考前押题01 还原短文（期中专项训练）-2025-2026学年九年级英语上学期期中复习(鲁教版五四制)

还原短文专项训练 （一） Almost every kid has a hobby. Some kids like playing ball games and some kids like collecting things, such as coins, stamps and cards. 1 However, it may have other influences. One of my good friends loved taking photos when he was young. Now he’s a great photographer(摄影师). 2 . By working on hobbies, children learn to relax, get skills and know how to solve problems. If you’d like to help your child develop a hobby, here is some advice. ★ Introduce your child to new things. Trying new things is the best way to get life experience and find something one is interested in. Let your child take trips and read books. Allow him or her to take part in different kinds of activities. ★ Give your child enough space for the hobby and allow him or her to spend enough time on it. ★ Help your child make progress. 3 If he or she isn’t sure what to do next, please give him or her some advice. ★ Know when to let your child move on. Some hobbies may not last long, although your child enjoys them. When your child is ready to give up, don’t push him or her to continue. 4 . A. Just be ready to help him or her find a new one. B. A hobby is an activity for enjoyment in one’s free time. C. Without your help, your child might not be able to develop well. D. Allow them to play with smart phones a lot and play many computer games. E. Developing hobbies has many advantages. 1. B 2. E 3. C 4. A 详细解析： 1. 答案：B 解析：第一段开头提到"几乎每个孩子都有爱好"，接着举例说明不同的爱好。空格后说"然而，它可能有其他影响"，这里的"它"需要指代前文内容。选项B"A hobby is an activity for enjoyment in one’s free time"（爱好是人们在空闲时间为了享受而进行的活动）正好定义了什么是爱好，为下文的"其他影响"做了铺垫，逻辑衔接自然。 2. 答案：E 解析：空格后提到"通过培养爱好，孩子们学会放松、获得技能和知道如何解决问题"，这是在具体说明培养爱好的好处。选项E"培养爱好有很多优势"正好作为总起句，概括了这一段要讨论的核心内容，与后面的具体优势形成了总分关系。 3. 答案：C 解析：这一部分的建议是"帮助孩子进步"，空格后说"如果他或她不确定下一步该做什么，请给出建议"。选项C"没有你的帮助，你的孩子可能无法很好地发展"正好解释了为什么需要家长的帮助，与前后文形成了完整的逻辑：需要帮助→因为没有帮助就发展不好→具体如何帮助。 4. 答案：A 解析：这一部分讨论的是当孩子想放弃某个爱好时该怎么办。空格前说"不要强迫他或她继续"，选项A"只需准备好帮助他或她找到一个新的"提供了积极的解决方案，与前面的"不要强迫继续"形成了完整的建议：不强迫旧爱好，但帮助寻找新爱好。 （二） Chopsticks were first used in China and then introduced to other areas in the world. Chopsticks are considered one of the symbols of Chinese food culture.Here are 3 things to know about them. 1. Long long ago，Chinese ancestors actually also used hands to eat.About 3000years ago during the Shang Dynasty Chinese people started to use chopsticks. During the Pre-Qin period,chopsticks were called“Jia(珈)”, and in the Qin and Han Dynasties, they were called “Zhu(箸)”.Because “Zhu” shares the same pronunciation with “stop” in Chinese,which is an unlucky word, by the Ming Dynasty,people began to call them “Kuai"meaning “fast"in Chinese. 2. Who invented chopsticks? 3. One is that Jiang Ziya was inspired(鼓舞) to invent chopsticks by a mythical(神话中的) bird. Another one is that Daji, the favorite consort(配偶) of the King Zhou of Shang, invented chopsticks in order to please the king. It is also said that Yu the Great, who founded the Xia Dynasty, used sticks to pick up hot food in order to save time to control floods. So, chopsticks came into being. What should we pay attention to when using chopsticks? When eating with the elders, Chinese people usually let the elder stake up chopsticks before anyone else.4. It's also impolite to tap chopsticks on the edge of one's bowl, because in ancient China beggar soften did it to attract attention. A. When were chopsticks invented? B. There is no exact historical record about the question, but there are many folk stories about it. C.Besides,playing with chopsticks is thought to be a bad manner. D. This is the origin of today's name of Chinese chopsticks. E. The invention of chopsticks plays a very important role in Chinese history. 【主旨大意】文章介绍了筷子的历史、名称的演变、起源的传说以及使用时的礼仪。筷子不仅是中国饮食文化的重要象征，也反映了中国的历史和文化传统。 【解析】 1.A 本段主要介绍了筷子的发明时间,故A项(筷子是什么时候被发明的)符合语境。 2.D 结合设空处所在位置可知,此处总结该段内容故D项(这就是如今中国筷子的名字的起源)承接上文。 3.B 由该段的小标题“Who invented chopsticks?”以及下文讲述的和筷子发明有关的故事可推知,B项(关于这个问题没有确切的历史记载,但有很多民间故事)承上启下,符合语境。 4.C 通读本段可知,本段主要讲述了使用筷子的礼仪,故C项(此外,玩筷子也被认为是一种不礼貌的表现)符合语境: （三） Robots have increasingly become a part of our lives.They can perform various tasks, from simple household chores to complex industrial operations. 1 At the 2025 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, a amazing scene attracted the attention of millions. 2 Directed by Zhang Yimou, this performance combined traditional Chinese yangko dance with modern robot technology. Humanoid(人形的) robots, dressed in colorful costumes.danced the yangko rhythmically（有节奏地）. They spun （转）colorful handkerchiefs and worked together their movements to form attractive patterns. 'These robots were the products of Unitree, a leading Chinese robotics company. 3 In fact, back in 2021, their robot cows had already shown off their dancing skills as supporting dancers for a famous singer, This time, they took the advancement to a new level. The robots didn't just dance by chance, 4 Their advanced laser navigation systems(激光导航系统)” enabled them to move precisely on the stage, even with its rough surface. Strong joints, similar to human knees with power, ensured their stability during fast spins and jumps, It was a perfect mix of technology and art, impressing audiences both young and old. A. It was a group of robots dancing Yangko. B. Their development has brought great convenience to us. C. They learned the dance steps through artificial intelligence. D. Unitree has been committed to robotics research for years. E. People were amazed by the beauty of traditional Chinese dance 1.B 2.A 3.D 4.C 【主旨大意】文章通过介绍2025年央视春晚的机器人秧歌舞表演，展现了现代机器人技术与传统艺术的结合。这场表演不仅展示了机器人技术的进步，也让观众感受到了传统秧歌舞的魅力。 【解析】 1..文章开头提到机器人已经成为我们生活的一部分，能够完成从简单家务到复杂工业操作的各种任务。选项B“机器人的发展给我们带来了极大的便利”与这一内容直接相关，进一步说明了机器人对生活的影响，为后文讨论机器人在春晚表演中的应用做了铺垫。 2.文章接下来描述了2025年央视春晚的一个令人惊叹的场景。选项A“这是一群机器人跳秧歌舞”直接描述了这一场景，与后文提到的机器人穿着鲜艳服装、挥舞手帕等细节完全吻合。因此，A是最合适的选项。 3.文章在描述机器人表演后，提到这些机器人是由Unitree公司开发的。选项D“Unitree多年来一直致力于机器人研究”提供了该公司的背景信息，解释了机器人能够完成复杂表演的技术支持来源。这与后文提到的机器人技术（如激光导航系统和强大关节）形成了逻辑上的衔接。 4.选项C解释机器人如何通过人工智能学习舞蹈动作，与后文技术细节形成因果关系。 （四） Homework is a problem for students all over the world. As a student，you have lots of homework to do every day. It’s of great importance to you. 　1　 And it helps you understand important concepts（概念）. Luckily，there are several things you can do to make homework less difficult. Be sure you understand the homework Write your homework down in your notebook if you need to. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about it. It’s much easier to ask the teacher during or after class than to try to remember later that night！ Use your time at school 　2　 It is designed to allow students to study on their own. It’s more interesting to play with friends. But the more homework you finish at school， the less you’ll have to do that night. Take a break It’s difficult to hold your attention for too long. 　3　 Sitting for too long without relaxing will make you feel very tired. Taking a 15-minute break every hour is a good idea for most people. Make a plan If you don’t finish your homework at school，think about how much you have left，so you can budget your time. 　4　 If it’s a heavy homework day， you’ll need to spend more time on it. It’s a good idea to make a homework timetable，especially when you want to enjoy sports or other activities. A.Many schools have study halls. B.You should do your homework carefully. C.So take some breaks while doing your homework. D.It’s the best way to review what you have learned in class. E.Most students have between 1 hour and 3 hours of homework a night. 1.D 2.A 3.C 4.E 【主旨大意】这篇文章讨论了学生如何更有效地完成家庭作业。 【解析】 1.文章开头提到家庭作业对学生非常重要，接下来需要一个句子解释其重要性。选项D“它是复习课堂所学内容的最佳方式”与上下文逻辑一致，说明了家庭作业的作用。 2.文章在“Use your time at school”部分提到可以利用在校时间完成作业。选项A“许多学校有自习室”与上下文逻辑一致，解释了学生可以在学校利用自习室完成作业。 3.文章在“Take a break”部分提到长时间集中注意力会让人感到疲惫。选项C“所以在做作业时休息一下”与上下文逻辑一致，提出了适当的休息建议。 4.文章在“Make a plan”部分提到如果没有在学校完成作业，需要根据作业量合理分配时间。选项E“大多数学生每晚有1到3小时的家庭作业”与上下文逻辑一致，为制定计划提供了参考依据。 （五） During the Jin Dynasty（265-420）， there was a child named Che Yin. He was smart and loved to read. He grew up in a poor family and couldn’t afford lamp oil（灯油） to study at night. One night， he saw fireflies（萤火虫） outside his house and came up with an idea. He caught some fireflies in a cloth bag and hung the bag up as a lamp. 1.　　 Another child named Sun Kang who lived during the same period also loved reading. One night during winter， Sun used up all of his lamp oil. 2.　　 When he suddenly woke up at midnight， he saw the snow reflecting the moonlight outside his house. His first thought was “Oh， I can use the reflected light to read！” He took out his books and read， even though he was freezing cold.　 3.　　 People were touched by their hard-working spirit and their stories inspired（启发） the Chinese idiom nangying yingxue（囊萤映雪）， or “to read by the light of bagged fireflies or the reflected light of snow”. In the past， people had a harder time studying than we do now. They had to copy books by hand because books were unusual back then. For poor families， paper and writing brushes were too expensive to afford. 4. 　　 However， these conditions did not stop young minds from pursuing（追求） knowledge. A.Students even had to travel over mountains and rivers in order to find a good teacher. B.Their stories told us how to find a way to read in the past. C.It was said that he spent all of his summer nights reading like this. D.He felt worried that he couldn’t study at night again. E.Both of these kids later became successful government officials. 1.C 2.D 3.E 4.A 【主旨大意】这篇文章讲述了晋代（265-420）两个热爱读书的孩子——车胤和孙康的故事。车胤因家境贫寒，买不起灯油，便用布袋装萤火虫照明读书；孙康在冬天用完了灯油，便利用雪地反射的月光读书。他们的勤奋精神感动了人们，并启发了成语“囊萤映雪”。文章还提到，过去的学习条件比现在艰苦得多，书籍稀少，纸笔昂贵，但即便如此，这些困难并未阻止年轻人追求知识。 【解析】 1.前文提到车胤用布袋装萤火虫照明读书，C选项描述了他整个夏天都这样读书，与上下文衔接自然。 2.前文提到孙康用完了灯油，D选项描述了他担心无法在晚上继续学习，与上下文逻辑一致。 3. 前文讲述了车胤和孙康的勤奋故事，E选项提到他们后来都成为了成功的官员，是对他们努力结果的总结。 4.前文提到过去学习条件艰苦，A选项进一步说明了学生为了找到好老师不惜跋山涉水，与上下文内容相符。 （六） The invention of the telephone is one of the most important breakthroughs in human history. It completely changed the way people communicate. While Alexander Graham Bell is often credited with inventing the telephone in 1876, the story is more complex. Several inventors were working on similar ideas at the same time. One of these inventors was an Italian named Antonio Meucci. He developed a device for voice communication as early as the 1850s. 1. ________ Unfortunately, he was too poor to pay for a full patent, so he could not legally protect his invention. Another inventor, Elisha Gray, also designed a device that could transmit speech. 2. ________ This led to a famous legal battle over who was the true inventor. 3. ________ Because Bell managed to get his patent approved just a few hours before Gray, he won the legal rights and became known worldwide as the inventor of the telephone. However, many people believe that Meucci was the real pioneer. 4. ________ It shows that great inventions are often the result of work by many people, not just one. A. The question of who invented the telephone is not easy to answer. B. He even filed a patent for his design on the same day as Bell. C. Bell's invention quickly became popular and brought him great fame. D. He called his invention the "teletrofono" and demonstrated it publicly. E. Finally, in 2002, the U.S. Congress officially recognized Meucci's contribution. 答案： 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. E 主旨大意： 本文探讨了电话的发明史，指出虽然亚历山大·格雷厄姆·贝尔通常被认为是电话的发明者，但事实上安东尼奥·梅乌奇和伊莱沙·格雷等发明家也做出了重要贡献。文章通过讲述专利竞争和后来的官方认可，说明重大发明往往是多人共同努力的结果。 解析： 1.前文介绍了发明家安东尼奥·梅乌奇，D选项“他将他的发明称为‘teletrofono’并公开演示”具体描述了他的行为，与上文衔接自然。 2.前文提到另一位发明家伊莱沙·格雷，B选项“他甚至在同一天与贝尔一起为他的设计申请了专利”说明了两人竞争的激烈程度，是下文法律纠纷的直接原因。 3.此处需要承上启下的句子。上文讲了梅乌奇和格雷的贡献，下文讲贝尔因专利获胜，A选项“谁发明了电话这个问题不容易回答”很好地总结了上文，引出了下文的复杂性。 4.前一句提到“许多人相信梅乌奇才是真正的先驱”，E选项“最终，在2002年，美国国会正式承认了梅乌奇的贡献”是顺承这一观点的自然结果，也是文章观点的有力论据。F选项与本文讨论“谁发明了电话”的核心话题关联不大，故为多余选项。 （七） School uniforms are a common topic of debate. Many schools believe uniforms create a sense of unity and reduce distractions. However, some students feel that uniforms limit their freedom of expression. I believe that while some rules are necessary, teenagers should be allowed to make more choices about their clothes. Firstly, choosing what to wear is a way for young people to express their individuality. 1. ________ When everyone wears the same clothes, it's harder for students to show their unique personalities. Secondly, learning to make decisions about personal style is part of growing up. 2. ________ Of course, schools can set basic rules about what is appropriate. For example, they can forbid clothes with offensive words or that are too revealing. 3. ________ Some people argue that uniforms prevent bullying based on clothing brands. 4. ________ But I think the focus should be on teaching students to respect each other's differences, not on hiding those differences with uniforms. In conclusion, giving teenagers some choice in their clothing can help them develop confidence and decision-making skills. A. It helps them develop their own taste and identity. B. This is a valid point, as expensive clothes can cause pressure. C. Fashion is very important for building confidence in teenagers. D. But within these guidelines, students should have the freedom to choose. E. Teenagers are forming their identities and clothing is a part of that process. 答案： 1. E 2. A 3. D 4. B 主旨大意： 本文围绕“青少年是否应该被允许选择自己的衣服”这一议题展开，作者持支持态度。文章从“表达个性”和“学习决策”两个方面论证了给予青少年着装选择权的益处，同时也承认学校可以制定基本规范，并反驳了关于校服能防止攀比的观点。 解析： 1.前一句说“选择穿什么是一种表达个性的方式”，E选项“青少年正在形成他们的身份认同，而衣着是这个过程的一部分”是对前一句观点更深层次的解释，逻辑紧密。 2.前一句是“学习做关于个人风格的决策是成长的一部分”，A选项“这帮助他们发展自己的品味和身份认同”是前一句“学习决策”带来的直接好处，衔接顺畅。 3.前文提到学校可以制定基本规则，D选项“但在这些指导方针内，学生应该有选择的自由”转折引出作者的核心主张，与上文构成“让步-主张”的逻辑关系。 4.前一句提出了反对者“校服能防止因服装品牌产生的欺凌”的观点，B选项“这是一个合理的观点，因为昂贵的衣服会带来压力”是对该反对观点的承认和补充，体现了论证的客观性，然后下文再用“But”进行转折反驳。C选项过于绝对，且与上下文具体逻辑关系不强，故为多余选项。 （八） It was a typical Monday morning, and the school hallway was buzzing with students. I was walking to my locker when I saw something unusual on the floor near the science lab. It was a silver necklace with a small, beautiful butterfly pendant. I picked it up, wondering who it could belong to. I started to think about the possibilities. 1. ________ She loves butterflies and was working on a biology project in the lab last period. It must be hers. But then I thought, "Wait, it could be Sarah's. 2. ________ She sometimes wears silver jewelry." I looked more closely at the necklace. There was a tiny initial "C" engraved on the back of the butterfly. 3. ________ Just then, I saw Carla rushing down the hall. She looked worried and was searching the floor. "Carla," I called out, "are you looking for something?" "Yes!" she said, "I lost my favorite necklace! It has a butterfly on it." 4. ________ She was so relieved and thanked me repeatedly. I was glad I could help, and I felt like a detective who had solved a mystery. A. It might belong to our science teacher, Mrs. Smith. B. She also has a science class in the same room. C. My first guess was that it belonged to my friend Carla. D. That was the final clue I needed. E. I smiled and handed her the necklace. 答案： 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. E 主旨大意： 本文讲述了一个“失物招领”的小故事。叙述者通过观察物品特征（蝴蝶吊坠）、物主喜好、活动地点以及刻字（字母C）等一系列线索，运用情态动词表示推测（must, could），最终成功将项链归还给失主Carla。 解析： 1.后文“She loves butterflies...”都是在解释为什么第一个猜测是Carla，因此C选项“我的第一个猜测是它属于我的朋友Carla”是总起句。 2.前文在推测项链可能是Sarah的，B选项“她也在同一个房间上科学课”提供了Sarah可能出现在此地点的理由，支撑了“could be Sarah's”的猜测。 3.前文提到发现了刻有字母“C”的线索，D选项“那是我需要的最终线索”顺承上文，表示这个发现让“我”几乎确定了物主，停止了猜测。 4.在Carla描述了她丢失的项链后，E选项“我微笑着把项链递给她”是故事发展的自然结局，完成了“发现-推测-确认-归还”的叙事闭环。A选项“它可能属于我们的科学老师史密斯夫人”在文中没有任何信息支持，属于无关猜测，故为多余选项。 （九） Music is a universal language that touches everyone's heart. But people have different tastes in music. The kind of music we enjoy often says a lot about our personality. For me, I really like the music that I can dance to. I prefer music with a strong beat and energetic rhythm. 1. ________ Whenever I listen to pop, funk, or electronic dance music (EDM), I can't help but tap my feet. This kind of music makes me feel happy and alive. 2. ________ It connects people on the dance floor and creates a shared experience of joy. My best friend, however, prefers music that she can sing along to. She loves songs with meaningful lyrics and beautiful melodies. 3. ________ There is no right or wrong when it comes to musical preference. 4. ________ Whether it's music for dancing, for singing, or for relaxing, the most important thing is that it brings you joy and comfort. A. Music is not just for listening; it's for feeling. B. For her, the story in the song is the most attractive part. C. It's perfect for parties or when I need a boost of energy. D. Classical music is often considered the most artistic form. E. Different types of music serve different purposes for different people. 答案： 1. C 2. A 3. B 4. E 主旨大意： 本文讨论了人们的音乐偏好及其反映的个性。作者以自己喜欢能随之起舞的音乐为例，对比了朋友喜欢能跟唱的音乐，最后得出结论：音乐品味无对错之分，不同类型的音乐为不同的人服务，只要能带来快乐和慰藉就好。 解析： 1.前一句说“我喜欢有强烈节拍和充满活力的节奏的音乐”，C选项“它非常适合派对或当我需要提神时”具体说明了这类音乐的适用场景，是上文的自然延伸。 2.前文描述了这种音乐带来的感受（happy and alive），A选项“音乐不只是用来听的；更是用来感受的”升华了前文的描述，并引出下文音乐连接人群的作用。 3.前文介绍朋友喜欢能跟唱、歌词有意义的音乐，B选项“对她来说，歌曲中的故事是最吸引人的部分”直接对应“meaningful lyrics”，解释了她的偏好原因。 4.前一句是“在音乐偏好上没有对错之分”，E选项“不同类型的音乐为不同的人服务不同的目的”是对前一句观点的具体阐述和总结，是文章的核心结论。D选项“古典音乐通常被认为是最具艺术性的形式”在文中没有提及，与讨论个人偏好的主旨无关，故为多余选项。 （十） Understanding cultural differences is very important in today's world. What is considered polite in one culture might be rude in another. This is especially true for greetings. You are supposed to shake hands in many Western countries, but that's not the case everywhere. In Japan and Korea, people usually bow when they meet. 1. ________ In Thailand, people greet each other with a "wai," which is a slight bow with the palms pressed together. In many Middle Eastern countries, men might hug and kiss on the cheek. 2. ________ For example, using your left hand to give or receive things is considered impolite in many Asian and African cultures. The left hand is traditionally associated with unclean tasks. 3. ________ In China, you are not supposed to stick your chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice because it resembles incense sticks for the dead. In Russia, you are supposed to give an odd number of flowers when giving a gift; even numbers are for funerals. 4. ________ It shows that you are thoughtful and have respect for their traditions. A. The depth of the bow shows the level of respect. B. Table manners also vary greatly from culture to culture. C. It's always a good idea to learn about local customs before you travel. D. However, public displays of affection between men and women are often avoided. E. Body language and gestures can also have different meanings. 答案： 1. A 2. E 3. B 4. C 主旨大意： 本文介绍了世界各地的文化差异，重点围绕问候方式、肢体语言和餐桌礼仪。文章通过具体例子（如鞠躬的深浅、合十礼、左右手的使用、筷子禁忌和送花数量）说明，了解并尊重当地习俗是跨文化交流中表达尊重和体贴的重要方式。 解析： 1.前一句提到在日本和韩国人们鞠躬，A选项“鞠躬的深浅表示尊重的程度”是对“鞠躬”这一习俗的进一步解释，符合逻辑。 2.前文列举了不同的问候方式（握手、鞠躬、合十礼、贴面礼），E选项“肢体语言和手势也可能有不同的含义”是对这些非言语问候方式的总结，并自然引出下文关于左右手使用的例子。 3.下文开始讲述餐桌礼仪（中国的筷子用法和俄罗斯的送花习俗），B选项“餐桌礼仪在不同文化间也有很大差异”是总起句，标志着话题从问候礼仪转向餐桌礼仪。 4.在列举了多个文化差异的例子后，C选项“在旅行前了解当地习俗总是一个好主意”是全文的结论和建议，顺理成章。D选项“然而，男女之间的公开示爱通常是避免的”在文中没有对应信息，属于无关内容，故为多余选项。 学科网（北京）股份有限公1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 还原短文专项训练 （一） Almost every kid has a hobby. Some kids like playing ball games and some kids like collecting things, such as coins, stamps and cards. 1 However, it may have other influences. One of my good friends loved taking photos when he was young. Now he’s a great photographer(摄影师). 2 . By working on hobbies, children learn to relax, get skills and know how to solve problems. If you’d like to help your child develop a hobby, here is some advice. ★ Introduce your child to new things. Trying new things is the best way to get life experience and find something one is interested in. Let your child take trips and read books. Allow him or her to take part in different kinds of activities. ★ Give your child enough space for the hobby and allow him or her to spend enough time on it. ★ Help your child make progress. 3 If he or she isn’t sure what to do next, please give him or her some advice. ★ Know when to let your child move on. Some hobbies may not last long, although your child enjoys them. When your child is ready to give up, don’t push him or her to continue. 4 . A. Just be ready to help him or her find a new one. B. A hobby is an activity for enjoyment in one’s free time. C. Without your help, your child might not be able to develop well. D. Allow them to play with smart phones a lot and play many computer games. E. Developing hobbies has many advantages. （二） Chopsticks were first used in China and then introduced to other areas in the world. Chopsticks are considered one of the symbols of Chinese food culture.Here are 3 things to know about them. 1. Long long ago，Chinese ancestors actually also used hands to eat.About 3000years ago during the Shang Dynasty Chinese people started to use chopsticks. During the Pre-Qin period,chopsticks were called“Jia(珈)”, and in the Qin and Han Dynasties, they were called “Zhu(箸)”.Because “Zhu” shares the same pronunciation with “stop” in Chinese,which is an unlucky word, by the Ming Dynasty,people began to call them “Kuai"meaning “fast"in Chinese. 2. Who invented chopsticks? 3. One is that Jiang Ziya was inspired(鼓舞) to invent chopsticks by a mythical(神话中的) bird. Another one is that Daji, the favorite consort(配偶) of the King Zhou of Shang, invented chopsticks in order to please the king. It is also said that Yu the Great, who founded the Xia Dynasty, used sticks to pick up hot food in order to save time to control floods. So, chopsticks came into being. What should we pay attention to when using chopsticks? When eating with the elders, Chinese people usually let the elder stake up chopsticks before anyone else.4. It's also impolite to tap chopsticks on the edge of one's bowl, because in ancient China beggar soften did it to attract attention. A. When were chopsticks invented? B. There is no exact historical record about the question, but there are many folk stories about it. C.Besides,playing with chopsticks is thought to be a bad manner. D. This is the origin of today's name of Chinese chopsticks. E. The invention of chopsticks plays a very important role in Chinese history. （三） Robots have increasingly become a part of our lives.They can perform various tasks, from simple household chores to complex industrial operations. 1 At the 2025 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, a amazing scene attracted the attention of millions. 2 Directed by Zhang Yimou, this performance combined traditional Chinese yangko dance with modern robot technology. Humanoid(人形的) robots, dressed in colorful costumes.danced the yangko rhythmically（有节奏地）. They spun （转）colorful handkerchiefs and worked together their movements to form attractive patterns. 'These robots were the products of Unitree, a leading Chinese robotics company. 3 In fact, back in 2021, their robot cows had already shown off their dancing skills as supporting dancers for a famous singer, This time, they took the advancement to a new level. The robots didn't just dance by chance, 4 Their advanced laser navigation systems(激光导航系统)” enabled them to move precisely on the stage, even with its rough surface. Strong joints, similar to human knees with power, ensured their stability during fast spins and jumps, It was a perfect mix of technology and art, impressing audiences both young and old. A. It was a group of robots dancing Yangko. B. Their development has brought great convenience to us. C. They learned the dance steps through artificial intelligence. D. Unitree has been committed to robotics research for years. E. People were amazed by the beauty of traditional Chinese dance （四） Homework is a problem for students all over the world. As a student，you have lots of homework to do every day. It’s of great importance to you. 　1　 And it helps you understand important concepts（概念）. Luckily，there are several things you can do to make homework less difficult. Be sure you understand the homework Write your homework down in your notebook if you need to. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about it. It’s much easier to ask the teacher during or after class than to try to remember later that night！ Use your time at school 　2　 It is designed to allow students to study on their own. It’s more interesting to play with friends. But the more homework you finish at school， the less you’ll have to do that night. Take a break It’s difficult to hold your attention for too long. 　3　 Sitting for too long without relaxing will make you feel very tired. Taking a 15-minute break every hour is a good idea for most people. Make a plan If you don’t finish your homework at school，think about how much you have left，so you can budget your time. 　4　 If it’s a heavy homework day， you’ll need to spend more time on it. It’s a good idea to make a homework timetable，especially when you want to enjoy sports or other activities. A.Many schools have study halls. B.You should do your homework carefully. C.So take some breaks while doing your homework. D.It’s the best way to review what you have learned in class. E.Most students have between 1 hour and 3 hours of homework a night. （五） During the Jin Dynasty（265-420）， there was a child named Che Yin. He was smart and loved to read. He grew up in a poor family and couldn’t afford lamp oil（灯油） to study at night. One night， he saw fireflies（萤火虫） outside his house and came up with an idea. He caught some fireflies in a cloth bag and hung the bag up as a lamp. 1.　　 Another child named Sun Kang who lived during the same period also loved reading. One night during winter， Sun used up all of his lamp oil. 2.　　 When he suddenly woke up at midnight， he saw the snow reflecting the moonlight outside his house. His first thought was “Oh， I can use the reflected light to read！” He took out his books and read， even though he was freezing cold.　 3.　　 People were touched by their hard-working spirit and their stories inspired（启发） the Chinese idiom nangying yingxue（囊萤映雪）， or “to read by the light of bagged fireflies or the reflected light of snow”. In the past， people had a harder time studying than we do now. They had to copy books by hand because books were unusual back then. For poor families， paper and writing brushes were too expensive to afford. 4. 　　 However， these conditions did not stop young minds from pursuing（追求） knowledge. A.Students even had to travel over mountains and rivers in order to find a good teacher. B.Their stories told us how to find a way to read in the past. C.It was said that he spent all of his summer nights reading like this. D.He felt worried that he couldn’t study at night again. E.Both of these kids later became successful government officials. （六） The invention of the telephone is one of the most important breakthroughs in human history. It completely changed the way people communicate. While Alexander Graham Bell is often credited with inventing the telephone in 1876, the story is more complex. Several inventors were working on similar ideas at the same time. One of these inventors was an Italian named Antonio Meucci. He developed a device for voice communication as early as the 1850s. 1. ________ Unfortunately, he was too poor to pay for a full patent, so he could not legally protect his invention. Another inventor, Elisha Gray, also designed a device that could transmit speech. 2. ________ This led to a famous legal battle over who was the true inventor. 3. ________ Because Bell managed to get his patent approved just a few hours before Gray, he won the legal rights and became known worldwide as the inventor of the telephone. However, many people believe that Meucci was the real pioneer. 4. ________ It shows that great inventions are often the result of work by many people, not just one. A. The question of who invented the telephone is not easy to answer. B. He even filed a patent for his design on the same day as Bell. C. Bell's invention quickly became popular and brought him great fame. D. He called his invention the "teletrofono" and demonstrated it publicly. E. Finally, in 2002, the U.S. Congress officially recognized Meucci's contribution. （七） School uniforms are a common topic of debate. Many schools believe uniforms create a sense of unity and reduce distractions. However, some students feel that uniforms limit their freedom of expression. I believe that while some rules are necessary, teenagers should be allowed to make more choices about their clothes. Firstly, choosing what to wear is a way for young people to express their individuality. 1. ________ When everyone wears the same clothes, it's harder for students to show their unique personalities. Secondly, learning to make decisions about personal style is part of growing up. 2. ________ Of course, schools can set basic rules about what is appropriate. For example, they can forbid clothes with offensive words or that are too revealing. 3. ________ Some people argue that uniforms prevent bullying based on clothing brands. 4. ________ But I think the focus should be on teaching students to respect each other's differences, not on hiding those differences with uniforms. In conclusion, giving teenagers some choice in their clothing can help them develop confidence and decision-making skills. A. It helps them develop their own taste and identity. B. This is a valid point, as expensive clothes can cause pressure. C. Fashion is very important for building confidence in teenagers. D. But within these guidelines, students should have the freedom to choose. E. Teenagers are forming their identities and clothing is a part of that process. （八） It was a typical Monday morning, and the school hallway was buzzing with students. I was walking to my locker when I saw something unusual on the floor near the science lab. It was a silver necklace with a small, beautiful butterfly pendant. I picked it up, wondering who it could belong to. I started to think about the possibilities. 1. ________ She loves butterflies and was working on a biology project in the lab last period. It must be hers. But then I thought, "Wait, it could be Sarah's. 2. ________ She sometimes wears silver jewelry." I looked more closely at the necklace. There was a tiny initial "C" engraved on the back of the butterfly. 3. ________ Just then, I saw Carla rushing down the hall. She looked worried and was searching the floor. "Carla," I called out, "are you looking for something?" "Yes!" she said, "I lost my favorite necklace! It has a butterfly on it." 4. ________ She was so relieved and thanked me repeatedly. I was glad I could help, and I felt like a detective who had solved a mystery. A. It might belong to our science teacher, Mrs. Smith. B. She also has a science class in the same room. C. My first guess was that it belonged to my friend Carla. D. That was the final clue I needed. E. I smiled and handed her the necklace. （九） Music is a universal language that touches everyone's heart. But people have different tastes in music. The kind of music we enjoy often says a lot about our personality. For me, I really like the music that I can dance to. I prefer music with a strong beat and energetic rhythm. 1. ________ Whenever I listen to pop, funk, or electronic dance music (EDM), I can't help but tap my feet. This kind of music makes me feel happy and alive. 2. ________ It connects people on the dance floor and creates a shared experience of joy. My best friend, however, prefers music that she can sing along to. She loves songs with meaningful lyrics and beautiful melodies. 3. ________ There is no right or wrong when it comes to musical preference. 4. ________ Whether it's music for dancing, for singing, or for relaxing, the most important thing is that it brings you joy and comfort. A. Music is not just for listening; it's for feeling. B. For her, the story in the song is the most attractive part. C. It's perfect for parties or when I need a boost of energy. D. Classical music is often considered the most artistic form. E. Different types of music serve different purposes for different people. （十） Understanding cultural differences is very important in today's world. What is considered polite in one culture might be rude in another. This is especially true for greetings. You are supposed to shake hands in many Western countries, but that's not the case everywhere. In Japan and Korea, people usually bow when they meet. 1. ________ In Thailand, people greet each other with a "wai," which is a slight bow with the palms pressed together. In many Middle Eastern countries, men might hug and kiss on the cheek. 2. ________ For example, using your left hand to give or receive things is considered impolite in many Asian and African cultures. The left hand is traditionally associated with unclean tasks. 3. ________ In China, you are not supposed to stick your chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice because it resembles incense sticks for the dead. In Russia, you are supposed to give an odd number of flowers when giving a gift; even numbers are for funerals. 4. ________ It shows that you are thoughtful and have respect for their traditions. A. The depth of the bow shows the level of respect. B. Table manners also vary greatly from culture to culture. C. It's always a good idea to learn about local customs before you travel. D. However, public displays of affection between men and women are often avoided. E. Body language and gestures can also have different meanings. 学科网（北京）股份有限公1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $