Unit 2 Great ideas 单元话题阅读理解10篇-2026-2027学年九年级英语上册单元练习（沪教版）

**基本信息** 聚焦“历史人物”单元话题，含10篇分层次语篇（基础巩固/重难提升），通过商鞅、鲁班、岳飞等人物事迹，适配初中英语单元复习，兼顾语言能力培养与文化意识渗透。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解选择题|每篇3-5题|人物事迹细节、词汇理解（如“grateful”）、主旨归纳、事件排序、推理判断|情境创设融合文化传承，问题设计呈梯度：基础练侧重事实细节（如商鞅立木取信目的），提升练强化深层推理（如楚庄王“不鸣则已”寓意），契合核心素养中语言能力与思维品质的培养需求。|

Unit 2 Great ideas 单元话题阅读理解练习 单元话题：历史人物 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 聚焦基础，巩固自我 重难语篇提升练 专注提升，挑战自我 ◇考点 01 基础语篇巩固练 The Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period were ages of great cultural development in China. Here are some great characters of that time. Shang Yang reformed many fields. Before the reform, he placed a log (原木) at the gate and promised (承诺), “if someone can move the log, he will get a reward.” No one believed him until someone moved the log, and Shang Yang really gave him a reward. Do you know Lu Ban lock? It is a removable toy. Lu Ban made it for his son. His son studied all night before opening it. He also invented many tools. Li Bing was an expert in water projects. He set up many water projects. Dujiangyan is the most famous. It made water helpful to the people. Once, an official fell unconscious (昏迷的). Everyone thought he was dead except Bian Que. Bian Que felt his weak pulse and said, “He will wake up in three days.” Two days later, the official woke up. Everyone was amazed. When Bo Ya played, even the horses looked up, listened to his music and stopped eating. Bo Ya’s friend, Zhong Ziqi, understood his music. They liked each other. After Ziqi died, Bo Ya broke his guqin and never played it any more. 1．Why did Shang Yang make a promise before the reform? A．To give people a reward. B．To sell the log at the market. C．To fix the gate of the building. D．To make people believe him. 2．What can we know from the passage? A．Lu Ban was an ancient inventor. B．Zhong Ziqi was good at playing the guqin. C．Li Bing did well in building houses. D．Bian Que once brought a dead person back to life. 3．What’s the main theme (主题) of the text? A．Famous people. B．Chinese medicine. C．Traditional music. D．Important inventions. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了春秋战国时期的五位著名历史人物商鞅、鲁班、李冰、扁鹊、伯牙的经典事迹，展现该时期文化与人才繁荣发展的景象。 1．根据表格第一栏中的“No one believed him until someone moved the log, and Shang Yang really gave him a reward.”可知，商鞅在变法前立木取信，兑现承诺是为了消除民众的疑虑，让人们相信他。 2．根据表格第二栏中的“Lu Ban made it for his son. His son studied all night before opening it. He also invented many tools.”可知，鲁班是古代的发明家。 3．根据文章开头的“Here are some great characters of that time.”及全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了商鞅、鲁班、李冰、扁鹊、伯牙等春秋战国时期的著名人物。 Once upon a time, there was a man named Yu Xin. Yu Xin was intelligent since childhood. When he grew up, he was very talented. His articles and poems were highly praised at that time. Yu Xin lived in hard times. Once, the enemy attacked the city where he lived. Yu Xin had to run away from his homeland. On the way, Yu Xin met countless problems. When he was thirsty, he drank the water by the roadside. When he was hungry, he ate wild vegetables and fruit. One day, Yu Xin was tired and thirsty. He drank the water in a small river. Drinking the cool river water, Yu Xin suddenly felt refreshed. He looked at the small river in front of him and thought deeply. Yu Xin thought that being able to drink this sweet river water in a difficult situation was all thanks to the gift of nature. And his country and people had also given him a lot. He couldn’t forget his roots and those who had helped him. So, Yu Xin secretly made up his mind that once there was an opportunity, he must pay back to the country and the people. Later, with his talent and efforts, Yu Xin was highly valued by the court. He actively offered strategies for the country and worked for the well-being of the people. He always remembered his realization by the small river and constantly reminded himself to remember where one’s happiness comes from. From then on, the idiom “remember where one’s happiness comes from” has been passed down. It tells people to be grateful and not forget their roots. No matter where we go or how great achievements we have made, we should always remember those who have helped us and be grateful for everything we have. 1．Why did Yu Xin leave his homeland? A．Because he is poor in his homeland. B．Because the enemy attacked the city where he lived. C．Because there wasn’t enough food in this homeland. D．Because he wanted to go to the court to pay back his country. 2．What is Yu Xin like according to Paragraph 1? A．Brave. B．Hard-working. C．Honest. D．Excellent. 3．Put the events about Yu Xin into the correct order according to the passage. a. Yu Xin thought deeply.        b. Yu Xin drank the cool river water. c. Yu Xin was talented when he was a child.    d. Yu Xin worked for the well-being of the people e. Yu Xin made up his mind to pay back to the country and the people. A．c-b-a-e-d B．c-e-b-d-a C．e-a-b-d-c D．e-b-d-c-a 4．What does the underlined word “grateful” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Active. B．Thankful. C．Strong. D．Outgoing. 5．What would be the best structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文讲述了庾信年少聪慧有才，因敌军入侵被迫背井离乡，途中在小河边饮水时心生感悟，立志报效国家与百姓，后来他凭借才干为国为民效力，由此流传下“饮水思源”的成语，告诫人们常怀感恩、不忘根本。 1．根据原文第二段“Once, the enemy attacked the city where he lived. Yu Xin had to run away from his homeland.”可知，庾信离开家乡是因为敌人攻打了他居住的城池。 2．根据原文第一段“Yu Xin was intelligent since childhood. When he grew up, he was very talented. His articles and poems were highly praised at that time.”可知，庾信聪慧、有天赋、文采出众，excellent（优秀的）最贴合人物特点。 3．第一段提到“Yu Xin was intelligent since childhood.”，第三段提到“Drinking the cool river water... He looked at the small river in front of him and thought deeply...he must pay back to the country and the people”，第四段提到“He actively offered strategies for the country and worked for the well-being of the people.”，所以顺序是： c.Yu Xin was talent when he was a child.（庾信年少时富有才华，第一段，最先发生） b.Yu Xin drank the cool river water.（逃难途中喝下清凉河水） a.Yu Xin thought deeply.（喝完水后陷入深思） e.Yu Xin made up his mind to pay back to the country and the people.（深思后下定决心报效国家百姓） d.Yu Xin worked for the well-being of the people（入朝为官，为百姓谋福祉，最后发生） 顺序为c-b-a-e-d，对应选项A。 4．划线词grateful所在句是最后一段“It tells people to be grateful and not forget their roots.”，成语寓意人们要感恩、不忘本，grateful意为“感恩的、感激的”，与Thankful同义。 5．文章结构：①②段介绍庾信的出身与被迫逃难的背景；③④段叙述河边感悟与后来报国的经历；⑤段总结成语寓意，属于分两部分叙事，最后一段总结的总分总变体结构，对应图示D。 There are many idioms (习语) in Chinese, and many of them come from historical events. “Peaches and plums do not speak, but they are so attractive that a path is formed below the trees.” This idiom was recorded in Records of the Grand Historian (史记). During the Western Han Dynasty, there was a very famous general (将军) named Li Guang. He was skilled in wars, and fought more than seventy wars in his life. Having made excellent achievements in wars, he was deeply loved and respected (尊重) by the soldiers and the common people. ________ He always had the army in his heart, and whenever gifts were given to him by the emperor, he handed them out to his soldiers. He put up with hunger and thirst as the soldiers did. When fighting, he ran straight toward the enemy at the head of his army, and when he gave the order, every soldier fought bravely and was not afraid of death. When General Li Guang died, the soldiers cried sadly. He was a true hero in their heart. General Li Guang’s story tells us if someone is sincere and works hard, others will naturally believe and respect him or her. 1．The idiom in Paragraph 1 is to make the story more ________. A．believable B．colourful C．beautiful D．amazing 2．People respected General Li Guang because of ________. A．his communication skills B．his kindness and leadership C．his talent for public management D．his ability to write historical records 3．Which of the following can be put in “________” in Paragraph 2? A．He was not only brave but also very smart. B．His popularity was built on his actions. C．He became a great general because of his family. D．He won many wars for the emperor. 4．What does the underlined word “sincere “mean in Paragraph 3? A．Honest. B．Smart. C．Strong. D．Hardworking. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．A Famous Idiom about Li Guang B．A Kind General, Li Guang C．A Clever General, Li Guang D．A True Hero, Li Guang 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文由谚语“桃李不言，下自成蹊”引入，讲述汉代将军李广的事迹，阐释真诚实干自然受人敬重的道理。 1．第一段先用源自《史记》的经典习语引出李广的故事，习语依托李广的事迹流传，能让人物故事更有依据、更可信，believable意为“可信的”。 2．第二段内容，李广把皇帝赏赐的礼物分给士兵，与士兵同甘共苦，作战时身先士卒，体现李广体恤士兵的善良与身先士卒的领导力，因此受到爱戴。 3．空格前提到他深受爱戴和尊重，空格后列举了他关心士兵、分享礼物、身先士卒等具体行为。选项B“His popularity was built on his actions”起到了承上启下的作用，引出下文对他具体行动的描述，解释了为何他受尊重。 4．第三段“if someone is sincere and works hard, others will naturally believe and respect him or her”，结合李广真心对待士兵的故事，sincere意为“真诚的”。 5．文章虽然以习语开头，但主体部分详细讲述了李广将军的事迹，并在第二段末尾明确指出“He was a true hero in their heart”，第三段也总结了他的故事带来的启示。选项D“A True Hero, Li Guang”最能概括文章的核心内容和情感主旨。 Wang Xizhi loved writing from childhood. When his uncle, Wang Yi, wrote with a brush, Wang Xizhi would watch and copy with his finger. Wang Yi was happy to see his nephew’s (侄子的) action and taught Wang Xizhi to write on paper. When Wang Xizhi was seven years old, he had a teacher who was a famous female calligrapher (书法家), Wei Shuo. People called her Lady Wei. She was not only good at handwriting, but also did in depth study of calligraphy. Wang Xizhi made good progress under her direction. One day, Wang Xizhi found a book in Lady Wei’s study entitled The Picture of Ink Brush. It was about calligraphy and was written by Lady Wei. Wang Xizhi read it very carefully but found it hard to understand. He went to ask Lady Wei for help. She was surprised that the young child was trying to read such a difficult book. She asked Wang Xizhi what the problem was. He replied, “Madam, you said that writing is like fighting. What does that mean?” Lady Wei said, “The paper is like a battlefield. The brush is your weapon and the ink is your armour (盔甲). The inkstone functions as the city that gives you power during the battle (战争).” All of a sudden, Wang Xizhi understood her meaning: Making art is like a battle. 1．What do we know about Wang Xizhi’s uncle from Paragraph 1? A．He often wrote with a pen. B．He didn’t like this nephew. C．His name was Wang Yi. D．He loved writing from childhood 2．At the age of ________, Wang Xizhi began to learn from Wei Shuo. A．twelve B．seven C．ten D．eleven 3．Wang Xizhi ________ under Lady Wei’s direction. A．made great progress B．began to love writing C．learned to write on paper D．knew how to be famous 4．Why was Lady Wei surprised when Wang Xizhi asked her about The Picture of Ink Brush? A．Wang Xizhi could understand the book completely. B．The book was not allowed to be read by student. C．She had never explained the book to anyone before. D．She didn’t expect a young child to read such a difficult book. 5．What can we infer from Paragraph 3? A．Wang Xizhi found it easy to read the book written by Lady Wei. B．Learning to write with a brush is good for you during the battle. C．Lady Wei told Wang Xizhi to carry the weapon to fight with others. D．Wang Xizhi was curious about the book and wanted to know more about it. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了王羲之自幼爱书法，叔父王廙教他，七岁拜卫铄为师，读卫夫人《笔阵图》后以“战”悟艺。 1．文章第一段第二句提到“When his uncle, Wang Yi, wrote with a brush...”，王羲之的叔叔名字叫Wang Yi。 2．第二段第一句提到“When Wang Xizhi was seven years old, he had a teacher who was a famous female calligrapher...Wei Shuo.”，王羲之七岁时开始师从卫夫人。 3．第二段最后一句提到“Wang Xizhi made good progress under her direction.”，王羲之在卫夫人的指导下取得了良好的进步。选项A“取得良好进步”与原文相符。 4．第三段第五句提到“She was surprised that the young child was trying to read such a difficult book.”，卫夫人惊讶是因为没想到一个小孩子会尝试读这么难的书。选项D“她没料到一个小孩子会读这么难的书。”表述与此一致。 5．根据第三段内容，王羲之发现书难懂（found it hard to understand），于是去请教卫夫人（ask Lady Wei for help），这说明他对书的内容感到好奇或困惑，并且想要了解更多。选项D“王羲之对这本书感到好奇，想了解更多关于它的信息。”符合他主动求教的行为逻辑。 In ancient China, there was a famous general named Yue Fei. He lived during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279) and is remembered as one of the greatest national heroes in Chinese history. Yue Fei was born into a poor family in Tangyin, Henan Province. When he was young, his mother taught him to be loyal (忠诚的) to his country. She even tattooed (刺字) four characters — “Jing Zhong Bao Guo” (Serve the country with total loyalty) — on his back to remind him of his duty. At that time, the Jin army from the north invaded (侵略) the Song Dynasty. Yue Fei joined the army to fight against the invaders. He led his army, known as the Yue Family Army, to win many battles. His soldiers were well-trained and disciplined (纪律严明的). They lived by the rule: “Do not take anything from the people, not even a single blade of grass.” However, Yue Fei’s success made some corrupt officials jealous. The Prime Minister Qin Hui spread false rumors (谣言) and caused Yue Fei to be called back from the battlefield. Yue Fei was finally put in prison and killed on false charges. Before his death, he wrote a famous poem expressing his loyalty: “My hair stands up in my helmet (头盔). The rain has just stopped.” Though Yue Fei died, his spirit lives on. Today, people still build temples and write stories to honor this great hero. 1．When did Yue Fei live? A．In the Tang Dynasty. B．In the Northern Song Dynasty. C．In the Southern Song Dynasty. D．In the Ming Dynasty. 2．What did Yue Fei’s mother tattoo on his back? A．A picture of a dragon. B．Four Chinese characters. C．His family name. D．A poem. 3．Who caused Yue Fei’s death? A．The Jin army. B．The emperor. C．The Prime Minister Qin Hui. D．Yue Fei’s own soldiers. 4．The underlined word “corrupt” in Paragraph 4 probably means ________. A．诚实的 B．腐败的 C．勇敢的 D．聪明的 5．Why do people still honor Yue Fei today? A．Because he won many battles. B．Because he came from a poor family. C．Because he was loyal to his country and brave in fighting. D．Because he wrote many beautiful poems. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了南宋名将岳飞的生平事迹、爱国精神及他被后世纪念的原因。 1．第一段指出：“He lived during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279)”，直接说明岳飞生活在南宋时期。 2．第二段说明：“She even tattooed four characters — “Jing Zhong Bao Guo” (Serve the country with total loyalty) — on his back”，可知岳飞的母亲在他背上刺了“精忠报国”四个汉字。 3．第四段指出：“The Prime Minister Qin Hui spread false rumors and caused Yue Fei to be called back from the battlefield. Yue Fei was finally put in prison and killed on false charges”，说明秦桧是导致岳飞死亡的直接责任人。 4．第四段中，“corrupt” 结合上下文语境“Yue Fei’s success made some corrupt officials jealous. The Prime Minister Qin Hui spread false rumors…”，也可推断该词为贬义词，意为“腐败的”。 5．最后一段提到：“Though Yue Fei died, his spirit lives on. Today, people still build temples and write stories to honor this great hero”，结合前文他忠诚爱国、英勇抗敌的事迹，说明人们纪念他的核心原因是他对国家的忠诚与勇敢。 Lu You is well-known as a patriotic (爱国的) poet from the Southern Song Dynasty. He was a man of many talents, a real “slash youth” (斜杠青年) of his time—poet, politician, food lover and cat fan. People celebrated his 900th birthday on November 13, 2025. Born at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) and later lived in the Southern Song period (1127-1279), Lu was very productive. About 9,300 of his poems exist today, most filled with the wish to protect his motherland. He advised the imperial court (朝廷) to fight the invading (入侵的) Jin Dynasty, which often put him in hard situations, telling us sticking to one’s ideas needs great courage. Facing political setbacks (挫折), Lu found happiness in daily life. He loved nature and food, writing a book about 65 kinds of peonies (牡丹) and over 100 poems about cooking and growing vegetables. His healthy eating habits were thought to be the secret of his long life — he lived to be 85 years old, and even wrote a poem about porridge’s benefits. Lu also found comfort in his cats, writing funny poems about their loveliness and the warmth they brought him. It’s not surprising that a serious patriot can also enjoy simple joys in life. 1．Which of the following matches the passage about Lu You? A．From Northern Song Dynasty. B．A man of many talents. C．Only a patriotic politician. D．900th birthday on Dec. 13. 2．What are most of Lu You’s poems filled with? A．The love for nature. B．The joy of daily life. C．The wish to protect his motherland. D．The warmth from his cats. 3．What does the underlined word “productive” probably mean in Paragraph 2? A．Creative. B．Strong. C．Hard-working. D．Fruitful. 4．Which is the way Lu You used to deal with political setbacks? A．He enjoyed himself in everyday life. B．He refused to do any kind of writing work. C．He spent all his time complaining about life. D．He lost interest in everything around him. 5．What’s the best title of the passage? A．The Secret of Lu You’s Long Life B．Lu You: A Patriotic Poet with a Colorful Life C．Lu You’s Famous Patriotic Poems D．Lu You’s Love for Daily Life 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍南宋爱国诗人陆游，不仅讲述他的爱国情怀与大量诗作，还介绍他多才多艺的身份、热爱生活、喜爱美食和猫咪的多彩人生。 1．文章第一段明确提到：He was a man of many talents，由此可知陆游是一个多才多艺的人；其余选项均与原文时间、身份信息不符，因此该项正确。 2．文章第二段明确提到：About 9,300 of his poems exist today, most filled with the wish to protect his motherland.由此可知他大部分诗作都饱含保卫家国的愿望，因此该项正确。 3．第二段后文介绍陆游留存诗作约9300首，作品数量极多，可判断productive意为“多产的、成果丰富的”，对应Fruitful，因此该项正确。 4．文章第三段明确提到：Facing political setbacks, Lu found happiness in daily life.由此可知面对政治挫折，陆游在日常生活中寻找乐趣、宽慰自己，因此该项正确。 5．全文既介绍陆游的爱国诗人身份，又描写他热爱自然、美食、养猫等丰富生活，Lu You: A Patriotic Poet with a Colorful Life最能概括全文主旨，其余选项只概括局部内容，因此该项正确。 Qian Xuesen was born in December, 1911 in Shanghai. He is one of the greatest scientists in China. He is known as “the father of China’s space program” and “the king of the rocket (火箭)”. When Qian Xuesen was 24 years old, he went to America for further study. After graduation, he worked in America for a few years. In America, his working conditions were better. In the early 1950s, Qian Xuesen heard New China had been founded and he decided not to stay in America any longer. He succeeded in coming back to the motherland in 1955 though the American government tried to stop him. In 1956, Qian Xuesen suggested setting up a special organization, which later became the leading organization for China’s rocket and aerospace program. In June 1964, China successfully created its first medium rocket. Qian also played an important role in developing China’s first man-made satellite (卫星). On April 24th, 1970, Dongfanghong-1 was successfully sent into space. Qian Xuesen was a modest man. In 1964, a young man wrote Mr. Qian a letter and pointed out a mistake in his published article. Mr. Qian immediately answered the letter and encouraged the young man to write an article about the mistake. With the deep love for the motherland, he helped to develop science and technology when the New China was just developing. He made a great contribution (贡献) to industry in the late 1950s and early 1960s when conditions in China were too hard. Mr. Qian has been dead for 12 years, but he’ll live in the memory of us Chinese forever. 1．Why did Qian Xuesen go to America when he was young? A．To find a new job. B．To receive further study. C．To meet with his parents. D．To find better working conditions. 2．What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us? A．The way Qian Xuesen tried to return to China. B．The reason why a special organization was set up. C．The role Qian Xuesen played in making a satellite. D．The contribution Qian Xuesen has made to China. 3．The underlined word modest means ________. A．傲娇的 B．谦虚的 C．勤恳的 D．热情的 4．We can learn from the passage that ________. A．Qian Xuesen was not welcome in America in the 1950s B．the young man couldn’t understand Qian Xuesen’s articles C．New China was in great need of scientists like Qian Xuesen D．hard conditions made it easier to develop rocket industry 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇人物传记，主要讲述了中国著名科学家钱学森的生平事迹，包括他的求学经历、回国贡献以及谦逊的品格。 1．细节理解题。根据“When Qian Xuesen was 24 years old, he went to America for further study.”可知，他去美国的目的是接受进一步的教育。故选B。 2．主旨大意题。通读第三段可知，本段主要讲述了钱学森建议成立特殊组织、参与中国首枚中程火箭和人造卫星的研发，以及“东方红一号”成功发射的事迹。这些内容集中体现了钱学森对中国的重大贡献。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“In 1964, a young man wrote Mr. Qian a letter and pointed out a mistake in his published article. Mr. Qian immediately answered the letter and encouraged the young man to write an article about the mistake.”可知，钱学森对待指出错误的年轻人的态度是谦虚的，modest意为“谦虚的”。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“With the deep love for the motherland, he helped to develop science and technology when the New China was just developing.”可推知，新中国迫切需要像钱学森这样的科学家。故选C。 Who is the greatest teacher in Chinese history? Many people would think of Confucius, whose birthday was September 28. Although he lived over 2,000 years ago, people still remember and respect him for what he has done for the education today. Confucius lived in the Kingdom of Lu, which was located in Shandong Province. He lived during the Spring and Autumn Period. He had a hard childhood. His father died when he was only 3. His mother brought him up. As a child, he had to work to help his mother, but young Confucius didn’t give up studying. He visited many famous teachers and learned music, history, poetry and sports. Later, he became a teacher and started the first public school in Chinese history. At that time, only children from noble families could go to school, but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn. He had about 3,000 students in his lifetime. Today, people still follow Confucius’ lessons. As the old saying goes, “When I am with three people, one of them must be better than me in some areas.”   He also taught us that thinking is very important in study. “All study but no thinking makes people puzzled (困惑的). All thinking but no study makes people lazy.” Confucius is not only a great teacher, but also a famous thinker with wise thoughts about the world and society. His most important teachings are about kindness and good manners. “A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others,” he said. 1．Today we still remember Confucius mainly because ________. A．he lived a poor life in his childhood B．he traveled with his students from state to state C．he lived during the Spring and Autumn Period D．he had wise thoughts and great opinions about education 2．The underlined word “noble” in Paragraph 3 has the closest meaning to ________. A．poor B．bright C．rich D．cute 3．The correct order of the following statements is ________. ① Confucius’ father died. ② Confucius educated about 3,000 students in his lifetime. ③Confucius worked to help his mother as a child. ④ Confucius started the first public school in Chinese history. A．①③④② B．②③④① C．③①②④ D．④③①② 4．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．All study but no thinking makes people puzzled. B．All thinking but no study makes people lazy. C．Confucius believed that not everyone should go to school. D．A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了孔子的事迹，包括他的童年经历、教育理念、对后世的影响以及他的思想教诲。 1．细节理解题。根据题干信息“Today we still remember Confucius mainly because”可定位至第一段“Although he lived over 2,000 years ago, people still remember and respect him for what he has done for the education today.”以及后文所述，可知人们记得孔子是因为他对教育的贡献以及他的智慧思想，选项D“他对教育有着睿智的思想和伟大的见解”符合题意。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段“only children from noble families could go to school, but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn.”可知，前后句是转折关系，后句表示孔子认为只要想学习，每个人都应该上学，可推知前句应该是表示当时只有部分孩子能上学，结合选项，应是“贵族（rich/wealthy）”家庭的孩子，因此“noble”的意思应与“rich”相近。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段中“His father died when he was only 3. His mother brought him up. As a child, he had to work to help his mother”可知，孔子的父亲在他3岁时去世，他不得不工作来帮助他的母亲，即①③（①父亲去世，③帮助母亲）；根据第三段中“Later, he became a teacher and started the first public school in Chinese history…He had about 3,000 students in his lifetime.”可知，后来孔子创办了中国历史上第一所公立学校，他一生中大约有3000名学生，即④②（④创办学校，②教育学生）。因此正确的顺序是①③④②。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段中“but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn”可知，孔子认为只要想学习，每个人都应该上学，C选项“孔子认为不是每个人都应该上学”与文章内容不符。故选C。 ◇考点 02 重难语篇提升练 In 613 BC, King Zhuang of Chu became the king. At this time, Jin saw a chance to gain power and convinced (劝说) smaller states, which had once been friends with Chu, to change sides. That made the ministers of Chu unhappy. They wanted King Zhuang to show strength and regain (恢复) their power. However, King Zhuang didn’t listen. Instead, he lived a carefree life for three long years. He even made a rule: anyone who dared to give him advice would face punishment. One minister, Wu Ju, could not stand by any longer. He decided to speak to King Zhuang. When he came, the king was busy having fun. King Zhuang asked, “What brings you here?” Wu replied, “I heard a riddle but couldn’t solve it. You are a wise king; please give it a try.” King Zhuang smiled, “Tell me the riddle.” Wu said, “On the mountains of Chu, there is a great bird with colorful feathers. It looks proud but has not moved for three years. It neither flies nor sings. What kind of bird is that?” “This bird is no ordinary (普通的),” King Zhuang replied. “If it doesn’t fly, it stays still. But when it does, it will soar (翱翔) high. If it doesn’t sing, it is quiet. But when it does, it will surprise everyone. I take your point.” Later, another minister named Su Cong noticed King Zhuang still hadn’t acted and went to speak with him. King Zhuang was pleased and realized his ministers wanted the best for the kingdom. He decided to change things, starting with his army. That same year, King Zhuang brought many groups in the South under control. By the sixth year, he beat Song. In the eighth year, he conquered (占领) the Rong people. King Zhuang finally became a strong and respected king. 1．What did the minister of Chu want King Zhuang to do when smaller states changed sides? A．Hide in the palace and wait for orders. B．Give up and let other states take control. C．Show his power and take back his control. D．Move the capital to a safer place in the mountain. 2．Who did the bird in the riddle refer to? A．King Zhuang. B．Wu Ju. C．Su Cong. D．The Rong people. 3．According to the text, which is the correct order of the events? ① Wu Ju decided to advise King Zhuang to change. ② King Zhuang of Chu became the king in 613 BC． ③ Wu Ju gave King Zhuang a difficult riddle about a bird. ④ King Zhuang ruled the kingdom and made great achievements. A．③④②① B．②①③④ C．③②④① D．②④③① 4．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．By the sixth year, King Zhuang had defeated the State of Song. B．Wu Ju was afraid to talk to King Zhuang because of punishment. C．The bird on the mountain of Chu neither flies nor sings for three years. D．King Zhuang listened to his ministers and worked hard at the beginning. 5．What does the story mainly teach us? A．Smart people keep quiet and never say anything. B．We must be brave and fight when we are in danger. C．We need to wait and save our strength for big moments. D．A wise leader should stay away from trouble to keep safe. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】文章讲述楚庄王从无所作为到有所成就的故事，告诉人们在重大时刻要展示自己的力量。 1．根据文中“They wanted King Zhuang to show strength and regain (恢复) their power.”可知，大臣希望楚庄王展示力量并重新夺回控制权。 2．根据第五段中王庄回答“On the mountains of Chu, there is a great bird... If it doesn’t fly, it stays still. But when it does, it will soar high... I take your point.”可知，谜语中的鸟指的是庄王本人。第五段伍举用鸟的谜语暗示楚庄王，所以鸟指楚庄王。 3．第一段“In 613 BC, King Zhuang of Chu became the king.”表明②是最先发生的；接着第三段“One minister, Wu Ju, could not stand by any longer. He decided to speak to King Zhuang.”可知①发生在②之后；然后第四段“Wu said, ‘On the mountains of Chu, there is a great bird with colorful feathers...’”说明③在①之后；最后第六、七段讲述楚庄王统治国家并取得巨大成就，即④在最后。所以顺序是②①③④，B选项正确。 4．根据倒数第一段中“By the sixth year, he beat Song.”可知，第六年庄王打败了宋国。又根据第三段中描述谜语“neither flies nor sings for three years”可知鸟确实三年不飞不唱。综合来看最贴近原文且正确的是A。 5．楚庄王前期看似无所作为，后来一鸣惊人，说明在面对困境时要保存实力，在合适的时候爆发，C选项“We need to wait and save our strength for big moments.”（我们需要等待并为重大时刻积蓄力量）符合文意。 Qin Shi Huang was one of the most important emperors in Chinese history. He lived more than 2,000 years ago. At that time, China was made up of many small states, and they often fought with each other for land and power. People lived a hard and dangerous life. They seldom felt safe because wars broke out everywhere. Qin was a small state at first, but it became stronger and stronger little by little. The king of Qin worked hard and made many good plans to make his people live a better life. He built new roads to connect different places. He helped farmers grow more food and made his army much stronger than other states. He also set strict but useful rules to keep the country in order. After many years of wars, Qin finally beat all the other seven states one by one. In 221 BC, Qin Shi Huang unified China and became the first emperor of a big country. He ended the long period of wars and brought people a peaceful life. He did many great things for the new country. He used the same writing, money and rules in all places. He also unified weights and measures to make trade easier. This made people’s life easier and helped the country develop fast. However, some of his rules were very strict. To protect the new country, he ordered people to build the Great Wall. Many people lost their lives during the hard work. Many people felt tired and afraid at that time. But we have to say that he played a very important role in Chinese history. His unification brought a long time of peace and development to China. He laid the foundation of China’s long history. Today, many stories about Qin Shi Huang are still told among Chinese people. His great Terracotta Army also becomes famous around the world. He is remembered as a great emperor who changed the history of China. 1．Why was China in a bad situation before Qin unified it? A．There was no food. B．Many states fought each other. C．People had no money. D．The roads were too bad. 2．What made Qin become stronger? A．More farmers and workers. B．Help from other states. C．Good plans and hard work. D．Peace from other countries. 3．What does the underlined word “unified” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．joined into one B．divided C．built up D．took away 4．What can we learn from Paragraph 4? A．All people loved Qin Shi Huang. B．Qin’s rules were all very good. C．The country developed very slowly. D．Qin Shi Huang also had strict rules. 5．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．How to build a strong country. B．Qin Shi Huang and his great unification. C．The life of ancient Chinese people. D．The history of seven old states. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了秦始皇统一中国，功过并存，深刻影响中国历史。 1．第一段指出：“At that time, China was made up of many small states…They seldom felt safe because wars broke out everywhere.”，这直接说明在秦国统一前，中国由许多小国组成，各国为了土地和权力互相争斗，战乱频发，导致局势糟糕。 2．第二段说明：“The king of Qin worked hard and made many good plans to make his people live a better life. He built new roads to connect different places. He helped farmers grow more food and made his army much stronger than other states.”，秦王的勤勉努力与诸多良策，让秦国逐渐变得强大。 3．第三段中“unified”所在句为：“In 221 BC, Qin Shi Huang unified China and became the first emperor of a big country.”，结合上下文“beat all the other seven states one by one”（逐个击败其他七国），可知“unified”意为联合成一个整体，对应选项“joined into one”。 4．第五段提到：“However, some of his rules were very strict.”，说明秦始皇推行过严苛的制度。 5．全文围绕秦始皇展开，讲述了他统一中国的过程、推行的各项举措、存在的争议，以及他对中国历史的深远影响，核心是介绍秦始皇与他的伟大统一事业。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 2 Great ideas 单元话题阅读理解练习 单元话题：历史人物 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下依次按照难度分为基础语篇巩固练和重难语篇提升练 基础语篇巩固练 聚焦基础，巩固自我 重难语篇提升练 专注提升，挑战自我 ◇考点 01 基础语篇巩固练 The Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period were ages of great cultural development in China. Here are some great characters of that time. Shang Yang reformed many fields. Before the reform, he placed a log (原木) at the gate and promised (承诺), “if someone can move the log, he will get a reward.” No one believed him until someone moved the log, and Shang Yang really gave him a reward. Do you know Lu Ban lock? It is a removable toy. Lu Ban made it for his son. His son studied all night before opening it. He also invented many tools. Li Bing was an expert in water projects. He set up many water projects. Dujiangyan is the most famous. It made water helpful to the people. Once, an official fell unconscious (昏迷的). Everyone thought he was dead except Bian Que. Bian Que felt his weak pulse and said, “He will wake up in three days.” Two days later, the official woke up. Everyone was amazed. When Bo Ya played, even the horses looked up, listened to his music and stopped eating. Bo Ya’s friend, Zhong Ziqi, understood his music. They liked each other. After Ziqi died, Bo Ya broke his guqin and never played it any more. 1．Why did Shang Yang make a promise before the reform? A．To give people a reward. B．To sell the log at the market. C．To fix the gate of the building. D．To make people believe him. 2．What can we know from the passage? A．Lu Ban was an ancient inventor. B．Zhong Ziqi was good at playing the guqin. C．Li Bing did well in building houses. D．Bian Que once brought a dead person back to life. 3．What’s the main theme (主题) of the text? A．Famous people. B．Chinese medicine. C．Traditional music. D．Important inventions. Once upon a time, there was a man named Yu Xin. Yu Xin was intelligent since childhood. When he grew up, he was very talented. His articles and poems were highly praised at that time. Yu Xin lived in hard times. Once, the enemy attacked the city where he lived. Yu Xin had to run away from his homeland. On the way, Yu Xin met countless problems. When he was thirsty, he drank the water by the roadside. When he was hungry, he ate wild vegetables and fruit. One day, Yu Xin was tired and thirsty. He drank the water in a small river. Drinking the cool river water, Yu Xin suddenly felt refreshed. He looked at the small river in front of him and thought deeply. Yu Xin thought that being able to drink this sweet river water in a difficult situation was all thanks to the gift of nature. And his country and people had also given him a lot. He couldn’t forget his roots and those who had helped him. So, Yu Xin secretly made up his mind that once there was an opportunity, he must pay back to the country and the people. Later, with his talent and efforts, Yu Xin was highly valued by the court. He actively offered strategies for the country and worked for the well-being of the people. He always remembered his realization by the small river and constantly reminded himself to remember where one’s happiness comes from. From then on, the idiom “remember where one’s happiness comes from” has been passed down. It tells people to be grateful and not forget their roots. No matter where we go or how great achievements we have made, we should always remember those who have helped us and be grateful for everything we have. 1．Why did Yu Xin leave his homeland? A．Because he is poor in his homeland. B．Because the enemy attacked the city where he lived. C．Because there wasn’t enough food in this homeland. D．Because he wanted to go to the court to pay back his country. 2．What is Yu Xin like according to Paragraph 1? A．Brave. B．Hard-working. C．Honest. D．Excellent. 3．Put the events about Yu Xin into the correct order according to the passage. a. Yu Xin thought deeply.        b. Yu Xin drank the cool river water. c. Yu Xin was talented when he was a child.    d. Yu Xin worked for the well-being of the people e. Yu Xin made up his mind to pay back to the country and the people. A．c-b-a-e-d B．c-e-b-d-a C．e-a-b-d-c D．e-b-d-c-a 4．What does the underlined word “grateful” in Paragraph 5 mean? A．Active. B．Thankful. C．Strong. D．Outgoing. 5．What would be the best structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． There are many idioms (习语) in Chinese, and many of them come from historical events. “Peaches and plums do not speak, but they are so attractive that a path is formed below the trees.” This idiom was recorded in Records of the Grand Historian (史记). During the Western Han Dynasty, there was a very famous general (将军) named Li Guang. He was skilled in wars, and fought more than seventy wars in his life. Having made excellent achievements in wars, he was deeply loved and respected (尊重) by the soldiers and the common people. ________ He always had the army in his heart, and whenever gifts were given to him by the emperor, he handed them out to his soldiers. He put up with hunger and thirst as the soldiers did. When fighting, he ran straight toward the enemy at the head of his army, and when he gave the order, every soldier fought bravely and was not afraid of death. When General Li Guang died, the soldiers cried sadly. He was a true hero in their heart. General Li Guang’s story tells us if someone is sincere and works hard, others will naturally believe and respect him or her. 1．The idiom in Paragraph 1 is to make the story more ________. A．believable B．colourful C．beautiful D．amazing 2．People respected General Li Guang because of ________. A．his communication skills B．his kindness and leadership C．his talent for public management D．his ability to write historical records 3．Which of the following can be put in “________” in Paragraph 2? A．He was not only brave but also very smart. B．His popularity was built on his actions. C．He became a great general because of his family. D．He won many wars for the emperor. 4．What does the underlined word “sincere “mean in Paragraph 3? A．Honest. B．Smart. C．Strong. D．Hardworking. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．A Famous Idiom about Li Guang B．A Kind General, Li Guang C．A Clever General, Li Guang D．A True Hero, Li Guang Wang Xizhi loved writing from childhood. When his uncle, Wang Yi, wrote with a brush, Wang Xizhi would watch and copy with his finger. Wang Yi was happy to see his nephew’s (侄子的) action and taught Wang Xizhi to write on paper. When Wang Xizhi was seven years old, he had a teacher who was a famous female calligrapher (书法家), Wei Shuo. People called her Lady Wei. She was not only good at handwriting, but also did in depth study of calligraphy. Wang Xizhi made good progress under her direction. One day, Wang Xizhi found a book in Lady Wei’s study entitled The Picture of Ink Brush. It was about calligraphy and was written by Lady Wei. Wang Xizhi read it very carefully but found it hard to understand. He went to ask Lady Wei for help. She was surprised that the young child was trying to read such a difficult book. She asked Wang Xizhi what the problem was. He replied, “Madam, you said that writing is like fighting. What does that mean?” Lady Wei said, “The paper is like a battlefield. The brush is your weapon and the ink is your armour (盔甲). The inkstone functions as the city that gives you power during the battle (战争).” All of a sudden, Wang Xizhi understood her meaning: Making art is like a battle. 1．What do we know about Wang Xizhi’s uncle from Paragraph 1? A．He often wrote with a pen. B．He didn’t like this nephew. C．His name was Wang Yi. D．He loved writing from childhood 2．At the age of ________, Wang Xizhi began to learn from Wei Shuo. A．twelve B．seven C．ten D．eleven 3．Wang Xizhi ________ under Lady Wei’s direction. A．made great progress B．began to love writing C．learned to write on paper D．knew how to be famous 4．Why was Lady Wei surprised when Wang Xizhi asked her about The Picture of Ink Brush? A．Wang Xizhi could understand the book completely. B．The book was not allowed to be read by student. C．She had never explained the book to anyone before. D．She didn’t expect a young child to read such a difficult book. 5．What can we infer from Paragraph 3? A．Wang Xizhi found it easy to read the book written by Lady Wei. B．Learning to write with a brush is good for you during the battle. C．Lady Wei told Wang Xizhi to carry the weapon to fight with others. D．Wang Xizhi was curious about the book and wanted to know more about it. In ancient China, there was a famous general named Yue Fei. He lived during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279) and is remembered as one of the greatest national heroes in Chinese history. Yue Fei was born into a poor family in Tangyin, Henan Province. When he was young, his mother taught him to be loyal (忠诚的) to his country. She even tattooed (刺字) four characters — “Jing Zhong Bao Guo” (Serve the country with total loyalty) — on his back to remind him of his duty. At that time, the Jin army from the north invaded (侵略) the Song Dynasty. Yue Fei joined the army to fight against the invaders. He led his army, known as the Yue Family Army, to win many battles. His soldiers were well-trained and disciplined (纪律严明的). They lived by the rule: “Do not take anything from the people, not even a single blade of grass.” However, Yue Fei’s success made some corrupt officials jealous. The Prime Minister Qin Hui spread false rumors (谣言) and caused Yue Fei to be called back from the battlefield. Yue Fei was finally put in prison and killed on false charges. Before his death, he wrote a famous poem expressing his loyalty: “My hair stands up in my helmet (头盔). The rain has just stopped.” Though Yue Fei died, his spirit lives on. Today, people still build temples and write stories to honor this great hero. 1．When did Yue Fei live? A．In the Tang Dynasty. B．In the Northern Song Dynasty. C．In the Southern Song Dynasty. D．In the Ming Dynasty. 2．What did Yue Fei’s mother tattoo on his back? A．A picture of a dragon. B．Four Chinese characters. C．His family name. D．A poem. 3．Who caused Yue Fei’s death? A．The Jin army. B．The emperor. C．The Prime Minister Qin Hui. D．Yue Fei’s own soldiers. 4．The underlined word “corrupt” in Paragraph 4 probably means ________. A．诚实的 B．腐败的 C．勇敢的 D．聪明的 5．Why do people still honor Yue Fei today? A．Because he won many battles. B．Because he came from a poor family. C．Because he was loyal to his country and brave in fighting. D．Because he wrote many beautiful poems. Lu You is well-known as a patriotic (爱国的) poet from the Southern Song Dynasty. He was a man of many talents, a real “slash youth” (斜杠青年) of his time—poet, politician, food lover and cat fan. People celebrated his 900th birthday on November 13, 2025. Born at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) and later lived in the Southern Song period (1127-1279), Lu was very productive. About 9,300 of his poems exist today, most filled with the wish to protect his motherland. He advised the imperial court (朝廷) to fight the invading (入侵的) Jin Dynasty, which often put him in hard situations, telling us sticking to one’s ideas needs great courage. Facing political setbacks (挫折), Lu found happiness in daily life. He loved nature and food, writing a book about 65 kinds of peonies (牡丹) and over 100 poems about cooking and growing vegetables. His healthy eating habits were thought to be the secret of his long life — he lived to be 85 years old, and even wrote a poem about porridge’s benefits. Lu also found comfort in his cats, writing funny poems about their loveliness and the warmth they brought him. It’s not surprising that a serious patriot can also enjoy simple joys in life. 1．Which of the following matches the passage about Lu You? A．From Northern Song Dynasty. B．A man of many talents. C．Only a patriotic politician. D．900th birthday on Dec. 13. 2．What are most of Lu You’s poems filled with? A．The love for nature. B．The joy of daily life. C．The wish to protect his motherland. D．The warmth from his cats. 3．What does the underlined word “productive” probably mean in Paragraph 2? A．Creative. B．Strong. C．Hard-working. D．Fruitful. 4．Which is the way Lu You used to deal with political setbacks? A．He enjoyed himself in everyday life. B．He refused to do any kind of writing work. C．He spent all his time complaining about life. D．He lost interest in everything around him. 5．What’s the best title of the passage? A．The Secret of Lu You’s Long Life B．Lu You: A Patriotic Poet with a Colorful Life C．Lu You’s Famous Patriotic Poems D．Lu You’s Love for Daily Life Qian Xuesen was born in December, 1911 in Shanghai. He is one of the greatest scientists in China. He is known as “the father of China’s space program” and “the king of the rocket (火箭)”. When Qian Xuesen was 24 years old, he went to America for further study. After graduation, he worked in America for a few years. In America, his working conditions were better. In the early 1950s, Qian Xuesen heard New China had been founded and he decided not to stay in America any longer. He succeeded in coming back to the motherland in 1955 though the American government tried to stop him. In 1956, Qian Xuesen suggested setting up a special organization, which later became the leading organization for China’s rocket and aerospace program. In June 1964, China successfully created its first medium rocket. Qian also played an important role in developing China’s first man-made satellite (卫星). On April 24th, 1970, Dongfanghong-1 was successfully sent into space. Qian Xuesen was a modest man. In 1964, a young man wrote Mr. Qian a letter and pointed out a mistake in his published article. Mr. Qian immediately answered the letter and encouraged the young man to write an article about the mistake. With the deep love for the motherland, he helped to develop science and technology when the New China was just developing. He made a great contribution (贡献) to industry in the late 1950s and early 1960s when conditions in China were too hard. Mr. Qian has been dead for 12 years, but he’ll live in the memory of us Chinese forever. 1．Why did Qian Xuesen go to America when he was young? A．To find a new job. B．To receive further study. C．To meet with his parents. D．To find better working conditions. 2．What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us? A．The way Qian Xuesen tried to return to China. B．The reason why a special organization was set up. C．The role Qian Xuesen played in making a satellite. D．The contribution Qian Xuesen has made to China. 3．The underlined word modest means ________. A．傲娇的 B．谦虚的 C．勤恳的 D．热情的 4．We can learn from the passage that ________. A．Qian Xuesen was not welcome in America in the 1950s B．the young man couldn’t understand Qian Xuesen’s articles C．New China was in great need of scientists like Qian Xuesen D．hard conditions made it easier to develop rocket industry Who is the greatest teacher in Chinese history? Many people would think of Confucius, whose birthday was September 28. Although he lived over 2,000 years ago, people still remember and respect him for what he has done for the education today. Confucius lived in the Kingdom of Lu, which was located in Shandong Province. He lived during the Spring and Autumn Period. He had a hard childhood. His father died when he was only 3. His mother brought him up. As a child, he had to work to help his mother, but young Confucius didn’t give up studying. He visited many famous teachers and learned music, history, poetry and sports. Later, he became a teacher and started the first public school in Chinese history. At that time, only children from noble families could go to school, but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn. He had about 3,000 students in his lifetime. Today, people still follow Confucius’ lessons. As the old saying goes, “When I am with three people, one of them must be better than me in some areas.”   He also taught us that thinking is very important in study. “All study but no thinking makes people puzzled (困惑的). All thinking but no study makes people lazy.” Confucius is not only a great teacher, but also a famous thinker with wise thoughts about the world and society. His most important teachings are about kindness and good manners. “A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others,” he said. 1．Today we still remember Confucius mainly because ________. A．he lived a poor life in his childhood B．he traveled with his students from state to state C．he lived during the Spring and Autumn Period D．he had wise thoughts and great opinions about education 2．The underlined word “noble” in Paragraph 3 has the closest meaning to ________. A．poor B．bright C．rich D．cute 3．The correct order of the following statements is ________. ① Confucius’ father died. ② Confucius educated about 3,000 students in his lifetime. ③Confucius worked to help his mother as a child. ④ Confucius started the first public school in Chinese history. A．①③④② B．②③④① C．③①②④ D．④③①② 4．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．All study but no thinking makes people puzzled. B．All thinking but no study makes people lazy. C．Confucius believed that not everyone should go to school. D．A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others. ◇考点 02 重难语篇提升练 In 613 BC, King Zhuang of Chu became the king. At this time, Jin saw a chance to gain power and convinced (劝说) smaller states, which had once been friends with Chu, to change sides. That made the ministers of Chu unhappy. They wanted King Zhuang to show strength and regain (恢复) their power. However, King Zhuang didn’t listen. Instead, he lived a carefree life for three long years. He even made a rule: anyone who dared to give him advice would face punishment. One minister, Wu Ju, could not stand by any longer. He decided to speak to King Zhuang. When he came, the king was busy having fun. King Zhuang asked, “What brings you here?” Wu replied, “I heard a riddle but couldn’t solve it. You are a wise king; please give it a try.” King Zhuang smiled, “Tell me the riddle.” Wu said, “On the mountains of Chu, there is a great bird with colorful feathers. It looks proud but has not moved for three years. It neither flies nor sings. What kind of bird is that?” “This bird is no ordinary (普通的),” King Zhuang replied. “If it doesn’t fly, it stays still. But when it does, it will soar (翱翔) high. If it doesn’t sing, it is quiet. But when it does, it will surprise everyone. I take your point.” Later, another minister named Su Cong noticed King Zhuang still hadn’t acted and went to speak with him. King Zhuang was pleased and realized his ministers wanted the best for the kingdom. He decided to change things, starting with his army. That same year, King Zhuang brought many groups in the South under control. By the sixth year, he beat Song. In the eighth year, he conquered (占领) the Rong people. King Zhuang finally became a strong and respected king. 1．What did the minister of Chu want King Zhuang to do when smaller states changed sides? A．Hide in the palace and wait for orders. B．Give up and let other states take control. C．Show his power and take back his control. D．Move the capital to a safer place in the mountain. 2．Who did the bird in the riddle refer to? A．King Zhuang. B．Wu Ju. C．Su Cong. D．The Rong people. 3．According to the text, which is the correct order of the events? ① Wu Ju decided to advise King Zhuang to change. ② King Zhuang of Chu became the king in 613 BC． ③ Wu Ju gave King Zhuang a difficult riddle about a bird. ④ King Zhuang ruled the kingdom and made great achievements. A．③④②① B．②①③④ C．③②④① D．②④③① 4．Which of the following statements is TRUE? A．By the sixth year, King Zhuang had defeated the State of Song. B．Wu Ju was afraid to talk to King Zhuang because of punishment. C．The bird on the mountain of Chu neither flies nor sings for three years. D．King Zhuang listened to his ministers and worked hard at the beginning. 5．What does the story mainly teach us? A．Smart people keep quiet and never say anything. B．We must be brave and fight when we are in danger. C．We need to wait and save our strength for big moments. D．A wise leader should stay away from trouble to keep safe. Qin Shi Huang was one of the most important emperors in Chinese history. He lived more than 2,000 years ago. At that time, China was made up of many small states, and they often fought with each other for land and power. People lived a hard and dangerous life. They seldom felt safe because wars broke out everywhere. Qin was a small state at first, but it became stronger and stronger little by little. The king of Qin worked hard and made many good plans to make his people live a better life. He built new roads to connect different places. He helped farmers grow more food and made his army much stronger than other states. He also set strict but useful rules to keep the country in order. After many years of wars, Qin finally beat all the other seven states one by one. In 221 BC, Qin Shi Huang unified China and became the first emperor of a big country. He ended the long period of wars and brought people a peaceful life. He did many great things for the new country. He used the same writing, money and rules in all places. He also unified weights and measures to make trade easier. This made people’s life easier and helped the country develop fast. However, some of his rules were very strict. To protect the new country, he ordered people to build the Great Wall. Many people lost their lives during the hard work. Many people felt tired and afraid at that time. But we have to say that he played a very important role in Chinese history. His unification brought a long time of peace and development to China. He laid the foundation of China’s long history. Today, many stories about Qin Shi Huang are still told among Chinese people. His great Terracotta Army also becomes famous around the world. He is remembered as a great emperor who changed the history of China. 1．Why was China in a bad situation before Qin unified it? A．There was no food. B．Many states fought each other. C．People had no money. D．The roads were too bad. 2．What made Qin become stronger? A．More farmers and workers. B．Help from other states. C．Good plans and hard work. D．Peace from other countries. 3．What does the underlined word “unified” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．joined into one B．divided C．built up D．took away 4．What can we learn from Paragraph 4? A．All people loved Qin Shi Huang. B．Qin’s rules were all very good. C．The country developed very slowly. D．Qin Shi Huang also had strict rules. 5．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．How to build a strong country. B．Qin Shi Huang and his great unification. C．The life of ancient Chinese people. D．The history of seven old states. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $