专题J902 Unit 2 Inspiring people（记叙文）【题型易-阅读理解精练】2026-2027学年人教版英语九年级上册（广东专用）

**基本信息** 以“励志人物”为主题，通过初阶到进阶的梯度训练，系统提升记叙文阅读能力，融合语言理解与思维品质培养。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |初阶练手|6篇（如袁隆平、居里夫人故事）|细节理解、词义猜测为主|从具体人物行为提取基本信息，建立“人物-品质”关联| |进阶提升|6篇（如屠呦呦、钟扬事迹）|推理判断、主旨归纳为主|深入分析人物精神内涵，理解“困难-坚持-成就”逻辑链|

单元话题精练 专题J902（记叙文）单元话题 题型梯度特训（新教材人教版） Unit 2 Inspiring people 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 内 容 提 要 一、 初阶练手 Passage 1 – 6 二、 进阶提升 Passage 7 -12 Passage 1 In our daily life, there are a great number of people who we admire a lot. These people influence us in different ways. But only one person can be seen as your true hero. Who is the hero in your heart? Join in the competition (比赛) and draw him/ her!Who to draw:     A creative artist, a skillful dancer, a clever scientist, an excellent doctor or an amazing writer? Even your parents, teachers or friends? Heroes are different, but one thing is similar—they give you hope or confidence to make you better. What to do: ①Download the template (下载模板) by visiting http://taijiangjy.com.au.    ②Print (打印) it out and draw a picture of your hero on it.     ③Make a five-minute video to talk about your hero. Prizes for winners:     The first prize winner will receive a bicycle; a set of Chinese classic books will belong to the 3 winners of the second prize; the 5 winners of the third prize will get a beautiful schoolbag. Participants (参与者): Teenagers between 13~18 years old. Email: dyhc@happymail.com Please send in only ONE picture before August 8, 2026, and write down your telephone number on the back of your picture. We will get in touch with you by it if you win. We can’t wait to see your drawing! 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1. What’s the topic of the drawing competition? A．Different heroes. B．My hero. C．Great winners. D．My family. 2. What do different heroes have in common? A．They are creative. B．They are clever. C．They are skillful. D．They are inspiring. 3. What should Jason do if he takes part in the competition? A．Write down his email on the picture. B．Make a five-minute speech about his hero. C．Send in two of his pictures on July 8, 2026. D．Draw the picture on the downloaded template. 4. What will Evan get if he wins the second prize in the competition? A． B． C． D． 5. Who is the text written for? A．artists B．students C．doctors D．writers 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D 4. C 5. B 【导语】本文是一则绘画比赛通知，介绍Draw Your Hero绘画大赛的绘画对象、参赛流程、奖项设置、参赛年龄以及作品提交相关要求。 【详解】1. 标题为“Draw Your Hero”，全文围绕心中的英雄展开，能够得出本次绘画比赛主题为My hero。Different heroes、Great winners、My family均不符合文章主旨。 2. 文中提到“Heroes are different, but one thing is similar—they give you hope or confidence to make you better.”，说明英雄可以给予人希望与信心，能够激励他人，They are inspiring符合原文内容。They are creative、They are clever、They are skillful在文中没有提及。 3. 文中参赛步骤①提到“Download the template by visiting http://taijiangjy.com.au.”，步骤②要求打印模板并在上面绘画，Draw the picture on the downloaded template符合原文信息。其余选项和原文要求不符。 4. 文中写明“a set of Chinese classic books will belong to the 3 winners of the second prize”，二等奖获奖者可以获得一套中国经典书籍。 5. 文中参与者要求为“Teenagers between 13~18 years old”，由此可知本文面向学生群体撰写。 Passage 2 Three students are sharing their favourite words. “A good seed needs a healthy body, positive spirit and kind heart to grow strong and bear fruits. ” I learned this deeply from Yuan Longping’s life. Yuan Longping lived a simple life, cared about hungry people and devoted all his energy to feeding the world. He never cared about fame or money, but rooted himself in the land to do meaningful things. This saying helps me shape good qualities and live a valuable life. (Fu Xing) “Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood.” The brave female scientist Marie Curie stuck to her research for years under terrible conditions. She was not afraid of unknown radioactive materials. Instead, she chose to study and understand them little by little, finally winning two Nobel Prizes. She believed fear only comes from ignorance (无知). This saying reminds me to face difficulties bravely instead of running away from troubles. (Lucy) “The important thing is to never stop questioning.” This saying has encouraged lots of young learners. The great scientist Albert Einstein kept asking questions all his life. He never accepted facts without thinking deeply. His endless curiosity helped him make world-famous achievements in physics. Einstein’s story tells us curiosity is the key to discovery. This saying teaches us to think actively and dare to ask “why” in study and life. (Chen Hao) 1. In which part of the online newspaper can we read the material? A．GOOD HABITS B．FAMOUS SAYINGS C．SPORTS NEWS D．STUDY METHODS 2. Which saying does Fu Xing prefer? A．A person is just like a seed; we should try to be a good seed. B．A seed needs rich soil; we should love our land deeply. C．A great man works hard; we should learn from great people. D．Every seed can grow; everyone can live a happy life. 3. Which writing skill is used in Part 2? A．Listing exact numbers. B．Asking questions. C．Making comparisons. D．Using real experiences. 4. What does Chen Hao learn from Einstein’s words? A．We should accept all answers without thinking. B．Curiosity and questioning are very important. C．It is useless to ask “why” about everything. D．People can make great achievements only with thinking. 5. The writers mainly want to _________. A．introduce different ways of doing research B．show us how to become famous scientists C．tell us stories about great people and their wise sayings D．teach us how to choose favourite words 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，三位学生分享了他们最喜欢的名言及其背后的故事，分别涉及袁隆平、居里夫人和爱因斯坦，展现了名言对他们的启发。 【详解】1. 表格整体内容为三位学生分享各自最喜欢的名言（如“A good seed...”、“Nothing in life is to be feared...”、“The important thing is to never stop questioning...”），并解释其含义和影响。这些内容围绕名人名言展开，因此最可能出现在报纸的“FAMOUS SAYINGS”板块。 2. 根据Fu Xing分享的内容，她提到“I learned this deeply from Yuan Longping’s life.”，并引用“A good seed...”作为核心观点。选项中A“A person is just like a seed; we should try to be a good seed.”最符合她所强调的“做好种子”的思想。 3. Lucy分享居里夫人的名言时，描述了她“stuck to her research for years under terrible conditions”、“was not afraid... chose to study and understand them little by little”，这些都是基于居里夫人的真实经历（real experiences）来支撑名言的含义。文中未列举数字、未提问、未作对比，因此写作手法是“Using real experiences”。 4. Chen Hao提到爱因斯坦的名言“The important thing is to never stop questioning”，并解释“curiosity is the key to discovery”“teaches us to think actively and dare to ask ‘why’”。因此他学到的核心是好奇心和提问的重要性。 5. 全文分别讲述了袁隆平、居里夫人和爱因斯坦的名言及其对学生的启发，核心在于“讲述伟人及其智慧名言的故事”。C选项“tell us stories about great people and their wise sayings”准确概括主旨。 Passage 3 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Fan Jinshi, born in 1938, is widely known as the “Daughter of Dunhuang”. After graduating from Peking University in 1963, she volunteered to work at the Dunhuang Academy in Gansu Province, despite the extremely harsh living conditions—there was no running water, no electricity, and sandstorms hit the area almost every week. At first, many people doubted whether a young woman from Beijing could stick to such a tough life. But Fan stayed. Over the past 60 years, she has devoted all her time and energy to protecting and studying the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses over 2,000 colored sculptures and 45,000 square meters of ancient murals. In the 1980s, Fan noticed that the growing number of tourists was causing damage to the fragile murals. She led a team to launch a digital preservation project, scanning every mural and sculpture to build a complete digital archive. Thanks to her efforts, people can now enjoy the beauty of Dunhuang art online without touching or harming the original works. In 2019, Fan was awarded the Medal of the Republic, China’s highest state honor. When asked why she spent her whole life in the desert, she simply said, “Dunhuang is not just a historical site—it’s a treasure of Chinese civilization. I just did what I was supposed to do.” 1. Why did Fan Jinshi choose to work at the Dunhuang Academy? A．She wanted to escape the busy city life in Beijing. B．She volunteered to protect the cultural treasures there. C．She was forced to go there by her university. D．She planned to study the local climate for research. 2. What does the underlined word “fragile” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．易碎的 B．鲜艳的 C．古老的 D．珍贵的 3. What can we infer from Paragraph 3? A．Tourists are no longer allowed to visit the Mogao Grottoes. B．Fan’s digital project helps protect the original murals. C．The digital archive is only open to professional researchers. D．Fan developed the digital project completely by herself. 4. Which of the following words best describe Fan Jinshi? A．Humorous and outgoing. B．Creative and devoted. C．Strict and serious. D．Brave and competitive. 5. What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce the long history of the Mogao Grottoes. B．To explain how to protect cultural relics in daily life. C．To tell the story of an inspiring figure in cultural preservation. D．To encourage more teenagers to visit Dunhuang in person. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C 【导语】本文是一篇人物记叙文，介绍“敦煌女儿”樊锦诗大学毕业后远赴敦煌扎根数十年，投身莫高窟文物保护，牵头开展数字化存档工程，最终获得国家荣誉勋章的事迹，赞扬她为文化遗产保护奉献一生的精神。 【详解】1. 根据第二段“Over the past 60 years, she has devoted all her time and energy to protecting and studying the Mogao Grottoes”，可知她自愿前往敦煌守护当地文化瑰宝。 2. 第三段提到游客增多会对壁画造成破坏，说明壁画本身容易受损，fragile含义为“易碎的”。 3. 根据第三段“Thanks to her efforts, people can now enjoy the beauty of Dunhuang art online without touching or harming the original works”，能推出樊锦诗的数字化项目减少游客直接接触壁画，对原始壁画起到保护作用。 4. 樊锦诗数十年投身文物保护，体现奉献精神；创新采用数字化存档的方式保护壁画，体现创造力，对应creative and devoted。 5. 全文围绕樊锦诗的人生经历展开，讲述这位文物保护领域感人的女性的故事。 Passage 4 Zhang Xue finished vocational technical school in 2006. Most of his classmates chose stable factory jobs in big cities after graduation. However, Zhang decided to stick to his motorcycle racing dream and start independent domestic racing vehicle R&D． Twenty years ago, domestic motorcycle technology fell far behind European and Japanese brands. Young racing lovers could only buy expensive imported bikes, and few teams supported local independent research. Now the whole industry has changed greatly. The government has built professional testing tracks and provided technical support for domestic vehicle brands. Zhang uses online live streams to share R&D progress and sell self-developed racing motorcycles nationwide. In March 2026, his self-designed racing bike broke the decades-long foreign brand monopoly at Portugal WSBK races. Zhang also offers free technical training to young motorcycle lovers, teaching vehicle modification and core mechanical knowledge. He is deeply moved by the progress of domestic manufacturing. He hopes more young tech lovers will hold on to their dreams and make breakthroughs in their own fields. 1. What did most of Zhang Xue’s classmates choose to do after graduation? A．They returned to their hometowns to farm. B．They took factory jobs in big cities. C．They set up motorcycle R&D labs. D．They built racing tracks for free. 2. What was the biggest trouble for domestic motorcycle lovers twenty years ago? A．They had no independent domestic racing technology. B．Local motorcycle brands had won global championships. C．Too many technical training classes were provided. D．Online live streams could introduce vehicle technology widely. 3. What does the phrase “carry forward the spirit of inspiring young creators” mean? A．放弃青年创作者的奋斗精神 B．质疑青年榜样的创新力量 C．传承青年榜样的创新奋斗精神 D．忽视青年科研者的成就 4. How does Zhang Xue help other young racing lovers? A．He invites foreign top engineers to give free lectures. B．He provides free vehicle technology training for them. C．He buys imported racing bikes for all young fans. D．He encourages all young people to work in big factories. 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A．Foreign motorcycle brands have no advantages in global races. B．It is impossible for young people to break technical monopolies. C．All technical students should give up their personal dreams. D．Young creators can break technical barriers through persistence and hard work. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，讲述张雪坚持摩托车赛车研发梦想，对比二十年前国内摩托技术落后的困境，介绍行业扶持、他自主研发打破国外垄断，同时免费培训青年爱好者，传递坚持梦想实现技术突破的精神。 【详解】1. 根据第一段第二句“Most of his classmates chose stable factory jobs in big cities after graduation.”可知，大多数同学毕业后选择了大城市的工厂工作。 2. 根据第二段前两句“Twenty years ago, domestic motorcycle technology fell far behind... few teams supported local independent research.”可知，二十年前国内摩托车技术落后，缺乏独立的研发支持。 3. 根据最后一段“He hopes more young tech lovers will hold on to their dreams...”可知，张雪希望激励年轻人坚持梦想。“Carry forward”意为“发扬/传承”，“inspiring”意为“激励”，选项C“传承青年榜样的创新奋斗精神”符合文意及褒义语境。 4. 根据第三段第一句“Zhang also offers free technical training to young motorcycle lovers...”可知，他为年轻的摩托车爱好者提供免费的技术培训。 5. 文章讲述了张雪坚持梦想，通过研发打破国外垄断，并鼓励年轻人的故事，主旨在于说明年轻创作者可以通过坚持和努力突破技术壁垒。 Passage 5 We all have those moments when bright ideas hit us, but not everyone can develop such moments into the fruits of creative thinking. While we believe creative thinking is the falling apple of Isaac Newton, who was born in 1643, we seldom notice that creative thinking is in fact a process. Let’s look at what happened in 1666. Sitting in the garden, Newton watched an apple fall from a tree. He began to wonder if the same force that pulled the apple down also kept the moon circling the earth. Newton believed it did. He called it “gravity”. This story has become one of the most popular examples of “eureka” moments. But when we cheer for the great discovery, the whole process of creative thinking shouldn’t be forgotten. Newton studied mathematics for a long time to have a better understanding of the world. He always enjoyed finding new ways to solve problems. Newton began to examine “gravity” carefully. He experimented, studied the results, and used what he learned to design new experiments. This process of inquiry (调查) , which began with the falling apple, lasted for many years until he finally published (发表) his groundbreaking work in 1687. The whole process of creative thinking works the same in our life. In school, we prepare ourselves for the right moment. Once the moment comes, we catch it and then keep on working in the years to come. It takes a lot to get the fruits of creative thinking, but the sweetest fruits will be ready for those who wait the longest. 1. How long did Newton continue to study gravity after the apple fell? A．For 44 years B．For 33 years C．For 23 years D．For 21 years 2. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．The moon. B．The earth. C．The force. D．The apple. 3. The underlined word “eureka” in paragraph 3 probably means ________. A．I’ve got it B．I give up C．I have no idea D．I believe it 4. What can we learn from Newton’s story? A．Practice makes perfect. B．Rome wasn’t built in a day. C．The early bird catches the worm. D．Action speaks louder than words. 5. What is the best title for the text? A．Tips on Becoming a Scientist B．Creative Thinking: A Long Road C．Newton’s Apple: A Lucky Moment D．The Importance of Patience in Science 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. B 【导语】本文借牛顿从苹果落地到耗时二十一年研究并发表万有引力的事例，阐明创造性思维不是瞬间灵感，而是漫长持续钻研的过程。 【详解】1. 原文第二段、第四段给出时间：事件发生在1666 年，他1687年发表相关著作，相隔21年，说明牛顿在苹果落地后持续研究引力21年。 2. 第二段划线词it前一句提出疑问：“if the same force that pulled the apple down also kept the moon circling the earth”，后文Newton believed it did，it指代前文提到的the force。 3. 第三段划线词eureka修饰moments，对应牛顿看到苹果落地灵光一闪、有重大发现的瞬间，词义为“我想到了、我找到了”，对应选项I’ve got it。 4. 全文以牛顿从1666年到1687年长年钻研才得出成果的故事，说明创造性思考是漫长过程，对应谚语Rome wasn’t built in a day（罗马不是一天建成的，伟业非一日之功）。 5. 文章首尾核心观点：创造性思维并非灵光一现，而是漫长过程，牛顿的故事作为例证支撑该观点，最佳标题为Creative Thinking: A Long Road。 Passage 6 Yang Zhenning, one of the most famous physicists of the 20th century, died on October 18, 2025, in Beijing at the age of 103. Born in Hefei, Anhui Province in 1922, he grew up in a scholarly family and had a strong interest in science during his early years. He studied at the National Southwest Associated University and later went abroad for further study at the University of Chicago in the United States. In 1957, Yang and his colleague Li Zhengdao made history by winning the Nobel Prize in Physics. They received this prize for their groundbreaking work on the parity non-conservation theory (宇称不守恒理论) —a discovery that changed how scientists understood the basic laws of the universe. Beyond this, his work with Robert Mills on the Yang-Mills gauge theory (杨-米尔斯规范场论) is also considered as a cornerstone (奠基石) of modern physics, as important as Einstein’s theory of relativity (相对论). ________, Yang never forgot his motherland. In 1971, his first visit to China brought a wave of visits by overseas Chinese scientists, helping China’s science development. He advised the Chinese government on how to make basic science research stronger and paid for nearly 100 Chinese scholars to study in the US. After returning to work at Tsinghua University, he spent his later years training young scientists and improving the development of physics in China. Yang’s life was a mix of his scientific curiosity and deep love for his country. His famous motto (座右铭), “Be honest instead of clever”, continues to encourage young people to pursue (追求) truths in science and life. 1. Why is the National Southwest Associated University mentioned in the passage? A．To tell us where Yang was born. B．To tell us where Yang first studied science. C．To tell us where Yang won the Nobel Prize. D．To tell us where Yang worked in his old age. 2. What does the underlined word “groundbreaking” mean? A．Very important and new. B．Difficult and boring. C．Easy and common. D．Old and useless. 3. Which of the following can be put in “________”? A．Though he was a great man B．Though he won the Nobel Prize C．Though he lived abroad for many years D．Though he made many friends 4. How did Yang help China’s science development? A．By working as a government leader. B．By building a new university in Hefei. C．By bringing Einstein’s theory to China. D．By giving advice on basic science research and paying for other scholars. 5. What can we learn from Yang’s motto? A．It’s better to be smart than honest. B．Clever people don’t need to be honest. C．Honesty helps people make more money. D．Honesty is more important than being clever in science. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. D 【导语】本文是一篇人物传记，介绍20世纪著名物理学家杨振宁的生平经历、重大科研成就，讲述他身在海外仍心系祖国，助力中国科学事业发展，并介绍了他的座右铭带给人们的启示。 【详解】1. 第一段原文“He studied at the National Southwest Associated University”，文中提到西南联大是为介绍杨振宁早年学习科学的地点。 2. 后文介绍该成果改变了科学家对宇宙基础法则的认知，是现代物理学的基石之一，由此推断groundbreaking表示开创性的、十分重要且新颖。 3. 空后句子讲述他始终不忘祖国，1971年首次回国带动海外华裔科学家来华、助力国内科研发展。C选项“虽然他在海外生活很多年”构成转折逻辑，贴合段落语境。 4. 原文“He advised the Chinese government on how to make basic science research stronger and paid for nearly 100 Chinese scholars to study in the US.”，说明他通过为基础科研建言、资助学者的方式助力中国科学发展。 5. 杨振宁的座右铭“Be honest instead of clever”，意思是诚信比聪明更重要，启示我们在科学研究中诚实比聪慧更为重要。 Passage 7 Over the past decades, Tu Youyou has become one of the most inspiring scientists all over the world. Nearly every Chinese student admires her for her lifelong devotion to medical research and the great achievement she has made. When Tu was a young girl, she witnessed many people lose their lives because of malaria. At that time, effective treatment for this disease was hard to find. She made up her mind to study medicine, hoping to find a safe way to save poor patients in the countryside. After graduating from university, she started long years of hard research. The working conditions were far from perfect. She had no top-level lab equipment, and most experiments had to be done by hand. Besides, she needed to read thousands of old Chinese medical records day and night to find useful plants. She met hundreds of failures, but courage never left her. It took her more than 19 years to finally find artemisinin, a special plant material that can greatly reduce deaths from malaria. This amazing discovery has saved millions of people in developing countries. In 2015, Tu Youyou received the Nobel Prize in Medicine. Even after winning such a great honor, she never slowed down her research steps. She still spends most of her time studying new medical methods to help more sick people. To Tu Youyou, true success never comes from luck. It comes from lasting persistence and a heart full of care for others. Her story tells teenagers that as long as we stick to our meaningful goals, we will finally make a difference. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1. What does the underlined word “admire” in Paragraph 1 mean? A．doubt. B．respect. C．forget. D．refuse. 2. What made Tu Youyou decide to study medicine when she was young? A．Her dream of winning world prizes. B．Her interest in old Chinese books. C．Seeing many people die from malaria. D．The advice from her university teachers. 3. Which of the following was one of Tu’s difficulties during research? A．She did not have enough modern lab tools. B．She could not understand medical records. C．She gave up experiments after small failures. D．No one supported her medical study at all. 4. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage? A．Tu finished her research in less than ten years. B．Artemisinin cannot help people with malaria. C．Tu kept doing research after winning the Nobel Prize. D．Few people benefit from Tu’s great discovery. 5. What is the main idea of the whole passage? A．The history of the Nobel Prize in Medicine. B．Tu Youyou’s hard research and inspiring spirit. C．Different kinds of serious illnesses in poor areas. D．Ways to study ancient Chinese medical books. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. B 【导语】本文为记叙文，文章主要讲述屠呦呦年少立志学医，历经艰苦多年研究发现青蒿素，斩获诺贝尔医学奖后仍坚持科研，她坚持不懈、心怀他人的精神激励青少年。 【详解】1. 根据文章第1段“Nearly every Chinese student admires her for her lifelong devotion to medical research and the great achievement she has made.”可知，屠呦呦为医学研究奉献终身且取得重大成就，中国学生对她的态度应是崇敬尊重，admire意为“敬佩、尊重”与respect同义。故选B。 2. 根据文章第2段“When Tu was a young girl, she witnessed many people lose their lives because of malaria...She made up her mind to study medicine,”可知，屠呦呦从小立志学医，原因是目睹许多人死于疟疾。故选C。 3. 根据文章第3段“The working conditions were far from perfect. She had no top-level lab equipment...”可知，屠呦呦的研究条件并不理想，没有顶级的实验室设备，多数实验需要手工完成。故选A。 4. 根据文章第4段“Even after winning such a great honor, she never slowed down her research steps.”可知，屠呦呦获得诺贝尔奖后仍坚持研究。故选C。 5. 全文围绕屠呦呦的求学、艰苦科研、重大成就与可贵精神展开，讲述她的艰辛研究历程与励志品质。故选B。 Passage 8 Zhong Yang is an inspiring botanist whose whole life was tied to plant seeds. When people talk about him, they always speak of his courage, selflessness and deep love for our motherland. In his forties, Zhong left the comfortable city life and began long-term research on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The high land brought lots of challenges. The air was thin, the temperature dropped sharply at night, and the mountain roads were full of danger. Every time he went out to collect plant samples, he might face strong wind or sudden heavy rain. He had a clear lifelong goal: build a complete seed bank for China to protect different plant kinds. For sixteen years, he traveled over 500,000 kilometers across high mountains. He often carried heavy sample bags and walked for hours without enough food or warm coats. Some friends asked him to stop such hard work, but he never planned to drop out. Sadly, Zhong passed away in a traffic accident when he was still busy with his seed collection task. Before he left the world, he had collected more than 40 million valuable plant seeds. These seeds are well kept in the seed bank and will help plant research for hundreds of years. Now many young college students look up to Zhong Yang. They say he sets a perfect example for them. From his life experience, we can learn that great achievements always require long-term hard work and a sense of responsibility for our country. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1. What was Zhong Yang’s job? A．chemist B．botanist C．writer D．doctor 2. What does the underlined phrase “drop out” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．give up B．carry on C．cheer up D．show off 3. What was Zhong Yang’s biggest dream? A．To travel around all high mountains B．To live a comfortable life in big cities C．To build a seed bank to protect plant resources D．To invent new ways to grow plants 4. What can we infer from the passage? A．Zhong’s hard work left great value for China’s plant study B．Zhong finished his seed collection in less than ten years C．Zhong gave up his research because of bad weather D．Few young students learn from Zhong’s spirit nowadays 5. Why does the writer write this article? A．To introduce the plants on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau B．To share the inspiring story of Zhong Yang and his spirit C．To tell readers how to travel safely in high areas D．To explain the use of different plant seeds 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. B 【导语】本文主要介绍了科学家钟扬在青藏高原收集野生植物种子、保护植物资源、培养学生以及无私奉献的感人事迹。 【详解】1. 文章第一段第一句“Zhong Yang is an inspiring botanist whose whole life was tied to plant seeds.”直接点明钟扬是植物学家。 2. 根据上文“Some friends asked him to stop such hard work, but he never planned to…”可知，一些朋友劝他停止工作，但他从不打算放弃，drop out含义为“放弃”。 3. 第三段开头“He had a clear lifelong goal: build a complete seed bank for China to protect different plant kinds.”明确指出他毕生梦想是建立种子库，保护各类植物。 4. 根据第四段最后一句“These seeds are well kept in the seed bank and will help plant research for hundreds of years.”可知，他收集数千万珍贵种子留存后世，将为长达数百年的植物研究提供支持，可推断他的工作对国家植物研究价值巨大。 5. 根据最后一段最后一句“From his life experience, we can learn that great achievements always require long-term hard work and a sense of responsibility for our country.”可知，作者写作目的是介绍钟扬的人生故事，传递坚守报国的榜样精神。 Passage 9 Two years ago, Li Man was a girl who easily lost heart when meeting difficulties. She loved biology and hoped to join the school biology competition, but she failed the school selection twice in a row. After the second failure, she locked herself in the room and refused to read biology textbooks any more. Her biology teacher found her sadness and had a long talk with her. “All inspiring people you admire have failed many times before their success. Failure is not the end of your dream. It is a chance for you to find your weak points and make progress,” the teacher told her softly. These words deeply inspired Li Man. From that day on, Li made big changes to her study habits. She prepared a mistake notebook to record every wrong exercise. After each class, she stayed behind to ask the teacher for unclear knowledge points. When she met hard biology theories, she drew mind maps to remember them instead of feeling upset. Months of steady effort brought good results. Last spring, she took part in the city middle school biology competition and won the second prize. Standing on the award stage, Li thought of the two failures she had experienced. Now Li often shares her experience with her classmates. She tells them that the inspiring people around us are not those who never make mistakes. They are people who hold enough courage to start again after every fall. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1. What happened to Li Man two years ago? A．She hated all school subjects including biology B．She failed biology selection twice and wanted to give up C．She won a big biology competition at school D．She argued with her biology teacher seriously 2. The underlined word “inspired” in Paragraph 2 means ______. A．discouraged B．surprised C．encouraged D．bored 3. What useful way did Li use to improve her biology? A．She only read storybooks in free time B．She kept a mistake notebook and asked teachers for help C．She stopped all after-school activities D．She copied others’ answers in competitions 4. Which of the following statements is WRONG? A．Li made great progress in biology later B．Li took part in a city biology competition C．Li solved all hard problems without thinking D．Li learned valuable lessons from her failures 5. What can we learn from Li Man’s story? A．Failures mean we should stop our dreams B．Courage to restart after failure is important C．Good grades come without any hard work D．Competitions are meaningless for students 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B 【导语】这是一篇讲述李曼在生物学习之路上遭遇挫折、获得老师开导后调整学习方法、最终通过不懈努力取得竞赛奖项的文章。 【详解】1. 开篇交代李曼两次生物选拔失败，一度想要放弃这门学科。 2. 老师的一番话点醒了李曼，故inspired 应为“鼓舞、激励”。 3. 根据“She prepared a mistake notebook to record every wrong exercise. After each class, she stayed behind to ask the teacher for unclear knowledge points.”可知，李曼采用了整理错题本、课后主动请教老师两种学习方法。 4. 根据“When she met hard biology theories, she drew mind maps to remember them instead of feeling upset.”可知，李曼遇到难懂知识点会画图梳理，C 选项 “不思考难题” 表述错误。 5. 文章告诉我们：失败后敢于重新出发是十分宝贵的品质，B项符合题意。 Passage 10 When we talk about inspiring people, different teenagers have different ideas. Some only admire pop stars or sports players for their fame and bright public performances. However, if we look deeper, we will find that every person who is worth admiring shares the same shining qualities: courage, devotion and perseverance. It is true that many famous stars look perfect on TV or online. But most teenagers pay no attention to the hard days behind their success. Before getting public praise, they practiced thousands of times, faced countless doubts and overcame plenty of difficulties. No bright achievement can come easily to anyone. What’s more, inspiring people do not only mean world-famous pioneers or super stars. Ordinary people around us can also light up our life and become our role models. A headteacher who stays late to help slow students, a community doctor who works hard on holidays, a volunteer who spends free time helping the old—all of them carry valuable spirit that we should learn from. Looking up to inspiring people is meaningful for middle school students. Their life stories teach us two important lessons. First, never be afraid of difficulties and temporary failures. Second, keep a lasting wish to improve ourselves every day. If we take these two lessons into our daily study and life, we will gradually become stronger and more responsible. One day, we may also become an inspiring person for people around us. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1. What does the writer think of admiring inspiring people? A．It is a waste of time B．It has great meaning for teenagers C．It only works for famous stars D．It will bring lots of pressure 2. What does the underlined word “ordinary” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．well-known B．special C．common D．brave 3. What can we know about all inspiring people from Paragraph 2? A．They never meet any difficulties in life B．They get success without any practice C．They overcome difficulties to reach achievements D．They become famous in a very short time 4. Which opinion does the writer NOT agree with? A．Only famous people can be inspiring role models B．Hard work is necessary for every great success C．We should learn spirit from ordinary great people D．It’s normal to meet difficulties on our way forward 5. What is the best title for the passage? A．How to Become Famous Stars B．Inspiring People and Lessons We Learn C．The Way to Win Public Praise D．Difficulties in Teenagers’ Study 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. B 【导语】本文主要探讨了什么样的人值得敬佩以及从他们身上可以学到什么。 【详解】1. 根据第四段“Looking up to inspiring people is meaningful for middle school students.”可知，向榜样学习对中学生意义重大，B项符合题意。 2. 后文“A headteacher who stays late to help slow students, a community doctor who works hard on holidays, a volunteer who spends free time helping the old—all of them carry valuable spirit that we should learn from.”列举老师、社区医生等普通人，据此推知，ordinary指“普通的”。 3. 根据第二段“Before getting public praise, they practiced thousands of times, faced countless doubts and overcame plenty of difficulties. ”可知，所有成功人士都需要克服重重困难才能取得成功。 4. 作者明确普通人也可以成为我们的榜样，不认同只有名人值得学习，A项并非作者赞同的观点。 5. 文章围绕何为励志人物、我们能从榜样身上学到什么展开，B项完整概括全文。 Passage 11 Yang Chen-Ning, a world-famous physicist and Nobel Prize winner, passed away in Beijing on October 18,2025. He was a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a professor at Tsinghua University. Tsinghua University wrote about his death and described him as “immortal” for his influence on science and education will last forever. Born in 1922 in Hefei, Anhui Province, Yang moved to Beijing with his family in 1929. His university studies began at the National Southwestern Associated University in 1938, followed by a master’s degree from Tsinghua University in 1944. The next year, he went to the United States for further study, receiving a PhD from the University of Chicago in 1948. The year 1957 saw Yang and his partner Tsung-dao Lee win the Nobel Prize in Physics. Their discovery about how very small particles (粒子) behave changed scientists’ understanding of particle physics. Together with Robert Mills, Yang developed the “Yang-Mills theory (理论)”, which became a key part of the Standard Model explaining the basic forces of the universe (宇宙). From 1949 to 1966, Yang worked at Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study, then taught at the State University of New York until 1999. He returned to China often, serving as a visiting professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong since 1986 and helping build Tsinghua’s advanced studies program. He cared deeply for his country, developing science education and exchange between China and the United States. His first visit to China in 1971 encouraged many overseas Chinese researchers to return. He also raised money to support Chinese students studying abroad. Yang’s life was a legend that continues to inspire. His century-long journey of exploration and love for his nation left a bright mark on human history, showing how one person can shape the future through knowledge and hard work. 1. How old was Yang when he died? A．100. B．103. C．105. D．102. 2. Why did Tsinghua University call Yang “immortal”? A．Because he won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957. B．Because he helped build Tsinghua’s advanced studies program. C．Because his influence on science and education will last forever. D．Because he encouraged many overseas Chinese researchers to return. 3. What can we know about Yang’s 1971 visit? A．It was his second time back to China. B．It made him stop working in the US. C．It started his support for Chinese students. D．It played a role in China’s science development. 4. Put the events about Yang into the correct order according to the passage. a. Working at a Princeton institute.    b. Teaching at a New York university. c. Serving as a visiting professor in Hong Kong.    d. Studying for a PhD in Chicago. A．d-a-b-c B．a-d-b-c C．d-b-a-c D．a-b-d-c 5. What’s the passage mainly about? A．Yang’s Nobel Prize story. B．Yang’s life and great achievements. C．Yang’s education in U.S. D．Why Yang returned to China. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B 【导语】本文主要介绍了杨振宁的生平经历、科研成就以及他心系祖国、推动国内科教发展的相关事迹。 【详解】1. 第一段写明：“Yang Chen-Ning passed away on October 18, 2025”以及第二段提到“Born in 1922 in Hefei”，2025−1922=103，因此他去世时103岁。 2. 第一段原文：“Tsinghua University wrote about his death and described him as ‘immortal’ for his influence on science and education will last forever”，由此可知称他不朽是因为他对科学与教育的影响永存。 3. 第五段原文：“His first visit to China in 1971 encouraged many overseas Chinese researchers to return”，人才归国助力国内发展，可见这次访华对中国科学发展起到作用。 4. 事件时间梳理： “receiving a PhD from the University of Chicago in 1948”，1948年在芝加哥大学取得博士学位（d）；“From 1949 to 1966, Yang worked at Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study”，1949年至1966年在普林斯顿高等研究院工作（a）；“then taught at the State University of New York until 1999”，之后到1999年在纽约州立大学任教（b）；“serving as a visiting professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong since 1986”，1986年起担任香港中文大学客座教授（c）；顺序为d-a-b-c。 5. 文章依次介绍杨振宁生平、求学经历、科研成就、工作经历以及爱国贡献，因此本文主要讲述杨振宁的一生与伟大成就。 Passage 12 People in our village made a living by planting fruit trees when I was very young. My grandmother always took me to the orchard (果园) on the nearby hill. At that time, people had to carry water from the river at the foot of the hill. Even though they worked hard, the fruit production (产量) was still low because of the water shortage. 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 our village. “Who are they?” I asked. “They are good men from our government,” my grandma replied. Before long, I moved to the 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 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 the water conservation project (水利工程) helped the villagers increase (增加) their fruit production with clean water in the river. We are grateful (感恩的) to those good men who did their best for the development of our countryside. Nowadays, people work hard to live in a big city. However, we should not forget where we are from. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1. What 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. What is the correct order of the things that happened? 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 water shortage, people started to build the water conservation project. A．②①④③ B．②④①③ C．①③④② D．①④③② 3. What can we infer (推断) from the text? 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 higher fruit production in the village. D．More people like to work in the countryside nowadays. 4. What is the writer’s attitude towards the men from the government? A．Worried. B．Doubtful. C．Disappointed. D．Thankful. 5. What can be the best title for the text? A．Who Were the Good Men? B．Why Do People Come Back? C．How Did People Improve a Village? D．What Does a Hometown Mean? 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述作者年少时家乡因缺水制约果树种植，政府派人修建水渠等水利工程改善乡村条件，水果产量得以提升，作者感恩建设者，并感悟人不能忘记自己的故乡。 【详解】1. 第一段指出困境：“the fruit production was still low because of the water shortage”，这直接说明困扰村民最大的问题是果园没有充足的水源。 2. 按照文章叙事顺序：最初村民需要从河里挑水浇树②；随后为解决缺水问题，人们开始修建水利工程④；之后作者搬到城里读初中①；返乡时看到乡村在诸多方面发生巨大变化③，正确顺序为②④①③。 3. 文中提到：“the water conservation project helped the villagers increase their fruit production”，由此能够推断村庄未来将会拥有更高的水果产量。 4. 第五段表明情感：“We are grateful to those good men who did their best for the development of our countryside”，这直接体现作者对政府工作人员心怀感激。 5. 全文围绕乡村依靠水利工程实现改变展开，完整讲述人们改造村庄的过程，最合适标题为How Did People Improve a Village? 20 / 20乐思英语 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $单元话题精练 专题J902（记叙文）单元话题 题型梯度特训（新教材人教版） Unit 2 Inspiring people 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 内 容 提 要 一、 初阶练手 Passage 1 – 6 二、 进阶提升 Passage 7 -12 Passage 1 In our daily life, there are a great number of people who we admire a lot. These people influence us in different ways. But only one person can be seen as your true hero. Who is the hero in your heart? Join in the competition (比赛) and draw him/ her!Who to draw:     A creative artist, a skillful dancer, a clever scientist, an excellent doctor or an amazing writer? Even your parents, teachers or friends? Heroes are different, but one thing is similar—they give you hope or confidence to make you better. What to do: ①Download the template (下载模板) by visiting http://taijiangjy.com.au.    ②Print (打印) it out and draw a picture of your hero on it.     ③Make a five-minute video to talk about your hero. Prizes for winners:     The first prize winner will receive a bicycle; a set of Chinese classic books will belong to the 3 winners of the second prize; the 5 winners of the third prize will get a beautiful schoolbag. Participants (参与者): Teenagers between 13~18 years old. Email: dyhc@happymail.com Please send in only ONE picture before August 8, 2026, and write down your telephone number on the back of your picture. We will get in touch with you by it if you win. We can’t wait to see your drawing! 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1. What’s the topic of the drawing competition? A．Different heroes. B．My hero. C．Great winners. D．My family. 2. What do different heroes have in common? A．They are creative. B．They are clever. C．They are skillful. D．They are inspiring. 3. What should Jason do if he takes part in the competition? A．Write down his email on the picture. B．Make a five-minute speech about his hero. C．Send in two of his pictures on July 8, 2026. D．Draw the picture on the downloaded template. 4. What will Evan get if he wins the second prize in the competition? A． B． C． D． 5. Who is the text written for? A．artists B．students C．doctors D．writers Passage 2 Three students are sharing their favourite words. “A good seed needs a healthy body, positive spirit and kind heart to grow strong and bear fruits. ” I learned this deeply from Yuan Longping’s life. Yuan Longping lived a simple life, cared about hungry people and devoted all his energy to feeding the world. He never cared about fame or money, but rooted himself in the land to do meaningful things. This saying helps me shape good qualities and live a valuable life. (Fu Xing) “Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood.” The brave female scientist Marie Curie stuck to her research for years under terrible conditions. She was not afraid of unknown radioactive materials. Instead, she chose to study and understand them little by little, finally winning two Nobel Prizes. She believed fear only comes from ignorance (无知). This saying reminds me to face difficulties bravely instead of running away from troubles. (Lucy) “The important thing is to never stop questioning.” This saying has encouraged lots of young learners. The great scientist Albert Einstein kept asking questions all his life. He never accepted facts without thinking deeply. His endless curiosity helped him make world-famous achievements in physics. Einstein’s story tells us curiosity is the key to discovery. This saying teaches us to think actively and dare to ask “why” in study and life. (Chen Hao) 1. In which part of the online newspaper can we read the material? A．GOOD HABITS B．FAMOUS SAYINGS C．SPORTS NEWS D．STUDY METHODS 2. Which saying does Fu Xing prefer? A．A person is just like a seed; we should try to be a good seed. B．A seed needs rich soil; we should love our land deeply. C．A great man works hard; we should learn from great people. D．Every seed can grow; everyone can live a happy life. 3. Which writing skill is used in Part 2? A．Listing exact numbers. B．Asking questions. C．Making comparisons. D．Using real experiences. 4. What does Chen Hao learn from Einstein’s words? A．We should accept all answers without thinking. B．Curiosity and questioning are very important. C．It is useless to ask “why” about everything. D．People can make great achievements only with thinking. 5. The writers mainly want to _________. A．introduce different ways of doing research B．show us how to become famous scientists C．tell us stories about great people and their wise sayings D．teach us how to choose favourite words Passage 3 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Fan Jinshi, born in 1938, is widely known as the “Daughter of Dunhuang”. After graduating from Peking University in 1963, she volunteered to work at the Dunhuang Academy in Gansu Province, despite the extremely harsh living conditions—there was no running water, no electricity, and sandstorms hit the area almost every week. At first, many people doubted whether a young woman from Beijing could stick to such a tough life. But Fan stayed. Over the past 60 years, she has devoted all her time and energy to protecting and studying the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses over 2,000 colored sculptures and 45,000 square meters of ancient murals. In the 1980s, Fan noticed that the growing number of tourists was causing damage to the fragile murals. She led a team to launch a digital preservation project, scanning every mural and sculpture to build a complete digital archive. Thanks to her efforts, people can now enjoy the beauty of Dunhuang art online without touching or harming the original works. In 2019, Fan was awarded the Medal of the Republic, China’s highest state honor. When asked why she spent her whole life in the desert, she simply said, “Dunhuang is not just a historical site—it’s a treasure of Chinese civilization. I just did what I was supposed to do.” 1. Why did Fan Jinshi choose to work at the Dunhuang Academy? A．She wanted to escape the busy city life in Beijing. B．She volunteered to protect the cultural treasures there. C．She was forced to go there by her university. D．She planned to study the local climate for research. 2. What does the underlined word “fragile” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．易碎的 B．鲜艳的 C．古老的 D．珍贵的 3. What can we infer from Paragraph 3? A．Tourists are no longer allowed to visit the Mogao Grottoes. B．Fan’s digital project helps protect the original murals. C．The digital archive is only open to professional researchers. D．Fan developed the digital project completely by herself. 4. Which of the following words best describe Fan Jinshi? A．Humorous and outgoing. B．Creative and devoted. C．Strict and serious. D．Brave and competitive. 5. What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To introduce the long history of the Mogao Grottoes. B．To explain how to protect cultural relics in daily life. C．To tell the story of an inspiring figure in cultural preservation. D．To encourage more teenagers to visit Dunhuang in person. Passage 4 Zhang Xue finished vocational technical school in 2006. Most of his classmates chose stable factory jobs in big cities after graduation. However, Zhang decided to stick to his motorcycle racing dream and start independent domestic racing vehicle R&D． Twenty years ago, domestic motorcycle technology fell far behind European and Japanese brands. Young racing lovers could only buy expensive imported bikes, and few teams supported local independent research. Now the whole industry has changed greatly. The government has built professional testing tracks and provided technical support for domestic vehicle brands. Zhang uses online live streams to share R&D progress and sell self-developed racing motorcycles nationwide. In March 2026, his self-designed racing bike broke the decades-long foreign brand monopoly at Portugal WSBK races. Zhang also offers free technical training to young motorcycle lovers, teaching vehicle modification and core mechanical knowledge. He is deeply moved by the progress of domestic manufacturing. He hopes more young tech lovers will hold on to their dreams and make breakthroughs in their own fields. 1. What did most of Zhang Xue’s classmates choose to do after graduation? A．They returned to their hometowns to farm. B．They took factory jobs in big cities. C．They set up motorcycle R&D labs. D．They built racing tracks for free. 2. What was the biggest trouble for domestic motorcycle lovers twenty years ago? A．They had no independent domestic racing technology. B．Local motorcycle brands had won global championships. C．Too many technical training classes were provided. D．Online live streams could introduce vehicle technology widely. 3. What does the phrase “carry forward the spirit of inspiring young creators” mean? A．放弃青年创作者的奋斗精神 B．质疑青年榜样的创新力量 C．传承青年榜样的创新奋斗精神 D．忽视青年科研者的成就 4. How does Zhang Xue help other young racing lovers? A．He invites foreign top engineers to give free lectures. B．He provides free vehicle technology training for them. C．He buys imported racing bikes for all young fans. D．He encourages all young people to work in big factories. 5. What is the main idea of the passage? A．Foreign motorcycle brands have no advantages in global races. B．It is impossible for young people to break technical monopolies. C．All technical students should give up their personal dreams. D．Young creators can break technical barriers through persistence and hard work. Passage 5 We all have those moments when bright ideas hit us, but not everyone can develop such moments into the fruits of creative thinking. While we believe creative thinking is the falling apple of Isaac Newton, who was born in 1643, we seldom notice that creative thinking is in fact a process. Let’s look at what happened in 1666. Sitting in the garden, Newton watched an apple fall from a tree. He began to wonder if the same force that pulled the apple down also kept the moon circling the earth. Newton believed it did. He called it “gravity”. This story has become one of the most popular examples of “eureka” moments. But when we cheer for the great discovery, the whole process of creative thinking shouldn’t be forgotten. Newton studied mathematics for a long time to have a better understanding of the world. He always enjoyed finding new ways to solve problems. Newton began to examine “gravity” carefully. He experimented, studied the results, and used what he learned to design new experiments. This process of inquiry (调查) , which began with the falling apple, lasted for many years until he finally published (发表) his groundbreaking work in 1687. The whole process of creative thinking works the same in our life. In school, we prepare ourselves for the right moment. Once the moment comes, we catch it and then keep on working in the years to come. It takes a lot to get the fruits of creative thinking, but the sweetest fruits will be ready for those who wait the longest. 1. How long did Newton continue to study gravity after the apple fell? A．For 44 years B．For 33 years C．For 23 years D．For 21 years 2. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to? A．The moon. B．The earth. C．The force. D．The apple. 3. The underlined word “eureka” in paragraph 3 probably means ________. A．I’ve got it B．I give up C．I have no idea D．I believe it 4. What can we learn from Newton’s story? A．Practice makes perfect. B．Rome wasn’t built in a day. C．The early bird catches the worm. D．Action speaks louder than words. 5. What is the best title for the text? A．Tips on Becoming a Scientist B．Creative Thinking: A Long Road C．Newton’s Apple: A Lucky Moment D．The Importance of Patience in Science Passage 6 Yang Zhenning, one of the most famous physicists of the 20th century, died on October 18, 2025, in Beijing at the age of 103. Born in Hefei, Anhui Province in 1922, he grew up in a scholarly family and had a strong interest in science during his early years. He studied at the National Southwest Associated University and later went abroad for further study at the University of Chicago in the United States. In 1957, Yang and his colleague Li Zhengdao made history by winning the Nobel Prize in Physics. They received this prize for their groundbreaking work on the parity non-conservation theory (宇称不守恒理论) —a discovery that changed how scientists understood the basic laws of the universe. Beyond this, his work with Robert Mills on the Yang-Mills gauge theory (杨-米尔斯规范场论) is also considered as a cornerstone (奠基石) of modern physics, as important as Einstein’s theory of relativity (相对论). ________, Yang never forgot his motherland. In 1971, his first visit to China brought a wave of visits by overseas Chinese scientists, helping China’s science development. He advised the Chinese government on how to make basic science research stronger and paid for nearly 100 Chinese scholars to study in the US. After returning to work at Tsinghua University, he spent his later years training young scientists and improving the development of physics in China. Yang’s life was a mix of his scientific curiosity and deep love for his country. His famous motto (座右铭), “Be honest instead of clever”, continues to encourage young people to pursue (追求) truths in science and life. 1. Why is the National Southwest Associated University mentioned in the passage? A．To tell us where Yang was born. B．To tell us where Yang first studied science. C．To tell us where Yang won the Nobel Prize. D．To tell us where Yang worked in his old age. 2. What does the underlined word “groundbreaking” mean? A．Very important and new. B．Difficult and boring. C．Easy and common. D．Old and useless. 3. Which of the following can be put in “________”? A．Though he was a great man B．Though he won the Nobel Prize C．Though he lived abroad for many years D．Though he made many friends 4. How did Yang help China’s science development? A．By working as a government leader. B．By building a new university in Hefei. C．By bringing Einstein’s theory to China. D．By giving advice on basic science research and paying for other scholars. 5. What can we learn from Yang’s motto? A．It’s better to be smart than honest. B．Clever people don’t need to be honest. C．Honesty helps people make more money. D．Honesty is more important than being clever in science. Passage 7 Over the past decades, Tu Youyou has become one of the most inspiring scientists all over the world. Nearly every Chinese student admires her for her lifelong devotion to medical research and the great achievement she has made. When Tu was a young girl, she witnessed many people lose their lives because of malaria. At that time, effective treatment for this disease was hard to find. She made up her mind to study medicine, hoping to find a safe way to save poor patients in the countryside. After graduating from university, she started long years of hard research. The working conditions were far from perfect. She had no top-level lab equipment, and most experiments had to be done by hand. Besides, she needed to read thousands of old Chinese medical records day and night to find useful plants. She met hundreds of failures, but courage never left her. It took her more than 19 years to finally find artemisinin, a special plant material that can greatly reduce deaths from malaria. This amazing discovery has saved millions of people in developing countries. In 2015, Tu Youyou received the Nobel Prize in Medicine. Even after winning such a great honor, she never slowed down her research steps. She still spends most of her time studying new medical methods to help more sick people. To Tu Youyou, true success never comes from luck. It comes from lasting persistence and a heart full of care for others. Her story tells teenagers that as long as we stick to our meaningful goals, we will finally make a difference. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1. What does the underlined word “admire” in Paragraph 1 mean? A．doubt. B．respect. C．forget. D．refuse. 2. What made Tu Youyou decide to study medicine when she was young? A．Her dream of winning world prizes. B．Her interest in old Chinese books. C．Seeing many people die from malaria. D．The advice from her university teachers. 3. Which of the following was one of Tu’s difficulties during research? A．She did not have enough modern lab tools. B．She could not understand medical records. C．She gave up experiments after small failures. D．No one supported her medical study at all. 4. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage? A．Tu finished her research in less than ten years. B．Artemisinin cannot help people with malaria. C．Tu kept doing research after winning the Nobel Prize. D．Few people benefit from Tu’s great discovery. 5. What is the main idea of the whole passage? A．The history of the Nobel Prize in Medicine. B．Tu Youyou’s hard research and inspiring spirit. C．Different kinds of serious illnesses in poor areas. D．Ways to study ancient Chinese medical books. Passage 8 Zhong Yang is an inspiring botanist whose whole life was tied to plant seeds. When people talk about him, they always speak of his courage, selflessness and deep love for our motherland. In his forties, Zhong left the comfortable city life and began long-term research on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The high land brought lots of challenges. The air was thin, the temperature dropped sharply at night, and the mountain roads were full of danger. Every time he went out to collect plant samples, he might face strong wind or sudden heavy rain. He had a clear lifelong goal: build a complete seed bank for China to protect different plant kinds. For sixteen years, he traveled over 500,000 kilometers across high mountains. He often carried heavy sample bags and walked for hours without enough food or warm coats. Some friends asked him to stop such hard work, but he never planned to drop out. Sadly, Zhong passed away in a traffic accident when he was still busy with his seed collection task. Before he left the world, he had collected more than 40 million valuable plant seeds. These seeds are well kept in the seed bank and will help plant research for hundreds of years. Now many young college students look up to Zhong Yang. They say he sets a perfect example for them. From his life experience, we can learn that great achievements always require long-term hard work and a sense of responsibility for our country. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1. What was Zhong Yang’s job? A．chemist B．botanist C．writer D．doctor 2. What does the underlined phrase “drop out” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．give up B．carry on C．cheer up D．show off 3. What was Zhong Yang’s biggest dream? A．To travel around all high mountains B．To live a comfortable life in big cities C．To build a seed bank to protect plant resources D．To invent new ways to grow plants 4. What can we infer from the passage? A．Zhong’s hard work left great value for China’s plant study B．Zhong finished his seed collection in less than ten years C．Zhong gave up his research because of bad weather D．Few young students learn from Zhong’s spirit nowadays 5. Why does the writer write this article? A．To introduce the plants on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau B．To share the inspiring story of Zhong Yang and his spirit C．To tell readers how to travel safely in high areas D．To explain the use of different plant seeds Passage 9 Two years ago, Li Man was a girl who easily lost heart when meeting difficulties. She loved biology and hoped to join the school biology competition, but she failed the school selection twice in a row. After the second failure, she locked herself in the room and refused to read biology textbooks any more. Her biology teacher found her sadness and had a long talk with her. “All inspiring people you admire have failed many times before their success. Failure is not the end of your dream. It is a chance for you to find your weak points and make progress,” the teacher told her softly. These words deeply inspired Li Man. From that day on, Li made big changes to her study habits. She prepared a mistake notebook to record every wrong exercise. After each class, she stayed behind to ask the teacher for unclear knowledge points. When she met hard biology theories, she drew mind maps to remember them instead of feeling upset. Months of steady effort brought good results. Last spring, she took part in the city middle school biology competition and won the second prize. Standing on the award stage, Li thought of the two failures she had experienced. Now Li often shares her experience with her classmates. She tells them that the inspiring people around us are not those who never make mistakes. They are people who hold enough courage to start again after every fall. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1. What happened to Li Man two years ago? A．She hated all school subjects including biology B．She failed biology selection twice and wanted to give up C．She won a big biology competition at school D．She argued with her biology teacher seriously 2. The underlined word “inspired” in Paragraph 2 means ______. A．discouraged B．surprised C．encouraged D．bored 3. What useful way did Li use to improve her biology? A．She only read storybooks in free time B．She kept a mistake notebook and asked teachers for help C．She stopped all after-school activities D．She copied others’ answers in competitions 4. Which of the following statements is WRONG? A．Li made great progress in biology later B．Li took part in a city biology competition C．Li solved all hard problems without thinking D．Li learned valuable lessons from her failures 5. What can we learn from Li Man’s story? A．Failures mean we should stop our dreams B．Courage to restart after failure is important C．Good grades come without any hard work D．Competitions are meaningless for students Passage 10 When we talk about inspiring people, different teenagers have different ideas. Some only admire pop stars or sports players for their fame and bright public performances. However, if we look deeper, we will find that every person who is worth admiring shares the same shining qualities: courage, devotion and perseverance. It is true that many famous stars look perfect on TV or online. But most teenagers pay no attention to the hard days behind their success. Before getting public praise, they practiced thousands of times, faced countless doubts and overcame plenty of difficulties. No bright achievement can come easily to anyone. What’s more, inspiring people do not only mean world-famous pioneers or super stars. Ordinary people around us can also light up our life and become our role models. A headteacher who stays late to help slow students, a community doctor who works hard on holidays, a volunteer who spends free time helping the old—all of them carry valuable spirit that we should learn from. Looking up to inspiring people is meaningful for middle school students. Their life stories teach us two important lessons. First, never be afraid of difficulties and temporary failures. Second, keep a lasting wish to improve ourselves every day. If we take these two lessons into our daily study and life, we will gradually become stronger and more responsible. One day, we may also become an inspiring person for people around us. 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。 1. What does the writer think of admiring inspiring people? A．It is a waste of time B．It has great meaning for teenagers C．It only works for famous stars D．It will bring lots of pressure 2. What does the underlined word “ordinary” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．well-known B．special C．common D．brave 3. What can we know about all inspiring people from Paragraph 2? A．They never meet any difficulties in life B．They get success without any practice C．They overcome difficulties to reach achievements D．They become famous in a very short time 4. Which opinion does the writer NOT agree with? A．Only famous people can be inspiring role models B．Hard work is necessary for every great success C．We should learn spirit from ordinary great people D．It’s normal to meet difficulties on our way forward 5. What is the best title for the passage? A．How to Become Famous Stars B．Inspiring People and Lessons We Learn C．The Way to Win Public Praise D．Difficulties in Teenagers’ Study Passage 11 Yang Chen-Ning, a world-famous physicist and Nobel Prize winner, passed away in Beijing on October 18,2025. He was a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a professor at Tsinghua University. Tsinghua University wrote about his death and described him as “immortal” for his influence on science and education will last forever. Born in 1922 in Hefei, Anhui Province, Yang moved to Beijing with his family in 1929. His university studies began at the National Southwestern Associated University in 1938, followed by a master’s degree from Tsinghua University in 1944. The next year, he went to the United States for further study, receiving a PhD from the University of Chicago in 1948. The year 1957 saw Yang and his partner Tsung-dao Lee win the Nobel Prize in Physics. Their discovery about how very small particles (粒子) behave changed scientists’ understanding of particle physics. Together with Robert Mills, Yang developed the “Yang-Mills theory (理论)”, which became a key part of the Standard Model explaining the basic forces of the universe (宇宙). From 1949 to 1966, Yang worked at Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study, then taught at the State University of New York until 1999. He returned to China often, serving as a visiting professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong since 1986 and helping build Tsinghua’s advanced studies program. He cared deeply for his country, developing science education and exchange between China and the United States. His first visit to China in 1971 encouraged many overseas Chinese researchers to return. He also raised money to support Chinese students studying abroad. Yang’s life was a legend that continues to inspire. His century-long journey of exploration and love for his nation left a bright mark on human history, showing how one person can shape the future through knowledge and hard work. 1. How old was Yang when he died? A．100. B．103. C．105. D．102. 2. Why did Tsinghua University call Yang “immortal”? A．Because he won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957. B．Because he helped build Tsinghua’s advanced studies program. C．Because his influence on science and education will last forever. D．Because he encouraged many overseas Chinese researchers to return. 3. What can we know about Yang’s 1971 visit? A．It was his second time back to China. B．It made him stop working in the US. C．It started his support for Chinese students. D．It played a role in China’s science development. 4. Put the events about Yang into the correct order according to the passage. a. Working at a Princeton institute.    b. Teaching at a New York university. c. Serving as a visiting professor in Hong Kong.    d. Studying for a PhD in Chicago. A．d-a-b-c B．a-d-b-c C．d-b-a-c D．a-b-d-c 5. What’s the passage mainly about? A．Yang’s Nobel Prize story. B．Yang’s life and great achievements. C．Yang’s education in U.S. D．Why Yang returned to China. Passage 12 People in our village made a living by planting fruit trees when I was very young. My grandmother always took me to the orchard (果园) on the nearby hill. At that time, people had to carry water from the river at the foot of the hill. Even though they worked hard, the fruit production (产量) was still low because of the water shortage. 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 our village. “Who are they?” I asked. “They are good men from our government,” my grandma replied. Before long, I moved to the 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 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 the water conservation project (水利工程) helped the villagers increase (增加) their fruit production with clean water in the river. We are grateful (感恩的) to those good men who did their best for the development of our countryside. Nowadays, people work hard to live in a big city. However, we should not forget where we are from. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1. What 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. What is the correct order of the things that happened? 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 water shortage, people started to build the water conservation project. A．②①④③ B．②④①③ C．①③④② D．①④③② 3. What can we infer (推断) from the text? 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 higher fruit production in the village. D．More people like to work in the countryside nowadays. 4. What is the writer’s attitude towards the men from the government? A．Worried. B．Doubtful. C．Disappointed. D．Thankful. 5. What can be the best title for the text? A．Who Were the Good Men? B．Why Do People Come Back? C．How Did People Improve a Village? D．What Does a Hometown Mean? 13 / 15乐思英语 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $