专题J903 Unit 3 Smart Learning（说明文）2026-2027学年人教版英语九年级上册（广东专用）

**基本信息** 以“Smart Learning”为核心话题，通过初阶到进阶的梯度设计，系统训练说明文阅读理解能力，融合语言能力与学习能力培养。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |初阶练手|6篇（主动学习方法等）|阅读理解选择题（细节/词义/主旨）|从基础概念（主动学习定义）到具体应用（小组学习/音乐辅助），构建认知基础| |进阶提升|6篇（数字工具/核心能力等）|阅读理解选择题（推理/结构/观点）|从单一方法到综合素养（语言价值/教育方式/工具利弊），形成“Smart Learning”完整认知体系|

单元话题精练 专题J903（说明文）单元话题 题型梯度特训（新教材人教版） Unit 3 Smart Learning 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 How to Become an Active Learner Are you an active learner or a passive one? Active learners take control of their own learning. They don’t just wait for teachers to give them answers. Instead, they ask questions, explore ideas, and connect new information to what they already know. Here are some tips to help you become an active learner. Tip 1: Ask Questions Active learners are curious. They don’t accept information without thinking about it. When you read a book or listen to a lecture, ask yourself: “What is the main idea? Why is this important? How does this connect to what I already know?” Asking questions helps you understand things more deeply. Tip 2: Use What You Learn Learning doesn’t stop when you leave the classroom. Active learners try to use what they have learned in real life. For example, if you learn a new English phrase, try to use it in a conversation. If you learn about science, try to observe it in the world around you. This helps you remember better. Tip 3: Review Regularly Many students wait until the night before a test to start reviewing. But active learners know that regular review is more effective. They spend a little time each day going over what they have learned. This helps information move from short-term memory to long-term memory. Tip 4: Learn from Mistakes Active learners are not afraid of making mistakes. They see mistakes as opportunities to improve. When they get something wrong, they ask: “Why did I make this mistake? What can I learn from it?” This positive attitude helps them grow. 1. According to the passage, what do active learners do instead of just waiting for answers? A．They ask questions and explore ideas. B．They repeat what the teacher says. C．They copy notes from classmates. D．They focus only on grades. 2. What does the underlined word “passive” in paragraph 1 most probably mean? A．Active and curious. B．Accepting without questioning. C．Hard-working and persistent. D．Creative and imaginative. 3. According to Tip 2, what should you do after learning something new? A．Take a long break. B．Try to use it in real life. C．Write it down ten times. D．Forget about it. 4. Why do active learners review their learning regularly? A．To get better grades in tests. B．To keep their teachers happy. C．To move information to long-term memory. D．To find mistakes in their notes. 5. What attitude do active learners have towards mistakes? A．They fear them. B．They see them as opportunities to improve. C．They try to hide them. D．They ignore them. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了如何成为一名主动学习者（active learner），并提供了四个具体建议：提问、运用所学知识、定期复习以及从错误中学习。 【详解】1. 根据第一段内容“Instead, they ask questions, explore ideas, and connect new information to what they already know.”可知，主动学习者不会被动等待答案，而是会提问并探索想法。 2. 第一段将“active learner”与“passive one”进行对比。主动学习者掌控学习、提出问题；反之，被动学习者则是不加质疑地接受信息或等待老师给出答案。选项B“Accepting without questioning.”符合被动学习者的特征。 3. 根据Tip 2中的内容“Active learners try to use what they have learned in real life.”可知，学习新知识后，应该在现实生活中尝试运用。 4. 根据Tip 3中的内容“This helps information move from short-term memory to long-term memory.”可知，定期复习是为了帮助信息从短期记忆转入长期记忆。 5. 根据Tip 4中的内容“They see mistakes as opportunities to improve.”可知，主动学习者不害怕犯错，而是将错误视为改进的机会。 Passage 2 Active learning has several common forms: group research, self-test, creating learning cards. A US education website collected data from over 5000 learners. It found that passive reading only keeps 18% of content in long-term memory; while group discussion helps learners keep nearly 50% of information. When you study alone, you may easily get distracted by mobile phones. In group learning, your partners’ study state pushes you to stay focused. Besides, different students have different thinking angles. One math problem may have 3 solving ways; your teammates can show methods you never think of. But group learning also has rules. You need to set clear small tasks before discussion. If everyone talks freely without targets, discussion will turn into casual chatting and waste time. You also need one person to record useful conclusions. After group discussion, everyone needs to finish individual practice to consolidate newly learnt knowledge. Group work cannot replace personal thinking. It is a useful supplement for smart learning. 1. What is the text mainly about? A．Disadvantages of self-study. B．Introduction of active group learning. C．Ways to avoid distraction. D．Different kinds of school activities. 2. How much content can people remember through passive reading? A．18%. B．30%. C．50%. D．82%. 3. Group learning can ________. A．stop you from having independent thought B．help you get more thinking angles C．make mobile phone distraction disappear completely D．cut down all your homework time 4. Which is the rule for effective group learning? A．Discuss without preset tasks. B．Record useful conclusions. C．Skip individual practice after discussion. D．Talk about daily hobbies freely. 5. What does the writer think of group learning? A．It can take the place of personal study. B．It is a good supplement to individual learning. C．It works better for top students only. D．It is useless for slow learners. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. B 【导语】本文主要介绍了主动学习的一种常见形式——小组学习。 【详解】1. 通读全文可知，文章核心围绕主动型小组学习展开，介绍其优势与开展规则。 2. 根据第一段“It found that passive reading only keeps 18% of content in long-term memory”可知，被动阅读只能保留18%的内容在长期记忆中。 3. 根据第二段“Besides, different students have different thinking angles.”可知，小组学习能提供不同的思考角度。 4. 根据第三段“You also need one person to record useful conclusions.”可知，记录有用的结论是有效小组学习的规则之一。 5. 根据文章最后一句“It is a useful supplement for smart learning.”可知，作者认为小组学习是个人学习的有益补充。 Passage 3 A Podcast About LearningHost: Hello, everyone! Welcome to today’s podcast. Our guest is Mr. Zhang, a language teacher and a life-long learner. He’s going to share some ideas for learning English effectively. Mr. Zhang: Thanks for having me! I think the first thing you need to do is to become an active learner. Host: What do you mean by that? Mr. Zhang: Well, many students think that learning English means studying grammar rules and memorizing vocabulary. But that’s only part of the story. To really learn a language, you need to use it. Host: How can students do that? Mr. Zhang: They can start by spending time using the language in fun ways. For example, they can watch English movies, listen to English songs, or chat with friends in English. The key is to enjoy the process. Host: I see. What about students who find it difficult to understand fast conversations? Mr. Zhang: That’s a common problem. I always tell my students to start simple. You can begin with videos for learners, and then move on to more difficult materials. The important thing is to take things step by step. Host: Do you have any other advice? Mr. Zhang: Yes. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. When I started learning English, I made a lot of mistakes. But each mistake taught me something new. I mean, you just have to keep going and build up. Host: That’s so true. Thank you for sharing these useful ideas, Mr. Zhang! 1. What is the main topic of this podcast? A．How to become a language teacher. B．How to learn English effectively. C．How to memorize vocabulary. D．How to understand fast conversations. 2. What does Mr. Zhang think is the first thing to do when learning English? A．Memorizing grammar rules. B．Becoming an active learner. C．Watching English movies. D．Learning from a teacher. 3. What does Mr. Zhang suggest for students who find it difficult to understand fast conversations? A．Give up and try something else. B．Start simple and take things step by step. C．Only listen to slow materials forever. D．Memorize more vocabulary first. 4. What did Mr. Zhang mean when he said “I mean, you just have to keep going and build up”? A．He had no idea what to say. B．He thought learning was easy. C．He believes in persistence and gradual progress. D．He wanted to change the topic. 5. What is the most important message from Mr. Zhang? A．Learning a language takes time and effort, but it is worth it. B．Only talented people can learn a language well. C．Mistakes should be avoided at all costs. D．Studying grammar is the only way to learn English. 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A 【导语】本文是一期播客访谈，主持人邀请语言教师张先生分享高效学习英语的方法。张先生提出要做主动学习者，在趣味场景中运用英语；听力困难要循序渐进；同时不要害怕犯错，坚持学习、不断积累。 【详解】1. 根据主持人开场白“Our guest is Mr. Zhang...He’s going to share some ideas for learning English effectively.”可知，本期播客的主题是关于如何有效地学习英语。 2. 根据Mr. Zhang所说的话“I think the first thing you need to do is to become an active learner.”可知，他认为学习英语首先要成为一名主动的学习者。 3. 针对听不懂快语速对话的问题，Mr. Zhang建议“I always tell my students to start simple...The important thing is to take things step by step.”，即从简单的开始，循序渐进。 4. 结合上下文，Mr. Zhang提到不要害怕犯错，每个错误都能学到新东西，“keep going”意为“坚持继续”，“build up”意为“积累进步”，这体现了他认为学习需要坚持和循序渐进的观点。 5. 通读全文，Mr. Zhang强调了主动学习、享受过程、循序渐进以及不怕犯错坚持到底的重要性。B项“只有天才才能学好”、C项“避免犯错”、D项“语法是唯一途径”均与文中观点相悖，A项概括了学习需要时间努力但值得坚持的核心思想，因此符合题意。 Passage 4 “How are you?” is a nice question. It’s a friendly way that people in the USA greet each other. But “How are you?” is also a very unusual question. It’s a question that often doesn’t need an answer. The person who asks “How are you?” hopes to hear the answer “Fine”, even if the person’s friend isn’t fine. The reason is that “How are you?” isn’t really a question and “Fine” isn’t really an answer. They are simply other ways of saying “Hello” or “Hi”. Sometimes, people don’t say exactly what they mean. For example, when someone asks “Do you agree?”, the other person might think, “No, I disagree. I think you’re wrong…” But it isn’t very polite to disagree so strongly, so the other person might say “I’m not sure.” It’s a nicer way to say that you don’t agree with someone. People don’t say exactly what they are thinking when they want to finish talking with other people. For example, many talks over the phone finish when one person says “I’ve to go now.” Often, the person who wants to hang up gives an excuse: “Someone’s at the door.” “Something is burning on the stove.” The excuses might be real, or not. Perhaps the person who wants to hang up simply doesn’t want to talk any more, but it isn’t polite to say that. The excuse is more polite, and it doesn’t hurt the other person. Whether they are greeting each other, talking about an idea, or finishing a talk, people don’t say exactly what they are thinking. It’s an important way that people try to be nice to each other, and it’s part of the game of language. 根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 1. When a person in America asks “How are you?”, he or she wants to hear “________”. A．How are you? B．Hello. C．I don’t know. D．Fine. 2. When a person disagrees with someone, it is polite to say “________”. A．You are wrong. I disagree. B．I’m not sure. C．I’m sure I disagree. D．I don’t agree with you. 3. A polite way to finish a talk is to say “________”. A．You have to go now. B．I want to hang up. C．I have to go now. D．I don’t want to talk any more. 4. When a person says “I’ve got to go now. Someone’s at the door.”, the person may be ________. A．giving an excuse B．hurting someone’s feelings C．talking to a person at the door D．going to another place 5. The rule of the game of language is probably ________. A．“Always say what you mean.” B．“Don’t disagree with people.” C．“Never say exactly what you’re thinking.” D．“Be polite.” 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了英语交际中的语言礼仪：人们在问候、表达不同意见、结束交谈时，常常不会直白说出内心想法，这是一种礼貌的语言方式。 【详解】1. 根据第一段“The person who asks ‘How are you?’ hopes to hear the answer ‘Fine’”，美国人问“How are you?”，希望听到的回答是Fine。 2. 根据第二段“But it isn’t very polite to disagree so strongly, so the other person might say ‘I’m not sure.’ It’s a nicer way to say that you don’t agree with someone.”，礼貌表达不认同的说法是“I’m not sure.”。 3. 根据第三段“many talks over the phone finish when one person says ‘I’ve to go now.’”，礼貌结束谈话可以说“I have to go now.”。 4. 根据第三段“Often, the person who wants to hang up gives an excuse: ‘Someone’s at the door.’”，说出这句话的人是在找借口。 5. 全文所有例子都围绕礼貌交际展开，结尾提到“It’s an important way that people try to be nice to each other”，语言交际的准则是待人有礼貌。 Passage 5 How can you remember a song for a long time? Why does your teacher use songs to teach you English? There is a reason for this. Scientists are studying something between music and remembering a foreign language, like English. “Singing could be a new way of learning, especially for a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things in a catchy (悦耳易记的) and relaxing way. For example, children can remember difficult words quickly when they are in a song,” said Dr. Karen Ludke. If children find it difficult to learn foreign languages, this new way may help. On her blog, Dr. Ludke wrote “A listen-and-repeat singing way can help to learn foreign languages and open the door for future study in this area.” Many language teachers know the importance of music and they often use it in teaching and learning. Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington, D．C．, likes using songs in teaching Chinese. She said, “I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids, we use English songs but teach them the Chinese lyrics (歌词). Not only does it work, but it is fun for children.” “Sometimes I think if I learned English that way when I was young, maybe I could speak English much better,” Hua Zhuying adds. Our brain likes music in learning languages, especially for remembering. If you are still having problems in learning a language, why not try singing it out? 1. Why does the writer ask questions in Paragraph 1? A．To tell a story. B．To give an example. C．To answer questions. D．To interest readers (读者). 2. What does the underlined word “they” refer to (指代) ? A．Children. B．Difficult words. C．Foreign languages. D．Scientists. 3. What do we know about Hua Zhuying? A．She is an English and music teacher in China. B．She spoke English much better when she was young. C．She teaches little children Chinese lyrics with English songs. D．She teaches Chinese in an English language school in Washington, 4. What can we learn from the text? A．Learning foreign languages can open the door for future. B．It’s helpful for children to learn foreign languages through music. C．Teachers should have some special ways to teach students. D．Music helps when we have problems in singing foreign songs. 5. What’s the best title of this passage? A．The Importance of Music B．A Great Foreign Language Teacher C．Learning Foreign Languages through Music D．How to Remember a Song for a Long Time 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. C 【导语】本文主要讲述了科学家研究发现唱歌有助于学习外语，语言教师如华竹颖也常将音乐用于教学，大脑在学习语言时喜爱音乐，建议学习语言有困难的人尝试唱出来。 【详解】1. 根据第一段开头“How can you remember a song for a long time? Why does your teacher use songs to teach you English?”可知，作者在文章开头提出两个问题，目的是为了引起读者的好奇心，吸引读者阅读兴趣。 2. 根据第二段画线词所在句子“children can remember difficult words quickly when they are in a song”可知，句意为“孩子们在歌曲中能迅速记住生僻词汇”。这里的they指代的是前文提到的被记住的对象，即“难记的单词”，因为单词被编入歌曲中才更容易被记住。 3. 根据第三段Hua Zhuying说的话“For little kids, we use English songs but teach them the Chinese lyrics”可知，她利用英文歌曲教小孩子中文歌词。选项C表述与此一致。 4. 通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了音乐和唱歌有助于学习外语，特别是对于孩子记忆单词有帮助。选项B“通过音乐学习外语对孩子有帮助”符合文意。 5. 本文主要介绍了科学家和老师如何利用音乐和歌曲来帮助学生学习外语，强调了音乐在外语学习中的作用。选项C“在音乐中学习外语”最能概括文章主旨。 Passage 6 Developing Good Learning Habits Do you want to become a better learner? Studies show that the first key to becoming a successful learner is to have a growth mindset. People with a growth mindset believe that they can get smarter if they work hard. They see mistakes as chances for learning, as mistakes teach us how to improve. Another important factor is how we use our learning materials. We should use them wisely. For example, instead of just reading a textbook once, we should take notes, ask questions, and review regularly. Wise use of materials can make a big difference in how much we remember. Many students have trouble learning because they don’t know how to manage their time. Successful learners often make study plans and stick to them. They break their study time into small pieces and take breaks when they need to. This helps them stay focused and avoid tiredness. Finally, good learners are not afraid to ask for help. When they meet difficulties, they turn to their teachers or classmates. They understand that asking questions is a sign of smart learning, not weakness. 1. What is the first key to becoming a successful learner according to the passage? A．Using learning materials wisely. B．Having a growth mindset. C．Making study plans. D．Asking for help. 2. How do people with a growth mindset view mistakes? A．As failures. B．As chances for learning. C．As something to avoid. D．As a sign of weakness. 3. What does the underlined phrase “have trouble” in paragraph 3 most probably mean? A．Have difficulty. B．Have fun. C．Have time. D．Have money. 4. According to the passage, why do successful learners make study plans? A．To finish homework quickly. B．To manage their time wisely. C．To get better grades. D．To avoid asking for help. 5. What is the best title for this passage? A．How to Use Learning Materials B．The Importance of Asking Questions C．How to Be a Better Learner D．Mistakes Are Not Bad 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了成为优秀学习者、养成良好学习习惯的四个关键方法，分别是拥有成长型思维、合理利用学习资料、科学管理学习时间以及主动寻求帮助。 【详解】1. 第一段明确指出：“Studies show that the first key to becoming a successful learner is to have a growth mindset.”，说明成为成功学习者的首要关键是拥有成长型思维，因此答案为B。 2. 第一段末尾提到：“They see mistakes as chances for learning, as mistakes teach us how to improve.”，说明拥有成长型思维的人将错误视为学习的机会，因此答案为B。 3. 第三段划线短语所在句“Many students have trouble learning because they don’t know how to manage their time.”，结合语境可知，很多学生不会管理时间，所以学习存在困难，“have trouble”意为“有困难”，与“have difficulty”同义，因此答案为A。 4. 第三段首句点明很多学生学习存在问题是因为不会管理时间，随后说明“Successful learners often make study plans and stick to them.”，可知优秀学习者制定学习计划是为了合理管理时间，因此答案为B。 5. 全文围绕如何成为更好的学习者展开，依次介绍了四种良好的学习方法，其余选项仅为文章局部内容，无法概括全文主旨，因此最佳标题为如何成为更好的学习者，答案为C。 Passage 7 ①People often talk about English as a global language. More than 350 million people around the world speak it as a first language and more than 400 million people speak it as a second language. Why has it become a global language? ②If you want to work in science or medicine, you need to learn English well. Lots of the latest developments and discoveries in these fields are often written in English. With a good command (掌握) of English, you can read them in journals (期刊) and research reports. ③People often call English the international language of business, and it is increasingly true. Many of the best MBA programs are taught in English. So speaking it well can put you in a position to get the best training. Most international companies will require you to speak fluent English if you want to get a job in them. ④As writers or journalists, even if you’re writing your articles or doing interviews in your own language, with good English you can get background materials from newspapers and magazines from around the world. If you speak fluent English, you won’t need translators and can work faster with English information sources. ⑤If you want a job in travel, English is so important. As the international language of aviation (航空业) , English is a must. Even if you’re not up in the air, speaking English well will make sure you’re able to communicate with customers all over the world. ⑥With lots of English materials on the internet and so many English speakers around the world to practice with, there’s never been a better time to start learning English. Pick up a good book, learn a few words, and take your first step towards becoming one of nearly 1.5 billion English speakers in the world. 1. How many people speak English as their mother language? A．Over 350 million. B．Over 400 million. C．About 780 million. D．About 800 million. 2. What does the underlined phrase “these fields” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Business and travel. B．Science and medicine. C．The internet and technology. D．Education and communication. 3. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A．Journalists and writers can work as translators. B．Journalists and writers should write articles in English. C．English is a helpful skill for journalists and writers. D．Journalists and writers are always more efficient than others. 4. Which paragraphs are the reasons why English is a global language? A．①②③ B．②③④ C．③④⑤ D．②③④⑤ 5. In which unit of a textbook can the text be found? A．Unit 1 Getting Close to Nature B．Unit 2 The Changing World C．Unit 3 Customs and Festivals D．Unit 4 Languages Around the World 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. D 【导语】本文是说明文，首先点明英语是全球通用语言，随后分别从科研医学、国际贸易、新闻写作、航空旅游多个领域，阐述学好英语的现实意义，以此解释英语成为全球性语言的缘由，最后鼓励人们把握时机学习英语。 【详解】1. 根据第一段第二句“More than 350 million people around the world speak it as a first language”可知，全球有超过3.5亿人将英语作为第一语言（即母语）。 2. 根据第二段首句“If you want to work in science or medicine...Lots of the latest developments and discoveries in these fields...”可知，“these fields”指代前文提到的“science or medicine”（科学和医学）。 3. 第四段主要讲述了作家或记者利用英语获取全球背景资料、无需翻译且能提高工作效率，说明英语对于记者和作家是一项有用的技能。 4. 第一段引出英语为何成为全球语言的问题；第二段（科学医学）、第三段（商业）、第四段（新闻写作）、第五段（旅游航空）分别从不同领域阐述了原因；第六段为总结和建议。因此②③④⑤段是原因部分。 5. 全文围绕英语作为全球语言的地位、在各领域的应用以及学习英语的重要性展开，最符合“世界语言（Languages Around the World）”这一教材单元主题。 Passage 8 In your school, are you allowed to choose the subjects you want to learn? Of course, the answer is “No” in China. In America there is a school trying something new. At a high school in Florida, students will be able to choose their own classes. We all know that some students are better at some subjects than others. Some students plan to go on to college, while others don’t. At this school students are able to find subjects they are interested in, and possibly even find the field (领域) they would like to go into after school. They are allowed to choose a subject like biology, math, a foreign language, or study skills like computer or car repair (修理). Some people think this is a good idea, because it helps students think about what they want to do in the future, and the school helps to give them the knowledge and skills needed to get there. They say that giving the students the chance to choose their own classes makes high school more interesting. Others disagree. They think that fourteen-year-old teenagers are too young to know what they want to do in the future. What do you think? Would you like to be able to choose your own classes? Many useful changes have been made in education, but seeing the differences in each student is also important. How can we help each student become a better student? 1. What are students at a high school in Florida allowed to do? A．To learn how to make a computer or a car. B．To find a part-time job they would like to do. C．To go on to college without taking big exams. D．To choose a subject that they are interested in. 2. In which part of the magazine could we read the passage? A．Education. B．Culture. C．Science. D．Nature. 3. Why don’t some people agree students should choose their own classes? A．Because they think some students care little about their own future. B．Because they think some students are too nervous to make a right decision. C．Because they think some students shouldn’t be a repair worker in the future. D．Because they think some students are too young to know what they want to do. 4. What can we get from the passage? A．The writer thinks it’s not important to see the differences in each student. B．All the high schools in Florida allow students to choose their own classes. C．All people agree choosing their own classes can help them find their own possibilities. D．The school in Florida helps students by giving the knowledge and skills they will need. 5. What would be the best title for the passage? A．To Improve Learning Skills B．The History of Education C．A New Way of Education D．To Praise Our Education 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. C 【导语】本文围绕美国佛罗里达州一所高中试点自主选课模式展开，介绍选课范围，分别阐述支持者与反对者两种不同观点，文末提出教育改革需要关注学生个体差异，因材施教。 【详解】1. 根据第二段“At a high school in Florida, students will be able to choose their own classes.”以及“students are able to find subjects they are interested in”可知，佛罗里达这所高中的学生被允许选择他们感兴趣的科目。 2. 通读全文可知，文章主要讨论了学校课程设置、学生选课以及教育方式的变化，属于教育类话题，因此最可能出现在杂志的“教育”板块。 3. 根据第三段“Others disagree. They think that fourteen-year-old teenagers are too young to know what they want to do in the future.”可知，反对者认为学生太小，不知道未来想做什么。 4. 第三段“the school helps to give them the knowledge and skills needed to get there”与D表述一致。 5. 文章主要介绍了佛罗里达一所高中让学生自主选课这一新的教育尝试，并讨论了不同人士对此的看法，核心是关于一种新的教育方式。 Passage 9 How can you remember a song for a long time? Why does your teacher use songs to teach you English? There is a scientific reason for this. Researchers (研究者) are studying the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. “Singing could be a new way of learning, especially for a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things in a catchy (易记的) and relaxing way. For example, children can remember difficult words quickly when they are in a song,” said Dr. Karen Ludke. If children find it difficult to learn foreign languages, this new way may help. On her blog (博客), Dr. Ludke wrote, “A listen-and-repeat singing way can help to learn foreign languages and open the door for future research in this area.” Many language teachers know the importance of music and they often use it in teaching and learning. Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington, D．C．, likes using songs in teaching Chinese. She said, “I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids, we usually use English songs but teach them the Chinese lyrics. Not only does it work, but it is fun for children. Sometimes I think if I learned English that way when I was young, maybe I could speak English much better.” Our brain likes music in learning languages, especially for remembering. If you are still having problems in learning a language, why not try singing it out? 1. Who likes using songs in teaching Chinese according to the passage? A．A researcher. B．Dr. Karen Ludke. C．Hua Zhuying. D．The writer. 2. Why can singing help people learn foreign languages? A．Because singing makes people happy. B．Because people can learn languages from the lyrics. C．Because it’s easier for the brain to remember things in this way. D．Because singing songs is very popular all around the world. 3. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．English songs. B．Little kids. C．Languages. D．Chinese lyrics. 4. What would be the best structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 5. What does the writer mean at the end of the passage? A．Teachers don’t like music in class. B．Children find it difficult to learn foreign languages. C．English can open the door for future research in the area. D．You can try singing it out if you have problems in learning a language. 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. D 【导语】本文围绕音乐辅助外语学习展开，先以生活现象引入话题，借助科研结论说明音乐便于大脑记忆语言，再结合教师教学实例佐证，文末推荐大家用唱歌的方式攻克语言学习难题。 【详解】1. 由文章第三段“Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington, D.C., likes using songs in teaching Chinese.”可知，华盛顿一所中文学校的老师华竹颖喜欢用歌曲教中文。 2. 由第二段“The brain likes to remember things in a catchy (易记的) and relaxing way.”可知，大脑喜欢以顺口轻松的方式记忆事物，唱歌刚好适配这种记忆模式。 3. 由第三段“we usually use English songs but teach them the Chinese lyrics”可知，句子前半句提到英文歌曲，后半句表示教“他们”中文歌词。此处them指代前文的 little kids（小孩子）。 4. 第①段：总起，抛出问题，点明用歌曲学语言有科学依据（总）；第②段：科研角度，讲音乐帮助记忆语言的科学原理；第③段：教学实例，老师使用歌曲教学的真实案例（②③为分述）；第④段：总结全文，建议大家尝试唱歌学语言（总）。故文章结构为“总—分—总”，对应A选项结构。 5. 由文章末尾“If you are still having problems in learning a language, why not try singing it out?”可知，如果你学习语言依旧有困难，不妨试着唱出来。D选项和结尾建议完全匹配。 Passage 10 Three Key Abilities for Smart Learners Many Grade Nine students hope to achieve smart learning and get satisfying grades without meaningless overtime study. However, lots of students hold wrong opinions about efficient study. They believe smart learning is only suitable for top students, while ordinary learners can only rely on endless mechanical exercises. This idea is completely wrong. Smart learning is a practical skill that every teenager can master through deliberate training. Smart learning never equals laziness or taking shortcuts. It is built on three essential core abilities. First, strong self-discipline. Smart learners can stick to their daily study plans and refuse to put off learning tasks until the last minute. Second, regular self-reflection. They regularly look back on their mistakes, analyze the root causes and fix their knowledge weaknesses in time. Third, independent thinking. Before turning to digital tools or asking others for help, they will try their best to solve problems by themselves. We are in a critical period to form lifelong learning habits. Instead of complaining about heavy homework and difficult knowledge points, we should spend time improving our learning methods. Once we master the skills of smart learning, we will not only get better exam scores, but also gain a lifelong learning ability that can benefit us in high school, university and future work. 1. What opinion does the writer hold about smart learning? A．It means being lazy and seeking shortcuts. B．It is a learnable skill for every student. C．It only works well for top excellent students. D．It requires no self-management or self-control. 2. What does the underlined word “deliberate” in Paragraph 1 mean in Chinese? A．刻意的；有计划的 B．随意的 C．被动的 D．快速的 3. Which ability is necessary for smart learners? A．Putting off all learning tasks constantly. B．Giving up thinking when meeting hard problems. C．Strong self-discipline to stick to study plans. D．Copying others’ ideas to finish homework. 4. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Long study hours are the only way to get good grades. B．Smart learning ability can benefit students for a whole life. C．Students should complain about heavy homework every day. D．Ordinary students can never master efficient learning skills. 5. What is the writer’s purpose of writing the passage? A．To explain what smart learning is and introduce its three core abilities. B．To advise students to extend their daily study time. C．To introduce different types of AI learning software. D．To list the disadvantages of traditional mechanical study. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 【导语】本文介绍了高效学习，纠正了大家对高效学习的错误认知，讲解了高效学习者必备的三项核心能力，并点明掌握这项技能会让人终身受益。 【详解】1. 第一段指出“Smart learning is a practical skill that every teenager can master through deliberate training.”，结合前文提到聪明学习不是优等生的专利，而是可以通过训练掌握的技能，说明这种训练是“有计划的、刻意的”，因此“deliberate”意为“刻意的；有计划的”。 2. 原文第一段提到“Smart learning is a practical skill that every teenager can master through deliberate training.”，说明了deliberate在这里指有计划、刻意地进行训练，含义是刻意的；有计划的。 3. 原文第二段提到“First, strong self-discipline. Smart learners can stick to their daily study plans and refuse to put off learning tasks until the last minute.”，说明了自律、坚持学习计划是高效学习者必备的能力。 4. 原文第三段提到“Once we master the skills of smart learning, we will not only get better exam scores, but also gain a lifelong learning ability that can benefit us in high school, university and future work.”，说明了高效学习能力能让学生终身受益。 5. 原文第二段提到“It is built on three essential core abilities.”，说明了作者写作目的是解释什么是高效学习，并介绍它的三项核心能力。 Passage 11 Digital Learning Tools: Advantages and Hidden Risks Nowadays, digital learning tools including AI exercise systems, online courses and learning apps are widely used in middle schools. These high-tech products provide strong support for smart learning, yet they will become obstacles if students fail to use them properly. On the positive side, online resources break the limits of classroom time and space. If students fail to follow teachers’ ideas in class, they can replay teaching videos anytime to fill knowledge gaps. AI tools can mark exercises instantly and point out personal weak points, so students do not have to wait for teachers’ correction for days. Besides, searching learning materials online is much faster than looking through thick books in libraries. However, many teenagers cannot control themselves when using electronic tools. Once they meet challenging questions, they search for standard answers at once and give up independent thinking. Some students get distracted by short videos or games while studying online, wasting plenty of planned study time. Long-term over-reliance on digital tools will slowly weaken students’ ability to memorize knowledge and solve problems on their own. Technology itself is neither good nor bad. The decisive factor is students’ using habits. As long as we treat digital tools as helpful assistants and keep independent thinking as the core of study, they will become powerful helpers for smart learning. 1. What is one advantage of digital learning tools? A．Students can copy standard answers without thinking B．Students can get learning resources conveniently at any time C．They make students lose the ability to memorize knowledge D．They take up all students’ spare time for entertainment 2. What does the underlined word “weaken” in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese? A．增强 B．削弱 C．训练 D．展示 3. What bad result will over-dependence on digital tools cause? A．Students will think more independently B．Students’ ability to memorize and solve problems will drop C．Students can find their weak points quickly and easily D．Students will never meet difficult learning problems 4. Which sentence is TRUE according to the passage? A．Every student can control themselves well when using digital tools B．Digital learning tools are completely bad for students’ study C．The way students use technology decides its influence on learning D．Online courses can completely replace in-class teaching at school 5. What is the best title for this passage? A．Advantages and hidden risks of digital learning tools B．Advice on staying away from all electronic products C．Methods to stop using AI tools during study D．The advantages of traditional classroom learning 【答案】1. B 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，讨论了数字化学习工具在教育中的双重作用：既可以作为有用的伙伴提供个性化辅导，也可能因过度依赖而削弱学生记忆知识、自主解决问题的能力，强调应将其作为引导而非替代大脑的工具。 【详解】1. 根据第二段“online resources break limits of time and space”及“searching materials online is much faster”可知，数字化学习工具优势：随时随地便捷获取学习资源。 2. 根据第三段“Long-term over-reliance on digital tools will slowly weaken students’ ability to memorize knowledge and solve problems on their own.”过度依赖数字化学习工具会削弱记忆与解题能力，weaken意为 “削弱”。 3. 根据第三段“Long-term over-reliance on digital tools will slowly weaken students’ ability to memorize knowledge and solve problems on their own.”可知，过度依赖工具会降低学生独立记忆、自主解题的能力。 4. 根据第四段“Technology itself is neither good nor bad. The decisive factor is students’ using habits.”可知，科技无好坏，使用方式决定它对学习的影响。 5. 根据第四段“Technology itself is neither good nor bad. The decisive factor is students’ using habits. As long as we treat digital tools as helpful assistants and keep independent thinking as the core of study, they will become powerful helpers for smart learning.”可知，全文辩证分析数字化学习工具的两面性。 Passage 12 What Is Real Smart Learning? Nowadays, many students mix up smart learning with using search engines to copy answers or relying on learning apps to finish homework quickly. This misunderstanding makes them ignore the true meaning of efficient study. Smart learning does not mean being lazy or finding shortcuts. It focuses on clear goal-setting, active independent thinking and regular self-reflection. Smart learners will sort out their weak knowledge points every morning and put most energy into difficult parts instead of repeating simple exercises again and again. This way stops them from wasting time on what they have already mastered. Summarization and periodic review are two necessary habits for smart learning. After finishing a unit or a test, they will organize knowledge into mind maps and record all mistakes in error notebooks. Timely review helps shift short-term memory into long-term memory, so knowledge will not fade away easily. Digital learning tools are only auxiliary helpers rather than substitutes for our brains. When meeting difficult problems, smart learners will try to work them out on their own first. They use online courses to make up for class knowledge gaps or collect learning materials, but never depend fully on electronic products. In short, smart learning turns blind, long-hour hard work into targeted, thoughtful study. It helps students gain better results with less useless effort. 1. What does the underlined word “auxiliary” in Paragraph 4 mean in Chinese? A．核心的 B．辅助的 C．无用的 D．唯一的 2. What is the core of smart learning according to the passage? A．Copying answers from the Internet. B．Doing endless simple exercises every day. C．Clear goals, independent thinking and self-reflection. D．Spending as much time as possible on study. 3. How do smart learners keep knowledge lasting in their minds? A．Repeat easy exercises for hours. B．Summarize knowledge and review regularly. C．Search for answers online directly. D．Only learn simple knowledge and avoid difficulties. 4. Which statement is TRUE according to the text? A．Smart learning equals finishing homework with digital tools. B．Smart learners spend most time on knowledge they already know. C．Digital tools can’t take the place of students’ own thinking. D．Review will make students forget knowledge more quickly. 5. What is the main idea of the Passage? A．The real meaning and key habits of smart learning. B．Different kinds of popular learning apps for students. C．Disadvantages of spending long hours on schoolwork. D．How to use online tools to finish homework fast. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. A 【导语】本文介绍了什么是真正的高效学习，纠正了学生把高效学习等同于依靠网络抄答案的误区，讲解了高效学习的核心内容、必备习惯以及数字工具的定位。 【详解】1. 原文第四段划线词所在句为“Digital learning tools are only auxiliary helpers rather than substitutes for our brains.”，结合后文“smart learners will try to work them out on their own first...never depend fully on electronic products”，说明大脑会优先自己思考解决问题，在线课程仅起协助作用，说明数字学习工具只是“辅助”工具，不能替代大脑思考，因此“auxiliary”意为“辅助的”。 2. 原文第二段提到“It focuses on clear goal-setting, active independent thinking and regular self-reflection.”，说明了高效学习的核心是明确目标、独立思考和自我反思。 3. 原文第三段提到“Summarization and periodic review are two necessary habits for smart learning.”以及“Timely review helps shift short-term memory into long-term memory, so knowledge will not fade away easily.”，说明了总结知识、定期复习能让知识长久记忆。 4. 原文第四段提到“Digital learning tools are only auxiliary helpers rather than substitutes for our brains.”，说明了电子工具不能代替学生自身的思考。 5. 全文围绕“什么是真正的高效学习”展开，介绍了它的真正内涵与关键习惯。 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J903（说明文）单元话题 题型梯度特训（新教材人教版） Unit 3 Smart Learning 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 How to Become an Active Learner Are you an active learner or a passive one? Active learners take control of their own learning. They don’t just wait for teachers to give them answers. Instead, they ask questions, explore ideas, and connect new information to what they already know. Here are some tips to help you become an active learner. Tip 1: Ask Questions Active learners are curious. They don’t accept information without thinking about it. When you read a book or listen to a lecture, ask yourself: “What is the main idea? Why is this important? How does this connect to what I already know?” Asking questions helps you understand things more deeply. Tip 2: Use What You Learn Learning doesn’t stop when you leave the classroom. Active learners try to use what they have learned in real life. For example, if you learn a new English phrase, try to use it in a conversation. If you learn about science, try to observe it in the world around you. This helps you remember better. Tip 3: Review Regularly Many students wait until the night before a test to start reviewing. But active learners know that regular review is more effective. They spend a little time each day going over what they have learned. This helps information move from short-term memory to long-term memory. Tip 4: Learn from Mistakes Active learners are not afraid of making mistakes. They see mistakes as opportunities to improve. When they get something wrong, they ask: “Why did I make this mistake? What can I learn from it?” This positive attitude helps them grow. 1. According to the passage, what do active learners do instead of just waiting for answers? A．They ask questions and explore ideas. B．They repeat what the teacher says. C．They copy notes from classmates. D．They focus only on grades. 2. What does the underlined word “passive” in paragraph 1 most probably mean? A．Active and curious. B．Accepting without questioning. C．Hard-working and persistent. D．Creative and imaginative. 3. According to Tip 2, what should you do after learning something new? A．Take a long break. B．Try to use it in real life. C．Write it down ten times. D．Forget about it. 4. Why do active learners review their learning regularly? A．To get better grades in tests. B．To keep their teachers happy. C．To move information to long-term memory. D．To find mistakes in their notes. 5. What attitude do active learners have towards mistakes? A．They fear them. B．They see them as opportunities to improve. C．They try to hide them. D．They ignore them. Passage 2 Active learning has several common forms: group research, self-test, creating learning cards. A US education website collected data from over 5000 learners. It found that passive reading only keeps 18% of content in long-term memory; while group discussion helps learners keep nearly 50% of information. When you study alone, you may easily get distracted by mobile phones. In group learning, your partners’ study state pushes you to stay focused. Besides, different students have different thinking angles. One math problem may have 3 solving ways; your teammates can show methods you never think of. But group learning also has rules. You need to set clear small tasks before discussion. If everyone talks freely without targets, discussion will turn into casual chatting and waste time. You also need one person to record useful conclusions. After group discussion, everyone needs to finish individual practice to consolidate newly learnt knowledge. Group work cannot replace personal thinking. It is a useful supplement for smart learning. 1. What is the text mainly about? A．Disadvantages of self-study. B．Introduction of active group learning. C．Ways to avoid distraction. D．Different kinds of school activities. 2. How much content can people remember through passive reading? A．18%. B．30%. C．50%. D．82%. 3. Group learning can ________. A．stop you from having independent thought B．help you get more thinking angles C．make mobile phone distraction disappear completely D．cut down all your homework time 4. Which is the rule for effective group learning? A．Discuss without preset tasks. B．Record useful conclusions. C．Skip individual practice after discussion. D．Talk about daily hobbies freely. 5. What does the writer think of group learning? A．It can take the place of personal study. B．It is a good supplement to individual learning. C．It works better for top students only. D．It is useless for slow learners. Passage 3 A Podcast About LearningHost: Hello, everyone! Welcome to today’s podcast. Our guest is Mr. Zhang, a language teacher and a life-long learner. He’s going to share some ideas for learning English effectively. Mr. Zhang: Thanks for having me! I think the first thing you need to do is to become an active learner. Host: What do you mean by that? Mr. Zhang: Well, many students think that learning English means studying grammar rules and memorizing vocabulary. But that’s only part of the story. To really learn a language, you need to use it. Host: How can students do that? Mr. Zhang: They can start by spending time using the language in fun ways. For example, they can watch English movies, listen to English songs, or chat with friends in English. The key is to enjoy the process. Host: I see. What about students who find it difficult to understand fast conversations? Mr. Zhang: That’s a common problem. I always tell my students to start simple. You can begin with videos for learners, and then move on to more difficult materials. The important thing is to take things step by step. Host: Do you have any other advice? Mr. Zhang: Yes. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. When I started learning English, I made a lot of mistakes. But each mistake taught me something new. I mean, you just have to keep going and build up. Host: That’s so true. Thank you for sharing these useful ideas, Mr. Zhang! 1. What is the main topic of this podcast? A．How to become a language teacher. B．How to learn English effectively. C．How to memorize vocabulary. D．How to understand fast conversations. 2. What does Mr. Zhang think is the first thing to do when learning English? A．Memorizing grammar rules. B．Becoming an active learner. C．Watching English movies. D．Learning from a teacher. 3. What does Mr. Zhang suggest for students who find it difficult to understand fast conversations? A．Give up and try something else. B．Start simple and take things step by step. C．Only listen to slow materials forever. D．Memorize more vocabulary first. 4. What did Mr. Zhang mean when he said “I mean, you just have to keep going and build up”? A．He had no idea what to say. B．He thought learning was easy. C．He believes in persistence and gradual progress. D．He wanted to change the topic. 5. What is the most important message from Mr. Zhang? A．Learning a language takes time and effort, but it is worth it. B．Only talented people can learn a language well. C．Mistakes should be avoided at all costs. D．Studying grammar is the only way to learn English. Passage 4 “How are you?” is a nice question. It’s a friendly way that people in the USA greet each other. But “How are you?” is also a very unusual question. It’s a question that often doesn’t need an answer. The person who asks “How are you?” hopes to hear the answer “Fine”, even if the person’s friend isn’t fine. The reason is that “How are you?” isn’t really a question and “Fine” isn’t really an answer. They are simply other ways of saying “Hello” or “Hi”. Sometimes, people don’t say exactly what they mean. For example, when someone asks “Do you agree?”, the other person might think, “No, I disagree. I think you’re wrong…” But it isn’t very polite to disagree so strongly, so the other person might say “I’m not sure.” It’s a nicer way to say that you don’t agree with someone. People don’t say exactly what they are thinking when they want to finish talking with other people. For example, many talks over the phone finish when one person says “I’ve to go now.” Often, the person who wants to hang up gives an excuse: “Someone’s at the door.” “Something is burning on the stove.” The excuses might be real, or not. Perhaps the person who wants to hang up simply doesn’t want to talk any more, but it isn’t polite to say that. The excuse is more polite, and it doesn’t hurt the other person. Whether they are greeting each other, talking about an idea, or finishing a talk, people don’t say exactly what they are thinking. It’s an important way that people try to be nice to each other, and it’s part of the game of language. 1. When a person in America asks “How are you?”, he or she wants to hear “________”. A．How are you? B．Hello. C．I don’t know. D．Fine. 2. When a person disagrees with someone, it is polite to say “________”. A．You are wrong. I disagree. B．I’m not sure. C．I’m sure I disagree. D．I don’t agree with you. 3. A polite way to finish a talk is to say “________”. A．You have to go now. B．I want to hang up. C．I have to go now. D．I don’t want to talk any more. 4. When a person says “I’ve got to go now. Someone’s at the door.”, the person may be ________. A．giving an excuse B．hurting someone’s feelings C．talking to a person at the door D．going to another place 5. The rule of the game of language is probably ________. A．“Always say what you mean.” B．“Don’t disagree with people.” C．“Never say exactly what you’re thinking.” D．“Be polite.” Passage 5 How can you remember a song for a long time? Why does your teacher use songs to teach you English? There is a reason for this. Scientists are studying something between music and remembering a foreign language, like English. “Singing could be a new way of learning, especially for a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things in a catchy (悦耳易记的) and relaxing way. For example, children can remember difficult words quickly when they are in a song,” said Dr. Karen Ludke. If children find it difficult to learn foreign languages, this new way may help. On her blog, Dr. Ludke wrote “A listen-and-repeat singing way can help to learn foreign languages and open the door for future study in this area.” Many language teachers know the importance of music and they often use it in teaching and learning. Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington, D．C．, likes using songs in teaching Chinese. She said, “I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids, we use English songs but teach them the Chinese lyrics (歌词). Not only does it work, but it is fun for children.” “Sometimes I think if I learned English that way when I was young, maybe I could speak English much better,” Hua Zhuying adds. Our brain likes music in learning languages, especially for remembering. If you are still having problems in learning a language, why not try singing it out? 1. Why does the writer ask questions in Paragraph 1? A．To tell a story. B．To give an example. C．To answer questions. D．To interest readers (读者). 2. What does the underlined word “they” refer to (指代) ? A．Children. B．Difficult words. C．Foreign languages. D．Scientists. 3. What do we know about Hua Zhuying? A．She is an English and music teacher in China. B．She spoke English much better when she was young. C．She teaches little children Chinese lyrics with English songs. D．She teaches Chinese in an English language school in Washington, 4. What can we learn from the text? A．Learning foreign languages can open the door for future. B．It’s helpful for children to learn foreign languages through music. C．Teachers should have some special ways to teach students. D．Music helps when we have problems in singing foreign songs. 5. What’s the best title of this passage? A．The Importance of Music B．A Great Foreign Language Teacher C．Learning Foreign Languages through Music D．How to Remember a Song for a Long Time Passage 6 Developing Good Learning Habits Do you want to become a better learner? Studies show that the first key to becoming a successful learner is to have a growth mindset. People with a growth mindset believe that they can get smarter if they work hard. They see mistakes as chances for learning, as mistakes teach us how to improve. Another important factor is how we use our learning materials. We should use them wisely. For example, instead of just reading a textbook once, we should take notes, ask questions, and review regularly. Wise use of materials can make a big difference in how much we remember. Many students have trouble learning because they don’t know how to manage their time. Successful learners often make study plans and stick to them. They break their study time into small pieces and take breaks when they need to. This helps them stay focused and avoid tiredness. Finally, good learners are not afraid to ask for help. When they meet difficulties, they turn to their teachers or classmates. They understand that asking questions is a sign of smart learning, not weakness. 1. What is the first key to becoming a successful learner according to the passage? A．Using learning materials wisely. B．Having a growth mindset. C．Making study plans. D．Asking for help. 2. How do people with a growth mindset view mistakes? A．As failures. B．As chances for learning. C．As something to avoid. D．As a sign of weakness. 3. What does the underlined phrase “have trouble” in paragraph 3 most probably mean? A．Have difficulty. B．Have fun. C．Have time. D．Have money. 4. According to the passage, why do successful learners make study plans? A．To finish homework quickly. B．To manage their time wisely. C．To get better grades. D．To avoid asking for help. 5. What is the best title for this passage? A．How to Use Learning Materials B．The Importance of Asking Questions C．How to Be a Better Learner D．Mistakes Are Not Bad Passage 7 ①People often talk about English as a global language. More than 350 million people around the world speak it as a first language and more than 400 million people speak it as a second language. Why has it become a global language? ②If you want to work in science or medicine, you need to learn English well. Lots of the latest developments and discoveries in these fields are often written in English. With a good command (掌握) of English, you can read them in journals (期刊) and research reports. ③People often call English the international language of business, and it is increasingly true. Many of the best MBA programs are taught in English. So speaking it well can put you in a position to get the best training. Most international companies will require you to speak fluent English if you want to get a job in them. ④As writers or journalists, even if you’re writing your articles or doing interviews in your own language, with good English you can get background materials from newspapers and magazines from around the world. If you speak fluent English, you won’t need translators and can work faster with English information sources. ⑤If you want a job in travel, English is so important. As the international language of aviation (航空业) , English is a must. Even if you’re not up in the air, speaking English well will make sure you’re able to communicate with customers all over the world. ⑥With lots of English materials on the internet and so many English speakers around the world to practice with, there’s never been a better time to start learning English. Pick up a good book, learn a few words, and take your first step towards becoming one of nearly 1.5 billion English speakers in the world. 1. How many people speak English as their mother language? A．Over 350 million. B．Over 400 million. C．About 780 million. D．About 800 million. 2. What does the underlined phrase “these fields” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Business and travel. B．Science and medicine. C．The internet and technology. D．Education and communication. 3. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A．Journalists and writers can work as translators. B．Journalists and writers should write articles in English. C．English is a helpful skill for journalists and writers. D．Journalists and writers are always more efficient than others. 4. Which paragraphs are the reasons why English is a global language? A．①②③ B．②③④ C．③④⑤ D．②③④⑤ 5. In which unit of a textbook can the text be found? A．Unit 1 Getting Close to Nature B．Unit 2 The Changing World C．Unit 3 Customs and Festivals D．Unit 4 Languages Around the World Passage 8 In your school, are you allowed to choose the subjects you want to learn? Of course, the answer is “No” in China. In America there is a school trying something new. At a high school in Florida, students will be able to choose their own classes. We all know that some students are better at some subjects than others. Some students plan to go on to college, while others don’t. At this school students are able to find subjects they are interested in, and possibly even find the field (领域) they would like to go into after school. They are allowed to choose a subject like biology, math, a foreign language, or study skills like computer or car repair (修理). Some people think this is a good idea, because it helps students think about what they want to do in the future, and the school helps to give them the knowledge and skills needed to get there. They say that giving the students the chance to choose their own classes makes high school more interesting. Others disagree. They think that fourteen-year-old teenagers are too young to know what they want to do in the future. What do you think? Would you like to be able to choose your own classes? Many useful changes have been made in education, but seeing the differences in each student is also important. How can we help each student become a better student? 1. What are students at a high school in Florida allowed to do? A．To learn how to make a computer or a car. B．To find a part-time job they would like to do. C．To go on to college without taking big exams. D．To choose a subject that they are interested in. 2. In which part of the magazine could we read the passage? A．Education. B．Culture. C．Science. D．Nature. 3. Why don’t some people agree students should choose their own classes? A．Because they think some students care little about their own future. B．Because they think some students are too nervous to make a right decision. C．Because they think some students shouldn’t be a repair worker in the future. D．Because they think some students are too young to know what they want to do. 4. What can we get from the passage? A．The writer thinks it’s not important to see the differences in each student. B．All the high schools in Florida allow students to choose their own classes. C．All people agree choosing their own classes can help them find their own possibilities. D．The school in Florida helps students by giving the knowledge and skills they will need. 5. What would be the best title for the passage? A．To Improve Learning Skills B．The History of Education C．A New Way of Education D．To Praise Our Education Passage 9 How can you remember a song for a long time? Why does your teacher use songs to teach you English? There is a scientific reason for this. Researchers (研究者) are studying the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. “Singing could be a new way of learning, especially for a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things in a catchy (易记的) and relaxing way. For example, children can remember difficult words quickly when they are in a song,” said Dr. Karen Ludke. If children find it difficult to learn foreign languages, this new way may help. On her blog (博客), Dr. Ludke wrote, “A listen-and-repeat singing way can help to learn foreign languages and open the door for future research in this area.” Many language teachers know the importance of music and they often use it in teaching and learning. Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington, D．C．, likes using songs in teaching Chinese. She said, “I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids, we usually use English songs but teach them the Chinese lyrics. Not only does it work, but it is fun for children. Sometimes I think if I learned English that way when I was young, maybe I could speak English much better.” Our brain likes music in learning languages, especially for remembering. If you are still having problems in learning a language, why not try singing it out? 1. Who likes using songs in teaching Chinese according to the passage? A．A researcher. B．Dr. Karen Ludke. C．Hua Zhuying. D．The writer. 2. Why can singing help people learn foreign languages? A．Because singing makes people happy. B．Because people can learn languages from the lyrics. C．Because it’s easier for the brain to remember things in this way. D．Because singing songs is very popular all around the world. 3. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．English songs. B．Little kids. C．Languages. D．Chinese lyrics. 4. What would be the best structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 5. What does the writer mean at the end of the passage? A．Teachers don’t like music in class. B．Children find it difficult to learn foreign languages. C．English can open the door for future research in the area. D．You can try singing it out if you have problems in learning a language. Passage 10 Three Key Abilities for Smart Learners Many Grade Nine students hope to achieve smart learning and get satisfying grades without meaningless overtime study. However, lots of students hold wrong opinions about efficient study. They believe smart learning is only suitable for top students, while ordinary learners can only rely on endless mechanical exercises. This idea is completely wrong. Smart learning is a practical skill that every teenager can master through deliberate training. Smart learning never equals laziness or taking shortcuts. It is built on three essential core abilities. First, strong self-discipline. Smart learners can stick to their daily study plans and refuse to put off learning tasks until the last minute. Second, regular self-reflection. They regularly look back on their mistakes, analyze the root causes and fix their knowledge weaknesses in time. Third, independent thinking. Before turning to digital tools or asking others for help, they will try their best to solve problems by themselves. We are in a critical period to form lifelong learning habits. Instead of complaining about heavy homework and difficult knowledge points, we should spend time improving our learning methods. Once we master the skills of smart learning, we will not only get better exam scores, but also gain a lifelong learning ability that can benefit us in high school, university and future work. 1. What opinion does the writer hold about smart learning? A．It means being lazy and seeking shortcuts. B．It is a learnable skill for every student. C．It only works well for top excellent students. D．It requires no self-management or self-control. 2. What does the underlined word “deliberate” in Paragraph 1 mean in Chinese? A．刻意的；有计划的 B．随意的 C．被动的 D．快速的 3. Which ability is necessary for smart learners? A．Putting off all learning tasks constantly. B．Giving up thinking when meeting hard problems. C．Strong self-discipline to stick to study plans. D．Copying others’ ideas to finish homework. 4. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Long study hours are the only way to get good grades. B．Smart learning ability can benefit students for a whole life. C．Students should complain about heavy homework every day. D．Ordinary students can never master efficient learning skills. 5. What is the writer’s purpose of writing the passage? A．To explain what smart learning is and introduce its three core abilities. B．To advise students to extend their daily study time. C．To introduce different types of AI learning software. D．To list the disadvantages of traditional mechanical study. Passage 11 Digital Learning Tools: Advantages and Hidden Risks Nowadays, digital learning tools including AI exercise systems, online courses and learning apps are widely used in middle schools. These high-tech products provide strong support for smart learning, yet they will become obstacles if students fail to use them properly. On the positive side, online resources break the limits of classroom time and space. If students fail to follow teachers’ ideas in class, they can replay teaching videos anytime to fill knowledge gaps. AI tools can mark exercises instantly and point out personal weak points, so students do not have to wait for teachers’ correction for days. Besides, searching learning materials online is much faster than looking through thick books in libraries. However, many teenagers cannot control themselves when using electronic tools. Once they meet challenging questions, they search for standard answers at once and give up independent thinking. Some students get distracted by short videos or games while studying online, wasting plenty of planned study time. Long-term over-reliance on digital tools will slowly weaken students’ ability to memorize knowledge and solve problems on their own. Technology itself is neither good nor bad. The decisive factor is students’ using habits. As long as we treat digital tools as helpful assistants and keep independent thinking as the core of study, they will become powerful helpers for smart learning. 1. What is one advantage of digital learning tools? A．Students can copy standard answers without thinking B．Students can get learning resources conveniently at any time C．They make students lose the ability to memorize knowledge D．They take up all students’ spare time for entertainment 2. What does the underlined word “weaken” in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese? A．增强 B．削弱 C．训练 D．展示 3. What bad result will over-dependence on digital tools cause? A．Students will think more independently B．Students’ ability to memorize and solve problems will drop C．Students can find their weak points quickly and easily D．Students will never meet difficult learning problems 4. Which sentence is TRUE according to the passage? A．Every student can control themselves well when using digital tools B．Digital learning tools are completely bad for students’ study C．The way students use technology decides its influence on learning D．Online courses can completely replace in-class teaching at school 5. What is the best title for this passage? A．Advantages and hidden risks of digital learning tools B．Advice on staying away from all electronic products C．Methods to stop using AI tools during study D．The advantages of traditional classroom learning Passage 12 What Is Real Smart Learning? Nowadays, many students mix up smart learning with using search engines to copy answers or relying on learning apps to finish homework quickly. This misunderstanding makes them ignore the true meaning of efficient study. Smart learning does not mean being lazy or finding shortcuts. It focuses on clear goal-setting, active independent thinking and regular self-reflection. Smart learners will sort out their weak knowledge points every morning and put most energy into difficult parts instead of repeating simple exercises again and again. This way stops them from wasting time on what they have already mastered. Summarization and periodic review are two necessary habits for smart learning. After finishing a unit or a test, they will organize knowledge into mind maps and record all mistakes in error notebooks. Timely review helps shift short-term memory into long-term memory, so knowledge will not fade away easily. Digital learning tools are only auxiliary helpers rather than substitutes for our brains. When meeting difficult problems, smart learners will try to work them out on their own first. They use online courses to make up for class knowledge gaps or collect learning materials, but never depend fully on electronic products. In short, smart learning turns blind, long-hour hard work into targeted, thoughtful study. It helps students gain better results with less useless effort. 1. What does the underlined word “auxiliary” in Paragraph 4 mean in Chinese? A．核心的 B．辅助的 C．无用的 D．唯一的 2. What is the core of smart learning according to the passage? A．Copying answers from the Internet. B．Doing endless simple exercises every day. C．Clear goals, independent thinking and self-reflection. D．Spending as much time as possible on study. 3. How do smart learners keep knowledge lasting in their minds? A．Repeat easy exercises for hours. B．Summarize knowledge and review regularly. C．Search for answers online directly. D．Only learn simple knowledge and avoid difficulties. 4. Which statement is TRUE according to the text? A．Smart learning equals finishing homework with digital tools. B．Smart learners spend most time on knowledge they already know. C．Digital tools can’t take the place of students’ own thinking. D．Review will make students forget knowledge more quickly. 5. What is the main idea of the Passage? A．The real meaning and key habits of smart learning. B．Different kinds of popular learning apps for students. C．Disadvantages of spending long hours on schoolwork. D．How to use online tools to finish homework fast. 14 / 14乐思英语 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $