专题07 任务型阅读（期中真题汇编，湖南专用）九年级英语上学期

专题07 任务型阅读 主题01 人与自我——个人成长 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·湖南省长沙市明德教育集团·期中） 阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 On my 35th birthday, I gave myself my first skateboard (滑板). Most of my friends and family thought the girl was crazy, but only I knew why. Two years ago, I accidentally fell down a 12-meter waterfall and broke the pelvis (骨盆). I used to be thought of using the wheelchair for good, but one year’s professional training made it possible for me to walk miles. Therefore, physical activities became even more important in my life. So why not make it enjoyable? I’ve wanted to learn to skateboard since I was a kid, but all of my time went into dancing. One day, I met some of the members of GRLSWIRL, a skateboarding club. This club was amazing. Even though everyone there was better than me, they were happy to help and excited to see me overcome (克服) challenges. For me, the biggest challenge was overcoming my PTSD (创伤后应激障碍). Falling is a huge part of skateboarding, but because of that accident, it was really hard for me to make it. However, when I tried again and again, I was not afraid of falling any more. The more I skateboarded, the better my body and mind felt. Although I started it for treatment, I never imagined it would open up a new world for me. 1．What happened to the writer two years ago? 2．Did the writer use to skateboard before 35 years old? 3．Why did the writer think the skateboarding club was amazing? 4．How did the writer overcome his PTSD of falling? 5．What influence did skateboard bring to the writer? Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·湖南省岳阳市云溪区八校·期中） 阅读短文，然后根据短文内容，简要回答下列问题。 Little Bob was born in a poor village in New York. His father has been ill for a long time and can not do any housework at all. Bob’s mother is very busy with the housework besides working. Bob understands how hard his mother works, and he always helps her with some housework. Though he has too much housework to do, his mother is still very strict with him. There are some family rules for Bob. He must take good care of his things in his room and keep them tidy. If he makes them dirty, he must clean them up at once. He is allowed to keep a parrot, a cat and a dog, but he must feed them often and give them water by himself every day. After school, he is allowed to play with his pets for a short time. As for his clothes, he isn’t allowed to choose his own clothes. When his clothes are dirty, he should wash them by himself. On school nights, he can’t go out alone and only on weekends, he is allowed to watch TV. Sometimes Bob hates the rules so much that he wants to break them, but he thinks the rules his mother has made are good for him, so he faithfully obeys them. 1．Where was Bob born? 2．What should Bob do when his things are dirty? 3．What is Bob allowed to do after school? 4．Is Bob allowed to choose his own clothes? 5．When is Bob allowed to watch TV? Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·湖南省邵阳市新邵县·期中） Kevin White is a 9-year-old boy from Salt Lake City. He began going to school two years ago, but he couldn’t take the bus or walk to school with other kids, because he has a serious illness. His parents have to drive him to school each day. When he heard that a service dog could help him to take the bus, he really wanted to get one at once. However, it was difficult for his parents to pay so much money. So Kevin thought of an idea to make money by selling vegetables. After Kevin told his father what he thought, his father helped him grow vegetables in their yard. To let people know about Kevin’s story, Kevin’s dad wrote an article online about what happened to Kevin and what he wanted to do. This story touched many people’s hearts and they wanted to give Kevin a hand. Kevin’s vegetables were sold out quickly. People even asked Kevin to sell vegetables for them. With the help of these kind people, Kevin has raised over 21,000 dollars in all. Kevin said he would use the money to buy a service dog and give the money left to other children in need. 1．How old is Kevin? 2．Why couldn’t he take the bus or walk to school with other kids? 3．What was Kevin’s idea to make money? 4．Who wrote an article about Kevin’s story online? 5．How much money has Kevin raised? 主题02 人与自我——个人成长与生活技能 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·湖南省株洲市天元区天元中学·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Lucy, a nine-year-old little girl, grew up in a small village near a forest. She liked feeding birds bread and knew a lot about them. One summer morning, she was listening to birds’ joyful singing when she heard a sharp whistle (哨声) not far away. It wasn’t a friendly bird’s whistle but a whistle of a person. “Hello, little girl,” a young man greeted cheerfully. Lucy looked up into a face of a tall young man carrying a gun. Then the young man explained that he was a scientist, who collected birds. “Do you put them in a cage?” Lucy asked. “No” he answered slowly, “I shoot them and keep them with special chemicals (药剂). I have over 100 different kinds of birds from all over the United States at home.” Lucy felt surprised to hear that. “I have been looking for a heron (苍鹭) not far from here. It’s a tall, white, strange bird with long thin legs. It often lives at the top of a tall tree. Have you seen it? I will give $ 10 to the person who shows me where the white bird is.” said the man. Lucy’s heart began to beat fast. She knew that strange white bird! She had seen it on the other side of the forest. She remembered how the white bird came flying through the golden air every morning. But Lucy decided not to speak a word. She would not tell the bird’s secret and give its life away. They were good friends. So Lucy shook her head and the young man had to go away disappointedly. 1．Where did Lucy grow up? 2．How did the young man keep the birds? 3．What does the heron look like? 4．What was Lucy’s decision at last? Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·湖南省株洲市株洲星雅实验学校·期中）阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Bill is only fifteen years old, but he’s already very rich. Two years ago, Bill began a football website for young people. “I became interested in computers when I was 8 because my father’s job is with computers. As a little boy, I also loved football and so I decided to make a website, especially for people of my age.” Bill started the “Football OK!” website two years ago, and now more than 20,000 people visit it every day. Bill is a schoolboy and a business man as well. He usually gets up at six o’clock and looks at his emails. Then he goes to school from nine to four. In the evenings, he always works for about four hours on his website. Bill’s next plan is a new website: “At the moment, I’m thinking about a new website on American football, maybe for next year.” And is Bill the same person that he was three years ago? “No, I’m very different now. I have met a lot of interesting people on the website and I have traveled all over the world.” Bill doesn’t know about the future. “Maybe I will sell the websites. I really don’t know. I’ll just wait and see.” When he is 21, Bill will be a millionaire (百万富翁). He always says,”Anything is possible.” 1．How old was Bill when he started the football website for young people? 2．When does Bill usually get up? 3．Is Bill the same person that he was three years ago? 4．What will Bill be when he is 21? Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·湖南省怀化市通道县·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 I am Zhao Fei, a 14-year-old girl. I am a high school student now. It seems that my life has changed a lot in the last few years. For example, I used to have short hair, but now it grows long. I used to be afraid of the sea because I didn’t know how to swim, but now I am a good swimmer in our school. I used to be short, but now I’m tall. As for eating, I used to eat meat but now I eat more vegetables than meat. When I was younger, I didn’t use to read any books, but now I like reading storybooks. When I was in primary school, I used to play volleyball after school, but now I have to go right home and do homework. I used to like math best and I used to be terrified of tests, but now I like all the subjects and never mind tests any more. In the past, I used to have time chatting with my parents, but now I hardly ever chat. I have to study. I miss the old days. 1．What does Zhao Fei’s hair look like now? 2．Why was Zhao Fei afraid of the sea in the past? 3．What kind of books does Zhao Fei like to read now? 4．What subject did Zhao Fei use to like best? 5．Does Zhao Fei miss his/her old days? 主题03 人与社会——人物行为与品质 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·湖南省邵阳市新宁县十校·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题或翻译画线部分。 Yuan Ke works as a food deliveryman (外卖员) in Changsha, Hunan Province. He is a little different from most other food deliverymen. When busy lunchtime comes, Yuan doesn’t pick up paid orders. Instead, he goes to a community canteen (食堂). He picks up food there and delivers it for free to three old people who are living alone. Yuan has been delivering food to the three old people for several months. He doesn’t just bring them food. More importantly, he keeps them company (陪伴). Grandma Shen is one of the three old people that Yuan visits. 她让袁想起了他的祖母. “Grandma Shen often gives me apples and asks me to ride slowly. It makes me feel warm.” Yuan said. Yuan has left the three old people his mobile phone number in case (以防) they need help. “It’s not safe for old people to live alone. If they fall, no one will know. I’m delivering food to the three old people, and I want to help take care of them as much as I can.” Yuan said. 1．Where does Yuan Ke pick up food for the three old people? 2．How long has Yuan Ke been delivering food to the three old people? 3．What do you think of Yuan Ke? 4．英汉互译。她让袁想起了他的祖母。 5．英汉互译。and I want to help take care of them as much as I can. Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·湖南省邵阳市洞口县·期中） 读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 When I was young, I learned lots of Chinese characters (汉字). My parents bought me books with simple Chinese characters. They explained every simple character patiently and made me understand the meaning of each character. My grandfather used to teach Chinese, and he often guided me to write the Chinese character “he” which means “harmony” (和谐) in English. When I was a little older, I often met some difficulties in my life. At home, I often disagreed with my sisters. At school, I sometimes argued with my classmate. When these thing happened, I was asked to think about the word “he” on paper. It shows that peace and harmony are the most valuable things for our Chinese nation. And we should value relationships with others. We should choose to be kind, polite and honest tã families and friends to build harmonious family and social relationships. Now I understand the Chinese character “he” is one of the most important parts of traditional culture. We should have it in our hearts. Harmony is the value that influences the Chinese people’s psychology (心理), thinking style and behavior. 1．Who explained every simple character patiently to the writer? 2．What subject did the writer’s grandfather teach? 3．What was the writer asked to do when arguing with classmates? 4．What value is the harmony? Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·湖南省长沙市明德教育集团·期中）阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Once there were four beggars (乞丐). One day, they met at an old temple at night. They were very upset because none of them had much to eat. The first said, “I only got this piece of meat today.” “I almost got nothing,” the second said, “I just picked up a potato outside the vegetable store during the day.” The third said that all he had was a small bottle of salt. The fourth beggar had not done much better, “I only got some old beans, but they aren’t very nice!” As they sat around the fire, the beggar with only a bottle of salt had a great idea. “Let’s put all our things together and boil them. In this way, we can make a tasty dish and share it.” They all agreed. However, the first beggar thought, “I don’t want to share. I’ll just pretend to throw my meat into the pot. They’ll never know and I’ll eat my meat alone later.” So he pretended to put the meat into the pot. And at the same time the other beggars had similar ideas to his. At that time, the temple was too dark for the beggars to see what the others were doing. Finally, one of them suggested that the dish should be ready and, in turn, each of them helped himself to it. They drank the hot water in silence, learning that selfishness (自私的) doesn’t taste all that good. 1．How did the four beggars feel when they met one day? 2．What did the second beggar get during the day? 3．Who wanted to share with others in the end? 4．What do you learn from the story? 主题04 人与社会——中国文化与景点 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·湖南省岳阳市汨罗市·期中） 阅读短文, 然后根据短文内容，简要回答下列问题。 In the middle of the Xiangjiang River, the Orange Isle named for its rich oranges rides through the center of the river from south to north, meeting the Yuelu Mountain in the west and neighboring the ancient Changsha in the east. It has been known for its beautiful scenery (风景) and long history since ancient times. The Statue (雕像) of Mao Zedong in Youth at the head of Orange Isle is the largest artistic statue of Chairman Mao in China. With the strong visual (视觉的) effects, it is also a landmark building of the Orange Isle. Pei Gong Pavilion (亭) was built in the middle of Orange Isle by Pei Xiu, the chancello (宰相) of the late Tang Dynasty when he was an official in Changsha.Standing on the pavilion, you can overlook the Yuelu Mountain in the distance. Also, you can rest on the chair and enjoy the view of the surging Xiangjiang River. Jiangshen Temple is in the tail of the Orange Isle. Founded in the Liang Dynasty of the Six Dynasties (AD 222—589), it was built by the Changsha people to honor the God of the River in ancient times. When people walk into the temple, the old Hunan-style buildings seem to make people travel through thousands of years. Gongji Tower, located on the north side of Jiangshen Temple, is the tallest ancient building on the Orange Isle. In the past, Changsha people would climb here in winter to watch the wonderful scenery of “Eight Views of Hunan”, “Dusk Snow on the River”. Climbing up the Gongji Tower and looking at both sides of the Xiangjiang River, you can enjoy the beauty of “Mountains, Waters, Isles and the City” in Changsha. 1．What has the Orange Isle been famous for? 2．Where is the Statue of Chairman Mao? 3．Is Pei Gong Pavilion in the tail of the Orange Isle? 4．Why did Changsha people build Jiangshen Temple? Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·湖南省长沙市浏阳市·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Fujian Tulou is a kind of house in the mountain areas of Fujian Province. It is known as the Ancient Oriental (东方的) Castle. Forty-six Fujian Tulou places were added to the World Heritage List (世界文化遗产名录) in 2008. Fujian Tulou is usually a large, enclosed earthen building with thick earth walls. Although they look similar to each other, every Tulou is special. Most of the buildings, usually three to four floors, are like a circle, but some are like a rectangle (矩形). The design of Tulou follows the traditional Chinese house idea of “closed outside and open inside”. Jiqing Building, built in 1419, is the oldest circular Tulou in Yongding District, Longyan, Fujian. Hegui Building in Nanjing county is the tallest rectangular Tulou in the province. It is 21.5 meters high. Tulou was a great place for people there to protect themselves. While Tulou means “earthen buildings” in Chinese, the buildings were made of far more than just mud (泥). People used local river stones, bamboo, sand and lime (石灰) to build them, as well. In ancient times, the buildings also included strong gates, water wells and tunnels (地道) for running away. Tulou is like a village. Although the families who live there have their own rooms, they often get together in the central yard for ceremonies (庆典). People who live in Tulou are mostly Hakka (客家人). And Tulou can be seen in many places. Besides Fujian Province, the buildings are also seen in Guangdong Province and Jiangxi Province. While the buildings are now open to tourists, there are still people living in them. 1．Is Jiqing Building like a rectangle? 2．What were Tulou buildings made of? 3．In China, where can we see Tulou? 4．What do you think of Fujian Tulou? Passage 3 （22-23九年级上·湖南省雅礼集团·期中） 阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Have you heard of the old tea forests of Jingmai Mountain? The mountain is in the city of Pu’er, Yunnan province, and it recently became part of the UNESCO World Heritage List (《世界遗产名录》) on September 17th. The area includes nine villages, three old tea farms and three forests. In the tenth century, the ancestors (祖先) of the Blang people (布朗族) came to the mountain. They discovered wild tea trees and started to produce tea from them. Later, the Dai and some other ethnic groups (少数民族) also came to live here. Their colorful cultures added even more charm to the area. Here, the local people hold important festivals. For example, the Shankang Festival of the Blang people honors their “tea ancestors”. Another example is the Water Festival of the Dai people. During these festivals, they give their thanks to the tea trees. They also seek blessings (祝福) for the tea forests. In Blang culture, they believe that every tea tree has a spirit. For this reason, the locals do not use chemicals on their tea trees. They depend on nature to produce good tea. In this place, the mountain nurtures (滋养) tea and tea nurtures people. Tea is an important part of the locals’ lives. They are thankful for the gifts from nature! 1．Where is Jingmai Mountain? 2．Who were the first people to come to Jingmai Mountain? 3．How do the Blang people honor their “tea ancestors”? 4．Why don’t the Blang people use chemicals on tea trees? 主题01 人与社会——人物故事 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·湖南省长沙市一中集团·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Inspired by Marco Polo, who traveled to China along the ancient Silk Road in 1275, an Italian hiker called Vienna Cammarota set off from Venice in 2022 to retrace (重走) the route on foot and she arrived in China 2 years later. She says that Marco Polo provided detailed descriptions of ancient China and she hopes to see more of modern China by following in Marco Polo’s footsteps. She first spent a few days in the ancient city of Kashgar. She learnt about tea culture in a century­-old teahouse. She also tried making naan bread (馕). Starting from Kashgar, she will go on a 15­-month cultural journey across China and explore over 30 cities in 17 provinces and autonomous regions. Her journey will end in Beijing to mark the 750th anniversary of Marco Polo’s arrival in China. Cammarota says hiking is her passion. Only with a simple backpack and two trekking poles (徒步杖), she has covered more than 20, 000 kilometers. She says she sometimes felt upset and wanted to give up everything, but fortunately, these feelings never lasted long and she always found a way to overcome the difficulties. In her time of need, she has often received kindness and friendliness from strangers. Her goal is to experience the great culture and development of China. It is such a meaningful journey. It shows a real and modern China to the West. It also promotes the dialogue and understanding between the East and the West. 1．When did Cammarota reach China? 2．What did Cammarota do in the city of Kashgar? 3．Where will be Cammarota’s last stop in China? 4．Did Cammarota always feel upset for a long time? 5．How do you like Cammarota’s journey? Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·湖南省株洲市六校联考·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 A video of a 17-year-old blind girl playing Betthoven’s Pathetique Sonata (《悲怆奏鸣曲》) in an international youth piano competition in Shanghai was popular online. Xiong Linghao started learning the piano at the age of 6. Her favorite star is Beethoven, who began to have hearing problems in his 20s and later went completely deaf. Their physical problems led both of them to build a connection with the world through music. Xiong lost her eyesight because of a medical accident when she was a baby. Her mother discovered her daughter had a talent for music early in her childhood. When she was three, she could play children’s songs on a small electric piano at home. “The piano is my best friend,” said Xiong. “The piano has always been with me. Also, it brings pleasure into my life and gives me courage.” Learning to play the piano is not easy for blind people. At first, her teacher helped her place her hands and fingers correctly. “Repeated practice is key because I need muscle (肌肉) memory to find the right keys.” she explained. Her dream is to get into a university in Beijing and give a music performance or music production. “If I could see for three days,” Xiong said, “I would wee how I look, prepare a big meal for my parents and get around in the places I’ve been to hundreds of times. Also, I’d like to see with my eyes what the piano that has been with me for more than ten years looks like.” she said. 1．When did Xiong Linghao start learning the piano? 2．How did Xiong Linghao connect with the world? 3．Why does Xiong Linghao consider the piano as her best friend? 4．In your opinion, what made Xiong Linghao excellent? Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·湖南省岳阳市临湘市·期中） 阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容简要回答问题。 Liu proves herself again Who is the best female (女性的) table tennis player in China? It is probably Liu Shiwen. Liu Shiwen was born on April 12, 1991 in Fushun, Liaoning. Her hobbies are watching US TV shows and learning English. Her best table tennis skill is backhand (反手击球) instead of forehand. On Oct 20th, Liu won her fifth singles title (单打冠军) at the Women’s World Cup in Chengdu, Sichuan province. She is the first person in history to win so many titles at this event. “It’s very important for me,” Liu said. “I won four titles before when I was much younger. I had no fear at all.” At 28 years old, Liu is now under greater pressure. She won the world championship (世界锦标赛), but then lost several tour matches (巡回赛). She needed to prove herself once again. She was able to do so in the end. Her secret was to not think about her losses. “I just played the game like it was the world championships or even the Olympics,” Liu said. 1．Where was Liu Shiwen born? 2．Does Liu Shiwen play ping-pong by forehand? 3．How many single titles have Liu Shiwen got? 4．When did Liu Shiwen get the world championship? 5．What do you think of Liu Shiwen? 主题02 人与社会——文化与传统 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·湖南省花垣县华鑫学校·期中） Tea, coffee and cola are three major drinks all over the world. Tea is drunk by the largest number of people in the world. ④Tea, silk and porcelain (瓷器) began to be known by the world over a thousand years ago and has been an important Chinese export (出口商品) since then. ⑤茶有4000多年的历史 and China is home to tea. In ancient China, tea was used as a kind of medicine, while nowadays people drink tea daily. Longjing, Pu’er, Wulong and Tieguanyin are all famous tea. Thanks to the mild climate and rich soil in Fujian, Zhejiang and Yunnan, tea is produced mainly in these provinces. The word for tea in different languages came from Chinese, like “cha’i” in Russian. And the Japanese character for tea is written exactly the same as it is in Chinese. Over the past centuries, Chinese people have developed their unique (独特的) tea culture, which includes tea planting, tea leaves picking, tea making, tea drinking and so on. 1．What are three major drinks around the world? 2．Why is tea produced mainly in Fujian, Zhejiang and Yunnan? 3．Have Chinese people developed their unique tea culture over the past centuries? 4．请将④处句子翻译为中文 5．请将⑤处句子翻译为英文 6．根据短文内容判断正误，正确填T，错误填F。 The Japanese character for tea is written exactly different from it is in Chinese. Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·湖南省永州市冷水滩区·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The word “cartoon” came from Italian. It first referred to the picture before actual (真实的) drawing on the wall. In the middle 19th century, it came into English. Since the 1840s, it has also come to mean any drawing that is humorous, satirical (讽刺的) or showing an opinion. It usually appears in a newspaper and magazine, with or without short tests. Today cartoons are a part of the daily lives of most people. People of all ages, especially young children enjoy all kinds of cartoons in newspapers and magazines, or television and at the movies. Cartoons not only show their life, but help form it. They have set the style for clothing, food, manner and many other things. They have supplied ideas to plays, movies and television series and so on. Names or words form cartoon series have also come into modern languages. Many cartoonists (漫画家) draw with special pens. All cartoonists use pencils to draw cartoons nowadays. Surely, computers are especially effective for the making of animated cartoons. This helps us to enjoy more lively cartoons. 1．Which language did the word “cartoon” come from? 2．What did “cartoon” first mean? 3．Do people like cartoons? 4．Why do people like cartoons? 5．How are computers special in making animated cartoons? Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·湖南省常德市澧县·期中） 阅读下面短文，按要求完成各小题。 (1—3 根据短文内容回答问题；4—5 英汉互译。请把答案按要求写在指定位置。) In the middle of the Xiangjiang River, the Orange Isle named for its rich oranges rides through the center of the river from south to north, meeting the Yuelu Mountain in the west and neighboring the old Changsha in the east. It has been known for its beautiful scenery (风景) and long history since old times. The Statue (雕像) of Mao Zedong in Youth at the head of Orange Isle is the largest artistic statue of Chairman Mao in China. Pei Gong Pavilion (亭) was built in the middle of Orange Isle by Pei Xiu, the chancellor (宰相) of the late Tang Dynasty when he was an official in Changsha. Jiangshen Temple is in the tail of the Orange Isle. 4. 它是由长沙人民建造的 to honor the God of the River in ancient times. When people walk into the temple, 5. the old Hunan buildings seem to make people travel through thousands of years. Gongji Tower, located on the north side of Jiangshen Temple, is the tallest old building on the Orange Isle. Climbing up the Gongji Tower, you can enjoy the beauty of “Mountains, Waters, Isles and the City” in Changsha. 1．What has the Orange Isle been famous for? 2．Where is the Statue of Chairman Mao? 3．What can you see if you climb up the Gongji Tower? 4． 5． 主题03 人与自我——个人成长与生活技能 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·湖南省长沙市雅礼集团·期中） 阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 As I stepped into the ninth grade, I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders (肩膀). The pressure from schoolwork was like. a heavy rock for me. I was too busy with study all the time. At first, I often stayed awake at night, my mind racing with thoughts of tests. I felt stressed out. My grades began to drop, and I felt unconfident. I decided to take control of my situation. I started by creating a study timetable. It balanced (平衡) my time between schoolwork and leisure(休闲). A few days later, I reached out to my teachers for help, which was a big step for me, and it made a world of difference. Slowly, the rock of anxiety (焦虑) began to lift. I found that by breaking down my tasks into smaller, double pieces, I could get them done one by one. I learned the importance of planning time and asking for help when needed. My grades improved, and more importantly, my confidence grew. Through this experience, I’ve discovered my ability to work under pressure. I’ve come to understand that it’s okay to ask for help and that facing challenges bravely is the best way to overcome (克服) them. Now, as I look back, I see that the biggest challenge wasn’t just about my grades or my study habits. I’ve learned that with every challenge, there’s a chance for growth. And that’s a lesson I’ll carry with, not just through high school, but for the rest of my life. 1．What was the pressure from schoolwork like for the writer? 2．How did the writer start to take control of his situation? 3．Could the writer finish the tasks by breaking them down into pieces? 4．What is the best way to overcome challenges in the writer’s opinion? 5．What challenge are you facing now? Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·湖南省长沙市长郡集团·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 George is a 15-year-old middle school student. He didn’t use to be interested in English. When he started taking English seriously in Grade Nine, he noticed that his grammar was a serious problem. He couldn’t understand the sentences because of the grammar. To fix this, he created a study plan to improve his grammar. He started by reviewing the basic grammar rules. He realized that he was poor in grammar because he never really understood the rules. For example, he would often mix up verb tenses (时态). To deal with this, he spent a few weeks just going over the basics. It was a little boring at first, but it made a great difference. One of the turning points for him was when he began keeping a grammar diary. Whenever he made a mistake, he would write it down along with the correct usage. He remembers one time, he kept confusing the past perfect tense with the simple past. Writing out the differences and practicing sentences in his diary helped him internalize (内化) the rules. After a long time of hard work, George has made great progress in grammar. Now he has a better understanding of English grammar. He can understand different tenses, parts of speech and sentence structures (结构) better. He can also find out and correct the mistakes easily. He likes English a lot now and he is sure that he will get better at English. In fact, to get better at anything, one needs to find what one is not good at and deal with it head-on. Remember, challenges are also chances. They are chances for you to get better. 1．Why couldn’t George understand the sentences? 2．Was it useful for George to review the grammar rules? 3．How did George deal with the mistakes? 4．What does George think of English now? 5．What is the passage mainly about? Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·湖南省郴州市苏仙区·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题或翻译画线部分。 When I was young, I learned lots of Chinese characters (汉字). My parents bought me books with simple Chinese characters. They explained every simple character patiently and made me understand the meaning of each character. My grandfather used to teach Chinese, and he often guided me to write the Chinese character “he” which means “harmony” (和谐) in English. When I was a little older, I often met some difficulties in my life. At home, I often disagreed with my sisters. ①在学校，我曾经与同学争吵。 When these things happened, I was asked to think about the word “he” on paper. It shows that peace and harmony are the most valuable things for Chinese nation. And we should value (重视) relationships with others. We should choose to be kind, polite and honest with families and friends to build harmonious family and social relationships. ②Now I understand the Chinese character “he” is one of the most important parts of traditional culture. We should have it in our hearts. Harmony is the value (价值观) that influences the Chinese people’s psychology (心理), thinking style and behavior. 1．Who explained every simple character patiently to the writer? 2．What was the writer asked to do when arguing with classmates? 3．What value is the harmony? 4．将文中画线句子①译成英文。 5．将文中画线句子②译成中文。 主题04 人与自我——社会现象与人际交往 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·湖南省怀化市·期中） 阅读短文，并按要求完成下面小题。 Have you ever met a person who is like the people I’ll mention below? They have a very poor sense (感觉) of direction. When they are on the street, they can’t tell the east from the west or the south from the north. Certainly, they can ask others for help. But I have to say that asking the way in an impolite way can “give” people a bad feeling. One day I was stopped by a man. He asked, “Where is the Wisdom Building?” To be honest, I wasn’t very happy about what he did. Why couldn’t he ask in a more polite way? With a little bad impression made by his words, I didn’t pay much attention to the place where he wanted to go and gave him the wrong answer. Just as I walked on only a few steps, I realized that he had asked the way to my office building! But I had no time to turn back and look for him. I rushed to meet with someone at my office and I didn’t want to keep him waiting. When I got to my office, the man I would meet with hadn’t come. 他说他迷路了。 And he might be late on the phone. About an hour later, he arrived. He was just the man who asked the way! After saying sorry to the man for what I had done, I saw the man’s face turned red and he said, “I should have said sorry to you first. That was my mistake...” 1．Where did the man want to go? 2．What did the writer think of the man on the street? 3．Did the man apologize (道歉) at last? 4．请将画线部分的英文译成中文。 5．请将画线部分的中文译成英文。 Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·湖南省湘潭市岳塘区·期中） 阅读下面的材料，然后根据材料内容回答问题。 Once a young man was traveling on a bike. He went a long way. At noon he felt very hungry. He wanted very much to find a restaurant to have a meal there, but he didn’t know where to find one. Just then an old woman was coming. “Maybe she knows,” he thought. So he camp up to her and asked, “Hey, where is the nearest restaurant?” “Sorry, I don’t know, young man.” The young man was just going away when he heard the woman’s voice. “Oh, yes, young man, you’ve just dropped something.” The young man turned back and asked, “What have I dropped?” “You’ve dropped your manners(礼貌). ” The young man was embarrassed (尴尬的) and asked the old woman politely and the old woman helped him. 1．How did the young man travel? (no more than 2 words ) 2．What did he want to do at once? ( no more than 4 words ) 3．Why didn’t the old woman tell the young man where the restaurant was?(no more than 4 words) 4．Did the old woman help him at last?(no more than 4 words) 5．What lesson(教训) can we get from the passage?(no more than 7 words) Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·湖南省娄底市市直学校联考·期中） 阅读下面的短文，按要求完成后面各个小题。 Can you imagine how popular the Village Basketball Association (联赛)—Village BA is? Even the famous basketball player Yao Ming said he was not sure if he could get a seat. Nearly 30,000 people crowded at Taipan village in Guizhou to watch the Village BA on March 25, 2023. It was reported that the needs for hotels, restaurants and markets in Taipan was 11 times higher than the week before this event. It also got great attention on the Internet. Four teams competed in this year’s finals (决赛). Team Tongren beat Team Bijie 57-50 to finish third. Team Qiandongnan beat Team Zunyi 68-65 to be the winner. Especially, most players from local villages and nearby cities are unprofessional. Not only could fans enjoy wonderful matches and local snacks, but also they could enjoy performances by local dancers and other cultural activities. Many people even didn’t dare to go to the toilet because their seats would be taken by others right away. As a part of the local Chi Xin Festival, the Village BA is one of the most grassroots (草根) sports whose birth place is Taipan. Since 2016, the local government has done its part to support its development. “组织这样的一次活动是不容易的。But we attract more and more visitors and everything is becoming better here.” said Liu Shangbo, a local sports worker. 1．Where was the Village BA held on March 25, 2023? 2．Which team won the Village BA in this year’s finals? 3．What do you think of the Village BA? 4．将短文中划线的句子翻译成中文。 5．将短文中划线的句子翻译成英文。 主题05 人与自然——动物及环境保护 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·湖南省长沙市雅礼集团·期中）阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Sloths are the slowest mammals (哺乳动物) on the earth. It takes a full minute for a slot h to move 6 feet (about 1.83 meters) across the ground. You probably couldn’t move that slowly if you tried! The sloth’s body is about 2 feet long. It has long legs, and curved claws (弯曲的爪子) that are 3 to 4 inches long. Their claws and their long legs help them climb trees and hang from tree branches (树枝). They spend almost their whole lives hanging from tree branches. The life of a sloth is not very exciting. Sloths have a round head, small ears, a short tail, and sad- looking eyes set in a dark-colored “mask”. The shape of a sloth’s mouth makes it look like it is always smiling. It has extra bones in its neck that make it possible for it to turn its head almost all the way around. Sloths are home to other plants. Small plants grow on the sloth’s fur (毛皮), making the animals appear to be green. This green color makes it hard to see the sloths in the forest. Insects also live on the sloth’s fur. Maybe the sloths move so little that the small insects don’t even know they are animals. Giant sloths which have the size of elephants once lived in many places on earth, including North America. Today, they can only be found in the tropical (热带的) forests of Central and South America. They eat leaves and berries. A sloth can stick its tongue out 12 inches. Maybe they developed this skill so they wouldn’t have to move to reach the leaves and berries around their resting place. However, many tropical forests are disappearing, along with the sloths that live there. It would be a sad thing if these fascinating little animals disappear. 1．How long does it take for a sloth to move 6 feet across the ground? 2．What can sloths do with their long legs and curved claws? 3．Can the sloths be easily seen in the forest? 4．Where does the Giant sloths live today? 5．What can people do to prevent sloths from disappearing? Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·湖南省永州市冷水滩区第十六中学·期中） 阅读简答 Pandas look very cute, and they are our national treasures. However, there are fewer than 2,000 pandas in the wild. People are working to raise the number. Qian Qian is a baby panda. She lives at Chengdu Panda Base, in China. She stars in a new IMAX movie. It is called Pandas. The film follows Qian Qian as she goes into the mountains for the first time. The film is directed (导演) by Drew Fellman. He tells TFK his favorite thing about pandas is how they smell. “They smell like bamboo ice cream,” he says. He also says that pandas are quite fast. The movie is narrated (作旁白, 讲述) by Frozen star Kristen Bell. It hit theaters on April 6.” 1．What’s the number of pandas in the wild at the moment? 2．Who star the movie Pandas? 3．How do pandas run? 4．What is Drew Fellman’s favorite thing about pandas? 5．When did the IMAX movie hit theaters? Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·湖南省长沙市浏阳市初级青草中学·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Growing up in a village in Sichuan, 26-year-old Zheng Huan has a deep love for nature. “Sunshine, fresh air, water, all kinds of plants and animals. They are the most valuable things on our planet. However, without a price tag (标签) on them, not many people have realized this,” Zheng said. “What’s more, climate (气候) change is influencing the environment around us.” Zheng decided to make a change. She set up an organization. She works with game companies, artists and programmers to make climate change a thing that can be seen, felt and dealt with. Zheng has been working on a game called Guardians of Earth. Players take pictures of different things in nature to get points. One teenager said, “The game has changed my ideas toward plants and animals. They have all become alive and meaningful to me because now I know them.” Another project is digital (数字的) artworks about climate change. She invited artists to create pieces based on the book AI 2041 which talks about how AI will influence the environment in the future. “Paintings are a direct form of art and online paintings can reach more people in a shorter time,” Zheng said. “I want to communicate climate change in beautiful and lively ways to increase people’s understanding of nature,” she added. Zheng’s work has gotten wide attention and praises. She has been taking part in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (会议) since 2016. “I hope one day climate change will become old ideas—like something that is rooted (扎根) in people’s hearts,” she once said. 1．How old is Zheng Huan ? 2．Did Zheng Huan set up a game to make climate change a thing that could be seen, felt and dealt with? 3．What is the book AI 2041 about? 4．How does Zheng Huan want to increase people’s understanding of nature ? 5．When did ZhengHuan take part in the United Nations Climate Change Conference for the first time? / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题07 任务型阅读 主题01 人与自我——个人成长 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·湖南省长沙市明德教育集团·期中） 阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 On my 35th birthday, I gave myself my first skateboard (滑板). Most of my friends and family thought the girl was crazy, but only I knew why. Two years ago, I accidentally fell down a 12-meter waterfall and broke the pelvis (骨盆). I used to be thought of using the wheelchair for good, but one year’s professional training made it possible for me to walk miles. Therefore, physical activities became even more important in my life. So why not make it enjoyable? I’ve wanted to learn to skateboard since I was a kid, but all of my time went into dancing. One day, I met some of the members of GRLSWIRL, a skateboarding club. This club was amazing. Even though everyone there was better than me, they were happy to help and excited to see me overcome (克服) challenges. For me, the biggest challenge was overcoming my PTSD (创伤后应激障碍). Falling is a huge part of skateboarding, but because of that accident, it was really hard for me to make it. However, when I tried again and again, I was not afraid of falling any more. The more I skateboarded, the better my body and mind felt. Although I started it for treatment, I never imagined it would open up a new world for me. 1．What happened to the writer two years ago? 2．Did the writer use to skateboard before 35 years old? 3．Why did the writer think the skateboarding club was amazing? 4．How did the writer overcome his PTSD of falling? 5．What influence did skateboard bring to the writer? 【答案】1．She accidentally fell down a 12-meter waterfall and broke the pelvis. 2．No. 3．Because everyone (there) was happy to help and excited to see her overcome challenges. 4．By trying again and again. 5．The more she skateboarded, the better her body and mind felt. /It opened up a new world for her. 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者因身体原因以为永远要坐在轮椅上，但自从学了滑板，自己身心感觉很愉快，滑板为她打开了一个新世界。 1．根据第二段“Two years ago, I accidentally fell down a 12-meter waterfall and broke the pelvis.”可知，作者两年前，不小心从一个12米高的瀑布上摔下来，摔断了骨盆。故填She accidentally fell down a 12-meter waterfall and broke the pelvis. 2．根据第一段“ On my 35th birthday, I gave myself my first skateboard.”可知，作者35岁生日那天，她给自己第一块滑板，所以，35岁之前她没使用过滑板。故填No. 3．根据第三段“Even though everyone there was better than me, they were happy to help and excited to see me overcome challenges.”可知，尽管那里的每个人都比作者好，但他们很高兴帮助她，并很高兴看到她克服挑战，所以俱乐部很棒。故填Because everyone (there) was happy to help and excited to see her overcome challenges. 4．根据第三段“However, when I tried again and again, I was not afraid of falling any more.”可知，作者是经过一次又一次地尝试克服了创伤后应激障碍的。故填By trying again and again. 5．根据第三段“The more I skateboarded, the better my body and mind felt. Although I started it for treatment, I never imagined it would open up a new world for me.”可知，作者玩滑板的次数越多，身心感觉就越好。虽然她是为了治疗而开始的，但却从未想过滑板会给她打开一个新的世界。所以，滑板给作者带来了很大的影响。故填The more she skateboarded, the better her body and mind felt. /It opened up a new world for her. Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·湖南省岳阳市云溪区八校·期中） 阅读短文，然后根据短文内容，简要回答下列问题。 Little Bob was born in a poor village in New York. His father has been ill for a long time and can not do any housework at all. Bob’s mother is very busy with the housework besides working. Bob understands how hard his mother works, and he always helps her with some housework. Though he has too much housework to do, his mother is still very strict with him. There are some family rules for Bob. He must take good care of his things in his room and keep them tidy. If he makes them dirty, he must clean them up at once. He is allowed to keep a parrot, a cat and a dog, but he must feed them often and give them water by himself every day. After school, he is allowed to play with his pets for a short time. As for his clothes, he isn’t allowed to choose his own clothes. When his clothes are dirty, he should wash them by himself. On school nights, he can’t go out alone and only on weekends, he is allowed to watch TV. Sometimes Bob hates the rules so much that he wants to break them, but he thinks the rules his mother has made are good for him, so he faithfully obeys them. 1．Where was Bob born? 2．What should Bob do when his things are dirty? 3．What is Bob allowed to do after school? 4．Is Bob allowed to choose his own clothes? 5．When is Bob allowed to watch TV? 【答案】1．In a poor village in New York. 2．He must clean them up at once. 3．He is allowed to play with his pets for a short time. 4．No, he isn’t. 5．Only on weekends. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章主要介绍了鲍勃的家规。 1．根据第一段“Little Bob was born in a poor village in New York.”可知，鲍勃出生在纽约一个贫穷的村庄，故填In a poor village in New York. 2．根据第二段“If he makes them dirty, he must clean them up at once.”可知，如果他把东西弄脏了，他必须马上清理干净，故填He must clean them up at once. 3．根据第三段“After school, he is allowed to play with his pets for a short time.”可知，放学后，他被允许和他的宠物玩一小段时间，故填He is allowed to play with his pets for a short time. 4．根据第四段“As for his clothes, he isn’t allowed to choose his own clothes.”可知，他不被允许选择自己的衣服，故填No, he isn’t. 5．根据最后一段“On school nights, he can’t go out alone and only on weekends, he is allowed to watch TV.”可知，只有在周末，他才被允许看电视，故填Only on weekends. Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·湖南省邵阳市新邵县·期中） Kevin White is a 9-year-old boy from Salt Lake City. He began going to school two years ago, but he couldn’t take the bus or walk to school with other kids, because he has a serious illness. His parents have to drive him to school each day. When he heard that a service dog could help him to take the bus, he really wanted to get one at once. However, it was difficult for his parents to pay so much money. So Kevin thought of an idea to make money by selling vegetables. After Kevin told his father what he thought, his father helped him grow vegetables in their yard. To let people know about Kevin’s story, Kevin’s dad wrote an article online about what happened to Kevin and what he wanted to do. This story touched many people’s hearts and they wanted to give Kevin a hand. Kevin’s vegetables were sold out quickly. People even asked Kevin to sell vegetables for them. With the help of these kind people, Kevin has raised over 21,000 dollars in all. Kevin said he would use the money to buy a service dog and give the money left to other children in need. 1．How old is Kevin? 2．Why couldn’t he take the bus or walk to school with other kids? 3．What was Kevin’s idea to make money? 4．Who wrote an article about Kevin’s story online? 5．How much money has Kevin raised? 【答案】1．9/9 years old. 2．Because he has a serious illness. 3．By selling vegetables. 4．Kevin’s dad. 5．Over 21,000 dollars. 【导语】本文主要介绍了因为凯文有严重的疾病而不能和其他孩子一起乘坐校车，后来他通过卖菜来筹集资金买了一条服务犬帮助他去学校上学，而他把剩下的钱捐给了有需要的孩子。 1．根据第一段“Kevin White is a 9-year-old boy from Salt Lake City.”可知，Kevin 9岁了。故填9/9 years old. 2．根据第一段“he couldn’t take the bus or walk to school with other kids, because he has a serious illness.”可知，Kevin因为患有严重的疾病，不能和其他孩子一起乘坐校车或步行上学。故填Because he has a serious illness. 3．根据第二段“Kevin thought of an idea to make money by selling vegetables.”及下文可知，Kevin通过卖蔬菜来筹钱。故填By selling vegetables. 4．根据第三段“Kevin’s dad wrote an article online about what happened to Kevin and what he wanted to do.”可知，Kevin的爸爸在网上写了一篇关于Kevin的文章。故填Kevin’s dad. 5．根据最后一段“Kevin has raised over 21,000 dollars in all.”可知，Kevin总共筹集了超过21,000 美元。故填Over 21,000 dollars. 主题02 人与自我——个人成长与生活技能 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·湖南省株洲市天元区天元中学·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Lucy, a nine-year-old little girl, grew up in a small village near a forest. She liked feeding birds bread and knew a lot about them. One summer morning, she was listening to birds’ joyful singing when she heard a sharp whistle (哨声) not far away. It wasn’t a friendly bird’s whistle but a whistle of a person. “Hello, little girl,” a young man greeted cheerfully. Lucy looked up into a face of a tall young man carrying a gun. Then the young man explained that he was a scientist, who collected birds. “Do you put them in a cage?” Lucy asked. “No” he answered slowly, “I shoot them and keep them with special chemicals (药剂). I have over 100 different kinds of birds from all over the United States at home.” Lucy felt surprised to hear that. “I have been looking for a heron (苍鹭) not far from here. It’s a tall, white, strange bird with long thin legs. It often lives at the top of a tall tree. Have you seen it? I will give $ 10 to the person who shows me where the white bird is.” said the man. Lucy’s heart began to beat fast. She knew that strange white bird! She had seen it on the other side of the forest. She remembered how the white bird came flying through the golden air every morning. But Lucy decided not to speak a word. She would not tell the bird’s secret and give its life away. They were good friends. So Lucy shook her head and the young man had to go away disappointedly. 1．Where did Lucy grow up? 2．How did the young man keep the birds? 3．What does the heron look like? 4．What was Lucy’s decision at last? 【答案】1．She grew up in a small village near a forest. 2．He kept the birds with special chemicals. 3．It’s a tall, white, strange bird with long thin legs. 4．She decided not to speak a word about the heron. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。通过讲述家住森林附近的露西用自己的行动保护白鸟的故事，号召大家要保护小动物。 1．根据“Lucy, a nine-year-old little girl, grew up in a small village near a forest.”可知，露西在森林附近的一个小村庄长大。故填She grew up in a small village near a forest. 2．根据“he answered slowly, “I shoot them and keep them with special chemicals.”可知，他把它们射击下来，用特殊的化学物质保存着。故填He kept the birds with special chemicals. 3．根据“It’s a tall, white, strange bird with long thin legs.”可知，这是只高大、白色、奇怪的鸟，有细长的腿。故填It’s a tall, white, strange bird with long thin legs. 4．根据“But Lucy decided not to speak a word. She would not tell the bird’s secret and give its life away.”可知，露西决定不说一个字。故填She decided not to speak a word about the heron. Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·湖南省株洲市株洲星雅实验学校·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Bill is only fifteen years old, but he’s already very rich. Two years ago, Bill began a football website for young people. “I became interested in computers when I was 8 because my father’s job is with computers. As a little boy, I also loved football and so I decided to make a website, especially for people of my age.” Bill started the “Football OK!” website two years ago, and now more than 20,000 people visit it every day. Bill is a schoolboy and a business man as well. He usually gets up at six o’clock and looks at his emails. Then he goes to school from nine to four. In the evenings, he always works for about four hours on his website. Bill’s next plan is a new website: “At the moment, I’m thinking about a new website on American football, maybe for next year.” And is Bill the same person that he was three years ago? “No, I’m very different now. I have met a lot of interesting people on the website and I have traveled all over the world.” Bill doesn’t know about the future. “Maybe I will sell the websites. I really don’t know. I’ll just wait and see.” When he is 21, Bill will be a millionaire (百万富翁). He always says,”Anything is possible.” 1．How old was Bill when he started the football website for young people? 2．When does Bill usually get up? 3．Is Bill the same person that he was three years ago? 4．What will Bill be when he is 21? 【答案】1．Thirteen years old./13. 2．He usually gets up at six o’clock 3．No./No, he isn’t. 4．He will be a millionaire./A millionaire. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了15岁的比尔，两年前建立了一个足球网站，他平日兼顾学习与工作，并预计到21岁时能够成为百万富翁。 1．根据“Bill is only fifteen years old, but he’s already very rich. Two years ago, Bill began a football website for young people.”可知，比尔只有15岁，但他已经很富有了。两年前，比尔为年轻人建立了一个足球网站。由此可推断，比尔13岁时为年轻人建立了一个足球网站。故填Thirteen years old./13. 2．根据“He usually gets up at six o’clock and looks at his emails.”可知，比尔通常六点起床。故填He usually gets up at six o’clock 3．根据“And is Bill the same person that he was three years ago? ‘No, I’m very different now.’”可知，不再是3年前的那个人，故填No./No, he isn’t. 4．根据“When he is 21, Bill will be a millionaire (百万富翁).”可知，当比尔21岁的时候，他就会成为百万富翁。故填He will be a millionaire./A millionaire. Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·湖南省怀化市通道县·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 I am Zhao Fei, a 14-year-old girl. I am a high school student now. It seems that my life has changed a lot in the last few years. For example, I used to have short hair, but now it grows long. I used to be afraid of the sea because I didn’t know how to swim, but now I am a good swimmer in our school. I used to be short, but now I’m tall. As for eating, I used to eat meat but now I eat more vegetables than meat. When I was younger, I didn’t use to read any books, but now I like reading storybooks. When I was in primary school, I used to play volleyball after school, but now I have to go right home and do homework. I used to like math best and I used to be terrified of tests, but now I like all the subjects and never mind tests any more. In the past, I used to have time chatting with my parents, but now I hardly ever chat. I have to study. I miss the old days. 1．What does Zhao Fei’s hair look like now? 2．Why was Zhao Fei afraid of the sea in the past? 3．What kind of books does Zhao Fei like to read now? 4．What subject did Zhao Fei use to like best? 5．Does Zhao Fei miss his/her old days? 【答案】1．She has long hair. 2．Because she didn’t know how to swim./Because she couldn’t swim. 3．She likes reading storybooks. 4．She used to like math best. 5．Yes, she does./Yes. 【导语】本文作者介绍自己现在是高中生了，介绍了她在过去的几年里，发生了很大的变化，包括外貌、饮食习惯和学习习惯等。 1．根据“I used to have short hair, but now it grows long.”可知，她现在留着长发。故填She has long hair. 2．根据“I used to be afraid of the sea because I didn’t know how to swim,”可知，过去她害怕大海是因为她不会游泳。故填Because she didn’t know how to swim./Because she couldn’t swim. 3．根据“but now I like reading storybooks.”可知，她现在喜欢读故事书。故填She likes reading storybooks. 4．根据“I used to like math best”可知，她过去最喜欢数学。故填She used to like math best. 5．根据“I miss the old days.”可知，她很怀念以前的日子。故填Yes, she does./Yes. 主题03 人与社会——人物行为与品质 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·湖南省邵阳市新宁县十校·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题或翻译画线部分。 Yuan Ke works as a food deliveryman (外卖员) in Changsha, Hunan Province. He is a little different from most other food deliverymen. When busy lunchtime comes, Yuan doesn’t pick up paid orders. Instead, he goes to a community canteen (食堂). He picks up food there and delivers it for free to three old people who are living alone. Yuan has been delivering food to the three old people for several months. He doesn’t just bring them food. More importantly, he keeps them company (陪伴). Grandma Shen is one of the three old people that Yuan visits. 她让袁想起了他的祖母. “Grandma Shen often gives me apples and asks me to ride slowly. It makes me feel warm.” Yuan said. Yuan has left the three old people his mobile phone number in case (以防) they need help. “It’s not safe for old people to live alone. If they fall, no one will know. I’m delivering food to the three old people, and I want to help take care of them as much as I can.” Yuan said. 1．Where does Yuan Ke pick up food for the three old people? 2．How long has Yuan Ke been delivering food to the three old people? 3．What do you think of Yuan Ke? 4．英汉互译。她让袁想起了他的祖母。 5．英汉互译。and I want to help take care of them as much as I can. 【答案】1．Yuan Ke picks up food for the three old people at a community canteen. 2．Yuan Ke has been delivering food to the three old people for several months. 3．Yuan Ke is a kind and caring person who does more than his job requires to help others. 4．She reminds Yuan of his grandmother. 5．我想尽我所能帮助照顾他们。 【导语】本文主要介绍了外卖员袁可免费给三位独居老人送午饭，并和这些老人交谈，让这些老人感到温暖。 1．根据“he goes to a community canteen (食堂). He picks up food there and delivers it for free to three old people who are living alone”可知他是去社区食堂取餐。故填Yuan Ke picks up food for the three old people at a community canteen. 2．根据“Yuan has been delivering food to the three old people for several months.”可知他给三个老人送食物已经有几个月了。故填Yuan Ke has been delivering food to the three old people for several months. 3．通读全文可知，他免费给三位独居老人送午饭，并和这些老人交谈，让这些老人感到温暖，可见他是一个善良，有爱心的人。故填Yuan Ke is a kind and caring person who does more than his job requires to help others. 4．句子用一般现在时，主语是she，谓语动词用单三；使某人想起某物：remind sb. of sth.；他的祖母：his grandmother。故填She reminds Yuan of his grandmother. 5．I我；want想要；help帮助；take care of them照顾他们；as much as I can尽我所能。故填：我想尽我所能帮助照顾他们。 Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·湖南省邵阳市洞口县·期中） 读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 When I was young, I learned lots of Chinese characters (汉字). My parents bought me books with simple Chinese characters. They explained every simple character patiently and made me understand the meaning of each character. My grandfather used to teach Chinese, and he often guided me to write the Chinese character “he” which means “harmony” (和谐) in English. When I was a little older, I often met some difficulties in my life. At home, I often disagreed with my sisters. At school, I sometimes argued with my classmate. When these thing happened, I was asked to think about the word “he” on paper. It shows that peace and harmony are the most valuable things for our Chinese nation. And we should value relationships with others. We should choose to be kind, polite and honest tã families and friends to build harmonious family and social relationships. Now I understand the Chinese character “he” is one of the most important parts of traditional culture. We should have it in our hearts. Harmony is the value that influences the Chinese people’s psychology (心理), thinking style and behavior. 1．Who explained every simple character patiently to the writer? 2．What subject did the writer’s grandfather teach? 3．What was the writer asked to do when arguing with classmates? 4．What value is the harmony? 【答案】1．The writer’s parents. 2．He taught Chinese. 3．He/She was asked to think about the word “he” on paper. 4．Harmony is the value that influences the Chinese people’s psychology, thinking style and behavior. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者的父母耐心地向作者解释了每一个简单的汉字，以及讲述了汉字“和”的真正含义。 1．根据第一段“My parents bought me books with simple Chinese characters. They explained every simple character patiently…”可知，是作者的父母给我买了简体中文的书，并且耐心地解释每个汉字。故填The writer’s parents. 2．根据第一段“My grandfather used to teach Chinese”可知作者的爷爷以前是教语文的。故填He taught Chinese. 3．根据第二段“At school, I sometimes argued with my classmate. When these thing happened, I was asked to think about the word “he” on paper.”可知，作者在与同学争论时，他/她被要求思考纸上“和”这个字。故填He/She was asked to think about the word “he” on paper. 4．根据第三段“Harmony is the value that influences the Chinese people’s psychology (心理), thinking style and behavior.”可知，和谐是影响中国人心理、思维方式和行为的价值观。故填Harmony is the value that influences the Chinese people’s psychology, thinking style and behavior. Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·湖南省长沙市明德教育集团·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Once there were four beggars (乞丐). One day, they met at an old temple at night. They were very upset because none of them had much to eat. The first said, “I only got this piece of meat today.” “I almost got nothing,” the second said, “I just picked up a potato outside the vegetable store during the day.” The third said that all he had was a small bottle of salt. The fourth beggar had not done much better, “I only got some old beans, but they aren’t very nice!” As they sat around the fire, the beggar with only a bottle of salt had a great idea. “Let’s put all our things together and boil them. In this way, we can make a tasty dish and share it.” They all agreed. However, the first beggar thought, “I don’t want to share. I’ll just pretend to throw my meat into the pot. They’ll never know and I’ll eat my meat alone later.” So he pretended to put the meat into the pot. And at the same time the other beggars had similar ideas to his. At that time, the temple was too dark for the beggars to see what the others were doing. Finally, one of them suggested that the dish should be ready and, in turn, each of them helped himself to it. They drank the hot water in silence, learning that selfishness (自私的) doesn’t taste all that good. 1．How did the four beggars feel when they met one day? 2．What did the second beggar get during the day? 3．Who wanted to share with others in the end? 4．What do you learn from the story? 【答案】1．They were upset./They felt upset./Upset. 2．He got a potato./A potato. 3．Nobody./No one. 4．We should learn to share./We shouldn’t be selfish. 【导语】本文讲述了四个乞丐因为没有多少食物而感到沮丧，他们同意将各自的食物放到一起煮，但最终谁也没有真正地分享物品，最后只喝到了清汤。 文章告诉我们：我们不应该自私，应该学会分享。 1．根据“They were very upset”可知，他们很沮丧。故填They were upset./They felt upset./Upset. 2．根据“‘I almost got nothing,’ the second said, ‘I just picked up a potato outside the vegetable store during the day.’”可知，第二个乞丐得到一个土豆。故填He got a potato./A potato. 3．通读全文可知，所有乞丐都假装分享，但实际上都没有分享。故填Nobody./No one. 4．根据“They drank the hot water in silence, learning that selfishness (自私) doesn’t taste all that good.”可知，最后因为各自的自私，他们什么也没有吃到，文章告诉我们：我们不应该自私，应该学会分享。故填We should learn to share./We shouldn’t be selfish.（答案合理即可） 主题04 人与社会——中国文化与景点 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·湖南省岳阳市汨罗市·期中） 阅读短文, 然后根据短文内容，简要回答下列问题。 In the middle of the Xiangjiang River, the Orange Isle named for its rich oranges rides through the center of the river from south to north, meeting the Yuelu Mountain in the west and neighboring the ancient Changsha in the east. It has been known for its beautiful scenery (风景) and long history since ancient times. The Statue (雕像) of Mao Zedong in Youth at the head of Orange Isle is the largest artistic statue of Chairman Mao in China. With the strong visual (视觉的) effects, it is also a landmark building of the Orange Isle. Pei Gong Pavilion (亭) was built in the middle of Orange Isle by Pei Xiu, the chancello (宰相) of the late Tang Dynasty when he was an official in Changsha.Standing on the pavilion, you can overlook the Yuelu Mountain in the distance. Also, you can rest on the chair and enjoy the view of the surging Xiangjiang River. Jiangshen Temple is in the tail of the Orange Isle. Founded in the Liang Dynasty of the Six Dynasties (AD 222—589), it was built by the Changsha people to honor the God of the River in ancient times. When people walk into the temple, the old Hunan-style buildings seem to make people travel through thousands of years. Gongji Tower, located on the north side of Jiangshen Temple, is the tallest ancient building on the Orange Isle. In the past, Changsha people would climb here in winter to watch the wonderful scenery of “Eight Views of Hunan”, “Dusk Snow on the River”. Climbing up the Gongji Tower and looking at both sides of the Xiangjiang River, you can enjoy the beauty of “Mountains, Waters, Isles and the City” in Changsha. 1．What has the Orange Isle been famous for? 2．Where is the Statue of Chairman Mao? 3．Is Pei Gong Pavilion in the tail of the Orange Isle? 4．Why did Changsha people build Jiangshen Temple? 【答案】1．Beautiful scenery and long history. 2．At the head of Orange Isle. 3．No, it isn’t. 4．To honor the God of the River 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了长沙的橘子洲的美景。 1．根据“It has been known for its beautiful scenery (风景) and long history since ancient times.”可知，橘子洲头以美丽的风景和悠久的历史闻名。故填Beautiful scenery and long history. 2．根据“The Statue (雕像) of Mao Zedong in Youth at the head of Orange Isle is the largest artistic statue of Chairman Mao in China.”可知，毛泽东雕像位于橘子洲头。故填At the head of Orange Isle. 3．根据“ Pei Gong Pavilion (亭) was built in the middle of Orange Isle by Pei Xiu...”可知，裴公亭不是在橘子州尾部。故填No, it isn’t. 4．根据“... it was built by the Changsha people to honor the God of the River in ancient times.”可知，长沙人民修建江神庙是为了纪念河神。故填To honor the God of the River. Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·湖南省长沙市浏阳市·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Fujian Tulou is a kind of house in the mountain areas of Fujian Province. It is known as the Ancient Oriental (东方的) Castle. Forty-six Fujian Tulou places were added to the World Heritage List (世界文化遗产名录) in 2008. Fujian Tulou is usually a large, enclosed earthen building with thick earth walls. Although they look similar to each other, every Tulou is special. Most of the buildings, usually three to four floors, are like a circle, but some are like a rectangle (矩形). The design of Tulou follows the traditional Chinese house idea of “closed outside and open inside”. Jiqing Building, built in 1419, is the oldest circular Tulou in Yongding District, Longyan, Fujian. Hegui Building in Nanjing county is the tallest rectangular Tulou in the province. It is 21.5 meters high. Tulou was a great place for people there to protect themselves. While Tulou means “earthen buildings” in Chinese, the buildings were made of far more than just mud (泥). People used local river stones, bamboo, sand and lime (石灰) to build them, as well. In ancient times, the buildings also included strong gates, water wells and tunnels (地道) for running away. Tulou is like a village. Although the families who live there have their own rooms, they often get together in the central yard for ceremonies (庆典). People who live in Tulou are mostly Hakka (客家人). And Tulou can be seen in many places. Besides Fujian Province, the buildings are also seen in Guangdong Province and Jiangxi Province. While the buildings are now open to tourists, there are still people living in them. 1．Is Jiqing Building like a rectangle? 2．What were Tulou buildings made of? 3．In China, where can we see Tulou? 4．What do you think of Fujian Tulou? 【答案】1．No, it isn’t. 2．They were made of mud, river stones, bamboo, sand and lime. 3．In Fujian, Guangdong and Jiangxi (Provinces). 4．It’s a great place./It shows Chinese people’s wisdom. 【导语】本文主要介绍了我国福建、广东和江西省独有的土楼建筑。 1．根据“Jiqing Building, built in 1419, is the oldest circular Tulou in Yongding District, Longyan, Fujian.”可知，吉庆土楼是最古老的圆形土楼，不是长方形。故填No, it isn’t. 2．根据“While Tulou means ‘earthen buildings’ in Chinese, the buildings were made of far more than just mud. People used local river stones, bamboo, sand and lime to build them, as well.”可知，土楼是用泥，河石，竹子，沙子和石灰建造。故填They were made of mud, river stones, bamboo, sand and lime. 3．根据“Besides Fujian Province, the buildings are also seen in Guangdong Province and Jiangxi Province.”可知，除了福建省，在广东省和江西省也有土楼建筑。故填In Fujian, Guangdong and Jiangxi (Provinces). 4．开放性作答，言之有理即可。参考答案为It’s a great place./It shows Chinese people’s wisdom. Passage 3 （22-23九年级上·湖南省雅礼集团·期中） 阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Have you heard of the old tea forests of Jingmai Mountain? The mountain is in the city of Pu’er, Yunnan province, and it recently became part of the UNESCO World Heritage List (《世界遗产名录》) on September 17th. The area includes nine villages, three old tea farms and three forests. In the tenth century, the ancestors (祖先) of the Blang people (布朗族) came to the mountain. They discovered wild tea trees and started to produce tea from them. Later, the Dai and some other ethnic groups (少数民族) also came to live here. Their colorful cultures added even more charm to the area. Here, the local people hold important festivals. For example, the Shankang Festival of the Blang people honors their “tea ancestors”. Another example is the Water Festival of the Dai people. During these festivals, they give their thanks to the tea trees. They also seek blessings (祝福) for the tea forests. In Blang culture, they believe that every tea tree has a spirit. For this reason, the locals do not use chemicals on their tea trees. They depend on nature to produce good tea. In this place, the mountain nurtures (滋养) tea and tea nurtures people. Tea is an important part of the locals’ lives. They are thankful for the gifts from nature! 1．Where is Jingmai Mountain? 2．Who were the first people to come to Jingmai Mountain? 3．How do the Blang people honor their “tea ancestors”? 4．Why don’t the Blang people use chemicals on tea trees? 【答案】1．In the city of Pu’er, Yunnan province. 2．The ancestors of the Blang people. 3．By honoring the Shankang Festival. 4．Because they believe that every tea tree has a spirit. 【导语】本文主要介绍了普洱景迈山古茶林的相关内容。 1．根据“The mountain is in the city of Pu’er, Yunnan province...”可知，景迈山位于云南省普洱市。故答案为：In the city of Pu’er, Yunnan province. 2．根据“In the tenth century, the ancestors (祖先) of the Blang people (布朗族) came to the mountain. They discovered wild tea trees and started to produce tea from them.”可知，最先来到景迈山的是布朗族的祖先。故答案为：The ancestors of the Blang people. 3．根据“For example, the Shankang Festival of the Blang people honors their ‘tea ancestors’.”可知，布朗族的山康节是为了纪念他们的“茶祖先”。故答案为：By honoring the Shankang Festival. 4．根据“In Blang culture, they believe that every tea tree has a spirit. For this reason, the locals do not use chemicals on their tea trees.”可知，布朗族的人们认为每棵茶树都有灵魂，所以他们不会给茶树使用化学药品。故答案为：Because they believe that every tea tree has a spirit. 主题01 人与社会——人物故事 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·湖南省长沙市一中集团·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Inspired by Marco Polo, who traveled to China along the ancient Silk Road in 1275, an Italian hiker called Vienna Cammarota set off from Venice in 2022 to retrace (重走) the route on foot and she arrived in China 2 years later. She says that Marco Polo provided detailed descriptions of ancient China and she hopes to see more of modern China by following in Marco Polo’s footsteps. She first spent a few days in the ancient city of Kashgar. She learnt about tea culture in a century­-old teahouse. She also tried making naan bread (馕). Starting from Kashgar, she will go on a 15­-month cultural journey across China and explore over 30 cities in 17 provinces and autonomous regions. Her journey will end in Beijing to mark the 750th anniversary of Marco Polo’s arrival in China. Cammarota says hiking is her passion. Only with a simple backpack and two trekking poles (徒步杖), she has covered more than 20, 000 kilometers. She says she sometimes felt upset and wanted to give up everything, but fortunately, these feelings never lasted long and she always found a way to overcome the difficulties. In her time of need, she has often received kindness and friendliness from strangers. Her goal is to experience the great culture and development of China. It is such a meaningful journey. It shows a real and modern China to the West. It also promotes the dialogue and understanding between the East and the West. 1．When did Cammarota reach China? 2．What did Cammarota do in the city of Kashgar? 3．Where will be Cammarota’s last stop in China? 4．Did Cammarota always feel upset for a long time? 5．How do you like Cammarota’s journey? 【答案】1．In 2024. 2．She learnt about tea culture and tried making naan bread. 3．Beijing. 4．No./No, she didn’t. 5．I think it is meaningful. 【导语】本文主要讲述了意大利的Cammarota徒步重走马可波罗走过的丝绸之路的经过、打算和意义。 1．根据“Inspired by Marco Polo, who traveled to China along the ancient Silk Road in 1275, an Italian hiker called Vienna Cammarota set off from Venice in 2022 to retrace (重走) the route on foot and she arrived in China 2 years later.”可知Cammarota在2024年到达了中国。故填In 2024. 2．根据“She first spent a few days in the ancient city of Kashgar. She learnt about tea culture in a century-old teahouse. She also tried making naan bread (馕).”可知Cammarota在喀什学习了茶文化，尝试做了馕。故填She learnt about tea culture and tried making naan bread. 3．根据“Her journey will end in Beijing to mark the 750th anniversary of Marco Polo’s arrival in China.”可知Cammarota在中国的最后一站是北京。故填Beijing. 4．根据“She says she sometimes felt upset and wanted to give up everything, but fortunately, these feelings never lasted long and she always found a way to overcome the difficulties.”可知Cammarota有时候会感觉到不开心，但是不会持续很长时间，因此此处是否定回答。故填No./No, she didn’t. 5．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：I think it is meaningful. Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·湖南省株洲市六校联考·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 A video of a 17-year-old blind girl playing Betthoven’s Pathetique Sonata (《悲怆奏鸣曲》) in an international youth piano competition in Shanghai was popular online. Xiong Linghao started learning the piano at the age of 6. Her favorite star is Beethoven, who began to have hearing problems in his 20s and later went completely deaf. Their physical problems led both of them to build a connection with the world through music. Xiong lost her eyesight because of a medical accident when she was a baby. Her mother discovered her daughter had a talent for music early in her childhood. When she was three, she could play children’s songs on a small electric piano at home. “The piano is my best friend,” said Xiong. “The piano has always been with me. Also, it brings pleasure into my life and gives me courage.” Learning to play the piano is not easy for blind people. At first, her teacher helped her place her hands and fingers correctly. “Repeated practice is key because I need muscle (肌肉) memory to find the right keys.” she explained. Her dream is to get into a university in Beijing and give a music performance or music production. “If I could see for three days,” Xiong said, “I would wee how I look, prepare a big meal for my parents and get around in the places I’ve been to hundreds of times. Also, I’d like to see with my eyes what the piano that has been with me for more than ten years looks like.” she said. 1．When did Xiong Linghao start learning the piano? 2．How did Xiong Linghao connect with the world? 3．Why does Xiong Linghao consider the piano as her best friend? 4．In your opinion, what made Xiong Linghao excellent? 【答案】1．At the age of 6. 2．She built a connection with the world through music. 3．Because the piano has always been with her and it brings pleasure into her life and gives her courage. 4．Hard-working. 【导语】本文讲述了来自四川绵阳的盲人女孩熊翎好是如何学习贝多芬的精神，不向命运低头，在上海国际青少年钢琴大赛的总决赛上凭肌肉记忆弹奏出《悲怆奏鸣曲》。 1．根据“Xiong Linghao started learning the piano at the age of 6.”可知，熊翎好在六岁的时候开始学习弹钢琴。故填At the age of 6. 2．根据“Their physical problems led both of them to build a connection with the world through music.”可知，她通过音乐和世界取得联系。故填She built a connection with the world through music. 3．根据“The piano has always been with me. Also, it brings pleasure into my life and gives me courage.”可知，因为钢琴一直陪伴着她，给她的生活带来快乐，给她勇气，所以她把钢琴当作最好的朋友。故填Because the piano has always been with her and it brings pleasure into her life and gives her courage. 4．开放题，言之有理即可。根据“Repeated practice is key because I need muscle (肌肉) memory to find the right keys.”可知，我认为是她的辛勤努力让她成功。故填Hard-working. Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·湖南省岳阳市临湘市·期中） 阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容简要回答问题。 Liu proves herself again Who is the best female (女性的) table tennis player in China? It is probably Liu Shiwen. Liu Shiwen was born on April 12, 1991 in Fushun, Liaoning. Her hobbies are watching US TV shows and learning English. Her best table tennis skill is backhand (反手击球) instead of forehand. On Oct 20th, Liu won her fifth singles title (单打冠军) at the Women’s World Cup in Chengdu, Sichuan province. She is the first person in history to win so many titles at this event. “It’s very important for me,” Liu said. “I won four titles before when I was much younger. I had no fear at all.” At 28 years old, Liu is now under greater pressure. She won the world championship (世界锦标赛), but then lost several tour matches (巡回赛). She needed to prove herself once again. She was able to do so in the end. Her secret was to not think about her losses. “I just played the game like it was the world championships or even the Olympics,” Liu said. 1．Where was Liu Shiwen born? 2．Does Liu Shiwen play ping-pong by forehand? 3．How many single titles have Liu Shiwen got? 4．When did Liu Shiwen get the world championship? 5．What do you think of Liu Shiwen? 【答案】1．She was born in Fushun, Liaoning. 2．No, she plays ping-pong by backhand. 3．5./Five. 4．In 2019. 5．She is so great. 【导语】本文主要介绍了著名的乒乓球运动员——刘诗雯。 1．根据 “ Liu Shiwen was born on April 12, 1991 in Fushun, Liaoning.” 可知，刘诗雯出生在辽宁抚顺。故填She was born in Fushun, Liaoning. 2．根据“Her best table tennis skill is backhand (反手击球) instead of forehand.” 可知，刘诗雯是用反手打乒乓球，而不是用正手。故填No, she plays ping-pong by backhand. 3．根据“On Oct 20th, Liu won her fifth singles title (单打冠军) at the Women’s World Cup” 可知，刘诗雯获得了五个单打冠军。故填5./Five. 4．根据“Liu Shiwen was born on April 12, 1991 in Fushun,”及“At 28 years old, Liu is now under greater pressure. She won the world championship” 可知，刘诗雯于1991年出生，28岁时赢得世界锦标赛，当时应该是2019年。故填In 2019. 5．通读全文可知，刘诗雯是一位优秀的乒乓球运动员。故填She is so great. 主题02 人与社会——文化与传统 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·湖南省花垣县华鑫学校·期中） Tea, coffee and cola are three major drinks all over the world. Tea is drunk by the largest number of people in the world. ④Tea, silk and porcelain (瓷器) began to be known by the world over a thousand years ago and has been an important Chinese export (出口商品) since then. ⑤茶有4000多年的历史 and China is home to tea. In ancient China, tea was used as a kind of medicine, while nowadays people drink tea daily. Longjing, Pu’er, Wulong and Tieguanyin are all famous tea. Thanks to the mild climate and rich soil in Fujian, Zhejiang and Yunnan, tea is produced mainly in these provinces. The word for tea in different languages came from Chinese, like “cha’i” in Russian. And the Japanese character for tea is written exactly the same as it is in Chinese. Over the past centuries, Chinese people have developed their unique (独特的) tea culture, which includes tea planting, tea leaves picking, tea making, tea drinking and so on. 1．What are three major drinks around the world? 2．Why is tea produced mainly in Fujian, Zhejiang and Yunnan? 3．Have Chinese people developed their unique tea culture over the past centuries? 4．请将④处句子翻译为中文 5．请将⑤处句子翻译为英文 6．根据短文内容判断正误，正确填T，错误填F。 The Japanese character for tea is written exactly different from it is in Chinese. 【答案】1．Tea, coffee and cola. 2．Because the climate is mild and the soil is rich there. 3．Yes. 4．茶，丝绸，瓷器开始为世界所熟知。 5． Tea has a history of over 4,000 years. 15．F 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国茶的文化，包括中国茶的历史，产地和制作过程。 1．根据“Tea, coffee and cola are three major drinks all over the world.”可知，茶、咖啡和可乐是世界上三种主要的饮料，故填Tea, coffee and cola. 2．根据“Thanks to the mild climate and rich soil in Fujian, Zhejiang and Yunnan, tea is produced mainly in these provinces.”可知，由于福建、浙江和云南气候温和，土壤肥沃，茶叶主要产于这些省份。故填Because the climate is mild and the soil is rich there. 3．根据“Over the past centuries, Chinese people have developed their unique (独特的) tea culture, which includes tea planting, tea leaves picking, tea making, tea drinking and so on.”可知，在过去的几个世纪里，中国人发展了他们独特的茶文化，故填Yes. 4．Tea“茶”，silk“丝绸”，porcelain“瓷器”，作并列主语；began to do sth“开始做某事”，be known by“为人所知”，the world“世界”，故填：茶，丝绸，瓷器开始为世界所熟知。 5．Tea“茶”作主语，have a history of“有……的历史”，主语为第三人称单数，谓语动词用has，over 4,000 years“4000多年”，故填Tea has a history of over 4,000 years。 6．细节理解题。根据“And the Japanese character for tea is written exactly the same as it is in Chinese.”可知，日文的“茶”字和汉字写得一模一样，题干表述不正确，故选F。 Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·湖南省永州市冷水滩区·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 The word “cartoon” came from Italian. It first referred to the picture before actual (真实的) drawing on the wall. In the middle 19th century, it came into English. Since the 1840s, it has also come to mean any drawing that is humorous, satirical (讽刺的) or showing an opinion. It usually appears in a newspaper and magazine, with or without short tests. Today cartoons are a part of the daily lives of most people. People of all ages, especially young children enjoy all kinds of cartoons in newspapers and magazines, or television and at the movies. Cartoons not only show their life, but help form it. They have set the style for clothing, food, manner and many other things. They have supplied ideas to plays, movies and television series and so on. Names or words form cartoon series have also come into modern languages. Many cartoonists (漫画家) draw with special pens. All cartoonists use pencils to draw cartoons nowadays. Surely, computers are especially effective for the making of animated cartoons. This helps us to enjoy more lively cartoons. 1．Which language did the word “cartoon” come from? 2．What did “cartoon” first mean? 3．Do people like cartoons? 4．Why do people like cartoons? 5．How are computers special in making animated cartoons? 【答案】1．Italian. 2．It first referred to the picture before actual drawing on the wall. 3．Yes, they do./Yes. 4．Because cartoons not only show their life, but help form it./Because they have set the style for clothing, food, manner and many other things./Because they have supplied ideas to plays, movies and television series and so on./Because names or words form cartoon series have also come into modern languages. 5．They/Computers are especially effective (for the making of animated cartoons)/(in making animated cartoons). 【导语】本文介绍了“cartoon”这个词的来源以及现在卡通片的情况。 1．根据“The word ‘cartoon’ came from Italian.”可知，“卡通”一词来自意大利语，故填Italian. 2．根据“It first referred to the picture before actual (真实的) drawing on the wall.”可知，它之前最初指的是墙上真实的画，故填It first referred to the picture before actual drawing on the wall. 3．根据“People of all ages, especially young children enjoy all kinds of cartoons”可知，人们喜欢动画片，故填Yes, they do./Yes. 4．根据“Cartoons not only show their life, but help form it. They have set the style for clothing, food, manner and many other things. They have supplied ideas to plays, movies and television series and so on. Names or words form cartoon series have also come into modern languages.”可知，卡通不仅展示了它们的生活，而且帮助它们形成生活。它们为服装、食物、举止和许多其他事情设定了风格。它们为戏剧、电影和电视剧等提供了灵感。动画片中的名字或词语也进入了现代语言，故填Because cartoons not only show their life, but help form it./Because they have set the style for clothing, food, manner and many other things./Because they have supplied ideas to plays, movies and television series and so on./Because names or words form cartoon series have also come into modern languages. 5．根据“Surely, computers are especially effective for the making of animated cartoons. This helps us to enjoy more lively cartoons.”可知，电脑在制作动画片方面尤其有效，这有助于我们欣赏更生动的动画片，故填They/Computers are especially effective (for the making of animated cartoons)/(in making animated cartoons). Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·湖南省常德市澧县·期中） 阅读下面短文，按要求完成各小题。 (1—3 根据短文内容回答问题；4—5 英汉互译。请把答案按要求写在指定位置。) In the middle of the Xiangjiang River, the Orange Isle named for its rich oranges rides through the center of the river from south to north, meeting the Yuelu Mountain in the west and neighboring the old Changsha in the east. It has been known for its beautiful scenery (风景) and long history since old times. The Statue (雕像) of Mao Zedong in Youth at the head of Orange Isle is the largest artistic statue of Chairman Mao in China. Pei Gong Pavilion (亭) was built in the middle of Orange Isle by Pei Xiu, the chancellor (宰相) of the late Tang Dynasty when he was an official in Changsha. Jiangshen Temple is in the tail of the Orange Isle. 4. 它是由长沙人民建造的 to honor the God of the River in ancient times. When people walk into the temple, 5. the old Hunan buildings seem to make people travel through thousands of years. Gongji Tower, located on the north side of Jiangshen Temple, is the tallest old building on the Orange Isle. Climbing up the Gongji Tower, you can enjoy the beauty of “Mountains, Waters, Isles and the City” in Changsha. 1．What has the Orange Isle been famous for? 2．Where is the Statue of Chairman Mao? 3．What can you see if you climb up the Gongji Tower? 4． 5． 【答案】1．It has been famous/known for its beautiful scenery and long history since old times. 2．The Statue of Chairman Mao is at the head of Orange Isle. 3．I can see/enjoy the beauty of “Mountains, Waters, Isles and the City” in Changsha. 4．It was built by the Changsha people 5．这古老的湖南建筑似乎带领人们穿越了数千年。 【导语】本文主要讲述了长沙的橘子洲的美景。 1．根据第一段“It has been known for its beautiful scenery (风景) and long history since old times.”可知，自古以来，橘子洲头以美丽的风景和悠久的历史而闻名。故填It has been famous/known for its beautiful scenery and long history since old times. 2．根据第二段“The Statue (雕像) of Mao Zedong in Youth at the head of Orange Isle”可知，毛泽东雕像位于橘子洲头。故填The Statue of Chairman Mao is at the head of Orange Isle. 3．根据最后一段“Climbing up the Gongji Tower, you can enjoy the beauty of ‘Mountains, Waters, Isles and the City’ in Changsha.”可知，登上公济塔，可以欣赏长沙的“山、水、岛、城”的美景。故填I can see/enjoy the beauty of “Mountains, Waters, Isles and the City” in Changsha. 4．它：it；是由……建造的：be built by；长沙人民：the Changsha people 。结合语境可知，此题为一般过去时的被动语态，主语是it，所以be动词用was。故填It was built by the Changsha people。 5．the old Hunan buildings“这古老的湖南建筑”；seem to“似乎”；make people travel through“带领人们穿越”；thousands of years“数千年”。故填：这古老的湖南建筑似乎带领人们穿越了数千年。 主题03 人与自我——个人成长与生活技能 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·湖南省长沙市雅礼集团·期中） 阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 As I stepped into the ninth grade, I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders (肩膀). The pressure from schoolwork was like. a heavy rock for me. I was too busy with study all the time. At first, I often stayed awake at night, my mind racing with thoughts of tests. I felt stressed out. My grades began to drop, and I felt unconfident. I decided to take control of my situation. I started by creating a study timetable. It balanced (平衡) my time between schoolwork and leisure(休闲). A few days later, I reached out to my teachers for help, which was a big step for me, and it made a world of difference. Slowly, the rock of anxiety (焦虑) began to lift. I found that by breaking down my tasks into smaller, double pieces, I could get them done one by one. I learned the importance of planning time and asking for help when needed. My grades improved, and more importantly, my confidence grew. Through this experience, I’ve discovered my ability to work under pressure. I’ve come to understand that it’s okay to ask for help and that facing challenges bravely is the best way to overcome (克服) them. Now, as I look back, I see that the biggest challenge wasn’t just about my grades or my study habits. I’ve learned that with every challenge, there’s a chance for growth. And that’s a lesson I’ll carry with, not just through high school, but for the rest of my life. 1．What was the pressure from schoolwork like for the writer? 2．How did the writer start to take control of his situation? 3．Could the writer finish the tasks by breaking them down into pieces? 4．What is the best way to overcome challenges in the writer’s opinion? 5．What challenge are you facing now? 【答案】1．The pressure from schoolwork was like a heavy rock for the writer. 2．The writer started by creating a study timetable to balance schoolwork and leisure. 3．Yes, the writer could finish the tasks by breaking them down into smaller pieces. 4．The best way to overcome challenges is to face them bravely and ask for help when needed. 5．At present, the learning challenge I face is effectively managing my time to find a balance between heavy schoolwork and after-school activities. 【导语】本文讲述了一名九年级学生在面临学业压力时，通过制定学习时间表和寻求老师帮助来克服困难的经历。 1．根据“The pressure from schoolwork was like a heavy rock for me.”可知，对作者来说，学业压力就像一块沉重的岩石。故填The pressure from schoolwork was like a heavy rock for the writer. 2．根据“I decided to take control of my situation. I started by creating a study timetable.”可知，作者通过制定一个学习时间表开始控制自己的处境。故填The writer started by creating a study timetable to balance schoolwork and leisure. 3．根据“I found that by breaking down my tasks into smaller, double pieces, I could get them done one by one.”可知，作者能把任务分成小块来完成。故填Yes, the writer could finish the tasks by breaking them down into smaller pieces. 4．根据“I’ve come to understand that it’s okay to ask for help and that facing challenges bravely is the best way to overcome them.”可知，想克服挑战最好的方法是寻求帮助并且勇敢的面对。故填The best way to overcome challenges is to face them bravely and ask for help when needed. 5．根据句意可知，这是一个开放性题目，要求分享自己当前面临的挑战。可以从学习、工作、人际关系或个人成长等方面进行思考，结合自己的实际情况给出具体的例子和感受。故填At present, the learning challenge I face is effectively managing my time to find a balance between heavy schoolwork and after-school activities. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·湖南省长沙市长郡集团·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 George is a 15-year-old middle school student. He didn’t use to be interested in English. When he started taking English seriously in Grade Nine, he noticed that his grammar was a serious problem. He couldn’t understand the sentences because of the grammar. To fix this, he created a study plan to improve his grammar. He started by reviewing the basic grammar rules. He realized that he was poor in grammar because he never really understood the rules. For example, he would often mix up verb tenses (时态). To deal with this, he spent a few weeks just going over the basics. It was a little boring at first, but it made a great difference. One of the turning points for him was when he began keeping a grammar diary. Whenever he made a mistake, he would write it down along with the correct usage. He remembers one time, he kept confusing the past perfect tense with the simple past. Writing out the differences and practicing sentences in his diary helped him internalize (内化) the rules. After a long time of hard work, George has made great progress in grammar. Now he has a better understanding of English grammar. He can understand different tenses, parts of speech and sentence structures (结构) better. He can also find out and correct the mistakes easily. He likes English a lot now and he is sure that he will get better at English. In fact, to get better at anything, one needs to find what one is not good at and deal with it head-on. Remember, challenges are also chances. They are chances for you to get better. 1．Why couldn’t George understand the sentences? 2．Was it useful for George to review the grammar rules? 3．How did George deal with the mistakes? 4．What does George think of English now? 5．What is the passage mainly about? 【答案】1．Because of the grammar. 2．Yes./Yes, it was. 3．By writing them down along with the correct usage./He would write them down along with the correct usage. 4．He likes English a lot now. 5．It’s about how George improved his English grammar. 【导语】本文介绍了乔治学习英语语法的经历。 1．根据“He couldn’t understand the sentences because of the grammar.”可知因为语法所以他不理解句子，故填Because of the grammar. 2．根据“To deal with this, he spent a few weeks just going over the basics. It was a little boring at first, but it made a great difference.”可知他花了几个星期复习基础语法规则，有很大的作用，应作肯定回答。故填Yes./Yes, it was. 3．根据“Whenever he made a mistake, he would write it down along with the correct usage.”可知错误的题目他会写下来并附上正确的用法，故填By writing them down along with the correct usage./He would write them down along with the correct usage. 4．根据“He likes English a lot now and he is sure that he will get better at English.”可知现在他很喜欢英语，故填He likes English a lot now. 5．根据“To fix this, he created a study plan to improve his grammar.”及下文可知本文主要讲乔治如何提高他的英语语法，故填It’s about how George improved his English grammar. Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·湖南省郴州市苏仙区·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题或翻译画线部分。 When I was young, I learned lots of Chinese characters (汉字). My parents bought me books with simple Chinese characters. They explained every simple character patiently and made me understand the meaning of each character. My grandfather used to teach Chinese, and he often guided me to write the Chinese character “he” which means “harmony” (和谐) in English. When I was a little older, I often met some difficulties in my life. At home, I often disagreed with my sisters. ①在学校，我曾经与同学争吵。 When these things happened, I was asked to think about the word “he” on paper. It shows that peace and harmony are the most valuable things for Chinese nation. And we should value (重视) relationships with others. We should choose to be kind, polite and honest with families and friends to build harmonious family and social relationships. ②Now I understand the Chinese character “he” is one of the most important parts of traditional culture. We should have it in our hearts. Harmony is the value (价值观) that influences the Chinese people’s psychology (心理), thinking style and behavior. 1．Who explained every simple character patiently to the writer? 2．What was the writer asked to do when arguing with classmates? 3．What value is the harmony? 4．将文中画线句子①译成英文。 5．将文中画线句子②译成中文。 【答案】1．The writer’s parents explained every simple character patiently to the writer. 2．The writer was asked to think about the word “he” on paper when arguing with classmates. 3．Harmony is the value that influences the Chinese people’s psychology, thinking style, and behavior. 4．At school, I used to argue with my classmates. 5．现在我明白汉字“和”是传统文化最重要的部分之一。我们应该把它放在心中。 【导语】本文讲述了作者在成长过程中学习汉字的经历，特别是“和”字的意义，以及它在中国传统文化中的重要性。 1．根据“My parents...explained every simple character patiently”可知，作者的父母耐心地解释每一个简单的汉字。故填The writer’s parents explained every simple character patiently to the writer. 2．根据“When these things happened, I was asked to think about the word ‘he’ on paper”可知，当作者与同学争吵时，被要求在纸上思考“和”这个字。故填The writer was asked to think about the word “he” on paper when arguing with classmates. 3．根据“Harmony is the value (价值观) that influences the Chinese people’s psychology (心理), thinking style and behavior.”可知，和谐是影响中国人心理、思维方式和行为的价值观。故填Harmony is the value that influences the Chinese people’s psychology, thinking style, and behavior. 4．at school“在学校”；I“我”；used to do“过去常常做”；argue with sb“和某人争吵”；my classmates“我的同学”。故填At school, I used to argue with my classmates. 5．Now“现在”；I understand“我明白”；the Chinese character “he”“汉字‘和’”；is one of the most important parts of traditional culture“是传统文化最重要的部分之一”。故填：现在我明白汉字“和”是传统文化最重要的部分之一。我们应该把它放在心中。 主题04 人与自我——社会现象与人际交往 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·湖南省怀化市·期中） 阅读短文，并按要求完成下面小题。 Have you ever met a person who is like the people I’ll mention below? They have a very poor sense (感觉) of direction. When they are on the street, they can’t tell the east from the west or the south from the north. Certainly, they can ask others for help. But I have to say that asking the way in an impolite way can “give” people a bad feeling. One day I was stopped by a man. He asked, “Where is the Wisdom Building?” To be honest, I wasn’t very happy about what he did. Why couldn’t he ask in a more polite way? With a little bad impression made by his words, I didn’t pay much attention to the place where he wanted to go and gave him the wrong answer. Just as I walked on only a few steps, I realized that he had asked the way to my office building! But I had no time to turn back and look for him. I rushed to meet with someone at my office and I didn’t want to keep him waiting. When I got to my office, the man I would meet with hadn’t come. 他说他迷路了。 And he might be late on the phone. About an hour later, he arrived. He was just the man who asked the way! After saying sorry to the man for what I had done, I saw the man’s face turned red and he said, “I should have said sorry to you first. That was my mistake...” 1．Where did the man want to go? 2．What did the writer think of the man on the street? 3．Did the man apologize (道歉) at last? 4．请将画线部分的英文译成中文。 5．请将画线部分的中文译成英文。 【答案】1．He wanted to go to the Wisdom Building. 2．Impolite. 3．Yes, he did. 4．当他们在路上时，他们不会区分东西南北。 5．He said he got lost. 【导语】本文讲述了作者碰到了一个不礼貌的问路人，就随便告诉了他一条错误的路线，后来意识到他问的是作者办公的那栋楼，而且正是作者等着见的那个人。最后他们互相道歉。 1．根据“He asked, ‘Where is the Wisdom Building?’”可知那个人想去智慧大厦。故填He wanted to go to the Wisdom Building. 2．根据“To be honest, I wasn’t very happy about what he did. Why couldn’t he ask in a more polite way?”可知作者认为街上那个人没有礼貌。故填Impolite. 3．根据“I saw the man’s face turned red and he said, ‘I should have said sorry to you first. That was my mistake...’”可知那个人最后道歉了。故填Yes, he did. 4．此句是When引导的时间状语从句，when“当……时候”；they are“他们在”；on the street“在路上”；they“他们”；can’t tell…from“不会区分”；the east from the west or the south from the north“东西南北”。故填：当他们在路上时，他们不会区分东西南北。 5．他：He；说：say；他：he；迷路：get lost。根据语境可知主从句都应用一般过去时，动词需用过去式“said”和“got”。故填He said he got lost. Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·湖南省湘潭市岳塘区·期中） 阅读下面的材料，然后根据材料内容回答问题。 Once a young man was traveling on a bike. He went a long way. At noon he felt very hungry. He wanted very much to find a restaurant to have a meal there, but he didn’t know where to find one. Just then an old woman was coming. “Maybe she knows,” he thought. So he camp up to her and asked, “Hey, where is the nearest restaurant?” “Sorry, I don’t know, young man.” The young man was just going away when he heard the woman’s voice. “Oh, yes, young man, you’ve just dropped something.” The young man turned back and asked, “What have I dropped?” “You’ve dropped your manners(礼貌). ” The young man was embarrassed (尴尬的) and asked the old woman politely and the old woman helped him. 1．How did the young man travel? (no more than 2 words ) 2．What did he want to do at once? ( no more than 4 words ) 3．Why didn’t the old woman tell the young man where the restaurant was?(no more than 4 words) 4．Did the old woman help him at last?(no more than 4 words) 5．What lesson(教训) can we get from the passage?(no more than 7 words) 【答案】1．By bike. 2．To have a meal. 3．Because he was impolite./Because he wasn’t polite. 4．Yes, she did. 5．Manners are important. 【导语】本文是一个记叙文。主要讲述了一个年轻人在寻求帮助时领悟到了礼貌的重要性。 1．根据第一段“Once a young man was traveling on a bike.”和词数限制可知，这个年轻人骑自行车旅行，此空应填By bike。故填By bike. 2．根据第一段“He wanted very much to find a restaurant to have a meal there.”可知，他很饿，很想找个饭店吃饭。故填To have a meal. 3．根据第四段“You’ve dropped your manners(礼貌).”可知，这个女生之所以一开始拒绝帮助的原因是这个男士不礼貌。故填Because he was impolite./Because he wasn’t polite. 4．根据最后一段“the old woman helped him”可知，最后这个女士帮助了他。故填Yes, she did. 5．根据这个故事可知，这个年轻人在寻求帮助时领悟到了礼貌的重要性。故填Manners are important. Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·湖南省娄底市市直学校联考·期中） 阅读下面的短文，按要求完成后面各个小题。 Can you imagine how popular the Village Basketball Association (联赛)—Village BA is? Even the famous basketball player Yao Ming said he was not sure if he could get a seat. Nearly 30,000 people crowded at Taipan village in Guizhou to watch the Village BA on March 25, 2023. It was reported that the needs for hotels, restaurants and markets in Taipan was 11 times higher than the week before this event. It also got great attention on the Internet. Four teams competed in this year’s finals (决赛). Team Tongren beat Team Bijie 57-50 to finish third. Team Qiandongnan beat Team Zunyi 68-65 to be the winner. Especially, most players from local villages and nearby cities are unprofessional. Not only could fans enjoy wonderful matches and local snacks, but also they could enjoy performances by local dancers and other cultural activities. Many people even didn’t dare to go to the toilet because their seats would be taken by others right away. As a part of the local Chi Xin Festival, the Village BA is one of the most grassroots (草根) sports whose birth place is Taipan. Since 2016, the local government has done its part to support its development. “组织这样的一次活动是不容易的。But we attract more and more visitors and everything is becoming better here.” said Liu Shangbo, a local sports worker. 1．Where was the Village BA held on March 25, 2023? 2．Which team won the Village BA in this year’s finals? 3．What do you think of the Village BA? 4．将短文中划线的句子翻译成中文。 5．将短文中划线的句子翻译成英文。 【答案】1．At Taipan village (in Guizhou). 2．Team Qiandongnan. 3．Popular/Interesting/…(言之有理即可) 4．它在网上也得到了极大的关注。 5．It’s not easy to organize such an event/activity. 【导语】本文主要介绍了贵州黔东南台盘村的草根篮球赛。 1．根据“Nearly 30,000 people crowded at Taipan village in Guizhou to watch the Village BA on March 25, 2023.”可知在贵州台盘村举办，故填At Taipan village (in Guizhou). 2．根据“Team Qiandongnan beat Team Zunyi 68-65 to be the winner.”可知最终黔东南队赢得决赛，故填Team Qiandongnan. 3．根据“Not only could fans enjoy wonderful matches and local snacks, but also they could enjoy performances by local dancers and other cultural activities. Many people even didn’t dare to go to the toilet because their seats would be taken by others right away.”可知村超是很受欢迎的，是有趣的，故填Popular / Interesting / …(言之有理即可) 4．It它；also也；got great attention获得了大量的关注；on the Internet在网上。故填：它在网上也得到了极大的关注。 5．分析句子可知用It is not+adj. +to do sth句型。easy“容易的”；organize“组织”；such an event/activity“这样的一次活动”。故填It’s not easy to organize such an event/activity. 主题05 人与自然——动物及环境保护 Passage 1 （23-24九年级上·湖南省长沙市雅礼集团·期中） 阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Sloths are the slowest mammals (哺乳动物) on the earth. It takes a full minute for a slot h to move 6 feet (about 1.83 meters) across the ground. You probably couldn’t move that slowly if you tried! The sloth’s body is about 2 feet long. It has long legs, and curved claws (弯曲的爪子) that are 3 to 4 inches long. Their claws and their long legs help them climb trees and hang from tree branches (树枝). They spend almost their whole lives hanging from tree branches. The life of a sloth is not very exciting. Sloths have a round head, small ears, a short tail, and sad- looking eyes set in a dark-colored “mask”. The shape of a sloth’s mouth makes it look like it is always smiling. It has extra bones in its neck that make it possible for it to turn its head almost all the way around. Sloths are home to other plants. Small plants grow on the sloth’s fur (毛皮), making the animals appear to be green. This green color makes it hard to see the sloths in the forest. Insects also live on the sloth’s fur. Maybe the sloths move so little that the small insects don’t even know they are animals. Giant sloths which have the size of elephants once lived in many places on earth, including North America. Today, they can only be found in the tropical (热带的) forests of Central and South America. They eat leaves and berries. A sloth can stick its tongue out 12 inches. Maybe they developed this skill so they wouldn’t have to move to reach the leaves and berries around their resting place. However, many tropical forests are disappearing, along with the sloths that live there. It would be a sad thing if these fascinating little animals disappear. 1．How long does it take for a sloth to move 6 feet across the ground? 2．What can sloths do with their long legs and curved claws? 3．Can the sloths be easily seen in the forest? 4．Where does the Giant sloths live today? 5．What can people do to prevent sloths from disappearing? 【答案】1．A full minute./A minute. 2．They can climb trees and hang from tree branches. 3．No, they can’t./No. 4．In the Tropical forests of Central and South America. 5．People can stop cutting the trees to protect the tropical forests. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了树懒的相关信息。 1．根据“It takes a full minute for a slot h to move 6 feet (about 1.83 meters) across the ground.”可知，树懒在地面上移动6英尺需要一分钟。故填A full minute./A minute. 2．根据“Their claws and their long legs help them climb trees and hang from tree branches (树枝).”可知，树懒使用长腿和弯曲的爪子来爬树和挂在树枝上。故填They can climb trees and hang from tree branches. 3．根据“This green color makes it hard to see the sloths in the forest.”可知，树懒的毛皮呈绿色，使它们容易在森林中隐藏，因此不容易被看到。填No, they can’t./No. 4．根据“Today, they can only be found in the tropical (热带的) forests of Central and South America.”可知，巨树懒今天生活在中美洲和南美洲的热带森林中。故填In the Tropical forests of Central and South America. 5．开放性问题，言之有理即可，参考答案为：People can stop cutting the trees to protect the tropical forests. Passage 2 （23-24九年级上·湖南省永州市冷水滩区第十六中学·期中） 阅读简答 Pandas look very cute, and they are our national treasures. However, there are fewer than 2,000 pandas in the wild. People are working to raise the number. Qian Qian is a baby panda. She lives at Chengdu Panda Base, in China. She stars in a new IMAX movie. It is called Pandas. The film follows Qian Qian as she goes into the mountains for the first time. The film is directed (导演) by Drew Fellman. He tells TFK his favorite thing about pandas is how they smell. “They smell like bamboo ice cream,” he says. He also says that pandas are quite fast. The movie is narrated (作旁白, 讲述) by Frozen star Kristen Bell. It hit theaters on April 6.” 1．What’s the number of pandas in the wild at the moment? 2．Who star the movie Pandas? 3．How do pandas run? 4．What is Drew Fellman’s favorite thing about pandas? 5．When did the IMAX movie hit theaters? 【答案】1． Fewer than 2,000. 2． Qian Qian. 3．They run quite fast. 4． His favorite thing about pandas is how they smell. 5． On April 6. 【来源】湖南省衡阳市外国语学校2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中英语试卷 【导语】本文主要介绍了以熊猫倩倩为主演的一部纪录片。 1．根据“However, there are fewer than 2,000 pandas in the wild”可知野生大熊猫不到2000只。故填Fewer than 2,000. 2．根据“Qian Qian is a baby panda. She lives at Chengdu Panda Base, in China. She stars in a new IMAX movie”可知倩倩主演了一部新的IMAX电影。故填Qian Qian. 3．根据“He also says that pandas are quite fast.”可知熊猫跑得很快。故填They run quite fast. 4．根据“He tells TFK his favorite thing about pandas is how they smell.”可知他最喜欢熊猫的地方是它们如何嗅气味。故填His favorite thing about pandas is how they smell. 5．根据“It hit theaters on April 6”可知它于4月6日上映。故填On April 6. Passage 3 （23-24九年级上·湖南省长沙市浏阳市初级青草中学·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Growing up in a village in Sichuan, 26-year-old Zheng Huan has a deep love for nature. “Sunshine, fresh air, water, all kinds of plants and animals. They are the most valuable things on our planet. However, without a price tag (标签) on them, not many people have realized this,” Zheng said. “What’s more, climate (气候) change is influencing the environment around us.” Zheng decided to make a change. She set up an organization. She works with game companies, artists and programmers to make climate change a thing that can be seen, felt and dealt with. Zheng has been working on a game called Guardians of Earth. Players take pictures of different things in nature to get points. One teenager said, “The game has changed my ideas toward plants and animals. They have all become alive and meaningful to me because now I know them.” Another project is digital (数字的) artworks about climate change. She invited artists to create pieces based on the book AI 2041 which talks about how AI will influence the environment in the future. “Paintings are a direct form of art and online paintings can reach more people in a shorter time,” Zheng said. “I want to communicate climate change in beautiful and lively ways to increase people’s understanding of nature,” she added. Zheng’s work has gotten wide attention and praises. She has been taking part in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (会议) since 2016. “I hope one day climate change will become old ideas—like something that is rooted (扎根) in people’s hearts,” she once said. 1．How old is Zheng Huan ? 2．Did Zheng Huan set up a game to make climate change a thing that could be seen, felt and dealt with? 3．What is the book AI 2041 about? 4．How does Zheng Huan want to increase people’s understanding of nature ? 5．When did ZhengHuan take part in the United Nations Climate Change Conference for the first time? 【答案】1．Zheng Huan is 26 (years old)./She is 26 (years old)./26. 2．Yes, she did./Yes. 3．The book AI 2041 is about how AI will influence the environment in the future./It is about how AI will influence the environment in the future./How AI will influence the environment in the future. 4．Zheng Huan wants to communicate climate change in beautiful and lively ways to increase people’s understanding of nature./By communicating climate change in beautiful and lively ways. 5．ZhengHuan attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference for the first time in 2016./In 2016. 【来源】湖南省永州市零陵区联考2023-2024学年九年级上学期期中英语试题 【导语】本文讲述了郑欢成立了一个组织，并且开发了《地球卫士》的游戏，制作了气候变化的艺术品，让气候变化成为一件可以看到、感受到和应对的事情，增加人们对自然的理解。 1．根据第一段“Growing up in a village in Sichuan, 26-year-old Zheng Huan has a deep love for nature.”可知，郑欢26岁。故填Zheng Huan is 26 (years old)./She is 26 (years old)./26. 2．根据第二段“She set up an organization. She works with game companies, artists and programmers to make climate change a thing that can be seen, felt and dealt with.”可知，郑欢确实设立了一个游戏来让气候变化成为可以看到、感受到和应对的事情。故填Yes, she did./Yes. 3．根据第三段“She invited artists to create pieces based on the book AI 2041 which talks about how AI will influence the environment in the future.”可知，《AI 2041》这本书讲的是人工智能将如何影响未来的环境。故填The book AI 2041 is about how AI will influence the environment in the future./It is about how AI will influence the environment in the future./How AI will influence the environment in the future. 4．根据第四段“I want to communicate climate change in beautiful and lively ways to increase people’s understanding of nature”可知，郑欢想通过以美丽生动的方式传达气候变化来增加人们对自然的理解。故填Zheng Huan wants to communicate climate change in beautiful and lively ways to increase people’s understanding of nature./By communicating climate change in beautiful and lively ways. 5．根据第五段“She has been taking part in the United Nations Climate Change Conference since 2016.”可知，郑欢第一次参加联合国气候变化大会是在2016年。故填ZhengHuan attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference for the first time in 2016./In 2016. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $