Unit 2 Great minds 单元话题阅读理解练习-2025-2026学年九年级英语上册单元重难点易错题精练（沪教牛津版）

Unit 2 Great minds 单元话题阅读理解练习 Unit 2 Great minds单元话题：著名人物 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 On October 30, 2024, China’s Shenzhou-19 spaceship carried three astronauts to our space station. In the group, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze are the first Chinese “post-90s” astronauts to go into space. Lots of people got to know them because of this. Song was born into a farmer’s family in Caoxian, Shandong in August 1990. He joined the army in 2008 and learned to fly. In the first months at the flight (飞行) school, Song had poor physical test results because he was malnourished (营养不良的). He also felt sick during his first flights in trainer planes. Knowing clearly that he had a lot to improve, Song decided to train harder. He was always on the exercise field (场地) and asked for more training. His hard work paid off. He got the highest grade in the flight test, and finally, he became a first-grade pilot. In 2018, Song heard the PLA Astronaut Division (中国人民解放军航天员大队) was looking for new members and he decided to be a part of it. He had always wanted to fly in space since watching China’s first manned spaceflight on TV in 2003. He was 13 at that time. In 2020, Song was picked as one of the new astronauts and started training in Beijing. “Our strong country made it possible for me to go after my dream,” Song said. “The harder you work, the luckier you are.” 1．Why is Song Lingdong popular? A．He is one of the first Chinese “post-90s” astronauts in space. B．He is the first Chinese astronaut to walk on the moon. C．He is the first farmer’s son to become a pilot. D．He got the best result in the flight test. 2．When did Song start learning to fly? A．In 1990. B．In 2003. C．In 2008. D．In 2018. 3．What can we learn about Song from the passage? A．He planned to give up when facing difficulties. B．He always kept working hard to improve himself. C．He was good at flying and needed little training. D．He spent more time on physical training than flying. 4．What happened in 2020? A．Song joined the army. B．Song became a first-grade pilot. C．China made its first manned spaceflight. D．Song started training as an astronaut in Beijing. 5．Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A．Life of a farmer’s son B．The first spaceflight of China C．Journey to becoming an astronaut D．New members of the PLA Astronaut Division Here are four Chinese people with great achievements (成就). Mei LanfangBirth year: 1894 Death year: 1961 Birthplace: Beijing Position: Artist Mei Lanfang was the first to introduce Beijing Opera to foreigners and made its highly successful tours to foreign countries. He gave his whole life to the art of Beijing Opera. Qian XuesenBirth year: 1911 Death year: 2009 Birthplace: Shanghai Position: Scientist Qian Xuesen was considered (被认为) as “the father of China’s space technology” for his great achievements. “As a Chinese scientist, my life dream is to serve the people,” he said. Zhang GuimeiBirth year: 1957 Birthplace: Heilongjiang Position: Teacher Zhang Guimei has spent over 40 years helping young girls in the mountain areas to get free schooling. She was given the title “Role Model (楷模) of the Times” in 2020. Wang YapingBirth year: 1980 Birthplace: Shandong Position: Astronaut Wang Yaping is the first Chinese woman to enter a space station and is also the first Chinese woman to do a spacewalk. She took a spacewalk on the night of November 7, 2021. 1．When was Mei Lanfang born? A．In 1894. B．In 1911. C．In 1957. D．In 1980. 2．What was Qian Xuesen’s life dream? A．To do a spacewalk. B．To serve the people. C．To help young girls. D．To introduce Beijing Opera. 3．What is Zhang Guimei’s job? A．An artist. B．A teacher. C．A scientist. D．An astronaut. 4．What is Wang Yaping’s birthplace? A．Beijing. B．Shanghai. C．Shandong. D．Heilongjiang. 5．Where could we find this passage? A．In a diary. B．In a novel. C．In a dictionary. D．In a magazine. Huang Xuhua, a great Chinese scientist, passed away on February 6th, 2025. But his great deeds and strong spirit will always stay in our hearts and keep lighting up China’s way forward. Huang Xuhua was born in Guangdong Province in 1926. When he was young, he saw the hard times of his country under foreign attacks (袭击). These sad memories made him study hard. He made a promise to make the country strong with his knowledge. In the 1950s, when China started to develop nuclear submarines (核潜艇), it was a very difficult job. Huang Xuhua was not afraid and stood up bravely. At that time, there was not much advanced technology or many resources. The work felt almost impossible. But he and his team took on this challenge. To keep the project secret, they stopped contacting (联系) the outside world, even their families. Huang Xuhua left his hometown for many years. During the design process, they met a lot of problems. They couldn’t get help from foreign experts, so they could only depend on their own research. They used simple tools to calculate (计算) and do experiments with great effort. Another important problem was to make sure the submarine was stable (稳定的) underwater. After many tests, they slowly solved these problems. Finally, in the 1970s, China’s first nuclear submarine was built and tested successfully. This made China one of the few countries that had this ability. Huang Xuhua didn’t stop after this big success. He went on to help with the development of submarine technology. His hard work and devotion (奉献) won him many honors, including the “Medal of the Republic” in 2019. Now, when we think of him, we know that his life can inspire us a lot. We, especially the young people, should learn from his spirit. Let’s take on the responsibility, face challenges bravely, and work hard to make China stronger. In this way, his spirit will live on. 1．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．Huang’s feelings about foreign attacks. B．Huang’s secret work away from his family. C．Huang’s childhood experiences and early promise. D．Huang’s achievements in nuclear submarine research. 2．When was China’s first nuclear submarine developed successfully? A．In the 1920s. B．In the 1950s. C．In the 1970s. D．In the 2010s. 3．Which is the correct order of the events? a. He received the Medal of the Republic.    b. China’s first nuclear submarine succeeded. c. He worked on nuclear submarines secretly.   d. Huang Xuhua saw China’s difficulties and studied hard. e. He made a promise to make China strong with knowledge. A．d→e→c→b→a B．d→c→e→b→a C．d→e→c→a→b D．e→d→c→b→a 4．Which of the following words can best describe Huang Xuhua? A．Creative and interesting. B．Brave and warm-hearted. C．Curious and independent. D．Devoted and hard-working. Albert Einstein (1879—1955) Early Life Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in Germany. He had been an extraordinary person since he was born. He was always interested in things around him and full of imagination. He loved watching things carefully and asking a lot of questions about them. His questions were often hard to answer for teachers. Schooling Einstein started school in 1885. He did well in Maths and Science. Einstein finished grammar school in Germany and entered a university. He graduated (大学毕业) with the subject teacher diploma for Maths and Physics in 1900. Scientific Work After graduation, Einstein worked at the Swiss Patent Office. He spent much time studying physics. By 1909, Einstein had become a top scientist. Though he became successful in the field of science, he still worked hard on scientific research. Finally, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics for the year 1921. Later Life Einstein kept doing his research until he died in 1955. Scientists studied his brain after his death to see if there was anything special about it. However, there was no answer. Today, many famous scientists still think Einstein is the smartest man in the world. 1．Where can you probably find this passage? A．In an encyclopaedia. B．In an advertisement (广告). C．In a travel guide. D．In a dictionary. 2．From the passage, we can learn that Albert Einstein ________. A．was not good at asking questions B．did well in all his schoolwork C．worked as a doctor after he graduated D．had great achievements in Physics 3．What does the underlined word “extraordinary” mean in Chinese? A．幽默的 B．笨拙的 C．非凡的 D．普通的 4．Which of the following shows the order of Einstein’s experience? a. Albert Einstein asked a lot of questions about things. b. Albert Einstein won the Nobel Prize for Physics. c. Albert Einstein started his school life in Germany. d. Albert Einstein became a top scientist in the world. e. Albert Einstein got a job at the Swiss Patent Office. A．a-c-b-e-d B．a-c-e-d-b C．c-a-b-e-d D．c-a-e-d-b 5．What can we know from the last two paragraphs? A．Nobody could be smarter than Albert Einstein. B．Scientists found out why Albert Einstein was so smart. C．Scientists showed great interest in Albert Einstein’s brain. D．Albert Einstein couldn’t keep on working in his later life. Marie Curie, born Maria Sklodowska in Warsaw, Poland, in 1867, was a pioneering physicist and chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity. Despite facing significant obstacles as a woman in a male-dominated field, she became the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific disciplines—Physics in 1903 and Chemistry in 1911. Curie’s early life was marked by hardship. Her family, once part of the educated middle class, fell into financial ruin due to political turmoil in Poland. Determined to pursue higher education, she moved to Paris in 1891 to study at the Sorbonne, where she excelled academically. In 1895, she married Pierre Curie, a French physicist, and the couple began collaborating on research into radioactive materials. Their most famous discovery was the isolation of two new elements, polonium (named after Marie’s homeland) and radium, from pitchblende, a uranium-rich mineral. This work earned them the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics, shared with Henri Becquerel, who first discovered radioactivity. Tragically, Pierre died in a street accident in 1906, leaving Marie to continue their research alone. Despite personal grief, Curie persisted. In 1911, she won her second Nobel Prize. this time in Chemistry, for her work on radium and polonium. She became the first woman to teach at the Sorbonne and later established the Radium Institute in Paris to further study radioactive elements. During World War I, she developed mobile X-ray units, known as “petites Curies”, to help treat wounded soldiers. Curie’s dedication to science came at a personal cost. Prolonged exposure to radioactive materials eventually led to her death from aplastic anemia in 1934. However, her legacy endures. She inspired generations of scientists and laid the foundation for modern research into nuclear energy and cancer treatment. 1．What was Marie Curie’s birth name? A．Maria Sklodowska. B．Maria Pierre. C．Maria Becquerel. D．Maria Radium. 2．In which two scientific fields did Marie Curie win Nobel Prizes? A．Physics and Biology. B．Chemistry and Medicine. C．Physics and Chemistry. D．Biology and Medicine. 3．Why did Marie Curie name one of the elements she discovered “polonium”? A．To honor her husband. B．To honor her homeland. C．To honor her mentor. D．To honor her colleague. 4．What was the primary cause of Marie Curie’s death? A．A street accident. B．Aplastic anemia from radiation exposure. C．Cancer from overwork. D．Heart disease. 5．What was one of Marie Curie’s contributions during World War I? A．Developing mobile X-ray units. B．Inventing the first nuclear reactor. C．Creating a vaccine for soldiers. D．Leading medical research teams. From ancient times to today, poets have been seen as romantic (浪漫的), well-educated and full of feelings. Can you imagine that a miner (矿工), born in a mountain village with only a high school diploma (文凭), doing the hardest and most dangerous work in a mine, could write moving poems? Chen Nianxi has been living a literary (文学的) dream for most of his life. Chen was born in the mountains of Shaanxi. Inspired (激励) by newspapers and literary journals, Chen wrote his first poem in high school. After high school, Chen farmed and got married. To make a living for the whole family, he took up mining, which paid quite well. For more than 15 years, he worked hard during the day, while reading and writing poems at night. Accidents took the lives of several other miners, as well as the hearing in his right ear. Darkness, fear and loneliness filled his work as a miner. His experience in the mines was the source of inspiration for his poems, making him stand out in modern Chinese literature. He has published several well-received books so far. Although the heavy load (负担) of life weighed on him, Chen’s poetry has a feeling of hope and strength. He writes about labor, loving labor and living a life filled with love, reminding us that no matter how hard life gets, we shouldn’t forget our dreams. Drawing people’s attention to the everyday struggles of laboring workers is also very important to him. He hopes that his work will help modern people open their minds to the lives of others and remind them to look downward sometimes. 1．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 5 refer to? A．The lives of others. B．Laboring workers. C．Modern people. D．Other miners. 2．What makes Chen Nianxi a special poet? A．His poor family background. B．His special poetic style. C．His experience as a miner. D．His love for writing poetry at night. 3．Put the information about Chen Nianxi in the correct order according to the passage. a. had difficulty in hearing in his right ear b. hopes that his work will help modern people c. published some well-received books d. took up mining e. inspired by newspapers and literary journals A．a-b-c-d-e B．e-d-a-c-b C．e-a-d-b-c D．d-e-a-b-c 4．What does Chen Nianxi’s poems try to express? A．Telling differences between the rich and poor. B．Finding hope and strength in life. C．Seeing the dark sides of human nature. D．Showing his love for peaceful village life. 5．What lesson can we learn from Chen Nianxi’s success in literature? A．Always hold on to our dreams. B．Take on our responsibilities. C．All people are equal (平等的). D．Stay open-minded to changes in life. In China, the Lei Feng story is well known. His spirit has been passed down by many people with cultural differences. Lugazo is a 24-year-old African boy. In 2017, he came to China to study. After arriving at the railway station in Wuhan, he was helpless because he had no idea which way to go, and he couldn’t speak any Chinese. A passenger sitting next to him on the train volunteered to take him to the university. The kind man was the first “Lei Feng” he met. The experience encouraged Lugazo a lot. Several months later, he joined the university’s Volunteer Team and was given a red jacket with Lei Feng’s photo on it. The next year, he did voluntary work at the Wuhan Railway Station. “Once, after I helped an old woman, her 5-year-old grandson came up to me and said ‘Thank you, Lei Feng!’. That really touched me,” he said. Another of his favorite memories was teaching English to children in a school in Hubei. Many of their parents worked in other cities, so the children lived with their grandparents. The children were quiet and seldom expressed themselves. Lugazo remembers a 10-year-old boy who was always alone in one corner. “I took him to the teachers’ office. We played games and became friends.” At first, the boy hardly took part in games during class, but after a week, he was taking part just like the others. The change made Lugazo happy. These days, anyone can be described as a “Lei Feng” if they would like to help others. More and more people like Lugazo give warmth to people in need. 1．What problem did Lugazo meet when he first arrived in Wuhan? A．He couldn’t find his friend at the station. B．He couldn’t find his way to the station. C．He couldn’t speak Chinese to ask for help. D．He didn’t study hard enough in the university. 2．How did the 10-year-old boy change with Lugazo’s help? A．The boy improved his scores. B．The boy started to do voluntary work. C．The boy kept in touch with his parents often. D．The boy became more active and outgoing. 3．What is the passage mainly about? A．Advantages of being a volunteer. B．Different ways of helping others. C．A story about Lei Feng and his spirit. D．A volunteer and his experience. TIME Magazine recently shared its 2025 Women of the Year, celebrating 13 amazing women who have made a big difference. These women are changing things for the better in many areas. Their actions show how much women can achieve and help others. Here are some of their stories. Laufey SingerAchievement: popularize jazz A’ja Wilson Basketball playerAchievement: support mental (心理的) health & fairness Laufey is a 26-year-old girl who makes music. She plays jazz and mixes it with the fun, new music that kids like today. Because of this, more young people want to listen to jazz. She has already made two records, and her third one is coming soon. This will help even more people enjoy jazz music. Her music brings jazz to life in a new way, making it exciting for everyone to hear. A’ja is really good at basketball. She’s been the top player in the WNBA and has won an Olympic gold medal (奖牌). But she’s not just about sports. As a spokeswoman, she speaks up for people’s feelings and fair treatment for all races (种族). She shows courage and works hard, whether she’s playing basketball or doing other things. Nicole Kidman Actress Achievement: speak for women Olivia Munn Actress Achievement: improve women’s body health Nicole is a famous actress. She was listed because she often works with female filmmakers. In her new movie, she helps share women’s voices with a new filmmaker. Nicole has always chosen roles that go beyond what people expect, showing women’s stories and making movies in new ways. Olivia is an actress who likes helping people. She started learning about breast cancer (乳腺癌) when her mom got sick from it. Then, she helped others learn about it because she wants everyone to know how to stay healthy. She told people why it’s important to find breast cancer early and to support research. 1．Laufey gets more young people to like jazz by ________. A．playing old jazz songs B．mixing jazz with other music C．making many jazz records D．performing at big concerts 2．Which of the following are A’ja Wilson’s titles (头衔)? ①A silver medalist ②A basketball player ③A spokeswoman ④An actress A．①② B．②③ C．①④ D．③④ 3．The underlined phrase shows Nicole Kidman is ________. A．creative B．serious C．outgoing D．famous 4．Olivia Munn helped others learn about breast cancer to ________. A．share women’s voices B．do medical research C．honor her mother’s fight D．let more women keep healthy 重难语篇提升练 “We have Dante, Shakespeare and Du Fu (712-770). These poets create the very values by which poetry is judged,” said Harvard professor Stephen Owen in Du Fu: China’s Greatest Poet, a BBC documentary (纪录片). Despite the fact that Du Fu is usually mentioned in the same breath as Dante and Shakespeare, he has remained largely unknown in the Western world for long. However, with the screening of the first English-language documentary featuring the poet, the days of Du Fu as China’s best-kept literary secret seem to be numbered. It is written and presented by Michael Wood, a skilled television historian who also directed other China-related documentaries such as The Story of China and The Story of China’s Reform and Opening-Up (2018). From the Yellow River to the Yangtze Gorges, and down to the forested hills of Hunan province, Wood visited a number of places such as the poet’s birthplace Gongyi in Henan province and the Tang Dynasty capital Chang’an, today’s Xi’an. Along the way, he met and talked to ordinary people, dancers and musicians, who helped to tell the fantastic story of the poet. Interviews with famous scholars specializing in Chinese literature also helped present a clearer picture of the poet’s life experiences, literary significance and his friendship with Li Bai, another great Chinese poet. Born in 712, Du Fu lived in the Tang Dynasty, a time marked by extraordinary cultural achievements. However, after a wave of civil unrest (国内骚乱), Du Fu, the former civil servant at the Tang court, was forced to become a porter, and suffered from starvation. Through ups and downs, the poet never stopped writing, pouring out his concern for his country and people as well as celebrating the simple joys of life. “Du’s poetry reflects the country’s historical events mirrored in his own spiritual journey, so he becomes a part of the emotional vocabulary of Chinese culture,” said Stephen Owen, who in 2016 finished the eight-year-long project to translate Du Fu’s 1,400 poems into English. 1．The underlined part in paragraph 2 implies that the documentary will help ________. A．create the values of poetry B．the West to know more about Du Fu C．keep the secrets in Du Fu’s poems D．Du Fu becomes one of the top 3 poets 2．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A．Du Fu’s colorful life experiences. B．Local people’s admiration for Du Fu. C．Famous scholars’ research findings on Du Fu. D．Michael Wood’s effort in making the documentary. 3．Which of the following can best describe Du Fu? A．Inspiring and helpful. B．Tough and responsible. C．Easy-going and careful. D．Generous and hardworking. 4．What is probably the best title for the passage? A．Du Fu’s poetry wins world’s recognition. B．Du Fu’s poems are translated into English. C．BBC documentary reflects Chinese culture. D．BBC documentary presents China’s Shakespeare. Wan Haibo, a 43-year-old deliveryman (快递员), was honored as a national model worker on April 28, 2025 in Beijing. He received this honor for his excellent delivery work and active volunteer work. Wan said, “I feel very excited and proud.” Born in the countryside in Handan, Wan became a deliveryman in Tianjin in 2018. “It’s necessary to send every parcel (包裹) right to the customer in time,” he told the reporter from Beijing Daily. “The job is laborious, experiencing sunburn and wind. I thought about stopping, but finally got through the difficulties.” Wan usually delivers 500 parcels per day (700 or even 1,000 parcels daily during some online shopping holidays or sales seasons). In the past seven years, he has delivered over 720,000 parcels without any mistake. He usually starts work around 6 am and finishes around 8 pm. Sometimes he has to work until midnight. When facing terrible weather and possible delivery delays (延迟), he will call the customer to explain the reasons. Wan is a warm-hearted person who often pays much attention to the old and the disabled. He usually gets medicine for them and takes away their rubbish when delivering parcels. Wan has also been a volunteer in his community since April 2022. As a volunteer, he helps to check the area’s sanitation conditions (卫生状况) and safety risks for the community. Wan said, “I’m very pleased that we deliverymen have got more respect in recent years. I think I will continue to serve the delivery industry in the future and encourage more people around me to take part in volunteer work.” 1．What kind of honor did Wan Haibo get? A．The most beautiful worker. B．A national model worker. C．The best deliveryman. D．A moving deliveryman. 2．What does the underlined word “laborious” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Hard. B．Easy. C．Interesting. D．Surprising. 3．How long has Wan Haibo been a volunteer in his community according to the text? A．For about 8 years. B．For about 7 years. C．For about 6 years. D．For about 3 years. 4．Which of the following words can best describe Wan Haibo according to the text? A．Brave and lovely. B．Hard-working and warm-hearted. C．Dishonest and impolite. D．Easy-going and well-dressed. 5．What can we learn from the text? A．A deliveryman sends 1,700 parcels per day. B．A deliveryman often calls the old for more advice. C．A deliveryman usually helps the customers clean their rooms. D．A deliveryman always does well in his delivery work and volunteer work. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 2 Great minds 单元话题阅读理解练习 Unit 2 Great minds单元话题：著名人物 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 On October 30, 2024, China’s Shenzhou-19 spaceship carried three astronauts to our space station. In the group, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze are the first Chinese “post-90s” astronauts to go into space. Lots of people got to know them because of this. Song was born into a farmer’s family in Caoxian, Shandong in August 1990. He joined the army in 2008 and learned to fly. In the first months at the flight (飞行) school, Song had poor physical test results because he was malnourished (营养不良的). He also felt sick during his first flights in trainer planes. Knowing clearly that he had a lot to improve, Song decided to train harder. He was always on the exercise field (场地) and asked for more training. His hard work paid off. He got the highest grade in the flight test, and finally, he became a first-grade pilot. In 2018, Song heard the PLA Astronaut Division (中国人民解放军航天员大队) was looking for new members and he decided to be a part of it. He had always wanted to fly in space since watching China’s first manned spaceflight on TV in 2003. He was 13 at that time. In 2020, Song was picked as one of the new astronauts and started training in Beijing. “Our strong country made it possible for me to go after my dream,” Song said. “The harder you work, the luckier you are.” 1．Why is Song Lingdong popular? A．He is one of the first Chinese “post-90s” astronauts in space. B．He is the first Chinese astronaut to walk on the moon. C．He is the first farmer’s son to become a pilot. D．He got the best result in the flight test. 2．When did Song start learning to fly? A．In 1990. B．In 2003. C．In 2008. D．In 2018. 3．What can we learn about Song from the passage? A．He planned to give up when facing difficulties. B．He always kept working hard to improve himself. C．He was good at flying and needed little training. D．He spent more time on physical training than flying. 4．What happened in 2020? A．Song joined the army. B．Song became a first-grade pilot. C．China made its first manned spaceflight. D．Song started training as an astronaut in Beijing. 5．Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A．Life of a farmer’s son B．The first spaceflight of China C．Journey to becoming an astronaut D．New members of the PLA Astronaut Division 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了宇航员宋凌东的成名之路。 1．细节理解题。根据“In the group, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze are the first Chinese ‘post-90s’ astronauts to go into space. Lots of people got to know them because of this.”可知，宋凌东和王浩泽是第一批进入太空的中国90后宇航员。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“He joined the army in 2008 and learned to fly.”可知，他于2008年参军并学习飞行。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“Knowing clearly that he had a lot to improve, Song decided to train harder. He was always on the exercise field (场地) and asked for more training.”可知，他总是不断努力提高自己。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“In 2020, Song was picked as one of the new astronauts and started training in Beijing.”可知，2020年宋被选为新宇航员之一，并开始在北京接受训练。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。根据全文可知，本文主要讲述了宇航员宋凌东的成名之路。C选项“成为宇航员的旅程。”符合题意。故选C。 Here are four Chinese people with great achievements (成就). Mei LanfangBirth year: 1894 Death year: 1961 Birthplace: Beijing Position: Artist Mei Lanfang was the first to introduce Beijing Opera to foreigners and made its highly successful tours to foreign countries. He gave his whole life to the art of Beijing Opera. Qian XuesenBirth year: 1911 Death year: 2009 Birthplace: Shanghai Position: Scientist Qian Xuesen was considered (被认为) as “the father of China’s space technology” for his great achievements. “As a Chinese scientist, my life dream is to serve the people,” he said. Zhang GuimeiBirth year: 1957 Birthplace: Heilongjiang Position: Teacher Zhang Guimei has spent over 40 years helping young girls in the mountain areas to get free schooling. She was given the title “Role Model (楷模) of the Times” in 2020. Wang YapingBirth year: 1980 Birthplace: Shandong Position: Astronaut Wang Yaping is the first Chinese woman to enter a space station and is also the first Chinese woman to do a spacewalk. She took a spacewalk on the night of November 7, 2021. 1．When was Mei Lanfang born? A．In 1894. B．In 1911. C．In 1957. D．In 1980. 2．What was Qian Xuesen’s life dream? A．To do a spacewalk. B．To serve the people. C．To help young girls. D．To introduce Beijing Opera. 3．What is Zhang Guimei’s job? A．An artist. B．A teacher. C．A scientist. D．An astronaut. 4．What is Wang Yaping’s birthplace? A．Beijing. B．Shanghai. C．Shandong. D．Heilongjiang. 5．Where could we find this passage? A．In a diary. B．In a novel. C．In a dictionary. D．In a magazine. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了四位在不同领域取得卓越成就的中国人：梅兰芳（京剧艺术家）、钱学森（科学家）、张桂梅（教师）和王亚平（航天员）。 1．细节理解题。根据“Mei Lanfang”部分中的“Birth year: 1894”可知，梅兰芳出生于1894年。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Qian Xuesen”部分中的“As a Chinese scientist, my life dream is to serve the people”可知，钱学森的梦想是服务人民。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Zhang Guimei”部分中的“Position: Teacher”可知，张桂梅的职业是教师。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Wang Yaping”部分中的“Birthplace: Shandong”可知，王亚平的出生地是山东。故选C。 5．推理判断题。本文以表格形式介绍四位名人的成就，内容简洁且具有科普性，最可能出现在杂志中。故选D。 Huang Xuhua, a great Chinese scientist, passed away on February 6th, 2025. But his great deeds and strong spirit will always stay in our hearts and keep lighting up China’s way forward. Huang Xuhua was born in Guangdong Province in 1926. When he was young, he saw the hard times of his country under foreign attacks (袭击). These sad memories made him study hard. He made a promise to make the country strong with his knowledge. In the 1950s, when China started to develop nuclear submarines (核潜艇), it was a very difficult job. Huang Xuhua was not afraid and stood up bravely. At that time, there was not much advanced technology or many resources. The work felt almost impossible. But he and his team took on this challenge. To keep the project secret, they stopped contacting (联系) the outside world, even their families. Huang Xuhua left his hometown for many years. During the design process, they met a lot of problems. They couldn’t get help from foreign experts, so they could only depend on their own research. They used simple tools to calculate (计算) and do experiments with great effort. Another important problem was to make sure the submarine was stable (稳定的) underwater. After many tests, they slowly solved these problems. Finally, in the 1970s, China’s first nuclear submarine was built and tested successfully. This made China one of the few countries that had this ability. Huang Xuhua didn’t stop after this big success. He went on to help with the development of submarine technology. His hard work and devotion (奉献) won him many honors, including the “Medal of the Republic” in 2019. Now, when we think of him, we know that his life can inspire us a lot. We, especially the young people, should learn from his spirit. Let’s take on the responsibility, face challenges bravely, and work hard to make China stronger. In this way, his spirit will live on. 1．What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A．Huang’s feelings about foreign attacks. B．Huang’s secret work away from his family. C．Huang’s childhood experiences and early promise. D．Huang’s achievements in nuclear submarine research. 2．When was China’s first nuclear submarine developed successfully? A．In the 1920s. B．In the 1950s. C．In the 1970s. D．In the 2010s. 3．Which is the correct order of the events? a. He received the Medal of the Republic.    b. China’s first nuclear submarine succeeded. c. He worked on nuclear submarines secretly.   d. Huang Xuhua saw China’s difficulties and studied hard. e. He made a promise to make China strong with knowledge. A．d→e→c→b→a B．d→c→e→b→a C．d→e→c→a→b D．e→d→c→b→a 4．Which of the following words can best describe Huang Xuhua? A．Creative and interesting. B．Brave and warm-hearted. C．Curious and independent. D．Devoted and hard-working. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了中国科学家黄旭华的生平事迹及其对中国核潜艇研发的重大贡献。 1．主旨大意题。根据“Huang Xuhua was born in Guangdong Province in 1926...He made a promise to make the country strong with his knowledge.”可知，本段主要描述黄旭华的童年经历及早年志向。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Finally, in the 1970s, China’s first nuclear submarine was built and tested successfully.”可知，20世纪70年代，中国首艘核潜艇研制成功。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“When he was young, be saw the hard times of his country under foreign attacks (袭击). These sad memories made him study hard. He made a promise to make the country strong with his knowledge.”，“To keep the project secret, they stopped contacting (联系) the outside world, even their families.”，“Finally, in the 1970s, China’s first nuclear submarine was built and tested successfully.”和“His hard work and devotion (奉献) won him many honors, including the ‘Medal of the Republic’ in 2019.”可知，事情发展的正确顺序为d→e→c→b→a。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“His hard work and devotion (奉献) won him many honors”以及全文对黄旭华的描述，可以看出他是一个敬业且勤奋的人，为中国的核潜艇事业做出了巨大贡献。故选D。 Albert Einstein (1879—1955) Early Life Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in Germany. He had been an extraordinary person since he was born. He was always interested in things around him and full of imagination. He loved watching things carefully and asking a lot of questions about them. His questions were often hard to answer for teachers. Schooling Einstein started school in 1885. He did well in Maths and Science. Einstein finished grammar school in Germany and entered a university. He graduated (大学毕业) with the subject teacher diploma for Maths and Physics in 1900. Scientific Work After graduation, Einstein worked at the Swiss Patent Office. He spent much time studying physics. By 1909, Einstein had become a top scientist. Though he became successful in the field of science, he still worked hard on scientific research. Finally, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics for the year 1921. Later Life Einstein kept doing his research until he died in 1955. Scientists studied his brain after his death to see if there was anything special about it. However, there was no answer. Today, many famous scientists still think Einstein is the smartest man in the world. 1．Where can you probably find this passage? A．In an encyclopaedia. B．In an advertisement (广告). C．In a travel guide. D．In a dictionary. 2．From the passage, we can learn that Albert Einstein ________. A．was not good at asking questions B．did well in all his schoolwork C．worked as a doctor after he graduated D．had great achievements in Physics 3．What does the underlined word “extraordinary” mean in Chinese? A．幽默的 B．笨拙的 C．非凡的 D．普通的 4．Which of the following shows the order of Einstein’s experience? a. Albert Einstein asked a lot of questions about things. b. Albert Einstein won the Nobel Prize for Physics. c. Albert Einstein started his school life in Germany. d. Albert Einstein became a top scientist in the world. e. Albert Einstein got a job at the Swiss Patent Office. A．a-c-b-e-d B．a-c-e-d-b C．c-a-b-e-d D．c-a-e-d-b 5．What can we know from the last two paragraphs? A．Nobody could be smarter than Albert Einstein. B．Scientists found out why Albert Einstein was so smart. C．Scientists showed great interest in Albert Einstein’s brain. D．Albert Einstein couldn’t keep on working in his later life. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦的生平。 1．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了爱因斯坦的生平，可能在百科全书中出现。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Finally, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics for the year 1921.”可知，爱因斯坦在物理方面有很大的成就。故选D。 3．词义猜测题。根据“He was always interested in things around him and full of imagination. He loved watching things carefully and asking a lot of questions about them. His questions were often hard to answer for teachers.”可知，爱因斯坦总是对周围的事情感兴趣，并且充满了想象力。他喜欢认真地观看事物并且问许多有关的问题。他的问题对于老师来说经常很难回答。由此可知，爱因斯坦是一个不同寻常的人，因此画线单词的意思是“非凡的”。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“He loved watching things carefully and asking a lot of questions about them.”，“Einstein started school in 1885.”，“After graduation, Einstein worked at the Swiss Patent Office.”，“By 1909, Einstein had become a top scientist.”和“Finally, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics for the year 1921.”可知，正确的顺序是a-c-e-d-b。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“Scientists studied his brain after his death to see if there was anything special about it.”可知，科学家们对爱因斯坦的大脑很感兴趣。故选C。 Marie Curie, born Maria Sklodowska in Warsaw, Poland, in 1867, was a pioneering physicist and chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity. Despite facing significant obstacles as a woman in a male-dominated field, she became the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific disciplines—Physics in 1903 and Chemistry in 1911. Curie’s early life was marked by hardship. Her family, once part of the educated middle class, fell into financial ruin due to political turmoil in Poland. Determined to pursue higher education, she moved to Paris in 1891 to study at the Sorbonne, where she excelled academically. In 1895, she married Pierre Curie, a French physicist, and the couple began collaborating on research into radioactive materials. Their most famous discovery was the isolation of two new elements, polonium (named after Marie’s homeland) and radium, from pitchblende, a uranium-rich mineral. This work earned them the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics, shared with Henri Becquerel, who first discovered radioactivity. Tragically, Pierre died in a street accident in 1906, leaving Marie to continue their research alone. Despite personal grief, Curie persisted. In 1911, she won her second Nobel Prize. this time in Chemistry, for her work on radium and polonium. She became the first woman to teach at the Sorbonne and later established the Radium Institute in Paris to further study radioactive elements. During World War I, she developed mobile X-ray units, known as “petites Curies”, to help treat wounded soldiers. Curie’s dedication to science came at a personal cost. Prolonged exposure to radioactive materials eventually led to her death from aplastic anemia in 1934. However, her legacy endures. She inspired generations of scientists and laid the foundation for modern research into nuclear energy and cancer treatment. 1．What was Marie Curie’s birth name? A．Maria Sklodowska. B．Maria Pierre. C．Maria Becquerel. D．Maria Radium. 2．In which two scientific fields did Marie Curie win Nobel Prizes? A．Physics and Biology. B．Chemistry and Medicine. C．Physics and Chemistry. D．Biology and Medicine. 3．Why did Marie Curie name one of the elements she discovered “polonium”? A．To honor her husband. B．To honor her homeland. C．To honor her mentor. D．To honor her colleague. 4．What was the primary cause of Marie Curie’s death? A．A street accident. B．Aplastic anemia from radiation exposure. C．Cancer from overwork. D．Heart disease. 5．What was one of Marie Curie’s contributions during World War I? A．Developing mobile X-ray units. B．Inventing the first nuclear reactor. C．Creating a vaccine for soldiers. D．Leading medical research teams. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文介绍了玛丽·居里的生平与成就。 1．细节理解题。根据“Marie Curie, born Maria Sklodowska in Warsaw, Poland, in 1867”可知，她的本名是Maria Sklodowska。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“she became the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific disciplines—Physics in 1903 and Chemistry in 1911”可知，她在物理学和化学领域分别获奖。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Their most famous discovery was the isolation of two new elements, polonium (named after Marie’s homeland) and radium”可知，“钋”是以她的祖国（波兰）命名的，以表达对祖国的敬意。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Prolonged exposure to radioactive materials eventually led to her death from aplastic anemia in 1934”可知，长期接触放射性物质导致的再生障碍性贫血是她的主要死因。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“During World War I, she developed mobile X-ray units, known as ‘petites Curies’, to help treat wounded soldiers”可知，她在一战期间研发了移动X光设备，用于救治伤员。故选A。 From ancient times to today, poets have been seen as romantic (浪漫的), well-educated and full of feelings. Can you imagine that a miner (矿工), born in a mountain village with only a high school diploma (文凭), doing the hardest and most dangerous work in a mine, could write moving poems? Chen Nianxi has been living a literary (文学的) dream for most of his life. Chen was born in the mountains of Shaanxi. Inspired (激励) by newspapers and literary journals, Chen wrote his first poem in high school. After high school, Chen farmed and got married. To make a living for the whole family, he took up mining, which paid quite well. For more than 15 years, he worked hard during the day, while reading and writing poems at night. Accidents took the lives of several other miners, as well as the hearing in his right ear. Darkness, fear and loneliness filled his work as a miner. His experience in the mines was the source of inspiration for his poems, making him stand out in modern Chinese literature. He has published several well-received books so far. Although the heavy load (负担) of life weighed on him, Chen’s poetry has a feeling of hope and strength. He writes about labor, loving labor and living a life filled with love, reminding us that no matter how hard life gets, we shouldn’t forget our dreams. Drawing people’s attention to the everyday struggles of laboring workers is also very important to him. He hopes that his work will help modern people open their minds to the lives of others and remind them to look downward sometimes. 1．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 5 refer to? A．The lives of others. B．Laboring workers. C．Modern people. D．Other miners. 2．What makes Chen Nianxi a special poet? A．His poor family background. B．His special poetic style. C．His experience as a miner. D．His love for writing poetry at night. 3．Put the information about Chen Nianxi in the correct order according to the passage. a. had difficulty in hearing in his right ear b. hopes that his work will help modern people c. published some well-received books d. took up mining e. inspired by newspapers and literary journals A．a-b-c-d-e B．e-d-a-c-b C．e-a-d-b-c D．d-e-a-b-c 4．What does Chen Nianxi’s poems try to express? A．Telling differences between the rich and poor. B．Finding hope and strength in life. C．Seeing the dark sides of human nature. D．Showing his love for peaceful village life. 5．What lesson can we learn from Chen Nianxi’s success in literature? A．Always hold on to our dreams. B．Take on our responsibilities. C．All people are equal (平等的). D．Stay open-minded to changes in life. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了矿工诗人陈年喜的文学梦想及其创作经历。 1．词义猜测题。根据第五段“He hopes that his work will help modern people open their minds to the lives of others and remind them to look downward sometimes.”可知，陈年喜希望自己的作品能帮助现代人开阔视野，并提醒他们有时要向下看。因此，them指代前文的modern people。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“His experience in the mines was the source of inspiration for his poems, making him stand out in modern Chinese literature.”可知，矿工经历让陈年喜成为一个特别的诗人。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“Inspired (激励) by newspapers and literary journals”，第三段“he took up mining”，第四段“Accidents took the lives of several other miners, as well as the hearing in his right ear...He has published several well-received books so far.”以及第五段“He hopes that his work will help modern people open their minds to the lives of others and remind them to look downward sometimes.”可知，时间顺序是：高中时受报刊启发写诗→婚后为生计从事采矿→采矿事故导致右耳失聪→出版多部广受好评的书籍→希望作品影响现代人。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第五段“Chen’s poetry has a feeling of hope and strength”可知，陈年喜的诗歌旨在传递希望与力量。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据第五段“no matter how hard life gets, we shouldn’t forget our dreams”可推知，陈年喜的成功启示我们坚持梦想的重要性。故选A。 In China, the Lei Feng story is well known. His spirit has been passed down by many people with cultural differences. Lugazo is a 24-year-old African boy. In 2017, he came to China to study. After arriving at the railway station in Wuhan, he was helpless because he had no idea which way to go, and he couldn’t speak any Chinese. A passenger sitting next to him on the train volunteered to take him to the university. The kind man was the first “Lei Feng” he met. The experience encouraged Lugazo a lot. Several months later, he joined the university’s Volunteer Team and was given a red jacket with Lei Feng’s photo on it. The next year, he did voluntary work at the Wuhan Railway Station. “Once, after I helped an old woman, her 5-year-old grandson came up to me and said ‘Thank you, Lei Feng!’. That really touched me,” he said. Another of his favorite memories was teaching English to children in a school in Hubei. Many of their parents worked in other cities, so the children lived with their grandparents. The children were quiet and seldom expressed themselves. Lugazo remembers a 10-year-old boy who was always alone in one corner. “I took him to the teachers’ office. We played games and became friends.” At first, the boy hardly took part in games during class, but after a week, he was taking part just like the others. The change made Lugazo happy. These days, anyone can be described as a “Lei Feng” if they would like to help others. More and more people like Lugazo give warmth to people in need. 1．What problem did Lugazo meet when he first arrived in Wuhan? A．He couldn’t find his friend at the station. B．He couldn’t find his way to the station. C．He couldn’t speak Chinese to ask for help. D．He didn’t study hard enough in the university. 2．How did the 10-year-old boy change with Lugazo’s help? A．The boy improved his scores. B．The boy started to do voluntary work. C．The boy kept in touch with his parents often. D．The boy became more active and outgoing. 3．What is the passage mainly about? A．Advantages of being a volunteer. B．Different ways of helping others. C．A story about Lei Feng and his spirit. D．A volunteer and his experience. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过讲述非洲青年Lugazo在中国受到“雷锋”帮助后，自己也成为一名志愿者并帮助他人的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“After arriving at the railway station in Wuhan, he was helpless because he had no idea which way to go, and he couldn’t speak any Chinese.”可知，他初到武汉时面临两个直接问题：一是“不知道该往哪走”，二是“不会讲中文”；选项C“不能说中文以求助”，正是对“不会讲中文”这一问题的精准概括，“不会中文”的直接影响就是无法通过求助解决迷路等问题。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“The children were quiet and seldom expressed themselves... a 10-year-old boy who was always alone... At first, the boy hardly took part in games during class, but after a week, he was taking part just like the others.”可知，这个男孩最初是孤独、安静、不参与活动的，一周后开始像其他孩子一样参与游戏。这种变化体现了他在性格和行为上变得更积极 (active) 和外向 (outgoing)。故选D。 3．主旨大意题。本文围绕非洲男孩Lugazo展开，通过他受雷锋精神的影响、加入志愿队并帮助他人 (车站助人、教留守儿童) 的具体经历，体现了雷锋精神的跨文化传承与影响力，选项D “一名志愿者及其经历”符合题意。故选D。 TIME Magazine recently shared its 2025 Women of the Year, celebrating 13 amazing women who have made a big difference. These women are changing things for the better in many areas. Their actions show how much women can achieve and help others. Here are some of their stories. Laufey SingerAchievement: popularize jazz A’ja Wilson Basketball playerAchievement: support mental (心理的) health & fairness Laufey is a 26-year-old girl who makes music. She plays jazz and mixes it with the fun, new music that kids like today. Because of this, more young people want to listen to jazz. She has already made two records, and her third one is coming soon. This will help even more people enjoy jazz music. Her music brings jazz to life in a new way, making it exciting for everyone to hear. A’ja is really good at basketball. She’s been the top player in the WNBA and has won an Olympic gold medal (奖牌). But she’s not just about sports. As a spokeswoman, she speaks up for people’s feelings and fair treatment for all races (种族). She shows courage and works hard, whether she’s playing basketball or doing other things. Nicole Kidman Actress Achievement: speak for women Olivia Munn Actress Achievement: improve women’s body health Nicole is a famous actress. She was listed because she often works with female filmmakers. In her new movie, she helps share women’s voices with a new filmmaker. Nicole has always chosen roles that go beyond what people expect, showing women’s stories and making movies in new ways. Olivia is an actress who likes helping people. She started learning about breast cancer (乳腺癌) when her mom got sick from it. Then, she helped others learn about it because she wants everyone to know how to stay healthy. She told people why it’s important to find breast cancer early and to support research. 1．Laufey gets more young people to like jazz by ________. A．playing old jazz songs B．mixing jazz with other music C．making many jazz records D．performing at big concerts 2．Which of the following are A’ja Wilson’s titles (头衔)? ①A silver medalist ②A basketball player ③A spokeswoman ④An actress A．①② B．②③ C．①④ D．③④ 3．The underlined phrase shows Nicole Kidman is ________. A．creative B．serious C．outgoing D．famous 4．Olivia Munn helped others learn about breast cancer to ________. A．share women’s voices B．do medical research C．honor her mother’s fight D．let more women keep healthy 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍《时代》杂志近期公布的2025年度的几位“年度女性人物”。 1．细节理解题。根据“She plays jazz and mixes it with the fun, new music that kids like today. Because of this, more young people want to listen to jazz”可知，她演奏爵士乐，并将这种风格与孩子们当下喜欢的有趣、新颖的音乐元素相结合。正因为如此，越来越多的年轻人开始喜欢上爵士乐了。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Basketball player”及“As a spokeswoman, she speaks up for people’s feelings and fair treatment for all races (种族).”可知，她是篮球运动员，也是一位发言人。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“Nicole has always chosen roles that go beyond what people expect, showing women’s stories and making movies in new ways.”可知，Nicole一直选择那些超越人们预期的角色，展现女性的故事，并以新颖的方式拍摄电影。由此可知，Nicole是非常有创新精神的。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Then, she helped others learn about it because she wants everyone to know how to stay healthy.”可知，她帮助其他人了解了这件事，因为她希望每个人都能知道如何保持健康。故选D。 重难语篇提升练 “We have Dante, Shakespeare and Du Fu (712-770). These poets create the very values by which poetry is judged,” said Harvard professor Stephen Owen in Du Fu: China’s Greatest Poet, a BBC documentary (纪录片). Despite the fact that Du Fu is usually mentioned in the same breath as Dante and Shakespeare, he has remained largely unknown in the Western world for long. However, with the screening of the first English-language documentary featuring the poet, the days of Du Fu as China’s best-kept literary secret seem to be numbered. It is written and presented by Michael Wood, a skilled television historian who also directed other China-related documentaries such as The Story of China and The Story of China’s Reform and Opening-Up (2018). From the Yellow River to the Yangtze Gorges, and down to the forested hills of Hunan province, Wood visited a number of places such as the poet’s birthplace Gongyi in Henan province and the Tang Dynasty capital Chang’an, today’s Xi’an. Along the way, he met and talked to ordinary people, dancers and musicians, who helped to tell the fantastic story of the poet. Interviews with famous scholars specializing in Chinese literature also helped present a clearer picture of the poet’s life experiences, literary significance and his friendship with Li Bai, another great Chinese poet. Born in 712, Du Fu lived in the Tang Dynasty, a time marked by extraordinary cultural achievements. However, after a wave of civil unrest (国内骚乱), Du Fu, the former civil servant at the Tang court, was forced to become a porter, and suffered from starvation. Through ups and downs, the poet never stopped writing, pouring out his concern for his country and people as well as celebrating the simple joys of life. “Du’s poetry reflects the country’s historical events mirrored in his own spiritual journey, so he becomes a part of the emotional vocabulary of Chinese culture,” said Stephen Owen, who in 2016 finished the eight-year-long project to translate Du Fu’s 1,400 poems into English. 1．The underlined part in paragraph 2 implies that the documentary will help ________. A．create the values of poetry B．the West to know more about Du Fu C．keep the secrets in Du Fu’s poems D．Du Fu becomes one of the top 3 poets 2．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A．Du Fu’s colorful life experiences. B．Local people’s admiration for Du Fu. C．Famous scholars’ research findings on Du Fu. D．Michael Wood’s effort in making the documentary. 3．Which of the following can best describe Du Fu? A．Inspiring and helpful. B．Tough and responsible. C．Easy-going and careful. D．Generous and hardworking. 4．What is probably the best title for the passage? A．Du Fu’s poetry wins world’s recognition. B．Du Fu’s poems are translated into English. C．BBC documentary reflects Chinese culture. D．BBC documentary presents China’s Shakespeare. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了BBC纪录片《杜甫：中国最伟大的诗人》及其对西方世界了解杜甫的推动作用，同时展现了杜甫的生平、文学成就及其在中国文化中的情感价值。 1．词句猜测题。根据“the days of Du Fu as China’s best-kept literary secret seem to be numbered”可知，杜甫作为中国文学秘密的日子即将结束，暗示纪录片将帮助西方更多地了解杜甫。故选B。 2．段落大意题。根据“Wood visited a number of places…who helped to tell the fantastic story of the poet”可知，Michael Wood走访多地，与普通人、学者交流，展现了他制作纪录片的努力。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“Through ups and downs, the poet never stopped writing, pouring out his concern for his country and people”可知，杜甫在困境中坚持写作，体现其坚韧；对国家人民的关切体现其责任感。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文围绕BBC纪录片介绍杜甫展开，将其与中国文化联系。根据“Du Fu: China’s Greatest Poet”及文中将杜甫与莎士比亚并列的描述可知，标题需突出“中国的莎士比亚”这一核心，D选项“BBC纪录片呈现了中国的莎士比亚”符合题意。故选D。 Wan Haibo, a 43-year-old deliveryman (快递员), was honored as a national model worker on April 28, 2025 in Beijing. He received this honor for his excellent delivery work and active volunteer work. Wan said, “I feel very excited and proud.” Born in the countryside in Handan, Wan became a deliveryman in Tianjin in 2018. “It’s necessary to send every parcel (包裹) right to the customer in time,” he told the reporter from Beijing Daily. “The job is laborious, experiencing sunburn and wind. I thought about stopping, but finally got through the difficulties.” Wan usually delivers 500 parcels per day (700 or even 1,000 parcels daily during some online shopping holidays or sales seasons). In the past seven years, he has delivered over 720,000 parcels without any mistake. He usually starts work around 6 am and finishes around 8 pm. Sometimes he has to work until midnight. When facing terrible weather and possible delivery delays (延迟), he will call the customer to explain the reasons. Wan is a warm-hearted person who often pays much attention to the old and the disabled. He usually gets medicine for them and takes away their rubbish when delivering parcels. Wan has also been a volunteer in his community since April 2022. As a volunteer, he helps to check the area’s sanitation conditions (卫生状况) and safety risks for the community. Wan said, “I’m very pleased that we deliverymen have got more respect in recent years. I think I will continue to serve the delivery industry in the future and encourage more people around me to take part in volunteer work.” 1．What kind of honor did Wan Haibo get? A．The most beautiful worker. B．A national model worker. C．The best deliveryman. D．A moving deliveryman. 2．What does the underlined word “laborious” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Hard. B．Easy. C．Interesting. D．Surprising. 3．How long has Wan Haibo been a volunteer in his community according to the text? A．For about 8 years. B．For about 7 years. C．For about 6 years. D．For about 3 years. 4．Which of the following words can best describe Wan Haibo according to the text? A．Brave and lovely. B．Hard-working and warm-hearted. C．Dishonest and impolite. D．Easy-going and well-dressed. 5．What can we learn from the text? A．A deliveryman sends 1,700 parcels per day. B．A deliveryman often calls the old for more advice. C．A deliveryman usually helps the customers clean their rooms. D．A deliveryman always does well in his delivery work and volunteer work. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了快递员万海波因其出色的快递工作和积极的志愿活动被授予全国劳动模范称号，他不仅在工作中克服困难、高效完成任务，还热心帮助他人并积极参与社区志愿服务。 1．细节理解题。根据“Wan Haibo, a 43-year-old deliveryman (快递员), was honored as a national model worker on April 28,2025 in Beijing”可知，万海波被授予全国劳动模范称号，故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据“The job is laborious, experiencing sunburn and wind. I thought about stopping, but finally got through the difficulties”可知，这份工作要经历风吹日晒，想过放弃，但最终克服了困难，所以这份工作是辛苦的，laborious意思是“辛苦的”，与Hard意思相近，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Wan has also been a volunteer in his community since April 2022”可知，万海波从2022年4月开始在社区做志愿者，到现在大约3年了，故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“In the past seven years, he has delivered over 720,000 parcels without any mistake”可知在过去的七年里，他已经毫无差错地递送了72万多个包裹，可见他工作努力认真；根据“Wan is a warm-hearted person who often pays much attention to the old and the disabled”可知他热心帮助老人和残疾人，所以他是勤奋和热心的，故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“He received this honor for his excellent delivery work and active volunteer work.”以及全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了全国劳动模范万海波的优秀事迹，他不仅快递工作出色，而且积极做志愿者工作，故选D。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $