Unit 3 阅读理解专项训练 2026-2027学年外研版英语九年级上册

**基本信息** 聚焦历史与文化主题，覆盖细节理解、推理判断等核心题型，通过真实语篇培养语言能力与文化意识 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |历史交流|1篇4题|细节查找、意图推断|以论坛对话呈现信息获取过程，强化语言理解能力| |AI与历史|1篇3题|写作手法、指代关系、段落主旨|结合科技话题考查逻辑分析，提升思维品质| |考古发现|4篇16题|事实辨认、推理预测、来源判断|通过考古案例串联信息提取与综合应用，渗透文化意识| |文化创新|2篇9题|图文匹配、过程描述、观点态度|以艺术与技术创新为载体，培养跨文化理解与学习能力|

Unit 3 阅读理解专项训练 2026-2027学年外研版英语九年级上册（学生版） Passage 1 EnglishClub ESL Forums Do you have any ancient history book recommendations? by Cayitam » April 30th, 2025, 8:47 am Hello there, I’m writing to see if anyone happens to have any suggestions for ancient history books. Perhaps you’ve read some good ones recently. I’m really interested in finding a new book about ancient civilizations to read, so I hope someone may have a recommendation. It would be great if you could let me know what you think is worth reading. Re: Do you have any ancient history book recommendations? by LinguaSpark » May 4th, 2025, 5:25 pm Hi, Cayitam! I’d recommend Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond. It’s a fascinating introduction to ancient civilizations, telling the story of how different societies developed from ancient days to today’s modern world. The book talks about big turning points in human history. Diamond also asks interesting questions, such as why some civilizations developed faster than others. It’s an easy-to-read book that makes you think differently about ancient history. Happy reading! 1．What’s the purpose of Cayitam’s post? A．To prepare for a history exam. B．To buy a history book online. C．To show the importance of history. D．To find a history book to read. 2．What do we know about LinguaSpark? A．He is asking some questions. B．He is teaching a history lesson. C．He is telling the story of humans. D．He is introducing a history book. 3．After reading Guns, Germs, and Steel, what might Cayitam do? A．He might find the book difficult to understand. B．He might dislike the questions in the book. C．He might have a new understanding of ancient civilizations. D．He might doubt the historical turning points. Passage 2 Do you want to talk to someone from ancient times? It might seem like a dream that can never be realised. But now, with the help of AI, this dream is coming true! AI brings famous people like Li Bai and Du Fu “back to life”. Through AI-generated videos, we can now hear them “speak” in modern language. So, how does it work? First, AI collects a lot of information about a person—their photos, poems, and stories. Then, AI creates a “digital twin” of the person. It is able to speak and move as well as a real person! Why is this so amazing? It makes history come alive in a completely new way! Instead of simply learning about famous people from history books, we can now see them and even hear their voices. It’s like taking a fun trip through time. However, there are two sides to this technology. While AI can make history really exciting, it’s not always perfect. Sometimes, mistakes are unavoidable. What’s worse, some creators might provide false information. So, it’s important to check whether the information is correct while watching these videos. AI is changing how we connect with history. It allows us to explore different times and cultures in a fun way. We might even see famous events in history happen right before our eyes. Who knows? 4．How does the writer start the text? A．By making comparisons. B．By asking a question. C．By giving examples. D．By quoting famous words. 5．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．AI collecting information about ancient people. B．People learning about ancient people from history books. C．AI bringing ancient people “back to life” through videos. D．People taking a trip through time to see ancient people. 6．What is Paragraph 5 mainly about? A．Ideas of creating perfect videos. B．Mistakes in the AI-generated videos. C．Advice on checking information. D．Problems with the AI technology. Passage 3 One cool morning in 1974, some Chinese farmers set out with shovels across their shoulders. They were going to work on a well they had been digging. They spoke and laughed pleasantly among themselves as they walked, but when they reached the well, they became more serious. Each man set his shovel into the soil and began to work quietly. Talking took energy away from the difficult task. After some time, however, one of them cried out. “Look at this!” he shouted. The others gathered around, intrigued. “What is it?” asked one of the men. “It is a bit of pottery,” answered another. “Why, it looks like a face,” said the first man. “Perhaps it is part of a statue. We had better report this.” Hearing about what the farmers had found, the government sent a team of archaeologists to the well. As they began to explore the place, the archaeologists found life-sized clay figures. There were soldiers, horses, and more. Finally, over 7,000 clay figures were uncovered. Those farmers working at the well did not realise that they had discovered one of the world’s most amazing archaeological findings. Who made these fine figures, and why? 7．Who first found the pottery? A．The government. B．The archaeologists. C．The farmers. D．The soldiers. 8．What can we learn about the discovery from the text? A．It was a great archaeological finding. B．More than 7,000 horses were uncovered. C．The farmers made these fine figures. D．Archaeologists found some finger-sized soldiers. 9．What is the text most probably going to write about next? A．How amazed the archaeologists felt. B．Where the figures were uncovered. C．Why these farmers did the digging. D．What these figures were made for. 10．Where is the text likely taken from? A．A science magazine. B．A history textbook. C．A storybook for kids. D．An art newspaper. Passage 4 Sanxingdui Site lies in Guanghan, Sichuan. It shows us the powerful ancient Shu civilization. Since 1929, plenty of valuable relics have been discovered. The huge bronze masks are the most famous works. Archaeologists keep working at the site. They find new things year by year. Lots of mysteries still remain unsolved. More young people start to care about Sanxingdui because of online videos and exhibitions. Museums use VR technology. Visitors can “walk” around the ancient palace. Modern ways help history come alive. People hope more teenagers will learn history and pass it on. 11．Where is Sanxingdui Site? A．In Chengdu. B．In Guanghan. C．In Xi’an. D．In Luoyang. 12．What makes Sanxingdui world-famous? A．Old paper books. B．Huge bronze masks. C．Ancient walls. D．Stone animals. 13．Why do museums use VR technology? A．To make history easier to understand. B．To sell more tickets. C．To protect old relics directly. D．To find more relics underground. 14．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How bronze works were made long ago B．The introduction of Sanxingdui and new ways to enjoy history C．All mysteries of Sanxingdui have been solved D．Why archaeologists love working underground Passage 5 What comes to mind when you think of archaeologists? Are they as cool as the characters in some movies? Let’s discover the world of archaeologists. ①________ Historical treasures are often hidden underground. To find the proper place for digging, archaeologists do surveys to search for signs of ancient sites. These signs may be things like broken pieces of ancient tools. It’s hard work. They have to walk across the field in all kinds of weather. Besides, it requires much experience and professional knowledge to tell an ordinary rock from a stone tool. ②________ Archaeologists spend a lot of time in the lab studying the discoveries. Luckily, they are now closer to answering those mysteries than ever with the help of modern technology. The first thing they need to do is find out the age of the things discovered. They also examine bones of humans or animals to find out the cause of their death and what they ate during their lifetime. ③________ Ancient objects can be damaged in different ways. For example, bowls and cups are often in pieces, and metal tools are usually covered with rust. Before repairing these objects, archaeologists use X-rays to look for damage. If the rust is harmful, they need to make it disappear and repair the object with something special. In this process, they have to be very patient and careful so as not to damage the value of the object. Though the job can be physically tiring or requires working long hours in the lab, most archaeologists are proud of their work. It’s their hard work that has brought the lost treasure back to life. 15．How does the writer bring up the subject? A．By listing facts. B．By offering ideas. C．By giving examples. D．By asking questions. 16．What helps archaeologists better answer the mysteries? A．Physical health. B．Perfect weather. C．Modern technology. D．Common knowledge. 17．Match the main idea with each paragraph. a. Doing research.    b. Asking questions. c. Repairing and cleaning.    d. Finding places. A．①-a, ②-b, ③-c B．①-d, ②-a, ③-b C．①-b, ②-a, ③-c D．①-d, ②-a, ③-c 18．What do archaeologists do before repairing ancient objects? A．They dig more ancient sites. B．They study the age of the objects. C．They use X-rays to look for damage. D．They look at the bones of humans or animals. Passage 6 Amazed by traditional Chinese culture, illustrator (插画师) Wan Yue has found a way to give traditional cultural elements (元素) a modern touch with her ability to make objects into beautiful characters. Based on Chinese archaeological artifacts, she creates beautiful ancient characters.Her cool art invites people to explore the historical stories of these artifacts. One artwork from her cultural artifact series features a silver incense burner (香炉) with patterns of grapes, flowers and birds. Unearthed in 1970, the relic is now kept at the Shaanxi History Museum in Xi’an. In Wan’s work, a young woman dressed in hanfu is shown to be dancing, with the incense burner flying in the air above her hand. By drawing on various things related to the artifacts, Wan often lets her imagination lead the way. In this way, the artifact she’s drawing seems to have a “spirit of its own”. “For each painting, I start off with a draft based on a simple idea of the character... I try out different possibilities, and then, step by step, present something that in my mind matches the character,” Wan told China Daily. Known as Yuyuqing online, Wan has won more than 2 million followers. “I feel a sense of responsibility and honor to contribute, in my own way, to the spread of traditional culture,” she told China Daily. 19．Which of the following might be one of Wan Yue’s artworks? A． B． C． D． 20．How does Wan’s work show a“spirit of its own”? A．She connects artifacts with modern things. B．She follows her imagination to draw them. C．She changes objects into beautiful characters. D．She learns deeply about artifacts’ backgrounds. 21．What’s the most suitable word to describe Wan’s creative process? A．Relaxed. B．Hard. C．Magical. D．Gradual. 22．How does Wan feel about having so many online followers? A．They help her promote her artworks. B．She is unhappy to be so closely watched online. C．She does not deserve so many people’s attention. D．She feels a need to help spread traditional culture. Passage 7 Living history Figures wearing ancient clothes walked out of Dunhuang wall paintings during a popular online Hanfu show in 2021. The performance showed ancient Chinese fashion in a vivid way. Reading history from textbooks is one way, but watching history come alive is a totally different experience. Nowadays, many creative methods help people get close to ancient history. Technology plays an important role here. The painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival dates back over 900 years. It used to be a quiet work hung in the Palace Museum. Today, large digital screens turn it into a lively ancient town: visitors can see walking horses, moving boats and busy townsfolk, and feel like they are living in that old time. Cultural relics also enter daily life through museum creative goods. The Palace Museum designs scarves, bags and fridge magnets with traditional dragon and cloud patterns. Products like these make teenagers willing to know more about history, and people take pride in carrying cultural symbols around. The past passing by shapes who we are today. Only when we understand history well can we walk towards the future with confidence. Modern creative methods connect ancient times with our modern life. 23．What brought wall painting characters “to life” in the online show? A．Museum tour guides. B．The Hanfu performance. C．Old sand music from Dunhuang. D．History story textbooks. 24．The underlined word “vivid” in Paragraph 1 means ________. A．hard to study B．easy to lose C．full of life D．hard to understand 25．Why does the Palace Museum use digital screens for the famous scroll painting? A．To let visitors experience real ancient scenes personally. B．To sell more creative cultural products to students. C．To record the museum’s own development history. D．To reduce the number of on-site tour guides. 26．What is the writer’s opinion on museum creative goods? A．Doubtful. B．Uninterested. C．Anxious. D．Supportive. 27．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The long history of Dunhuang and the Palace Museum. B．How modern technology and creative works wake up ancient history. C．Popular online Hanfu shows for middle school students. D．Why young people like museum souvenirs. Passage 8 The Importance of Archaeology Archaeology is the study of past human life through the recovery and analysis of objects. It is a field that combines history, science, and a bit of detective work. Why is archaeology so important? First, it provides physical evidence of past civilisations (文明). Unlike written records, which can be biased (有偏见的) or incomplete, archaeological objects are direct remains. They tell us how people lived, what they ate, and what they believed. Second, archaeology helps us connect with our ancestors. When we hold a tool or a piece of pottery that was made thousands of years ago, we feel a direct link to the past. This connection can give us a deeper understanding of our identity and heritage. Third, archaeology can correct our mistakes. Sometimes, written records are wrong or incomplete. Archaeology can provide the missing pieces and give us a more complete picture of history. Despite its importance, archaeology faces challenges. Sites are threatened by development, climate change, and looting (掠夺). That is why it is important to support and protect archaeological work. 28．What does archaeology combine? A．History and art. B．History, science, and detective work. C．Science and literature. D．Art and music. 29．Why is archaeological evidence valuable compared to written records? A．It is more expensive. B．It is directly from the past. C．It is easier to read. D．It is written in many languages. 30．How does archaeology help us connect with our ancestors? A．It helps us become archaeologists. B．It provides a direct link to the past through objects. C．It teaches us how to write. D．It helps us travel to ancient places. 31．What can archaeology do for written records? A．It can replace them completely. B．It can correct or complete them. C．It can make them more expensive. D．It can destroy them. 32．What is one challenge facing archaeology according to the passage? A．There are not enough archaeologists. B．Sites are threatened by development and looting. C．People are not interested in history. D．Archaeology costs too much money. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 3 阅读理解专项训练 2026-2027学年外研版英语九年级上册（教师版） Passage 1 EnglishClub ESL Forums Do you have any ancient history book recommendations? by Cayitam » April 30th, 2025, 8:47 am Hello there, I’m writing to see if anyone happens to have any suggestions for ancient history books. Perhaps you’ve read some good ones recently. I’m really interested in finding a new book about ancient civilizations to read, so I hope someone may have a recommendation. It would be great if you could let me know what you think is worth reading. Re: Do you have any ancient history book recommendations? by LinguaSpark » May 4th, 2025, 5:25 pm Hi, Cayitam! I’d recommend Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond. It’s a fascinating introduction to ancient civilizations, telling the story of how different societies developed from ancient days to today’s modern world. The book talks about big turning points in human history. Diamond also asks interesting questions, such as why some civilizations developed faster than others. It’s an easy-to-read book that makes you think differently about ancient history. Happy reading! 1．What’s the purpose of Cayitam’s post? A．To prepare for a history exam. B．To buy a history book online. C．To show the importance of history. D．To find a history book to read. 2．What do we know about LinguaSpark? A．He is asking some questions. B．He is teaching a history lesson. C．He is telling the story of humans. D．He is introducing a history book. 3．After reading Guns, Germs, and Steel, what might Cayitam do? A．He might find the book difficult to understand. B．He might dislike the questions in the book. C．He might have a new understanding of ancient civilizations. D．He might doubt the historical turning points. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 【导语】Cayitam在论坛发帖寻求古代史书籍推荐，LinguaSpark回复推荐了《枪炮、病菌与钢铁》一书，并介绍了该书的特点和价值。 【详解】1．根据第一则帖子中“I’m really interested in finding a new book about ancient civilizations to read”可知，Cayitam发帖的目的是寻找一本古代史书籍来阅读。 2．LinguaSpark在回帖中推荐了《Guns, Germs, and Steel》，并介绍了该书的内容、特点和价值，因此他是在推荐/介绍一本历史书。 3．根据LinguaSpark在推荐时提到“It’s an easy-to-read book that makes you think differently about ancient history.”，可知Cayitam读完后可能对古代文明有新的理解。 Passage 2 Do you want to talk to someone from ancient times? It might seem like a dream that can never be realised. But now, with the help of AI, this dream is coming true! AI brings famous people like Li Bai and Du Fu “back to life”. Through AI-generated videos, we can now hear them “speak” in modern language. So, how does it work? First, AI collects a lot of information about a person—their photos, poems, and stories. Then, AI creates a “digital twin” of the person. It is able to speak and move as well as a real person! Why is this so amazing? It makes history come alive in a completely new way! Instead of simply learning about famous people from history books, we can now see them and even hear their voices. It’s like taking a fun trip through time. However, there are two sides to this technology. While AI can make history really exciting, it’s not always perfect. Sometimes, mistakes are unavoidable. What’s worse, some creators might provide false information. So, it’s important to check whether the information is correct while watching these videos. AI is changing how we connect with history. It allows us to explore different times and cultures in a fun way. We might even see famous events in history happen right before our eyes. Who knows? 4．How does the writer start the text? A．By making comparisons. B．By asking a question. C．By giving examples. D．By quoting famous words. 5．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．AI collecting information about ancient people. B．People learning about ancient people from history books. C．AI bringing ancient people “back to life” through videos. D．People taking a trip through time to see ancient people. 6．What is Paragraph 5 mainly about? A．Ideas of creating perfect videos. B．Mistakes in the AI-generated videos. C．Advice on checking information. D．Problems with the AI technology. 【答案】4．B 5．C 6．D 【导语】本文介绍借助AI技术可以复原李白、杜甫等古人的数字形象，讲解了该技术的工作原理、优势，同时提出这项技术存在弊端，观看相关视频时要核实信息，最后说明AI正在改变我们和历史接触的方式。 【详解】4．根据文章开头“Do you want to talk to someone from ancient times?”可知，作者以提出问题的方式开启全文，选项B符合题意。 5．根据上文“AI brings famous people like Li Bai and Du Fu ‘back to life’. Through AI-generated videos, we can now hear them ‘speak’ in modern language.”可知，第4段划线词“this”指代AI通过视频让古人“复活”这件事，选项C符合题意。 6．根据第5段“However, there are two sides to this technology...Sometimes, mistakes are unavoidable. What’s worse, some creators might provide false information.”可知，本段主要讲述这项AI技术存在的各类问题，如错误和虚假信息，选项D符合题意。 Passage 3 One cool morning in 1974, some Chinese farmers set out with shovels across their shoulders. They were going to work on a well they had been digging. They spoke and laughed pleasantly among themselves as they walked, but when they reached the well, they became more serious. Each man set his shovel into the soil and began to work quietly. Talking took energy away from the difficult task. After some time, however, one of them cried out. “Look at this!” he shouted. The others gathered around, intrigued. “What is it?” asked one of the men. “It is a bit of pottery,” answered another. “Why, it looks like a face,” said the first man. “Perhaps it is part of a statue. We had better report this.” Hearing about what the farmers had found, the government sent a team of archaeologists to the well. As they began to explore the place, the archaeologists found life-sized clay figures. There were soldiers, horses, and more. Finally, over 7,000 clay figures were uncovered. Those farmers working at the well did not realise that they had discovered one of the world’s most amazing archaeological findings. Who made these fine figures, and why? 7．Who first found the pottery? A．The government. B．The archaeologists. C．The farmers. D．The soldiers. 8．What can we learn about the discovery from the text? A．It was a great archaeological finding. B．More than 7,000 horses were uncovered. C．The farmers made these fine figures. D．Archaeologists found some finger-sized soldiers. 9．What is the text most probably going to write about next? A．How amazed the archaeologists felt. B．Where the figures were uncovered. C．Why these farmers did the digging. D．What these figures were made for. 10．Where is the text likely taken from? A．A science magazine. B．A history textbook. C．A storybook for kids. D．An art newspaper. 【答案】7．C 8．A 9．D 10．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述1974年中国农民挖井时发现陶器碎片，后经考古队发掘出数千个兵马俑，引出对其制作者和用途的疑问。 【详解】7．第一段提到“some Chinese farmers set out with shovels...one of them cried out...‘It is a bit of pottery’”，可知是农民最先发现陶器。 8．最后一段提到“they had discovered one of the world’s most amazing archaeological findings”，说明该发现是重大考古成果。 9．最后一段提出“Who made these fine figures, and why?”，可知接下来可能会写这些陶俑的制作目的。 10．本文围绕兵马俑的考古发现展开，属于历史文化范畴，最可能来自历史教科书。 Passage 4 Sanxingdui Site lies in Guanghan, Sichuan. It shows us the powerful ancient Shu civilization. Since 1929, plenty of valuable relics have been discovered. The huge bronze masks are the most famous works. Archaeologists keep working at the site. They find new things year by year. Lots of mysteries still remain unsolved. More young people start to care about Sanxingdui because of online videos and exhibitions. Museums use VR technology. Visitors can “walk” around the ancient palace. Modern ways help history come alive. People hope more teenagers will learn history and pass it on. 11．Where is Sanxingdui Site? A．In Chengdu. B．In Guanghan. C．In Xi’an. D．In Luoyang. 12．What makes Sanxingdui world-famous? A．Old paper books. B．Huge bronze masks. C．Ancient walls. D．Stone animals. 13．Why do museums use VR technology? A．To make history easier to understand. B．To sell more tickets. C．To protect old relics directly. D．To find more relics underground. 14．What is the main idea of the passage? A．How bronze works were made long ago B．The introduction of Sanxingdui and new ways to enjoy history C．All mysteries of Sanxingdui have been solved D．Why archaeologists love working underground 【答案】11．B 12．B 13．A 14．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍三星堆遗址的地理位置、代表性文物，考古发掘现状，以及博物馆运用VR等现代技术让历史生动展现，吸引年轻人了解、传承历史。 【详解】11．根据第一段第一句“Sanxingdui Site lies in Guanghan, Sichuan.”可知，遗址位于广汉。 12．根据第一段最后一句“The huge bronze masks are the most famous works.”可知，使其闻名的是青铜面具。 13．根据第三段“Visitors can ‘walk’ around the ancient palace. Modern ways help history come alive.”可知，使用VR技术是为了让历史更生动、更易于理解和体验。 14．文章第一段介绍了三星堆遗址及其著名文物，第二段提到考古进展及年轻人的关注，第三段介绍了博物馆利用VR技术等现代方式展示历史。综合全文，主要介绍了三星堆及体验历史的新方式。 Passage 5 What comes to mind when you think of archaeologists? Are they as cool as the characters in some movies? Let’s discover the world of archaeologists. ①________ Historical treasures are often hidden underground. To find the proper place for digging, archaeologists do surveys to search for signs of ancient sites. These signs may be things like broken pieces of ancient tools. It’s hard work. They have to walk across the field in all kinds of weather. Besides, it requires much experience and professional knowledge to tell an ordinary rock from a stone tool. ②________ Archaeologists spend a lot of time in the lab studying the discoveries. Luckily, they are now closer to answering those mysteries than ever with the help of modern technology. The first thing they need to do is find out the age of the things discovered. They also examine bones of humans or animals to find out the cause of their death and what they ate during their lifetime. ③________ Ancient objects can be damaged in different ways. For example, bowls and cups are often in pieces, and metal tools are usually covered with rust. Before repairing these objects, archaeologists use X-rays to look for damage. If the rust is harmful, they need to make it disappear and repair the object with something special. In this process, they have to be very patient and careful so as not to damage the value of the object. Though the job can be physically tiring or requires working long hours in the lab, most archaeologists are proud of their work. It’s their hard work that has brought the lost treasure back to life. 15．How does the writer bring up the subject? A．By listing facts. B．By offering ideas. C．By giving examples. D．By asking questions. 16．What helps archaeologists better answer the mysteries? A．Physical health. B．Perfect weather. C．Modern technology. D．Common knowledge. 17．Match the main idea with each paragraph. a. Doing research.    b. Asking questions. c. Repairing and cleaning.    d. Finding places. A．①-a, ②-b, ③-c B．①-d, ②-a, ③-b C．①-b, ②-a, ③-c D．①-d, ②-a, ③-c 18．What do archaeologists do before repairing ancient objects? A．They dig more ancient sites. B．They study the age of the objects. C．They use X-rays to look for damage. D．They look at the bones of humans or animals. 【答案】15．D 16．C 17．D 18．C 【导语】本文是一篇科普说明文，介绍了考古学家三类核心工作：勘探发掘点位、实验室开展研究、文物修护清理，文末点明这份工作虽劳累，但从业者因能复原历史宝藏而心怀自豪感。 【详解】15．根据第一段中“What comes to mind when you think of archaeologists? Are they as cool as the characters in some movies?”可知，作者通过提问的方式来引出话题。 16．根据第三段中“Luckily, they are now closer to answering those mysteries than ever with the help of modern technology.”可知，在现代技术的帮助下，考古学家能更好地解开这些谜团。 17．第二段主要讲述了为了找到埋在地下的历史瑰宝，考古学家要先找到遗址，d“找地方”；第三段主要讲述了考古学家要对考古发现进行研究，a“做研究”；第四段举例说明了考古学家是如何修复古代物件的，c“修理和清洁”。 18．根据“Before repairing these objects, archaeologists use X-rays to look for damage.”可知，在修复文物之前，考古学家会先用X光查看文物的损伤情况。 Passage 6 Amazed by traditional Chinese culture, illustrator (插画师) Wan Yue has found a way to give traditional cultural elements (元素) a modern touch with her ability to make objects into beautiful characters. Based on Chinese archaeological artifacts, she creates beautiful ancient characters.Her cool art invites people to explore the historical stories of these artifacts. One artwork from her cultural artifact series features a silver incense burner (香炉) with patterns of grapes, flowers and birds. Unearthed in 1970, the relic is now kept at the Shaanxi History Museum in Xi’an. In Wan’s work, a young woman dressed in hanfu is shown to be dancing, with the incense burner flying in the air above her hand. By drawing on various things related to the artifacts, Wan often lets her imagination lead the way. In this way, the artifact she’s drawing seems to have a “spirit of its own”. “For each painting, I start off with a draft based on a simple idea of the character... I try out different possibilities, and then, step by step, present something that in my mind matches the character,” Wan told China Daily. Known as Yuyuqing online, Wan has won more than 2 million followers. “I feel a sense of responsibility and honor to contribute, in my own way, to the spread of traditional culture,” she told China Daily. 19．Which of the following might be one of Wan Yue’s artworks? A． B． C． D． 20．How does Wan’s work show a“spirit of its own”? A．She connects artifacts with modern things. B．She follows her imagination to draw them. C．She changes objects into beautiful characters. D．She learns deeply about artifacts’ backgrounds. 21．What’s the most suitable word to describe Wan’s creative process? A．Relaxed. B．Hard. C．Magical. D．Gradual. 22．How does Wan feel about having so many online followers? A．They help her promote her artworks. B．She is unhappy to be so closely watched online. C．She does not deserve so many people’s attention. D．She feels a need to help spread traditional culture. 【答案】19．A 20．B 21．D 22．D 【导语】本文是一篇人物介绍，讲述了插画师万悦如何将中国古代文物元素融入创作，赋予文物“拟人化”生命，并通过网络平台传播传统文化的故事。 【详解】19．文章第二段指出“Based on Chinese archaeological artifacts, she creates beautiful ancient characters.”，第三段举例她以银香炉为原型创作了一位身着汉服的年轻女子跳舞的形象。说明她的作品是基于文物创作的古代人物形象，应为人物插画。 20．文章第四段指出“By drawing on various things related to the artifacts, Wan often lets her imagination lead the way. In this way, the artifact she‘s drawing seems to have a ‘spirit of its own’.”，说明她通过跟随想象力来创作，使文物呈现出“自己的灵魂”。 21．文章第四段万悦描述创作过程“start off with a draft...try out different possibilities...step by step”，说明她的创作过程是循序渐进的。 22．文章最后一段指出“I feel a sense of responsibility and honor to contribute, in my own way, to the spread of traditional culture”，说明她感到有责任帮助传播传统文化。 Passage 7 Living history Figures wearing ancient clothes walked out of Dunhuang wall paintings during a popular online Hanfu show in 2021. The performance showed ancient Chinese fashion in a vivid way. Reading history from textbooks is one way, but watching history come alive is a totally different experience. Nowadays, many creative methods help people get close to ancient history. Technology plays an important role here. The painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival dates back over 900 years. It used to be a quiet work hung in the Palace Museum. Today, large digital screens turn it into a lively ancient town: visitors can see walking horses, moving boats and busy townsfolk, and feel like they are living in that old time. Cultural relics also enter daily life through museum creative goods. The Palace Museum designs scarves, bags and fridge magnets with traditional dragon and cloud patterns. Products like these make teenagers willing to know more about history, and people take pride in carrying cultural symbols around. The past passing by shapes who we are today. Only when we understand history well can we walk towards the future with confidence. Modern creative methods connect ancient times with our modern life. 23．What brought wall painting characters “to life” in the online show? A．Museum tour guides. B．The Hanfu performance. C．Old sand music from Dunhuang. D．History story textbooks. 24．The underlined word “vivid” in Paragraph 1 means ________. A．hard to study B．easy to lose C．full of life D．hard to understand 25．Why does the Palace Museum use digital screens for the famous scroll painting? A．To let visitors experience real ancient scenes personally. B．To sell more creative cultural products to students. C．To record the museum’s own development history. D．To reduce the number of on-site tour guides. 26．What is the writer’s opinion on museum creative goods? A．Doubtful. B．Uninterested. C．Anxious. D．Supportive. 27．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The long history of Dunhuang and the Palace Museum. B．How modern technology and creative works wake up ancient history. C．Popular online Hanfu shows for middle school students. D．Why young people like museum souvenirs. 【答案】23．B 24．C 25．A 26．D 27．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了现代科技与各类创意形式，让古老历史鲜活地融入当代生活。 【详解】23．根据第一段“Figures wearing ancient clothes walked out of Dunhuang wall paintings during a popular online Hanfu show in 2021. The performance showed ancient Chinese fashion in a vivid way.”可知，是在线汉服表演让壁画中的人物“活”了起来。 24．根据第一段“Reading history from textbooks is one way, but watching history come alive is a totally different experience.”可知，此处将阅读历史与观看历史“活”起来作对比，vivid在此处意为“生动的”，与“full of life”意思相近。 25．根据第二段“visitors can see walking horses, moving boats and busy townsfolk, and feel like they are living in that old time.”可知，使用数字屏幕是为了让游客仿佛生活在古代，即亲身体验真实的古代场景。 26．根据第三段“Products like these make teenagers willing to know more about history, and people take pride in carrying cultural symbols around.”以及最后一段对现代创意方法的肯定，可以看出作者对博物馆文创产品持支持态度。 27．通读全文可知，文章通过汉服秀、动态版《清明上河图》以及故宫文创产品等例子，主要讲述了现代科技和创意作品如何让古代历史变得鲜活并融入现代生活。选项B最能概括文章主旨。 Passage 8 The Importance of Archaeology Archaeology is the study of past human life through the recovery and analysis of objects. It is a field that combines history, science, and a bit of detective work. Why is archaeology so important? First, it provides physical evidence of past civilisations (文明). Unlike written records, which can be biased (有偏见的) or incomplete, archaeological objects are direct remains. They tell us how people lived, what they ate, and what they believed. Second, archaeology helps us connect with our ancestors. When we hold a tool or a piece of pottery that was made thousands of years ago, we feel a direct link to the past. This connection can give us a deeper understanding of our identity and heritage. Third, archaeology can correct our mistakes. Sometimes, written records are wrong or incomplete. Archaeology can provide the missing pieces and give us a more complete picture of history. Despite its importance, archaeology faces challenges. Sites are threatened by development, climate change, and looting (掠夺). That is why it is important to support and protect archaeological work. 28．What does archaeology combine? A．History and art. B．History, science, and detective work. C．Science and literature. D．Art and music. 29．Why is archaeological evidence valuable compared to written records? A．It is more expensive. B．It is directly from the past. C．It is easier to read. D．It is written in many languages. 30．How does archaeology help us connect with our ancestors? A．It helps us become archaeologists. B．It provides a direct link to the past through objects. C．It teaches us how to write. D．It helps us travel to ancient places. 31．What can archaeology do for written records? A．It can replace them completely. B．It can correct or complete them. C．It can make them more expensive. D．It can destroy them. 32．What is one challenge facing archaeology according to the passage? A．There are not enough archaeologists. B．Sites are threatened by development and looting. C．People are not interested in history. D．Archaeology costs too much money. 【答案】28．B 29．B 30．B 31．B 32．B 【导语】本文介绍考古学的定义，从三方面阐述考古学的重要意义，同时说明了考古工作当下面临的困境，呼吁人们支持、保护考古事业。 【详解】28．第一段指出：“It is a field that combines history, science, and a bit of detective work.”，原文直接说明考古学融合历史、科学以及侦查类工作。 29．第二段指出：“Unlike written records, which can be biased (有偏见的) or incomplete, archaeological objects are direct remains.”，文物是过去的直接遗存，所以考古证据十分宝贵。 30．第三段指出：“When we hold a tool or a piece of pottery that was made thousands of years ago, we feel a direct link to the past.”，依靠古代器物我们和祖先建立起直接联系。 31．第四段指出：“Third, archaeology can correct our mistakes...Archaeology can provide the missing pieces and give us a more complete picture of history.”，考古能够纠正文字记载的错误、补齐缺失的历史信息；replace completely（彻底取代）表述过度，余下选项无原文依据。 32．第五段指出：“Sites are threatened by development, climate change, and looting (掠夺).”，考古遗址遭到开发、气候变化、文物掠夺的威胁。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $