Unit 8 The world of literature（单元自测卷·苏州专用·2026中考新题型）英语新教材译林版九年级上册

**基本信息** 本试卷为九年级上册英语Unit 8 "The world of literature"单元自测（苏州专用），以文学为核心主题，融合语言能力与文化意识，通过真实情境与梯度任务实现单元复习目标，适配初中英语核心素养培养需求。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |完形填空|10题/10分|动词短语（如give up）、连词（如because）|以学生阅读莫言小说的成长故事为情境，考查语境中语法知识运用，培养思维品质| |阅读理解|15题/30分|细节理解（A篇图书馆项目）、推理判断（B篇诗歌与友谊）、主旨归纳（C篇文学价值议论文）|选取阅读活动、哲理故事等素材，覆盖多元文学形式，提升信息获取与批判性思维能力| |书面表达|1题/25分|My Favorite Type of Literature写作|结合个人体验，要求阐述喜好原因及影响，综合考查语言表达与文化理解，落实语言能力与学习能力培养|

2026-2027学年九年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 8 The world of literature·苏州专用 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：100分钟，满分：100分） 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（满分45分） 一、完形填空。(本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分) 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 When 16-year-old Li Tao first picked up a novel written by Mo Yan, he had no idea that it would change his life. At first, he found the language hard to understand and almost 1 the book halfway. But something inside him told him to keep going. Li Tao grew up in a small village where reading was not a popular hobby. Most of his classmates spent their free time playing online games. However, Li Tao was 2 —he preferred staying in the school library to reading different kinds of books. His favorite type was short stories, 3 they could be finished in one sitting and always had surprising endings. One day, his English teacher 4 a writing competition to the whole class. The topic was "The Power of Books". Li Tao decided to have a try. He spent every evening 5 his story, revising it again and again. His teacher told him, ''If you 6  hard, you will have a good chance of winning." The day before the deadline, Li Tao still felt his work was not good enough. He stayed up late, rewriting the ending 7 . His mother worried that he would catch a cold sitting 8 with the window open. But Li Tao paid no attention. He knew that a good work required time and effort. Finally, the results came out. Li Tao won the first prize. When he stood on the stage, he realized that the real 9 was not the prize itself, but the courage to express himself through words. That night, he wrote in his diary: "A good book is like a seed. If you plant it in your heart, it will 10 grow into something beautiful." 1. A. gave up B. took up C. put up D. set up 2. A. common B. different C. friendly D. careful 3. A. though B. unless C. because D. if 4. A. introduced B. invented C. increased D. included 5. A. copying B. reading C. creating D. borrowing 6. A. will work B. works C. work D. has worked 7. A. quickly B. suddenly C. carefully D. easily 8. A. in the way B. by the window C. on the way D. at the moment 9. A. chance B. trouble C. victory D. problem 10. A. finally B. hardly C. probably D. nearly 【答案】1.A 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.C 6.C 7.C 8.B 9.C 10.A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，讲述了成长于乡村的少年李涛热爱阅读，初次接触莫言的小说时虽遇困难但选择坚持，之后参加以 “书籍的力量” 为主题的写作比赛，反复打磨作品最终斩获一等奖，并从中领悟到表达自我的勇气才是真正收获的故事，传递了书籍能够滋养心灵、赋予人成长力量的核心主旨。 1.句意：起初他觉得语言很难理解，几乎半途就放弃了这本书。 解析：前文提到读不懂，对应 “放弃” 的语义，give up 表示放弃，符合语境；其余选项均不符合句意。 2.句意：然而李涛不一样 —— 他更喜欢待在学校图书馆读各种各样的书。 解析：前文说多数同学课余玩网游，however 表转折，说明李涛和其他人不同，different 符合转折逻辑。 3.句意：他最喜欢的类型是短篇小说，因为它们可以一口气读完，而且总有出人意料的结局。 解析：后半句是前半句 “喜欢短篇” 的原因，because 引导原因状语从句，匹配因果逻辑。 4.句意：一天，他的英语老师向全班介绍了一场写作比赛。 解析：老师向学生告知比赛信息，introduce 表示介绍、使了解，符合场景；其余选项语义不匹配。 5.句意：他每天晚上都创作自己的故事，一遍又一遍地修改。 解析：参加写作比赛需要撰写原创故事，create 表示创作，和后文 “反复修改” 对应。 6.句意：如果你努力付出，你就很有机会获胜。 解析：if 引导条件状语从句，遵循 “主将从现” 规则，从句用一般现在时，主语为 you，谓语用动词原形 work。 7.句意：他熬到很晚，仔细地重写了结尾。 解析：前文提到他觉得作品不够好，因此会认真打磨结尾，carefully 表示仔细地，契合打磨作品的状态。 8.句意：他的妈妈担心他开着窗户坐在窗边会感冒。 解析：后文出现 with the window open，对应坐在窗边的场景，by the window 表示在窗边。 9.句意：当他站在舞台上时，他意识到真正的胜利不是奖品本身，而是通过文字表达自我的勇气。 解析：获得一等奖对应 “胜利” 的内核，victory 表示胜利，符合获奖后的感悟。 10.句意：如果你把它种在心里，它最终会长成美好的事物。 解析：种子成长为美好事物是最终的结果，finally 表示最终、终于，契合种子生长到结果的过程。 二、阅读理解。(本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分) 阅读A, B, C, D四篇短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出能回答所提问题的最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。 A City Library Summer Reading Program Welcome to our 2026 Summer Reading Program! This year's theme is "Read Around the World". Through reading, you can travel to different places and experience different cultures without leaving your seat. What you can do: ·Read at least 5 books during July and August ·Write a short review for each book you read ·Join our weekly online sharing meetings every Saturday afternoon Prizes for top readers: ·1st prize: A set of world-famous novels ·2nd prize: A library card with 200 yuan ·3rd prize: Two movie tickets How to join: Come to the front desk of the City Library and fill in a form before July 5. You will get a reading record book. If you finish the task before August 31, you can also get a special gift. For more information, call 0512-88665544 or visit our website. 11. What is the theme of this year's summer reading program? A. Read for Fun B. Read Around the World C. Books and Movies D. Famous Writers 12. How many books do you need to read to join the program? A. At least 3 B. At least 4 C. At least 5 D. At least 6 13. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The sharing meetings are held every Sunday. B. The first prize is 200 yuan in cash. C. You can call 0512-88665544 for more information. D. You need to write a long novel for each book. 【答案】11.B 12.C 13.C 【导语】这是一篇应用文（活动通知），主要介绍了城市图书馆 2026 年暑期阅读项目的主题、参与要求、奖项设置、报名方式及咨询渠道，面向读者推广暑期阅读活动。 11.细节理解题 根据第一段 “This year's theme is 'Read Around the World'.” 可知，本次暑期阅读项目的主题是 “Read Around the World”，故选 B。 12.细节理解题 根据 “What you can do” 部分第一条 “Read at least 5 books during July and August” 可知，参与活动需要至少阅读 5 本书，故选 C。 13.细节判断题 A 项：根据 “weekly online sharing meetings every Saturday afternoon” 可知，分享会在每周六下午举办，而非周日，表述错误。 B 项：一等奖是一套世界名著，200 元储值借书卡是二等奖，表述错误。 C 项：根据文末 “For more information, call 0512-88665544” 可知，可拨打该电话咨询更多信息，表述正确。 D 项：要求为每本书写简短书评，而非写长篇小说，表述错误。 B It was a cold autumn morning. 12-year-old Chen Yue walked slowly to school with her head down. She had just moved to this city with her parents and felt very lonely. No one talked to her in class, and she always sat alone during lunch break. One afternoon, as she was walking home, she noticed an old lady sitting on a bench in the park. The lady was reading a poem book. She looked up and smiled at Chen Yue. "Would you like to hear a poem?" she asked kindly. Chen Yue nodded and sat down beside her. The old lady read a poem about friendship in a soft voice. The words were simple but touching. When she finished, she handed the book to Chen Yue. "It's yours," she said. "Poems have magic. If you read them often, you will find warmth even on cold days." From that day on, Chen Yue went to the park every afternoon. The old lady taught her to read poems and even encouraged her to write her own. Slowly, Chen Yue became more confident. She began to share her poems with her classmates. To her surprise, many classmates liked her poems and wanted to make friends with her. Half a year later, Chen Yue gave a speech at the school art festival. She said, "A single poem can light up a dark day. If you open your heart, beauty will find its way in." 14. Why did Chen Yue feel lonely at first? A. Because she didn't like her new school. B. Because she was new in the city. C. Because her classmates were not friendly. D. Because she missed the old lady. 15. What did the old lady give Chen Yue? A. A poem book B. A story book C. A letter D. A pen 16. How did Chen Yue change after meeting the old lady? A. She became more interested in sports. B. She became more confident. C. She moved to another city. D. She became an old lady's neighbor. 17. What can we learn from the story? A. Old people are all very kind. B. It's easy to move to a new place. C. Poems and kindness can warm people's hearts. D. Everyone should write poems. 【答案】14.B 15.A 16.B 17.C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，讲述了刚搬入新城市的女孩陈悦起初孤独内向，在公园偶遇一位读诗的老奶奶后，受其赠予诗集、引导读诗写诗，逐渐变得自信开朗、收获同学友谊的故事，传递了诗歌与善意能够温暖人心的主旨。 14.细节理解题 根据第一段 “She had just moved to this city with her parents and felt very lonely.” 可知，陈悦感到孤独是因为她刚来到这座城市，是新来的。A、C、D 三项均无原文依据，故选 B。 15.细节理解题 根据第三段 “The lady was reading a poem book.” 以及 “When she finished, she handed the book to Chen Yue. 'It's yours,' she said.” 可知，老奶奶送给陈悦的是一本诗集，故选 A。 16.细节理解题 根据第四段 “Slowly, Chen Yue became more confident.” 可知，遇见老奶奶后，陈悦变得更加自信了，其余选项在文中均未提及，故选 B。 17.主旨大意题 全文围绕老奶奶的善意和诗歌展开，讲述二者让原本孤独的陈悦变得温暖、自信，由此可知诗歌与善意可以温暖人心。A 项表述过于绝对，B、D 两项不符合文意，故选 C。 C Nowadays, many people argue that reading literature is a waste of time for teenagers. They say that students should spend more time studying useful subjects like math and science. However, I believe that literature plays an important role in the growth of young people. First of all, reading literature helps improve language skills. Good literature works use beautiful and proper language. By reading them, teenagers can learn new words and different ways to express ideas. This is very helpful for their writing and communication skills. Secondly, literature opens a window to the world. Through stories, poems and plays, young people can learn about different cultures, history and people's lives. They can experience feelings and situations that they may never meet in real life. This helps them understand others better and develop empathy. Thirdly, literature teaches important life values. Good stories often show the importance of courage, honesty, kindness and love. When teenagers read about characters who face difficulties bravely, they learn to deal with their own problems in a positive way. Some people may say that students are too busy with their schoolwork. But reading literature does not take too much time. Just fifteen minutes a day can make a big difference. If we give up literature, we will lose a valuable way to learn and grow. In short, literature is not just for fun. It is a necessary part of education. Schools and parents should encourage teenagers to read more literary works. 18. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A. Literature helps improve language skills. B. Literature opens a window to the world. C. Literature teaches important life values. D. Literature is just for fun. 19. The underlined word "empathy" in Paragraph 3 probably means "______" in Chinese. A. 同情心 B. 创造力 C. 想象力 D. 责任心 20. Which of the following would the writer probably agree with? A. Teenagers should only study math and science. B. Reading literature is a waste of time for students. C. Fifteen minutes' reading a day is not enough. D. Literature helps teenagers grow in many ways. 21. How is the passage organized? A. Topic → Opinions → Reasons → Conclusion B. Topic → Examples → Opinions → Conclusion C. Story → Opinions → Reasons → Story D. Opinions → Reasons → Examples → Topic 【答案】18.A 19.A 20.D 21.A 【导语】这是一篇议论文，作者针对 “青少年阅读文学是浪费时间” 的观点进行反驳，从提升语言能力、开阔视野并培养共情、传递人生价值观三个角度，论证了文学对青少年成长的重要价值，最后总结文学是教育的必要组成部分，呼吁学校与家长鼓励青少年多读文学作品。 18.段落主旨题 根据第二段首句 “First of all, reading literature helps improve language skills.” 可知，第二段围绕 “阅读文学有助于提升语言能力” 展开论述，是该段的核心主旨，故选 A。 19.词义猜测题 根据第三段前文 “They can experience feelings and situations... This helps them understand others better” 可知，阅读文学能让人体会不同的情感与处境，更好地理解他人，由此可推断 empathy 意为 “同情心、共情能力”，故选 A。 20.推理判断题 作者从语言能力、认知视野、品格价值观多个维度阐述文学对青少年的积极作用，可见作者认同文学能在多方面助力青少年成长。A、B 两项与作者核心观点相反；C 项与原文 “Just fifteen minutes a day can make a big difference” 表述不符，故选 D。 21.文章结构题 文章首段引出话题并提出核心观点，中间三段分三点阐述理由，尾段总结全文、升华结论，整体结构为 “引出话题→提出观点→分点论证→总结结论”，对应 Topic → Opinions → Reasons → Conclusion，故选 A。 D A wise teacher once brought two pots to his class. He filled both pots with soil. In the first pot, he planted some wheat seeds. In the second pot, he put a stone of the same size as the seeds. Then he placed both pots by the window. "Watch carefully," he told his students. "In one month, we will see the result." Day after day, the students watered the pots and watched. After a week, small green shoots came out of the first pot. They grew taller and stronger day by day. Nothing happened in the second pot. After a month, the first pot was full of green wheat plants, waving gently in the wind. The second pot still had nothing but soil and a stone. "Now," said the teacher, "tell me what you have learned." One student said, "Seeds can grow but stones cannot. The first pot has life inside." The teacher smiled. "You are right. But there is more. Our minds are like these pots. If we put good ideas and useful knowledge into our minds, they will grow and become something beautiful. But if we fill our minds with useless or harmful things, nothing good will come out." Another student asked, "But teacher, what if we put good seeds in but they don't grow?" "They will grow, if you take good care of them," the teacher answered. "Just like the seeds need water and sunlight, your mind needs patience and effort. If you keep learning and thinking, your knowledge will grow. You may not see the result at once, but one day you will find that you have become much better than before." The students nodded. They understood that the most valuable things in life do not appear overnight. They take time, care and patience. 22. What did the teacher put in the second pot? A. Wheat seeds B. A stone C. Water D. Green shoots 23. When did the small green shoots come out of the first pot? A. After one day B. After three days C. After a week D. After a month 24. According to the teacher, our minds are like pots because ______. A. they can be filled with different things B. they are made of clay C. they need water every day D. they can grow plants 25. What is the main message of the story? A. Stones are useless in our life. B. Plants need water and sunlight to grow. C. Good knowledge grows with patience and effort. D. Teachers are always wise. 【答案】22.B 23.C 24.A 25.C 【导语】这是一篇寓言类记叙文，讲述一位智慧的老师通过在两个花盆中分别种下麦种和放入石头的对照实验，引导学生领悟人的思想如同花盆：注入有益的知识与想法并辅以耐心和努力，才能收获成长，真正有价值的事物无法一蹴而就的道理。 22.细节理解题 根据第一段 “In the second pot, he put a stone of the same size as the seeds.” 可知，老师在第二个花盆里放了一块石头，故选 B。 23.细节理解题 根据第三段 “After a week, small green shoots came out of the first pot.” 可知，一周后第一个花盆里长出了嫩绿的幼芽，故选 C。 24.推理判断题 根据第七段老师的表述 “Our minds are like these pots. If we put good ideas and useful knowledge into our minds... But if we fill our minds with useless or harmful things, nothing good will come out.” 可知，思想和花盆的共同点是都可以被填入不同的内容，最终产出不同的结果，故选 A。 25.主旨大意题 全文以种子生长类比思想成长，核心传递的道理是：有益的知识与思想需要耐心和付出才能慢慢生长，珍贵的收获无法速成。A 项偏离主旨，B 项是表面现象而非核心寓意，D 项表述绝对且非文章重点，故选 C。 三、信息还原。(本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分) How to Get the Most Out of Reading Reading is a wonderful activity, but many people don't know how to truly enjoy and understand what they read. Here are some useful tips to help you get the most out of your reading experience. 26 Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book. Are you reading for fun, for information, or for schoolwork? Knowing your purpose helps you decide how to read. Take notes while reading. You don't have to write long notes. 27 If you read something important or surprising, mark it down. These notes will help you remember the key points later. 28 After finishing a chapter or a short story, stop for a moment and think about what you have just read. What is the main idea? How do the characters feel? Asking yourself questions helps you understand the text better. Discuss what you read with others. 29 You can join a book club or just talk with your friends. When you share your ideas, you may see things that you missed before. Reread if necessary. 30 If you don't understand a part, read it again. The second time, you will probably catch more details and find new meanings. Reading is not a race. Take your time and enjoy the journey. A. Know your reading purpose. B. Read as fast as you can. C. A short word or phrase is enough. D. It's normal not to understand everything at once. E. Think actively as you read. F. Good books are expensive. G. Talking about a book makes it more interesting. 【答案】26.A 27.C 28.E 29.G 30.D 【导语】这是一篇说明文，主题是 “如何充分挖掘阅读的价值”，文章从明确阅读目的、边读做笔记、主动思考、与人交流讨论、必要时重读五个方面，给出了实用的阅读技巧，帮助读者更好地享受与理解阅读内容。 26.本空为段落主旨句。根据后文 “Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book” 以及 “Knowing your purpose helps you decide how to read” 可知，本段核心是要先明确自己的阅读目的，与 A 选项 “Know your reading purpose.” 表意一致，故选 A。 27.前句提到 “You don't have to write long notes”，说明笔记不用写很长。C 选项 “A short word or phrase is enough.” 承接上文，说明简短的记录就足够，符合做笔记的语境，故选 C。 28.本空为段落主旨句。根据后文 “stop for a moment and think about what you have just read” 以及 “Asking yourself questions helps you understand the text better” 可知，本段强调阅读过程中要主动思考、主动提问，与 E 选项 “Think actively as you read.” 表意一致，故选 E。 29.本段主题是 “Discuss what you read with others”。G 选项 “Talking about a book makes it more interesting.” 承接 “与人讨论” 的话题，说明讨论的好处，同时引出后文加入读书俱乐部、和朋友交流的具体做法，逻辑连贯，故选 G。 30.本段主题是 “Reread if necessary”。后文提到 “If you don't understand a part, read it again”，说明重读是因为一次读不懂很正常。D 选项 “It's normal not to understand everything at once.” 解释了需要重读的原因，承上启下，符合语境，故选 D。 第ⅠI卷 非选择题（满分55分） 四、词汇运用。(本大题共13小题，每小题1分，共13分) A. 请认真阅读下面短文，并根据各题所给的汉语注释或首字母提示，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。 Reading is a good habit that can bring us many benefits. First, reading opens our eyes to the world. We can learn about different cultures and places that we may never 31. v in real life. Second, reading helps 32. i our language skills. The more we read, the better we become at expressing ourselves. However, some students say they are too busy with their schoolwork to read. In fact, even fifteen minutes of reading every day can make a big 33. d . You can read before going to bed or on your way to school. There are many 34. (类型) of books for us to choose from. Some people like novels, while others prefer poems. No matter what you choose, reading will surely make your life more 35. (丰富多彩的). If you keep reading, you will find that it becomes a part of your life. And you will never feel 36. l when you have a good book as your friend. Besides, reading can also help us 37. (发展) a better understanding of the world around us. So pick up a book and start your reading 38. j today! 【答案】31.visit 32.improve 33.difference 34.types / kinds 35.colorful / colourful 36.lonely 37.develop 38.journey 【导语】这是一篇说明文，围绕阅读的益处展开，介绍了阅读开阔视野、提升语言能力等多项好处，说明每日短时阅读也能产生显著影响，并鼓励人们选择喜爱的书籍，将阅读融入生活，开启阅读之旅。 31.句意：我们可以了解现实中可能永远不会参观的不同文化与地方。 根据前文 “different cultures and places”，结合首字母 v，may 后接动词原形，可知填 visit 表示 “参观、到访”，符合语境。 32.句意：其次，阅读有助于提升我们的语言技能。 help 后接动词原形，结合首字母 i 与后文 “the better we become at expressing ourselves”，可知填 improve 表示 “提升、改善”，匹配阅读对语言能力的作用。 33.句意：事实上，即使每天阅读十五分钟也能产生很大的影响。 固定搭配 make a big difference 表示 “产生很大影响、带来很大改变”，结合首字母 d，填 difference。 34.句意：有很多类型的书籍可供我们选择。 “类型” 对应 type/kind，many 后接可数名词复数，故填 types /kinds。 35.句意：无论你选择什么，阅读一定会让你的生活更加丰富多彩。 “丰富多彩的” 对应形容词 colorful /colourful，more 后接形容词原级构成比较级，符合 make sth. + adj. 的结构。 36.句意：当有一本好书做朋友时，你永远不会感到孤独。 feel 是系动词，后接形容词；结合 “have a good book as your friend” 与首字母 l，填 lonely 表示 “孤独的”，符合语境。 37.句意：此外，阅读也能帮助我们加深对周围世界的理解。 help sb. do sth. 结构中用动词原形，“发展、形成” 对应 develop，符合搭配。 38.句意：所以拿起一本书，开启你的阅读之旅吧！ 结合首字母 j 与全文倡导阅读的语境，填 journey 表示 “旅程”，reading journey 即 “阅读之旅”，表意贴切。 B. 请认真阅读下面短文，从方框中选择适当的单词或短语，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入其正确形式。每个单词或短语仅用一次。 make sense chance occur decline masterpiece Many people wonder if they have the 39 to become a good writer. The truth is that writing is a skill that can be learned. Some people believe that great ideas just appear out of nowhere. In fact, ideas often come when you least expect them. You might be walking down the street when a good story idea suddenly 40 in your mind. When you first start writing, your work may not 41 to others. That's normal. Don't worry if readers' interest 42 quickly. Keep practicing and your writing will improve. Every writer dreams of creating a 43 —a work that people will remember for many years. But remember, even the greatest writers started with small steps. 【答案】39.chance 40.occurs 41.make sense 42.declines 43.masterpiece 【导语】这是一篇说明文，围绕写作能力展开论述，点明写作是可通过学习掌握的技能，讲解了创作灵感的产生规律、新手写作会遇到的作品不被理解、读者兴趣下降等常见问题，同时提到每位作家都有创作传世杰作的梦想，鼓励创作者坚持练习、循序渐进。 39.句意：很多人想知道自己是否有成为优秀作家的机会。 固定搭配 have the chance to do sth. 表示 “有做某事的机会”，符合此处探讨 “是否具备成为好作家的可能性” 的语境，故填 chance。 40.句意：你可能正走在街上，突然一个好的故事构思浮现在你的脑海中。 主语 a good story idea 为单数，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式；occur in one's mind 是固定表达，意为 “（想法）浮现在某人脑海中”，契合灵感突然出现的语境，故填 occurs。 41.句意：当你刚开始写作时，你的作品可能无法被他人理解。 may 后接动词原形，固定搭配 make sense to sb. 表示 “对某人来说言之有理、能被理解”，对应新手写作的作品难以让他人读懂的常见情况，故填 make sense。 42.句意：如果读者的兴趣快速下降，也不要担心。 主语 readers' interest 为单数，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式；decline 表示 “下降、衰退”，用来描述读者兴趣减退的情况，符合后文 “坚持练习就会进步” 的劝慰逻辑，故填 declines。 43.句意：每位作家都梦想创作出一部杰作 —— 一部能被人们铭记多年的作品。 破折号后内容是对空格处的解释说明，“被人们铭记多年的作品” 即杰作，masterpiece 意为 “杰作、代表作”，a 后接可数名词单数，故填 masterpiece。 五、短文填空。(共 10 小题，每小题1分，共10分) O. Henry was a great American short story writer. His real name was William Sydney Porter. He 44 (bear) in 1862 in North Carolina. When he was a young man, he did many different jobs to make a living. 45 (lucky), he met with some troubles and was put into prison for three years. It was during that time 46 he started to write short stories. He published his works 47 the pen name "O. Henry". He wrote more than 300 short stories in his life. Most of his stories are about ordinary people's daily life in New York. O. Henry is famous 48 his surprising endings. Readers never know what will happen until the last sentence. His stories are short but full of 49 (warm) and hope. If you 50 (read) one of his stories, you will be attracted by his clever writing. Many of his works 51 (translate) into different languages so far. And they 52 (love) by readers all over the world. Some people say that a good short story is like a window. It shows you a moment of life 53 touches your heart deeply. O. Henry's stories are just like that. 【答案】44.was born 45.Unluckily 46.that 47.under 48.for 49.warmth 50.read 51.have been translated 52.are loved 53.that / which 【导语】这是一篇人物介绍类说明文，简要梳理了美国短篇小说家欧・亨利的生平经历、创作缘起与笔名由来，介绍了其作品的题材范围、标志性的意外结尾和温情内核，点明他的作品流传广泛、深受全球读者喜爱。 44.句意：他于 1862 年出生在北卡罗来纳州。 解析：表示 “出生” 用被动结构 be born，主语为 he，时间是 1862 年，用一般过去时，故填 was born。 45.句意：不幸的是，他遭遇了一些麻烦，被判入狱三年。 解析：此处用副词修饰全句，后文入狱属于不幸遭遇，lucky 的反义副词为 unluckily，句首首字母大写，故填 Unluckily。 46.句意：正是在那段时间里，他开始创作短篇小说。 解析：本句为强调句型 It was...that...，强调时间状语 during that time，强调句的连接词固定用 that。 47.句意：他以 “欧・亨利” 为笔名发表作品。 解析：固定搭配 under the pen name 表示 “以…… 为笔名”，符合发表作品的语境。 48.句意：欧・亨利因其出人意料的结局而闻名。 解析：固定搭配 be famous for 表示 “因…… 而闻名”，后接闻名的原因，契合句意。 49.句意：他的故事篇幅简短，却充满温暖与希望。 解析：full of 后接名词，warm 是形容词，对应名词形式为 warmth，与后文 hope 并列。 50.句意：如果你读一篇他的小说，你会被他巧妙的写法吸引。 解析：if 引导条件状语从句，遵循 “主将从现” 规则，从句用一般现在时，主语为 you，谓语用动词原形 read。 51.句意：到目前为止，他的许多作品已经被翻译成不同的语言。 解析：so far 是现在完成时的标志词，主语 works 与 translate 为被动关系，主语为复数，故填 have been translated。 52.句意：它们受到全世界读者的喜爱。 解析：主语 they 指代作品，与 love 为被动关系，描述客观现状用一般现在时的被动语态，故填 are loved。 53.句意：它向你展现一个能深深触动你内心的生活瞬间。 解析：此处为定语从句，先行词 a moment of life 指物，在从句中作主语，可用关系代词 which 或 that。 六、阅读表达。(共 3 小题，54题2分，55题2分，56题3分，共7分) Our School Reading Club Our school has a Reading Club with over 150 members. It was started two years ago by a group of book lovers. The club wants to help students develop good reading habits and share the joy of reading. The club holds many kinds of activities every month. Every Wednesday afternoon, members meet in the school library to share their recent reads. They talk about the characters, plots and their own feelings about the books. Once a month, the club holds a "book sharing market". Students can bring their old books and exchange them with others. The club also invites writers and teachers to give talks every term. Last month, a young writer came and talked about how she got ideas for short stories. Many students said they learnt a lot from the talk. The club is open to all students. If you love reading, you are welcome to join us. You can come to the library every Wednesday afternoon to get more information. 54. How many members does the Reading Club have? 55. How often does the club hold a "book sharing market"? 56. Do you think it is necessary for students to join a reading club? Why or why not? 【答案】54.Over 150 members. 55.Once a month. 56.示例：Yes, I think so. Because students can share reading ideas with others and develop good reading habits. （开放题，观点合理、表述正确即可） 【导语】这是一篇介绍类应用文，主要介绍了学校阅读俱乐部的成员规模、创办初衷，以及每周读书分享会、每月图书交换市集、每学期主题讲座等活动内容，并向全校喜爱阅读的学生发出加入邀请。 54.题意：阅读俱乐部有多少名成员？ 根据第一段 “Our school has a Reading Club with over 150 members.” 可知，俱乐部有 150 多名成员。 55.题意：俱乐部多久举办一次 “图书分享市集”？ 根据第二段 “Once a month, the club holds a 'book sharing market'.” 可知，图书分享市集每月举办一次。 56.题意：你认为学生有必要加入阅读俱乐部吗？请说明理由。 本题为主观题，观点明确、理由合理即可。可从培养阅读习惯、交流心得、拓展同好社交等角度阐述。 七、书面表达。(共25分) 假设你校英文广播站正在举办以My Favorite Type of Literature为题的征文活动，请你根据以下要点提示，写一篇短文投稿。 要点： 你最喜欢的文学类型是什么； 你喜欢它的原因； 它对你的影响。 注意： 词数 90 左右； 文中不得出现真实的人名、校名等相关信息； 语句通顺，意思连贯，书写规范。 例文： My Favorite Type of Literature Among all types of literature, I like short stories best. First, short stories are short and can be finished in one sitting, so I can read them in my spare time easily. Second, they usually have surprising endings that always bring me great fun. Most importantly, they show different sides of life and teach me many useful truths. Thanks to short stories, I have improved my reading and writing skills a lot. They make my life more colorful and wonderful. 【解析】 [总体分析] 题材：话题类征文短文，属于说明文体，围绕 “最喜欢的文学类型” 展开个人观点阐述。 时态：以一般现在时为主，用于陈述个人喜好、事物特点及常态化的影响。 写作提示：需紧扣 “点明喜好类型、阐述喜欢的原因、说明对自身的影响” 三个核心要点，采用 “总 - 分 - 总” 结构，层次清晰；词数控制在 90 词左右，语言简洁连贯，文中不得出现真实人名、校名。 [写作步骤] 第一步：开篇点题，开门见山点明自己最喜欢的文学类型，总领全文。 第二步：主体分层，用 First、Second、Most importantly 等连接词，分角度阐述喜欢该文学类型的具体原因。 第三步：结尾收束，总结这类文学对自己产生的积极影响，升华主旨，自然收尾。 [亮点词汇] among 在…… 之中 type 类型 one sitting 一口气 spare time 空闲时间 surprising endings 出人意料的结局 most importantly 最重要的是 truth 道理，真理 thanks to 多亏，由于 improve 提升，改善 colorful and wonderful 丰富多彩的 [高分句型] 1.Among all types of literature, I like short stories best. 句式：介词短语前置的主题句 中文：在所有文学类型中，我最喜欢短篇小说。 2.First... Second... Most importantly... 句式：递进式分层论证句式 中文：第一…… 第二…… 最重要的是…… 3.Thanks to short stories, I have improved my reading and writing skills a lot. 句式：thanks to 引导的原因状语结构 中文：多亏了短篇小说，我的阅读和写作能力得到了很大提升。 4.They make my life more colorful and wonderful. 句式：make + 宾语 + 宾语补足语结构 中文：它们让我的生活更加丰富多彩。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 1 / 7 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年九年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 8 The world of literature·苏州专用 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：100分钟，满分：100分） 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（满分45分） 一、完形填空。(本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分) 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 When 16-year-old Li Tao first picked up a novel written by Mo Yan, he had no idea that it would change his life. At first, he found the language hard to understand and almost 1 the book halfway. But something inside him told him to keep going. Li Tao grew up in a small village where reading was not a popular hobby. Most of his classmates spent their free time playing online games. However, Li Tao was 2 —he preferred staying in the school library to reading different kinds of books. His favorite type was short stories, 3 they could be finished in one sitting and always had surprising endings. One day, his English teacher 4 a writing competition to the whole class. The topic was "The Power of Books". Li Tao decided to have a try. He spent every evening 5 his story, revising it again and again. His teacher told him, ''If you 6  hard, you will have a good chance of winning." The day before the deadline, Li Tao still felt his work was not good enough. He stayed up late, rewriting the ending 7 . His mother worried that he would catch a cold sitting 8 with the window open. But Li Tao paid no attention. He knew that a good work required time and effort. Finally, the results came out. Li Tao won the first prize. When he stood on the stage, he realized that the real 9 was not the prize itself, but the courage to express himself through words. That night, he wrote in his diary: "A good book is like a seed. If you plant it in your heart, it will 10 grow into something beautiful." 1. A. gave up B. took up C. put up D. set up 2. A. common B. different C. friendly D. careful 3. A. though B. unless C. because D. if 4. A. introduced B. invented C. increased D. included 5. A. copying B. reading C. creating D. borrowing 6. A. will work B. works C. work D. has worked 7. A. quickly B. suddenly C. carefully D. easily 8. A. in the way B. by the window C. on the way D. at the moment 9. A. chance B. trouble C. victory D. problem 10. A. finally B. hardly C. probably D. nearly 二、阅读理解。(本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分) 阅读A, B, C, D四篇短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出能回答所提问题的最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。 A City Library Summer Reading Program Welcome to our 2026 Summer Reading Program! This year's theme is "Read Around the World". Through reading, you can travel to different places and experience different cultures without leaving your seat. What you can do: ·Read at least 5 books during July and August ·Write a short review for each book you read ·Join our weekly online sharing meetings every Saturday afternoon Prizes for top readers: ·1st prize: A set of world-famous novels ·2nd prize: A library card with 200 yuan ·3rd prize: Two movie tickets How to join: Come to the front desk of the City Library and fill in a form before July 5. You will get a reading record book. If you finish the task before August 31, you can also get a special gift. For more information, call 0512-88665544 or visit our website. 11. What is the theme of this year's summer reading program? A. Read for Fun B. Read Around the World C. Books and Movies D. Famous Writers 12. How many books do you need to read to join the program? A. At least 3 B. At least 4 C. At least 5 D. At least 6 13. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The sharing meetings are held every Sunday. B. The first prize is 200 yuan in cash. C. You can call 0512-88665544 for more information. D. You need to write a long novel for each book. B It was a cold autumn morning. 12-year-old Chen Yue walked slowly to school with her head down. She had just moved to this city with her parents and felt very lonely. No one talked to her in class, and she always sat alone during lunch break. One afternoon, as she was walking home, she noticed an old lady sitting on a bench in the park. The lady was reading a poem book. She looked up and smiled at Chen Yue. "Would you like to hear a poem?" she asked kindly. Chen Yue nodded and sat down beside her. The old lady read a poem about friendship in a soft voice. The words were simple but touching. When she finished, she handed the book to Chen Yue. "It's yours," she said. "Poems have magic. If you read them often, you will find warmth even on cold days." From that day on, Chen Yue went to the park every afternoon. The old lady taught her to read poems and even encouraged her to write her own. Slowly, Chen Yue became more confident. She began to share her poems with her classmates. To her surprise, many classmates liked her poems and wanted to make friends with her. Half a year later, Chen Yue gave a speech at the school art festival. She said, "A single poem can light up a dark day. If you open your heart, beauty will find its way in." 14. Why did Chen Yue feel lonely at first? A. Because she didn't like her new school. B. Because she was new in the city. C. Because her classmates were not friendly. D. Because she missed the old lady. 15. What did the old lady give Chen Yue? A. A poem book B. A story book C. A letter D. A pen 16. How did Chen Yue change after meeting the old lady? A. She became more interested in sports. B. She became more confident. C. She moved to another city. D. She became an old lady's neighbor. 17. What can we learn from the story? A. Old people are all very kind. B. It's easy to move to a new place. C. Poems and kindness can warm people's hearts. D. Everyone should write poems. C Nowadays, many people argue that reading literature is a waste of time for teenagers. They say that students should spend more time studying useful subjects like math and science. However, I believe that literature plays an important role in the growth of young people. First of all, reading literature helps improve language skills. Good literature works use beautiful and proper language. By reading them, teenagers can learn new words and different ways to express ideas. This is very helpful for their writing and communication skills. Secondly, literature opens a window to the world. Through stories, poems and plays, young people can learn about different cultures, history and people's lives. They can experience feelings and situations that they may never meet in real life. This helps them understand others better and develop empathy. Thirdly, literature teaches important life values. Good stories often show the importance of courage, honesty, kindness and love. When teenagers read about characters who face difficulties bravely, they learn to deal with their own problems in a positive way. Some people may say that students are too busy with their schoolwork. But reading literature does not take too much time. Just fifteen minutes a day can make a big difference. If we give up literature, we will lose a valuable way to learn and grow. In short, literature is not just for fun. It is a necessary part of education. Schools and parents should encourage teenagers to read more literary works. 18. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A. Literature helps improve language skills. B. Literature opens a window to the world. C. Literature teaches important life values. D. Literature is just for fun. 19. The underlined word "empathy" in Paragraph 3 probably means "______" in Chinese. A. 同情心 B. 创造力 C. 想象力 D. 责任心 20. Which of the following would the writer probably agree with? A. Teenagers should only study math and science. B. Reading literature is a waste of time for students. C. Fifteen minutes' reading a day is not enough. D. Literature helps teenagers grow in many ways. 21. How is the passage organized? A. Topic → Opinions → Reasons → Conclusion B. Topic → Examples → Opinions → Conclusion C. Story → Opinions → Reasons → Story D. Opinions → Reasons → Examples → Topic D A wise teacher once brought two pots to his class. He filled both pots with soil. In the first pot, he planted some wheat seeds. In the second pot, he put a stone of the same size as the seeds. Then he placed both pots by the window. "Watch carefully," he told his students. "In one month, we will see the result." Day after day, the students watered the pots and watched. After a week, small green shoots came out of the first pot. They grew taller and stronger day by day. Nothing happened in the second pot. After a month, the first pot was full of green wheat plants, waving gently in the wind. The second pot still had nothing but soil and a stone. "Now," said the teacher, "tell me what you have learned." One student said, "Seeds can grow but stones cannot. The first pot has life inside." The teacher smiled. "You are right. But there is more. Our minds are like these pots. If we put good ideas and useful knowledge into our minds, they will grow and become something beautiful. But if we fill our minds with useless or harmful things, nothing good will come out." Another student asked, "But teacher, what if we put good seeds in but they don't grow?" "They will grow, if you take good care of them," the teacher answered. "Just like the seeds need water and sunlight, your mind needs patience and effort. If you keep learning and thinking, your knowledge will grow. You may not see the result at once, but one day you will find that you have become much better than before." The students nodded. They understood that the most valuable things in life do not appear overnight. They take time, care and patience. 22. What did the teacher put in the second pot? A. Wheat seeds B. A stone C. Water D. Green shoots 23. When did the small green shoots come out of the first pot? A. After one day B. After three days C. After a week D. After a month 24. According to the teacher, our minds are like pots because ______. A. they can be filled with different things B. they are made of clay C. they need water every day D. they can grow plants 25. What is the main message of the story? A. Stones are useless in our life. B. Plants need water and sunlight to grow. C. Good knowledge grows with patience and effort. D. Teachers are always wise. 三、信息还原。(本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分) How to Get the Most Out of Reading Reading is a wonderful activity, but many people don't know how to truly enjoy and understand what they read. Here are some useful tips to help you get the most out of your reading experience. 26 Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book. Are you reading for fun, for information, or for schoolwork? Knowing your purpose helps you decide how to read. Take notes while reading. You don't have to write long notes. 27 If you read something important or surprising, mark it down. These notes will help you remember the key points later. 28 After finishing a chapter or a short story, stop for a moment and think about what you have just read. What is the main idea? How do the characters feel? Asking yourself questions helps you understand the text better. Discuss what you read with others. 29 You can join a book club or just talk with your friends. When you share your ideas, you may see things that you missed before. Reread if necessary. 30 If you don't understand a part, read it again. The second time, you will probably catch more details and find new meanings. Reading is not a race. Take your time and enjoy the journey. A. Know your reading purpose. B. Read as fast as you can. C. A short word or phrase is enough. D. It's normal not to understand everything at once. E. Think actively as you read. F. Good books are expensive. G. Talking about a book makes it more interesting. 第ⅠI卷 非选择题（满分55分） 四、词汇运用。(本大题共13小题，每小题1分，共13分) A. 请认真阅读下面短文，并根据各题所给的汉语注释或首字母提示，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。 Reading is a good habit that can bring us many benefits. First, reading opens our eyes to the world. We can learn about different cultures and places that we may never 31. v in real life. Second, reading helps 32. i our language skills. The more we read, the better we become at expressing ourselves. However, some students say they are too busy with their schoolwork to read. In fact, even fifteen minutes of reading every day can make a big 33. d . You can read before going to bed or on your way to school. There are many 34. (类型) of books for us to choose from. Some people like novels, while others prefer poems. No matter what you choose, reading will surely make your life more 35. (丰富多彩的). If you keep reading, you will find that it becomes a part of your life. And you will never feel 36. l when you have a good book as your friend. Besides, reading can also help us 37. (发展) a better understanding of the world around us. So pick up a book and start your reading 38. j today! B. 请认真阅读下面短文，从方框中选择适当的单词或短语，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入其正确形式。每个单词或短语仅用一次。 make sense chance occur decline masterpiece Many people wonder if they have the 39 to become a good writer. The truth is that writing is a skill that can be learned. Some people believe that great ideas just appear out of nowhere. In fact, ideas often come when you least expect them. You might be walking down the street when a good story idea suddenly 40 in your mind. When you first start writing, your work may not 41 to others. That's normal. Don't worry if readers' interest 42 quickly. Keep practicing and your writing will improve. Every writer dreams of creating a 43 —a work that people will remember for many years. But remember, even the greatest writers started with small steps. 五、短文填空。(共 10 小题，每小题1分，共10分) O. Henry was a great American short story writer. His real name was William Sydney Porter. He 44 (bear) in 1862 in North Carolina. When he was a young man, he did many different jobs to make a living. 45 (lucky), he met with some troubles and was put into prison for three years. It was during that time 46 he started to write short stories. He published his works 47 the pen name "O. Henry". He wrote more than 300 short stories in his life. Most of his stories are about ordinary people's daily life in New York. O. Henry is famous 48 his surprising endings. Readers never know what will happen until the last sentence. His stories are short but full of 49 (warm) and hope. If you 50 (read) one of his stories, you will be attracted by his clever writing. Many of his works 51 (translate) into different languages so far. And they 52 (love) by readers all over the world. Some people say that a good short story is like a window. It shows you a moment of life 53 touches your heart deeply. O. Henry's stories are just like that. 六、阅读表达。(共 3 小题，54题2分，55题2分，56题3分，共7分) Our School Reading Club Our school has a Reading Club with over 150 members. It was started two years ago by a group of book lovers. The club wants to help students develop good reading habits and share the joy of reading. The club holds many kinds of activities every month. Every Wednesday afternoon, members meet in the school library to share their recent reads. They talk about the characters, plots and their own feelings about the books. Once a month, the club holds a "book sharing market". Students can bring their old books and exchange them with others. The club also invites writers and teachers to give talks every term. Last month, a young writer came and talked about how she got ideas for short stories. Many students said they learnt a lot from the talk. The club is open to all students. If you love reading, you are welcome to join us. You can come to the library every Wednesday afternoon to get more information. 54. How many members does the Reading Club have? 55. How often does the club hold a "book sharing market"? 56. Do you think it is necessary for students to join a reading club? Why or why not? 七、书面表达。(共25分) 假设你校英文广播站正在举办以My Favorite Type of Literature为题的征文活动，请你根据以下要点提示，写一篇短文投稿。 要点： 你最喜欢的文学类型是什么； 你喜欢它的原因； 它对你的影响。 注意： 词数 90 左右； 文中不得出现真实的人名、校名等相关信息； 语句通顺，意思连贯，书写规范。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 1 / 7 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年九年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 8 The world of literature·苏州专用 建议用时100分钟，满分100分 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.C 6.C 7.C 8.B 9.C 10.A 11.B 12.C 13.C 14.B 15.A 16.B 17.C 18.A 19.A 20.D 21.A 22.B 23.C 24.A 25.C 26.A 27.C 28.E 29.G 30.D 31.visit 32.improve 33.difference 34.types / kinds 35.colorful / colourful 36.lonely 37.develop 38.journey 39.chance 40.occurs 41.make sense 42.declines 43.masterpiece 44.was born 45.Unluckily 46.that 47.under 48.for 49.warmth 50.read 51.have been translated 52.are loved 53.that / which 54.Over 150 members. 55.Once a month. 56.示例：Yes, I think so. Because students can share reading ideas with others and develop good reading habits. （开放题，观点合理、表述正确即可） 作文 My Favorite Type of Literature Among all types of literature, I like short stories best. First, short stories are short and can be finished in one sitting, so I can read them in my spare time easily. Second, they usually have surprising endings that always bring me great fun. Most importantly, they show different sides of life and teach me many useful truths. Thanks to short stories, I have improved my reading and writing skills a lot. They make my life more colorful and wonderful. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… 此卷只装订不密封 ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… … 学校：______________姓名：_____________班级：_______________考号：______________________ 2026-2027学年九年级上册英语单元自测 Unit 8 The world of literature·苏州专用 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：100分钟，满分：100分） 第Ⅰ卷 选择题（满分45分） 一、完形填空。(本大题共10小题，每小题1分，共10分) 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 When 16-year-old Li Tao first picked up a novel written by Mo Yan, he had no idea that it would change his life. At first, he found the language hard to understand and almost 1 the book halfway. But something inside him told him to keep going. Li Tao grew up in a small village where reading was not a popular hobby. Most of his classmates spent their free time playing online games. However, Li Tao was 2 —he preferred staying in the school library to reading different kinds of books. His favorite type was short stories, 3 they could be finished in one sitting and always had surprising endings. One day, his English teacher 4 a writing competition to the whole class. The topic was "The Power of Books". Li Tao decided to have a try. He spent every evening 5 his story, revising it again and again. His teacher told him, ''If you 6  hard, you will have a good chance of winning." The day before the deadline, Li Tao still felt his work was not good enough. He stayed up late, rewriting the ending 7 . His mother worried that he would catch a cold sitting 8 with the window open. But Li Tao paid no attention. He knew that a good work required time and effort. Finally, the results came out. Li Tao won the first prize. When he stood on the stage, he realized that the real 9 was not the prize itself, but the courage to express himself through words. That night, he wrote in his diary: "A good book is like a seed. If you plant it in your heart, it will 10 grow into something beautiful." 1. A. gave up B. took up C. put up D. set up 2. A. common B. different C. friendly D. careful 3. A. though B. unless C. because D. if 4. A. introduced B. invented C. increased D. included 5. A. copying B. reading C. creating D. borrowing 6. A. will work B. works C. work D. has worked 7. A. quickly B. suddenly C. carefully D. easily 8. A. in the way B. by the window C. on the way D. at the moment 9. A. chance B. trouble C. victory D. problem 10. A. finally B. hardly C. probably D. nearly 二、阅读理解。(本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分) 阅读A, B, C, D四篇短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出能回答所提问题的最佳答案，并将答题卡上对应题目所选的选项涂黑。 A City Library Summer Reading Program Welcome to our 2026 Summer Reading Program! This year's theme is "Read Around the World". Through reading, you can travel to different places and experience different cultures without leaving your seat. What you can do: ·Read at least 5 books during July and August ·Write a short review for each book you read ·Join our weekly online sharing meetings every Saturday afternoon Prizes for top readers: ·1st prize: A set of world-famous novels ·2nd prize: A library card with 200 yuan ·3rd prize: Two movie tickets How to join: Come to the front desk of the City Library and fill in a form before July 5. You will get a reading record book. If you finish the task before August 31, you can also get a special gift. For more information, call 0512-88665544 or visit our website. 11. What is the theme of this year's summer reading program? A. Read for Fun B. Read Around the World C. Books and Movies D. Famous Writers 12. How many books do you need to read to join the program? A. At least 3 B. At least 4 C. At least 5 D. At least 6 13. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The sharing meetings are held every Sunday. B. The first prize is 200 yuan in cash. C. You can call 0512-88665544 for more information. D. You need to write a long novel for each book. B It was a cold autumn morning. 12-year-old Chen Yue walked slowly to school with her head down. She had just moved to this city with her parents and felt very lonely. No one talked to her in class, and she always sat alone during lunch break. One afternoon, as she was walking home, she noticed an old lady sitting on a bench in the park. The lady was reading a poem book. She looked up and smiled at Chen Yue. "Would you like to hear a poem?" she asked kindly. Chen Yue nodded and sat down beside her. The old lady read a poem about friendship in a soft voice. The words were simple but touching. When she finished, she handed the book to Chen Yue. "It's yours," she said. "Poems have magic. If you read them often, you will find warmth even on cold days." From that day on, Chen Yue went to the park every afternoon. The old lady taught her to read poems and even encouraged her to write her own. Slowly, Chen Yue became more confident. She began to share her poems with her classmates. To her surprise, many classmates liked her poems and wanted to make friends with her. Half a year later, Chen Yue gave a speech at the school art festival. She said, "A single poem can light up a dark day. If you open your heart, beauty will find its way in." 14. Why did Chen Yue feel lonely at first? A. Because she didn't like her new school. B. Because she was new in the city. C. Because her classmates were not friendly. D. Because she missed the old lady. 15. What did the old lady give Chen Yue? A. A poem book B. A story book C. A letter D. A pen 16. How did Chen Yue change after meeting the old lady? A. She became more interested in sports. B. She became more confident. C. She moved to another city. D. She became an old lady's neighbor. 17. What can we learn from the story? A. Old people are all very kind. B. It's easy to move to a new place. C. Poems and kindness can warm people's hearts. D. Everyone should write poems. C Nowadays, many people argue that reading literature is a waste of time for teenagers. They say that students should spend more time studying useful subjects like math and science. However, I believe that literature plays an important role in the growth of young people. First of all, reading literature helps improve language skills. Good literature works use beautiful and proper language. By reading them, teenagers can learn new words and different ways to express ideas. This is very helpful for their writing and communication skills. Secondly, literature opens a window to the world. Through stories, poems and plays, young people can learn about different cultures, history and people's lives. They can experience feelings and situations that they may never meet in real life. This helps them understand others better and develop empathy. Thirdly, literature teaches important life values. Good stories often show the importance of courage, honesty, kindness and love. When teenagers read about characters who face difficulties bravely, they learn to deal with their own problems in a positive way. Some people may say that students are too busy with their schoolwork. But reading literature does not take too much time. Just fifteen minutes a day can make a big difference. If we give up literature, we will lose a valuable way to learn and grow. In short, literature is not just for fun. It is a necessary part of education. Schools and parents should encourage teenagers to read more literary works. 18. What is the main idea of Paragraph 2? A. Literature helps improve language skills. B. Literature opens a window to the world. C. Literature teaches important life values. D. Literature is just for fun. 19. The underlined word "empathy" in Paragraph 3 probably means "______" in Chinese. A. 同情心 B. 创造力 C. 想象力 D. 责任心 20. Which of the following would the writer probably agree with? A. Teenagers should only study math and science. B. Reading literature is a waste of time for students. C. Fifteen minutes' reading a day is not enough. D. Literature helps teenagers grow in many ways. 21. How is the passage organized? A. Topic → Opinions → Reasons → Conclusion B. Topic → Examples → Opinions → Conclusion C. Story → Opinions → Reasons → Story D. Opinions → Reasons → Examples → Topic D A wise teacher once brought two pots to his class. He filled both pots with soil. In the first pot, he planted some wheat seeds. In the second pot, he put a stone of the same size as the seeds. Then he placed both pots by the window. "Watch carefully," he told his students. "In one month, we will see the result." Day after day, the students watered the pots and watched. After a week, small green shoots came out of the first pot. They grew taller and stronger day by day. Nothing happened in the second pot. After a month, the first pot was full of green wheat plants, waving gently in the wind. The second pot still had nothing but soil and a stone. "Now," said the teacher, "tell me what you have learned." One student said, "Seeds can grow but stones cannot. The first pot has life inside." The teacher smiled. "You are right. But there is more. Our minds are like these pots. If we put good ideas and useful knowledge into our minds, they will grow and become something beautiful. But if we fill our minds with useless or harmful things, nothing good will come out." Another student asked, "But teacher, what if we put good seeds in but they don't grow?" "They will grow, if you take good care of them," the teacher answered. "Just like the seeds need water and sunlight, your mind needs patience and effort. If you keep learning and thinking, your knowledge will grow. You may not see the result at once, but one day you will find that you have become much better than before." The students nodded. They understood that the most valuable things in life do not appear overnight. They take time, care and patience. 22. What did the teacher put in the second pot? A. Wheat seeds B. A stone C. Water D. Green shoots 23. When did the small green shoots come out of the first pot? A. After one day B. After three days C. After a week D. After a month 24. According to the teacher, our minds are like pots because ______. A. they can be filled with different things B. they are made of clay C. they need water every day D. they can grow plants 25. What is the main message of the story? A. Stones are useless in our life. B. Plants need water and sunlight to grow. C. Good knowledge grows with patience and effort. D. Teachers are always wise. 三、信息还原。(本大题共5小题，每小题1分，共5分) How to Get the Most Out of Reading Reading is a wonderful activity, but many people don't know how to truly enjoy and understand what they read. Here are some useful tips to help you get the most out of your reading experience. 26 Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book. Are you reading for fun, for information, or for schoolwork? Knowing your purpose helps you decide how to read. Take notes while reading. You don't have to write long notes. 27 If you read something important or surprising, mark it down. These notes will help you remember the key points later. 28 After finishing a chapter or a short story, stop for a moment and think about what you have just read. What is the main idea? How do the characters feel? Asking yourself questions helps you understand the text better. Discuss what you read with others. 29 You can join a book club or just talk with your friends. When you share your ideas, you may see things that you missed before. Reread if necessary. 30 If you don't understand a part, read it again. The second time, you will probably catch more details and find new meanings. Reading is not a race. Take your time and enjoy the journey. A. Know your reading purpose. B. Read as fast as you can. C. A short word or phrase is enough. D. It's normal not to understand everything at once. E. Think actively as you read. F. Good books are expensive. G. Talking about a book makes it more interesting. 第ⅠI卷 非选择题（满分55分） 四、词汇运用。(本大题共13小题，每小题1分，共13分) A. 请认真阅读下面短文，并根据各题所给的汉语注释或首字母提示，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。每空限填一词。 Reading is a good habit that can bring us many benefits. First, reading opens our eyes to the world. We can learn about different cultures and places that we may never 31. v in real life. Second, reading helps 32. i our language skills. The more we read, the better we become at expressing ourselves. However, some students say they are too busy with their schoolwork to read. In fact, even fifteen minutes of reading every day can make a big 33. d . You can read before going to bed or on your way to school. There are many 34. (类型) of books for us to choose from. Some people like novels, while others prefer poems. No matter what you choose, reading will surely make your life more 35. (丰富多彩的). If you keep reading, you will find that it becomes a part of your life. And you will never feel 36. l when you have a good book as your friend. Besides, reading can also help us 37. (发展) a better understanding of the world around us. So pick up a book and start your reading 38. j today! B. 请认真阅读下面短文，从方框中选择适当的单词或短语，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入其正确形式。每个单词或短语仅用一次。 make sense chance occur decline masterpiece Many people wonder if they have the 39 to become a good writer. The truth is that writing is a skill that can be learned. Some people believe that great ideas just appear out of nowhere. In fact, ideas often come when you least expect them. You might be walking down the street when a good story idea suddenly 40 in your mind. When you first start writing, your work may not 41 to others. That's normal. Don't worry if readers' interest 42 quickly. Keep practicing and your writing will improve. Every writer dreams of creating a 43 —a work that people will remember for many years. But remember, even the greatest writers started with small steps. 五、短文填空。(共 10 小题，每小题1分，共10分) O. Henry was a great American short story writer. His real name was William Sydney Porter. He 44 (bear) in 1862 in North Carolina. When he was a young man, he did many different jobs to make a living. 45 (lucky), he met with some troubles and was put into prison for three years. It was during that time 46 he started to write short stories. He published his works 47 the pen name "O. Henry". He wrote more than 300 short stories in his life. Most of his stories are about ordinary people's daily life in New York. O. Henry is famous 48 his surprising endings. Readers never know what will happen until the last sentence. His stories are short but full of 49 (warm) and hope. If you 50 (read) one of his stories, you will be attracted by his clever writing. Many of his works 51 (translate) into different languages so far. And they 52 (love) by readers all over the world. Some people say that a good short story is like a window. It shows you a moment of life 53 touches your heart deeply. O. Henry's stories are just like that. 六、阅读表达。(共 3 小题，54题2分，55题2分，56题3分，共7分) Our School Reading Club Our school has a Reading Club with over 150 members. It was started two years ago by a group of book lovers. The club wants to help students develop good reading habits and share the joy of reading. The club holds many kinds of activities every month. Every Wednesday afternoon, members meet in the school library to share their recent reads. They talk about the characters, plots and their own feelings about the books. Once a month, the club holds a "book sharing market". Students can bring their old books and exchange them with others. The club also invites writers and teachers to give talks every term. Last month, a young writer came and talked about how she got ideas for short stories. Many students said they learnt a lot from the talk. The club is open to all students. If you love reading, you are welcome to join us. You can come to the library every Wednesday afternoon to get more information. 54. How many members does the Reading Club have? 55. How often does the club hold a "book sharing market"? 56. Do you think it is necessary for students to join a reading club? Why or why not? 七、书面表达。(共25分) 假设你校英文广播站正在举办以My Favorite Type of Literature为题的征文活动，请你根据以下要点提示，写一篇短文投稿。 要点： 你最喜欢的文学类型是什么； 你喜欢它的原因； 它对你的影响。 注意： 词数 90 左右； 文中不得出现真实的人名、校名等相关信息； 语句通顺，意思连贯，书写规范。 试题 第3页（共8页） 试题 第4页（共8页） 试题 第1页（共8页） 试题 第2页（共8页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $