Unit 3 Past passing by（03单元检测）（单元巩固提升）2026-2027学年外研版九年级英语上册

**基本信息** 九年级英语Unit 3单元卷，以“Past passing by”为主题，融合历史故事、文化遗产等素材，通过多样题型考查语言能力与文化意识，适配单元复习需求。 **题型特征** |题型|题量|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|----|----|----| |单项选择|15|单元核心词汇（如archaeologist, valuable）|基础巩固，聚焦词义辨析| |完形填空|15|历史故事（燕昭王求贤）|语境化考查语法与语篇理解| |阅读理解|20|文化遗产（河南博物馆、兵马俑等）|信息获取与推理，渗透文化意识| |书面表达|1|中国历史人物（司马光砸缸）|语言输出与跨文化沟通能力|

2026-2027学年上学期九年级英语单元巩固提升(外研版2024) Unit 3 Past passing by单元检测试题 一、单项选择 1. People found some ancient cultural ______ in the mountain village last year. A. remains B. cartoons C. versions D. backgrounds 2. In the old ______, all the people lived under the rule of a king. A. centre B. kingdom C. period D. palace 3. My hometown lies in the ______ of our city, where the air is very fresh. A. mystery B. northwest C. possibility D. pride 4. The ______ spent several years studying the ancient tombs in this are a(n) . A. researcher B. archaeologist C. magnet D. fever 5. The new shopping mall will be built in the ______ of the town. A. centre B. tomb C. matchbox D. fridge 6. Many great inventions appeared during that special historical ______. A. luck B. imagination C. period D. mystery 7. This old painting is very ______ and it’s protected by the museum. A. detailed B. central C. valuable D. pretty 8. Reading different books can greatly improve children’s ______ and creative thinking. A. imagination B. pride C. possibility D. fever 9. The beautiful scenery of the lake ______ all the visitors when they first saw it. A. amazed B. dug C. matched D. researched 10. We need to ______ the problem deeply to find out the real reason. A. dig into B. look for C. wait for D. care about 11. I wish everyone could have good ______ in their study and life. A. pride B. luck C. fever D. possibility 12. As a ______, she always does lots of experiments to get true results. A. archaeologist B. researcher C. bat D. magnet 13. He made a ______ plan for his summer vacation with every step clear. A. central B. valuable C. detailed D. pretty 14Little kids usually love watching ______ because they are funny and lively. A. versions B. cartoons C. statues D. silks 15. No one can explain the ______ of the old building’s disappearance. A. possibility B. background C. mystery D. pride 二、完形填空 During the Warring States Period (475—221 BC), King Zhao of the State of Yan (燕昭王) wanted to beat the State of Qi. He decided to get talented people to 16 for him. When he asked a knowledgeable man named Guo Wei for 17 , Guo told him the story of buying horse bones with 500 pieces of gold. There was once a king 18 wanted a special kind of horse. This special kind of horse could 19 1,000 li a day. It was called qianlima. The king sent many people to find these horses and buy them 20 him. After three years, nobody found him such a horse. One day, someone new 21 to help. Within three months, he heard about a qianlima. He hurried to find it, 22 the horse had already died. Still, he bought the bones of the horse with 500 pieces of gold. The king said 23 and wanted to kill him. “What I want is a live horse, not the bones of a dead horse!” The man replied calmly, “Imagine this. You’re willing to pay a high price for a dead horse, let alone a live one. This shows people you truly wish to buy the horses. Just 24 , and the horses you want will come very soon.” That was 25 . Very soon, many qianlima owners 26 their horses to the king. Guo told the king that he could see himself as the 27 of the horse. “If I am valued, more talented people will be willing to serve the state,” he said. The king built houses for Guo and 28 him as a respected teacher. Soon, more talented people came to help the king and made the 29 strong. This story helps us understand that talented people are 30 to society. They deserve respect. 16．A．look B．work C．thank D．search 17．A．trust B．time C．advice D．energy 18．A．who B．which C．what D．whom 19．A．climb B．swim C．run D．sleep 20．A．with B．by C．as D．for 21．A．offered B．refused C．failed D．disliked 22．A．and B．but C．because D．so 23．A．politely B．angrily C．happily D．carefully 24．A．answer B．behave C．decide D．wait 25．A．wrong B．true C．useless D．common 26．A．lent B．threw C．brought D．returned 27．A．bones B．necks C．heads D．tails 28．A．mentioned B．treated C．trained D．made 29．A．state B．island C．village D．town 30．A．hopeless B．useless C．valuable D．possible 三、阅读理解 A Henan Museum was set up in 1927. It is one of China’s earliest museums. In 1998, the newly-rebuilt museum was open to the public. Luan bell (銮铃) Discovered in 1990 A type of bronze (青铜) bell that could be found on chariots (马车) in ancient China. The pre-Qin Luan bells were not only used to show the coming of a chariot; they were also a symbol of the person’s social place. Bronze face mask (面具) Discovered in 1986 This mask is believed to have been a tool used by wizards (巫师) in ancient times. Many similar masks have been discovered in Henan. They can help researchers to better understand the ancient customs (习俗) of China. Ticket Information Visitors with an ID card may book free tickets online. They can easily enter the museum by showing their ID card. Visitors without an ID card are required to sign up at the museum’s ticket office. Visitor-Notice 1. Children under the age of 12 must visit the museum along with their parents. 2. Smoking, phone conversations and noise-making are not allowed. HENAN MUSEUM Opening hours: 9:00-17:00, Tuesday to Sunday. Phone: 0371-63511237 31．When was the newly-rebuilt Henan Museum open to the public? A．In 1927. B．In 1986. C．In 1990. D．In 1998. 32．Which could help researchers learn more about the ancient customs of China? A．Luan bells. B．Bronze face mask. C．Pre-Qin chariots. D．Wizards in ancient times. 33．Which of the following situations is allowed to visit the museum? A．Visitors without an ID card. B．Visit the museum at 8:30. C．An 11-year-old boy alone. D．Pay a visit on Monday. B The first emperor of China, Qin Shihuang, is remembered for the many things he did during his rule. Between 221 and 210 B．C．, he started the building of the Great Wall of China. The emperor also ordered the building of a huge army of life-sized terracotta soldiers. These, he hoped, would protect him after his death.    Today, the soldiers in Xi’an Terracotta Museum are light brown, but they weren’t always this color. They began as an army of red, blue, yellow, green, white, and purple. Sadly, most of the colors did not last to the present day. Before their discovery, the clay soldiers were protected by being underground. When they were unearthed, however, the air caused the paint to disappear in a short time.     New technologies are now starting to show the army’s true colors. Archaeologists (考古学家) have recently discovered an area with more than a hundred soldiers. Many of these still have their original (起初的) paints, including black hair, pink faces, and black or brown eyes. Chinese and German researchers have developed a special liquid (液体) to help protect the soldiers’ original colors. After they find a soldier or a valuable object, archaeologists drop some liquid on it. They then cover it in plastic.     Archaeologists are also finding colors in the earth around the terracotta soldiers. It is important to protect the earth, so the colors won’t be lost. “We are treating the earth as a treasure,” says archaeologist Rong Bo, the museum’s leading chemist. The next challenge, says Rong, is to find a way to add the colors to the army again. Once that happens, artists can bring Emperor Qin’s army back to life in full color. 34．Which of the following is TRUE about the terracotta soldiers’ colors? A．The soldiers lost their colors very quickly after being discovered. B．The soldiers’ paint fell off because of the high temperature. C．Visitors can see soldiers with different colors in the museum. D．The soldiers were light brown when they were first made. 35．What does the underlined word “unearthed” probably mean in Para.2? A．painted carefully B．dug out from underground C．protected properly D．shown to the public 36．Which statement would Rong Bo probably agree with? A．It is useless to protect the soldiers’ original colors. B．It is a simple job for him to add colors to the soldiers. C．It is possible for artists to paint the soldiers in the future. D．It is a big challenge to protect the earth around the soldiers. 37．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Qin Shihuang—The First Emperor of China B．Terracotta Museum—A Wonderful Place to Visit C．Lost Colors—A Mystery of the Terracotta Army D．New Technologies—A Special Liquid C Like detectives, archaeologists (考古学家) use evidence to solve mysteries. Detectives look for clues to solve crimes. Archaeologists look for clues to help them understand how people lived long ago. In fact, the word “archaeology” means “the study of ancient things”. One type of evidence used to learn about the past is pottery. People have used pottery for thousands of years all over the world. Old pottery is usually found in pieces called “potsherds”. Sometimes potsherds found in the same place can be put back together to recreate the original pot. Even in pieces, old pottery can teach us about the past. When examining pottery, archaeologists consider not only its appearance but what it was made of and how it was made. With this knowledge, they can get information about people’s lives in ancient times. ① Pottery is made by first adding water to a kind of soil called clay. The wet clay can be formed into shapes. It is then heated. This hardens the clay and allows it to keep its shape. To make clay easier to shape and heat, potters (制陶工) use something called “temper”. Different materials can be used as temper. An archaeologist can tell where a pot came from by the types of clay and temper that were used. Sometimes a pot found in one location might have materials from another place. ② Some of the earliest pots were made quite simply. A piece of clay was hollowed out (使成中空) and shaped into a bowl. It was then heated at a low temperature. The finished pot was rough,and often undecorated. This type of pot might be used for cooking. ③ Later, coiled pots were made. These were made by first rolling the clay into a long snake shape. The coil was then wound (缠绕) in circles to form a pot. They were often decorated in different ways. These pots were heated at high temperatures. The higher the temperature, the harder and longer-lasting the pot. Further improvements in pottery-making developed in different times and places. ④ A pot’s shape and decoration can provide clues about the past. Painted pictures might show events from daily life or from ancient stories. Archaeologists know certain shapes and styles that were common in different times and places. Archaeologists study the differences in types of pottery closely. Because of their work, these daily objects can tell some of the mysteries of the past. 38．Why are detectives and archaeologists mentioned in Paragraph 1? A．To compare the crimes with ancient things. B．To stress the importance of studying pottery. C．To lead to the topic of the passage. D．To draw readers’ attention to archaeology. 39．We can put “This can provide clues about how people traded or traveled.” in Blank. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 40．When is temper added to the clay? A．Before the clay is shaped. B．After the pot is heated. C．While the pot is being decorated. D．When the clay is hollowed. 41．What is the main idea of this passage? A．People have used pottery for thousands of years all over the world. B．Pots are decorated with pictures that show events from ancient stories. C．Ancient pottery can tell about the lives of the people who made and used it. D．Archaeologists look for clues to solve mysteries in different times and places. D You may have heard of old Chinese water projects like Dujiangyan in Sichuan. But did you know there’s another great one in Anhui? It’s called Anfengtang, also known as Quebei. It’s one of China’s oldest projects for watering fields. And it’s over 2,600 years old. Anfengtang was built during the Spring and Autumn Period. A smart leader named Sun Shuao led people to build it. He saw that the area around Shouxian County in Anhui often had problems with droughts and floods. So he decided to build a big water-storing lake to control the water. Thousands of people dug water paths and built dams. They made a project that stored water and sent it to fields when needed. A long time ago, Anfengtang was very important for farming. It watered thousands of hectares of fields, making the area a “land of plenty”. Even after all these years, people are still using it for watering fields. Modern workers have fixed it up, but its main structure is still as smart as when it was first built. Anfengtang isn’t just a water project—it’s a sign of old smart ideas. Today, when you visit Shouxian County, you can still see the old dams and water paths. This old treasure from Anhui really shows that great projects can last for a long time! 42．When was Anfengtang built? A．During the Spring and Autumn Period. B．During the Han Dynasty. C．During the Ming Dynasty. D．In the 20th century. 43．What does the underlined word “droughts” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Heavy rains that cause floods. B．Cold periods with much snow. C．Dry periods with little or no rain. D．Open areas without any grass. 44．What is Anfengtang used for today? A．Parking cars. B．Watering fields. C．Swimming. D．Fishing. 45．What is the best title for the text? A．The History of Anhui B．The Story of Sun Shuao C．Modern Water Projects in China D．An Ancient Water Project Called Anfengtang E Zheng He was one of the most famous explorers in Chinese history. He is still admired by people around the world today. 46 As a young man, he showed great wisdom and courage, which helped him achieve many great things later. In 1405, Zheng He began his first sea voyage (航程) with a large fleet. 47 The fleet had more than 200 ships and over 27,000 men. They traveled to many countries in Asia and Africa. During his seven voyages, Zheng He did not use force (武力) to take over other lands. 48 He sent gifts to local rulers and brought back foreign goods and culture to China. This helped build friendly relationships between China and other countries. 49 For example, he faced terrible storms and unknown dangers on the sea many times. But he never gave up. He always found ways to solve problems and keep his fleet safe. Zheng He’s spirit of adventure and peace is still valuable today. 50 We should learn from him and try to build a better world for everyone. A．The voyages were not always smooth and easy. B．He was born in Yunnan Province in the 14th century. C．Some people didn’t agree with his plan of sea voyages at first. D．Instead, he chose to trade and communicate peacefully with local people. E．We should remember his contributions to world peace and cultural exchange. F．He was also a talented leader who could manage such a large group of people. G．His voyages were much earlier than those of European explorers like Columbus. 四、完成句子 51.除了周末之外，这位研究者每天都会做详尽的调查。 ______ weekends, the ______ does detailed surveys every day. 52.这座位于城市中心的宫殿是非常宝贵的历史建筑。 The ______ in the city ______ is a very valuable historical building. 53.我们有很大的可能性去探究这个古老坟墓的秘密。 We have great ______ to ______ ______the secret of the ancient tomb. 54.这款多媒体软件的新版本让很多用户感到惊奇。 The new ______ of this ______ software amazes many users. 55.蝙蝠依靠磁场活动，而磁铁可以产生特殊磁力。 ______ depend on magnetic fields, and ______ can produce special magnetic force. 56.人们对传统丝绸文化的狂热让我们深感自豪。 People’s ______ for traditional ______ culture makes us feel proud. 57.这个漂亮的考古遗址有着深厚的历史背景。 This ______ archaeological site has a deep historical ______. 58.在那个古老的时期，人们用冰箱储存食物是不可能的。 In that ancient ______, people couldn’t use ______ to keep food fresh. 59.充足的好运和丰富的想象力有助于孩子的成长。 Enough ______ and rich ______ are helpful for children’s growth. 60.这座中心公园里的雕像完美展现了古代艺术之美。 The ______ in the ______ park perfectly shows the beauty of ancient art. 五、选词填空 根据语篇内容，从方框中选择恰当的单词，并用其正确形式填空，将单词填写在答题卡对应的横线上。每个单词只能用一次。 popular   for    when    role    price    share    beauty   matter    know   language Silk is a thin and pretty fiber (纤维制品). Thousands of years ago in ancient China, people began making silk fiber into a soft fabric (织物). It was very 61 . However, silk could only be used in the palace because of its high 62 at first. Silk in China was not a secret. 63 ancient Chinese paid a visit to other countries, they usually carried gifts made of silk. The people in other countries started to use this unusual thing. It soon became widely 64 in the West. Silk business always encouraged businessmen to search 65 ways from Europe to the Far East. Later they came to be 66 as “the Silk Road”. At the same time, some people found sea routes (路线). The Silk Road played an important 67 in bringing different cultures and people from different countries into communication. To make successful deals, people had to learn the 68 and cultures of other countries first to make better communications. Through them, people could 69 knowledge about arts, science and technologies. No 70 in the past or at present, the Silk Road is of great help to the tour of the countries along the route. 六、短文填空 阅读下面短文，在各题空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 During the Warring States Period (战国时期), many states made challenges to become stronger. One of the most 71 (success) changes was created by Shang Yang in Qin. Shang Yang worked out a set of 72 (plan). At first, these plans were not easily 73 (accept) because people didn’t believe in him. 74 (solve) this problem, Shang Yang came up with an idea. He ordered his men to put a thin wooden pole (杆) at the south gate. Then he said anyone who took the pole to the north gate would 75 (receive) 10 gold pieces. The task was so easy that nobody believed it was true. They all thought Shang Yang was joking. After 76 (see) that, Shang Yang said he would offer 50 gold pieces to anyone who did it. And 77 (final), a man wanted to have a try. He put the pole on his shoulder and walked quickly to the north gate. To his surprise, Shang Yang paid 78 (he) 50 gold pieces. The news spread across the capital. Soon, people were saying Shang Yang was a man of his word. This small act quickly 79 (win) the trust of the people. With his efforts, Qin became the 80 (strong) of all the states. And the people in Qin followed him without question. 七、任务型阅读 阅读下面短文，并用英语回答问题。 William Shakespeare is widely considered the greatest writer in the English language. He was born in England in 1564. In 1616, he died at the age of 52. Shakespeare wrote 38 plays, 154 sonnets (十四行诗), and several other poems. His plays are performed more often than those of any other writer in the world. They have been translated into many languages. When Shakespeare was 18 years old, he married Anne Hathaway. They had three children together. Later, Shakespeare moved to London. He worked there as an actor and a writer. In 1599, the famous Globe Theatre was built in London. It stood on the banks of the River Thames. Many of Shakespeare’s plays were first performed there. Unluckily, the Globe Theatre was burned down in 1613. Henry Ⅷ was being performed there at that moment, a cannon (大炮) used for special effects set the theatre’s roof on fire. But in 1997, a new one was built at the same place. Today, people can still watch Shakespeare’s plays in the Globe Theatre. Shakespeare’s works are still popular after over 400 years. His plays have exciting stories with wars, deaths, family fights, and love stories. They also include parties, weddings, and funerals. With drama, humor, and deep feelings, Shakespeare’s plays continue to be loved by people all around the world. 81．How many sonnets did Shakespeare write? 82．What did Shakespeare do after he moved to London? 83．When was the Globe Theatre burned down? 84．How did the Globe Theatre catch fire? 85．Why are Shakespeare’s plays still popular today? 八、书面表达 86．假设你是李磊，你的美国笔友Tony发来一封邮件，他想要了解一些中国古代著名历史人物的故事，请你根据以下提示给他写一封回信。 司马光砸缸的故事： 1. 司马光7岁时，有一天和小伙伴们在花园玩耍； 2. 突然， 一个小伙伴掉进水缸（water tank）中； 3. 其他小孩都吓坏了，司马光却砸破了水缸并将小伙伴救出。 注意： 1. 要点齐全， 行文连贯，可适当发挥 2. 词数： 80词左右（信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入词数）； 3. 不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息，否则不予评分。 Dear Tony, Good to hear from you. I’m so glad to tell you the story of Sima Guang.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bye for now, Li Lei 参考答案 一、 答案：1.A 2.B 3.B 4.B 5.A 6.C 7.C 8.A 9.A 10.A 11.B 12.B 13.C 14.B 15.C 解析： 1. 本题考查名词词义辨析。remains意为“遗迹”；cartoons意为“卡通片”；versions意为“版本”；backgrounds意为“背景”。根据“ancient cultural（古老的文化）”可知，此处指发现古文化遗迹，故选A。 2. 本题考查名词词义辨析。kingdom意为“王国”；centre意为“中心”；period意为“时期”；palace意为“宫殿”。根据“ruled by a king（由国王统治）”可知，场景为古老的王国，故选B。 3. 本题考查方位名词。northwest意为“西北，西北方”；mystery意为“谜”；possibility意为“可能性”；pride意为“骄傲”。句子描述家乡的地理位置，只有B项为方位词汇，故选B。 4. 本题考查职业名词。archaeologist意为“考古学家”；researcher意为“研究者”；magnet意为“磁铁”；fever意为“狂热”。研究古墓是考古学家的工作，故选B。 5. 本题考查名词词义。centre意为“中心”；tomb意为“坟墓”；matchbox意为“火柴盒”；fridge意为“冰箱”。购物中心一般修建在城镇中心，符合语境，故选A。 6. 本题考查名词词义辨析。period意为“时期”；luck意为“运气”；imagination意为“想象力”；mystery意为“神秘事物”。historical period为固定搭配，意为“历史时期”，故选C。 7. 本题考查形容词词义。valuable意为“宝贵的，有价值的”；detailed意为“详尽的”；central意为“中心的”；pretty意为“漂亮的”。被博物馆保护的古画是极具价值的，故选C。 8. 本题考查名词词义。imagination意为“想象力”；pride意为“自豪”；possibility意为“可能性”；fever意为“兴奋”。读书能够提升孩子的想象力，符合逻辑，故选A。 9. 本题考查动词词义。amaze意为“使大为惊奇”；dig意为“挖掘”；match意为“匹配”；research意为“研究”。美丽的湖景让游客感到惊叹，时态为一般过去时，故选A。 10. 本题考查固定短语。dig into sth.意为“探究，探寻”；look for意为“寻找”；wait for意为“等待”；care about意为“关心”。深入探究问题才能找到真相，故选A。 11. 本题考查名词词义。luck意为“好运，幸运”；pride意为“骄傲”；fever意为“狂热”；possibility意为“可能”。have good luck为常用搭配，意为“有好运”，故选B。 12. 本题考查职业名词。researcher意为“研究者，调查员”；archaeologist意为“考古学家”；bat意为“蝙蝠”；magnet意为“磁铁”。做实验、调研是研究者的工作，故选B。 13. 本题考查形容词词义。detailed意为“详尽的，详细的”；central意为“主要的”；valuable意为“宝贵的”；pretty意为“好看的”。步骤清晰的计划是详尽的计划，故选C。 14. 本题考查名词词义。cartoon意为“卡通片，动画片”；version意为“版本”；statue意为“雕像”；silk意为“丝绸”。小孩子喜欢看卡通片是常识，故选B。 15. 本题考查名词词义。mystery意为“神秘事物，谜”；possibility意为“可能性”；background意为“背景”；pride意为“自豪”。无人能解释的事情是未解之谜，故选C。 二、 16．B 17．C 18．A 19．C 20．D 21．A 22．B 23．B 24．D 25．B 26．C 27．A 28．B 29．A 30．C 【解析】本文讲述了战国时期燕昭王通过“千金买骨”的故事吸引人才，最终使国家强大，说明人才对社会的重要性。 16．句意：他决定招揽人才为他效力。 look看；work工作； thank感谢；search搜索。根据下文“Soon, more talented people came to help the king”可知，此处指招揽人才为自己效劳。故选B。 17．句意：当他向一位名叫郭隗的博学之士寻求建议时，郭告诉他用500块金子买马骨的故事。 trust信任；time时间；advice建议；energy精力。根据下文郭隗讲述“千金买骨”的故事可知，此处指他向郭隗寻求建议。故选C。 18．句意：从前有一位国王想要一种特殊的马。 who谁；which哪一个；what什么；whom谁。分析句子结构可知，空处引导定语从句；先行词为指人的“a king”，关系词代替先行词在从句中作主语，who符合。故选A。 19．句意：这种特殊的马一天能跑1000里。 climb爬；swim游泳；run跑；sleep睡。根据“This special kind of horse could...”可知，马能跑1000里。故选C。 20．句意：国王派了很多人去找这些马，并为他买下它们。 with和；by通过；as作为；for为了。buy sth. for sb. “为某人买某物”，是固定搭配。故选D。 21．句意：有一天，新来的人主动提出要帮忙。 offered主动提供；refused拒绝；failed失败；disliked不喜欢。根据下文“ Within three months, he heard about a qianlima .”可知，此人行动积极可知，此处指主动提出要帮忙。故选A。 22．句意：他急忙去找，但马已经死了。 and和；but但是；because因为；so所以。根据“He hurried to find it…the horse had already died.”的语境可知，此处句意发生了转折，but符合。故选B。 23．句意：国王愤怒地说，想杀了他。 politely礼貌地；angrily愤怒地；happily开心地；carefully小心地。根据“wanted to kill him.”可知，想要杀人，应是感到愤怒。故选B。 24．句意：等着吧，你要的马很快就会来的。 answer回答；behave表现；decide决定；wait等待。根据“Just…and the horses you want will come very soon.”的语境可知，此处表示让对方耐心等待。故选D。 25．句意：那是正确的。 wrong错误的；true正确的；useless无用的；common普通的。根据“their horses to the king”可知，许多人来献马，证明其策略是正确的。故选B。 26．句意：很快，许多千里马的主人把他们的马带到了国王面前。 lent借出；threw扔；brought带来；returned归还。根据上文“the horses you want will come very soon”可知，此处指主人主动带来千里马。故选C。 27．句意：郭告诉国王，他可以把自己看作是马的骨头。 bones骨头；necks脖子；heads头；tails尾巴。根据“Guo told the king that he could see himself as the…of the horse.”的语境可知，此处呼应上文讲述的“千金买骨”的典故，A项符合。故选A。 28．句意：国王为郭建造了房屋，并将他视为一位受人尊敬的老师。 mentioned提及；treated对待；trained训练；made使。根据“…him as a respected teacher”的语境可知，此处指将他视为一位受人尊敬的老师，treat sb. as…“把某人当作……”，是固定搭配。故选B。 29．句意：很快，更多的人才来帮助国王，使国家变得强大。 state国家；island岛；village村；town镇。根据“Soon, more talented people came to help the king”可知，更多的人才来帮助国王，应是国家变得强大。故选A。 30．句意：这个故事帮助我们理解人才对社会是有价值的。 hopeless无望的；useless无用的；valuable宝贵的，有价值的；possible可能的。根据下文“They deserve respect.”可知，人才值得尊敬，应是人才对社会是有价值的。故选C。 三、 A 31．D 32．B 33．A 【解析】本文主要介绍了河南博物院的基本背景情况、两件青铜珍贵文物（銮铃和青铜面具）的介绍、门票预约须知、参观注意事项以及开馆时间。 31．根据首段最后一句“In 1998, the newly-rebuilt museum was open to the public.”可知，重建后的河南博物院在1998年对公众开放。 32．根据“Bronze face mask”部分的介绍“They can help researchers to better understand the ancient customs of China.”可知，青铜面具能够帮助研究人员更好地了解中国的古代习俗。 33．根据“Ticket Information”中的“Visitors without an ID card are required to sign up at the museum’s ticket office.”可知，没有身份证的游客可以通过在博物馆售票处登记来进行参观。 B 34．A 35．B 36．C 37．C 【解析】本文介绍了秦始皇兵马俑原本拥有多彩的样貌，以及出土后因接触空气导致颜色快速消失的情况，同时讲述了考古学家借助新技术保护兵马俑原有色彩、并尝试还原其完整色彩的努力与展望。 34．第2段提到“When they were unearthed, however, the air caused the paint to disappear in a short time”，且说明兵马俑被发现后颜色很快消失，最初为红、蓝、黄等多种颜色，如今大多只剩浅棕色。 35．第2段中“unearthed”所在句“Before their discovery, the clay soldiers were protected by being underground. When they were unearthed, however, the air caused the paint to disappear in a short time”，结合上下文“此前在地下被保护”的语境，unearthed 意为“从地下挖出”，对应dug out from underground。 36．第4段提到Rong Bo的观点“The next challenge... is to find a way to add the colors to the army again. Once that happens, artists can bring Emperor Qin’s army back to life in full color”可知，未来艺术家有可能为兵马俑上色。 37．文章围绕兵马俑“丢失的色彩”展开，介绍了其原本的多彩样貌、色彩消失的原因，以及考古学家保护和还原色彩的努力。C选项精准贴合文章核心。 C 38．C 39．B 40．A 41．C 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了考古学家像侦探一样通过陶器的材料、制法、形状和纹饰，推断古人的生活、贸易和技术发展。 38．第一段“Like detectives, archaeologists (考古学家) use evidence to solve mysteries. Detectives look for clues to solve crimes. Archaeologists look for clues to help them understand how people lived long ago.”，先对比侦探和考古学家都用证据解谜，再引出“陶器是研究过去的证据之一”。这是典型的“引入话题”手法。 39．第三段末尾指出“An archaeologist can tell where a pot came from by the types of clay and temper that were used. Sometimes a pot found in one location might have materials from another place.”，一个地方出土的陶器可能含有来自另一个地方的材料”，这自然引出“贸易或旅行”的线索。因此放在②处最合适，承接上文，引出下文。 40．第三段指出“To make clay easier to shape and heat, potters (制陶工) use something called “temper”.”，这一做法是为了使黏土更容易塑形和加热，所以在塑形前加入。 41．文章从陶器的制作材料、制法、形状纹饰等方面，说明陶器能“揭示古人生活”。C选项“古代陶器可以告诉我们制作和使用它的人的生活”全面概括主旨。A是事实但非主旨，B是细节，D过于宽泛。 D 42．A 43．C 44．B 45．D 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了位于安徽寿县的古代水利工程——安丰塘。文章讲述了它的建造历史、建造者孙叔敖为了解决旱涝灾害而修建该工程的初衷，以及它至今仍发挥灌溉作用的重要价值，展现了中国古代劳动人民的智慧。 42．根据第二段第一句“Anfengtang was built during the Spring and Autumn Period.”可知，安丰塘建于春秋时期。 43．根据第二段中“He saw that the area around Shouxian County in Anhui often had problems with droughts and floods.”以及后文提到的建湖蓄水可知，该地区经常面临洪水和干旱的问题，“droughts”意为“干旱”，即少雨或无雨的干燥时期。 44．根据第三段中“Even after all these years, people are still using it for watering fields.”可知，直到今天，人们仍然使用安丰塘来灌溉农田。 45．通读全文可知，文章第一段引出安丰塘，第二段讲述其建造历史和原因，第三段讲述其古今作用，第四段总结其作为古代智慧结晶的意义。整篇文章都是围绕“安丰塘”这一古代水利工程展开的。 E 46．B 47．G 48．D 49．A 50．E 【解析】本文是记叙文，主要介绍了郑和的生平事迹及其七下西洋的伟大壮举，并高度评价了他和平交往、不畏艰险的精神及其对当今世界的深远影响。 46．上文提到郑和是中国历史上最著名的航海家之一，至今仍受世人敬仰，B项“He was born in Yunnan Province in the 14th century.”补充介绍了他的出生地和时代背景，与下文“As a young man, he showed great wisdom and courage ...”在时间逻辑上衔接自然，符合语境。 47．上文提到1405年郑和率领庞大船队开始了第一次海上航行，G项“His voyages were much earlier than those of European explorers like Columbus.”强调航海时间之早，与上文“In 1405”时间状语呼应。 48．上文指出在七次航行中，郑和没有使用武力去占领其他土地，D项“Instead, he chose to trade and communicate peacefully with local people.”通过“Instead”进行转折，说明他选择和平贸易与交流，与下文“He sent gifts to local rulers ...”的具体做法相呼应，承上启下，符合语境。 49．空处位于段首，下文举例说明他在海上多次遭遇可怕的风暴和未知的危险，但从未放弃，A项“The voyages were not always smooth and easy.”总领本段，点明了航行并非一帆风顺，作为段首句引出下文的困难事例非常合适。 50．上文强调郑和的冒险与和平精神在今天依然宝贵，E项“We should remember his contributions to world peace and cultural exchange.”总结了我们应该铭记他对世界和平与文化交流的贡献，与下文“We should learn from him ...”形成递进与呼应，符合语境。 四、 答案： 51. Besides; researcher 52. palace; centre 53. possibility; dig into 54. version; multimedia 55. Bats; magnets 56. fever; silk 57. pretty; background 58. period; fridges 59. luck; imagination 60. statue; central 解析： 51. 本题考查介词besides和名词researcher。besides意为“除……之外（还有）”，符合“除周末外每天工作”的语境；researcher为可数名词，句中谓语为does，主语用单数形式。关键点：区分besides（包含在内）与except（排除在外），掌握职业名词单数用法。 52. 本题考查名词palace和centre。palace意为“宫殿”，符合历史建筑语境；in the city centre为固定搭配，意为“在城市中心”。关键点：固定方位搭配，熟记核心名词词义。 53. 本题考查名词possibility和固定短语dig into。have possibility to do sth.意为“有做某事的可能性”；dig into意为“探究、探寻”，契合“探寻古墓秘密”的语境。关键点：掌握名词固定句式和核心动词短语。 54. 本题考查名词version和形容词multimedia。version意为“版本”，new version即“新版本”；multimedia为形容词，修饰名词software（软件），意为“多媒体的”。关键点：形容词修饰名词的用法，熟记科技类词汇。 55. 本题考查名词bat和magnet的复数形式。句中谓语depend为原形，主语需用复数名词表示一类事物，bats（蝙蝠）、magnets（磁铁）均用复数形式。关键点：复数名词表泛指，主谓一致原则。 56. 本题考查名词fever和silk。fever此处意为“狂热、热衷”，符合语境；silk culture为固定搭配，意为“丝绸文化”。关键点：熟词生义，熟记文化类固定搭配。 57. 本题考查形容词pretty和名词background。pretty为形容词，修饰名词archaeological site；historical background为固定搭配，意为“历史背景”。关键点：形容词作定语修饰名词，固定名词搭配。 58. 本题考查名词period和fridge。ancient period意为“古老的时期”；fridge为可数名词，此处用复数fridges表泛指一类事物。关键点：固定时间搭配，可数名词泛指用法。 59. 本题考查不可数名词luck和imagination。luck（运气）、imagination（想象力）均为不可数名词，无复数形式，直接作句子主语。关键点：区分可数与不可数名词，掌握抽象名词用法。 60. 本题考查名词statue和形容词central。statue意为“雕像”，符合公园场景；central为形容词，修饰名词park，意为“中心的”。关键点：形容词作定语，形近词汇（centre/central）词性区分。 五、 61．beautiful 62．price 63．When 64．popular 65．for 66．known 67．role 68．languages 69．share 70．matter 【解析】本文讲述了丝绸的起源、传播及其对东西方文化交流和贸易发展的重要作用，特别是丝绸之路在促进不同文化间沟通与合作方面发挥了关键作用。 61．句意：它非常漂亮。根据“...people began making silk fiber into a soft fabric (织物). It was very...”和备选词汇可知，it指代“soft fabric”，此处指柔软的织物很漂亮，应用beauty的形容词beautiful“漂亮的”，作表语。故填beautiful。 62．句意：然而，丝绸最初只能在宫殿里使用，因为它的价格很高。根据“silk could only be used in the palace”和备选词汇可知，因价格昂贵才会仅供贵族使用，名词price“价格”符合题意。故填price。 63．句意：当古代中国人访问其他国家时，他们通常带着丝绸制成的礼物。根据“...ancient Chinese paid a visit to other countries, they usually carried gifts made of silk.”可知，此处指当古人访问其他国家时，它们带着丝绸制成的礼物，应用when“当……时”引导时间状语从句，句首首字母应大写。故填When。 64．句意：它很快在西方广受欢迎。根据“It soon became widely...in the West.”和备选词汇可知，此处指丝绸在西方受欢迎，应用形容词popular“受欢迎的”，作表语。故填popular。 65．句意：丝绸贸易一直鼓励商人寻找从欧洲到远东的途径。根据“search...ways”可知，此处指搜寻路线，应用短语search for“搜寻”。故填for。 66．句意：后来它们被称为“丝绸之路”。根据“...ways from Europe to the Far East. Later they came to be...as ‘the Silk Road’.”可知，此处指寻找到的这些线路被称为“丝绸之路”，be known as“被称为”。故填known。 67．句意：丝绸之路在促进不同文化和不同国家人民交流方面发挥了重要作用。play an important role in“在……中起重要作用”，为固定搭配。故填role。 68．句意：为了达成成功的交易，人们必须首先学习其他国家的语言和文化，以便更好地沟通。根据“learn the...and cultures of other countries first to make better communications.”和备选词汇可知，为了沟通需要学习语言，可数名词language“语言”符合题意，此处应用复数形式与“cultures”并列。故填languages。 69．句意：通过它们，人们可以分享有关艺术、科学和技术的知识。情态动词could后接动词原形；根据“people could...knowledge about arts, science and technologies.”和备选词汇可知，人们可以分享知识，动词share“分享”符合题意。故填share。 70．句意：无论是过去还是现在，丝绸之路对沿线国家的旅游都有很大的帮助。no matter“不论”，表示“不论过去还是现在”。故填matter。 六、 71．successful 72．plans 73．accepted 74．To solve 75．receive 76．seeing 77．finally 78．him 79．won 80．strongest 【解析】本文讲述了战国时期，商鞅在秦国推行变法时，通过“立木取信”的故事赢得了百姓的信任，使秦国逐渐强大起来。 71．句意：最成功的变革之一是由商鞅在秦国创造的。此处修饰名词“changes”，应用形容词形式，success的形容词为successful。 72．句意：商鞅制定了一套计划。“a set of”意为“一套”，后接可数名词复数，故用plans。 73．句意：起初，这些计划不容易被接受，因为人们不相信他。此处为被动语态，结构为“were + 过去分词”，accept的过去分词为accepted。 74．句意：为了解决这个问题，商鞅想出了一个主意。此处表示目的，应用动词不定式To solve作目的状语，句首首字母大写。 75．句意：他说任何把杆子搬到北门的人将会得到10金币。“would”为情态动词，后接动词原形，故用receive。 76．句意：看到那之后，商鞅说他会给做这件事的人50金币。“After”为介词，后接动名词作宾语，故用seeing。 77．句意：最终，一个人想要试一试。此处修饰整个句子，作状语，应用副词形式，final的副词为finally。 78．句意：令他惊讶的是，商鞅付给了他50金币。“pay”为动词，后接人称代词宾格作宾语，he的宾格为him。 79．句意：这个小举动很快赢得了人们的信任。全文讲述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时，win的过去式为won。 80．句意：在他的努力下，秦国成了所有国家中最强大的。由“of all the states”可知，此处表示三者以上的比较，应用形容词最高级strongest。 七、 81．154. 82．He worked as a writer and an actor. 83．In 1613. 84．A cannon used for special effects set the roof on fire. 85．Because Shakespeare’s plays have drama, humor and deep feelings. 【解析】本文主要介绍莎士比亚的生平经历、创作成果，以及环球剧院的修建、失火重建历程，说明了其作品历经四百余年依旧广受全世界人们喜爱。 81．首段明确给出信息“Shakespeare wrote 38 plays, 154 sonnets(十四行诗), and several other poems”，据此直接提取十四行诗数量为154。 82．第二段末尾写明“Later, Shakespeare moved to London. He worked there as an actor and a writer.”，依据原文内容提炼答案。 83．第三段中间句“Unluckily, the Globe Theatre was burned down in 1613.”，原文直接标注失火年份，直接摘取时间。 84．第三段原话“Henry Ⅷ was being performed there at that moment, a cannon (大炮) used for special effects set the theatre’s roof on fire.”，据此整理失火缘由。 85．文章尾段“With drama, humor, and deep feelings, Shakespeare’s plays continue to be loved by people all around the world.”，由此总结作品受欢迎的原因。 八、【参考范文】 Dear Tony, Good to hear from you. I’m so glad to tell you the story of Sima Guang. Sima Guang was one of the most famous persons in ancient China. One day, when he was 7 years old, he was playing with his friends in a courtyard. A boy suddenly fell into a big water tank. The other children were so frightened that they didn’t know what to do next. Sima Guang thought of a way. He picked up a large stone and broke the water tank. The water in it ran over soon and the boy was saved at last. Everyone praised Sima Guang’s cleverness and calmness. I hope you will enjoy the story. Bye for now, Li Lei [总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇应用文，为电子邮件； ②时态：时态为“一般过去时”； ③提示：写作要点已给出，考生应注意不要遗漏“司马光砸缸”故事的介绍要点，可适当添加细节，并突出写作重点。 [写作步骤] 第一步，表明写作意图，点明主题； 第二步，详细介绍司马光砸缸故事的前因后果； 第三步，书写结语。表达自己的希望。 [亮点词汇] ①play with和……一起玩 ②fall into跌入 ③think of想到 ④pick up拿起 [高分句型] ①Sima Guang was one of the most famous persons in ancient China.  (“one of the+形容词最高级+可数名词复数”句型) ②when he was 7 years old, he was playing with his friends in a courtyard.(when引导的时间状语从句) ③The other children were so frightened that they didn’t know what to do next.(so...that引导的结果状语从句) ( 1 / 1 )学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026-2027学年上学期九年级英语单元巩固提升(外研版2024) Unit 3 Past passing by单元检测试题 一、单项选择 1. People found some ancient cultural ______ in the mountain village last year. A. remains B. cartoons C. versions D. backgrounds 2. In the old ______, all the people lived under the rule of a king. A. centre B. kingdom C. period D. palace 3. My hometown lies in the ______ of our city, where the air is very fresh. A. mystery B. northwest C. possibility D. pride 4. The ______ spent several years studying the ancient tombs in this are a(n) . A. researcher B. archaeologist C. magnet D. fever 5. The new shopping mall will be built in the ______ of the town. A. centre B. tomb C. matchbox D. fridge 6. Many great inventions appeared during that special historical ______. A. luck B. imagination C. period D. mystery 7. This old painting is very ______ and it’s protected by the museum. A. detailed B. central C. valuable D. pretty 8. Reading different books can greatly improve children’s ______ and creative thinking. A. imagination B. pride C. possibility D. fever 9. The beautiful scenery of the lake ______ all the visitors when they first saw it. A. amazed B. dug C. matched D. researched 10. We need to ______ the problem deeply to find out the real reason. A. dig into B. look for C. wait for D. care about 11. I wish everyone could have good ______ in their study and life. A. pride B. luck C. fever D. possibility 12. As a ______, she always does lots of experiments to get true results. A. archaeologist B. researcher C. bat D. magnet 13. He made a ______ plan for his summer vacation with every step clear. A. central B. valuable C. detailed D. pretty 14Little kids usually love watching ______ because they are funny and lively. A. versions B. cartoons C. statues D. silks 15. No one can explain the ______ of the old building’s disappearance. A. possibility B. background C. mystery D. pride 二、完形填空 During the Warring States Period (475—221 BC), King Zhao of the State of Yan (燕昭王) wanted to beat the State of Qi. He decided to get talented people to 16 for him. When he asked a knowledgeable man named Guo Wei for 17 , Guo told him the story of buying horse bones with 500 pieces of gold. There was once a king 18 wanted a special kind of horse. This special kind of horse could 19 1,000 li a day. It was called qianlima. The king sent many people to find these horses and buy them 20 him. After three years, nobody found him such a horse. One day, someone new 21 to help. Within three months, he heard about a qianlima. He hurried to find it, 22 the horse had already died. Still, he bought the bones of the horse with 500 pieces of gold. The king said 23 and wanted to kill him. “What I want is a live horse, not the bones of a dead horse!” The man replied calmly, “Imagine this. You’re willing to pay a high price for a dead horse, let alone a live one. This shows people you truly wish to buy the horses. Just 24 , and the horses you want will come very soon.” That was 25 . Very soon, many qianlima owners 26 their horses to the king. Guo told the king that he could see himself as the 27 of the horse. “If I am valued, more talented people will be willing to serve the state,” he said. The king built houses for Guo and 28 him as a respected teacher. Soon, more talented people came to help the king and made the 29 strong. This story helps us understand that talented people are 30 to society. They deserve respect. 16．A．look B．work C．thank D．search 17．A．trust B．time C．advice D．energy 18．A．who B．which C．what D．whom 19．A．climb B．swim C．run D．sleep 20．A．with B．by C．as D．for 21．A．offered B．refused C．failed D．disliked 22．A．and B．but C．because D．so 23．A．politely B．angrily C．happily D．carefully 24．A．answer B．behave C．decide D．wait 25．A．wrong B．true C．useless D．common 26．A．lent B．threw C．brought D．returned 27．A．bones B．necks C．heads D．tails 28．A．mentioned B．treated C．trained D．made 29．A．state B．island C．village D．town 30．A．hopeless B．useless C．valuable D．possible 三、阅读理解 A Henan Museum was set up in 1927. It is one of China’s earliest museums. In 1998, the newly-rebuilt museum was open to the public. Luan bell (銮铃) Discovered in 1990 A type of bronze (青铜) bell that could be found on chariots (马车) in ancient China. The pre-Qin Luan bells were not only used to show the coming of a chariot; they were also a symbol of the person’s social place. Bronze face mask (面具) Discovered in 1986 This mask is believed to have been a tool used by wizards (巫师) in ancient times. Many similar masks have been discovered in Henan. They can help researchers to better understand the ancient customs (习俗) of China. Ticket Information Visitors with an ID card may book free tickets online. They can easily enter the museum by showing their ID card. Visitors without an ID card are required to sign up at the museum’s ticket office. Visitor-Notice 1. Children under the age of 12 must visit the museum along with their parents. 2. Smoking, phone conversations and noise-making are not allowed. HENAN MUSEUM Opening hours: 9:00-17:00, Tuesday to Sunday. Phone: 0371-63511237 31．When was the newly-rebuilt Henan Museum open to the public? A．In 1927. B．In 1986. C．In 1990. D．In 1998. 32．Which could help researchers learn more about the ancient customs of China? A．Luan bells. B．Bronze face mask. C．Pre-Qin chariots. D．Wizards in ancient times. 33．Which of the following situations is allowed to visit the museum? A．Visitors without an ID card. B．Visit the museum at 8:30. C．An 11-year-old boy alone. D．Pay a visit on Monday. B The first emperor of China, Qin Shihuang, is remembered for the many things he did during his rule. Between 221 and 210 B．C．, he started the building of the Great Wall of China. The emperor also ordered the building of a huge army of life-sized terracotta soldiers. These, he hoped, would protect him after his death.    Today, the soldiers in Xi’an Terracotta Museum are light brown, but they weren’t always this color. They began as an army of red, blue, yellow, green, white, and purple. Sadly, most of the colors did not last to the present day. Before their discovery, the clay soldiers were protected by being underground. When they were unearthed, however, the air caused the paint to disappear in a short time.     New technologies are now starting to show the army’s true colors. Archaeologists (考古学家) have recently discovered an area with more than a hundred soldiers. Many of these still have their original (起初的) paints, including black hair, pink faces, and black or brown eyes. Chinese and German researchers have developed a special liquid (液体) to help protect the soldiers’ original colors. After they find a soldier or a valuable object, archaeologists drop some liquid on it. They then cover it in plastic.     Archaeologists are also finding colors in the earth around the terracotta soldiers. It is important to protect the earth, so the colors won’t be lost. “We are treating the earth as a treasure,” says archaeologist Rong Bo, the museum’s leading chemist. The next challenge, says Rong, is to find a way to add the colors to the army again. Once that happens, artists can bring Emperor Qin’s army back to life in full color. 34．Which of the following is TRUE about the terracotta soldiers’ colors? A．The soldiers lost their colors very quickly after being discovered. B．The soldiers’ paint fell off because of the high temperature. C．Visitors can see soldiers with different colors in the museum. D．The soldiers were light brown when they were first made. 35．What does the underlined word “unearthed” probably mean in Para.2? A．painted carefully B．dug out from underground C．protected properly D．shown to the public 36．Which statement would Rong Bo probably agree with? A．It is useless to protect the soldiers’ original colors. B．It is a simple job for him to add colors to the soldiers. C．It is possible for artists to paint the soldiers in the future. D．It is a big challenge to protect the earth around the soldiers. 37．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Qin Shihuang—The First Emperor of China B．Terracotta Museum—A Wonderful Place to Visit C．Lost Colors—A Mystery of the Terracotta Army D．New Technologies—A Special Liquid C Like detectives, archaeologists (考古学家) use evidence to solve mysteries. Detectives look for clues to solve crimes. Archaeologists look for clues to help them understand how people lived long ago. In fact, the word “archaeology” means “the study of ancient things”. One type of evidence used to learn about the past is pottery. People have used pottery for thousands of years all over the world. Old pottery is usually found in pieces called “potsherds”. Sometimes potsherds found in the same place can be put back together to recreate the original pot. Even in pieces, old pottery can teach us about the past. When examining pottery, archaeologists consider not only its appearance but what it was made of and how it was made. With this knowledge, they can get information about people’s lives in ancient times. ① Pottery is made by first adding water to a kind of soil called clay. The wet clay can be formed into shapes. It is then heated. This hardens the clay and allows it to keep its shape. To make clay easier to shape and heat, potters (制陶工) use something called “temper”. Different materials can be used as temper. An archaeologist can tell where a pot came from by the types of clay and temper that were used. Sometimes a pot found in one location might have materials from another place. ② Some of the earliest pots were made quite simply. A piece of clay was hollowed out (使成中空) and shaped into a bowl. It was then heated at a low temperature. The finished pot was rough,and often undecorated. This type of pot might be used for cooking. ③ Later, coiled pots were made. These were made by first rolling the clay into a long snake shape. The coil was then wound (缠绕) in circles to form a pot. They were often decorated in different ways. These pots were heated at high temperatures. The higher the temperature, the harder and longer-lasting the pot. Further improvements in pottery-making developed in different times and places. ④ A pot’s shape and decoration can provide clues about the past. Painted pictures might show events from daily life or from ancient stories. Archaeologists know certain shapes and styles that were common in different times and places. Archaeologists study the differences in types of pottery closely. Because of their work, these daily objects can tell some of the mysteries of the past. 38．Why are detectives and archaeologists mentioned in Paragraph 1? A．To compare the crimes with ancient things. B．To stress the importance of studying pottery. C．To lead to the topic of the passage. D．To draw readers’ attention to archaeology. 39．We can put “This can provide clues about how people traded or traveled.” in Blank. A．① B．② C．③ D．④ 40．When is temper added to the clay? A．Before the clay is shaped. B．After the pot is heated. C．While the pot is being decorated. D．When the clay is hollowed. 41．What is the main idea of this passage? A．People have used pottery for thousands of years all over the world. B．Pots are decorated with pictures that show events from ancient stories. C．Ancient pottery can tell about the lives of the people who made and used it. D．Archaeologists look for clues to solve mysteries in different times and places. D You may have heard of old Chinese water projects like Dujiangyan in Sichuan. But did you know there’s another great one in Anhui? It’s called Anfengtang, also known as Quebei. It’s one of China’s oldest projects for watering fields. And it’s over 2,600 years old. Anfengtang was built during the Spring and Autumn Period. A smart leader named Sun Shuao led people to build it. He saw that the area around Shouxian County in Anhui often had problems with droughts and floods. So he decided to build a big water-storing lake to control the water. Thousands of people dug water paths and built dams. They made a project that stored water and sent it to fields when needed. A long time ago, Anfengtang was very important for farming. It watered thousands of hectares of fields, making the area a “land of plenty”. Even after all these years, people are still using it for watering fields. Modern workers have fixed it up, but its main structure is still as smart as when it was first built. Anfengtang isn’t just a water project—it’s a sign of old smart ideas. Today, when you visit Shouxian County, you can still see the old dams and water paths. This old treasure from Anhui really shows that great projects can last for a long time! 42．When was Anfengtang built? A．During the Spring and Autumn Period. B．During the Han Dynasty. C．During the Ming Dynasty. D．In the 20th century. 43．What does the underlined word “droughts” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Heavy rains that cause floods. B．Cold periods with much snow. C．Dry periods with little or no rain. D．Open areas without any grass. 44．What is Anfengtang used for today? A．Parking cars. B．Watering fields. C．Swimming. D．Fishing. 45．What is the best title for the text? A．The History of Anhui B．The Story of Sun Shuao C．Modern Water Projects in China D．An Ancient Water Project Called Anfengtang E Zheng He was one of the most famous explorers in Chinese history. He is still admired by people around the world today. 46 As a young man, he showed great wisdom and courage, which helped him achieve many great things later. In 1405, Zheng He began his first sea voyage (航程) with a large fleet. 47 The fleet had more than 200 ships and over 27,000 men. They traveled to many countries in Asia and Africa. During his seven voyages, Zheng He did not use force (武力) to take over other lands. 48 He sent gifts to local rulers and brought back foreign goods and culture to China. This helped build friendly relationships between China and other countries. 49 For example, he faced terrible storms and unknown dangers on the sea many times. But he never gave up. He always found ways to solve problems and keep his fleet safe. Zheng He’s spirit of adventure and peace is still valuable today. 50 We should learn from him and try to build a better world for everyone. A．The voyages were not always smooth and easy. B．He was born in Yunnan Province in the 14th century. C．Some people didn’t agree with his plan of sea voyages at first. D．Instead, he chose to trade and communicate peacefully with local people. E．We should remember his contributions to world peace and cultural exchange. F．He was also a talented leader who could manage such a large group of people. G．His voyages were much earlier than those of European explorers like Columbus. 四、完成句子 51.除了周末之外，这位研究者每天都会做详尽的调查。 ______ weekends, the ______ does detailed surveys every day. 52.这座位于城市中心的宫殿是非常宝贵的历史建筑。 The ______ in the city ______ is a very valuable historical building. 53.我们有很大的可能性去探究这个古老坟墓的秘密。 We have great ______ to ______ ______the secret of the ancient tomb. 54.这款多媒体软件的新版本让很多用户感到惊奇。 The new ______ of this ______ software amazes many users. 55.蝙蝠依靠磁场活动，而磁铁可以产生特殊磁力。 ______ depend on magnetic fields, and ______ can produce special magnetic force. 56.人们对传统丝绸文化的狂热让我们深感自豪。 People’s ______ for traditional ______ culture makes us feel proud. 57.这个漂亮的考古遗址有着深厚的历史背景。 This ______ archaeological site has a deep historical ______. 58.在那个古老的时期，人们用冰箱储存食物是不可能的。 In that ancient ______, people couldn’t use ______ to keep food fresh. 59.充足的好运和丰富的想象力有助于孩子的成长。 Enough ______ and rich ______ are helpful for children’s growth. 60.这座中心公园里的雕像完美展现了古代艺术之美。 The ______ in the ______ park perfectly shows the beauty of ancient art. 五、选词填空 根据语篇内容，从方框中选择恰当的单词，并用其正确形式填空，将单词填写在答题卡对应的横线上。每个单词只能用一次。 popular   for    when    role    price    share    beauty   matter    know   language Silk is a thin and pretty fiber (纤维制品). Thousands of years ago in ancient China, people began making silk fiber into a soft fabric (织物). It was very 61 . However, silk could only be used in the palace because of its high 62 at first. Silk in China was not a secret. 63 ancient Chinese paid a visit to other countries, they usually carried gifts made of silk. The people in other countries started to use this unusual thing. It soon became widely 64 in the West. Silk business always encouraged businessmen to search 65 ways from Europe to the Far East. Later they came to be 66 as “the Silk Road”. At the same time, some people found sea routes (路线). The Silk Road played an important 67 in bringing different cultures and people from different countries into communication. To make successful deals, people had to learn the 68 and cultures of other countries first to make better communications. Through them, people could 69 knowledge about arts, science and technologies. No 70 in the past or at present, the Silk Road is of great help to the tour of the countries along the route. 六、短文填空 阅读下面短文，在各题空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 During the Warring States Period (战国时期), many states made challenges to become stronger. One of the most 71 (success) changes was created by Shang Yang in Qin. Shang Yang worked out a set of 72 (plan). At first, these plans were not easily 73 (accept) because people didn’t believe in him. 74 (solve) this problem, Shang Yang came up with an idea. He ordered his men to put a thin wooden pole (杆) at the south gate. Then he said anyone who took the pole to the north gate would 75 (receive) 10 gold pieces. The task was so easy that nobody believed it was true. They all thought Shang Yang was joking. After 76 (see) that, Shang Yang said he would offer 50 gold pieces to anyone who did it. And 77 (final), a man wanted to have a try. He put the pole on his shoulder and walked quickly to the north gate. To his surprise, Shang Yang paid 78 (he) 50 gold pieces. The news spread across the capital. Soon, people were saying Shang Yang was a man of his word. This small act quickly 79 (win) the trust of the people. With his efforts, Qin became the 80 (strong) of all the states. And the people in Qin followed him without question. 七、任务型阅读 阅读下面短文，并用英语回答问题。 William Shakespeare is widely considered the greatest writer in the English language. He was born in England in 1564. In 1616, he died at the age of 52. Shakespeare wrote 38 plays, 154 sonnets (十四行诗), and several other poems. His plays are performed more often than those of any other writer in the world. They have been translated into many languages. When Shakespeare was 18 years old, he married Anne Hathaway. They had three children together. Later, Shakespeare moved to London. He worked there as an actor and a writer. In 1599, the famous Globe Theatre was built in London. It stood on the banks of the River Thames. Many of Shakespeare’s plays were first performed there. Unluckily, the Globe Theatre was burned down in 1613. Henry Ⅷ was being performed there at that moment, a cannon (大炮) used for special effects set the theatre’s roof on fire. But in 1997, a new one was built at the same place. Today, people can still watch Shakespeare’s plays in the Globe Theatre. Shakespeare’s works are still popular after over 400 years. His plays have exciting stories with wars, deaths, family fights, and love stories. They also include parties, weddings, and funerals. With drama, humor, and deep feelings, Shakespeare’s plays continue to be loved by people all around the world. 81．How many sonnets did Shakespeare write? 82．What did Shakespeare do after he moved to London? 83．When was the Globe Theatre burned down? 84．How did the Globe Theatre catch fire? 85．Why are Shakespeare’s plays still popular today? 八、书面表达 86．假设你是李磊，你的美国笔友Tony发来一封邮件，他想要了解一些中国古代著名历史人物的故事，请你根据以下提示给他写一封回信。 司马光砸缸的故事： 1. 司马光7岁时，有一天和小伙伴们在花园玩耍； 2. 突然， 一个小伙伴掉进水缸（water tank）中； 3. 其他小孩都吓坏了，司马光却砸破了水缸并将小伙伴救出。 注意： 1. 要点齐全， 行文连贯，可适当发挥 2. 词数： 80词左右（信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入词数）； 3. 不得透露学校、姓名等任何个人信息，否则不予评分。 Dear Tony, Good to hear from you. I’m so glad to tell you the story of Sima Guang.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bye for now, Li Lei ( 1 / 1 )学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $