第一次月考复习之阅读理解10篇（Units1-2单元话题）-2026-2027学年九年级英语上册单元练习（人教版）

**基本信息** 本单元卷聚焦Units1-2（社会变化、著名人物），含10篇阅读理解专题训练，通过科技发展、乡村振兴、中外名人等时代性素材，提升语言理解与表达能力，适配单元复习需求。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|10篇（每篇4-5题）|细节理解（如交通方式变化原因）、主旨大意（如时间keeping发展）、词义猜测（如“violence”）、推理判断（如乡村水果产量推断），覆盖社会变化（生活变化、科技）和著名人物（张雪、林语堂等）主题|情境具时代性（高铁、航天任务），问题梯度分明（基础到提升），融合文化意识与思维品质培养，贴合真题命题趋势|

第一次月考复习之阅读理解10篇 （Units1-2单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 The Changing World 社会变化 Unit 2 Inspiring people 著名人物 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应5篇单元话题专题训练 Over the last few centuries, there have been many changes in our lives. To start with, people were not able to travel such a long distance in such a short time in the past. Planes were not very popular at that time because they used to be a very expensive way to travel. Nowadays, we have fast, comfortable vehicles, such as cars and high-speed trains. Secondly, in the past, people had to work much harder because they did not have the tools that we have today. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous work is done by computers and machines. Thirdly, in the past, the living conditions were not as good as they are now. There were no bathrooms or running water in many houses, and many people could not buy things like fridges, TV sets or washing machines. Now, most families have several of these things. Lastly, communications have become much easier than before. In the past, we kept in touch with others by writing letters or sending faxes, but now we have many other ways to choose from, such as making a phone call, sending emails or messages and chatting online. Moreover, we can even see the people we care about when making a phone call through mobile phones, and we can see each other while chatting online. The most surprising thing is that we can make a phone call with the astronauts and see them when they are in space. What a magical thing! Thanks to technology, especially the Internet, our lives have become much easier and happier than before. I’m sure they will become more wonderful in the future. Don’t you think so? 1．Why were planes not so popular many years ago? A．Because they were not able to fly long distances. B．Because they were very expensive. C．Because they were not fast enough. 2．What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us? A．Many families have TV sets and washing machines nowadays. B．There were no bathrooms or running water before. C．Living conditions have been improved. 3．The writer’s last example for great changes in people’s lives is about ________. A．traveling B．living conditions C．communication 4．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Great Changes in Our LivesB．Fast Development of Science C．We Live a Happy Life Now 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文从交通、工作、生活条件、通讯等方面介绍了近几个世纪以来人们生活中发生的巨大变化，展现了科技发展带来的便利。 1．第二段提到“Planes were not very popular at that time because they used to be a very expensive way to travel”，说明多年前飞机不受欢迎的原因是价格昂贵。 2．第四段通过对比过去与现在的居住环境、家用电器，说明人们的生活条件已经得到了改善，核心主旨是生活条件的提升。 3．第五段提到“Lastly, communications have become much easier than before...”，作者最后列举的例子属于通讯方面的变化。 4．全文围绕交通、工作、生活条件、通讯等方面的变化展开，核心主题是“生活中的巨大变化”，因此“Great changes in our lives”最适合作为文章标题。 How do we know the time? A clock, a watch or a mobile phone can help us. However, many years ago there were no clocks and knowing the time was not so easy. Over the centuries people have developed different ways of telling the time. About 5,500 years ago, the Egyptians invented the sun clock. This was a tall stone building. Its shadow (影子) showed the movement of the sun. So people were able to know midday. The Egyptians made a sundial (日晷) about 3,500 years ago. It was smaller than the sun clock and could let people know the time for half a day. On cloudy days or at night it was impossible to tell the time with a sun clock or a sundial. Water clocks were the first clocks not to use the sun. The idea is simple. Water flows (流动), and it shows the hours. The Egyptians used water clocks about 3,400 years ago. These clocks were popular in the Middle East and China. But they failed to make people know the exact time. In the 13th century, the mechanical (机械的) clock was invented. This was more exact, but it was expensive to make one. Over the next few centuries, springs (发条) were added around 1500. This made people be able to get the correct time and allowed clocks to be smaller. In 1927, the first quartz clock was developed. It was also cheaper for ordinary people to own a clock. People began depending on them more and more to run businesses, markets and so on. More recently, in 1956, the digital clock came. And nowadays satellites (卫星) send our mobile phones the time to the exact second. There has been a lot of progress in timekeeping. Clocks are always changing but some things never change. Many of us still have trouble getting out of bed on time and not being late for school or work. 1．According to the passage, we can’t use a ________ to tell the time on a rainy day. A．water clock B．sun clock C．digital clock D．mechanical clock 2．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “ordinary” in the third paragraph? A．现代的 B．特殊的 C．普通的 D．异常的 3．How many kinds of clocks are mentioned in the passage? A．Five. B．Six. C．Seven. D．Eight. 4．Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the passage?（①=Paragraph 1 ②=Paragraph 2 …） A． B． C． D． 5．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．The importance of time. B．The kinds of clocks. C．The inventions of clocks. D．The development of timekeeping. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了从约5500年前埃及的太阳钟开始，到日晷、水钟、机械钟、石英钟、数字钟，再到如今卫星授时的计时工具与计时方法的历史发展演变过程。 1．细节理解题。根据“On cloudy days or at night it was impossible to tell the time with a sun clock or a sundial.”可知，在阴天或夜晚，用太阳钟或日晷计时就行不通了。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“In 1927, the first quartz clock was developed. It was also cheaper for ordinary people to own a clock.”可知，1927年，第一个石英钟被发明，它也很便宜，普通人也能拥有，因此这里ordinary表达为“普通的”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“the Egyptians invented the sun clock...The Egyptians made a sundial about 3,500 years ago...Water clocks were the first clocks not to use the sun...In the 13th century, the mechanical (机械的) clock was invented...In 1927, the first quartz clock was developed...More recently, in 1956, the digital clock came.”可知，文章一共提到六种时钟，分别是太阳钟、日晷、水钟、机械钟、石英钟以及数字钟。故选B。 4．篇章结构题。根据全文可知，①第一段为引言，引出“人类历史上发展出多种计时方法”的核心话题；②第二段和③第三段为主体部分，按时间顺序详细介绍了从古代太阳钟到现代卫星授时的计时技术发展历程；④第四段为总结，点明计时技术的进步与人们日常计时困扰的不变性，符合A选项结构。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。根据全文可知，文章围绕人类计时工具和计时方法的历史演变展开，从约5500年前的太阳钟，到后续的日晷、水钟、机械钟、石英钟、数字钟，再到如今的卫星授时，系统梳理了计时技术的发展脉络，因此文章主要介绍了计时技术的发展。故选D。 People in our village lived by planting fruit trees when I was very young. My grandmother always took me to the orchard (果园) on the hill. At that time, they had to carry water from the river at the foot of the hill. Even though we worked so hard, the production level of fruit was still low because we were short of water there. One day, two young men led a group of workers to our village. They learned about the difficulties we faced, and later, canals (水渠) and other projects began to be built in my village. “Who are they?” I asked. “They are good men from our government,” my grandma replied. Shortly after, I moved to another city for my junior high school. The only reason I ever came back to my hometown was my grandmother. One day, my family and I made time to return. We were surprised because everything had changed. The canal ran past every orchard so villagers didn’t have to go up and down the hill anymore. The river was now so clean that fish swam happily in it. When we arrived home, my grandma took out some fresh pears and apples. She told us that after the water conservation project (水利工程) was completed, a policy was made to encourage more people to increase the fruit production with clean water in the river. Thank those good men who have devoted themselves to the development of our countryside. Nowadays, people work hard to live in a big city. However, we should not forget our hometowns, where we are from. 1．What was it that troubled the villagers most? A．They had too much work. B．They could only grow fruit trees. C．It was not convenient to go up the hill. D．There wasn’t enough water in the orchard. 2．Which is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase “devoted themselves to”? A．prepared much for B．gave money to C．put a lot of effort into D．looked forward to it 3．What is the right order of the things that happened according to the passage? ①The writer moved to the city for his junior high school. ②The villagers had to carry water from the river to water the trees. ③With the people’s effort, the countryside changed a lot in many ways. ④In order to solve the shortage of water, people started to build the water conservation project. A．②①④③ B．②④①③ C．①③④② D．①④③② 4．What can we infer from the passage? A．The grandmother doesn’t like to live in the city. B．The village is a place of interest for tourists now. C．There will be more fruit production in the village. D．More people like to work in the country nowadays. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的家乡过去因缺水导致果树产量低下，后来在政府帮助下修建水利工程，最终改善了生产条件和生活面貌的故事，并表达了对建设者的感激和对家乡的眷恋。 1．细节理解题。根据第1段“...the production level of fruit was still low because we were short of water there.”可知，最困扰村民的问题是果园缺水。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据第5段“Thank those good men who have devoted themselves to the development of our countryside.”以及前文他们为村庄带来改变的事迹可知，这些人全身心投入到乡村发展中，“devoted themselves to”在这里表示“投身于、致力于”的意思，与“put a lot of effort into”意思相近。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章描述：最早是“村民不得不从山下河里挑水浇树” (第1段)，对应②；然后是“两个年轻人带领工人来了解困难，开始修建水利工程” (第2段)，对应④；接着是“我升初中搬到另一个城市” (第3段)，对应①；最后是“回乡后看到村庄在大家努力下发生了巨大变化” (第4段)，对应③。因此正确顺序是②④①③。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据第4段奶奶的话“after the water conservation project...a policy was made to encourage more people to increase the fruit production with clean water...”可知，有了水利工程和政策的支持，村里会增加水果产量。故选C。 With the development of China, more and more foreigners come to China to visit, to study, to work or to live. What do they think of China? Here are four foreigners expressing their opinions on China. I’m Mary. I am a nurse. I come from America. In October, 2020, I took the high-speed train Fuxing, leaving Beijing for Shanghai. It surprised me a lot when I saw it for the first time. The train was beautiful and clean. I felt really comfortable and quiet while travelling. When the speed reached 350 km per hour, I couldn’t help shouting loudly: “Wow! Is it true? China’s transportation is developing really fast.” My name is Ken. I am from Kenya. As a college student, I have studied in Chifeng for two years. When I’m free, I always ride a shared bike to visit the city. With the app on my cellphone, I can find shared bikes easily. And the cost is very low. I think China has changed a lot. I’m Bolt. I’m from Congo. It’s my fourth time to come to China. China’s changes always make me excited. Every time I come to China, I try to look for some old buildings. But I always see new buildings, wide streets and large stations. In my opinion, China is developing very fast. My name is Kelly. I come from Paris, France. I have been in the clothing business in Guangzhou for 10 years. The environment is very good here. The deepest impression in my mind is the safety. It’s not necessary to worry about safety problems in Guangzhou. And I can even walk in the park at midnight alone. I have never seen violence happen to me. 1．Which is not Mary’s opinion of the high-speed train Fuxing? A．It was quiet. B．It was comfortable. C．It was very cheap. D．It was clean. 2．How does Ken visit Chifeng in his free time? A．By bike. B．By bus. C．By car. D．On foot. 3．What does the underlined word “violence” mean in Chinese? A．奇迹 B．机遇 C．奇遇 D．暴力 4．Which is NOT true according to this passage? A．China’s changes make Bolt excited. B．Kelly thinks it’s very cheap to use a shared bike. C．Ken is a college student in Chifeng. D．Mary took the high-speed train Fuxing in 2020 for the first time. 5．What is the main topic of the passage? A．China’s new inventions. B．China’s history and culture. C．Foreigners’ views on China. D．China’s future. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，通过四位外国人的视角，讲述了他们对中国发展、交通、共享经济、城市建设和安全环境的积极看法。 1．细节理解题。根据“I’m Mary…The train was beautiful and clean. I felt really comfortable and quiet while travelling.”可知，未提及“价格便宜”。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“My name is Ken…When I’m free, I always ride a shared bike to visit the city.”可知，Ken空闲时总是骑共享单车游览城市。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据“And I can even walk in the park at midnight alone. I have never seen violence happen to me.”可知，我甚至可以在午夜独自在公园里散步，我从未见过暴力发生在我身上，划线部分的含义是“暴力”。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“My name is Ken… And the cost is very low.”可知，Ken认为共享单车很便宜。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。全文通过四位外国人的评价，聚焦“外国人对中国的看法”。故选C。 ①Do you still remember me, Liangliang, an 11-year-old boy from a small village? My friends and I used to go on a ropeway to cross a big river to school. ②Thanks to our government and the nice people, the villagers’ dream has come true. There is a big and wide bridge over the river. And besides, the villagers have lived in the new buildings and worked in companies in our village. ③As for me, with the love and encouragement from kind people, I had no fear on the way to my dream. Last year I graduated from a university. To follow the call of rural revitalization (乡村振兴), I chose to build my hometown as an engineer with some of my friends. In fact, with Chinese Dream, great changes have taken place everywhere in China in the last few years. China has also got many achievements such as 5G, high-speed railway, Beidou Navigation (北斗导航). ④Now our government is carrying out a lot of projects such as urban-rural integration (城乡融合), ecological tourism (生态旅游) to help people make more money and improve their life. More and more people would like to return to their hometowns to do some meaningful things. ⑤“Where there are dreams, actions and union, there is a way.” I believe Chinese will continue getting together and working hard to get more achievements in the near future. 1．Who helped the villagers build the bridge? A．Liangliang. B．The teachers. C．Our government and the nice people. D．Liangliang’s friends. 2．How does Liangliang show China’s achievements? A．By listing numbers.B．By giving examples.C．By comparing facts. D．By showing pictures. 3．What do we know from the passage? A．Liangliang has to go on a ropeway to work. B．Only small villages have changed a lot in China. C．More and more people choose to go back and build their hometowns. D．Our government will make a project called urban-rural integration. 4．Why does the writer say “Where there are dreams, actions and union, there is a way.”? A．Because he thinks dreams are more important than any other thing. B．Because he thinks success has nothing to do with union. C．Because he thinks we should speak less, do more. D．Because he thinks if we do our best and help each other, we will succeed. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文通过乡村男孩亮亮的经历，展现中国乡村在政府和社会力量支持下的巨大变迁，以及个人在“乡村振兴”号召下返乡建设家乡的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Thanks to our government and the nice people, the villagers’ dream has come true.”可知，桥梁的建成得益于政府和民众的帮助。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“China has also got many achievements such as 5G, high-speed railway, Beidou Navigation (北斗导航).”可知，亮亮通过列举具体实例（如5G、高铁）来展示中国的发展。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“More and more people would like to return to their hometowns to do some meaningful things.”可知，越来越多人愿意返乡做有意义的事。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据第五段引用的句子及后文“I believe Chinese will continue getting together and working hard...”可知，作者强调团结协作与行动的重要性。选项D中的“竭尽全力、互帮互助就会成功”与此契合。故选D。 On March 28, 2026, history was made in Portimão, Portugal. French rider Valentin Debise crossed the finish line on a Chinese motorcycle called ZXMOTO 820RR-RS. He won the race with a lead of nearly 4 seconds! This was a historic moment because it was the first time a Chinese motorcycle brand had ever won at the World Superbike Championship. The man behind this victory is Zhang Xue. His story is like a real-life racing movie. Born in a small village in Hunan Province in 1987, Zhang Xue had a difficult childhood. He was so poor that he had to drop out of school at age 14. He became a motorcycle repair apprentice, sleeping in a small room above the repair shop. His hands were always covered in oil, but his heart was full of dreams. At 19, Zhang saw a TV program about motorcycle racing. He was so excited that he rode 100 kilometers in heavy rain to catch up with the TV crew, just to ask for a chance to work in racing. People laughed at him, but he didn’t give up. For the next 20 years, Zhang worked day and night. He taught himself engineering and design. In 2024, he started his own company, naming it “ZXMOTO” after himself. Many people thought he was crazy to compete with big international brands like Yamaha and Ducati. But Zhang believed in himself. “When my effort is ten times that of my opponents, why shouldn’t I win?” he often said. When the race ended in Portugal, Zhang was watching the live broadcast in Chongqing, China. He jumped up, waved the national flag, and burst into tears. “We’ve done it!” he shouted. “This is not just my dream. It’s a win for Chinese manufacturing!” The ZXMOTO motorcycle that won the race was completely designed and built in China. It proved that “Made in China” can be the best in the world. 1．How does the writer begin the story? A．By asking the readers a question. B．By describing a historic racing event. C．By introducing Zhang Xue’s childhood. D．By introducing the “World Superbike Championship”. 2．Which is the correct order of the following events in Zhang Xue’s life? a. He dropped out of school and became a repair apprentice. b. He started his own company named “ZXMOTO” in 2024. c. He rode 100 kilometers in heavy rain to catch up with a TV crew. d. A French rider won the WSBK race on a ZXMOTO motorcycle. A．a→b→c→d B．b→a→c→d C．a→c→b→d D．c→a→b→d 3．What does the writer mean by saying “His story is like a real-life racing movie.”? A．It means Zhang Xue worked as an actor in racing movies. B．It means his life is encouraging like exciting movie plots. C．It means his story has been made into a racing movie. D．It means he enjoys watching racing movies every day. 4．What can we learn from Zhang Xue’s experience? A．Hard work helps people achieve success from any starting point. B．A rich family background leads to success in business every time. C．Dropping out of school helps students learn practical skills. D．Winning world championships depends mainly on luck and chance. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文讲述了张雪从贫困学徒到创立“张雪机车”品牌，并在2026年世锦赛夺冠的励志故事，体现了坚持与热爱能创造奇迹。 1．根据文章第一段“On March 28, 2026, history was made in Portimão, Portugal. French rider Valentin Debise crossed the finish line... He won the race...”可知，作者通过描述一场历史性的赛车比赛事件来开启故事，以此引出主人公张雪。 2．根据第二段“drop out of school at age 14. He became a motorcycle repair apprentice,”可知，事件a（他辍学后成为了一名维修学徒）最早；根据第三段“At 19, Zhang saw a TV program about motorcycle racing. He was so excited that he rode 100 kilometers in heavy rain to”可知，事件c（他冒着大雨骑了100公里，只为赶上电视摄制组。）其次；根据第四段“In 2024, he started his own company, naming it ‘ZXMOTO’ after himself.”可知，事件b（他于2024年创办了自己的公司，名为“张雪机车”。）再次；根据第一段“On March 28, 2026, history was made in Portimão, Portugal. French rider Valentin Debise crossed the finish line on a Chinese motorcycle called ZXMOTO 820RR-RS. He won the race... This was a historic moment because it was the first time a Chinese motorcycle brand had ever won at the World Superbike Championship.”可知，事件d（一名法国车手驾驶张雪摩托车赢得了WSBK赛事冠军。）最后发生。因此正确顺序为a→c→b→d。 3．这句话运用了比喻修辞。根据张雪本人的经历可知，张雪从贫困学徒到创立品牌并赢得世界冠军，经历曲折、充满挑战且最终获得成功，这种人生经历像电影情节一样精彩且鼓舞人心，并非指他真的演过电影或故事被拍成了电影。 4．通读全文可知，张雪出身贫寒（had a difficult childhood），但通过二十年如一日的努力（my effort is ten times）和坚持，最终让中国品牌赢得世界冠军。这说明努力可以帮助人们从任何起点获得成功，而非依赖家庭背景或运气。 Imagine someone who could explain one culture to another, write stories loved by people across the world, and even invent a machine to help people understand different languages. That person was Lin Yutang. He was a writer, translator, and inventor all in one. His life was filled with curiosity and creativity, bringing East and West closer together. As a child, Lin loved reading and often asked questions about life. He wanted to understand how the world worked, and that curiosity stayed with him throughout his life. He studied in Shanghai, then went to Harvard University, and later earned his PhD (博士学位) in Germany. Living in both China and the West, he learned different languages and ways of thinking. This helped him become a cultural bridge between East and West. Lin worked hard to share Chinese culture with the world. His writing was clear and easy to read. In books like My Country and My People, he introduced Chinese ideas and daily life to Western readers. He also wrote novels such as Moment in Peking, showing how Chinese people stayed strong during wartime. Besides writing, he helped create a Chinese-English dictionary, making it easier for people around the world to understand Chinese words. Lin also introduced Western culture to China. In 1924, he brought the idea of “humor” to the country. The Chinese word “幽默” was born from the English word. Lin believed that having a sense of humor showed a kind, open, and wise attitude (态度) toward life. His creativity didn’t stop with writing and translation. Lin was also an inventor. Chinese characters made typing difficult, so he spent years designing a Chinese typewriter (打字机). In 1947, his MingKwai typewriter finally came out. Teachers, publishers, and researchers all found it very useful. 1．What can we know about Lin Yutang from the passage? A．He was better at inventing machines than writing stories. B．He became famous mainly because of his Chinese typewriter. C．He used his experiences in both China and the West in his work. D．He devoted most of his time to translating Chinese novels into English. 2．Why does the writer mention Lin Yutang’s typewriter in the last paragraph? A．To show that Lin was also successful in science. B．To prove that Chinese characters were hard to type. C．To explain why teachers and researchers liked his work. D．To give an example of Lin’s creativity in different fields. 3．Which of the following is the best choice to work as the ending of the passage? A．Lin Yutang’s curiosity and creativity helped bring two worlds together. B．Today, many people still read Lin Yutang’s books and enjoy his sense of humor. C．Lin Yutang once said that life is a journey, and we should enjoy every moment of it. D．The MingKwai typewriter was later improved by other inventors and became more popular. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 【导语】本文是一篇人物传记类短文，介绍了林语堂的生平事迹。文章讲述了他如何利用中西方经历成为文化桥梁，在写作、翻译及发明创造方面的贡献，展现了他的好奇心与创造力。 1．根据第二段中“Living in both China and the West, he learned different languages and ways of thinking. This helped him become a cultural bridge between East and West.”可知，他在中国和西方的生活经历帮助他成为了东西方文化的桥梁，并在后续写作和翻译工作中运用了这些经历。 2．最后一段首句提到“His creativity didn’t stop with writing and translation. Lin was also an inventor.”，随后介绍了中文打字机的发明。作者提及打字机是为了举例说明林语堂不仅在写作上，在其他领域（如发明）也展现了创造力。 3．文章第一段提到林语堂的生活充满“curiosity and creativity, bringing East and West closer together”，全文围绕他的好奇心、创造力以及沟通中西文化的贡献展开。选项A总结了全文的核心主题，适合作为结尾。 In 1926, Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel—but the journey to get there was anything but easy. Born in New York to German parents, Ederle learned to swim as a child and quickly fell in love with the water. By the age of 17, she had already won a gold medal and two bronze medals at the 1924 Paris Olympics. But she wanted more than Olympic glory. She set her sights on the English Channel, a 34 kilometer stretch of water that had been crossed by only five men at the time. Her first attempt in 1925 ended in failure. After seven hours of swimming, her coach ordered her to stop, fearing for her safety. But Ederle refused to give up. She trained even harder for the next year, this time with a new coach who believed in her. On August 6, 1926, Ederle entered the water from Cape Gris-Nez, France. The weather was terrible—strong winds and high waves made the crossing extremely difficult. For much of the journey, she was accompanied by boats to guide her and provide her with food and drink. After 14 hours and 34 minutes, she finally reached the shore of Kingsdown, England, becoming not only the first woman but also the fastest person ever to swim the Channel at that time. When she returned to New York, she was honored with a ticker-tape parade—a celebration usually reserved for war heroes and world leaders. More than two million people lined the streets to welcome her home. Ederle’s achievement was more than a sports record. She proved that a woman could do anything a man could do, and she did it by simply refusing to stop swimming. 1．What happened to Gertrude Ederle in 1924? A．She won medals at the Olympics. B．She first attempted to swim the English Channel. C．She set a new world record. D．She gave up swimming completely. 2．Why did Ederle’s first attempt in 1925 fail? A．She got lost in the water. B．She was too young to finish the swim. C．Her coach stopped her for safety reasons. D．She was not physically prepared. 3．What does the underlined word “accompanied” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean? A．Carried. B．Stopped. C．Followed. D．Guided. 4．According to the text, what made Gertrude Ederle’s achievement so meaningful? A．She was the youngest to swim across the English Channel. B．She completed the swim in the worst weather conditions. C．She proved women’s ability to achieve men’s goals. D．She received more honors than anyone before her. 5．Which of the following would be the best title for this text? A．The History of the English Channel B．The First Woman to Conquer the English Channel C．Swimming Records in Olympic History D．The Life of an Olympic Swimmer 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了美国游泳运动员Gertrude Ederle在1926年成为首位成功横渡英吉利海峡的女性的励志故事。 1．根据文章第二段第一句“By the age of 17, she had already won a gold medal and two bronze medals at the 1924 Paris Olympics.”可知，1924年她在巴黎奥运会上获得了奖牌。 2．根据文章第三段第二句“After seven hours of swimming, her coach ordered her to stop, fearing for her safety.”可知，1925年第一次尝试失败是因为教练出于安全考虑命令她停止。 3．根据文章第四段第三句“For much of the journey, she was accompanied by boats to guide her and provide her with food and drink.”可知，船只在她游泳过程中伴随着她，为其提供引导和补给。accompanied意为“陪伴、伴随”，在此语境下与followed意思最接近。 4．根据文章最后一段“She proved that a woman could do anything a man could do...”可知，她的成就之所以意义重大，是因为她证明了女性也能做到男性所能做的事情。 5．通读全文可知，本文围绕Gertrude Ederle的经历展开，核心讲她成为第一个成功横渡英吉利海峡的女性的故事，选项B“The First Woman to Conquer the English Channel”最能概括文章主题。 On May 23rd, China held a press conference (新闻发布会) for the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission, which was launched at 11:08 pm on Sunday, May 24th. The three-member crew included commander Zhu Yangzhu (spaceflight engineer), pilot Zhang Zhiyuan, and payload specialist (载荷专家) Li Jia-ying. Li became the country’s first astronaut from Hong Kong to carry out a spaceflight mission. Li was born in Hong Kong in November 1982. Before being chosen as a payload specialist in June 2024, she worked as a superintendent (警司) in the Hong Kong Police Force. When the opportunity came, Li caught it with both hands. In 2022, China opened astronaut selection to Hong Kong and Macau for the first time. Matching all the requirements, Li signed up for it without thinking twice. She fought off all the challenges and tests before she became an official astronaut two years later. Much harder training followed, including 72 hours without sleep and 48 hours of desert survival. On the Shenzhou-23 mission, Li will join in completing in-orbit crew rotation (在轨乘组轮换), space science experiments, and extravehicular (舱外的) activities. Her journey shows that dreams have no boundaries (边界). As she encourages young people: “The space station might be far away, but your dreams aren’t.” 1．When was the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission launched? A．At 11:08 am on May 24th. B．At 11:08 pm on May 24th. C．On the last Saturday of May. D．On the first Sunday of May. 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE about Li Jia-ying? A．She was born in Macau in 1982. B．She joined the astronaut selection in 2024. C．She is the first Hong Kong astronaut to go to space. D．She was chosen as an astronaut right after she left the police force. 3．From Li’s experience, we can learn that ________. A．time is money B．love me, love my dog C．no pains, no gains D．a friend in need is a friend indeed 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce Li Jia-ying and the Shenzhou-23 mission she is on. B．To explain how to become a police officer in Hong Kong. C．To compare different astronauts in China’s space history. D．To show the difficulties of living in the space station. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文介绍了神舟二十三号载人飞船的发射情况及乘组人员，重点介绍了载荷专家、首位香港籍的航天员黎家盈个人背景、选拔训练经历及其在任务中的职责。 1．根据第一段第一句“...which was launched at 11:08 pm on Sunday, May 24th.”可知，发射时间为5月24日（周日）晚上11:08。 2．根据第一段最后一句“Li became the country’s first astronaut from Hong Kong to carry out a spaceflight mission.”可知，黎家盈是首位执行太空飞行任务的香港籍航天员。C项表述正确。 3．根据第二段的内容，黎家盈为了成为航天员经历了重重考验和极其艰苦的训练（如72小时不睡觉、48小时沙漠生存等），最终才实现了飞天梦想。这生动地诠释了“一分耕耘，一分收获”的道理，即no pains, no gains。 4．通读全文可知，文章开篇引出了神舟二十三号的发射及乘组成员，随后大篇幅聚焦于来自香港的航天员黎家盈的背景、奋斗历程及其承担的任务。因此，文章的主要目的是介绍黎家盈以及她所参与的神舟二十三号任务。 Lu Yulong: The “Rocket Boy” of China Lu Yulong, born in 1995 in Jiangxi Province, is a young Chinese scientist and the founder of Shenzhen Yulong Aerospace (航空航天) Technology Company. He has set a shining example for millions of teenagers who deeply fall in love with science and exploration (探索). Lu showed a strong interest in science at an early age. At the age of nine, he started trying simple chemistry experiments (实验) on his own. When he was twelve, a terrible explosion (爆炸) happened during one of his risky experiments. He was seriously hurt and received hundreds of stitches (缝针). However, he never gave up his scientific dream. After the accident, he turned his attention to physics and electricity. Though he was highly praised and won many national science competitions, he surprisingly turned down all the offers of getting into top key universities. He chose to give up a smooth college life and stick to his dream of developing civilian (民用的) liquid (液体) rockets. Up to now, Lu Yulong has made great breakthroughs in aerospace research. In February 2026, his team successfully sent up the “Shenzhen Pioneer” liquid rocket in Qinghai. The 12-meter rocket which had a thrust (推力) of 20 tons, reached a height of 3.7 kilometers, setting a new local record. His 5-person team designed and built it in just 15 days, using mostly civilian parts to cut costs by over 90%. Lu’s story tells us that nothing is impossible if we have courage and persistence (毅力). As teenagers, we should learn from him: be thirsty for knowledge, face difficulties bravely, and always hold on to our dreams. 1．What does the underlined word “breakthrough” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Solution. B．Creation. C．Inspiration. D．Achievement. 2．Which is the correct order according to the passage? ① Lu was badly hurt in an explosion. ② Lu turned down all the university offers. ③ Lu began to do simple experiments. ④ Lu sent up the liquid rocket successfully. ⑤ Lu won national science competitions. A．②①④③⑤ B．③①⑤②④ C．③①②④⑤ D．②④①⑤③ 3．How does the writer support his opinion in Paragraph 4? A．By giving an example. B．By listing reasons. C．By listing numbers. D．By telling stories. 4．What’s the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，介绍了“中国火箭少年”卢驭龙的成长经历、逐梦历程与科研成果，赞扬他不惧挫折、坚守航天梦想的品质，并启示青少年要心怀热爱、坚持追梦。 1．第四段首句“Up to now, Lu Yulong has made great breakthroughs in aerospace research”，后文列举火箭成功发射、各项数据等科研成果，可推断breakthrough表示“成果、突破”，achievement“成就”贴合词义。 2．根据“③第二段：At the age of nine, he started trying simple chemistry experiments…→①第二段：When he was twelve, a terrible explosion happened…He was seriously hurt…→⑤第三段：Though he was highly praised and won many national science competitions…→②第三段：…he surprisingly turned down all the offers of getting into top key universities→④第四段：In February 2026, his team successfully sent up the ‘Shenzhen Pioneer’ liquid rocket in Qinghai”可知，正确顺序是：③9岁开始实验→①爆炸受伤→⑤斩获科创奖项→②拒绝名校保送→④成功发射火箭，即③①⑤②④。 3．第四段后文列举火箭长度、推力、升空高度、研发天数、成本下降比例一连串数字来支撑观点，是列举数据。 4．第一段：总起，介绍卢驭龙的出身、身份与榜样意义；第二、三段：顺叙卢驭龙的早年经历；第四段：介绍如今团队在火箭研发上取得重大科研突破；第五段：总结人物故事的人生启示，升华主旨。对应选项A的结构图。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 第一次月考复习之阅读理解10篇 （Units1-2单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 The Changing World 社会变化 Unit 2 Inspiring people 著名人物 本资料共10篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应5篇单元话题专题训练 Over the last few centuries, there have been many changes in our lives. To start with, people were not able to travel such a long distance in such a short time in the past. Planes were not very popular at that time because they used to be a very expensive way to travel. Nowadays, we have fast, comfortable vehicles, such as cars and high-speed trains. Secondly, in the past, people had to work much harder because they did not have the tools that we have today. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous work is done by computers and machines. Thirdly, in the past, the living conditions were not as good as they are now. There were no bathrooms or running water in many houses, and many people could not buy things like fridges, TV sets or washing machines. Now, most families have several of these things. Lastly, communications have become much easier than before. In the past, we kept in touch with others by writing letters or sending faxes, but now we have many other ways to choose from, such as making a phone call, sending emails or messages and chatting online. Moreover, we can even see the people we care about when making a phone call through mobile phones, and we can see each other while chatting online. The most surprising thing is that we can make a phone call with the astronauts and see them when they are in space. What a magical thing! Thanks to technology, especially the Internet, our lives have become much easier and happier than before. I’m sure they will become more wonderful in the future. Don’t you think so? 1．Why were planes not so popular many years ago? A．Because they were not able to fly long distances. B．Because they were very expensive. C．Because they were not fast enough. 2．What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us? A．Many families have TV sets and washing machines nowadays. B．There were no bathrooms or running water before. C．Living conditions have been improved. 3．The writer’s last example for great changes in people’s lives is about ________. A．traveling B．living conditions C．communication 4．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Great Changes in Our LivesB．Fast Development of Science C．We Live a Happy Life Now How do we know the time? A clock, a watch or a mobile phone can help us. However, many years ago there were no clocks and knowing the time was not so easy. Over the centuries people have developed different ways of telling the time. About 5,500 years ago, the Egyptians invented the sun clock. This was a tall stone building. Its shadow (影子) showed the movement of the sun. So people were able to know midday. The Egyptians made a sundial (日晷) about 3,500 years ago. It was smaller than the sun clock and could let people know the time for half a day. On cloudy days or at night it was impossible to tell the time with a sun clock or a sundial. Water clocks were the first clocks not to use the sun. The idea is simple. Water flows (流动), and it shows the hours. The Egyptians used water clocks about 3,400 years ago. These clocks were popular in the Middle East and China. But they failed to make people know the exact time. In the 13th century, the mechanical (机械的) clock was invented. This was more exact, but it was expensive to make one. Over the next few centuries, springs (发条) were added around 1500. This made people be able to get the correct time and allowed clocks to be smaller. In 1927, the first quartz clock was developed. It was also cheaper for ordinary people to own a clock. People began depending on them more and more to run businesses, markets and so on. More recently, in 1956, the digital clock came. And nowadays satellites (卫星) send our mobile phones the time to the exact second. There has been a lot of progress in timekeeping. Clocks are always changing but some things never change. Many of us still have trouble getting out of bed on time and not being late for school or work. 1．According to the passage, we can’t use a ________ to tell the time on a rainy day. A．water clock B．sun clock C．digital clock D．mechanical clock 2．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “ordinary” in the third paragraph? A．现代的 B．特殊的 C．普通的 D．异常的 3．How many kinds of clocks are mentioned in the passage? A．Five. B．Six. C．Seven. D．Eight. 4．Which of the following shows the structure (结构) of the passage?（①=Paragraph 1 ②=Paragraph 2 …） A． B． C． D． 5．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．The importance of time. B．The kinds of clocks. C．The inventions of clocks. D．The development of timekeeping. People in our village lived by planting fruit trees when I was very young. My grandmother always took me to the orchard (果园) on the hill. At that time, they had to carry water from the river at the foot of the hill. Even though we worked so hard, the production level of fruit was still low because we were short of water there. One day, two young men led a group of workers to our village. They learned about the difficulties we faced, and later, canals (水渠) and other projects began to be built in my village. “Who are they?” I asked. “They are good men from our government,” my grandma replied. Shortly after, I moved to another city for my junior high school. The only reason I ever came back to my hometown was my grandmother. One day, my family and I made time to return. We were surprised because everything had changed. The canal ran past every orchard so villagers didn’t have to go up and down the hill anymore. The river was now so clean that fish swam happily in it. When we arrived home, my grandma took out some fresh pears and apples. She told us that after the water conservation project (水利工程) was completed, a policy was made to encourage more people to increase the fruit production with clean water in the river. Thank those good men who have devoted themselves to the development of our countryside. Nowadays, people work hard to live in a big city. However, we should not forget our hometowns, where we are from. 1．What was it that troubled the villagers most? A．They had too much work. B．They could only grow fruit trees. C．It was not convenient to go up the hill. D．There wasn’t enough water in the orchard. 2．Which is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase “devoted themselves to”? A．prepared much for B．gave money to C．put a lot of effort into D．looked forward to it 3．What is the right order of the things that happened according to the passage? ①The writer moved to the city for his junior high school. ②The villagers had to carry water from the river to water the trees. ③With the people’s effort, the countryside changed a lot in many ways. ④In order to solve the shortage of water, people started to build the water conservation project. A．②①④③ B．②④①③ C．①③④② D．①④③② 4．What can we infer from the passage? A．The grandmother doesn’t like to live in the city. B．The village is a place of interest for tourists now. C．There will be more fruit production in the village. D．More people like to work in the country nowadays. With the development of China, more and more foreigners come to China to visit, to study, to work or to live. What do they think of China? Here are four foreigners expressing their opinions on China. I’m Mary. I am a nurse. I come from America. In October, 2020, I took the high-speed train Fuxing, leaving Beijing for Shanghai. It surprised me a lot when I saw it for the first time. The train was beautiful and clean. I felt really comfortable and quiet while travelling. When the speed reached 350 km per hour, I couldn’t help shouting loudly: “Wow! Is it true? China’s transportation is developing really fast.” My name is Ken. I am from Kenya. As a college student, I have studied in Chifeng for two years. When I’m free, I always ride a shared bike to visit the city. With the app on my cellphone, I can find shared bikes easily. And the cost is very low. I think China has changed a lot. I’m Bolt. I’m from Congo. It’s my fourth time to come to China. China’s changes always make me excited. Every time I come to China, I try to look for some old buildings. But I always see new buildings, wide streets and large stations. In my opinion, China is developing very fast. My name is Kelly. I come from Paris, France. I have been in the clothing business in Guangzhou for 10 years. The environment is very good here. The deepest impression in my mind is the safety. It’s not necessary to worry about safety problems in Guangzhou. And I can even walk in the park at midnight alone. I have never seen violence happen to me. 1．Which is not Mary’s opinion of the high-speed train Fuxing? A．It was quiet. B．It was comfortable. C．It was very cheap. D．It was clean. 2．How does Ken visit Chifeng in his free time? A．By bike. B．By bus. C．By car. D．On foot. 3．What does the underlined word “violence” mean in Chinese? A．奇迹 B．机遇 C．奇遇 D．暴力 4．Which is NOT true according to this passage? A．China’s changes make Bolt excited. B．Kelly thinks it’s very cheap to use a shared bike. C．Ken is a college student in Chifeng. D．Mary took the high-speed train Fuxing in 2020 for the first time. 5．What is the main topic of the passage? A．China’s new inventions. B．China’s history and culture. C．Foreigners’ views on China. D．China’s future. ①Do you still remember me, Liangliang, an 11-year-old boy from a small village? My friends and I used to go on a ropeway to cross a big river to school. ②Thanks to our government and the nice people, the villagers’ dream has come true. There is a big and wide bridge over the river. And besides, the villagers have lived in the new buildings and worked in companies in our village. ③As for me, with the love and encouragement from kind people, I had no fear on the way to my dream. Last year I graduated from a university. To follow the call of rural revitalization (乡村振兴), I chose to build my hometown as an engineer with some of my friends. In fact, with Chinese Dream, great changes have taken place everywhere in China in the last few years. China has also got many achievements such as 5G, high-speed railway, Beidou Navigation (北斗导航). ④Now our government is carrying out a lot of projects such as urban-rural integration (城乡融合), ecological tourism (生态旅游) to help people make more money and improve their life. More and more people would like to return to their hometowns to do some meaningful things. ⑤“Where there are dreams, actions and union, there is a way.” I believe Chinese will continue getting together and working hard to get more achievements in the near future. 1．Who helped the villagers build the bridge? A．Liangliang. B．The teachers. C．Our government and the nice people. D．Liangliang’s friends. 2．How does Liangliang show China’s achievements? A．By listing numbers.B．By giving examples.C．By comparing facts. D．By showing pictures. 3．What do we know from the passage? A．Liangliang has to go on a ropeway to work. B．Only small villages have changed a lot in China. C．More and more people choose to go back and build their hometowns. D．Our government will make a project called urban-rural integration. 4．Why does the writer say “Where there are dreams, actions and union, there is a way.”? A．Because he thinks dreams are more important than any other thing. B．Because he thinks success has nothing to do with union. C．Because he thinks we should speak less, do more. D．Because he thinks if we do our best and help each other, we will succeed. On March 28, 2026, history was made in Portimão, Portugal. French rider Valentin Debise crossed the finish line on a Chinese motorcycle called ZXMOTO 820RR-RS. He won the race with a lead of nearly 4 seconds! This was a historic moment because it was the first time a Chinese motorcycle brand had ever won at the World Superbike Championship. The man behind this victory is Zhang Xue. His story is like a real-life racing movie. Born in a small village in Hunan Province in 1987, Zhang Xue had a difficult childhood. He was so poor that he had to drop out of school at age 14. He became a motorcycle repair apprentice, sleeping in a small room above the repair shop. His hands were always covered in oil, but his heart was full of dreams. At 19, Zhang saw a TV program about motorcycle racing. He was so excited that he rode 100 kilometers in heavy rain to catch up with the TV crew, just to ask for a chance to work in racing. People laughed at him, but he didn’t give up. For the next 20 years, Zhang worked day and night. He taught himself engineering and design. In 2024, he started his own company, naming it “ZXMOTO” after himself. Many people thought he was crazy to compete with big international brands like Yamaha and Ducati. But Zhang believed in himself. “When my effort is ten times that of my opponents, why shouldn’t I win?” he often said. When the race ended in Portugal, Zhang was watching the live broadcast in Chongqing, China. He jumped up, waved the national flag, and burst into tears. “We’ve done it!” he shouted. “This is not just my dream. It’s a win for Chinese manufacturing!” The ZXMOTO motorcycle that won the race was completely designed and built in China. It proved that “Made in China” can be the best in the world. 1．How does the writer begin the story? A．By asking the readers a question. B．By describing a historic racing event. C．By introducing Zhang Xue’s childhood. D．By introducing the “World Superbike Championship”. 2．Which is the correct order of the following events in Zhang Xue’s life? a. He dropped out of school and became a repair apprentice. b. He started his own company named “ZXMOTO” in 2024. c. He rode 100 kilometers in heavy rain to catch up with a TV crew. d. A French rider won the WSBK race on a ZXMOTO motorcycle. A．a→b→c→d B．b→a→c→d C．a→c→b→d D．c→a→b→d 3．What does the writer mean by saying “His story is like a real-life racing movie.”? A．It means Zhang Xue worked as an actor in racing movies. B．It means his life is encouraging like exciting movie plots. C．It means his story has been made into a racing movie. D．It means he enjoys watching racing movies every day. 4．What can we learn from Zhang Xue’s experience? A．Hard work helps people achieve success from any starting point. B．A rich family background leads to success in business every time. C．Dropping out of school helps students learn practical skills. D．Winning world championships depends mainly on luck and chance. Imagine someone who could explain one culture to another, write stories loved by people across the world, and even invent a machine to help people understand different languages. That person was Lin Yutang. He was a writer, translator, and inventor all in one. His life was filled with curiosity and creativity, bringing East and West closer together. As a child, Lin loved reading and often asked questions about life. He wanted to understand how the world worked, and that curiosity stayed with him throughout his life. He studied in Shanghai, then went to Harvard University, and later earned his PhD (博士学位) in Germany. Living in both China and the West, he learned different languages and ways of thinking. This helped him become a cultural bridge between East and West. Lin worked hard to share Chinese culture with the world. His writing was clear and easy to read. In books like My Country and My People, he introduced Chinese ideas and daily life to Western readers. He also wrote novels such as Moment in Peking, showing how Chinese people stayed strong during wartime. Besides writing, he helped create a Chinese-English dictionary, making it easier for people around the world to understand Chinese words. Lin also introduced Western culture to China. In 1924, he brought the idea of “humor” to the country. The Chinese word “幽默” was born from the English word. Lin believed that having a sense of humor showed a kind, open, and wise attitude (态度) toward life. His creativity didn’t stop with writing and translation. Lin was also an inventor. Chinese characters made typing difficult, so he spent years designing a Chinese typewriter (打字机). In 1947, his MingKwai typewriter finally came out. Teachers, publishers, and researchers all found it very useful. 1．What can we know about Lin Yutang from the passage? A．He was better at inventing machines than writing stories. B．He became famous mainly because of his Chinese typewriter. C．He used his experiences in both China and the West in his work. D．He devoted most of his time to translating Chinese novels into English. 2．Why does the writer mention Lin Yutang’s typewriter in the last paragraph? A．To show that Lin was also successful in science. B．To prove that Chinese characters were hard to type. C．To explain why teachers and researchers liked his work. D．To give an example of Lin’s creativity in different fields. 3．Which of the following is the best choice to work as the ending of the passage? A．Lin Yutang’s curiosity and creativity helped bring two worlds together. B．Today, many people still read Lin Yutang’s books and enjoy his sense of humor. C．Lin Yutang once said that life is a journey, and we should enjoy every moment of it. D．The MingKwai typewriter was later improved by other inventors and became more popular. In 1926, Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel—but the journey to get there was anything but easy. Born in New York to German parents, Ederle learned to swim as a child and quickly fell in love with the water. By the age of 17, she had already won a gold medal and two bronze medals at the 1924 Paris Olympics. But she wanted more than Olympic glory. She set her sights on the English Channel, a 34 kilometer stretch of water that had been crossed by only five men at the time. Her first attempt in 1925 ended in failure. After seven hours of swimming, her coach ordered her to stop, fearing for her safety. But Ederle refused to give up. She trained even harder for the next year, this time with a new coach who believed in her. On August 6, 1926, Ederle entered the water from Cape Gris-Nez, France. The weather was terrible—strong winds and high waves made the crossing extremely difficult. For much of the journey, she was accompanied by boats to guide her and provide her with food and drink. After 14 hours and 34 minutes, she finally reached the shore of Kingsdown, England, becoming not only the first woman but also the fastest person ever to swim the Channel at that time. When she returned to New York, she was honored with a ticker-tape parade—a celebration usually reserved for war heroes and world leaders. More than two million people lined the streets to welcome her home. Ederle’s achievement was more than a sports record. She proved that a woman could do anything a man could do, and she did it by simply refusing to stop swimming. 1．What happened to Gertrude Ederle in 1924? A．She won medals at the Olympics. B．She first attempted to swim the English Channel. C．She set a new world record. D．She gave up swimming completely. 2．Why did Ederle’s first attempt in 1925 fail? A．She got lost in the water. B．She was too young to finish the swim. C．Her coach stopped her for safety reasons. D．She was not physically prepared. 3．What does the underlined word “accompanied” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean? A．Carried. B．Stopped. C．Followed. D．Guided. 4．According to the text, what made Gertrude Ederle’s achievement so meaningful? A．She was the youngest to swim across the English Channel. B．She completed the swim in the worst weather conditions. C．She proved women’s ability to achieve men’s goals. D．She received more honors than anyone before her. 5．Which of the following would be the best title for this text? A．The History of the English Channel B．The First Woman to Conquer the English Channel C．Swimming Records in Olympic History D．The Life of an Olympic Swimmer On May 23rd, China held a press conference (新闻发布会) for the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission, which was launched at 11:08 pm on Sunday, May 24th. The three-member crew included commander Zhu Yangzhu (spaceflight engineer), pilot Zhang Zhiyuan, and payload specialist (载荷专家) Li Jia-ying. Li became the country’s first astronaut from Hong Kong to carry out a spaceflight mission. Li was born in Hong Kong in November 1982. Before being chosen as a payload specialist in June 2024, she worked as a superintendent (警司) in the Hong Kong Police Force. When the opportunity came, Li caught it with both hands. In 2022, China opened astronaut selection to Hong Kong and Macau for the first time. Matching all the requirements, Li signed up for it without thinking twice. She fought off all the challenges and tests before she became an official astronaut two years later. Much harder training followed, including 72 hours without sleep and 48 hours of desert survival. On the Shenzhou-23 mission, Li will join in completing in-orbit crew rotation (在轨乘组轮换), space science experiments, and extravehicular (舱外的) activities. Her journey shows that dreams have no boundaries (边界). As she encourages young people: “The space station might be far away, but your dreams aren’t.” 1．When was the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight mission launched? A．At 11:08 am on May 24th. B．At 11:08 pm on May 24th. C．On the last Saturday of May. D．On the first Sunday of May. 2．Which of the following statements is TRUE about Li Jia-ying? A．She was born in Macau in 1982. B．She joined the astronaut selection in 2024. C．She is the first Hong Kong astronaut to go to space. D．She was chosen as an astronaut right after she left the police force. 3．From Li’s experience, we can learn that ________. A．time is money B．love me, love my dog C．no pains, no gains D．a friend in need is a friend indeed 4．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce Li Jia-ying and the Shenzhou-23 mission she is on. B．To explain how to become a police officer in Hong Kong. C．To compare different astronauts in China’s space history. D．To show the difficulties of living in the space station. Lu Yulong: The “Rocket Boy” of China Lu Yulong, born in 1995 in Jiangxi Province, is a young Chinese scientist and the founder of Shenzhen Yulong Aerospace (航空航天) Technology Company. He has set a shining example for millions of teenagers who deeply fall in love with science and exploration (探索). Lu showed a strong interest in science at an early age. At the age of nine, he started trying simple chemistry experiments (实验) on his own. When he was twelve, a terrible explosion (爆炸) happened during one of his risky experiments. He was seriously hurt and received hundreds of stitches (缝针). However, he never gave up his scientific dream. After the accident, he turned his attention to physics and electricity. Though he was highly praised and won many national science competitions, he surprisingly turned down all the offers of getting into top key universities. He chose to give up a smooth college life and stick to his dream of developing civilian (民用的) liquid (液体) rockets. Up to now, Lu Yulong has made great breakthroughs in aerospace research. In February 2026, his team successfully sent up the “Shenzhen Pioneer” liquid rocket in Qinghai. The 12-meter rocket which had a thrust (推力) of 20 tons, reached a height of 3.7 kilometers, setting a new local record. His 5-person team designed and built it in just 15 days, using mostly civilian parts to cut costs by over 90%. Lu’s story tells us that nothing is impossible if we have courage and persistence (毅力). As teenagers, we should learn from him: be thirsty for knowledge, face difficulties bravely, and always hold on to our dreams. 1．What does the underlined word “breakthrough” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Solution. B．Creation. C．Inspiration. D．Achievement. 2．Which is the correct order according to the passage? ① Lu was badly hurt in an explosion. ② Lu turned down all the university offers. ③ Lu began to do simple experiments. ④ Lu sent up the liquid rocket successfully. ⑤ Lu won national science competitions. A．②①④③⑤ B．③①⑤②④ C．③①②④⑤ D．②④①⑤③ 3．How does the writer support his opinion in Paragraph 4? A．By giving an example. B．By listing reasons. C．By listing numbers. D．By telling stories. 4．What’s the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $