期中复习之阅读理解12篇（Units1-4单元话题）-2026-2027学年九年级英语上册期中复习（人教版）

**基本信息** 聚焦Units1-4单元话题（社会变化、著名人物、学习方法、记忆），每单元3篇共12篇阅读，通过多样题型系统培养语言理解、文化认知及思维推理能力。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |社会变化|3篇（如怒江发展）|细节理解、词义猜测、主旨大意|从地区发展案例切入，渗透文化传承与现代化融合的辩证思维| |著名人物|3篇（如杨振宁、袁隆平）|时间排序、推理判断、人物评价|以人物生平为主线，培养信息筛选与价值判断能力| |学习方法|3篇（如词汇学习、习惯养成）|方法排序、正误判断、技巧归纳|从具体学习策略到科学学习观，构建系统学习方法论| |记忆|3篇（如记忆训练、AI记忆研究）|概念辨析、实验理解、应用拓展|从基础记忆规律到前沿科技，实现认知能力层级提升|

期中复习之阅读理解12篇 （Units1-4单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 The Changing World 社会变化 Unit 2 Inspiring people 著名人物 Unit 3 Smart Learning 学习方法 Unit 4 Our Memory 记忆 本资料共12篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应3篇单元话题专题训练 Nujiang, Yunnan Province, was once one of China’s poorest areas. Now thousands of people have moved from distant villages to towns with better houses, schools and health care. Roads that once took days to travel now take minutes, and the Internet reaches homes that once had no electricity. The people of Nujiang still practice their traditions and customs even with great changes in the development of their area. Embroidery (刺绣), weaving (编织) and dance remain part of daily life. This connection of old and new is not accidental — it reflects an understanding that development does not mean abandoning traditions. In a Lisu village, it’s very common to see a woman weaving textiles (纺织品) using skills passed down from her ancestors. The patterns and styles reflect their history, beliefs and connection to the land. These textiles are a very important part of their traditions, worn during festivals and ceremonies. ▲ These cultural practices are not old things of the past but living traditions that continue to develop in today’s world. Tourism has become a main source of income (收入), with visitors drawn to Nujiang by its amazing natural views and lively culture. Local business owners have also found new ways to sell traditional handmade goods, creating jobs that both keep their special culture and provide income. As China continues to modernize, it is necessary to protect and improve the cultural values. It means progress doesn’t come at the cost of cultural values. Nujiang offers a clear example. It shows that protecting traditional culture is not just about looking back, but also about shaping a future that honors the past. 1．How does the writer begin the passage? A．By telling stories. B．By listing numbers. C．By describing reasons. D．By comparing differences. 2．What does the underlined word “abandoning” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Caring about. B．Looking for. C．Giving up. D．Passing on. 3．Which of the following sentences can be put into ▲ in Paragraph 3? A．They refuse to accept any modern changes in their life. B．These old practices are not forgotten, but connected with modern life. C．Young people prefer to learn new skills rather than keep traditions. D．Most people think traditional culture is out of date. 4．What influence does tourism have on Nujiang? A．It helps create more job positions. B．It causes an increase in prices. C．It leads to the loss of traditions. D．It harms the local environment. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Nujiang used to be one of China’s poorest areas. B．Traditional culture is very important to Nujiang people. C．Nujiang develops well while keeping its traditional culture. D．Tourism brings great changes to Nujiang. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了云南怒江在居住、交通、网络等方面实现巨大发展，当地人民在现代化建设中依旧传承各类传统民俗文化，还依托自然与文化资源发展旅游业增收。文章借此表明，地区发展不必舍弃传统文化，二者可以共存共进。 1．文章第一段通过对比怒江过去“once one of China’s poorest areas”、“once had no electricity”和现在“Now thousands of people have moved from distant villages to towns with better houses, schools and health care.”的状况，突出了变化之大，因此作者是通过对比差异来开始文章的。 2．第二段“This connection of old and new is not accidental — it reflects an understanding that development does not mean abandoning traditions.”表明，尽管该地区发展巨大，人们仍然实践传统习俗，这说明发展并不意味着“放弃”传统。单词“abandoning”意为抛弃、放弃，与Giving up意思相近。 3．空格前“These textiles are a very important part of their traditions, worn during festivals and ceremonies.”描述了传统的编织技艺，空格后“These cultural practices are not old things of the past but living traditions that continue to develop in today’s world.”指出这些文化习俗是“当今世界继续发展的活传统”。选项B“这些古老习俗未被遗忘，而是与现代生活相连”能够承上启下，符合段落逻辑。 4．第四段内容“creating jobs that both keep their special culture and provide income”表明，旅游业为当地创造了就业机会。 5．全文主要讲述了怒江地区在实现现代化发展的同时，成功地保护并延续了传统文化。最后一段“It shows that protecting traditional culture is not just about looking back, but also about shaping a future that honors the past.”指出进步不以牺牲文化为代价，C选项最全面地概括了这一主旨。 Everyone knows that China is changing and developing very quickly at the moment. Many young people from home and abroad thought about the changes. The following are some comments which young people made on a website message board. I’m a Chinese student. I’m very proud of China and I’d love to make a real contribution (贡献) to the development of my country. When I finish my training in Canada, I will go back to China and start a business, so I can give something back to the country. I’m a Chinese student in America. My hometown used to be very poor. But it has changed now. Most people in my hometown have a good standard of living and some can now afford cars. I’m very pleased with these changes and very proud of them. I spent four years in Beijing as a student from 2010 and I recently went back there on holiday. I couldn’t believe the changes which had taken place in such a short time and the qualities (品质) I admire in Chinese people are their wish to succeed, their family values and their sense of responsibility. I think these qualities will be very important if China is to continue developing. I hope that China will become a successful and prosperous (繁荣的) country. There is still a long way to go. There are many challenges and difficulties ahead, but I am sure we can overcome them if we work together. 1．Who is not Chinese? A．Jackson. B．Susan. C．Zhou Li. 2．Where is Carmon now? A．In China. B．In America. C．In Canada. 3．In which year might Jackson leave Beijing? A．2009. B．2010. C．2014. 4．What is Zhou Li’s hometown like now? A．It’s still very poor. B．Some people have enough money to buy cars. C．There are green trees everywhere. 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．Carmon doesn’t want to start a business in China. B．China is changing and developing very fast now. C．Jackson dislikes Chinese family values and their sense of responsibility. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文主要收集了四位年轻人在网站留言板上关于中国快速变化和发展的评论。 1．细节理解题。根据Jackson的描述“I spent four years in Beijing as a student…and I recently went back there on holiday.”以及其所在地“Oxford”可知，Jackson曾在中国留学，现在住在英国。且文中他以旁观者的角度评价“Chinese people”，说明他不是中国人。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据Carmon的描述“When I finish my training in Canada, I will go back to China…”可知，他目前正在加拿大接受培训。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据Jackson的描述“I spent four years in Beijing as a student from 2010…”可知，Jackson从2010年开始在北京当学生，待了四年，因此他离开北京的年份应该是2010+4=2014年。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据Zhou Li的描述“My hometown used to be very poor. But it has changed now…some can now afford cars.”可知，虽然家乡过去很穷，但现在生活水平提高了，有些人已经有钱买车了。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“Everyone knows that China is changing and developing very quickly at the moment.”以及四位年轻人的评论内容可知，全文都在讨论中国目前正在经历的快速变化和发展。故选B。 On warm winter days, Yang Liheng, 89, enjoys sitting by the window and looking through old photos. These photos bring him joy and happiness once more. For Yang, one of the long-expected activities during the Spring Festival is to take photos with family members. On the early morning of the second day of the Chinese New Year when the whole family reunite (团聚), he would dress up and wait for the photo to be taken. Yang became a photographer in the late 1950s. With his camera, Yang recorded the great changes of his hometown over time. “I had a terrible childhood, but I got a chance to be a photographer after the founding of the People’s Republic of China.” Yang told Beijing Review. “I want to record, in the form of photographs, the local customs, the scenes and people’s brave spirit of fighting against the hard conditions here in my hometown.” “I used to take pictures for everyone else, but seldom turned my camera at my family members.” Yang said. “My grandson gave me the idea to record the growth and development of my own family.” Taking family photos then became a tradition for Yang’s family. Though now some of his grandchildren are working and living in other cities, they try their best to return home during the Spring Festival and prepare for the special moment. Last year was an important year for Yang Liheng. Most of his photos were shown in Yinchuan to show the development of the area over the past seventy years. 1．What does Yang expect most during the Spring Festival? A．Visiting his relatives. B．Looking through his photos. C．Taking a family photo. 2．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．Why Yang started to take photos. B．Why Yang had a terrible childhood. C．Where Yang learned to take photos. 3．What do we know about Yang’s family? A．It is full of love. B．It is full of hope. C．It is having a hard time. 4．Put the events about Yang Liheng into the correct order. a. Yang became a photographer. b. Yang had a terrible childhood. c. Yang’s photos were shown in Yinchuan. d. Yang recorded the great changes of his hometown. e. Yang turned to take photos for his family members. A．a-b-d-e-c B．b-a-d-e-c C．b-d-e-a-c 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Hometown Memory B．A Photographer’s Story C．Family Photos 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了摄影师杨立恒的故事，从他悲惨的童年到成为一名摄影师，记录家乡的变化，以及在春节拍摄全家福的传统，展示了他通过摄影记录历史和家庭成长的历程。 1．细节理解题。根据“For Yang, one of the long-expected activities during the Spring Festival is to take photos with family members.”可知，对于杨立恒来说，春节期间最期待的活动之一就是与家人合影。故选C。 2．主旨大意题。根据“I want to record…the local customs, the scenes and people’s brave spirit of fighting against the hard conditions here in my hometown.”可知，本段主要通过引用杨立恒的话，解释了他想要通过摄影记录家乡的风土人情和人们奋斗精神的初衷，这也是他开始摄影的原因。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“Taking family photos then became a tradition for Yang’s family…prepare for the special moment.”可知，拍摄全家福成为了杨家的传统，尽管子孙在外地工作生活，但都会在春节赶回来团聚并精心准备这一刻，这体现了家庭成员之间紧密的联系和深厚的感情。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“I had a terrible childhood…”可知，杨立恒有一个糟糕的童年，这发生在成为摄影师之前；根据“Yang became a photographer in the late 1950s.”可知，杨立恒在20世纪50年代末成为了一名摄影师；根据“With his camera, Yang recorded the great changes of his hometown over time.”可知，成为摄影师后，他开始记录家乡的巨大变化；根据“My grandson gave me the idea to record the growth and development of my own family.”可知，后来在孙子的建议下，他开始为家人拍照；根据“Last year…Most of his photos were shown in Yinchuan”可知，照片在银川展出是最近发生的事情。因此，正确的顺序是b-a-d-e-c。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。文章围绕摄影师杨立恒的个人经历展开，讲述了他如何成为摄影师，如何记录家乡变迁，以及拍摄全家福的传统，最后提到他的摄影展。选项B“一位摄影师的故事”最适合作文章的标题。故选B。 ①Yang Chen-Ning, a world-famous physicist and Nobel Prize winner, passed away in Beijing on October 18, 2025. He was a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a professor at Tsinghua University. Tsinghua University wrote about his death and described him as “immortal (不朽的)” for his influence on science and education will last forever. ②Born in 1922 in Hefei, Anhui Province, Yang moved to Beijing with his family in 1929. His university studies began at the National Southwestern Associated University in 1938, followed by a master’s degree from Tsinghua University in 1944. The next year, he went to the United States for further study, receiving a PhD from the University of Chicago in 1948. ③The year 1957 saw Yang and his partner Tsung-dao Lee win the Nobel Prize in Physics. Their discovery about how very small particles (粒子) behave changed scientists’ understanding of particle physics. Together with Robert Mills, Yang developed the “Yang-Mills theory (理论)”, which became a key part of the Standard Model explaining the basic forces of the universe (宇宙). ④From 1949 to 1966, Yang worked at Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study, then taught at the State University of New York until 1999. He returned to China often, serving as a visiting professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong since 1986 and helping build Tsinghua’s advanced studies program. He cared deeply for his country, developing science education and exchange between China and the United States. His first visit to China in 1971 encouraged many overseas Chinese researchers to return. ⑤Yang’s life was a legend(传奇) that continues to inspire. His century-long journey of exploration (探索) and love for his nation left a bright mark on human history, showing how one person can shape the future through knowledge and hard work. 1．How old was Yang when he died? A．2025 B．100 C．103 D．105 2．Why did Tsinghua call Yang “immortal”? A．He lived for over a century. B．He was a Nobel Prize winner. C．His science influence lasts long. D．He worked at Tsinghua University. 3．What can we know about Yang’s 1971 visit? A．It played a role in China’s science development. B．It made him stop working in the US. C．It started his support for Chinese students. D．It was his second time back to China. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． 5．What’s the text mainly about? A．Yang’s Nobel Prize story B．Yang’s life and great achievements C．Yang’s education in U. S D．Why Yang returned to China 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇人物传记记叙文，主要介绍了杨振宁的生平经历、科研成就与家国贡献。 1．根据第①段中“passed away in Beijing on October 18, 2025”和第②段中“Born in 1922 in Hefei, Anhui Province”可知，2025减去1922等于103岁。 2．根据第①段中“Tsinghua University wrote about his death and described him as ‘immortal’ for his influence on science and education will last forever.”可知，清华大学称他“不朽”，是因为他在科学与教育上带来的影响会永久延续。 3．根据第④段中“His first visit to China in 1971 encouraged many overseas Chinese researchers to return.”可知，这次访问助力了中国的科学发展。 4．第①段总起，介绍人物逝世与总体评价；第②③④段分别介绍求学经历、科研成果、为国效力的事迹；第⑤段总结升华。全文是“总—分—总”结构，对应D选项的结构图。 5．通读全文，文章依次介绍了杨振宁的出生求学、科研获奖、回国奉献的整个人生历程，同时讲述了他在物理学领域取得的伟大成就。B选项“Yang’s life and great achievements.（杨振宁的人生与伟大成就）”完整涵盖了生平经历和科研贡献，契合全文主旨。 Yuan Longping (1930—2021) is known as a great scientist who was the first person to develop hybrid rice (杂交水稻). His research greatly solved the problem of the food shortage (短缺) in the world. Yuan Longping started the research in 1964. He put forward the idea of hybrid rice, did experiments on the farm, and succeeded in 1973. The new technology was tested in many areas of South China in 1974, and then he continued to test it in other areas. China has become the first country that can produce hybrid rice and Yuan is called “Father of Hybrid Rice”. Besides being a respected scientist, he was also a romantic husband and a caring grandfather. Yuan’s granddaughters remembered that when he traveled to Hong Kong, he wanted to buy his wife a new watch, but it was too expensive, so he bought a candy instead. When he was 90 years old, his family held a birthday party. Hundreds of people came to the party. There was a moving moment: Yuan cut the first piece of cake and immediately gave it to his wife. They also said that their grandfather paid much attention to their English and maths studies. No matter how tired he was after work, he would still ask about their studies. Yuan Longping loved playing the violin, swimming and driving. What’s more, he had a special habit—playing mahjong (麻将) with friends for an hour every evening to train his brain. Just like common people, the scientist laughed when he won and didn’t hide his disappointment (失望) when he lost. This is Yuan Longping: an ordinary person who made great achievements (成就). 1．Yuan Longping developed hybrid rice in order to ________. A．build a research center B．test his ideas in all areas C．make himself famous in China D．solve the problem of the food shortage 2．Yuan Longping brought ________ for his wife in Hong Kong at last. A．a cake B．a candy C．a watch D．a violin 3．What does the underlined word “ordinary” mean in Paragraph 6? A．Careful. B．Helpful. C．Common. D．Honest. 4．From the passage, we can learn that ________. A．Yuan Longping tested the new technology in other areas in 1964 B．Yuan Longping was good at hiding his feelings when he played mahjong C．on Yuan Longping’s 90th birthday, he cut the first piece of cake for himself D．Yuan Longping paid much attention to his granddaughters’ English and maths studies 5．What is the main idea of this passage? A．A great but ordinary scientist—Yuan Longping. B．The close relationship of Yuan Longping’s family. C．Yuan Longping’s different hobbies in his free time. D．The scientific process (科学流程) to produce hybrid rice. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文主要介绍“杂交水稻之父”袁隆平的科研成就，同时也介绍了他温情的家庭形象与生活爱好。 1．根据第一段第二句“His research greatly solved the problem of the food shortage in the world.”可知，袁隆平的研究极大地解决了世界粮食短缺的问题，因此他研发杂交水稻是为了解决粮食短缺问题。 2．根据第四段“he wanted to buy his wife a new watch, but it was too expensive, so he bought a candy instead.”可知，他想买手表但太贵，最后买了一块糖果。 3．根据第五段“Just like common people, the scientist laughed when he won”可知，文章描述袁隆平就像普通人一样生活。此处ordinary意为“普通的”，与“common”意思相近。 4．根据第四段倒数第二句“They also said that their grandfather paid much attention to their English and maths studies.”可知，袁隆平非常关注孙女们的英语和数学学习。根据第二段“Yuan Longping started the research in 1964.”1964 年才开始研究，排除选项A；根据倒数第二段“the scientist laughed…disappointment when he lost.”可知，打麻将输了的时候，他没有隐藏自己的失望，排除选项B；根据第四段“Yuan cut the first piece of cake and immediately gave it to his wife.”可知，第一块蛋糕给了妻子，排除选项C 。 5．文章第一段和第二段介绍了袁隆平在科学上的伟大成就，第四段和第五段也描述了他作为丈夫、祖父及普通人的生活点滴，最后一段总结为“an ordinary person who made great achievements”。选项A“一位伟大而平凡的科学家——袁隆平”最能概括全文主旨。 A genius (天才), one of the greatest painters of all time, an inventor, a designer, and an engineer—Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452, and passed away on May 2, 1519. Let’s take a closer look at this extraordinary (非凡的) man. Leonardo is most famous for his paintings, especially the Mona Lisa. The woman in the painting is world-famous for her mysterious smile. But who was she? Experts say she was the third wife of Francesco, a wealthy man from Florence. He asked Leonardo to paint her portrait (肖像), and Leonardo began working on it in 1503. At that time, the “Mona Lisa” was 24 years old. He spent the next four years making the painting perfect. However, Leonardo never sold the Mona Lisa. When he left Florence in 1507, he kept it for himself. Why? Some people think it was because he never felt the painting was truly finished; others believe he had grown too crazy about the artwork to let it go. So, who was Leonardo da Vinci? He was the son of Ser Piero, a lawyer from Florence, and Caterina, a local village woman. His full name, “Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci,” simply means “Leonardo, son of Ser Piero from Vinci.” Leonardo grew up with his father in Florence, where he first started drawing and painting. His early drawings were so impressive that his father showed them to the painter Andrea del Verrocchio, who then taught the 14-year-old Leonardo as his student. Leonardo lived a remarkable life. He spent 17 years in Milan, working for Duke Ludovico. During this time, he painted, made sculptures (雕塑), and created countless designs. He often planned big artworks with detailed drawings, but many of these projects remained unfinished. One famous example was a huge seven-meter-tall horse sculpture, which was never completed because of a war with France. Leonardo da Vinci died in France on May 2, 1519. He was buried in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert at the Chateau d’Amboise. Though the man is gone, his designs, paintings, and brilliant ideas continue to inspire people around the world. 1．When was Leonardo da Vinci born? A．On April 15, 1452. B．On May 2, 1452. C．On May 2, 1519. 2．What does the underlined phrase “let it go” most probably mean? A．Give it away. B．Fix it up. C．Show it around. 3．What can we infer about Leonardo during his stay in Milan? A．He completed every project he planned. B．He worked hard but left work unfinished. C．He finished a seven-meter-tall horse in the end. 4．What is the writer’s purpose in writing the passage? A．To focus on the secret behind the Mona Lisa. B．To introduce a great genius—Leonardo da Vinci. C．To explain how to paint a world-famous picture. 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了天才列奥纳多·达·芬奇，讲述他的生卒时间、名作《蒙娜丽莎》的创作背景、出身全名、在米兰的创作经历，以及他离世后留下的作品与思想仍持续影响世人。 1．第一段写明达·芬奇出生信息：“Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15,1452”，直接说明他的出生日期是1452年4月15日。 2．第三段提出：“Leonardo never sold the Mona Lisa... he kept it for himself”，后文补充说明达·芬奇极度痴迷这幅画作，因此不愿let it go“放手、让它离开”；结合前文never sold和kept it两处线索，可判断短语在此语境指不愿转让、送出这幅画作。Give it away“赠送、放弃所有权”和文中语境表意匹配。 3．第五段描述他在米兰的创作状态：“He often planned big artworks with detailed drawings, but many of these projects remained unfinished”，说明他创作十分勤勉，但大量作品没能完成。 4．全文开篇总起句点明主旨：“A genius...Leonardo da Vinci...Let’s take a closer look at this extraordinary man”，整篇文章从生平、画作、经历多角度介绍这位伟大天才，写作目的是介绍天才列奥纳多·达·芬奇。 Did you know that vocabulary is more important than grammar? If you have good vocabulary, you can communicate successfully, even if the grammar is not completely perfect. However, one common problem is learning new words and then forgetting them. So when you want to use a new word in a conversation, you can’t remember it at that moment. Does this often happen to you? The reason for this difficulty is that most students try to learn vocabulary by studying lists and dictionaries and remembering the words. But it may not work if you don’t have a very good memory. The best way to learn vocabulary and remember the words successfully is to learn new words and use them at once. You can do this with a very simple exercise. Every time you learn a new word, for example, from an English lesson or an article, write it down in your vocabulary notebook. Writing is more active than just reading a definition (定义). You should write the word, the definition in English or translation, one example sentence from the article or dictionary and one example sentence that you create. Imagine you just learn the word “generous”. Write in your vocabulary notebook: generous (adjective), definition—giving or willing to give freely. Example one, from the article: Thanks for paying for my dinner. You’re very generous. Example two, my example: My brother is generous because he volunteers at the animal shelter on weekends. It’s best if your example sentences are true to your life, because this creates a personal connection with the new word. The next day, read your vocabulary notebook again and try to add one more example sentence using the new word. It’s helpful for you to remember it. These two simple steps—writing the word and using it at once—help you remember and use new words. Do you have a vocabulary notebook? If not, start now. 1．How can we make the best example sentences according to the writer? A．By asking for help from friends. B．By explaining words’ definitions. C．By connecting them with our life. D．By adding words from the article. 2．What’s the correct order of the following steps of taking vocabulary notes? ① Make your own example sentence. ② Write the word, its English definition or translation. ③ Copy an example sentence from the article or dictionary. ④ Read your notebook again and add one more example sentence. A．②③①④ B．②③④① C．③④②① D．③②①④ 3．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．You can’t communicate successfully if you are not good at grammar. B．To learn and remember new words, it is important to use them at once. C．Without a good memory, it is impossible for you to remember a new word. D．Reading is more active than just writing a definition. 4．The passage is mainly about ________. A．Tips for Translating Words B．Advice on Using Grammar C．Abilities of Creating Examples D．Ways of Learning New Words 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了学习新单词时容易遗忘的问题，并给出了通过写单词、记定义、造例句（结合自身生活）并及时复习的方法，来帮助人们有效学习和记住新词汇。 1．根据 “It’s best if your example sentences are true to your life, because this creates a personal connection with the new word.” 可知，最好的例句是与我们的生活相关的，这样能建立与新单词的个人联系。 2．根据 “You should write the word, the definition in English or translation, one example sentence from the article or dictionary and one example sentence that you create.” 以及 “The next day, read your vocabulary notebook again and try to add one more example sentence using the new word.” 可知，记词汇笔记的正确顺序是：先写下单词及其英文定义或翻译（②），再从文章或字典中抄一个例句（③），然后造一个自己的例句（①），第二天再读笔记并增加一个例句（④），所以顺序是②③①④。 3．根据 “If you have good vocabulary, you can communicate successfully, even if the grammar is not completely perfect.” 可知，即使语法不完美，有好的词汇也能成功交流，A 选项错误；根据 “The best way to learn vocabulary and remember the words successfully is to learn new words and use them at once.” 可知，学习和记住新单词，立即使用它们很重要，B 选项正确；根据 “But it may not work if you don’t have a very good memory.” 以及后面介绍的记词汇笔记的方法可知，没有好的记忆力也可以通过其他方法记住新单词，C 选项错误；根据 “Writing is more active than just reading a definition (定义).” 可知，写作比只是读定义更积极，D 选项错误。 4．文章主要讲述了词汇比语法更重要，以及学习新单词和记住新单词的方法，即通过记词汇笔记并及时使用新单词来记忆，所以文章主要是关于学习新单词的方法。 How to Develop Good Learning Habits Good learning habits are the key to good grades. Many students work hard but get bad results, just because they don’t have scientific learning habits. Here are some useful suggestions for middle school students. First, make a reasonable study plan every day. Write down your study tasks clearly, arrange time for different subjects and stick to it. Don’t put off today’s work till tomorrow. A good plan can help you make full use of your time and avoid being lazy. Second, listen carefully in class. Classroom learning is the most important part. Follow the teacher’s thinking, take key notes and ask questions in time when you don’t understand. Many knowledge points can only be mastered well in class, not by reviewing alone after class. Third, review and preview regularly. Preview new lessons before class to know what you will learn, so you can follow the teacher easily. Review what you have learned on the same day to remember the knowledge firmly. Don’t wait until exams to cram all the knowledge. Fourth, keep a proper balance between study and rest. Don’t study late every night. Enough sleep and proper exercise can make your brain active and improve learning efficiency. Playing on mobile phones for a long time is a bad habit that wastes lots of time. Good habits take time to form. If you keep following these ways for one or two months, you will find great changes in your study. 1．Why do some hard-working students get bad grades? A．They have no time to study. B．They lack good learning habits. C．The lessons are too difficult. D．They don’t like studying. 2．What is the advantage of making a study plan? A．It helps save money. B．It makes students relaxed. C．It helps make good use of time. D．It helps make more friends. 3．What should students do in class? A．Take notes and listen carefully. B．Talk with classmates. C．Only write down all words. D．Think about other things. 4．How many suggestions does the writer give? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 5．Which habit is NOT advised in the passage? A．Previewing new lessons. B．Studying deep into the night. C．Reviewing daily knowledge. D．Doing proper exercise. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了如何培养良好的学习习惯，包括制定合理的学习计划、认真听讲、定期复习预习以及保持学习与休息的平衡。 1．第一段明确指出：“Many students work hard but get bad results, just because they don’t have scientific learning habits”，说明一些努力的学生成绩不好是因为缺乏科学的学习习惯。 2．第二段明确指出：“A good plan can help you make full use of time and avoid being lazy”，说明制定学习计划的好处是有助于充分利用时间。 3．第三段明确指出：“listen carefully in class... take key notes”，说明学生在课堂上应该认真听讲并做笔记。 4．文中通过“First”、“Second”、“Third”、“Fourth”列出了四条建议，分别是制定计划、认真听讲、定期复习预习、保持劳逸平衡，共四条建议。 5．第五段明确指出：“Don’t study late every night”，说明熬夜学习是不被建议的习惯；而预习、复习和适当运动均在文中被提倡。 It’s the day before a chemistry exam, and you haven’t studied for it. As a result, you spend hours reading your textbook and going over your notes at night. This learning method is called “cramming”—trying to learn everything at the last minute. Dr. Robert Bjork, a psychologist (心理学家), explains that cramming works only for short-term (短期的) memory. “You remember just enough for the exam,” he says, “but your brain quickly forgets most of what you’ve learned that night.” This is especially bad for subjects like maths or languages. If you forget the basic knowledge, it will be much harder to understand new lessons later. Another problem caused by cramming is that you don’t get enough sleep. Staying up late to study makes you tired for days, so you’ll have difficulty paying attention in class. This can create a cycle of procrastination (拖延) that influences your study. What are the better learning methods? Research shows that two methods—spaced-out learning and interleaving—are much more helpful than cramming. Spaced-out learning means studying the same material several times with breaks (停顿). For example, instead of studying history for three hours the night before a test, you can study for one hour on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This improves long-term memory and reduces forgetting. A study found that 90% of students remembered more when they used spaced-out learning than when they crammed. Interleaving is also a smart method. This means mixing up different materials when you study. For example, you can spend 30 minutes on maths, then practise English, and then write a short article. After that, go back to maths. It has been proved that when your brain switches between subjects, it can remember the information better and for a longer time. Next time you have an exam, start studying early, space out study time, and mix up subjects. Remember: studying wisely is better than studying hard at the last minute. 1．What problems might students face when they use cramming? ①Getting fat.                      ②Forgetting the knowledge quickly. ③Feeling sleepy in class.            ④Getting bad grades. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 2．Which of the following is TRUE about spaced-out learning? A．It means studying different subjects at a time. B．It requires students to study for a long time without a break. C．It shows that 90% of students dislike this learning method. D．Students can remember information better by taking breaks. 3．The underlined word “switches” probably means ________. A．changes B．doubts C．matters D．balances 4．What can we infer (推断) from the passage? A．Spaced-out learning is the best way of learning. B．Dr. Robert Bjork thinks cramming is of no use at all. C．Cramming leads to difficulty in learning new lessons. D．Interleaving can add more stress to students’ schoolwork. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了不同的学习方法及其效果。 1．第二段“your brain quickly forgets most of what you've learned”：②“很快忘记知识”正确；第三段“Staying up late... makes you tired... difficulty paying attention”：③“上课犯困”正确；第二段“harder to understand new lessons”及第三段“influences your study”：可推断会影响学习效果导致④“成绩差”；①“变胖”文中未提及。 2．第五段“Spaced-out learning means studying the same material several times with breaks"及"This improves long-term memory”：文章指出间隔学习并通过休息能改善记忆效果。 3．根据第六段上下文，interleaving指混合不同材料学习，例如先学数学再学英语然后回到数学，因此“switches between subjects”指大脑在不同科目间“切换/改变”，changes意为“改变、切换”，符合语境。 4．第二段“If you forget the basic knowledge, it will be much harder to understand new lessons later.”：临时抱佛脚导致基础知识遗忘，进而使学习新课变得困难，C项符合文意。 When I was in Grade Seven, I had a very poor memory. I always forgot new words and textbook knowledge. Every time I had a test, I couldn’t remember what I had learned. My grades were not good, and I felt very frustrated. My head teacher noticed my problem. She told me that memory could be improved by training, and forgetting was a normal situation for all students. She taught me some useful memory skills. I began to try these methods. First, I stopped memorizing words blindly. I connected each new word with a sentence or a picture. Second, I reviewed my lessons every night before going to bed. I found it much easier to remember knowledge after regular review. Third, I kept a good schedule. I never stayed up late and kept doing morning exercise every day. After three months of persistence, my memory improved greatly. I can remember new knowledge quickly and keep it in mind for a long time. My study grades improved steadily as well. Now I understand that there is no poor memory, only lazy training. With proper methods and continuous practice, everyone can have a good memory. 1．What was the writer’s problem in Grade Seven? A．He had no time to study. B．He had a very poor memory. C．He hated taking exams. D．He was bad at sports. 2．Who taught the writer memory skills? A．His mother. B．His classmate. C．His head teacher. D．His father. 3．Which method did the writer NOT use? A．Connecting words with sentences. B．Reviewing lessons every night. C．Keeping healthy living habits. D．Memorizing words day and night. 4．How long did it take the writer to improve his memory? A．One month. B．Two months. C．Three months. D．Half a year. 5．What does the writer learn finally? A．Forgetting things is strange. B．Good memory needs training. C．Grades depend on luck. D．Blind memorization works best. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者回忆了七年级时因记忆力差导致成绩不佳，后来在班主任的指导下，通过改变记忆方法、定期复习和保持健康作息，三个月后记忆力显著提高的经历，旨在说明记忆力可以通过科学训练得到改善。 1．根据第一段“When I was in Grade Seven, I had a very poor memory.”可知，作者当时的问题是记忆力差。 2．根据第二段“My head teacher noticed my problem... She taught me some useful memory skills.”可知，是班主任教了作者记忆技巧。 3．根据第三段“First, I stopped memorizing words blindly.”可知，作者不再死记硬背，不再日夜不停地盲目记忆。 4．根据第四段“After three months of persistence, my memory improved greatly.”可知，花费了三个月时间，作者的记忆力大大提高。 5．根据最后一段“Now I understand that there is no poor memory, only lazy training. With proper methods and continuous practice, everyone can have a good memory.”可知，作者最终领悟到好的记忆力需要训练。 Would you like to improve your memory? To start with, it is important to understand how memory works. There are two main kinds of memory: short-term memory and long-term memory. Short-term memory helps you remember things that you may only need for a short time, like phone numbers when you need to make a phone call. Long-term memory is the ability to remember things for days, years, or even a lifetime. So the real question is: How do you make sure what you learn enters your long-term memory? By using some clever memory techniques and leading a healthy life, you will see some great results. Let’s take a look. First, pay attention. However, you might fail to remember all the details. So, try taking notes and writing down key points. After all, it is easier to remember a summary than every word in a passage. Second, use it or lose it. The more you review what you learn, the more likely you will remember it. However, you should not wear out your brain. Try studying for 40 minutes, and then take a break. You can also review information by discussing it with others or by teaching others. A third way is to make use of senses. Create images by using tables, graphs, and mind maps to organize information. You can also create a story with information and view it in your mind like a film. In addition, make use of your other senses. For example, listening to recorded information can be very helpful. Last but not least, improve your memory by staying healthy. • Sleep well. While you sleep, your brain organizes your memories. Bad sleep makes it harder for new information to enter your long-term memory. • Eat well. Your brain needs food like an engine needs fuel. Healthy food and drink will help your brain work much better. • Exercise. A healthy and active body improves both your memory and your mind. Many more memory techniques can be found in books or online. Try some different methods to see which ones work best for you. You are sure to improve your memory! 1．How does the writer lead in the topic? A．By telling a story. B．By asking a question. C．By listing numbers. D．By comparing two facts. 2．Which of the following belongs to long-term memory? A．Remembering a speech text for next week. B．Remembering an address before writing it down. C．Remembering a stranger’s face for a short time. D．Remembering a phone number before making a phone call. 3．How many memory techniques are mentioned according to the passage? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 4．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．Healthy Life and Memory B．How to Improve Your Memory C．Different Kinds of Memory D．The Advantages of Long-term Memory 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了记忆的两种类型，并提供了多种改善记忆的技巧，包括注意力、复习、利用感官以及保持健康的生活方式。 1．文章第一段第一句“Would you like to improve your memory?”指出，作者通过一个问句引出话题。 2．文章第二段第三句“Long-term memory is the ability to remember things for days, years, or even a lifetime.”指出，长期记忆能保持数天、数年甚至一生。记住下周要用的演讲稿属于长期记忆，而其他选项均为短期记忆。 3．文章第三到六段提到了以下记忆技巧：第一，集中注意力（pay attention）；第二，使用它或失去它（use it or lose it）；第三，利用感官（make use of senses）；第四，保持健康（staying healthy）。共四种技巧。 4．文章通篇围绕如何改善记忆力展开，分别介绍了理解记忆类型、使用记忆技巧以及保持健康生活方式，因此最佳标题是“如何改善你的记忆力”。 Scientists have developed a way to read minds, translating unspoken thoughts into written words. It’s the first time it’s been done without having to put anything into the brain. They used artificial intelligence (AI) (人工智能). It is the name given to a computer system that is able to “think” for itself and carry out tasks that usually require human intelligence. Scientists used a special scanner (扫描器). The machine can see where blood runs, which shows the parts of the brain that are most active. People taking part in the experiment (实验) listened to the radio for 16 hours as their brains were scanned. The AI tool learned to connect certain brain activity with words they heard. After that, each person was asked to think of a story, and the AI tool managed to pick up these thoughts as they happened. The results had about a 50% accuracy rate (准确率), although the AI found it hard to work out the meaning of pronouns, such as he or she, her or him. For example, it turned “I don’t have my driver’s license yet” into “She has not even started to learn to drive yet.” It could usually understand the meaning of what someone was thinking rather than the exact words. The AI was personalized, so when it had learnt from one person but it was tested on another, it couldn’t understand their thoughts. The scientists, who have been working on the technology for 15 years, say they understand the risks of it being used badly. Scientist Jerry Tang told a newspaper, “We want to make sure people only use these types of technologies when they want to, and that it helps them.” The scientists hope it will help people with certain medical conditions, who are still awake but have lost the ability to speak, to communicate once again. 1．What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 1 refer to (指代)? A．A way. B．Anything. C．The brain. D．AI. 2．What is the main purpose of paragraph 2? A．To describe the process of the experiment. B．To explain the results of the experiment. C．To offer some opinions about the experiment. D．To list the difficulties with the experiment. 3．What does the example in paragraph 3 show? A．The AI is much cleverer than people. B．The AI didn’t start the work as it was ordered. C．The AI couldn’t understand the exact words of what people thought. D．The AI will be well developed according to people’s special needs. 4．What can we learn from the text? A．It is not difficult to take AI under control. B．AI will not be used in a proper way in the future. C．AI is so wise that it can treat people with medical problems. D．It’s expected that AI will help those speechless exchange ideas. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍科学家开发出一种读心的方法，将未说出口的想法转化为书面文字。 1．根据第一段“They used artificial intelligence (AI) (人工智能). It is the name given to a computer system that is able to ‘think’ for itself and carry out tasks that usually require human intelligence.”可知，他们使用了人工智能，它是一种计算机系统的名称，它能够自己“思考”，并执行通常需要人类智能才能完成的任务。此处It指的是AI，故选D。 2．分析第二段内容可知，本段主要介绍这种特殊的扫描仪的实验过程，故选A。 3．根据第三段“For example, it turned ‘I don’t have my driver’s license yet’ into ‘She has not even started to learn to drive yet.’ It could usually understand the meaning of what someone was thinking rather than the exact words.”可知，例如，它把“我还没有驾照”变成了“她甚至还没有开始学开车。”它通常能理解人们在想什么，而不是确切的话语。故选C。 4．根据第一段“Scientists have developed a way to read minds, translating unspoken thoughts into written words.”和第四段“The scientists hope it will help people with certain medical conditions, who are still awake but have lost the ability to speak, to communicate once again.”可知，可以将未说出口的想法转化为书面文字，科学家们希望它能帮助那些患有某些疾病的人，那些仍然清醒但失去了说话能力的人，再次与人交流。由此可知，预计人工智能将帮助那些哑口无言的人交流思想。故选D。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期中复习之阅读理解12篇 （Units1-4单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 The Changing World 社会变化 Unit 2 Inspiring people 著名人物 Unit 3 Smart Learning 学习方法 Unit 4 Our Memory 记忆 本资料共12篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应3篇单元话题专题训练 Nujiang, Yunnan Province, was once one of China’s poorest areas. Now thousands of people have moved from distant villages to towns with better houses, schools and health care. Roads that once took days to travel now take minutes, and the Internet reaches homes that once had no electricity. The people of Nujiang still practice their traditions and customs even with great changes in the development of their area. Embroidery (刺绣), weaving (编织) and dance remain part of daily life. This connection of old and new is not accidental — it reflects an understanding that development does not mean abandoning traditions. In a Lisu village, it’s very common to see a woman weaving textiles (纺织品) using skills passed down from her ancestors. The patterns and styles reflect their history, beliefs and connection to the land. These textiles are a very important part of their traditions, worn during festivals and ceremonies. ▲ These cultural practices are not old things of the past but living traditions that continue to develop in today’s world. Tourism has become a main source of income (收入), with visitors drawn to Nujiang by its amazing natural views and lively culture. Local business owners have also found new ways to sell traditional handmade goods, creating jobs that both keep their special culture and provide income. As China continues to modernize, it is necessary to protect and improve the cultural values. It means progress doesn’t come at the cost of cultural values. Nujiang offers a clear example. It shows that protecting traditional culture is not just about looking back, but also about shaping a future that honors the past. 1．How does the writer begin the passage? A．By telling stories. B．By listing numbers. C．By describing reasons. D．By comparing differences. 2．What does the underlined word “abandoning” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Caring about. B．Looking for. C．Giving up. D．Passing on. 3．Which of the following sentences can be put into ▲ in Paragraph 3? A．They refuse to accept any modern changes in their life. B．These old practices are not forgotten, but connected with modern life. C．Young people prefer to learn new skills rather than keep traditions. D．Most people think traditional culture is out of date. 4．What influence does tourism have on Nujiang? A．It helps create more job positions. B．It causes an increase in prices. C．It leads to the loss of traditions. D．It harms the local environment. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Nujiang used to be one of China’s poorest areas. B．Traditional culture is very important to Nujiang people. C．Nujiang develops well while keeping its traditional culture. D．Tourism brings great changes to Nujiang. Everyone knows that China is changing and developing very quickly at the moment. Many young people from home and abroad thought about the changes. The following are some comments which young people made on a website message board. I’m a Chinese student. I’m very proud of China and I’d love to make a real contribution (贡献) to the development of my country. When I finish my training in Canada, I will go back to China and start a business, so I can give something back to the country. I’m a Chinese student in America. My hometown used to be very poor. But it has changed now. Most people in my hometown have a good standard of living and some can now afford cars. I’m very pleased with these changes and very proud of them. I spent four years in Beijing as a student from 2010 and I recently went back there on holiday. I couldn’t believe the changes which had taken place in such a short time and the qualities (品质) I admire in Chinese people are their wish to succeed, their family values and their sense of responsibility. I think these qualities will be very important if China is to continue developing. I hope that China will become a successful and prosperous (繁荣的) country. There is still a long way to go. There are many challenges and difficulties ahead, but I am sure we can overcome them if we work together. 1．Who is not Chinese? A．Jackson. B．Susan. C．Zhou Li. 2．Where is Carmon now? A．In China. B．In America. C．In Canada. 3．In which year might Jackson leave Beijing? A．2009. B．2010. C．2014. 4．What is Zhou Li’s hometown like now? A．It’s still very poor. B．Some people have enough money to buy cars. C．There are green trees everywhere. 5．What can we learn from the passage? A．Carmon doesn’t want to start a business in China. B．China is changing and developing very fast now. C．Jackson dislikes Chinese family values and their sense of responsibility. On warm winter days, Yang Liheng, 89, enjoys sitting by the window and looking through old photos. These photos bring him joy and happiness once more. For Yang, one of the long-expected activities during the Spring Festival is to take photos with family members. On the early morning of the second day of the Chinese New Year when the whole family reunite (团聚), he would dress up and wait for the photo to be taken. Yang became a photographer in the late 1950s. With his camera, Yang recorded the great changes of his hometown over time. “I had a terrible childhood, but I got a chance to be a photographer after the founding of the People’s Republic of China.” Yang told Beijing Review. “I want to record, in the form of photographs, the local customs, the scenes and people’s brave spirit of fighting against the hard conditions here in my hometown.” “I used to take pictures for everyone else, but seldom turned my camera at my family members.” Yang said. “My grandson gave me the idea to record the growth and development of my own family.” Taking family photos then became a tradition for Yang’s family. Though now some of his grandchildren are working and living in other cities, they try their best to return home during the Spring Festival and prepare for the special moment. Last year was an important year for Yang Liheng. Most of his photos were shown in Yinchuan to show the development of the area over the past seventy years. 1．What does Yang expect most during the Spring Festival? A．Visiting his relatives. B．Looking through his photos. C．Taking a family photo. 2．What is the main idea of Paragraph 3? A．Why Yang started to take photos. B．Why Yang had a terrible childhood. C．Where Yang learned to take photos. 3．What do we know about Yang’s family? A．It is full of love. B．It is full of hope. C．It is having a hard time. 4．Put the events about Yang Liheng into the correct order. a. Yang became a photographer. b. Yang had a terrible childhood. c. Yang’s photos were shown in Yinchuan. d. Yang recorded the great changes of his hometown. e. Yang turned to take photos for his family members. A．a-b-d-e-c B．b-a-d-e-c C．b-d-e-a-c 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Hometown Memory B．A Photographer’s Story C．Family Photos ①Yang Chen-Ning, a world-famous physicist and Nobel Prize winner, passed away in Beijing on October 18, 2025. He was a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a professor at Tsinghua University. Tsinghua University wrote about his death and described him as “immortal (不朽的)” for his influence on science and education will last forever. ②Born in 1922 in Hefei, Anhui Province, Yang moved to Beijing with his family in 1929. His university studies began at the National Southwestern Associated University in 1938, followed by a master’s degree from Tsinghua University in 1944. The next year, he went to the United States for further study, receiving a PhD from the University of Chicago in 1948. ③The year 1957 saw Yang and his partner Tsung-dao Lee win the Nobel Prize in Physics. Their discovery about how very small particles (粒子) behave changed scientists’ understanding of particle physics. Together with Robert Mills, Yang developed the “Yang-Mills theory (理论)”, which became a key part of the Standard Model explaining the basic forces of the universe (宇宙). ④From 1949 to 1966, Yang worked at Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study, then taught at the State University of New York until 1999. He returned to China often, serving as a visiting professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong since 1986 and helping build Tsinghua’s advanced studies program. He cared deeply for his country, developing science education and exchange between China and the United States. His first visit to China in 1971 encouraged many overseas Chinese researchers to return. ⑤Yang’s life was a legend(传奇) that continues to inspire. His century-long journey of exploration (探索) and love for his nation left a bright mark on human history, showing how one person can shape the future through knowledge and hard work. 1．How old was Yang when he died? A．2025 B．100 C．103 D．105 2．Why did Tsinghua call Yang “immortal”? A．He lived for over a century. B．He was a Nobel Prize winner. C．His science influence lasts long. D．He worked at Tsinghua University. 3．What can we know about Yang’s 1971 visit? A．It played a role in China’s science development. B．It made him stop working in the US. C．It started his support for Chinese students. D．It was his second time back to China. 4．Which of the following best shows the structure of this passage? A． B． C． D． 5．What’s the text mainly about? A．Yang’s Nobel Prize story B．Yang’s life and great achievements C．Yang’s education in U. S D．Why Yang returned to China Yuan Longping (1930—2021) is known as a great scientist who was the first person to develop hybrid rice (杂交水稻). His research greatly solved the problem of the food shortage (短缺) in the world. Yuan Longping started the research in 1964. He put forward the idea of hybrid rice, did experiments on the farm, and succeeded in 1973. The new technology was tested in many areas of South China in 1974, and then he continued to test it in other areas. China has become the first country that can produce hybrid rice and Yuan is called “Father of Hybrid Rice”. Besides being a respected scientist, he was also a romantic husband and a caring grandfather. Yuan’s granddaughters remembered that when he traveled to Hong Kong, he wanted to buy his wife a new watch, but it was too expensive, so he bought a candy instead. When he was 90 years old, his family held a birthday party. Hundreds of people came to the party. There was a moving moment: Yuan cut the first piece of cake and immediately gave it to his wife. They also said that their grandfather paid much attention to their English and maths studies. No matter how tired he was after work, he would still ask about their studies. Yuan Longping loved playing the violin, swimming and driving. What’s more, he had a special habit—playing mahjong (麻将) with friends for an hour every evening to train his brain. Just like common people, the scientist laughed when he won and didn’t hide his disappointment (失望) when he lost. This is Yuan Longping: an ordinary person who made great achievements (成就). 1．Yuan Longping developed hybrid rice in order to ________. A．build a research center B．test his ideas in all areas C．make himself famous in China D．solve the problem of the food shortage 2．Yuan Longping brought ________ for his wife in Hong Kong at last. A．a cake B．a candy C．a watch D．a violin 3．What does the underlined word “ordinary” mean in Paragraph 6? A．Careful. B．Helpful. C．Common. D．Honest. 4．From the passage, we can learn that ________. A．Yuan Longping tested the new technology in other areas in 1964 B．Yuan Longping was good at hiding his feelings when he played mahjong C．on Yuan Longping’s 90th birthday, he cut the first piece of cake for himself D．Yuan Longping paid much attention to his granddaughters’ English and maths studies 5．What is the main idea of this passage? A．A great but ordinary scientist—Yuan Longping. B．The close relationship of Yuan Longping’s family. C．Yuan Longping’s different hobbies in his free time. D．The scientific process (科学流程) to produce hybrid rice. A genius (天才), one of the greatest painters of all time, an inventor, a designer, and an engineer—Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452, and passed away on May 2, 1519. Let’s take a closer look at this extraordinary (非凡的) man. Leonardo is most famous for his paintings, especially the Mona Lisa. The woman in the painting is world-famous for her mysterious smile. But who was she? Experts say she was the third wife of Francesco, a wealthy man from Florence. He asked Leonardo to paint her portrait (肖像), and Leonardo began working on it in 1503. At that time, the “Mona Lisa” was 24 years old. He spent the next four years making the painting perfect. However, Leonardo never sold the Mona Lisa. When he left Florence in 1507, he kept it for himself. Why? Some people think it was because he never felt the painting was truly finished; others believe he had grown too crazy about the artwork to let it go. So, who was Leonardo da Vinci? He was the son of Ser Piero, a lawyer from Florence, and Caterina, a local village woman. His full name, “Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci,” simply means “Leonardo, son of Ser Piero from Vinci.” Leonardo grew up with his father in Florence, where he first started drawing and painting. His early drawings were so impressive that his father showed them to the painter Andrea del Verrocchio, who then taught the 14-year-old Leonardo as his student. Leonardo lived a remarkable life. He spent 17 years in Milan, working for Duke Ludovico. During this time, he painted, made sculptures (雕塑), and created countless designs. He often planned big artworks with detailed drawings, but many of these projects remained unfinished. One famous example was a huge seven-meter-tall horse sculpture, which was never completed because of a war with France. Leonardo da Vinci died in France on May 2, 1519. He was buried in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert at the Chateau d’Amboise. Though the man is gone, his designs, paintings, and brilliant ideas continue to inspire people around the world. 1．When was Leonardo da Vinci born? A．On April 15, 1452. B．On May 2, 1452. C．On May 2, 1519. 2．What does the underlined phrase “let it go” most probably mean? A．Give it away. B．Fix it up. C．Show it around. 3．What can we infer about Leonardo during his stay in Milan? A．He completed every project he planned. B．He worked hard but left work unfinished. C．He finished a seven-meter-tall horse in the end. 4．What is the writer’s purpose in writing the passage? A．To focus on the secret behind the Mona Lisa. B．To introduce a great genius—Leonardo da Vinci. C．To explain how to paint a world-famous picture. Did you know that vocabulary is more important than grammar? If you have good vocabulary, you can communicate successfully, even if the grammar is not completely perfect. However, one common problem is learning new words and then forgetting them. So when you want to use a new word in a conversation, you can’t remember it at that moment. Does this often happen to you? The reason for this difficulty is that most students try to learn vocabulary by studying lists and dictionaries and remembering the words. But it may not work if you don’t have a very good memory. The best way to learn vocabulary and remember the words successfully is to learn new words and use them at once. You can do this with a very simple exercise. Every time you learn a new word, for example, from an English lesson or an article, write it down in your vocabulary notebook. Writing is more active than just reading a definition (定义). You should write the word, the definition in English or translation, one example sentence from the article or dictionary and one example sentence that you create. Imagine you just learn the word “generous”. Write in your vocabulary notebook: generous (adjective), definition—giving or willing to give freely. Example one, from the article: Thanks for paying for my dinner. You’re very generous. Example two, my example: My brother is generous because he volunteers at the animal shelter on weekends. It’s best if your example sentences are true to your life, because this creates a personal connection with the new word. The next day, read your vocabulary notebook again and try to add one more example sentence using the new word. It’s helpful for you to remember it. These two simple steps—writing the word and using it at once—help you remember and use new words. Do you have a vocabulary notebook? If not, start now. 1．How can we make the best example sentences according to the writer? A．By asking for help from friends. B．By explaining words’ definitions. C．By connecting them with our life. D．By adding words from the article. 2．What’s the correct order of the following steps of taking vocabulary notes? ① Make your own example sentence. ② Write the word, its English definition or translation. ③ Copy an example sentence from the article or dictionary. ④ Read your notebook again and add one more example sentence. A．②③①④ B．②③④① C．③④②① D．③②①④ 3．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A．You can’t communicate successfully if you are not good at grammar. B．To learn and remember new words, it is important to use them at once. C．Without a good memory, it is impossible for you to remember a new word. D．Reading is more active than just writing a definition. 4．The passage is mainly about ________. A．Tips for Translating Words B．Advice on Using Grammar C．Abilities of Creating Examples D．Ways of Learning New Words How to Develop Good Learning Habits Good learning habits are the key to good grades. Many students work hard but get bad results, just because they don’t have scientific learning habits. Here are some useful suggestions for middle school students. First, make a reasonable study plan every day. Write down your study tasks clearly, arrange time for different subjects and stick to it. Don’t put off today’s work till tomorrow. A good plan can help you make full use of your time and avoid being lazy. Second, listen carefully in class. Classroom learning is the most important part. Follow the teacher’s thinking, take key notes and ask questions in time when you don’t understand. Many knowledge points can only be mastered well in class, not by reviewing alone after class. Third, review and preview regularly. Preview new lessons before class to know what you will learn, so you can follow the teacher easily. Review what you have learned on the same day to remember the knowledge firmly. Don’t wait until exams to cram all the knowledge. Fourth, keep a proper balance between study and rest. Don’t study late every night. Enough sleep and proper exercise can make your brain active and improve learning efficiency. Playing on mobile phones for a long time is a bad habit that wastes lots of time. Good habits take time to form. If you keep following these ways for one or two months, you will find great changes in your study. 1．Why do some hard-working students get bad grades? A．They have no time to study. B．They lack good learning habits. C．The lessons are too difficult. D．They don’t like studying. 2．What is the advantage of making a study plan? A．It helps save money. B．It makes students relaxed. C．It helps make good use of time. D．It helps make more friends. 3．What should students do in class? A．Take notes and listen carefully. B．Talk with classmates. C．Only write down all words. D．Think about other things. 4．How many suggestions does the writer give? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 5．Which habit is NOT advised in the passage? A．Previewing new lessons. B．Studying deep into the night. C．Reviewing daily knowledge. D．Doing proper exercise. It’s the day before a chemistry exam, and you haven’t studied for it. As a result, you spend hours reading your textbook and going over your notes at night. This learning method is called “cramming”—trying to learn everything at the last minute. Dr. Robert Bjork, a psychologist (心理学家), explains that cramming works only for short-term (短期的) memory. “You remember just enough for the exam,” he says, “but your brain quickly forgets most of what you’ve learned that night.” This is especially bad for subjects like maths or languages. If you forget the basic knowledge, it will be much harder to understand new lessons later. Another problem caused by cramming is that you don’t get enough sleep. Staying up late to study makes you tired for days, so you’ll have difficulty paying attention in class. This can create a cycle of procrastination (拖延) that influences your study. What are the better learning methods? Research shows that two methods—spaced-out learning and interleaving—are much more helpful than cramming. Spaced-out learning means studying the same material several times with breaks (停顿). For example, instead of studying history for three hours the night before a test, you can study for one hour on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This improves long-term memory and reduces forgetting. A study found that 90% of students remembered more when they used spaced-out learning than when they crammed. Interleaving is also a smart method. This means mixing up different materials when you study. For example, you can spend 30 minutes on maths, then practise English, and then write a short article. After that, go back to maths. It has been proved that when your brain switches between subjects, it can remember the information better and for a longer time. Next time you have an exam, start studying early, space out study time, and mix up subjects. Remember: studying wisely is better than studying hard at the last minute. 1．What problems might students face when they use cramming? ①Getting fat.                      ②Forgetting the knowledge quickly. ③Feeling sleepy in class.            ④Getting bad grades. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④ 2．Which of the following is TRUE about spaced-out learning? A．It means studying different subjects at a time. B．It requires students to study for a long time without a break. C．It shows that 90% of students dislike this learning method. D．Students can remember information better by taking breaks. 3．The underlined word “switches” probably means ________. A．changes B．doubts C．matters D．balances 4．What can we infer (推断) from the passage? A．Spaced-out learning is the best way of learning. B．Dr. Robert Bjork thinks cramming is of no use at all. C．Cramming leads to difficulty in learning new lessons. D．Interleaving can add more stress to students’ schoolwork. When I was in Grade Seven, I had a very poor memory. I always forgot new words and textbook knowledge. Every time I had a test, I couldn’t remember what I had learned. My grades were not good, and I felt very frustrated. My head teacher noticed my problem. She told me that memory could be improved by training, and forgetting was a normal situation for all students. She taught me some useful memory skills. I began to try these methods. First, I stopped memorizing words blindly. I connected each new word with a sentence or a picture. Second, I reviewed my lessons every night before going to bed. I found it much easier to remember knowledge after regular review. Third, I kept a good schedule. I never stayed up late and kept doing morning exercise every day. After three months of persistence, my memory improved greatly. I can remember new knowledge quickly and keep it in mind for a long time. My study grades improved steadily as well. Now I understand that there is no poor memory, only lazy training. With proper methods and continuous practice, everyone can have a good memory. 1．What was the writer’s problem in Grade Seven? A．He had no time to study. B．He had a very poor memory. C．He hated taking exams. D．He was bad at sports. 2．Who taught the writer memory skills? A．His mother. B．His classmate. C．His head teacher. D．His father. 3．Which method did the writer NOT use? A．Connecting words with sentences. B．Reviewing lessons every night. C．Keeping healthy living habits. D．Memorizing words day and night. 4．How long did it take the writer to improve his memory? A．One month. B．Two months. C．Three months. D．Half a year. 5．What does the writer learn finally? A．Forgetting things is strange. B．Good memory needs training. C．Grades depend on luck. D．Blind memorization works best. Would you like to improve your memory? To start with, it is important to understand how memory works. There are two main kinds of memory: short-term memory and long-term memory. Short-term memory helps you remember things that you may only need for a short time, like phone numbers when you need to make a phone call. Long-term memory is the ability to remember things for days, years, or even a lifetime. So the real question is: How do you make sure what you learn enters your long-term memory? By using some clever memory techniques and leading a healthy life, you will see some great results. Let’s take a look. First, pay attention. However, you might fail to remember all the details. So, try taking notes and writing down key points. After all, it is easier to remember a summary than every word in a passage. Second, use it or lose it. The more you review what you learn, the more likely you will remember it. However, you should not wear out your brain. Try studying for 40 minutes, and then take a break. You can also review information by discussing it with others or by teaching others. A third way is to make use of senses. Create images by using tables, graphs, and mind maps to organize information. You can also create a story with information and view it in your mind like a film. In addition, make use of your other senses. For example, listening to recorded information can be very helpful. Last but not least, improve your memory by staying healthy. • Sleep well. While you sleep, your brain organizes your memories. Bad sleep makes it harder for new information to enter your long-term memory. • Eat well. Your brain needs food like an engine needs fuel. Healthy food and drink will help your brain work much better. • Exercise. A healthy and active body improves both your memory and your mind. Many more memory techniques can be found in books or online. Try some different methods to see which ones work best for you. You are sure to improve your memory! 1．How does the writer lead in the topic? A．By telling a story. B．By asking a question. C．By listing numbers. D．By comparing two facts. 2．Which of the following belongs to long-term memory? A．Remembering a speech text for next week. B．Remembering an address before writing it down. C．Remembering a stranger’s face for a short time. D．Remembering a phone number before making a phone call. 3．How many memory techniques are mentioned according to the passage? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 4．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．Healthy Life and Memory B．How to Improve Your Memory C．Different Kinds of Memory D．The Advantages of Long-term Memory Scientists have developed a way to read minds, translating unspoken thoughts into written words. It’s the first time it’s been done without having to put anything into the brain. They used artificial intelligence (AI) (人工智能). It is the name given to a computer system that is able to “think” for itself and carry out tasks that usually require human intelligence. Scientists used a special scanner (扫描器). The machine can see where blood runs, which shows the parts of the brain that are most active. People taking part in the experiment (实验) listened to the radio for 16 hours as their brains were scanned. The AI tool learned to connect certain brain activity with words they heard. After that, each person was asked to think of a story, and the AI tool managed to pick up these thoughts as they happened. The results had about a 50% accuracy rate (准确率), although the AI found it hard to work out the meaning of pronouns, such as he or she, her or him. For example, it turned “I don’t have my driver’s license yet” into “She has not even started to learn to drive yet.” It could usually understand the meaning of what someone was thinking rather than the exact words. The AI was personalized, so when it had learnt from one person but it was tested on another, it couldn’t understand their thoughts. The scientists, who have been working on the technology for 15 years, say they understand the risks of it being used badly. Scientist Jerry Tang told a newspaper, “We want to make sure people only use these types of technologies when they want to, and that it helps them.” The scientists hope it will help people with certain medical conditions, who are still awake but have lost the ability to speak, to communicate once again. 1．What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 1 refer to (指代)? A．A way. B．Anything. C．The brain. D．AI. 2．What is the main purpose of paragraph 2? A．To describe the process of the experiment. B．To explain the results of the experiment. C．To offer some opinions about the experiment. D．To list the difficulties with the experiment. 3．What does the example in paragraph 3 show? A．The AI is much cleverer than people. B．The AI didn’t start the work as it was ordered. C．The AI couldn’t understand the exact words of what people thought. D．The AI will be well developed according to people’s special needs. 4．What can we learn from the text? A．It is not difficult to take AI under control. B．AI will not be used in a proper way in the future. C．AI is so wise that it can treat people with medical problems. D．It’s expected that AI will help those speechless exchange ideas. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $