专题04 阅读理解（说明文）（期末真题汇编，江苏专用）九年级英语上学期

专题04 阅读理解（说明文） 主题01 人与社会——中华文化 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·江苏宿迁市·期末） Paper-cutting is a Chinese folk art with a long history. The earliest paper cuts date back to the 4th century in China. In 2002, UNESCO listed China’s paper-cutting as a world cultural heritage (遗产). In Chinese culture, paper cuts are the symbol of happiness and good luck, and they have been used for decoration and design patterns (图案) throughout history. Paper cuts used for decoration are often seen on windows and gates. They are usually put up during holidays to bring good luck. The Chinese character Fu means good luck and it is often stuck on front doors upside down. It is believed that when Fu is put upside down, happiness arrives. The image of a fish often appears together with Fu, which shows we will have more than enough money to spend. Paper cuts are also used on presents. People use Fu to wrap (包装) presents to bring good luck to others. A present for parents with new-born babies might show a paper cut of children. In some designs, we can see a baby on a lotus flower. The name of this design is “lian sheng gui zi”, which means we wish that the parents would have more children. The image of a baby on an animal is popular as well. This animal is called “qi lin”, which is believed to have the power to bring children to the family. Paper cuts that show the Chinese character of double happiness are often used to celebrate weddings. People use them to decorate such occasions (场合) by putting them on walls, windows, doors and even furniture. Another kind of paper cuts are those used to make design patterns on clothing, such as the Chinese Fu, the image of dragon and flower patterns. They are very popular choices for clothes to wear. They are also sometimes used to decorate jewelry boxes. In the past, paper-cutting was all done by hand. Even a small mistake during the process can ruin (毁掉) the whole piece of work. Now there are factories for paper-cutting in China and paper-cutting has also changed from decoration to a kind of art. 1．The first paragraph is mainly about ________. A．the history of paper-cutting B．the occasions paper-cutting used in C．the problems modern paper-cutting faces D．the changes of paper-cutting 2．Why do Chinese people stick Fu upside down? A．Because it helps to drive evil spirits away. B．Because it represents the coming of happiness. C．Because it looks more beautiful in such a style. D．Because it expresses people's hope for a richer life. 3．Which paper cut can be given to parents with a new-born baby? A． B． C． D． 4．Which of the following is TRUE about Chinese paper-cutting? A．It has a long history of more than 2000 years. B．It is always used for decoration and design patterns. C．It is still all done by hand now because of art value. D．It is the symbol of good things only for festivals. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·江苏盐城市盐都区·期末） Confucianism (儒家思想) has been followed by Chinese people for more than two thousand years. To help people understand how to behave towards others, Confucianism teaches the Five Constants (五常). These are ren, yi, li, zhi and xin.They are general virtues (美德) around the world.The most important two are ren and li. Ren is the feeling of care and love we should have for others. Confucius explained ren could best be understood as loving others. He is famous for teaching people “What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others”. It is quite similar to what is known in the West as the Golden Rule (treat others as you wish to be treated). While the meaning of ren is easy to understand, li is a little harder to express. It can be thought of as duty or even respect. Generally, li is the way we should connect with people in our everyday life. In Confucian writings, discussions about li include the proper way to drink tea and how to remember ancestors (祖先). While ren is mostly about our opinions and feelings, li is about how we express our opinions and feelings towards others and towards the world around us. Perhaps the most well-known Confucian virtue is xiao. This is the duty children have to their parents. Xiao means loving, respecting, obeying and taking care of one’s parents in their old age. In Confucianism, xiao is important for a harmonious (和谐的) society: without it, the whole world would fall into a mess. 1．What is the best Chinese for the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3? A．博学于文，约之以礼。 B．学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆。 C．己所不欲，勿施于人。 D．君子和而不同，小人同而不和。 2．Which of the following is an example of li? A．Building a peaceful society. B．Taking care of one’s children. C．Obeying rules for drinking tea. D．Learning all through one’s life. 3．What does the passage mainly tell us about Confucianism? A．Its general virtues. B．Its long history. C．Its new challenges. D．Its golden rules. 主题02 人与社会——科普知识 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·江苏南通市海安市·期末） ①Do you like blueberries? If so, the next time you’re about to eat your delicious berries, take a good look at them. Then ask yourself : Are blueberries really blue? ②For the most part, blueberries aren’t blue. If you carefully peel the skin off one, you’ll see that the flesh inside is white. If you rub (摩擦) the inside of the skin on a white piece of paper, you’ll see a reddish-purple color. And if you gently rub the outside of a blueberry, the blue color disappears and the berry looks almost black. But the moment you pick one, it does look blue. What’s going on? ③Well, there are two ways to create colors. The first is through pigments (色素). Pigments show the color of the light they don’t take in. The most common pigment in plants is chlorophyll, a green pigment. Plant leaves appear green because chlorophyll doesn’t take in green light. It sends it out instead while taking in blue and red light. Plants prefer to take in blue light because it has more energy than any other light. In fact, there aren’t any “true blue” pigments in the plant world. ④The second way to make color is through “structural color”. This happens when the structure of a surface makes some colors of light look different. Have you ever seen the rainbow colors on a CD? These colors show up because of the tiny spaces between the disk’s thin layers. These spaces only allow certain colors to reach our eyes. ⑤Blueberries also create “structural color” in their own way. The berries look black when they’re ripe, but the plants build a thin layer of wax (蜡) on their outside. This layer is only four-thousandths of a centimeter thick, but it gives the berries their blue look. The blue color benefits the plants because birds are attracted to the rare color. They eat the berries and spread the seeds far and wide. ⑥Now your bowl of blueberries suddenly looks a lot more interesting. The fruit is beautiful, but its beauty is only skin deep! 1．How does the writer lead in the topic? A．By giving an example. B．By asking questions. C．By listing numbers. D．By describing a scene. 2．What can we learn from Para. 3? A．There are few blue pigments in the plant world. B．Plant leaves prefer to give out blue and red light. C．Green pigments can make plants grow much better. D．Plants appear green because they take in green light. 3．What is the underlined phrase “show up” similar to? A．develop B．influence C．balance D．appear 4．Which of the following is True? A．The flesh inside blueberries is black exactly. B．Blueberries take in blue light in a special way. C．The wax on blueberries makes them look blue. D．Rainbow colors can be seen on blueberries. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·江苏盐城市大丰区·期末） One thing that could help us to recover from tiredness is sleep. And sleeping is the favorite hobby of most people today. Studies show that the way people sleep at night decides the type of personality they have. Robert Phipps, a body language expert, has named four sleeping positions that influence personality. Phipps found that worriers, those who are under stress, are likely to sleep in the fetal position. He found that this is the most common bedtime position, with nearly 58 percent of people sleeping on their side with knees up and head down. The more we curl up, the more comfort we are seeking. The second most common position is the log. People sleep with a straight body, with arms at each side. Nearly 28 percent of people sleep this way and they often feel harder to move their body when they wake up. “The longer you sleep like this, the more rigid your thinking is and you are unwilling to change, which means you make things harder for yourself,” according to Phipps. Yearner sleepers are next on the list. About 25 percent of people sleep in this style — on their side with arms stretched out in front, looking as if they are chasing their dreams or perhaps being chased themselves. “Yearners are always expecting the best results,” explained Phipps. “These people often wake up refreshed and they are willing to face the challenges of the day ahead.” Perhaps the strangest sleeping style is the freefaller position. This sleeping position makes up 17 percent of the population. They sleep face down on the stomach. “These people,” according to Phipps, “feel like they have little control over their life.” Not only is this the strangest sleeping style, but also the least comfortable, and people may wake up feeling tired and have no energy. In conclusion, Phipps has only one more thing to add, “A good sleep sets us up for the following day and our sleeping positions can decide how we feel when we wake up.” 1．According to the text, which picture is the fetal position? A． B． C． D． 2．What does the underlined word “rigid” mean? A．固执的 B．新颖的 C．愚蠢的 D．灵活的 3．What is suggested in the text? A．The fetal sleepers are willing to comfort other people. B．It's easy for the freefaller sleepers to control their life. C．Yearner sleepers prefer to do the best in life and work. D．The log sleepers sleep as if they are chasing something. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the text? (P1=Paragraph 1...) A． B． C． D． Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·江苏扬州市宝应县·期末） Experiment in class: (1) Fill a glass half full with water. (2) Add in some vinegar (醋) (60 ml) and soda (10 ml), then fully mix them. (3) Drop a few mothballs (樟脑丸) into the glass. Reason: Rough surfaces of the mothballs and the raisins hold some CO₂ bubbles, causing them to behave like dancing. Experiment after class: (1) Try a similar experiment with raisins (葡萄干) and clear pop, such as cola. (2) Fill a glass with cola and drop a few raisins into it. Result of the first one: As surfaces of mothballs go rough (粗糙), the balls start going up and down in the water. Result of the second one: The raisins also begin to move up and down in the glass of cola. 1．Which of the following things are needed in the experiment in class? a. soda    b. mothballs    c. water d. raisins    e. vinegar    f. cola A．Bcef B．acde C．abdf D．abce 2．The underlined word “pop” probably refers to ________. A．drinks with bubbles B．vinegar C．milk D．drinking water 3．We know from the passage that the objects in the experiments dance because of ________. A．shape of a ball B．glass C．CO₂ bubbles D．water Passage 4 （24-25九年级上·江苏盐城市响水县·期末） Recently, some cities in China reported the making and selling of fake (假的) down jackets (羽绒服). What makes a down jacket warm? How can you tell if a down jacket is fake or not? What makes down jackets warm? Down cluster content (绒子含量) Down fibers (绒丝) Central core (绒核) ≥50% a down jacket <50% not a down jacket Down cluster 绒子 A down jacket keeps you warm by trapping air in its fluffy (毛茸茸的) filling. This air forms a warm layer (层) that holds in your body heat. 1．What makes a down jacket warm? A．The colour. B．Down cluster. C．The style. D．The weight. 2．In which part of a newspaper would you probably read the passage? A．Clothing &amp; Life B．Traditional Culture C．New technology D．Environment Protection Passage 5 （24-25九年级上·江苏扬州市广陵区·期末） Imagine you are in a boat far out at sea. Suddenly, you hear a loud, deep, and beautiful song. Just as you are starting to enjoy it, the song ends. Then, it starts again. Who is out there making such music? It sounds like the music that people make. But in fact, this music is made by some species of whales. According to scientists, some whales express their feelings of loneliness through these songs. They may even sing the songs to show their sadness over the loss of a loved one. Each of these whale songs can last from a few minutes to half an hour, and it is then repeated. The singing can go on for hours, or even days. It is very loud, and can be heard over great distances. What is more amazing is that whales from the same social group sing the same song at the same time even when they are very far apart (相隔). On the other hand, whales that belong to different social groups sing different songs even when they are together. The music may change over time, but whales belonging to the same group always sing the same songs. Research shows that this helps the whales to communicate important information to one another within the group. Although scientists have been studying whale songs for a long time, they continue to wonder why whales sing. They also haven’t found out the different meanings of these songs. But maybe this is not a bad thing, for the beauty of nature often lies in its mystery. And the mystery could be part of the reason why the song sounds so beautiful to the human ear. 1．What’s the purpose of the first paragraph? A．To draw the readers’ interest. B．To tell the readers about a story. C．To express the main idea. D．To provide the background. 2．What can we know from the passage? A．Whales express their all feelings through singing. B．Whales in the same sea area sing the same songs. C．Whales in the same group can communicate well. D．Whales sing so loud that they influence each other. 3．What does the underlined word “this” in the last Paragraph mean? A．Scientists have studied whale songs for a long time. B．Scientists have divided the whales into different groups. C．Scientists haven’t completely known what whale songs mean. D．Scientists haven’t clearly known how long whale songs can last. 4．What may be the best title of the passage? A．The recent research on whale songs B．The meanings of whale songs C．The communication among whales D．Scientists and different whales Passage 6 （24-25九年级上·江苏南京市玄武区·期末） In everyday life, we are often distracted (干扰) by our thoughts and feelings. Such distractions can sometimes lead to mistakes on homework or exams. However, research suggests that regular practice of meditation (冥想) can help us realize these distracting thoughts and feelings, and can make it easier to control them. 1．For students, what may distracting thoughts lead to? A．Relaxed feelings. B．Ways to manage time better. C．Getting high marks. D．Mistakes on homework or exams. 2．Which of the following is not a distracting thought while taking exams? A．Wondering whether I am going to fail or not. B．Always checking the time to see how much is left. C．Working on the questions and solving them step by step. D．Thinking about the coming winter holiday with my best friend. 3．What should we focus on during the meditation practice? A．Breath. B．Health. C．Results. D．Feelings. 主题01 人与社会——科普知识 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·江苏南通市海安市·期末） ①Floods are becoming more and more common around the world. The warming climate is leading to heavier rainfall, but could the way that cities are growing be making things worse? Could we design cities in a different way to reduce the risk of flooding? ②As cities get larger, and more and more land is under concrete (混凝土), less water is taken in and more needs to be carried away by storm drains (雨水渠) and sewerage systems (下水道系统). As there is more water than they can be filled with, the risk of flash flooding increases. ③Could it be that we’ve been taking the wrong way? Chinese landscape designer Yu Kongjian certainly thinks so. In 2013, he thought of the idea of “sponge cities (海绵城市)”, which are designed to take in water—like a sponge—reducing the risk of sudden floods. Natural solutions are encouraged, using riverside parks and ponds to take in floodwater. Ways inspired by this have been taken by cities across the world. Auckland, in New Zealand, was named the spongiest city in one study. It has built green banks and connected parks instead of the concrete drains around the Oakley creek stream. This has reduced flooding in the nearby housing areas as well as the amount of waste which used to be washed into the sea. ④Auckland has taken a natural way, but a much more high-tech method can be seen in Amsterdam. The Dutch city has fixed blue-green roofs (屋顶) on a number of buildings. These roofs have a layer of plants on the outside, and then layers under which collect and store rainwater. This water can be used by people in the building below to water plants or wash toilets. Smart software can even tell the roofs to release water ahead of upcoming storms to make the system take in more rainwater. It can even know which areas of the city are at most risk and take effective action. ⑤Yu Kongjian describes the sponge city way as using Tai Chi with nature instead of boxing. Questions have been raised as to whether a natural way is enough when faced with increased rain fall globally. What remains to be seen is whether increased size and connection with modern technology can help natural methods save many more people from flooding. 1．Why is rainfall getting heavier around the world? A．Because cities need more rain water. B．Because cities are getting larger. C．Because the climate is getting warm. D．Because cities are under concrete. 2．What’s the purpose of “sponge cities”? A．To help cities save water. B．To develop larger cities. C．To build more tourist attractions. D．To protect cities from floods. 3．What is the structure of this passage? (1= Paragraph 1, 2= Paragraph 2...) A． B． C． D． 4．What’s the writer’s attitude towards the future role of “sponge cities”? A．Worried. B．Hopeful. C．Uncertain. D．Uncaring. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·江苏南京市建邺区·期末） Artwork is lovely to look at, and it has the power to make people feel and think differently. But do you know that when people see a real work of art, rather than just looking at a photo of it, they are likely to experience stronger emotions (情绪)? Scientists recently carried out a study at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, a city in the Netherlands. The museum is home to Girl with a Pearl Earring, a very famous painting by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. It was painted in 1665. ① The researchers used eye-tracking equipment and a brain scanner to watch how people reacted to several paintings. First, the volunteers were asked to look at the real paintings on display, and then at photos of the artworks in the museum shop. ② It was shown that their emotional reactions (反应) were 10 times stronger when they looked at the real paintings. The most active part of the brain while looking at the artworks was the area that controls people’s personal identity (身份) and consciousness (意识). ③ How did that happen? By study, people may experience something called a “sustained attentional loop” when they watched a certain painting. The volunteers’ attention was first drawn to the girl’s left eye, then her mouth, then to her pearl earring. This certain order of eye movements repeated in a continuous loop. Each time they completed the cycle, their focus became stronger and their connection with Girl with a Pearl Earring was deeper, which meant that people stared at the painting for longer. Martin de Munnik, one of the researchers in this study, said, “That means you have to pay attention whether you want to or not.” It was as if the painting itself had a power to hold the viewers’ attention and guide their eye movement in a very involuntary (无意识的) way. ④ The director of the Mauritshuis, Martine Gosselink, said that the study shows how important it is to go and see art in real life, whether it’s paintings, photography or dancing. She added, “it really helps develop your brain.” The researchers are now eager to broaden their study, planning to visit other museums and do similar experiments on works like the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. 1．What is the purpose of the study? A．To explain different ways to study a painting. B．To check people’s interest in museum paintings. C．To find differences between a painting and its photo. D．To watch people’s reactions to real art and its photos. 2．We can put the following sentence “The team also found that the group reacted even more strongly to Girl with a Pearl Earring.” in ______. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 3．How does the writer introduce the “sustained attentional loop”? A．By giving an example. B．By telling a story. C．By listing numbers. D．By offering advice. 4．Why was Mona Lisa mentioned at the end of the passage? A．To introduce a world-famous art work. B．To explain the plan for further research. C．To show the researchers’love for it. D．To prove its influence on people’s brain. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．The Power of Real Works of Art B．Lessons from Real Works of Art C．The Way to Enjoy Real Works of Art D．A Visit to Real Works of Art Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·江苏扬州市宝应县·期末） I love snakes, while my mother does not. Lots of people who are afraid of snakes have never seen one. Neither has my mother. So where does the fear come from? To find out the answer, scientists put pictures with snakes, pandas, cats, flowers and many other things in front of a group of people of all ages, even babies. People found snakes faster than flowers. It wasn’t just snakes. They found “black faces”, another example, spiders (蜘蛛), faster than “safe” things like flowers. It seems we find things that might be dangerous to us faster. Maybe we are born to be afraid of them. Scientists also found people learned to fear snakes faster. Why did they fear snakes? Most of them said that in their experiences, they were influenced by the scared voice and faces of those who met snakes, but weren’t bitten by snakes. After all, if we had to be bitten by a snake to learn that it’s dangerous, we might learn our lesson too late. So why is it important whether we are afraid of snakes or not? It may not matter much to us, but it is really very important to snakes, People protect animals they like, not animals they fear. Snakes may not be as cute as pandas, but they’re just of the same importance to the environment. Snakes eat insects and mice that are pests (害虫) to humans. Snakes are also food for other animals so, when we kill snakes, we’re breaking the balance. How can we reduce our fears to give snakes a chance? Scientists did a study recently. Some volunteer students went on a field trip. With the help of safety tips, everyone could safely touch and hold a snake, It turns out that snakes aren’t so bad when you know the way to stay with them. Most people who were afraid of snakes before the field trip weren’t afraid afterwards. In fact, snakes even became some students’ favourite animal. Hmm, maybe I should take my mum on the next field trip. 1．In the writer’s opinion, what are “black faces”? A．Things make people feel dangerous. B．Faces of animals in the pictures. C．Things that have black faces. D．Faces of people in danger. 2．What does the writer mean by saying “we might learn our lesson too late” in the third paragraph? A．We might never see any snakes. B．We are not in danger any longer. C．We might not fear snakes any more. D．We might already be killed by snakes. 3．How do the scientists help people reduce the fear of snakes? A．By teaching people skills of killing snakes. B．By driving snakes away through a field trip. C．By teaching them the right way to stay with them. D．By giving snakes a chance to show they are good. 4．What can we learn from scientists after reading the passage? A．Don’t be afraid and find chances in danger. B．Always remember to give people safety tips. C．Face failures bravely and never give up trying. D．Find problems and do research to solve them. Passage 4 （24-25九年级上·江苏泰州市姜堰区·期末） ①How much time do you spend looking at your smartphone, tablet or computer every day? These electronic devices (设备) help us in many ways, but they may also cause health problems. They have advantages as well as disadvantages. ②Getting information easily is one of the biggest advantages of the Internet. Almost any kind of information on any topic under the sun can be found on the Internet. Search engines can help us find almost any type of information on almost any kind of subject. Meanwhile, much service is now provided on the Internet such as online banking, job seeking, tickets selling and hotel booking. ③However, too much screen time can cause your eyes tired, which leaves your eyes feeling dry and sore and is also bad for your eyesight. To help your eyes stay healthy, follow the “20-20-20” rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 meters away for 20 seconds. ④Your eyes aren’t the only parts of your body that could become worse from using electronic devices. People who write a lot of text messages can develop an injury. The repeated movement of typing can lead to the loss of grip strength (握力受损). To avoid this, do this exercise: Put a rubber band around the top of your five fingers and open your hand. Repeat this a few times. ⑤Another serious danger is that it may cause several mind problems. One of the biggest problems is the Internet addiction (瘾). Many people turn to the Internet or computer games to keep themselves away from the feelings of stress, sadness and loneliness. Slowly, they might start to depend on the Internet and feel worried if they’re not connected. To stop yourself from falling into this kind of trap, limit the amount of time you spend online. 1．The first 20 of the “20-20-20” rule in the passage suggests ______. A．how long the break lasts B．how often you have the break C．how many times you take a break D．how far you look at things from you 2．Which picture best shows rubber band exercise? A． B． C． D． 3．The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 5 refers to ______. A．several serious mind problems B．people who have the Internet addiction C．the Internet and computer games D．feelings of stress, sadness and loneliness 4．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A．It’s easy to search for information on the Internet. B．To protect eye health, you should follow the “20-20-20” rule. C．Using electronic devices causes many problems in our body. D．Watching videos too much will lead to the loss of grip strength. 5．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． Passage 5 （24-25九年级上·江苏无锡市·期末） We’ve all heard about the man who discovered gravity (重力) and the apple that fell from a tree and hit him on the head. However, the 17th-century “aha moment” is actually a bit of a lie! Newton did witness an apple falling from a tree one day and this got him thinking about what actually caused the apple to fall to the ground. Newton later developed his theory of Gravity, believing that Earth has a force (力) that pulls objects down, which prevents objects from aimlessly floating around. While we know that Isaac Newton discovered Gravity, he also made many other scientific discoveries. Newton is also credited with discovering the three laws of motion. These three laws, or principles, explain how things move. Law 1: An object at rest stays at rest. A moving object keeps moving. Objects continue doing what they’re doing unless a stronger force acts on them. Here, the stronger force is the wall. It stops the truck but not the boxes, so they keep moving backward. Law 2: It takes more force to move a heavy object than to move a lighter object. Newton came up with a scientific formula to explain this: Force = Mass x Acceleration. Large weights with a lot of mass require more force to lift than smaller, lighter weights do. Law 3: For every force, there is an equal reaction in the opposite direction. Air from an untied balloon rushes out in one direction. As the air escapes, it pushes the balloon in the opposite direction. 1．Which part of a magazine is the reading material most probably taken from? A．History. B．Sports. C．Culture. D．Science. 2．The drawing for Law 1 shows that ________. A．the boxes get a stronger force than the truck B．the truck stays at rest, but the boxes do not C．the wall acts on the truck but not on the boxes D．the truck keeps moving, but the wall stays at rest 3．Which picture best shows Law 3? A． B． C． D． 主题02 人与社会——音乐舞蹈 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·江苏泰州市海陵区·期末） Yingge dance has just become more popular. During the past Spring Festival, a team of Yingge dancers from South China’s Guangdong Province amazed people in London. The sound of drums, gongs and shouts echoed (回响) throughout London’s streets. It is the first time that the Yingge dance, a national cultural heritage (文化遗产) in China, has been performed overseas. A viewer named Lucy said, “Watching the dance was like stepping into a different world with the vivid colors, the lively expressions of the dancers. We don’t get to see things like that here. I was left in amazement by the ancient dance.” “We’ve waited for 300 years for the dance group to come to Europe. I have to say, it was well worth the wait. It has stood out,” said another. Meaningfully translated as the “Songs of Heroes” dance, the 300-year-old dance rose from Chaozhou—Shantou region in Guangdong. Based on the stories of the 108 heroes of Liangshan Mountain from the classic novel Outlaws of the Marsh, with Shuihu Zhuan as its Chinese name, this folk art mixes a variety of forms, from martial (军事的) arts and Chinese opera to dance. The lead dancer, “Shi Qian”, holds a snake in his hands, whose style of dancing is thought to drive off ghosts. Other performers each dress as one of the 108 heroes. They also wear different opera-style makeups, according to their roles. Dancers wave a pair of short sticks and make powerful movements. They hit the sticks together now and then while walking and dancing. The coach, Chen Laifa, is a national-level inheritor of Yingge dance. ① “When it first appeared 300 years ago, Yingge was a celebration of the success of goodness over evil, and nowadays it is seen as a peace messenger,” said Chen. “We would like to make this spirit known to the British people and, at the same time, as the spreading of our culture.” 1．Where does Yingge dance come from? A．North China. B．London streets. C．Overseas. D．Guangdong Province. 2．Why did Lucy say that they had waited for 300 years? A．To show how she loved Yingge Dance. B．To tell how old the city of London was. C．To express how strange Yingge Dance was. D．To show how different Yingge Dance looked. 3．What does “Yingge” in the name of Yingge Dance stand for? A．The name of a place. B．Songs of Heroes. C．The history of Guangdong. D．The name of a ghost. 4．Which of the following sentence best fits in the blank in the last paragraph? A．To him, the most important thing is to study the history of Yingge Dance. B．In his view, London is the best place to introduce Yingge Dance to overseas. C．For him, bringing the ancient dance to an international stage is of great importance. D．Chen believes that Yingge Dance will be the symbol of Chinese dance across the world. 5．The main purpose of the passage is to _________. A．spread traditional Chinese culture B．encourage us to practice Yingge dance C．introduce Chinese classical novels D．build a bridge between China and Britain Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·江苏盐城市大丰区·期末） American country music is also known as country western music. It has a very long history. It comes from the folk songs of immigrants (移民) from Britain. Country music uses simple music and words to express everyday feelings such as loneliness, love and sadness. That is to say, country music describes life. It talks about friends and enemies (敌人), trucks and roads, farms and crops. People in many parts of the world like country music, because everyone can understand what the music is about. Country western music became popular first among cowboys in the American west countryside. Cowboys had to take care of cows day and night. When they were alone with the cows, they often sang beautiful and peaceful songs to calm the animals and to overcome their own fear. They were not well-educated, so they sang about their daily life in very simple words. They played guitars, violins, and other instruments. In the south of America, many people added instruments from their homes, like bottles and spoons. When cowboys visited their friends and families on holidays like Thanksgiving, they usually sang and played country western music. In recent years, many musicians have made country western music a little different from the one in the past. These changes make the songs sound even better. Today singers such as Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, Eddie Rabbitt, LeAnn Rimes, Randy Travis, and a group called Alabama are singing and playing in different styles. They have brought country western music more and more fans from all over the world. 1．Country western music is from the folk songs of immigrants from ________. A．America B．France C．Britain D．Germany 2．Which of the following is mentioned in the passage? A．Early immigrants lived a very simple life. B．Many country music singers are not well-educated. C．Cowboys usually played country western music on holidays. D．In the west of America, cowboys added instruments from their homes. 3．The best title for the passage is “________”. A．Americans love American country music B．The history of American country music C．Singers and fans of American country music D．All kinds of American music, yesterday and today 主题02 人与社会——中华文化 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·江苏泰州市姜堰区·期末） The UNESCO added “Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year” to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录) on December 4, 2024. ① The Spring Festival, also called Chinese New Year, is one of the most important festivals practiced in China and around the world. It is time for people to wish for good things to happen in the future and for everyone to be happy and healthy. ② Celebrations for the Spring Festival last for 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival, to give full play to family gatherings, feasts (宴会), and different cultural activities. Many of these celebrations and events that have been passed down from generation to generation are practiced in China, Asia and around the world. They include paper-cuttings, the dragon dance and lantern festival events, together forming the happiest days for those who celebrate this event. ③ On the second day of the Spring Festival, people traditionally visit temples to pray (祈祷), seek blessings, and celebrate the Chinese New Year. The temple fairs often provide different activities, including traditional performances, folk art, and the sale of local handicrafts and foods. Temple fairs symbolize a connection to tradition, offering a space for spiritual reflection. Visitors may also light incense (香) and make offerings to deities (神明) for good luck in the coming year, making it both a spiritual (宗教的) and festive (节日的) event. The Lantern Festival, traditionally held on the 15th day of the Spring Festival, marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. ④ People gather in public spaces to admire the lanterns, solve riddles (谜语) written on them, and enjoy performances like dragon dances. Many Lantern Festival events, including the famous Zigong lantern show in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, have been listed as National Intangible Cultural Heritage items. 1．What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A．The influence of the Spring Festival. B．The history of the Spring Festival. C．The importance of the Spring Festival in China. D．The UNESCO’s recognition (认可) of the Spring Festival. 2．Which of the following event happens first? A．The Lantern Festival. B．Family gatherings and feasts. C．Visiting temples to pray. D．Solving riddles written on lanterns. 3．Which celebration for the Spring Festival is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．Paper-cuttings. B．The dragon dance. C．Watching movies. D．Lantern festival events. 4．Which is the most suitable place for this sentence “During this festival, lively lanterns of all shapes and sizes are shown.”? A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 5．What is the most famous Lantern Festival event mentioned in the text? A．The dragon dance in Beijing. B．The temple fair in Guangdong. C．The Zigong lantern show in Sichuan. D．The paper-cutting contest in Shanghai. Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·江苏宿迁市泗阳县·期末） On December 2, China Medja Group introduced the official mascot (吉祥物) for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala (春晚): “Si Shengsheng”. This cheerful mascot brings good wishes to Chinese people around the world, hoping that everyone has a new year filled with health, happiness, and good luck. The mascot “Si Shengsheng” is inspired (启发) by Chinese traditional culture. Its design is based on the ancient character (汉字) “巳” from the oracle bone script, which represents the Year of the Snake. With a cute and classic look, it shows both modern charm and historical meaning. Connected to the gala’s theme, “Si Si Ru Yi, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi” (Year of the Snake, Keep Your Spirits Awake), “Si Shengsheng” is full of good energy. The shape of its head and the spiral (螺旋) on its cheeks are inspired by the gilded (镀金的) silver Ruyi from the Tang Dynasty found in Famen Temple, which symbolizes “happiness from beginning to end.” The bat-shaped decoration on its head and the longevity knot on its tail add more wishes for prosperity (繁荣) and good luck. The mascot’s eyebrows and eyes, inspired by a bronze snake-shaped artifact (青铜器) from the Sanxingdui Ruins, which shows the rich variety of Chinese culture. The back has woven branch patterns, symbolizing (象征) endless life, while flowers like magnolias (海棠花) and peonies (牡丹花) show the arrival of spring. The mascot’s main color is bright green, symbolizing the new life of spring. Its color scheme (组合) includes traditional Chinese colors like parrot green, turquoise blue, lapis lazuli, lotus white, and mandarin orange, mixing together to create a lively and festive mood. As “Si Shengsheng” is introduced, the 2025 Spring Festival Gala is getting closer. The mascot invites everyone to join this big celebration and welcome the Year of the Snake with joy and good fortune! 1．What is the meaning behind the mascot of the coming new year? A．It celebrates traditional Chinese culture. B．It welcomes the arrival of spring. C．It brings good wishes for health, happiness and good luck. D．It symbolizes endless energy. 2．Where does the designer get the inspiration (灵感)? A．From the Sanxingdui Ruins only. B．From Chinese historical buildings. C．From modern art and designs. D．From Chinese traditional culture and the character “已”. 3．What is the third paragraph mainly about? A．The cultural inspiration behind the mascot. B．The shape and the meaning of the mascot. C．The process of designing the mascot. D．The meaning of the mascot's name. 4．Which of the following shows the right structure (结构) of the passage? A．①/②③④⑤ B．①②③④/⑤ C．①/②③④/⑤ D．①②/③④/⑤ 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解（说明文） 主题01 人与社会——中华文化 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·江苏宿迁市·期末） Paper-cutting is a Chinese folk art with a long history. The earliest paper cuts date back to the 4th century in China. In 2002, UNESCO listed China’s paper-cutting as a world cultural heritage (遗产). In Chinese culture, paper cuts are the symbol of happiness and good luck, and they have been used for decoration and design patterns (图案) throughout history. Paper cuts used for decoration are often seen on windows and gates. They are usually put up during holidays to bring good luck. The Chinese character Fu means good luck and it is often stuck on front doors upside down. It is believed that when Fu is put upside down, happiness arrives. The image of a fish often appears together with Fu, which shows we will have more than enough money to spend. Paper cuts are also used on presents. People use Fu to wrap (包装) presents to bring good luck to others. A present for parents with new-born babies might show a paper cut of children. In some designs, we can see a baby on a lotus flower. The name of this design is “lian sheng gui zi”, which means we wish that the parents would have more children. The image of a baby on an animal is popular as well. This animal is called “qi lin”, which is believed to have the power to bring children to the family. Paper cuts that show the Chinese character of double happiness are often used to celebrate weddings. People use them to decorate such occasions (场合) by putting them on walls, windows, doors and even furniture. Another kind of paper cuts are those used to make design patterns on clothing, such as the Chinese Fu, the image of dragon and flower patterns. They are very popular choices for clothes to wear. They are also sometimes used to decorate jewelry boxes. In the past, paper-cutting was all done by hand. Even a small mistake during the process can ruin (毁掉) the whole piece of work. Now there are factories for paper-cutting in China and paper-cutting has also changed from decoration to a kind of art. 1．The first paragraph is mainly about ________. A．the history of paper-cutting B．the occasions paper-cutting used in C．the problems modern paper-cutting faces D．the changes of paper-cutting 2．Why do Chinese people stick Fu upside down? A．Because it helps to drive evil spirits away. B．Because it represents the coming of happiness. C．Because it looks more beautiful in such a style. D．Because it expresses people's hope for a richer life. 3．Which paper cut can be given to parents with a new-born baby? A． B． C． D． 4．Which of the following is TRUE about Chinese paper-cutting? A．It has a long history of more than 2000 years. B．It is always used for decoration and design patterns. C．It is still all done by hand now because of art value. D．It is the symbol of good things only for festivals. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国剪纸艺术的历史、用途、象征意义以及现代发展。剪纸在中国文化中是幸福和好运的象征，被广泛应用于装饰、礼物包装、服装设计等多个领域。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Paper-cutting is a Chinese folk art with a long history. The earliest paper cuts date back to the 4th century in China. In 2002, UNESCO listed China’s paper-cutting as a world cultural heritage (遗产).”可知，第一段主要介绍了剪纸的历史，包括其起源时间和被联合国教科文组织列为世界文化遗产的情况。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The Chinese character Fu means good luck and it is often stuck on front doors upside down. It is believed that when Fu is put upside down, happiness arrives.”可知，中国人把福字倒贴是因为这代表着幸福的到来。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“A present for parents with new-born babies might show a paper cut of children. In some designs, we can see a baby on a lotus flower. The name of this design is "lian sheng gui zi”, which means we wish that the parents would have more children.”，可知给新生儿父母的礼物应是带有小孩图案的剪纸，所以应该选择有小孩和莲花图案的剪纸——莲生贵子，寓意着“多子”。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In Chinese culture, paper cuts are the symbol of happiness and good luck, and they have been used for decoration and design patterns (图案) throughout history.”以及后文对剪纸用途的详细描述可知，剪纸在中国文化中一直被用于装饰和设计图案。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·江苏盐城市盐都区·期末） Confucianism (儒家思想) has been followed by Chinese people for more than two thousand years. To help people understand how to behave towards others, Confucianism teaches the Five Constants (五常). These are ren, yi, li, zhi and xin.They are general virtues (美德) around the world.The most important two are ren and li. Ren is the feeling of care and love we should have for others. Confucius explained ren could best be understood as loving others. He is famous for teaching people “What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others”. It is quite similar to what is known in the West as the Golden Rule (treat others as you wish to be treated). While the meaning of ren is easy to understand, li is a little harder to express. It can be thought of as duty or even respect. Generally, li is the way we should connect with people in our everyday life. In Confucian writings, discussions about li include the proper way to drink tea and how to remember ancestors (祖先). While ren is mostly about our opinions and feelings, li is about how we express our opinions and feelings towards others and towards the world around us. Perhaps the most well-known Confucian virtue is xiao. This is the duty children have to their parents. Xiao means loving, respecting, obeying and taking care of one’s parents in their old age. In Confucianism, xiao is important for a harmonious (和谐的) society: without it, the whole world would fall into a mess. 1．What is the best Chinese for the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3? A．博学于文，约之以礼。 B．学而不思则罔，思而不学则殆。 C．己所不欲，勿施于人。 D．君子和而不同，小人同而不和。 2．Which of the following is an example of li? A．Building a peaceful society. B．Taking care of one’s children. C．Obeying rules for drinking tea. D．Learning all through one’s life. 3．What does the passage mainly tell us about Confucianism? A．Its general virtues. B．Its long history. C．Its new challenges. D．Its golden rules. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了儒家思想的“五常”，重点阐述了仁、礼以及孝等一般美德的含义 。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“He is famous for teaching people ‘What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others’”，其意思是“你不希望自己被这样对待，就不要这样对待别人”，这与“己所不欲，勿施于人”表达的含义一致。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“In Confucian writings, discussions about li include the proper way to drink tea and how to remember ancestors”，说明礼包括正确的喝茶方式等日常行为规范。故选C。 3．主旨大意题。文章开篇提到儒家思想的“五常”，并对仁、礼、孝等美德进行阐述，主要围绕儒家思想的一般美德展开。故选A。 主题02 人与社会——科普知识 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·江苏南通市海安市·期末） ①Do you like blueberries? If so, the next time you’re about to eat your delicious berries, take a good look at them. Then ask yourself : Are blueberries really blue? ②For the most part, blueberries aren’t blue. If you carefully peel the skin off one, you’ll see that the flesh inside is white. If you rub (摩擦) the inside of the skin on a white piece of paper, you’ll see a reddish-purple color. And if you gently rub the outside of a blueberry, the blue color disappears and the berry looks almost black. But the moment you pick one, it does look blue. What’s going on? ③Well, there are two ways to create colors. The first is through pigments (色素). Pigments show the color of the light they don’t take in. The most common pigment in plants is chlorophyll, a green pigment. Plant leaves appear green because chlorophyll doesn’t take in green light. It sends it out instead while taking in blue and red light. Plants prefer to take in blue light because it has more energy than any other light. In fact, there aren’t any “true blue” pigments in the plant world. ④The second way to make color is through “structural color”. This happens when the structure of a surface makes some colors of light look different. Have you ever seen the rainbow colors on a CD? These colors show up because of the tiny spaces between the disk’s thin layers. These spaces only allow certain colors to reach our eyes. ⑤Blueberries also create “structural color” in their own way. The berries look black when they’re ripe, but the plants build a thin layer of wax (蜡) on their outside. This layer is only four-thousandths of a centimeter thick, but it gives the berries their blue look. The blue color benefits the plants because birds are attracted to the rare color. They eat the berries and spread the seeds far and wide. ⑥Now your bowl of blueberries suddenly looks a lot more interesting. The fruit is beautiful, but its beauty is only skin deep! 1．How does the writer lead in the topic? A．By giving an example. B．By asking questions. C．By listing numbers. D．By describing a scene. 2．What can we learn from Para. 3? A．There are few blue pigments in the plant world. B．Plant leaves prefer to give out blue and red light. C．Green pigments can make plants grow much better. D．Plants appear green because they take in green light. 3．What is the underlined phrase “show up” similar to? A．develop B．influence C．balance D．appear 4．Which of the following is True? A．The flesh inside blueberries is black exactly. B．Blueberries take in blue light in a special way. C．The wax on blueberries makes them look blue. D．Rainbow colors can be seen on blueberries. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇关于蓝莓颜色及其科学解释的科普文章。 1．推理判断题。根据“Do you like blueberries? If so, the next time you’re about to eat your delicious berries, take a good look at them. Then ask yourself: Are blueberries really blue?”可知，作者是通过问问题的方式引入主题的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“In fact, there aren’t any ‘true blue’ pigments in the plant world.”可知，在植物界中没有“真正的蓝色”色素。故选A。 3．词义猜测题。根据“These colors show up because of the tiny spaces between the disk’s thin layers.”可知，这些颜色是因为光盘薄层之间的小空间而“出现”的。因此，“show up”在此处的意思是 “出现”，与“appear”意思相近。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“... but the plants build a thin layer of wax (蜡) on their outside. This layer is only four-thousandths of a centimeter thick, but it gives the berries their blue look.”可知，但这些植物在它们的外部会形成一层薄薄的蜡。这一层只有千分之四厘米厚，但它给了蓝莓蓝色的外观。选项C正确。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·江苏盐城市大丰区·期末） One thing that could help us to recover from tiredness is sleep. And sleeping is the favorite hobby of most people today. Studies show that the way people sleep at night decides the type of personality they have. Robert Phipps, a body language expert, has named four sleeping positions that influence personality. Phipps found that worriers, those who are under stress, are likely to sleep in the fetal position. He found that this is the most common bedtime position, with nearly 58 percent of people sleeping on their side with knees up and head down. The more we curl up, the more comfort we are seeking. The second most common position is the log. People sleep with a straight body, with arms at each side. Nearly 28 percent of people sleep this way and they often feel harder to move their body when they wake up. “The longer you sleep like this, the more rigid your thinking is and you are unwilling to change, which means you make things harder for yourself,” according to Phipps. Yearner sleepers are next on the list. About 25 percent of people sleep in this style — on their side with arms stretched out in front, looking as if they are chasing their dreams or perhaps being chased themselves. “Yearners are always expecting the best results,” explained Phipps. “These people often wake up refreshed and they are willing to face the challenges of the day ahead.” Perhaps the strangest sleeping style is the freefaller position. This sleeping position makes up 17 percent of the population. They sleep face down on the stomach. “These people,” according to Phipps, “feel like they have little control over their life.” Not only is this the strangest sleeping style, but also the least comfortable, and people may wake up feeling tired and have no energy. In conclusion, Phipps has only one more thing to add, “A good sleep sets us up for the following day and our sleeping positions can decide how we feel when we wake up.” 1．According to the text, which picture is the fetal position? A． B． C． D． 2．What does the underlined word “rigid” mean? A．固执的 B．新颖的 C．愚蠢的 D．灵活的 3．What is suggested in the text? A．The fetal sleepers are willing to comfort other people. B．It's easy for the freefaller sleepers to control their life. C．Yearner sleepers prefer to do the best in life and work. D．The log sleepers sleep as if they are chasing something. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the text? (P1=Paragraph 1...) A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了四种不同的睡眠姿势一定程度上反映了我们的性格特征。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“He found that this is the most common bedtime position, with nearly 58 percent of people sleeping on their side with knees up and head down.”可知，最像婴儿的姿势是侧睡，膝盖向上，头朝下。故根据图片选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据文章第三段“The longer you sleep like this, the more rigid your thinking is and you are unwilling to change, which means you make things harder for yourself”可知，rigid指的是不愿意改变的，即“固执的”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Yearners are always expecting the best results”可知，向往型睡眠者总是想要在生活和工作上做到最好。故选C。 4．篇章结构题。根据全文可知，第一段提出睡眠方式反映人的性格特点的观点，第二、三、四、五段分别讲述了一种睡眠姿势代表的性格，最后一段再次总结。本文故结构为总分总。故选A。 Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·江苏扬州市宝应县·期末） Experiment in class: (1) Fill a glass half full with water. (2) Add in some vinegar (醋) (60 ml) and soda (10 ml), then fully mix them. (3) Drop a few mothballs (樟脑丸) into the glass. Reason: Rough surfaces of the mothballs and the raisins hold some CO₂ bubbles, causing them to behave like dancing. Experiment after class: (1) Try a similar experiment with raisins (葡萄干) and clear pop, such as cola. (2) Fill a glass with cola and drop a few raisins into it. Result of the first one: As surfaces of mothballs go rough (粗糙), the balls start going up and down in the water. Result of the second one: The raisins also begin to move up and down in the glass of cola. 1．Which of the following things are needed in the experiment in class? a. soda    b. mothballs    c. water d. raisins    e. vinegar    f. cola A．Bcef B．acde C．abdf D．abce 2．The underlined word “pop” probably refers to ________. A．drinks with bubbles B．vinegar C．milk D．drinking water 3．We know from the passage that the objects in the experiments dance because of ________. A．shape of a ball B．glass C．CO₂ bubbles D．water 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要向我们介绍了两个简单而有趣的科学实验。 1．细节理解题。根据“Experiment in class: (1) Fill a glass half full with water. (2) Add in some vinegar (60 ml) and soda (10 ml), then fully mix them. (3) Drop a few mothballs into the glass.”可知，做课堂实验需要的物品是：水、醋、苏打和樟脑丸。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据“such as cola”以及“…hold some CO₂ bubbles…”可知，pop在这里是指含有二氧化碳气泡的饮料。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Rough surfaces of the mothballs and the raisins hold some CO₂ bubbles, causing them to behave like dancing. ”可知，樟脑丸和葡萄干粗糙的表面含有一些二氧化碳气泡，这就是使它们表现得像跳舞一样的原因。故选C。 Passage 4 （24-25九年级上·江苏盐城市响水县·期末） Recently, some cities in China reported the making and selling of fake (假的) down jackets (羽绒服). What makes a down jacket warm? How can you tell if a down jacket is fake or not? What makes down jackets warm? Down cluster content (绒子含量) Down fibers (绒丝) Central core (绒核) ≥50% a down jacket <50% not a down jacket Down cluster 绒子 A down jacket keeps you warm by trapping air in its fluffy (毛茸茸的) filling. This air forms a warm layer (层) that holds in your body heat. 1．What makes a down jacket warm? A．The colour. B．Down cluster. C．The style. D．The weight. 2．In which part of a newspaper would you probably read the passage? A．Clothing &amp; Life B．Traditional Culture C．New technology D．Environment Protection 【答案】1．B 2．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了羽绒服是如何保暖的以及如何判断羽绒服的真假。 1．细节理解题。根据“What makes down jackets warm?”以及“Down cluster content (绒子含量)”可知，绒子使羽绒服保暖。故选B。 2．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了羽绒服是如何保暖的以及如何判断羽绒服的真假，属于服饰和生活范畴。故选A。 Passage 5 （24-25九年级上·江苏扬州市广陵区·期末） Imagine you are in a boat far out at sea. Suddenly, you hear a loud, deep, and beautiful song. Just as you are starting to enjoy it, the song ends. Then, it starts again. Who is out there making such music? It sounds like the music that people make. But in fact, this music is made by some species of whales. According to scientists, some whales express their feelings of loneliness through these songs. They may even sing the songs to show their sadness over the loss of a loved one. Each of these whale songs can last from a few minutes to half an hour, and it is then repeated. The singing can go on for hours, or even days. It is very loud, and can be heard over great distances. What is more amazing is that whales from the same social group sing the same song at the same time even when they are very far apart (相隔). On the other hand, whales that belong to different social groups sing different songs even when they are together. The music may change over time, but whales belonging to the same group always sing the same songs. Research shows that this helps the whales to communicate important information to one another within the group. Although scientists have been studying whale songs for a long time, they continue to wonder why whales sing. They also haven’t found out the different meanings of these songs. But maybe this is not a bad thing, for the beauty of nature often lies in its mystery. And the mystery could be part of the reason why the song sounds so beautiful to the human ear. 1．What’s the purpose of the first paragraph? A．To draw the readers’ interest. B．To tell the readers about a story. C．To express the main idea. D．To provide the background. 2．What can we know from the passage? A．Whales express their all feelings through singing. B．Whales in the same sea area sing the same songs. C．Whales in the same group can communicate well. D．Whales sing so loud that they influence each other. 3．What does the underlined word “this” in the last Paragraph mean? A．Scientists have studied whale songs for a long time. B．Scientists have divided the whales into different groups. C．Scientists haven’t completely known what whale songs mean. D．Scientists haven’t clearly known how long whale songs can last. 4．What may be the best title of the passage? A．The recent research on whale songs B．The meanings of whale songs C．The communication among whales D．Scientists and different whales 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了鲸鱼通过歌声表达情感，同时也是一种社交的方式。 1．主旨大意题。根据“Imagine you are in a boat far out at sea. Suddenly, you hear a loud, deep, and beautiful song. Just as you are starting to enjoy it, the song ends. Then, it starts again. Who is out there making such music?”可知，第一段通过想象你坐在远海的一艘船上，听到一首又响亮、又深沉、又优美的歌，引出本文的主题——鲸鱼唱歌，目的是吸引读者的兴趣，故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“The music may change over time, but whales belonging to the same group always sing the same songs. Research shows that this helps the whales to communicate important information to one another within the group.”可知，同一组的鲸鱼可以很好地交流，故选C。 3．词义猜测题。根据“They also haven’t found out the different meanings of these songs. But maybe this is not a bad thing, for the beauty of nature often lies in its mystery.”可知，他们也没有发现这些歌曲的不同含义。但也许这并不是一件坏事，因为大自然的美丽往往在于它的神秘。“this”指的是科学家们还不知道鲸鱼的歌声意味着什么，故选C。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了科学家对鲸鱼歌声的研究，包括鲸鱼歌声的特点、同一群体鲸鱼歌声相同的现象以及科学家对鲸鱼歌声含义还未完全了解等内容，A选项“关于鲸鱼歌声的最新研究”最能概括文章内容。故选A。 Passage 6 （24-25九年级上·江苏南京市玄武区·期末） In everyday life, we are often distracted (干扰) by our thoughts and feelings. Such distractions can sometimes lead to mistakes on homework or exams. However, research suggests that regular practice of meditation (冥想) can help us realize these distracting thoughts and feelings, and can make it easier to control them. 1．For students, what may distracting thoughts lead to? A．Relaxed feelings. B．Ways to manage time better. C．Getting high marks. D．Mistakes on homework or exams. 2．Which of the following is not a distracting thought while taking exams? A．Wondering whether I am going to fail or not. B．Always checking the time to see how much is left. C．Working on the questions and solving them step by step. D．Thinking about the coming winter holiday with my best friend. 3．What should we focus on during the meditation practice? A．Breath. B．Health. C．Results. D．Feelings. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 【导语】本文介绍了冥想。 1．细节理解题。根据“Such distractions can sometimes lead to mistakes on homework or exams.”可知这种干扰有时会导致家庭作业或考试错误。故选D。 2．推理判断题。A、B、D都是与紧张或分心有关的念头，而C选项“逐步解决问题”正是专注于考试中任务的表现，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Switch focus back to breathing”可知冥想流程强调要专注于呼吸，故选A。 主题01 人与社会——科普知识 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·江苏南通市海安市·期末） ①Floods are becoming more and more common around the world. The warming climate is leading to heavier rainfall, but could the way that cities are growing be making things worse? Could we design cities in a different way to reduce the risk of flooding? ②As cities get larger, and more and more land is under concrete (混凝土), less water is taken in and more needs to be carried away by storm drains (雨水渠) and sewerage systems (下水道系统). As there is more water than they can be filled with, the risk of flash flooding increases. ③Could it be that we’ve been taking the wrong way? Chinese landscape designer Yu Kongjian certainly thinks so. In 2013, he thought of the idea of “sponge cities (海绵城市)”, which are designed to take in water—like a sponge—reducing the risk of sudden floods. Natural solutions are encouraged, using riverside parks and ponds to take in floodwater. Ways inspired by this have been taken by cities across the world. Auckland, in New Zealand, was named the spongiest city in one study. It has built green banks and connected parks instead of the concrete drains around the Oakley creek stream. This has reduced flooding in the nearby housing areas as well as the amount of waste which used to be washed into the sea. ④Auckland has taken a natural way, but a much more high-tech method can be seen in Amsterdam. The Dutch city has fixed blue-green roofs (屋顶) on a number of buildings. These roofs have a layer of plants on the outside, and then layers under which collect and store rainwater. This water can be used by people in the building below to water plants or wash toilets. Smart software can even tell the roofs to release water ahead of upcoming storms to make the system take in more rainwater. It can even know which areas of the city are at most risk and take effective action. ⑤Yu Kongjian describes the sponge city way as using Tai Chi with nature instead of boxing. Questions have been raised as to whether a natural way is enough when faced with increased rain fall globally. What remains to be seen is whether increased size and connection with modern technology can help natural methods save many more people from flooding. 1．Why is rainfall getting heavier around the world? A．Because cities need more rain water. B．Because cities are getting larger. C．Because the climate is getting warm. D．Because cities are under concrete. 2．What’s the purpose of “sponge cities”? A．To help cities save water. B．To develop larger cities. C．To build more tourist attractions. D．To protect cities from floods. 3．What is the structure of this passage? (1= Paragraph 1, 2= Paragraph 2...) A． B． C． D． 4．What’s the writer’s attitude towards the future role of “sponge cities”? A．Worried. B．Hopeful. C．Uncertain. D．Uncaring. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文介绍了全球洪水灾害日益增多的背景下，城市设计与洪水风险的关系，以及为减轻洪水风险而提出的两种城市设计理念：海绵城市和高科技防水城市。 1．细节理解题。根据“The warming climate is leading to heavier rainfall”可知，气候变暖导致降雨增多。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“In 2013, he thought of the idea of ‘sponge cities (海绵城市)’, which are designed to take in water—like a sponge—reducing the risk of sudden floods.”可知，海绵城市的设计是为了吸水，减少突发洪水的风险。故选D。 3．篇章结构题。分析文章可知，本文第一段提出问题，即全球洪水灾害增多与城市发展的关系；第二段描述城市问题及新问题带来的风险；第三段和第四段分别介绍了两个不同城市的解决方案；第五段提出对未来海绵城市作用的疑问和期待。结构如选项B所示。故选B。 4．观点态度题。根据“Questions have been raised as to whether a natural way is enough when faced with increased rain fall globally. What remains to be seen is whether increased size and connection with modern technology can help natural methods save many more people from flooding.”可知，面对全球降雨量增加，自然方法是否足够，而且现代技术与自然方法结合的效果也还有待观察，因此作者的态度是不确定的。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·江苏南京市建邺区·期末） Artwork is lovely to look at, and it has the power to make people feel and think differently. But do you know that when people see a real work of art, rather than just looking at a photo of it, they are likely to experience stronger emotions (情绪)? Scientists recently carried out a study at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, a city in the Netherlands. The museum is home to Girl with a Pearl Earring, a very famous painting by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. It was painted in 1665. ① The researchers used eye-tracking equipment and a brain scanner to watch how people reacted to several paintings. First, the volunteers were asked to look at the real paintings on display, and then at photos of the artworks in the museum shop. ② It was shown that their emotional reactions (反应) were 10 times stronger when they looked at the real paintings. The most active part of the brain while looking at the artworks was the area that controls people’s personal identity (身份) and consciousness (意识). ③ How did that happen? By study, people may experience something called a “sustained attentional loop” when they watched a certain painting. The volunteers’ attention was first drawn to the girl’s left eye, then her mouth, then to her pearl earring. This certain order of eye movements repeated in a continuous loop. Each time they completed the cycle, their focus became stronger and their connection with Girl with a Pearl Earring was deeper, which meant that people stared at the painting for longer. Martin de Munnik, one of the researchers in this study, said, “That means you have to pay attention whether you want to or not.” It was as if the painting itself had a power to hold the viewers’ attention and guide their eye movement in a very involuntary (无意识的) way. ④ The director of the Mauritshuis, Martine Gosselink, said that the study shows how important it is to go and see art in real life, whether it’s paintings, photography or dancing. She added, “it really helps develop your brain.” The researchers are now eager to broaden their study, planning to visit other museums and do similar experiments on works like the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. 1．What is the purpose of the study? A．To explain different ways to study a painting. B．To check people’s interest in museum paintings. C．To find differences between a painting and its photo. D．To watch people’s reactions to real art and its photos. 2．We can put the following sentence “The team also found that the group reacted even more strongly to Girl with a Pearl Earring.” in ______. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 3．How does the writer introduce the “sustained attentional loop”? A．By giving an example. B．By telling a story. C．By listing numbers. D．By offering advice. 4．Why was Mona Lisa mentioned at the end of the passage? A．To introduce a world-famous art work. B．To explain the plan for further research. C．To show the researchers’love for it. D．To prove its influence on people’s brain. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．The Power of Real Works of Art B．Lessons from Real Works of Art C．The Way to Enjoy Real Works of Art D．A Visit to Real Works of Art 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述研究人员通过实验，对比人们对艺术作品真迹和照片的反应，发现观看真迹能让人产生更强烈的情绪反应，凸显了真实艺术品的力量。 1．细节理解题。根据“The researchers used eye-tracking equipment and a brain scanner to watch how people reacted to several paintings. First, the volunteers were asked to look at the real paintings on display, and then at photos of the artworks in the museum shop.” 可知，研究借助设备观察人们分别对真迹和照片的反应，所以研究目的是观察人们对真实艺术品及其照片的反应。故选D。 2．推理判断题。①处介绍研究设备与流程，未涉及对特定画作反应，排除A选项；②处强调看真迹情绪反应普遍强烈，插入句突出特定画作反应，与②处语境衔接不紧，排除B选项；④处围绕研究结果意义和后续计划，与插入句关联性不大，排除D选项。③处开始探讨人们对画作产生强烈反应的原因，插入句“研究团队还发现，这组人对《戴珍珠耳环的少女》反应更强烈” 能很好地引出后文以《戴珍珠耳环的少女》为例的阐述，使上下文逻辑更连贯，所以插入句适合放在③处。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“The volunteers’ attention was first drawn to the girl’s left eye, then her mouth, then to her pearl earring. This certain order of eye movements repeated in a continuous loop.” 可知，作者以志愿者看《戴珍珠耳环的少女》时注意力移动顺序为例，介绍 “持续注意力循环”。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“The researchers are now eager to broaden their study, planning to visit other museums and do similar experiments on works like the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.”可知，研究人员想拓宽研究，计划对《蒙娜丽莎》等作品做实验，提及它是为了解释进一步的研究计划。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。根据“when people see a real work of art, rather than just looking at a photo of it, they are likely to experience stronger emotions” ，后文围绕此论述人们对真迹和照片的不同反应，突出真实艺术品能带来更强烈情绪，强调了真实艺术品的力量，所以A选项“真实艺术品的力量”最能概括文章主旨。故选A。 Passage 3 （24-25九年级上·江苏扬州市宝应县·期末） I love snakes, while my mother does not. Lots of people who are afraid of snakes have never seen one. Neither has my mother. So where does the fear come from? To find out the answer, scientists put pictures with snakes, pandas, cats, flowers and many other things in front of a group of people of all ages, even babies. People found snakes faster than flowers. It wasn’t just snakes. They found “black faces”, another example, spiders (蜘蛛), faster than “safe” things like flowers. It seems we find things that might be dangerous to us faster. Maybe we are born to be afraid of them. Scientists also found people learned to fear snakes faster. Why did they fear snakes? Most of them said that in their experiences, they were influenced by the scared voice and faces of those who met snakes, but weren’t bitten by snakes. After all, if we had to be bitten by a snake to learn that it’s dangerous, we might learn our lesson too late. So why is it important whether we are afraid of snakes or not? It may not matter much to us, but it is really very important to snakes, People protect animals they like, not animals they fear. Snakes may not be as cute as pandas, but they’re just of the same importance to the environment. Snakes eat insects and mice that are pests (害虫) to humans. Snakes are also food for other animals so, when we kill snakes, we’re breaking the balance. How can we reduce our fears to give snakes a chance? Scientists did a study recently. Some volunteer students went on a field trip. With the help of safety tips, everyone could safely touch and hold a snake, It turns out that snakes aren’t so bad when you know the way to stay with them. Most people who were afraid of snakes before the field trip weren’t afraid afterwards. In fact, snakes even became some students’ favourite animal. Hmm, maybe I should take my mum on the next field trip. 1．In the writer’s opinion, what are “black faces”? A．Things make people feel dangerous. B．Faces of animals in the pictures. C．Things that have black faces. D．Faces of people in danger. 2．What does the writer mean by saying “we might learn our lesson too late” in the third paragraph? A．We might never see any snakes. B．We are not in danger any longer. C．We might not fear snakes any more. D．We might already be killed by snakes. 3．How do the scientists help people reduce the fear of snakes? A．By teaching people skills of killing snakes. B．By driving snakes away through a field trip. C．By teaching them the right way to stay with them. D．By giving snakes a chance to show they are good. 4．What can we learn from scientists after reading the passage? A．Don’t be afraid and find chances in danger. B．Always remember to give people safety tips. C．Face failures bravely and never give up trying. D．Find problems and do research to solve them. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文讲述了人们对于蛇的天然恐惧可能源于进化本能，并且这种恐惧可以通过亲身体验和了解来减少，这对于保护蛇类及其在环境中的重要作用具有重要意义。 1．词句猜测题。根据“They found “black faces”, another example, spiders, faster than ‘safe’ things like flowers. It seems we find things that might be dangerous to us faster.”可知，“black faces”指的是让人感觉危险的事物。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Most of them said that in their experiences, they were influenced by the scared voice and faces of those who met snakes, but wasn't bitten by snakes. After all, if we had to be bitten by a snake to learn that it's dangerous, we might learn our lesson too late.”可知，意思是如果非要被蛇咬才知道危险，那可能已经被蛇咬死了才明白，即我们可能已经被蛇咬死了。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Some volunteer students went on a field trip. With the help of safety tips, everyone could safely touch and hold a snake. It turns out that snakes aren't so bad when you know the way to stay with them.”可知，科学家通过教人们与蛇相处的正确方法来减少对蛇的恐惧。故选C。 4．推理判断题。 根据“To find out the answer, scientists put pictures with snakes, pandas, cats, flowers and many other things in front of a group of people of all ages, even babies. Scientists also found people learned to fear snakes faster. Scientists did a study recently. Some volunteer students went on a field trip.”可知，科学家发现人们怕蛇的问题后，通过实验和研究等方式去解决，我们能学到发现问题并做研究来解决它们。故选D。 Passage 4 （24-25九年级上·江苏泰州市姜堰区·期末） ①How much time do you spend looking at your smartphone, tablet or computer every day? These electronic devices (设备) help us in many ways, but they may also cause health problems. They have advantages as well as disadvantages. ②Getting information easily is one of the biggest advantages of the Internet. Almost any kind of information on any topic under the sun can be found on the Internet. Search engines can help us find almost any type of information on almost any kind of subject. Meanwhile, much service is now provided on the Internet such as online banking, job seeking, tickets selling and hotel booking. ③However, too much screen time can cause your eyes tired, which leaves your eyes feeling dry and sore and is also bad for your eyesight. To help your eyes stay healthy, follow the “20-20-20” rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 meters away for 20 seconds. ④Your eyes aren’t the only parts of your body that could become worse from using electronic devices. People who write a lot of text messages can develop an injury. The repeated movement of typing can lead to the loss of grip strength (握力受损). To avoid this, do this exercise: Put a rubber band around the top of your five fingers and open your hand. Repeat this a few times. ⑤Another serious danger is that it may cause several mind problems. One of the biggest problems is the Internet addiction (瘾). Many people turn to the Internet or computer games to keep themselves away from the feelings of stress, sadness and loneliness. Slowly, they might start to depend on the Internet and feel worried if they’re not connected. To stop yourself from falling into this kind of trap, limit the amount of time you spend online. 1．The first 20 of the “20-20-20” rule in the passage suggests ______. A．how long the break lasts B．how often you have the break C．how many times you take a break D．how far you look at things from you 2．Which picture best shows rubber band exercise? A． B． C． D． 3．The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 5 refers to ______. A．several serious mind problems B．people who have the Internet addiction C．the Internet and computer games D．feelings of stress, sadness and loneliness 4．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A．It’s easy to search for information on the Internet. B．To protect eye health, you should follow the “20-20-20” rule. C．Using electronic devices causes many problems in our body. D．Watching videos too much will lead to the loss of grip strength. 5．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲了电子设备在很多方面对我们有帮助，但它们也可能导致健康问题，并针对这些问题提出了相应的健康建议。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段“To help your eyes stay healthy, follow the ‘20-20-20’ rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 meters away for 20 seconds.”可知，第一个20指让眼睛休息的频率。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“To avoid this, do this exercise: Put a rubber band around the top of your five fingers and open your hand. Repeat this a few times.”可知，为了避免这种情况，做这个活动：在你的五个指尖上套一个橡皮圈，然后张开你的手来拉伸橡皮筋，所以选项C正是文中描述的橡皮筋锻炼方法。故选C。 3．词义猜测题。根据第五段“One of the biggest problems is the Internet addiction. Many people turn to the Internet or computer games to keep themselves away from the feelings of stress, sadness and loneliness. Slowly, they might start to depend on the Internet and feel worried if they’re not connected.”可知，这里they指的是有网瘾的人。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第四段“People who write a lot of text messages can develop an injury. The repeated movement of typing can lead to the loss of grip strength.”可知，打字的重复动作会导致握力丧失，而不是看视频太多。故选D。 5．篇章结构题。结合全文可知，第一段是总写，第二段写优点，第三、第四和第五段写缺点。所以选项D符合这个结构。故选D。 Passage 5 （24-25九年级上·江苏无锡市·期末） We’ve all heard about the man who discovered gravity (重力) and the apple that fell from a tree and hit him on the head. However, the 17th-century “aha moment” is actually a bit of a lie! Newton did witness an apple falling from a tree one day and this got him thinking about what actually caused the apple to fall to the ground. Newton later developed his theory of Gravity, believing that Earth has a force (力) that pulls objects down, which prevents objects from aimlessly floating around. While we know that Isaac Newton discovered Gravity, he also made many other scientific discoveries. Newton is also credited with discovering the three laws of motion. These three laws, or principles, explain how things move. Law 1: An object at rest stays at rest. A moving object keeps moving. Objects continue doing what they’re doing unless a stronger force acts on them. Here, the stronger force is the wall. It stops the truck but not the boxes, so they keep moving backward. Law 2: It takes more force to move a heavy object than to move a lighter object. Newton came up with a scientific formula to explain this: Force = Mass x Acceleration. Large weights with a lot of mass require more force to lift than smaller, lighter weights do. Law 3: For every force, there is an equal reaction in the opposite direction. Air from an untied balloon rushes out in one direction. As the air escapes, it pushes the balloon in the opposite direction. 1．Which part of a magazine is the reading material most probably taken from? A．History. B．Sports. C．Culture. D．Science. 2．The drawing for Law 1 shows that ________. A．the boxes get a stronger force than the truck B．the truck stays at rest, but the boxes do not C．the wall acts on the truck but not on the boxes D．the truck keeps moving, but the wall stays at rest 3．Which picture best shows Law 3? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 【导语】本文是说明文，文章介绍了牛顿运动的三条定律。 1．推理判断题。文章主要讲述牛顿发现万有引力以及他的运动三大定律等内容，主要是关于科学发现和科学定律，所以最有可能来自“Science”板块，故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“Law 1: An object at rest stays at rest. A moving object keeps moving. Objects continue doing what they’re doing unless a stronger force acts on them. Here, the stronger force is the wall. It stops the truck but not the boxes, so they keep moving backward.”及图示可知，静止的物体保持静止，而移动的物体则持续移动，除非有更强的力作用在其上。此处更大的力是墙，它阻止了卡车，但阻止不了箱子，所以它们继续向后移动。所以墙作用于卡车，但不作用于箱子。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“Law 3: For every force, there is an equal reaction in the opposite direction. Air from an untied balloon rushes out in one direction. As the air escapes, it pushes the balloon in the opposite direction.”及图示可知，对于每一个力，都会有一个方向相等的反作用力。在图片D中，当对球施加一个力时，球以相等的力量将冰面上这个人往后推。故选D。 主题02 人与社会——音乐舞蹈 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·江苏泰州市海陵区·期末） Yingge dance has just become more popular. During the past Spring Festival, a team of Yingge dancers from South China’s Guangdong Province amazed people in London. The sound of drums, gongs and shouts echoed (回响) throughout London’s streets. It is the first time that the Yingge dance, a national cultural heritage (文化遗产) in China, has been performed overseas. A viewer named Lucy said, “Watching the dance was like stepping into a different world with the vivid colors, the lively expressions of the dancers. We don’t get to see things like that here. I was left in amazement by the ancient dance.” “We’ve waited for 300 years for the dance group to come to Europe. I have to say, it was well worth the wait. It has stood out,” said another. Meaningfully translated as the “Songs of Heroes” dance, the 300-year-old dance rose from Chaozhou—Shantou region in Guangdong. Based on the stories of the 108 heroes of Liangshan Mountain from the classic novel Outlaws of the Marsh, with Shuihu Zhuan as its Chinese name, this folk art mixes a variety of forms, from martial (军事的) arts and Chinese opera to dance. The lead dancer, “Shi Qian”, holds a snake in his hands, whose style of dancing is thought to drive off ghosts. Other performers each dress as one of the 108 heroes. They also wear different opera-style makeups, according to their roles. Dancers wave a pair of short sticks and make powerful movements. They hit the sticks together now and then while walking and dancing. The coach, Chen Laifa, is a national-level inheritor of Yingge dance. ① “When it first appeared 300 years ago, Yingge was a celebration of the success of goodness over evil, and nowadays it is seen as a peace messenger,” said Chen. “We would like to make this spirit known to the British people and, at the same time, as the spreading of our culture.” 1．Where does Yingge dance come from? A．North China. B．London streets. C．Overseas. D．Guangdong Province. 2．Why did Lucy say that they had waited for 300 years? A．To show how she loved Yingge Dance. B．To tell how old the city of London was. C．To express how strange Yingge Dance was. D．To show how different Yingge Dance looked. 3．What does “Yingge” in the name of Yingge Dance stand for? A．The name of a place. B．Songs of Heroes. C．The history of Guangdong. D．The name of a ghost. 4．Which of the following sentence best fits in the blank in the last paragraph? A．To him, the most important thing is to study the history of Yingge Dance. B．In his view, London is the best place to introduce Yingge Dance to overseas. C．For him, bringing the ancient dance to an international stage is of great importance. D．Chen believes that Yingge Dance will be the symbol of Chinese dance across the world. 5．The main purpose of the passage is to _________. A．spread traditional Chinese culture B．encourage us to practice Yingge dance C．introduce Chinese classical novels D．build a bridge between China and Britain 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了中国非物质文化遗产——英歌舞的历史、文化背景及其在海外传播的意义。 1．细节理解题。根据“During the past Spring Festival, a team of Yingge dancers from South China’s Guangdong Province amazed people in London.”可知，英歌舞来自中国南方广东省。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“We’ve waited for 300 years for the dance group to come to Europe. I have to say, it was well worth the wait. It has stood out,”可知，Lucy说“等了300年”是为了表达她对英歌舞的喜爱和对其独特性的赞赏。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Meaningfully translated as the ‘Songs of Heroes’ dance...”可知，“英歌”在英歌舞中代表“英雄之歌”。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“We would like to make this spirit known to the British people and, at the same time, as the spreading of our culture.”可知，陈来发作为国家级英歌舞传承人，希望将这种精神传播给英国人民，同时也传播我们的文化，因此选项C“对他来说，把这种古老的舞蹈带到国际舞台上是非常重要的。”符合语境。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章通过介绍英歌舞的历史、文化背景及其在伦敦的演出，旨在传播中国传统文化。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·江苏盐城市大丰区·期末） American country music is also known as country western music. It has a very long history. It comes from the folk songs of immigrants (移民) from Britain. Country music uses simple music and words to express everyday feelings such as loneliness, love and sadness. That is to say, country music describes life. It talks about friends and enemies (敌人), trucks and roads, farms and crops. People in many parts of the world like country music, because everyone can understand what the music is about. Country western music became popular first among cowboys in the American west countryside. Cowboys had to take care of cows day and night. When they were alone with the cows, they often sang beautiful and peaceful songs to calm the animals and to overcome their own fear. They were not well-educated, so they sang about their daily life in very simple words. They played guitars, violins, and other instruments. In the south of America, many people added instruments from their homes, like bottles and spoons. When cowboys visited their friends and families on holidays like Thanksgiving, they usually sang and played country western music. In recent years, many musicians have made country western music a little different from the one in the past. These changes make the songs sound even better. Today singers such as Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, Eddie Rabbitt, LeAnn Rimes, Randy Travis, and a group called Alabama are singing and playing in different styles. They have brought country western music more and more fans from all over the world. 1．Country western music is from the folk songs of immigrants from ________. A．America B．France C．Britain D．Germany 2．Which of the following is mentioned in the passage? A．Early immigrants lived a very simple life. B．Many country music singers are not well-educated. C．Cowboys usually played country western music on holidays. D．In the west of America, cowboys added instruments from their homes. 3．The best title for the passage is “________”. A．Americans love American country music B．The history of American country music C．Singers and fans of American country music D．All kinds of American music, yesterday and today 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了美国乡村音乐的由来及发展，即美国乡村音乐的历史。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的句子“It comes from the folk songs of immigrants from Britain.”可知，乡村音乐源于英国移民的民歌。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的句子“When cowboys visited their friends and families on holidays like Thanksgiving, they usually sang and played country western music.”可知，牛仔们经常在假期演奏乡村音乐。故选C。 3．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了美国乡村音乐的由来及发展，即美国乡村音乐的历史。故选B。 主题02 人与社会——中华文化 Passage 1 （24-25九年级上·江苏泰州市姜堰区·期末） The UNESCO added “Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year” to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录) on December 4, 2024. ① The Spring Festival, also called Chinese New Year, is one of the most important festivals practiced in China and around the world. It is time for people to wish for good things to happen in the future and for everyone to be happy and healthy. ② Celebrations for the Spring Festival last for 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival, to give full play to family gatherings, feasts (宴会), and different cultural activities. Many of these celebrations and events that have been passed down from generation to generation are practiced in China, Asia and around the world. They include paper-cuttings, the dragon dance and lantern festival events, together forming the happiest days for those who celebrate this event. ③ On the second day of the Spring Festival, people traditionally visit temples to pray (祈祷), seek blessings, and celebrate the Chinese New Year. The temple fairs often provide different activities, including traditional performances, folk art, and the sale of local handicrafts and foods. Temple fairs symbolize a connection to tradition, offering a space for spiritual reflection. Visitors may also light incense (香) and make offerings to deities (神明) for good luck in the coming year, making it both a spiritual (宗教的) and festive (节日的) event. The Lantern Festival, traditionally held on the 15th day of the Spring Festival, marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. ④ People gather in public spaces to admire the lanterns, solve riddles (谜语) written on them, and enjoy performances like dragon dances. Many Lantern Festival events, including the famous Zigong lantern show in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, have been listed as National Intangible Cultural Heritage items. 1．What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A．The influence of the Spring Festival. B．The history of the Spring Festival. C．The importance of the Spring Festival in China. D．The UNESCO’s recognition (认可) of the Spring Festival. 2．Which of the following event happens first? A．The Lantern Festival. B．Family gatherings and feasts. C．Visiting temples to pray. D．Solving riddles written on lanterns. 3．Which celebration for the Spring Festival is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．Paper-cuttings. B．The dragon dance. C．Watching movies. D．Lantern festival events. 4．Which is the most suitable place for this sentence “During this festival, lively lanterns of all shapes and sizes are shown.”? A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 5．What is the most famous Lantern Festival event mentioned in the text? A．The dragon dance in Beijing. B．The temple fair in Guangdong. C．The Zigong lantern show in Sichuan. D．The paper-cutting contest in Shanghai. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了中国的传统节日——春节的庆祝活动。 1．主旨大意题。根据“The UNESCO added ‘Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional New Year’ to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录) on December 4,2024.”可知第一段主要介绍了联合国教科文组织将春节列入《人类非物质文化遗产代表作名录》。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“to give full play to family gatherings, feasts (宴会), and different cultural activities”“On the second day of the Spring Festival, people traditionally visit temples to pray”以及“People gather in public spaces to admire the lanterns, solve riddles (谜语) written on them”可知在春节家庭举行聚会和宴会，在第二天人们去寺庙祈福，最后在元宵节人们猜谜语，所以家庭聚会和宴会先发生。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“They include paper-cuttings, the dragon dance and lantern festival events, together forming the happiest days for those who celebrate this event.”可知春节活动有剪纸、舞龙和元宵节活动。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“The Lantern Festival, traditionally held on the 15th day of the Spring Festival, marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations”以及“People gather in public spaces to admire the lanterns”可知此处介绍元宵节的活动，人们聚集在公共场所欣赏灯笼，故“在这个节日里，各种形状和大小的灯笼都会被展示出来”放④处。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“Many Lantern Festival events, including the famous Zigong lantern show in Southwest China’s Sichuan Province, have been listed as National Intangible Cultural Heritage items.”可知提到了中国西南部四川省著名的自贡灯会。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25九年级上·江苏宿迁市泗阳县·期末） On December 2, China Medja Group introduced the official mascot (吉祥物) for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala (春晚): “Si Shengsheng”. This cheerful mascot brings good wishes to Chinese people around the world, hoping that everyone has a new year filled with health, happiness, and good luck. The mascot “Si Shengsheng” is inspired (启发) by Chinese traditional culture. Its design is based on the ancient character (汉字) “巳” from the oracle bone script, which represents the Year of the Snake. With a cute and classic look, it shows both modern charm and historical meaning. Connected to the gala’s theme, “Si Si Ru Yi, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi” (Year of the Snake, Keep Your Spirits Awake), “Si Shengsheng” is full of good energy. The shape of its head and the spiral (螺旋) on its cheeks are inspired by the gilded (镀金的) silver Ruyi from the Tang Dynasty found in Famen Temple, which symbolizes “happiness from beginning to end.” The bat-shaped decoration on its head and the longevity knot on its tail add more wishes for prosperity (繁荣) and good luck. The mascot’s eyebrows and eyes, inspired by a bronze snake-shaped artifact (青铜器) from the Sanxingdui Ruins, which shows the rich variety of Chinese culture. The back has woven branch patterns, symbolizing (象征) endless life, while flowers like magnolias (海棠花) and peonies (牡丹花) show the arrival of spring. The mascot’s main color is bright green, symbolizing the new life of spring. Its color scheme (组合) includes traditional Chinese colors like parrot green, turquoise blue, lapis lazuli, lotus white, and mandarin orange, mixing together to create a lively and festive mood. As “Si Shengsheng” is introduced, the 2025 Spring Festival Gala is getting closer. The mascot invites everyone to join this big celebration and welcome the Year of the Snake with joy and good fortune! 1．What is the meaning behind the mascot of the coming new year? A．It celebrates traditional Chinese culture. B．It welcomes the arrival of spring. C．It brings good wishes for health, happiness and good luck. D．It symbolizes endless energy. 2．Where does the designer get the inspiration (灵感)? A．From the Sanxingdui Ruins only. B．From Chinese historical buildings. C．From modern art and designs. D．From Chinese traditional culture and the character “已”. 3．What is the third paragraph mainly about? A．The cultural inspiration behind the mascot. B．The shape and the meaning of the mascot. C．The process of designing the mascot. D．The meaning of the mascot's name. 4．Which of the following shows the right structure (结构) of the passage? A．①/②③④⑤ B．①②③④/⑤ C．①/②③④/⑤ D．①②/③④/⑤ 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文介绍了2025年春晚的官方吉祥物“Si Shengsheng”。该吉祥物从中国传统文化中汲取灵感，代表着蛇年并带来了健康、幸福与好运的祝福。 1．细节理解题。根据原文第一段“This cheerful mascot brings good wishes to Chinese people around the world, hoping that everyone has a new year filled with health, happiness, and good luck.”,这句话直接表明了吉祥物的意义是带来健康、幸福和好运的祝福。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Its design is based on the ancient character ‘巳’ from the oracle bone script, which represents the Year of the Snake.”,这直接说明了吉祥物的设计灵感来源于中国传统文化和“巳”字。故选D。 3．主旨大意题。根据“The shape of its head and the spiral (螺旋) on its cheeks”和“The bat-shaped decoration on its head and the longevity knot (长寿结) on its tail add more wishes for prosperity (繁荣) and good luck. ...”可知，第三段详细描绘了吉祥物的外观和象征意义，故选B。 4．篇章结构题。文章首先介绍了吉祥物的基本背景和主题 (①)，然后详细描述了吉祥物的设计灵感及其文化元素(②③④)，最后总结了吉祥物的意义并展望了2025年春晚的到来 (⑤)。因此，正确的结构是①/②③④/⑤。故选C。 1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $