Unit3 Smart Learning主题阅读训练2026-2027学年人教版九年级英语上册

**基本信息** 以“Smart Learning”为主题，整合完形填空与多体裁阅读理解，系统提炼学习方法，构建“问题-策略-应用”逻辑链，强化学习能力与思维品质。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|方法提炼|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |完形填空|1篇（10题）|制定计划、间隔重复、合作解决问题、科学休息|通过Li Ming案例，呈现学习困境到方法应用的过程，体现“努力+智慧”的学习理念| |阅读理解（A-E篇）|5篇（20题）|康奈尔笔记法、2分钟规则、主动阅读、主动回忆、混合学习、碎片时间利用|从具体学习技巧（笔记、时间管理）到深层策略（主动学习、终身学习），形成从方法到素养的认知递进|

人教九上U3 Smart Learning主题阅读训练 一、完形填空（改编自 21st Century Teens） Last term, Li Ming, a 14-year-old middle school student, faced a big problem: he spent lots of time studying but his grades didn't improve. His teacher noticed his 1 ______ and gave him a pamphlet about smart learning. Li Ming decided to try the methods inside. First, he made a clear study 2 ______ every weekend, putting difficult subjects in the morning when his mind was fresh. 3 ______ he used to spend three hours doing homework carelessly, he now finished it carefully in two hours with full attention. He also used the "spaced repetition" method to 4 ______ English words: he reviewed them 10 minutes, one day and one week after he learned them. Besides, he didn't 5 ______ when he met difficult problems. He 6 ______ wrote down the questions on a notebook and tried to solve them with his classmates after class, 7 ______ asking teachers for help if they still couldn't work them out. He also took 10-minute breaks every 45 minutes to do some stretching or look out of the window to relax his 8 ______. Two months later, Li Ming got 9 ______ scores in the mid-term exam. He realized that 10 ______ working hard, working smart is more important for learners. 1. A. trouble B. hobby C. chance D. choice 2. A. race B. plan C. speech D. meal 3. A. Because B. Unless C. Although D. If 4. A. forget B. explain C. remember D. create 5. A. give up B. give away C. put up D. put away 6. A. never B. seldom C. first D. already 7. A. for B. by C. with D. from 8. A. hands B. voice C. eyes D. feet 9. A. poor B. common C. low D. excellent 10. A. except B. besides C. behind D. without 【短文大意】 李明是一名中学生，学习很努力但成绩不理想。在老师的帮助下，他尝试了制定计划、间隔重复、主动解决问题、定时休息等科学学习方法，两个月后成绩显著提升，认识到聪明地学习比单纯努力更重要。 1.答案：A 解析：考查名词辨析。句意：老师注意到了他的问题，给了他一本关于聪明学习的小册子。trouble问题、麻烦；hobby爱好；chance机会；choice选择。根据"he spent lots of time studying but his grades didn't improve"可知，李明遇到了"问题"，trouble符合语境。故选A。 2.答案：B 解析：考查名词辨析。句意：首先，他每个周末制定一个清晰的学习计划，把困难的科目安排在早上思维清晰的时候。race比赛；plan计划；speech演讲；meal餐。根据"putting difficult subjects in the morning when his mind was fresh"可知，他制定了学习"计划"，plan符合语境。故选B。 3.答案：C 解析：考查连词辨析。句意：虽然他过去常常花三个小时马虎地做作业，但现在他全神贯注地认真完成，只需两个小时。Because因为；Unless除非；Although虽然；If如果。根据"he used to spend three hours doing homework carelessly"和"he now finished it carefully in two hours"可知，前后是让步对比关系，Although符合语境。故选C。 4.答案：C 解析：考查动词辨析。句意：他还用"间隔重复"法来记忆英语单词：在学习后的10分钟、一天和一周后分别复习。forget忘记；explain解释；remember记住；create创造。根据"spaced repetition"和"reviewed them 10 minutes, one day and one week after he learned them"可知，这是"记忆"单词的方法，remember符合语境。故选C。 5.答案：A 解析：考查动词短语辨析。句意：此外，遇到难题时他不会放弃。give up放弃；give away赠送；put up张贴；put away收拾好。根据"wrote down the questions... tried to solve them... asking teachers for help"可知，他遇到难题不"放弃"，give up符合语境。故选A。 6.答案：C 解析：考查副词辨析。句意：他首先把问题记在笔记本上，然后课后尝试和同学一起解决，如果还是解决不了，再向老师求助。never从不；seldom很少；first首先；already已经。根据"wrote down the questions... tried to solve them... asking teachers for help"的顺序可知，他"首先"记下问题，first符合语境。故选C。 7.答案：B 解析：考查介词辨析。句意：他首先把问题记在笔记本上，然后课后尝试和同学一起解决，如果还是解决不了，再通过向老师求助的方式来解决。for为了；by通过；with和……一起；from从……。根据"asking teachers for help"可知，这是解决问题的方式，by表示"通过"，符合语境。故选B。 8.答案：C 解析：考查名词辨析。句意：他还每45分钟休息10分钟，做拉伸或者看看窗外，让眼睛放松。hands手；voice声音；eyes眼睛；feet脚。根据"look out of the window"可知，看窗外是为了放松"眼睛"，eyes符合语境。故选C。 9.答案：D 解析：考查形容词辨析。句意：两个月后，李明在期中考试中取得了优异的成绩。poor差的；common普通的；low低的；excellent优秀的。根据"he now finished it carefully in two hours"和"smart learning methods"可知，他的成绩变"优秀了"，excellent符合语境。故选D。 10.答案：B 解析：考查介词辨析。句意：他意识到，除了努力学习之外，聪明地学习对学习者来说更重要。except除了……之外（不包括）；besides除了……之外（还有）；behind在……后面；without没有。根据"working smart is more important"可知，努力和聪明两者都重要，besides符合语境。故选B。 二、阅读理解 A篇（改编自 21st Century Teens） Note-taking is an important skill for every middle school student, but many of them don't know how to take notes efficiently. Here are three useful tips from a recent study by the National Education Association, which came out on Oct 8, 2025. First, try the Cornell Method. Divide your notebook into three parts: a note-taking area on the right, a key points area on the left, and a summary area at the bottom. Write down the main ideas of the lesson in the note-taking area during class. After class, write down key words and questions in the left area, and a 2-3 sentence summary of the lesson in the bottom area. Second, don't write every word the teacher says. If you spend too much time writing, you will miss the important parts of the lesson. Just write down the key points and use simple symbols like "→" or "★" to mark important information. Third, review your notes within 24 hours after class. It helps you remember what you learned better. You can also add any new ideas you think of during the review. 1. When did the National Education Association's study about note-taking come out? A. On Oct 8, 2025. B. On Oct 12, 2025. C. On Sep 8, 2025. D. On Sep 12, 2025. 2. Which part of the Cornell Method notebook should you write the main ideas in during class? A. The left key points area. B. The right note-taking area. C. The bottom summary area. D. The top title area. 3. Why shouldn't students write every word the teacher says? A. Because it is bad for their handwriting. B. Because it makes them miss important lesson parts. C. Because teachers don't allow that. D. Because it wastes too much notebook space. 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. Students who take notes carefully will certainly get full marks. B. The Cornell Method is only suitable for high school students. C. Reviewing notes in time can improve learning efficiency. D. Using symbols in notes will make them hard to understand later. 5. What is the best title for this passage? A. How to Pass Exams Easily B. Three Tips for Efficient Note-taking C. The Importance of Reviewing Lessons D. Different Kinds of Learning Methods 【短文大意】 记笔记是中学生的重要技能，但很多人不知道如何高效记笔记。文章介绍了三条实用技巧：使用康奈尔笔记法、不逐字记录、24小时内复习笔记。 1. 答案：A 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段"a recent study by the National Education Association, which came out on Oct 8, 2025"可知，这项研究于2025年10月8日发布。B、C、D选项中的日期均与原文不符。故选A。 2. 答案：B 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段"Write down the main ideas of the lesson in the note-taking area during class"可知，上课时应在右侧的笔记区记录课程的主要内容。A选项左侧关键词区是课后填写，C选项底部总结区也是课后填写，D选项顶部标题区文中未提及。故选B。 3. 答案：B 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段"If you spend too much time writing, you will miss the important parts of the lesson"可知，逐字记录会让学生错过课程的重要部分。A选项"对书写不好"、C选项"老师不允许"、D选项"浪费笔记本空间"，均与原文不符。故选B。 4. 答案：C 解析：推理判断题。根据第四段"review your notes within 24 hours after class. It helps you remember what you learned better"可推断，及时复习笔记可以提高学习效率。A选项"一定得满分"过于绝对；B选项"只适合高中生"文中未提及；D选项"使用符号会导致难以理解"与原文"use symbols to mark important information"相反。故选C。 5. 答案：B 解析：标题拟定题。全文围绕高效记笔记的三条建议展开，B选项"高效记笔记的三条建议"最准确地概括了文章主旨。A选项"如何轻松通过考试"范围过大；C选项"复习功课的重要性"只是文中第三点，不全面；D选项"不同种类的学习方法"过于宽泛。故选B。 B篇（改编自 Scholastic News） Do you often put off your homework or study tasks until the last minute? If your answer is yes, the "2-Minute Rule" may help you solve this problem. It is a popular time management tip that is widely used by students around the world, according to a report by Scholastic News on Dec 3, 2025. The rule says: if a task takes less than two minutes to finish, do it right now. For example, if you need to take out your textbook for tomorrow's math class, do it immediately instead of putting it off. If you need to write down a new English word you just learned on your word book, do it right away. For tasks that take more than two minutes, you can start with the first step that takes less than two minutes. For example, if you have to write a 500-word English composition, the first step could be "write down the topic", which only takes 30 seconds. Once you start the task, you will find it easier to keep going. A 2025 study of 2,000 middle school students in the US shows that students who use the 2-Minute Rule reduce their procrastination(拖延) by 60% and finish their homework 30 minutes earlier every day. 6. What is the "2-Minute Rule" about? A. A rule for doing sports every day. B. A time management tip to stop procrastination. C. A rule for taking a break every two minutes. D. A method to remember words in two minutes. 7. According to the rule, what should you do if a task takes less than two minutes? A. Do it right now. B. Put it off until later. C. Ask others for help. D. Leave it for tomorrow. 8. What can you do for a task that takes more than two minutes? A. Give up the task directly. B. Start with its short first step. C. Finish it all in two minutes. D. Do it only when you have enough time. 9. What can we infer from the study mentioned in the passage? A. The 2-Minute Rule is not helpful for students. B. All U.S. students use the 2-Minute Rule now. C. Students using the rule can have more free time after homework. D. Students using the rule will get better grades than others. 10. What does the underlined word "immediately" in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. 慢慢地 B. 立即 C. 小心地 D. 开心地 【短文大意】 "两分钟法则"是一种流行的时间管理技巧：两分钟内能完成的事立即去做，超过两分钟的任务则从最短的第一步开始。研究表明，使用该法则的学生拖延时间减少了60%，每天能提前30分钟完成作业。 6. 答案：B 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段"It is a popular time management tip that is widely used by students around the world"可知，"两分钟法则"是一种帮助克服拖延的时间管理技巧。A选项"运动规则"、C选项"每两分钟休息一次"、D选项"两分钟记单词法"，均与原文不符。故选B。 7. 答案：A 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段"if a task takes less than two minutes to finish, do it right now"可知，两分钟内能完成的任务应该立即去做。B选项"推迟"、C选项"求助他人"、D选项"留到明天"，均与规则相反。故选A。 8. 答案：B 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段"you can start with the first step that takes less than two minutes"可知，对于超过两分钟的任务，可以从最短的第一步开始。A选项"直接放弃"、C选项"在两分钟内全部完成"、D选项"只在有足够时间时做"，均与原文不符。故选B。 9. 答案：C 解析：推理判断题。根据第四段"students who use the 2-Minute Rule... finish their homework 30 minutes earlier every day"可推断，使用该法则的学生每天能提前完成作业，从而拥有更多自由时间。A选项"没有帮助"与原文数据相反；B选项"所有美国学生都在用"过于绝对；D选项"会取得更好成绩"文中未提及。故选C。 10. 答案：B 解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段"do it immediately instead of putting it off"——"立即去做而不是推迟"，结合"instead of putting it off"（而不是推迟）的对比，可知 immediately 意为"立即"。A. 慢慢地、C. 小心地、D. 开心地，均不符合。故选B。 C篇（改编自 China Daily） When you read a book, do you just move your eyes over the words and forget most of the content a week later? If that happens to you, you may need to try active reading, a reading strategy that helps you get more from books, according to a China Daily report on March 18, 2026. Different from passive reading, which is just reading without thinking, active reading requires you to interact with the content. Here are some ways to do it. First, ask questions while you are reading. For example, you can ask: "What is the main idea of this paragraph?" or "Do I agree with the writer's opinion?" Second, take notes on the margins(页边空白) of the book. You can write down your own ideas, mark sentences you like or write down questions you don't understand. Third, try to connect the content with your own life. If you read a story about a boy who overcame difficulty, you can think about a time when you solved a problem in your own life. A 2026 survey of 1,500 middle school students in Shanghai shows that students who use active reading methods remember 70% more content than those who read passively. They also get higher scores in Chinese and English reading tests. "Active reading takes more time than just reading quickly, but it helps you understand the book more deeply," said Wang Li, a middle school Chinese teacher in Shanghai. "It is a useful skill for lifelong learning." 11. What is active reading according to the passage? A. A reading strategy that lets you finish books quickly. B. A reading method where you interact with the content. C. A way to read books without taking any notes. D. A habit of reading many books in a short time. 12. What are you advised to do on the book's margins when doing active reading? A. Draw funny pictures. B. Write down your ideas and questions. C. Copy words from other books. D. Leave no marks at all. 13. What can we infer from Wang Li's words? A. Active reading is not suitable for middle school students. B. Reading quickly is always better than reading slowly. C. Active reading can benefit people for their whole life. D. Students should spend all their free time reading. 14. What can we infer from the 2026 Shanghai survey? A. Passive reading helps students get higher test scores. B. Active reading improves students' reading ability greatly. C. All students in Shanghai use active reading now. D. Students who read passively can't remember any content. 15. What is the writer's purpose of writing this passage? A. To introduce the active reading strategy to readers. B. To tell readers the importance of reading more books. C. To encourage readers to take more reading tests. D. To share some popular books with middle school students. 【短文大意】 主动阅读是一种与阅读内容互动的阅读策略，包括提问、做批注和联系生活实际。2026年上海的一项调查显示，使用主动阅读的学生比被动阅读的学生多记住70%的内容，在语文和英语阅读测试中得分也更高。 11. 答案：B 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段"active reading requires you to interact with the content"可知，主动阅读是一种需要与阅读内容互动的阅读方法。A选项"快速读完"、C选项"不记笔记"、D选项"短时间内读很多书"，均与原文相反。故选B。 12. 答案：B 解析：细节理解题。根据第二段"take notes on the margins... write down your own ideas, mark sentences you like or write down questions you don't understand"可知，在页边空白处可以写下自己的想法和问题。A选项"画有趣的画"、C选项"抄其他书的内容"、D选项"不留任何标记"，均与原文不符。故选B。 13. 答案：C 解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段王老师的话"It is a useful skill for lifelong learning"可推断，主动阅读能让人终身受益。A选项"不适合中学生"与原文相反；B选项"快速阅读总是更好"与原文"helps you understand more deeply"矛盾；D选项"学生应把所有空闲时间用来阅读"过于绝对。故选C。 14. 答案：B 解析：推理判断题。根据第三段调查结果显示，使用主动阅读的学生多记住70%的内容，且在阅读测试中得分更高，可推断主动阅读极大地提升了学生的阅读能力。A选项"被动阅读得分更高"与原文相反；C选项"所有上海学生都在用"过于绝对；D选项"被动阅读者记不住任何内容"过于绝对。故选B。 15. 答案：A 解析：写作意图题。全文介绍了什么是主动阅读、如何进行主动阅读以及主动阅读的益处，作者的目的是向读者介绍主动阅读这一策略。B选项"告诉读者多读书的重要性"偏离主题；C选项"鼓励读者参加更多阅读测试"文中未提及；D选项"分享流行书籍"与主旨不符。故选A。 D篇（改编自 National Geographic Kids） On June 10, 2026, 72-year-old Liu Guozhi from Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, received his bachelor's degree(学士学位) from Xi'an Jiaotong University, which caught many people's attention. He started learning computer programming at the age of 60, and spent 12 years studying hard to get the degree. "Learning is a lifelong thing. I just want to keep my brain active by learning new things," Liu said in an interview with National Geographic Kids on June 20, 2026. Lifelong learning means learning all the time, not just when you are in school. It can be learning a new language, playing a musical instrument, planting vegetables, or even learning to take good photos with your phone. You can learn anywhere, at any age. Many people think learning is only for young students, but that is not true. A 2026 study shows that learning new skills when you are old can keep your brain healthy and reduce the risk of getting ill. For middle school students, lifelong learning is also important. The knowledge you learn at school may not be enough for your future life. You need to keep learning new skills to adapt to the changing world. " You don't have to get a degree like Grandpa Liu. You can start with small things: learn a new English word every day, watch a science video once a week, or learn to cook a new dish with your parents. Just keep learning every day, and you will become a better person over time," said Li Hua, an education expert from Beijing Normal University. 16. How old was Liu Guozhi when he started learning computer programming? A. 72 years old. B. 60 years old. C. 12 years old. D. 65 years old. 17. What is one benefit of learning new skills when people are old? A. It can help them get a bachelor's degree. B. It can keep their brain healthy. C. It can make them become famous. D. It can let them earn more money. 18. What can we infer from the passage? A. Only old people need to do lifelong learning. B. Middle school students don't need to learn after graduation. C. Lifelong learning is helpful for people of all ages. D. People must get a degree when they do lifelong learning. 19. What can we infer from Li Hua's words? A. Lifelong learning can start with small daily actions. B. Students should spend all their time studying for degrees. C. Learning to cook is not a kind of lifelong learning. D. Learning English is the only important thing for students. 20. Where may this passage come from? A. A science fiction novel. B. A fashion magazine. C. A teen education magazine. D. A sports newspaper. 【短文大意】 西安72岁的刘国志60岁开始学编程，12年后获得学士学位。文章由此引出终身学习的概念——学习不限年龄、不限地点，可以从日常小事做起，对各个年龄段的人都有益。 16. 答案：B 解析：细节理解题。根据第一段"He started learning computer programming at the age of 60"可知，刘国志60岁时开始学习计算机编程。A选项72岁是他获得学位的年龄，C选项12岁、D选项65岁均与原文不符。故选B。 17. 答案：B 解析：细节理解题。根据第三段"learning new skills when you are old can keep your brain healthy and reduce the risk of getting ill"可知，老年人学习新技能可以保持大脑健康。A选项"获得学士学位"是刘国志的个人经历，并非普遍益处；C选项"出名"、D选项"赚更多钱"，文中未提及。故选B。 18. 答案：C 解析：推理判断题。文中提到老年人学习新技能有益大脑健康，中学生也需要终身学习以适应变化的世界，可见终身学习对各年龄段的人都有帮助。A选项"只有老年人需要"与文中"中学生也需要"矛盾；B选项"中学生毕业后不需要学习"与原文相反；D选项"必须获得学位"与最后一段"don't have to get a degree"相反。故选C。 19. 答案：A 解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段李华的话"You can start with small things: learn a new English word every day..."可知，终身学习可以从日常小事做起。B选项"应把所有时间花在获取学位上"与原文"don't have to get a degree"矛盾；C选项"学做饭不是终身学习"与原文"learn to cook a new dish"矛盾；D选项"学英语是唯一重要的事"过于绝对。故选A。 20. 答案：C 解析：推理判断题。全文围绕终身学习这一主题，以一位老人的励志故事开篇，面向中学生读者介绍终身学习的理念和方法，因此最可能出自青少年教育类杂志。A选项科幻小说、B选项时尚杂志、D选项体育报纸，均与主题不符。故选C。 E篇（改编自 21st Century Teens） Many middle school students say they spend lots of time studying but still get poor grades. The problem is usually not hard work, but the right learning methods. Here are three smart learning tips to help you study better. First, try "active recall" when you review. 1 ______ You can cover your textbook and try to write down the key points you just learned, or explain the knowledge to your parents in simple words. It is more useful than reading the book again and again. 2 ______ If you only study one subject for a whole afternoon, you will soon feel bored and your brain will work slowly. You can change to a different subject every 40 to 60 minutes. For example, after doing math exercises for an hour, you can read English passages for a while. 3 ______ Third, make good use of small pieces of time. 4 ______ You can recite 5 English words on your way to school, or go over a history knowledge point while waiting for lunch. These small efforts will add up to big progress over time. 5 ______ You can try them for a few weeks and you will be surprised at your improvement. A. Second, mix different subjects when you study. B. This means you try to remember information without looking at learning materials. C. Smart learning methods help you get twice the result with half the effort. D. Also, don’t wait to use your long vacation to finish all the review work. E. Many students don’t realize that many short free moments are great for learning. F. This change will refresh your brain and help you study more efficiently. 【短文大意】 很多中学生学习努力但成绩不佳，问题往往在于方法不对。文章介绍了三条聪明学习技巧：主动回忆、交叉学习不同科目、利用碎片时间。 1. 答案：B 解析：前句说"尝试主动回忆"，后句具体描述"遮住课本，写下要点或向父母解释"。B选项"这意味着你尝试在不看学习材料的情况下回忆信息"解释了"active recall"的含义，与后文的具体做法衔接自然。故选B。 2. 答案：A 解析：前文介绍了第一条技巧（主动回忆），此处引出第二条技巧。后句说"如果整个下午只学一个科目，你会感到厌倦"，A选项"第二，学习时混合不同的科目"正是第二条技巧，与后文逻辑一致。故选A。 3. 答案：F 解析：前句说"做完数学练习后可以读一会儿英语文章"，F选项"这种变化会让你的大脑焕然一新，帮助你更高效地学习"总结了交叉学习的好处，与后文"第三条"形成自然过渡。故选F。 4. 答案：E 解析：前句说"善用小块时间"，后句举例"上学路上背5个英语单词"等。E选项"很多学生没有意识到许多短暂的零碎时间非常适合学习"解释了为什么需要强调利用碎片时间，引出后文的具体例子。故选E。 5. 答案：C 解析：前文介绍了三条技巧，后句说"尝试几周，你会对进步感到惊讶"。C选项"聪明学习方法能帮助你事半功倍"总结了三条技巧的总体效果，与后文"尝试几周后会有惊喜"逻辑衔接自然。D选项"不要等到长假才复习"文中未提及，排除。故选C。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 人教九上U3 Smart Learning主题阅读训练 一、完形填空（改编自 21st Century Teens） Last term, Li Ming, a 14-year-old middle school student, faced a big problem: he spent lots of time studying but his grades didn't improve. His teacher noticed his 1 ______ and gave him a pamphlet about smart learning. Li Ming decided to try the methods inside. First, he made a clear study 2 ______ every weekend, putting difficult subjects in the morning when his mind was fresh. 3 ______ he used to spend three hours doing homework carelessly, he now finished it carefully in two hours with full attention. He also used the "spaced repetition" method to 4 ______ English words: he reviewed them 10 minutes, one day and one week after he learned them. Besides, he didn't 5 ______ when he met difficult problems. He 6 ______ wrote down the questions on a notebook and tried to solve them with his classmates after class, 7 ______ asking teachers for help if they still couldn't work them out. He also took 10-minute breaks every 45 minutes to do some stretching or look out of the window to relax his 8 ______. Two months later, Li Ming got 9 ______ scores in the mid-term exam. He realized that 10 ______ working hard, working smart is more important for learners. 1. A. trouble B. hobby C. chance D. choice 2. A. race B. plan C. speech D. meal 3. A. Because B. Unless C. Although D. If 4. A. forget B. explain C. remember D. create 5. A. give up B. give away C. put up D. put away 6. A. never B. seldom C. first D. already 7. A. for B. by C. with D. from 8. A. hands B. voice C. eyes D. feet 9. A. poor B. common C. low D. excellent 10. A. except B. besides C. behind D. without 二、阅读理解 A篇（改编自 21st Century Teens） Note-taking is an important skill for every middle school student, but many of them don't know how to take notes efficiently. Here are three useful tips from a recent study by the National Education Association, which came out on Oct 8, 2025. First, try the Cornell Method. Divide your notebook into three parts: a note-taking area on the right, a key points area on the left, and a summary area at the bottom. Write down the main ideas of the lesson in the note-taking area during class. After class, write down key words and questions in the left area, and a 2-3 sentence summary of the lesson in the bottom area. Second, don't write every word the teacher says. If you spend too much time writing, you will miss the important parts of the lesson. Just write down the key points and use simple symbols like "→" or "★" to mark important information. Third, review your notes within 24 hours after class. It helps you remember what you learned better. You can also add any new ideas you think of during the review. 1. When did the National Education Association's study about note-taking come out? A. On Oct 8, 2025. B. On Oct 12, 2025. C. On Sep 8, 2025. D. On Sep 12, 2025. 2. Which part of the Cornell Method notebook should you write the main ideas in during class? A. The left key points area. B. The right note-taking area. C. The bottom summary area. D. The top title area. 3. Why shouldn't students write every word the teacher says? A. Because it is bad for their handwriting. B. Because it makes them miss important lesson parts. C. Because teachers don't allow that. D. Because it wastes too much notebook space. 4. What can we infer from the passage? A. Students who take notes carefully will certainly get full marks. B. The Cornell Method is only suitable for high school students. C. Reviewing notes in time can improve learning efficiency. D. Using symbols in notes will make them hard to understand later. 5. What is the best title for this passage? A. How to Pass Exams Easily B. Three Tips for Efficient Note-taking C. The Importance of Reviewing Lessons D. Different Kinds of Learning Methods B篇（改编自 Scholastic News） Do you often put off your homework or study tasks until the last minute? If your answer is yes, the "2-Minute Rule" may help you solve this problem. It is a popular time management tip that is widely used by students around the world, according to a report by Scholastic News on Dec 3, 2025. The rule says: if a task takes less than two minutes to finish, do it right now. For example, if you need to take out your textbook for tomorrow's math class, do it immediately instead of putting it off. If you need to write down a new English word you just learned on your word book, do it right away. For tasks that take more than two minutes, you can start with the first step that takes less than two minutes. For example, if you have to write a 500-word English composition, the first step could be "write down the topic", which only takes 30 seconds. Once you start the task, you will find it easier to keep going. A 2025 study of 2,000 middle school students in the US shows that students who use the 2-Minute Rule reduce their procrastination(拖延) by 60% and finish their homework 30 minutes earlier every day. 6. What is the "2-Minute Rule" about? A. A rule for doing sports every day. B. A time management tip to stop procrastination. C. A rule for taking a break every two minutes. D. A method to remember words in two minutes. 7. According to the rule, what should you do if a task takes less than two minutes? A. Do it right now. B. Put it off until later. C. Ask others for help. D. Leave it for tomorrow. 8. What can you do for a task that takes more than two minutes? A. Give up the task directly. B. Start with its short first step. C. Finish it all in two minutes. D. Do it only when you have enough time. 9. What can we infer from the study mentioned in the passage? A. The 2-Minute Rule is not helpful for students. B. All U.S. students use the 2-Minute Rule now. C. Students using the rule can have more free time after homework. D. Students using the rule will get better grades than others. 10. What does the underlined word "immediately" in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. 慢慢地 B. 立即 C. 小心地 D. 开心地 C篇（改编自 China Daily） When you read a book, do you just move your eyes over the words and forget most of the content a week later? If that happens to you, you may need to try active reading, a reading strategy that helps you get more from books, according to a China Daily report on March 18, 2026. Different from passive reading, which is just reading without thinking, active reading requires you to interact with the content. Here are some ways to do it. First, ask questions while you are reading. For example, you can ask: "What is the main idea of this paragraph?" or "Do I agree with the writer's opinion?" Second, take notes on the margins(页边空白) of the book. You can write down your own ideas, mark sentences you like or write down questions you don't understand. Third, try to connect the content with your own life. If you read a story about a boy who overcame difficulty, you can think about a time when you solved a problem in your own life. A 2026 survey of 1,500 middle school students in Shanghai shows that students who use active reading methods remember 70% more content than those who read passively. They also get higher scores in Chinese and English reading tests. "Active reading takes more time than just reading quickly, but it helps you understand the book more deeply," said Wang Li, a middle school Chinese teacher in Shanghai. "It is a useful skill for lifelong learning." 11. What is active reading according to the passage? A. A reading strategy that lets you finish books quickly. B. A reading method where you interact with the content. C. A way to read books without taking any notes. D. A habit of reading many books in a short time. 12. What are you advised to do on the book's margins when doing active reading? A. Draw funny pictures. B. Write down your ideas and questions. C. Copy words from other books. D. Leave no marks at all. 13. What can we infer from Wang Li's words? A. Active reading is not suitable for middle school students. B. Reading quickly is always better than reading slowly. C. Active reading can benefit people for their whole life. D. Students should spend all their free time reading. 14. What can we infer from the 2026 Shanghai survey? A. Passive reading helps students get higher test scores. B. Active reading improves students' reading ability greatly. C. All students in Shanghai use active reading now. D. Students who read passively can't remember any content. 15. What is the writer's purpose of writing this passage? A. To introduce the active reading strategy to readers. B. To tell readers the importance of reading more books. C. To encourage readers to take more reading tests. D. To share some popular books with middle school students. D篇（改编自 National Geographic Kids） On June 10, 2026, 72-year-old Liu Guozhi from Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, received his bachelor's degree(学士学位) from Xi'an Jiaotong University, which caught many people's attention. He started learning computer programming at the age of 60, and spent 12 years studying hard to get the degree. "Learning is a lifelong thing. I just want to keep my brain active by learning new things," Liu said in an interview with National Geographic Kids on June 20, 2026. Lifelong learning means learning all the time, not just when you are in school. It can be learning a new language, playing a musical instrument, planting vegetables, or even learning to take good photos with your phone. You can learn anywhere, at any age. Many people think learning is only for young students, but that is not true. A 2026 study shows that learning new skills when you are old can keep your brain healthy and reduce the risk of getting ill. For middle school students, lifelong learning is also important. The knowledge you learn at school may not be enough for your future life. You need to keep learning new skills to adapt to the changing world. " You don't have to get a degree like Grandpa Liu. You can start with small things: learn a new English word every day, watch a science video once a week, or learn to cook a new dish with your parents. Just keep learning every day, and you will become a better person over time," said Li Hua, an education expert from Beijing Normal University. 16. How old was Liu Guozhi when he started learning computer programming? A. 72 years old. B. 60 years old. C. 12 years old. D. 65 years old. 17. What is one benefit of learning new skills when people are old? A. It can help them get a bachelor's degree. B. It can keep their brain healthy. C. It can make them become famous. D. It can let them earn more money. 18. What can we infer from the passage? A. Only old people need to do lifelong learning. B. Middle school students don't need to learn after graduation. C. Lifelong learning is helpful for people of all ages. D. People must get a degree when they do lifelong learning. 19. What can we infer from Li Hua's words? A. Lifelong learning can start with small daily actions. B. Students should spend all their time studying for degrees. C. Learning to cook is not a kind of lifelong learning. D. Learning English is the only important thing for students. 20. Where may this passage come from? A. A science fiction novel. B. A fashion magazine. C. A teen education magazine. D. A sports newspaper. E篇（改编自 21st Century Teens） Many middle school students say they spend lots of time studying but still get poor grades. The problem is usually not hard work, but the right learning methods. Here are three smart learning tips to help you study better. First, try "active recall" when you review. 1 ______ You can cover your textbook and try to write down the key points you just learned, or explain the knowledge to your parents in simple words. It is more useful than reading the book again and again. 2 ______ If you only study one subject for a whole afternoon, you will soon feel bored and your brain will work slowly. You can change to a different subject every 40 to 60 minutes. For example, after doing math exercises for an hour, you can read English passages for a while. 3 ______ Third, make good use of small pieces of time. 4 ______ You can recite 5 English words on your way to school, or go over a history knowledge point while waiting for lunch. These small efforts will add up to big progress over time. 5 ______ You can try them for a few weeks and you will be surprised at your improvement. A. Second, mix different subjects when you study. B. This means you try to remember information without looking at learning materials. C. Smart learning methods help you get twice the result with half the effort. D. Also, don’t wait to use your long vacation to finish all the review work. E. Many students don’t realize that many short free moments are great for learning. F. This change will refresh your brain and help you study more efficiently. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $