Unit 3 Reading Plus主题阅读练2026-2027学年人教版英语九年级上册

Unit 3  Reading Plus主题阅读练2026-2027学年九年级上册人教版

一、阅读理解

人与社会·文化传承 「2026 江苏苏州景范中学期中改编」

In recent years, more and more young people in Shanghai have been unable to speak the Shanghai dialect fluently. To protect this local culture, some primary schools in Shanghai have introduced "Dialect Days". Once a week, students are encouraged to speak Shanghainese during breaks.

Li Ming, a fifth-grader, enjoys these days. "At first, I felt shy because I wasn't good at it," he said. "But my grandma helped me practice at home. Now, I can tell jokes in Shanghainese!" His teacher, Ms. Wang, noticed that students laugh more on Dialect Days. "Language is a part of identity," she said. "Being bilingual in Putonghua and the local dialect makes their way of expression richer."

However, some parents worry that focusing on dialects might affect their children's Putonghua proficiency. Experts explain that learning a dialect doesn't hinder Putonghua. Instead, it helps develop language sensitivity. Just as learning English well doesn't mean forgetting Chinese, protecting dialects adds color to our culture.

Shanghai is not alone. Cities like Suzhou and Hangzhou are also trying similar activities.▲By connecting the past with the present, these young speakers are keeping the soul of their hometowns alive.

1. What activity is mentioned in Shanghai primary schools?

A. English Speech Contests.

B. Dialect Days.

C. Mandarin Proficiency Competitions.

D. Cultural Heritage Weeks.

2. 【特色考法·推理判断题】What can we infer from the passage about Li Ming?

A. He was good at Shanghainese from the beginning.

B. He dislikes speaking Shanghainese because it is difficult.

C. He improved his dialect with the help of his family.

D. He refuses to speak Putonghua at school now.

3. What does the underlined word "identity" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A. A person's sense of self and belonging.

B. A person's ability to speak fast.

C. A person's score in exams.

D. A person's hobby and interest.

4. 【特色考法·句子还原】Which sentence can be put in ▲ in Paragraph 4?

A. Parents are happy with their children's English grades.

B. Learning dialects is a waste of time for students.

C. This creates a fun atmosphere and strengthens local bonds.

D. Students prefer playing computer games during breaks.

5. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. How to improve Putonghua proficiency.

B. The importance of learning foreign languages.

C. Protecting dialects enriches language learning.

D. Why young people dislike speaking dialects.

二、短文填空

人与社会·语言学习 「2025 浙江宁波中考改编」

请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容，用方框中所给词的正确形式填空，使其通顺连贯。

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Learning a language is not just about grammar and vocabulary; it's about connecting with people. In China, many people are 6. _______ in both Putonghua and their local dialects. This "dual-language" ability is a treasure.

Some students think dialects are useless because everyone speaks Putonghua. However, they are wrong. Dialects carry unique emotions and humor that cannot be translated 7. _______ into standard language. For example, a specific word in a local dialect might describe a feeling that takes a long sentence to 8. _______ in Putonghua.

When we 9. _______ a dialect, we are not just learning words; we are building a bridge to our ancestors. If we stop using dialects, we might 10. _______ part of our cultural memory.

Smart learners know that being multilingual (including dialects) improves brain flexibility. It helps you understand the 11. _______ between people from different places. So, don't ignore your "local tongue". It is a powerful tool that makes you a more 12. _______ communicator. Embrace it, and you will find your language world becoming more colorful.

三、阅读表达

人与自我·学习反思 「2026 湖北武汉改编」

阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题或翻译画线部分。

Zhang Wei is a Junior 3 student in Chongqing. He grew up speaking Chongqing dialect at home.