专题06 阅读理解说明文（期中真题分类汇编，江苏专用）九年级英语上学期

专题06 阅读理解说明文 第一套 24-25九上·江苏省无锡市洛社初级中学·期中 Humans are getting away from the nature gradually because of the developing technology. But now Digital Technology is offering us an opportunity to listen to the sounds in the nature in powerful ways, making us get closer to the worlds of animals and plants. All around the nature, there are sounds that we struggle to pick up and understand. Elephants, for example, communicate with each other using infrasound, a sound far below our human hearing range. Coral in the ocean also communicates with each other through sound waves, with one purpose of attracting baby coral to areas where it can successfully grow. This is a shocking fact as coral doesn’t have any ears! To pick up sounds humans are normally unable to hear, scientists have placed listening devices in these environments. Researchers have attached (连接) tiny microphones to honeybees and turtles, and stuck listening posts that can receive different sound waves from coral reefs and trees. These devices are controlled by computers and networked with digital sensors and satellites. When interconnected, these digital devices work like a hearing aid: enabling humans to observe and record nature’s sounds beyond the limits of our own listening ability. After the sounds are recorded, AI is then able to determine their meanings. With this technology, humans can not only understand the animals, but also communicate back to them. For example, a team of researchers in Germany decoded the honeybees’ behavior with AI. Then they taught tiny robots how to do the honeybee dance. Using these dancing machines, the scientists were able to order the honeybees to stop moving, and to communicate where to fly to collect a specific nectar. In addition to the possibility of speaking with animals, the research could also be used to create a form of healing for animals and plants. That’s to say, in the near future, scientists might be able to get coral to grow in certain areas by playing “healthy reef” sounds, which could help some of the damage we have caused to become healthy again. Now, Digital Technology provides a new way for humans to listen to the lively sounds all around us. The dream of allowing humans to communicate with different animals and plants throughout the nature is being on its way. 1．Which of the following is NOT true about listening devices? A．AI can help to explain the meanings of nature’s sounds. B．The hearing aid collects the sounds from the animals or plants. C．Scientists need to connect the devices with computers and networks. D．The devices can record nature’s sounds beyond people’s listening ability. 2．Which is the right order to pick up the sounds from the nature for scientists? a. Analyze the meanings with the help of AI. b. Place listening devices into the nature world. c. Collect the sounds from the animals or plants. d. Connect the devices with computers and networks. A．c→d→b→a B．b→c→d→a C．c→b→a→d D．b→d→c →a 3．What can you infer from the last paragraph? A．Scientists are likely to discover a new way of recording. B．Humans will have better communication with the nature. C．It’s possible for people to dance with the honeybee together. D．Digital Technology can be used to communicate with anything. 4．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To discuss how to control listening devices. B．To compare different ways for communication. C．To introduce a technology to get closer to the nature. D．To suggest how to improve people’s listening ability. 第二套 24-25九上·江苏省盐城市射阳县实验初级中学·期中    Boxing is an exciting sport. How much do you know about it? In boxing, two people wear gloves and try to hit each other in a ring. Boxers train hard to get fast and strong. In a boxing match, a boxer has to be ready to move at any time. They use their fists (拳头) to hit the head, body or arms of the other boxer. One exciting part of boxing is the plan. A boxer has to think of when to hit, when to defend (防守) and how to outsmart the other boxer. That’s not easy. There is a funny film called YOLO 《热辣滚烫》about boxing. It tells a story about a girl named Du Leying. She spends a lot of time staying at home. She plans to make a change and she meets a boxing coach. With the coach’s help, Du tries hard to become a boxer. She faces many challenges, but she never gives up. The film shows that if you keep working hard and never give up, your dreams can come true. Boxing is a great sport for people who love challenges. They need a lot of training and hard work and they should never give up. If you’re interested in learning more about boxing, why not watch some boxing matches and see how exciting this sport can be? 1．From Paragraph 2, we know that being ________ is important for boxers in boxing matches. A．fast and young B．fast and strong C．young and smart D．young and strong 2．What does the underlined word “ outsmart” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．respect B．remind C．prevent D．win 3．What’s Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Boxing matches. B．A famous boxer. C．A film about boxing. D．The history of boxing. 4．What does the writer tell you to do if you want to learn more about boxing? A．To join a boxing club. B．To take boxing classes. C．To watch boxing matches. D．To read books about boxing. 第三套 24-25九上·江苏省扬州市邗江区梅苑双语学校·期中 An environmental group in Colombia is leading a project to save wild areas in the San Lucas Mountains with the help of coffee growers. Since 2016, San Lucas areas have been threatened (威胁) by mining and coca (古柯) planting. Gold miners and coca growers make more money than coffee farms. Now the group WebConserva helps link coffee farmers with coffee processors from around the country in order that they can earn more. At the same time coffee farms can serve as boarders around the forests to protect the biodiversity (生物多样性) within. To date, the project includes 10 families who farm 400 hectares of coffee plants. WebConserva said it hopes, in time, 200 families will be included. At that level, 20,000 hectares of untouched forest could be protected. The families promise not to cut down trees to expand their crops or to hunt wild animals. In return, they receive $300 for 125 kilograms of coffee. Arcadio Barajas is among those taking part. His coffee farm sets up a barrier between cattle farms and forests where wild animals live, thus reducing the possibility of conflict (纷争) between cattle farmers and wild animals. “Cutting down the forest to plant coca and killing wildlife were against my faith, and now I feel that growing coffee lets me be a good guard of the land,” he said. Arnobis Romero is a former-coca grower and miner. “Many families depended on illegal activities to support their children years ago. Now, we feel it a duty to look after this biodiversity and leave it for future generations,” he said. Activists want San Lucas to be protected as a national park, but the process has been slow. Carlos Valderrama, director of WebConserva, hopes the project can build production system that will last far into the future. “It protects forests, biodiversity and ecosystems (生态系统) at the same time as improving coffee growers’ quality of life,” he said. 1．What does the underlined word “they” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．Coffee farmers. B．WebConserva members. C．Gold miners. D．Coca growers. 2．How does WebConserva members save wild areas in San Lucas? A．By increasing cattle farms. B．By setting up a barrier. C．By developing gold mining. D．By encouraging coffee farming. 3．What does the author want to show by mentioning Arcadio Barajas and Arnobis Romero? A．Families have enough money for their children. B．The project will attract more and more families. C．Coffee farming changed the lives of the former coca growers. D．Coffee planting will last for several generations. 4．What can be inferred from the text? A．Families protecting wildlife will get very rich. B．San Lucas will develop into a national park in the near future. C．Gold mining and coca farming have been replaced rapidly. D．WebConserva benefits ecosystems and local people’s life. 第四套 24-25九上·江苏省徐州市沛县第五中学·期中 Do you live in an area hit by snow in winter? If so, you may experience snowstorms. A snowstorm is a very heavy fall of snow, usually with a strong wind. Now let’s take a closer look at it. Snowstorms make it difficult for people to travel. They also make it difficult for people to buy food and other things they need for daily life. Snowstorms can also lead to health risks, including frostbite (冻伤). You should pay attention to the weather report. Then you can get well prepared for snowstorms. You can change your travel plan in time before snowstorms arrive. Prepare what you need to keep warm, and save enough food and water for your family. If your house is not strong enough, move to a safer place quickly. In this way, you won’t get hurt if it is damaged by heavy snow. If you are indoors, try not to go out. Use heating tools in a proper (恰当的) way when staying indoors. If coal is used for heating, keep the windows open to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning (一氧化碳中毒). If you have to go out, you need to wear thick clothes to keep warm. And you’d better wear proper shoes to prevent you from falling down. Besides, be careful of falling power lines, because they can be dangerous for people on foot. These are some basic things about snowstorms, and you need to keep them in mind. Protect yourself during snowstorms. 1．What question can describe the second paragraph? A．How can people live in a snowstorm? B．What should people do in a snowstorm? C．What influences can snowstorms bring? D．Why are people afraid of snowstorms? 2．Why should we wear proper shoes? A．Because they make our feet comfortable. B．Because they can stop us from falling down. C．Because they help us to walk or run fast. D．Because they are nice and cheap. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The snowstorm only happens in the day. B．It will also rain when a snowstorm arrives. C．The snowstorm has no influence on people’s travel. D．When a snowstorm actives, it will snow heavily and the wind will blow strongly. 4．Where can we read the passage? A．In a book about illnesses. B．In a newspaper about culture. C．On a website about hard life. D．In a magazine about weather. 第五套 24-25九上·江苏省无锡市洛社初级中学·期中 At M. E. School in Tucson, Arizona, raising fish at school was one small answer to a big problem: many people in the neighborhood didn’t have enough food. The students could eat breakfast and lunch at school, but their families didn’t always have enough money for dinner. Buying fresh foods, such as vegetables and meat, was difficult. The teachers had an idea: could the students raise food at school for the neighborhood? It wouldn’t be easy. There isn’t enough water in Tucson because it is in a desert. Soil doesn’t always have the nutrients (营养) that plants need to grow, so the students would need natural helpers. To solve the problem, the school set up a system in which fish poop makes plants grow better and the plants’ roots clean the water in the fish tank. Students do research on the fish. “I did a task in the project on how much tilapia eat.” says Emmanuel. “We wanted to see if they preferred to eat in warm or cold water. They liked warm water better.” Fish aren’t the only animals that help students feed their neighbors. Chickens lay eggs. Bees also come to help turn flowers into vegetables. When the students have raised enough food, it’s time for Market Day. Vegetables are given to people in the neighborhood for free. Students sell eggs and tilapia to raise money for seeds, fish food and chicken food. “People don’t have a lot of money, so it’s a nice dream we have to give them food. It’s also a chance to be healthy and eat better.” says Emmanuel. “We can plant good food and have fun while we’re doing something important,” says Blanks. “I’m so happy to be at this school.” 1．Why did the teachers at M. E. School decide to raise food for the neighborhood? ① The families in the neighborhood were poor. ② People there wanted a market for fresh foods. ③ Students wanted to learn how to grow vegetables. ④ The natural condition isn’t proper for growing plants. A．①③ B．②④ C．①④ D．②③ 2．What can we know from the last two paragraphs? A．The project has been widely spread. B．Eggs and tilapia are sold at a good price. C．The project brings the students a feeling of pride. D．Students have raised enough money to buy vegetables. 3．What is the best title of the passage? A．A Story of Helping the Poor B．An Experience in the Desert C．A Project from Seeds to Sales D．A Dream of Giving Vegetables 第六套 24-25九上·江苏省盐城市射阳县实验初级中学·期中 ①Zigong, in Sichuan Province is home to Chinese lanterns. Zigong lantern is known as the best lantern in the world. The Zigong Lantern Festival dates back to the Tang Dynasty. The festival has rapidly developed with traditional culture and modern technologies. In 2008, the Zigong Lantern Festival was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产), becoming a shining name card for Chinese culture to go out into the world. ②“Making a huge lantern for exhibition requires 17 steps,” said Wan Songtao, an inheritor (传承人) of Zigong lantern-making. “Each step is finished by a team instead of a single maker.” Wan added. The sundial (日晷), a kind of lantern, made by Wan’s team, for example, took about 80 makers over 50 days to complete the whole process. Unlike the lanterns in other places, Zigong lanterns use modern technologies such as AI, mechanical engineering (机械工程), and holography (全息摄影术). They are perfect groups of lights, sounds and movements. ③What’s more, the theme of the lantern can be chosen in different ways. “Anything that can be designed on a lantern can make a wonderful show, and everyone is encouraged to turn their ideas into real works,” said Zhang Fanglai, a leading researcher at the Colorful Lantern Museum of China. And the rich themes of Zigong lanterns show the spirit of creativity and warmth from the bottom of the local people’s heart. ④The government encourages local people to learn lantern-making widely. Without doubt, the heart of the Zigong Lantern Festival’s success is the local tradition of pulling together. Zigong lanterns are getting more and more popular. Driven by the collective efforts of the whole city, they have reached over 80 countries. It’s believed that Zigong lanterns will reach every corner of the world in the future. 1．Which of the following poets could probably enjoy Zigong lanterns? A．Cao Cao. B．Li Bai. C．Tao Yuanming. D．Cao Zhi. 2．What can we infer (推断) from Paragraph 2? ①Holography is a kind of traditional technology. ②It’s hard for makers to complete a huge lantern for exhibition. ③Zigong lanterns are different from the lanterns in other places. ④The workers of Zigong lantern making work together in a team. A．①②③ B．①④ C．②③④ D．②③ 3．According to the passage, what’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The rich themes of Zigong lanterns. B．The long history of Zigong lanterns. C．The excellent inheritors of Zigong lanterns. D．The modern technologies of Zigong lanterns. 4．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．People in Zigong. B．Zigong lanterns. C．The makers of Zigong lanterns. D．Modern technologies.. 5．Which of the following best shows the structure of this passage?(①=Paragraph1, ②=Paragraph 2...) A． B． C． D． 第七套 24-25九上·江苏省镇江市丹阳市第八中学·期中 The Shenzhou XIV spaceship was sent up from Jiuquan Gansu province on June 5, 2022 in the morning and docked (对接) successfully with Tianhe core module (核心舱) of the Tiangong space station about seven hours later. It marks the beginning of China’s third crewed mission (载人任务) to its space station. During their six-month stay in Tianhe, the three spacemen Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe will help dock, set up and test two lab modules, Wentian and Mengtian, that are due (按期) to be sent up in July and October. Another three spacemen are due to be sent to the space station at the end of the task to work and live with the team for 5 to 10 days, which will be the first crew rotation (机组轮换人员) in space and bring the number of spacemen in space to a record six members at the same time. The Tiangong space station is planned to be fully crewed by the end of next year and work for about 15 years from then on. The large scientific research projects are planned not only to fully understand the space but also help to work for development on Earth. Although China is a late comer to space, it has proved to be not only a learner but also a brave explorer (探险者) in space. China has made the unusual achievements in space exploration. It will certainly attract more young people to devote themselves to the meaningful thing. 1．According to the passage, Shenzhou XIV spaceship _______. A．made a one-week flight in space station B．carried four spacemen including Chen Dong C．was sent up from Jiuquan on July, 5 D．was successfully docked with Tianhe core module 2．Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A．The three spacemen will stay in Tianhe for six months. B．China’s first crew rotation in space has been completed. C．Wentian and Mengtian are due to be sent up in July and October. D．Tiangong space station is planned to be fully crewed by the end of next year. 3．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? a. The Shenzhou XIV is docked successfully with Tianhe core module. b. The Tiangong space station is fully crewed. c. The three spacemen help dock, set up and test two lab modules. d. Another three astronauts are sent to the space station. A．a-b-c-d B．a-c-d-b C．c-d-a-b D．c-a-d-b 4．What can we infer (推断) from the last paragraph? A．China is the first comer to space exploration. B．China has made few achievements in space exploration. C．Chinese people should devote themselves to exploring space. D．China’s space exploration is developing rapidly and has a bright future. 第八套 24-25九上·江苏省镇江市丹阳市华南实验教育集团·期中 Chinese athletes made great break-throughs at the Paris Olympics, with Zheng Qinwen becoming the first Asian tennis player to win gold in women’s singles and swimmer Pan Zhanle breaking the world record in men’s 100-meter freestyle. The question now is how these rising stars can grow into global (全球的) sports heroes. The rise of Zheng and Pan in Paris repeated the victory of past Chinese sports heroes like Yao Ming, Liu Xiang, and Li Na. Yao Ming made great achievements in the NBA, Liu Xiang set a world record in men’s 110m hurdles, and Li Na won medals at the French and Australian Opens, inspiring (激励) countless fans and athletes. However, to become global sports heroes, Zheng and Pan should follow such rules: Firstly, they should always do well in their sports. Continuous top-level performance is important. Secondly, keeping an active public image (形象) and high media visibility (媒体曝光率) is necessary, along with building a large fan base. They should have an attractive personality, inspire teammates and fans, and show strong role model qualities. Good communication with media and supporters, as well as abilities in cross-cultural communication, is also important to global influence. Lastly, a strong support system is necessary, including training, technology, logistics, and commercial promotion (商业宣传) teams. They should try to spread their active influence beyond (超越) sports into social, economic, cultural, and public service fields. In the present global sports environment, Chinese athletes with important international influence can serve as a bridge for the world to understand China. 1．Zheng Qinwen and Pan Zhanle are mentioned in the first paragraph to _________. A．draw readers’ attention to the Olympics B．set as good example to learn from C．start the main topic as examples D．show China’s achievement in sport 2．From the fourth paragraph, we can know that Zheng and Pan need to ________. ①appear often on TV or Internet         ②speak some foreign language well ③keep a good image                   ④advertise some products ⑤donate much money to the Hope Project A．①②③ B．①④⑤ C．②③④ D．③④⑤ 3．What’s the writer’s opinion of those super sports stars like Zheng and Pan? A．They can keep famous all over the world for a long time. B．They can have a more fantastic and expensive training center. C．They can achieve great success because they have great talent. D．They can make more great achievements in making foreigners understand China. 4．What is the best title of the passage? A．Rules for sports players B．Ways to become global sports heroes C．Successful players to learn from D．A bridge to understand China 第九套 24-25九上·江苏省南通市启东市·期中 China has become the world’s largest producer and market of EVs (电车). According to a report, 9.58 million Chinese-made EVs were produced in 2023, among which 9.49 million were sold, and among the total sales, 1.2 million EVs were exported (出口). The Chinese government has been encouraging EVs as part of its effort for green and high-quality development. As a result, China’s EV industry develops very quickly. At Auto China 2004, BYD was the only company showing EVs there. At Auto China 2024, there were 278 different EV models on show, including BYD, SAIC, Geely, Li Auto, Nio, Xpeng and other brands. China’s EV industry is now facing both challenges and chances. It’s reported that 71% of EV brands cut prices in 2023. EV makers without the ability of innovation will face growing risks. In order to be both green and smart, Chinese EV makers are trying hard to improve technologies like battery qualities and AI support. At the same time, the government is adding even more charging points. On the other hand, more Chinese people are aware of the environmental problems. It is encouraging more buyers to choose EVs. EVs are the way of the future. In an ideal world, everyone benefits from innovation and green transport. Some might get there sooner than others, and will gain greater rewards. It is very likely that China will hold the lead. 1．How many Chinese-made EVs were sold in China in 2023? A．8.38 million. B．9.49 million. C．9.58 million. D．8.29 million. 2．What is the purpose of Paragraph 2? A．To introduce different EV brands in China. B．To give some information about Auto China. C．To show the development of China’s EV industry. D．To advise people to buy Chinese-made EVs. 3．EV makers can most probably reduce growing risks by ________. A．improving innovation ability B．winning the government’s support C．adding more charging points D．dealing with environmental problems 4．What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the future of China’s EV industry? A．Uncertain. B．Hopeful. C．Doubtful. D．Worried. 第十套 24-25九上·江苏省南京外国语学校·期中 If you’re missing an amazing party for your aunt’s birthday that you promised your mum you would attend, you’ll probably get “FOMO” —the fear of missing out. It’s impossible to attend every social event in the calendar, but sometimes it really annoys you when you have prior (先前的) engagements (约定) and you know you’re missing out on something great. But some people feel the opposite. Rather than feeling FOMO, they take joy in missing out. They don’t feel the need to attend everything, and instead find comfort in either sticking to their original plans or staying at home alone. In a blog post, Kristen Fuller said “JOMO” is basically the “emotionally intelligent antidote to “FOMO” and it is “about being present and being satisfied with where you are in life.” Some people are born with it, others learn to accept it. Here are the different ways JOMO can show itself: 1. Living in the moment If you constantly worry about missing out on something, you cannot enjoy yourself wherever you are. This isn’t a healthy way to live your life, and Fuller wrote that you shouldn’t compare yourself to other people’s lives or experiences. “JOMO allows us to be who we are in the present moment, which is the secret to finding happiness,” she said. “When you free up that competitive and anxious space in your brain, you have so much more time, energy and emotion to realize your true priorities (首要事情).” 2. Switching off In an article, writer Justin Bariso discovered JOMO after he published his first book. He found it hard to switch off, worrying that his editor (编辑) would contact him for rewrites, or he would miss an important email. It wasn’t until he was abroad with his family and his daughter asked him to play that be thought: “What am I doing?” “Did I really want to go to Starbucks to sit in front of my computer, responding to emails from people I barely know, when instead I could be spending time with my family on a beautiful beach?” he wrote. 3. Enjoying your own company Some people are simply born with the ability to switch off, and not worry about what they could be missing out on. For them, being alone is important, and it doesn’t matter if they’re missing out on the party of the year. Others don’t necessarily need the space on a biological level, but they don’t feel the need to compare their lives to others. These are the people who aren’t involved in social media, and find joy in what they have, rather than focusing on what they don’t. 1．Which of the following proves that you feel JOMO? A．You spare a day for yourself every week to do some reading and writing. B．You constantly check your emails to make sure you keep up with your work. C．You cancel your original appointment and attend a party later. D．You always work hard in order to create a better future for your family. 2．What does the underlined word “antidote” mean in the article? A．A requirement to improve the situation. B．A way to take away the bad effects of something. C．An experiment to test the effect of something. D．A method to keep a balance between two things. 3．What is the cause of FOMO? A．Some people were born with big competitive space in their brains. B．People are not able to switch off the electronic equipment they use. C．People tend to focus on what others have instead of what they own. D．Some people spend too much time making friends on social media. 4．Which of the following may the writer disagree with? A．FOMO may cause health problems in one way or another. B．The more activities we participate in, the less anxious we will be. C．We can learn to get JOMO if we are not born with it. D．We should cut down unnecessary socializing (社交) and live our own life. 5．Which is the proper title of this article? A．Differences between FOMO and JOMO B．Your Choice: FOMO or JOMO C．JOMO: A Way to Deal with Fear D．JOMO: Find Happiness in Not Being Involved 第一套 24-25九上·江苏省连云港新海实验中学·期中 Since the first 3A game from China, Black Myth: Wukong came out, it has got a high level of interest from people around the world. Wukong, or Monkey King, is a main character from Journey to the West. Chinese say Black Myth is about 500 years old. Players not only look forward to experiencing the game, but also begin to actively learn about the backstory and Chinese culture. “To create great stories, we also looked to many Chinese classics, taking ideas from their stories and characters, such as The Classic of Mountains and Seas and The Investiture of the Gods. They all give us ideas for making the game,” creator Feng Ji said. The game presents a large number of ancient Chinese buildings. It makes players feel like they’re on an exciting adventure in ancient China. They’ll love seeing the different buildings and learning about this amazing culture. Among them, Shanxi, with its rich temple landscapes, has become the most photographed place in the game, and the cultural and tourism heat continues to rise. The Time of India newspaper reported Tuesday that Black Myth: Wukong has taken the gaming world by storm. It is a great example of the talent and creativity of Chinese game developers. In short, the success of Black Myth: Wukong means a new period for Chinese video games on the international stage. 1．Where do the creators of the game Black Myth: Wukong get these ideas? A．Ancient Chinese characters. B．Modern Chinese novels. C．Western and Chinese classic novels. D．Ancient Chinese classic stories. 2．What can we know from Paragraph 2? A．Players can create the story by themselves. B．Players want to know what's behind the game. C．Players lost interest after reading Journey to the West. D．Players care more about the game rather than the backstory. 3．Why does the writer mention Shanxi in Paragraph 4? A．To prove that more visitors show an interest in Shanxi. B．To show that there are many different buildings in Shanxi. C．To make readers believe that the game spreads Chinese culture. D．To make it clear that the photographers of the game come from Shanxi. 4．What can we infer (推断) from the report of The Time of India newspaper? A．Black Myth: Wukong has taken over the world game market. B．Black Myth: Wukong will be China’s best game for the next ten years. C．Black Myth: Wukong shows the high level of Chinese game developers. D．Black Myth: Wukong shows a wonderful future for China’s game industry. 第二套 24-25九上·江苏省宿迁市如东实验，崇文，洋河等校·期中 In the 19th century, trains were the best way to travel a long way over land. In the 20th century, people began to use planes instead of trains for long travel. Today, however, high-speed trains are attracting (吸引) people again even though they cost more money than normal ones. They’re fast and convenient (方便). France has a train called the TGV. In French, TGV means “high-speed train”. A TGV train runs at speed up to 300 km/h. People can travel from Paris to Marseilles in only four hours. The first country to have a high-speed train is Japan. The Bullet train offers a fast, smooth ride between Tokyo and other main cities in Japan. This train runs at speed up to 210 km/h and can travel between Tokyo and Osaka in just three hours. China has the world’s longest high-speed rail network. The world’s longest line— the2, 298 km Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed railway is also included. China’s high-speed trains are marked with “CRH” (China’s railway high-speed). They are also called Hexie Hao. The fastest trainsets, CRH380BL, reached the highest test speed of 487.3 km/h. 1．Which is TRUE about high-speed trains? A．Slow but cheap. B．Cheap but comfortable. C．Fast and convenient. D．Cheap and convenient. 2．Which country is the first to have a high-speed train? A．China. B．Japan. C．France. D．Britain. 3．Which is the world’s longest high-speed railway line? A．The line from Beijing to Shanghai. B．The line from Paris to Marseilles. C．The line from Beijing to Guangzhou. D．The line from Tokyo to Osaka. 4．What was the highest test speed of CRH380BL? A．210 km/h. B．300 km/h. C．380 km/h. D．487.3 km/h. 5．What can we know from the passage? A．China’s high-speed train, TGV, is called Hexie Hao. B．China has the world’s longest high-speed rail network. C．Bullet trains offer a fast, smooth ride everywhere in Japan. D．High-speed trains are becoming much more popular than planes. 第三套 24-25九上·江苏省淮安市·期中 Getting hugged (拥抱) by someone you care about can be a wonderful experience. Research has shown that hugs can strengthen our social connections, improve our emotional (情感的) state and reduce feelings of loneliness. They can even help to lower stress levels and improve our health. Unfortunately, not everyone has the chance to receive hugs when they need them. So, how can this problem be solved? One idea that scientists have suggested is to develop social robots that can hug people. They think these robots could probably provide lonely people with the benifits (好处) of getting hugged. However, creating a hug robot that is well-accepted by people and reduce stress is no simple task. For example, if the design of the robot looks intimidating, people may feel uncomfortable about hugging it. Therefore, it is important for researchers to have further studies on the design which should include acceptance and comfort. A recent study published in the International Journal of Social Robotics focused on the development of Moffully-Ⅱ, a newly developed hug robot. It looks like a large, human-shaped teddy bear and stands at two meters tall. During a hug, it is able to move its arms and make different gestures (手势). Copying the actions that humans usually do during hugs, such as tapping someone on the back, is necessary for making the hug feel real. During the study, volunteers who received hugs from Moffully-Ⅱ showed more love for hugs with gestures than those without gestures. They sensed the robot as friendlier and safer when it made gestures, and they found the hugs were more enjoyable in general. While some people may feel uncomfortable with the idea of hugging a robot instead of a human, hug robots offer those who are in need of hugs another way to meet their needs. This includes those in old people’s homes who hope for hugs, even if they are provided by a robot. 1．What does the underlined word “intimidating” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Shy. B．Terrible. C．Calm. D．Energetic. 2．About hug robots, the writer probably supports that ________. A．they can help to lower people’s stress level and improve health B．they may help people but cannot replace humans C．designers should first think about their gestures D．they may benifit people who are short of hugs 3．What is the best title for the passage? A．Are You Ready to Hug a Robot? B．Are Robots Good at Giving Hugs? C．Is It Strange for Robots to Give Hugs? D．Do Robot Hugs Feel the Same as Human Hugs? 第四套 24-25九上·江苏省苏州市苏州工业园区五校联考·期中 People know animals do have feelings, but they are not sure if these feelings are correctly understood. In recent years, scientists have done research about the feelings of cows, frogs and pandas. ▲ It says that humans can tell whether a chicken is happy or sad by listening to its calls. The researchers put a bowl behind a door. Inside the bowl, sometimes, there was something chickens love to eat, such as rice or insects. Sometimes, there was nothing. When the chickens saw food behind. the door, they seemed happy and produced fast and loud sounds, known as food calls. When there wasn’t food, the chickens made low and long noises to express disappointment. The researchers recorded all these sounds and studied their waves. Then the researchers chose 16 recordings of such chicken noises. Half were from the chickens seeing the food and half were from the chickens finding no food. The recordings were played to 194 volunteers. Sixty-nine percent of the volunteers correctly understood whether the chickens were feeling happy or not, and some of them even had no experience of taking care of chickens. The result shows that humans have the natural ability to understand the feelings of chickens. Hopefully, this finding can bring about new technology to help with chicken-raising, a big industry in many countries. Some scientists are already working on a smart computer program that can identify chickens’ feelings. This is good news for farmers who want to make the birds happier and healthier. 1．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 1? A．A new study adds chickens to the list. B．Scientists know nothing about it. C．Nobody knows why this happens. D．Humans may not like animals. 2．Which is most probably the sound wave of a happy call by a chicken? A． B． C． D． 3．What does the underlined word “identify” mean in Paragraph 4? A．Control. B．Hide. C．Know. D．Hurt. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Chickens’ Food Calls B．Happy Chickens, Sad Chickens C．Farmers’ Best Choice D．Smart Farmers, Healthy Farmers 第五套 24-25九上·江苏省宿迁市宿豫区·期中 Should Children Be Allowed to Get Bored? Children need time to stand and stare (凝视) . They should be allowed to get bored so that they can develop their ability to be creative. Children are expected by their parents to be reading a textbook all the time. However, research shows that it may hamper the development of their imagination, while boredom can give them opportunities (机会) to develop creativity. Boredom is often linked (联系) with loneliness, but a writer named Meera Syal said boredom had helped her in developing her mind. She told researchers about her childhood. Having few things to do, Syal often talked with her neighbors. She also tried to do things like learning to bake cakes. “But importantly, I thought and wrote a lot, because I was bored,” Syal said. She kept a diary, filling her time with short stories and poems she made up. Grayson Perry, an artist, grew up in a family with little money. He enjoyed himself by making up stories, drawing pictures for his stories and reading many books in the library. Bored but free, he spent hours looking out of the window, watching the changing clouds and seasons. Perry filled up his free time with what he liked. He became creative, because he could think freely. Dr. Belton is an expert (专家) on the effects of emotions (情绪) on learning. “Boredom could be an uncomfortable feeling,” she said. “But some young people cannot deal with that boredom creatively. So sometimes they may break a classroom window, or drive a car out for a mad race.” Usually, when children have nothing to do, they would turn on the TV, the computer, or the phone. Their time on these things has increased (增加), yet they need to have time to think about their experiences through play or just watching the world around them. It is this kind of thinking that can inspire (激发) the imagination. On the other hand, the TV or phone may cut short the thinking process (过程) . That can be harmful to the development of creativity. “For developing the ability to be creative,” Dr. Belton advised, “Perhaps we need to stand and stare, and stay off-line from time to time.” 1．What does the word “hamper” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．slow down B．keep up with C．go beyond D．give rise to 2．The writer talks about Syal and Perry to ________ . A．stress the great differences between them B．introduce a popular writer and a famous artist C．suggest good ways of going through boredom D．show effects of boredom on developing creativity 3．The underlined phrase in the last paragraph “stay off-line” probably refers to ________ . A．not wait in line B．not want to stand in line C．think freely D．a kind of a transportation system 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Boredom provides children with space to think freely. B．It’s much better for children to be busy than be bored. C．Boredom helps children deal with difficulties properly. D．It’s boring for children to think about their experiences. 第六套 24-25九上·江苏省苏州市昆山、太仓、常熟、张家港四市·期中 Have you ever seen the movie Journey to the Center of the Earth (《地心历险记》)? It tells a man took a boy down to the “center of the Earth”. They experienced many dangers, including many animals and natural risks, finally coming to the earth again in southern Italy. After watching it, you may be interested in the underground forest world. But such worlds exist in real life. In May 2022, a team of Chinese scientists found a giant sinkhole (天坑) in Leye, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. It is 306 meters long, 150 meters wide and 192 meters deep. According to Xinhua News Agency, Leye is called “the museum of sinkholes”, where people have found 30 sinkholes so far. These sinkholes are formed because of the unique karst landscape (喀斯特地貌). Karst is an area of land made up of limestone (石灰岩), which is a soft rock that dissolves (溶解) in water. When rainwater flows through little cracks (裂缝) in the bedrock, the cracks slowly grow into tunnels and then big caves. Over time, a cave can get too big and its ceiling then falls slowly, finally open up with sinkholes. What’s amazing is the giant size of China’s sinkholes. “In China, you have this incredibly. visually spectacular karst with enormous sinkholes. In other parts of the world, sinkholes might be smaller, only a meter or two in diameter (直径),”US researcher George Veni told Live Science. According to Xintua, in the newly found sinkhole, researchers found trees up to 40 meters high and grasses that came up to their shoulders. Sinkholes don’t just look cool, they are gifts of life. Many of them are tome to ancient plant, animal and microbe (微生物) life. They also provide a water source to 700 million people worldwide. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By explaining a word. B．By asking a question. C．By listing numbers. D．By telling a story. 2．Why is Leye called the “museum of sinkholes”? A．Because the oldest sinkhole is in Leye. B．Because the sinkhole was found in Leye. C．Because the biggest sinkhole is in Leye. D．Because there are many sinkholes in Leye. 3．Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to Paragraph 3? A．Rainwater flows through little cracks into big caves B．Limestone can dissolve in water. C．The tunnels finally become big caves. D．A cave can finally open up with sinkholes. 4．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “enormous” in the passage? A．Small. B．Special. C．Huge. D．Amazing. 5．What is the passage mainly about? A．The unique karst landscape. B．A newly found giant sinkhole in China. C．The introduction to a sinkhole. D．The movie Journey to the Center of the Earth. 第七套 24-25九上·江苏省南京市联合体·期中 When Leon Martin asked for his parents’ advice on how to become a UX designer, they both went silent. “In fact, I had no idea what he was talking about.” said Anne, his mother. Even when her 18-year-old son explained that it was something about “behind the scenes” online design, his mother was still a bit lost. “I felt like I had totally failed as a parent,” she said. “My job as a parent is to open doors so my children can achieve best of their ability, but how can I do that when I don’t even understand what their dreams are?” ________ Research has found that more than 2/3 of parents in England are now facing the problem that, when their children express interest in job choices, they may know nothing about them. Over 75% of parents feel it is impossible to offer their children good advice in such a fast-changing job market. Michelle Rea did a survey of over 2,000 parents of secondary school students in England. She found that many parents were afraid their children would just stop talking about their career plans simply because their parents could hardly follow them. “We all know parents’ opinions and suggestions play an important role in shaping their children’s career dreams,” she said. “But we usually depend much on our own experiences. And things have changed so much since most of us were at school.” Bryony Mathew, writer of the Awesome Career Books, said the world was changing so rapidly that parents should respect their children’s decisions. 1．Why did the writer mention Leon and his parents’ problems at the beginning of the passage? A．To give the standard of failed parents. B．To tell the importance of being a UX designer. C．To show parents never understand their children. D．To give an example of a common problem among parents. 2．What should a successful parent be able to do according to Anne? A．Become a great UX designer. B．Do an excellent job online. C．Improve their children’s ability. D．Realize their children’s dreams. 3．Which of the following is the best sentence to fill in the blank in Paragraph 3? A．Anne is not alone. B．Anne has bad luck. C．This is very strange. D．This is very interesting. 4．What did Michelle Rea’s survey mainly show? A．Most of the parents in England were facing trouble in accepting new jobs. B．Parents feared that their children would refuse to share their career dreams. C．A lot of parents found it difficult to help their children with their education. D．Children’s career future depended a lot on their parents’working experiences. 第八套 24-25九上·江苏省无锡市锡东片·期中 The Chinese language differs from Western languages in that, instead of an alphabet (字母表), it uses characters (汉字) which stand for ideas, objects or deeds. Chinese words are formed by putting together different characters. In many cases, a single character can also make up a word. As one kind of the most ancient characters, Chinese characters have played an important part in the development of Chinese culture. At first, ancient Sumerian and ancient Egyptian symbols existed (存在), but only Chinese characters are still in use today. The history of the Chinese language can be examined by looking at how these characters developed. Chinese writing began thousands of years ago. According to an ancient story, a man named Cang Jie invented Chinese writing. One winter day while he was hunting, he saw the footprints of animals in the snow and noticed that the appearance of each one was different. Then he had the idea that he could use different shapes to represent different objects. The first Chinese characters were drawings of physical objects. Some characters have been simplified (简化) and others have been made more difficult over time. However, as a whole, the characters have developed from drawings into standard forms. The character for a mountain was at first three mountaintops together. This became one mountaintop and three lines, and over time turned into the character used nowadays. Sometimes to express ideas, some characters were made by putting two or more characters together. For example, “rest” was made up of the characters for a man and a tree. The character “prisoner” was formed with a “man” inside a square. Other characters were developed for directions and numbers. It is easy to distinguish (区别) their meanings by looking at them, for example, the characters for “up” and “down”, which are opposites of each other. Though these kinds of characters show meanings, one of their shortcomings is that they do not show how they should be pronounced. Therefore, a way was developed to have one part of a character represent the meaning and the other suggest the pronunciation. Many Chinese characters used today were made this way. In the 1950s the Chinese government introduced simplified Chinese characters in the hope to make learning to read and write more understandable to a large number of people, which would increase literacy (读写能力) across the country. And now they have widespread use in China’s mainland. 1．How did the writer introduce the Chinese characters? A．By giving examples. B．By providing causes. C．By expressing opinions. D．By comparing (比较) facts. 2．The sentence “Not all characters were developed from drawings of objects.” would best be placed at the beginning of _________. A．Paragraph 5 B．Paragraph 4 C．Paragraph 3 D．Paragraph 2 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．Chinese characters have turned into standard forms, which are easier than before. B．Chinese characters we use today have been accepted by large numbers of people. C．Chinese words and English words are both formed by putting alphabets and characters together. D．Chinese characters existed at the very beginning and are still in use today like other ancient symbols. 4．What might be the best title for the passage? A．How to form Chinese characters. B．The history of the Chinese language. C．The development of Chinese characters. D．The difference between Chinese and Western language. 第九套 24-25九上·江苏省苏州市昆山、太仓、常熟、张家港四市·期中 You must have read or heard of the sad love story between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. But can you imagine the two singing opera in English instead of speaking poetic Chinese? Jia and Lin are two characters from the classic Chinese novel A Dream of Red Mansions (《红楼梦》), written by Cao Xueqin (1715—1763) in the Qing dynasty. Now the book has been made into an English-language opera. After being performed in San Francisco, US, the performance came to Beijing, Changsha and Wuhan. Most opera’s creators have backgrounds in both Chinese and American cultures, including the director and playwrights. Their understanding of both cultures helped them change a Chinese class into a foreign-language opera. The book, which covers the rise and fall of the Jia family, has 120 chapters and hundreds characters. But the opera with David Henry Hwang cut down the number of characters to just seven. Hwang, a Chinese-American, focused on the love story between Jia and Lin and tried to write a heart broking tragedy (悲剧) that everyone would understand. The art director Timmy Yip, from Hong Kong, tried to help foreign people understand the characters using costumes and stage settings (布景). He compared Lin to water and gave her a light green costume. When Lin showed up on stage, there was usually water around her on the stage. The creators considered it to be a meaningful job to introduce a Chinese classic to Western audiences. Hwang told China Daily he was happy to “have made a contribution (贡献) to the land where my parents were born.” 1．Where was the opera first performed? A．In Beijing. B．In Changsha. C．In San Francisco. D．In Wuhan. 2．What do most opera's creators have in common? A．They have similar culture background. B．They have similar education background. C．They have similar hobbies. D．They have similar performance experiences. 3．About the book A Dream of Red Mansions, which statement is TRUE? A．It is mainly about the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty. B．It tells the happy-ending love story between Jia and Lin. C．It is very rich in characters. D．It has seven characters in total. 4．According to the last paragraph, where were Hwang’s parents born? A．In San Francisco. B．In America. C．In England. D．In China. 5．What might be the best title of the passage? A．A Chinese Classic-A Dream of Red Mansions B．A Foreign Opera Based on A Dream of Red Mansions C．The Famous Characters in a Foreign Opera D．The Special Costumes and Stage Setting in a Foreign Opera 第十套 24-25九上·江苏省南京市联合体·期中 ①Some people think creativity is making something completely new, so they do not think of themselves as creative ones. However, some other people think creativity can just be expressing themselves through everyday acts and they are born creative because it is not an all-or-nothing quality or skill. ②Whether or not we realize it, we all have the ability to express creativity. Sometimes the path to creative productivity is being willing to do something different. ③Are you someone who loves to read comics? Perhaps it is time you create one of your own. Don’t worry if you cannot draw very well or feel that you cannot write humorous reports for characters. Nobody says this is an exam! You only have to please yourself, to gain the satisfaction that you try something new, all on your own. If you feel easy, you can of course share it with our loved ones, or post it on social media. ④Are you someone who likes to express yourself in writing? Try writing a blog. This is like the new version of a diary. In your blog, you can write about your thoughts, opinions and experiences. You can also write stories or plays, if you feel up to it! The blog provides you with a platform to create something new every day, in written forms. ⑤Are you someone who likes to be alone? Now, think about the things that make you happy. Find a small place in your room, or any place in your home, where you can spend time with yourself. It can be a small corner next to your bed or a wall. It can be a poster of your favourite rock star or photos of your friends. You can also pick a guitar if you like to play instruments, or a few storybooks if you love reading. Some of you may like flowers, candles or pretty things. Decorate your area with your favourite things in any way you like. That is creativity! And if you do feel bored with this, you can change, add or remove something. ⑥By realizing the chances in our daily lives to inspire our creativity, no matter how small, we may become more comfortable with taking bigger creative leaps in other parts of our lives. 1．How does the writer begin the article? A．By asking questions. B．By giving examples. C．By showing opinions. D．By explaining reasons. 2．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Reading comics. B．Creating your own comics. C．Pleasing yourself. D．Gaining the satisfaction. 3．In what ways can we show our creativity according to the article? a. playing the piano            b. receiving flowers                 c. keeping calm d. writing blogs               e. watching plays                     f. decorating rooms A．bcf B．ace C．adf D．bde 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the article? A． B． C． D． 5．What is the purpose of the article? A．To offer us all kinds of ideas and experiences. B．To teach us about different life skills. C．To encourage us to make something important. D．To ask us to develop creativity through small acts. 第十一套 24-25九上·江苏省无锡市锡东片·期中 Learning to deal with seasonal illness If people around you have had a fever recently, it may not be COVID-19. According to China Daily, many places in China have entered into the peak (高峰) period for seasonal flu. Influenza A (甲流) is sweeping across the country. Symptoms (症状) of influenza A: Cough           Fever above 38℃      Headache          Sore throat How to get well? Most people don’t need to take medicine. The symptoms can go away after 3 to 7 days. If the fever doesn’t go down after three days, go to see a doctor. How does the virus spread? Through coughs or sneezes (打喷嚏). The viruses go into the air. If someone nearby breathes them in, they could get sick. How to prevent it? Take vaccines (疫苗) Wear masks    Wash hands often     Open windows often If you catch the flu, go back to school 48 hours after the symptoms go away. 1．If you catch Influenza A, you may have the following except _________. A．coughing a lot B．having a fever above 38℃ C．getting a toothache D．having a sore throat 2．What can we know about the flu from this passage? A．Few people have caught it recently. B．People don’t need to take medicine. C．The viruses can’t spread through the air. D．Wearing masks is a good way to protect us. 3．Who is this passage for? A．Doctors. B．Students. C．Parents. D．Workers. 第十二套 24-25九上·江苏省常州五校·期中 In ancient China, bell and drum towers used to play the role of clocks in telling people the time. The bell sounded at dawn (黎明) and drum at dusk (黄昏). Today, bell and drum towers remain in some time-honored cities like Beijing and Xi’an. The bell and drum towers in Xi’an are symbols of the city’s rich past and are among the largest and best-preserved (保存最完好的) of their kind in China. The Bell Tower sits at the very center of Xi’an. It is 36 meters high. It was built in 1384 and moved to its current (现在的) location in 1582. Four busy roads cross just under the tower. Visitors need to use an underground walkway to reach the tower. Inside the tower, there is a small museum that houses a huge bell as well as some handwritten records on the history of the tower. The Drum Tower is about 200 meters to the northwest of the Bell Tower. It is a small building. It lies next to a busy street where many restaurants and shops are located. It was built 4 years earlier than the Bell Tower. It is also one of the largest drum towers in China, with a height of 34 meters. There is a square sitting between the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. It is the best place to watch the two towers. According to the tourists, the two towers are more impressive in the evening as the lights add beauty to them. Don’t miss them when you take a trip to Xi’an! 1．How does the writer begin the text? A．By showing some facts. B．By listing numbers. C．By using an old saying. D．By making a survey. 2．Where can we find the Drum Tower? A．B． C．D． 3．In which part of a magazine can you read the text? A．School Life. B．Travel Guide. C．Book Reviews. D．Environment Protection. 第十三套 24-25九上·江苏省盐城中学、射阳初级中学、射阳三中、六中等·期中 On July 31st, 2024, in the final of women’s synchronized 10-meter platform diving at the Paris Olympics, Chinese athletes Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan performed outstandingly and won the championship with a total score of 359.10. From the first dive, Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan started the “disappearing water splash technique”. Their first dive gave them a lead of 7.20 points over the second-place rivals. Their five dives were very stable. They controlled the water splash effect extremely well. The scores of each dive were 56.40, 54.60, 80.10, 55.44 and 82.56. Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan are the “twin star” pair in the Chinese women’s diving platform event. Since their first appearance in an in-team test competition on April 20th, 2022, they have won the championship of the synchronized 10-meter platform in various world competitions such as the World championship and the World Cup. This championship win also made the Chinese diving team achieve seven consecutive championship in this event at the Olympics. Chen Yuxi was born in 2005 and Quan Hongchan was born in 2007. Both young athletes won gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics. At that time, Quan Hongchan won the gold medal in the women’s 10-meter platform event with a world record-breaking performance, and Chen Yuxi won the women’s synchronized 10-meter platform championship with Zhang Jiaqi. In the Paris Olympic cycle, after they paired up as a duo, they have maintained a dominant performance in international competitions. In the following individual events, Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi will continue to strive and win more honors for the Dream Team. 1．What sport do Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan play? A．Swimming. B．Volleyball. C．Tennis. D．Diving. 2．How old was Quan Hongchan in 2024? A．17. B．20. C．19. D．21. 3．What made the Chinese diving team achieve seven consecutive championships? A．The support of the coach. B．Their hard training. C．This win by Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan. D．Good luck. 4．What can we learn from Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan? A．Talent is the key to success. B．Hard work leads to achievements. C．Luck is important. D．Fame comes easily. 第十四套 24-25九上·江苏省南京市秦淮区六校·期中 What’s your dream job? How much do you know about it? A group of students from Tianjin found a very common problem among young teenagers: Most of them have little idea about their career plans as there is too little help from school or family. To offer teenagers helpful advice on career, the students from Tianjin TEDA NO.1 Middle School started a project called “Dian Zhi Cheng Shi (点职成诗)”. “Our survey shows that 72% of students want to know more about different jobs. Doctors, accountants and lawyers are the top three,” said Wang Xinran, 16, the project leader. According to students’ needs, the team interviewed 32 excellent workers with different jobs and put their interviews on the Internet. These workers shared true stories behind each job, allowing students to learn about the jobs further. “We also invited the workers to give speeches in our school. In this way, students could have a chance to talk to them face to face,” said Wang. Team member Lu Jinyan said his most impressive interview was with a photographer. “I used to think being a photographer was cool and romantic (浪漫的). But now I realize that they need to deal with lots of problems, such as a sudden change of weather or broken cameras. They also need to communicate with different people. This is not easy.” But the project doesn’t mean to disappoint (使失望) students by telling them the truth. “We want to show the workers’ love and spirit of never giving up instead of the bad sides,” said group member Zhao Yajie. “The project’s name means to turn a career into a poem. We believe working is not just about bread and butter. It should be like a poem, full of love and beauty. And we hope our project can let students know that.” 1．Why did the students start “Dian Zhi Cheng Shi”? A．To provide useful career advice for teenagers. B．To turn students’ dream jobs into beautiful poems. C．To deal with problems students may meet in family. D．To help students communicate with different people. 2．The project can help students do the following things EXCEPT ________. A．learning about the true job situation B．interviewing team members face to face C．getting chances to talk to excellent workers D．having a better understanding of different jobs 3．What does the project member Lu Jinyan think of being a photographer now? A．Cool and romantic. B．Hard and challenging. C．Exciting and amazing. D．Practical and meaningful. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Knowing your dream jobs B．Dealing with your study problems C．Communicating with people D．Helping teenagers have interviews 第十五套 24-25九上·江苏省南京市联合体·期中 Teenagers are known for being creative and full of new ideas. Let’s have a look at these teenage inventions (发明) that might change the world. Banana leaves usually go bad in two or three days. Tenith Adithyaa, a teenager from India, used UV to make the leaves stay fresh for a year. Tenith thinks that one day the leaves will be used for making plates, cups and other things.   ________ David Cohen, an American teenager, built an earthworm robot. It is able to go into the smallest places, where humans or dogs can’t go. It will be used for finding people in a fire or an earthquake. Remya Jose, a 14-year-old from India, found it tiring and boring to handwash clothes in the nearby river. She reused some bicycle parts and created a washing machine that saves time, energy and keeps people fit at the same time. Kenneth Shinozuku, a 15-year-old from New York, noticed that his grandfather who got Alzheımer’s disease would often leave home and get lost. So he invented the wearable sensors to help people find their family members like his grandfather. 1．What is the passage mainly about? A．Popular ads. B．Useful machines. C．Strange pictures. D．Teenage inventions. 2．Which of the following can be put in ________ to show David’s invention? A． B． C． D． 3．Why did Kenneth Shinozuku invent the sensors? A．To help people with Alzheimer’s disease. B．To prevent his grandfather from falling over. C．To make the socks more comfortable to wear. D．To take good care of the old blind people. 试卷第20页，共49页 试卷第19页，共49页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题06 阅读理解说明文 第一套 24-25九上·江苏省无锡市洛社初级中学·期中 Humans are getting away from the nature gradually because of the developing technology. But now Digital Technology is offering us an opportunity to listen to the sounds in the nature in powerful ways, making us get closer to the worlds of animals and plants. All around the nature, there are sounds that we struggle to pick up and understand. Elephants, for example, communicate with each other using infrasound, a sound far below our human hearing range. Coral in the ocean also communicates with each other through sound waves, with one purpose of attracting baby coral to areas where it can successfully grow. This is a shocking fact as coral doesn’t have any ears! To pick up sounds humans are normally unable to hear, scientists have placed listening devices in these environments. Researchers have attached (连接) tiny microphones to honeybees and turtles, and stuck listening posts that can receive different sound waves from coral reefs and trees. These devices are controlled by computers and networked with digital sensors and satellites. When interconnected, these digital devices work like a hearing aid: enabling humans to observe and record nature’s sounds beyond the limits of our own listening ability. After the sounds are recorded, AI is then able to determine their meanings. With this technology, humans can not only understand the animals, but also communicate back to them. For example, a team of researchers in Germany decoded the honeybees’ behavior with AI. Then they taught tiny robots how to do the honeybee dance. Using these dancing machines, the scientists were able to order the honeybees to stop moving, and to communicate where to fly to collect a specific nectar. In addition to the possibility of speaking with animals, the research could also be used to create a form of healing for animals and plants. That’s to say, in the near future, scientists might be able to get coral to grow in certain areas by playing “healthy reef” sounds, which could help some of the damage we have caused to become healthy again. Now, Digital Technology provides a new way for humans to listen to the lively sounds all around us. The dream of allowing humans to communicate with different animals and plants throughout the nature is being on its way. 1．Which of the following is NOT true about listening devices? A．AI can help to explain the meanings of nature’s sounds. B．The hearing aid collects the sounds from the animals or plants. C．Scientists need to connect the devices with computers and networks. D．The devices can record nature’s sounds beyond people’s listening ability. 2．Which is the right order to pick up the sounds from the nature for scientists? a. Analyze the meanings with the help of AI. b. Place listening devices into the nature world. c. Collect the sounds from the animals or plants. d. Connect the devices with computers and networks. A．c→d→b→a B．b→c→d→a C．c→b→a→d D．b→d→c →a 3．What can you infer from the last paragraph? A．Scientists are likely to discover a new way of recording. B．Humans will have better communication with the nature. C．It’s possible for people to dance with the honeybee together. D．Digital Technology can be used to communicate with anything. 4．What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this passage? A．To discuss how to control listening devices. B．To compare different ways for communication. C．To introduce a technology to get closer to the nature. D．To suggest how to improve people’s listening ability. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文介绍了科学家通过放置监听设备来倾听生物的声音，为我们提供一个强有力的方式倾听非人类的声音的机会，让我们更接近动物和植物世界。 1．细节理解题。根据“these digital devices work like a hearing aid: enabling humans to observe and record nature’s sounds beyond the limits of our own listening ability.”可知，数字设备能收集自然界中的声音，它们就像助听器一样，而不是“助听器收集动物或植物的声音”，B项错误。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“To pick up sounds humans are normally unable to hear, scientists have placed listening devices in these environments.”可知先将听力设备放在大自然中，b项应排第一；根据第三段“These devices are controlled by computers and networked with digital sensors and satellites.”可知要将设备与计算机和网络连接，d项应排第二；根据第三段“When interconnected, these digital devices work like a hearing aid: enabling humans to observe and record nature’s sounds beyond the limits of our own listening ability.”可知将设备与计算机和网络连接后，要收集记录声音，c项应排第三；根据第三段“After the sounds are recorded, AI is then able to determine their meanings.”可知声音记录下来后，借助人工智能分析意义，a项排第四。故选D。 3． 推理判断题。根据“The dream of allowing humans to communicate with different animals and plants throughout the nature is being on its way”可知，人类与自然界中不同的动物和植物交流的梦想正在实现，由此推出人类将更好地与自然交流。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章介绍了科学家通过放置监听设备来倾听生物的声音，为我们提供一个强有力的方式倾听非人类的声音的机会，让我们更接近动物和植物世界。选项C“介绍一种接近大自然的技术”符合题意，故选C。 第二套 24-25九上·江苏省盐城市射阳县实验初级中学·期中    Boxing is an exciting sport. How much do you know about it? In boxing, two people wear gloves and try to hit each other in a ring. Boxers train hard to get fast and strong. In a boxing match, a boxer has to be ready to move at any time. They use their fists (拳头) to hit the head, body or arms of the other boxer. One exciting part of boxing is the plan. A boxer has to think of when to hit, when to defend (防守) and how to outsmart the other boxer. That’s not easy. There is a funny film called YOLO 《热辣滚烫》about boxing. It tells a story about a girl named Du Leying. She spends a lot of time staying at home. She plans to make a change and she meets a boxing coach. With the coach’s help, Du tries hard to become a boxer. She faces many challenges, but she never gives up. The film shows that if you keep working hard and never give up, your dreams can come true. Boxing is a great sport for people who love challenges. They need a lot of training and hard work and they should never give up. If you’re interested in learning more about boxing, why not watch some boxing matches and see how exciting this sport can be? 1．From Paragraph 2, we know that being ________ is important for boxers in boxing matches. A．fast and young B．fast and strong C．young and smart D．young and strong 2．What does the underlined word “ outsmart” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．respect B．remind C．prevent D．win 3．What’s Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Boxing matches. B．A famous boxer. C．A film about boxing. D．The history of boxing. 4．What does the writer tell you to do if you want to learn more about boxing? A．To join a boxing club. B．To take boxing classes. C．To watch boxing matches. D．To read books about boxing. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了拳击运动的激动人心之处，并通过电影《热辣滚烫》的故事展示了坚持不懈和努力训练的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据“Boxers train hard to get strong and fast.”可知从第二段，我们知道在拳击比赛中，快速和强壮对拳击手来说很重要。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“A boxer has to think of when to hit, when to defend (防守) and how to outsmart the other boxer. ”可知拳击手必须考虑什么时候进攻，什么时候防守，以及如何智胜对手。“outsmart”表示“智胜”。故选D。 3．段落大意题。根据“ There is a funny film called YOLO《热辣滚烫》about boxing. ... The film shows that if you keep working hard and never give up, your dreams can come true.”可知第四段介绍了一部与拳击相关的电影。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“If you’re interested in learning more about boxing, why not watch some boxing matches and see how exciting this sport can be?”可知如果你对拳击感兴趣，你可以观看拳击比赛。故选C。 第三套 24-25九上·江苏省扬州市邗江区梅苑双语学校·期中 An environmental group in Colombia is leading a project to save wild areas in the San Lucas Mountains with the help of coffee growers. Since 2016, San Lucas areas have been threatened (威胁) by mining and coca (古柯) planting. Gold miners and coca growers make more money than coffee farms. Now the group WebConserva helps link coffee farmers with coffee processors from around the country in order that they can earn more. At the same time coffee farms can serve as boarders around the forests to protect the biodiversity (生物多样性) within. To date, the project includes 10 families who farm 400 hectares of coffee plants. WebConserva said it hopes, in time, 200 families will be included. At that level, 20,000 hectares of untouched forest could be protected. The families promise not to cut down trees to expand their crops or to hunt wild animals. In return, they receive $300 for 125 kilograms of coffee. Arcadio Barajas is among those taking part. His coffee farm sets up a barrier between cattle farms and forests where wild animals live, thus reducing the possibility of conflict (纷争) between cattle farmers and wild animals. “Cutting down the forest to plant coca and killing wildlife were against my faith, and now I feel that growing coffee lets me be a good guard of the land,” he said. Arnobis Romero is a former-coca grower and miner. “Many families depended on illegal activities to support their children years ago. Now, we feel it a duty to look after this biodiversity and leave it for future generations,” he said. Activists want San Lucas to be protected as a national park, but the process has been slow. Carlos Valderrama, director of WebConserva, hopes the project can build production system that will last far into the future. “It protects forests, biodiversity and ecosystems (生态系统) at the same time as improving coffee growers’ quality of life,” he said. 1．What does the underlined word “they” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．Coffee farmers. B．WebConserva members. C．Gold miners. D．Coca growers. 2．How does WebConserva members save wild areas in San Lucas? A．By increasing cattle farms. B．By setting up a barrier. C．By developing gold mining. D．By encouraging coffee farming. 3．What does the author want to show by mentioning Arcadio Barajas and Arnobis Romero? A．Families have enough money for their children. B．The project will attract more and more families. C．Coffee farming changed the lives of the former coca growers. D．Coffee planting will last for several generations. 4．What can be inferred from the text? A．Families protecting wildlife will get very rich. B．San Lucas will develop into a national park in the near future. C．Gold mining and coca farming have been replaced rapidly. D．WebConserva benefits ecosystems and local people’s life. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文介绍了哥伦比亚一个环保组织通过帮助咖啡种植者提高收入来保护圣卢卡斯山区的野生区域的项目，旨在保护生物多样性，同时改善咖啡种植者的生活质量。 1．代词指代题。根据“Now the group WebConserva helps link coffee farmers with coffee processors from around the country in order that they can earn more.”可知，现在，WebConserva组织帮助咖啡农与全国各地的咖啡加工商联系起来，以便他们能赚更多的钱。此处they指代前面提到的咖啡农。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“To date, the project includes 2 families who farm 400 hectares of coffee plants. WebConserva said it hopes, in time, 200 families will be included. At that level, 20,000 hectares of untouched forest could be protected.”可知，WebConserva通过鼓励当地居民种植咖啡以拯救圣卢卡斯的野生地区。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“Cutting down the forest to plant coca and killing wildlife were against my faith, and now I feel that growing coffee lets me be a good guard of the land,”及“It protects forests, biodiversity and ecosystems (生态系统) at the same time as improving coffee growers’ quality of life,”可知，文章提及Arcadio Barajas和Arnobis Romero，展示了咖啡种植如何影响了这些前古柯种植者的生活，使他们成为了环境保护的积极倡导者。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“It protects forests, biodiversity and ecosystems (生态系统) at the same time as improving coffee growers’ quality of life,”可知，WebConserva有益于生态系统和当地人民的生活。故选D。 第四套 24-25九上·江苏省徐州市沛县第五中学·期中 Do you live in an area hit by snow in winter? If so, you may experience snowstorms. A snowstorm is a very heavy fall of snow, usually with a strong wind. Now let’s take a closer look at it. Snowstorms make it difficult for people to travel. They also make it difficult for people to buy food and other things they need for daily life. Snowstorms can also lead to health risks, including frostbite (冻伤). You should pay attention to the weather report. Then you can get well prepared for snowstorms. You can change your travel plan in time before snowstorms arrive. Prepare what you need to keep warm, and save enough food and water for your family. If your house is not strong enough, move to a safer place quickly. In this way, you won’t get hurt if it is damaged by heavy snow. If you are indoors, try not to go out. Use heating tools in a proper (恰当的) way when staying indoors. If coal is used for heating, keep the windows open to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning (一氧化碳中毒). If you have to go out, you need to wear thick clothes to keep warm. And you’d better wear proper shoes to prevent you from falling down. Besides, be careful of falling power lines, because they can be dangerous for people on foot. These are some basic things about snowstorms, and you need to keep them in mind. Protect yourself during snowstorms. 1．What question can describe the second paragraph? A．How can people live in a snowstorm? B．What should people do in a snowstorm? C．What influences can snowstorms bring? D．Why are people afraid of snowstorms? 2．Why should we wear proper shoes? A．Because they make our feet comfortable. B．Because they can stop us from falling down. C．Because they help us to walk or run fast. D．Because they are nice and cheap. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The snowstorm only happens in the day. B．It will also rain when a snowstorm arrives. C．The snowstorm has no influence on people’s travel. D．When a snowstorm actives, it will snow heavily and the wind will blow strongly. 4．Where can we read the passage? A．In a book about illnesses. B．In a newspaper about culture. C．On a website about hard life. D．In a magazine about weather. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了暴风雪以及发生暴风雪时应如何做。 1．段落大意题。根据“Snowstorms make it difficult for people to travel.”可知第二段主要介绍了暴风雪带来的影响。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“And you’d better wear proper shoes to prevent you from falling down.”可知你最好穿合适的鞋子，以免摔倒。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“A snowstorm is a very heavy fall of snow, usually with a strong wind.”可知暴风雪是一场非常大的雪，通常伴随着强风。故选D。 4．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了暴风雪以及发生暴风雪时应如何做，故文章可能出现在一本关于天气的杂志上。故选D。 第五套 24-25九上·江苏省无锡市洛社初级中学·期中 At M. E. School in Tucson, Arizona, raising fish at school was one small answer to a big problem: many people in the neighborhood didn’t have enough food. The students could eat breakfast and lunch at school, but their families didn’t always have enough money for dinner. Buying fresh foods, such as vegetables and meat, was difficult. The teachers had an idea: could the students raise food at school for the neighborhood? It wouldn’t be easy. There isn’t enough water in Tucson because it is in a desert. Soil doesn’t always have the nutrients (营养) that plants need to grow, so the students would need natural helpers. To solve the problem, the school set up a system in which fish poop makes plants grow better and the plants’ roots clean the water in the fish tank. Students do research on the fish. “I did a task in the project on how much tilapia eat.” says Emmanuel. “We wanted to see if they preferred to eat in warm or cold water. They liked warm water better.” Fish aren’t the only animals that help students feed their neighbors. Chickens lay eggs. Bees also come to help turn flowers into vegetables. When the students have raised enough food, it’s time for Market Day. Vegetables are given to people in the neighborhood for free. Students sell eggs and tilapia to raise money for seeds, fish food and chicken food. “People don’t have a lot of money, so it’s a nice dream we have to give them food. It’s also a chance to be healthy and eat better.” says Emmanuel. “We can plant good food and have fun while we’re doing something important,” says Blanks. “I’m so happy to be at this school.” 1．Why did the teachers at M. E. School decide to raise food for the neighborhood? ① The families in the neighborhood were poor. ② People there wanted a market for fresh foods. ③ Students wanted to learn how to grow vegetables. ④ The natural condition isn’t proper for growing plants. A．①③ B．②④ C．①④ D．②③ 2．What can we know from the last two paragraphs? A．The project has been widely spread. B．Eggs and tilapia are sold at a good price. C．The project brings the students a feeling of pride. D．Students have raised enough money to buy vegetables. 3．What is the best title of the passage? A．A Story of Helping the Poor B．An Experience in the Desert C．A Project from Seeds to Sales D．A Dream of Giving Vegetables 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文介绍了亚利桑那州图森市的M.E.学校通过学生在校养殖鱼类和种植蔬菜来帮助社区解决食物短缺问题。 1． 细节理解题。根据“The students could eat breakfast and lunch at school, but their families didn’t always have enough money for dinner.”和“Soil doesn’t always have the nutrients (营养) that plants need to grow,”可知，M. E. 学校决定为邻里筹集食物是因为附近的人家都很穷，以及这里的自然条件不适宜种植植物。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“We can plant good food and have fun while we’re doing something important,”可知，学生们在种植粮食和玩乐的同时，也认为自己在做一些重要的事情，由此推知这个项目给学生们带来了自豪感。故选C。 3．标题归纳题。根据“People don’t have a lot of money, so it’s a nice dream we have to give them food. (人们没有很多钱，所以这是一个美好的梦想，我们必须给他们食物)”并结合全文内容可知，本文介绍了亚利桑那州图森市的M.E.学校通过学生在校养殖鱼类和种植蔬菜来帮助社区解决食物短缺问题。结合选项，D选项“赠菜之梦”符合文意。故选D。 第六套 24-25九上·江苏省盐城市射阳县实验初级中学·期中 ①Zigong, in Sichuan Province is home to Chinese lanterns. Zigong lantern is known as the best lantern in the world. The Zigong Lantern Festival dates back to the Tang Dynasty. The festival has rapidly developed with traditional culture and modern technologies. In 2008, the Zigong Lantern Festival was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage (国家级非物质文化遗产), becoming a shining name card for Chinese culture to go out into the world. ②“Making a huge lantern for exhibition requires 17 steps,” said Wan Songtao, an inheritor (传承人) of Zigong lantern-making. “Each step is finished by a team instead of a single maker.” Wan added. The sundial (日晷), a kind of lantern, made by Wan’s team, for example, took about 80 makers over 50 days to complete the whole process. Unlike the lanterns in other places, Zigong lanterns use modern technologies such as AI, mechanical engineering (机械工程), and holography (全息摄影术). They are perfect groups of lights, sounds and movements. ③What’s more, the theme of the lantern can be chosen in different ways. “Anything that can be designed on a lantern can make a wonderful show, and everyone is encouraged to turn their ideas into real works,” said Zhang Fanglai, a leading researcher at the Colorful Lantern Museum of China. And the rich themes of Zigong lanterns show the spirit of creativity and warmth from the bottom of the local people’s heart. ④The government encourages local people to learn lantern-making widely. Without doubt, the heart of the Zigong Lantern Festival’s success is the local tradition of pulling together. Zigong lanterns are getting more and more popular. Driven by the collective efforts of the whole city, they have reached over 80 countries. It’s believed that Zigong lanterns will reach every corner of the world in the future. 1．Which of the following poets could probably enjoy Zigong lanterns? A．Cao Cao. B．Li Bai. C．Tao Yuanming. D．Cao Zhi. 2．What can we infer (推断) from Paragraph 2? ①Holography is a kind of traditional technology. ②It’s hard for makers to complete a huge lantern for exhibition. ③Zigong lanterns are different from the lanterns in other places. ④The workers of Zigong lantern making work together in a team. A．①②③ B．①④ C．②③④ D．②③ 3．According to the passage, what’s Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The rich themes of Zigong lanterns. B．The long history of Zigong lanterns. C．The excellent inheritors of Zigong lanterns. D．The modern technologies of Zigong lanterns. 4．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．People in Zigong. B．Zigong lanterns. C．The makers of Zigong lanterns. D．Modern technologies.. 5．Which of the following best shows the structure of this passage?(①=Paragraph1, ②=Paragraph 2...) A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍四川自贡的盛大灯会以及灯笼制作人万松涛。 1．细节理解题。根据“The Zigong Lantern Festival dates back to the Tang Dynasty.”可知，自贡灯笼节追溯到唐朝，四个选项中只有李白是唐朝诗人。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“Making a huge lantern for exhibition requires 17 steps”可知，制作一个用于展览的巨型灯笼需要17个步骤，这并不容易。根据“The sundial (日晷), a kind of lantern, made by Wan’s team, for example, took about 80 makers over 50 days to complete the whole process”可知，自贡制作灯笼的工人们在一个团队里一起工作，根据“Unlike the lanterns in other places, Zigong lanterns use modern technologies such as AI, mechanical engineering (机械工程), and holography”可知，自贡的灯笼与其他地方的不同，故选C。 3．主旨大意题。根据“What’s more, the theme of the lantern can be chosen in different ways.”可知，第三段主要介绍了灯笼的主题。故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据“Zigong lanterns are getting more and more popular. Driven by the collective efforts of the whole city, they have reached over 80 countries”可知，在整个城市的共同努力下，自贡灯笼已经到达了80多个国家，所以they指代“Zigong lanterns”。故选B。 5．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段引出本文主题，第二段介绍了灯笼的制作步骤，第三段介绍了灯笼的主题，最后一段介绍了政府的大力支持以及人们对于自贡灯笼前景展望，属于总—分—总的结构。故选A。 第七套 24-25九上·江苏省镇江市丹阳市第八中学·期中 The Shenzhou XIV spaceship was sent up from Jiuquan Gansu province on June 5, 2022 in the morning and docked (对接) successfully with Tianhe core module (核心舱) of the Tiangong space station about seven hours later. It marks the beginning of China’s third crewed mission (载人任务) to its space station. During their six-month stay in Tianhe, the three spacemen Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe will help dock, set up and test two lab modules, Wentian and Mengtian, that are due (按期) to be sent up in July and October. Another three spacemen are due to be sent to the space station at the end of the task to work and live with the team for 5 to 10 days, which will be the first crew rotation (机组轮换人员) in space and bring the number of spacemen in space to a record six members at the same time. The Tiangong space station is planned to be fully crewed by the end of next year and work for about 15 years from then on. The large scientific research projects are planned not only to fully understand the space but also help to work for development on Earth. Although China is a late comer to space, it has proved to be not only a learner but also a brave explorer (探险者) in space. China has made the unusual achievements in space exploration. It will certainly attract more young people to devote themselves to the meaningful thing. 1．According to the passage, Shenzhou XIV spaceship _______. A．made a one-week flight in space station B．carried four spacemen including Chen Dong C．was sent up from Jiuquan on July, 5 D．was successfully docked with Tianhe core module 2．Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A．The three spacemen will stay in Tianhe for six months. B．China’s first crew rotation in space has been completed. C．Wentian and Mengtian are due to be sent up in July and October. D．Tiangong space station is planned to be fully crewed by the end of next year. 3．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? a. The Shenzhou XIV is docked successfully with Tianhe core module. b. The Tiangong space station is fully crewed. c. The three spacemen help dock, set up and test two lab modules. d. Another three astronauts are sent to the space station. A．a-b-c-d B．a-c-d-b C．c-d-a-b D．c-a-d-b 4．What can we infer (推断) from the last paragraph? A．China is the first comer to space exploration. B．China has made few achievements in space exploration. C．Chinese people should devote themselves to exploring space. D．China’s space exploration is developing rapidly and has a bright future. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了神舟十四号的载人空间站任务。 1．细节理解题。根据“The Shenzhou XIV spaceship was sent up from Jiuquan Gansu province on June 5, 2022 in the morning and docked (对接) successfully with Tianhe core module (核心舱) of the Tiangong space station about seven hours later.”可知，神舟十四号飞船与天宫空间站天和核心舱成功对接。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Another three spacemen are due to be sent to the space station at the end of the task to work and live with the team for 5 to 10 days, which will be the first crew rotation (机组轮换人员) in space and bring the number of spacemen in space to a record six members at the same time.”可知，任务结束后，另外三名宇航员将被送往空间站，与团队一起工作和生活5到10天，这将是第一次在太空中轮换宇航员。由此可知中国首次太空机组人员轮换还没完成。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“The Shenzhou XIV spaceship was sent up from Jiuquan Gansu province on June 5, 2022 in the morning and docked (对接) successfully with Tianhe core module (核心舱) of the Tiangong space station about seven hours later.”可知，神舟十四号飞船与天和核心舱成功对接，a排第一；根据“the three spacemen Chen Dong, Liu Yang and Cai Xuzhe will help dock, set up and test two lab modules”可知，三名宇航员帮助对接、设置和测试两个实验舱，c排第二；根据“Another three spacemen are due to be sent to the space station at the end of the task to work and live with the team for 5 to 10 days”可知，另外三名宇航员将被送往空间站，d排第三；根据“The Tiangong space station is planned to be fully crewed by the end of next year and work for about 15 years from then on.”可知，天宫空间站将在明年年底前全部配备宇航员，b排第四。因此正确的顺序是a-c-d-b。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“Although China is a late comer to space ... China has made the unusual achievements in space exploration. It will certainly attract more young people to devote themselves to the meaningful thing.”可知，虽然中国是太空领域的后来者，但是在太空探索方面取得了不同寻常的成就，这肯定会吸引更多的年轻人投身于太空探索。由此推知，中国的太空探索发展迅速，前景光明。故选D。 第八套 24-25九上·江苏省镇江市丹阳市华南实验教育集团·期中 Chinese athletes made great break-throughs at the Paris Olympics, with Zheng Qinwen becoming the first Asian tennis player to win gold in women’s singles and swimmer Pan Zhanle breaking the world record in men’s 100-meter freestyle. The question now is how these rising stars can grow into global (全球的) sports heroes. The rise of Zheng and Pan in Paris repeated the victory of past Chinese sports heroes like Yao Ming, Liu Xiang, and Li Na. Yao Ming made great achievements in the NBA, Liu Xiang set a world record in men’s 110m hurdles, and Li Na won medals at the French and Australian Opens, inspiring (激励) countless fans and athletes. However, to become global sports heroes, Zheng and Pan should follow such rules: Firstly, they should always do well in their sports. Continuous top-level performance is important. Secondly, keeping an active public image (形象) and high media visibility (媒体曝光率) is necessary, along with building a large fan base. They should have an attractive personality, inspire teammates and fans, and show strong role model qualities. Good communication with media and supporters, as well as abilities in cross-cultural communication, is also important to global influence. Lastly, a strong support system is necessary, including training, technology, logistics, and commercial promotion (商业宣传) teams. They should try to spread their active influence beyond (超越) sports into social, economic, cultural, and public service fields. In the present global sports environment, Chinese athletes with important international influence can serve as a bridge for the world to understand China. 1．Zheng Qinwen and Pan Zhanle are mentioned in the first paragraph to _________. A．draw readers’ attention to the Olympics B．set as good example to learn from C．start the main topic as examples D．show China’s achievement in sport 2．From the fourth paragraph, we can know that Zheng and Pan need to ________. ①appear often on TV or Internet         ②speak some foreign language well ③keep a good image                   ④advertise some products ⑤donate much money to the Hope Project A．①②③ B．①④⑤ C．②③④ D．③④⑤ 3．What’s the writer’s opinion of those super sports stars like Zheng and Pan? A．They can keep famous all over the world for a long time. B．They can have a more fantastic and expensive training center. C．They can achieve great success because they have great talent. D．They can make more great achievements in making foreigners understand China. 4．What is the best title of the passage? A．Rules for sports players B．Ways to become global sports heroes C．Successful players to learn from D．A bridge to understand China 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章阐述了我国奥运明星受到全世界的瞩目，是沟通中国与世界的桥梁，并介绍了要做全球运动英雄，他们应该遵循的几条规则。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第一段介绍了郑钦文和潘展乐在奥运会取得的成就可知，他们的例子是为了引出“我国奥运明星要做全球运动英雄”的主题。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“keeping an active public image and high media visibility is necessary”和“as well as abilities in cross-cultural communication”可知，要做全球运动英雄，体育明星应该保持积极的公众形象和高度媒体曝光率，还要拥有跨文化交流的能力，对应的分别是①②③。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Chinese athletes with important international influence can serve as a bridge for the world to understand China”可知，作者认为，有国际影响力的中国运动员可以成为世界了解中国的桥梁，即他们可以在帮助外国人了解中国这方面取得更大的成就。故选D。 4．最佳标题题。本文阐述了我国奥运明星受到全世界的瞩目，是沟通中国与世界的桥梁，并介绍了要做全球运动英雄，他们应该遵循的几条规则。B项“成为全球体育英雄的方法”是本文的最佳标题。故选B。 第九套 24-25九上·江苏省南通市启东市·期中 China has become the world’s largest producer and market of EVs (电车). According to a report, 9.58 million Chinese-made EVs were produced in 2023, among which 9.49 million were sold, and among the total sales, 1.2 million EVs were exported (出口). The Chinese government has been encouraging EVs as part of its effort for green and high-quality development. As a result, China’s EV industry develops very quickly. At Auto China 2004, BYD was the only company showing EVs there. At Auto China 2024, there were 278 different EV models on show, including BYD, SAIC, Geely, Li Auto, Nio, Xpeng and other brands. China’s EV industry is now facing both challenges and chances. It’s reported that 71% of EV brands cut prices in 2023. EV makers without the ability of innovation will face growing risks. In order to be both green and smart, Chinese EV makers are trying hard to improve technologies like battery qualities and AI support. At the same time, the government is adding even more charging points. On the other hand, more Chinese people are aware of the environmental problems. It is encouraging more buyers to choose EVs. EVs are the way of the future. In an ideal world, everyone benefits from innovation and green transport. Some might get there sooner than others, and will gain greater rewards. It is very likely that China will hold the lead. 1．How many Chinese-made EVs were sold in China in 2023? A．8.38 million. B．9.49 million. C．9.58 million. D．8.29 million. 2．What is the purpose of Paragraph 2? A．To introduce different EV brands in China. B．To give some information about Auto China. C．To show the development of China’s EV industry. D．To advise people to buy Chinese-made EVs. 3．EV makers can most probably reduce growing risks by ________. A．improving innovation ability B．winning the government’s support C．adding more charging points D．dealing with environmental problems 4．What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) towards the future of China’s EV industry? A．Uncertain. B．Hopeful. C．Doubtful. D．Worried. 【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电动汽车的发展，中国政府对电动汽车发展的支持以及中国电动汽车产业面临的挑战和机遇。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“According to a report, 9.58 million Chinese-made EVs were produced in 2023, among which 9.49 million were sold, and among the total sales, 1.2 million EVs were exported (出口).”可知，2023年中国制造的电动汽车销量为949万辆，其中包括出口120万辆，故在国内销售了829万辆。故选D。 2．主旨大意题。根据第二段中“At Auto China 2004, BYD was the only company showing EVs there. At Auto China 2024, there were 278 different EV models on show, including BYD, SAIC, Geely, Li Auto, Nio, Xpeng and other brands.”可知，2004年的汽车展上只有一家展示电动汽车的品牌，但是到了2024年有了多家品牌，文章第二段的内容表明了中国电车行业的发展。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中“EV makers without the ability of innovation will face growing risks.”可知，没有创新能力的电动汽车制造商将面临越来越大的风险。由此可推测出，电动汽车制造商可以通过提高创新能力来降低风险。故选A。 4．观点态度题。根据最后一段“EVs are the way of the future…It is very likely that China will hold the lead.”可知，作者认为电动汽车行业大有可为，且中国在未来会居于领先地位。由此可推测出，作者对中国电动汽车行业的未来是充满希望的。故选B。 第十套 24-25九上·江苏省南京外国语学校·期中 If you’re missing an amazing party for your aunt’s birthday that you promised your mum you would attend, you’ll probably get “FOMO” —the fear of missing out. It’s impossible to attend every social event in the calendar, but sometimes it really annoys you when you have prior (先前的) engagements (约定) and you know you’re missing out on something great. But some people feel the opposite. Rather than feeling FOMO, they take joy in missing out. They don’t feel the need to attend everything, and instead find comfort in either sticking to their original plans or staying at home alone. In a blog post, Kristen Fuller said “JOMO” is basically the “emotionally intelligent antidote to “FOMO” and it is “about being present and being satisfied with where you are in life.” Some people are born with it, others learn to accept it. Here are the different ways JOMO can show itself: 1. Living in the moment If you constantly worry about missing out on something, you cannot enjoy yourself wherever you are. This isn’t a healthy way to live your life, and Fuller wrote that you shouldn’t compare yourself to other people’s lives or experiences. “JOMO allows us to be who we are in the present moment, which is the secret to finding happiness,” she said. “When you free up that competitive and anxious space in your brain, you have so much more time, energy and emotion to realize your true priorities (首要事情).” 2. Switching off In an article, writer Justin Bariso discovered JOMO after he published his first book. He found it hard to switch off, worrying that his editor (编辑) would contact him for rewrites, or he would miss an important email. It wasn’t until he was abroad with his family and his daughter asked him to play that be thought: “What am I doing?” “Did I really want to go to Starbucks to sit in front of my computer, responding to emails from people I barely know, when instead I could be spending time with my family on a beautiful beach?” he wrote. 3. Enjoying your own company Some people are simply born with the ability to switch off, and not worry about what they could be missing out on. For them, being alone is important, and it doesn’t matter if they’re missing out on the party of the year. Others don’t necessarily need the space on a biological level, but they don’t feel the need to compare their lives to others. These are the people who aren’t involved in social media, and find joy in what they have, rather than focusing on what they don’t. 1．Which of the following proves that you feel JOMO? A．You spare a day for yourself every week to do some reading and writing. B．You constantly check your emails to make sure you keep up with your work. C．You cancel your original appointment and attend a party later. D．You always work hard in order to create a better future for your family. 2．What does the underlined word “antidote” mean in the article? A．A requirement to improve the situation. B．A way to take away the bad effects of something. C．An experiment to test the effect of something. D．A method to keep a balance between two things. 3．What is the cause of FOMO? A．Some people were born with big competitive space in their brains. B．People are not able to switch off the electronic equipment they use. C．People tend to focus on what others have instead of what they own. D．Some people spend too much time making friends on social media. 4．Which of the following may the writer disagree with? A．FOMO may cause health problems in one way or another. B．The more activities we participate in, the less anxious we will be. C．We can learn to get JOMO if we are not born with it. D．We should cut down unnecessary socializing (社交) and live our own life. 5．Which is the proper title of this article? A．Differences between FOMO and JOMO B．Your Choice: FOMO or JOMO C．JOMO: A Way to Deal with Fear D．JOMO: Find Happiness in Not Being Involved 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文讲述了FOMO和JOMO的概念及其不同的表现形式。 1．推理判断题。根据“Rather than feeling FOMO, they take joy in missing out. They don’t feel the need to attend everything, and instead find comfort in either sticking to their original plans or staying at home alone.”可知，具有JOMO的人不觉得有必要参加所有活动，而是享受独处的快乐。选项A描述了每周腾出时间独处的情形，符合题意，故选A。 2．词义猜测题。根据上下文“‘JOMO’ is basically the “emotionally intelligent antidote to ‘FOMO’”可推知，JOMO是解决FOMO的一种方法或缓解策略。选项B“消除不良影响的方法”符合题意，故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“you shouldn’t compare yourself to other people’s lives or experiences.”和“For them, being alone is important, and it doesn’t matter if they’re missing out on the party of the year.” 可以推测出FOMO是因为人们更关注别人拥有的，而不是自己已经拥有的。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，FOMO使人们难以享受当下并可能引发焦虑。选项B的说法与作者强调减少无谓社交、提升内心满足感相悖，作者可能不会赞同。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。本文对FOMO和JOMO进行了比较，并讨论了选择JOMO可能带来的心灵安慰。因此，D项“JOMO：在不参与中寻找快乐”能较好总结文章内容。故选D。 第一套 24-25九上·江苏省连云港新海实验中学·期中 Since the first 3A game from China, Black Myth: Wukong came out, it has got a high level of interest from people around the world. Wukong, or Monkey King, is a main character from Journey to the West. Chinese say Black Myth is about 500 years old. Players not only look forward to experiencing the game, but also begin to actively learn about the backstory and Chinese culture. “To create great stories, we also looked to many Chinese classics, taking ideas from their stories and characters, such as The Classic of Mountains and Seas and The Investiture of the Gods. They all give us ideas for making the game,” creator Feng Ji said. The game presents a large number of ancient Chinese buildings. It makes players feel like they’re on an exciting adventure in ancient China. They’ll love seeing the different buildings and learning about this amazing culture. Among them, Shanxi, with its rich temple landscapes, has become the most photographed place in the game, and the cultural and tourism heat continues to rise. The Time of India newspaper reported Tuesday that Black Myth: Wukong has taken the gaming world by storm. It is a great example of the talent and creativity of Chinese game developers. In short, the success of Black Myth: Wukong means a new period for Chinese video games on the international stage. 1．Where do the creators of the game Black Myth: Wukong get these ideas? A．Ancient Chinese characters. B．Modern Chinese novels. C．Western and Chinese classic novels. D．Ancient Chinese classic stories. 2．What can we know from Paragraph 2? A．Players can create the story by themselves. B．Players want to know what's behind the game. C．Players lost interest after reading Journey to the West. D．Players care more about the game rather than the backstory. 3．Why does the writer mention Shanxi in Paragraph 4? A．To prove that more visitors show an interest in Shanxi. B．To show that there are many different buildings in Shanxi. C．To make readers believe that the game spreads Chinese culture. D．To make it clear that the photographers of the game come from Shanxi. 4．What can we infer (推断) from the report of The Time of India newspaper? A．Black Myth: Wukong has taken over the world game market. B．Black Myth: Wukong will be China’s best game for the next ten years. C．Black Myth: Wukong shows the high level of Chinese game developers. D．Black Myth: Wukong shows a wonderful future for China’s game industry. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国3A游戏《黑神话：悟空》。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“To create great stories, we also looked to many Chinese classics, taking ideas from their stories and characters, such as The Classic of Mountains and Seas and The Investiture of the Gods.”可知，《黑神话：悟空》游戏的创作者从中国古代经典故事中得到这些想法。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Players not only look forward to experiencing the game, but also begin to actively learn about the backstory and Chinese culture.”可知，玩家想知道游戏背后是什么。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“They’ll love seeing the different buildings and learning about this amazing culture.”可知，作者在第四段提到山西是为了让读者相信游戏传播了中国文化。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“In short, the success of Black Myth: Wukong means a new period for Chinese video games on the international stage.”可知，《黑神话：悟空》展现了中国游戏产业的美好未来。故选D。 第二套 24-25九上·江苏省宿迁市如东实验，崇文，洋河等校·期中 In the 19th century, trains were the best way to travel a long way over land. In the 20th century, people began to use planes instead of trains for long travel. Today, however, high-speed trains are attracting (吸引) people again even though they cost more money than normal ones. They’re fast and convenient (方便). France has a train called the TGV. In French, TGV means “high-speed train”. A TGV train runs at speed up to 300 km/h. People can travel from Paris to Marseilles in only four hours. The first country to have a high-speed train is Japan. The Bullet train offers a fast, smooth ride between Tokyo and other main cities in Japan. This train runs at speed up to 210 km/h and can travel between Tokyo and Osaka in just three hours. China has the world’s longest high-speed rail network. The world’s longest line— the2, 298 km Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed railway is also included. China’s high-speed trains are marked with “CRH” (China’s railway high-speed). They are also called Hexie Hao. The fastest trainsets, CRH380BL, reached the highest test speed of 487.3 km/h. 1．Which is TRUE about high-speed trains? A．Slow but cheap. B．Cheap but comfortable. C．Fast and convenient. D．Cheap and convenient. 2．Which country is the first to have a high-speed train? A．China. B．Japan. C．France. D．Britain. 3．Which is the world’s longest high-speed railway line? A．The line from Beijing to Shanghai. B．The line from Paris to Marseilles. C．The line from Beijing to Guangzhou. D．The line from Tokyo to Osaka. 4．What was the highest test speed of CRH380BL? A．210 km/h. B．300 km/h. C．380 km/h. D．487.3 km/h. 5．What can we know from the passage? A．China’s high-speed train, TGV, is called Hexie Hao. B．China has the world’s longest high-speed rail network. C．Bullet trains offer a fast, smooth ride everywhere in Japan. D．High-speed trains are becoming much more popular than planes. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了高铁，提到了法国的TGV号，日本的Bullet号以及中国的CRH号。 1．细节理解题。根据“They’re fast and convenient (方便).”可知，高铁既快又方便。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“The first country to have a high-speed train is Japan.”可知，第一个拥有高铁的国家是日本。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“China has the world’s longest high-speed rail network. The world’s longest line— the2, 298 km Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed railway is also included.”可知，世界上最长的高速铁路线是京广线。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“The fastest trainsets, CRH380BL, reached the highest test speed of 487.3 km/h.”可知，CRH380BL号的最高速度为487.3 km/h。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“China has the world’s longest high-speed rail network. ”可知，中国拥有世界上最长的高速铁路网。故选B。 第三套 24-25九上·江苏省淮安市·期中 Getting hugged (拥抱) by someone you care about can be a wonderful experience. Research has shown that hugs can strengthen our social connections, improve our emotional (情感的) state and reduce feelings of loneliness. They can even help to lower stress levels and improve our health. Unfortunately, not everyone has the chance to receive hugs when they need them. So, how can this problem be solved? One idea that scientists have suggested is to develop social robots that can hug people. They think these robots could probably provide lonely people with the benifits (好处) of getting hugged. However, creating a hug robot that is well-accepted by people and reduce stress is no simple task. For example, if the design of the robot looks intimidating, people may feel uncomfortable about hugging it. Therefore, it is important for researchers to have further studies on the design which should include acceptance and comfort. A recent study published in the International Journal of Social Robotics focused on the development of Moffully-Ⅱ, a newly developed hug robot. It looks like a large, human-shaped teddy bear and stands at two meters tall. During a hug, it is able to move its arms and make different gestures (手势). Copying the actions that humans usually do during hugs, such as tapping someone on the back, is necessary for making the hug feel real. During the study, volunteers who received hugs from Moffully-Ⅱ showed more love for hugs with gestures than those without gestures. They sensed the robot as friendlier and safer when it made gestures, and they found the hugs were more enjoyable in general. While some people may feel uncomfortable with the idea of hugging a robot instead of a human, hug robots offer those who are in need of hugs another way to meet their needs. This includes those in old people’s homes who hope for hugs, even if they are provided by a robot. 1．What does the underlined word “intimidating” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Shy. B．Terrible. C．Calm. D．Energetic. 2．About hug robots, the writer probably supports that ________. A．they can help to lower people’s stress level and improve health B．they may help people but cannot replace humans C．designers should first think about their gestures D．they may benifit people who are short of hugs 3．What is the best title for the passage? A．Are You Ready to Hug a Robot? B．Are Robots Good at Giving Hugs? C．Is It Strange for Robots to Give Hugs? D．Do Robot Hugs Feel the Same as Human Hugs? 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 【导语】本文主要阐述了拥抱的积极作用，并讲述研究人员正在研究的拥抱机器人。 1．词句猜测题。根据“For example, if the design of the robot looks intimidating, people may feel uncomfortable about hugging it.”可知，如果机器人的设计看起来令人生畏或害怕，人们可能会觉得拥抱它不舒服，所以划线部分单词与terrible“可怕的”意思相近。故选B。 2．观点态度题。根据“While some people may feel uncomfortable with the idea of hugging a robot instead of a human, hug robots offer those who are in need of hugs another way to meet their needs.”可知，拥抱机器人为那些需要拥抱的人提供了另一种方式来满足他们的需求，即：拥抱机器人可能对缺乏拥抱的人有益。故选D。 3．最佳标题题。根据“One idea that scientists have suggested is to develop social robots that can hug people. They think these robots could probably provide lonely people with the benifits (好处) of getting hugged.”并通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了拥抱机器人的研发日益完善，可能会给孤独的人带来拥抱的好处，所以本文意在向民众推介拥抱机器人，选项A“准备好拥抱机器人了吗？”可作为本文最佳标题。故选A。 第四套 24-25九上·江苏省苏州市苏州工业园区五校联考·期中 People know animals do have feelings, but they are not sure if these feelings are correctly understood. In recent years, scientists have done research about the feelings of cows, frogs and pandas. ▲ It says that humans can tell whether a chicken is happy or sad by listening to its calls. The researchers put a bowl behind a door. Inside the bowl, sometimes, there was something chickens love to eat, such as rice or insects. Sometimes, there was nothing. When the chickens saw food behind. the door, they seemed happy and produced fast and loud sounds, known as food calls. When there wasn’t food, the chickens made low and long noises to express disappointment. The researchers recorded all these sounds and studied their waves. Then the researchers chose 16 recordings of such chicken noises. Half were from the chickens seeing the food and half were from the chickens finding no food. The recordings were played to 194 volunteers. Sixty-nine percent of the volunteers correctly understood whether the chickens were feeling happy or not, and some of them even had no experience of taking care of chickens. The result shows that humans have the natural ability to understand the feelings of chickens. Hopefully, this finding can bring about new technology to help with chicken-raising, a big industry in many countries. Some scientists are already working on a smart computer program that can identify chickens’ feelings. This is good news for farmers who want to make the birds happier and healthier. 1．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 1? A．A new study adds chickens to the list. B．Scientists know nothing about it. C．Nobody knows why this happens. D．Humans may not like animals. 2．Which is most probably the sound wave of a happy call by a chicken? A． B． C． D． 3．What does the underlined word “identify” mean in Paragraph 4? A．Control. B．Hide. C．Know. D．Hurt. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Chickens’ Food Calls B．Happy Chickens, Sad Chickens C．Farmers’ Best Choice D．Smart Farmers, Healthy Farmers 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文讲述了科学家研究动物情感的实验，尤其是鸡的情感表达。 1．推理判断题。根据“It says that humans can tell whether a chicken is happy or sad by listening to its calls.”可说明研究包括了鸡，所以A选项适合在此处，故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“When the chickens saw food behind. the door, they seemed happy and produced fast and loud sounds, known as food calls.”可知，当鸡看到食物时，它们会发出快速而响亮的声音，即食物叫声。选项D显示快速重复的波形，与此描述一致。故选D。 3．词义猜测题。根据“This is good news for farmers who want to make the birds happier and healthier.”和上文可知，研究人员希望识别鸡的情感，这样在养殖时，可以让鸟类更快乐、更健康，所以“identify”意为识别或知道，故选C。 4．最佳标题题。文章主要讨论鸡的快乐和不快乐的情感以及人类对其感知的能力，因此“Happy Chickens, Sad Chickens”最符合文章主题，故选B。 第五套 24-25九上·江苏省宿迁市宿豫区·期中 Should Children Be Allowed to Get Bored? Children need time to stand and stare (凝视) . They should be allowed to get bored so that they can develop their ability to be creative. Children are expected by their parents to be reading a textbook all the time. However, research shows that it may hamper the development of their imagination, while boredom can give them opportunities (机会) to develop creativity. Boredom is often linked (联系) with loneliness, but a writer named Meera Syal said boredom had helped her in developing her mind. She told researchers about her childhood. Having few things to do, Syal often talked with her neighbors. She also tried to do things like learning to bake cakes. “But importantly, I thought and wrote a lot, because I was bored,” Syal said. She kept a diary, filling her time with short stories and poems she made up. Grayson Perry, an artist, grew up in a family with little money. He enjoyed himself by making up stories, drawing pictures for his stories and reading many books in the library. Bored but free, he spent hours looking out of the window, watching the changing clouds and seasons. Perry filled up his free time with what he liked. He became creative, because he could think freely. Dr. Belton is an expert (专家) on the effects of emotions (情绪) on learning. “Boredom could be an uncomfortable feeling,” she said. “But some young people cannot deal with that boredom creatively. So sometimes they may break a classroom window, or drive a car out for a mad race.” Usually, when children have nothing to do, they would turn on the TV, the computer, or the phone. Their time on these things has increased (增加), yet they need to have time to think about their experiences through play or just watching the world around them. It is this kind of thinking that can inspire (激发) the imagination. On the other hand, the TV or phone may cut short the thinking process (过程) . That can be harmful to the development of creativity. “For developing the ability to be creative,” Dr. Belton advised, “Perhaps we need to stand and stare, and stay off-line from time to time.” 1．What does the word “hamper” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．slow down B．keep up with C．go beyond D．give rise to 2．The writer talks about Syal and Perry to ________ . A．stress the great differences between them B．introduce a popular writer and a famous artist C．suggest good ways of going through boredom D．show effects of boredom on developing creativity 3．The underlined phrase in the last paragraph “stay off-line” probably refers to ________ . A．not wait in line B．not want to stand in line C．think freely D．a kind of a transportation system 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Boredom provides children with space to think freely. B．It’s much better for children to be busy than be bored. C．Boredom helps children deal with difficulties properly. D．It’s boring for children to think about their experiences. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，本文通过Syal和Perry两人的事例，说明孩子需要发展创造力，而无聊的时光恰恰给孩子提供了自由思考的空间。 1．词义猜测题。根据第二段中“However, research shows that it may hamper the development of their imagination, while boredom can give them opportunities (机会) to develop creativity.”可知，无聊可以给孩子们培养创造力的机会，while表示形成对比，因此此处是指研究表明保持忙碌这种做法是对孩子想象力的培养有阻碍作用的，因此hamper与“slow down”意思相近。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Boredom is often linked (联系) with loneliness, but a writer named Meera Syal said boredom had helped her in developing her mind.”及第四段中“Bored but free, he spent hours looking out of the window, watching the changing clouds and seasons. Perry filled up his free time with what he liked. He became creative, because he could think freely.”可知，Syal和Perry的共同点是无聊时做自己喜欢的事情，这有助于开发他们的智力和创造力，因此作者谈论他们是为了表明无聊对开发创造力的影响。故选D。 3．词义猜测题。根据最后一段中“It is this kind of thinking that can inspire (激发) the imagination. On the other hand, the TV or phone may cut short the thinking process (过程) .…‘For developing the ability to be creative,’ Dr. Belton advised, “Perhaps we need to stand and stare, and stay off-line from time to time.’”可知，贝尔顿博士建议说:“为了发展创造力，我们可能需要站着凝视，并不时地保持离线状态。'由此可推测出，下滑线部分stay off-line指的是自由思考。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据第一段中“They should be allowed to get bored so that they can develop their ability to be creative.”可知，无聊给孩子提供了自由思考的空间。故选A。 第六套 24-25九上·江苏省苏州市昆山、太仓、常熟、张家港四市·期中 Have you ever seen the movie Journey to the Center of the Earth (《地心历险记》)? It tells a man took a boy down to the “center of the Earth”. They experienced many dangers, including many animals and natural risks, finally coming to the earth again in southern Italy. After watching it, you may be interested in the underground forest world. But such worlds exist in real life. In May 2022, a team of Chinese scientists found a giant sinkhole (天坑) in Leye, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. It is 306 meters long, 150 meters wide and 192 meters deep. According to Xinhua News Agency, Leye is called “the museum of sinkholes”, where people have found 30 sinkholes so far. These sinkholes are formed because of the unique karst landscape (喀斯特地貌). Karst is an area of land made up of limestone (石灰岩), which is a soft rock that dissolves (溶解) in water. When rainwater flows through little cracks (裂缝) in the bedrock, the cracks slowly grow into tunnels and then big caves. Over time, a cave can get too big and its ceiling then falls slowly, finally open up with sinkholes. What’s amazing is the giant size of China’s sinkholes. “In China, you have this incredibly. visually spectacular karst with enormous sinkholes. In other parts of the world, sinkholes might be smaller, only a meter or two in diameter (直径),”US researcher George Veni told Live Science. According to Xintua, in the newly found sinkhole, researchers found trees up to 40 meters high and grasses that came up to their shoulders. Sinkholes don’t just look cool, they are gifts of life. Many of them are tome to ancient plant, animal and microbe (微生物) life. They also provide a water source to 700 million people worldwide. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By explaining a word. B．By asking a question. C．By listing numbers. D．By telling a story. 2．Why is Leye called the “museum of sinkholes”? A．Because the oldest sinkhole is in Leye. B．Because the sinkhole was found in Leye. C．Because the biggest sinkhole is in Leye. D．Because there are many sinkholes in Leye. 3．Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to Paragraph 3? A．Rainwater flows through little cracks into big caves B．Limestone can dissolve in water. C．The tunnels finally become big caves. D．A cave can finally open up with sinkholes. 4．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “enormous” in the passage? A．Small. B．Special. C．Huge. D．Amazing. 5．What is the passage mainly about? A．The unique karst landscape. B．A newly found giant sinkhole in China. C．The introduction to a sinkhole. D．The movie Journey to the Center of the Earth. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国最近发现了一个巨大的天坑。 1．推理判断题。根据“Have you ever seen the movie Journey to the Center of the Earth (《地心历险记》)? It tells a man took a boy down to the “center of the Earth”. They experienced many dangers...But such worlds exist in real life.”可知作者通过提问读者是否看过《地心历险记》来激发读者的兴趣，引出下文。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“According to Xinhua News Agency, Leye is called “the museum of sinkholes”, where people have found 30 sinkholes so far.”可知这个县被称为“天坑博物馆”是因为天坑的数量。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“When rainwater flows through little cracks (裂缝) in the bedrock, the cracks slowly grow into tunnels and then big caves. ”可知当雨水流过基岩中的小裂缝时，裂缝会慢慢变成隧道，然后变成大洞穴。故选A。 4．词义猜测题。根据“In other parts of the world, sinkholes might be smaller”可知中国的喀斯特地貌有巨大的石灰岩坑，比世界上其他地方的大。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。根据“In May 2022, a team of Chinese scientists found a giant sinkhole (天坑) in Leye, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. It is 306 meters long, 150 meters wide and 192 meters deep.”以及文章可知本文主要介绍了中国最近发现了一个巨大的天坑。故选B。 第七套 24-25九上·江苏省南京市联合体·期中 When Leon Martin asked for his parents’ advice on how to become a UX designer, they both went silent. “In fact, I had no idea what he was talking about.” said Anne, his mother. Even when her 18-year-old son explained that it was something about “behind the scenes” online design, his mother was still a bit lost. “I felt like I had totally failed as a parent,” she said. “My job as a parent is to open doors so my children can achieve best of their ability, but how can I do that when I don’t even understand what their dreams are?” ________ Research has found that more than 2/3 of parents in England are now facing the problem that, when their children express interest in job choices, they may know nothing about them. Over 75% of parents feel it is impossible to offer their children good advice in such a fast-changing job market. Michelle Rea did a survey of over 2,000 parents of secondary school students in England. She found that many parents were afraid their children would just stop talking about their career plans simply because their parents could hardly follow them. “We all know parents’ opinions and suggestions play an important role in shaping their children’s career dreams,” she said. “But we usually depend much on our own experiences. And things have changed so much since most of us were at school.” Bryony Mathew, writer of the Awesome Career Books, said the world was changing so rapidly that parents should respect their children’s decisions. 1．Why did the writer mention Leon and his parents’ problems at the beginning of the passage? A．To give the standard of failed parents. B．To tell the importance of being a UX designer. C．To show parents never understand their children. D．To give an example of a common problem among parents. 2．What should a successful parent be able to do according to Anne? A．Become a great UX designer. B．Do an excellent job online. C．Improve their children’s ability. D．Realize their children’s dreams. 3．Which of the following is the best sentence to fill in the blank in Paragraph 3? A．Anne is not alone. B．Anne has bad luck. C．This is very strange. D．This is very interesting. 4．What did Michelle Rea’s survey mainly show? A．Most of the parents in England were facing trouble in accepting new jobs. B．Parents feared that their children would refuse to share their career dreams. C．A lot of parents found it difficult to help their children with their education. D．Children’s career future depended a lot on their parents’working experiences. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文讲述了很多父母感到困惑的一个问题，那就是当他们的孩子表达对工作选择的兴趣时，他们可能对此一无所知。 1．推理判断题。根据第三段“Research has found that more than 2/3 of parents in England are now facing the problem that, when their children express interest in job choices, they may know nothing about them.”可知，文章开头提到Leon和他父母的问题是要表明父母中存在的一个普遍的问题——当他们的孩子表达对工作选择的兴趣时，他们可能对此一无所知。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“My job as a parent is to open doors so my children can achieve best of their ability”可知，Anne认为一个成功的父/母应该能提高自己孩子的能力，故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据上文“My job as a parent is to open doors so my children can achieve best of their ability, but how can I do that when I don’t even understand what their dreams are?”和第3段“Research has found that more than 2/3 of parents in England are now facing the problem that, when their children express interest in job choices, they may know nothing about them.”可知，此处是说Anne的情况不是个例，很多父母都有这样的经历，故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段“She found that many parents were afraid their children would just stop talking about their career plans simply because their parents could hardly follow them.”可知，Michelle Rea的调查发现，许多父母担心他们的孩子会停止和他们谈论自己的职业规划。故选B。 第八套 24-25九上·江苏省无锡市锡东片·期中 The Chinese language differs from Western languages in that, instead of an alphabet (字母表), it uses characters (汉字) which stand for ideas, objects or deeds. Chinese words are formed by putting together different characters. In many cases, a single character can also make up a word. As one kind of the most ancient characters, Chinese characters have played an important part in the development of Chinese culture. At first, ancient Sumerian and ancient Egyptian symbols existed (存在), but only Chinese characters are still in use today. The history of the Chinese language can be examined by looking at how these characters developed. Chinese writing began thousands of years ago. According to an ancient story, a man named Cang Jie invented Chinese writing. One winter day while he was hunting, he saw the footprints of animals in the snow and noticed that the appearance of each one was different. Then he had the idea that he could use different shapes to represent different objects. The first Chinese characters were drawings of physical objects. Some characters have been simplified (简化) and others have been made more difficult over time. However, as a whole, the characters have developed from drawings into standard forms. The character for a mountain was at first three mountaintops together. This became one mountaintop and three lines, and over time turned into the character used nowadays. Sometimes to express ideas, some characters were made by putting two or more characters together. For example, “rest” was made up of the characters for a man and a tree. The character “prisoner” was formed with a “man” inside a square. Other characters were developed for directions and numbers. It is easy to distinguish (区别) their meanings by looking at them, for example, the characters for “up” and “down”, which are opposites of each other. Though these kinds of characters show meanings, one of their shortcomings is that they do not show how they should be pronounced. Therefore, a way was developed to have one part of a character represent the meaning and the other suggest the pronunciation. Many Chinese characters used today were made this way. In the 1950s the Chinese government introduced simplified Chinese characters in the hope to make learning to read and write more understandable to a large number of people, which would increase literacy (读写能力) across the country. And now they have widespread use in China’s mainland. 1．How did the writer introduce the Chinese characters? A．By giving examples. B．By providing causes. C．By expressing opinions. D．By comparing (比较) facts. 2．The sentence “Not all characters were developed from drawings of objects.” would best be placed at the beginning of _________. A．Paragraph 5 B．Paragraph 4 C．Paragraph 3 D．Paragraph 2 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．Chinese characters have turned into standard forms, which are easier than before. B．Chinese characters we use today have been accepted by large numbers of people. C．Chinese words and English words are both formed by putting alphabets and characters together. D．Chinese characters existed at the very beginning and are still in use today like other ancient symbols. 4．What might be the best title for the passage? A．How to form Chinese characters. B．The history of the Chinese language. C．The development of Chinese characters. D．The difference between Chinese and Western language. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了汉字的发展历史。 1．细节理解题。根据“For example, ‘rest’ was made up of the characters for a man and a tree. The character ‘prisoner’ was formed with a ‘man’ inside a square.”可知作者通过举例来介绍汉字。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据第二、三段可知，第二段讲述了汉字是从物体的图画演变而来的，第三段介绍了汉字已经从图画发展到标准形式。所以“Not all characters were developed from drawings of objects.并不是所有的汉字都是从物体的图画演变而来的”适合放在第四段，承接第二、三段。故选B。 3．细节理解题。 根据“In the 1950s the Chinese government introduced simplified Chinese characters in the hope to make learning to read and write more understandable to a large number of people, which would increase literacy (读写能力) across the country. And now they have widespread use in China’s mainland.”可知，我们今天使用的汉字已经被很多人所接受。故选B。 4．标题归纳题。本文主要介绍了汉字的发展历史以及重要性，所以“汉字的发展”为标题最合适。故选C。 第九套 24-25九上·江苏省苏州市昆山、太仓、常熟、张家港四市·期中 You must have read or heard of the sad love story between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. But can you imagine the two singing opera in English instead of speaking poetic Chinese? Jia and Lin are two characters from the classic Chinese novel A Dream of Red Mansions (《红楼梦》), written by Cao Xueqin (1715—1763) in the Qing dynasty. Now the book has been made into an English-language opera. After being performed in San Francisco, US, the performance came to Beijing, Changsha and Wuhan. Most opera’s creators have backgrounds in both Chinese and American cultures, including the director and playwrights. Their understanding of both cultures helped them change a Chinese class into a foreign-language opera. The book, which covers the rise and fall of the Jia family, has 120 chapters and hundreds characters. But the opera with David Henry Hwang cut down the number of characters to just seven. Hwang, a Chinese-American, focused on the love story between Jia and Lin and tried to write a heart broking tragedy (悲剧) that everyone would understand. The art director Timmy Yip, from Hong Kong, tried to help foreign people understand the characters using costumes and stage settings (布景). He compared Lin to water and gave her a light green costume. When Lin showed up on stage, there was usually water around her on the stage. The creators considered it to be a meaningful job to introduce a Chinese classic to Western audiences. Hwang told China Daily he was happy to “have made a contribution (贡献) to the land where my parents were born.” 1．Where was the opera first performed? A．In Beijing. B．In Changsha. C．In San Francisco. D．In Wuhan. 2．What do most opera's creators have in common? A．They have similar culture background. B．They have similar education background. C．They have similar hobbies. D．They have similar performance experiences. 3．About the book A Dream of Red Mansions, which statement is TRUE? A．It is mainly about the rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty. B．It tells the happy-ending love story between Jia and Lin. C．It is very rich in characters. D．It has seven characters in total. 4．According to the last paragraph, where were Hwang’s parents born? A．In San Francisco. B．In America. C．In England. D．In China. 5．What might be the best title of the passage? A．A Chinese Classic-A Dream of Red Mansions B．A Foreign Opera Based on A Dream of Red Mansions C．The Famous Characters in a Foreign Opera D．The Special Costumes and Stage Setting in a Foreign Opera 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了《红楼梦》这本书被改编成英语歌剧。 1．细节理解题。根据“After being performed in San Francisco”可知首先在美国旧金山演出。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Most opera’s creators have backgrounds in both Chinese and American cultures, including the director and playwrights.”可知大多数歌剧的创作者都有中美文化背景，包括导演和剧作家。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“The book, which covers the rise and fall of the Jia family, has 120 chapters and hundreds characters.”可知这本书讲述了贾氏家族的兴衰，共有120个章节和数百个角色。选项A、B、D均不正确。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Hwang told China Daily he was happy to ‘have made a contribution (贡献) to the land where my parents were born.’”可知，黄先生的父母出生在中国。他很高兴为父母出生的土地做出了贡献。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。根据第二段“Jia and Lin are two characters from the classic Chinese novel A Dream of Red Mansions (《红楼梦》), written by Cao Xueqin (1715—1763) in the Qing dynasty. Now the book has been made into an English-language opera. After being performed in San Francisco, US, the performance came to Beijing, Changsha and Wuhan.”可知 这篇文章最好的标题是《中国古典名著被改编成英文歌剧》。故选B。 第十套 24-25九上·江苏省南京市联合体·期中 ①Some people think creativity is making something completely new, so they do not think of themselves as creative ones. However, some other people think creativity can just be expressing themselves through everyday acts and they are born creative because it is not an all-or-nothing quality or skill. ②Whether or not we realize it, we all have the ability to express creativity. Sometimes the path to creative productivity is being willing to do something different. ③Are you someone who loves to read comics? Perhaps it is time you create one of your own. Don’t worry if you cannot draw very well or feel that you cannot write humorous reports for characters. Nobody says this is an exam! You only have to please yourself, to gain the satisfaction that you try something new, all on your own. If you feel easy, you can of course share it with our loved ones, or post it on social media. ④Are you someone who likes to express yourself in writing? Try writing a blog. This is like the new version of a diary. In your blog, you can write about your thoughts, opinions and experiences. You can also write stories or plays, if you feel up to it! The blog provides you with a platform to create something new every day, in written forms. ⑤Are you someone who likes to be alone? Now, think about the things that make you happy. Find a small place in your room, or any place in your home, where you can spend time with yourself. It can be a small corner next to your bed or a wall. It can be a poster of your favourite rock star or photos of your friends. You can also pick a guitar if you like to play instruments, or a few storybooks if you love reading. Some of you may like flowers, candles or pretty things. Decorate your area with your favourite things in any way you like. That is creativity! And if you do feel bored with this, you can change, add or remove something. ⑥By realizing the chances in our daily lives to inspire our creativity, no matter how small, we may become more comfortable with taking bigger creative leaps in other parts of our lives. 1．How does the writer begin the article? A．By asking questions. B．By giving examples. C．By showing opinions. D．By explaining reasons. 2．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Reading comics. B．Creating your own comics. C．Pleasing yourself. D．Gaining the satisfaction. 3．In what ways can we show our creativity according to the article? a. playing the piano            b. receiving flowers                 c. keeping calm d. writing blogs               e. watching plays                     f. decorating rooms A．bcf B．ace C．adf D．bde 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the article? A． B． C． D． 5．What is the purpose of the article? A．To offer us all kinds of ideas and experiences. B．To teach us about different life skills. C．To encourage us to make something important. D．To ask us to develop creativity through small acts. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文阐述了我们都有表达创造力的能力，并介绍了通过做一些不同的小事来激发创造力的几种方式。 1．推理判断题。根据“Some people think...However, some other people think...”可知，作者是通过展示不同观点的方式开始写作本文的。故选C。 2．代词指代题。根据画线词所在句及前三句“Are you someone who loves to read comics? Perhaps it is time you create one of your own. Don’t worry if you cannot draw very well or feel that you cannot write humorous reports for characters.”可知，你可以创作自己的漫画，不要担心画不好或者写得不幽默，没人说这是一场考试！所以this指代的是“创作自己的漫画”。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Are you someone who likes to express yourself in writing? Try writing a blog.”，第五段中“You can also pick a guitar if you like to play instruments”和“Decorate your area with your favourite things in any way you like.”可知，写博客、弹奏乐器和装饰房间都是展示创造力的方式，对应的活动分别是d、a、f。故选C。 4．篇章结构题。第一段展示了两种有关创造力的不同观点，引出创造力的话题；第二段说明我们都有表达创造力的能力；第三段至第五段分别介绍了三种表达创造力的方式；第六段总结说明即使很小的创造力也可能会促成更大的创造性飞跃。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据第一段中“However, some other people think creativity can just be expressing themselves through everyday acts”和最后一段中“By realizing the chances in our daily lives to inspire our creativity, no matter how small, we may become more comfortable with taking bigger creative leaps in other parts of our lives.”可知，文章的目的是让我们通过小事情发展创造力。故选D。 第十一套 24-25九上·江苏省无锡市锡东片·期中 Learning to deal with seasonal illness If people around you have had a fever recently, it may not be COVID-19. According to China Daily, many places in China have entered into the peak (高峰) period for seasonal flu. Influenza A (甲流) is sweeping across the country. Symptoms (症状) of influenza A: Cough           Fever above 38℃      Headache          Sore throat How to get well? Most people don’t need to take medicine. The symptoms can go away after 3 to 7 days. If the fever doesn’t go down after three days, go to see a doctor. How does the virus spread? Through coughs or sneezes (打喷嚏). The viruses go into the air. If someone nearby breathes them in, they could get sick. How to prevent it? Take vaccines (疫苗) Wear masks    Wash hands often     Open windows often If you catch the flu, go back to school 48 hours after the symptoms go away. 1．If you catch Influenza A, you may have the following except _________. A．coughing a lot B．having a fever above 38℃ C．getting a toothache D．having a sore throat 2．What can we know about the flu from this passage? A．Few people have caught it recently. B．People don’t need to take medicine. C．The viruses can’t spread through the air. D．Wearing masks is a good way to protect us. 3．Who is this passage for? A．Doctors. B．Students. C．Parents. D．Workers. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了甲流的症状，并告诉我们如何应对这种季节性疾病。 1．细节理解题。根据“Symptoms of influenza A: Cough, Fever, above 38℃, Headache, Sore throat”可知，甲流的症状有咳嗽、发烧、头疼和咽痛，没有牙疼。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“How to prevent it?”中的“Wear masks”可知，戴口罩是保护我们不被传染的好方法。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“If you catch the flu, go back to school 48 hours after the symptoms go away.”可知，you指学生，即本文的目标读者。故选B。 第十二套 24-25九上·江苏省常州五校·期中 In ancient China, bell and drum towers used to play the role of clocks in telling people the time. The bell sounded at dawn (黎明) and drum at dusk (黄昏). Today, bell and drum towers remain in some time-honored cities like Beijing and Xi’an. The bell and drum towers in Xi’an are symbols of the city’s rich past and are among the largest and best-preserved (保存最完好的) of their kind in China. The Bell Tower sits at the very center of Xi’an. It is 36 meters high. It was built in 1384 and moved to its current (现在的) location in 1582. Four busy roads cross just under the tower. Visitors need to use an underground walkway to reach the tower. Inside the tower, there is a small museum that houses a huge bell as well as some handwritten records on the history of the tower. The Drum Tower is about 200 meters to the northwest of the Bell Tower. It is a small building. It lies next to a busy street where many restaurants and shops are located. It was built 4 years earlier than the Bell Tower. It is also one of the largest drum towers in China, with a height of 34 meters. There is a square sitting between the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. It is the best place to watch the two towers. According to the tourists, the two towers are more impressive in the evening as the lights add beauty to them. Don’t miss them when you take a trip to Xi’an! 1．How does the writer begin the text? A．By showing some facts. B．By listing numbers. C．By using an old saying. D．By making a survey. 2．Where can we find the Drum Tower? A．B． C．D． 3．In which part of a magazine can you read the text? A．School Life. B．Travel Guide. C．Book Reviews. D．Environment Protection. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文介绍了中国古代钟楼和鼓楼在报时中的作用，并以西安的钟楼和鼓楼为例，描述了它们的历史、位置和重要性。 1．推理判断题。根据“In ancient China, bell and drum towers used to play the role of clocks in telling people the time”可知，文章开头是通过展示一些事实来引入主题的，故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“the Drum Tower is about 200 meters to the northwest of the Bell Tower”可知，鼓楼在钟楼的西北方向，故选D。 3．推理判断题。文章内容介绍西安的钟楼和鼓楼，这些都是旅游景点相关的信息，因此可以在旅游指南部分找到这篇文章，故选B。 第十三套 24-25九上·江苏省盐城中学、射阳初级中学、射阳三中、六中等·期中 On July 31st, 2024, in the final of women’s synchronized 10-meter platform diving at the Paris Olympics, Chinese athletes Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan performed outstandingly and won the championship with a total score of 359.10. From the first dive, Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan started the “disappearing water splash technique”. Their first dive gave them a lead of 7.20 points over the second-place rivals. Their five dives were very stable. They controlled the water splash effect extremely well. The scores of each dive were 56.40, 54.60, 80.10, 55.44 and 82.56. Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan are the “twin star” pair in the Chinese women’s diving platform event. Since their first appearance in an in-team test competition on April 20th, 2022, they have won the championship of the synchronized 10-meter platform in various world competitions such as the World championship and the World Cup. This championship win also made the Chinese diving team achieve seven consecutive championship in this event at the Olympics. Chen Yuxi was born in 2005 and Quan Hongchan was born in 2007. Both young athletes won gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics. At that time, Quan Hongchan won the gold medal in the women’s 10-meter platform event with a world record-breaking performance, and Chen Yuxi won the women’s synchronized 10-meter platform championship with Zhang Jiaqi. In the Paris Olympic cycle, after they paired up as a duo, they have maintained a dominant performance in international competitions. In the following individual events, Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi will continue to strive and win more honors for the Dream Team. 1．What sport do Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan play? A．Swimming. B．Volleyball. C．Tennis. D．Diving. 2．How old was Quan Hongchan in 2024? A．17. B．20. C．19. D．21. 3．What made the Chinese diving team achieve seven consecutive championships? A．The support of the coach. B．Their hard training. C．This win by Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan. D．Good luck. 4．What can we learn from Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan? A．Talent is the key to success. B．Hard work leads to achievements. C．Luck is important. D．Fame comes easily. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国跳水运动员陈芋汐和全红婵以及她们的成就。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“On July 31st, 2024, in the final of women’s synchronized 10-meter platform diving at the Paris Olympics, Chinese athletes Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan performed outstandingly and won the championship with a total score of 359.10.”可知，她们是跳水运动员。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段“Chen Yuxi was born in 2005 and Quan Hongchan was born in 2007.”可知，全红婵出生于2007年；据此可以推断，2024年，她有17岁了。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“This championship win also made the Chinese diving team achieve seven consecutive championship in this event at the Olympics.”可知，是陈芋汐和全红婵的这次胜利使中国跳水队实现了该项目的七连冠。故选C。 4．推理判断题。综合全文，尤其是根据最后一段“In the following individual events, Quan Hongchan and Chen Yuxi will continue to strive and win more honors for the Dream Team.”可知，本文主要介绍了中国跳水运动员陈芋汐和全红婵以及她们的成就，所以我们可以了解到她们努力训练才能取得成就。故选B。 第十四套 24-25九上·江苏省南京市秦淮区六校·期中 What’s your dream job? How much do you know about it? A group of students from Tianjin found a very common problem among young teenagers: Most of them have little idea about their career plans as there is too little help from school or family. To offer teenagers helpful advice on career, the students from Tianjin TEDA NO.1 Middle School started a project called “Dian Zhi Cheng Shi (点职成诗)”. “Our survey shows that 72% of students want to know more about different jobs. Doctors, accountants and lawyers are the top three,” said Wang Xinran, 16, the project leader. According to students’ needs, the team interviewed 32 excellent workers with different jobs and put their interviews on the Internet. These workers shared true stories behind each job, allowing students to learn about the jobs further. “We also invited the workers to give speeches in our school. In this way, students could have a chance to talk to them face to face,” said Wang. Team member Lu Jinyan said his most impressive interview was with a photographer. “I used to think being a photographer was cool and romantic (浪漫的). But now I realize that they need to deal with lots of problems, such as a sudden change of weather or broken cameras. They also need to communicate with different people. This is not easy.” But the project doesn’t mean to disappoint (使失望) students by telling them the truth. “We want to show the workers’ love and spirit of never giving up instead of the bad sides,” said group member Zhao Yajie. “The project’s name means to turn a career into a poem. We believe working is not just about bread and butter. It should be like a poem, full of love and beauty. And we hope our project can let students know that.” 1．Why did the students start “Dian Zhi Cheng Shi”? A．To provide useful career advice for teenagers. B．To turn students’ dream jobs into beautiful poems. C．To deal with problems students may meet in family. D．To help students communicate with different people. 2．The project can help students do the following things EXCEPT ________. A．learning about the true job situation B．interviewing team members face to face C．getting chances to talk to excellent workers D．having a better understanding of different jobs 3．What does the project member Lu Jinyan think of being a photographer now? A．Cool and romantic. B．Hard and challenging. C．Exciting and amazing. D．Practical and meaningful. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．Knowing your dream jobs B．Dealing with your study problems C．Communicating with people D．Helping teenagers have interviews 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了天津一所中学的学生创办的“点职成诗”项目，它旨在为学生提供有关未来职业的有用的建议。 1．细节理解题。根据“To offer teenagers helpful advice on career, the students from Tianjin TEDA NO.1 Middle School started a project called ‘Dian Zhi Cheng Shi (点职成诗)’.”可知，“点职成诗”项目旨在给青少年提供有用的职业方面的建议。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“We also invited the workers to give speeches in our school. In this way, students could have a chance to talk to them face to face”可知，是学生们与不同工作的人面对面交谈，而不是“面对面采访组员”。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文中“But now I realize that they need to deal with lots of problems, such as a sudden change of weather or broken cameras. They also need to communicate with different people. This is not easy.”可知，他现在认识到了摄影师是不容易的，要处理很多问题以及和不同的人沟通，因此这个工作是艰苦并具有挑战性的。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。阅读全文可知，本文主要介绍了一个为学生提供有关未来职业的有用的建议的“点职成诗”的项目，因此A选项“了解你梦想的职业”适合做文章标题。故选A。 第十五套 24-25九上·江苏省南京市联合体·期中 Teenagers are known for being creative and full of new ideas. Let’s have a look at these teenage inventions (发明) that might change the world. Banana leaves usually go bad in two or three days. Tenith Adithyaa, a teenager from India, used UV to make the leaves stay fresh for a year. Tenith thinks that one day the leaves will be used for making plates, cups and other things.   ________ David Cohen, an American teenager, built an earthworm robot. It is able to go into the smallest places, where humans or dogs can’t go. It will be used for finding people in a fire or an earthquake. Remya Jose, a 14-year-old from India, found it tiring and boring to handwash clothes in the nearby river. She reused some bicycle parts and created a washing machine that saves time, energy and keeps people fit at the same time. Kenneth Shinozuku, a 15-year-old from New York, noticed that his grandfather who got Alzheımer’s disease would often leave home and get lost. So he invented the wearable sensors to help people find their family members like his grandfather. 1．What is the passage mainly about? A．Popular ads. B．Useful machines. C．Strange pictures. D．Teenage inventions. 2．Which of the following can be put in ________ to show David’s invention? A． B． C． D． 3．Why did Kenneth Shinozuku invent the sensors? A．To help people with Alzheimer’s disease. B．To prevent his grandfather from falling over. C．To make the socks more comfortable to wear. D．To take good care of the old blind people. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 【导语】本文展示了青少年的四项发明创造。如何使香蕉叶子保鲜；蚯蚓机器人；自行车部件改装的洗衣机；可穿戴的传感器。 1．主旨大意题。根据“Let’s have a look at these teenage inventions (发明) that might change the world.”可知，短文展示了青少年的一些发明创造，故选D。 2． 细节理解题。根据“David Cohen, an American teenager, built an earthworm robot. It is able to go into the smallest places”可知，David Cohen的蚯蚓机器人可以进入最小的地方，故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“Kenneth Shinozuku, a 15-year-old from New York, noticed that his grandfather who got Alzheımer’s disease would often leave home and get lost. So he invented the wearable sensors to help people find their family members like his grandfather.”可知，Kenneth Shinozuku 发明了可穿戴传感器是因为他的祖父患有阿尔茨海默病，经常走失。因此，他的发明是为了帮助像他祖父一样的阿尔茨海默病患者，故选A。 试卷第20页，共49页 试卷第19页，共49页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $