Unit 2 A Look into the Past单元复习系列任务型阅读专项训练2026-2027学年人教版九年级英语下册

九年级英语下册 Unit 2 A Look into the Past单元复习系列

任务型阅读专项训练

使用说明：阅读内容，取材新颖，紧扣教材，融合时事热点。共设十篇，

前五篇为基础（词数在200词左右），后五篇为提升（词数在260词以内）。

 

 

 

Passage 1 （词数：约210）

热点导读： 2026年5月，三星堆遗址再次“上新”——出土了迄今为止最大的青铜神树残件。考古学家借助数字复原技术，让3000多年前的古蜀文明重新“活”了过来。从青铜面具到金杖，三星堆每一次发掘都在刷新人们对中华文明多元一体的认知。

阅读下面短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题（本题共5个小题，每小题2分，共10分）

Unlocking the Secrets of Sanxingdui

Sanxingdui is one of China’s most mysterious archaeological sites. Located in Sichuan Province, it dates back over 3,000 years. The site first came to light in the late 1920s, but large-scale excavations did not begin until the 1980s. Since then, thousands of artifacts have been unearthed — bronze masks, golden scepters, and ivory carvings.

In May 2026, archaeologists made another exciting discovery: the largest piece of a bronze sacred tree ever found at the site. The tree is believed to have been used in ancient religious ceremonies. With the help of digital restoration technology, experts were able to piece together its

original form.

Why is Sanxingdui so important? It challenges the traditional view that Chinese civilization started only in the Central Plains. The artifacts show that the ancient Shu kingdom had its own unique culture, beliefs, and artistic style. It was highly advanced and had connections with other parts of China and beyond.

As one archaeologist said, “Every discovery at Sanxingdui rewrites a page of history.” The site reminds us that the past is not far away — it is buried beneath our feet, waiting to speak.

Questions:

1. Where is the Sanxingdui site located?

                                                             

2. What was discovered in May 2026?

                                                             

3. How did archaeologists piece together the sacred tree?

                                                             

4. Why is Sanxingdui important according to the passage?

                                                             

5. What did the archaeologist mean by saying “Every discovery rewrites a page of history”?

                                                             

Passage 2 （词数：约208）

热点导读： 2026年6月，“南海I号”宋代沉船考古发掘正式结束。经过近40年的考古工作，这艘800年前的商船终于“重见天日”，出水文物超过18万件，展现了古代海上丝绸之路的繁荣景象。沉船不仅是货物，更是一段凝固的时间，让我们得以窥见古人的航行与贸易。

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The Ship That Traveled Through Time

In the South China Sea, about 20 meters underwater, lies a ship that has been asleep for 800 years. It is called “Nanhai I” — a merchant vessel from the Song Dynasty. It was discovered in 1987, but excavation took decades due to the difficulty of underwater archaeology.

In June 2026, the excavation of Nanhai I was finally completed. Over 180,000 artifacts were recovered — ceramics, gold, silver, iron tools, and even plant remains. These goods show that the

ship was on a busy trade route, likely traveling between China and Southeast Asia or the Middle East.

What makes Nanhai I special is that it is a “time capsule.” The ship and its cargo are perfectly preserved because they were covered by silt. Scientists can study everything from the wood used to build the ship to the food the crew ate.

“Nanhai I is not just a ship,” said a maritime archaeologist. “It is a window into the daily life, trade, and technology of the Song Dynasty.” The ship reminds us that the sea has always been a bridge between cultures.

Questions:

1. What is “Nanhai I”?

                                                             

2. When was the excavation of Nanhai I completed?

                                                             

3. How many artifacts were recovered from the ship?

                                                             

4. Why is the ship so well preserved?

                                                             

5. What did the archaeologist mean by saying “It is a window into the Song Dynasty”?

                                                             

Passage 3 （词数：约212）

热点导读： 2026年7月，北京故宫博物院推出“数字故宫”升级版，利用虚拟现实技术让游客“穿越”回明清时期。不用排队、不限人流，只需戴上VR眼镜，就能走进养心殿、登上太和殿。科技让历史不再尘封于玻璃展柜，而是触手可及。

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Bringing History to Life with Technology

Have you ever wanted to walk through the Forbidden City — but without the crowds? In July 2026, the Palace Museum in Beijing launched an upgraded version of its “Digital Forbidden City” project. With just a pair of VR glasses, visitors can now “travel back” to the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The digital experience allows users to explore key sites like the Hall of Supreme Harmony