident personality. You sometimes feel worried, but you don't often get unhappy. You always say what you think, even if it makes people angry. 1．When does the sleeping position best show your secret personality? A．In the daytime. B．At the beginning of sleep. C．At night. D．During the deep sleep. 2．Tina hardly tells her secrets to her friends. She probably goes to sleep ________. A．on curled up B．on her stomach C．on her back D．on her side 3．What does the word "defensive" mean in the passage? A．易怒的 B．攻击性的 C．外向的 D．有戒心的 4．What does the passage tell us? A．Sleeping on your side is the best way of sleeping. B．Changing positions will cause sleeping problems. C．Sleeping positions show people's secret personalities. D．Enough sleep makes people look better and healthier 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 【分析】每个人都有两种性格，一种是向世人展示的，另一种是秘密的、真实的。当我们睡着的时候，我们的睡姿能够展示真实的自己。这篇短文介绍了不同睡姿表现出的不同性格。 1．细节理解题。根据短文第一段的最后“In a normal night, of course, you often change your sleeping positions. The important position that best shows your secret personality is the one that you go to sleep.”可知，入睡的姿势最能显示你的秘密性格。故选B。 2．细节理解题。题干意为“Tina几乎不跟朋友说她的秘密，她可能……入睡”。根据短文第三段“If you sleep on your stomach, you are a person who likes to keep secrets.”可知，趴着睡的人，喜欢保守秘密。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据语境“You have a low opinion of yourself and often protect yourself from being hurt, so you are very defensive.”可知，蜷缩着睡觉的人对自己的评价很低，经常保护自己不受伤害，因此是……的。由语境可知，这样的人会经常有戒备心，因此defensive意为“有戒心的”。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章结构可知，短文是总分结构，第一段点明文章主旨，根据“You don't show your secret personality when you're awake because you can control yourself, but when you're asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. The important position that best shows your secret personality is the one that you go to sleep.”可知，文章讲述的是不同的睡姿能够显示人们的隐秘个性。C选项符合文意，故选C。 Passage 5 （24-25九年级上·新疆新疆阿克苏地区·期中） 阅读下面材料，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。 Most cities and towns in China have night markets. They are usually on the same streets every day. In the daytime, these streets are quiet. At night, they become crowded. Usually, sellers arrive at 3:00 or 4:00 in the afternoon. By 6:00 pm, lots of people get to the streets. Night markets are fun places to shop at. Sellers put their things on the streets. You can buy clothes, shoes and many other things. If you feel the price is high, you can bargain (讨价还价) with the sellers. You can also buy lots of delicious food. When you are just a little hungry, you can buy snacks. When you’re really hungry, you can sit down to have a big meal. There are also games to play. In one game, you throw plastic rings around the top of bottles. In another game, you shoot balloons with a toy gun. If you are lucky, you can win a prize. Usually the things at night markets are not expensive! You don’t need a lot of money to have a great time. 1．Where can we find night markets in China? A．In some villages. B．In every small town. C．Only in big cities. D．In most cities and towns. 2．When do sellers usually get to night markets? A．At 6:00 in the evening. B．Before 3:00 in the afternoon. C．At 4:00 in the afternoon. D．After 7:00 in the evening. 3．What can you do at night markets? A．Bargain with the sellers. B．Make clothes yourselves. C．Drive cars. D．Play computer games. 4．How can you win a prize at night markets? A．By buying snacks. B．By playing a game. C．By buying balloons. D．By talking with the sellers. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国大多数城市和乡镇的夜市情况；夜市是购物、品尝美食和玩游戏的有趣场所，且通常价格不贵，不需要花费很多钱就能享受愉快的时光。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Most cities and towns in China have night markets.”可知，中国大多数城镇都有夜市。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段“Usually, sellers arrive at 3:00 or 4:00 in the afternoon.”可知，卖家通常在下午3、4点到达夜市。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“If you feel the price is high, you can bargain with the sellers.”可知，购物时，如果顾客觉得价格过高，可以与卖家讨价还价。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“There are also games to play. In one game, you throw plastic rings around the top of bottles. In another game, you shoot balloons with a toy gun. If you are lucky, you can win a prize.”可知，通过在夜市玩游戏，有可能赢得奖品。故选B。 Passage 6 （23-24九年级上·新疆维吾尔自治区克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州第二中学、第一中学·期中） The lunar Chinese calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms (节气). Cold Dew is the 17th solar term of the year, which falls on October 8 and ends on October 22 this year. Cold Dew, known as “Hanlu” in Chinese, is regarded as the real end of autumn, when the day comes with a wet land and dewdrops shine over leaves and flowers. It’s much colder than the White Dew. During the Cold Dew, temperatures decrease quickly and sunshine cannot reach deep water. Fish swim to shallow waters where the temperature is higher. It is a good season to enjoy pomegranates (石榴) around Cold Dew. Pomegranates have been praised for their outstanding beauty, smell, color, and health role for centuries. There is a saying that goes “It is time to harvest hawthom (山楂) during Cold Dew.” The fruit has long been used in Chinese medicine. Hawthom is thought to be good for heart health by making blood vessels (血管) strong and stimulating (促进) blood flow. Southern Hunan province is a famous area for producing tea seed oil. Cold Dew is the right time to pick the seeds. 1．Why do fish swim to shallow waters during Cold Dew? A．Because sunshine can reach deep water thoroughly. B．Because they like the leaves there. C．Because the temperature is less higher there. D．Because it’s warmer there. 2．Proper eating of _________ is healthy for our body. A．Pomegranates B．Hawthom C．Tea seed oil D．Pomegranates and hawthorm 3．Which of the following is not right? A．The Cold Dew falls on October 8 and ends on October 22 this year. B．The land is wet during Cold Dew. C．The White Dew is much colder than the Cold Dew. D．Chinese medicine has used hawthomn for a long time. 4．The best title for the passage would be _________. A．Cold Dew is known as “Hanlu” in Chinese B．Plants during Cold Dew C．The history of Cold Dew D．The introduction of Cold Dew 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了二十四节气中的寒露。 1．细节理解题。根据“Fish swim to shallow waters where the temperature is higher.”可知鱼游到浅水区是因为浅水区温度较高。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Pomegranates have been praised for their outstanding beauty, smell, color, and health role for centuries.”和“Hawthom is thought to be good for heart health by making blood vessels (血管) strong and stimulating (促进) blood flow.”可知适当地吃石榴和山楂对我们的身体有好处，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“ It’s much colder than the White Dew.”可知寒露比白露冷，故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了二十四节气中的寒露，故选D。 Passage 7 （24-25九年级上·新疆新疆阿克苏地区·期中） 阅读下面材料，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。 What is the most important invention of all the time? Is it the written word that helps us to record information? Is it the telephone that lets us talk to people from all over the world? Is it the car that lets us travel at great speeds to meet others? Umberto Eco, an Italian writer, thinks it is something quite different. He says the most important invention might be right in front of your eyes. He is talking about a simple pair of glasses. Modern eye glasses were invented around 1,000 years ago. They were more than just a convenient way to read. Before glasses were invented, writers, scientists and teachers who could not see properly had to memorize everything. After about ten years of poor eyesight, they could not remember well enough and could not work. Glasses meant that people could work in their old age. People who wanted to remember some information could write it down and read it. Eye glasses are one of the world’s greatest inventions and were probably worn by the people who designed (设计) the first telephone and car. 1．What happened after glasses were invented? A．The young people couldn’t use them. B．People could not remember well enough. C．People could not write down anything. D．People could write down some information and read it. 2．Before glasses were invented, writers, scientists and teachers who could not see clearly had to ________. A．memorize everything B．be taught by others C．write down everything D．read everything 3．Umberto Eco thinks ________ is the greatest invention of all time in the passage. A．the telephone B．the car C．a simple pair of glasses D．the paper 4．From the passage, we can know ________. A．the writer of the passage is Chinese B．modern eye glasses were invented around 100 years ago C．people who designed the first telephone and car must wear eye glasses D．people who designed the first telephone and car probably wore eye glasses 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了意大利作家翁贝托·艾柯的观点，他认为眼镜可能是有史以来最重要的发明，因为眼镜的发明不仅改变了人们的阅读和工作方式，还使得人们能够在老年时继续工作，并促进了信息的记录和传承。 1．细节理解题。根据“ People who wanted to remember some information could write it down and read it.”可知，在眼镜被发明后，人们可以写下一些信息并阅读它。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Before glasses were invented, writers, scientists and teachers who could not see properly had to memorize everything.”可知，在眼镜被发明之前，视力不好的作家、科学家和老师必须记住所有的东西。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Umberto Eco, an Italian writer, thinks it is something quite different. He says the most important invention might be right in front of your eyes. He is talking about a simple pair of glasses.”可知，Umberto Eco认为最重要的发明是一副简单的眼镜。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Eye glasses are one of the world’s greatest inventions and were probably worn by the people who designed the first telephone and car.”可知，设计第一部电话和第一辆车的人有可能也会戴眼镜。故选D。 Passage 8 （24-25九年级上·新疆喀什地区巴楚县·期中） We know many musical instruments (乐器) well, such as pianos, violins, drums and so on. What about the erhu? The erhu is a traditional Chinese instrument. It is the most popular of the huqin family, and it has a long history. The modern erhu developed from the xiqin, which was played by many ethnic minorities (少数民族) during the Tang Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, musicians began to use the erhu to perform different kinds of music, and it became quite a popular instrument. It became an important accompanying (伴奏) instrument in different folk music. At present, it is used in both traditional and modern music, such as in pop, rock and jazz. It has even become a solo (独奏) instrument. One of the most famous musical pieces played on the erhu is Erquan Yingyue. As the erhu was mainly played by common people and the playing skills were passed down orally (口头地), there are few written records about the erhu that can be found. To study the history and the development of the erhu, historians (历史学者) usually turn to ancient paintings. 1．When did the erhu become a popular instrument? A．In the Tang Dynasty. B．In the Song Dynasty. C．In the Ming Dynasty. D．In recent years. 2．To study the history of the erhu, historians usually ________. A．play the most famous erhu pieces B．listen to different kinds of folk music C．get help from ancient paintings D．read some books about ethnic minorities 3．Which instruments didn’t mentioned in this passage? A．Violins. B．Guitar. C．Piano. D．Erhu. 4．Which is TRUE according to the passage? A．The huqin belongs to the erhu family. B．Folk art stops the development of the erhu. C．People can find plenty of written records about the erhu. D．The erhu is used in both traditional and modern music now. 5．The passage mainly talks about _______. A．top forms of folk music B．the history of the erhu C．the rise of different dynasties D．the development of Chinese instruments 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了二胡的发展历史及其在传统和现代音乐中的应用。 1．细节理解题。根据“In the Song Dynasty, musicians began to use the erhu to perform different kinds of music, and it became quite a popular instrument.”可知，二胡在宋代成为一种流行的乐器。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“To study the history and the development of the erhu, historians (历史学者) usually turn to ancient paintings.”可知，历史学者通常会借助古代绘画来研究二胡的历史。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“We know many musical instruments (乐器) well, such as pianos, violins, drums and so on.”和“The erhu is a traditional Chinese instrument.”可知，文中没有提到Guitar“吉他”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“At present, it is used in both traditional and modern music, such as in pop, rock and jazz.”可知，二胡现在用于传统和现代音乐中。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文后可知，本文主要讲述了二胡的发展历史及其在传统和现代音乐中的应用，故选B。 主题01 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 9 （23-24九年级上·新疆吐鲁番市·期中） 根据短文内容，在A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择一个正确答案。 Are you a fast reader or a slow one? Which one is better? In fact, it depends on what you are reading.We need to spend more time understanding fully the ideas and information which are important to remember. However, the slow reader may be not a good reader when he may spend too much time in reading a simple story just for fun. So, neither of them is really a good reader. Knowing why you are reading will often help you to know whether to read quickly or slowly. For example, something like instructions, maths problem, science and storybooks which are full of important information. You must read such things slowly to remember each important step and understand each important idea. And we should read some simple stories for enjoyment, letters from friends and bits of news from hometown papers more quickly. In some of your reading, you must change your speed from fast to slow and slow to fast, as you go along. 1．What do you think is better, reading slowly or reading quickly?  　   　. A．Reading slowly B．Reading quickly C．Both of them D．Neither of them 2．What should you read slowly when you read? A．Letters. B．Newspapers. C．Maths problems. D．Picture books. 3．Why must we read instructions slowly? A．Because we must understand fully the ideas of them. B．Because we must remember the important information of them. C．Because we think the instructions are very funny. D．Because A and B． 4．How can we become a good reader? A．Read as fast as possible and don’t remember them all. B．Change our speed when we read something different. C．Read things quickly throughout. D．Read things slowly throughout. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。短文主要讨论了快速阅读和慢速阅读的优劣，并指出了阅读速度取决于所阅读的内容。重要的信息需要慢慢阅读以充分理解和记忆，而一些简单的故事可以快速阅读以获得乐趣。同时，文章也提到了在阅读过程中需要根据具体情况灵活调整阅读速度。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“So, neither of them is really a good reader.”可知慢读和快读都不是最好的故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“For example, something like instructions, maths problem, science and storybooks which are full of important information. You must read such things slowly to remember each important step and understand each important idea.”可知阅读时要慢读数学问题。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“You must read such things slowly to remember each important step and understand each important idea. And we should read some simple stories for enjoyment, letters from friends and bits of news from hometown papers more quickly.”可知一定要慢慢看说明书，因为我们必须完全理解他们的想法、因为我们必须记住它们的重要信息。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“In some of your reading, you must change your speed from fast to slow and slow to fast, as you go along.”可知当我们阅读不同的东西时，改变我们的速度。故选B。 主题02 人与社会——文化 Passage 10 （23-24九年级上·新疆喀什地区巴楚县·期中） Yum cha is an eating experience. People will drink Chinese tea and eat dim sum (粤式点心) at the same time. Yum cha is Cantonese and it means “drink tea”. Dim Sum means the dishes that you will eat. And there are a lot of kinds for you to choose. Yum cha is a part of the cooking culture of Guangdong. Going to yum cha is a tradition on weekend mornings. It always takes hours to enjoy. Yum cha is a morning tradition for old people to spend a good morning after early morning exercises. They will drink tea, eat dim sum, read newspapers, and watch news on TV. Businessmen will discuss their business during yum cha. It is popular to have a yum cha lunch with workmates during the weekday too. They will talk about their work when they eat. All in all, people love yum cha because it is the time for them to sit together, chat, and enjoy good food at the same time. 1．Which of the following is NOT TRUE about yum cha? A．It is new to people. B．It is an eating experience. C．People will eat and drink at the same time. D．There are many kinds of dim sum to choose. 2．During yum cha, old people will ________. A．sit together to chat B．talk about their work C．do early morning exercises D．read newspapers and watch news 3．It is a tradition for people in Guangdong to go to yum cha ________. A．on weekends B．during the weekdays C．on weekend mornings D．on weekday mornings 4．The passage mainly talks about ________. A．an eating experience B．the tradition of yum cha C．the tradition of dim Sum D．the cooking culture of Guangdong 5．The central message of the passage is that ________. A．we need to enjoy tea and dim sum B．we can chat and eat during yum cha C．yum cha is a local culture in Guangdong D．we can do business during yum cha 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了广东的传统饮食体验“饮茶”，包括其社交功能和文化背景。 1．细节理解题。根据“Yum cha is a part of the cooking culture of Guangdong. Going to yum cha is a tradition on weekend mornings.”可知，“饮茶”并不是一个新兴事物。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Yum cha is a morning tradition for old people to spend a good morning after early morning exercise. They will drink tea, eat dim sum, read newspapers, and watch news on TV.”可知，老年人在“饮茶”期间会读报纸和看新闻。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Going to yum cha is a tradition on weekend mornings.”可知，“饮茶”是人们周末早晨的一个传统。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。全文主要介绍了这个“饮茶”的饮食文化，包括它的传统和人们在“饮茶”期间的活动，故选B。 5．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，尤其是“Yum cha is a part of the cooking culture of Guangdong”以及人们在“饮茶”期间的活动可知，“饮茶”是广东的本地文化。故选C。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $